Chapter 121: Money addict!

Is it dangerous?

Very.

Are you happy?

Generally.

Then I became happier.

The key lies in Wu Yuanfu's assets. This guy really has a lot of assets.

The 150,000 taels extorted by Zhang Yong is only a small part of it.

In fact, most of Wu Yuanfu's assets are in kind.

For example, grain.

For example, grain silos.

For example, grain ships.

Wu Yuanfu owned his own grain silos and his own transport ships.

According to incomplete statistics, his Shengping Grain Company employed more than 500 people. The main business was grain trading. Buying low and selling high.

Most of the grain came from Huguang (Hunan and Hubei). It was purchased, concentrated, loaded onto ships, transported to Jinling, and sold there. A large part of Jinling's grain supply came from Shengping Lianghao. This included a considerable amount of military rations, which Shengping Lianghao was also responsible for supplying.

Including the grain purchased by the Fuxing Society itself.

No wonder Dai Li wanted to find a way to take control of it. But he didn't want to confiscate it directly. The aim was to continue to maintain its operation.

As long as it continues to operate, it can bring in a steady stream of profits.

Moreover, if Shengping Lianghao suddenly ceases to operate, it could cause a shockwave throughout the Jinling grain market. And that could trigger social unrest. And that would give certain people the opportunity to stir up trouble.

From this perspective, stability is very necessary.

Japanese spies must be arrested. But we must not panic.

'These are the records of grain deliveries in and out of storage in March.' Mao Renfeng took out a thick account book, which had been recovered from the small White House. 'In Jinling alone, more than 18 million catties of grain were delivered to storage and more than 19 million catties were delivered out. Based on the calculation that each person consumes 30 catties of coarse grains per month, this can meet the needs of 600,000 people for a month.'

Zhang Yong was secretly amazed.

This was a very large number.

Because the population of Jinling was not as large as that of Shanghai.

At most, there were more than 2 million people.

That means that almost one in four people gets their grain from Shengping Grain Store.

Impressive.

The Japanese spies really know how to do business.

Fortunately, the war hasn't broken out yet. Otherwise, the consequences will be endless.

If the army runs out of food, it will collapse.

After a moment's thought, Zhang Yong said cautiously, 'Director, if I take over Shengping Grain Store, will it go bankrupt?'

'Nonsense!' The Director scowled, 'What makes you think it will go bankrupt?'

'I...' Zhang Yong thought to himself. If you can't run a business, you'll go bankrupt, right? Need I say more?

'No, Shao Long,' Secretary Mao said with a smile, 'with the support of our Fuxing Society behind you, the grain store will only get more customers.'

'Oh...' Zhang Yong paused.

He understood. He had no say in this matter. He would just follow orders.

How to run the Shengping Grain Store would naturally be pondered over by the Director and Mao Renfeng.

These two are both shrewd people. They definitely won't lose.

As the strength of the Fuxing Society continues to grow, the grain store will also rise with the tide.

In that case, then it will be fine. I accept it very happily.

It's good to have experienced the boss's lifestyle.

At least, at night I can sleep comfortably on a spring bed, covered with a soft silk quilt...

I'm afraid the Director doesn't even have such treatment.

Heh heh.

'You have to be careful,' the Director said again.

'Understood,' Zhang Yong nodded.

What the director meant was that the Japanese would definitely not let this go.

They would definitely retaliate.

Their retaliation would be directed at Zhang Yong.

It was just as well, as Zhang Yong could use his special abilities to wipe them out.

The more that came, the more that died.

'Our people are stationed around the small white palace. They are on standby,' Secretary Mao further explained, 'As long as there is a signal, none of them will be able to escape...'

'Rumble rumble...'

Before the words had finished, there was a loud noise from the next room.

It sounded like a cluster grenade had exploded.

It seems that the people outside have started to bring in wooden-handled grenades and explosive packs. They have resorted to the most violent solution.

Since they cannot storm in, they will blow everyone up.

'Boom...'

'Boom...'

Sure enough, the sound of continuous explosions came.

The one behind it should be a military explosive pack. The blasting power is very strong.

A red dot disappeared,

it seems, one Japanese spy was killed in the explosion.

Soon after, another red dot disappeared.

It seems that the second Japanese spy is finished too.

Then the third...

Well, all the Japanese spies are finished. The power of military explosive packs is really not to be underestimated.

'I'll go take a look!'

Zhang Yong couldn't hold back any longer.

He quickly went to the exit of the basement.

Sure enough, it was in a mess. The explosive pack had turned the surrounding area into ruins.

It makes me feel a little sad.

These roughnecks. They've blown up my house like this.

Yes, this is my house...

Whether it's real or not, it's now mine, Zhang Yong's. I'll stay here tonight.

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Fortunately, the basement is in the back garden. It's not inside the main building. Otherwise, with such a violent explosion, I don't think the crystal chandeliers inside would have survived.

'Ding-ding-ding...'

'Ding-ding-ding...'

Even so, there are still the sounds of crisp impacts coming from inside.

It was the sound of crystal balls constantly clashing against each other.

It was very pleasant to the ear.

'Go!'

'Go!'

Dai Yize ordered his men to charge in.

This time, there were no more gunshots. The entire basement was in ruins.

The ruins were full of miscellaneous objects.

It was only with difficulty that they found three mutilated bodies. They were undoubtedly Japanese invaders.

Each of them had died in a horrific manner. The commander-in-chief was unable to hang them up to die.

The battle is over.

'Director, I think my job is done,' Zhang Yong said, politely, as he approached the director.

'It's done,' the director nodded.

'Then...'

'What?'

'It's fine.'

Zhang Yong turned around and left.

He felt a pang of disappointment.

Really. I was promised 10,000 silver dollars as a reward, and now he's reneging on his promise...

Just as I thought, the words of a leader are as unreliable as a ghost...

'Wait!'

'Come back.'

The director remembered.

It seems that he promised the other party something.

This money-obsessed man!

Really...

I don't know where Li Boqi found this strange person.

He really is obsessed with money.

He despises the other party.

But since he had already made a promise, he naturally couldn't go back on it.

He trusted this guy a little more.

With this kind of bad character, he definitely wouldn't be a member of the Red Party. He can be used with confidence. Use him boldly.

'Yes,'

Zhang Yong turned back.

The department head waved his hand.

'Take 10,000 taels of silver from Wu Yuanfu's assets yourself.'

'Yes,'

Zhang Yong answered obediently.

Not bad. Although it was a way of paying back a favour. At least he hadn't gone back on his word. He had really given the money.

'Thank you!'

He bowed.

Very serious.

'What do you need so much money for?' the magistrate couldn't help asking.

'To marry a wife,' Zhang Yong answered seriously.

'Remember to do your best with Song Ziyu,'

'I...'

'She is a Song. The Song family is wealthy and will definitely not want your bride price. You will be getting a bargain. You can save a lot of money.'

'Er...'

Zhang Yong was speechless.

The reasoning seemed to be sound.

But...

You're joking! If I get involved with the Song family,

won't I get deeper and deeper into trouble? It would be tragic to want to get out but find that I'm already in too deep.

'Remember?'

'Yes!'

Zhang Yong answered with his head held high.

But he forgot it as soon as he turned his head.

...

At the same time. Southern Anhui mountainous area. Somewhere.

'Comrade Li Yunyang, the situation will become even more difficult from now on. The Special Committee has instructed that Red Army soldiers must disperse and adopt diverse methods of combat. Survival is the top priority. We must persevere, and perseverance is victory.'

'I understand.'

'Comrade Gecko has already arrived in Jinling. There should be good news.'

'Understood. I will follow Comrade Gecko's arrangements.'

'Think of ways to fight.'

'I know.'