In the following period, No. 76, under the leadership of Li Shiqun, frequently sent people into the concession to conduct searches and arrests on the pretext of investigating the bombing of the Sakura train. To this end, they even did not hesitate to fight with the concession patrol, which happened almost every day.
Conflicts, armed fights and even gun battles have plunged the whole of Shanghai into chaos and everyone is in danger.
In just one week, the dissatisfaction and anger of people from all walks of life in Shanghai have accumulated to the extreme.
On the 22nd, Hong Kong's "Ta Kung Pao" published on its front page the "Letter to Hong Kong (Ta Kung Pao)" written by Gao and Tao, as well as the "Outline for the Adjustment of New Sino-Japanese Relations" secretly signed by Japan and Wang.
" (including attachments), it was like a bombshell, completely igniting the dissatisfaction of people from all walks of life in Shanghai.
For a time, almost everyone was denouncing the Wang Jingwei Group's shameless act of betraying the country in the name of saving the country, which caused panic and confusion within the entire new government. Senior government officials such as Chen Chunpu and Zhou Fohai had to make speeches one after another to defend their traitorous behavior.
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However, I never expected that the description became darker and darker. Instead of appeasing the people in the occupied areas, it actually made their dissatisfaction even higher.
It was not until the whole incident fermented for two days that Wang Jingwei, who had a premonition that his lapse was about to get out of control, made a public speech under forced circumstances, denying the incident and defending himself, saying, "What Gao and Tao said was entirely out of
Make something false against the wall."
In order to further appease the public's mood, Wang Jingwei had to personally order the suspension of the No. 76 investigation into the bombing of the Sakura train. This barely stabilized the situation and prevented it from deteriorating further.
The Japanese vented all their anger on Li Shiqun, the director of the secret service membership association. In their view, it was precisely because of the high-pressure arrest policy of No. 76 in recent days that the public complaints were caused; it was also due to the poor monitoring of his subordinates.
This caused Gao and Tao to flee, which triggered a series of chain reactions, ultimately leading to the current situation.
So on the day Wang Jingwei made a public speech, a transfer order was also delivered to Li Shiqun.
"Li Shiqun is specially appointed as the Secretary-General of the Qingxiang Committee, with full responsibility for the work of Qingxiang and suppressing bandits. This appointment is effective immediately. Please be sure to take up the post within three days after receiving the appointment!"
Looking at the transfer order in his hand, Li Shiqun couldn't help but smile bitterly. In his opinion, this was not a transfer order, it was clearly a dismissal order.
"Director, are you okay?" Wu Shibao on the side quickly stepped forward and asked with concern.
Li Shiqun waved his hand, "I'm fine, but from now on, don't call me director. If you can call me 'big brother' for our past friendship, I will be satisfied."
"Lord...brother, it's not a big deal for me to look at it. Anyway, No. 76 has become the target of everyone's attack. We don't deserve to be the director! Besides, we need people and money now, even if we get there, it's useless."
The Qingxiang Committee is just a different place to eat, what do you think?"
After saying a few words, Li Shiqun nodded repeatedly, and his originally depressed mood improved a lot.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!"
Before he finished speaking, Minglou opened the door and walked in.
"Hey, Deputy Director Ming! You received the news so quickly and came over to see my joke?" Li Shiqun said in a sinister tone when he saw Ming Lou coming in.
"Director Li, look at what you said, how could I come to see your joke? We don't say secret words in front of people. Now No. 76 has become the target of public criticism. I can't hide from such a hot potato.
If it's too late, how can you take it into your arms?"
After hearing this, Li Shiqun thought for a while and felt that what Minglou just said was not unreasonable, so his attitude softened a lot, "What are you doing, Deputy Director Ming?"
"Oh, that's the case. I heard that Director Li is about to go to Nanjing to prepare for the Qingxiang Committee. I specially prepared a message as a parting gift. I also ask Director Li not to refuse!" With that, Minglou stepped out of his arms.
He took out a check and placed it on the desk in front of Li Shiqun.
"Deputy Director Ming is such a generous gift! How dare you accept such a generous gift?" However, although Li Shiqun said so, his eyes never left the check.
Minglou immediately struck while the iron was hot, "Director Li, you misunderstood. This money is not from my own pocket, but a special start-up fund allocated to you by the Economic Department, so you don't have to have any psychological burden. And if it's not enough,
You can also apply for an additional extension, such a small matter is just a matter of a word from me."
"Well...well, since Deputy Director Ming said so, Mr. Li will be disrespectful!" After saying that, Li Shiqun happily collected the check, then stepped away, and then asked: "
Tell me, what do you want me to do for you?"
"It's like this. I believe you also know that our Ming family has a big business and has opened many factories around Shanghai, Suzhou and Nanjing. Therefore, we ask Director Li to take care of everyone while carrying out the task of clearing the countryside and suppressing bandits.
two."
"That's it?" As soon as he said this, Li Shiqun waved his hand without thinking, "Don't worry, I know it in my heart. From now on, I will naturally turn a blind eye or close an eye to any property belonging to your Ming family.
of!"
"If so, thank you very much, Director Li!"
"Easy to say!"
Just when Minglou went to see Li Shiqun off in order to protect his own property, Li Qiang had already left the jail at No. 76 and got on a westbound car, and traveling with him was the man who had been imprisoned in the same prison as him.
The inmate in the cell, Luo Houcai!
"Brother...brother, where are you taking me?"
However, Li Qiang asked directly: "Luo Houcai, do you want to die or live?"
"Of course I want to live!"
"Since you want to live, then when we get to the place, you will lead us to find the sixty tons of refined copper. Then I may be able to save your life. Otherwise, I will personally send you underground to follow
Reunion of your dead comrades!"
"This...brother, haven't I told you everything before? It's no problem if you want me to take you to find the 60 tons of fine copper. But the problem is that the area around West Gate Town is the territory of the national army. Even if I have the intention,
Even if I take you to find it, you won’t be able to get through it!”
Unexpectedly, Li Qiang sneered after hearing this, "What you said is already old history. Nowadays, Westgate Town is no longer your territory! So just lead the way for me honestly. Don't blame me."
I didn’t remind you, don’t play any tricks, otherwise I promise to make you deeply understand what it means to live without dying, do you hear me?”
