The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

Some people say that it is absolutely impossible that Du Yuesheng, Huang Jinrong and Zhang Xiaolin were sworn brothers.

Huang Jinrong is the senior elder of the Green Gang, and Du Yuesheng and Zhang Xiaolin used to be his subordinates, so it would be embarrassing to be sworn brothers like this. On the contrary, Du Yuesheng and Zhang Xiaolin used to be called brothers, but there have been more and more small conflicts in recent years.

The three of them were friendly on the surface, and they also jointly founded Sanxin Company to monopolize the opium business in Shanghai. But to put it bluntly, this Sanxin company is actually equivalent to dividing up the territory and handling the gang's interest disputes in the company's way.

There are no major conflicts, but small conflicts continue.

Especially in recent years, after Du Yuesheng climbed to Chang Kaishen, his influence has grown and he has been recognized as the leader of the Shanghai Youth Gang.

Huang Jinrong is getting old, and he doesn't bother to fight for those false names, anyway, he can earn money anyway. Zhang Xiaolin was upset, he made his debut earlier than Du Yuesheng, and his seniority was higher than Du Yuesheng, but he was always suppressed by Du Yuesheng.

He couldn't do it, Zhang Xiaolin could only take advantage of his words, yelling "A Sheng, A Sheng", he always regarded himself as an elder brother.

Although Du Yuesheng didn't pay much attention to this, it was inevitable that he would react. The arrangement of seats today was to beat Zhang Xiaolin on purpose. After a few more years, Du Yuesheng became stronger and stronger, and Zhang Xiaolin didn't even dare to do small tricks. He didn't dare to continue dancing until the Japanese occupied Shanghai and he became a traitor.

Du Yuesheng asked about Zhou Hexuan's deeds yesterday, and he boasted: "Master Rong, Brother Xiaolin, Mr. Zhou is not simple. He predicted the big stock market crash in the United States, and Yankees treat him like a god."

"Where is it?" Zhou Hexuan said with a smile, "I can't be a god, it's just that the Yankee gave me a nickname and called him a fucking Far Eastern wizard."

Jin Rongle said: "Haha, they are almost the same."

Zhang Xiaolin had also played financial speculation, and he couldn't help but ask, "Since he can predict the stock market crash, brother Zhou has made a lot of dollars, right?"

Zhou Hexuan said ambiguously: "I made a little money."

"It's no wonder Brother Zhou is so generous, donating more than 100,000 yuan a year to support overseas students. Huang admires it!" Huang Jinrong said in admiration.

Du Yuesheng raised his glass again: "Come on, let's drink another cup for Brother Zhou's donation to help students."

Zhou Hexuan was not afraid of revealing his wealth in front of the three big bosses, they belonged to local snakes with status, they had to behave themselves, and would not attack celebrities like Zhou Hexuan. On the contrary, those outlaws and small thieves need to be careful, they will do anything for money.

Zhang Xiaolin was a little jealous, and asked for advice: "Brother Zhou, you seem to be very good at financial investment. Are you interested in playing a few games together?"

Zhou Hexuan waved his hand and said, "China's securities market is immature and is controlled by consortiums and politicians. I dare not play with them."

"That's right, that's right, it's better not to touch that thing." Du Yuesheng was deeply touched. His subordinates used all their bank deposits for speculation, and ended up losing more than 500,000 in one fell swoop.

"Oh," Zhang Xiaolin said bitterly, "I thought the Central Army would win the battle, so I stocked up a lot of military coupons. Now, those coupons have dropped by more than 40% in just two months."

Military vouchers are bonds issued during wars, usually mortgaged by local taxes, and forcibly apportioned to the common people (especially businessmen). After getting military coupons, people usually sell them at a low price, while some speculators take the opportunity to buy and hoard them.

If the force that issued the military coupons fails, the bonds will depreciate in value at least, or become a pile of waste paper at worst. But if the issuer wins, the bond will appreciate in value, and the risks and profits are enormous.

For example, Zhou Hexuan's "Ta Kung Pao" was apportioned by Yan Xishan with promotion tickets. After a few months, these tickets would be too embarrassing to use to wipe our buttocks.

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "Brother Xiaolin, don't worry, those central military coupons you collected will go up in a while."

"Really?" Zhang Xiaolin said happily.

Du Yuesheng also asked: "Brother Zhou thinks the Central Army can win?"

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "The Central Army must win, otherwise, when Commander-in-Chief Jiang goes out, all his generals will become new warlords. Just like when Yuan Shikai fell and the Beiyang ministries became Beiyang warlords, China still had to mess up at that time." ?”

"That's a good point." Huang Jinrong nodded.

Zhang Xiaolin clasped his fists and said, "By brother Zhou's good words, I hope the Central Army can win, otherwise the tickets in my hand will become useless paper."

Chang Kaishen is really struggling now. Even the big bosses of the Youth Gang in Shanghai think that the Central Army will fail, which shows that the society generally looks down on him.

After everyone drank a few more glasses, Zhou Hexuan asked Wang Yaqiao casually: "I heard that the Ax Gang has been doing a lot of trouble recently?"

"Don't mention it, they are a bunch of lunatics," Zhang Xiaolin said after drinking a few more glasses, and he became more talkative, "Our Youth Gang is just asking for money, and we will never kill people unless it is absolutely necessary. Wang Yaqiao's Ax Gang is different. They not only want money, but also their lives."

Thinking of Wang Yaqiao's methods, Huang Jinrong couldn't help but shudder. The Shanghai Police Commander is awesome, he was slapped several times in public by Wang Yaqiao, and he didn't even dare to fart. Just last month, Zhao Tieqiao, director of the Shanghai Investment Promotion Bureau, was shot into a sieve by someone sent by Wang Yaqiao.

Who is Zhao Tieqiao? He was an early member of the Tongmenghui, a veteran of the revolution, and now he is helping Chang Kaishen to raise military supplies for the Central Plains War. Wang Yaqiao killed him as soon as he said it.

This is not the first high-ranking official Wang Yaqiao assassinated. Two years ago, Zhang Qiubai, the director of Anhui Construction Department, was assassinated by Wang Yaqiao. The chairman of Anhui Province, Chen Tiaoyuan, resigned in fright. have grudges.

Wang Yaqiao used to hang out with warlords, but now he comes to Shanghai to hang out with gangs, and there are 100,000 ax gangs under him. Du Yuesheng also felt scalp numb when he met Wang Yaqiao, because the other party would kill people at every turn, he was simply a loser.

Wang Yaqiao used to have several subordinates, one of whom was named Dai Li, and the other was named Hu Zongnan.

Seeing that Zhou Hexuan seemed to be interested in Wang Yaqiao, Du Yuesheng warned, "Brother Zhou, it's better to have as little contact with this person as Wang Yaqiao. He ignores the government and rules, and thinks about killing people all day long. Sooner or later, he will die on the street."

"I just asked casually," Zhou Hexuan said with a smile, "I just came to Shanghai some time ago, and I heard the news that the Director of Investment Promotion was assassinated. Some newspapers said that Wang Yaqiao sent people to do it, so I couldn't help asking a few more questions. sentence."

Huang Jinrong filled the wine glass: "Don't mention Wang Yaqiao and the ax gang, I'm panicking when I hear it. Drink, drink!"

To be honest, Zhou Hexuan admired Wang Yaqiao, he was a staunch patriot. It's a pity that my eyesight is short-sighted, I can't see the situation clearly, and I went the wrong way.

But no matter what, Wang Yaqiao has contributed to the country. The assassination of high-ranking warlord officials in the early stage and the traitor Japanese invaders in the later stage, even the Japanese army general and Kwantung Army commander Shirakawa Yoshinori were all killed by Wang Yaqiao's assassination, which greatly boosted the anti-Japanese morale of the Chinese people.

Assassination aside, Wang Yaqiao is still a social activist.

After winning the Central Plains War, Chang Kaishen, regardless of the government's financial collapse, wanted to send additional "Mi Zhao Donations" to raise money and food to deal with Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi, with the intention of completely pacifying the Southwest. It was Wang Yaqiao who joined forces with patriotic students to petition and launched a strike by rice merchants, causing food prices to soar. Chang Kaishen was forced to withdraw rice donations, and a civil war was quelled invisible.

It is precisely because of destroying the "Mi Zhao Donation" that Wang Yaqiao was included in Chang Kaishen's blacklist, and he wanted to kill him quickly.

Du Yuesheng and the others were obviously frightened, and they didn't want to mention Wang Yaqiao's name anymore, and they happily turned the topic to the romance of Shanghai Shili Yangchang.

After drinking and eating, Du Yuesheng invited Zhou Hexuan to the theater again. A few people came to the theater staggeringly, Huang Jinrong fell asleep while watching, Zhang Xiaolin was drunk and shouted hello.

Zhou Hexuan took the opportunity to say to Du Yuesheng: "Boss Du, I have something to ask for your help."

"Brother Zhou, just speak up if you have something to say." Du Yuesheng said.

Zhou Hexuan gave an overview of Ruan Lingyu's situation, and said with a smile: "Don't be cruel, just put him in jail for a game, is 5,000 yuan enough?"

"5,000 yuan?" Du Yuesheng said cheerfully, "You think highly of that little boy too much, it's worth 500 yuan at most. Don't worry, I'll take care of this little thing, and I'll make sure that little boy will spend a few years in prison."

"Thank you then." Zhou Hexuan was still very satisfied, feeling that Du Yuesheng was a very authentic person.

Under normal circumstances, Du Yuesheng should say that there is no need for money, and your business is my business. But in this way, it means that Zhou Hexuan owed favors, which must be paid back in the future.

Du Yuesheng did not make things difficult for Zhou Hexuan, but asked Zhou Hexuan to pay 500 yuan, so that both parties would not have any burdens, and being friends could last a long time.

It really wasn't luck that Du Yuesheng was able to make a fortune, things were done beautifully.