1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Of course, these are not the prop steel bars that the stupid UP on Douyin in later generations used, but the real steel bars that would make all the civil engineers in the country collapse if they could be bent by manpower.

This is simply not something a human can do, so when Du Yuesheng was discovered hiding, he immediately realized the difference in strength between the two sides and knelt down decisively.

Actually, he was a smarter guy than Huang Jinrong.

Through that kidnapping, he clearly realized that a force was coming to Shanghai that he could not resist at all, so after escaping by chance, he restrained his organization instead of expanding it crazily like Huang Jinrong to make up for the losses.

What does it matter if you lose money, fame, and prestige? The most important thing is to save your life!

When Huang Jinrong got into trouble this time, he also felt that something was wrong;

Sure enough, the next day, the bent steel bars were delivered to his secret residence, which was supposed to be unknown to anyone, and he was asked to meet alone at Mark's temporary office.

Then, HK416 showed him how to use a pair of seemingly fragile hands to twist an iron ingot into any shape for fun...

“Yes!”

Seeing that Du Yuesheng was unable to utter a complete sentence, HK416 lost his patience and threw the iron ingot on the ground, making a small hole, and said directly:

"Okay, Boss Du, I'll convey my master's orders directly to you!"

".…."

Master...as expected...

Du Yuesheng was startled and said respectfully, "Please speak."

"First, your Du family must hand over 90% of their assets and cash to us as atonement."

"Yes! I understand! I will do it right away!" This was what Du Yuesheng expected.

Although the amount was higher than he had imagined, it was not unacceptable. Nothing is more important than life!

"Secondly, all of your pornography, gambling, and drug-related businesses must cease immediately and never touch them again."

Du Yuesheng was touted as a "national hero" in later generations, but what this guy did was actually no better than Huang Jinrong and Zhang Xiaolin, and in some aspects he even did worse.

For example, selling opium and opening opium dens.

The opium in the French Concession was essentially monopolized by his Sanxin Company, and the Jiangsu Anti-Opium Bureau, established by Chiang Kai-shek in Shanghai in 1934, which was nominally an anti-opium operation but was actually intended to make money, was later filled with Du Yuesheng's followers.

Director Zeng Yong's son Zeng Xianqiong even worshipped Du Yuesheng as his godfather, which shows how deep their relationship was.

Also, human trafficking.

Ren Wenzhen, the Chief Inspector of the Criminal Division of the French Concession Police Station, who had over 1000 human traffickers under his command, was a disciple of Du Yuesheng and was primarily responsible for "internal demand work" at brothels.

Another disciple, Chen Heming, was mainly responsible for "export work" such as deceiving Chinese people to go abroad to build railways and do hard labor.

In short, if Du Yuesheng in history had not stood somewhat upright on the national cause, he would not have lived to this day.

Because he had not yet taken over Chiang Kai-shek's big job and had long realized that pornography, gambling and drugs could not last long and he had to clean up his act as soon as possible, Du Yuesheng also agreed to this matter very happily:

"Yes! I'll stop now!"

He wouldn't dare bet that a powerful force that knew his position at all times would not know who his people were and what businesses were his;

Just like how they are treating Huang Jinrong's forces now - if they really can't figure out who is who, then just kill them all!

"Third, all your gangs must be disbanded. From today on, there will be no more Green Gangs or Red Gangs in Shanghai. The only one who has the final say in the underworld and white world is my Mark Security Contracting Company!"

HK416 then looked indifferently at the other man in the room. "I've finished speaking. Who's in favor, and who's against?"

"I object!"

295 King·Assassination King·Yang Xiu·Ya Qiao, Take It Into Your Pocket

Wang Yaqiao, leader of the Iron-Blooded Anti-Traitor Corps and leader of the Axe Gang, had a dark complexion.

Ever since he conspired with Koreans to assassinate General Shirakawa Yoshinori, commander of the Japanese Expeditionary Force in Shanghai, in April of this year, Wang Yaqiao has been subjected to fierce retaliation by the Japanese.

In order to save his life and facilitate the assassination, he spread the news that he had fled Shanghai to attract attention, while hiding secretly.

He had originally planned to leave Shanghai around August and head to Northeast China to assassinate the members of the Lytton International Commission who defended Japan's invasion of China. Unexpectedly, someone actually found him!

Now, Wang Yaqiao completely understood who the force that made him feel like he was being used during the "January 1.28th Shanghai Anti-Japanese War" belonged to.

However, unlike Du Yuesheng, Wang Yaqiao was not a person with a flexible bottom line. After hearing what HK416 said, he sneered in his face:

"I object! I have an opinion!"

"Oh...Since Boss Wang has objections, then stay and don't leave." HK416 waved his hand noncommittally.

"Boss Du, you can go now. Remember what I said, don't forget it."

“Okay, okay, definitely, definitely…”

Du Yuesheng looked at his mortal enemy, who had betrayed him countless times, with a hint of pity and schadenfreude, and hurriedly left with the entourage sent by Mark Company.

HK416 looked at Wang Yaqiao calmly:

"Okay, Boss Wang, now it's just the two of us. If you have any opinions, please tell me!"

Wang Yaqiao was a little confused about the tactics of this "Ms. Heckler & Koch" and remained silent for a while.

Although he had witnessed the terrifying power of HK416 with his own eyes and knew that it would be easier for the other party to kill him than to kill a chicken, Wang Yaqiao was not afraid of death.

It's just death!

A scar the size of a bowl on the head, what's the big deal! Even though she's so pretty, she's still a damn foreigner!

By the way, although HK416 is a top beauty with an excellent figure, she is not Wang Yaqiao's type - this guy likes weak types, the weaker the better.

Thinking of this, Wang Yaqiao raised his chin slightly and put on a proud and angry look:

"You can kill me or chop me up, it's all up to you!"

"I have no interest in killing you, but there are things I need you to do."

Wang Yaqiao was even more furious: "You want me to be a traitor? You're dreaming!"

"What if what I want you to do is to kill traitors and Japanese?" "Don't even think about it... eh?"

Wang Yaqiao was stunned and asked doubtfully, "Kill... traitors? Kill the Japanese?"

"There is also the killing of Chiang Kai-shek and Chiang Kai-shek's dogs. How about it? Are you interested?" Through the eyes of HK416, Mark observed with interest the "King of Assassination in the Republic of China" whom he had used once.

On November 10, 1923, Xu Guoliang, the head of the Songhu Police Department appointed by the Zhili warlords, was shot and killed in front of a bathroom.

On August 18, 1928, Zhang Qiubai, Chairman of the National Construction Committee of the Kuomintang and Director of the Anhui Provincial Construction Department, was murdered at Meixi Villa in Nanjing.

1930年7月24日，上海招商局总办赵铁桥在虹口毙命;1931年6月14日，国民党军事委员会委员长蒋介石在庐山遭枪击;

On July 23, 1931, T.V. Soong, the KMT's finance minister, was assassinated at Shanghai North Railway Station.

On February 29, 1932, the flagship of the Japanese Navy's Third Fleet, the Izumo, was bombed in the Huangpu River.

On April 29, 1932, General Shirakawa, the supreme commander of the Japanese invasion of China, was killed by a bomb in Hongkou Park.

On November 1, 1935, Wang Jingwei, a member of the KMT Central Standing Committee and Vice President of the National Government, was shot three times at the Central Party Headquarters in Dingjiaqiao, Nanjing.

On December 25, 1935, Tang Youren, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nationalist Government, was assassinated in Shanghai...

All these achievements, which Wang Yaqiao either planned, organized, participated in, or personally implemented, demonstrate his strength, connections, and intelligence capabilities.

Compared to the so-called "three tycoons" who made their fortunes mainly through prostitution, gambling, drugs and murder, Wang Yaqiao, who made his money mainly through kidnapping wealthy people and assassinations, was generally a relatively humane person.

Although his subordinates also bullied the market and planted many people in comprador companies like the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company to make dirty money;

But at least, he really restrained the Axe Gang members from bullying the lower class people as much as possible, and really protected the merchants and coolies after they paid protection fees;

People who are anti-Japanese, have bottom lines, hate invaders, hate Chiang Kai-shek, have grudges against Shanghai bosses such as Du Huang and Yu Qiaqing, and sympathize with the common people at the bottom... Such people are still worthy of respect and cooperation.

Mark came into this world too late, and he had too few trustworthy and capable people under his command, so he had to compromise many times.

Among them, Wang Yaqiao’s network of contacts was one of the most important reasons why Mark chose him.

For example, both Hu Zongnan and Dai Li were once subordinates of Wang Yaqiao, who had sworn brotherhood with him. Dai Li even sought help from Wang Yaqiao when he failed to get into the Whampoa Military Academy. Wang Yaqiao then interceded for Dai Li, which allowed him to successfully enter the sixth class of the Cavalry Department.

Although Dai Li and Hu Zongnan had already defected to Chiang Kai-shek and had fallen out with Wang Yaqiao, there was still a certain friendship between the two sides, and it had not yet reached the point of life and death.

At least, up to now, Dai Li has not revealed to Chiang Kai-shek who was responsible for the Lushan assassination in 1931, and the truth has not been revealed yet. Hu Zongnan has never gotten involved in these things.

Besides these individuals, Wang Yaqiao also had close ties with Chen Mingshu, Li Jishen, Jiang Guangding, and Cai Tingcuo. He later participated in the Fujian Incident, secretly colluded with Li Zongren, Bai Chongxi, and Long Yun, and had connections with Kim Gu and others in North Korea.

By holding this person in his hands, he not only gained a subordinate with extensive connections, a certain degree of charisma, and explosive execution ability, but also basically controlled the information of most of the Kuomintang's important members at any time;

After all, some things will not be recorded in history.

""

After staring at HK416's pretty face for a long time, Wang Yaqiao suddenly revealed a lewd smile:

"Beautiful girl, who is your master?"

"You don't need to care who my master is. Anyway, do you agree or not?" "What if you don't agree?"

"If you don't agree, then do as Du Yuesheng did. Hand over your property and assets, and get out of Shanghai."

"..Not killing me?" "No."

"I understand, that's what it is."

Wang Yaqiao adjusted his glasses, his lecherous expression quickly disappeared, and he said with great certainty:

"It seems your master is not American, but Chinese, and a patriotic Chinese. If I'm guessing correctly, he should be a member of the Communist Party, or at least someone close to the Communist Party."

"???"

HK416 was slightly startled, and Mark, who was far away in the northeast, also looked a little surprised.

Is it really that obvious? "...Why do you say that?"

"The first time, they kidnapped those three and extorted a large sum of money from them. They killed Zhang Xiaolin, crippled Huang Jinrong, and warned Du Yuesheng. It was obviously related to their past actions."

Wang Yaqiao said confidently:

"Zhang has always committed the most evil and has close ties with the Japanese. He will definitely become a traitor in the future."

"Huang plays both sides, neither offending nor getting close. He's a slippery man, and it's hard to predict what his future holds."

"Only Du deeply dislikes the Japanese. He is usually restrained and knows when to advance and when to retreat. He is a smart man."

"Then, you used my Axe Gang to protect Sanyou Industrial Company and kill the Japanese ronin;"

"If you have no hatred towards the Japanese, you would not do such a thing;"

"So, you kill one, maim one, beat one, and use me."

"This time, we made Huang Jinrong idiot, killed his entire family and subordinates, and took away all his remaining money and property. However, we treated Lao Du with great courtesy and even left him some money. However, we still had to stop the prostitution, gambling, and drugs."

"As for me, you planned to cooperate. Even if I refused, you didn't plan to kill me. You let me go and let me kill the Japanese and Chiang Kai-shek..."

"I can't think of anyone else who could be responsible for this behavior, except for that bunch of communists. So, you must be Communists, or at least have deep cooperation with them."

"Am I right, girl?"

".…"

HK416 was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked in a quiet voice, "Ninth Brother, do you know how Yang Xiu died?" "Yang Xiu? Who is Yang Xiu?"

Damn, my husband doesn’t even understand the Three Kingdoms memes.

HK416 neither admitted nor denied it, but continued to ask:

"Well, Mr. Wang Yaqiao, now, what do you think of our proposal?"

"Hey, since I won't die if I don't agree, why should I agree to it?" "Then you should..."

"No, I won't hand over the property and money, and I won't disband the Axe Gang."

".."

HK416 narrowed her eyes, a dangerous aura wafting towards her. Wang Yaqiao remained expressionless.

"It's not that easy to make me obedient. You have to let me know who I'm working for, right?"

"Didn't you guess it just now?" "Oh, it seems that I guessed it right."

Ignoring the clamor in the cloud, "Let me take over, you muscle-bound idiot!", HK416 asked one last time:

"Tell me quickly, do you agree or not?"

Sensing a sense of "I don't intend to kill you, but beating you up is still okay", Wang Yaqiao stopped showing off:

"I need to see the person behind you before I'm willing to agree. As long as he satisfies me, I can become his subordinate and I'll hit him wherever he says. What do you think?"