Globe Trekker

Chapter 46 Difficulties

One afternoon passed quickly, Mrs. Fang and Fang Zhichun returned to the inn with gloomy faces, passed the open door of Wu Ming, and immediately saw Wu Ming lying on the sofa with his clothes on and reading the newspaper. According to the discussion, the son was riding on a three-wheeled baby carriage imported from the West, and kept imitating the sound of the horn.

Mrs. Fang coughed, went in apologetically and picked up her son: "Xiao Wu, you shouldn't have bought him such an expensive thing, at least fifteen oceans. I'll pay you back the money later."

Wu Ming quickly sat up: "It didn't cost a lot of money. There was a sales promotion at the entrance of the Fangmen Street Department Store, and there was also a game. You can buy a bamboo ring for a copper coin and give you whatever you get. My little brother and I Xin squeezed in and saw that this baby carriage was beautiful, so she bought five rings for five copper coins, and let the two young men toss it for fun, but in the end, she was lucky enough to get this car after tossing the second one, and the two vases were too rustic We didn’t want it, so we changed it to socks, haha! I wanted to continue playing, but they refused to let us put this car on us and immediately asked us to leave.”

Mrs. Fang was very puzzled: "Really?"

"Mom, Uncle Kuiyuan and Uncle Lei Peng are so powerful. The car and the car are far away from each other. The two uncles got caught in two strokes. I have to go tomorrow and ask my uncle to put on the colorful one for me." Big ball." Xiao Xin told her mother excitedly, her face was full of complacency.

Fang Zhichun looked at Wu Ming, then turned to look at the two proud young men, and finally looked at the baby carriage, as if he couldn't figure out how to get caught.

Wu Ming asked politely, "Sister-in-law, how are things going?"

"I asked Mr. Wang to hand over the money, but the people in the administrative office said that I still have to go through various procedures. I can't rush it. It seems that I have to wait." Mrs. Fang replied melancholy.

"Sit down first, and drink a cup of tea to quench your thirst." Wu Ming asked the two of them to sit down, and asked while pouring tea, "Sister-in-law, can you tell me how much it cost?"

Mrs. Fang thought for a while and answered truthfully: "The total amount of money handed in twice is 5000 yuan. In addition, Mr. Wang was rewarded 5000 yuan and entrusted him to give those antiques to several people in charge. About sixty thousand."

Wu Ming thought for a moment, sat down and asked again: "Have you seen the Security Commander Xie Yuzhang?"

"No, I'm afraid I won't see it if I want to see it. Xie Yuzhang is from Jiashan. He started to be in politics in the early years of the Republic of China. He is an old man in the officialdom. On the surface, he is approachable and talks about revolution, but in reality he is greedy and extremely luxurious. We guess he is behind the scenes. Chun's... because Youchun is upright and honest, doesn't care about personal interests, and guards the main roads of communication between Zhejiang and Jiangxi, offending many local tyrants who smuggle opium and arms. He must have been killed long ago." Mrs. Fang couldn't help crying when she said this.

Wu Ming paused for a moment, and waited for Mrs. Fang to stabilize her mood and asked in a low voice, "So, where did the charge of embezzling military supplies come from?"

Mrs. Fang wiped away her tears: "It's a long story. After Youchun took office in Quzhou, he felt that the weapons in the army were outdated and dilapidated, so he advocated the establishment of a weapon repair station. Everyone agreed at the meeting, so he mobilized the gentry from several counties Donated 15 yuan for stationing expenses, bought four machines from a foreign company opened by a Belgian in Shanghai, and more than [-] tons of special steel materials. Unexpectedly, the cargo ship carrying the machines sank before reaching Quzhou. You Chun hurriedly asked someone to salvage them. It took more than ten days to pick it up. When it was transported to Quzhou, it was rusty and mottled. I heard that there was a machine base that was not found, and some parts such as the rocker arm were broken. The machine could not be used. After Xie Yuzhang took office, he immediately Someone framed You Chun for taking kickbacks and buying second-hand goods that are no longer usable, so the crime of corruption came out."

"What about the fifty tons of steel?" Wu Ming was sensitively aware of something and asked very carefully.

"I also said that there is a problem. A few days after Youchun was imprisoned, the headquarters said that the steel materials bought back were second-hand, and the hardness and specifications were wrong. It was impossible to make gun barrels and parts. They sold them to Taizhou businessmen at half the price. No one wants the machine, and it is still rusted in the barracks warehouse." Mrs. Fang confessed helplessly.

After hearing this, Wu Ming basically understood that the Security Command's sale of the steel for the gun barrel at a discounted price so quickly undoubtedly showed that there was something tricky about it, but Wu Ming had nothing to do about it, so he could only comfort Mrs. The Security Command accepted the money, indicating that the matter is not bad and can be accommodated. By the way, have you seen Big Brother Fang?"

"No, we are only allowed to visit the prison tomorrow, and we probably have to spend money, but we don't have any money left, so I don't know how much more to spend." Sister Fang looked sad.

"It doesn't matter. It shouldn't cost much to visit the prison. I still have some money on me. Although it is not much, I will lend it to you first. You will pay me back when you have money. Also, if sister-in-law doesn't mind, I will accompany you to visit the prison tomorrow." , I also really want to meet Brother Fang, if those people ask, you can just say that I am your cousin from your hometown in Jiangxi, and I don’t think it will make things difficult for us.” Wu Ming thought to himself that since he is in this position, he should help others to the end. You can feel at ease all the time.

Aunt Fang repeatedly refused: "No! You saved my life and the lives of the two elders, and I have nothing to repay. How can I ask for your money and cause you trouble?"

Fang Zhichun looked at Wu Ming, feeling both grateful and surprised.

Wu Ming said sincerely: "You're welcome, sister-in-law, who can guarantee that I will not have difficulties in my life? Brother, I have already settled in Changshan, and I may have to ask you for help in the future."

Mrs. Fang still refused: "No, no matter how hard it is, we will find a way. You have helped me too much."

"Mr. Wu, thank you! But we can't trouble you anymore." Fang Zhichun said emotionally.

Wu Ming waved his hand: "What time is it? Are you still concerned about face? You two women have already taken on enough burdens. It's not easy. Why do you refuse when you have a friend's help? Is it just for face? Look at Xiao Xin, who is only five years old. There is also a child who is just three months old, and think about the four old people in Changshan's family who are desperate, you still insist on refusing my help?"

"But, but they still slandered my brother and committed crimes..." Fang Zhichun was so sad that he shed tears, and could no longer say any words of rejection.

Wu Ming explained: "Although I don't know the deep relationship, but I think the so-called crime of communism is nothing more than incidental political framing to scare people. After the April [-] incident, this crime was popular all over China, and it is also Gradually it has become a trump card in the officialdom and the army to attack dissidents. If you stick to this crime, you will not be able to tell... However, you don’t have to worry too much about it. I think the key is the issue of money, to be precise, the issue of interests, and solve this issue well. Just do it."

Seeing the two women still looking at him worriedly, Wu Ming hesitated for a long time and said: "There is one thing that I have never told anyone. Last year I was also framed and imprisoned for two consecutive days. My My left arm and a rib were broken, and my head was broken four times. I was in a coma for a day and a night. I almost died in Shangrao Prison. I still remember the grief and indignation so far, so I can understand your feelings and the feelings of Big Brother Fang in prison, but these are not important now, the important thing is to rescue people first, no matter what method is used, as long as there is a glimmer of hope Just do it, as long as people come out, everything will be fine."

The two women were shocked, and quickly stopped their tears, as if they saw great hope again.

Mrs. Fang sniffed, and said in a low voice after her emotions stabilized: "Xiao Wu, we are going to have a banquet for Mr. Wang later, if it is convenient for you, we can go together, it is in the Piaoxiang Building next door, unfortunately the private room is gone, alas We can rest assured that there is a man here, that Wang, he, his eyes looking at Zhichun today are not right, I am quite scared."

Wu Ming was quite surprised. He glanced at Fang Zhichun, who had red eyes, and then he thought about agreeing: "Okay, let me meet this Wang as well. I always think this person is very important. I'll go to the restaurant next door to have a look."

(End of this chapter)