Chapter 33 Regiments directly under the Military Commission
Before August 13, the brothel industry was the most developed. There were at least two or three hundred people in this industry. Most of the people who went there were rich children like big businesses and big men and young master Chen.
Later, the sound of cannons came, and the whole Shanghai people were in panic. Who had the intention to go shopping in the brothels? The brothel business plummeted, and many famous prostitutes also switched to the dance halls to become dancers.
In addition, brothels are expensive, and the fees are all settled in three sections. As prices get higher and higher, the purchasing power of fiat currency is getting worse than before. The way of paying for a few months will inevitably lead to poor turnover, which makes it difficult for the brothels to maintain, so they rent out the brothel houses separately and collect rent on a monthly basis.
After the war broke out, refugees from all over the country flooded in again, and there were very few empty houses in the concession. Once the news came out, people from all directions came to rent them, regardless of what the house was doing before, and they refused to move out once they moved in, so the brothel disappeared invisibly.
As both the "entertainment industry", the dance hall not only did not die, but the business was getting better and better.
The most famous ones are Paramount, Saint-Aina, Sinyl, Lido, Metropolitan, MGM and Vienna, which are all decorated in a magnificent manner, and they all hire bands ranging from seven to ten people. Especially Paramount, the floor of the dance floor is equipped with springs, which makes dancers flexible when dancing, and their business is very good. There are also many second-rate dance halls, such as Dahu, International, Yunshang, Dadong, Dahua, Xindahua, etc. As for third-rate dance halls, there are countless.
Mr. Chen’s hospitality is amazing in his enthusiasm.
Before the destination arrived, I distributed Paramount’s dance tickets on the bus. While stuffing them into Ye Peng and Liu Yufen, I smiled and said with a smile: “General Yang, General Liu, after entering, these tickets can be used as money, one yuan, three dances, and more than one hundred dance ladies will be selected. More importantly, this ticket is not limited to time. Whether today or tomorrow, you can use it for morning dance, lunch dance, tea dance or evening dance.”
Compared with Shanghai Beach, known as the Paris in the East, Hong Kong has no prosperity at this time. Ye Peng, who had just arrived from Hong Kong, was stunned and looked at the dance tickets in his hand and asked curiously: "Ye is ignorant, and I hope you can't laugh at the young master. I don't know what this morning dance, lunch dance, and tea dance says. Could it be that as the name suggests, you will go to dance together in the morning?"
"Yes," Mr. Chen nodded and said naturally: "Dance morning dance from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, lunch dance from 2:00 pm, tea dance from 2:00 pm, as long as you like, you can dance one after another until the sky light."
"It's really a business woman who doesn't know the hatred of the country, but she still sings the back garden flowers across the river."
This poem was spoken from his mouth, why did it feel so awkward? Master Chen pretended to be crazy and asked blankly: "Why did General Ye say this?"
Ye Peng also realized that he had lost his words and shook his head repeatedly and said, "It's nothing, nothing, I'm just a little emotional."
How could Master Chen miss this opportunity to publish a fallacy? He immediately said in a frosty manner: "With my cousin and husband here, this country will definitely not be destroyed. Otherwise, how could the two generals follow him to carry out the 'peace movement'? As for the sing of the back garden across the river... it can be understood as a manifestation of singing and dancing in peace. What is singing and dancing in peace? It is peace! And 'peace', 'anti-G', and 'founding of the country' are indispensable, so not only do business women want to sing, but we also want to sing, and we must sing with great fanfare and sing with confidence."
What a mess, Liu Yufen was shocked and was stunned for a while before saying perfunctorily: "What a peace, anti-G, the founding of the country is indispensable... Incisive! He is worthy of being the cousin of Wang Mansion."
"Where you think of it, it made the two generals laugh." Master Chen changed his mind and suddenly talked about the serious matter again. "The two generals are busy with everything, although they spend time together, they never have the chance to say something. Now it is a chance, so Jizu wants to ask the two of them."
"Young Master Chou is not an outsider. If you have any questions, just ask. Ye must know everything."
"I won't ask about those secret matters. After all, it's important for people to know themselves. But I have to ask about the number and organization of the group in the future. I hope the two generals can tell you honestly."
The fifty-odd and crooked dates in the Jiangwan military camp could have claimed to be a regiment. If the person in front of him was the young master of Wang’s mansion, if he had not been the soft-mouthed person, the short-handed person, if he had not been the Japanese territory... Ye Peng, who was full of confidence and prepared to do a big fight, would have already advised Wang Jingwei to take over the matter.
I never thought that Master Chen, who thought he had 'self-knowledge', actually asked for the preparation and number of the pot. In a while, Ye Peng really didn't know how to answer. After thinking about it, he simply kicked the ball to Liu Yufen, "Brother Lan Jiang, what do you think of the group of Master Cousin?"
What a cunning old fox. He actually wanted me to be a villain. How could Liu Yufen be fooled? He blurted out without thinking: "Mr. Wang and Mrs. Wang's meaning is very clear. Since they asked the young master to assist Brother Bobo (Ye Peng's name), Brother Bobo should consider it."
"Yes, my cousin-law did say that."
Among so many frustrated soldiers who are unwilling to be lonely, Ye Peng has some "real power". At least he has the right to speak for the issue of establishing the army that others do not have. Seeing that Master Chen looked at him with anticipation, Ye Peng realized that he could not escape, so he simply put on an official voice.
"Young Master, you have a special identity. Every word and action represents Mr. Wang and Mrs. Wang, so you must set an example in many things. As for the organization and number you asked about, we have formulated a general plan. Simply put, it is nothing more than a test and a few steps to assess it. That is to say, if there is a regiment of people and guns, there is a regiment of organization and military pay..."
If you don’t see a rabbit, you won’t show an eagle, and if you don’t see a gun, you won’t give you a salary.
I can't figure it out that I really think he is loyal to Wang Jingwei and is selfless in his work. Master Chen doesn't like this, and immediately turned around, pointed to the car Zhang Cheng was riding, and asked with a smile: "General Ye, is this general solution also applicable to General Zhang's guard brigade?"
"The same applies," Ye Peng paused, and added: "It's just that General Zhang is not as good as Master Zhang, even if you sell the money, you can't make up the funds required. So Mr. Wang agreed to allocate part of it first and then deduct it after it becomes an army."
Liu Yufen did not want to offend Ye Peng for this, so he immediately took over the conversation and echoed: "Military expenditure issues are always a headache. Master Biao, you don't know. Even if Mr. Wang agrees, he still has to pass the Zhou Fohai level. Whether to give or not, he has to decide whether to give or not. General Ye is still a good cook who can't cook without rice."
"It's not easy for you, and even more difficult for me!"
Master Chen didn't listen to their nonsense, and immediately said sternly: "What are you trying to do with your head? Isn't it just for promotion and wealth? Don't look at me like that... Even if my cousin is here, I will say that. General Zhang is not as good as my young master. Since everyone is doing 'harmony', then you should be equal and favor one and the other. Isn't this bullying?"
The young master was unhappy and the consequences were very serious.
Liu Yufen didn't want to be kicked out of the house because of this, so he quickly comforted him: "Young Master Cousin, General Ye also has difficulties with General Ye. Besides, isn't this matter not yet determined? We can discuss it again."
It was really a tiger falling into the sun and being bullied by a dog. Ye Peng was so angry that he gritted his teeth. Seeing Liu Yufen keep winking at him, he had to nod and said, "Since Master Chou thinks this is inappropriate, let's study it again."
"What to study? Whether to give or not is not a single word from you, General Ye."
Master Chen took out a cigarette and handed it to the two of them, while saying earnestly: "Put it to you, how do I treat you? You can think of what you think, are you anxious? But it is really disappointing to treat me like this. To be honest, the young master of more than 100,000 yuan was not seen by him. Just last night, my cousin's husband specially called me to the airport before boarding the plane, and stuffed a 100,000 yuan bank note into my pocket, saying that he would not let the honest people suffer losses.
But people need shame, trees need bark. I can contribute money and effort to "Heyun", but face must not be lost! If you give in on this issue, then what will others think of me? Where can I put this face? Let me put it all in this way, let me do it."
Wang Jingwei got on the plane?
Ye Peng was stunned by the news that Mr. Chen intentionally revealed. He was stunned for a while before asking as if nothing had happened: "Master Cousin, does Mr. Wang have any other explanations before leaving?"
"Yes, but they are all trivial matters, just let me take good care of you."
"Did Mr. Wang say when will he come back?"
"No," Mr. Chen pretended to be pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "But Japan is so far away and there are so many things to talk about. According to me, I will definitely not be able to come back for a while."
It's so nepotism. It's such a big deal that we were kept in the dark when going to Japan. Ye Peng was very unhappy and thought to himself that since you, Wang Jingwei treated me like this, why should I work hard for you? So he said without hesitation: "Young Master, we did not think about it before, but it was not too late to make up for the sheep. In this way... The number of your regiment is tentatively set to be the First Regiment of the First Division of the First Division of the 1st Division of the Guards. The corresponding military pay will be paid in proportion to the First Brigade of the Guards."
This is almost the same, but the two "firsts" Mr. Chen did not agree.
After all, the first bird was shot, and Wang Jingwei's first place was not so easy to be aware of, so he said thoughtfully: "There is no problem for military pay according to the proportion of the guard brigade, but this number is changed slightly, and just call it the 'Peaceful G-Building**'** team. I don't want to be ridden on my head and pointed at it."
Rehabilitation of G-building ****, you can think of it! If it is really settled, wouldn’t it be a joke?
Of course Ye Peng would not agree, but when he thought that the person in front of him was indeed a master who didn't want to be pointed at, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and laughed: "The ** regiment was not easy to scream, and it sounded more like a guerrilla team of the G bandits. It would be better to call him a direct affiliate of the Central Military Commission. I will expand it when I have the opportunity in the future."
Master Chen was ecstatic and laughed loudly: "The direct group is directly affiliated to the group, and General Ye is still happy. Don't be polite to me tonight. You must drink well, dance well, and have fun!"
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Chapter completed!