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After hearing that Zhou Hexuan wanted to provide disaster relief, Hu Zhengzhi frowned and said: "If you want to carry out disaster relief activities, I'm afraid it will be very difficult." The power of one person, in the face of natural disasters, is really a drop in the bucket. ”

"What about civil charities? You can ask them for help. Zhou Hexuan said.

Zhang Jiluan smiled bitterly: "The largest charity group in Tianjin is Bashantang, but last year, Du Xiaoshan committed suicide in the patrol room, and Bashantang was disbanded immediately. ”

Zhou Hexuan could only smile bitterly when he heard this, Du Xiaoshan died because of him. If the Eight Senses Hall is still there, even if those people embezzle the donations, they can at least do something. Now that the Bashantang is gone, the victims fled to Tianjin, and there is not even a soup kitchen.

"What about the Red Cross? Why didn't they come forward? Zhou Hexuan asked again.

Hu Zhengzhi said helplessly: "The Red Cross is in financial difficulties, and it is already struggling. ”

The Red Cross Society of China was founded in 1904 and initially made a big splash. So far, there are more than 40,000 members and more than 280 branches across the country. A few years ago, the Great Kanto Earthquake in Japan, the Red Cross Society of China even went to Japan for disaster relief, which was widely praised by the international community.

However, due to the warlords' continuous fighting and frequent disasters across the country, the Red Cross could not save the country. Coupled with the difficulty of financial allocation, private donations are becoming less and less, and the Red Cross Society of China is really powerless to do anything about disaster relief.

Zhang Jiluan reminded: "Mingcheng, according to the news sent back by our reporter in Shandong, I am afraid that the natural disasters in Shandong this year have just begun. ”

"What's the situation?" Zhou Hexuan asked.

Zhang Jiluan explained: "There was very little snowfall in Shandong last winter, and there was heavy rain in early spring. In the last half month, there has been no rain, the weather is strange and abnormal, and the temperature in spring is like early summer, and there are already signs of drought. Experienced farmers say the situation is likely to be accompanied by a locust plague. Even if there is no locust plague, Shandong's grain harvest will drop sharply. By the time of summer and autumn, it is estimated that there will be a terrible famine in Shandong. ”

Zhou Hexuan was silent.

The lack of snow in winter means that the wheat seeds do not get enough water and cannot kill the locust eggs that hide in the ground. Continuous heavy rainfall in early spring means that the survival rate of seedlings planted in spring is very low. If there is another drought and locust plague, it is equivalent to saying that the spring, summer and autumn grains are all cut off, and it is simply a matter of human life.

The most terrifying thing is that Zhang Zongchang is in charge of Shandong at the moment, and there is a layer of man-made disasters behind the natural disasters.

Zhou Hexuan can fully imagine what a tragic situation Shandong will be this year, and it is not an exaggeration to call it a hell on earth.

"Brother Zheng, Brother Chizhang," Zhou Hexuan said to Hu and Zhang, "Send photojournalists to pay attention to the disaster situation in Shandong for a long time, and record all kinds of situations with photos, and we will make a big news when the time comes!" ”

"No problem." Zhang Jiluan nodded.

Hu Zhengzhi said: "When the time comes, we will be able to appeal for some donations if we speak with news and facts." ”

Zhou Hexuan asked again: "How can the victims of the disaster in Tianjin be rescued at this moment?" ”

Hu Zhengzhi smiled and said two words: "Green Gang!" ”

"Green Gang?" Zhou Hexuan was surprised.

Hu Zhengzhi nodded and said, "It's the Green Gang." Tianjin's Youth Gang is divided into two branches, one is composed of police and gangsters, belonging to the turbidity stream, and the leader is Li Dahai, director of the Military Police Supervision Department under Chu Yupu; The other group is composed of celebrities, wealthy businessmen and intellectuals, belonging to the Qingliu, and the leader is Yuan Kewen, the son of Yuan Shikai. ”

"Yuan Kewen is still the leader of the Green Gang?" Zhou Hexuan was extremely surprised.

Hu Zhengzhi smiled: "What's strange? Not to mention Yuan Kewen, even Zhang Xunzhi, the director of the interview department of our "Ta Kung Pao", is a member of the Tianjin Youth Gang. In addition, many reporters have also joined the Green Gang, otherwise they would not have been well informed. ”

Zhou Hexuan has only one thought, it's really a dog!

Hu Zhengzhi: "Don't look for the turbidity of the Green Gang, they are all a gang of villains who only enter and can't leave, extortion, murder and kidnapping. If you want to help the victims, you can turn to the Qingliu of the Youth Gang, who include editors, journalists, teachers, doctors, wealthy businessmen, and political elders, and have great social influence. They are rich themselves, they are more keen to seek fame, and they should support charitable activities. ”

Hu Zhengzhi gave Zhou Hexuan a list and said: "All the Tianjin Youth Gang members I know are all on this. ”

Zhou Hexuan took the list and looked at it, only to see that it was written: Yuan Shikai's second son Yuan Kewen, Zhang Xunzhi, director of the Ta Kung Pao Interview Department, Zhang Yinghua, former state finance minister and current governor of Henan Province (not in office), Wang Muyi, chairman of Dexing Salt Company and vice chairman of Hengyuan Yarn Factory, Wei Ziwen, a giant in Tianjin's leasing and loan industry, Guan Xingquan, manager of Beiyang Theater, Pan Zixin, chairman of the National Hotel, Bi Xinzhai, comprador of Amway Foreign Bank, and Li Hanchen, comprador of Tianjin Barge Company......

"Should I go to visit Yuan Kewen first?" Zhou Hexuan asked.

Hu Zhengzhi nodded and said: "Yes, as long as Yuan Kewen has the support, the Qingliu faction of the Tianjin Youth Gang will basically take over." You can ask Sunyuki to accompany you. ”

"Thank you, Brother Zheng, for solving your doubts."

Zhou Hexuan immediately went to the interview department and found Zhang Xunzhi, the director of the interview department.

Zhang Xunzhi is 46 years old this year, with a slightly fat body, wearing a pair of black-framed glasses, and a chubby face is quite affable. If it weren't for Hu Zhengzhi's reminder, Zhou Hexuan would never have dreamed that the fat middle-aged man in front of him would be a member of the Green Gang.

"President, are you looking for me?" Zhang Xunzhi asked respectfully.

Zhou Hexuan explained his intention and said earnestly: "Now that more and more people are pouring into Tianjin, at this rate, I am afraid that it will exceed 10,000 by the end of the month." I have the financial resources to help hundreds of people at most, and the only way to do this is to ask the people in the Youth Gang to come forward to help. ”

After Zhang Xunzhi heard this, he patted his chest and smiled: "This is a good thing, wrap it on me!" ”

Zhang Xunzhi is very old in the Youth Gang, and like Yuan Kewen, he belongs to the "Tong" generation of bigwigs, which is one generation higher than Du Yuesheng and Zhang Xiaolin in Shanghai (Datong Wujue, Du Yuesheng belongs to the "Wu" generation).

That night, Zhang Xunzhi took Zhou Hexuan to Yuan's mansion.

This is a small three-story western-style building with a large area and dozens of rooms. The former owner of the house was the "defective general" Shi Yousan, who was the one who burned the Shaolin Temple.

Zhang Xunzhi rang the doorbell, and soon a servant stood behind the door and asked, "Which one?" ”

"Zhang Xunzhi, a generalist, brought Mr. Zhou Hexuan to visit him, and he reported his troubles." When Zhang Xunzhi spoke, he handed the servant a letter of worship to the rivers and lakes.

After a while, the servant opened the door and said, "Come with me, both of you." ”

Zhou Hexuan followed into the house and went up to the second floor, the maid gently pushed open the door, and then bowed down and retreated, and there was a babbling and singing sound from inside.

"Shh

Zhang Xunzhi raised his index finger and signaled Zhou Hexuan not to make a noise.

The two walked into the room a little, and saw Yuan Kewen, who was dressed in opera women's costumes, singing "Dream in the Garden" with a complaint. is worthy of being the four princes of the Republic of China, Yuan Kewen's female appearance is really a little charming, and her figure and eyes are fascinating.