"Are you saying that it's becoming increasingly difficult for us to find medicine in downtown Shanghai?" Ning Zhiheng asked, frowning.
You Laoliu nodded and said, "Captain Ning, the war has been going on for two months. The number of wounded and refugees is increasing. The local medicines in Shanghai are almost exhausted, and medicines from outside cannot be brought in because of the war."
To put it simply, all the medicines that Chinese people had already contributed, and all the medicines that foreigners had also been purchased with the funds raised. There are no medicines left to find in downtown Shanghai.
Ning Zhiheng sensed something was amiss and tentatively asked, "You mean if you can't find it in downtown Shanghai, then you still have ways outside of downtown Shanghai, right?"
You Laoliu's meaning was somewhat veiled, but Ning Zhiheng could still understand it.
Ji Hongyi, who was standing to the side, was getting impatient. He stepped forward and shoved You Laoliu, saying rudely, "Laoliu, you're not being very straightforward these days. Just say what you want to say. Tell me where you can find the medicine."
Feeling somewhat embarrassed by Ji Hongyi's words, You Laoliu decided to bring the topic up directly.
"There is indeed no medicine left in downtown Shanghai, but in the countryside, in Pudong across the Huangpu River, there is a large amount of medicine stored there."
"Tell me quickly!" Ning Zhiheng was overjoyed to hear this. This You Laoliu really had connections. As long as he knew where the medicine was, he was good at scheming, quick-witted, and had six hundred elite men under his command. As long as there was a target, he was confident that he could get his hands on the medicine.
Then You Laoliu began to explain the specific reasons. It turned out that the vast area of Pudong was crisscrossed by rivers and dotted with villages. The economy was also relatively backward, and it was known as the suburbs and countryside of Shanghai.
However, the economy along the Huangpu River is relatively developed. Taking advantage of its geographical location, the most prosperous industries here are docks and warehouses. Through these warehouses, goods and commodities from all over the world can be transported directly by ship to the Bund, Shanghai's most bustling commercial district.
Of course, the owners of these warehouses were all foreigners, with British merchants being the most numerous, followed by American and Japanese merchants.
Many of the Japanese merchants' warehouses had already been moved away by the Japanese before the war even started, and the remaining goods had been completely taken away by the Chinese army, with most of the supplies being transported back to the logistics bases in the central battlefield.
However, the Chinese army did not harm the American and British warehouses in the slightest, and even exercised the obligation to protect them to ensure that the interests of the British and Americans were not harmed.
You Laoliu's target was these numerous warehouses belonging to the British and Americans scattered along the east bank of the Huangpu River. These warehouses must contain a large amount of supplies, especially the most valuable medicines, as these were the best commodities for foreign merchants to make huge profits.
Moreover, Japanese warships are now patrolling the Huangpu River, and the ferries at the docks have long been sunk or towed away. Goods exchanges between the two banks have been cut off, and British and American merchants have also taken refuge in the International Settlement. A large amount of supplies and goods are locked in warehouses, like treasure troves, waiting to be retrieved by Ning Zhiheng.
Upon hearing this, Ning Zhiheng's interest was piqued. After the war, the British and Americans had even lost half of the International Settlement, which was taken by the Japanese and they dared not cause any trouble. Moreover, these warehouses far away in Pudong ultimately benefited the Japanese.
The Chinese government is currently protecting these warehouses out of consideration for the interests of Britain and the United States, but Ning Zhiheng has no such concerns. As long as the design is good, the work is kept secret, and the operations are carried out cleanly, it is entirely feasible.
Ning Zhiheng looked at You Laoliu again and felt that there must be some things that this person hadn't told him. Otherwise, with the Green Gang's capabilities, it wouldn't have been difficult for them to obtain these supplies. They wouldn't have waited for Ning to come and take advantage of the situation.
"Sixth Brother, is there anything else you haven't said? Speak your mind." Ning Zhiheng urged. He was now completely engrossed. If this matter could be accomplished, the transported supplies would not only replenish the Chinese army's supplies and save many comrades on the verge of death, but also greatly help his future plans.
We can get a lot of supplies and medicines for free. How can we let this opportunity pass us by? As the saying goes, if you don't take what God gives you, you will suffer the consequences. This time, it is truly a golden opportunity!
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