Three days later, Chen Long took Wei Chunsheng, Chen Xiaofu and others, escorted by a platoon of Xie Daliang, to Lishan Town, Yuanqu, Shanxi Province, to discuss the military supply business with Dong Huaida. Along the more than 80 miles of mountain road, Chen Long and his party

It took a whole day of walking to get to the place.

"Brother Chen, it's a coincidence that you came here today! The cooking team caught two giant salamanders (common giant salamanders) today, which is a blessing!" Director Dong happily took Chen Long to see the kitchen to slaughter the salamanders, and also saw the people in the kitchen.

There are many delicacies and game.

"This town is not bad. It is surrounded by mountains. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack." Chen Long followed Director Dong around the town and saw many fortifications built by the independent brigade based on the mountains. He couldn't help but admire it.

"That's right, we are here to protect the core position of the headquarters, and we can't be careless." Dong Huaida also agreed, pointing to the mountain tunnel to the east and said: "Tian Dekuan is leading people to build fortifications, and I have sent people to ask him to hurry up.

Back for dinner."

"Don't be so polite, Brother Dong." Chen Long smiled. He still agreed with Battalion Commander Tian. He was a man who dared to fight tough battles. But now that he is the commander of the regiment, he doesn't know if he can use official accent.

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"You're welcome, our brother-in-law said that if you come, you are a distinguished guest of our independent brigade. Don't wait any longer." Old Dong said very seriously, "But unfortunately, he was sent to the headquarters to study, and he has to take half a day."

It will take a month to come back.”

"It's okay, it's okay. It's just a trivial matter. We just talked about it. How could it alarm General Zhang?" Chen Long didn't care.

"Orderly, serve the tea!" Old Dong shouted loudly, and immediately a half-year-old child wearing a large military uniform came in and brought teapots and cups. After pouring the teapots and cups for several people, he turned around and went out.

"Look, here are the officer's ID cards and the outbound route list I got for you. If necessary, you can go back and fill them out yourself. The seals have been stamped for you." Old Dong took four officer's ID cards. Chen Long's was a major.

Military rank, position brigade staff; the other three pictures are for brothers Wei Chunsheng and Xie. Wei Chunsheng filled in the title of lieutenant, commander of the special agent company of the logistics department; the Xie brothers were all second lieutenant, platoon leader of the special agent company. It seems that Brigade Zhang

The elder was very nostalgic for his old friendship: Wei Chunsheng was the one who bandaged him at that time, and the Xie brothers who carried him were all given official titles. The stack of road bills was actually equivalent to a letter of introduction, all stamped with the first

There are ten red seals in total of the Deputy Headquarters of the World War II Zone. Holding this when traveling is considered a military mission and cannot be controlled by the local government.

"Remember to be careful when you arrive in a big city. Even though we have registered for you, you will still be questioned carefully by the military police when you encounter them." Director Dong pointed to a pile of military uniforms in the corner of the room, "Your military uniforms are all there.

Here, it’s best to change into something when you go out.”

Lao Dong was very thoughtful. In addition to matching officer uniforms, he also provided more than thirty sets of soldier uniforms, the number for a standard platoon.

"Let's take a look at the market situation of millet first when we go back. I'm afraid I'll have to buy 50,000 kilograms for the first batch, three months' supply." Old Dong opened the cabinet and pointed to the bags inside. When he opened the bag, he found a parcel of cash.

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"One pound of Heyuan millet costs more than fifty copper coins. Fifty thousand pounds of millet costs more than 20,000 ocean dollars..." Chen Long made a rough calculation and reported a rough figure. Since the Japanese invaders came,

Prices in the market are changing three times a day, and the common people are all in danger. As long as the prices related to food and clothing are rising, they are ridiculously high.

"Take 20,000 yuan first, and settle the bill at the market price of 50 bucks per pound. Any excess will be refunded or less will be reimbursed." Ten bags were thrown out with a splash, and the old director clapped his hands and said. "You guys, check them out and move them to the guest room.

Just load it into the car and take it away tomorrow, don't move it around in front of people." The money touches people's hearts and is in a sensitive position. Of course, Old Dong hopes not to let too many people know about it.

"Okay, Brother Dong, here is the receipt." Chen Long went through the payment procedures, moved Dayang to the guest room, and arranged for his team members to take turns guarding him.

In the evening, Tian Deguan came back with all his brothers. Now he was promoted to regimental commander, and his brothers also rose with the tide. The room was full of captain officers. Everyone was vying for wine to toast Chen Long.

Thank you for their generous rescue in the past.

"Brother Chen, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, just let us know. Our brothers will help you even if they risk their lives..."

After all, he was a passionate man who led troops to fight, and what he said was very sincere.

The banquet ended at ten o'clock in the evening, and more than a dozen men were carried back by the orderly soldiers. Director Dong was also drunk and insisted on taking Chen Long to have fun. In the town, except for those arranged by him,

I'm a good friend, and I'm also very familiar with a few secret agents.

"Hoo, ho--" Chen Long was also dizzy after drinking, but he still kept a little sober in his heart. He simply fell on the kang and refused to agree no matter how hard the old Dong pulled him. In the end, the old Dong had no choice but to take his personal orderly by himself.

Go have fun.

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"Cheer up, go ahead and clear the road, and arrange security in the woods on both sides." Xie Daliang and the others who led the team knew that in addition to the mountain goods collected in Lishan Town, the key to the three vehicles was to protect them.

The safety of those 20,000 yuan. Oh my God, that is 20,000 yuan. There is no room for mistakes. Otherwise, I’m afraid even selling Zhuangzi won’t be enough to compensate!

There were more than twenty people in a platoon, all on alert, with their guns loaded, guarding the cart as if facing a formidable enemy.

With a large number of national troops stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain, the thieves who were cutting trails in the mountains were frightened to either change their careers or flee far away. The public security was much better, so no blind bandit dared to come to the tigers of the rural protection team.

Must.

After returning to Chenjiagangzi without any danger, Chen Long once again convened a meeting with the team committee members. After everyone discussed and decided, Chen Long took Wei Chunsheng and Chen Xiaofu to Luoyang to search for the source of goods. Xie Daliang Pai was still responsible for the guard duty, but

, at Chen Long's request, ten members of the sniper team and several people from the intelligence team were added. Chen Xiaorong and Chen Ergou personally led the team to follow.

Ten packages of silver coins were packed into ten large wicker baskets, with dried fruits and mountain products poured on the sides, and dried animal skins wrapped on top. There would be no clues until they were poured out.

From the mountainous area in the west of Heyuan, we headed south until we arrived at Dayu Town on the bank of the Yellow River. This was the territory of the Xu Youjin Water Self-Defense Force, and Chen Long had already made an agreement with him to come find him.

"Why are you here? Are you going to cross the river?" Xu Youjin was a little embarrassed when he saw Xiao Rong and others. After entertaining Chen Long and others for dinner, he arranged for his men to send them across the river.

The water bandits took a wild road to a remote pier, called Qinghekou. Several hard sailing ships were moored on the pier. According to Xu Youjin, these were large ships that could hold twenty to thirty tons and were used to transport light cargo.

Easy.

The south bank of the Yellow River is also the property of the Xu family. The name of the place is exactly the same as the wharf on the north bank, called Heqing Village. The Xu family has its own cart shop to rent out carts, which saves Chen Long the trouble of having the carriage cross the river.

After crossing the Yellow River, we walked through Mengjinguan and entered the north gate of Luoyang in most of the day. The name of the "Deputy Commander-in-Chief's Department of the World War II Zone" really came into effect. As we walked through the city and passed the checkpoint, the guards on duty stood at attention and saluted when they saw it.

Don't dare to be rude to the Major in plain clothes!

Not far along North Street, you will see two three-story stores across the street. On the left side of the street hangs a banner of "Mi Ji Warehouse, feel at home", and on the right side of the street is divided into two, with "Mi Ji Warehouse, you feel at home".

There are two fronts: "Xingwang Restaurant" and "Mi Ji Xingwang North and South Goods". Sure enough, as Mr. San said, the Mi family is considered a big business in Luoyang, and it is the kind that operates across industries and diversifies.

"Oh, it turns out he is Chen Xingyan's descendant, Tong'er, you can't wait for this. His grandfather and I were best classmates back then!" Mr. Mi Zizhen was fat and rich, but he was no longer very specific.

Everything in the store is handled by his son Mi Tong.

After exchanging pleasantries with the old man and answering gossip about the third master's health and what he was doing, Chen Long was invited by Mi Tong to go to "Xingwang Restaurant" for dinner. It is estimated that 99% of Chinese businessmen discuss business over wine.

The intentions reached at the table and chatting while eating not only create a harmonious atmosphere, but also resolve many embarrassments through wine and food.

"The price of millet has risen a bit fiercely recently. It was only 20 yuan a pound a year ago, but now it's 35 or 36. It's all because of the Japanese. In troubled times, food is expensive!"

out of market price.

"Uncle, is this the retail price you're talking about? What's the wholesale price for more purchases?" Chen Long naturally knew the difference between wholesale and retail prices and asked calmly.

"Then how much do you want?" Mi Tong was curious about how much this boy from the country could buy.

"For the first time, let's get fifty thousand catties." Chen Long drank a glass of wine and smiled calmly.

"Five...ten thousand catties?" Mi Tong's eyes widened, and he immediately stood up and cupped his hands in apology, "My dear nephew, wait a moment, I have to make a phone call first to find out the accuracy of this number at wholesale."

After that, he hurried to the counter to make a phone call and find a way to inquire about the price.

"Hello, I'll take 50,000 kilograms at a time, and the price will be 32 copper coins per kilogram. Do you think you can win?" Mi Tong came over in a hurry again, waiting expectantly for Chen Long's reply. This quotation included his

The agency fee of two kilograms is enough to make thousands of dollars, so I can't help but act a little eager.

"Uncle, we are one of our own, and I am the first to say something ugly!" Chen Long looked at him with a serious expression, "To be honest with you, I am doing this business for the army, and I can pay according to what you said, but

It must not be shoddy, the rice must be new, not stale, must not be moldy or smelly, and must not be mixed with sand or damp... Uncle, this is a big deal, are you sure? Don't make it so that we can't make money.

You’ll also have to go to jail and be shot!”

"That's not possible!" Mi Tong also became serious, "I don't hide it from my nephew. This relationship is my childhood, and he is also a cousin who was abducted from my family not far away. He is actually a powerful person in the Provincial Grain Bureau.

The official grain comes from the national grain depot and is taken in a regular way. There is no need to risk your life without conscience."

"Uncle, if you say that, I'll feel relieved!" Chen Long poured him a glass of wine, "This thing is going to be done, but it's just the beginning. There will be many things for us to cooperate with in the future, just wait and see."

! Come on, we will have a great time working together!"

"It's necessary. Our two families are family friends, so the cooperation must be pleasant!" Mi Tong has been in the business field for a long time, and his polite words are heart-warming.

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"Sir, the arrangements have been made." He asked the shopkeeper below to personally arrange for Chen Long and his party to stay. Mi Tong, who was still sitting at the banquet, waited for his reply.

"Master, I have something I don't know whether to say or not..." The shopkeeper's name is Qin Delu. He is tall but a shrewd man with sharp eyes.

"Hey, Lao Qin, what are you talking about? Not to mention that your niece made a baby for me, we have been together for more than thirty years since childhood, and I have never treated you as an outsider! What are you doing?

We even met outside!" Mi Tong glared at Qin Delu dissatisfied.

"Master, you have to be more careful when dealing with these people. I saw that they brought a lot of guys." Qin Delu twitched the flesh on his face twice and made a gun gesture with his hand: "At least a short gun.

There are more than a dozen of them, and a lot of long guns were taken out from under the cart. I think they have more things to do than the guy from the detective team, Zhang! We are well-behaved businessmen..."

"You don't have to worry about this. He has already told me that he only works for the army." Mi Tong rolled his goldfish eyes, "Besides, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. In Luoyang City, my family is not the same."

Who can be bullied casually!"

Oops, this temptation is too great! According to Xiao Chen Long, this time it’s food and mountain products, and in the future there will be coal, steel, copper mines, and weapons. That’s all big business!
Chapter completed!