Chapter 383 Glittery (please subscribe and vote)
"Public Settlement Zhabei Inspector is working hard!" Peng Yuou said, "I heard that this person has a close relationship with you."
“It’s just friendship on the surface.” Cheng Qianfan shook his head. His friendship with Lili seemed to be irreversible, but in fact, they were very cunning. If he was in trouble one day, Lili would definitely be one of the first to jump out and step on him.
Most importantly, after learning from Peng and Ou that Li Li was causing trouble, Cheng Qianfan also confirmed what he had always worried about:
As far as he knows, neither the French Concession nor the British and American Concessions restrict the temporary evacuation of factories from the Chinese border to the concession area. Obviously, this is a laborious personal act.
Li Li was no longer satisfied with cooperating with the Japanese on the Eguchi Rangers. He could now be said to have completely surrendered to the Japanese and actively offered advice to the Japanese. He could be called a hard-core traitor.
In fact, Cheng Qianfan has limited means to deal with this person because of the effort he has put into being on the line with Eguchi Hideya, or even with Imamura Hyoutaro.
Cheng Qianfan had anticipated this situation before and was not too worried, because he originally planned to annihilate the Jiangkou Rangers and also deal with it with difficulty.
It's just that the emergency situation that Peng and Ou are talking about now is completely unplanned.
At present, taking action against Li Li will obviously alert the enemy.
If we don't take action against Lili, this person will now focus on doing things for the Japanese, and this batch of machines and materials will be stuck in Lili's jurisdiction.
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“We must find a way to help this batch of machines and materials evacuate from Shanghai as soon as possible.” Peng Yuou said with a solemn expression, “Now, every piece of machinery and every skilled worker represents a glimmer of vitality in our war against Japan!”
At present, China's industrial development is not only very backward, but also very unreasonable in its layout. It is mainly concentrated in coastal cities, and there are almost no modern factories in some inland provinces.
Just at the beginning of this year, statistics from the Ministry of Industry of the National Government showed that there were 3,849 registered factories across the country, of which more than 3,300 were concentrated in coastal areas, of which 1,279 were in Shanghai.
Industrial facilities are almost abnormally concentrated in coastal areas. Once the coastal areas, especially Shanghai, fall, almost 86% of China's industrial facilities will either be destroyed or fall into the hands of the enemy, which will bring serious consequences to China's industry. The devastating blow almost destroyed China's vitality and hematopoietic ability in its long-term war of resistance.
As Peng Yuou said, these modern factories and workers are the blood of the nation, the vitality of the war of resistance, and the ability to make blood!
"I understand." Cheng Qianfan took out the cigarette case and handed one to Peng Yuou. He then flicked a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and lit it with a match.
He took a deep drag on the cigarette, held the cigarette between his fingers, and rubbed his temples.
He understands the importance and specificity of the task assigned to him by the organization.
As the leader of the Shanghai Special Intelligence Team of the Secret Service, Cheng Qianfan has a clearer grasp of the situation than Peng and Ou.
In fact, before the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War in Songhu, some factories and schools in Shanghai had already been relocated in advance.
Now that the war has broken out, a large number of Chinese troops, from Guangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, and from all parts of the country that have not yet fallen, are marching toward the sea like a torrent.
There is a piece of information within the Secret Service about the Sichuan Army’s departure from Sichuan to resist Japan:
On July 6, the day before the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, the Sichuan Army’s Army Reorganization Conference opened at the Chongqing Camp Auditorium.
These warlords in Sichuan got into a quarrel, bickering with each other and bargaining with He Yingzhen, the representative sent by Nanjing. The two sides eventually broke up.
The next day, the Marco Polo Bridge Incident broke out.
The meeting will continue the next day.
Warlords, big and small, are still quarreling and arrogating, but they are not getting to the point.
At this moment, He Yingzhen urgently informed everyone about the "July 7th Incident".
The situation on the scene changed immediately!
The generals who were attending the army meeting were originally "having their own agendas," but now they were like a drop of water falling into a hot oil pan and exploding.
All the Sichuan army generals roared angrily:
‘I am willing to lead my troops to participate in the war against Japan! ’
‘Reorganize today, go out to Sichuan to fight against the Japanese tomorrow, no two words! ’
‘The Sichuan Army is willing to work together to resist foreign aggression under the leadership of Provincial Chairman Liu Xiangzhi’! "
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Army troops from all over the country were like a torrent, rushing to support Shanghai at starry night.
Another torrent is also rolling in parallel, from Shanghai and the southeast coast, all the way to the west.
Government officials, university professors, students, national capitalists, skilled workers, and even coolies, ordinary people, all supporting the old and the young, rushed from the riverside and seaside to the mountains, from the rich south of the Yangtze River to central China, and even to the remote southwest.
In the secret document delivered to the Shanghai Special Investigation Team from the Secret Service Headquarters, there is also a request for the Special Investigation Team to help business owners evacuate Shanghai as appropriate.
It is a verbal statement, not a command.
According to Dai Chunfeng's instructions, the Shanghai Special Situation Group is one of the highest-level lurking groups. Their safety always comes first, and any behavior that may lead to exposure is not allowed.
Cheng Qianfan was very cautious. He only provided some help to the evacuees in a very covert manner within his ability.
A week ago, when he went to the dock's warehouse to 'check' the goods, Cheng Qianfan saw a scene that shocked and moved him.
On the Suzhou River and the Huangpu River, large and small sailing boats and small steamers were all black, like ants, desperately transporting materials and people.
At the far end, you can see the Japanese warships watching all this with eager eyes. As long as a shell comes over, the ship will be destroyed and everyone will be killed!
In fact, the Japanese army took the lead in creating the Hongqiao Airport incident and launched the war in advance for this reason. They wanted to prevent China's industrial and educational industries from migrating to the hinterland.
Shanghai Shenbao reported this matter and commented:
“In order to continue the blood of the nation, we have embarked on the road of migration regardless of age, gender, or even religion or party affiliation.
We know that this road will be extremely difficult.
Perhaps a rough mountain road.
Or a path full of thorns.
Even we need to brave the risk of falling bombs, climb mountains, cross swamps, and cross vast rivers.
Even if there is no road, we must find a way!
To the west, to the west, to the west!
China will not die! "
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"There is only one way for the present plan." Cheng Qianfan thought for a long time and said.
“What can we do?” Peng and Ou asked immediately.
“Take money to open the way.” Cheng Qianfan said.
"I tried it." Peng Yuou shook his head, "Wei Zhirong gave Li Li twenty large yellow croakers, but Li Li didn't accept it."
Wei Zhirong is the boss of Daxin Steel Factory.
"Less." Cheng Qianfan frowned, "Wei Zhirong has always done things in a high-spirited manner, how come at this time of life and death, he..."
“Wei Zhirong spent all the money in his hands to buy equipment and materials.” Peng Yuou said, “He anticipated various difficulties after the factory was relocated and has been making preparations.”
"I do have some money on hand..." Cheng Qianfan said thoughtfully.
“Absolutely not.” Peng and Ou flatly refused.
If it was small money, such as a few gold bars, he would nod. However, looking at the current situation, hundreds of large yellow croakers may not be able to satisfy the laborious appetite. The expenditure of such a large sum of money is likely to It brings huge hidden dangers to the lurking of 'flame'.
One point is particularly emphasized: no matter what the reason is, or no matter how difficult the organization is, don’t think about raising funds from the ‘flame’!
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"I will figure out a way to deal with the funding." Peng Yuou said, "There is still some funds for the organization. In addition, Boss Wei has been raising funds from friends, hoping to buy out the trouble."
"Funds are not the biggest problem." Cheng Qianfan shook his head and frowned, "I thought about it carefully and found that we have ignored the most important thing. The problem now is that Li Li is determined to defect to the Japanese."
Peng Yuou looked at Cheng Qianfan, who had a serious expression, and understood what he was worried about, "You are saying that even if he spent a large amount of money, he might not be tempted, because he concluded that the Japanese would occupy Shanghai, and he would give Find a new master by yourself, so his only purpose now is to please the Japanese."
"We have to be on guard." Cheng Qianfan thought for a while, "Based on my understanding of Li Li, he most likely collected the money but refused to let him go."
Both of them were frowning and thinking hard.
This is the embodiment of the huge harm caused by traitors.
Li Lili, a patrolman in the public concession, has great or small rights.
Such a person who took refuge with the Japanese would immediately cause great harm.
The reason is simple. The laborious jurisdiction is too important and is stuck on the traffic chokepoint.
Cheng Qianfan had to admire the ruthless calculation of the Japanese. They had already and unnoticed the pro-Japanese faction's efforts to serve as the inspector of the Zhabei Concession.
kindness?
Cheng Qianfan's heart moved.
He seemed to have captured some key information in his mind.
Hand in his hand, he was spinning a cigarette he had just lit. Suddenly, his expression became happy.
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“But what solution did you think of?” Peng and Ou asked immediately.
"Yes." Cheng Qianfan casually turned the cigarette over, flicked the ashes gracefully, and put the cigarette into his mouth with his backhand, "One hundred large yellow croakers!"
“I didn’t just analyze that this person is Li Li...” Peng Yuou said with a frown. As he spoke, he looked at the smiling Cheng Qianfan and understood a little bit.
“Yes, a hundred large yellow croakers.” Cheng Qianfan smiled and nodded, “You bribed me.”
"You mean the upper level will operate and put pressure on Lili?" Peng Yuou saw Cheng Qianfan nodding, and he happily patted Cheng Qianfan on the shoulder, "Good boy, I have you."
"Don't be happy yet. Is there any problem with a hundred large yellow croakers?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
“It’s not a big problem.” Peng and Ou thought about it and nodded.
Wei Zhirong must still have some money in his hands. In addition, with Wei Zhirong's connections, he can also borrow money from elsewhere.
The factory is Wei Zhirong’s lifeblood. As long as there is hope, he will not be willing to spend money to open a way.
So, money is not the fundamental problem.
At this time, he also realized why Wei Zhirong had only taken 20 gold bars before. This was to test Li Li. Li Fei's firm attitude made Wei Zhirong despair. Boss Wei understood that Fei Li was determined to surrender to the Japanese and would not give him any more. There is no use having more money.
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“I’m a little surprised that Wei Zhirong hit a wall at Lili, so why didn’t he think of finding a solution from a higher level at Lili?” Cheng Qianfan asked in surprise.
Logically speaking, a big boss like Wei Zhirong should be relatively skilled at this.
"I remembered that there were rumors that Wei Zhirong had an affair with a director of the Public Settlement Industry Bureau." Peng Yuou said, and at the same time he realized that Cheng Qianfan's plan just now might be affected by this incident.
Peng Yuou looked at Cheng Qianfan, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes, "How about it? Will it have any impact?"
“That’s it.” Cheng Qianfan nodded, “It’s indeed a bit troublesome.”
Without waiting for Peng to talk to Ou, he continued, "I need more money."
Peng and Ou looked up at the young comrade Huo Miao.
Inspector Xiao Cheng smiled and said, “One hundred and thirty large yellow croakers.”
He nodded with a smile, "For a little holiday, thirty large yellow croakers can almost make up for it."
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Ma Sinan Road, this is a beautiful garden villa.
It was late at night, and a dog was lying on the ground in the yard.
Suddenly, the dog's ears moved and he got up alertly.
Woof woof woof.
As the footsteps get closer and closer.
The dog barked.
“Shut up, Pierre.” Cheng Qianfan cursed in French.
The dog sniffed and smelled a familiar smell, then lay down again.
The lights in the living room of the villa turned on, and Peter came out yawning. While opening the courtyard door, he complained, "It's so late, what can't we talk about tomorrow?"
"My subordinates came to report that the situation is not good. The Japanese artillery shells are very fierce. The goods in the warehouse must be moved tomorrow." Cheng Qianfan said as he walked.
“Where to move to?” Peter lost sleep and asked when he heard that his goods were in danger.
"Didn't I tell you? Warehouse No. 3 in the patrol room." Cheng Qianfan was anxious, "You patted your chest and said everything will be left to you. Don't tell me you forgot?"
“Ah, I didn’t forget, I didn’t forget.” Pete laughed, took Cheng Qianfan into the living room, and closed the door.
Linda stood at the stairs. After hearing the conversation between the two, she confirmed that Cheng Qianfan was indeed in an emergency and came to see her husband. She felt relieved, said hello to Cheng Qianfan and went upstairs.
The maid brought hot tea, Peter waved his hand, and he left knowingly.
The two of them squeezed into the study downstairs, holding teacups.
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“Tell me, what’s the matter?”
Cheng Qianfan did not speak, but directly placed the suitcase he was carrying on the table, took out the key to unlock it, and opened the lid of the suitcase.
Gently uncover a layer of satin cloth.
Under the light, rows of gold bars are shining!
Whether it was Peter or Cheng Qianfan, who had been mentally prepared for a long time, at this moment, their eyes seemed to be drowning in the golden abyss and they could no longer move away.
“One hundred and twenty large yellow croakers.” Cheng Qianfan said softly.
Pete didn't say anything. He picked up two gold bars, one in each hand, and tapped them lightly. The crisp ringing sound was intoxicating.
“Tell me, who do you want to kill?” Pete put down the gold bar, glanced at Cheng Qianfan, and asked.
"I want to kill..." Cheng Qianfan's words were stuck on his lips. He looked at Peter with wide eyes, "What do you mean I want to kill someone? Did I say who I wanted to kill?"
"Also, even if I want to kill someone, I still want to find you?" Cheng Qianfan sneered and said.
Thank you very much [Lighting up a cigarette and laughing at loneliness] for the reward of 1,500 starting coins.
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(End of this chapter)