Chen Zifeng also twisted his mouth like him, actually chuckled, and said loudly: "Brother, I like your idea! Tomorrow, when the medicines on the Cargill are unloaded, we will go to the Chuanhe International Hotel!"
At this time, he turned back, stared at Li San and Xiao Zhang with strange eyes, and said, "What else is going on with you two? It can't be that simple, right?"
Li San laughed like a thief and said: "The two of us thought at that time, we would come anyway. It was the first time for us brothers to enter such a luxurious international hotel, so we took a look around."
A thief-like smile appeared on Chen Zifeng's face, "So, what did you see?"
Li San said: "First of all, the halls where these people are going to hold cocktail parties and birthday parties are all on the second floor. We went in and took a look, wow, they are all very big rooms, extremely luxurious! The tables and chairs are very exquisite.
Oh! Zifeng, if you throw two hands** into it, oh my, it would be a pity!"
Chen Zifeng laughed loudly and said, "Stop talking nonsense, what else is going on?"
Li San added: "We saw that on the left side of the entrance to the lobby, there was a Japanese restaurant. We also went in and took a look. The walls and tables were all written in Japanese. I estimate that there must be a lot of Japanese people eating there every day.
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Chen Zifeng finally gave them his thumbs up and said, "What a smart boy! We'll do this tomorrow!"
Li San and Xiao Zhang both laughed and looked very happy.
13-7
It's almost dawn, and it's a new day.
This day was December 29, 1937, and the Cargill transporting medicine was about to arrive in Shanghai.
Luo Jiang and Gong Binsheng woke up early and couldn't sleep anymore, so they simply got up. They both wanted to go out for a walk.
They met in the living room. When the two sides locked eyes, they understood each other's worries. Once the Cargill arrived, as long as the Japanese sent a team of soldiers to seize the ship and its cargo, they would have nothing to do!
First of all, it is impossible for them to use force against the Japanese! There will definitely be many Japanese troops arriving tomorrow!
Secondly, don't expect the Japanese to be careless and not notice this ship! That is pure wishful thinking!
They sat in the living room, lighting themselves a cigarette for the first time and puffing on it.
They have been thinking about this situation for many days, but they still have no solution at all!
They sat facing each other, both silent.
13-8
It was almost dawn, but it was still dark outside.
A dark figure silently crossed Jiale Road and quietly sneaked outside the door of Luojiang Station.
He knocked on the door several times regularly. The door opened immediately.
Ma Yuanbiao appeared at the door, staring at the dark figure outside.
The man put a small bag into his hand and left quietly.
Ma Yuanbiao closed the door, turned around and walked inside.
13-9
He pushed open the door of the living room and was surprised to see Luo Jiang and Gong Binsheng sitting on the sofa.
He said: "Sir, you are up so early."
Luo Jiang asked: "What's the matter?" There was a little impatience in his voice.
Ma Yuanbiao put the small bag on the coffee table next to him and whispered: "The recording from the Japanese Consulate General has just been sent."
Luo Jiang grabbed the small bag, waved to Gong Binsheng, and walked to his office.
He entered the office, first took out a tape recorder from the cabinet, and then opened the small bag. Sure enough, there was a tape inside.
He loaded the tape on the recorder and pressed play, while also turning down the volume.
Gong Binsheng also came over, sat next to the tape recorder, and listened carefully to the sound inside.
They all heard the sound of Gao Zongwu and Kawahara Shigeru shaking hands and greeting each other. After that, there was the sound of their meeting.
Only half of the recording was heard, and they all had shocked expressions on their faces.
The bold Gao Zongwu actually wanted a committee member to step down!
Yesterday, when Gao Zongwu came here to introduce the talks, he also meant this. But what he said yesterday was very vague and ambiguous. But it is completely different in today's recording! He almost said this directly!
He even said that he had contact with military generals from various places! The generals also meant the same thing!
They all understood that Gao Zongwu was bold and wanted to launch a coup!
In such a serious situation, they should send this tape back to Wuhan as soon as possible! Report it to Boss Dai!
But the content in the tape is so scary, at least they are insiders! Sometimes, knowing is a capital crime!
Luo Jiang and Gong Binsheng looked at each other, thinking of the same danger! Right now, they didn't even dare to send this tape back! God! What's even more terrifying is that this tape will cause many heads to fall!
They stared at each other without saying a word! But their eyes were discussing with each other in vigilance! What to do about this!
For ten whole minutes, they still didn't say a word! They didn't even dare to speak!
Finally, Luo Jiang asked softly: "Brother Bin Sheng, what is your opinion?"
Gong Binsheng thought again for a few minutes, and finally nodded and said: "Brother Luo, we still have to report it! This matter is too big, we can't make any arbitrary decisions! What I mean is, let's wait a day, wait until today's matter is over, and then report it.
! Seal the tape! Send someone to send it back! Give it directly to Boss Dai! We won’t say anything else!"
Luo Jiang immediately nodded to him, "Okay, that's it!"
After that, their eyes exchanged again about the Cargill! The Cargill will arrive today! This cannot be delayed!
13-10
This morning, Gao Zongwu was in a happy mood and got up early.
After he finished washing, he stood on the balcony to breathe in the fresh air. He looked at the broad and curved Huangpu River in the distance, as well as the large and small ships passing by on the river, and felt comfortable and broad in his chest.
The negotiation with Shigeru Kawahara has finally made progress, which is his most proud event!
Kawahara Shigeru said that he wanted to meet with him in a few days. He understood that Kawahara Shigeru just wanted to ask for instructions from the country! How could he do such a big thing without asking for instructions!
He feels that from today on, all he has to do is wait for the good news! He believes that the good news will definitely come!
He returned to the room, put on a neat and crisp suit, and went downstairs.
13-11
When Gao Zongwu was sitting in the famous pastry shop of the International Hotel, ordering a few famous pastries and savoring the sweet coffee mixed with milk, two people came around him.
Just as he expected, good news came one after another.
The first person to arrive was a young man wearing a navy blue suit.
He silently walked to Gao Zongwu, leaned over and said, "Mr. Gao, Mr. Ambassador asked me to tell you something."
Gao Zongwu turned back and stared at this young man. He knew that the so-called Mr. Ambassador meant Shigeru Kawahara!
The young man continued: "It's about your intention to rent a small passenger ship, which has been agreed upon. Mr. Ambassador said, I wish you a pleasant journey. In addition, Mr. Ambassador may also want to meet with you in the next two to three days. Wait.
Once the arrangements have been made, Mr. Ambassador will inform you."
After he finished speaking, he took a small step back, leaned over and said, "I'm sorry to disturb your breakfast. I'll take my leave."
After the person who conveyed the message to Ambassador Kawahara Shigeru left, Gao Zongwu felt even happier.
He felt that he had finally persuaded the Ambassador! If the Japanese withdraw from North China and Nanjing and Shanghai in the future, it will be a huge contribution to him! It is unmatched by anyone!
Domestic newspapers call him a "diplomatic wizard", but that doesn't matter! Only by succeeding in the most difficult negotiations can he be regarded as a "diplomatic wizard"!
About a few minutes later, he looked up and saw Liu Yingui, a short and stout man, slowly walking towards him with a smile.
Liu Yingui sat down at the table and said gently: "Mr. Gao, do you have any good news for me?"
Gao Zongwu guessed in his heart that this Liu Yingui might have been staring at him for a long time! And when he saw the young man who delivered the message, he thought, this Liu Yingui is really shrewd to the core!
He nodded slightly and said: "Master Liu Shan, the good news is that the Japanese have agreed to let me rent a small passenger ship! Is this what you want to know?"
Liu Yingui laughed loudly, nodded and said, "Exactly."
He added: "Then, let me tell you by the way, the small passenger ship I rented for you is docked at Shiliupu Pier. After you have finished your breakfast, I will be happy to accompany you to take a look at this small passenger ship.
.I guarantee you will be satisfied.”
So, Gao Zongwu finished the few Western pastries in front of him, drank up the sweet coffee mixed with milk, followed Liu Yingui out of the gate of the International Hotel, and took a bus to Shiliupu Pier.
13-12
At around nine o'clock that morning, the Cargill, which many people had missed, finally arrived in Shanghai!
Everyone who was peeping in the dark stared at the somewhat dilapidated Cargill without moving.
It blew its whistle and slowly drove into the freight terminal of Shiliupu.
Peng Shaoyong was on the barge of the ship management office, looking through the blurred window at the approaching Cargill.
The location where the Cargill docked was exactly the berth he designated.
Mr. Mo stood behind him and stared at him coldly. His eyes showed that he was worried about the fate of the Cargill!
Other employees also looked through the windows at the cargo ship which was anchoring and lowering its moorings.
Peng Shaoyong finally noticed that a middle-aged man with gold-rimmed eyes was standing on the side of the Cargill. This man kept looking towards the dock. He turned back and nodded to a brother behind him.
This brother jumped from the barge to the pier, ran to the side of the Cargill, and waved to the man wearing glasses.
He asked: "Is it Mr. Ma?"
The middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses nodded to him. After that, he followed the young man's instructions and walked down the gangway.
The brother said: "Mr. Ma, stop talking, follow me, and get out of here quickly!"
Another brother also came over. The two of them almost carried Mr. Ma away.
13-13
Chen Zifeng and Wei Jiechen were standing on the passenger terminal at Shiliupu, as if they were two people waiting for a ship, looking at the Cargill that had just docked from a distance.
They all believe that the Japanese will definitely take action and seize the medicine! Therefore, they cannot get too far forward!