Spy Wars: Get the Predator equipment at the beginning

That morning, Northcott issued an appointment letter for Zhang Yunhe at the Governor's Palace and announced it to the entire island. All the senior officials, wealthy people and gentlemen on the island who received the invitation rushed over.

Over the past year or so, officials, wealthy people, and gentlemen on the island have all known that there is a major arms dealer who is continuously transporting large quantities of arms to the mainland, but not many people have seen Zhang Yunhe and know him.

"Where exactly is this Zhang Yunhe from? Is he from the southwest or the northwest?" One of the invited guests in the banquet hall of the Governor's Mansion whispered to his companion.

A wealthy businessman named Lin nearby said, "I heard he's quite close to the Southwest, and almost all of his arms are sold to them. I think he must be from the Southwest, right?"

A businessman named Huo said, "Business is business. I haven't heard that he sells arms to the southwest for free! By the way, do you know why the Governor's Office invited us here this time?"

The businessman surnamed Lin shook his head and said, "I haven't received any news. It's very likely related to this Zhang Yunhe."

An elderly wealthy businessman nearby said, "I have to say that Zhang Yunhe is quite handsome and accomplished. It's a pity that all my daughters of the right age are married, otherwise I would definitely have him as my son-in-law!"

Someone nearby laughed at him, "He Caidong, who doesn't know your little tricks? You're just attracted by his wealth! Also, those who can make arms deals these days are no ordinary people. This Zhang Yunhe has been able to make such a big arms business, he's definitely not an ordinary person!"

He Fushang snorted coldly: "What's wrong with me wanting to marry him? It's not a shameful thing."

The wealthy businessman surnamed Lin whispered, "I have a rumor that Zhang Yunhe is the manager of the Jardine Matheson branch in Jiangzhou. He was once a manager in Shanghai, and he's been secretly doing arms business right under the noses of the Japanese. His methods are very unconventional!"

"Hey, have you heard?" someone asked in a low voice.

"what?"

"My manager said Zhang Yunhe has been setting up recruitment points all over the island for the past two or three months. It seems he's recruiting security personnel for his upcoming new factory. I heard the number of recruits has exceeded ten thousand. Does a factory security team need that many people? I don't know what he's up to!"

These gentlemen and wealthy businessmen present can be said to be the upper class people in Hong Kong. They are all well-informed. The fact that Zhang Yunhe set up points everywhere to recruit able-bodied men could not be hidden from them at all. No one was unaware of it.

The wealthy businessman surnamed Lin whispered, "I have a feeling this guy is quite ambitious. Do you think he'll start a rebellion and drive the foreigners away?"

Everyone present rolled their eyes. Drive away the foreigners? With such a small force? Daydreaming, right?

At this moment, a loud shout came from the door: "The Governor has arrived——"

The foreigner Nosket walked in with a group of officials from the Governor's Office, all of whom were wearing neat uniforms. Among this group of people, Zhang Yunhe followed Nosket.

When this group of people came onto the stage, the place quickly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Northcutt walked to the microphone and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, good morning!"

"The situation is becoming increasingly dire. The Japanese are on the other side of the river. Although they are intimidated by the majesty of our empire and dare not offend easily, who knows if they will go crazy and fire their artillery shells at us one day?"

"So from now on, we must reorganize our military and defense. I've already sent a telegram to London to transfer another Royal Infantry Battalion, and also to draw two infantry battalions each from Canada and India!"

"In addition, the Governor-General's Office has decided to establish an armed merchant corps, with a tentative strength of 2500 men. Mr. Zhang Yunhe has been appointed as the commander of the armed merchant corps, and the armed merchant corps will directly answer to the Governor-General's Office!"

"Now, issue Mr. Zhang Yunhe the letter of appointment as commander of the armed merchant corps!"

The emcee beside him immediately shouted, "Please ask Mr. Zhang Yunhe to come forward and receive the letter of appointment."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yunhe immediately stepped forward, and the officials, wealthy people and gentlemen below the stage immediately began to whisper among themselves.

"Could it be that the foreigners had long ago instructed him to recruit strong men?"

"That's definitely the case. Without the instructions of the foreigners, who would have the guts to recruit and train them privately?"

"That's a clever move by the foreigners. If they recruit on their own, they definitely won't be able to find many people. But if they let a Chinese recruit them, then there's no problem. As long as they pay, there are many people who would risk their lives for a bite to eat these days!"

"It seems the foreigners are also afraid of an attack from the Japs, otherwise why would they form an armed merchant group?"

Amid the discussions in the audience, Nosket handed a letter of commission to Zhang Yunhe. Zhang Yunhe, who was wearing a military uniform without epaulettes or collar badges, took the letter of commission and saluted him.

At this time, Zhang Yunhe was also full of admiration for Nosket's bold move. If he casually established an armed merchant group without any reason, even if he did not need the Governor's Office to pay for the military expenses, it would definitely cause criticism. If this matter were to spread to London, some people might think that Nosket had bad intentions.

But if they established an armed merchant corps under the pretext of defending against the Japanese invaders and strengthening national defense, there wouldn't be any problem. Who doesn't know that the Japanese invaders are brutal and often don't play by the rules? Having more troops is always a good idea. There's no need to pay extra military expenses, and at worst, they can just disband after the war.

After issuing the letter of appointment to Zhang Yunhe, Northcutt led the applause, and the officials and wealthy gentlemen on and off the stage also followed suit.

After Zhang Yunhe retreated, Noskette walked over to the microphone and continued, "In order to strengthen defense and enhance the participation of all Hong Kong residents, the Governor's Office has decided to increase the number of defense forces (volunteers). Recruitment is open to all Hong Kong citizens, and it will be voluntary. Weapons and ammunition will be issued during training, and will be withdrawn when not training. There will be no military pay."

"The Governor's Office will announce this matter to the whole of Hong Kong later."

Nosket's series of decisions immediately aroused the imagination and speculation of everyone present.

In the next few days, the atmosphere in Hong Kong seemed to become tense, because the foreigners really began to build fortifications and construct three lines of defense.

It was obvious that Northcutt had long been worried and afraid that the Japanese would attack, and was preparing to mobilize troops to strengthen the defense line. At this time, Zhang Yunhe wanted to pay to purchase the quota for the escort team, and he just took advantage of the situation. Not only did he strengthen the armed forces of the entire Hong Kong, but he also secretly got a large sum of money. It can be said that he killed two birds with one stone.

It was only then that Zhang Yunhe realized that both parties were getting what they needed and complementing each other.

Now that he had a formal official identity, Zhang Yunhe no longer hid his identity and openly organized military training for able-bodied men. Weapons and ammunition were distributed, and cannons, planes and tanks were deployed.