binnovel Chapter 685: Landing in Hong Kong Island
Chapter 685: Landing in Hong Kong Island
Blue Shirts Society headquarters.
There were several department heads standing in the conference room. Yu Shuinong had a gloomy face and his eyes were as sharp as nails at these people.
"You're all good-for-nothings. You've been searching for Dai Xiaole for so long and still haven't found him. What are you all doing for?"
Everyone lowered their heads involuntarily.
After a few seconds, a director looked up and said, "Yuzuo, since we already know that Zhang Yunhe's wife Liu Huilan is an underground party member, why don't we just send someone to watch them beforehand? Why didn't we wait until everyone ran away before going to look for Dai Xiaole?"
Yu Shuinong walked up to the man and poked his chest with his finger, demanding, "If Zhang Yunhe were just an ordinary person, it would be fine. But even if he were a high-ranking official, as long as he hasn't reported this to the emperor, I will order him and his wife to be arrested without hesitation!"
"But don't you know who he is? He supplies a lot of the weapons, equipment and ammunition used by the soldiers. He's already one of our most important suppliers of weapons and ammunition. Do you think I can just send people to arrest him and his wife without any scruples?"
"Do you think if I capture them, the higher-ups and the military brass will tear me apart? Not to mention the others, just that dandy Gong Er. If I dare to touch them, he'll absolutely make a scene. He'll even use the media to hype up a story about me sabotaging the enemy. Can I bear that charge?"
"But, but his wife is an underground party member!" the director retorted unconvincedly.
Yu Shuinong asked back, "So what? If we don't catch one underground party member, will we all be doomed?"
At this time, another director said, "I think Yu Zuo made the right decision not to touch Zhang Yunhe and his wife. It was Dai Xiaole who said Liu Huilan was an underground member. So far, we have no evidence to prove that she is an underground member. Moreover, we are in a period of cooperation now. Arresting people without evidence is very sensitive and will put us in a passive position!"
"Besides, this comprador Zhang Yunhe is quite capable. How could an ordinary person without any ability hold on to the position of manager of Jardine Matheson?"
"I heard that the airport he built can airlift in a lot of much-needed supplies every day. Ever since the Japanese blockaded us by land, sea, and air, our only sources of weapons and ammunition, aside from those in the north, are Zhang Yunhe's connection and various black market channels!"
"But the black market channels are mostly small-scale operations, and they can't form much of a force. Right now, we mainly rely on the transportation route from the north and Zhang Yunhe. If we offend him, the supplies, weapons, and ammunition brought in will be cut in half!"
This silenced everyone else.
Yu Shuinong lit a cigarette and took a few puffs before asking, "Have you found Zhang Yunhe and his wife?"
"Not yet. His house is empty, but nothing in it has been moved. It doesn't look like he fled in a hurry!"
Yu Shuinong waved his hand and said, "Send people to keep looking until they find it! Also, keep your mouths shut about this matter. Don't spread it outside. If I find out who leaked the news, I'll skin him alive!"
"Yes!"
Yu Shuinong was really a little scared. If he lost Zhang Yunhe, an important source of weapons supply, because of this incident, then there would be more than one or two people who would want to kill him.
After Zhang Yunhe and his family flew to Hong Kong Island, they went to the Four Seasons Hotel and booked a large suite to stay in.
"Let's stay in the hotel for a few days and then move in after we buy a house. Besides, our child is over two years old. Once we're settled here, we can decide whether to hire a tutor or send him to kindergarten!"
While having lunch in the hotel restaurant, Zhang Yunhe said to Liu Huilan.
Liu Huilan agreed, "Okay, you decide. What kind of house do you want to buy?"
"It's better to buy in an area where officials and wealthy businessmen live. That area is safer and has better social order than other places. Let's see if there are any suitable houses first. I'll ask the real estate agent first!"
Compared with Shanghai, Hong Kong Island was not a peaceful place at that time. Intelligence personnel from various forces often appeared here. Many wealthy businessmen, scholars, literati and people from all walks of life fled here from Guangdong to avoid the cruelty of the Japanese devils.
In addition, there were also many stragglers who, after losing their control in Guangdong, did not want to work for the Japanese and fled here.
With so many people involved and the forces intertwined, the situation becomes increasingly complicated.
Zhang Yunhe decided to build this place into an important material transit station, so he must have a loyal and reliable team under his command.
After buying a house in Hong Kong Island and having a place to stay, Zhang Yunhe and his family moved from the hotel to the newly bought house. He immediately called Tian Tao, the captain of the dock guard team in Jiangzhou, and asked him to select a group of people from the guard team to come to Hong Kong Island, but these people had to come voluntarily and could not be forced.
A few days later, Tian Tao brought 53 people and flew to Hong Kong Island on three transport planes.
"Boss, Tian Tao has come to report to you with 53 volunteer guards!"
Zhang Yunhe looked at these people and said with satisfaction: "Everyone, I am very happy that you trust me and follow me from a long distance to come here to make a living. I thank you for your trust. I will give you better treatment and compensation than you can get in China!"
"If you have family, you can ask someone or write a letter to bring them here. I will buy land and build houses. You are the first group to follow me. I promise that each of you will be given a house, enough for a family of five!"
The guards were very excited after hearing this and were grateful for Zhang Yunhe's generosity.
"Tian Tao!"
"exist!"
Zhang Yunhe pulled him aside and said, "You'll have to work hard these few days. Lead the brothers to recruit soldiers from all over Hong Kong Island. They need to be strong and healthy, between the ages of 16 and 40!"
"We've made it clear to them that they'll have to undergo military training after they come in, and that they might have to fight the Japanese in the future, so there's no need for timid or cowardly people!"
"The monthly salary for the first three months is 10 yuan. From three months to one year, the monthly salary is 15 yuan. From one year to three years, the monthly salary is 20 yuan. If you get promoted, your salary will naturally increase accordingly. I will provide detailed regulations later!"
"Also, once you're hired and sign the indenture, you've essentially sold your life to me. No one can quit without my consent. Deserters caught will be immediately executed!"
Tian Tao immediately agreed: "Yes, boss!"
He thought that since the boss offered such generous conditions, he would not have to worry about not being able to recruit people. You know, many of the soldiers in the Guo army were conscripted men. Although there were regulations on military pay, many troops could not get paid for several months or even a year.
Compared with those troops, Boss Zhang is simply the greatest good man in the world.