Chapter 287 Zhiyou, we are brothers
Chapter 287 Zhiyou, we are brothers
The next few days.
There is a lot of news about Filson.
Some say he fell into the sea and died.
There is talk of returning to North America for a job review.
The time difference that Hong Zhiyou deliberately left also gave Lin Sufang the "courage" to continue fighting.
Kong Lingwei is very stingy.
In order to get money, Lin Sufang's first move was to attack the low-level coolies of the Cao Gang.
The tripled wages, which had just risen, suddenly dropped to the bottom.
This is 40% lower than the original salary set by Mr. Ji.
For a time, the Cao Gang disciples were all dissatisfied.
While Lin Sufang was raising money, her brother Lin Bo also put the assassination plan on the agenda.
……
Jinhai Station.
Lu Qiaoshan leaned back on the sofa, covered his face with his hands and let out a long breath.
Just last night, Lin Sufang made a plan to assassinate Hong Zhiyou.
He was the one who led Hong Zhiyou into Hongyun Teahouse.
Lin Bo did it himself.
Hundreds of Cao Gang disciples rushed in with their swords, simply and brutally.
The reason why they don't shoot secretly but kill openly.
The purpose is simple, to shock the Tianjin and Shanghai circles and pave the way for Kong Lingwei to completely take over Hong Zhiyou's business.
This is also what Kong Lingwei meant.
Call!
Lu Qiaoshan felt a headache whenever he thought about this.
It’s not that I have a change of heart and I’m reluctant to kill Hong Zhiyou.
He felt that these two crazy people, Lin Sufang and Kong Lingwei, were not very reliable.
One funding can't seem to keep up.
One who only goes in and never goes out, goes out as he pleases.
If Hong Zhiyou was really killed, his last way of retreat might be gone.
"Director Lu, the stationmaster wants you to come over."
While he was thinking about it, Hong Zhiyou stood at the door with his arms folded and said lazily.
"Zhiyou, why don't you come in? I just got some new coffee beans, let's try them together." Lu Qiaoshan quickly stood up and greeted him.
"No.
"I haven't been sleeping well lately and have given up coffee. Director Lu, please keep this for yourself and enjoy it slowly."
Hong Zhiyou's tone was somewhat cold.
"Brother, you are being ridiculous.
"What's the position for our own people? Call me Brother Shan."
Lu Qiaoshan said with a smile.
"Let's go."
Hong Zhi didn't respond, just smiled slightly and left first.
Arrived at the stationmaster's office.
Wu Jingzhong waved his hand and said, "Qiaoshan, I just received a notice that Commander Kirk may bombard the eastern Shandong area in the near future. Jinhai will serve as a backup base, and the Security Command and the Security Bureau will send representatives to Qingdao for a meeting.
"I've spoken to Commander Chen on the phone. Just you and Zhiyou can go."
"Going to Qingdao? When?" Lu Qiaoshan asked.
"Right now." Wu Jingzhong said.
"Haven't you been asking me to find out about Commander Filson?
"When you go back to Qingdao, you can go there to find out the situation. You may even have a chance to ask Commander Kirk in person, right?"
After a pause, he smiled.
“Yes, yes.
"I will just follow the stationmaster's orders." Lu Qiaoshan accepted the order.
"The plane has been arranged, you can go now." Wu Jingzhong ordered.
"Yes."
The two men obeyed the order.
on the plane.
Hong Zhiyou came up, hugged his arms and fell asleep.
Lu Qiaoshan opened his mouth several times but was too embarrassed to say anything.
He clearly felt that Hong Zhi was estranged.
It seems that Hong already knew about the purchase of Cherry brand labels by Lin Sufang and himself.
If you know, you will know.
As long as Firson is still alive, Hong Zhiyou won't be able to survive for many days, so there is no need to please him.
dying.
It’s never too late to apologize later.
Thinking of this, Lu Qiaoshan clasped his hands together and fell into a doze.
Arrived in Qingdao.
Upon entering the naval base.
The people of Luqiaoshan were dumbfounded.
Kirk is presiding over Filson's funeral.
Several American soldiers carried the coffin.
After a shot was fired into the air, the priest prayed, and after a chaotic chatter, Fersen's coffin was buried.
Wait until the funeral is over.
Kirk then invited the two into the villa.
"Zhiyou, this, this is really dead..." Lu Qiaoshan couldn't accept it for a moment and was completely stunned.
"What do you say?"
Hong Zhiyou sneered while holding a cigarette in his mouth.
"Brother, then, do you know who will take over?" Lu Qiaoshan still held on to a last glimmer of hope.
"Otherwise, I'll go ask for you."
Hong Zhiyou raised the corner of his mouth, walked briskly to the outside swimming pool, sat at the round table and chatted and laughed with Kirk and others.
Lu Qiaoshan witnessed Kirk and Hong Zhiyou having a pleasant chat through the glass.
The accompanying American military officer even politely offered Hong Zhi a cigarette.
Lu Qiaoshan was horrified by what he saw.
He suddenly realized that he had made a stupid mistake.
I greatly underestimated Hong Zhiyou's connections.
In front of Hong, Philson is nothing but a pawn that can be replaced at any time.
Maybe this accident...
Lu Qiaoshan suddenly came to his senses and regretted it so much that his intestines turned green.
Just as he was in a trance, Hong Zhiyou led a group of American military officers over and said, "Director Lu, this is Colonel Welsh. He will soon take over the Marine Corps."
"You guys chat."
Hong Zhiyou said hello and returned to the table.
"Hong, Filson has opium channels. You know it's very profitable. Are you interested?" Kirk asked.
"General, you can't touch opium." Hong Zhiyou refused decisively.
"Why, as far as I know, Long Er has resold it before. Don't tell me you know nothing." Kirk frowned.
"I know.
“At that time, I was poor and only thought that I could earn more without any conscience.
“But now that I have money, there is no need to earn it.
“General, after deducting the shipping fee and costs, the profit from transporting the opium to Jinhai is not much.
"In our area, there is an old saying that 'a tall tree attracts the wind'.
“This has spread now.
“If you sell, others will want to sell too, because everyone doesn’t want to get rich.
"You need to let those people in the Pentagon know, do you think you can keep this position?
“On the contrary, you strangled the opium and cut off this path.
“There are arms and liquor businesses, and I guarantee that when you retire, you’ll have enough money for your granddaughters and grandchildren to spend.
“If you want money, you have to sit tight and be alive to make it.
"Opium is unlucky. Those who smoke it will suffer a bad fate, and those who sell it may not suffer a good fate either.
“Touched it.
"I can drown you in money today, Filson.
"Tomorrow someone will spend more money to drown you in this pool.
"General, what do you think?"
Hong Zhiyou patted the armrest of his chair and asked with a smile.
Kirk's face changed drastically and he began to think with a cigar in his mouth.
He knew that what Hong Zhiyou said made sense.
This time, several of MacArthur's men competed for Filson's successor. If it weren't for his strong connections in the Pentagon, Jinhai would have lost all the benefits.
Ultimately, it’s because the temptation of opium is too great.
Everyone, human or ghost, wants to get involved.
“Hong, you are a true businessman.
“In this opium incident, your chairman lodged a severe protest to our military. Even though it was an act, it was also true.
“It just so happens that I am taking advantage of the president’s instructions to thoroughly investigate a group of people.
"The opium trade has been completely cut off."
Kirk thought for a moment and was obviously convinced by Hong Zhiyou.
“General.
"Thank you." Hong Zhiyou stretched out his hand and shook hands with him.
If Kirk insisted on continuing to sell opium, he would be powerless to stop him.
of course.
It won’t be sold for two years.
Once the red flag comes, all kinds of unhealthy tendencies will be swept away, and all opium will be reduced to ashes.
“Welsh is an intelligent man and an honest soldier.
"With him guarding Jinhai, our cooperation will definitely be pleasant."
Kirk laughed.
"Pleasant to work with."
Hong Zhiyou stood up and said goodbye.
The return flight.
Hong Zhiyou continued to take a nap.
Lu Qiaoshan couldn't hold it in any longer, so he raised his hand and touched him: "Zhiyou, let's talk for a few words."
"What are you talking about?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
"Brother, we are brothers, you know I always treat you as my brother.
"If nothing else, Brother Shan has been very kind to you over the years."
Lu Qiaoshan always plays the emotional card.
"well enough.
“However, my brother is incompetent and can’t get business from the Americans.
"It's better for this brother not to do it, so as not to hinder Director Lu."
Hong Zhiyou closed his eyes and spoke slowly.
"Look at what you said.
“This is because he is resentful towards Brother Shan.
"Brother, you should know about my business with the US military.
"Let me be frank, that's not what I meant.
"You know I was able to come back because it was Commander Zheng and Ke Shufen's idea. They wanted me to make money... I was forced to do so." Lu Qiaoshan said with a look of grievance.
"So what?" Hong Zhiyou opened his eyes and looked at him.
"I feel that money shouldn't affect our brotherly relationship.
"I have decided not to do this shady business with Lao Zheng anymore.
“How many close friends can a person meet in his lifetime?
"Oh, for a little money, you even abandon your brothers, are you still a human being?
"Not to mention you saved me twice. I still remember that."
Lu Qiaoshan stirred up the emotions with his moving voice.
"So, you and Lin Sufang stole my girl and bought a brand of red wine, planning to kill me?" Hong Zhiyou raised his eyebrows and looked at him.
“Heaven and earth have conscience.
“I really can’t help myself.
"If I wanted to make some money, I would have just crashed the plane and killed me to pieces."
Lu Qiaoshan raised his hand and swore an oath.
"Don't.
"If you fall and die, I will be buried with you." Hong Zhiyou quickly raised his hand to stop him.
“Brother, you trust me.
"I really treat you as my own brother. Because of this matter, I feel guilty every day. My hair has turned white due to worry, and I haven't slept well.
"No...if you don't believe me, go ask your sister-in-law."
Lu Qiaoshan slapped himself twice with a look of regret and disgust.
"You've found a good wife." Sister-in-law looked for Wanqiu.
"She told you about your helplessness, which is why I am willing to talk to you."
Hong Zhiyou softened his tone and gave Lu Qiaoshan a way out.
Li Ya is here.
Zheng Jieming is still here.
The chairman wants to use this person again.
There would be no benefit in getting rid of Lu Qiaoshan now except venting anger.
The key point is that Hong Zhi needs this knife to execute people, so as to avoid being covered in blood.
“The truth, it’s all the truth.
"Look..."
Lu Qiaoshan came over and scratched his hair.
"alright.
"It's not easy for you either. You have Chief Zheng above you and your son's future below you. It's understandable that you want to make more money.
"Brother Shan, since you treat me as a brother, you can't just say it in words."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
“No, absolutely not.
"I have a matter of life and death to tell you."
Lu Qiaoshan revealed Lin Bo's assassination plan in detail.
“Brother Shan.
"How do you think we should deal with these scum?" Hong Zhiyou asked with a smile.
“A bunch of reckless men.
"Don't worry about it, I'll let the inspection team do it.
"Then let them disguise themselves as plainclothes officers, and as many as possible will die when the gunfire starts."
When it comes to killing people, Lu Qiaoshan's eyes light up as if he's eating meat.
"How are we going to explain the death of so many people?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
“Kill him if you want.
"The Cao Gang is smuggling opium, and the chairman is furious. Let alone killing them, I should just wipe out the entire Cao Gang," said Lu Qiaoshan.
"Brother Shan is well-known for his killing skills, so a few numbers like this really don't matter.
"The chairman is probably hoping that you can kill more people and become more famous, like Boss Dai, who is feared by everyone in the world."
"I'll leave this to you."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"One more thing.
"It is certain that the news of Filson's death cannot be concealed.
“Lin Sufang raised tens of thousands of dollars and planned to take down the new commander.
“Can Wales handle it?”
Lu Qiaoshan asked nervously.
"Americans are very greedy, of course he can't bear it." Hong Zhi nodded.
“Can’t bear it?
"Xiao Hong, you have to think carefully. If you can't hold on, you will be eaten up immediately.
“It is better for the county magistrate to manage it now.
"Kirk is in Qingdao, and the person in charge of Jinhai is Wales. How can you play if you don't deal with him?"
Lu Qiaoshan felt a little regretful that he had opened up so quickly.
“He couldn’t bear it, and I wasn’t willing to pay.
"He has just arrived, so he should have some greeting gifts. This money from the Cao Gang can be regarded as a greeting gift for him."
Hong Zhiyou smiled.
"You, you mean you take the money... but don't do the job?" Lu Qiaoshan blinked a few times and quickly understood.
"Isn't this very handsome?" Hong Zhiyou asked with a raised eyebrow.
“Borrow flowers to offer to Buddha.
"wonderful.
"wonderful.
"In this way, the Cao Gang's foundation will be completely hollowed out, and Lin Sufang and Long Er will probably be angry to death.
"Behind Lin Sufang is Miss Kong Er, who is not easy to deal with.
"How do you handle it?"
Lu Qiaoshan mentioned the key point.
"Do you know why I don't look for her and she doesn't look for me either?" Hong Zhiyou said with an unfathomable smile.
"I can't see through it." Lu Qiaoshan said.
“Because whoever finds it first loses.
"Once I take the initiative to look for her, the Kong family will eat me up. Song Ziliang can't save me. They are one. He would rather earn less and let my things fall into the hands of the Kong family."
Hong Zhiyou smiled.
Song Ziliang had indeed been to Jinhai.
But he flew back to Shanghai without even meeting Hong Zhiyou.
Obviously, Mrs. Kong and the Kong family did not ask him to persuade the second young lady, but to stop interfering in other people's business.
So, Song Ziliang left.
"Will she come to see you?" Lu Qiaoshan was a little bit unbelieving.
"meeting.
“Because the Tianjin Military Aid Coordination Committee is about to be established.
“I am the committee’s liaison.
“This is just one of them.
"If I'm right, Kong Lingwei will visit Wales as soon as possible. Once she finds out that Wales doesn't buy into the Kong family's account, then there will be no point for her to stay in Jinhai.
"Given her personality, she will definitely take a risk, or pretend to be crazy and use her old tricks again, shooting me in the face to prove that there is no one and no business that she cannot take on.
"So, she will definitely come to see me on her own initiative."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"This woman is crazy, you have to be careful, brother." Lu Qiaoshan said.
“Since she came to see me, this is my territory.
“I didn’t dare to kill her.
"But as long as she dares to take action, someone will dare to kill her justifiably."
Hong Zhi said confidently.
"Row.
"As long as you are sure, leave the matters of Lin Bo and Lin Sufang to me.
"Don't worry, I will make sure everything is arranged properly for you."
Lu Qiaoshan patted his chest and made a promise.
"But..." At this point, he gave a dry laugh.
"Don't worry, after Wales takes office, I will ask him to give you all the arms.
“After Filson’s death, the money you paid was already charged to your account.
"Since there is an account to check, not only does he owe you, but even the batch eaten by Li Ya and the Security Brigade can be replenished to you." Hong Zhiyou knew what he meant and spoke readily.
"Brother, you, you are truly a compassionate and merciful living Bodhisattva.
"Thank you, brother."
Lu Qiaoshan was filled with gratitude and bowed with his hands clasped together.
“That’s the wine I invested in, $80,000…
"I've lost everything, including my relatives and friends' money. It's all there. Can you think of a way to get rid of it?"
he asked again.
“This may be difficult.
"It was the French who took the money, and the contract they signed was fair and square, so there is no reason for them to return the money.
“But if you can help me get this brand.
"If you can really do it, I can give you 10% according to your and Lin Sufang's original plan."
Of course Hong Zhiyou would not indulge him in everything.
This one percentage point is just like Zheng Jiemin’s one percentage point in Guangdong Province, which is pure empty talk.
If you are in a good mood, one tenth of your profit can be worth tens of thousands of US dollars.
If you are in a bad mood, it's just a silver dollar.
In short, Lu Qiaoshan will never be able to make back his $80,000 in this lifetime.
"Okay, I won't lose anything by following you, brother. I'll listen to you." Lu Qiaoshan said happily.
……
night.
Eight o'clock.
Lu Qiaoshan hurried to the Cao Gang headquarters carrying a briefcase.
"Are you ready?" he asked as he came in.
"Ready.
"Thirty people, all of them are good fighters."
Lin Bo said proudly.
"No, have you really decided to use a knife?" Lu Qiaoshan asked.
"Although Hong Zhiyou learned a little from Mrs. Yu, he is not Sun Lutang after all. Thirty people are enough." Long Er nodded.
"Okay, you decide." Lu Qiaoshan nodded.
"Felson is dead.
"The new commander is called Wilson. This guy is even more greedy for money than Filson. This may be an opportunity." Lu Qiaoshan said.
“It is good to be greedy for money, but I am afraid that he will not love money.
"As long as we capture him, opium, alcohol and beverages will be able to be put on the right track, and we will have a steady stream of money.
"Director Lu, I'll leave Hong Zhi to you and my brother.
"Brother, let's go meet this new commander."
Lin Sufang regained her former confidence.
"Ms. Lin, I wish you success." Lu Qiaoshan said with a smile.
"I wish you good luck too." Lin Sufang nodded.
"Set up a big table and prepare a celebration banquet, and wait for Madam and Director Lu to return in triumph."
Long Er gave a heroic order to his men beside him.
……
Half past eight in the evening.
Lucky Tea House.
As usual, the restaurant was already full of diners, both men and women.
Lu Qiaoshan got out of the car and came to the private room on the second floor.
"Brother Shan, sit down."
Hong Zhiyou raised his hand to signal, then poured the drinks.
"How about it? See if it's enough. If not, I'll order more." He said with a smile.
"You still have the heart to eat.
“They said thirty.
"I saw quite a few cars coming, probably over a hundred.
“Maybe Lin Tian also had a gun.
"Don't be careless."
Lu Qiaoshan said anxiously.
He was really afraid that Hong Zhi would die, otherwise the arms and liquor business would be ruined.
“The sky is big and the earth is big, but eating is the biggest thing.
"Eat first, then we'll talk."
Hong Zhiyou smiled and started to eat with relish.
Halfway through the meal, we heard the sound of heavy footsteps on the street and occasional screams from a woman downstairs.
"The Cao Gang is doing business, outsiders please get out of the way.
"Get out of the way."
……
"Zhiyou, they are coming to kill us." Lu Qiaoshan stood up and looked through the window. The street was crowded with people.
He still underestimated.
This is not one hundred, it is two hundred or three hundred.
No wonder Lin Bo is so confident.
Damn, it’s a good thing I was well prepared, otherwise everything would have gone wrong today.
"Brother Shan, it's up to you." Hong Zhiyou said with a calm smile.
"rest assured!"
Lu Qiaoshan bit his lip and waved his hand while standing by the window.
Swish!
The windows along the street opened at the same time.
Machine guns popped out one after another.
……
(End of this chapter)