Lost and Spy

Chapter 3344
Eating free money!
Meng Shao was originally a former lieutenant colonel of the military command, and he understood it as soon as he heard this.

This was the specialty of the national army before.

On the battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War, there were those who fought bloody battles and sacrificed their lives generously, but of course there were also those who took advantage of their empty pay and enriched the country.

It seems that this set is suitable for anywhere.

This guy is thinking about doubling the number of the Second Brigade from 800 people?
This appetite is really quite big.

The question is, what does this have to do with Meng Shaoyuan?

The funding for the Philippine armed forces was previously supported by the Americans.

But after the provisional constitutional government of the Philippines was established, the Americans began to use their brains.

Americans are eager to unload this huge financial burden.

Therefore, a very strange phenomenon occurred in the Philippines.

In the war zone, Americans are still responsible for the equipment and funds of the Philippine army participating in the war.

But in the Guangfu District?

The Filipino military Americans here simply threw the burden to the provisional constitutional government.

As a result, the financial pressure on the provisional constitutional government will be too great.

They had to borrow heavily from the U.S. government.

And this also puts the country's sovereignty more completely in the hands of the US government.

The Americans' calculations are cracking.

But what can the Philippine government do?

At this time, Meng Shaoyuan knew it well and said nothing.

Afrin quickly said: "Sir, the expansion of the Second Brigade will be of great benefit to the entire Manila. The Second Brigade resolutely obeys the colonel's command and will invite the colonel for review every week."

This has been said very openly.

The Philippine Army implements a weekly salary system.

That is to say, as long as the military pay arrives every week, Meng Shaoyuan's benefits will not be forgotten.

Who would have thought that Meng Shaoyuan said: "I mean, 500 people are still too few. According to Manila's current trend, it needs to be expanded to 2000 people to ensure the safety of the place."

When Afrin heard this, he was overjoyed and felt that this American officer was the most considerate.

But Meng Shaoyuan pretended to say: "Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It not only has the largest port, but also has a constitutional government here. There must be no accidents. I approved your expansion plan. Go back and ask President Osmina Just sign it.”

"Thank you, Colonel, thank you." Afrin said with a beaming smile, "Then I won't delay the Colonel's office. Colonel, I wish you a good mood all day."

Meng Shaoyuan was in a really good mood.

His plan to cultivate corrupt officials has taken a big step forward!

When I came out of the office and looked at the bustling Manila Port, I couldn't help but feel proud.

It was suggested that he move his office to Malacañang Palace so that it would be consistent with his current status.

However, this suggestion was rejected by Meng Shaoyuan.

What to do in Malacañang Palace?
Every move he makes is watched by others.

Moreover, guarding here by yourself can ensure the safe transportation of gold.

Right now, transporting all the gold is the top priority!
Gan Ning also sent the second batch of gold, and all of it arrived at the designated warehouse.

"Boss, I'll be back in a minute."

Gan Ning asked Meng Shaoyuan for a cigarette.

"Pay attention to rest." Meng Shaoyuan took out a lighter and threw it to him: "We have plenty of time now."

"If we don't bring them all, I really don't know what to do." Gan Ning took a puff of his cigarette and said, "By the way, there is someone you may be interested in."

"who?"

"There was a local who asked questions there before, mainly asking when the ship would leave Manila Port and what procedures were required to board the ship." Gan Ning said casually: "This guy even whispered to a crew member After a long while, I saw him giving a wad of money to the crew member."

Meng Shaoyuan immediately became interested.

Before he could ask anything, Gan Ning had already said, "Let me find out for you. The crew member is from the American Merchant Ship Sir Majesty, and his name is Toby."

Look, this is a good agent.

Whatever needs to be done without asking your superiors, it has already been done in advance.

"Yes, I know."

Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said, "I don't think you should leave today. I'll treat you to a drink."

……

Port of Manila, Seamen's Club.

With the restoration of order in Manila Port, such entertainment facilities have begun to appear one after another.

The Seamen's Club is one of them.

Those sailors always like to come here at night and have a drink.

Fights, fueled by alcohol, occur every night.

But as long as it doesn't go too far, the U.S. military police responsible for public security will generally ignore it.

Even some American soldiers would join in the fight after drinking too much, maybe because of a woman or some other trivial matter.

With the existence of sailors' clubs, women who engaged in certain special professions naturally appeared.

Centered around the Sailors Club, it quickly became the liveliest and busiest place in Manila Port at night.

The recovery of the Port of Manila has been astonishing.

When Meng Shaoyuan, Li Zhifeng and Gan Ning entered the Sailors Club, there had just been a fight.

The two drunken sailors were beaten and thrown out, and then the victor burst into sarcastic laughter.

Meng Shaoyuan and the three of them ordered a glass of beer each.

Not long after I sat down, scantily clad women came to chat with me one after another.

They were not in the mood now. Besides, Meng Shaoyuan had calculated that the woman sent by Afrin should be waiting for him in his dormitory.

"That's that person, Tobi." Gan Ning suddenly pointed to his right hand.

Meng Shaoyuan looked over there.

The crew member named Toby was drinking and chatting with his two companions, and he also had two female companions by his side.

Meng Shaoyuan walked over with Li Zhifeng and Gan Ning: "Hey, can I buy you a drink?"

"Fuck off."

I could tell that all three of them had Asian faces, so I thought they were Filipinos. The grumpy Toby actually cursed.

Meng Shaoyuan smiled.

Without any instructions, Li Zhifeng walked up to Toby and poured a bottle of beer on Toby's head.

The two female companions immediately laughed and ran away.

The people around him immediately started to watch the fun.

Toby and his companions roared and rushed over.

The two old men, Meng Shaoyuan and Gan Ning, stepped aside without even thinking.

Look, the trouble Li Zhifeng got into must be solved by himself, right?
……

1 minute later.

The faces of the people watching around changed.

Fights and fights took place every day in the sailors' club.

And they often fight several times a night.

But something seems different this time.

Before the oriental man could see clearly how he acted, he knocked down three sailors who seemed to be much larger than him.

Toby and the other three were beaten so badly.Winner takes all.

The person in charge of cleaning up the place in the club just threw the three losers out.

"Walk."

Meng Shaoyuan paid for the drink, turned around, and saw Gan Ning whispering with a woman, beaming.

The two of them seemed to have already agreed on the price.

Meng Shaoyuan also smiled and walked out of the club with Li Zhifeng.

……

Toby muttered curses.

Why is that guy so powerful? Even the three of us here can't do anything to him.

"Hey."

At this time, someone behind him said something.

When Toby turned around, his expression suddenly changed.

He was the guy who knocked three of his people down.

"take it easy."

Meng Shaoyuan smiled, took out a few bills and gave them to Toby's companions: "Let's go."

Toby's two companions took the banknotes and ran away.

Meng Shaoyuan pointed to the left: "Toby, can we have a chat?"

"You, how do you know my name?" Toby couldn't help but be startled.

……

At least one hundred dollars, which is a lot of money.

Toby's eyes widened.

Meng Shaoyuan said nonchalantly: "Answer my question honestly, this money is all yours."

The unhappiness of being beaten just now disappeared immediately: "Sir, how can I help you?"

"Did someone come to see you during the day and want your help to leave Manila?"

"Yes, sir." Under the temptation of money, Toby didn't think much about it: "The guy told me that there were three people in total who were opponents of the Philippine government. They were being hunted, so they wanted to leave. They were willing to pay a hundred dollars each.

You know, I'm not the only one doing this in the Port of Manila. "

This is true.

With the establishment of the interim constitutional government in Manila, opposition and political dissenters were immediately arrested under various names. Therefore, many opposition parties would leave the Port of Manila in this way.

Those sailors are also happy to make extra money.

Anyway, just find them a hiding place anywhere on the ship.

When they arrived at their destination, they took them off the boat, and the extra money went safely into their wallet.

What's more, some Japanese also left Manila in this way.

Sailors don't care who you are.

Toby was a simple-minded guy. After taking one hundred dollars from Meng Shaoyuan, he suddenly remembered that if he could successfully take those three people out, he could get three hundred dollars. Now for one hundred dollars Dollar betrayed them?

Losing big!
"Do you still want to earn five hundred dollars?" Meng Shaoyuan asked slowly.

Toby nodded quickly.

No fool wants to make money.

"Then, just do as I say."

Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said, "In this way, you will get your own five hundred dollars!"

……

When he returned to the dormitory, a woman was already waiting for Meng Shaoyuan.

Romini.

No matter from any aesthetic point of view, Romini is definitely a beauty.

In order to please Colonel Charles, Afrin took great pains.

Moreover, this Romini can also speak fluent English.

As for how Afrin found this "sister", only God knows.

Peng Bilan has been handling business matters in Malacañang Palace.

For Meng Shaoyuan, who is a hungry ghost in pornography, he has been single for a long time.

At this time, when I saw the beauty who came to my door, my blood boiled instantly, and it was naturally a storm all night.

……

Malacañang Palace.

Osmina was a very diligent president, especially when the constitutional government had just been established and Manila was in dire straits.

He comes to his office very early every day and starts a busy day of work.

"Mr. President, Mayor Durcomb is here."

"Oh, let him in."

After a while, Manila Mayor Dulkom walked in.

After Osmina finished processing a document in his hand, he raised his head and said: "Mayor Durkom, is there anything important so early?"

"Yes, Mr. President," Durcombe said, "I'm in some trouble."

Then, he recounted his experience at Meng Shaoyuan yesterday: "I wonder where I offended this colonel. But without his consent, I can't start a lot of work, so I came to seek help from Mr. President." "

In his view, as long as Mr. President makes a phone call, all troubles will be solved.

"Colonel Charles?" Osmina couldn't help but frowned: "I have dealt with him before, and he is a very difficult guy. Moreover, he seems to have many big people supporting him. But, I don't know either. Why would he make things difficult for you?"

This involves an American, and he is also a very powerful American officer, which inevitably makes Osmina feel embarrassed.

"Mr. President, Major Afrin is waiting outside to receive you."

"Oh, let him in."

Osmina happened to be meeting Afrin.

Afrin was just a major.

But he commanded a brigade, which is a bit unreasonable.

But this was also determined by the special circumstances of the Philippines at that time.

After the Philippine guerrillas were gradually recruited by the US military, in order to increase their momentum, the US military often gave them the designation of a brigade or even a division.

However, the corresponding officer level has not been resolved.

It often happens that a major commands a brigade.

After initial stability was achieved in Manila, Osmina also held consultations with senior Philippine military officials and decided to resolve this issue.

For example, the Second Brigade in Afrin has 800 people. Only about [-] of them have actually received training from the US military and are combat-effective.

Therefore, Osmina decided to organize it into the Second Battalion of the Philippine Government Army, and then invited American officers to provide them with all-round training.

In order to make up for Afrin, Osmina decided to promote him to lieutenant colonel and assign some of the tanks and artillery aided by the Americans to the second battalion, greatly strengthening the combat effectiveness.

Just when he was thinking about how to talk to Afrin about this, he had already arrived first.

"Mr. President, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Afrin said as soon as he came in.

"Major, I am equally happy to see you." Osmina organized the opening remarks there: "In the battle to liberate the Philippines, you and your Second Brigade performed very bravely. And in the work of rebuilding Manila , you and your troops are bound to play a decisive role."

Afrin sneered in his stomach.

Did I not hear about the reorganization of the Second Brigade into a battalion?
Do you think I would leave a good brigade commander aside and become a small battalion commander according to your wishful thinking?
(End of this chapter)