When I was in Wuhan, although it was not as good as in Shanghai, there were two small trucks available. When I arrived in Chongqing, I didn’t even have a bicycle!
The road to Zhongshan is relatively straight, but before you go very far, there will be a flight of steps, either up or down.
Finally, they arrived at Jiaochangkou. From Jiaochangkou to the south, there was the Eighteen Ladders.
It was walking on the eighteenth ladder that made them suspicious!
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Going up the Eighteen Stairs from Jiaochangkou is from Upper Chongqing to Down Chongqing, so the Eighteen Stairs go down in turns.
Some of the steps on the Eighteenth Staircase are gentle, and some are steeper. Although the fog has dissipated, the steps moistened by the fog are still wet. There are not many pedestrians on the Eighteenth Staircase, most of them are housewives.
Wearing hemp shoes or cloth shoes, the sounds they make when walking on wet, gentle or steep steps are very different.
Gradually, among these footsteps, a different sound emerged. It was the sound of rubber soles stepping on the wet steps. It made a snapping sound, not far or near, and continuous. This sound, and
The footsteps of those housewives were completely different.
Both Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng could tell that such a continuous sound of footsteps was most likely a stalker walking behind them!
They looked at each other, said nothing, and just continued to move forward.
Exiting the eighteenth staircase is Xiubi Street. They went up Xiubi Street and continued walking west.
When passing Nanji Gate, Xiao Ancheng waved to Chen Zifeng, and Chen Zifeng waved to him, as if they had walked together all the way and then parted ways.
Xiao Ancheng entered a shop on the street. Chen Zifeng continued walking eastward.
Chen Zifeng walked forward for a while, and on the side of the road was the three-story Military Commission of the Nationalist Government.
He stepped up the steps, showed his ID to the soldier at the door, and entered.
After he entered the door, he quickly hid by the door and looked outside.
He didn't know what the stalker looked like or what he was wearing. But ten minutes later, he saw Xiao Ancheng leaning against the wall from a distance and walked over calmly.
He turned his eyes back and carefully observed the pedestrians walking by. He soon noticed a man wearing a black woolen short coat. The guy looked at the gate of the Military Commission several times. He even stopped and looked at the wires.
The advertisement on the pole is looking at the Ministry of Military Affairs!
This guy actually dares to follow me! He is dying! Chen Zifeng thought viciously in his heart.
A few minutes later, Xiao Ancheng walked over from outside, and Chen Zifeng quietly came out of the gate and followed Xiao Ancheng.
Xiao Ancheng's appearance had changed. He took off his coat, put it on his shoulders, and put a peaked cap on his head.
Chen Zifeng couldn't see the guy in front of him, he just had to keep an eye on Xiao Ancheng.
Half an hour later, he saw Xiao Ancheng stop, touch the hat on his head, and then turn into the alley next to him. He understood that he was being asked to follow him.
He quickly entered the alley and saw Xiao Ancheng looking at the map.
He asked: "How is it?"
Xiao Ancheng pointed out: "That guy entered the alley in front. It's called Wangmiao Street. I didn't dare to go in."
Chen Zifeng stood at the entrance of the alley and looked towards Wangmiao Street in front of him for a moment, but could not see anything.
He turned back and said, "I don't know where this guy came from."
Xiao Ancheng stared at him with dark eyes, "They should have followed us from the door of our house!"
Chen Zifeng understood immediately. That guy from Kawakami must have left his eyes nearby after moving from the garden house in Ma'anshan Village, and he probably found their location in Wenmo Lane!
"Are we going to move somewhere?" he asked.
"No! There are so many of us! Kawakami dares to touch us! Their mission should be the 'Barrel Project'!"
Chen Zifeng nodded to him, "Let's go to the Military Commission! I will send someone to keep an eye on this Wangmiao Street from now on!"
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Office of the First Director of the Manufacturing Department of the Ministry of Military Affairs.
Zhai Zhenchuan, wearing a semi-old military uniform without a hat, opened the office door with all his strength. When he saw Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng outside the door, he was startled at first, then laughed and clapped his hands, feeling very unhappy.
He opened the door and said: "Come on, come on, please come in quickly, please come in quickly!"
He watched Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng sit down, made tea for them, sat down on the chair opposite them, and said with some emotion: "Oh, we are really destined! From Shanghai, to Wuhan, and then to Chongqing,
We can always meet!"
Chen Zifeng also smiled and said casually: "The two of us happened to be passing by here today and stopped by to see the commander. The commander's factory has been moved here, so it's about time to start work, right?"
Just as he expected. As soon as Chief Zhai heard what he said, he slapped his leg hard, shook his head and sighed.
"What's going on? It's been a while since the factory moved here, but it hasn't started yet?" Chen Zifeng stared at him and asked.
"Captain Chen, I'm really speechless!" The smile on Chief Zhai's face just now disappeared.
"What's the matter? Still not okay?" Chen Zifeng asked so considerately.
"Most of the factories, big and small, have been moved out. With the help of the Chi family, they were all shipped to Chongqing by the end of July. Those factory owners who had some funds managed to chip in and started work. But most factories, because of
We are short of funds, and the prices of land and projects have also gone up, so we can’t make it work! Oh, Captain Chen, the best factories in the country are all here! But if I can’t get the funds, I can’t do anything!”
"Then the government, the Ministry of Finance, or the Ministry of Military Affairs won't solve it?"
"Don't mention it. Although everyone says this matter is important, it is not as important as the reorganization of the army, let alone the construction of national defense projects and the import of weapons! Those are fatal things! The factory opens one day earlier and one day later.
, for those high-ranking officials, it is not a big deal! The Ministry of Finance gave a little money, which is only enough to store the equipment storage fees! Buying land and building factories are out of the question! I am so anxious that my hair turns white!
"
"So, sir, what should we do now? If there is anything we can do..." he said inscrutably.
"Captain Chen, you have done everything you can! I'm really grateful beyond words. But I'm afraid you can't do anything to solve the financial problem. Now, I am in a state of emergency and seeking medical treatment. I am looking for connections everywhere!"
"I hope the commander can find someone who can help." Chen Zifeng quietly led him to speak.
"I heard that a member of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission is responsible for receiving funding from overseas Chinese. Although most of the funds have been turned over to the Ministry of Finance, there seems to be some funds in the hands of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission. I am currently discussing with them. I don't know if I can
Can’t have any more.”
Chen Zifeng glanced at Xiao Ancheng. They understood that Director Zhai was looking for Chen Chunpu, a member of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee, to ask for money. This had nothing to do with their current mission.
Such a situation also made them somewhat disappointed.
What they know now is that Chen Chunpu has money! But no matter how rich he is, it has nothing to do with my mission!
At this time, Chief Zhai remembered something again and said, "Captain Chen, do you still remember Duan Zegang?"
Chen Zifeng opened his eyes wide and said: "Remember, remember, of course I remember! There were so many times in Wuhan, thanks to him! He was also in Chongqing? And he was his guard battalion commander?"
Director Zhai laughed as soon as he arrived, "He is now the commander of the Central Guard Regiment! He has been promoted to colonel! I saw him a few days ago, and he even mentioned you."
Chen Zifeng clapped his hands and said, "Really, when we visit the dock, we should also pay him a visit. We will definitely visit him one day!"
Director Zhai said: "He lives on Guofu Road and is easy to find."
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Guofu Road, the Attendant's Room of the First Committee Member, Zhou Fohai's office.
At this time, Chen Chunpu was sitting comfortably on the big sofa, looking at Zhou Fohai opposite with a smile.
Zhou Fohai is from Yuanling, Hunan, and speaks with a relatively strong Hunan accent. However, he has been living outside for many years and his accent has changed a lot. Therefore, others can still understand his Hunan dialect. At least Chen Chunpu can understand it.
However, Chen Chunpu could understand his words, but he might not be able to see through his heart!
Zhou Fohai is of medium build, slightly thin, with a thin face. He wears a pair of round black-rimmed glasses and a well-fitting suit.
In Chen Chunpu's eyes, he is a scholar, very elegant and gentle in appearance. He is the deputy director of the Central Propaganda Department! He should be able to write an article or something with his pen, so there should be no problem.
What he couldn't see was that Zhou Fohai was a man with careful thoughts and far-reaching plans!
It makes perfect sense for Chen Bijun to ask Chen Chunpu to discuss with Zhou Fohai!
She had long seen that Zhou Fohai was a cunning and secretive person! On the surface, Chen Bijun was at the helm of Chairman Wang's policies, but in fact, Zhou Fohai was behind the wheel!
Chen Bijun herself is a determined person, but if she wants to advise Chairman Wang, she cannot do without Zhou Fohai!
At this time, Chen Chunfu followed his aunt's will and reported his investment plan to Zhou Fohai!
"Zhao Shifu of Hongmen?" Zhou Fohai asked softly with a smile.
"Yes. There is another person here who is also from Hongmen. His name is Yang Qingshan. He turns out to be from Hongmen in Wuhan."
"Why are they looking for you? You are not a businessman." Zhou Fohai still asked softly.
"The Overseas Chinese Committee is rich!" Chen Chunpu chuckled like a woman, "They want me to take the lead!"
"Can you come up with a big deal?"
"To tell you the truth, the Overseas Chinese Committee has a lot of money in its hands! I know this! Chen Shuren is a painter from the Lingnan School! He never cares about the specific affairs of the Overseas Chinese Committee! As for financial matters, I'm the one to talk about it.
The final word!"
"How much can Zhao Shifu offer? Has he told you?"
"Say it. He said he offered 50,000 yuan! There are three other people, Ma Botao from Changchun Airline Cargo Co., Ltd., Shen Jincheng from Fulian Trading, and Jiang Likun from United Overseas Bank. They each offered 30,000 yuan! Fohai, look at this.
But it’s big business!”
"So, how much can you offer?" Zhou Fohai smiled faintly.
"If this business is really profitable, I'm serious and can offer up to 100,000! How about it! I told Mrs. Wang and she asked me to ask you. I also hope you can help me come up with a big idea! What do you think, I