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

May 5th, light rain, suitable for setting off firecrackers!

Photographer Xu Jun captured a precious historical scene on Jinling Road: about 400 people's soldiers were lying on the wet road, holding their guns and sleeping in their clothes.

If you zoom in on the entire Magic City, you will find that all the 100,000 soldiers entering the city abide by the "Three Conventions and Ten Rules for Entering the City" and do not enter private homes on rainy days.

The gunfire gradually subsided in the early morning hours, during a drizzling rain.

Many soldiers had been fighting for dozens of hours and were exhausted.

The drizzle seemed to know that the soldiers needed to rest, and decisively drifted away.

Xu Jun didn't dare to move, for fear of making a sound.

Hu Zhenhua has dispatched more than 30 groups of photographers like him, scattered across Shanghai, using the name of filming to record the events.

Every frame will be valuable material for studying this period of history.

What awakens the city is the sound of a string of crisp bells.

Life in a big city is very fast-paced.

The war brought a brief break in the people's work, allowing them to rest.

Once the gunfire stopped, the lower-class people who were struggling for life could no longer sit idle. They had to earn money to support their families!

The first person to appear on the street was the rickshaw puller Huang Dou. As usual, he went to the pier because there was a passenger ship docked there!

There are bells hanging on rickshaws to remind people to give way.

Huangdou suddenly found that the streets were full of soldiers lying down, so he quickly covered the bell with a towel.

But it was still a step too late. The soldiers were very vigilant and woke up at the slightest sign of trouble.

In an instant, the entire Demon City began to revive.

With a burst of rapid whistles, the soldiers stood up, adjusted their clothes, and completed the assembly in just two minutes. They marched in neat steps towards the designated military camp.

Xu Jun quickly followed them with the camera in his arms.

……

No. 70, Donghu Road, U.S. Consulate, Jimla threw a telegram on the table and cursed,

"Carter is such a bastard! He has no moral compass! When did we become Hu Zhenhua's servants? His bank was robbed, and he actually asked us to use warships to help him intercept the fugitives!"

James complained in his heart: You said this in front of Carter.

It's because Carter is guarding the bunker and making movies at the same time, and he is in the limelight. You are jealous!

If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for being from the intelligence agency and being so secretive!

James calmed down and said,

"Director, the Chongming Development Bank was robbed of a staggering 3 million yuan. I've confirmed this with other bank executives, and the actual amount is likely higher. If we can't recover this money, are we really going to watch the bank collapse? Will we be expected to fill such a huge hole? After all, the bank is Jiangbei's largest creditor! The existence of the industrial zone will also greatly benefit our intelligence work."

Jimla closed his eyes.

Not only the consulate but also the intelligence agency has huge interests in the industrial zone.

To understand a country, you must have a comprehensive understanding of the country’s economic situation, government agency operations, people’s living conditions and other information!

Since the establishment of the industrial zone, the Far East Intelligence Bureau has obtained a large amount of basic intelligence.

Hu Zhenhua and Jiang Zhen didn't care about this information at all, because the country was undergoing earth-shaking changes. The intelligence collected by the Americans would be outdated in just half a year.

Understanding is a two-way process. Jimla wants to understand the red side, and at the same time, Jiang Zhen also wants to understand the Far East Intelligence Bureau.

The intelligence forces of both sides have clashed many times, which is very helpful in understanding how Americans obtain intelligence.

What's more, those are all basic intelligence. Even if they are not given, Jimla can obtain them through other channels.

Jimla opened his eyes. As time went on, the Intelligence Bureau's tentacles began to reach higher realms.

If Hu Zhenhua falls, the work of the Intelligence Bureau will have to start from scratch.

After a brief consideration, Jimla wrote in his advisory telegram: "The only remaining stronghold of free capital in China is the industrial zone! If the conflict between the two sides ever becomes unavoidable, the existence of the industrial zone will be the perfect excuse. After all, we must safeguard the interests of our citizens, which is completely morally and legally justifiable. I completely agree with Consul Carter's advice, Jimla."

He handed the telegram to James.

“Call me back immediately!”

"Yes!"

Half an hour later, several warships sailing in the East China Sea changed their course and began to intercept passing ships for inspection.

Ding Zhipan was stopped. Although he boarded the fishing boat in the middle of the night, it rained heavily at night and the clouds covered the stars in the sky. The boat owner could not tell the direction and got lost.

This delay lasted for several hours.

The Americans conducted a thorough inspection and found a large amount of gold, silver, jewelry, rice and RMB in the fishing boat.

"Take the people away and seize the ship!"

Ding Zhipan was in a terrible state. He ignored his fear of the foreigners and shouted,

"This is international waters. You have no right to detain me! You have no right!"

Nietzsche, the military legal advisor, held the document in his hand and said with a smile,

"Mr. Ding, you are suspected of robbing a US-funded bank. We received a request for help from the authorities, so we assisted in the interception. Rest assured, we will hand you over safely to the authorities. As for your question about whether we have the authority, I think you misunderstood. The victim has filed a lawsuit in the New York City court, citing the ruling in the case of International Shoe Company v. Washington State. Regardless of whether the perpetrator has nationality or residence in this country, and regardless of whether the behavior complies with the laws of the perpetrator's place of residence, this country's court can exercise jurisdiction over the causes of action arising from such actions!"

Although Ding Zhipan didn't understand what Nietzsche meant, he understood one thing: the United States can take care of this matter, and there is a legal basis for it!

Commander Ding had no idea about international law and hesitated, not knowing how to refute.

What Nietzsche was talking about was the famous 'long-arm jurisdiction'!

The 1945 case of International Shoe Company v. State of Washington played an important role in the development of the United States' "long-arm jurisdiction" system and marked the formal emergence of the "long-arm jurisdiction" system.

The current stage is the formation period of the United States' long-arm jurisdiction. Its legal proceedings are mainly reflected between states, but have begun to expand to areas outside the United States.

From the beginning of the Cold War to the 1970s, landmark laws on long-arm jurisdiction were introduced one after another.

Normative documents such as the Export Control Act and the Export Administration Regulations have laid the foundation for the international legalization of "long-arm jurisdiction".

On December 1977, 12, the United States passed the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Its original intention was to prohibit American companies from manipulating trade and markets overseas through bribery, but it was later gradually expanded and became one of the important laws of the United States' "long-arm jurisdiction."

Generally speaking, long-arm jurisdiction has two main legal bases: the "minimum contact theory" and the "effect principle".

To give an example of the "minimum contact theory", for example, if Chinese banks use the US dollar system for settlement, even if you do not have branches overseas, US law can still govern you.

As for the "effects principle," simply put, if your actions affect Americans or organizations, they can take action against you. For example, if you curse "Damn America!" you might be arrested the next time you leave the country.

Hegemony does not need a reason. I make laws to deal with you "legally".

Commander Ding is not the first person to be arrested, nor will he be the last.

There is no such cheap thing in the world. You embezzle the people's money and then walk away to another place to continue enjoying your life?

no way!

Someone must pay for that 3 million euros!

If you dare to escape from the sea, I will catch you back.

At 9 a.m., Qi Shuhuan, regardless of the risks, made an emergency landing in the industrial zone to prepare for a meeting with Hu Zhenhua.

The Americans inspected passing ships at sea and seized anyone carrying gold, silver, jewelry, or large amounts of money, including many important figures.

All persons involved in the case will be handed over to Hu Zhenhua.

This move undoubtedly touched the fragile nerves of the authorities.

The loss of Shanghai and the heavy loss of American capital have made Americans completely disappointed with the authorities, and they are not even interested in giving an explanation.

When Qi Shuhuan found Hu Zhenhua, the latter was hiding behind a big tree at the entrance of Xiaowangzhuang Village, secretly watching the work team deal with his cheap father-in-law.

If it were someone else, Hu Zhenhua wouldn't care whether he was shot or paraded through the streets. But it was different with Mr. Wang. If something happened to him, he wouldn't be able to explain to Wang Cuicui.

The work team tried to persuade and coax him, and even offered him compensation privately, but Mr. Wang refused to give in. He even carried his coffin to the village entrance, threatening to kill anyone who touched his land.

The surrounding landlords, big and small, originally wanted to use Mr. Wang as a banner and refused to hand over the land, but Hu Zhenhua would not show mercy. He decisively executed several troublemakers and confiscated their properties, and warned them bluntly: There is only one Wang Yunsheng in the world. If any of you think you can be on par with him, go ahead and try.

The wealthy landlords immediately became as obedient as babies and handed over their land even though they were extremely reluctant.

Want compensation?

No way, I'm lucky enough not to collect taxes from you for previous years.

Mr. Wang has two sons and two daughters: his eldest son, Wang Jiawu, and his eldest daughter-in-law, Liu Qiaoqiao. His second son, Wang Jialie, his eldest daughter, Wang Cuicui, his youngest daughter, Wang Jiaojiao, and a three-year-old granddaughter, Wang Pingping.

After consulting Lao Hu, the work team decided to take a tough approach!

Wang Jiawu and Wang Jialie were pushed into a pit and pretended to be buried alive.

Seeing the whole family crying and wailing, Old Hu felt so relieved.

Qi Shuhuan patted Lao Hu on the back, scaring the latter quite a bit.

"Zhenhua, what are you doing sneaking around like that?"

As the saying goes, if you don't do anything bad, don't be afraid of ghosts knocking on your door.

But what if you do something wrong?

Hu Zhenhua covered his chest, feeling like his heart was about to jump out of his chest.

"Brother Qi, you're scaring me to death!"

How could Qi Shuhuan not know Wang Yunsheng's identity? When Lao Hu rose to power, the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics had thoroughly investigated his and Wang Cuicui's ancestors for eighteen generations.

In the distance, Mr. Wang was crying and wailing.

"God, please open your eyes! My Wang family moved here during the Tongzhi reign. For hundreds of years, we've passed down poetry and literature, acre by acre, to build this fortune! What law have I broken?"

"Hu Zhenhua, you damned bandit, you shall not die a good death!"

Behind the big tree, Qi Shuhuan pushed Lao Hu.

"Your old Tarzan calls you that!"

Hu Zhenhua turned around and was about to kick him, but Qi Shuhuan quickly dodged with his hands and feet, grinning evilly.

To be honest, Qi Shuhuan also doesn't like this kind of old stubborn person who is completely conservative.

In the distance, the leader of the work team was called Sheng Ping. He saw Mr. Wang cursing Old Hu and shouted,

"Why are you all standing there? Hurry up! We have to go to the next one after we finish this!"

"Boss, look at these two guys, they are so lively and energetic, it's hard to bury them."

"You're not going to break their legs, idiot!"

"good idea!"

Two strong men holding water and fire sticks approached, ready to use violence.

Seeing her son about to meet with misfortune, Old Lady Wang almost fainted. She grabbed Liu Qiaoqiao's arm and said anxiously,

"Hurry, the land is gone!"

Liu Qiaoqiao was already at a loss of what to do, so how could she shout out? Instead, the little girl named Wang Pingping called out in a baby voice,

"Grandma said we don't want the land anymore!"

Sheng Ping turned his head and looked at Old Madam Wang with a smile.

"Can you make the decision?"

"Yes! What's the point of having land now that my son is dead?"

Sheng Ping gave a thumbs up and praised,

"Finally, there's someone in the Wang family who understands!"

He waved his hand and the people filling the soil retreated. Liu Qiaoqiao then came to her senses, crawled into the pit, and untied her husband and brother-in-law.

Sheng Ping walked up to Mr. Wang and said with a smile,

"Old man, you can only make a living by digging in the soil. If you want the Wang family to grow and prosper, you still have to go the business route. The chairman has already prepared land for you for a shop and factory in the county. As the saying goes, it's good to lean on a big tree for shade. You..."

Sheng Ping wasn't paying attention when Mr. Wang's crutch fell down and hit him on the shoulder!

Mr. Wang's hair and beard stood up, and he roared,

"I'll beat you bandits to death. Even if the Wang family starves to death, they won't accept a single cent of charity from the Hu family!"

Sheng Ping ran and provoked,

"You definitely won't starve to death. You still have 30 mu of excellent paddy fields!"

When Wang Yunsheng heard this, he became even angrier. In the blink of an eye, only 30 acres of his two or three thousand acres of land were left.

These beasts are more cruel than bandits. Bandits can only take away the stolen property, but these beasts will take your life.

Wang Yunsheng didn't look like a man in his fifties or sixties at all. He ran very fast and chased the staff present.

Hu Zhenhua smacked his lips and said with emotion,

"Mr. Wang's potential has been fully unleashed!"

Qi Shuhuan: %……&

Xiaowangzhuang is no longer lifeless. It is bustling with people fighting against local tyrants and dividing land.

In accordance with the rural structure of later generations, Hu Zhenhua established a village committee, a party branch, and a militia, and implemented a land contract responsibility system.

Farmers don’t know what the land contract responsibility system is, but they understand one thing: within 50 years, the land distributed to everyone will not change, and after 50 years, it will be redistributed according to the population of the village.

Cultivated land cannot be bought, sold or transferred. If there is no money left to cultivate it, it can be returned to the village or rented to others.

This is a model that was explored after taking many detours, so Hu Zhenhua naturally wants to achieve it in one go.

In order to allow farmers to have extra income in their spare time, Hu Zhenhua plans to invest in a large number of factories to allow people to find jobs near their homes.

Land reform was in full swing. Seeing that the enthusiasm of farmers had been mobilized unprecedentedly, Hu Zhenhua immediately began to plan a large-scale water conservancy project.

Chongming is located along the Yangtze River and has no shortage of water. Therefore, the key plan is to build a canal that runs through the entire island, which can be used for both irrigation and flood drainage.

This project cannot be completed in a day or two. After giving some guiding opinions, Hu Zhenhua became a hands-off boss.

He has more important things to do.