1928: The Rise of Giants

Chapter 248
"Aluo, you're here." Zhang Dingyao coughed a few times, asked the secretary to bring tea and snacks, and then closed the door, leaving only the two of them in the office.

"Is Uncle Zhang feeling better?" Ye Luo put down the gift boxes he was carrying and asked with concern, "These are some health products recently launched by the Sino-French Pharmacy. They are quite effective. Uncle Zhang, you can try them. "

"Oh? Is it artificial blood?" Zhang Dingyao's eyes lit up when he heard this. He had asked him to equip the last Dragon-Tiger Pill in the police force. The response was very good. Although it was only a small benefit, it was successfully gathered. Military spirit, great value for money.

Not long ago, the Sino-French Pharmacy vigorously promoted the new product of artificial blood. Shenbao and the News reported it for a week, causing a sensation in the city. Several of Zhang Dingyao's concubines bought it and reported that the effect was very good. They will buy it next time.

Ye Luo smiled and shook his head and said: "Uncle Zhang, you are not anemic, there is no need to eat that. These are new products that I will launch in the future. If you like them, Uncle Zhang, you can try them. If you like them, I will send someone to give you more." "

"Butian Juice that strengthens the stomach and replenishes deficiency, Haibo Medicine that clears blood and detoxifies, bark pills that strengthen the brain and moisturizes the intestines, Lung Breathing Gum that reduces phlegm and relieves coughs. The last one is good, my dad also uses it."

Ye Luo pointed at the gift boxes and introduced them one by one.

When he heard that it was resolving phlegm and relieving cough, Zhang Dingyao nodded slightly: "A Luo, you are interested."

"I'm relying on Uncle Zhang to help with advertising." Ye Luo waved his hand and said humbly, "Uncle Zhang has been having a headache recently about Jiang Anlun, right?"

"Yes, I was thinking about going to Ye Mansion to invite you, and you came." Zhang Dingyao smiled bitterly, returned to his seat and took a sip of hot tea, "The matter is such a big deal, you know it, right?"

"Well, boss Shi Liangcai and Wang Hu, who applied not long ago, both came to see me." Ye Luo didn't hide anything.

Zhang Dingyao's eyes were cold and he asked, "What does Wang Hu want from you?"

"He said that he sent a telegram to you, Xiong Shihui and the declaration building in the morning, but none of the three parties responded to him. The declaration building was also disrupted by the patrol room, equipment was smashed, and some people were seriously injured and hospitalized. They are in critical condition."

Ye Luo also took a sip of tea and said calmly,

"The one who was seriously injured and hospitalized was Li Haoxuan, the son of the editor-in-chief of the News, Li Boyu. I heard that Li Boyu had already written a manuscript to severely criticize the patrol office and the Ministry of Industry Bureau, accusing foreigners of being lawless in a Chinese country and the Nationalist government being incompetent and immoral."

"Nonsense! Isn't this causing trouble for me?" Zhang Dingyao only felt that the National Government was incompetent or not. He didn't know. He only knew that if this report was sent out, it would be certain that Zhang Dingyao was incompetent.

"I have sent people to send Mr. Li to the best hospital for treatment. Ye's people have also contacted Li Boyu to suppress his anger for the time being, at least not to explode at this time." Ye Luo frowned and said, "But You can hide for a while, but you cannot hide for a lifetime. The Jiangan Lun incident is the root of all problems. If it is not solved, other problems cannot be solved."

"Oh, this is not easy to handle." Zhang Dingyao sighed, "Do you know why I didn't reply to Wang Hu directly?"

"Is there someone putting pressure on me?" Ye Luo asked in a low voice.

"Read it yourself." Zhang Dingyao threw a red-headed document that he had just received in the drawer to Ye Luo.

Ye Luo opened it and took a look.

The signature was jointly signed by the four major departments of the National Government: the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Military Affairs, and the Secretariat.

On the surface, the document told Zhang Dingyao to take it seriously and without delay. In fact, every word in the document reminded him not to get involved too deeply, and Jinling would decide the follow-up decision.

"Judging from the content, Song Ziwen has little to do with Jiang'an's smoke transportation, and he doesn't even know about it." Ye Luo quickly came to a conclusion.

No wonder he found Huo Tianhong and Zhang Wanlin to start another business, used the Nissin to transport cigarettes, and then asked Ye Luo to help him matchmaking.

If he had known that there was cargo on the Jiang'an ship, Song Ziwen probably would not have used the Nissin at all. It would be so convenient to use the Jiang'an ship.

"What do you say?" Zhang Dingyao's eyes lit up.

He was worried that if Lu Yusheng and others had a backer like Song Ziwen, the involvement would be too deep and wide, and he would be very particular about how to choose sides.

Ye Luo truthfully reported the discovery of more smoke on the Nissin.

Zhang Dingyao was stunned as if turned to stone.

I thought that the 1000 boxes of smoke on the Jiangan was already the limit, but I didn’t expect that there were still 2000 boxes on the Nissin!
"Song Ziwen asked me to help with the delivery on the pretext of transporting textiles. Unexpectedly, what he delivered was not Japanese goods, but cigarettes!" Ye Luo pretended to wipe away the cold sweat, "If Fan Erdi hadn't discovered it in time"

Zhang Dingyao understood Ye Luo's fears.

During the National Anti-Smoking Conference, Ye Luo was still a representative of the Shanghai business community. He transported a large amount of cigarettes and was bound to be caught and dealt with as a typical example.

At that time, even if the King of Heaven came, he could not save Ye Luo's life.

Song Ziwen said it nicely, Jiang Keting should take all the blame, but if it really comes to that point, he alone has the final say on who to kill and who to raise, and how to kill and raise him?
After boarding Song Ziwen's pirate ship, Ye Luo was afraid that he would be bound to it for the rest of his life.

"Since he used the Nissin to transport cigarettes, it seems that he didn't know anything about the Jiang Anlun." Zhang Dingyao breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Song Ziwen was not behind the scenes, it would be easy to handle.

Judging from the documents sent, Jiang'an's transportation of cigarettes involved several important departments, but there were no important people. The one with the deepest connection was the Ministry of Transportation.

It can be seen that this is a deal between Jinling's middle and senior management and Lu Yusheng.It was very common during the Republic of China for the Nationalist government to join forces with cigarette dealers and business tycoons to make money. Otherwise, how could those greedy high-ranking officials be supported with that little salary?

It was originally just a quiet dirty business, but they didn't expect to be caught by the Anti-Smuggling Department of the Songhu Police Department. It can only be said that they were unlucky.

Zhang Dingyao thought like this, feeling that his confidence returned instantly and his back straightened up.

If there is no big shot to tell the truth, then he will naturally not sacrifice his political achievements to please the other party.

Moreover, Wang Hu was also his direct descendant. If he gave up on him, it would be like cutting off an arm.

"Where's the security headquarters?" Ye Luo reminded.

Zhang Dingyao shook his head: "Yesterday I sent a telegram to ask Commander Qian Dajun, and he directly said he didn't know and asked me to handle the case in accordance with the law."

"Then it seems that the big tiger behind the scenes is from the Ministry of Transportation." Ye Luo added following the clue.

Zhang Dingyao nodded.

He thought so too.

Otherwise, why would you choose Jiang An Lun?

Even though the Jiang'an had been sold to Edward Sassoon, all the employees and related staff on the ship could not be replaced at once.

The Steamship Merchants Bureau was not involved, and Zhang Dingyao didn't believe it.

"Li Guojie also came to see me this morning." Ye Luo said with a smile.

Zhang Dingyao snorted coldly: "It's because I'm worried about something happening."

"The patrol room and the Ministry of Industry Bureau have always had a good relationship with the Sassoon family. I also sent someone to ask." Ye Luo nodded.

After talking like this, Zhang Dingyao felt that the truth of the matter suddenly became clear.

Lu Yusheng, the Sassoon family, Xiong Shihui, the Steamship Merchants Bureau and several other important department executives tried to transport cigarettes and sell them everywhere. Unexpectedly, they were interrupted by the Songhu Police Department, causing a big conflict.

He, Zhang Dingyao, was stuck in the middle. On one side was Wang Hu, his direct descendant, and on the other was the Jinling faction that he didn't want to offend. He had to make a choice.

It's definitely not possible to wait for the principal's reply.

When he gets to that point, Zhang Dingyao is not far away from resigning.

"I understand." Zhang Dingyao understood. He relaxed his brows and asked him with a smile, "Aluo, what do you plan to do with the Nissin?"

"Let's put it off for now. This matter is not mine. It depends on the negotiation between Fan Erdi and Song Ziwen." Ye Luo smiled bitterly.

Zhang Dingyao nodded slightly: "Indeed. If things get difficult and affect you, you can come to me. Your Uncle Zhang is still a bit thin-faced in Jinling."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhang!" Ye Luo pretended to be happy.

"Oh, my family, I won't say thank you anymore." Zhang Dingyao waved his hand.

Ye Luo knew that he was anxious, so he didn't stay for a long time. He just had to finish conveying the matter. He chatted for a few words and left the city hall on the pretext of visiting Li Haoxuan in the hospital.

Walking out of the building, he smiled secretly.

The fun is just about to begin.

Everyone thought that the Jiang An Lun incident was as simple as it seemed.

In fact, the final result in history is nothing.

The Jinling side said they would deal with it seriously, but after a few months of delay, several crew members were finally sentenced and taken into custody, while everyone else was fine.

Where did the smoke go?

no one knows.

Zhang Dingyao and Wang Hu who were involved in this matter, one resigned and went to recuperate, the other was dismissed from his post and pending action. Xiong Shihui was later transferred to Gan Province, and Li Guojie was sidelined.
It can be seen that there is a bigger black hand behind the scenes.

(End of this chapter)