Chapter 199 Give us dignity, we have to
Chapter 199 Give us dignity, we have to
"Hong Zhiyou?"
Mao Renfeng frowned slightly.
This person is Wu Jingzhong's confidant and enjoys a very high status in Jinhai.
But to ask Mr. Yanji to make the trip in person and for him, the deputy director of the Bureau of Secrets, to be a guarantor seems far from being qualified.
“Mr. Yanji.
"Did I hear you correctly? The person you asked me to protect is the officer at Jinhai Station?"
Mao Renfeng described the colonel very clearly.
The only people he could personally protect were high-ranking officials like the Chairman, Jianfeng, or Zhang Zhizhong.
What does a mere colonel count for?
It really puzzled him.
"You heard right, it's him.
"At present, military supplies are in urgent need, and the chairman asked the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce to raise money. Now Britain, France and the Soviet Union only accept U.S. dollars.
“The Jiangsu and Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce has limited US dollars.
“Master Yu has already reached a cooperation agreement with Hong Zhiyou.
"Let this person help raise $100,000 of the money.
“So, this person is crucial.”
Chen Bulei said.
"I think Mr. Yu is worrying too much. This person is very influential in Jinhai and is also Wu Jingzhong's secretary. I'm afraid it's not my turn to protect him." Mao Renfeng said with a smile.
At the same time, I was secretly surprised.
This Hong Zhi is extremely capable.
Once you have a connection with the Yu family, you will be the "Emperor's follower" in the future.
But fortunately, this person is just a small major.
It doesn't pose a threat to his own little piece of land.
"No.
“This person went to Shanghai.
"It's possible that he will have some contact with Du Yuesheng. Mao Sen is familiar with that place.
“What you have to do is let Mausen ensure his safety.
“No matter what he wants to do, Hangzhou City and Shanghai Railway Station will do their utmost to help him and ensure that he returns safely to Tianjin and Haikou to raise funds for military supplies.
"This shouldn't be difficult for you."
Chen Bulei said.
"Excuse me, Mr. Chen, is this Mr. Yu's or...the opinion from above?" Mao Renfeng asked.
"Is this Director Mao's first day on duty?"
Chen Bulei frowned and said dissatisfiedly.
"Understood.
"Mr. Chen, you can just make a phone call for such a matter. Why bother making this trip in person?"
Mao Renfeng narrowed his eyes and smiled, wanting to confirm the importance of this matter.
“Why should I come?
“I’m just afraid that you don’t pay enough attention to this person.
"Mao Sen, you must be very alert. If anything happens to Hong Zhi, you will help him get foreign exchange and ask the foreigners for US dollars."
Chen Burei ordered.
Some things are military secrets and he cannot disclose them to the outside world.
But Hong Zhiyou is too important to the current situation.
First of all, he is familiar with the Americans and can get US dollars and supplies.
Secondly, he transported arms to Fu Zuoyi and did a good job.
Moreover, Fu Zuoyi had a very good impression of this man. This time, he asked for 400,000 US dollars in military supplies and specifically asked Hong Zhiyou of Jinhai Station to assist in the transportation.
The Americans have been urging the Chairman to implement constitutional government.
In order to exert pressure, military aid was drastically reduced, especially foreign exchange.
Kong, Song and others did have US dollars, and the Jiangsu and Zhejiang tycoons were not short of them either, but most of the money they earned was pocketed and transferred to estates throughout North America.
In addition, there was a strong support for Li Zongren to be elected president.
Many people have ulterior motives and are even less willing to pay.
If Hu Zongnan had not fought brilliantly in northern Shaanxi, this group of people would have simply run away.
So, the four hundred thousand dollars that seemed insignificant in the past.
At this critical moment, it actually became a big problem.
Hong Zhiyou is the temporary "firefighter".
"Director Mao, I'm handing the person over to you. You must be responsible if anything goes wrong."
Chen Bulei pointed at him and stood up to leave.
"Don't worry, I will give an order to Mao Sen right away, asking him to ensure Hong Zhi's safe return to Jinhai at all costs." Mao Renfeng patted his chest and promised.
What Mao Sen said in Shanghai still counts.
Wang Xinheng is not an outsider either.
He also has the protection of the Yu Xuan Jiangzhe tycoon.
Even if Hong Zhiyou broke the law, Mao Renfeng could ensure that he left Shanghai without losing a penny.
After seeing Chen Bulei off, Mao Renfeng returned to his office.
"Uncle, Mr. Yanji is looking for you..." Mao Wanli asked impatiently.
“You won’t believe it.
"Let us protect someone, guess who this person is?
"Hong Ji-you!"
Mao Renfeng said.
"Hong Zhiyou!" Mao Wanli's eyes widened and his whole body went numb.
Yesterday, he and Mao Sen were plotting to assassinate Hong Zhiyou.
The key point is that something big happened in Shanghai last night.
Early this morning, he called Mao Sen's secretary.
It is very likely that Hong Zhiyou had been hacked to death by Du Yuesheng in the Green Gang headquarters.
At this time, the superiors have to protect this person.
Get a ghost to deal with.
Maybe even your head will be removed.
"What's wrong?" Mao Renfeng asked with a frown when he saw his hesitation.
"nothing."
Mao Wanli took a deep breath and answered with a smile.
He was glad that he left Hangzhou yesterday and did not get involved in any specific affairs.
Even if the headquarters holds him accountable, it has nothing to do with him. It's all Mao Sen and Du Yuesheng's business.
Hey.
Brother Sen is in big trouble.
But it doesn’t matter if it’s bad luck, just don’t let it affect yourself.
"Didn't you just say you had something to do?
"Go ahead."
Mao Renfeng said.
"No, I just wanted to ask you what you want to eat for lunch. There's a new restaurant opened on Zhongshan Road, and the food is pretty good. How about I book a private room?" Mao Wanli said nonsense.
"No.
"I've had a stomachache lately, so I can't eat any delicious food."
Mao Renfeng smiled.
After taking a sip of tea, he continued, "Well, you should take the trouble to fly to Hangzhou and meet up with Mao Sen immediately. The two of you should go to Shanghai to meet Hong Zhiyou and arrange specific security measures."
"Uncle, I, I won't go, right?
"I just got back from Hangzhou, and my butt hasn't even touched the ground yet."
Mao Wanli chuckled dryly.
"You do not understand.
“We have a grudge against Wu Jingzhong, so we won’t be interested in sending someone else.
"You saw Mr. Chen coming with your own eyes. I don't need to emphasize the importance of this matter. I will arrange a plane for you to fly to Hangzhou immediately."
Mao Renfeng's face darkened and he said solemnly.
"Okay, okay."
Mao Wanli gritted his teeth and accepted the order.
……
at noon.
Mao Wanli flew back to Hangzhou.
Mao Sen was making a phone call in the office to confirm what happened with Hong Zhiyou.
The Security Command kept this matter very secret.
Du Yuesheng is still in prison.
I only heard that two bodies were taken away.
Even his insider in the headquarters couldn't find out whether it was Hong Zhiyou.
"Wanli, why are you back?"
Mao Sen was very surprised to see Mao Wanli.
"Where is Hong Zhiyou?" Mao Wanli asked impatiently as soon as they met.
“Probably dead.
"He went to the Green Gang headquarters last night and heard that Du Yuesheng had killed someone with a knife.
"Now we can't find anyone alive or dead."
Mao Sen replied.
"oops!"
Mao Wanli clapped his hands and said, "My Station Master Mao, something big has happened.
"Chen Bulei went to see my uncle this morning and said that the old man had given instructions for Hong Zhiyou to raise military funds, and specifically asked you and Wang Xinheng to protect Hong Zhiyou and not let anything go wrong.
"You said this man died in Shanghai.
"If Du Yuesheng can't hold it in anymore and betrays you, then everything will be over."
"What?" Mao Sen, who was always steady and gloomy, was also shocked.
“I don’t believe it either.
"But things have to happen, that's it." Mao Wanli said.
“Wanli.
"There is no time to lose. You and I must rush to Shanghai and the Garrison Headquarters. We must see the person alive or dead.
"Otherwise, we're both done."
Mao Sen noticed that he had said "you" instead of "we" before, and with a cold smile he brought him in again.
“May God bless you.
"Why.
"I finally managed to stab Wu Jingzhong, but ended up stabbing myself."
Mao Wanli shook his head.
The two immediately drove straight to Shanghai.
……
Shanghai Garrison Command.
Du Yuesheng and Staff Officer Li were eating hotpot and drinking the best Huadiao wine.
"Old Li, you've been busy all night, arresting people and carrying away corpses. How much did Secretary Hong give you?" Du Yuesheng asked with a smile.
"Guess?" Staff Officer Li smiled and winked.
"You must have two gold bars, after all, you are a member of the Security Command." Du Yuesheng said.
“Less.
"Ten times that."
Staff Officer Li said with a proud look on his face.
"Just this little bit of work and twenty gold bars?" Du Yuesheng was quite surprised.
“Yes, and it’s a large yellow croaker.
"correct.
"There is also a cart of red wine and ten silver dollars, which Manager Yin brought directly to the barracks.
“I divided it among my subordinates.
"To be honest, all my brothers were so happy just this one night, and there was not a single one of them who didn't wish Hong Zhi well.
“I used to think Yu Xuan was quite open and aboveboard in his work.
"But when you meet the 'Northern' faction, you will know what true generosity is.
“People really don’t treat money as money.
“I’m not afraid that you don’t want it, I’m just afraid that you don’t dare to ask for it.
“People say that the first time is new, the second time is familiar, but he got it right the first time.
"If you are not familiar with me, I will beat you into familiarity even if I give you money.
"Honestly, if he says a few more words, I will fight him.
"Hey!
"No wonder my elder brother Yang Wenquan, who is such a shrewd and mercenary man, also opened his heart to this kid and treated him like a real brother."
Staff Officer Li said with a convinced look on his face.
"Yes.
"In the past, people said that he was the one who rescued Yang Wenquan from Dai Li.
"Some even said that he was so angry that he risked his life for his beloved, and that he was playing a rivalry with Boss Dai for the sake of his daughter. When the boss crashed, some people said that Hong Zhi had colluded with Ma Hansan.
“At first glance, this sounds like bullshit.
"My sworn brother is a cold-faced devil, Wu Jingzhong's secretary is nothing.
"This is really an eye-opener for me. "There really is a reincarnation of Fan Li in this world, who is very good at dealing with people and has everything under his belt."
Du Yuesheng also sighed.
"Old Du, didn't he give you any benefits?" asked Staff Officer Li.
Du Yuesheng smiled and said nothing.
Hong Zhiyou directly gave him the agency rights of Yuezhou Winery in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong Island.
Sham Shui Po is not a small place.
He also gave him a business card of the head of the Rong family.
Du Yuesheng had inquired about it and found out that this winery in Yuezhou was the origin of the Axe brand, which was currently extremely popular in Shanghai. Even Song Ziliang was promoting this brand.
With the help of the Rong family, it is only a matter of time before we open up the market in Hong Kong.
in other words.
Hong Zhiyou directly rewarded him with a golden rice bowl.
When you serve it, there are meat and vegetables.
Still warm!
Moreover, Hong Zhiyou has a huge Cao Gang behind him.
If the Cao Gang integrates its resources with the Qing Gang.
His own fame and the strength of the two gangs.
With Hong Zhiyou's connection with the Zhigong lineage, even if he continues to do underworld business and set up a sect in Hong Kong, he will definitely be able to make a name for himself.
Du Yuesheng, who had always been hesitant and confused about the future.
After just one night, I suddenly realized that it wasn't that difficult.
Noble man!
"Old Du, do you think we won't get into any trouble this time since we've tricked Mao Sen?" After drinking two glasses of wine, Staff Officer Li asked with a gloomy expression.
"Won't.
"Secretary Hong has a backup plan. Not only will Mao Sen not blame us, he might even be grateful to us." Du Yuesheng said with a smile.
“Don’t forget.
“No matter how powerful Mao Sen is, he is still a human being.
“Hong Zhiyou is a shrewd man.
"How can a human being fight against a human spirit?"
Du Yuesheng smiled with his eyes narrowed.
As the two were talking, the guard came in:
"Chief of Staff, Mao Sen, the station chief of Hangzhou Station, wants to see you."
"See, speak of the devil and he will appear," said Du Yuesheng.
The two of them hurried outside to greet them in person.
"Stationmaster Mao, what brings you here? What a rare guest, what a rare guest." Staff Officer Li stepped forward and greeted him politely.
"Staff Officer Li, the wind that can blow me is naturally the north wind."
Mao Sen smiled and turned to look at Du Yuesheng:
"Old Du, I heard that there was bloodshed in the Green Gang last night, and Staff Officer Li even dispatched troops. Is this true or not?"
“You old Du.
"You didn't even tell me what happened and just came here to eat meat and drink wine.
"Stationmaster Mao learned about what happened last night and stayed up all night in Hangzhou, fearing that Staff Officer Li had a misunderstanding with you."
Mao Wanli was very unhappy and complained that Du Yuesheng didn't even call him.
"how could be?
"Who is Mr. Du? He is a guest of honor of Boss Dai and Station Chief Mao. I would not dare to neglect him even if I had a hundred guts."
Staff Officer Li was very understanding and gave Mao Sen a compliment.
“It’s fine if you don’t.
"Lao Du, is it true that two people died last night?"
Mao Sen didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.
"Indeed, two were dealt with." Du Yuesheng nodded.
Mao Sen looked nervous: "But it's Secretary Hong and his entourage from Jinhai."
When Hong Zhiyou arrived in Shanghai, he made three phone calls in a row, asking Du Yuesheng to make sure to capture this man.
As a result, someone died that night.
It also alarmed the security headquarters.
Apart from Hong Zhiyou, he really couldn't think of anyone else.
"Secretary Hong?" Staff Officer Li looked at Du Yuesheng with a puzzled look on his face.
Du Yuesheng hurriedly explained with a smile: "Stationmaster Mao misunderstood.
"Last night I dealt with two bastards from the Green Gang who colluded with the garrison to resell military supplies.
"Isn't Staff Officer Li focusing on this area now?
“He went to the Qing Gang warehouse only to clear out the military supplies and remnants hidden by those two men.
“By the way, please let me come over as a personal witness.
"I never thought that this matter would alarm Stationmaster Mao. It's Du's fault."
As he said this, he bowed to Mao Sen and apologized.
"In that case, why didn't you answer the phone?" Mao Wanli said angrily after the false alarm.
"You two, you are wrongly blaming Mr. Du.
“Counting supplies, arresting people, recording confessions, and testifying.
"I've been so busy with this job that I'm still not done yet."
Staff Officer Li smoothed things over with a smile.
"Du..." Mao Wanli wanted to ask more questions, but Mao Sen raised his hand to stop him.
"Where is Secretary Hong now?" he asked.
"I took my men back to Jinhai by plane last night." said Staff Officer Li.
"gone back?"
Mao Sen frowned.
"Go back!" Du Yuesheng also nodded.
Mao Sen was silent for a moment, looking at the two of them with gloomy eyes.
The hairs on the backs of Staff Officer Li and Du Yuesheng stood up.
This is Mao Sen, the "hairy butcher" who kills people without blinking an eye.
“It’s good to go.
"Thank you, Lao Du and Staff Officer Li."
Mao Sen suddenly laughed and shook hands with the two men and said goodbye.
"Stationmaster Mao, please forgive me." Du Yuesheng held his hand and patted it gently.
"I have to fly to Jinhai right away. I'll invite you two for tea another day."
Mao Sen turned around and left without staying.
After getting in the car, Mao Wanli said angrily: "They are teaming up to make fun of us!"
"Hong Ji-you!"
Mao Sen closed his eyes, took a deep breath, opened his eyes and said:
“This person is incredible.
"This is something they did very authentically."
"Underground?" Mao Wanli was puzzled.
"He didn't want to confront us head-on, so he escaped in this way.
“Letting Mr. Yanji put pressure on Director Mao is to tell us that we cannot touch him.
"It's really a mess, and we are the only ones who are embarrassed.
"Our mistake is that we still regard him as Wu Jingzhong's lackey.
“In fact, he is no longer someone we can touch.
"Calling me teacher and being the first to give me gifts, this is the ultimate in favors and face.
“Wanli.
“You can give up on this piece of land in Jinhai.
"We can't play in that place anymore."
Mao Sen sighed softly after he finished speaking.
Hong Zhiyou is going to work for Fu Zuoyi in the north.
In the south, he is on good terms with the Rong family of Hong Kong Island, the Jiangsu and Zhejiang chaebols, and Song Ziliang.
Anyone who touches this kind of person will die.
"Is this kid really indestructible?" Mao Wanli was a little unconvinced.
“Not entirely.
"To serve the emperor is like serving a tiger. If you run errands for the old man, it is your duty if you do it well. If you do not do it well, you will be blamed and have your head chopped off.
“Besides, the high-end bureau can’t touch him.
"Because Mr. Yanji has already let us know his mission."
“Those in the low-end bureaus may not know.
“For example, Lu Qiaoshan, Ma Hansan, and some people in the Dangtong Bureau, these people only care about immediate benefits and will do whatever it takes to get things done.
"Just wait, there are plenty of people to take care of him.
"For example, Li Ya, Lu Qiaoshan and the like."
Mao Sen said lightly.
"Ok.
“Someone from the Dangtong Bureau offered one thousand taels of gold for his head.
"Du Yuesheng didn't dare to do it.
“There are plenty of people in Tianjin, Haikou and Beijing who can make this kind of money.
“Besides, I heard that Ye Xiufeng has planned to send that person to Jinhai to fight with Hong Zhiyou.
"Hong Zhi's glory days will be short."
Mao Wanli also nodded.
"Has Lu Qiaoshan been sentenced?" Mao Sen asked.
"What a judgment. He was taken away by Zheng Jieming. After the New Year, Zheng Jieming will be promoted to Deputy Minister of National Defense. Lu Qiaoshan will definitely go back to Jinhai to take back the place." Mao Wanli said.
"Ok.
“I know Lu Qiaoshan, he’s an old man from the Nanchang Investigation Division, he still has some tricks up his sleeve.
"After suffering this setback in Jinhai, it will definitely become a problem for Jinhai Station in the future.
“In my opinion, if Hong Zhi is to die, it will be at the hands of this man.
"Just wait and see how things change."
Mao Sen sighed.
"Going back to Hangzhou?" Mao Wanli asked.
"Let's go back to Hangzhou first. I need to prepare some things." Mao Sen said.
"Prepare things?" Mao Wanli didn't understand.
"Hong Zhiyou has given us enough respect this time, so we have to be respectful for once.
“This time he sent me a lot of good things on behalf of Wu Jingzhong.
“It must be returned in full.
"We still need to supplement him and Wu Laogou with a few things."
Mao Sen said.
"That's not necessary. You won't be scared by his title of 'imperial envoy', will you?" Mao Wanli frowned.
"Scared?
"Can you guarantee that Du Yuesheng won't jump out and accuse us of murdering him?
“Just because someone is gone and not saying anything about it doesn’t mean we won’t pursue the matter.
"Zheng Jieming has always wanted to attack you and me.
"If Wu Jingzhong makes a fuss about this matter and Yu Xuan adds fuel to the fire in front of the chairman, Director Mao and we will be in a passive position.
"By keeping silent, you are leaving us a way out.
"Our dispute with Wu Jingzhong is nothing more than a few antiques.
“The other is the position of deputy station chief.
"Now that Yu Zecheng has taken the position, there is no need to argue about it.
"It's a good opportunity to use this incident to ease the relationship."
Mao Sen said.
“Wanli.
“Sometimes you can’t rely on Director Mao for everything.
"How is Boss Dai?
“With his great skills, no one would be afraid of him.
"A god-like figure can just disappear in the blink of an eye.
“There is no eternal power in this world, only interests that revolve around.
“Hong Zhiyou is a businessman.
“Businessmen only see profit, not black and white, right and wrong, or enemies.
"At least we are not his real enemies."
Mao Sen is an expert at mind games and sees things very clearly.
"I have something else to do, so I'll go back to Jingling first. If you want to go to Jinhai, go by yourself!"
Mao Wanli was too lazy to listen to this, so he got off the car, got into another one and drove away.
"Hey!
"Mud can't hold up the wall!"
Mao Sen sighed softly.
This person is always stuck in a rut and will never achieve anything great.
With such a state of mind, how can he fight against Wu Jingzhong and Hong Zhi?
I'm afraid I have no hope of getting a job in Jinhai in this lifetime.
……
(End of this chapter)