Ning Zhiheng's troops needed to travel through Songjiang, crossing the Huangpu River via a ferry on its upper reaches. The journey was long, while the Zhabei area was not far away. Zhu Weihua left all the military vehicles to Ning Zhiheng.
Ning Zhiheng thanked them repeatedly. These military vehicles were a significant resource, and they would be very helpful in transporting supplies more quickly.
Ning Zhiheng then called Ji Hongyi to his side and said, "Hongyi, you will lead thirty team members to stay in Nanshi and be responsible for handling the transportation of goods with You Laoliu. I will leave you a radio; contact me anytime if there are any issues."
Then he took out the medicine box and handed it to Ji Hongyi, saying, "Keep an eye on my brother Miao Yongyi. If there are any relapses, send the medicine over as soon as possible. I'll also expedite the process here. If all goes well, the medicine should be delivered back in the next couple of days. You must be ready to follow my instructions at any time."
"Yes, don't worry! Team leader, I will definitely handle things well and there won't be any problems." Ji Hongyi replied at attention. He was familiar with the local situation and was the best person to stay and handle these matters.
"I need some help from locals in Pudong. Have You Laoliu prepare a few guides for me immediately to facilitate my movements. Go and do it right away!" Ning Zhiheng instructed again.
He was not familiar with the terrain of Pudong, which was not marked in such detail on the battle map. Sometimes, in local battles, a hill or a small river could determine life or death and the fate of an army. Such things are common in the history of war.
Ning Zhiheng, being such a cautious person, naturally understood the principle that details determine success or failure. He couldn't entrust the fate of this unit to a map; he needed a local familiar with the area as a guide before he could feel at ease.
Naturally, it would be most appropriate for someone other than a member of the Shanghai Green Gang to do such a thing.
After receiving the order, Ji Hongyi immediately turned around and went out to find You Laoliu to make arrangements. His sphere of influence in Shanghai was mainly on the north bank of the Suzhou Creek and in the French Concession. He was indeed somewhat powerless in Nanshi. Nanshi and Pudong were separated by a river, and You Laoliu was from Pudong. He had many Pudong gang members under his command and had enough connections and relationships in the area. This small matter would not be difficult for him.
Soon, You Laoliu arrived with four members of the Green Gang. Upon seeing Ning Zhiheng, he quickly said, "Captain, you're moving too fast! We just finished discussing things, and you're already making your move. I'm really caught off guard!"
Ning Zhiheng smiled slightly. He hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. They had just discussed stealing the warehouse in the morning, and in the afternoon, the General Headquarters ordered him to cross the river to fight, so he could legitimately move his troops to Pudong.
He smiled and said to You Laoliu, "Laoliu, this is a golden opportunity. My troops will all cross the river to fight and can be stationed in Pudong permanently. This is not a one-off deal. We can empty all the warehouses in Pudong. This is a big deal. You need to be prepared."
You Laoliu was clearly provoked by Ning Zhiheng's words. Could there really be such a good thing in the world? This Captain Ning has a huge appetite, so how could he not benefit from it?
"Captain, don't worry, there's nothing the Green Gang can't do in Shanghai. I'll contact vehicles and personnel immediately and make all the preparations," You Laoliu replied repeatedly, his voice trembling slightly.
"Hongyi, take some men and stay behind to assist you. Also, tonight I'll be leading a group across the Huangpu River; please use a small boat to ferry us across," Ning Zhiheng instructed.
Time is too precious now. The main force can take a detour and use military vehicles for transportation, while I can lead the reconnaissance squadron directly across the river, saving more than half of the time. I can also go through the river crossing route in advance to prepare for the future.
You Laoliu readily agreed, "There's no problem with the boats; we can get them ready tonight."
He turned around and pointed to the four gang members behind him, saying, "These are my brothers, all trusted confidants I brought from the countryside of Pudong. They are familiar with the local terrain and can also contact some people to help them. You can rest assured to make arrangements for them!"
Ning Zhiheng was overjoyed. This was the advantage of knowing the people and the place well. With You Laoliu's help, he could do things with ease in Nanshi and Pudong!
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