Lost and Spy

Chapter 3399 Unexpected Visitor

I was just strolling down the street, but unexpectedly I met a business wizard like Shi Zhicheng.

Meng Shaoyuan himself felt that his luck was incredible.

Put such a business wizard in the Philippines, sign a contract with him, be responsible for financing, and help secretly.

So, wouldn’t it be appropriate for him to be the richest man in the Philippines in the future?

Moreover, outsiders don’t know yet.

Meng Shaoyuan imitated the US military's method of leasing military bases and signed a 99-year business cooperation agreement with Shi Zhicheng in one go.

All early investments were made by Meng Shaoyuan.

All profits are shared by both parties.

At this time, Shi Zhicheng could not imagine what would happen in the future.

He just felt that this American colonel named Charles really trusted him too much.

For a penniless poor boy like himself, Colonel Charles was actually willing to sign a lifelong cooperation agreement with him.

Shi Zhicheng is grateful.

He would never have dreamed that he had already fallen into a trap.

His life could be regarded as sold to Meng Shaoyuan.

Meng Shaoyuan was very proud and in a good mood.

As for the matter of the "Breaking Through Thorns", Meng Shaoyuan seemed to have completely forgotten about it.

So what if we can’t solve the case?

Anyway, this has nothing to do with me.

"Sir, I have a request from Nodeje Simeon Ninoy Aquino."

Who?

Aquino?

Is it the future Philippine opposition that gave Marcos a headache and was eventually assassinated by Marcos, but the result was that it directly caused Marcos to step down and Aquino?

But in my impression, that Aquino is not called Nordje, and he is only thirteen or fourteen years old, right?

After thinking about it for a moment, he ordered Li Zhifeng to bring the people in.

A total of two people came, one was a middle-aged man who looked capable, and there was a child beside him.

Meng Shaoyuan's eyes rolled around the child.

"Colonel Charles."

As soon as Nodeye came in, he said respectfully: "It is my greatest honor to meet you. This is my nephew, Benino Simeon Ninoy Aquino Jr."

It's him!

Meng Shaoyuan was determined immediately.

This guy named Benino Jr. is the most famous Aquino!

From the moment this was confirmed, Meng Shaoyuan knew the purpose of their coming.

It’s for Benino Jr.’s father, Endri Aquino.

Endri served as the Speaker of the Senate during the Japanese colonial period. After the liberation of Manila, he was arrested.

It's just that this guy was not as lucky as Roxas. Roxas was supported by MacArthur and was quickly released.

But Endri was imprisoned for a long time.

This time, Nordje must have come for his brother.

Sure enough, after the two chatted for a while, Nordje went directly to the topic.

Endri has been imprisoned. The Aquino family tried many methods and relied on many connections, but they were unable to rescue Endri.

As a result, Nordeye actually found the port of Dulapura and found Meng Shaoyuan.

"Why did you come to me?" Meng Shaoyuan asked calmly.

"Someone gave us a heads up." Nodeye said: "Colonel, you are the hero of Canabato and the highest commander of Manila. If you come forward, my brother may be released.

I know, he had played for Japan before, but at that point we really had no choice. Afterwards, Endri also regretted it very much, but I'm afraid it's too late to say this now. If my brother could be released, I guarantee he would reflect deeply. "

"Oh, really?" Meng Shaoyuan said calmly.

"Yes, you will also gain the friendship of the Aquino family." Nodye then took out a check: "Colonel, if you want to rescue my brother, it will cost a lot. This is a little thought from us. "

Meng Shaoyuan glanced at the check. Now, he would naturally not take this small number to heart.

He was just curious, through whose relationship the Aquino family found him?

Although this is not a big deal, Meng Shaoyuan doesn't know why, he just wants to know.

"It's better to take the money back."

Nordje was startled, and his expression changed slightly.

It would be easier if the other party collected money, but if they don't, I'm afraid there will be no room for maneuver in this matter.

Unexpectedly, Meng Shaoyuan said slowly: "Mr. Aquino, the person I want you to come to me is probably a powerful person, right? I am very curious, who is this person? If I can know, maybe I I will help you think of a solution."

Nordje hesitated for a while and said, "It's an American businessman named Eddie Croy."

Who?

Eddie Croy?

Who is this person?

After searching my mind, I can't seem to figure out who this person is.

Now that Nordje has spoken out, there is nothing much to hide: "We have been active in Manila for a long time, but we have never thought of anyone who can help us. Especially the people of the provisional constitutional government, everyone is against us. Avoid it."

Well, that is.

In the Philippines, the Aquino family is also a very powerful family.     It's just that this family is a little special.

Some of them believe in industrialism.

In the Philippines, this is something of an anomaly.

Therefore, in response to the Aquino family's request for help, the Philippine government officials were naturally unwilling to take action, and they were even afraid of being involved with the Aquino family.

As for the Americans, they are even more unwilling to help.

Nordje continued: "Just when we were at our wits' end, we met Eddie Croy by chance. This man was very kind and talkative. When he learned that we were from the Aquino family, he immediately Guessed the purpose of our visit to Manila.

It was he who told me that if I wanted to rescue my brother, it seemed that I could go to Colonel Charles, that is, you. Colonel, to be honest, we have thought of you before, but we don't know you and no one introduced you to us.

However, Eddie Croy told me that you are now in Dulapura Port and I have a chance to see you. Moreover, he said, Colonel Charles was a very kind man, and perhaps you would help if we asked. "

Who is this Eddie Croy?

Why should he help Nordje?

Also, are you a very kind person?

Meng Shaoyuan himself didn't believe it.

purpose?

Everything has a purpose.

The same goes for Eddie Croy.

"We really have no choice." Nordje was a little frustrated: "We got the news that my brother's trial will start soon, and it will be a very serious crime. This is a huge problem for the Aquino family. shame.

If you are willing to help, no matter what conditions you put forward, as long as the Aquino family can do it, we will agree. "

There's nothing you can do to help me.

Ok?

Is there going to be a trial soon?

What if you want to help?

Just need to rush back to Manila now.

Then, the case of the "Breaking Through the Troubles" can no longer continue.

It seems that this has something to do with the "Warrior" again.

I hope I am worrying too much.

"Mr. Aquino, this is not a trivial matter." Meng Shaoyuan pondered for a while: "Even if I am willing to help you, I will probably go to a lot of trouble. Moreover, I am afraid that I will not be able to directly intervene in the trial of your brother by the Provisional Government Court. Interrogation. Mr. Aquino, are you willing to hear the truth?"

Seeing Nodeye nodding, Meng Shaoyuan said slowly: "In my opinion, your brother's interrogation will inevitably be unstoppable, but after the trial is over, I may be able to find a way to rescue him.

Mr. Aquino, this is the only and best way. After all, Endri did serve Japan and helped the Japanese do many bad things. He deserved to be tried. "

"Yes, Colonel."

At this time, the little Benino, who had not spoken since he came in, said: "My father was coerced by the Japanese and had to serve as the speaker of the puppet government. During that time, his heart was also the same. Very painful.

Sir, not to excuse my father, but everyone should take responsibility for what they do. On trial? The Aquino family is willing to accept it. If Mr. Colonel can lend a helping hand after this, you will receive the eternal friendship of the Aquino family. "

Yes, Not Bad.

The Aquino family is slightly different from other families in the Philippines. They have always been a political family.

Having been nurtured since childhood, little Bennino has shown a maturity that belies his age.

As soon as he opened his mouth, he admitted that his father was guilty.

Then, all the pain in his heart, being coerced by the Japanese, etc., was nothing more than defending his father.

Immediately, he even tied the Aquino family and Meng Shaoyuan together.

Benino Jr. glanced at Meng Shaoyuan and said: "The Philippines is a very complicated country. Spain and Portugal fought countless wars over this place. In the end, Spain became the winner.

During Spanish colonial rule, resistance never ceased. A large number of Filipinos who mastered Spanish and were highly educated began to form a new elite class in the Philippines. Their conflicts with the colonial government became increasingly acute.

In 1872, about two hundred local soldiers in Cavite rebelled and killed their officers. Spain immediately retaliated brutally, further unsettling the locals. Spain increased its troops to 28000 and suppressed the rebellion within a few months.

In 1897, after the former leader Bonifacio was executed by the Spanish colonial government on charges of treason, Aguinaldo became the actual leader of the Filipino Revolutionary Movement.

However, Bonifacio's death caused a split within the Filipino Revolutionary Movement. The power struggle within the party and the encirclement and suppression by the Spanish colonial army severely damaged its strength.

The Spanish colonial government did not want to fall into a long-term anti-guerrilla war, so it proposed attractive conditions to Aguinaldo and others. In December 1897, the Spanish government and Aguinaldo and others signed the " After the Treaty of Biacnabato, Aguinaldo and 12 of his men fled to Hong Kong. The Spanish government agreed to pay Aguinaldo US$40 as compensation. "

What do you mean?

Although Meng Shaoyuan didn't quite understand, he still listened to Benino Jr.: "After signing the treaty, Aguinaldo arrived in Hong Kong on December 1897, 12. However, the Spanish colonial government did not give Aguinaldo and others as expected. People paid the $31. Aguinaldo’s exile temporarily plunged the Filipinos’ struggle against Spanish colonial rule into a low ebb.”

Having said this, Benino Jr. paused for a moment and said: "Aguinaldo actually betrayed the Filipino revolution and was the sinner who caused the resistance to Spanish colonial rule to fall into low ebb. And all of this was caused by only half a million people. dollars, and he hasn't even gotten them yet.

Aguinaldo was a traitor, but later, when sharp conflicts broke out again between the Filipinos and the Spaniards, the dead Aguinaldo was carried out again and made into a national hero. So, was he a traitor? Or a hero? "

Meng Shaoyuan had a smile on his face at this time.

This kid is really eloquent.

His father was obviously just a traitor, but he cleverly compared him to Aguinaldo.

After Benino Jr. finished speaking, Meng Shaoyuan said: "Yes, it is difficult to define Aguinaldo's merits and demerits, but your father Endri is very different from Aguinaldo.

Although Aguinaldo gave up the revolution and betrayed his comrades for half a million dollars, he made the decision when the resistance movement fell into serious difficulties. It can even be said that he needs to be responsible for the Philippines' resistance reaching its lowest ebb, but he is not primarily responsible.

But what about your father? That's different. During the Japanese colonial period, as the Speaker of the Senate, he directly participated in the formulation of many resolutions. I admit that most of these resolutions were formulated by the Japanese, but what about their subsequent implementation?

Son, I have also seen your father’s case. Your father was very active in promoting these tyranny. These tyrannies have displaced countless Filipinos and caused countless deaths. Can your father really get out of this?

You actually compare your father to Aguinaldo? what are you thinking? Is he worthy? He doesn't deserve it! Therefore, even if he is severely sentenced again, he deserves it. Am I right, kid? "

Little Benino lowered his head.

Meng Shaoyuan had no other intention. He just wanted to frustrate the child's energy: "Okay, I have said everything I need to say. I promised to help you and I will definitely help you. But what should I do? It's my business.

You should go back to Manila now and find Colonel Peter Lin. I will write him a letter. As for what to do next, Colonel Peter Lin will be responsible for it. That's it for me. "

"Thank you, thank you." Nordeye said hurriedly: "Colonel, the Aquino family will remember your kindness. I can't promise you anything now, but the Aquino family will always remember your kindness. ,I promise!"

(End of this chapter)