1928: The Rise of Giant Merchants

Chapter 627: Principal Asks for Help

"Sir, we're here!" The rickshaw driver parked the rickshaw on the lawn outside the rest house.

Further inside was the principal's office, and he didn't dare to continue moving forward under the vicious gazes of the guards.

"Thank you for your trouble." Ye Luo paid the fare and gave him a few copper coins. As the rickshaw driver kept thanking him, he and Hui Xin entered the rest house together.

The guards along the way all knew him. When they saw Ye Luo coming, they all stepped aside and bowed to greet him.

The principal had been waiting in the office for a long time. When Deng Wenyi led Ye Luo and the other two to come, he hurriedly stopped and paced back, smiling and greeted them: "A Luo, Mrs. Livermore, you made me wait so long!"

"The party leader is in a hurry to find me, is there something important?" Ye Luo and Hui Xin sat down, and Deng Wenyi served tea and then retreated outside and quietly closed the door.

Hui Xin still pretended not to understand Chinese, sipped the tea, and watched them chat with a smile.

Ye Luo acted as an interpreter, talking to the principal while "explaining" to Hui Xin.

"Damn it! Zhang Hanqing, who made such a big mess, is now putting the blame on me! Now there are Yan Xishan, Wang and others inside, Japanese invaders outside, and he is the unreliable commander-in-chief of the North! I am in trouble."

The principal beat his chest and stamped his feet, complained for a while, and then told Hui Xin that he was about to step down.

Ye Luo pretended to be surprised: "Party leader, is there really no room for maneuver?"

"Now the whole country is staring at me, if I don't step down, things will be worse." The principal sighed, he didn't want to step down, but things have come to this point, this is the best solution,

"This time I asked you to come here to discuss some business matters after stepping down."

"Party leader, please speak." Ye Luo raised his eyebrows. This time the principal has only been out for a month, and the most important military power has not been handed over, which is equivalent to going back to his hometown for a trip.

Therefore, if you want to trick him at this time, or make a profit from it, you will definitely be severely liquidated by the principal who will return at the speed of light later.

Of course, the principal didn't know that his comeback would be so quick.

"I will send a telegram to Zhang Hanqing and others to formally resign from the positions of head of the Jinling National Government and Premier of the Executive Yuan. The affairs of the National Government will be handed over to those old men, and the position of Premier of the Executive Yuan will be entrusted to Mr. Wang."

The principal smiled while holding a teacup,

"But at that time, Ziwen and Xiangxi will temporarily take over the position of vice president, coordinate and sideline Mr. Wang, you don't have to worry about being targeted by Mr. Wang."

"I have asked Ziwen and others to arrange many matters after resigning. There is nothing important, but there are a few things I am worried about."

The thing that has always been a thorn in the principal's throat is the current business community in the south.

There is a strong call for resignation, and those fence-sitters have leaned on Mr. Wang in Jiangcheng. The principal and Zhang Hanqing had a great momentum before, but now they have become rats crossing the street that everyone shouts and beats.

Especially the Jiangsu and Zhejiang consortiums that supported the principal in the past, that group of businessmen began to make various connections, inquire about information, and prepare to move closer to other warlords.

This behavior touched the principal's bottom line. If it weren't for the internal and external troubles, the principal would have wanted to immediately rectify this group of people.

Another thing that gave him a headache was the Northern People's Anti-Japanese National Salvation Association initiated by Lu Guangji, one of the seven standing committee members of the "National Chamber of Commerce Federation".

The Northern People's Anti-Japanese National Salvation Association was just established some time ago. Zhang Hanqing personally donated 300,000 oceans for operating funds, and then this group of businessmen ran around the country, calling on local governments and warlords to jointly fight against Japan.

Those who participated in this National Salvation Association were all patriotic and progressive people in the north. They not only called for anti-Japanese and national salvation, but also often rescued members of underground organizations in the north.

As we all know, the principal's number one enemy is the "red bandits" who have been guerrilla warfare underground for many years.

"I heard about Mrs. Livermore's business. Before I step down, I will help her clear all obstacles and make Sino-US port trade smooth and unimpeded." The principal glanced at Ye Luo and Hui Xin. With his vicious eyes like an old fox, he naturally saw some clues between the two.

Giving Hui Xin convenience is giving Ye Luo convenience.

This kind of thing is not a big deal in the upper class.

I don’t know how many high-ranking members of the Kuomintang have chaotic relationships between men and women, and the principal himself is also famous for being “playful”.

The other party is a real American, young and beautiful, and it is normal for him to fall in love with such a young talent.

The relationships between foreigners are even more chaotic, and the principal knows it very well.

Ye Luo understood and smiled: "That's good. But now that tariffs are autonomous, import and export trade is not very friendly to American companies."

"Haha, what are you worried about? The agreement is for most companies, but there are exceptions for everything." The principal patted his thigh and laughed, "These are all trivial matters. A Luo, you helped me solve the silver problem, and I will always remember it in my heart."

"The party leader is too kind, this is a good thing for the country and the people." Ye Luo smiled, "I don't know what the party leader wants me to do."

"First, during my resignation , give those businessmen of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang consortium a warning. If they want to go to the warlords in the north, they have to see if I agree or not! Second, that Northern National Salvation Association, try to help me fail. "

The principal lowered his voice and said coldly,

"With your status and strength in the business world, this shouldn't be difficult."

"The Jiangsu and Zhejiang consortium is mainly composed of Yu Qiaqing and others. They control all walks of life, especially the financial industry. If they really want to take action, I can't guarantee that things won't get out of hand."

Ye Luo said truthfully,

"As for Lu Guangji and others, this is easy to deal with, and I guarantee you will be satisfied."

"Haha, that's fine, that's fine." The principal laughed, "It's okay if the matter gets out of hand, just don't cause too many deaths, I can help you settle it."

"Your words are enough." Ye Luo chuckled, and the matter was settled.

Hui Xin sat aside, watching the man she liked chatting and laughing with such a big shot, and felt that the scene was pleasing to the eye. She propped her chin with her hand and looked at him, saying nothing.

Leaving the rest house.

Under Deng Wenyi's arrangement, Ye Luo took Hui Xin for a tour of Jinling City.

Thinking of the tragic events that would happen here in a few years, the desire to play faded a lot.

This is an ancient city with a thousand-year history. The people living here have never encountered such terrible and abominable things for generations.

"Is there really a possibility of his comeback?" Hui Xin saw that Ye Luo was not in a good mood, so she suggested going back to the hotel with him to rest. Before returning to the car, she couldn't help asking a question.

Indeed, from the perspective of an observer, the principal was in bad luck this time. He had no room for resistance and could only step down in disgrace.

And his mortal enemies were in a good situation and were about to make a comeback.

Many people were wondering whether the principal had a chance to make a comeback.

After Huixin became a senator, she gradually gained political understanding and sensitivity. From her perspective, it was very difficult for the principal to make a comeback.

And her man seemed to be planning to invest in this bald man.

If the investment failed, it would be a complete loss.

She couldn't control herself from worrying about these things.

"Yes, and he will make a comeback soon." Ye Luo nodded and said firmly, "So for this cooperation, we should try our best to satisfy him and not try to gain some improper benefits from it."

"I understand." Huixin hugged his arm and nodded.

Huixin was very good in this respect.

No matter what decision or idea Ye Luo made, she would fully support and obey.

This was also an important reason why Ye Luo finally decided to keep her by his side.

Women who know how to measure are rare in any era. (End of this chapter)

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