Chapter 158: Retreat as Advance (Part 1)
The next morning, Wu Ming knocked on the door of Yu Jishi's office. Yu Jishi seemed to know Wu Ming was coming, and asked whether the business in Shanghai was going smoothly.
Wu Ming was naturally not stupid. After answering, he added: "Thank you for your help, otherwise our grenade and mortar shell production license will definitely not be able to be obtained. We will still be like a thief, worried about being reported every day."
Yu Jishi smiled and said, "You don't need to thank me for this. If you want to thank you, thank General Chen Cixiu. He said a lot of good things to you. The talents of the Arsenal Bureau reluctantly tested the samples, which surprised them. In the words of General Yu Dawei, it was: I didn't expect that the small local security team repair center could actually create grenades with such exquisite craftsmanship and outstanding performance."
"But we must admit that although the mortar shells you made are good, the cost is a bit high, which is one third higher than the Jinling Factory. I'm afraid not many people are willing to pay for it."
Wu Ming didn't care at all: "We mainly produce grenades. The mortar shells are carefully processed with imported American gray iron, so the cost is naturally high. Keep it for yourself. Anyway, it only produces thousands of rounds a year, which can't waste much money."
Yu Jishi called, then pulled Wu Ming to sit on the reception sofa. Seeing Wu Ming taking the initiative to make tea for him, a hint of warmth suddenly arose in his heart:
"After a while, Chief of Staff Chen and Liu Guoyong will come here. You and Liu Guoyong will meet officially. I guess you will understand the final personnel arrangements from your brother-in-law, right?"
Wu Ming nodded, gently placed the teacup on the coffee table in front of Yu Jishi, pointed to the briefcase next to the sofa and said, "Master, the reason why my subordinates came to knock on the door early is mainly to bribe. If there are too many people, it is not very convenient."
Yu Jishi was surprised at first, then laughed: "You can say this too? I'm convinced you, haha, let's see how you bribed me, take it out, it's okay."
"Oh, why are you so happy? It also involves bribery."
The office door was pushed open from outside before it rang. Chen Shi, wearing glasses, was strode in with spring breeze, and behind her was Liu Guoyong, who was wearing a tall lieutenant colonel uniform.
After the mutual gifts were finished, Yu Jishi and Chen Shizheng finally saw Wu Ming's unscrupulousness and gift-giving skills.
Wu Ming took out two exquisite oak boxes from his briefcase and placed them in front of Yu Jishi and Chen Shi:
"A mere politeness is not worthy of respect... This was discovered by two foreigners and their subordinates while wandering on Xiafei Road in Shanghai. It is very memorable and represents the highest level of watch manufacturing in the world today. The science and technology contained in it will not fall behind in a hundred years. It seems not worth much money now, but in the hands of descendants, you won't even look at it without a million or two oceans, haha."
Yu Jishi and Chen Shi were stunned by Wu Ming's words, and their interest was immediately aroused. After opening it, they were shocked to find that it was the latest style of Swiss "Di Tuo" gold watch, and it was the kind of luxury automatic watch that was widely advocated in Shanghai and Nanjing newspapers recently.
Chen Shi was carefully picking up the watch with exquisite craftsmanship and glittering golden light, and looked at it again and again, and praised it: "Beautiful, really beautiful, no wonder those high-ranking officials flocked to it, and the newspapers were blown all over the sky. It was indeed extraordinary. I heard that the price of such a watch is equivalent to two Buick sedans. I wonder if it is not? Wu Ming, how much does it cost?"
Wu Ming picked up the teacup without caring: "What the Chief of Staff said is not important. What is important is that the emotional teacher and the Chief of Staff have little help to their subordinates? Such deep friendship and such comrades-in-arms are not worthy of money? Is it sad to ask the Chief of Staff to stop mentioning money?"
Yu Jishi and Chen Shi were looking at each other, then laughing.
Wu Ming didn't wait for the two of them to curse, but turned to Liu Guoyong, who was stunned and smiled and said, "I heard that I was going to work with Brother Liu. I was very happy. It was better to meet him by chance than to invite him. I didn't expect to see Brother Liu at the teacher's seat today... Don't be surprised. This kind of watch is actually very ordinary. I also have one on my hand. In our Fifth Regiment, for the convenience of official business, officers above the company commander will give me a Swiss watch. Although it is not as good as this watch, it is very accurate. And it is all the latest stainless steel waterproof automatic watches launched last year. After Brother Liu takes office, I will give Brother Liu a new one."
"No, it's not too expensive, my subordinates can't take it." Liu Guoyong quickly declined.
Wu Ming shook his head and smiled, turned to Yu Jishi and Chen Shizheng: "If nothing happens, my subordinates plan to rush back as soon as possible. They have been away from home for a week. I don't know how the training progress of the recruits is."
Yu Jishi didn't say anything, slowly put away the gold watch, raised his head and sighed: "I know you are a good person to make money and have always been kind to your brothers, so I accept this watch and don't say thank you. Don't rush to leave first. We also want to hear your opinions on the personnel arrangements of the Second Brigade."
Wu Ming looked at Chen Shizheng who was smiling and silent, and turned to Yu Ji, who seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and could only grit his teeth and express his opinion: "The subordinates obey orders, obey the arrangements of the chief of staff."
Chen Shizheng had a bright smile. Last night he bet with Yu Jishi that he believed that Wu Ming would definitely say this. Yu Jishi didn't believe it, thinking that with Wu Ming's style of a profiteer, he would definitely have to bargain. Now it seems that no matter what Wu Ming's true thoughts were, Yu Jishi had to admit defeat when he said the words "obey orders and obey arrangements".
Not only did Yu Jishi not feel unhappy at all, but he praised Wu Ming very happily:
"It's great that we can feel at ease if you think so. Given your outstanding ability and unique training methods, the Chief of Staff and I decided to draw 25 company-level officers from the 2nd Security Division of the former Security Division to study in your department. Don't worry, they are all graduates of Huangpu period. They are very self-disciplined and do not require them to serve as the main position. How about how to arrange for you... In two days, I will send someone to send you the list and resume of these people. Before the end of the month, I will go to Changshan to report to you. How about it? Are there any difficulties?"
Wu Ming complained in his heart, but there was no hint of embarrassment on his face, and he stood up and said loudly: "No problem, it's too late to welcome me. Our officers at all levels, including subordinates, are all wild ways. We urgently need officers who graduated from regular military academies to enrich our team and improve our overall cultural quality and comprehensive quality."
"I'm right and I'm not wrong with you, Wu Ming."
Yu Jishi praised him loudly, stood up and patted Wu Ming on the shoulder affectionately:
"Sit down, sit down and talk, originally the two regiment commanders of the Second Brigade needed us to inspect and appoint, but considering that your department performed well in all aspects, had strict military disciplines, and perfect systems, especially in military training, I tend to recommend it by you and say it boldly."
Wu Ming seemed very embarrassed and thought for a long time before he frankly expressed his opinion.
Chapter completed!