In the golden autumn of September, the war in Europe has been ignited. Germany brazenly attacked Poland and joined hands with the Soviet Union to carve up this ancient Eastern European country. Britain and France hastily declared war on Germany, but the coalition forces hid behind the Maginot Line and began a strange "sit-in"

war".

At this time, although Shanghai is still extremely hot, there is a hint of coolness sooner or later. Recently, the military command has suddenly become active in Shanghai and has frequently carried out operations to eliminate a large number of traitors and speculators who had defected to the Japanese and puppets. The Japanese

He and No. 76 also reacted strongly and began a large-scale crackdown and counterattack. Shanghai fell into a new round of bloodshed.

All the triggers came from the establishment of the Central Reserve Bank of the Puppet Government. After the establishment of the Puppet Government, in order to cultivate its own economic lifeline for its own survival, and with the approval of the Japanese, it established the Puppet Central Reserve Bank, which was headed by the Finance Bureau.

Minister Zhou Fohai also serves as president and issues China Reserve Bonds.

In order to replace the circulation of legal tender, military bills, Huaxing bonds and United Bank bonds. It is planned to establish a new financial system in the occupied areas with the bank as the center. To this end, the Shanghai Branch of the Central Reserve Bank was specially established in Shanghai, trying to use the national economy

With Shanghai as the base, China Reserve Bonds will be fully implemented.

However, this move was unanimously opposed by the Bank of Shanghai and the two major money industry associations, and they resolutely refused to do business with the Shanghai Branch of the Central Reserve Bank. Enterprises and merchants in the city also refused to use China Reserve Bonds. For this reason, Wang Puppet Government ordered

The four major banks affiliated to Chongqing, the Central Bank, the China Banking Corporation, the Communications Bank, and the Farmers Bank that stayed in Shanghai, evacuated the public concession. A few days later, the Bank of China, the Bank of Communications, and the Farmers Bank evacuated to Xiafei Road in the French Concession, but the Central Bank refused to evacuate.

Chongqing is well aware that the four banks are struggling to support themselves in Shanghai and are closely related to the country's entire financial plan. Once they withdraw from Shanghai, not only will the legal currency and foreign exchange markets undergo drastic changes, but they will also immediately undermine the stability of the financial economy in the rear.

The economic initiative of several provinces will also be easily seized by the Japanese and puppets. Therefore, Chongqing

He ordered the Fourth Alliance General Office, the highest financial and economic control agency during the war, to require the four banks to "stick to their positions and not make any concessions." At the same time, he instructed Dai Li to order military commanders lurking in Shanghai to attack, intimidate and harass the staff of the puppet Central Reserve Bank.

The method of assassination was used to try to prevent the economic expansion of the Japanese puppets and the issuance of China Reserve Bonds.

After Shanghai Chen Gongtu received the order, he immediately arranged manpower to carry out the task. In the past few days, Li Mingda, director of the Wang Puppet Investigation Department, Lou Dong, and Fu Rongbing, members of the board of directors of the Puppet Central Reserve Bank, were assassinated one after another. Even the Shanghai branch was assassinated.

Grenade attack. In this case, No. 76 launched a crazy revenge. The Farmers Bank employee dormitory was attacked, nine people were killed, and only three survived.

However, the four major banks withstood the pressure and still insisted on opening their doors for business as usual.

Seeing that it was not working, Wang's puppet government intensified its efforts. In just one day, the Central Bank's Albert Road branch in the French Concession was bombed, killing seven people and injuring 20 others; the Baike Road branch in the public concession was also bombed, killing three people.

, injured twenty-six people, and six others were seriously injured; Farmers Bank

The Jing'an Temple Road branch in the public concession was bombed, killing six people and injuring more than 60 people. Many of them died one after another before receiving medical treatment. The Central Bank was unable to operate due to the bombing of two offices and had to suspend operations. The Bank of Communications public concession in Nanjing

Lu Branch was bombed and the number of casualties is unknown.

Chongqing sought support from Britain, the United States and France through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, requesting them to pay immediate attention and try to rescue the imprisoned employees. However, the three countries said they were powerless and could only provide moral support.

The four major banks are in a dilemma. Although they are in the concession, the statements of Britain, the United States and France have completely pushed them to the edge of the cliff. The Chongqing government only cares about fighting No. 76 to the death and has not paid attention to their living conditions at all.

Everyone is in danger,

The employees resigned one after another, unwilling to go to work again and suffer unnecessary disasters. Du Yuesheng and Wan Molin were entrusted by the four major banks to mediate among them, but with little success. In this case, Gu Shuyu, the assistant manager of the Farmers Bank, found them through their relationship with the apartment.

Lin Xiaotang.

Previously, Lin Xiaotang had been paying attention to the "Bloody War of Banks" that shocked the country. With the outbreak of the European War, Britain, the United States and France, in order to take care of their own national interests, adopted an appeasement policy of indifference to Nazi Germany and allowed it to develop.

, trying to lead Germany's war machine to the newly rising Soviet Union, but the Soviet Union signed

The signing of the "Mutual Non-Aggression Treaty" gave Anglo-American France a heavy slap in the face. Japan in Asia was an ally of the Germans, and their expansion preceded the Germans. However, Anglo-American France followed the policy of appeasement in Asia and treated Japan

They are aggressive and adopt a resigned attitude. This bloody battle at the bank is the best proof.

Facts have proved that the four major banks can no longer count on the assistance and mediation from Chongqing and Britain, the United States and France. Gu Shuyu obviously realized this, so he went through all the trouble to find Lin Xiaotang.

After listening to Gu Shuyu's request, Lin Xiaotang did not express an opinion and just smoked a cigarette. This bloody bank battle had little impact on him. Longsheng's funds have always been transferred through British banks. At present,

There is not much of a problem. Next, Nanyang Development Bank of the Dong family will also enter Shanghai. Lin Xiaotang will hand over most of the funds to Dong Jiacheng for management. This is also decided after discussing with her husband and Dong Zhennan.

"With all due respect!" Lin Xiaotang put out the cigarette butt and said to Gu Shuyu, who was sitting opposite: "It is no longer realistic for your bank to insist on operating in the concession. It is best to consider a retreat!"

Gu Shuyu smiled bitterly, why didn't he understand this truth? The situation is stronger than the people. The Japanese claws have extended into the concession. This is no longer the safe zone it used to be. However, both Chongqing and the Fourth Federation of Federations have issued death orders.

Before receiving further instructions, he would not have the guts to retreat in advance.

Lin Xiaotang saw his dilemma, "I also understand Mr. Gu's difficulties. In this way, within the scope of my ability, I can only ensure that Mr. Gu's Agricultural Bank of China can minimize losses during this period. However, I hope

Mr. Gu can keep secrets strictly and never reveal them to the public. As you know, if you offend No. 76, the trouble will be huge. This time, I took action purely because of the face of the old man in my apartment. I hope Mr. Gu can understand!

"

Gu Shuyu was overjoyed and nodded hurriedly, "That's natural, that's natural!"

Lin Xiaotang continued: "In addition, I have a small request."

Gu Shuyu hurriedly expressed his position, "This time, Mr. Lin is willing to help me. We are very grateful. All expenses will be borne by us. After the incident, we will also prepare a generous gift. If Mr. Lin has any request, please

Just mention it!”

Lin Xiaotang chuckled, "Mr. Gu, you're welcome. I'm a businessman, and I work in business. Soon, the Dong family's Nanyang Development Bank will also enter the country, and I will also take a small stake in it. By then,

I would also like to ask your bank to help me a lot. Mr. Gu should know the strength of the Dong family. When the time comes, there will be many opportunities for us to cooperate."

Gu Shuyu was stunned. He was originally prepared to deal with Lin Xiaotang's lion's mouth, but he didn't expect such great news. Everyone knew that the Dong family was the leading wealthy family in Southeast Asia, with business all over Asia. If

It is an ordinary bank opening, peer

It is customary to deposit a sum of funds first to show support, but Nanyang Development Bank is the Dong family's industry. Lin Xiaotang's words are an invitation to the Farmers Bank to join the Dong family's business system, and the Farmers Bank will benefit a lot from this.

, this is a good thing that cannot be found even with a lantern.

Gu Shuyu burst into tears of gratitude and thanked him profusely before leaving.

…

Shang Zhensheng wanted to speak but stopped.

Lin Xiaotang turned around and saw his expression, "Brother Suzhang, I know what you are thinking. You don't want me to get involved in this muddy water, right?"

Shang Zhensheng nodded.

"It is true that this is muddy water, but there are also opportunities. Agricultural Bank of China is an old brand in China and can be said to be deeply rooted in the industry. Banks value credibility most. We have done them a big favor this time, and there will be more capital transactions in the future.

A channel. And as long as we do it secretly, there won’t be much of a problem on No. 76. Anyway, we still have Chen Gongtu as a shield in front of us. I keep him in Shanghai just to protect us from wind and rain. Why should we do it?

Why not?"

Shang Zhensheng suddenly realized.

"Could it be that the apartment building you just mentioned is Zeng Yijiang?" Shang Zhensheng asked tentatively.

Lin Xiaotang laughed, "Since I mentioned this name in front of you, I just intend to tell you some things. In the future, our stall will become bigger and bigger, and there will be more and more things. It is not the answer to keep it secretive.

, I will tell you all the ins and outs of this later."

Shang Zhensheng chuckled, with a long-lost cunning smile on his face, "Are you so trusting of me?"

Lin Xiaotang waved his hand, "We brothers have been getting along for half a year, and we have learned a lot about each other. Besides, you have already shown your intentions by agreeing to let your sister-in-law and children move to Nanyang. Why should I feel uneasy?"

of."

Shang Zhensheng's heart felt hot.

"Also, I have thought about it. I will leave Shanghai during this period, just in time to show off that I will not participate in the battle between No. 76 and Chongqing. I will leave all the affairs here to you, brother. Jiangbei National Salvation Army

I want to go there personally. Those 800 people are elite soldiers. I will not just watch them be trapped to death by the Japanese. After pulling them over, I will start to occupy a piece of territory. After all, I will hold the barrel of the gun in my hand.

Son, you feel at ease, don’t you?”

Shang Zhensheng nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, I will take good care of our home." Immediately, a trace of worry flashed in Shang Zhensheng's eyes, "If we take action here, Dai Li will definitely find out that we did it. What should he do then?"

response?"

Lin Xiaotang's eyes flashed with a stern look, "Let him guess, he still has some use for us and won't do anything to us. When we take over Qingdao Station and Peking Station, we will integrate all the intelligence resources behind enemy lines into one
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