Of the many Russian refugees who were allowed to settle in the French Concession, only a few of them were able to truly integrate into the upper class society of the concession. The vast majority of Russian refugees had difficulty maintaining food and clothing in the French Concession.

Compared with the poor people living in Shanghai, who would choose to go to the docks to carry bags and sell coolies in order to survive, these Russian refugees rarely did such work as coolies. Perhaps in the eyes of these refugees, that kind of work is too low.

Some refugee families would rather have their women sell their bodies to earn money than do what they see as humiliating hard work. This mentality of wanting to save face and suffer guilt has also led to the increasingly unbearable life of refugees.

According to what Hu Biao sent to learn, more than ninety percent of the foreign criminals arrested by the Concession Patrol Office were Russian refugees. What is even speechless is that some Tsarist Russian refugees who eat not food deliberately commit crimes just to go to prison.

Knowing that Hu Biao hoped to recruit a group of Tsarist Russian refugees for his use, Ivan's emotions also surprised Hu Biao. In Hu Biao's view, this may be the so-called 'poor people must have something to hate'!

Among the refugees accepted by the concession, in addition to the refugees from Tsarist Russia, there were also many Jewish refugees who were persecuted and exiled to Shanghai. But these Jewish refugees are living very well in the concession, and even enjoy a lot of power and wealth.

Thinking of this, Hu Biao also said directly: "The consequences? Even if you don't want to provoke the little devils, you should at least know how greedy and murderous the little devils are. Do you think that the little devils who occupy Shanghai will give up the fat of the concession?

If you have paid attention to foreign news, then you should know that at present, the war in Europe is sweeping many countries, and Britain, France and other countries are being crippled by German artillery fire. If Britain and France were defeated, would the Japanese abandon their colonies in Asia?

Once the Japanese army entered the concession strongly, the expatriates of Britain, France, the United States and other countries were still eligible to be expelled from the country. So where do you go from here? Accept their solicitation, work for them, and go to the front line to fight the Soviet Far Eastern Army.

Or, if you choose to tolerate and continue to choose to flee to another country, what country is willing to accept you refugees who have no home or a country? At this point, do you have any more options? ”

Listening to Hu Biao's slightly mocking words, Ivan's eyes fell again and said, "Maybe things won't be so bad!" I want to know, who are you? Do you speak for your government? ”

To Ivan's surprise, Hu Biao shook his head and sneered: "I must admit that your vision is indeed not very good." If I'm soliciting on behalf of the government, do you think you'll be reassured? Don't you know what politicians are talking about?

Never mind! Let's tell you this! What I am doing now is indeed in a state of hostility with the Japanese army that invaded our country. But everything I do is for myself and the people who depend on me to survive. I fought for my country, and I fought for myself!

As an old resident of the concession, I believe you should know that during the Northern Expedition, many of you were recruited and armed by some warlords. Those who work for the warlords are also trying to survive and earn money.

Although your reputation in the concession is not good, I know that you are very talented and heroic in combat. I hope that some of you will be chosen to be truly good at war, and that some of my troubles will be solved to fight against the enemy.

Don't think that I'm asking for your help, I'm actually giving you a chance. If you want to really become my subordinate, you have to show enough strength. As long as you have the ability, I believe that the remuneration I give will satisfy many people! ”

"You want to be a warlord?"

Listening to Ivan's words, Hu Biao shook his head helplessly and said, "With the current situation, what do you think is the point of being a warlord?" Let's put it this way! You've probably heard of mercenaries, right? And my current identity is that of the commander of a mercenary group.

Fighting aggressors is an obligation to defend the homeland and the country. This time, with the help of the current war, I can slowly select the real war elite and recruit more elite fighters who will work for me. Now, you should understand what I mean, right? ”

Regarding Hu Biao's explanation, Ivan was a little surprised and blushed and said, "I really didn't expect that you would be the commander of a mercenary group." You want me to come forward and recruit those who understand military warfare in the concession, right? ”

"That's right! Secondly, I can also tell you a piece of news, or my personal vision for the future. As a Chinese, I never wanted to create civil unrest at home. In the future, I hope to have a truly independent territory.

Taking advantage of the current chaotic situation in the world, the European countries could not afford to take advantage of the opportunities of the Asian colonies. As long as I have enough strength, who dares to say that when the war ends in the future, I can't lay a foothold around China?

As long as we find a suitable site for development, we will keep it firmly in our hands. No matter how the situation changes in the future, we also have a place where we can make our own decisions. Are you still afraid of being displaced and becoming a disgraced refugee?

It's better to say I'm asking for your help, but I'm giving you a chance. Once my goal is achieved, how much of a victory can you share in as my partner? How will your fellow citizens be grateful to you? ”

Feed on illusions!

For refugees who have fled to other countries after persecution, they all want a place where they can take charge of their own country. After the Holocaust, Jews also began to prepare for the restoration of the country, hoping to have a country of their own race.

So why didn't these fugitive Russian refugees have such expectations? At least Hu Biao believes that for Ivan, who is trying to restore the glory of the family, he should not give up such an opportunity, even if it is just an assumption.

Although he felt that Hu Biao's plan was a little whimsical, Ivan had to admit that this temptation was difficult for him to resist. With a common desired goal, the conversation between the two began to become much more harmonious.

Seeing that Ivan was finally moved by his plan, Hu Biao also said directly: "Later, in the name of Nina, I will set up a White Russian trading house, hire some compradors, take care of funds and provide help to the White Russian ethnic group."

Secondly, I would like to form a White Russian Revival Society in your name. The first people to join must be people you can trust and who share the purpose of the Renaissance. The purpose of the Revival Society is to work together to build a homeland.

I will provide them with weapons and training places when the time comes. As long as the members pass the trial, I will give each of them a military salary of not less than five silver dollars per month. Those who complete the task will also have the corresponding task honorarium.

Even if you don't pass the trial, I will provide a settling-in allowance of no less than 50 yuan. In a word, I don't collect waste and people who are lazy and lazy. If you want to get a settling-in allowance of 50 yuan, you must also have a certain strength and ability. ”

After listening to Hu Biao's idea, Ivan quickly said: "As long as there is money, I believe that many people will be interested!" ”

"Remember what I told you, as long as I have the ability, I am willing to spend money. Correspondingly, people who want to make money but don't want to work hard, I will not be polite either. Anyone who dares to betray or leak secrets will be unceremoniously executed.

So, when soliciting people, I want you to emphasize that. You can even invite people who have settled in other concessions or even in the Northeast through your connections. I also hope that the Revival Society will continue to grow stronger. ”

For many foreigners living in the concession, they all know that Tsarist Russian refugees are also very good at infighting, and there are many organizations such as fandom and associations in the French Concession. An extra revival would not attract too much attention.

In Hu Biao's vision, the Revival Society was actually a secret organization. The new members must receive a certain degree of brainwashing education, inculcate the great idea of revival and nation-building, and at the same time strengthen their obedience.

After the political assessment is over, they will be taken to the training camp that Hu Biao will set up in the later stage. Through Hu Biao's training methods, these members of the Revival Association were trained to become real elite soldiers and improve the combat effectiveness of the troops.

Some spies may have an unexpected effect on what they can't even do to these trained Revival members. In addition, through the organization of the Revival Society, Hu Biao's tentacles can extend to more places.

As long as Hu Biao's plan can succeed, he believes that these brainwashed members of the Revival Society will also die for him. When it comes to racial continuation, even the hot-tempered Russian refugees will be very cautious.

When Hu Biao and Ivan discussed these layouts, Nina, who was staying in the kitchen to make dinner, looked at the living room from time to time, for fear that her father would quarrel with Hu Biao. To her relief, that didn't seem to be happening.

Hearing Nina tell you that dinner was ready, Hu Biao also spoke: "Regarding this matter, I will provide you with a plan later." All you need to do is to get the revival meeting up as soon as possible, according to my plan.

Don't tell Nina about the revival just yet. As for the formation of a comptoir, I'll talk to Nina later. If you really want to restore the glory of your family and change the fate of those people, you better not do anything that disappoints me. ”

"I only hope that the promises you made today will be fulfilled in the future!"

"In fact, I rarely say yes easily. The reason is that I don't think things like oaths and agreements are actually safe. What is truly trustworthy is its own strength. As long as you don't let me down, I will give you a bright future! ”

If he can really tear off a lot of fat in the colonies of European countries, Hu Biao believes that these Russian refugees living in China will be relocated to the place where they are taken in. These populations are also an asset.

Hu Biao believes that as long as he can lay down a piece of land and provide more jobs and income, he believes that more people will migrate from China. The civil war at the end of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression will undoubtedly make more people hate war and seek refuge in a pure land.

At that time, with the favor laid down by Hu Biao, I believe that the two parties will also show more restraint in dealing with Hu Biao. As long as there is sufficient population and capital, even if it is a wild land, it will rise and grow rapidly!