Agents of the Republic of China

"Of course you have to refuse!" Following the words, Lin Xiaotang strode in, followed by the captain of the gendarmerie on duty at the door and a staff member from the Ministry of Commerce.

Zhou Sijing didn't wrinkle, "Who are you, please? We are here for the annual meeting of the chamber of commerce. Why did you barge in without permission?"

The staff of the Ministry of Commerce ran a few steps and approached Zhou Sijing, "Minister Zhou, I'm really sorry, this is Mr. Lin Xiaotang, the boss of Nanjing Longsheng Company. He just registered a company in our Beiping, so he automatically became a member of the Beiping Chamber of Commerce." Members. When I heard that the annual meeting was being held, I rushed over.”

The staff deliberately told Zhou Sijing in a low voice, "Minister, their first investment has reached 50 French currency! Real money!"

Zhou Sijing was taken aback for a moment. These days, although the Japanese explicitly prohibited the circulation of legal currency in the occupied areas, in fact it was not banned at all. I am more willing to use legal currency that is relatively more valuable.

A smile immediately spread on Zhou Sijing's face, "So it's Boss Lin, who has been admiring him for a long time. I don't know what Boss Lin thinks about Mr. Bai's appointment as the president of the chamber of commerce?"

Lin Xiaotang politely shook hands with Zhou Sijing, "Minister Zhou and everyone don't know that Longsheng has reached an agreement with Mr. Bai. Mr. Bai's Baicao Hall will inject capital into Longsheng Company. I will not disclose the specific amount. Our first plan It is to invest in the establishment of the country's first electrical appliance company in Beiping and build the most advanced air-conditioning production line in Asia. The German company Ximen has already contacted us, and they will also inject capital in the future. You can tell Minister Zhou that Longsheng will have a future As for the investment background, at that time, this electrical appliance company will be jointly invested and operated by the three countries, and Mr. Bai has been identified as the general manager of this plan. So sorry, for the development of our company, I hope Minister Zhou Withdraw your previous suggestion."

The captain of the gendarmerie at the side interjected: "Mr. Lin has already reported to the gendarmerie headquarters to apply for a Japanese-Chinese joint venture company. According to our information, Longsheng does have the background of the Osaka consortium. Branch, so it will be protected by the Imperial Garrison."

Lin Xiaotang went on to say: "The Beiping Chamber of Commerce has a lot of talents. I believe Minister Zhou will find a more suitable candidate for the chairmanship. I also ask Minister Zhou to give me face and stop burdening Mr. Bai, okay?"

Looking at Lin Xiaotang's smiling face, Zhou Sijing suddenly had a feeling of punching with all his strength but suddenly hitting nothing. This is where Cheng Yaojin came from, and instantly changed the plan he had painstakingly planned beyond recognition, but he was still powerless .They are backed by the Japanese!

Although Zhou Sijing was discouraged, she was not flustered. A thought suddenly popped up in her mind. Even if she couldn't use Baicao Hall, the person in front of her was a suitable candidate. If you win over him, maybe your plan can fall on him, so that there is an explanation to both sides.

Thinking of this, Zhou Sijing immediately put on a smile, "Whatever Boss Lin said, Zhou is not an unreasonable person. Since Boss Lin will rely on Mr. Bai to flex his muscles next, it will be of no benefit to the economy of Peiping." It's a good thing, Zhou is in the Ministry of Commerce, so he must fully support it!"

Lin Xiaotang nodded at Zhou Sijing, "So, thank you Minister Zhou!"

After finishing speaking, he sat down beside Bai Jingqi.

Bai Jingqi squinted, "Boy, I don't need you to help me out!"

Lin Xiaotang laughed and said: "That's right, Lord Qi, don't blame me for being troublesome!"

The two smiled at each other.

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"What a coincidence!" After returning to Bai's house, Lin Xiaotang had no choice but to answer Bai Jingqi's persistent questioning.

Bai Jingqi is an old man, so he wouldn't believe such a coincidence even if he was killed.No matter how Lin Xiaotang explained, the old man was still dubious.

"Qi Ye!" Lin Xiaotang explained: "To be honest, I was shocked when I heard Zhou Sijing outside the door trying to force you to become the president of the chamber of commerce. The damage is small, but I'm afraid there will be endless troubles in the future!"

Bai Jingqi snorted, "When Beiping fell, the Japanese set up a chamber of commerce. I was the first one to approach me. I refused on the spot. The Japanese sealed up the shop, surrounded the house, and forced I'm the president of this."

Bai Jingqi pointed to a photo on the wall, "I had nowhere to go at that time. Let's do it. I'll be poked at the back and scolded for the rest of my life. It's not right. I don't want to run away from my big family. We all have to be little Japan." At that time, my third uncle was more than 70 years old, and without saying anything, he ran to the gendarmerie headquarters and asked to be the chairman of the chamber of commerce. At that time, I was so angry that he pointed at his yard and scolded him for his ancestors Disgraceful, my third uncle and I have fought all our lives over family property, but this time, he didn't even say a word back."

Bai Jingqi took off his presbyopic glasses and wiped his eyes, "On the day I took office, the Japanese specially recruited all the celebrities from all over Beiping, and let the common people watch, and wanted to appoint my third uncle on the spot. Thousands of people present were ridiculed and scolded me. The third uncle is a traitor and shameless. My third uncle acted like he didn’t hear it, sitting on the viewing platform at the front door, sipping red wine and donkey meat in sauce. When the Japanese handed him the certificate of appointment, he sprayed blood on it. , At that time, people were dying. I just realized that what he ate was not sauced donkey meat, but all he ate was opium cream."

"When my third uncle was about to die, he held my hand tightly and said to me: Old Qi, third uncle can only help you this time, let's quarrel and quarrel, and we can't write two words in one stroke. My family, there is one thing you have to remember for me, the members of our old Bai family would rather die than be subjugated slaves!"

"When I walked back home with my third uncle's body in my arms, all the people kneeling along the street were people. Those who scolded my third uncle, on the day of the funeral, followed the funeral procession, kowtowed and slapped themselves. Everyone knows that the Bai family has backbone, not cowards!"

Bai Jingqi stretched out his hand and showed a small pill in his hand to Lin Xiaotang, "From that day on, I have carried this with me, the Japanese will not let me go, I know this day will come sooner or later, my third uncle has taken care of me, I blocked this catastrophe for our family, the next one will be my turn!"

Bai Jingqi was a little emotional, and lightly patted the back of Lin Xiaotang's hand, "Xiaoqi, thank you, you blocked this catastrophe for me again today!"

Lin Xiaotang was a little heavy. He looked at the old man sitting upright in the photo, but what filled his heart was infinite respect and emotion.

It is true that he had heard about the election of a new president of the chamber of commerce, but he didn't expect that Zhou Sijing had already made up his mind to force Bai Jingqi to be the president.

And Lin Xiaotang happened to be attending the annual meeting, so he acted accordingly and helped Bai Jingqi out of the siege.Lin Xiaotang knew very well that Bai Jingqi could not be the president of this chamber of commerce no matter what.The Anti-Japanese War will eventually be won, but after that, the Bai family is just a family of merchants. If they really become the president of the chamber of commerce of the puppet government, it will be a stain that cannot be washed away.No matter who is in power in the future, if this scar is uncovered, the Bai family will be in bad luck. After all, this is a disgraceful history.

Lin Xiaotang comforted the sad Bai Jingqi with a few words. After this time, I believe that the Japanese will not trouble him for the time being. Bai Jingqi also understands Lin Xiaotang's kindness, but he always feels a little sorry for pushing Lin Xiaotang to the front as a shield. , I also feel a little embarrassed.

Lin Xiaotang smiled, "Qi Ye, we have agreed a long time ago that we want to become partners, without your connections and relationships in Beiping, we would be unable to move forward. In the future, you will need to worry about the company's affairs, and there is also a relationship between us. We need to establish a communication channel. In the future, I will be in Shanghai and you will be in Beiping. If we have something to do, we will communicate through this channel. I am afraid you can guess what I do. As long as you don't mind being implicated by me in the future, I will ask for it! "

Bai Jingqi glanced at him angrily, "Boy, don't underestimate your Seventh Master. If this kind of thing is not counted as my share, be careful that I will hit you with a walking stick!"

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In the afternoon, Zhou Sijing brought four followers, and cautiously came to the back door of Chunlai Teahouse, knocked on the back door, after a while, the door opened, and Gu Daming appeared behind the door.Zhou Sijing stepped into the yard.

Gu Daming didn't expect Zhou Sijing to come at this time, and he was dissatisfied with his uncharacteristically not following the rules, but he still followed him into the yard.

After entering the room, Zhou Sijing closed the door and said directly to Gu Daming: "Notify the other side that after the spring, the Northeast will deliver the goods. I will find a way to send the goods to Shanghai, and ask them to send someone to receive them at that time!"

Gu Daming was taken aback, "Isn't it said that the delivery will be in Wuhan?"

Zhou Sijing glanced at him coldly, "Do you need to ask about these matters? You just need to bring my words with you, and don't inquire about other things."

Gu Daming showed a trace of dissatisfaction, and quickly lowered his head.

Zhou Sijing then ordered: "Tell the other side, I will notify you if there is any news, and minimize the chance of contact. In addition, the higher-ups are very impatient. Up to now, they don't have a feasible plan. Let them get it done quickly and give Northeast an explanation as soon as possible. !"

After Zhou Sijing finished speaking, she turned around and was about to leave when she suddenly stopped, "Let me tell you in advance that a large number of people will come from the Northeast to assist Beiping in chasing down anti-Japanese elements. During the recent period, I am afraid that there will be chaos in the city." For a while. Maybe the city gate catches fire and affects the fish in the pond, you'd better be careful, or go out of the city to hide for a few days, after all, our affairs are not in the light, and if something goes wrong, those people will not show mercy."

Hearing these words, Gu Daming's expression softened a little, and he hurriedly thanked Zhou Sijing.