Spy Wars: I can get rewards by being a bully!

Chapter 551: Tianjin is too complicated

"What? You want to go to Tianjin? Brother Shengmin, Tianjin is a very complicated place!"

In the end, Kitahara "reluctantly" agreed, and it was decided that Lin Ze would go to Tianjin to investigate the case.

Since he was about to set off, Lin Ze had to call important people one by one to inform them.

After all, the coordination bureau still needs to operate while I'm away, and I also need to protect the safety of my family.

So the first person called was Lao Gao.

Lao Gao was very surprised. Why did Brother Shengmin suddenly want to go to Tianjin without telling anyone?

"Director, from what you said, you know a lot about Tianjin?"

Gao Shengping laughed dryly, "Brother Shengmin, I am a former patrolman, and I have dealt with all kinds of people. Tianjin is a big port, and all kinds of people are mixed together, ghosts... cough cough, after the arrival of the imperial army, various forces are intertwined. Let's talk about the eight big families. The eight big families used to control all kinds of businesses in Tianjin. Since the Beiyang era, they have supported all kinds of generals. Later, some of them flirted with the United States, some had secret dealings with England, and as for those who made friends with the Japanese, there were even more."

Lin Ze became interested and did not hang up the phone immediately. Instead, he asked, "Director, you're right. An old hand like you is still needed in this area. Tell me, what should I pay attention to when dealing with these eight families?"

Gao Shengping was a little proud.

Hehe, brother Shengmin doesn’t know everything. After all, I have been eating for decades longer than him!

"Then let me briefly explain. The so-called Eight Great Families are Yan, Zhou, Li, Zhang, Gao, Wang, Cao and Lu. Among them, the Li, Wang and Cao families are from the Beiyang family, also known as the New Three Families. The other families don't think highly of them, thinking that they are nothing more than a military governor or a general who made his fortune by scraping the land.

Yan, Zhang, and Lu are the three old families. They are all intellectuals. Do you know Beikai University? That was founded by Mr. Yan.

However, the above six companies only have some money and fame now, and they live on their old capital. They cannot be said to have any influence on the situation in Tianjin. But you have to pay attention to the remaining two!

Let's talk about the Zhou family first. Several decades ago, old man Zhou served as the governor-general of Liangjiang, a high position of power. Later, his son Zhou Jizhi entered the business world and was known as the Zhang in the South and the Zhou in the North. Kailuan Coal Mine, Qixing Cement, and Yaohua Glass were all his businesses. His family was wealthy. His family had always ignored the Japanese, but the Japanese had to give them face, and the two sides were considered to be at peace.

Finally, the Gao family is the closest to the Imperial Army. Old Master Gao was an official during the Beiyang period and was also the previous chairman of the Tianjin Maintenance Association. Although he has stepped down, his influence is still there and he has many disciples.

In the end, the one you should care about is Pan Yugui."

Lin Ze asked: "Pan Yugui? Mayor of Tianjin?"

"That's right, Shengmin. This Pan is not a simple man. Many people say that behind him is Yi'e, the former head of the Tianjin Special Agent Agency. Although Yi'e is dead, Pan has planted his own people in the Tianjin Special Agent Agency, and his power has increased instead of decreased."

Oh?

This Pan Yuguai is also a big traitor. He was in the same group with President Wang back then. Later, President Wang was promoted faster, and he went to Tianjin to take up a position.

The head of the Yi'e Agency that Lao Gao mentioned is from the same period as Kita Seichi, and they have a good relationship.

I don't know if it was a coincidence, but these two people are dead now. Kita Seiichi was killed by Lin Ze, and the head of Yi'e died of cerebral hemorrhage, and I don't know whether it was a real cerebral hemorrhage or a fake one.

However, it sounds like there is no one behind Pan Yuguai, which may very well become a breakthrough.

"Director, it's a good thing I called you, otherwise I would still be in the dark when I arrived in Tianjin."

"Hey, Brother Shengmin, I just heard it from someone, but don't worry, I will arrange a team to patrol around your house 24 hours a day."

Lin Ze hurriedly stopped talking, "Director, there's no need to be so troublesome. The Assistance Bureau has arranged more guards. How about this, you strengthen the patrol station in my area and assign more people so that we can take care of each other if anything happens."

Gao Shengping agreed immediately.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Ze thought to himself, Lao Gao is really a man with a thermos on his butt.

The information he provided is very useful. I will have to ask Niu Saner to collect more information later to help me understand the situation better.

After hanging up the phone with Lao Gao, he called the heads of other departments one by one, both to exchange greetings and to give instructions.

Everyone is very sensible and expressed their absolute full support for the work of the Coordination Bureau. It makes no difference whether Master Lin is in Peking or not!

After dealing with things outside, you also have to deal with things at home.

When they heard that Lin Ze was going to Tianjin, the two sisters and Tang Wan'er insisted on following him.

It didn't work to talk nicely, nor to glare at him, and she didn't dare to get angry with Lin Ze, she just wiped away her tears.

Xiyue didn't cry, but whispered: "Master, please let us go, we will definitely not cause you any trouble. Besides, if we don't follow, how can others serve you? Your habits, those... hobbies, who else knows them so clearly except us."

She is well-behaved and obedient, with her big eyes blinking, making people reluctant to refuse her.

Before the situation here was settled, the three Yamaguchi sisters who heard the news also arrived.

Natsuko Yamaguchi chirped, "Brother-in-law! It's like this, we discussed it and felt that it would be a pity for father to be alone in Tianjin without anyone to take care of him, right? So we have sent a telegram to him, asking him to find a place in Tianjin, and we can move there too!"

Ruoxue was shocked at that time.

So shameless!

I heard everything you were thinking. What? You think you’re so great just because you’re so powerful?

At that time, her little mouth pouted and she looked at Lin Ze pitifully.

Lin Ze spread his hands and said, "Forget it! Let's go! I'll find a mansion there first, and when I'm settled, I'll send someone to pick you up. Is that okay?"

Ruoxue pounced on him and acted silly for a long time. Yamaguchi Natsuko was not willing to be outdone. She hugged Lin Ze's arm and kept calling him brother-in-law.

I also said to my brother-in-law, I have changed into some nice socks, do you want to see them?

Lady Tang had to join in the fun, her face was cold, but her words were passionate, "Master, I tied a red silk on the frame of the bed today..."

Mohui covered her mouth and chuckled, looking at Lin Ze mischievously.

Mr. Lin, if you are too charming, you will have to bear this kind of trouble, right?

Next door, the Miyamoto family.

Mieko hummed a little tune and dialed Miyamoto's office phone.

"Hello? Miyamoto, how's business in Tianjin? Nothing much, I'm just bored staying at home, and I want to try my hand at doing business. Why don't I go to Tianjin?"