The main hall of the Grand Marshal's Mansion.

Wu Dashuai laughed and walked out of the door.

"Haha, Mr. Yamamoto and Mr. Sawada are here today, and my handsome mansion is shining! Please ...... in the two of you."

Yamamoto glanced at Sawada.

Without a guard, the two stepped into the house.

Both sides sat down.

On Wu Dashuai's rugged face, a pair of eyes rolled slightly.

"I don't know why the two of you came to my marshal's mansion today?"

Yamamoto was smiling, but his eyes were cold.

said lightly: "Wu Shuai, we came over today, and there is nothing else."

"The Great Dongying Empire has agreed to your ministry's request to relocate the venue of the Great East Asia Wushu Competition to Shanghai......

Wu Dashuai waved his hand and said with a smile: "Haha, didn't you already say this in the newspaper a while ago?"

"It's not worth it to be the two of you on this trip."

Yamamoto Pi nodded with a smile: "Indeed, this matter has been announced to the public."

"But Marshal Wu has never thought that since the Empire has agreed to your request.

"It is recognized internationally that the current Shanghai is under the control of Marshal Wu."

Wu Dashuai was slightly stunned.

Then he smiled and said: "Then I want to thank the Dongying Empire......"

Yamamoto looked at Wu Dashuai and smiled slowly: "Since Wu Dashuai is already the master here.

"And the Hongkou Concession of our Dongying Empire is legally leased land, which Marshal Wu will not deny, right?"

Marshal Wu hesitated slightly.

I secretly thought in my heart that these Dongying and Westerners are actually a virtue.

Coming to China is nothing more than wanting to grab profits.

Could it be that the people of Dongying think that Hongkou is too small.

Want to expand your concession?

This is not an easy way to agree.

The martial arts were previously excluded from the inner circle, and there was a large number of weapons supported by the West.

But it can only control the outer docks and ports.

The influence on the downtown area of Shanghai is weak.

Also because of the influence of those old family forces, the local people in Shanghai also have a sense of rejection of the martial arts.

This time, it was not easy, with the idea given by Luo Heng.

Publicly stand up and echo the north and south of Miyabaosen in the northeast.

Strive to change the martial arts competition held by Dongying people to Shanghai.

The image of the martial arts system among the low-level people in Shanghai has been reversed.

Now some people in Shanghai have shouted out that this new military commander is a rare hero who has stood up straight and dared to fight with foreigners.

At this time, if you agree to expand the concession to the Dongying people.

What I did before was in vain.

There will be an even greater backlash.

"What? Wu Jun thinks what I said is wrong? ”

Yamamoto saw that Wu Dashuai's face changed, but he didn't answer his words.

The smile on his face gradually subsided, and his tone became gloomy.

Wu Dashuai frowned, and quickly thought about the purpose of these two Dongying people coming over today.

He cooperated with Gong Baosen and ruined the plan of the Dongying people to hold a martial arts competition.

Being jealous of the other party, that's a certainty.

Wu Dashuai knows it.

Any Dongying people who admit that they are the actual controllers of Shanghai in the international community is.

Although the military system is a separatist warlord.

But it's not an independent government!

What bullshit international recognition is needed to control a city's territory?

However, Yamamoto, the biggest spy leader in China.

Sawada Key, the number one master of Dongying, came directly to the door this time, and it was obviously not easy to deal with it.

Wu Dashuai looked hesitant: "What does Mr. Yamamoto mean......?" ”

"Marshal Wu said bluntly, whether you recognize our Great Dongying Empire or not, and exercise your power over the Hongkou Concession."

Yamamoto's eyes were gloomy, like a greedy jackal, staring at Wu Dashuai.

Wu Dashuai had to nod slowly: "Yes, there is an agreement in this concession, of course I admit it." ”

"Since Marshal Wu admits it, that's good. Originally, we Dongying people had a patrol house in the concession.

"But a while ago, our material warehouse in the concession was attacked by a group of thugs, and there was an explosion at the scene, and there were heavy losses, Marshal Wu should know, right?"

Wu Dashuai was stunned.

Nodding his head, he said, "I've heard about this, didn't it happen years ago?" ”

Yamamoto nodded: "It did happen years ago.

"But the specific losses have only been counted in recent days.

"Now the people of Dongying in the concession are all in danger, and they are worried about the public security situation in Hongkou......"

Wu Dashuai was faintly uneasy in his heart, and asked Chi Chi: "What does Mr. Yamamoto mean?" ”

Yamamoto squinted at Wu Dashuai.

Finally said his purpose: "We ask for an increase in the number of people patrolling the houses in the concession.

"Allowing Imperial Warships in the Open Sea to Enter the Whampoa River ......"

Wu Dashuai's face changed sharply.

Suddenly got up, his eyes widened: "This is impossible, I won't agree to your ......"

What is the difference between letting Dongying's warship enter the Huangpu River and directly giving up the entire downtown area of Shanghai?

In the late Qing Dynasty, it was because the warships of foreigners entered the inland rivers of China.

What happened after that, but not many years have passed.

Everyone still remembers.

Step by step, the bandits were pressing.

In the end, it evolved into the capital of a country, and was ransacked by a group of robbers......

The concessions are all problems left over from the late Qing Dynasty.

In recent years, the voices of the people to take back the concessions and drive away foreign privileges have become more and more intense.

It can be said that Wu Dashuai also took advantage of this kind of patriotic sentiment rising from the bottom this time.

Consolidate the control of the military system over Shanghai.

At this time, if he agrees to the conditions of the Dongying people.

is simply the No. 1 traitor in the sky.

When the time comes, the martial arts department will stay in Shanghai and take root.

Other warlords can use this as an excuse to directly send troops to attack the military system......

Expanding the scale of patrols in the concession?

Of course, I can't say yes!

Are you kidding.

There should have been a clear limit on the number of armed forces in the concession.

However, in recent years, the concessions of various countries have actually secretly expanded their manpower.

Among them, the most excessive is the Dongying people.

The vast majority of Dongying people living in the Hongkou Concession are actually soldiers and spies.

It's just that there are no open activities in accordance with the military establishment on weekdays.

Wu Dashuai is almost certain.

Only he dared to nod and promised the Dongying people to expand the patrol team.

Dongying verbally promised to add 100 people.

With their shameless behavior, tomorrow in the Hongkou concession.

Dare to have a full battalion of 1,000 men.

The most important thing is that this kind of thing, Dongying people secretly do nothing.

But if Wu Dashuai dares to nod, it will still be a traitor to the country!

He was still in the newspaper a while ago, having a war of words with the Dongying people.

It's a little cheap.

How not to know the importance of public opinion?

"In this way, Marshal Wu doesn't want to accept the friendship of our Great Dongying Empire?"

Yamamoto saw that Takeshi had rejected him twice in a row, and his face became even more gloomy.

Wu Dashuai shook his head solemnly: "It's not that I don't want to be friends with you.

"I can't promise you these two things."

A warlord like Wu Dashuai, if he says how patriotic he is, it is not necessarily true.

It's just that he can get to his position, and there are some things that can only be done but not said.

There are some things that can only be said but not done.

He can still tell this clearly.

originally thought that this time he would definitely turn his face with the Dongying people.

But I didn't expect it.

Although Yamamoto's face was ugly, he did not get angry on the spot.

I didn't flick my sleeves away.

Instead, he asked again: "In order to ensure the safety of the people in the Hongkou Concession, should your martial arts people be responsible?"

"After all, you are now the de facto ruler of Shanghai."

Wu Dashuai was stunned.

I vaguely noticed that this Dongying person was not well-intentioned.

There must be something bad in pit yourself.

However, he could only nod and admit this matter.

After all, that's what it is.

"Since Marshal Wu is the actual controller of Shanghai, as a friendly country, the people of our Great Dongying Empire have suffered losses on your territory.

"Should you be responsible?"

Wu Dashuai frowned: "Mr. Yamamoto, that's not what you said.

"The one who attacked your Dongying people's warehouse was not the one I sent......

"But just now you admitted that Shanghai is your territory.

"Our people are under attack on your territory, and I propose to you to increase patrols, or let our warships of the Dongying Empire enter the Huangpu River, and be responsible for protecting the safety of our people.

"You've rejected them...... So, I have no reason to doubt it.

"Are you protecting the attackers, or are you related to that group of people in the first place?"

Wu Dashuai finally understood.

These two Dongying people suddenly came to the door today.

waiting for yourself here!

went around in a big circle, just to plant the pot that was blown up in their warehouse to the martial arts department and to the head of his martial arts handsome!

Then.

Wu Qi, who had been sitting honestly in the corner, listening to his father's conversation with Dongying people, finally couldn't sit still.

He patted the armrest of the couch and stood up.

Pointing at Yamamoto and scolding, "What are you talking about?"

"Let me tell you that this is Pudong, and it is the Great Marshal's Mansion!

"It's not your Yadongying people's place, it's not the Hongkou Concession!"

"Oh?" Yamamoto squinted at Wu Qi.

The corner of his mouth sneered: "This is the son of Wu Dashuai, Young Master Wu Qi, right?" ”

Wu Qi is a typical second ancestor, with a non-stingy temperament.

The pit that the Dongying people went around and around in their own homes had already provoked him.

At this time, it doesn't matter what identity the other party has.

Anyway, the backers behind the martial arts department are Westerners.

He really didn't believe that the Dongying people dared to turn their faces with the Yiduli people.

If he thinks like this, if Luo Heng knows.

Will definitely laugh at this guy for being so naïve!

The evil dog of the Dongying people, even their master America dared to fight back when the time came.

"What do you do? Is there a place for you to speak? Sit back ......."

I know what kind of character my son has.

When Wu Dashuai saw Wu Qi, he jumped out.

Knowing that something bad was going to happen, he immediately scolded him and told him to shut up.

It's just that Yamamoto came to the Great Marshal's Mansion today for another purpose.

How could it be so easy to let it go.

His face sank, and he glanced at Sawada Keyichi, who had not spoken.

"According to our investigation, when our Dongying warehouse was attacked by a mob that day.

"Young Master Wu Qi and Miss Wu happened to appear in the Hongkou Concession.

"It's still in the tea house across the river from the attacked warehouse.

"Marshal Wu, do you want to give me a reasonable explanation?"

Wu Dashuai was stunned.

Wu Liu and Wu Qi followed Luo Heng to the Hongkou Concession that day.

He knows.

But he didn't expect that the Dongying people would also know.

I want to shake my head and deny it.

But he didn't want Wu Qi to scold first: "You let your mother's bullshit, although Hongkou is the Dongying Concession, can't we go to drink tea and have fun?" ”

Wu Dashuai secretly said that he was going to suffer.

This son is spoiled, I don't know how shameless these guys are......

Sure enough, Yamamoto sneered: "So, did Young Master Wu Qi admit that he was nearby at the time?" ”

At this time, Wu Qi also came back to his senses.

found himself in the hands of this Dongying person.

However, Yamamoto didn't wait for him to open his mouth to refute, and immediately said inwardly: "In this case, Young Master Wu Qi should go back with us and cooperate with the investigation." ”

As he spoke, he turned to Wu Dashuai again, and said coldly: "And Miss Wu Liu, who appeared together at that time, should you also go back with me?" ”

As Yamamoto spoke.

Outside the door, two Dongying people rushed in.

walked directly to Wu Qi, obviously to forcibly take Wu Qi back.

This is the Great Marshal's Mansion.

As the son of a handsome man.

If it is brought back by the Dongying people here.

Don't ask for the face of the martial artist.

Wu Dashuai was also difficult to ride a tiger at this time, and stretched out his hand and shouted: "Slow! ”

Yamamoto simply ignored Wu Dashuai's stopping.

"Don't worry, Marshal Wu, we will definitely investigate carefully, and we will never wronged Gongzi Wu! Take ......"

The two Dongying people immediately stepped forward and were about to pull Wu Qi.

Wu Qi also broke out completely.

Pulled out a pistol from his bosom.

scolded loudly: "Fuck Xiao Dongying, you dare to go wild in my house?

"Believe it or not, Lao Tzu will kill you now!"

Yamamoto sneered, not panicking at all.

At this time, Sawada Keyichi's figure suddenly flashed.

In the blink of an eye, he stood in front of Wu Qi.

Wu Qi subconsciously shifted the muzzle of the gun and pointed it at Sawada Keyichi.

A hint of contempt flashed in Sawada's eyes.

One hand reached out and grabbed the pistol in Wu Qi's hand.

Wu Qi didn't think about actually shooting.

Pulling out the gun is just to scare the people of Dongying.

And with the skills of Sawada Keyichi.

How could Wu Qi, who had never practiced any kung fu, be able to avoid it.

I just felt a numb wrist.

The fingers involuntarily retracted.

I didn't even understand what was going on, and the trigger was pulled.

Boom!

A gunshot rang out.

Wu Dashuai was stunned.

I haven't reacted to what is going on.

I saw that the two Dongying soldiers who had just rushed in to arrest Wu Qi were one of them bursting out of his chest with a ball of blood.

Hurting?

Wu Qi shot a Dongying man?

At this moment, Wu Dashuai also felt a mess in his head.

Things happened too fast.

Wu Qi's eyes widened.

reacted violently, pointed at Sawada Keyichi with one hand, and shouted: "It's you ......"

Sawada Keyichi moved quickly this time.

The hand on Wu Qi's wrist tugged.

directly snatched Wu Qi's pistol.

I didn't see any movement from him, just a shake of his arm.

The pistol snapped and fell to the ground.

didn't wait for Wu Qi to shout out the next words.

The other hand had already put on Wu Qi's neck, exerting force on the back of his neck, pressing on the artery......

Wu Qi's body was weak, and he only had time to say two words, and he was no longer able to speak......

"Stop...... Do not come in, but stay outside......"

Wu Dashuai saw that his only son fell into the hands of the Dongying people, and he was a little jealous.

Outside the door, the guards of the Marshal's Mansion were alarmed by the sound of gunfire.

At this time, he reacted quickly and rushed to the door.

was stopped by Wu Dashuai, and could only surround at the door.

I saw Sawada Kenichi successfully take down Wu Qi.

Yamamoto sneered: "Marshal Wu, your son happened to appear nearby on the day of the mob attack.

"Now we're just offering to get him back to cooperate with the investigation. He shot and wounded us.

"You'll have to give us an explanation!"

It happened too suddenly.

Negotiations were still underway just now, although the atmosphere was not very good.

But what hasn't the battle-hardened Wu Dashuai seen before?

It is common for each other to scold each other at the negotiation table, slap the table and lose shoes.

But when the gun is fired, the nature is different.

At this time, Wu Dashuai didn't know how to deal with it.

The most important thing is that Wu Qi is the only son of the Wu family!

Now it's in the hands of Sawada Keyichi......

"You let my son go first, and then there is something to talk about slowly......

Wu Dashuai quickly calmed down, and could only propose to release him first.

Yamamoto sneered: "Release people? OK!

"But either you agree to the conditions I put forward before, and issue a directive to allow the expansion of the size of the patrol house in the concession.

"Let's let the Dongying warship enter the Huangpu River.

"Either you admit the loss of our Dongying people in this warehouse explosion.

"Compensate two million taels of silver, let us believe that this incident has nothing to do with your martial arts family!"

Things have come to this point.

Yamamoto finally showed his true purpose.

What expanded the patrol room, the warship entered the Huangpu River.

In fact, it was just a false shot.

Extorting the samurai's silver is what he wants.

"Two million taels of silver? How can it be? ”

Wu Dashuai suddenly woke up.

I understand that I have completely fallen into the trap of others.

However, at this time, the son was in the hands of others.

It was also held by the Dongying people.

Two million taels of silver is impossible, but bleeding is unavoidable.

It was at this time.

Outside the door, the soldiers of the Great Marshal's Mansion were confronting the Dongying guards brought by Yamamoto.

Stunned, he looked at a person and slowly walked between the two sides.

A soldier suddenly recognized the man.

Subconsciously shouted: "Luo Heng?!" ”

As soon as the name sounded.

Whether it is a Dongying person or a samurai soldier at the scene.

It's all a shock.

His eyes subconsciously focused on Luo Heng, who suddenly appeared.

Luo Heng didn't understand what was going on in the house.

It was supposed to be courtesy.

Still at the gate, waiting for the porter to come in and report.

Suddenly, however, a gunshot was heard.

The guards at the door rushed over to check on the situation.

No one could care about the three of them.

Luo Heng simply walked in by himself.

Unexpectedly, in the courtyard, I saw a group of Dongying people facing off against the soldiers of the Marshal's Mansion.

Leave it alone.

As long as it's Dongying's business, what reason does it matter......

Luo Heng hurriedly explained two sentences to Chen Zhi and Ma San.

He swaggered into the sight of both sides.

When Luo Heng was in Shanghai before, he didn't come to the Marshal's Mansion a lot.

The portrait has also been in the newspapers, and it is entirely to be expected that it will be recognized.

At this time, I don't know who it was, and suddenly shouted in the crowd: "Luo Daxia, our handsome and seventh young master are in the house......"

Luo Heng stared at the direction of the main hall.

Inside the house.

Holding Wu Qi in one hand, the expressionless Sawada Jianyi turned his head suddenly.

Luo Heng?

He's finally back in Shanghai!

The eyes of both sides crossed a distance of tens of meters, and the four eyes were facing each other......

(End of chapter)