Meng Shaoyuan's initial impression of Wei Bingkuan, the leader of the inspection team, was good.
Compared with the Chongqing officials he had dealt with before, Wei Bingkuan was much more modest and cautious.
In his own words, he has never been to Shanghai and has never experienced what is happening in Shanghai, so although he is a financial expert, he is just a layman to the Shanghai financial community.
This attitude is obviously correct.
The bloody battle that took place in Shanghai is only known to those who are experiencing it in Shanghai.
Whether it is Meng Shaoyuan, Gu Xichen, or Bei Zuyi, their experience in this area far exceeds that of Wei Bingkuan, who has just arrived.
Gu Xichen and Bei Zuyi repeatedly suggested that the bloody battle should be temporarily suspended and a more suitable way to ensure the operation of Shanghai Four Banks in Shanghai should be found.
However, Wei Bingkuan was a little helpless.
This kind of thing is not something he can decide. The chairman of the committee has made up his mind to fight to the end with the Wang Puppet regime and never compromise.
If any casualties occur, you must grit your teeth and hold on!
He carefully asked about the details of Shanghai, big and small, and he had to ask clearly about some subtleties.
Just when Wei Bingkuan had roughly figured out the situation in Shanghai, violent gunfire suddenly came from outside.
Both Gu Xicheng and Bei Zuyi were used to it.
Wei Bingkuan frowned: "What is this?"
"Someone is launching an attack on the Central Bank." Meng Shaoyuan said nonchalantly: "It happens almost every day. Judging from the sound of gunshots, there seem to be a lot of people coming today."
Although Wei Bingkuan is a civil servant, he doesn't look very scared: "I see that you are all calm. It seems that you are used to this kind of thing happening."
Gu Xicheng smiled: "We will be afraid too. Ants are greedy for life, let alone us? But since Director Meng is here today, there is nothing to worry about."
Wei Bingkuan's eyes fell on Meng Shaoyuan.
Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "Those people don't know that I am here, otherwise, they would not dare to attack here today anyway!"
What a strong confidence!
Before coming, Wei Bingkuan had a rough understanding of the situation in Shanghai.
The four banks in Shanghai have been able to persist until now, and none of their head offices have been damaged. The most important reason is that the military command has played an extremely important role in it.
Especially Meng Shaoyuan, known as the "King of Shanghai". Although he was arrogant and domineering, he was very good at dealing with Japanese and traitors.
Before coming, his direct boss Kong Xiangxi once warned him that if he wanted to go to Shanghai to start work smoothly, he must not regard himself as an imperial envoy, and he must not act like he is superior to others.
Everything in Shanghai cannot be bypassed by "Shanghai King" Meng Shaoyuan!
Therefore, sincere cooperation with Meng Shaoyuan is the most critical factor.
Moreover, Kong Xiangxi also asked him to pay a special visit to Dai Li.
Dai Li immediately guessed the purpose of the other party's visit and said nothing more. He just said to Wei Bingkuan: "I understand. Just go to Shanghai with peace of mind."
Wei Bingkuan is also a smart man. Since Dai Li said so, he didn't say much.
The gunshots outside gradually became sparse.
After a while, Li Zhifeng walked in and said in a low voice: "Kill four, capture four alive, and the rest ran away. Two bombs were seized."
"knew."
Meng Shaoyuan seemed to have never happened at all: "Take care of everything that needs to be dealt with, and do not affect the normal operations of the central bank."
"yes."
After Li Zhifeng finished speaking, he walked out.
"There are no weak soldiers under a strong general." Wei Bingkuan sighed: "We can defeat a hundred thousand soldiers just by talking and laughing. With Director Meng sitting in Shanghai, our four lines in Shanghai will be as stable as Mount Tai."
Stable as a mountain?
You are such a great flatterer.
The current situation has made me so anxious that I can't wait to divide it into eight people.
After talking there for a while, Wei Bingkuan looked at the time and said, "That's it for today. President Gu and General Manager Bei are busy with business, so I don't dare to waste their time too much."
Meng Shaoyuan stood up with him: "I will send the inspector general back."
"That's all Director Meng's fault."
Wei Bingkuan walked to the door and saw that the bodies outside the door had been cleaned up, and several agents were dealing with the blood stains on the ground.
These people are skilled and cooperate in an orderly manner.
In Shanghai, there are too many similar things happening every day.
"People die almost every day in Shanghai." As soon as he got on the bus, Meng Shaoyuan said: "Assassinations, kidnappings, and explosions are everywhere. Inspector General, please stay within the scope of my arrangements no matter what. I can ensure the safety of the entire inspection team. , Otherwise, if something goes wrong with the inspector general or anyone on the inspection team, I won’t be able to take responsibility and I won’t be able to explain it to the chairman.”
"Don't worry, since you are here, you will definitely obey Director Meng's arrangements." Wei Bingkuan said in an easy-going manner: "Although I have heard the story of Director Meng before, when we met, Director Meng was so young and promising. I still didn't expect it. Before coming here, I also visited Director Dai, and Director Dai asked me to go to Shanghai, and everything will be subject to your arrangements."
"Don't dare, don't dare." Meng Shaoyuan said hurriedly: "We belong to two different systems. The inspector general came to Shanghai to guide Shanghai's financial work. I am only responsible for protecting your safety."
"The Chairman of the Committee held a meeting for us." Wei Bingkuan did not hide anything: "At the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee specifically pointed out that in order to win this financial defense war, military command will play a vital role.
We are experts in finance, but at least we have to survive. The three words "survive" may seem simple, but in fact, without your support, how easy would it be? "
Meng Shaoyuan smiled.
"Before leaving, someone came to see me specifically." Wei Bingkuan continued: "Director Meng, guess who this person is?"
I guess? How to guess?
However, Meng Shaoyuan's eyes suddenly lit up: "Miss Kong?"
"Yes, it's her."
Wei Bingkuan said with a smile: "The eldest lady said that she is also coming to Shanghai."
Oh my God.
Meng Shaoyuan broke out in a cold sweat: "The situation in Shanghai is so critical, it's better for me not to take risks in Shanghai."
Wei Bingkuan smiled very happily: "Sure enough, it is the same as the eldest lady judged. She said that if Meng Shaoyuan knew that I wanted to come to Shanghai, he might find some excuse to refuse. She also said that even the chairman of the committee would not accept her request. Will refuse, the only one in this world who dares to refuse her and doesn't want to see her is probably you, Meng Shaoyuan."
You'd better not come. Once you come, how many people will I have to dispatch to protect you?
And those weird conditions you put forward?
Wei Bingkuan said slowly: "It's okay to ask the eldest lady not to come to Shanghai, but the eldest lady said that you have to help her with something. If this thing is done well, you can say anything!"
