Deputy Commander Zhang of the garrison was naturally a lobbyist invited by Tangcheng. After all, the garrison had benefited from Tangcheng a lot. As soon as Deputy Leader Zhang finished speaking, the expressions of everyone in the teahouse changed. Just now, they stretched out their hands to scold the people who yelled at Tang Cheng. Now their faces were full of contemplation, obviously considering what Deputy Leader Zhang had just said. Deputy Captain Zhang is also from Brother Pao, so even if they don't believe Tang Cheng, at least they won't doubt Deputy Leader Zhang's words.
Tang Cheng secretly looked at each other and Deputy Commander Zhang, and a look of pride appeared in their eyes. When Tang Cheng came, he made his purpose clear to Deputy Commander Zhang. At least half of the banknotes on the table were taken out by the senior officers of the garrison. How could these guys, who had no profit and couldn't afford it early, let go of the opportunity to make money. The robe buddies present also looked at each other silently. Everyone was thinking about what Deputy Captain Zhang just said. Moreover, it was absolutely false to say that they were not afraid of Tangcheng.
After about half a cigarette, Tang Cheng, who had been chatting quietly with Deputy Commander Zhang, finally looked up at the others. "Everyone, how are you thinking? This is the only chance I have. I can't always keep this opportunity for you." After Tang Cheng said these words, in the eyes of others, Tang Cheng looked like those who came to the door. The villain is forcing debts, but no one dares to say these words in front of Tang Cheng.
"I guess everyone must think that I, Tang Cheng, want to take advantage of the situation, so I might as well just speak out!" Tang Cheng paused for a moment, looked around at everyone, and then continued. "Rectify the arms black market, this is the intention of the higher-ups. Not only you, but even I have no way to disobey. As for how much inside information the higher-ups have obtained about the arms black market, I don't know. If you plan to temporarily cease operations and go dormant underground, Get up, I want to say that you may be wrong."
"Any time you confront the government, the outcome will be bad. What's more, this time, it involves the attack on the chairman of the committee. Not only the military commander is interested in the arms black market, but also the central commander-in-chief. Everyone is Senior Jianghu, even if I don’t say it, you all should know the truth. As the old saying goes, those who know the current affairs are heroes. If you wait until the opportunity is lost and you rush to make a choice, I’m afraid it will be too late by then. ”
Tang Cheng's words were both a warning and a threat. The elders of Brother Pao present were all veterans who had been in the world for many years. How could they not understand the current situation. After Tang Cheng finished speaking, everyone's expressions changed again. Tang Cheng immediately felt that someone was starting to talk in low voices. Tang Cheng did not interrupt these people's mutual discussion. He came today with sincerity. As for the final choice, it can only depend on these people's own opinions, but he cannot interfere too deeply.
"Mr. Tang, why don't you tell us the truth! Will the arms trade in the city be completely eliminated in the future?" After some secret discussion, the big brothers present at the scene finally responded to what Tang Cheng had said before. Ask the first question. When Tang Cheng heard this, he just chuckled and said nothing, but the more he acted like this, the panicked Paoge bosses became more and more unsure. Finally, at Deputy Captain Zhang's signal, Tang Cheng, who was smoking a cigarette by himself, opened his mouth to answer.
"Since everyone asked, let me tell you the purpose first!" Tang Cheng extinguished half of the cigarette in his hand with a chuckle, and then slowly stretched out three fingers with his free right hand. "First, the weapons and ammunition used by the Japanese and puppet spies who attacked the Chairman of the Standing Committee are indeed related to the arms black market in the city. I was asked to lead a search team to rectify the arms black market in order to find out the connection. Department, so this is not a deliberate attempt to cause trouble on the arms black market."
"Second, as I have just said, both the military commander and the central commander have long been interested in the huge profits from the arms trade. This incident is just an opportunity to completely intervene in the arms black market. Everyone, if If it were you, would you be willing to let go of such a great opportunity? The Military Command and the Central Command are violent organizations with special powers. When you run arms business, you still need to clear your upper and lower joints, but they don’t have to go to such trouble!"
"The third reason is why I came forward with money today. I have no intention of getting involved in the arms business, but this time, I want to be the banker, so I will buy the inventory in your hands at market prices." Tang Cheng said The first two reasons were immediately understood by all the elders present. But the third reason Tang Cheng said left everyone confused. They really couldn't figure out what Tang Cheng meant by taking over the throne. After all, if Tang Cheng wanted to acquire their inventory, he had to use real money to buy it. Gold and silver.
"The third reason I mentioned is related to the next actions of the search team. Don't make wild guesses! But don't worry, the time I am talking about is probably a week, and it will not exceed a month at most. As for After a month, whether your arms business can still continue, it depends on the meaning above, and I will definitely not get involved." Although the explanation given by Tang Cheng still sounded vague, he showed it His attitude has made everyone present feel relieved.
Deputy Captain Zhang came forward to act as a lobbyist, and Tang Cheng also brought a large amount of money. The buddies, who were already shaken in their hearts, had to face the reality after another discussion, and finally nodded and agreed to Tang Cheng. City’s previous acquisition proposal. Tang Cheng was overjoyed that the plan went smoothly, but he still reminded everyone present. "I will arrange for someone to take over the business matters with you later, but I still have to remind you seniors. The recent trend is not good. Seniors, it is best to stay at home, play cards, drink tea, and cultivate yourself. .”
The last four words Tang Cheng said, "cultivate one's moral character," made the robe brothers present immediately drop the smiles on their faces. They all could hear what Tang Cheng meant when he said the wind was in the wrong direction. Although Tang Cheng said that he would send someone to hand over the arms later, he had no intention of taking back the banknotes he brought to the teahouse today. The attitude released by Tang Cheng was truly recognized by all the robe buddies present. The robe buddies who had previously accused Tang Cheng even came over to accompany Tang Cheng.
"Brother Tang, there are only two of us left here. Tell me the truth. Didn't you spend so much money just to buy the arms business?" He watched the buddies who attended the party leave one after another. Deputy Captain Zhang, who was sitting still, asked Tang Cheng about his doubts. After all, some of the banknotes that Tang Cheng had placed on the table were collected by the senior officials of the garrison. As a representative, he did not want Tang Cheng to lose all their money in vain.
When Tang Cheng heard this, he just glanced at the other party and guessed Deputy Commander Zhang's true purpose. So he explained with a smile, "Old Zhang, you really think highly of me, brother! We are not outsiders anyway, so I will tell you the truth. This time, the rectification of the arms black market is what the Chairman meant. You also know that Zhongtong is also in the arms business privately, and the military commander wants to use Zhongtong’s people as rafts, so I used your brother’s face to organize this gathering.”
"The big guys from Brother Pao who came today are all good acquaintances. I paid to buy the inventory in their hands. I just don't want them to be affected. Think about it, if we crack down on the arms black market, but Anyone who has inventory in hand will definitely be the target of our attack. Will they lose all their money because of this? Furthermore, if the arms business is hit, will the price of arms on the black market rise with the wind? ah?"
Tang Cheng gave two answers to one question, and Deputy Captain Zhang looked happy when he heard this. As long as it was about making money, he would never miss a word. Tang Cheng's explanation to Deputy Commander Zhang at this moment was obviously a bit wrong when faced with Zhang Jianghe, so Tang Cheng had already prepared another explanation. Later in Zhang Jianghe's office, Tang Cheng did not hide what he had done, but when faced with Zhang Jianghe's inquiry, Tang Cheng gave this answer.
"Uncle, you don't really think that I can have so much money on hand, do you? Let me tell you the truth, all that money was borrowed by me! I did this for the tasks assigned by the bureau, but Rectifying the arms black market has no effect at all. I want to take this opportunity to thoroughly investigate who in the arms black market is secretly in contact with the Japanese and puppet spies. I paid to be the banker just to control the black market arms in the short term. If the black market arms market is disrupted, fools will jump out."
Tang Cheng gave Zhang Jianghe the feeling that he was confident, but Zhang Jianghe felt that Tang Cheng's plan was a bit whimsical. "Uncle, let's not be in a hurry. We have plenty of time to do this this time. I made an agreement with those arms dealers that it will take at least a month. Think about it, if we take down those big arms dealers, what will happen to them? Will the anxious bastards jump out right away?" Zhang Jianghe had not thought about what Tang Cheng was saying now, so after hearing the explanation given by Tang Cheng, Zhang Jianghe was still confused. water.
However, Zhang Jianghe was also thinking about those black market arms. Even if there was no way to send them to northern Shaanxi, it would be a good idea to give them to the Chongqing underground party organization. That night, Tang Cheng went to the backyard of Buzhuang in disguise. Huang Ping, who had not seen Tang Cheng for many days in a row, was still wondering if something had happened to the mysterious man. When he heard the familiar knock on the door again, Huang Ping was so ecstatic that he almost died. He had to open the door and come face to face with the mysterious man. Tang Cheng only left a note this time, which explained that the military command was about to rectify the arms black market and asked Chongqing underground party organizations not to send people to the black market in the near future.
