The special envoy of the military commander sent to the third column of the Loyal and Righteous National Salvation Army under the jurisdiction of Sun Wenkai in northern Jiangsu on a business trip set off to rush back to Chongqing with a sample of counterfeit banknotes sent by Zhou Chengbin's Tongguò traffic station. On the morning of 16 February, the counterfeit banknotes were placed on Boss Dai's desk. Soon after, it was sent to several experts, and after obtaining the technical appraisal report, a joint meeting was urgently convened in the evening of the same day, attended by the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China, the Ministry of Finance, the Military Command Bureau, and the four major banks.

The Ministry of Finance first read out the expert's appraisal report: the first sample submitted for testing was indeed counterfeit legal tender. The paper, ink, etc. used are the same as the real thing. The engraving plate used for printing is forged by itself. Anti-counterfeiting measures can be real. It is impossible to distinguish with the naked eye. Experts use special instruments to distinguish the real from the fake.

Sample 2 submitted for testing, which is not a Chinese product, has been preliminarily identified as a counterfeit US dollar. The paper used is the same as the real thing. The ink and engraving are forged by themselves. Anti-counterfeiting measures can be real. Ordinary people can distinguish with the naked eye. Experts can occasionally distinguish the real with the naked eye, and ordinary people use special instruments to distinguish the real from the fake. It was sent to the place of manufacture (USA) for further identification.

The representative of the Ministry of Finance spoke first: "These counterfeit coins are almost unreal, and they cover almost all denominations. If it is circulated to the Kuomintang area, it will inevitably cause huge losses to our already overburdened wartime economy. ”

Mao Renfeng, the representative of the military commander attending the meeting, said: "Isn't this nonsense? He said: "What are the specific measures of the Ministry of Finance? ”

"Unless we urgently announce the abolition of the original fiat currency currently circulating in the market, immediately reset the design, take new anti-counterfeiting measures, and issue a new currency to replace it. But this is just a fantasy, as the amount of money required is astronomical and it takes time. Especially...... The reserves for the issuance of new currencies are simply insufficient. ”

A representative of the Bank of Communications, one of the four major banks, also asked: "Is it possible to set up currency supervision bureaus in major cities in the national control region to issue professional instruments and confiscate counterfeit money?" ”

Someone immediately asked, "Where are the funds?" If there is less, it will not work, and if there is more, it is better to print and issue currency from scratch. ”

The meeting lasted until midnight, and there was still no effective way to put it into practice, but only a consensus was reached: from now on, anti-counterfeiting measures should be added when printing banknotes that are normally renewed. Gradually replace the currency that was previously in circulation. But it takes two to three years. During this period, the cost of counterfeit money to the economy of the Kuomintang was well known to all the attendees, but nothing could be done.

Finally, Mao Renfeng felt that it was time for him to speak, he smiled and said, "All of you here are financial experts, the God of Wealth." Only our military reunification family is engaged in intelligence operations. Since I can't find a way from the technical level, I can only come to the hard one. We will try our best to make sure that the opponent's counterfeit coins will have a chance to appear on the market after half a year, and after that, the real fiat currency with the new anti-counterfeiting measures should also be in circulation. ”

Everyone had some doubts in their hearts: If this is the case, it is really a great achievement, but does the military commander have this ability? But I couldn't ask any questions. Because the military commanders seem to be secret.

At the meeting, Mao Renfeng took the initiative to take over the task, because he knew that this batch of counterfeit banknotes was discovered by the military commander, and even if he didn't show up, the final task would still fall on his head, so why not take the initiative? When he returned to the office overnight, he thought: Destroying the counterfeit banknote base established by the Japanese on Chongming Island is not a task that can be completed by the Shanghai Railway Station. He decided to send Dai Ru to Shanghai with twelve professional demomen carrying heavy weapons.

On February 18, Zhou Chengbin received a secret telegram, and he first came to Kangci Hospital to find Meng Xiaojie: "Old Meng, the headquarters of the Chongqing Bureau has planned an operation codenamed 'God of Wealth', and we need to transfer some people from northern Jiangsu, let's discuss how to settle these people to be foolproof?" ”

Dean Meng's words were still not much: "When will it arrive?" How many people? How many days in Shanghai? Will it come in batches, or will it arrive all at once? ”

"Coming in two batches. The first batch of 30 people arrived in Shanghai on the 22nd of this month, and the second batch on the 23rd, I have not yet figured out the exact number of this group, it should be about 15 people. Forty to fifty people in total, staying for three days. We need to find a way to get them into the hospital safely, and we have to make sure that they leave safely. And these people are armed with weapons. ”

Meng Xiaojie didn't speak for a long time. Kangci Hospital is a high-end hospital with a very high grade but a small area. The Department of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine and the Department of Orthopedics have a certain reputation in Shanghai. There are only about 20 doctors and nurses combined, and there are often about 10 patients in the hospital. With such a large number of people suddenly pouring in, it is difficult to hide people's eyes.

Zhou Chengbin also knew that it was very difficult, so he didn't urge, and waited quietly for Meng Xiaojie to speak. After a while, Meng Xiaojie asked, "It's not easy." Stationmaster Zhou, can you break it down and let these people hide separately. ”

"I've thought about it, too. But most of this group of people are not professional agents, but front-line fighters. They are completely unfamiliar with Shanghai, and many of them don't even have the experience of living in the city. Suddenly coming to Shanghai, it is easy to be exposed. And although so many manpower have been mobilized, our strength in this operation is still at an absolute disadvantage, and only by taking advantage of the opponent's unpreparedness and suddenly catching him off guard can we have a chance of success. If someone is arrested beforehand...... The whole operation is out of the question. ”

Meng Xiaojie was even more difficult: "Stationmaster Zhou, you mean that during the period when these people are in Kangci Hospital, it is best not to have contact with outsiders. There are so many old men who came at once, and most of them are still from mud legs, Kangci Hospital is a high-end hospital in a metropolis, not a place where these people should come, or can afford it. ”

Meng Xiaojie Zhou Chengbin knows this person very well, he says less and does more, and rarely complains until he has to. But not here, the other two contact points, a tiger stove, and a small bookstore, can't settle down. As for the contact point that Xu Jianxue was in charge of, it could not accommodate so many people, nor did he have the right to command. He could only harden his heart and say, "Old Meng, I'm still in a bit of a hurry, and I have to leave immediately." I know that you have difficulties in what I just said, but this operation is a matter of great importance, and I have already issued a military order to the Chongqing Military Headquarters: If you do not succeed, you will become benevolent. Please make sure you find a way to do it. ”

Meng Xiaojie didn't want to bargain, but he couldn't complete the task, his own life and death were trivial matters, what should he do with the entire God of Wealth action? I had to say again: "Stationmaster, please stay first." As you know, Kangci Hospital is different from other hospitals, with a total of 12 doctors, and seven of the slightly famous ones are cooperative partners, and they are listed in the hospital to operate home visits. Although I am the dean, I don't have a subordinate or employment relationship with them. In other words, as long as they pay on time, I can't direct them. ”

Zhou Chengbin looked at his watch: "In the past, Deputy Stationmaster Li Zhiyong didn't know about your contact point. From today onwards, you are under his command and in direct contact with him. As for the radio station in charge of Yang Shuang, it will immediately evacuate and cut off contact with you. Make sure that even if the operation fails, it will not be exposed along with his crew. Li Zhiyong, deputy station manager, alias Li Dazhuang, will come to the hospital to find you in the afternoon in the name of applying for a janitor worker. The code is the first time he wrote his name when he filled out the form: Li Dazhuang. The place where the last signature will be changed to: Li Dazhuang. The two of you are responsible for personnel reception, concealment, and equipment. All I want is this: when you start the operation, you must give me a team equipped with weapons and simple training. I will personally lead the team through this operation. Please. As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Chengbin got up and left directly. Only Meng Xiaojie was left looking at his back in a daze.

In the afternoon, Yicheng Trading Company, Liu Zezhi came to Zhao Jingdong: "Old Zhao, the director asked you to go to his mansion in the evening." Send over the income from those 'special goods' that we wholesale to others at half the price these days. Liu Zezhi opened the door and looked at the corridor, making sure that there was no one, and then said mysteriously: "The director explained, you send seventy percent first, and the others are the two of us." ”

Zhao Jingdong was very excited: "Zezhi, this business is too easy to do." If this continues, we will be rich. Is there a second batch? ”

Liu Zezhi tapped Zhao Jingdong's head and said: "The people's hearts are not enough to swallow elephants, the first batch has just been finished, and you are thinking about the second batch?" ”

Zhao Jingdong left the luxury mahogany desk he had just bought, sat on the sofa, approached Liu Zezhi, and whispered, "Who can have a grudge against money." Besides, we have now paved the way, and we have a score in the palm of our hands. There is really a second batch, which is definitely faster and more profitable than the first batch. ”

Liu Zezhi smiled: "How did I do this?" It depends on what Director Li means. Anyway, our two brothers are leaning against the big tree to enjoy the shade. Listen to me, when there is a benefit, think of other people. Tomorrow is the weekend, and I'll come forward to invite everyone on your behalf. Especially your former boss, Captain Tian Chengxi. There are also a few of them, Secretary Ni. By the way, the last time I asked you to collect and sort out the process of redemption and the problems found, you give it to me, and I will draft a report for Director Li. ”

"It's all here, it's been written a long time ago. Zezhi, I'll listen to you when it comes to treats. ”

In the afternoon of the same day, Li Zhiyong came to Kangci Hospital and said to the nurse: "I heard that you are going to recruit a doorman here, and I will apply." ”

The nurse looked Li Zhiyong up and down: he was in his forties, tall, athletic, honest and simple. He replied, "Yes, you wait a while, I'll go and see if the dean has time." ”

After a while, Meng Xiaojie walked out, looked at it a few times, and asked, "Do you know words?" ”

"I've been to private school for a few years, but I don't know much."

"Fill out a form."

Li Zhiyong finished filling out the form and handed it to Meng Xiaojie with both hands, Meng Xiaojie glanced at it and said, "The words are written neatly." You also need to find a shop guarantee. In this way, it is inevitable that there will be deaths in the hospital, and when there is a body in the morgue, two guards need to take turns to be on duty. Are you scared? ”

Li Zhiyong smiled honestly: "The old generation said: Don't do bad things, don't be afraid of ghosts calling the door." What's so scary? ”

Meng Xiaojie shook his head in disbelief and said, "Let's say so, once you arrive at the morgue, how many people have weak legs and stomachs?" Well, today you go to the morgue and try your hand at work. If you're not afraid, find a shop and I'll hire you. If you're afraid, I'll pay you three days, and you don't have to bother looking for a shop guarantee. Come with me. ”

Li Zhiyong followed Meng Xiaojie to the morgue, and the two didn't have time to greet each other, so they immediately intervened in the topic, and discussed for a long time, but there was still no way. Meng Xiaojie said: "Deputy Stationmaster Li, I have to go." I'll see you here tomorrow. ”

"Good. Remember: call me Lao Li in the future.

On February 19, Meng Xiaojie officially hired Li Dazhuang. The two met twice more by taking the opportunity of arranging work and giving explanations to take up posts, but they still did not come up with a way to reasonably arrange for 40 to 50 people to be stationed in the hospital.

Suddenly, Li Zhiyong slapped his thigh and said, "Why let these people gather in Shanghai? Wouldn't it be safe and convenient to let the people from Chongqing also go to northern Jiangsu, gather with the people drawn from the third column, and set off for Chongming Island from there? ”

Wake up the dreamer in a word, yes, all roads lead to Rome, why take the risk of starting from Shanghai? But another question popped up: "It's too far away from Chongming Island, and we don't have transportation." ”

Li Zhiyong thought for a while and replied: "Even if you start from Shanghai, the matter of transportation must be solved." You need it when you go, and you need it even more when you evacuate. We can't let so many brothers go and never return, right? I'll go to report to Stationmaster Zhou immediately. ”

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