Chapter 397: A New Collaboration
Sir Greenwood and David Moyes were a little scared, but more than a little happy.
If Lisa had gone a few seconds later, it would have been the end of everything.
Honor, status, family......
None of them can be saved.
They're going to be ruined!
That crazy Chinese really held a press conference and was really ready to expose it desperately.
Sir Greenwood decided to give in.
Until he is about to retire, he must not joke with his reputation and family.
To put it more seriously, if this matter is exposed, he will really lose everything.
He and his family will also become a laughing stock.
In that case, promise the Chinese, at least you can guarantee the current security.
As long as he can survive until he retires next year, the rest of the mess will be left to Moyes to deal with.
Moyes's mentality is far better than that of Sir Greenwood.
He is an American, and under the premise that the British have been controlling the board of directors of the Ministry of Industry and Bureau for many years, it is even more breakthrough for an American to serve as the chief director of the board of directors.
Of course, Americans are more affordable.
Before the appointment can be formally approved, he must present himself perfectly.
As for the conditions for agreeing to the Chinese? That's nothing, it's nothing more than a business, as long as you let yourself go back with a full purse when you leave office.
Even, what other particularly interesting things will happen to form alliances with the Chinese?
Therefore, when he met Meng Shaoyuan again, Moyes's attitude was still very positive, and he was very smart to keep his mouth shut and not talk about the photo:
"Mr. Meng, I have discussed with Sir that Tony, as a director of the board of directors, openly acted as a spy for the Japanese, which is indeed a serious violation of the principle of strict neutrality in the Shanghai Public Concession, and we will investigate this matter strictly, and for this, Sir and I would like to express our personal apologies to the Chinese side."
Private apologies, they will not admit it publicly.
Meng Shao didn't want an apology, the apology was a fart, what he wanted was real benefits: "Your Excellency, Mr. President, I accept your apology." Of course, I think we need some compensation as well. ”
Well, now the formal negotiations begin.
Sir Greenwood felt uncomfortable at the thought of last night: "Tell me, what kind of compensation do you need?" ”
Meng Shaoyuan said slowly: "I need the Chinese soldiers who have been scattered, who are retreating, who have been wounded, to be able to enter the public concession safely, without any hindrance, and will be treated fairly." ”
"You're probably talking about the Chinese soldiers who are fighting in the Sixing Warehouse." Sir Greenwood reacted immediately: "I have learned from the British officers of their heroic deeds, and I admire them very much. I will grant them access to the Public Concession, provided of course that they need to lay down their arms, as for the wounded soldiers you mentioned......"
"It's non-negotiable." Meng Shaoyuan unceremoniously interrupted the other party's words, "You have to remember that the wounded soldiers have lost their combat capability, and they will not pose much of a threat to the concession." I will ensure that they will abide by the laws of the concession, meet at the designated place, heal the wounded and sick, and never cause trouble. ”
"Okay."
After a brief discussion with Moyes, Sir Greenwood, though not reconciled, reluctantly said: "In principle, we agree, but we will not sign any written material, and our public attitude is still to refuse any soldier to enter the Public Concession." ”
Enough is enough, enough for you to acquiesce.
A large number of stragglers and wounded soldiers will have a chance to survive because of this acquiescence.
Of course, Meng Shaoyuan's purpose was by no means limited to this: "As for those Chinese soldiers in the Sixing warehouse, when they are ordered to retreat, they can only enter the public concession, given my serious distrust of you......"
"I'm sorry you see it that way." Sir Greenwood shrugged.
Where would Meng Shaoyuan care about his attitude: "If that day really comes, I suggest that an aftermath department be set up, and this department, also known as the Public Concession, will be formed together with my people to ensure the personal safety of our Chinese soldiers." ”
"It can't be." Sir Greenwood raised his voice sharply: "This is a matter of the Public Concession, and the Chinese have no right to interfere." ”
"I didn't say I was going to interfere." Meng Shaoyuan sneered: "It's just an aftermath department, I don't say it, you don't say it, who knows that my people are among them?" Any disposition of this army must be carried out with the permission of the aftermath department. This is non-negotiable. ”
"I must discuss this matter carefully with Mr. Moyes."
"Absolutely."
Meng Shaoyuan smiled and left the office.
Lisa was working outside, and when she saw Meng Shaoyuan, she threw a charming wink.
I don't have much interest in you.
"Ms. Lisa." Meng Shaoyuan took out a check and put it in front of her: "I'm very sorry for the confusion I caused you yesterday. It's your compensation. ”
Looking at the numbers on it, Lisa exclaimed, "Five thousand dollars? Oh dear, you're so generous. ”
She kissed the check hard, wishing for a repeat of last night's incident.
"It turns out that I said that once the matter is exposed, you can hide in any country." Meng Shaoyuan looked careless: "But now that things have changed, I think you can continue to stay here." Sir or President? Whichever you prefer, but I would personally recommend going with Mr. Moyes. ”
Of course, after all, His Excellency Sir will soon be leaving office.
Meng Shaoyuan suddenly asked, "Do you still want to make more money?" ”
"Of course." Lisa was a little surprised: "Who doesn't like money?" ”
"Well, I'll give you this chance." Meng Shaoyuan's gaze fell on the check: "I believe that with your charm, Mr. Moyes must be reluctant to leave you." In the future, you will be exposed to a lot of important things, and I hope that you can inform me of any thing that you think is important in the Ministry of Industry Bureau. ”
Lisa immediately understood: "You're going to make me a spy?" ”
"No, no, don't say it so badly." Meng Shao originally wanted to cover up: "It's just business cooperation, a piece of information, equal to a check." ”
"Honey, you're so charming." Lisa took the check: "With such a charming and rich young man, why should I not agree?" ”
Well, now on the board of directors of the Ministry of Industry, Meng Shaoyuan laid a nail.
Who is Dai Li's inside line?
Forget it, I don't need to figure this out for now.
The door to the office opened: "Mr. Meng, please come in." ”
"I'll see you later."
Meng Shaoyuan greeted Lisa very politely, and then returned to the office.
Closing the door, Sir Greenwood smiled bitterly: "Mr. Meng, can you really guarantee that no one else will see those photos?" ”
"Am I crazy?" Meng Shaoyuan looked surprised: "I have a chance to become friends with you and further cooperate with each other, why should I betray you?" ”
This scoundrel, this madman.
Sir Greenwood scolded viciously in his heart: "In view of your request, we agree to all of them, of course, in order to ensure that the Japanese do not get caught, this matter must be done absolutely reliably, and Mr. Moyes will take care of it himself!" ”
"Look, we've made a deal." Meng Shaoyuan smiled: "There is one thing I need you to remember, cooperating with me Meng Shaoyuan is the most pleasant thing in the world." ”
……
I'm in a good mood today.
The national flag is still flying in the four rows of warehouses.
And the way back for the brethren has been settled. Meng Shaoyuan would never let the tragedy that had occurred in history repeat.
"Hey, Meng."
A black sedan stopped.
The windows rolled down.
Hawes.
Meng Shaoyuan immediately got into his car without thinking about it.
Hawes drove the car to a secluded place, then smiled and said, "Meng, are you short of money?" ”
"Lacking, lacking." Meng Shaoyuan replied without hesitation: "Just now, I lost another five thousand dollars. ”
"If you're short on money, I think I can give you some money."
Hawes pulled out a few yen from his pocket!
Counterfeit banknotes!
It seems that Hawes's counterfeit banknotes have made a breakthrough!
Meng Shaoyuan took it and looked at it carefully.
Both in terms of paper and printing quality, it has made great progress compared to the previous ones.
"If you look closely, there will still be flaws." Meng Shaoyuan held a few counterfeit banknotes: "I think, if you make it old, is it easier to get by?" ”
"Yes." Hawes nodded: "A few old ones, we can completely solve it, but what we printed is a large number of counterfeit banknotes, which is a problem." Also, in order to make a perfect counterfeit, we encountered some technical difficulties. We need some special people in this area. ”
"What do you mean?"
"That's right." Hawes stated his purpose: "I know that in China, there are many masters of counterfeiting, and the fake antiques they make can often be fake, if you can help me find one or two talents in this area, I will carefully explain to them the production principle of counterfeit banknotes, with their previous skills, I think they will soon be able to master it." ”
You said it earlier.
Originally, Luo Yiyan and Ding Peng would definitely be competent, but the problem is that they have all gone to Japan now. By the way, speaking of them, I don't know how Luo is doing in Japan.
"So, Hawes, I'll take care of this matter." Meng Shaoyuan thought for a while: "I will try my best to find talents in this area, you go back, continue to research on your own, and see if there is any better solution." ”
That being said, where can you find talents in this area?
Counterfeit? It sounds easy, but it's definitely a technical job.
Counterfeit? Wait, there's one guy who's faked!