Chapter 20 Banquet Invitation
Chapter 20 Banquet Invitation
In June 1936, Chen, Li, and Bai, on behalf of the Southwest Ministries, sent a telegram to the whole country, urging the Kuomintang Central Committee and the National Government to immediately fight against Japan.
Subsequently, the Southwest Allied Army of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was formed in Guangdong and Guangxi, with Chen Qitang serving as Chairman of the Military Commission and Commander-in-Chief, and Li Zhongren as Deputy Commander-in-Chief, and began its march into southern Hunan.
This is the "Two Guangxi Incident".
President Chiang Kai-shek, on the other hand, employed a variety of political and military means to divide and suppress the enemy.
On the one hand, they deployed heavy troops southward to prevent the Guangdong and Guangxi armies from advancing northward; on the other hand, they bribed and turned Chen Qitang's subordinates to defect, in order to resolve the "Guangdong-Guangxi Incident" smoothly.
Although Shen Yi was not a historian, he still had some knowledge of some major events that occurred during the Republic of China era.
Today is July 10th, and there should be a few more days until Chen Qitang steps down.
Why did Principal Chiang contact Dai Chunfeng at this time?
Although Shen Yi was lost in thought, his expression remained unchanged.
He even showed a longing expression when he heard Dai Chunfeng call him "Principal".
"Yes, I will be there on time. Goodbye, Principal."
Dai Chunfeng hung up the phone with a smile on his face. Then, when he looked at Shen Yi, his eyes lit up again, as if he had suddenly remembered something, and he said:
"Wen Yuan, you must have heard the principal call me just now, right?"
"I may not have heard you," Shen Yi said.
Dai Chunfeng laughed upon hearing this, "Hahaha, how come I never noticed how cunning you were before?"
"Do you know why the principal called me?"
"Judging from Uncle's expression, it must be a happy occasion," Shen Yi said.
"You should know about the Two Guangxi Incident, right? Chen and Li were really outrageous, daring to openly oppose the principal. They deserve to die a thousand times over!" Dai Chunfeng said with a fierce expression.
"Uncle is right. What the leader does is truly for the benefit of 400 million people," Shen Yi said.
"Could this good news mean that the Liangguang Incident is about to be resolved smoothly?"
"Haha, that's right. The principal just told me that this matter is almost over and that I should attend a celebration banquet in a few days," Dai Chunfeng laughed.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi instantly understood that the end of the "Two Guangxi Incident" was a foregone conclusion, and the principal must have already made all the arrangements.
He immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Really?! That's wonderful!"
Seeing Shen Yi's happy expression, Dai Chunfeng asked, "Would you like to come with me?"
"Me?" Shen Yi pointed to himself with a look of surprise.
"Can I?"
"Of course! You've just made a great contribution and are a hero of the Party and the country. Why can't you come with me to the banquet?" Dai Chunfeng said.
"It's settled then. You'll come with me in a few days."
"Yes! Thank you, Uncle!" Shen Yi quickly stood at attention and said.
Shen Yi then chatted with Dai Chunfeng about everyday things before leaving.
On his way back to his office, Shen Yi kept thinking about Dai Chunfeng's purpose in taking him to the banquet.
Is it really because they value him that they brought him along?
. . . . . .
Shen Jiuling's biggest business in Jinling was the Anle Dance Hall, which was personally managed by Song Yu.
Anle Dance Hall was located in a bustling area of Nanjing. It was luxuriously decorated and frequented by social celebrities and high-ranking officials, making it a huge money pit.
Thanks to Shen Jiuling's background, Anle Dance Hall has always operated very smoothly.
It was now evening, and Shen Yi appeared at the entrance of Anle Dance Hall.
Song Yu rarely goes home, which is why Shen Yi came here to find him.
Shen Yi walked into the dance hall. Even though he had seen many bars in his previous life, he was still slightly shocked when he saw the dance hall of this era.
The decor and environment here are comparable to those of later generations.
In the huge central dance floor, dozens of couples are dancing.
The surrounding booths were packed with people, and there were many customers, even more dancers, whose laughter filled the air.
The more daring the development of the entertainment industry becomes, especially during such periods.
Shen Yi even saw a few familiar figures, probably from the Special Service Department, but he wasn't very familiar with any of them.
Shen Yi did not linger on the first floor, but went straight to the stairs.
The second floor is also an entertainment area, where wealthy people usually spend their money.
The office area is on the third floor.
There were two people guarding the stairwell leading to the third floor, and a sign that read "Office restricted area, no unauthorized personnel allowed".
Shen Yi approached the two of them, and before they could even pick up the tokens, he took out a jade pendant and showed it to them.
The two men paused for a moment upon seeing the jade pendant, then quickly smiled, placed the plaque aside, and bowed, saying, "Greetings, young master!"
Shen Yi had never formally become a disciple and did not hold any seniority within the Green Gang, so Shen Jiuling bestowed upon him a jade pendant to signify his identity. All of Shen Jiuling's disciples and grand-disciples knew of this jade pendant.
"Is Uncle Song up there?" Shen Yi asked.
"Master Song is in room 306. Just keep walking in there, that's the room."
Shen Yi nodded, then stepped forward and arrived at the door of 306.
"Knock knock".
"Come in."
"Young Master? What brings you here?"
Song Yu was looking at something at her desk when she looked up and saw Shen Yi in surprise.
"It's nothing, I just need Uncle Song's help with something," Shen Yi said directly.
Song Yu had watched him grow up since he was a child, so there was no need for many complicated relationships between them. As long as he had a need, the other party would agree to it without hesitation.
That's why Shen Jiuling felt comfortable telling him about Shen Yi's job in the Special Service Department.
Shen Yi was even a little happy after learning that Song Yu might be a member of the Red Party.
"Oh? What is it?" Song Yu asked.
"I'd like you to help me look up this person."
As he spoke, Shen Yi handed the portrait of Momoi Nami to Song Yu. "This woman is named Han Ping. She is a train attendant and works at the Jinling Station of the Jinhu-Hangzhou-Ningbo Railway Bureau. She used to rent a place in Santiaolin."
Han Ping was the name Momoi Nami used before.
After taking the portrait, Song Yu examined it carefully. "Okay, I will pass on the message. I will let you know as soon as I have any news."
Song Yu did not ask Shen Yi why he was investigating this person. He knew that Shen Yi worked in the Special Service Department, and there was nothing that would benefit him if he knew some things.
"Thank you, Uncle Song," Shen Yi said with a smile.
"Alright, stop being so polite with me."
As Song Yu spoke, he took out a wad of banknotes from the drawer. "Since we're here, let's go downstairs and have some fun. The old job won't do. It's a good opportunity to relax."
Shen Yi didn't stand on ceremony, took the money from Song Yu's hand, and said with a smile, "Uncle Song, you must be tired from work. How about I call one up for you to relax?"
"You brat, you're asking for it."
Upon hearing this, Song Yu pretended to hit Shen Yi, and Shen Yi quickly ran away.
"I'm going now, Uncle Song, you're busy."
Song Yu smiled as he watched Shen Yi's retreating figure, but his smile slowly faded after the door closed.
He then picked up the drawing paper on the table and looked at it again, wondering, "I wonder if she's one of our comrades."
He then folded the drawing paper and put it in his pocket.
Shen Yi went downstairs, glanced at the brightly lit dance hall, and then left.
He's not in the mood to play around right now.
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