Fengxian Jiangshan

"Who are you? Why arrest us?"

Faced with the Beiyang soldiers rushing in, these businessmen were a little dumbfounded. Liu Shucheng took the lead to stand up. He cooperated with Zhang Tinglan the first time, and had faintly become the leader of the Fengtian business community. Facing the sudden situation, he had to stand up. .

"Don't be afraid, everyone. The brother was sent by General Duan, not a bandit. The general heard that everyone is a famous businessman in Fengtian and has money in his hands. Therefore, it is no big deal to ask everyone to pay some money. , Our President Yuan wants to be the emperor, why don't you all express it, strive to be a hero from the dragon, and maybe you can become an imperial merchant in the future, that has a bright future."

When everyone present heard that they were asking for money, their faces were filled with bitterness.In recent years, Fengtian businessmen have survived in the cracks. Although the Northeast is rich in products and has great potential, business development is slow due to the squeeze from all sides.

Especially if there is any change, the businessman with rich family property will be the first to bear the brunt. From the end of the Qing Dynasty, every time something big happens, the businessman will be blackmailed once.By now, these businessmen are used to it.

"Boss, what can I say? We are all serious businessmen. You are pointing at us with a black muzzle. I'm a little scared. Don't you want money? Let's talk about it!"

"Even if you understand the truth, you old boy will hand over 230 million yuan first, and nothing less will do!"

The person in charge of this operation is Lu Lin, the head of the security team. This guy is also an old man from Beiyang. This time he took Duan Zhigui to Fengtian. He thought that when they arrived in Fengtian, the sky was high and the emperor was far away. A guy who knows how to be a man, he scoops up money everywhere, but he doesn't want to distribute it to his subordinates.

This time, Duan Zhigui offered 200 million yuan, and Lu Lin added 30 yuan without authorization.

When Liu Shucheng and the others heard this amount, they were immediately stunned. 230 million is really not a small amount of money, and this is just the beginning, and there is no telling how much it will be. They are all big.

These people have a lot of property, but a lot of it is real estate, especially this time for the development of the North Market, many of them put all their working capital into it, and they really don't have much cash in hand, and they can't afford more than 200 million at all.

Liu Shucheng was also aware of everyone's situation, and he said with a bitter face: "Boss, can you see if it can be less, we really can't bear it!"

"Don't talk nonsense, let you take the money, it's flattering you. You don't eat the toast, you don't eat fine wine, the gun in my hand is not a vegetarian!"

As soon as Liu Shucheng saw the attitude of the other party, he knew that intercession would be impossible, and of course it would be impossible to take money. There is only one word for the current plan, and that is procrastination!

"Boss, this amount of money is not a small amount. Can you ask us big guys to discuss it? In addition, we have to mobilize funds around, so you can let our little guy go out for a run!"

"Old boy, you're quite cunning!" Lu Lin grinned grimly, "You want to tip off the news? Whatever you want! Don't be afraid, sir. Let me tell you, General Duan and President Yuan are our backers. As long as you want to get along, Just pay me honestly, no tricks will work!"

"Boss, you have misunderstood. It is indeed just to inform the family and the accountant to transfer funds!"

Lu Lin nodded contemptuously. He didn't believe that a few businessmen could do anything.However, only their buddies were allowed to leave, and these businessmen were still honestly detained.

"Brother Liu, what do you think should be done?"

Everyone else looked at Liu Shucheng worriedly, hoping that he could come up with a solution. Liu Shucheng's mind turned quickly: "Everyone, if you really take out the money, our investment plan will go bankrupt due to the breakdown of funds. The business will also be destroyed, so 30 to 200 can be negotiated, and more than [-] million can never be negotiated, this is killing us!"

Everyone looked at each other and nodded. Liu Shucheng was telling the truth, and they all agreed.

"There is only one way now, which is to go to Zhang Zuolin and hope that he can come forward to help. When the North Market was built, he promised that we would not be blackmailed by anyone. Now is the time for him to fulfill his promise!"

"Brother Liu, don't be too optimistic. Can Zhang Zuolin beat Duan Zhigui and Yuan Shikai? At the beginning, I was absolutely unreliable with a beard. Now it has come true. Maybe Zhang Zuolin wants to eat us! "

Immediately, someone raised his own doubts, and others were talking about it. Liu Shucheng's face was livid. He was already tied to the 27th Division, and he could only place his hopes on them at the critical moment.

It was not the first time they encountered such a situation, the last time they were also detained by Gao Ming, soon Zhang Tinglan and Zhang Zuolin brought people to rescue them, and they did not suffer any grievances.However, Liu Shucheng also knew that this time the situation was different from the past. Duan Zhigui represented Yuan Shikai, and he was playing for the old Yuan. Whether Zhang Zuolin could withstand it was really unknown!

Liu Shucheng could only secretly send a buddy to spread the news. In fact, without him spreading the news, the whole Fengtian was already boiling.Instigated his subordinates to control the headquarters of Xingye Company, His Royal Highness Duan was obviously not satisfied, so he stepped up his actions and blocked Fengtian Chamber of Commerce, asking all businessmen to contribute funds.

Duan Zhigui's actions were simply kidnapping and blackmailing, no different from gangsters, and soon the news spread throughout Fengtian.Originally, the public opinion in Fengtian became very turbulent because of the issue of the vote, but now there is unprecedented blackmail, and the people of Fengtian are finally angered.

The streets and alleys were crowded with people, and many business representatives stood up, appealing to everyone to go to the Governor's Mansion to petition, asking Duan Zhigui to release him, and at the same time return the reserve fund of the official bank, and secure the vote!

Not only the people moved, but even the newspapers stepped up their actions. The streets and alleys were full of newsboys waving newspapers and yelling loudly.All these newspapers scolded Duan Zhigui for his barbaric behavior, and even people like Liba, the driver, knew that if Duan Zhigui was allowed to make such a fuss, Fengtian would really be doomed.

Fengtian was boiling, but Zhang Tinglan seemed confident and not in a hurry.In front of him stood a man, two women and three people, they were Qiao Ruixuan brother and sister, and Liu Shucheng's daughter Liu Xiu'e, they were not as calm as Zhang Tinglan.

Especially Liu Xiu'e, her father was arrested again, which made the little girl extremely frightened, with tears welling up in her eyes, making her look like pear blossoms with rain.

"Young Master Zhang, I beg you to think of my father's running around for you, think of a way to save him!"

"Miss Liu, my brother is doing things for me. If you can't even keep him, how can you hang around in Fengtian? Don't worry!"

Zhang Tinglan first gave Liu Xiu'e a reassurance, and then said: "The businessmen in Fengtian used to be a mess. Facing the pressure of the government and the bullying of foreigners, they have no ability to resist. The current world is a bloody jungle law, and the weak are prey to the strong, isn't it?" I bite you to death, it is you who eat me, I hope that through this time, Fengtian merchants can understand the importance of uniting and fighting together."

Qiao Lanyun's big eyes flickered a few times, and her face finally calmed down: "Young Master Zhang, didn't you already have a plan in mind? The news spread to Fengtian so quickly, and the public opinion was uproarious. It must be your handwriting?"

"Duan Zhigui is carrying Shang Fang's sword, representing Yuan Shikai. It is clear that confrontation is not acceptable. We can only use public opinion as a breakthrough. At that time, Master Zhang will be able to mediate."

After Zhang Tinglan said this, they all understood, but Liu Xiu'e still couldn't relax.

"Young Master Zhang, my father is still under their control, is there any danger?"

"Duan Zhigui is asking for money, not murder. If he doesn't get the money, he won't kill him. And I also arranged for soldiers to watch outside. If they dare to act recklessly, they will be killed!"

Everyone has a slavish nature, especially those businessmen who have been squeezed by all sides, and have long become slippery and weak.In order to survive, some of them make compromises, and some even make trouble for tigers. No matter what, this kind of businessmen have lost their aggressiveness, and they cannot adapt to the wave of industrialization at all.

Zhang Tinglan also wanted to use this opportunity to stimulate these people and at the same time make them truly identify with Zhang Zuolin from the bottom of their hearts.Lao Zhang's coming to power is just around the corner, and Fengtian's large-scale construction is just around the corner. At this time, it is necessary to unify the mind, so Zhang Tinglan is willing to let Duan Zhigui make a fuss, and he is even behind the scenes to fuel the flames.

Qiao Ruixuan and the others got a guarantee from Zhang Tinglan, and they finally had a bottom line.Immediately, they also contacted everywhere to mobilize Fengtian businessmen, and the businessmen who were squeezed in every possible way finally reached the point where they couldn't bear it anymore.

If Duan Zhigui can blackmail others, he can blackmail himself. If he can blackmail once, he can blackmail twice. If he shrinks back at this time, he may never have the chance to resist again.

Soon most of Fengtian's businessmen mobilized, only a few weak and selfish guys remained indifferent.On the second day, a large parade appeared on the streets of Fengtian. The major businessmen were not alone, there were also many young men, Mr. Accountant, and all of them took to the streets.

In addition, they also had several important allies, workers from the canning factory, textile workers brought by Song Zhongyi from Beijing, and construction workers from the North Market all joined in.These workers were obviously much more organized than others. They were neatly dressed and walked vigorously, and soon became the backbone of the parade.

Thousands of angry merchants rushed towards the Dudu's Mansion, and the momentum was terrifying.In previous Fengtian parades, the students were the vanguard, and most of the others were just watching.This time the situation is completely different. Merchant workers acted as the main force, with significantly higher organization and greater impact.

These people chanted loud slogans and blocked all the streets in front of the Governor's Mansion. Many reporters also took photos here, and soon a masterpiece would appear in the newspapers.

Duan Zhigui was in the mansion at this time, he never expected that these businessmen would set off such a strong backlash, and the ashes from the ceiling were shaken off by the sound of slogans.His Highness Qian fidgeted immediately, and he hastily ordered Lu Lin to call in more troops to protect his safety.

The big army appeared, and things got out of hand!

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