Chapter 608: Meet Li Jianong!
Xiao He's appearance really surprised Du Haisheng, and the news he brought was even more shocking.
"Are you sure those Fusang masters will take action at tomorrow's ribbon-cutting ceremony?"
Du Haisheng's face moved slightly, picked up the teacup, put it down, and asked with a long sigh.
Although the Spring Festival has passed, the weather is still cold. Du Haisheng is wrapped in a thick coat, and there is no stove in the room. He doesn't like the smell of soot. Anyway, his body is very strong, but he is not afraid of the cold winter.
"The news is accurate, and I hope Mr. Du will pay more attention to it."
Xiao He said with certainty.
"Thank you." Du Haisheng's words were very heavy. Suddenly, his words turned and he looked at Xiao He coldly and asked, "Who are you and what identity are you?"
The two things had to make Du Haisheng doubt Xiao He's identity. Previously, he asked Duan Tianhu to investigate him. The useful information obtained was very pitiful. Xiao He's identity seemed to be a mystery.
And this time, he came to his house alone. You know, except for some absolute confidants and friends around Du Haisheng, this house is rarely known to anyone else, but Xiao He knows it well.
Xiao He heard it, but there was no change in his face. He just smiled faintly and said, "Communist Party."
"The Communist Party?" Du Haisheng was stunned, and then squinted his eyes and flashed an imperceptible smile: "I should have thought of it a long time ago."
In the past few years when Du Haisheng came to the Republic of China, he has seen many warlord leaders and political celebrities in various places, but no Communist International has contacted him. In the past few years, it has been a process of the establishment and gradual growth of the Communist International in China. There have been endless uprisings led by the Communist International, causing the national government. It has a certain impact, and it is called "communist" and has been encircled and suppressable many times.
At the end of April 1928, the autumn harvest rebel army led by Zhu De and Mao Zedong met in Jinggangshan. In December of the same year, Peng Dehuai led the main force of the 800 Red Five Army into Jinggangshan again. For a while, it was a national sensation.
In the past year, under the leadership of the Communist International, uprisings in various places continued. Southern Jiangxi and western Fujian formed a front line and established the Central Soviet District.
Established the revolutionary base of Southeast Henan and West Anhui, and the revolutionary base of the Left and Right River, and Shanghai is the headquarters of the Communist International. Later Prime Minister Zhou Enlai has fought here all year round.
However, with its strong rise in Shanghai, there are hundreds of thousands of troops defending, and the momentum created by the Communist International is very small, which is very different from history. You know, Shanghai in history, many important departments of the Communist International are here, and as the base of public opinion, Pan Hannian and others are even more Publicize the benefits of the Communist International.
The current Communist International has begun to spark a praiose in the Republic of China.
Du Haisheng used to doubt whether Xiao He's identity was related to the Communist Party, but now it has finally been confirmed. This is the first time he has officially met with a person from the Communist International.
"Actually, I wanted to show my identity to Mr. Du last time, but I felt that the time was not ripe."
Du Haisheng smiled indifferently and asked, "Does Mr. Xiao think the time is ripe now?"
Xiao He was stunned, and then laughed cheerfully: "I'm not mature. Isn't it you, Boss Du, the final say? In this Shanghai city, when you wave your hand, aren't there thousands of responders?"
"Is that so?" Du Haisheng was stunned, and then said, "Presumably Mr. Xiao will not just tell me that this matter is so simple."
"Not bad."
Xiao He admitted happily, "I have two friends. I have always wanted to meet you. I wonder if you can appreciate it?"
"Mr. Xiao sold someone Du's great favor. If I don't agree, won't it seem too ignorant to know how to repay the kindness?" Du Haisheng said and said, "Bry your friends to my house in the evening."
Since Xiao He already knows where he lives, if those two are also Communist Party members, he must have already known it, just let them come over.
Although the current Communist International is still in a weak stage, and even in history, a large number of traitors have begun to appear in the party since 1930, at present, it has no impact on him.
As for their underground activities in Shanghai, it doesn't matter to him. In the past, there were Japanese and the army of the national government, but now they are all replaced by themselves. Even if you want to investigate, just investigate secretly. Anyway, except for such confidential things as the ordnance manufacturing company, your own army is transparent. It's Minghua, and there's nothing to investigate.
In the evening, as it was, Xiao He brought two people to visit.
When Du Haisheng saw that both of them were wearing eyes and were not old, he couldn't help but be a little curious. He had no impression of these two people.
When Xiao He introduced him one by one, he was shocked. Both of them were the core figures in the place where the Communist Party of China was just established. One of them was Pan Hannian, the first secretary of the Cultural Work Committee of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and the other was Pan Hannian, who had the title of "King of Agents" and the staff of the Central Special Section in Shanghai. New China's meritorious Admiral Li Kannonong.
Du Haisheng is very clear about these two people, especially Li Kannong. After all, he used to be a member of the Communist Party and a special forces soldier in China. Historical figures like this are still a treasure.
He never thought that the people he met would be the absolute core members of the Communist Party of China later, but now Li Jianong is still a little too incompetent.
"Mr. Du, I hope you can forgive me for taking the liberty of coming this time."
Du Haisheng greeted the two of them, and then led them into the hall. The food was ready and very rich.
After eating and drinking, Du Haisheng and everyone came to his council hall. After the guests sat down, they shifted the topic to the real purpose of the three people coming.
Up to now, Du Haisheng has also known why Xiao He knows the specific location of his house. With an agent like Li Kannong, who has a headache from the CIA, what else can't be done?
The first topic was Pan Hannian, who asked humorously, "I don't know if I call you Mr. Du or Mu Eleven?"
Du Haisheng was slightly stunned, and then laughed and said, "Whether it is Du Haisheng or Mu Eleven, they are fighting for the common people. What does it matter?"
His answer to this sentence was quite standard, which made all three people nod frequently.
"In that case, let's respectfully call you Mr. Du."
After thinking for a moment, Pan Hannian said, "Brother Kannon and I came here this time. First, I want to visit. I have had such ideas for a long time, but the identity difference between us is too different. I'm sorry. Second, I want to talk to Mr. Du about the cultural industry in Shanghai. As for Comrade Kannon, I don't know. "
Du Du Haisheng nodded and said, "I was also an unknown person before. There is no disparity in status. Maybe my brother in the Han Dynasty will be soaring in the future, and when I go to make a pass, as for the second, I know that you set up a newspaper in the past two years, and later you were blocked, and then turned to Jiujiang. In this case, it doesn't matter if you continue to do it. There is also your "Left-wing Writers Alliance". I have also discussed with the mayor and others to try to give you a relaxed environment and allow different opinions. After all, only when hundreds of schools of thought contend will make the already depressed cultural industry prosperous again.
"In this case, I would like to thank Mr. Du for the scholars and authors in Shanghai."
"I didn't do anything? Why is Mr. Pan's thank you?"
Du Haisheng smiled indifferently and did not accept the other party's favor. In Shanghai, there are only a few people in real literature. Guo Moruo, Lu Xun, etc. It is an honor to be able to do something for them, let alone thank you. In terms of public opinion, Du Haisheng did not get involved, but just replaced The presidents of several very important newspapers in Shanghai finally used them for themselves.
For the manuscripts of many scholars and authors, Du Haisheng is allowed to publish them as long as they are not too out of line. After all, if you want to make newspapers really prosperous, you must first have enough freedom of speech.
For cultural issues, just go to the Director of Shanghai Culture Bureau.
And he is more concerned about the purpose of Li Kannon's coming at this time. However, he doesn't say anything and doesn't ask himself. He can't fall into passivity in everything.
Finally, after everyone chatted casually, Li Kannong said, "Mr. Du, Li came here this time to discuss something, but it's a big deal..."
With that, he glanced around.
Du Haisheng knew what he was worried about and said, "Don't worry, those who can be in this house are Du's absolute confidants."
"Then I'll say it directly."
Li Jianong nodded and said, "At present, the domestic Communist International has not been established, and the finances of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army is also difficult. Many soldiers can't even guarantee the problem of food and clothing, and the equipment is even backward. And Nanjing Jiang has adopted an encirclement strategy against the Central Soviet Area and the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. With only those equipment, if it is positive Face-to-face confrontation is tantamount to hitting stones with eggs. Therefore, the leader sent me this time to discuss with Mr. Du whether he can buy some arms and weapons from you to strengthen the team of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army.
Du Haisheng was stunned, and then said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Well, Brother Ke Nong, you must know that Du is the commander of the 19th Army at this time, and the deputy commander of the First, Second and Eighteenth Army. To tell you the truth, I have not taken care of all the sales channels of Du's enterprise now. As for the Five-person Ordnance Company, it is not me. People have the final say, and then, to be rude, I have provided you with advanced arms and weapons. It is difficult to guarantee that you will develop and grow one day, and then you will return to fight me in Shanghai and the idea of my army. If so, won't it outweigh the loss for someone?"
"Mr. Du is joking, although the nature of our Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and Mr. Du's army are different, and their beliefs are different, but there is still a lot to be figured out. Besides, we are definitely not that kind of ungrateful people.
Seeing that Du Haisheng did not want to let go at all, Li Kannong quickly explained.
But I didn't expect Du Haisheng to wave his hand: He said generously, "Well, a batch of ordnance will be shipped from the sea after a period of time, and you will be given priority. However, one thing is that this batch of arms is developed and manufactured by five-person ordnance. The performance and firepower are quite strong, and the price is very high. My brothers calculate the accounts clearly. I'm still a businessman."
"We, we will try our best to prepare."
What Li Kannonong said is a little lack of confidence. Du Haisheng also heard a general idea from his words. At this time, the Central Soviet District is, after all, in an underdeveloped area, and there is also the suppression and competition of the national government. Therefore, the finances are tight and life is not easy to live. Otherwise, there will not be so many rebellions for money and enjoying life. Become a senior general.
Du Haisheng pondered for a moment and said, "You can ask how much money the Central Soviet Union can take out. I can give it to you at the lowest price. As for the place that is not enough, I will bear it. However, it can't be too bad. If there is too much difference, Du will have to pay for it."
"This is natural."
When they heard Du Haisheng's words, Li Kannong and the three of them looked surprised and excited. They never thought that Du Haisheng, who was famous in Shanghai, was so talkative and generous.
"And." Du Haisheng gritted his teeth. Forget it. Since he has become a good person, let's do it to the end. He was also a member of the Communist Party before he traveled. Although the corruption in the party in later generations was rampant, and the people complained, it was time to fight the world. Jiang himself also helped, and naturally Communist International did not. If you can sit idly by, and there are these armies in your own hands. At that time, it will be the one who wins the country. In the end, whether it can develop according to the original historical footprints is no longer within the scope of your own consideration. In addition, it is useless to think about it yourself.
"I heard that your current troops are still wearing straw shoes, some of which don't even have a pair of straw shoes, and the military uniforms are even tattered. In this way, I will let my friend's factory produce the clothes and shoes needed by your army and give them to you at that time. In addition, if conditions permit, I want to come with Zhou En first. Let's have a meeting."
"This..."
Hearing this, all three of them stood on the spot...