Chapter 3344 Wishful thinking

Eating free money!

Meng Shao was originally a former lieutenant colonel of the military command, and he understood it as soon as he heard this.

This was the specialty of the national army in the past.

On the battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War, there were those who fought bloody battles and sacrificed their lives generously, but of course there were also those who took advantage of their empty pay and enriched the country.

It seems that this set is suitable for anywhere.

This guy wants to double the size of the Second Brigade from 800 men?

This appetite is really quite big.

The question is, what does this have to do with Meng Shaoyuan?

The funding for the Philippine armed forces was previously supported by the Americans.

But after the provisional constitutional government of the Philippines was established, the Americans began to use their brains.

Americans are eager to unload this huge financial burden.

Therefore, a very strange phenomenon occurred in the Philippines.

In the war zone, Americans are still responsible for the equipment and funds of the Philippine troops participating in the war.

But in the Guangfu District?

The Filipino troops and Americans here simply threw the burden to the provisional constitutional government.

As a result, the financial pressure on the provisional constitutional government will be too great.

They had to borrow heavily from the U.S. government.

And this also puts the country's sovereignty more completely in the hands of the US government.

The Americans' calculations are cracking.

But what can the Philippine government do?

At this time, Meng Shaoyuan knew it well and said nothing.

Afrin quickly said: "Sir, the expansion of the second brigade will be of great benefit to the entire Manila. The second brigade resolutely obeys the colonel's command and will invite the colonel for review every week."

This has been said very openly.

The Philippine Army implements a weekly salary system.

That is to say, as long as the military pay arrives every week, Meng Shaoyuan's benefits will not be forgotten.

Who would have thought that Meng Shaoyuan said: "I mean, 1,500 people are still too few. According to Manila's current trend, it needs to be expanded to 2,000 people to ensure the safety of the place."

When Afrin heard this, he was overjoyed and thought that this American officer was the most considerate.

But Meng Shaoyuan pretended to say: "Manila is the capital of the Philippines. Not only does it have the largest port, but also the constitutional government is here. There must be no accidents. I approved your expansion plan. Go back and ask President Osmina

Just sign it.”

"Thank you, Colonel, thank you." Afrin beamed: "Then I won't delay the Colonel's office. Colonel, I wish you a good mood all day."

Meng Shaoyuan was in a really good mood.

His plan to cultivate corrupt officials has taken a big step forward!

When I came out of the office and looked at the bustling Manila Port, I couldn't help but feel proud.

It was suggested that he move his office to Malacañang Palace so that it would be consistent with his current status.

However, this suggestion was rejected by Meng Shaoyuan.

What to do in Malacañang Palace?

Every move you make is watched by others.

Moreover, guarding here by yourself can ensure the safe transportation of gold.

Right now, transporting all the gold is the top priority!

Gan Ning also sent the second batch of gold, and all of it arrived at the designated warehouse.

"Boss, I'll be back in a minute."

Gan Ning asked Meng Shaoyuan for a cigarette.

"Pay attention to rest." Meng Shaoyuan took out a lighter and threw it to him: "We have plenty of time now."

"If we don't bring them all, I really don't know what to do." Gan Ning took a puff of cigarette and said, "By the way, there is someone you may be interested in."

"who?"

"Before, there was a local who was asking around, mainly asking when the ship would leave Manila Port, and what procedures were required to board the ship." Gan Ning said casually: "This guy even murmured with a crew member.

After a long while, I saw him giving a wad of money to the crew member."

Meng Shaoyuan immediately became interested.

Before he could ask anything, Gan Ning had already said, "Let me find out for you. The crew member is from the American merchant ship 'Sir Majestic', and his name is Toby."

Look, this is an excellent agent.

Whatever needs to be done does not need to be asked by the superiors, it has already been done in advance.

"Okay, I understand."

Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said: "I think you don't want to leave today. I'll treat you to a drink."

…

Manila Port, Seamen's Club.

With the restoration of order in Manila Port, such entertainment facilities have begun to appear one after another.

The Seamen's Club is one of them.

Those sailors always like to come here and have a drink at night.

Fights and fights, stimulated by alcohol, occur every night.

But as long as it doesn't go too far, the U.S. military police responsible for public security will generally ignore it.

Even some American soldiers would join in the fight after drinking too much, maybe because of a woman or some other trivial matter.

Now that there are sailors' clubs, women who engage in certain special professions naturally appear.

With the Seafarers Club as the center, it has quickly become the liveliest and most prosperous place in Manila Port at night.

The recovery of the Port of Manila is astonishing.

When Meng Shaoyuan, Li Zhifeng and Gan Ning entered the Sailors Club, there had just been a fight.

The two drunken sailors were beaten and thrown out with bruises on their noses and faces, and then the victor burst into sarcastic laughter.

Meng Shaoyuan and the three of them ordered a glass of beer each.

Not long after I sat down, scantily clad women came to chat with me one after another.

They were not in the mood now. Besides, Meng Shaoyuan had calculated that the woman sent by Afrin would be waiting for him in his dormitory.

"That's that person, Toby." Gan Ning suddenly pointed to his right hand.

Meng Shaoyuan looked over there.

The crew member named Toby was drinking and chatting with his two companions, and he also had two female companions by his side.

Meng Shaoyuan walked over with Li Zhifeng and Gan Ning: "Hey, can I buy you a drink?"

"Get lost."

I could tell that all three of them had Asian faces, so I thought they were Filipinos. The grumpy Toby actually cursed.

Meng Shaoyuan smiled.

Without any instructions, Li Zhifeng walked up to Toby and poured a bottle of beer on Toby's head.

The two female companions immediately laughed and ran away.

The people around him immediately started to watch the fun.

Toby and his companions roared and rushed over.

The two old men, Meng Shaoyuan and Gan Ning, stepped aside without even thinking.

Look, the trouble Li Zhifeng got into should be solved by himself, right?

…

One minute later.

The expressions of the people watching around changed.

Fights and fights took place every day in the sailors' club.

And they often fight several times a night.

But something seems different this time.
To be continued...