Espionage: I became sworn brothers with Zheng Yaoxian at the beginning, and became the Seventh Broth

Chapter 368 Historical Truth

In less than twenty days, they amassed $300,000.

This task would be difficult to accomplish elsewhere, but it's different in Shanghai.

In 1937, Shanghai was the largest city in Asia.

Not only in terms of population, but also in terms of economy, trade, and total industrial output, it far surpasses other cities in the present era.

This place is not only a paradise for adventurers, but also a world-renowned center for intelligence, smuggling, and even the opium trade.

The rampant crime in the streets and alleys has led to the proliferation of wealthy people in this small city.

None of them are clean.

Earning enough money in this city might be difficult for others, but Ye Shaohong can.

Because he knew one thing very well.

The most profitable businesses in the world are all written into the criminal law.

If a plan is formulated based on this, then this seemingly impossible task becomes possible.

With the initial plan in place, the subsequent actions became simple.

Ye Shaohong instructed Li Yunlong to begin searching for targets in Shanghai.

soon.

Li Yunlong then used various channels to identify the wealthiest families and individuals in Shanghai.

Upon receiving the list, Ye Shaohong immediately noticed a familiar name.

The Saxon family.

Why did Ye Shaohong target it so immediately?

The reason is simple: this family committed an unforgivable crime in China.

When talking about the Saxon family, one cannot help but mention a certain ethnic group.

Judah!

Indeed, the Shahsin family is the most famous Jewish family in the world today.

What made them famous?

opium.

Long before the First Opium War began, the Saxon family was already the world's largest opium trader.

At that time, more than 60% of the opium exported from India to China was controlled by the Sassin family.

Through the opium trade, the Sa Xun family amassed enormous wealth from China.

After Lin Zexu, the Grand Secretary, spearheaded the Opium Wars, the business of the Sha Xun family suffered a severe blow.

Initially, John Bull had no intention of waging war against the Qing government. It was the Saxon family, in collusion with their in-laws, the Rothschild family, who lobbied John Bull's Parliament and ultimately passed the war bill against China by a narrow margin.

This led to the First Opium War.

It can be said that the root of China's century-long history of humiliation was initiated and led by the Shahsin family, who were of Jewish descent.

After its defeat in the Opium War, the Qing government was forced to sign its first unequal treaty.

This treaty makes one message clear.

The Qing government was required to compensate the opium merchants who suffered losses in the Humen Opium Wars, with the compensation amounting to 600 million silver dollars.

Behind this outrageous extortion, the Shahsin family, of Jewish descent, was the mastermind behind it all.

This shows how utterly depraved they are.

But this is not the end.

The Saxon family saw huge profits to be made through the First Opium War.

Then they instigated John Bull to launch the Second Opium War against the Qing government. Through the Second Opium War, the Saxon family obtained the conditions for legalizing the opium trade.

They even shamelessly set the import tax rate for opium for the Qing government.

One hundred chests of opium, thirty taels of silver.

If converted to current trade tax rates, it would be less than one-thousandth.

And this sole legal right to the opium trade, and the right to enjoy tax rates, ultimately fell into the hands of the Saxon family.

By the end of the Second Opium War, the Saxon family had captured more than 70% of the opium exports to China.

Over a century of opium trafficking, this heinous family amassed a total of 450 million silver dollars from China. Keep in mind that at the time, China's total population was less than 400 million.

In other words, they forcibly took more than one silver dollar from the hands of every Chinese person.

This figure is even higher than the Boxer Indemnity.

In order to extract the maximum amount of wealth from the Chinese people, the Sasun family also deployed people in India to optimize opium seeds, adjust the flavor, and improve the formula.

It can be said that they have gone to the extreme of madness.

at the same time.

The Sassoon family also joined forces with several major trading companies to establish HSBC Bank on Hong Kong Island in China.

They amassed Chinese wealth through usury and other means.

When the International Opium War was established and the power of the British Empire gradually weakened, the Saxon family had to give up the opium business. This family, which was like a devil on earth, actually changed its appearance and started selling anti-smoking pills in China again.

They also developed morphine, which is even more addictive.

They donned human skin, changed their methods, and continued to drink blood and eat flesh from my Chinese land and my Chinese people.

After the Nationalist government was defeated, the Huifeng Bank, controlled by the Sha family, committed another outrageous act.

They actually refuse to acknowledge the bank statements held by Chinese citizens within mainland China that are deposited in their banks.

In this way, they have once again stolen a huge amount of money from China.

The harm done to China by the Shahsin family, of Jewish descent, has reached a level that cannot be described in words.

Therefore, when Ye Shaohong saw the four characters "Sha Xun Family" in the information he was compiling, his face immediately darkened.

"Is the Peace Hotel a property of the Saxon family?"

Ye Shaohong raised his hand and pointed at the list of summarized information, pressing it on the large characters for "Peace Hotel".

"Yes."

"Heping Hotel is what we Chinese call it. Its real name should be Shaxun Building."

Li Yunlong obviously didn't notice the strangeness in Ye Shaohong's expression; he simply recounted the results of his investigation.

"The Saxon family!"

“Great, great! I never expected to see them in Shanghai.”

"Then there's no need to consider it anymore, they are the target."

"Yunlong, I'm giving you three days. No matter what method you use, you must investigate this family's information thoroughly."

"Most importantly, we need to find out who their family heir is!"

Ye Shaohong tapped the table with his hand, his expression solemn, and issued the latest order to Li Yunlong in an unquestionable manner and tone.

"Yes!"

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

Li Yunlong stood at attention and saluted. He did not ask Ye Shaohong for the reason, because Ye Shaohong had already proven the correctness of his decision through past deeds.

"In addition, you should take some time to find a secluded and safe hiding place in the Japanese concession."

"At the same time, inspect the inventory and allocate a batch of high-quality firearms!"

“Select and dispatch strong action team members.”

"Make all necessary preparations before the operation, and wait for my instructions. We can begin the operation at any time."

A chilling light flashed in Ye Shaohong's eyes.

He quietly clenched his fists.

He had already made a decision in his heart: since history had not punished this evil family, then let him teach this family a lesson in this unfamiliar world.

That's just one point.

We'll collect some interest first...