Lost and Spy

Chapter 264
"Down with Japanese imperialism!"

"Unite and fight against Japan!"

Once in Shanghai, parade teams can be seen everywhere, with high-pitched slogans one after another.

The gunfire at Lugou Bridge shocked the whole of China.

The sound of Wanping's cannons awakened the people of the whole country.

The day after the incident, the Workers and Peasants Party sent a telegram across the country:

"My compatriots all over China, Pingjin is in danger! North China is in danger! The Chinese nation is in danger! Only the whole nation's resistance war is our way out! Don't let Japanese imperialism occupy an inch of China! Shed the last drop of blood to defend the country!"

The chairman of the general committee put forward the slogan "Don't surrender, don't expand; don't seek war, fight!"

The whole nation is united!
As an "imperial envoy", Meng Shaoyuan immediately met with Zhou Weilong, the mayor of the Shanghai district, and Cheng Yiming, the secretary, as soon as he arrived in Shanghai.

At this time, the two people looked dignified.

Especially Zhou Weilong, who was smoking one cigarette after another.

"Director Dai's meaning is here." Meng Shaoyuan didn't talk nonsense, and explained Dai Li's arrangements for Shanghai one by one in detail:
"At the same time, in order to prevent the Japanese army from conducting military operations in Shanghai, Director Dai decided to set up latent teams in Hongkou, Zhabei, Wusong, Jiangwan, etc., each with ten members and equipped with a radio station to closely monitor the movements of the Japanese. .”

"I think it's okay to be intoxicated with them." Zhou Weilong said as soon as he heard it.

"This." Cheng Yiming immediately objected: "It seems inappropriate for Shen Zui to take on the latent mission. I think we should think about it carefully."

Meng Shaoyuan could only smile wryly.

As soon as I arrived in Shanghai, I was forced to enter into the conflict between the head of the Shanghai district and the secretary.

Among the senior cadres of the military command, Cheng Yiming's educational background is relatively low. He first came to Shanghai and worked as an apprentice in the "Guangdong Automobile Company", which belongs to the lowest level.

He was able to get to where he is today, completely relying on himself to climb up step by step.

And he is also the behind-the-scenes boss of "Hongkou School".

Shen Zui was not loved by Zhou Weilong, but Cheng Yiming regarded him as a treasure.

Once Japan decides to expand the war and start a war in Shanghai, the latent group will be very dangerous.

Of course Cheng Yiming was reluctant to take risks with himself in the trenches.

"District Chief Zhou, Secretary Cheng." Meng Shaoyuan kept in mind the task that Dai Li assigned to him: "The establishment of the latent group was formulated by Director Dai himself, and there is no room for negotiation on this point. Appoint a team leader, team members, radio stations, etc. The radio operator is selected by the team leader himself, and all latent teams must be formed before August, and there must be no mistakes.

I suggest that the latent teams in Hongkou and Zhabei should be headed by district chief Zhou.For Wu Song and Jiang Wan, Secretary Cheng appointed the team leaders.The team leader must be a veteran with experience.Hongkou is a Japanese garrison base, which is relatively dangerous, so two latent teams will be dispatched.And this second Hongkou lurking group is lurking by my people, I don't know what you two think? "

Zhou Weilong and Cheng Yiming had no more objections.

Meng Shaoyuan had just arrived in Shanghai, and he could completely stand by and watch such a serious and dangerous task, and he had good reasons.

But now that he took the initiative to take on the task of a latent group, what more can the secretary of the district chief in Shanghai have to say?
"Director Meng, you've worked hard. Then do as you said."

Zhou Weilong and Meng Shaoyuan were considered "old acquaintances". Knowing that Meng Shaoyuan came with Shangfang's sword this time, and this was his arrangement to put his brother in a hat, he made a decision right away, no matter what, he had to stand firm on Meng Shaoyuan's side. this side.

Cheng Yiming naturally had nothing to say.

Meng Shaoyuan was Dai Li's agent in Shanghai and took the lead, so what else can I say?

"The situation is urgent." Meng Shaoyuan looked at the time: "District Chief Zhou, Secretary Cheng, I won't keep you guys. No matter what happens, there must be no trouble in the work in Shanghai."

When Zhou Weilong and Cheng Yiming went out, they had their own plans in mind.

How to pull this young imperial envoy into his camp.

Zhou Weilong considered himself a veteran and Dai Li's ally, and Meng Shaoyuan was also Dai Li's confidant, so it would be much easier for the two sides to communicate and cooperate.

Cheng Yiming did not have such a solid backing as Zhou Weilong.

He once joined the Workers' and Peasants' Party and went to study in Moscow, but was later expelled from Moscow's "Red Workers' International".

It was precisely because of this experience that he was favored by the secret service, and he was directly given a major officer, and then relied on his own efforts all the way to sit where he is today.

This is his strength, but also his "stain", which has been attacked by many political opponents.

At this moment, the Japanese army's blatant attack on Marco Polo Bridge is a critical moment for the country, but it is also an opportunity for individuals.

How did you tie Meng Shaoyuan and yourself in the same boat?
Chen Rongyang!
Yes, it is this young man.

He is Meng Shaoyuan's classmate in the crash course of Hangzhou Police Academy, and the two have a good relationship.

Moreover, when Chen Rongyang returned from his studies, he deliberately cultivated him and used him as his confidant.

To get close to Meng Shaoyuan, one must go through this route.

In fact, Meng Shaoyuan at this time also knew what Zhou Weilong and Cheng Yiming were planning.

How to strike a balance between two people?
How to suppress the conflict as much as possible?

There are many things to do in this.

"Director, Xu Chengbo is here."

Suddenly being called "Director" from "Section Chief", Meng Shaoyuan was still not used to it, and was taken aback for a moment: "Ah, let him in."

The person who came in to report was Wu Jingyi, his assistant at the Shanghai Supervision Office.

Wu Jingyi, female, 26 years old, a native of Shanghai, joined the Lixingshe in 22 years of the Republic of China, and is a lieutenant.Married, her husband is a bank employee, and she has a son and a daughter after marriage.

The husband still does not know his true identity.

This is the first batch of Yuan Zhonghe who came to Shanghai to personally help Meng Shaoyuan choose assistants.

First, she is relatively old and a native of Shanghai, so she is familiar with the situation in Shanghai.Second, she is a woman, and she is more meticulous and serious in her work.

Then there is the most important point, she is not involved in any faction.

The office address of the Military Command Shanghai Supervision Office was provided to them by Mrs. Qiangwei.

When she heard that Meng Shaoyuan was coming to Shanghai and would stay here for a long time, Cai Xuefei lent her a private house to Meng Shaoyuan.

Also located on Albert Road, No. 892, very close to Qiangwei Mansion, a French-style two-story building with a large area, six rooms on the first floor, and a large living room.There are eight rooms on the second floor, with an attic and a basement.

It was originally leased by an American company, but after the Americans returned home, it was left unused.

This office location can save Meng Shaoyuan a lot of effort.

The public name of the Inspector's Office is "Shanghai Litong Company", which is the name of Dai Li's company when he first prepared to carry out smuggling business.

Meng Shaoyuan's identity is the general manager of "Shanghai Litong Company".

"Boss Meng."

This was the first time Meng Shaoyuan met the professional manager Xu Chengbo hired by Lu Yixuan.

He is about 40 years old, wearing a well-fitting suit, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, and a lot of pomade on his hair, which is all combed back. He is gentle and elegant, revealing a bit of shrewdness unique to Shanghainese.

"Manager Xu, please sit down."

Meng Shaoyuan beckoned him to sit down, Wu Jingyi poured him tea, don't close the door and go out.

"Manager Xu." Meng Shaoyuan said, "Lu Yixuan has hired you for a while. It stands to reason that I should have come to see you a long time ago. It's just that I'm busy and I can't see you until now."

"It's okay, Boss Meng is a big shot, and big shots always have big things to do." Xu Chengbo said with a smile, "Since Boss Meng is here, I'll report the situation to you."

Xu Chengbo's identity is the manager of "Nanyang Fortune Company Shanghai Branch". Currently, the Shanghai company has 12 employees. It claims to be a trading business, but in fact it is smuggling.

Relying on Meng Shaoyuan's full support in Nanjing, Xu Chengbo and several international foreign firms in Shanghai have laid a good foundation for cooperation and made a lot of money.

In May and June alone, the Shanghai company's net profit has reached 38 US dollars, which does not include outstanding accounts.

not enough.

People are not enough to swallow elephants.

It was still far from the scale of the huge smuggling empire that Meng Shaoyuan was familiar with.

But in no hurry.

patience.

Once the war is fully launched, it will bring sacrifices and bloodshed, but at the same time it can bring huge opportunities.

The war will push the smuggling industry to a peak.

"Manager Xu, you've worked hard." Meng Shaoyuan still praised him: "But it's not enough. By the way, do you know who I am?"

"I know, but I don't know." Xu Chengbo said flatly: "What is the identity of Boss Meng, it has nothing to do with me, and has nothing to do with business."

Meng Shaoyuan laughed, this is a smart man: "Then, I can tell you something, China and Japan have started a war in Beiping, and the war will soon spread to Shanghai."

Unexpectedly, when Xu Chengbo heard that Shanghai was about to start, not only did he not panic, but a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Yes, war equals opportunity.

"Boss Meng, I'm not particularly patriotic, but I'm definitely not a traitor." Xu Chengbo's voice was low: "I'm just thinking about the problem from the perspective of a businessman. I need Boss Meng to give me an accurate answer. Once the end is opened, can I do business with the Japanese?"

Meng Shaoyuan asked him a crucial question: "You are not a traitor, but would you be a traitor?"

Xu Chengbo thought carefully for a while: "I don't think I will. I said that I am not particularly patriotic, but I also have a bottom line. At least I am Chinese."

"Then let's do it." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "You can only make a profit, and you are not allowed to suffer a loss."

Xu Chengbo smiled, and then said: "By the way, Lu Yixuan specifically told me that Boss Meng repeatedly told me to hoard a large amount of medicines. I rented a warehouse to store medicines. Now that there is a real war, we can rely on Make a lot of money with this batch of medicines."

"Manager Xu, it seems that Lu Yixuan still has something to say to you." Meng Shaoyuan sighed lightly: "These medicines are not for making money, otherwise I would really be a black-hearted businessman!"

Xu Chengbo was startled, medicine is not used to make a fortune, so what is it used for?

(End of this chapter)