Although Chen Mingxiang had made it clear that the headquarters of the gendarmerie stationed in Shanghai would definitely release them at the end of June, the families of the salt merchants did not dare to wait, because they were too worried about the environment of the gendarmerie and were afraid that the salt merchants would be scared out.

"Mingxiang, although these salt merchants have made mistakes, but after all, they are a force that our Jinling government attaches great importance to, and they have a great influence in the local area, and they are related to the issue of salt tax. Chen Gongbo said.

Chen Mingxiang came to the city government after receiving a call from Mo Guokang, and Mo Guokang also said that Li Hongfei and two salt merchants had just come to the mayor's office.

"Since His Excellency the Mayor has spoken, I will definitely find the Consulate General in Shanghai and the Gendarmerie Headquarters to dredge up, these people are hoarding and raising prices, and Jiangnan is full of complaints, and the common people can't afford to eat salt and can't buy it, which is really hateful."

"Before the Huazhong Salt Company did not take over the Lianghuai Salt Works, the salt rationing belonged to the Huazhong Salt Industry Co., Ltd., and the Japanese were very dissatisfied with this, thinking that this was destroying the image of the empire, and I could help dredge it, but I dare not guarantee that there will be any good results." Chen Mingxiang said.

This Li Hongfei really doesn't know how to do things, and he actually dares to come to Chen Gongbo to pressure himself, but unfortunately, this is a matter for the Japanese military police, whether he can do it or not, it's all in his own thoughts, and if he dares to toss blindly, he will postpone the release for another month!

"Don't get me wrong, I and you are my own people, I won't help them suppress you, relatives and relatives must be separated clearly, I also said, just intercede without any specific actions, this is definitely not enough."

"Li Hongfei is also a smart person, he said that he was going to visit your house tonight, and he was worried that you would not want to see him, so he came to me. Brother, I know that your relationship with him has always been bad, but this time for my sake, don't be like him. Chen Gongbo said.

If the Huazhong Salt Company touches the interests of the Haiyuan Salt Company, it is equivalent to touching the interests of the Consulate General in Shanghai and the headquarters of the Gendarmerie in Shanghai, as well as the interests of Chen Mingxiang.

Chen Gongbo has been in the officialdom for a long time, of course he understands the doorway, and if he doesn't give enough benefits, Chen Mingxiang has doubts about whether he says it or not. Therefore, he specifically pointed out that Li Hongfei came with sincerity, to be precise, with the capital of dredging.

Chen Mingxiang almost laughed, Li Hongfei said that he was bold when he was bold, and he was timid as a mouse when he was timid, and the Marat Villa was not a gendarmerie, as for being so careful?

"There is another thing to find you this time, since the establishment of the Commercial Union, the inventory registration work of cotton spinning enterprises and sellers in Shanghai has not been smooth so far, and there are few businessmen who are willing to register, involving all aspects of the relationship, and the Commerce and Commerce Association is also a bit of a bogey."

"However, the Japanese were very dissatisfied, and the head of the Mei organ, Kaneshiro Shibayama, protested to Chairman Wang on behalf of the Japanese side, demanding that this phenomenon be strictly investigated, and the Ministry of Industry has issued an order that cotton yarn and cotton cloth in the entire Shanghai market are not allowed to be moved, and that the Commerce and Industry Council will conduct random inspections, and the city government will cooperate."

"According to the proposal of the Consul General of the Consulate General in Shanghai, Horiuchi Yujo, as a supervisor and deputy secretary general of the Commerce and Administration Council, and deputy director of the Social Affairs Bureau of the municipal government, you will participate in this random inspection operation, and it is estimated that you will receive a call from the consul general soon."

"As you know, the current environment is difficult, and the cotton mills and sellers that can be preserved in Shanghai have very deep roots in the local area, and the problems of cotton yarn and cotton cloth involve the interests of many parties, and some even go to Jinling, and I have received many intercessions."

"Everyone is also worried that after the inventory spot is registered, the Japanese side or the Jinling government will forcibly requisition at a low price, and in the end there will be a loss or even bankruptcy. Chen Gongbo said.

Chen Mingxiang knew the meaning of these words, that is, he should not take the inventory work too seriously, turn a blind eye to everything, and drag this matter over first.

Cotton yarn and cotton cloth are important commodities at the moment, and the price has skyrocketed and there is a serious shortage in the market, so the huge interests have prompted all parties to unite against the registration work directed by the Japanese.

Chen Gongbo's words are very clear, the textile mills and sellers in the entire Shanghai market are worried that if their goods are known by the merchants, if I or the Jinling government find a reason to forcibly requisition, and the price is low, it will be unlucky, maybe they will not even be able to get the capital back.

"I know what His Excellency the Mayor means, this kind of thing is too troublesome, and I don't want to interfere, if it is really a last resort, then just grasp the small enlargement and deal with it, as for the question of candidates, please also ask the Mayor to find a way to pass on a message to these people."

"I try my best to ensure personal safety, but I need them to check the key people, and the Mei agency will not arrest people, and it is the city police department and the gendarmerie that are executed, or the police department of the Ministry of Industry."

"But I want to remind them that the Japanese will definitely not stop there, and if the work of the Chamber of Commerce and Unification cannot achieve its goal, then the Japanese side will inevitably join in, and cotton yarn and cotton cloth are scarce materials, and they have risen to a strategic point of view." Chen Mingxiang said.

"Let's do it first, how long can it be delayed, we are a passive party, everything depends on the face of the Japanese, saying that it is to hand over the power of material control to us, but in fact, it is a change of soup and not a change of medicine, the real power is still in their hands, these Japanese, say one thing and do another, I have long seen through it." Chen Gongbo said.

The reason why Chen Gongbo thinks about the local textile merchants and sellers in Shanghai is because he also has close ties with these people, and as the mayor of Shanghai, he has benefited a lot from it.

Chen Mingxiang had just returned home, but he found a car parked in the yard of his house, the car of the Marine Corps Headquarters, and he knew at a glance that it must be Ono Nakasa and they were coming.

"From the Chinese New Year to the present, I haven't had any free time, and I still want to drink with you, so you came by yourself!" Chen Mingxiang walked into the living room and said with a smile.

Oh, that's not right! The faces of Ono Nakasa, Nakajima Osa, and Shimada Nakasa are very ugly, as if something major has happened!

"Jun Chen, I'll tell you very bad news, Admiral Yamamoto Fifty-six, the commander of the Combined Fleet of the Imperial Navy, has unfortunately been killed!" Ono Nakasa said with a sad expression.