Chapter 131 The Trouble of the Battle of Shanghai (I)

"Mr. Ci, this kid is such a big deal." After receiving the 4,000 penicillin sent by the 20th Independent Brigade, Luo Zhuoying couldn't help but sigh.

Penicillin is currently a new international product. In addition to being sold in the United States, European countries are also discussing cooperation matters and are not open to the Chinese market at all. At present, the black market is only circulating in a small amount. Four thousand penicillin is 400,000 at the black market price, and you may not be able to buy it if you have money. Less than 300 wounded soldiers and more than a dozen officers received so much penicillin. Luo Zhuoying was happy and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "It seems that we owe this kid's favor again."

"If you owe it, you owe it. There is always a chance to pay it back. Besides, this favor is coming and going, and everyone is easy to get close to it." Chen Cheng waved his hand and said, "I have heard that the Independent Twenty Brigade has equipped a lot of the most advanced weapons and equipment in the United States. Now it seems that the Shen family's power in the United States is still quite powerful. Chen Guangfu can't get penicillin, which even the Seven-Star Company can do, has 4,000 pieces of it."

Luo Zhuoying knew that Chen Cheng had always been very optimistic about Chen Xiuwen and had long wanted to win over him. With the background of the Shen family, Luo Zhuoying couldn't help but nodded and said, "Yes, this kid can't not only fight, but also heard that he is very good at trading. Whether their Independent 20th Brigade treats officers and soldiers or is disabled, the pension for deaths is much higher than that of other troops. No wonder these officers and soldiers are going to go to him."

Luo Zhuoying paused for a moment and said with some concern: "However, I think this kid has a big ambition and a lot of ignorance. For example, this time he dared to poach everywhere, but no one came out to blame him yet. Even Wang Youping from the 87th Division actually endured it. It seems that this kid has a lot of kung fu."

Wang Jingjiu, the commander of the 87th Division, was He Yingqin's vanguard. During the Northern Expedition, Chen Cheng was the commander of the 21st Division of the First Army, and was incompatible with He Yingqin, who was then the commander of the First Army. Wang Jingjiu was the commander of the 21st Division at that time. He joined forces with deputy commander Sun Changjun and other Huangpu students of the 21st Division to collectively overthrow Chen, resulting in Chen Cheng being dismissed by He Yingqin. This was the beginning of Chen Cheng and He Yingqin's grudges, and at the same time he also hated Wang Jingjiu.

So, when he heard Wang Jingjiu's name, he frowned, and shook his head and said, "Ambition is not a bad thing, just use it on the right path. I think this Chen Guangfu is not focused on making money like some people, nor does he secretly make conspiracies. He even does something extraordinary and puts it on the surface. Strengthening his own strength is nothing more than trying to fight against Japan." However, Chen Cheng was also worried, "However, he took out so much penicillin this time and was probably targeted by those who are interested."

Luo Zhuoying was also shocked when she heard this: "Your Majesty, are you referring to?"

Chen Cheng pointed up with his finger, sighed and said, "We can't help if we are targeted by these people."

The recruitment of the 20th Independent Brigade this time was a great harvest. Not only did it recruit more than 1,500 veterans from various German armed forces, but it also recruited hundreds of company-level officers, and some new recruits were found in the local area. The vacancies of the 12,000 personnel of the Independent Brigade were suddenly filled. With the addition of these veterans and grassroots officers, the training of the various regiments of the 20th Independent Brigade was in full swing. Now the battle between the Songhu is in a stalemate. In addition to the Neon Army not yet launched military operations in North China, it is basically the same as the historical process in Shen Xiuwen's memory. There will be fewer and fewer opportunities for rest and rest in the future, and Chen Xiuwen must seize the time.

On that day, Chen Xiuwen was inspecting the training of the troops with Chief of Staff Qiao Zhen. Adjutant Ma Congping hurried over and reported: "Report to the brigade, the representative of Shanghai Qixing Company asked for a visit."

"Seven Star Company?" Chen Xiuwen and Qiao Zhen were stunned at the same time. Few people would not know about the name of Seven Star Company. This is a company controlled by Song Ailing, the wife of Kong Xiangxi, the current vice president and finance minister of the Executive Yuan, and Song Ziliang, Chen Xing, Xu Kan and others, specializing in speculative businesses such as securities, gold, cotton yarn, flour, etc. It has set off many trends in the trading market and has been widely criticized by many national industrialists and the public opinion circles. It is notorious.

"It seems that the penicillin you sent out made them smell the smell." Qiao Zhen couldn't help but smile bitterly and said to Chen Xiuwen.

In fact, it is no secret that Chen Xiuwen's penicillin was in his hands. This time, the 20th Independent Brigade sent such penicillin at once, of course, it would attract the rush of these interested people, and Chen Xiuwen was expected.

When Chen Xiuwen insisted on making penicillin, on the one hand, it was to increase his financial resources, and more importantly, it could save more lives of Chinese people. Penicillin will sooner or later enter the Chinese market, and it will come in in large quantities. However, because considering the complexity of the country is a factor, and on the other hand, there is no good agent with sufficient background, so this plan has not been launched. The poorly-known seven-star company found today was naturally excluded by Chen Xiuwen.

Moreover, Chen Xiuwen is much more impressed by the various bad deeds of Qixing Company than ordinary people. The Shen family is engaged in cotton yarn and flour business in Shanghai. The several hypes by Qixing Company have also caused the Shen family to suffer heavy losses several times. Whenever they mention this company, the old man and Tang Wenbin shook their heads, but they can't do anything about it. Who says that they have a deep background?

Since he came to the door this time, Chen Xiuwen couldn't help but smile a strange smile on his face. He turned to Qiao Zhen, who was a little worried, and said, "Since he looks down on me, a soldier, then go and meet me."

Just as Chen Xiuwen was about to turn around and return to the brigade department, Qiao Zhen quickly grabbed Chen Xiuwen and advised with a worried look: "Brig Commander, this company has the background of Vice President Kong, you have to pay attention to your words."

Qiao Zhen saw that Chen Xiuwen had bad intentions, and after such a time of partnership, he also knew Chen Xiuwen very well. This traveler was sometimes extremely smart, but sometimes he was very impulsive and did nothing. Qiao Zhen couldn't help but remind him.

"Don't worry, Brother Songlin, I'm responsible." Chen Xiuwen smiled and patted Qiao Zhen on the shoulder and said.

Back at the brigade, two middle-aged men in suits and ties were waiting for Chen Xiuwen. Seeing Chen Xiuwen come in, they quickly stood up. One of them, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, greeted Chen Xiuwen with a smile and handed Chen Xiuwen a business card.

"Bountain Shen, my surname is Deli, and I am the deputy general manager of Qixing Company. This is my business card."

Although he was polite, he could tell that his eyebrows were a little arrogant. It was no wonder that behind Seven Star Company was Kong and Song families. No one in Shanghai dared not to give them face, let alone Chen Xiuwen, a small brigade commander. If they hadn't wanted to get in touch with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in the United States, Yu Deli, the deputy general manager, wouldn't have taken action personally.

Chen Xiuwen took the business card and looked at it, and smiled and said, "It turned out to be the Seven Star Company, this is a famous big company in Shanghai. I wonder if Deputy General Manager Yu condescends to find me, the little colonel brigade commander, what can I do to teach you?"

Yu Deli didn't expect that Chen Xiuwen would be rude when he came up. In the business world, although Qixing Company and the Shen family had been unhappy several times, the master behind him was not an ordinary person. Even if he was a man, Chen Jingzong, saw him, was polite. Yu Deli's smile suddenly froze.

Before coming, they also found out the details of Chen Xiuwen. The second young master of the Shen family was a playboy before, but later he couldn't stay in Shanghai because he killed the Japanese and was unable to stay in Shanghai. He used his connections to pass the Central Military Academy. However, this second young master of Chen did have a good job of leading troops and won several consecutive victories. He is currently a hot anti-Japanese hero.

However, what they were more concerned about was that Mr. Chen Er had a very average relationship with James, the boss of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, a few years ago. On the way here, Yu Deli was still thinking in his heart that he didn't know what luck this Mr. Chen Er had made, and he became friends with James, who had not yet made a fortune back then.

After all, today I was asking for Yu Chen Xiuwen. Yu Deli suppressed his dissatisfaction and, adhering to the principle that businessmen seek wealth but not for aura, continued to smile: "Battle Commander Chen is now a famous anti-Japanese hero in the country. The 20th Independent Brigade fought several bloody battles and fought against Japanese pirates, greatly increasing the prestige of our Chinese people. Yu this time, he expressed his condolences to the 20th Independent Brigade on behalf of the Seven Star Company." As he said that, he took out a check and handed it to Chen Xiuwen with both hands.

Chen Xiuwen took the check and saw that it was 100,000 French currency. He thought to himself: The transaction was really quite large. At that time, the purchasing power of the fiat currency, as a national unified currency that had just been in circulation for two years, was quite strong. One hundred yuan of fiat currency could buy a cow at that time. It was not until 1940 that due to the blockade of the Japanese economy, the National Government canceled the unlimited foreign currency exchange for fiat currency, which caused the fiat currency to depreciate rapidly.

There is no reason not to accept the money from the door. Chen Xiuwen immediately accepted the check and handed it to the adjutant Ma Congping, who was standing beside him. Then he tidied up his military uniform and suddenly saluted Yu Deli and his entourage seriously, saying: "On behalf of all the soldiers of the Independent 20th Brigade, I would like to thank Seven Star Company and Deputy General Manager Yu for their support in the fight against Japan."

Then, he instructed Ma Congping: "You should hand over the check to Director Zheng immediately and specifically indicate that this is the donation donated by the Seven Star Company to our Independent 20th Brigade. At the same time, you inform Ms. Zeng and ask her to promote the righteous act of the Seven Star Company. This is the first donation received by our Independent 20th Brigade, which is of great significance."

"Yes." Ma Congping hurried out with the check.

Yu Deli and his entourage watched the scene in amazement. He was secretly happy when he saw Chen Xiuwen accepting the check very readily, but he didn't expect that Chen Xiuwen would do this, and would really treat the money as a donation, and would also promote them to Seven Stars. The troops on the Songhu battlefield are not one of the Independent Twenty Brigades, but more than a dozen troops are all elites of the Central Army. The Seven Star Company donated to the Independent Twenty Brigades and not to other troops. Wouldn't they let their Seven Star Company offend people?

Yu Deli immediately became anxious and hurriedly said, "Brig Commander Shen, this time I am not only representing the Seven Star Company, but also express my condolences to the Independent Twenty Brigade. In fact, we also have something to ask for. As for publicity, there is no need to not read it. Our Seven Star Company does not want to be a false name."

"Oh, I don't know where Deputy General Manager Yu is using me, a small brigade commander?" Chen Xiuwen asked in surprise. Then he waved his hand and said, "Although your company is noble and honest, he does not seek fame. However, I think publicity is still necessary. Your company's righteous actions are not only a great encouragement to our frontline soldiers, but also can also call on the industry in Shanghai and even the whole country to actively participate in the anti-Japanese and national salvation movement. Chairman Jiang also said."

Listening to Chen Xiuwen's long-lasting long-term discussion, Yu Deli became too impressed. He couldn't figure out whether Chen Xiuwen was really stupid or deliberately spent himself. After listening to this passionate and almost comparing Seven Stars to the most patriotic company in the country, Yu Deli couldn't wait to say: "Brig Commander Chen, in fact, I came here this time mainly to ask Brig Commander Chen to introduce Mr. James, the general manager of Pfizer, the United States. Brig Commander Chen and Mr. James are old friends for many years. The newly developed penicillin of Pfizer in the United States is currently sought after by the whole world. The company is to be able to contact Mr. James through Brig Commander Chen to obtain the distribution rights in China so that more Chinese people can benefit."

Chen Xiuwen couldn't help but feel funny in his heart, but on the surface he pretended to be enlightened and praised: "So that's the case. Your company is always considering the country and the people. Xiuwen is very impressed." Then, he turned a bit embarrassed and said: "Although my relationship with James is indeed good, I'm afraid I can't help with the business world."

When Yu Deli heard this, he couldn't help but curse Chen Xiuwen in his heart. You had already collected all the money, but he said he couldn't help. But he didn't have any trouble. He quickly smiled and said, "Where is the matter in Brigade Commander Chen? Everyone knows that your relationship with Pfizer in the United States is not ordinary. I think that in addition to Mr. James, you are the one who can take out tens of thousands of penicillin for favors. If the company can obtain the right to distribute penicillin in China, you can enjoy 10% of the benefits of penicillin in the future. Moreover, the shareholders of the company must also understand that working together will definitely be of great benefit to the future development of the Brigade Commander Chen."

Yu Deli's words were undoubtedly a threat to Chen Xiuwen. Chen Xiuwen would not have been able to take his tricks, and he still looked embarrassed: "Deputy General Manager Yu's words are bad. James's friends and I belong to friends, and business is business. If I could really do it, I would have used it myself, so why should I be a soldier? Deputy General Manager Yu, do you think this is the case?"

Now, Yu Deli finally understood. After wandering around for a long time, Chen Xiuwen was playing tricks on himself. He didn't want to save any help after swallowing the money. He couldn't hold on his face. He immediately didn't care about being polite and said coldly: "Team Commander Chen, you are a smart person. I'm afraid I had expected that you and your Shen family would not be able to eat such a big piece of cake, right?"

"What does Deputy General Manager Yu say? It's true that there is no help. However, Chen and all the soldiers of the Independent Twenty Brigade are deeply moved by the righteous actions of Deputy General Manager Yu and your company." Chen Xiuwen waved his hand with a smile and said.

Seeing that Chen Xiuwen was still pretending to behave, Yu Deli couldn't help it at this time, so he stood up suddenly and said with a pale face: "Since Brigade Commander Chen refused to insist on helping this, then we will say goodbye." He turned around and suddenly turned around and sneered at Chen Xiuwen: "I hope Brigade Commander Chen will not regret today's decision in the future." After that, he left with his entourage.

Looking at Yu Deli's back as he left, the smile on Chen Xiuwen's face suddenly restrained. He knew that he could not escape such trouble.

"Damn, you actually dare to threaten me. I'm afraid of you, a bird." Chen Xiuwen murmured and cursed, then shouted outside the door: "Ma Congping, prepare the car."

"Brig Commander, are you going out? What happened just now?"

At this time, Qiao Zhen happened to walk in from outside the door. He had just returned and when he walked to the door, he happened to meet two people in suits and ties running out angrily. He knew that the situation was not good, and asked with a worried look on his face.

Chen Xiuwen said the story and finally smiled proudly: "However, this time it was not a single gain. At least they had hit a hundred thousand robberies."

"Brig Commander, is this appropriate? If you don't help, you won't help. Why do you have to collect money from others? Isn't you clearly offending Vice President Kong?" Qiao Zhen was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but say.

Although Qiao Zhen didn't know much about what Chen Xiuwen had to do with the Pfizer pharmaceutical company in the United States, he just used the most advanced weapons and ammunition in the United States and tens of thousands of penicillin to deliver the most recent half of the year. Qiao Zhen thought that this relationship was never simple. But if Chen Xiuwen didn't say it, he didn't ask.

"You think I wouldn't offend that Vice President Kong if I don't accept it. Since I will offend sooner or later, I will offend it completely. At least I can make ill-gotten money of 100,000 yuan. I can get Penicillin, but it is to save our anti-Japanese soldiers. We must not give these speculative merchants who take the opportunity to make a fortune in the national crisis." Chen Xiuwen snorted coldly.

As he said that, Chen Xiuwen smiled at Qiao Zhen, who was worried, and said, "Brother Songlin, don't worry, I have a solution to it. Since they want to make up for me, I will go to Nanjing to pick up Zhang Husie. I will set off now, and the training of the troops will be handed over the past two days."
Chapter completed!