Meng Shao originally thought it was quite funny.

When No. 76 was first established, Japan allocated 300,000 yen per month as funding, and also provided 500 guns, 50,000 rounds of ammunition and other military equipment at one time.

The initial financial support was relatively timely, but with the successive incidents on the 76th and the Japanese special agencies' own financial problems, there were many delays in the allocation of funds.

Even if they finally wait, they often cannot give in full.

This also restricted the development of No. 76.

It is said that every month, Li Shiqun was troubled by how to pay the salaries of his agents.

Moreover, during the stock market crash, Li Shiqun suffered heavy losses, which left him heavily in debt and even used No. 76's activity funds.

This also made the Japanese thunderous and gave Li Shiqun a good scolding.

If Qingqi Qingyin hadn't been there to protect him, Li Shiqun would have been even more unlucky.

And let’s look at the military command?

Under my own control and with abundant funds, I have no worries about this at all.

Meng Shaoyuan's consistent view is, why do good people have to eat chaffy vegetables? Good people can also eat as much as they want!

"Why bother?"

Sinclair picked up the cigar that Meng Shaoyuan gave him, put it up to his nose and smelled it: "They openly carry weapons and have violated the concession law. We can definitely expel them."

"What's the use?" Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "If you drive them away, they will come back soon, and their activities will be more hidden. Moreover, it will only make the Japanese government put pressure on the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau again.

Adding to the worries of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce."

"Mr. Meng, this is why I chose you as my friend."

At this time, Kai Ziwei, the director of the board of directors of the public concession, opened the door and walked in: "Friend, you don't always ask for something. You are willing to consider each other in everything. I like you very much."

You are not a woman, I want you to like me?

Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said: "Mr. President has given us a lot of help since he took office. Don't worry, Chinese people will never forget their friends."

Kai Ziwei is also an interesting person, with a natural hatred for the Japanese.

Although under pressure and considering the survival of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau, it still made great concessions to the Japanese side, but it is no longer the same as the previous general directors.

Overtly and covertly, he helped the Shanghai District of the Military Command Bureau a lot.

"What do you say in Chinese? A storm is coming." Kai Ziwei seemed to be worried: "Recently, a large number of unfamiliar faces have poured into the concession, which makes me very worried."

"More than that." Meng Shaoyuan took over his topic and said: "I can responsibly tell Mr. General Manager that the concession has been divided by the Japanese into four areas, southeast, northwest and northwest. In other words, there are dense agents in these four directions, and only the concession

The central area is relatively safe for the time being. We are all willing to treat this as a buffer zone."

"In the past, the concession was our concession." Kai Ziwei smiled bitterly: "But now? We are gradually losing control of the concession. Maybe when I open my eyes tomorrow, the Japanese flag will be hanging on the

On the Ministry of Industry Bureau building."

It's not as serious as you said, but this day will come sooner or later.

"I don't want to see a war in the concession. This is not good for any of us." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "Maintaining the security of the concession is not only your business, but also my responsibility. I will try my best to do it in the most low-key way."

Help the Ministry of Industry and Commerce solve this problem."

Kai Ziwei didn't know what to say.

Help the Ministry of Industry and Commerce solve this problem?

Has the Ministry of Industry and Commerce degenerated to the point where it needs help from outside forces?

Actually, if you think about it carefully, there is nothing to be ashamed of.

The Ministry of Industry and Affairs has never truly had complete control over the public concessions.

At the earliest, there was a general strike led by people from Ningbo.

Then, came the emergence of the three tycoons from Shanghai.

After finally waiting for the three tycoons to leave and retire, a new generation of Shanghai Kings appeared again.

The influence of the Chinese has never faded in the public settlement!

"Mr. President, you don't have to worry about these little things." Meng Shaoyuan suddenly said: "I came today because I have something else to ask for your help with."

"Please tell me, within my ability."

Meng Shaoyuan said slowly: "The price of rice in Shanghai has remained high since the outbreak of the war. Coupled with the influx of a large number of refugees into the concession, the cost of living in the concession has become higher and higher, and many ordinary families have reached the point where they are unsustainable.

I hope that the Ministry of Industry and Industry will issue a notice to stop profiteers from hoarding goods and bring rice prices back to normal levels as soon as possible."

Kai Ziwei was a little confused.

The young man in front of me is a spy, and he is also a big spy leader.

How could a spy suddenly become so concerned about the price of rice for no apparent reason?

"Mr. President, can you help me with this?"

"sure."

Although Kai Ziwei felt baffled, he still agreed: "This is also the responsibility of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. If the price of rice remains high, it will easily lead to a series of follow-ups, which will also cause panic in the concession."

"Then, on behalf of all Shanghai citizens, I would like to thank you."

"This is my job." Kai Ziwei looked at his watch: "I still have a meeting to attend, so I won't accompany you."

"Okay, Mr. President, see you next time."

Sinclair watched Kai Ziwei go out and suddenly said: "Meng, you are really a cunning person."

"Why do you say that?" Meng Shaoyuan took out his cigarette.

"Fukutsu Rice Line."

Sinclair said meaningfully: "The patrol room is not just about eating all day long. We also have many excellent detectives and patrol officers. Since a large number of forces poured into the concession, spies frequently come in and out of Fujin Mihang. According to your statement

, is this a contact point or something else?

The owner of Fujin Rice Shop is Japanese, and Japanese people still have some privileges in the concession. I think you are trying to use this rice shop's brains, right?"

"That's right." Meng Shaoyuan didn't deny it at all: "You can't check Fujin Rice Shop, but what I can tell you is that this is a weapons warehouse with a large number of weapons and explosives hidden in it."

Sinclair's expression changed slightly.

"You can't move Fujin Mihang, and I can't move either, unless there is a bloody battle." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "I still don't want the public concession to be in chaos. This is not in our interests. In this case, I have to think about something else.

There is no way to prevent this rice bank from functioning, at least, it will be unable to function for a period of time."

Sinclair shrugged.

He is not very able to understand what the other party wants to do, but he trusts his "friend" and he must have a perfect plan.
Chapter completed!