Chapter 696: Soviet-British Trade Agreement
Chapter 696: Soviet-British Trade Agreement
Shanghai, Agent No. 76 Headquarters.
As usual, Ding Cun, the nominal director of No. 76, appeared in the office on time, leaning on a walking stick.
However, unlike usual days, there was already someone waiting for him in the office.
"Hey, Director Wan, you're staying in my office so early in the morning. Are you trying to say good morning to me?"
Ding Cun said jokingly while putting away his walking stick and briefcase.
Wan Tianmu quickly stepped forward and said, "Director Ding, I have something to report to you."
"I knew you were fine and wouldn't be here so early. We're brothers, just say whatever you want to say." Ding Cun said lightly while sitting behind his desk.
"Director Ding, this is the case. Do you remember Yun Mujie?"
Ding Cun frowned and said, "Yun Mujie, oh, I remember now, he is the broker who resells the materials."
"He was not colluding with the Japanese, but was caught red-handed by Li Zuping."
"Why? Director Wan, are you also interested in this person?"
Wan Tianmu looked around and whispered, "Director Ding, to be honest, Shen Shuyuan, the chief of staff of the Jinling City Defense Command, sent me a telegram."
"This Yun Mujie still has some connections. He means that if Yun Mujie hasn't made any serious mistakes, he hopes we can let him go."
Ding Cun frowned: "Director Wan means that Chief of Staff Shen wants to protect Yun Mujie?"
"Don't you know that he offended Minister Chen?"
Wan Tianmu said quickly: "Director Ding, please don't worry, I know the whole story."
"This Yun Mujie is only cooperating with the Japanese because he wants some money."
"In the end, not only did I not get any money, but I was also severely scolded by Team Leader Li."
"Chief of Staff Shen is an old friend of the Yun family in Xiangjiang. Moreover, Mr. Yun is willing to pay a high price to redeem his son. The Yun family only has this one son, and they are willing to pay. I just don't know if Director Ding can help?"
When it comes to money, Director Ding becomes interested.
"How much are they willing to pay?"
Is this possible? Wan Tianmu whispered, "Twenty thousand?"
Ding Cun frowned: "Director Wan, are you talking about the dollar or the French currency?"
The value of the French franc has depreciated greatly these days. Twenty thousand French francs are only worth a few hundred dollars. If it were dollars, it would still be worthwhile.
Wan Tianmu quickly said, "Neither, it's US dollars. The Yun family's siblings both studied in the United States and have a large amount of US dollars in their hands. As long as Director Ding is willing to help."
"By the way, Chief of Staff Shen also said that he will be responsible for collecting the money. You can release the person after you see the money."
Ding Cun's face was slightly gloomy and he said, "What are you thinking, Director Wan? Do you think I am a person who values money?"
"Besides, Minister Chen still needs his approval for this matter. Do you think he will be so kind as to let Yun Mujie go? I am using their money to do their business."
"Of course, of course." Wan Tianmu nodded repeatedly and said, "If Director Ding has no objection, I will send a telegram to Chief of Staff Shen to make the arrangements."
Looking at Wan Tianmu's receding back, the serious expression on Ding Cun's face was instantly covered with a look of joy.
Shanghai Stock Exchange, Meihua Building, Joint Transport Department.
Chen Yang looked at the information sent to him by Qingqi Qingyin, his face looking quite incredible.
"Qingqi-kun, is your source of information reliable? Is Su Ying going to sign a mutual assistance agreement?"
Not only Chen Yang felt it incredible, but even Qingqi Qingyin felt it incredible when he received the information retrieved by Major Takamoto Ryuyama of the Intelligence Department of the Ume Agency.
The Shanghai Stock Exchange is now a gathering place for Eastern intelligence, whether it is the intelligence of Britain, the United States, France and Germany in Europe, or the movements of Americans in Southeast Asia.
Even the layout of a country like the Soviet Union in the East can be found here.
However, Chen Yang was still skeptical about the reliability of this information.
If the Soviet Union and Britain sign such an agreement, then in the future they will definitely have corresponding Soviet-British trade, and there will probably be loan and payment agreements, which means that Britain is likely to give the Soviet Union a large amount of loans...
After all, the Soviet Union had more industry, but many of its light industrial and agricultural products still needed foreign aid.
However, the British mainland has been in such a mess, do they still have time to sign such an agreement with the Soviet Union?
Well, it's not impossible. Britain doesn't have much else, but it has a lot of colonies, including India, Myanmar and other countries. Even if the homeland is in tatters, they can survive with the supplies from the colonies...
The most important thing is, the Soviet Union was so powerful, did they still need to borrow money from Britain?
"Mr. Chen, you don't know this, do you think the Soviet Union is really that rich? Their industrial layout is completely deformed, and they sacrifice agriculture for heavy industry."
"Do you really think that the loving father has no interest in external resources? If they really have no interest, why would they target Europe and find ways to invade Poland? Now this war will never end. I am not exaggerating, but they may not even have enough food to eat now."
Chen Yang suddenly realized: "No wonder they want to negotiate with the Empire. The consumption of fighting on multiple fronts is not something they can afford."
"Okay, I'll send this information to Madam as soon as possible."
Qingqi Qingyin was silent for a moment and said, "The Mei Agency has also obtained some information, but it has not been confirmed yet."
"The Shancheng side sent a special envoy to Shanghai, apparently to discuss some plans with the British."
"We are currently doing our best to track down the whereabouts of this special envoy. If the consulate is able, we hope they can provide us with assistance."
Chen Yang frowned and said, "Qingqi-kun, what do you think the plan discussed between Shancheng and the British will be?"
Qingqi Qingyin shook his head and said, "It's hard to say now. At present, it seems that the biggest possibility is that they want to launch a military operation against Myanmar for the mainland."
"However, China can hardly protect itself, so it is impossible for them to provide assistance to the British."
"We still need some time, and hopefully we can figure out their purpose as soon as possible."
Chen Yang nodded and said, "Although I am not very good at intelligence, I believe that Qingqi-kun's judgment should not be wrong."
"I will explain this to my wife later and ask the consulate to cooperate with the Mei Agency's actions."
Knock, knock, knock. Just as Chen Yang finished speaking, He Yuehua pushed open the door and said, "Minister, Director Ding from Room 76 is here. He said he has work to report to you."
Qingqi Qingyin quickly stood up and said, "Mr. Chen, I won't bother you since you have a guest. You are busy first. Bye."
Chen Yang stood up and bowed slightly. After seeing Qingqi Qingyin off, he said to He Yuehua, "Let Director Ding come in."
He Yuehua nodded, turned around and walked out.
"Dengdengdeng," after a while, Dingcun appeared in front of Chen Yang with a civilized walking stick...
Chapter 3 completed, gifts, gifts...
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