"Meng Shaoyuan, with outstanding military achievements, meets the conditions for awarding medals, and is specially awarded the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal!"

Order of the Blue Sky and White Sun!

Meng Shaoyuan never dreamed that he would be able to obtain this medal!

Second only to the Order of National Glory!

There is also the nickname of "Gold Medal for Avoiding Death".

This time, my credit is really great. 、

Originally, according to his temper of Young Master Meng, he must have bragged a lot about getting this supreme honor.

But he doesn't have the spirit now.

One is because Wu Jingyi's family affairs are upset.

Second, along with the telegram of the award, there are a few other things.

The medal will be kept by the General Headquarters of the Military Administration for the time being, and will be formally awarded when Meng Shaoyuan returns to Chongqing.

The telegram also made it clear that these Japanese financial experts must be delivered to Chongqing safely.

At the same time, there was also a reserve of 10 million silver dollars in the central bank!

It's not so easy.

The Japanese are frantically looking for the kidnapped five financial experts everywhere, and how easy is it to get them on the go?

Besides, I have to take 10 million silver dollars with me.

Once there is the slightest accident, this responsibility cannot be borne by oneself.

The headquarters of the Central Bank is also located on Yaerpei Road, not far from the headquarters of the Military Command Bureau in Shanghai.

This makes it easier to protect the central bank.

Meng Shaoyuan was responsible for communication with Gu Xichen, vice president of the Central Bank, and Bei Zuyi, a financial tycoon, deputy general manager of the Bank of China, and a member of the board of directors of the Shanghai Fourth Bank.

"The stakes are high, and this 10 million silver dollars is not only a huge amount of money, but also related to the entire financial strategy of the national government." At the briefing meeting, Pei Zuyi did not have any opening remarks, and said bluntly: "I have repeatedly suggested to the government that Shanghai is an isolated island, and there should not be so many reserves. ”

"The situation is becoming increasingly tense, especially after Wang Pseudo arrived in Shanghai." Gu Xichen also said: "Once Wang Puppet decides to set up a puppet government, it will inevitably attack Shanghai's finance, and our responsibility will be heavy at that time." District Mayor Meng, you have done your best to protect my Shanghai Four Elements, and we people have all taken it to heart, so please ask Mr. Meng to try it this time. ”

Meng Shaoyuan nodded: "I was personally ordered by the chairman of the committee and Minister Kong to protect this batch of silver dollars from Shanghai safely, and I dare not relax overnight." It's just that the Japanese are keeping an eye on it, and I haven't thought of a proper way for the time being. ”

There are spies outside the four banks in Shanghai, especially the central bank.

Such a large amount of money is shipped out, and it will definitely be discovered by those spies.

When the time comes, as long as they casually put a few shots, it will be very lively.

"District Chief Meng, if this matter is placed in peacetime, it would be easy, but now is a time of war and chaos, and there are many difficulties, and I also know this." Pei Zuyi frowned and said, "But since the chairman and Minister Kong personally entrusted you with this task, I believe that it is also trusting you." Besides, General Manager Song is also full of praise for District Mayor Meng, and once told me that once there is something in Shanghai, just look for you District Mayor Meng. ”

"General Manager Song has an overreputation." Meng Shaoyuan politely said: "Since Shaoyuan is responsible for a heavy responsibility, he always bows and hurries." ”

He's talking about the scene.

After thinking for a while, Meng Shaoyuan asked: "This is the sphere of influence of the French, can you let the French come forward, as long as the silver dollar leaves the bank safely, I will be responsible for the rest." ”

Pei Zuyi shook his head: "No, I have also discussed with the French side, the meaning of the French is very simple, since we are in the French Concession, then they will try to protect the security, they don't like the Japanese either, after all, the Japanese have violated a lot of their interests in the Far East, but they are still unwilling to directly intervene in the Sino-Japanese issue." ”

Meng Shaoyuan was a little helpless.

The French did not like him as much, and he made too much noise in the sphere of influence of the French Concession, especially when Wang Jingwei arrived in Shanghai, and many of his followers lived in the French Concession.

The military commander fired a few shots today and killed a traitor tomorrow, which made the French angry and negotiated with the military commander many times.

However, the military commander resolutely refused to admit that these assassinations had anything to do with him.

Now ask them to do something?

It's hard.

The French are not willing to come forward, what to do?

Meng Shaoyuan took out his cigarette, hesitated for a moment, and put it away again.

"Mr. Meng, but it's okay to smoke." Pei Zuyi found out.

Meng Shaoyuan lit a cigarette at this time.

When he was about to finish smoking, Meng Shaoyuan snuffed out the cigarette butt: "I've never liked to be brutal, but it seems that this matter can't be done if it's not hard." ”

"District Chief Meng, don't make too much noise." Gu Xichen hurriedly said: "After all, this is the French Concession, if something happens, I'm afraid the French will keep coming to us for trouble in the future." ”

"Here, after all, it is still the land of the Chinese."

Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "Don't worry, I will be measured." ”

……

"District Chief Meng, that Chen Wanruo is here again."

"Why is it here again?"

"He's waiting for you in the office."

"Got it, you go get busy first."

It's about to turn into a vegetable market.

Whoever wants to come, they can come.

……

"Endeavour".

Cargo ships flying the flags of France and Italy are quietly docked at the docks.

"I am Major Dueri of the Italian naval camp in Shanghai, and I have come to receive supplies on the orders of Colonel Dotney."

"Major Dujeri, I am Captain Colvin of the 'French Endeavour', this freighter is chartered by an Italian company, and the supplies have been successfully transported to Shanghai, and now I ask you to receive it."

More than a dozen Italian soldiers were responsible for the security of the scene.

At the beginning, in order to thank the colonel for "rescuing" him and his wife, General Luo Ligani specially introduced Xu Chengbo, the general manager of Hang Lung, to the colonel.

Moreover, His Excellency General also solemnly told Colonel Dotney that he would definitely be able to make a lot of money by cooperating with these Chinese.

Colonel Dotney has been in Shanghai for two years, and as a soldier, there are not many opportunities to make money, the question is, who doesn't come to Shanghai with the dream of making a fortune?

Colonel Dotney happily met Xu Chengbo and soon became "good friends" with him.

Some time ago, General Roligani sent a telegram to the colonel, telling him that a shipment of goods ordered by Hang Lung in Italy was about to arrive in Shanghai, and in order to ensure safety, he wanted to ask the colonel to personally send soldiers to protect him.

First, there was a telegram from His Excellency the General, and second, Colonel Dotney knew very well that this so-called cargo was absolutely smuggled goods, and as long as he sent a few soldiers and helped a little, a good reward was absolutely indispensable.

He entrusted this honorable task to his close confidant, Major Dujeri.

Boxes of cargo were lifted out of the ship and transported onto trucks flying the Italian flag.

"Xu, look, everything is going well." Duerry's English was so poor that he had to rely on an Italian translator to be able to communicate with him.

"Thank you so much, Your Excellency Major." Xu Chengbo didn't seem particularly interested in these cargoes, but kept an eye on the freighter.

When all the goods were transported and several trucks were full, at this time, one Chinese after another began to slowly walk onto the deck.

"What are these?" Major Dujeri was stunned.

In the colonel's order, didn't it say that someone came with the freighter?

"It's all Chinese in Italy." When Xu Chengbo saw these people, his spirit suddenly lifted: "Your Excellency, you also know that under the pressure of Japan, Italy terminated its cooperation with us, so many Chinese want to return to China, and these are all my relatives, that, the nephew of my second uncle's sister." ”

Duyeri was confused: "You have so many relatives? ”

"I have a big family and we all love Italy!" Xu Chengbo smiled and took out a thick envelope and put it in Major Dujeri's pocket: "Long live the friendship between China and Italy!" ”

"Aha, long live the friendship between China and Italy!"

Major Dujeri laughed too.

Xu Chengbo hurriedly greeted him: "Gentlemen, welcome home!" ”

"This is Shanghai?" The lead one asked.

"Yes, here, it's Shanghai, it's the land of China!"

"We're home!"

This group of people is the technicians sent to Italy by the national government to study during the honeymoon period between China and Italy.

After the alliance between Italy and Japan, under pressure from the Japanese side, all these people were detained in Italy and could not return to China.

But now, they have finally returned home safely.

The first batch consisted of thirty-nine people.

Among them are Ji Wanqing, a future Chinese firearms manufacturing expert, Xu Lixiao, a future arsenal construction expert, and Lu Ziyun, a future Chinese aircraft manufacturing expert......

Now, they're home!

General Roligani in Italy, using his influence, Giobrina using her social circle, and Sun Qingsheng, who Meng Shaoyuan sent to Shanghai, finally made the Italian side acquiesce to one thing:

Allow these Chinese to leave Italy!

Of course, the Italian side must and certainly does not know how these Chinese "escaped".

……

"Assistant Wu, a total of thirty-nine people, all arrived, five of them traveled a long way and got sick, one was seriously ill, and the remaining four were mildly ill."

Wu Jingyi nodded: "If you are sick, you will be sent to the hospital immediately, and I will personally escort the rest of the experts." ”

"Understood."

"Drive!"

"There are some things that I really want to say in front of Boss Meng." Xu Chengbo opened his mouth and said: "Boss Meng, no matter what others think of him, but he really has a huge contribution to the country, how much can these experts do to help the country." ”

Wu Jingyi nodded silently: "His personal character is aside, but in the big festival, he has no loss." He owes many, but he never owes the state. Exhaust yourself and do your best. ”

Speaking of this, something suddenly came to mind: "It's just that these words must not be said in front of him, otherwise they will ......"

"Otherwise, our Boss Meng can really blow the cowhide into the sky!"