At two o'clock in the afternoon, with the sound of sirens, the gendarmerie, the Marine Corps and the Ministry of Industry Police Department, with the cooperation of the city police department, launched an arrest operation. Just like Chen Mingxiang's, this was the first battle.
Allow success and never allow failure!
In fact, the whereabouts of these speculators have long been monitored by Japanese spies, and all roads in the city have been blocked. They cannot escape even if they want to. In such a situation, they can be caught immediately.
The detention center at No. 76 became lively again. As police cars drove into the courtyard one after another, speculators in suits or robes and mandarin jackets were driven out of the police cars with pale faces. In two hours, more than 30 people were detained.
personal.
Chen Mingxiang felt that the room was stuffy, so he set up a round table and wicker chairs outside, and called out Major Okamura, Nonaka, Masamon Watari, and Warrant Officer Shibuya to have tea and chat. The rest of the people stayed in the conference room and read newspapers.
"Look at these people. Two hours ago they were the masterminds manipulating the Shanghai grain market, enjoying the huge rewards from hoarding. Two hours later they were in a detention center cell. What a huge gap. Chen Jun,
What are you going to do?" Major Okamura asked.
"Let them try the cornstarch and cold water in the cell first. There is too much oil and water in their heads and stomachs, which may hinder their thinking. I will talk to them after three days. This will help shorten the time and solve the problem as soon as possible.
." Chen Mingxiang said with a smile.
"This time, only a few households are affected. Next, Mr. Chen will have to work hard to reach a consensus with those big households as soon as possible. Food is valuable, but heads are even more valuable. If they don't know how to promote, they will get the military police or the Marine Corps.
Let’s have a taste of what it’s like to be in prison.” Nonaka Sado said.
This is what it means to alert the snake in the grass. The relationship behind those big companies is too complicated, and even involves the Japanese. If dogs bite each other, it will be a big trouble.
Therefore, at the beginning, the joint investigation team was unwilling to touch the big players first. The purpose this time was to force speculators to take out food and alleviate the food shortage problem in the Shanghai stock market first. It was not to arrest people.
At this time, Zhou Fahai received Cheng Kexiang, who had returned from the mountain city, at his home. His guess was not wrong at all. His own value was enough to offset the crime of following Wang Jingwei and betraying the mountain city government. The Military Command Bureau paid special attention to his current strength.
"Minister, this time I not only met Boss Dai, but also made an exception to give a brief report to the committee, and brought a personal letter from the committee and Boss Dai. They affirmed the minister's move to abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side, and welcome you back to the mountain city.
The government will definitely entrust it with important responsibilities in the future," Cheng Kexiang said.
"Brother, you have worked hard all the way. Let's sit down and have a sip of hot tea. I want to read the letter from the committee members and Boss Dai." Zhou Fahai said with a smile, his mood improved a lot.
In fact, the content in his heart was also expected. It was nothing more than clichés, and the core was one. As long as he helped the Shancheng government and the Military Control Bureau, he would not be treated badly in the future, and what he had done in the past would definitely be wiped out.
Zhou Fahai carefully collected the letters and gave them to his wife for safekeeping. At this time, he did not realize that it was these letters that prevented him from being shot after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.
"Before coming here, Boss Dai explained that there are three things that need to be done now. First, the Military Command Bureau needs to know the printing secrets of China Reserve Bank Notes, including the quantity of each batch, the code prefix and red and green silk, and the size of the banknotes.
and printing surface, etc.”
"Secondly, according to the order of the commission, Boss Dai requires you to assist the Military Command Bureau in completing the task of eradicating Li Shiqun. One of our secret units is operating. You must use your influence on the Japanese to facilitate this matter and kill this Military Command Bureau.
The biggest enemy is to combat the Jinling government’s espionage activities.”
"Furthermore, after the establishment of the Jinling District of our Military Command Bureau, we need to set up a radio station in Jinling to facilitate the timely transmission of news from the headquarters of the Military Command Bureau. However, in order to prevent the enemy from searching, this radio station must obtain the permission of the Japanese army. But in the end, there is no rush in this matter.
After the first two things are completed, it won’t be too late to handle it again.”
"Boss Dai, as long as the minister is honest and repentant, and is willing to help the Military Command Bureau fight the war behind enemy lines, he can guarantee the minister's safety after the war is won. It is no longer a fantasy to stay quiet for a while and come out to fight for a future again." Cheng Kexiang
road.
This feeling is really great. Zhou Fahai, the famous member of the Standing Committee of the Jinling Government, Minister of Finance, President of the China Reserve Bank, and the third person in charge, is actually his downline!
"The first thing is not difficult for me. I know the printing and issuance of China Reserve Bonds better than anyone else. I will give you the relevant information tomorrow. But the second thing may not be possible in a short time.
As of now, the Japanese have no plans to kill Li Shiqun."
"Although the Qingxiang Committee has been abolished, this guy is still a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Chairman of the Provincial Committee of Jiangsu Province, and the Director of the Secret Service Headquarters. The impact of killing him is too bad. Besides, he controls the police force and security force of Jiangsu Province.
There are still thousands of special agents. If this thing is not handled well and they cause trouble in Jiangsu Province, no one wants to see the result."
"Reply to Boss Dai. I will do my best to assist in this matter and find an opportunity to advise the Japanese to eradicate Li Shiqun. After all, this guy and I also have an incompatible hatred. As for other aspects, I don't know how I can cooperate with the secret unit of the Military Command Bureau.
Action?" Zhou Fahai asked.
The Military Command Bureau wants to kill Li Shiqun. This request is not unexpected. From the establishment of the Secret Service Headquarters to the present, the number of Military Command agents who have died at the hands of Li Shiqun alone is estimated to be hundreds. But his hands are covered with the Military Command Bureau
of blood.
In the past, Li Shiqun was in the right place at the right time, and with the support of the Mei Agency, he was able to mobilize most of the resources of Japan and the Jinling government to cooperate with him. He was at an absolute advantage. In the occupied areas, the Military Command Bureau had no way to deal with him.
But as the situation changed, Li Shiqun had lost his original backer. After the departure of Ying Zuozhenzhao and Qingqi Qingyin, Shibayama Kenshiro of the Mei Agency was very disgusted with him, and even canceled the Qingxiang Committee and the opportunity of the Military Unification Bureau
You have grasped it well. Now is the best time to deal with Li Shiqun.
"Boss Dai requires you to use your power to provide Huatong Trading Company with no less than 300 million China Reserve Bonds before July. Chen Mingxiang will assist the agency at the bureau's headquarters to smuggle rice in Jiangsu Province. If the minister
If you still have some spare capacity, provide more, as Chen Mingxiang’s liquidity is not sufficient.”
"But the minister must remember that the relationship between you and the Military Command Bureau must not be leaked to Chen Mingxiang. He and I are not on the same line. We are just using his channels to obtain funds. Strictly speaking, Chen Mingxiang is not a member of the Military Command Bureau.
It would also be good for the minister to provide him with some convenience," Cheng Kexiang said.
