Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

April 4th, Fukuoka, Japan.

When the first ray of sunlight shone on the earth, Gu Shun was sleeping soundly with two Japanese girls in his arms.

These two girls are both "stars" of the film and television company!

Suddenly, the military advisor King Wu's cry came from outside.

"President! President!"

Gu Shun turned over and responded impatiently,

"Old Wu, why are you howling so early in the morning? Isn't it delicious for your girl?"

The King of Wu whispered through the screen,

"President, Master Huang from the Magic City has come to seek refuge with you. He's already arrived at the dock. Should we go and greet him?"

Shoji is a wooden sliding door and is also a major representative of Japanese architecture. The wood is constructed into a frame, and a layer of paper is pasted on the frame to serve as a partition or even a space layout.

The shoji on the side of the courtyard is equipped with glass on the top and bottom. This design is for enjoying the snow outside the door without opening the door when it snows in winter.

Gu Shun was still a little uncomfortable with Japanese architecture. For example, with the shoji screen, when you interact with the "stars" inside, people outside can hear it clearly. Therefore, no one is allowed to get within 50 meters of his room.

But there are a few exceptions, and King Wu is one of them.

Gu Shun jumped up, pushed open the screen, and shouted,

"Master Huang? Which Master Huang? Is it Huang Yuantao?"

"Who else could it be but him? I heard that a guy named Hu went on a killing spree in the Magic City last night. Master Huang was beaten badly. He was practically driven into the sea with nothing on him. Except for the gold and silver he had with him, everything else was lost!"

Gu Shun's mood instantly improved, and he laughed heartily.

"I have to greet him warmly. He mocked us a lot when we escaped from Jinling. Today, I want to pay him back with interest."

The King of Wu quickly persuaded him,

"President, this is a great opportunity for us to expand our influence. Please don't go too far!"

"I know it well!"

As he said this, he pulled up the shoji screen to prevent the two Japanese "stars" from exposing their private parts.

This is completely subconscious behavior.

Soon, he realized that these two "stars" would soon become household names and their spring glory would spread all over the earth.

Gu Shun glanced at the shoji and smiled evilly.

"Old Wu, Japan is truly a blessed land for us brothers!"

King Wu helped Gu Shun put on his clothes and complimented him.

"It's all thanks to your foresight, President, that we brothers can live happily and carefree. I received a telegram saying that Nanjing has been occupied by the Communist army. If we don't run away, we will be dead!"

After hearing this, Gu Shun felt a surge of fear.

He knew that the Battle of Crossing the Yangtze River had begun, but he did not expect that the National Army was so incompetent and suffered a complete defeat in just a few days.

Fortunately, that damn Hu Zhenhua forced me. This is what is called losing something in one place and gaining something in another!

Our old Gu is the man of destiny!

Gu Shun boasted to the King of Wu for a while, then shouted to the Japanese servants outside the door,

"Tojo, go get Ali and come with me to the dock to pick him up!"

Little Baga was stunned when he heard that!

Ali?

Who is this!

The King of Wu came to his senses and shouted,

"It's Rikitaro!"

Gu Shun slapped his head and shouted,

"That's right, go get Rikitaro! And everyone else, get them all over here!"

"Hi!"

As soon as Xiaoba Ga left, Gu Shun complained,

"What kind of a name did Ali come up with? I want to beat him up the moment I heard it!"

The King of Wu was not used to hearing this name, but he still explained,

"This is a reflection of Japan's lack of culture. There are names like Taro, Jiro, and Saburo. There's a kid named Shiyilang in the next village. I also heard there was a general named Yamamoto Isoroku who was killed in Japan. His mother was really fertile!"

Gu Shun yawned and waved his hand casually.

"Don't worry about whether his mother can give birth or not. Old Wu, I want to recruit Huang Yuantao's troops, but I don't want to leave Huang Yuantao behind. Can you give me some advice?"

The King of Wu lowered his head and thought for a moment, then came up with an idea.

"That's easy. Here, whoever has food is the boss! Huang Yuantao was driven out to sea with nothing, how much wealth could he have brought with him? Who would follow him if his people couldn't have enough to eat?"

Gu Shun chuckled.

That’s the truth!

Soon, all his disciples gathered together.

Gu Shun looked at them, each with dark circles under their eyes and a listless look. He could tell at a glance that it was due to excessive indulgence.

These bastards, they act as grooms every day and change brides every night, and each one is more extravagant than the other.

Gu Shun wanted to scold him, but then he thought, he was covered in white hair, so it would be embarrassing to call others goblins!

Gu Shun still wanted to make a few remarks. He cleared his throat and shouted,

"The body is the capital of revolution! Listen carefully, everyone. From now on, you must exercise diligently every day and perform Tongbiquan for me twice in the morning and evening!"

"Yes……"

Gu Shun looked at their powerless appearance, got angry, and shouted,

"Come on, everyone, cheer up!"

When everyone saw that the master was angry, they quickly stood up and resumed their respectful behavior as they had in the Qing Gang.

Ali stepped forward and said with a flattering smile,

"Master, you summoned us so early in the morning. You must have something important to announce, right?"

Gu Shun glanced at him, and the three words "Rikitaro" suddenly popped up in his mind.

He resisted the urge to hit Ali and said loudly,

"Master Huang Yuantao of the Magic City has arrived at the dock, along with his disciples and grandchildren. I demand your hospitality. Arrange sushi and geisha houses for them. They must feel our hospitality. Anyone who fails to do so will be beaten!"

When the King of Wu saw that Ali agreed readily, he knew that he did not understand the hidden meaning in his words.

Mr. Gu has a great reputation all his life, so why did he marry such a stupid person?

There's nothing we can do about it, since this guy was raised by Master Gu since he was a child, he has a good family background!

King Wu leaned close to Ali's ear and explained in a low voice.

After Huang Yuantao's subordinates have experienced the colorful world of Fukuoka, will they still be willing to follow him around?

……

Fukuoka Port is 500 nautical miles away from Shanghai. It is a natural deep-water harbor with peninsulas and islands as barriers. The water inside the harbor is deep, the waves are small, and the harbor is wide.

Logically speaking, Huang Yuantao came here illegally and should not have gone through the dock, but he had connections and could solve the procedural problems by spending some money.

Gu Shun and Huang Yuantao gave each other a warm hug.

"Old Huang, welcome to Fukuoka!"

Huang Yuantao had a calm expression on his face, but he was extremely depressed inside. Yesterday he was still a big boss in Shanghai, dominating the world, but today he has become a stray dog.

Originally, he wanted to hide in Changxing Island, but the water police suddenly came out. If he hadn't run fast, those bastards would have really killed him, and they would have fired shells at him as soon as they said they would.

Huang Yuantao also knew that he had hit a wall, so he planned to hide in Japan for a few days and return after things were settled.

Similar things have happened before.

But they all got through it safely.

The sky of Shanghai belongs to the Qing Gang!

After Huang Yuantao exchanged pleasantries with Gu Shun, he finally smiled.

"Old Gu, show me around your territory!"

Gu Shun looked at the sky and smiled.

"The dinner ceremony is about to begin. Come on, I'll show you around."

When everyone heard that they were going to eat, they immediately became excited.

Everyone fled all night without eating or drinking. Of course there was food on the boat, but they couldn't eat it raw.

Gu Shun brainwashed Huang Yuantao as he walked.

"Old Huang, Japan is pretty good. Look at me, my brother. I've only been here a few days, and I've already grown several thousand members. Within three months, the Yaqi Society can grow to at least 100,000! If you're willing, stay with the Yaqi Society, and we'll fight side by side! If you don't want to, and want to set up your own sect and claim the title of patriarch, I fully support you! Everything in the Yaqi Society is open to you!"

Along the way, Gu Shun kept talking, and Huang Yuantao finally understood something.

What Gu Shun developed was not the underworld, but religion.

This is a completely new field.

Huang Yuantao's mind became active.

If I stay in the Yagi-kai, I will at most be the eternal second in command.

If I go out and work hard, I can at least become the founder of a religion like Gu Shun.

We are all the boss, there is no reason for me to be inferior to you.

Huang Yuantao agreed while observing and learning.

The only thing that made him dissatisfied was that this damn place was too poor. There were ruins everywhere, and the people around him were like zombies, with no smiles on their faces.

Soon, we arrived at Yaki Shrine.

It is called a shrine, but it is actually just a square with a small archway with the words "Yakitani Shrine" written on it.

In the square, there were nearly two thousand Japanese people sitting cross-legged.

Gu Shun arranged Huang Yuantao, stepped onto the platform, picked up the microphone, and spoke loudly in his not-so-fluent Japanese:

"Followers of Yamata, I have good news for you. Duren, the god's loyal servant, has arrived in Hong Kong. He has negotiated the first batch of grain, which will be shipped back to the dock the day after tomorrow at the latest. Although this batch of grain is a bit small, only 200 tons, it is a good start. With grain, we can revitalize Japan! Under the guidance of Yamata, Liao Yin, the god's loyal servant, has begun negotiating with the Americans to purchase production lines. It won't be long before you all have jobs!"

The congregation of more than 2,000 people immediately cheered.

Ali stood beside the master, cooperated, and shouted,

"Long live Yaki-no-Okami!"

Everyone immediately followed suit and shouted,

"Long live Yaki-no-Okami!"

"Long live Yaki-no-Okami!"

After the thunderous cheers, Gu Shun waved his hand, and more than a hundred priests in black robes, carrying baskets, began to distribute steamed buns, two to each person.

Toyota Yoko was a nearby villager. Before the arrival of the Yaki Association, she had not eaten properly for several years. On weekdays, she would dig up some grass roots and tree barks, mash them, and take out the starch inside to fill her stomach, or go to the river or the sea to catch fish.

Winter is the hardest time, when the snow covers everything and it is difficult to find food.

Her mother didn't survive the last winter.

Yaqi will be fine, and we will give him two steamed buns every day.

Toyota Yoko carefully held a piece of white cloth in both hands and respectfully took the two steamed buns handed to her by the priest.

She broke off half of one of the steamed buns, wrapped the rest and hid it in her arms. This was her food for the day.

After distributing the steamed buns, the priest gave each person a bowl of wild vegetable soup with salt.

The melodious bronze bell rang, and Toyota Yoko knelt straight, holding half a steamed bun with her thumbs tucked into her palms.

This action, in the words of God's messenger President Gu: receiving blessings!

The thumbs are bent inwards, which represents humility!

Toyota Daiko followed Gu Shun and said loudly,

"We thank Yaki-no-mikoto for your gift, allowing us to enjoy today's food. May we receive this food with a grateful heart, knowing that all good things come from you. May your holy light shine upon the earth, and may you bless us! Yaki!"

On the high platform, Gu Shun was only given one steamed bun. After reciting the prayer, he broke off one-third of it and ate it slowly with wild vegetable soup.

He moved very slowly, afraid of wasting even a little bit.

After finishing his meal, Gu Shun stood up, cupped his hands above his head, and shouted loudly,

"May Yaki-no-Ohmiya bless us!"

After saying that, he left the platform and walked towards Huang Yuantao.

The latter's entire worldview was overturned.

Huang Yuantao carefully observed the expressions of the congregation and found that they all looked pious. Of course, there were also some cunning people, but they were only a minority.

These people, mainly the elderly, women and children, are an absolutely vulnerable group.

If we go by the Green Gang's standards, Huang Yuantao would never want them.

Because they cannot create value and waste food.

After returning to Gu Shun's villa, Huang Yuantao couldn't wait to ask,

"Old Gu, what's the point of you recruiting these shrimp soldiers and crab generals?"

"A thousand gold coins for a horse bone!"

Gu Shun paused, then continued,

"Old Huang, religion and gangs are two different paths. Gangs seek profit, while we in the Yaqi Society seek people's hearts. In Japan, poor people are everywhere, so our potential is unlimited!"

Huang Yuantao still didn't understand and shouted,

"Giving each person two steamed buns may not seem like much, but when you add up thousands of people over time, it becomes an astronomical amount!"

Gu Shun didn't mind and smiled.

“Without investment, there is no return!”

"I really don't see how you make a profit!"

Gu Shun laughed heartily, like a teacher testing his students.

"Old Huang, would you please think about it again?"

Gu Shun also asked Hu Zhenhua this question, and the latter replied:

From ancient times to the present, dynasties have been constantly changing, and there are countless countries that have disappeared in the long river of history, but religion has been able to run through ancient and modern times. Why is that?

Because everyone needs spiritual sustenance.

For peace of mind, people are willing to pay real money.

No matter whether they are emperors, businessmen, officials, or beggars, although their identities vary greatly, as long as a Buddha statue appears in front of them, they only have one identity left: believers!

The best business in the world is religion!

Look at the temples and churches, there is an endless stream of people donating money.

Moreover, they are willing to donate to you on their knees.

Xiao Gu, this method is much more clever than the protection fee you collect!

When Gu Shun thought of Hu Zhenhua calling him "Little Gu", the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

He said to himself: Boss Du and Boss Huang, you must let that damn Hu Zhenhua know how powerful our Qing Gang is!