The purpose of Chen Mingxiang's visit to Suzhou this time is actually nothing more than three things. First, the division of interests in the salt business, Li Shiqun confirmed the territory he obtained and cooperated to ensure the smooth promotion of salt sales.

The second is food. He wants to use the wealth he earns to relieve the victims of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, provide assistance to the British and American expatriates in the public concession, and obtain international resources in the future.

Another thing is to use the top-secret information of the Japanese and puppets to exchange for Li Shiqun’s trust and deepen the private relationship between the two sides, thereby obtaining more resources from the Soviet province.

As for warning Zhou Haiwen, it was just a by-pass. The reason why he asked this was because the current situation changed, he had met the expected conditions and had the opportunity to eradicate this big traitor.

The conversation between Chen Mingxiang and Li Shiqun today is very critical. He deeply felt that Li Shiqun's current fear and unwillingness to do so, and he would never give up his vested interests. He would not hesitate to cross the bottom line for this, and frantically make money to form an army, wanting to gain the ability to protect himself.

For Li Shiqun, as long as he can bring benefits to himself, neither the Shancheng government nor the underground party, there is no taboo, and he will do anything to achieve his goal.

The reason why Chen Mingxiang asked about the food shortage in the base area was that he planned to help the base area and put Li Shiqun in a desperate situation. Just like the Shancheng government, the Japanese army wanted to get rid of the underground party and quickly. If anyone had anything to do with the underground party, there would be only a dead end.

Even if Li Shiqun had a smuggling transaction with the Kuomintang-controlled areas, the Japanese would not mind. It was originally the power granted by the Mei agency, but if there was a transaction with the underground party, it would be a different nature.

"The situation is just like you said. Southern Jiangsu and northern Jiangsu are not Yanzhou base areas. Not only are there blockades from the Shancheng government, but also the continuous sweep of Japanese and puppet troops. The conditions of the two base areas are very difficult. The reason why I choose to do this is to make the base areas' material needs even though I know that these small actions will bring danger."

"Of course, I understand what your warning means. The War of Resistance may take many years. I have to look at it in the long run. Extraordinary actions are tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst, but this cruel environment prompted me to take risks to make a decision."

"Actually, the long base area also disagrees with my operations. Huatong Trading Company is the only transportation lifeline in the base area. There is no other way. Many comrades are also trying to deliver supplies to the base area, but their combined annual transportation volume is not as good as my transportation volume once."

"I'm talking a little too much. I can tell you that the base area is very short of food. Due to the long-term sweeping of the enemy, it is impossible to cultivate normally, and the grain output is minimal. The amount of food I bought from Suzhou and Xichang is very small, and we don't have that much money," said Zhou Haiwen.

Before he knew it, this kid had become a real underground worker. Chen Mingxiang could clearly feel the change in thinking, his thoughts were full and his will was firm, but what he lacked was experience and was not mature enough, but time would make up for this shortcoming.

"You tell the base chief that I can provide you with a loan in private to purchase urgently needed food. The seller is Li Shiqun. For safety reasons, you have to contact him yourself."

"At the same time, the source of grain purchase funds must be kept strictly confidential. Even at the leadership level, the fewer people know, the better. My identity is too sensitive and there must be no mistakes. If the Japanese know it, it will harm me." Chen Mingxiang said.

"That's great. On behalf of the organization, I would like to thank you for your help. Hey, it's not right. Li Shiqun is a complete traitor. He is working hard for the Japanese and the Wang puppet government. How could he sell food to our base?" Zhou Haiwen became even more confused.

Li Shiqun serves as the director of the secret service headquarters and the secretary-general of the Qingxiang Committee. Both identities mean that they are mortal enemies with the underground party. Chen Mingxiang wants the underground party to buy food from him, which seems a bit unbelievable.

But Chen Mingxiang could not joke about such things, and he could do it just by saying that. Why did Li Shiqun change so much? This unknown truth made Zhou Haiwen scratch his head a little.

"Have you seen that I have done something I'm not sure about? I said that if he can sell it, he will definitely be able to buy it. There is no danger to those who come into contact with him. It is best to express the purpose clearly, but if you hide it, you will have bad things. As for when to start the operation, just wait for my call!"

"A batch is purchased at the end of December, but the quantity should not be too large. It is the limit to being able to barely survive this period. Now it is mid-November, and the rice and grains in Suzhou Province have basically been snatched away by the Japanese army. They are either transported back to Japan or transported to various places as military rations. In order to complete the grain transactions and make money, Li Shiqun really dares to snatch the food that saves people's lives."

"When rice and corn are ripe in July next year, and new grains are purchased in large quantities when they are on the market. You don't have to worry about the money. I will prepare it in advance. Take time to report to your superiors and implement it." Chen Mingxiang said.

For such a big thing, Zhou Haiwen's level will definitely not be able to make decisions. He must ask his superiors for instructions, but he is not in a hurry. He only needs to open his mouth for half a year.

Because it is not possible to deal with a person like Li Shiqun, it will not work overnight. It requires a long-term process and you must have sufficient patience.

Li Shiqun made great contributions to the Japanese invaders in his position as director of the secret agent headquarters. This capable accomplice and value of exploitation are the key point that he has not violated the Japanese army's bottom line and wants to kill people with a knife, but the time is still much worse.

At the same time, Li Shiqun is a member of the Party and government of the Jinling Government. The Central Standing Committee represents the core members, the provincial chairman is equal to the chief official of the border, the secretary-general of the Qingxiang Committee represents the executor of major affairs, the Minister of Investigation and Statistics and the Director of the Special Agent Headquarters, and represents the special power of the violent agency.

A person with a high position, power and reputation like this, would not have been eliminated by the Japanese army, because the influence was very bad, which would lower the mentality of the senior executives of the Jinling government to cooperate with Japan.

It is precisely because of this that Chen Mingxiang decided to proceed step by step. This is the result of long-term accumulation. He never thought that through something, he would overthrow Li Shiqun in one fell swoop, unless his mind was in a blatant way to fight against the Japanese army.

"Boss, there is a man outside who claims to be Xiong Jiandong. He came to visit and said that he was the commander of Huang Weijun." The bodyguard entered and said.

Has Xiong Jian come to Suzhou in the east?

I remember when Jiangxia visited Grandma Shisan, he met Xiong Jiandong, the military commander of the military commander. He used to be the guerrilla commander of the Loyal and National Salvation Army in the Suzhou Province area. He often moved in the Suzhou area and said that he would come to Suzhou to expand its organization at the end of the year. This time he came by coincidence that he actually met him.

Chen Mingxiang didn't know that Xiong Jiandong would play a crucial role in the plan he implemented in the future because he came to Suzhou.
Chapter completed!