Chapter 117 The Value of Money

Xie Jinyuan repeated, "It is a soldier's duty to obey orders!"

Lin Fan didn't mention his backup plan anymore.

Originally, Lin Fan wanted to secretly rescue the entire battalion by some means.

Even if it meant causing a scene in the foreign concession, he wouldn't hesitate. But now, it seemed unnecessary.

Lin Fan stayed in the refugee camp of the 1st Battalion of the 542nd Regiment for less than half an hour.

Then he bid farewell and left.

Walking down the street, he spent some money to make a phone call to Director Pan.

This time, they didn't meet at the coffee shop from last time, but at a small roadside store.

When he met Director Pan, Lin Fan said directly, "Last night, we went to three Japanese banks and took out everything in their vaults.

There were many account books inside, which I think are very useful!"

Director Pan smiled, "We can use the account books to see who is colluding with the Japanese."

Lin Fan's idea was completely different, "Their three banks no longer have the original records of deposits."

These words immediately reminded Director Pan.

It turned out that Lin Fan was thinking of making fake deposit slips to withdraw money from the Japanese banks.

"This plan is very novel, and we need to study it."

Lin Fan then said to Director Pan, "This time, we brought back several tons of gold and hundreds of boxes of various currencies.

They are all in the warehouse now.

We will be leaving here in a few days, so Director Pan needs to find a way to take over those things as soon as possible."

Director Pan was really a little embarrassed this time, "The amount is too large, and we really don't know how to handle it for a while!

But don't worry, we will take good care of it."

Lin Fan smiled, "Keeping this money there is just letting it sit idle.

We need to turn them into medicines, equipment, weapons, ammunition, and production machinery as soon as possible.

Sending them to the rear is the role they should play."

When Director Pan heard Lin Fan say this, the smile on his face became even brighter:

"You have done so much, what does the organization need to do?"

Lin Fan thought for a while, "Protect the entire company's roster and try not to let outsiders see it."

"Okay! This is what we should do."

Next, Lin Fan planned to visit Du Yuesheng.

When he arrived at Du's residence, he presented his visiting card according to the rules.

This was taught to him by Ji Wudi. In this era, people of status had to present a visiting card when visiting someone.

Well!

Even the visiting card was written by Ji Wudi, because Lin Fan's calligraphy was too bad.

Ji Wudi really couldn't stand it, but the name also made Lin Fan feel difficult.

He left his name at the Great World last night. It would be too conspicuous to use the name Lin Fan again today.

If he wrote a random name, he was afraid that people would ignore him.

So he had Ji Wudi write the name as: Shuang Mu!

Shuang Mu (双木) forms Lin (林), this hint was obvious enough, right?

Du Yuesheng clearly understood Lin Fan's hint.

He personally welcomed him out and smilingly invited Lin Fan into Du's residence.

Lin Fan returned the same smile, and the two sat down as host and guest in the living room.

Du Yuesheng seemed to know what Lin Fan was thinking and had all the servants leave.

Only Wan Molin and Gu Jiatang remained by his side.

Lin Fan was short on time. After exchanging pleasantries, he directly asked, "Mr. Du has the saying 'Five Chi Tian in the south of the city.' There is no news in Shanghai that Mr. Du can't find out.

I want to ask Mr. Du to help me find out some news."

Du Yuesheng smiled slightly, "These are all just praises from friends in the martial world; they are not to be taken seriously! Not to be taken seriously!"

Lin Fan continued, "I would like to ask Mr. Du to find out what is loaded in the cargo ships departing from the Huishan Wharf to Japan?

And when will they depart!"

Du Yuesheng's smile suddenly froze on his face.

Not only him, but Wan Molin and Gu Jiatang beside him were also stunned:

There was no way this person was just inquiring about this information for fun.

Everyone knew what he was thinking, even if he didn't say it.

Du Yuesheng thought for a while, then said, "Mr. Shuang Mu, this favor is too risky!"

Lin Fan smiled, "The risks and rewards are proportional.

Mr. Du must also know how many villages the Japanese have plundered outside the city these days.

He must also know that all the looted wealth will be transported back to their homeland.

I just want to intercept those things."

Lin Fan said it very easily!

The three people on this side were terrified. He wanted to rob the Japanese cargo ships transporting treasures, and he said it so casually!

Du Yuesheng carefully weighed his words, "This matter is extremely risky and difficult.

To be honest, those treasures are definitely enough to make everyone envious.

But until now, no one or any organization has ever had the thought of doing it.

Mr. Shuang Mu must also know the reason!"

Lin Fan smiled, "I really don't know the real reason, but I guess it's just that the cargo ships are actually warships!"

Du Yuesheng said with a wry smile, "Mr. Shuang Mu is pretending to be confused very convincingly!"

Lin Fan smiled slightly, "Even if it is a warship, it is just a lone wolf. The Japanese would not send a fleet to escort it!"

Du Yuesheng also laughed at this time, "Of course not. If that were the case, no matter how many fleets they had, it wouldn't be enough.

A cargo ship like a warship is enough to make everyone stop.

Not to mention people like us, even the pirates who dominate the seas have no precedent for robbing these cargo ships transporting treasures. Da Feng Novel Network

It's not that they don't want to, maybe they don't dare!"

Lin Fan laughed again, "There is always a first time for everything, isn't there?

Just like the vaults of their three banks being looted this morning.

Such a thing has never happened before, but it has happened now, hasn't it?"

Du Yuesheng thought for a while, "If Mr. Shuang Mu can find out which heroes robbed those three banks,

It wouldn't be impossible to inquire about the Huishan Wharf."

Lin Fan's expression changed slightly, "Mr. Du wants to double-cross?"

Du Yuesheng also smiled, "Such a large sum of money, if it was done by friends in the martial world,

We just want to help them."

Lin Fan thought for a while and finally made up his mind.

A mysterious smile appeared on his face, "I don't know which heroes did it.

But if Mr. Du wants to help, he can really help them."

Du Yuesheng's eyes lit up, "Oh! We can help them even if we don't know who did it?"

Lin Fan smiled, "Yes, yes!

Judging from the news that those people emptied the vaults of the three banks,

Everyone can help those heroes.

Those heroes are also determined to help all the heroes in the martial world.

Mr. Du! Please think about it! It is useful for those people to move away the gold, silver, treasures, and currencies of various countries in the vaults; there is nothing wrong with that.

They emptied the vaults, which means that even the account books and the original records of bank deposits and loans were moved away.

What use would those things be to them?"

Du Yuesheng's eyes lit up, "What does Brother Shuang Mu have in mind?"

Lin Fan said, "I was thinking, if those loan records were placed here with Mr. Du, would they be useful?"

Wan Molin immediately understood, "He wants Du Yuesheng to use these loan slips to collect debts!"

"It is right and proper to pay back debts!

Whoever holds the IOU has to pay the money to whoever holds it!" Du Yuesheng said righteously.

Lin Fan smiled, "Then it will be easy. Mr. Du can secretly spread the word that he is willing to buy the loan records of these three banks at a low price.

I believe that with Mr. Du's ability, he will be able to identify the authenticity of these records."

Du Yuesheng said with a smile, "This is easy. After getting the records, you can directly find the debtor to know if they are genuine."

In Shanghai, it's okay to owe Du Yuesheng money. Anyway, he has a lot of money. As long as you admit it, you just need to pay interest then.

Even if there are indeed difficulties, as long as you acknowledge the loan, you can postpone the repayment for a few days.

In this regard, Du Yuesheng's reputation is well-known.

But if you dare to deceive Du Yuesheng, then he can let you know what a Shanghai tycoon is in minutes.

Du Yuesheng now understood that Lin Fan was giving himself an opportunity to make a fortune.

Those people robbed those account books and records.

They are worthless in their hands, but they are worth thousands of gold in his hands.

Lin Fan continued, "This news should be able to buy information about Huishan Wharf, right?"

Du Yuesheng smiled slightly, "Yes! Yes!"

Although there is no certainty yet, he knew that this matter could definitely be done.

And he also knew that this person in front of him said this, which meant that he already had the confidence to do it.

Lin Fan continued, "I have another method, but it can only be used by Mr. Du to get some expenses for his subordinates.

Since all the accounts and records of the three banks have been robbed,

Among the tens of thousands of people under Mr. Du's command, some of them must have deposited some money and property in those three banks.

At this time, Mr. Du should come forward to help these brothers get their money back.

I think Japan has just won this battle. For the sake of their empire's face, they will definitely not let these three banks go bankrupt.

All the funds of those depositors will be paid out."

Everyone is a fox that's lived for thousands of years.

No one would believe that Lin Fan really came up with this idea for the sake of the tens of thousands of people under Du's command.

Du Yuesheng, Wan Molin, and Gu Jiatang only thought about it slightly, and combined it with the news that all the bank records were lost.

Their eyes lit up, and Gu Jiatang said with a smile, "I forgot. Just two months ago, I deposited 500 yuan each in the three banks."

Lin Fan said with a smile, "Since the banks have no records, of course, the amount written on the deposit slip in the depositor's hand is what counts.

The three banks must settle these deposits."

He was blatantly suggesting that these three people cheat.

That is, let them forge deposit slips of the three banks and take people's money.

Du Yuesheng looked at Lin Fan, "Does Brother Shuang Mu also have deposit slips from these three banks?"

Lin Fan smiled, "I will be traveling far away soon, and I'm afraid I won't be able to wait until the three banks pay out the deposit slips."

Du Yuesheng said with a smile, "Brother Shuang Mu has deposit slips for a total of 100,000 US dollars in the three banks.

I will help you pay them out, and I will collect them from Mitsubishi Bank, Taige, and First Bank in the future.

It's just that you will lose out on the interest for now!"

Lin Fan smiled, "This is not very good! I'd better wait until Brother Du cashes the deposit slips before I come to get them!"

Du Yuesheng said with a smile, "As long as it is a debt I want to collect, there is no debt that cannot be collected in Shanghai.

Not to mention deposit slips with written proof.

Brother Shuang Mu, don't worry!"

Du Yuesheng was just saying these words casually, and Wan Molin had already prepared the check.

Lin Fan smilingly accepted the check, got up, and bid farewell.

Du Yuesheng suddenly said, "Brother Shuang Mu, I can find your warehouse in the north of the city.

My brothers can also find it."

This was his way of showing his strength to Lin Fan or selling Lin Fan a favor.

Lin Fan immediately understood that the special company's current residence had been discovered by these tycoons.

He said with a wry smile, "I still have to stay in Shanghai for a few days.

I hope no one will disturb me!"

Du Yuesheng said with a smile, "My people just want to know Mr. Shuang Mu's residence so that news can be delivered in a timely manner."

Lin Fan nodded, "We always repay kindness with kindness,

And we repay hostility with shotguns and broadswords."

November 4, 1937, this afternoon passed like this.

After coming out of Du's residence, Lin Fan immediately notified Director Pan that the materials in the warehouse needed to be transferred.

After making this call, he also alerted the team members who were still in the warehouse, telling them to be prepared for battle at any time and to be careful of a surprise attack.

On the way back to the special company's temporary residence, Lin Fan carefully observed the surrounding situation.

With attention, Lin Fan finally made a discovery: on this road from the street to the special company's current residence,

There were more than a dozen more newspaper sellers, cigarette sellers, and many fortune tellers wandering around in this area.

In the shadows of several snack bars, there were also a few figures sitting facing the street.

Although he couldn't see the faces of those people clearly, Lin Fan felt that there must be people monitoring this road.

Thinking that he and his men had been careful enough, but they were still found out so quickly,

Lin Fan couldn't help but smile wryly: the eyes of the people are sharp.

The Green Gang has been influential in Shanghai for so many years, and its members range from grassroots workers, ordinary citizens, to high-level Chiang Kai-shek.

This relationship is intricate and complex. It is really not easy to hide at this time when the three tycoons join forces.

Now, he could only hope that Zhang Xiaolin had some self-awareness and would not come looking for trouble again.

When Lin Fan returned to the special company's residence, it was already past 4:00 PM, and the sky was starting to darken. In Shanghai during this season, it would be dark around 5:00 PM.

In places that Lin Fan couldn't see, at the Wusong Wharf, teams of Japanese small gunboats began to head towards the sea exit.

The Japanese gunboats and small steamships at the Huishan Wharf were all heading towards the sea exit. Da Feng Novel

If someone knew about Lin Fan's last reminder, they would definitely know at this time:

The Japanese army's landing in Hangzhou Bay has now begun.

The soldiers of the National Army also saw everything that happened on the Huangpu River.

They just didn't understand what these Japanese were doing running back and forth.

Those words that He Xiangning relayed to Chiang Kai-shek's ears ultimately failed to reach the ears of these National Army soldiers at the lowest level.

Of course, this cannot be blamed on these ordinary soldiers, after all, many of their superiors were still in the public concession at this time.

These superiors would only come to their posts to work for one or two hours in the evening with guards.

Then they would seize the time and be sure to return to the concession before dawn.

Because during the day, there was Japanese artillery fire and aircraft bombing on their positions.

It was quite safe in the concession!

Lin Fan didn't know what was happening on the Huangpu River. He was rearranging the guard with the soldiers of the special company.

This time, he equipped each sentry post with machine guns and also reduced the scope of the alert to his own warehouse.

Lin Fan didn't want his soldiers to make unnecessary sacrifices.

As long as someone tried to attack the special company's current residence, they would resolutely fight back.

Li Xian, who went out in the afternoon to distribute chocolate to each soldier of the special company, also began to distribute it.

These soldiers had never eaten such good things.

Lin Fan decided to only distribute half a kilogram to each person out of the chocolate he had purchased at one kilogram per person.

The rest would be kept in centralized storage.

In addition, Lin Fan also asked Li Xian to take out some coins from the boxes he had brought back this time.

He distributed 200 yuan of legal currency and 200 yuan of various foreign currencies to each soldier.

These were to allow these soldiers to lie low on the spot in case of an accident.

The special company collectively kept 50,000 yuan in legal currency, 100,000 US dollars, and 100 taels of gold.

These things were to be taken away with the special company.

The soldiers of the entire special company were laughing and talking.

They didn't care that Lin Fan was letting them take these things in preparation for an emergency.

Anyway, these soldiers only knew that this money was for their own use.

As for the chocolate, under Lin Fan's strict orders, everyone only tasted one piece before storing them all away.

These were to be used to replenish energy in special times.

Today was a special day; it was the first day of the special company's literacy campaign.

Due to the strong request of several squad leaders yesterday, Li Xian bought 130 copies of the Three Character Classic and 130 copies of the Hundred Family Surnames for the entire company when he went out in the afternoon.

Today, he was teaching everyone the beginning of the Hundred Family Surnames: Zhao, Qian, Sun, Li; Zhou, Wu, Zheng, Wang.

They had to be able to read and write.

Although the first day's task was a bit difficult, the soldiers of the entire company still completed it.

Director Pan's actions were swift. Less than an hour after Lin Fan returned,

More than a dozen manual flatbed carts came to the warehouse, loaded with bags of goods.

These dozen or so flatbed carts unloaded the goods on the carts.

And then carried a different batch of goods out.

When these dozen or so manual flatbed carts came in, they attracted the attention of many interested people.

After this batch of goods was transported out of the warehouse, it immediately attracted the attention of many people.

There were always people intentionally or unintentionally swaying around these goods.

Some people seemed to be pushed by others and suddenly pounced on the goods.

Then they got up cursing and walked away.

These goods were ordinary materials, not the things that these people imagined.