Here we will explain the current distribution of power in Shanghai.
The first is the concession, which occupies most of Shanghai's urban area, and is divided into public concession and French concession.
Public Settlement is the name after the merger and co-management of the British and American Settlement. The foreign concession mainly occupies the north and northwest of Shanghai, and extends along the west bank of the Huangpu River. The east bank of the Huangpu River is the suburban rural area, which is commonly known as the Pudong area.
In fact, the only urban area under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China government was the southern urban area, also called Nanshi District.
After the failure of the Songhu Anti-Japanese War last year, the armistice agreement signed between China and Japan stipulated that Shanghai was a "demilitarized zone". China was not allowed to station troops in the area from Shanghai to Anting, Kunshan, and Suzhou, and could only station a small number of local security forces.
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Although troops cannot be stationed, the Songhu Garrison Command of the National Army still exists and has direct jurisdiction over any legal Republic of China armed forces in the Songhu area, including security forces and anti-smuggling teams.
The mercenary group's base in Shanghai, Lujiaqiao, is just outside Pudong. If it is only for civilian use, it has little to do with the Songhu Garrison Command.
However, you need to use it for military training. Not only are you equipped with firearms, but you also need to use cannons. The sound of gunfire has been constant all day long, and those who didn't know thought it was the Japanese army coming to land again.
Therefore, in order not to arouse opposition and suspicion from the local people and the local city government, reporting to the Songhu headquarters is a necessary procedure, so that it can be legal.
Previously, Zhou Wen also planned to report to the garrison headquarters under the banner of the Military Commission, which is why he needed the support of the principal. Otherwise, no matter how chaotic the Republic of China would be, the control in the heartland areas such as Songhu and Nanjing
It is still very strict. How could it allow an unknown armed force to operate in its core area?
Now that Adjutant Wang has come forward, it will be much simpler and less troublesome. It can even be said that the banner of the principal's background has been hung up at the security headquarters, so no one will find trouble in the future.
Think about it, what is Adjutant Wang’s identity? Who is standing behind him? Who does he mean by what he says?
That's why Miaohua is so happy, it means that in the areas outside the Shanghai Concession, the mercenary group can basically walk sideways.
"However, the principal's benefits are not so easy to get. If I give you a sweetener, you will have something to do later." Zhou Wen said with a slight smile.
Miaohua was startled and asked: "Are there any conditions? What's the matter?"
"Actually, it's not a bad thing. There is a famous patriotic Chinese in the United States who is very influential in the Chinese circle. He called on the Chinese in the United States to donate a lot of anti-Japanese funds. He will recently return to the country with this fund to present to the National Government.
The principal wants us to be responsible for his safety in the country."
It turns out that there was a famous figure in the Chinese community in the United States during this period.
This person, whose surname is Situ, has been working in the United States since he was a child.
At that time, Chinese people in the United States were often bullied by white people and their social status was very low, but Mr. Situ was determined to fight.
So he joined the Hongmen, a Chinese gang organization in the United States at that time. The Hongmen at that time was actually an anti-Qing organization. In the late Qing Dynasty, many revolutionaries joined. The young Mr. Situ absorbed many revolutionary ideas, which deeply changed
his worldview.
And it was also during this period that a major event happened that almost affected Mr. Situ's life.
At that time, Mr. Situ was working in a Chinese restaurant, and one day he met a white scoundrel who was eating Overlord's meal. Originally, eating Overlord's meal was just fine. After all, the Chinese in this period were often oppressed by whites, and you would suffer even if the police were called.
, so I can only curse a few words secretly and consider myself unlucky.
But the Chinese waiter's whispered curse was heard by this white man. This is incredible. I never pay for eating in Chinese restaurants, and no one else dares to force me to do so. You still dare to curse me? Isn't this looking for death?
So the white scoundrel turned around and beat the Chinese waiter, while the other white people stood and watched with laughter.
Seeing that the Chinese waiter had been beaten with blood all over his body and was dying, but the white scoundrel had no intention of stopping. What was even more outrageous was that other white men who had drunk too much were still making noises nearby, claiming that they would testify for the white scoundrel.
, saying that it was the Chinese waiter who made the first move, and he was acting in self-defense.
This was obviously a rhythm that encouraged the white man to beat the Chinese waiter to death.
At this time, Mr. Situ, who had just heard the noise and came from the kitchen, was furious and took action.
You must know that Hongmen is essentially a gang organization. Everyone who joins the gang must learn boxing and practice martial arts. Mr. Situ has been joining Hongmen for 6 years at this time. In addition, he is also a martial arts prodigy. At this time, he has practiced all his external skills to the best
In the angry stage, and at the strong and vigorous age, how could that half-drunk white scoundrel be his opponent?
And when Mr. Situ saw this white man rushing to beat people to death, how could he think of holding back?
However, the white scoundrel's punch towards Mr. Situ was dodged, and several afterimages of whip legs flew up in the air. Amidst the roaring wind, before the white scoundrel could figure out what was going on, there was a blow on his head.
Hit several times in a row.
Haha, after being kicked in the head several times by the angry master, the white scoundrel immediately rolled his eyes and fell to the ground with bleeding from his mouth and nose.
As a result, before the ambulance arrived, the white scoundrel was already out of breath.
This matter has become a big deal.
How could Mr. Situ still have a chance to survive when the United States claims to be equal but is actually full of racial discrimination in its laws? He is already sentenced to death.
However, the Chinese people had been bullied and discriminated against by white people for many years, and finally found an outlet in Mr. Situ, so they launched a massive rescue operation.
Chinese people from all walks of life began to take action. Lawyers fought his case for free. Chinese people held demonstrations to put pressure on the government. Various Chinese newspapers and public opinion campaigns condemned the authorities' racial discrimination. Ordinary people donated money and materials. Rich people donated money and materials.
They spent money and effort to raise funds to rescue him.
Later, someone approached the white scoundrel's family and paid them a large sum of money to drop the lawsuit. This forced the judge and authorities to change the death sentence to one year in prison.
As a result, Mr. Situ became famous in the Chinese community in the United States and became a hero in the eyes of the Chinese.
Later, Mr. Situ and several brothers opened a branch of the Hongmen church called "Anliang Hall", which specialized in helping the Chinese, hoeing the strong and supporting the weak.
Now, relying on Mr. Situ's reputation and daring personality, Anliang Tang has opened all over the United States and has more than 20,000 disciples. It is headquartered in New York. Situ Meitang is the eldest brother and is highly respected and loved by most Chinese Americans.