Du Yuesheng, a legendary figure in modern Chinese history, grew up from a small gangster to the largest gang leader in Shanghai and even China. In modern terms, he is the godfather of gangs and the underground emperor who ruled Shanghai gangs for twenty years.
If he were just a gangster boss, he would not be worthy of the title of legendary figure. As a gangster boss, Du Yuesheng was also a political figure who was good at dancing and was very good at playing both sides. He was famous in the history of the red regime in the 1927 "April 1"
During the Second World War coup, he used his gang power to help the Nationalist Government leak information, causing thousands of progressive workers in Shanghai to be murdered by the government in power.
But at the same time, this person was still a patriot. Not to mention that during the all-out Anti-Japanese War five years later, Du Yuesheng stepped forward and used his gang connections to carry out anti-Japanese and national salvation work. Just talk about this "128 Songhu Anti-Japanese War", Du Yuesheng
At the beginning of the war, he called Army Commander Cai Tingkai and said: "Wherever I am useful, I will die without mercy!" And this man did what he said, and the next day he started running around and visiting Shanghai.
Celebrities from all walks of life on the beach established a "Shanghai Anti-Enemy Support Association" to support the 19th Route Army in resisting Japan.
Under the organization of the "Shanghai Anti-Enemy Support Association", everyone from the rich to the beggars took action. Those who had money donated money and materials, providing good logistical support for the officers and soldiers of the 19th Route Army.
.At the same time, Du Yuesheng also organized a field service group to help the combat troops transport guns, ammunition and logistical supplies despite the hail of bullets. During the entire Songhu Anti-Japanese War, hundreds of people were killed or injured.
No wonder Cai Tingkai once said that without Du Yuesheng, the 19th Route Army would have collapsed long ago.
Faced with such a man who had mixed reputations and reputations in modern Chinese history, Liu Lang solemnly clasped his fists and made a salute: "It turns out to be Mr. Du. I would like to thank Mr. Du for his contribution to all the soldiers of the 19th Route Army in this war of resistance.
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"Captain Liu is so polite." Du Yuesheng was slightly startled, said politely, and then asked curiously: "Excuse me for being presumptuous, Commander Liu and I have never met. I don't know how Commander Liu recognized Du."
someone's."
"If it weren't for Mr. Du, Liu Lang really doesn't know who else could be on an equal footing with our army." Liu Lang smiled slightly and replied.
"Haha" Cai Tingkai and Du Yuesheng looked at each other and smiled.
Liu Lang, who has been working in the military factory for four or five years, is no longer the simple soldier with only blood and fire. After spending time with bureaucrats, he naturally has a better understanding of people's hearts. This sentence is a perfect compliment to both of them.
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"No wonder Lao Mao said that you are a slippery boy. You are indeed well-deserved." Cai Tingkai pointed at Liu Lang and cursed with a smile. He waved his finger and pointed to the chair opposite and said: "Sit down, I know you are here to poach me today."
"Thank you, Military Seat." Liu Lang sat upright on the chair, with a silly smile unique to every fat man on his face: "Military Seat, your words are serious. Liu Lang is not here today to poach Military Seat, but to give Military Seat a gift."
Someone who shares worries and solves problems.”
"Share my worries and solve my problems? Haha, okay, I'll listen to how you share my worries and solve my problems. Liu Lang, I have to tell you first. If you can't tell me one, two, three, the Ministry of Military Affairs has promised you 200 people.
But there are only 100 people. If this is all nonsense, then you can just be the commander of a district!" Cai Tingkai couldn't help laughing when Liu Lang said this.
Du Yuesheng glanced at Liu Lang with a smile without saying anything, and leisurely picked up the tea cup in front of him and took a sip. Needless to say, Captain Liu wanted to find a new way to recruit people from Cai Tingkai, but he just didn't know that this naive man
It's a very smart fat man's method.
"The battle in Shanghai has ended. Are you worried about where the Chairman will put our 19th Route Army to garrison?" Liu Lang said slowly.
"Pfft" Du Yuesheng spit out a sip of tea.
Cai Tingkai opened his eyes fiercely and looked at Liu Lang without saying anything.
It’s not just that Liu Lang hit Cai Tingkai’s thoughts. It’s that Liu Lang’s words are simple and the information revealed chills people’s hearts. Chairman Chiang Kai-shek has been dissatisfied with the 19th Route Army for not resisting the Red Army.
It took a long time, but Liu Lang, the newly promoted colonel, put it on the table openly.
In other words, Liu Lang already knew that there was an inevitable connection between where the 19th Route Army was stationed and how Chairman Chiang would treat the more than 20,000 officers and soldiers of the 19th Route Army.
Du Yuesheng never expected that this somewhat unpredictable young man in front of him would be so bold, suddenly throwing such a taboo thing on the table, and being so straight to the point, without leaving any room. For the first time, he felt more sympathy for this "anti-Japanese hero".
Somewhat curious.
"Commander Cai, this matter involves military secrets, so Du must resign first." Du Yuesheng stood up decisively and said goodbye.
"Okay, Mr. Du is busy with many important things, and it is inconvenient for Cai to stay longer. Let Cai hold a banquet next time, and Qi Xun will see off the guests for me." Cai Tingkai was not a sloppy person, so he stood up and said.
"Captain Liu, young hero, we will get closer to each other in the future." Du Yuesheng took a deep look at Liu Lang before leaving and said goodbye with a smile.
"Mr. Du, you're welcome. If you miss today, Liu Lang will come to visit you." Liu Lang responded with a smile.
However, Liu Lang was not polite this time. Du Yuesheng, a gangster in Shanghai with all his abilities, was one of the indispensable figures in Liu Lang's plan. Being able to get acquainted with him today saved Liu Lang a lot of effort.
The people here are all extraordinary people, there is not much nonsense, some go and some stay.
Cai Tingkai and Liu Lang were the only two people left in the entire conference room.
"Okay, now it's just you and me. If you have anything to say, just say it!" Cai Tingkai sat upright and stared into Liu Lang's eyes.
"Our Nineteenth Route Army will definitely be sent to Fujian." Liu Lang said simply.
This was something that happened in the past, so Liu Lang was naturally very confident.
"Go on, no matter what, I'll give you the 200 people you want." Cai Tingkai said word by word with his eyes shining brightly.
From Cai Tingkai's words alone, Liu Lang knew that he had made the right bet. The big bosses of the 19th Route Army might have anticipated the transfer of the 19th Route Army to Fujian.
Now, it depends on whether you can rely on your own words to preserve this famous anti-Japanese iron army for the 40 million compatriots in China.
Liu Lang was reassured, but Cai Tingkai was stirred up. The reason why he heard about the trip to Fujian was because of a tip from someone in the Military and Political Department who was friends with Commander-in-Chief Chiang Kai-shek. He heard that it was the Commissioner Chiang Kai-shek.
The commander inadvertently revealed it, but it is still unresolved until now. Naturally, this kind of secret cannot be known by Liu Lang, a young and newly promoted colonel.
If this young man analyzed it based on current events, it would be too evil.
No one knows what Liu Lang and Cai Tingkai said, but Liu Lang was smiling broadly when he came out of the military headquarters two hours later.