Spy Wars: Red Shopkeeper

Chapter 70 Secret Order
"What exactly do you want me to do? I'll see who to arrange for me." Gu Zhuxuan asked.

Gu Yansheng said: "I will raid the warehouses of illegal merchants, whether they are in the open or in the black market, I will raid them all.

You have been active in Shanghai for so long, you should know who the key figures in the black market are. I want a list and warehouse addresses, the main types of goods are cotton yarn and grain.

I also need the names of two socialites, dancers or singers are fine, they must be respectable, obedient, and willing to pay, but the most important thing is obedience."

The mission conditions were very simple, and Gu Zhuxuan didn't need to think too much about it.

"Ma Shiqi, the legal advisor of the Newspaper and also my mentor, is in charge of the accounts. Some of the money needs to be exchanged for gold dollars on the black market, and he is very familiar with the black market.

Zhu Shunlin is responsible for the cotton yarn transportation business from northern Jiangsu to Wusongkou. He is very familiar with where the cotton yarn can be found.

Zhou Fugui was in charge of the grain business. His rice shop was in Nanshi, and he knew exactly where all the rice in Shanghai was.

Is that enough?
Just bring my wife to see me, and she'll find them, and they'll understand, and you can get whatever you want. As for the dancers, any one of them knows them, and they can give you as many as you want."

The money I spent on these side dishes today was not wasted.

If we rely solely on Wen Yan to look for them, it will take a long time to find them. Wen Yan is still just training for now and cannot expect them to achieve anything.

They were all Gu Zhuxuan's people, and Gu Zhuxuan knew their phone numbers. Gu Yansheng simply made the call from the warden's office and waited for his wife to arrive.

In just over half an hour, while Gu Yansheng was inspecting the prison, the people arrived.

An hour later, someone came out and bowed.

"At 7pm, Changyun Restaurant, we'll be waiting for you."

Now that things have been done, Gu Yansheng will not stay in this broken prison anymore. Before the operation begins, he has to meet Hasegawa Inkawa again.

Drive to the consulate.

Hasegawa Inkawa had been waiting for a long time. What he was waiting for was not Gu Yansheng, but Gu Yansheng's counterattack.

Don't rush for a few days and be patient.

Gu Yansheng said directly, "Mr. Chang Gu, I came here to ask you for something."

"what?"

"A fabricated secret order from the Ministry of War.

The content is that in order to prepare for the war on the front line, the Army Ministry ordered the Shanghai Military Police Headquarters to raise supplies and forcibly requisition cotton yarn and grain at low prices in Shanghai, Jiangsu and other places to supply the front line.

"Mr. Gu wants to use this news to cause panic and force them to open the granaries and release the grain?" Hasegawa raised his eyebrows; he understood.

Gu Yansheng smiled slightly: "That's right."

"Good idea, Mr. Gu's perspective on the problem is amazing."

Hasegawa was quite emotional. He had been thinking about how to fight back against this matter these days. Sometimes the solution to such a complicated matter could be so simple.

The key is that I didn't expect it.

After thinking for a moment, he smiled and said, "It seems that Mr. Gu still hopes that I can shut up the Military Police Headquarters?"

"Of course." Gu Yansheng nodded: "As long as Fu Xiaoan is involved in this matter, he will definitely come to inquire. Being ambiguous or keeping silent is the greatest help to me.

The new law is actually something the Military Police Command requested, and I believe they will choose to help."

"This is a simple matter, wait a moment." Hasegawa Inkawa stood up and made a phone call.

To others it is fake, but to them it is the official real thing.

When he went out, Gu Yansheng already had a real secret order from the Ministry of Army in his hand.

All is ready except for the opportunity.

In the evening, at Changyun Restaurant, Gu Yansheng arrived late.

Someone came to greet us at the door and took us directly into the box.

Gu Yansheng smiled as he entered the room. "I'm busy with work. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

There were four people in the room, three men and one woman. The woman was Gu Zhuxuan's wife, and the three men were Gu Zhuxuan's three trusted subordinates.

There was no food on the table, only a bulge covered with a red cloth.

Seeing Gu Yansheng coming, the four of them stood up.

"Director Gu, please take a seat."

"it is good."

Gu Yansheng also took the lead and sat in the main seat.

"I've called you all here today because I do have a favor to ask for. I'm sure you've all heard about the recent skyrocketing prices. The Judicial Department will certainly not sit idly by. However, I'm new to this position and certainly not as familiar with Shanghai as you are. I hope you can lend a hand, for the sake of the people of Shanghai."

Gu Zhuxuan's wife wasn't shy either. She glanced at the other three and said to Gu Yansheng, "I've already told them what Director Gu wants. Director Gu is such a kind and righteous person. Just releasing so many unjustly detained SH citizens is enough for us to help."

The three people were prepared, and one of them handed over a piece of paper.

Gu Zhuxuan's wife stood up and collected the documents, then placed them in front of Gu Yansheng. "Director Gu, please read this."

Gu Yansheng smiled at them and picked up the paper to look through it.

The three sheets of paper corresponded to the territories of three individuals: a key figure in the black market, a cotton yarn warehouse, and a grain warehouse. For the latter two warehouses alone, they had densely packed lists of no fewer than fifty businesses.

The warehouse address and the real owner behind the business are clearly recorded.

"I am also very grateful to everyone who is willing to trust me and help me."

Gu Yansheng folded the paper and put it away, then smiled at them and said, "I'm going to have to implement this plan for a while, so I hope you can do me a favor and not leak the secret."

"That's for sure, Director Gu, please rest assured." Gu Zhuxuan's wife nodded.

"Where's the woman I need?"

"Because we don't know what kind of woman Director Gu wants, we didn't write it down for fear of delaying your work. As long as you ask for a little more specificity, we can help Director Gu find a candidate."

"Well, she should be able to chat and not be stage-frightened. She doesn't want that cold and reserved woman. That's the most important thing.

If it's a nightclub, I hope there will be more businessmen in her daily circle of friends. I have some news and need her to help me spread it.

It would be even better if there were some Japanese businessmen or officials of a certain status who still supported her.”

After Gu Yansheng finished speaking, Gu Zhuxuan's wife looked at the three regulars at the dance hall and asked, "Is there such a person?"

The three dance hall regulars exchanged glances, and almost simultaneously blurted out a name: "Bai Mei."

"Hahaha." Feeling that their brain waves matched, the three of them started laughing.

Gu Yansheng was so curious about the laughter: "Who is it?"

Ma Shiqi from the News reported, "Bai Mei is the top performer at Ciro's. She's quite pretty, sings beautifully, and most importantly, has a natural personality. Some women, as Director Gu said, manipulate their appearance to raise their prices, but she's not like that."

She has a straightforward personality. When regular customers invite her for a drink, she won't care whether they spend money on her or not. She will drink as long as they ask her to. She doesn't care about the poor and doesn't discriminate against the rich.

Because of this personality, many people praise her and protect her. When people drink too much in the bar, some people want to act like trouble.

Once, a rich second-generation man from someone's family got drunk and called her over to the table. He wanted to force himself on her, hug her and kiss her, but she kicked him in the balls on the spot. But nothing happened in the end. The boss behind Ciro's was Liaoshan, who even threatened to ban this man from entering Ciro's again, otherwise he would beat him up every time he saw him.

She even got the nickname "Rose with Thorns" for this."

"A kind person?" Gu Yansheng asked curiously, "It sounds like there's nothing wrong with her personality, but will she be willing to help?"

"Yes," Ma Shiqi said firmly, "When she first came to Shanghai more than half a year ago, she brought her seriously ill brother with her. She came to seek medical treatment, and it was the Fourth Master who took pity on her and helped her get admitted to the hospital in the French Concession. A woman like her values ​​friendship, and it's just a small favor, so there's no reason for her to turn her back on her."

Gu Zhuxuan is the fourth child, so the younger ones call him Fourth Master.

"Then let's go with her. Please contact her for me. I'll be at the coffee shop in front of the Municipal Council tomorrow at noon. I'll treat her to coffee."

Since there is this relationship, Gu Yansheng also thinks it is okay.

"Okay, I'll go find her later."

"Okay, that's it."

After the discussion, Gu Yansheng stood up and looked around at the group. "Boss Gu and I have a promise. If you guys run into any trouble, you can come to me. You should have the phone number of the Judicial Department. I'm busy with official duties, so if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first."

"Director Gu, wait a minute."

Gu Zhuxuan's wife waited for a long time and pulled back the red cloth on the table. The famous dish, yellow croaker, looked very attractive under the light.

Thirty pieces at a time, neatly arranged.

"Director Gu, I know you have some influence with the Japanese. My fourth son was indeed wrongly accused. He didn't kill the man, and he didn't contact the Military Control Commission. I wonder if Director Gu can think of a way to release him. If so, we will be deeply grateful, and we will also reward you generously after the matter is completed."

After saying this, he bowed.

The three subordinates were not idle either, and they all bowed.

"Please help us, Director Gu. We are grateful."

"Director Gu, please help me."

When he saw the red cloth on the table when he entered the room, Gu Yansheng guessed that there would be another show today.

Gu Zhuxuan’s case was serious, after all, it was recorded by the Japanese as a case of collusion with the Military Control Commission, but it was not serious either, as the fact that he was not detained in the Military Police Headquarters was proof of that.

Not all Japanese are from the intelligence department. Most of them are people who do things for money.

Gu Yansheng guessed that Huang Jinrong revealed to Gu Zhuxuan that someone among his fellow tribesmen was a high-ranking official of the Chongqing government and gave him the identity of a high-ranking official to the Japanese, and then he was reported and arrested.

For him, releasing someone is just a matter of snapping his fingers. He can retrial someone and release him by signing a release order if there is insufficient evidence.

After thinking for a while, Gu Yansheng said, "I can think of a way to deal with this matter, but you have to be patient. Within half a year at most, I will find a suitable time and contribute this effort. Is that acceptable to you?"

If you want people to cooperate, sometimes letting them sunk costs is one way to do it.

"I'll follow Director Gu's arrangements." Gu Zhuxuan's wife bowed again in surprise.

"Put it away."

Thirty large yellow croakers, this dish is quite hard.

As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately packed the boxes, fearing that Gu Yansheng would change his mind and refuse to help.

(End of this chapter)