Chapter 66: Commander Chiang comes to Shanghai, sorrow or joy?

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  In a two-story apartment in the French Concession, despite the late hour, the room near the window on the second floor was still brightly lit. Du Haisheng sat at his desk, pen in hand, writing rapidly.

  Ma Yongzhen went to Zhao's apartment to do some arms business, while Du Haisheng was not idle at home. He wrote several drafts, read them and felt dissatisfied, tore them into pieces and threw them into the trash can.

  Regarding Chiang Kai-shek's visit to Shanghai, he must consider the matter thoroughly. Firstly, it is necessary to remind the Shanghai workers' pickets and also alert the Communist Party leaders led by Chen Duxiu, so that they can make preparations in advance. Secondly, it is also meant to let people see through the ugly face of Chiang's fake peace and cooperation. However, these two points must be done on the premise of not thoroughly provoking Chiang.

  If the article's content is too radical, it will not only fail to help the Shanghai Communist International organization, but also cause Old Chiang to prematurely tear off his disguise and reveal his sharp claws, taking action against the Shanghai Workers' Inspection Team ahead of time.

  If things happen, it will not be the 412 revolution coup, history will be rewritten, and it is very likely to become the 328329 revolution coup. At this time, Premier Zhou had not left Shanghai, once the face was torn apart, Chiang Kai-shek launched a counterattack, and the person who would be threatened must be the leader of the Communist International. As the chairman of the workers' inspection team, Wang Shouhua will inevitably be the first to bear the brunt.

  It is necessary to remind the Shanghai workers' armed forces and the leaders of the Communist International, but it cannot thoroughly provoke Old Chiang, lest he take radical action, which is indeed a very difficult thing to balance.

  Du Haisheng racked his brains, and after throwing away the fifth draft, he finally wrote an article that slightly satisfied him. The title was "Chiang Kai-shek Comes to Shanghai: Sorrow or Joy?"

  It is a rhetorical question, first to ask the members of the Communist International, second to ask the broad working class in Shanghai, and third to ask Chiang Kai-shek what he wants to do.

  The entire article is composed of rhetorical questions, with each sentence sharp and piercing, like a knife cutting to the bone. Even if Old Chiang were to read it, he would have to admire the author's profound thoughtfulness. The article doesn't mention a single word about opposition or division, but rather explores the pros and cons of the KMT-CPC cooperation through its essence, further extending to the purpose of Old Chiang's visit to Shanghai this time. Through rhetorical questions, the entire article is like a sharp steel knife that pierces every person's chest.

  He picked up the draft and read it through, three pages, only a few hundred words, but contained enough of the problem, after reading it, Du Haisheng nodded, yes, this was what he wanted.

  Thinking of this, he hurried downstairs and bumped into Fu Hong who was deep in thought. Knowing that he couldn't hide it from her, Du Haisheng walked up to her with a mysterious smile today and said: "Take a look at what I've written, is there anything else you'd like to point out, Big Sister?"

  Hong looked up at Du Haisheng with a worried expression, her concern was for Ma Yongzhen who had gone to Zhao Tianming's house to do business. There were too many unscrupulous gangs that didn't keep their promises. Although she knew Zhao Wei'er well and considered her a sister, she couldn't guarantee what extreme actions Zhao Tianming or his underling Wang Chong might take.

  Saw Du Haisheng holding a few sheets of paper, looking at the back and seeing that they were densely filled with words, couldn't help but be curious, took them over, shook them twice to unfold.

  When seeing the topic, Fu Hong still couldn't help but slightly raise an eyebrow. Jiang Shang came to Shanghai, sad or happy?

  Hehe, interesting. After taking a glance at Du Haisheng, Fu Hong smiled to herself, thinking that she had just told him to welcome Commander Jiang to Shanghai, and now he's written an article that's quite a blow.

  This article is really timely, similar to the timing of the previous article. One was published on the second day after the third armed uprising succeeded, and the other was published on the second day after Chiang Kai-shek arrived in Shanghai. After roughly reading the content, Fu Hong has already understood the general meaning of the entire article. It is clear that the appearance of this article is also very inappropriate.

  After all, Chiang Kai-shek's visit to Shanghai this time is to further consolidate the cooperation with the Communist Party and to encourage and comfort the armed pickets. However, in Du Haiseng's article, everything is turned upside down, and the whole incident becomes complicated, as if the Northern Expeditionary Army and the Communist International have an unspeakable deep hatred for each other.

  Upon thinking of this, Fu Hong returned the manuscript to Du Haisheng and said bluntly: This article of yours is no different from your previous one. It expresses incorrect views at the wrong time and place. Tomorrow, even more people will discuss your article, but very few will actually listen to what you have to say. I think you've misjudged the current situation.

  Du Haisheng smiled slightly, with an air of indifference, saying: "Discuss it if you want to discuss it, it doesn't matter if few people listen. I just write my articles based on my own intuition, analysis and speculation. Whether or not someone listens is one thing, whether or not I write is another. I just don't want certain tragedies to be staged in Shanghai."

  The tragic event he referred to was clearly the shocking historical 412 Revolution coup, this historical fact cannot be avoided. Fu Hong didn't understand, Wu Tianyun didn't understand, the whole Shanghai gang, whether it's the working class, the common people, even Wang Shouhua, Chen Duxiu, Zhou Enlai, no one understood. For a moment, Du Haisheng had a feeling of being the only sober person in a world of drunkards.

  He knew that continuing to talk to this girl would not produce any results, and would only make the relationship between the two people worse and more awkward, so it was better to just ignore her.

  I thought about it and said: This matter, you know I know, don't want a third person to know, right or wrong is not for you and me to comment on. Since we can't agree, let history prove everything.

  Feng Hong also nodded in agreement, her words earlier were indeed a bit too extreme. She calmed down and said: Alright, although I don't dare to agree with your point of view, advocating for freedom of speech, this article of yours can be submitted to the newspaper. As for what is right or wrong, since we cannot decide, let's leave it to history to judge. In any case, history will never deceive people's eyes.

  Now that it has come to this, there is no need to dwell on this issue anymore. History can sometimes be the best judge, but Fu Hong doesn't understand that history can also be the biggest fabricator at times.

  Ma Yongzhen returned to the Zhao family apartment, while Du Haisheng also just returned from the headquarters of Shen Bao, one with a refreshing mood like taking a stroll, and the other like a black cat darting through the night, they entered the apartment one after another.

  Sitting on the sofa, looking at Fu Hong who was in a huff, Du Haisheng couldn't help but think that this girl was so cute even when she was angry. Just as he thought this, the door to the apartment opened and Ma Yongzhen walked over, glancing at him before asking.

  I'm back! Ma Yongzhen replied with great satisfaction!

  How's everything going? Ma Yongzhen was asked by Du Haisheng after he sat down on the sofa.

  It went very smoothly, just as you predicted earlier. Zhao Tianming is indeed a man of his word and gave 4,000 yuan. As per your instructions, I returned 500 yuan to him.

  Oh! Du Haisheng responded with a sound, all of which he had expected, and the matter did not deviate from his plan, achieving the effect he wanted. In the future, if Ma Yongzhen established a gang, Zhao Tianming would definitely lend a hand to help.

  Ma Yongzhen told the two of them what had happened, and when he got to the interesting part, all three of them burst out laughing. Pei Hong also threw off his earlier unpleasantness, but still didn't want to make up with Du Haisheng just yet.

  After finishing speaking, Ma Yongzhen took a sip of clear tea and then asked: Haisheng, the first step of our plan has been very successfully completed, what's next? Should we continue to make progress?

  Money! Those guns are worth a fortune, Ma Yongzhen said, his eyes gleaming with the sight of silver flashing before him, and all he could see were piles of money floating around.

  With tonight's event, he seemed to have seen hope and also the promise to his sister, a promise that seemed about to be fulfilled.

  Du Haisheng thought for a moment, and frankly said: As for what's going to happen next, I haven't fully figured it out yet. Let's take it one step at a time. However, I believe the day when you and I will make a big profit is approaching soon.

  He took back the money and handed 500 silver dollars to Ma Yongzhen, saying: "Keep this for yourself, but don't spend it recklessly, especially not on those dirty women."

  This is a warning, but in Du Haisheng's view, he would rather interpret this sentence as a piece of advice. Since ancient times, the history of China has not lacked examples of femme fatales, and each one was stained with the taste of blood.

  Ma Yongzhen nodded and replied seriously: Don't worry, I have a use for this money and don't want to spend it.

  Du Haisheng smiled with satisfaction. He knew that as a Shandong man, his words were trustworthy. Afterwards, he took out another 500 silver dollars and handed them over to Fu Hong.

  Fu Hong's face was filled with astonishment, and he didn't take over the Pacific Ocean, but instead asked: What are you doing?

  Du Haisheng smiled and said, "You forgot what I said when I came? You can stay and eat, but you have to pay a certain amount of food expenses every month. Now it's not just me, Fu Hong, and Yong Zheng brothers, the money in your hand is not rich, these are not for you, tomorrow you give it to the nanny, let her improve life as much as possible."

  Even if it's for improving life, five hundred yuan a year is still more than enough. Fu Hong said, still not reaching out to take it.

  Then let's count it as one year! Du Haisheng had a resolute face, without any intention of taking it back.

  Fu Hong saw that Du Hai's attitude was so firm, if he insisted on his own views again, he might choose to move out of the apartment without hesitation, and it would be a loss.

  After a moment's thought, although extremely reluctant, he still accepted the 500 yuan. Men like Du Haisheng have their own principles of doing things, and no matter who it is, even if they are close to him, they cannot change.

  Fu Hong also knew that she could only change Du Haisheng's liking for her, loving her, but couldn't change his stubborn heart, so she didn't dwell on this issue anymore.

  Well, the remaining 2,500 bucks will be used as our business start-up capital. When we make a profit, everyone can enjoy good food and drinks together.

  Seeing Pei Hong's past, Du Haisheng nodded in satisfaction. He didn't like to freeload, especially in front of the woman he liked. In his previous life, people who did that were called "small white faces" or "eating soft rice".

  As for what Ma Yongzhen said earlier about the next step, he actually had some initial thoughts and plans when writing that article, it's just a matter of taking some risks.

  Moreover, because of Pei Hong's presence, he couldn't directly talk to Ma Yongzhen either, lest it would frighten and intimidate Xiao Yatou. Loving a woman doesn't necessarily mean letting her indulge in unlimited material desires, but rather making her feel that she has herself, and is infinitely safe.

  Although I am not very successful on the emotional road, before joining the army, I often surfed the internet and was not unfamiliar with emotions and women.

  A few people chatted for a while, then went back to their rooms to sleep. Now all Du Haisheng had to do was wait, waiting for what he thought was a great opportunity, at which time it would be another good chance for him to make money.