After the Japanese invaders captured the Shanghai Stock Exchange, they did not cancel all newspapers, but strictly controlled them. In addition, most newspapers were in the concessions, so as long as they did not ship to the Kuomintang-controlled areas, ink could be purchased.
"You don't understand our journalism industry. The Japanese and the reform government control public opinion very strictly. If they are a little critical, they will impose restrictions on newspapers and printing plants. Ink is a necessity for printing. How can we operate without this thing?" Lu Kunyu said.
"Okay, give me the required quantity, give the full payment to Zhou Haiwen, and then give me the delivery location. I will handle the rest. Just follow the market price!" Chen Mingxiang said.
Every line was like a mountain. He thought he really didn't understand this industry, so he didn't think much about it. Besides, wasn't the ink shipped to the Kuomintang-controlled areas used to condemn and criticize the Japanese invaders and the Wang Puppet Government?
"Why don't you give me a discount if I ask? I'm a trainee reporter and I haven't become a formal reporter yet!" Lu Kunyu said with a small mouth.
"You don't understand. Just rely on my relationship with your newspaper to purchase shipping ink. This amount is enough to be upgraded. Can your newspaper try to switch to a trading house?"
"Well, I'll give you something affordable. Help me advertise more. I'm going to buy a few cars to set up a transportation fleet. I need to recruit ten drivers from the society, experienced ones who can run long-distance freight." Chen Mingxiang
said.
Lu Kunyu really wanted to say that what she wanted was a discount and didn't want his benefit, but she couldn't say it anyway.
What the organization requires is to get things done well and not to care too much about the price. Even if Chen Mingxiang is a member of the underground party, this money cannot be saved. The background of Huatong Trading Company is too complicated. If the Japanese suspect it, it will be very important to them in the future.
The purchase and transportation is an immeasurable loss.
"Huatong Trading Company wants to set up a transportation team? Although it is a good opportunity, we don't have the right people now. Behind this company is the Japanese military. Every employee who joins the company will definitely be secretly investigated by the Special High School Division.
I will apply to my superiors to transfer two comrades who can stand the test to Shanghai." After hearing Zheng Tonghui's report, the person in charge thought for a while and said.
Huatong Trading Company has a special pass. Over time, the Japanese military police and puppet troops will know the vehicle and will not inspect it carefully. This will give them the opportunity to bring supplies to the base area.
With Lu Kunyu's recommendation, joining the transportation team may not be a problem, but the difficulty is that you need to be able to drive a truck, and you have to prevent the Special High School from finding out your identity, which is troublesome.
"Chen Sang, the quality of the goods you purchased is very good, and it has also solved the daily military supply problem of the Marine Corps. I have read your quotation, and it is ten percent lower than the market price. Please write a new one, as per
This price has increased by 20%, and the Marine Corps cannot let its friends suffer." Colonel Nakajima looked very satisfied.
The Marine Corps' troubles were a trivial matter for Chen Mingxiang. Zhou Haiwen contacted two businessmen who knew the ins and outs, and they were responsible for the procurement. These items were not in short supply at the moment, so what else could he buy with money?
Huatong Trading Company quickly completed the Japanese company's order with high quality and quantity, and the purchase price was much lower than usual. The reason is as Chen Mingxiang said, the purchase volume is large, and it is a long-term supply, so it is reasonable to give a discount.
Zhou Haiwen received a considerable kickback.
The Japanese company was only responsible for purchasing goods. After the transaction was completed, Colonel Nakajima, the supply officer of the Marine Corps, came out to entertain Chen Mingxiang to settle the payment. Lieutenant Colonel Ono also came with him. Chen Mingxiang called Zheng Pingru to accompany him. There was a woman present, and the atmosphere of the conversation was relaxed.
a little.
"How is this possible? It is my honor to be able to do something for the Japanese Navy. It is my responsibility to purchase low-cost and high-quality goods. As long as I do not lose money, I will do my best to serve the Marine Corps." Chen Mingxiang said now.
In this case, it is already very natural.
"The Imperial Navy is not as stingy as the Army in doing things. Friends who work for us must receive adequate rewards. This little money is nothing." Lieutenant Colonel Ono said with a smile.
Indeed, the Japanese Navy has more funds than the Army. In addition to the domestic resource tilt, there is also a special intelligence agency in Shanghai called the Kodama Agency. It is a notorious organization, even more powerful than the Japanese Army's Military Police Headquarters.
greedy.
The Kodama Agency used the war period to plunder property in Shanghai. With the help of the Marine Corps, it massacred many anti-Japanese comrades and civilians, committed assassinations and robberies, and collected a large amount of funds for the Navy, as well as a large amount of precious metal minerals.
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"That's because Colonel has brought me a lot of business. According to the rules of Shanghai's business community, Colonel should accept this small amount of matchmaking fees. You serve the empire and don't care about the money. Just treat it as my meal expenses to thank the Marines."
Let’s go!” Chen Mingxiang counted out a stack of French coins and pushed them in front of Colonel Nakajima.
Unexpectedly, Colonel Nakajima skillfully divided the money into two, gave half to Colonel Ono, and put it in his pocket with a smile on his face.
"Chen Sang, in the future, I will try my best to leave the daily material procurement of our Marine Corps to your company. I will apply for a pass for you tomorrow. You fill in the information, attach a photo and come to the Marine Corps Headquarters to see me.
Or Ono-kun stamps it, so that our cooperation can be facilitated, and you can also attend the navy's banquets and social occasions." Colonel Nakajima said.
This can be considered an unexpected blessing. By cooperating with the Marine Corps, one can learn about the Navy's movements, especially collecting inside information about the bombing, which is more valuable than killing a traitor.
In order to force the old man to surrender and undermine the Chongqing government's will to resist the war, Japan successively bombed Peidu Mountain City. First, the Army Air Force, and in May this year, the Naval Air Force also dispatched.
These unscrupulous Japanese bombers dropped hundreds of tons of bombs. The embassies of various countries were not spared. Even the German embassy was bombed, not to mention residential areas where ordinary people lived.
Since the launch of the bombing, the number of people killed and injured was appalling, and the property losses were countless. The old man hated this with all his heart.
If I could get the news before the bombing and reduce the casualties in the mountain city, what would it be like? The bureau chief would definitely be praised, and I would be able to get a few sips of soup. There is no chance of running away if I get promoted to one level.
Shanghai is the bridgehead for the Japanese Navy to attack China, the permanent residence of the Third Fleet, and a gathering place for naval officers. It is inevitable that information in this regard will be leaked. The arrogant Japanese Navy will definitely brag about its "contribution"
, this invitation is not measured in terms of money.
