Jiang Dao arrived with a short, fat man wearing ordinary people's clothes and with his head slightly lowered.
Seeing the monk exercising in the yard, Jiang Dao said hello: "Monk, I brought him to the group leader."
The monk nodded, walked up to the short and fat man with his head slightly lowered, and said, "Battle Commander Qian, I'm sorry, I serve as the regiment leader's guard and am also responsible for the regiment's security work. The procedures that should be followed are still not allowed."
Less."
But they said that the short, fat man with his head lowered was none other than Qian Shoucai, the commander of the third battalion of the 57th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army.
Qian Shoucai naturally understood what the monk meant and hurriedly replied: "Captain Wei is too polite, as it should be."
With that said, Qian Shoucai took off his gun and handed it to the monk. The monk took it into his hand and nodded.
Jiang Dao then walked towards the house with Qian Shoucai.
To say that Qian Shucai is the commander of the third battalion of the 57th Regiment of the National Army, the monk is also the commander of the security company of an independent regiment.
It can be seen that the monk, Qian Shoucai, is quite accommodating, and always has a smile on his face.
This is not difficult to explain. Qian Shoucai has heard about it a long time ago. Wei Dayong is nicknamed Wei Monk. He is the commander of the security company of the Independent Regiment. He also serves as Kong Jie's guard. His status in the Independent Regiment is even more extraordinary. The leader
Kong Jie regards the monk as a brother.
As for today's Independent Regiment, and today's Kong Jie, in Qian Shoucai's view, he is not only the big benefactor of the 57th Regiment, but also the rich man of Qian Shoucai.
In addition, in the spring raids launched by the Japanese army, the combat effectiveness displayed by the independent regiment was simply shocking.
This powerful combat effectiveness not only frightened the Japanese and puppet troops, but also frightened the surrounding national troops.
News came that the Independent Regiment united with the New First Regiment and the New Second Regiment repelled the Japanese attack in one fell swoop, killed the Japanese temporary joint command headquarters, bombarded a Japanese brigade commander, and nine battalion captains.
Yang Chongshan, leader of the 57th Regiment, was stunned on the spot.
He admired and worriedly said to the third battalion commander Qian Shoucai: "Third battalion commander, we originally thought that this independent regiment would be good as long as it could not be wiped out this time. Who would have thought that they could directly repel the Japanese?"
, This independent regiment is amazing. Do you think that if this independent regiment sincerely deals with our fifty-seventh regiment, can we be our opponents?"
Nonsense, three fifty-seven regiments are not enough to defeat an independent group.
Qian Shoucai rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Regiment leader, the independent regiment has strong combat capabilities. Actually, we have nothing to worry about.
First, there is an independent regiment blocking the front. If the Japanese and puppet troops want to attack our fifty-seventh regiment, they may have to think carefully.
The little devils have always been mainly dealing with the Eighth Route Army and winning over our Shanxi-Sui Army.
On the other hand, as the saying goes, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. As long as we continue our cooperative relationship with the independent group, and the independent group needs us to provide them with equipment, they will never be hostile to us." p>
After coming back to his senses, Yang Chongshan nodded in agreement and said thankfully: "Third Battalion Commander, you had the foresight. We took advantage of the fact that while his independent regiment was fighting the Japanese, we sent a batch of equipment to him.<
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Now that we have this favor, it will be easy to talk about whether we cooperate or jointly fight against the Japanese in the future."
Hence the scene before us. Qian Shoucai disguised himself as an ordinary citizen and came to the Niukou Village Independent Regiment Headquarters to meet Kong Jie.
This is the first time Kong Jie and Qian Shoucai have met.
Outside the curtain, Jiang Dao made a report, and the two entered the room. When Qian Shoucai saw Kong Jie, he quickly closed his heels, gave a military salute, and said respectfully: "Qian Shoucai, commander of the third battalion of the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army.
Cai, I have met Commander Kong!"
Kong Jie said with a smile: "Commander Qian, now that the Kuomintang and the Communist Party are cooperating in the united front, you and I are not only friendly forces, but also friends due to frequent business contacts. There is no need to be constrained by false courtesy. Please take a seat!"
Kong Jie's approachability made Qian Shoucai feel like spring breeze. Qian Shoucai responded quickly and sat down on the kang at Kong Jie's signal.
After Qian Shoucai sat down, Kong Jie said: "This time I invited Camp Commander Qian to come over because I actually wanted to meet him. You said that we have cooperated with each other so many times and we can be considered old friends.
But I’ve never seen it before, isn’t that a pity?”
"In addition, I heard from Jiang Dao that in Commander Yang's place, Commander Qian often said good things for our independent regiment. For this reason, I should also express my gratitude to the former battalion commander."
Qian Shoucai hurriedly replied: "Captain Kong, you are too polite. This is what Qian should do."
Kong Jie said with a smile: "That's fine, we don't have to worry about this between friends. Commander Qian, I will get straight to the topic."
"After fighting with the Japanese for so many years, you should be able to see that I, Kong Jie, hold grudges. Even if I am a little Japanese, I must avenge myself."
"But I, Kong Jie, am even more grateful. During this anti-mopping operation, at the most critical moment, your fifty-seventh regiment came to the rescue and sent a batch of equipment to my independent regiment.
No matter what this batch of equipment looks like, I, Kong Jie, am deeply moved by this friendship."
...But it was the afternoon of April 19th.
The confrontation between the independent regiment and the Japanese army is still in full swing.
After Yang Chongshan gave the order, Qian Shoucai personally led the team and used a company to transport a batch of weapons to the independent regiment, especially practical light and heavy machine guns, mostly ammunition.
Qian Shoucai, who has always regarded wealth as his life, did not mention the money issue at all, but said bluntly: "Our regiment has said that this is our 57th regiment's intention to support the independent regiment in the anti-Japanese war."
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This is the scene where Kong Jie thanks Qian Shoucai.
Qian Shoucai was also a little happy at the moment, glad that he had made the right bet.
Kong Jie continued: "Captain Qian, to be honest, our independent group has no shortage of business partners. These days, who wouldn't be happy if I gave people money to make money?"
"In addition to your 57th Regiment, the 311th Regiment of the National Army and the 71st Regiment of the Jinsui Army. These are business lines that our independent regiment can develop at any time, including the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army.
Mr. Chu Yunfei, as long as I ask for business cooperation, I don’t think Chu Yunfei will refuse.”
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"But I, Kong Jie, am not a businessman after all. In my opinion, this favor is much more important than business."
"Just because Commander Yang can provide help in times of need this time, our Independent Regiment is always willing to treat your 57th Regiment as our first partner."
Qian Shoucai was immediately overjoyed. Kong Jie's generosity was what pleased him the most.
As a middleman, Qian Shoucai made a lot of money out of it.
As long as Kong Jie is willing to maintain a cooperative relationship with the 57th Regiment, Qian Shoucai can continue to benefit from it.
Thinking of what leader Yang Chongshan had told him before he came, Qian Shoucai quickly replied: "Captain Kong, don't worry, I will definitely convey your words to our delegation.
In addition, our regiment admires the bravery of the Independent Regiment in resisting Japan and respects Commander Kong as a man, so the regiment said that in the following cooperation, the weapons we sell will provide the Independent Regiment with the best price."<
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"For example, our regiment has finalized a plan for rifles. If Commander Kong buys five rifles, we will give him another one for free."
"Buy ten light machine guns and get one free, and so on. I hope that the two of us will continue to be stable and strengthen cooperation with each other."
Kong Jie smiled and said: "Then please ask Battalion Commander Qian to thank Commander Yang for my kindness."
"Also, does Battalion Commander Qian feel that this arms business is just a small business after all? It's too small and meaningless. If it's too big, even Commander Yang, once the higher-ups find out, I'm afraid he won't be able to handle it."<
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The man in front of me felt something move in his heart when he heard it, "Captain Kong, what do you mean?"
Kong Jie smiled and said: "In my opinion, arms sales are always small-scale. This time I invited Battalion Commander Qian to come over to discuss this matter. I hope that Battalion Commander Qian will convey his intention to Commander Yang."
"Because of the friendship that Captain Yang has shown me in times of need, I want to strengthen business cooperation with Captain Yang."
"Nowadays, with the development of our independent regiment base area, there are many industries, including cigarettes, wine, various food crops, potatoes, potato flour, sweet potato flour, millet, briquettes, etc."
"These commodities, viewed individually, do not seem to be as expensive as arms, but the advantage is that they are common items and necessities for the people, which are almost indispensable every day. The market is much larger than the arms market, and you can basically produce as much as you want.
How much to sell."
Qian Shoucai nodded in agreement. This guy regarded wealth as his life and was also shrewd, especially when it came to making money. He immediately realized that this was definitely a big business opportunity.
If it can be implemented in practice, the profit will definitely be much greater than that of selling arms. The key is that the risk is still small.
"Captain Kong, do you mean that we can sell these products of your independent group as an agent?"
Kong Jie said: "Yes, that's exactly what I have in mind. Now our independent group actually lacks a sales agent in the Kuomintang-controlled area for the external sales of these products. I want to hand over the role of this agent to Captain Yang." "As the leader of the 57th Regiment, Captain Yang does some business in the Kuomintang-controlled area to seek some benefits for the brothers of the 57th Regiment. No one can say anything about this, right?"
"As for how the money earned will be divided, please rest assured, Captain Yang, I, Kong Jie, am a kind man and will never lose money to Captain Yang."
"In other words, Captain Yang can also set his own price. As for recycling these products from our independent group, I will also give Captain Yang the best price."
Qian Shoucai understood and realized that this trip was worth it.
The two parties agreed on some details of cooperation. When leaving, Qian Shoucai patted his chest and promised again and again:
"Captain Kong, please rest assured that this deal, after Qian returns to the group, he will definitely convince the group and promote cooperation between the two parties."
Kong Jie smiled and said: "Then I'll bother you, Commander Qian. Don't worry, Commander Qian. As a friend of my independent group, I, Kong Jie, will not treat you badly."
Qian Shoucai said: "Thank you very much, Commander Kong. Goodbye, Commander Kong!"
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After leaving the Independent Regiment, Qian Shoucai, full of joy, rushed back to the 57th Regiment without stopping.
After artfully explaining what Kong Jie asked him to tell, Yang Chongshan, the leader of the 57th Regiment, was indeed moved.
Qian Shoucai said: "Tuanzi, this is a sure-profit deal. If it weren't for the favor we gave you during the big sweep, we wouldn't have been able to get such a good deal." In terms of arms, the control from above is very strong and the risk is too high. If the news comes out, it will be detrimental to the group.
How about we expand business cooperation with independent groups, and we can earn more profits with less risk, so why not?"
Yang Chongshan did not reply immediately. He thought that since cooperating with the Independent Regiment, the economic conditions of the 57th Regiment have become better and better, and the scale of the regiment has also grown.
In addition, following the independent group, I occasionally fought with Japanese soldiers once or twice, so the rewards from above came every now and then.
When others fight and I make a fortune, this is a smart person.
Thinking of this, Yang Chongshan did not hesitate, "Okay, Third Battalion Commander, you immediately send someone to tell Commander Kong that I will agree to cooperate with the Independent Regiment."
"Yes!" Qian Shoucai was overjoyed.
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Niukou Village, Youth League Headquarters.
After Qian Shoucai sent someone to convey Yang Chongshan's meaning, the regiment leader Kong Jie, the director of the logistics department Dong San, and the director of the finance department Xu Qingnian who were meeting at the regiment headquarters all laughed together.
Dong San admired: "Captain, you are really good. The Kuomintang-controlled area has been wary of us. It is difficult to develop this sales market. Now with the fifty-seventh regiment as agents, this sales channel can be easily obtained."
Much more."
"As for the agents in the counties, villages and towns in the Japanese-occupied areas, Lao Xu's father is also preparing for it. There is no shortage of sales channels for various products of our independent group."
Xu Qingnian added: "Old Dong, don't forget the business methods in the Shahukou area. We also have ways to make a fortune by exchanging commodity needs with the people in Inner Mongolia."
Dong Sanle said: "Old Xu, you have really fallen into the eyes of money."
Xu Qingnian spread his hands, "There's nothing we can do about it. The leader said it right. Our independent group has thousands of mouths still waiting for food!"
Kong Jie smiled and scolded: "Be serious and talk about business, Lao Xu. Two days ago, you said that we had some clues about our self-funded bank?"
Xu Qingnian nodded and said: "Captain, I was about to report this to you. After this period of development, the economy of our independent regiment base has gradually stabilized and the development momentum is quite good."
"Based on the start-up capital we currently reserve, I estimate that within a while, we will be able to prepare to establish our own bank in our base area."
"Only by using our self-financed banks to completely control our base's own finance can the financial system of our base be more stable and not be easily destroyed by the enemy."
Kong Jie affirmed: "That is indeed the case. Regarding the articles of association for the establishment of the bank, as well as various preparations, how are the preparations going?"
Xu Qingnian said: "Don't worry, head, please give me a few more days and I will prepare the specific regulations for you."
"It's just, Captain, after all, it is a bank built by ourselves in our base area. I'm afraid its initial scale will not be too big. It is more like a bank in the old society than a bank."
Kong Jie said: "A bank is a bank, as long as it can play a role in regulating finance."
"It's just a matter of this bank and our base. I'm afraid we can't do it. After you prepare all the articles of association, I will discuss it with the brigade commander and the boss. Once confirmed, we will start immediately.