Chapter 67 A false alarm and the four hooligans
Gao Xinbao, one of the famous gangsters in Shanghai, started his business by stealing opium, transporting soil, and selling soil. He broke away from the road and opened a Lido dance hall in Metchs. He served as a manager and actually went in and out of the car and lived in a villa, showing off his appearance as a rich man. After the fall of Shanghai, Gao Xinbao shook even more because Wu Shibao, the guard captain of No. 76, West Detu, had driven a car for him and kowtowed to Gao, and became a "Mr." Wu Yuan worshipped Rong Binggen of the Qing Gang as the "old man". According to the rules of the Qing Gang, those who have worshipped the old man cannot worship others anymore, otherwise they will be "deceptive to the master Tianzu".
There were violations of gang rules and were despised by everyone. But the worship of "Mr." is not included, because worship of "Mr." is not considered to be a formal joining gang. Therefore, Gao and Wu are not only masters and servants, but also "teachers and students". Now Gao's "students" are popular in Shanghai, so Gao naturally has a lot of gambling platforms. At that time, there were many local gambling platforms in Shanghai. Gao got involved in Li Shiqun's relationship through Wu Shibao. In addition to investing in several large gambling platforms in Shanghai and becoming shareholders, he also opened a semi-public small gambling platform on the Lidu Dance Hall. It was also "prosperous business and prosperous wealth", which was more profitable than its public dance hall.
Gao Xinbao's interests are closely related to No. 76. As soon as Wu Shibao died, the old hooligan was a little worried. Now No. 76 has been damaged. As soon as Li Shiqun contacted him, he naturally had to work hard to maintain an intimate relationship with No. 76. With his evil forces in the public concession, he overestimated his ability to help No. 76 and make accomplices for the tiger.
On that day, the police station, who received the call, rushed to the Lido Dance Hall under the leadership of a foreign inspector. Then a reporter from the newspaper arrived here. The police first evacuated the personnel and after careful inspections, they found two small boxes that made a buzzing sound in the dance hall and the casino.
Although after dismantling, I found that there were only two small alarm clocks in the box, which was a false alarm. However, after the newspapers promoted this matter, as long as it was not a fool, Gao Xinbao offended people. This time he was just a warning, and it was probably time to play the game next time. As a result, the business of Lido Dance Hall and casino plummeted.
"Two small alarm clocks are very powerful!" Hong Yue smiled and handed the newspaper to Wu Ming, "Who dares to dance and bet money in one go?"
"If Gao Xinbao is tactful, just stop here. HTN can save his life." Wu Ming said: "If we are really confused, we have to send him to the underworld to report."
"Now No. 76 is probably going to be seriously damaged. I wonder when they can survive?" Hong Yue said thoughtfully.
"The wildfire cannot be burned, and the spring breeze will grow again." Wu Ming shook his head and said, "The traitors cannot be killed or killed. Even if they kill Ding Mo, Li Shiqun and others, they will grow again in a short time."
"It's good to curb the momentum of surrender." Hong Yue lowered her head and thought for a while, and sighed softly, "For the sake of interests or for her own ambitions, they always have their own reasons, and my brother is the same."
"Then what are you doing?" Wu Ming asked lightly: "Isn't it good to go home and be a young lady? Don't tell me those high-sounding reasons!"
"Then what are you doing?" Hong Yue asked with a smile: "Don't tell me those lies about worrying about the country and the people!"
"Make money." Wu Ming replied casually. He paused for a moment, and seemed to feel that it was a bit incomplete, and added: "By the way, find something to do, so as not to let yourself be too empty and lost."
"You have enough money. This is not a reason." Hong Yue retorted: "As for the latter reason, I don't understand."
"Don't say you don't understand. Even now, I still ask myself if this is a dream!" Wu Ming said with a wry smile.
"Let me hit you to see if it hurts." Hong Yue shook her small fist.
"Not working." Wu Ming shook his head, "I often pinch myself. Besides, your strength is almost the same as tickling me."
"By the way, have you written to your family?" Wu Ming casually changed the subject.
"I wrote it." Hong Yue nodded and curled her lips again, "Don't worry, I didn't leave an address, I couldn't find mine."
"I don't think you're so stupid," Wu Ming said with a smile: "If you quit the kiss over there, how can you notify you?"
Hong Yue widened her eyes and shook her head, "I don't know, "I'll post on the newspaper." Wu Ming despised Hong Yue's IQ very much, "You write another letter to tell them that if they quit their marriage and will not force you again in the future, I will send someone to publish a notice in a certain newspaper in Shanghai. Wouldn't you go home? You're so stupid."
"Don't say I'm stupid." Hong Yue rolled her eyes, "Hurry up and find me a chance to practice, how many times have you agreed to."
"There is blood on your hands, but you can't wash it anymore!" Wu Ming frowned, "You have to think about it."
Gu Zhuxuan, whose name is Rumao, is from Yancheng, Jiangsu. Because his family is ranked fourth, he is also known as "Gu Si". He has been poor since childhood and has been a servant. At the age of 16, he first worked as a road worker, and then he drove a rickshaw at the "Flying Star Carriage" in Zhabei District. Because he is willing to endure hardships and is frugal, he has a little savings over the years. Later, the German boss of the car shop returned to China and transferred the car shop at a low price to the righteous Gu Si.
Not long after Gu Si became the boss, he met Wang Yuehua, a young widow from Yangzhou. After a while, the two of them got along well. Just like Sister Guisheng, behind Huang Jinrong, there was an amazing woman behind every successful hooligan, Gu Zhuxuan was no exception. Although Wang Yuehua was a widow, the woman seemed to be in trouble after her ex-husband died and suddenly became very "prosperous". Not only did she let Gu Si understand the joy of being a man, but she also invested a considerable amount of property brought by her ex-husband to Gu Si, to manage it for him and help him plan his life. As a result, Gu Zhuxuan's career flourished and soon became the boss of Zhabei District. She had countless disciples, tens of thousands of rickshaws, and a large number of refugees from northern Jiangsu all regarded him as the leader and was known as the "Fourth Master".
When it comes to the gangster leaders of old Shanghai, the first thing that comes to mind is Du Yuesheng, Huang Jinrong, and Zhang Xiaolin. In fact, in the 1930s and 1940s, Gu Zhuxuan's power and prestige were no worse than the three of them. Before opening the "Tianchan Stage", this person was purely a "beggar sect leader". He controlled the lowest and widest gangster market in Shanghai. Thousands of rickshaws and road refugees were all his disciples. What a terrible thing...N. It can be said that the Fourth Master's land was spread all over every corner of Shanghai. It is easy to track a person and assassinate a person.
In the 1930s and 1940s, in order to seize the entertainment market, Gu Zhuxuan and Huang Jinrong fought. Many of Huang Jinrong's men died in rickshaws. Often they got on the car and were pulled into a dead end. Then the car stopped. Before they could figure it out, the driver turned around and looked at the sneer. He sneered, and there was a bright kitchen knife in his hand. Looking at the intersection in the distance, it had been blocked by other rickshaws. Some were even pulled directly into the Suzhou River and Huangpu River, without knowing it.
Tang Jiapeng, the general manager of the "Big World", was originally Gu Zhuxuan's apprentice. Later, Huang Jinrong used a "counter-espionage strategy" to poach him. Finally, he was shot to death by the Fourth Master and was directly killed at the door of the store. It is said that the murderer was lying at the door of the Great World and begging for food when he saw the general manager coming out. He took out the gun from under him. When the police arrived, the scene was surrounded by a large number of rickshaws watching the fun. The murderer had already escaped.
Gu Zhuxuan has a strong sense of fellow villagers and is very kind to the people in northern Jiangsu. He basically responds to every flood. He always donates a large amount of money. After Shanghai fell, Gu Zhuxuan not only resisted Japanese goods, but also did not hesitate to turn off the "Tianchan Stage" and make it a refuge for the people in northern Jiangsu. Therefore, nearly one million people in northern Jiangsu recognized him. A large number of people in northern Jiangsu devoted themselves to Shanghai, but had no other ideals, but believed that as long as the Fourth Master was there, life would have hope. As a result, Gu Zhuxuan basically controlled the labor market in Shanghai, or the "human trafficking market".
In real history, Du Yuesheng, the "three major" gangsters in the old Shanghai, was patriotic and had the closest relationship with the Kuomintang. Many of his subordinates had served the Military Control Commission and died in Hong Kong in the end. Huang Jinrong did not resist Japan, nor did he sell the country, and remained neutral. After the founding of New China, he was forced to go out to sweep the streets and die in poverty. Zhang Xiaolin finally became a traitor and was assassinated by the Kuomintang Military Control Commission agents at home, and died the worst.
Gu Zhuxuan is different from them. He is not only patriotic, but also has close ties with the Communist Party. In the early 1930s, the headquarters of the CPC Central Committee was next door to the "Tianchan Stage". During the War of Resistance Against Japan, including after the War of Resistance Against Japan, Gu Zhuxuan helped the Communist Party do a lot of good things, covering underground party members, transporting guns and ammunition to the New Fourth Army, buying medicines, etc. After the liberation of Shanghai, people from the New Fourth Army saw that Gu Zhuxuan was not polite. Gu Zhuxuan therefore became one of the few gangsters who could start and end well. This may be why there is a saying of "three major gangsters" and did not include Gu Zhuxuan as the "four major gangsters". The Communist Party was unwilling to call a person who had helped them a gangster. This little face should be given, to others, and to itself.
At this time, the "Fourth Master" was carefully looking at the famous post in his hand, stunned.
"Fourth Master." The confidant standing beside Gu Zhuxuan whispered: "Boss Du's people must be fighting with No. 76 now. It's better to have more things than to have less. Since you refused to win over the Military Control Commission two days ago, today..."
Gu Zhuxuan raised his head and shook his hand gently, "Brother Yuesheng still has to give him face, and it's better to meet him. If Brother Yuesheng hadn't planned and supported me, the lawsuit on Tianshan Stage would have been lost, so I had to go back to my hometown in northern Jiangsu to eat taro porridge."
Back then, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce colluded with Yong'an Company to force Tianshan to demolish the stage. It was precisely because of Du Yuesheng's support that Gu Zhuxuan hired two foreign lawyers to fight the lawsuit to the Dali Court in London, and finally won. As a result, Gu Zhuxuan's reputation resounded throughout Shanghai overnight. Now he still remembers this matter, but he is also a kind man.
After a while, Wu Ming walked into Gu Zhuxuan's office wearing a long gown and a folding fan in his hand.
"Hello, Fourth Master." Wu Ming bowed his fists and bowed without being humble.
"You have to be polite." Gu Zhuxuan looked so stinky, looking fierce, but his expression was quite kind, at least he thought it was good.
Wu Ming nodded and thanked, sat down, and gently placed the token that Du Yuesheng gave him on the table.
"Is it okay for Brother Yuesheng there?" Gu Zhuxuan signaled to tea and asked with concern.
"Mr. Du is living a good life in Hong Kong, but he is very busy." Wu Ming replied with a smile.
"Brother Yuesheng is like this. The busier you get, the more energetic it is." Gu Zhuxuan said with a smile: "My brother Yuesheng's kindness back then, Gu has always remembered it in his heart. You are Yuesheng's person, and I should take care of you when I arrive in Shanghai."
"However," Gu Zhuxuan changed his subject, "The situation is very complicated now. The Japanese may not say when they will enter the concession. Although I am not afraid of death, I have to consider it for my brothers. Some things really make me embarrassed!"
"The Fourth Master said it." Gu Zhuxuan was surprised. Wu Ming actually nodded in agreement, "Without your big tree, it will be very difficult for brothers to do."
Gu Zhuxuan blinked his eyes and asked carefully: "I wonder what's wrong with you?"
"The Fourth Master refused the Military Control Commission two days ago." Wu Ming picked up the tea bowl and drank it. "Of course I won't force anyone to do anything anymore. Please rest assured of this."
"That's good." Gu Zhuxuan smiled with relief, "I'm really afraid of refuting Brother Yue Sheng's face, so it's not easy to meet in the future!"
"Fourth Master, forgive me for being brave, let's get straight to the point!" Wu Ming put the tea bowl and said seriously: "Although I will not force the brothers of the Fourth Master to attack the people of No. 76 directly, I would like to lend your knowledge to your ears and ears..."
Gu Zhuxuan frowned and began to think hard.
"How many people do you have?" Gu Zhuxuan's confidant interrupted, "Don't lose the wind and bring the Fourth Master in."
"I'm the only one." Wu Ming replied proudly, reaching out and taking out a small medicine bottle and putting it on the table.
Gu Zhuxuan nodded slightly and said, "Although he is determined to die, he doesn't know how good he is?"
"Swoosh" Wu Ming suddenly raised his hand, and a steel needle shot out, nailing a fly on the wall tightly.
"Lin Zhijiang?" Gu Zhuxuan's eyelids trembled and he said tentatively.
Wu Ming smiled gently, leaned closer to Gu Zhuxuan, and said softly: "There are Wu Shibao and the old Japanese Sugihara."
Chapter completed!