Quartermasters can also fight the devils

Zhang Wenwu reported the details of his plan to Zhao Dong. After the two discussed it, Zhang Wenwu walked back to the courtyard of the Quartermaster Department with a relaxed pace.

Although he was confident that he could get Zhao Dong to agree to his plan, that was only his confidence. Reality was reality. After getting Zhao Dong's support, Zhang Wenwu felt relieved. With Zhao Dong's approval, it would be much easier for him to do this.

What? What if Zhao Dong disagrees? Then Lin Changbing will have to continue to chant for Zhao Dong. If that doesn't work, I can only arrange to turn in the opium, but report half the amount, and dispose of it on the way to the higher authorities, or report it as stolen. Anyway, they won't shoot me, at most I will be given a light warning for my poor performance. How can my brother ignore me?

Of course, now it’s okay and I don’t have to think so much.

"Deputy Director, how is it?" As soon as he entered the Quartermaster Department's office, the follower Lei Dong immediately stood up and asked with concern.

He was a little worried. Although Zhang Wenwu had told him about the plan and promised implicitly that he would not tell him the news, he was still a little nervous. If the chief of staff did not agree, Zhang Wenwu might push himself out to take the blame.

Who wants to be nothing? I am the most suitable person to take the blame. Although I am only guilty of not reporting the crime, I will not be executed, but I will be punished. If I do that, it will be difficult for me to move up in the future.

"Haha, don't worry, Chief of Staff Zhao agreed to my plan." Zhang Wenwu was a little proud, sitting on the chair with his legs crossed. As for Lei Dongxin's little worry, he didn't care at all. It was understandable and belonged to the psychological state of a normal person.

However, although he understood, Zhang Wenwu still shamelessly looked down on him: This is the pattern, I can see that my pattern is higher than yours, so I am the deputy director. Young man, you need to practice more.

He automatically ignored the fact that he was able to take the position of deputy director because of his connections. If you don't have any connections, then you can try.

"Of course, as long as the deputy director takes action, there will be no problem." Lei Dong happily poured a cup of tea for Zhang Wenwu and brought it over.

Zhang Wenwu ignored Lei Dong's flattery, took a sip of the tea handed to him, and slowly asked: "Now that the Chief of Staff has agreed, we have a legitimate reason to do this. Have you made any progress on the matter I asked you to investigate?"

Since Zhang Wenwu asked Lin Changbing to "harass" Zhao Dong, he assigned Lei Dong a task. He asked him to keep an eye out for powerful gangs in the city and find a buyer for the opium. In this day and age, it might take some time to find the police, but it was quite easy to find someone who was in a gang.

Moreover, most of the opium dens, casinos, brothels, restaurants, dance halls, etc. in the city have gangs behind them.

Lei Dong lit a cigarette for Zhang Wenwu and said, "Deputy Director, I have asked the people in the division headquarters these days. There are several gangs in the city, but the one that best meets your requirements is the gang behind the Hongyun Casino. It is said that they have a close relationship with the Qing Gang in Shanghai, and the two sides often have business dealings."

Zhang Wenwu listened to Lei Dong's report, his fingers tapping lightly on the teacup, and he began to think internally.

He did not doubt whether Lei Dong's information was accurate. If you were to ask where the most accurate information was, the 102nd Division Headquarters was the best choice. After all, there were more than officers at all levels in the entire division, and they were a group of people with considerable spending power, not to mention the soldiers. These people were frequent visitors to various consumption places, so it was normal for them to find this Hongyun Casino.

As for whether this Hongyun Casino can meet the conditions for completing this transaction, it seems that I can only go there in person and find out what's going on there.

After dinner in the evening, Zhang Wenwu asked Zhao Dong for leave to go out, then called Lei Dong and walked out of the division headquarters gate.

There were two other officers standing at the entrance of the division headquarters. When they saw Zhang Wenwu and Lei Dong coming out, they hurried over to greet them: "Deputy Director Zhang, Quartermaster Lei, you are finally here."

The two officers were Wang Ping and Hou Xianhua, the staff officers of the division headquarters. Lei Dong also learned about the general news about the Hongyun Casino from them. The two were frequent visitors to the Hongyun Casino and were familiar with the casino's situation.

There are only so many entertainment options these days, and as long as you don't smoke opium, the team doesn't really care. As long as it doesn't interfere with work, who doesn't have their own hobbies?

In addition, the central army's salary is still on time, and for ordinary people, it is a stable high-income group. With money in hand, you have to spend it. Since the 102nd Division and its subordinate troops were stationed nearby, the economy of the entire Zhenjiang City has prospered a lot. Don't underestimate the spending power of these people.

Wang Ping and Hou Xianhua also knew about Zhang Wenwu. He was able to sit in the position of deputy director of the Quartermaster Department at such a young age. If you say that he has no one to protect him, they would never believe it even if you kill them.

Moreover, this was no secret in the division headquarters. Everyone could see Chief of Staff Zhao's care. They really wanted to get closer to Zhang Wenwu. At least it would be much more convenient to go to the quartermaster's office to get something in the future. Maybe they could get more. If you don't take advantage of it, you're a fool.

The four of them kept chatting and bragging along the way, and in less than fifteen minutes they arrived at the entrance of the Hongyun Casino.

The Hongyun Casino is a three-story wooden house facing the street. All kinds of people come in and out of the door. On both sides of the first floor door, there is a man in a black shirt standing at the door. Watching everyone who comes in and out of the casino, you can tell at a glance that they are gang thugs in charge of watching the casino.

There was also a middle-aged man in a long gown, who kept bowing and greeting people entering the casino, smiling and greeting familiar guests.

On the right side of the casino, there is a three-story wooden building with a big red lantern hanging at the door. On the plaque at the door, the three big characters "Chunfeng Building" are clearly written. There is also a gorgeously dressed woman who is constantly greeting passers-by on the roadside.

Zhang Wenwu knew at first glance that this was a brothel from the Republic of China. Since it was opened next to the Hongyun Casino, it was most likely a property of the Hongyun Casino.

It seems that there is some strength behind this Hongyun Casino, otherwise it would not be able to open such a large-scale industry in such a prosperous area. You know, there are several gangs in Zhenjiang City. Everyone is doing the same industry, and the competition is very fierce. If you don’t have some strength, you will be swallowed up by others without leaving any residue.

However, Zhang Wenwu doesn't care about these messy things in the underworld.