It is a collective name for a large group of people. It is related to water transportation in the past.
In the past, Beiping, the import of foreign materials relied heavily on water transportation. There were millions of practitioners.
Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes.
Wherever there are rivers and lakes, there are gangs. The Cao Gang came into being.
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, water transport declined, and the number of water transport practitioners gradually decreased. They were transformed into the Qing Gang. Therefore, the Cao Gang and the Qing Gang had a close relationship.
Regarding the historical evolution in this area, Fuxing Society actually has very detailed information.
It's a pity that Zhang Yong was too lazy and didn't look carefully.
When he reads information, he likes to see something novel and interesting.
For example, the Lincheng train robbery case.
It mentioned a very powerful person, Sun Guizhi, who was the planner of the train robbery.
His strength lies not in planning, but in escaping.
After hunting for more than ten years, he was not caught. I have to say, this guy is really powerful.
If he were still alive now, he would be a great person.
On the contrary, the bandit leader who finally accepted the recruitment was killed less than half a year after his good life. He was completely wiped out.
"The Cao Gang has also taken refuge with you Japanese?"
"Do you think it's strange? All your knowledgeable people think that the only way out is to surrender to our Empire of Japan."
"Right."
Zhang Yong actually nodded.
Xia Lan's words are not completely arrogant.
In fact, the situation at that time was indeed very unfavorable to China. The Japanese invaders were indeed very powerful.
One is a purely backward agricultural country with almost no industry.
Even matches, nails, etc. have to be imported.
Through the Meiji Restoration, it successfully became a semi-industrial country that could produce almost all industrial products.
In terms of military industry, the Japanese invaders were still very developed.
You can despise the performance of the crooked handle and despise the short stature of the Japanese invaders. However, others can continue to produce weapons and ammunition.
Other army soldiers can shoot 200 rounds of ammunition every month!
Can produce its own tanks.
Can produce heavy artillery by itself.
Can produce its own aircraft.
The Japanese navy was even able to design and build battleships with a displacement of over 70,000 tons!
Even decades later, few countries in the world will be able to achieve this level of battleship. However, the Yamato Hotel was launched into service in 1940.
There are also several aircraft carriers.
This is almost a dimensionality reduction blow.
Even the bravest soldiers at that time had only confidence that China would not perish. But no one had confidence that we would ultimately win.
In the darkest days, no one knows where victory lies.
Even if the Japanese invaders announced their unconditional surrender, many people still couldn't believe it. Because, even on the day when the Japanese invaders officially surrendered, the Japanese invaders in front of them were still very powerful.
This is an objective fact.
No one can cover it up.
Especially those who have returned from studying in Japan feel that the gap between the two sides is really too big.
Under the sweet talk of the Japanese, many people surrendered and became traitors.
"It's not too late for you to change your stance now."
"No."
Zhang Yong shook his head.
Xia Lan frowned.
This guy is still stubborn and stubborn!
"you……"
"Have you ever heard of a flash in the pan that cooks oil with fierce fire?"
"What's the meaning?"
"You still have ten years."
"You are making excuses again."
"I'm serious. The crazier you are now, the worse your defeat will be in ten years."
"snort!"
Xia Lan dismissed it.
Although her body was forcibly taken over by him.
However, her heart would not give in. She was still trying to win him over.
As an excellent female spy, her body and beauty are also her weapons. As long as she can lure Zhang Yong over and serve the Empire of Japan, everything will be worth it!
Ten years later, defeated? Such nonsense that only an idiot would believe his nonsense.
"When are you going to take action?"
"Passed Wuqing Station."
"Oh, it's not too late."
Zhang Yong breathed a sigh of relief.
The Cao gang actually wants to rob a train. It's incredible.
A gentleman does not stand behind a dangerous wall, so he decided to get off at Wuqing Station and then sit back and watch.
"What? You want to get off the car?"
"if not?"
"you……"
Xia Lan was speechless.
She also thought that Zhang Yong would directly fight with the Cao Gang.
Zhang Yong was accompanied by more than thirty people, all of whom were fully armed. It seemed that it was not that difficult to clean up the Cao Gang.
At least there's a chance to fight.
However, I didn't expect that this guy would actually run away in advance.
Oops……
Her information just now was leaked in vain.
"What?"
"Can't you be tougher and kill the robbers directly?"
"cannot."
Zhang Yong speaks out.
What's the point of killing the robbers? There's no merit.
There are many people in Caogang. If there is a real fight, there will definitely be casualties on our side. It would be terrible if we are hit by a stray bullet.
To put it more seriously, in the event of a fight, everyone in the car would be in danger.
To put it mildly, Zhang Yong is in danger.
If there is danger, why take the risk?
Wouldn’t it be nice to get off the train at Wuqing Station in advance?
After the Cao Gang successfully hijacked the train and caused a big fuss, he would come out to clean up the mess.
During this process, it’s also good to see how everyone reacts.
The best thing is to stir up the wind and stir up the thunder, so that the whole world knows about it. It makes the headlines of newspapers all over the world.
Hehe. This is how you get credit!
Those who are good at fighting have no great achievements. They are indeed great. However, there is no oil or water!
Thankless…
Stand up. Look up. Look forward and backward.
Let's first look at how many foreigners there are. They are the real hostages.
In the previous Lincheng train robbery, the target was foreigners. Only they have value and can be used as bargaining chips in negotiations.
If the people kidnapped are Chinese people, haha, most of them will not be cared about.
The society at that time was so realistic.
Five, ten, fifteen...
Zhang Yong silently counted. There are a total of twenty-seven foreigners within sight. There are still a few carriages that cannot be seen, and there may be more.
There were a lot of people. After all, it was a train from Tianjin Wei to Peiping. It was normal to have dozens of foreigners.
There may be some more distinguished ones in there.
If they are kidnapped by the Cao Gang, it will definitely cause a sensation. Then just quietly pay attention to the development of the situation.
"Old Cao!"
"exist!"
"Pack your things and get off immediately at Wuqing Station!"
"good!"
Cao Mengqi immediately went to make arrangements.
He is extremely lazy now. He will definitely not use his brain if he can.
He did whatever Zhang Yong told him to do, without asking why he got out of the car.
"You guys also get off the car."
Zhang Yong pointed at Yi Honghai and three other Japanese invaders.
Yi Honghai and the other three looked at each other in confusion, but they all couldn't figure it out. They had no choice but to agree.
Soon, the train arrived at Wuqing Station smoothly.
The train hasn't stopped yet.
"Walk!"
"Walk!"
Zhang Yong urged.
Everyone got off the car, including Xia Lan.
After stepping onto the ground platform, Zhang Yong finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was safe.
Silently monitoring the surroundings. No abnormalities were found.
Xia Lan probably didn't make any noise. She probably wasn't trying to scare herself.
The Japanese invaders are temporarily incapable of sending out large forces to surround Wuqing Station. So, calm down.
"You are such a coward."
"I suddenly felt that you came to remind me on purpose."
"What?"
"Actually, you don't want me to stay on the train and affect the hijacking operation. Right?"
"Hmph. You are thinking too much."
"Oh, I was right."
Zhang Yong knew that her appearance was not well-intentioned.
Her original plan probably didn't include herself. She didn't expect that she would be on the train.
Not only was he on the train, he was also traveling with dozens of people.
Once the Cao Gang takes action and the two sides fight, the hijacking operation may fail. So, she decided to remind herself. Well, that must be the case.
"you……"
Xia Lan was speechless.
This guy is really smart.
She had no intention of reminding him. She didn't expect that he would see through her disguise.
She told him the information about the train hijacking in order to stimulate him and make him fight with the Cao Gang. Once the two sides fight, he may be unlucky.
result……
He didn't even know where he was going.
It's so self-indulgent...
"Old Cao!"
"coming!"
"Find a place to rest. After eating and drinking, we will go back to Tianjin Wei."
"good!"
Cao Mengqi went to make arrangements.
Soon, they found a landlord's house.
The host was very hospitable and welcomed them all in. The rich man's house was big enough.
Have a meal.
rest.
Drag Xia Lan to spend the night together.
Have the robbers started fighting over there? I don’t know.
who cares!
As long as you're not there, that's fine.
One night I was so happy that I couldn’t think about Shu.
Xia Lan wanted to instigate rebellion against him, so she naturally catered to him in every possible way.
Wake up in the morning. The atmosphere is calm.
Find the phone number and call back to the Shihu Street headquarters to report that everything is safe.
Why didn't you fight last night? Haha. Wait until the robbery happens!
What if the report is made in advance and the butterfly wings flap, causing the train robbery to be cancelled? Wouldn’t that be a waste of work?
The person who answered the phone was Li Boqi.
Li Boqi got straight to the point, "Do you know about the train hijacking?"
"Train hijack? Really? When?" Zhang Yong did not mince words, "I knew in advance. What is the situation now?"
"The information is very confusing. I don't have any more information from my side."
"I knew that the Cao Gang was going to hijack the train. So, I got off the train in advance to avoid a fight and large casualties."
"you do not know."
"Yes. I don't know."
Zhang Yong corrected him immediately.
The truth can be told to Li Boqi, but not to others.
After returning home, even though Li Boqi scolded him, he would wipe his butt and cover up for him after scolding him. So, he didn't know anything.
What robbery?
What Caogang?
I've never heard of it...
Why did you get off the bus early at Wuqing Station? Because I was on a mission!
What task?
Sorry, this is the secret of our Fuxing Society, I can’t tell you...
"The wind has picked up, come back as soon as possible!"
"yes."
"The train is blocked. Use other means of transportation. Pay attention to safety on the road. Don't make any trouble."
"yes!"
Zhang Yong agreed sternly.
When Li Boqi said the wind has risen, it means the wind has risen.
The train was hijacked and there were so many foreigners on it, which would inevitably cause shock to all parties.
Even if it's a matter of appointment, I'm afraid I'll have to ask questions.
After all, it is a matter for "friendly countries". No care should be taken. Encircling and suppressing the Red Army is not as important as rescuing "friendly countries". Hehe.
Find a way to go back to Tianjin Wei.
Throw money. Find transportation.
We returned to Tianjin Wei smoothly. It took more than a day on the road.
Returned to No. 49 Shihu Street and came to see Li Boqi. Sure enough, he was given a lecture. He said what he did was too obvious and too revealing.
"You should get off at Langfang Station."
"But at that time, I didn't know that someone was going to hijack the train!"
"What happened to those three Japanese?"
"I suspect they are related to the robbery of Marshal Cao's mansion in Peiping."
"These Japanese are really lawless. They dare to go to Peking to rob. The people over there are also incompetent. The investigation ended in vain."
"I guess I was put under pressure by the Japanese. I don't dare to anger the Japanese."
"They don't dare. We dare. Lock up all three of them and torture them. But they can't be locked up here."
"I know. He is being held in Baolin Temple."
"That place is nice. Just stay there and treat me well."
"clear!"
Zhang Yong agreed. This reception must be satisfactory.
The pepper water, tiger stool, and soldering iron are all the same as the old three. It’s boring. Think about it later and see what new tricks you can come up with...
"Yang Lichu has returned to Jinling safely."
"oh."
"Everything is safe. Virgo is very satisfied. Special praise to you."
"That's good."
"The Virgo has ordered that the people brought by Yang Shanfu will stay here for the time being and work together. The train has been hijacked, and this is a serious matter. The Virgo may come in person."
"ah?"
Zhang Yong was shocked. Is Virgo going to die in person?
Immediately I felt relieved. If this matter was ordered by Lao Jiang, Virgo really must come and handle it well.
"Ring ring ring..."
"Ring ring ring..."
Suddenly, the phone rang.
Li Boqi picked up the phone and listened carefully. He didn't hang up the phone for a long time.
Zhang Yong habitually wanted to run away, but Li Boqi waved at him to stay. He had no choice but to stand obediently and listen. He understood that the call was from Boss Dai.
After a while, Li Boqi hung up the phone. "Did you hear everything? The director took it very seriously. He was worried that the telegram would not be clear, so he specially borrowed the telephone line of the Ministry of Military Affairs."
"What are your orders, Virgo?"
"The situation is not yet clear. Ministers from seven countries including Britain, France, Germany and Italy have submitted notes, requesting that the matter be properly handled, the safety of the hostages ensured, and the perpetrators severely punished. Minister Song of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already replied that the matter will be properly handled to the satisfaction of all countries.
"
"Isn't the murderer Japanese?"
"Do you have evidence? Without evidence, the Japanese will protest."
"Did the Japanese not protest this time?"
"not yet."
"Strange, what are they doing? Isn't there three hundred taels of silver in this place?"
"You forgot. This matter is on the territory of the 29th Army. There is a Chaji Administrative Committee here. Even the committee's orders are not easy to implement."
"them……"
Zhang Yong was about to say something but stopped. Forget it. I was too lazy to say it.
They are all sensible people who know what is going on here. The commissioned orders are actually of no use.
If you are willing to listen, just listen a little. If you don't want to listen, just act transparent.
In the Ping-Tianjin area, there are no confidant troops garrisoned by the commissioner. There is only the 29th Army. What weight does the commission still have?
"After the committee member found out about this, he was very angry."
"That……"
Zhang Yong was about to speak but stopped.
Very angry again? Does he like to be angry that much?
Forget it. After all, it’s a commission. It’s normal to be angry. Originally, I had the advantage, but I ended up being a bunch of losers...
In any case, Zhang Yong's desired effect was achieved.
It is estimated that it will be on the headlines tomorrow. And then newspapers in various countries will reprint it.
