The Jade of the Republic of China

Meng Liansheng took Chang An to Long Zhenfei's appointment.

At the door of the box on the second floor of Licha Hotel, the waiter leading the two knocked on the door.It was Secretary Li who opened the door. He stood at the door in casual clothes and gestured respectfully: "Please, Boss Meng."

Meng Liansheng walked in, but Chang An, who followed closely behind, was stopped outside the door and said, "Boss Meng, the director only invited you."

Meng Liansheng nodded knowingly, and said, "Chang An, you go downstairs and wait for me."

Chang An understood that there was no room for bargaining with Long Zhenfei, so he left as good as he could.

Secretary Li closed the door and led Meng Liansheng inside.

"Xiao Meng, welcome!"

Long Zhenfei's hearty voice sounded, and he said welcome, but the person sitting on the sofa didn't stand up, he just turned his head slightly and looked at the person who came in, with a smile on his cold face, like a tiger.

Meng Liansheng said politely: "The director has been waiting for a long time."

Long Zhenfei smiled and said, "I just arrived, please sit down."

Meng Liansheng sat down on the small sofa, Long Zhenfei waved Secretary Li to leave, and there were only two people left in the box.There was a set of Western tea sets on the coffee table. He poured a cup of tea himself and pushed it to Meng Liansheng: "I don't know if Xiaomeng is used to drinking British black tea. I still prefer our Chinese tea."

Meng Liansheng held the saucer with both hands and said, "I can do it."

His respectful appearance made the corners of Long Zhenfei's mouth even more curved: "You don't think I'm abrupt when Long called you here, Xiaomeng."

Meng Liansheng said with a smile: "Master Director, you are joking. You are now half of the official of the Shanghai Bund Chinese community. Those of us who do business have to rely on you to take care of us. If you need anything, just ask."

Long Zhenfei leaned back on the sofa with a smile, lit a cigarette and held it in his mouth, with a pair of falcon-like eyes, looked at the young man one meter away through the smoke, and blew out several smoke rings, taking it easy He said again: "I called you here today, because I really need your help with something."

Meng Liansheng raised his head and looked at him with those clean and harmless black eyes.

Long Zhenfei laughed and said: "Although I am the chief of police, I still work for Commander Li. You should also know why Commander Li wanted to take over Shanghai? An army has 10,000+ people, and an ordinary soldier is paid a month It only costs six oceans, not to mention the cost of rations, uniforms and ammunition. That is to say, commanding an army needs at least a million dollars a month. To tell you the truth, I also fought in wars a few years ago because I had no money. When I went to a place, I did everything from vandalism and looting so that the soldiers could have enough to eat. We fought in Huizhou more than ten years ago, and we almost robbed several towns of food. After the tobacco and soil ban was lifted, the situation improved a little. "

Meng Liansheng's eyes moved, and he said softly, "It's like this in war."

Long Zhenfei nodded: "That's right, wars are like this. Fortunately, now that I'm in Shanghai, I don't have to fight anymore, and the commander has also received Shanghai's tax. However, taxes alone are definitely not enough, so I have to Share some for the commander." He paused for a while before saying, "And I want your help, Xiaomeng, because you must be good at it. Now that I'm the director, it's not good to openly sell tobacco. I'm afraid you will have to rely on Xiaomeng to carry and sell the smoked soil on the ground?"

There are several large and small local merchants in Shanghai Bund. There are several big bosses under the Guangqing Gang. Although Lixin is also ranked among the top few, Meng Liansheng is the youngest and least qualified after all. If Long Zhenfei wants to find a partner, he must Not the best candidate.

And whoever it is, if they receive such a big cake suddenly, they will be both surprised and happy.

However, Meng Liansheng's complexion was unstable, and he still had a humble look: "As long as the director thinks highly of it, and Lixin and I can do it, I, Xiaomeng, will definitely do our best."

Long Zhenfei smiled and asked: "You don't ask, there are so many experienced local merchants in Shanghai, why did I find you, Xiao Meng?"

Meng Liansheng said: "No matter what the reason is, it's Xiaomeng's honor."

"Okay! What I like is your sincerity." Long Zhenfei laughed loudly, "Are all the forces in Shanghai Bund intertwined? As for which tree to rely on, it's hard to see clearly. Only Xiaomeng has the simplest background, and that's why I trust you."

Meng Liansheng said, "Thank you, Director, for your trust."

Long Zhenfei waved his hands, leaned forward, and looked at him fixedly. Most of the smile on his face faded into a meaningful half-smile: "There is no trust in this world for no reason. When I let you rely on me In front of this big tree, Xiao Meng, do you have to give me a vote first?"

Meng Liansheng said: "Master Director, don't worry, I will hand over [-]% of Lixin Tobacco's profits to you."

Long Zhenfei laughed and shook his head: "I want you to do things for me, Xiaomeng. Naturally, I want you to make money with me. How can I ask for money from you." After finishing speaking, he turned over a newspaper on the table and spread it out. Kai, pointing to a news headline above, "Boss Wang, do you recognize it?"

Meng Liansheng's eyes fell on the three characters of Wang Cunzhi under his finger.

Of course he recognized this Boss Wang, one of the tycoons in Shanghai and one of the top three local merchants among the top ten.Wang Cunzhi was mainly active in the British Concession, and most of his contacts were British businessmen, and there was no conflict with Lixin's business.

He is more than 50 years old this year. He is well-rounded, good at dancing, and has a good relationship with all walks of life. He often does good deeds and is known as the best philanthropist in Shanghai.

He nodded: "I have acquainted with Boss Wang a few times."

Long Zhenfei said: "Boss Wang has a very close relationship with the former Hujun Envoy Lin and Commander Hu of Jiangsu. Commander Hu accounts for at least [-]% of his opium business. Although Hujun Envoy Lin and Commander Hu are temporarily defeated , but their soldiers and horses are still there, waiting to counterattack at any time. If you say this, will Boss Wang sincerely convince me?"

Meng Liansheng was noncommittal.

Long Zhenfei continued with a smile: "It doesn't really matter whether he accepts me or not. Businessmen are just fools. Whoever comes will listen to them, as long as it doesn't affect their money. But Commander Hu's opium business in Shanghai is all done through Boss Wang, I have to cut this line."

Meng Liansheng said: "I understand what the Director-General means, but Boss Wang's transportation route for opium and earth has nothing to do with Lixin. He came from the British Concession, and there are many of his people on patrol. Even if they know that his goods are entering Hong Kong, it is difficult to snatch them." arrive."

Long Zhenfei smiled and shook his head: "I don't want you to snatch his cigarettes." After finishing speaking, he looked into his eyes, paused slightly, and raised his hand to wipe his neck, "I want you to help me do it." Drop him."

When he said this, he stared at Meng Liansheng seriously, trying to see something unusual in his expression.However, Meng Liansheng was still very calm. He didn't see any fear or hesitation. He was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Director. I'll arrange someone to do it right away. You won't be disappointed."

"No," Long Zhenfei shook his head, "To me, killing Boss Wang is no different from crushing an ant. But why do I ask you to do it? Because I am the chief of the Songhu Police Department, and I You have to be famous. Boss Wang is so famous in Shanghai. I can't let this matter be blamed on me. And if one more person is involved, it will be more dangerous. Xiaomeng, do you understand?

Meng Liansheng nodded knowingly: "My subordinates are very neat and will never leak information."

Long Zhenfei laughed and said, "I mean, you still don't understand this?"

Meng Liansheng said: "Little Meng is stupid, please let the director express it."

"Are you really stupid, or are you pretending to be confused with me?" Long Zhenfei glanced at him with eagle-like eyes, but there was really no pretense in the dark eyes of the other party.He waved his hand and said, "Forget it, I'll just say it straight. This matter is known to everyone, and no third person will know about it. So, I want you to do it yourself."

Meng Liansheng frowned slightly.

"Why? Don't you dare? Have you never killed anyone before? There is a first time for everything! If you want to gain a firm foothold in Shanghai, you can't even do this. How can I trust you?"

Meng Liansheng pondered for a moment, then nodded solemnly: "Master Director is right, I will handle this matter myself."

Long Zhenfei was obviously satisfied with his response, he raised his eyebrows and smiled cheerfully.

He thinks he sees young people like Meng Liansheng very clearly. He comes from a humble background and has little knowledge. Naturally, he doesn't have much scheming. As long as he benefits him, he can get his loyalty and work hard.And loyalty is exactly the reason why he was appreciated, so Bai Qinghe entrusted Lixin to him, which is not much different from some young officers in his former military camp.

And it is really easy to let these people charge forward.

He raised the milky white western bone china teacup and signaled to the other party: "Then I wish us a happy cooperation."

Meng Liansheng smiled slightly, picked up the quilt with both hands, and said modestly: "Xiao Meng will definitely live up to the director's trust."

The author has something to say:

Xiaomeng: so annoying