Yokohama Zhengjin Bank is a foreign exchange bank established in Japan in the early days, established in 1880 A.D. (the sixth year of Guangxu), mainly engaged in foreign exchange exchange, discount and other businesses.

With the gradual strengthening of Japan after the Meiji Restoration and the decline of the Qing government, Japanese imperialism stepped up its aggression against China. This aggression is all-encompassing, not only military and political, but also economic and financial. Among them, the Yokohama Shojin Bank was an important financial institution for the Japanese imperialists to carry out economic aggression against China. Beginning with the establishment of a branch in Shanghai in 1893, Yokohama Zhengjin Bank successively opened a large number of branches in China and plundered a large amount of wealth.

During the entire war of aggression against China, Zhengjin Bank cooperated with the Japanese invading army to control the finance of the occupied areas, destroyed China's national industry and financial industry, and supported the industrial and mining enterprises controlled by the Japanese army and the pseudo-organized banks. This is an invisible mastermind, far more harmful than an elite division.

In 1937, after the Japanese occupation of North China, Tianjin Customs and Beisi Xing fell into the hands of the Japanese army. The large quantities of gold and silver that existed in these places were not shipped out in time, and all of them became trophies of the Japanese army. According to reliable information, these precious metals are currently stored in the Tianjin branch of Zhengjin Bank located on Victoria Road (now No. 80 Jiefang North Road) in the British Concession.

The last time Zheng Weiguo went to Tianjin, he planned to rob the bank. Unfortunately, the time was too tight and the preparations were not sufficient, so I didn't dare to act rashly. In the months since, Feng Kun has been trying to figure out a way, especially when they heard that Japan intends to ship this batch of precious metals back to Japan, and they have to take the risk and speed up the pace of action.

Political Commissar Cheng was puzzled: "I'm afraid it's not easy to rob a bank in Tianjin." What's more, it's still in the British Concession? What are the specific plans that Feng Kun has formulated? ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "They rented a house near Zhengjin Bank, and then dug a tunnel under the cover of the municipal corporation, which is said to be very close to the bank's location. However, it was difficult for them to transport things out with their strength alone, so they urgently asked us for help. ”

Political Commissar Cheng thought for a while and said: "Even if there is a tunnel, I'm afraid it will be difficult, not to mention anything else, the door of the vault alone will not be able to be opened for a while." Moreover, Tianjin was heavily guarded by Japanese troops, and once the operation failed, the action team was in danger of being wiped out. ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, yes, it's really dangerous. But both the risks and the benefits are proportional. As long as the operation is successful. Then the funds for our base areas will be guaranteed for at least three years. If it is apportioned to the whole of North China, it can be used for at least one or two years. ”

Political Commissar Cheng smiled bitterly and shook his head, such a large fortune is indeed impossible to refuse, no matter how big the sacrifice is. And he asked, "Commander." And what about the Japanese army's munitions depot in Tianjin? ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "This warehouse is not filled with the Japanese army's own weapons. Rather, it is the weapons of the national army that have been captured since the beginning of the war. These weapons did not match the caliber of the Japanese army's standard weapons, and the logistics supply could not be guaranteed, so they were kept in the warehouse. ”

Political Commissar Cheng quipped: "Could it be that there are tunnels dug here?" ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled. "No!" It's a long story, and I'll tell you about it slowly. ”

Since remembering these weapons, Zheng Weiguo and Feng Kun have been trying to find a way to rack their brains for this, and later Feng Kun heard in Tianjin that the Japanese army intended to build a new batch of puppet Mongolian troops in Suiyuan, so he suggested that Zheng Weiguo disguise himself as a representative of the Japanese army in Mongolia to carry it. In this way, weapons can be transported in the open, and even Japanese convoys can be borrowed.

Political Commissar Cheng questioned: "Why does it sound like a fantasy talk?" I'm afraid this is more difficult than robbing the gold bank! Pretending to be a representative of Mongolia and Xinjiang must at least have corresponding documents and official documents, how can these documents and official documents be forged? As long as there is a mistake, the work will be wasted. Well, even if this can be done, it is so difficult that Tianjin will not ask the garrison in Mongolia for verification? That is, a phone call, or a telegram. ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded approvingly and said, "Your analysis is very correct, so when I learned of this plan, I immediately sent a telegram to the 120th Division, asking Division Commander He to come forward to help." At the same time, he got in touch with General Fu Zuoyi, who had just arrived in Suiyuan. ”

The Daqingshan Detachment of the 120th Division was in Mongolia, and through the relationship of the Inner Mongolia People's Party, it planted a lot of nails in the puppet Mongolian army, and also had secret contacts with the puppet Mongolian high-level. It couldn't be easier for them to forge a document or an official document, and it can definitely be fake, because it is printed in a mold.

But Zheng Weiguo was more thoughtful, and directly spent money to rebel against a puppet Mongolian high-ranking official named Li Chengyuan, promising to give him a large sum of money after the deed was completed, and escorting him to the Guotong region or simply going abroad.

At that time, the Japanese army's policy in Mongolia was very cruel, and even the puppet Mongolian high-level was very dissatisfied. One of the puppet Mongolian leaders, King De, once complained: "Even the puppet regime has not made it so obvious." So under Zheng Weiguo's gold bar offensive, Li Chengyuan readily agreed.

After some careful arrangements, Li Chengyuan asked Lu Shangfeng for instructions on raising arms from Tianjin in order to expand the troops, and took the initiative to ask for help. King De dreamed of expanding his power, and after seeing this plan, he immediately agreed, and gave Li Chengyuan a large amount of activity funds, so that he could get more weapons after he arrived in Tianjin.

Of course, King De did not have the right to expand the puppet Mongolian army without authorization, and he had to obtain the consent of the Mongolian army first. Fortunately, the Japanese authorities spoke well this time and agreed that the king would prepare his own weapons. On the one hand, it is for the sake of the face of the ocean taken out by the king of Germany, and on the other hand, the power of the puppet Mongolian army Li Shouxin's department is too great, and the Mongolian army sent troops hope to use the power of the king of Germany to contain it, so as not to make Li Shouxin's head hot.

After Li Chengyuan received the official document, he quickly rushed to Tianjin, and directly turned into the base of the Eighth Route Army on the way. He had to stay in the base for a while before it was a happy one. As for the documents and official documents, they were quickly sent to Jizhong, and it is estimated that they will be delivered to Zheng Huzi in the next two days.

After listening to this, Political Commissar Cheng couldn't help but applaud, and Da Yan smiled: "Okay, good, with the commander's arrangement, I am finally relieved." "When this plan was formulated, Political Commissar Cheng was still in Jinchaji. So it's the first time I've heard of it.

Chen Wanchun frowned, and said suspiciously: "Commander-in-chief, neither of these two actions seems to be suitable for our female soldiers. ”

Indeed, robbing a bank is a physical job, not to mention anything else, just carrying gold bars has to exhaust the female soldiers. If you outwit the arsenal, you can't even take female soldiers with you, otherwise others will know that the way is fake at a glance.

Zheng Weiguo approvingly: "You are really careful! In these two operations, your female soldiers only took on auxiliary tasks, and after the operation is completed, I plan to have you stationed in Tianjin for a long time to carry out some special tasks. ”

Chen Wanchun nodded thoughtfully and said softly, "I understand." ”

Commissar Cheng was a little worried. He said: "The style of the Japanese army is corrupt. Will it be dangerous to send a women's corps to Tianjin? ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "Judging from the last time we went to Tianjin, the local law and order is quite good. After all, Tianjin is an international metropolis, and the Japanese army has to worry about international influence. Of course, absolute security is impossible. Wanchun, you must be more careful after you go. ”

In fact. In the area where the Japanese army was stably ruled. They are still able to restrain military discipline. in order to maintain the stability of the rule. Only in guerrilla areas and base areas will the little devils wantonly kill people, set fires, rape and plunder, and use such brutal means to intimidate the people. Weakens resistance.

Chen Wanchun also went to Tianjin last time, and she was somewhat confident in her heart, so she hurriedly responded and said that there was no problem.

Zheng Weiguo saw that she had no objection, so he said; "Okay, you go back and choose the candidates to go to Tianjin first, the number of people should not be too many, about ten people. In addition, it is necessary to maintain absolute confidentiality before taking action, and not to mention it to anyone. ”

Chen Wanchun hurriedly said: "Yes, commander-in-chief!" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Then you go!" I'll take a look at it myself after I've chosen. ”

After Chen Wanchun left, Political Commissar Cheng remembered that there was still a large windfall in the logistics department that had not been dealt with, and he didn't have the heart to talk to Zheng Weiguo more, so he hurried over to share the account with Professor Yang. This amount of money is huge, and the local government will definitely have to share it. As for whether it is three or seven points or five or five points, it depends on the ability of Professor Yang and Political Commissar Cheng.

In the evening, Political Commissar Cheng rushed back with a tired face, but said excitedly: "Thanks to the women's soldiers, Director Jin and I (referring to Jin Mengqi, director of the logistics department) finally don't have to worry about the funds of the troops. ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled and asked, "What about next year?" ”

Political Commissar Cheng said confidently: "There is a one-year buffer period, and I don't believe that I won't be able to raise money by then." ”

Zheng Weiguo shook his head and retorted: "Of course, if you don't fight, it's no problem, and it's not a big problem if you only fight a small war, but what if the Japanese army sweeps up on a large scale?" At that time, the economy and people's livelihood in the base areas will certainly be greatly affected, and we must take precautions. ”

Political Commissar Cheng nodded thoughtfully and said, "It seems that I really have to go to Zhengjin Bank in Tianjin?" Well, the action to clean up pornography, gambling, and drugs should also be prepared. I'll urge Professor Yang again to try to solve this matter as soon as possible. ”

Zheng Weiguo had a whim, and said with a smile: "This needs Professor Yang to find out the situation before he can do it, don't be in a hurry for the time being." In fact, there is still a source of money in the base area, it depends on our means. ”

Political Commissar Cheng was stunned for a moment and said, "Inside the base area? He suddenly remembered the big landlords mentioned by Xiao Tao today, and suddenly realized, and exclaimed: "You mean those rich people in the base area? This is not good, it is a disciplinary offense! Didn't you criticize Xiao Tao just now, why did you make a mess of yourself? ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "Lao Cheng, you misunderstood what I meant. I'm not saying sending people to raid them, but I'm trying to pull them in for business. ”

Political Commissar Cheng was stunned for a moment, and said suspiciously: "What business?" In this chaos, who will pay if you lose money? ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "This business is a sure deal. ”

Director Jin Mengqi once proposed to establish a trading company and bank in Jizhong, but at that time, the base did not have start-up capital and experienced talents. Zheng Weiguo suddenly thought just now, why do you have to use your own money to do business?

Absolute control doesn't make any sense if you can't make money. As long as there is money to be made in this business, Zheng Weiguo is even willing to give up the right to operate.

For example, in the Jizhong Bank, the power to issue banknotes should of course be controlled by the administrative office, while commercial lending can be liberalized. There are also trading companies, and the administration only needs to send someone to supervise it, and the chairman can let the financial owners serve as it.

Political Commissar Cheng was confused when he heard this, and he thought for a long time before he figured it out: "Commander, do you want to do business in partnership with those rich people?" I'm afraid it's not good! ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "What's wrong? The treasurers contribute the money and are responsible for the day-to-day management, and we only need to help administratively and then sit on the ground and divide the money. ”

Political Commissar Cheng said: "You mean we eat dry stocks? The rich men are not fools, so why should they share our money in vain? ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "How can it be white? For example, if a trading company entrusts them with the import and export trade (referring to the import and export trade in and out of the base area) in the entire base area, how much money does it have to make in the end of the year? ”

Political Commissar Cheng patted his head and said, "It seems to be this reason!" Hearing you say this, I feel that the rich people have taken advantage of us, and we have suffered instead. ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "We don't pay a penny, what do we lose?" In addition, the materials that are in short supply in the base area can also be handled by trading companies, so as to reduce the burden and risk of comrades operating underground. It's called a win-win situation, and everyone gets rich together! (To be continued......)

PS: Earthquakes, colds, power outages, internet outages, this week has been too unsmooth.