Wind spy

The reason why Chen Mingxiang spends his energy in operating salt sales is not simply for money. Of course, he will not give up what he should earn, because even if he does not earn, it will fall into the hands of the Japanese and traitors. There are also those salt merchants who make a fortune in the country.

The salt tax can be said to be a vital input for the pseudo-Ministry of Finance. It is also the focus of constant competition between the Wang and the Japanese government. The salt that he transported from the Changlu Saltworks in North China to the Central China area was not taxed. Production and transportation are covered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Gendarmerie. This is three birds with one stone.

First, it is convenient for ordinary people to eat salt. At least one catty of coarse salt per person per month can be satisfied, and the price of salt is slowly increasing, and real benefits are obtained.

Second, the rushing of 6,000 tons of table salt into Central China is tantamount to weakening the sales of salt in the local Lianghuai salt farms, the salt tax has been cut, and the government's fiscal revenue has plummeted.

Third, through the sale of salt, Chen Mingxiang has more capital to bribe the high-ranking officials of the puppet government in exchange for materials for the Kuomintang-controlled area, and he has also gained huge wealth from it.

"Those of us have not been in the industry for too long. The number of salt shops opened is much smaller than that of the old salt merchants. If there is too much movement, I am afraid that it will arouse their suspicion. The Huazhong Salt Company is the future of the Ministry of Finance. An extremely important source of finance, the Ministry of Finance will put pressure on you at that time," said a salt merchant surnamed Liu in eastern Zhejiang.

Only after entering this industry did I know how powerful the old salt merchants were. Even the Wang puppet government had to win over them. No matter how powerful Chen Mingxiang was, if the old salt merchants persuaded Finance Minister Zhou Aohai, he would not be able to hold it. The confidence of the old salt merchants.

"I still use you to teach me how to do things? I just said that I want to cover my own areas, but I didn't say that I must open a salt shop in the local area. I don't know how to turn?"

"Rent a yard and find a few honest people. Can you sell salt? As long as it can last a few months, I am worried that those people will not come and beg you to negotiate? I don't know how I dealt with those coal merchants in the Shanghai stock market? "Chen Mingxiang said lightly.

This is a misunderstanding of thinking. I always think that opening a shop is more formal, but special methods are needed in special times. Who says that selling salt must require shops?Transport the salt to the place and open it with a scale!

This group of salt merchants was dumbfounded at first, but then they unanimously agreed. No wonder they became the leading smugglers in the Shanghai stock market at a young age. They are quick to turn their minds. They don’t stick to the form, they only seek to achieve their goals, and they have to do it. Well, can gold and silver look good?

Chen Mingxiang fought a beautiful battle with coal merchants in monopolistic industries in the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The most powerful killer was to use coal to replace briquettes, eliminating the interference of production capacity and forcing those coal merchants to have to Succeeded, it is said that the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Union Coal has begun to integrate.

"Chunfeng has done a beautiful job in the Shanghai stock market. Whether I am a stationmaster or a student, I am very satisfied and content. I am worthy of being a strategic agent of our Military Manpower Bureau."

"In the past two days, I met with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands separately. In the name of the Military Statistics Bureau’s work for Chunfeng, I passed on the report of the overseas Chinese. The ambassadors of the three countries are very grateful to the Military Statistics Bureau. Please continue to take care of the Shanghai Stock Exchange. And will praise the old man."

"You have all read the secret report written by Chunfeng. He thinks that as the Japanese government adjusts its strategy against the puppet government, Li Shiqun has not only lost power, but has also become a stumbling block. It's just that what he has done is not extraordinary enough and needs to be done. Layout, I want to hear what you two mean." Dai Li said.

Chen Mingxiang sent Zhou Guojun to the mountain city on a freighter, and Pan Qiwu sent someone to pick up a secret location and at the same time received the three suitcases he was carrying.

Then Dai Li personally met with Zhou Guojun, asked about some of the current situation of the directly affiliated station, and encouraged a few words, promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army, and appointed as the intelligence section chief of the directly affiliated station.

This is of course Chen Mingxiang informed Pan Qiwu by a secret cable in advance that the things sent to the mountain city are of high value, and there must be no mistakes in the slightest.

Although Boss Dai also attaches great importance to money, half a million dollars is not a small number to him.But more importantly, the report from the British, American and Dutch expatriates sent by Chen Mingxiang is a killer of his relationship with the United Kingdom and the United States, and its value is immeasurable.

Mao Renfeng and Pan Qiwu looked at each other. Boss Dai used three very words to express their feelings. This is rare. It is not easy to get praise from the boss, not to mention that they are beautiful, satisfied, and contented. The weight of words is not light!

"Chunfeng has a lot of contact with Li Shiqun, and the people are fighting on the front line. They are the most familiar with the situation. I think since he dares to raise it, he has a basis for judgment. Since he lurked in the Shanghai stock market to perform tasks, the accuracy of intelligence There is no doubt." Mao Renfeng said with a smile.

"A very important point in Chunfeng's plan is to link Li Shiqun with the underground party, because this is the most taboo thing for the Japanese, and it is clear that the current situation of this old adversary is not good. The government’s right to speak has greatly increased, but Li Shiqun’s interception of the provincial finances for training secret service organizations and security forces is already a taboo."

"The more insecure Li Shiqun is, the more indifferent he is to do things. But raising the army requires a lot of money as support. He doesn't have a money printing machine. For this reason, he must rely on the resources of the province of Jiangsu to exchange much-needed funds. There is a fatal flaw."

"Chunfeng is preparing to start the salt trading bank in Chang'an and contact the underground party. Thanks to the other party for its cooperation in salt, it can provide a loan to help the underground party base in Jiangsu Province to tide over the difficulties. The money will be used for salt. Repayment, I think, the underground party will not refuse."

"As long as Li Shiqun sells grain to the underground party, he will touch the bottom line of the Japanese. In addition, the spring breeze also has to purchase grain in large quantities. The Japanese army's grain purchase in Jiangsu Province will inevitably create obstacles, which will result in insufficient supply of military rations. There is no doubt about killing intent." Pan Qiwu said.

He is Chen Mingxiang's teacher and a very powerful veteran agent. After his analysis, Dai Li and Mao Renfeng also feel the same. This plan is feasible.

Chen Mingxiang put the launch time in July and August, which happened to be the season for the harvest of rice and corn in Jiangsu Province. It was also a crucial time for the Japanese army to collect grain. If the task is not completed, the Japanese army's logistical support will have serious problems.

The strategy of the Japanese military is to support the war. The hundreds of thousands of troops in central China all rely on local rice to meet their rations, while the Soviet province is currently the most important grain-producing area.