Zhengji Fushoutang is the most upscale opium den in Anshan District. It looks magnificent from the outside, and compared with the donkey meat restaurant we just ate at, it looks like a palace.
There are scattered seats and elegant seats in the inner room of Fushou Hall. The scattered seats are just a large room with beds and kangs inside. There are small tables beside them. You can also order wine and food, and there are waiters squatting to serve and make cigarettes for the guests. However, it is not as comfortable as the elegant seats.
The private room is very elegant and fully equipped with all the necessary furniture. You can also ask the girls here to sit with you on the couch and enjoy the longevity cream together.
Lu Ming and Margaret were led into such a private room.
"Would you and the concubine wait a moment? I'll go and tell you, would you like to order some top-quality cigarettes?" Wang San smiled.
He had just been given a ten-yuan tip, and was going to meet Master Wang Er, who also had an identity as a member of the Secret Service in the Black Mountain Concession.
Wang San instantly became a runner.
"No need, ask them to bring a pot of good tea." Lu Ming waved his hand.
"Okay!" Wang San ran out happily.
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Mr. Wang Zhengtong, also known as Mr. Wang Ershan, arrived very quickly. He was a very elegant-looking scholar, about fifty years old, and in good spirits.
Wang San is nothing in his eyes, but this guy wouldn't dare to lie to him even if he had a hundred guts.
So he heard that someone from the Montenegro Concession Security Bureau came to see him, and was accompanied by an extremely beautiful Western lady.
Wang Zhengtong pondered for a moment and then came to meet him.
"My name is Commissioner Zhang." Lu Ming smiled and stretched out his hand.
Wang Zhengtong was stunned, the smile on his face froze for a moment, and he subconsciously asked, "Which Commissioner Zhang?"
Lu Ming smiled and said, "I think it should be the Commissioner Zhang you are thinking of."
"Ah, Mr. Commissioner!" Wang Zhengtong was stunned for a moment, then immediately smiled warmly and bowed repeatedly, "Excuse me, my dear! How honored I am to have you, Mr. Commissioner?"
Lu Ming made a gesture, "Please sit down!" and sat down first. Wang Zhengtong's smile paused, then he smiled again and sat down at the round table.
There was nothing that could be done about the other party taking over. Although the Montenegro Concession Security Bureau had no control over Anshan District, it was the agency that truly managed the Montenegro Concession. Even if it was just an agent who came, Wang Zhengtong would have thought about it and come to meet him, not to mention that it was their number one figure who came.
Lu Ming extended his hand and slightly gestured to Margaret standing behind him, saying, "This is Madam Margaret. Master Wang should know who she is, right?"
Wang Zhengtong was stunned and his expression became a little strange. He nodded and said nothing.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Now, the remaining assets of Margaret's husband, Mr. Perello, are all taken over by Mrs. Margaret. Master Wang, do you agree with this?"
Wang Zhengtong smiled and said, "Mr. Commissioner, this has nothing to do with me. Besides, as far as I know, Madam Margaret was sentenced to death by our court, right? Of course, I will definitely not report it."
Behind Lu Ming, Margaret's expression changed slightly.
Lu Ming picked up the teacup and sipped the water slowly. "Whether you report it or not is not my concern. No one in my house, at least in Shengjing, can touch it." He looked at Wang Zhengtong, "Does what I said really have nothing to do with you?"
As he spoke, Lu Ming stretched out his hand, and Margaret took out a letter from her briefcase. Lu Ming placed it on the table and pushed it towards Wang Zhengtong.
Wang Zhengtong looked at the cover of the letter but did not pick it up. He pondered for a while and said, "Mr. Commissioner, you are an official of the Black Mountain Special District. The Black Mountain Special District, including the concession area, completely prohibits the trade of opium. So, let's do this. From now on, every month, I will deposit the income from Madam Margaret's investment into her original account, which is about 10,000 yuan. Of course, the income here is definitely not related to the trade of opium."
Lu Ming smiled and said, "That's not good. In the past, I saw that you transferred about 200,000 yuan into Madam Margaret's account every month. Not only the accounts of the entire Anshan District Tobacco House were paid from you, but also the goods going to Anshan Province were paid from you, right?"
Wang Zhengtong frowned slightly, "Commissioner, do you mean to participate in the opium business as well?"
Lu Ming said, "Actually, Master Wang has been pretty good to me. I understand what you mean. I get 10,000 yuan in dividends every month, and he keeps me away from the opium trade. I'll remember this favor."
He paused, "But I'm here to help Madam Margaret get back what belongs to her. You are Mr. Pereiro's agent. It's Mr. Pereiro's investment. You are just helping to manage it. The supply channel was also negotiated by Mr. Pereiro. The order of the entire Anshan Special Zone tobacco shop was also established by Mr. Pereiro. Now you want to take everything for yourself? That's definitely not possible."
Wang Zhengtong pondered for a moment, then finally looked up and said, "Commissioner, to be honest, Mr. James and I have already made an agreement. I will transfer 150,000 yuan to his account every month. If I encounter any problems in Anshan District and Anshan Province that I cannot solve, he will help me solve them."
Lu Ming smiled and said, "What problem can he solve? A Griffinni man, when his people were oppressed and even massacred, he kowtowed and surrendered to the Japanese. What problem do you think he can help you solve?"
Wang Zhengtong remained silent. After a while, he nodded and said, "The concession managed by Commissioner Zhang has become a safe haven for Westerners. I admire him very much."
It is very obvious that the strength and courage of the two people are not on the same level at all.
"Brother Zhengtong, I'm confused now. Why did you get into this business?" Lu Ming was indeed confused. This good man Wang Er seemed to be a real character. He had a clear mind and a clear understanding of the current situation. He didn't look like a greedy person. How could he become an opium dealer? He felt that he had chosen the wrong business.
Wang Zhengtong smiled bitterly and said nothing.
"Okay, Brother Zhengtong, you can think about what I said. I'll wait for your reply." Lu Ming pointed to the teapot on the table, "Let me taste your tea again. It tastes good."
"Commissioner, I've made up my mind." Wang Zhengtong looked up. "From now on, we'll follow the old rules. I'll transfer all the money I owe to Madam Margaret's account."
Lu Ming smiled, "Okay." Looking at Wang Zhengtong, he suddenly said, "Actually, my goal is to ban smoking in the four provinces of the Northern Territory." Wang Zhengtong was knowledgeable and decisive, otherwise he would not have said this.
Wang Zhengtong smiled bitterly, "I knew you weren't really here to take over the opium business. Otherwise, you wouldn't have become General Lu's right-hand man."
"What do you think?" Lu Ming looked at him with interest.
"To be honest... I don't know." Wang Zhengtong shook his head, "My mind is a little confused right now."
Lu Ming picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. "In Anshan Province, just the opium dealers who get their goods from here, as well as the gangs, militants, etc. involved, are a very large force, right? However, it is difficult for them to work together, and there is competition among them."
Wang Zhengtong said, "Yes, if the Commissioner needs it, I will compile a detailed file for you about the people and organizations in Anshan Province that we are involved with in the past two days."
Lu Ming nodded: "Okay!" He picked up the teapot, "Brother Zhengtong, come, have some tea!"
Wang Zhengtong was startled. Margaret came up and tried to take the teapot. Lu Ming smiled and said, "No, I must pour this cup of tea!"
Wang Zhengtong raised the cup with both hands, "Thank you for the tea, sir."
I feel extremely confused and have no idea what the situation will be like in the future.