On May 27, 1949, Shanghai was successfully liberated, and Marshal ** was appointed mayor of Shanghai. At that time, Shanghai was no longer the glamorous scene of the past, and many business tycoons left Shanghai for Taiwan with the Kuomintang, and at the same time viciously threatened: "Shanghai is a big dye vat, and in less than three months, they will be guaranteed to go in red and come out in black." ”
In the face of such a threat, the marshal was very worried, so he talked to the leaders many times, held various meetings, and decided to first point the finger at the Qing Gang, the largest gang in Shanghai.
How to revitalize Shanghai's economy and give it new vitality is a difficult problem that haunts him. Until he heard the soldiers report to the leader of the Green Gang, saying: "The important leader of the Green Gang, ** Rong, is 80 years old and has remorse; Zhang Xiaolin has been killed; Du Yuesheng fled to Hong Kong, and Jiangbei tycoon Gu Zhuxuan was still there. ”
When he heard this, he immediately raised his hand and interrupted, "This person can't move. ”
Gu Zhuxuan, as a high-level member of the Qing Gang, should have been eradicated, but why did he keep him? All these mysteries were uncovered under the leadership of Marshal **, and their fundamental purpose was for the revitalization of Shanghai.
In the early days, Gu Zhuxuan contributed to the revolutionary cause of the Communist Party, and at the same time controlled some resources, which played an important role in promoting the development of Shanghai.
At one time, Shanghai was the economic heart of China, but it was also the hinterland of Kuomintang rule, which gave birth to various forces and made life difficult for the people. After taking over Shanghai, Marshal ** conducted an in-depth study of all aspects of the city, and found that gang forces were extremely active here, and even controlled industry and commerce and the lives of the people at the bottom, such as the famous Qing Gang and Hong Gang, which made the already chaotic situation worse.
The undercurrents within the society were surging, seriously interfering with the normal management of the city, and the marshal had insight into the core of the management problem. In order to restore order in Shanghai, the marshal made the removal of social obstacles a top priority and focused on eradicating the tycoons of the Green Gang.
* There is a "list" of the four great kings of Shanghai on the marshal's desk, except for Zhang Xiaolin, who has been assassinated, he has made a decision about ** Rong and Du Yuesheng. But what did he do to Gu Zhuxuan?
He asked Deputy Mayor Pan Hannian for advice and asked, "Hannian, what do you think of Gu Zhuxuan?" Pan Hannian is an expert in the Shanghai Youth Gang, and he reported to Marshal **: "Gu Zhuxuan once saved our underground party members and also helped the New Fourth Army, and Vice Chairman Shaoqi and Vice Chairman Enlai both praised him. ”
* The marshal said with a smile that although this man had made mistakes, he had contributed to the revolutionary cause of the party, so we cannot simply deny him. He believes that when the Communist Party looks at people and things, it must look at it from the perspective of development, and it must not only look at the past, but also see its changes and progress.
In addition, he emphasized the sense of responsibility to history and the individual, believing that we should be more tolerant and understanding, and give people the opportunity to correct their mistakes. Therefore, he firmly believes that this person has great plasticity and deserves our help and support.
Gu Zhuxuan, a sixteen-year-old boy who came to Shanghai to seek a new way out in order to escape the catastrophe and famine in northern Jiangsu. Without any background and resources, he managed to get a job as a rickshaw driver with his young and strong body.
Despite the harsh working conditions, with hot summers and biting cold winds in winter, and frostbite on his hands and feet, he is still full of energy and anticipation for the future.
The way Gu Zhuxuan was handled this time was aimed at showing that the Communist Party was reasonable and principled, so as to stabilize the situation in Shanghai, and at the same time let the people see that we would adopt a tolerant and understanding attitude to resolve the contradictions among the people.
It turned out to be an ordinary person who became the king of the rickshaw dealership, which is inseparable from the relationship and support behind it. He was known for his righteousness and generosity, and was then introduced to Liu Dengjie, the leader of the Green Gang, and became his disciple, listed as a general.
With the support of the gang, he successfully entered the public concession patrol house as a Chinese detective, although the salary is not high, but the oil and water are huge, which not only allows him to accumulate wealth, but also expand social relations.
In order to gain a firm foothold in Shanghai, his reputation became even louder, so he worshiped ** Rong as a teacher, but in fact, they worshipped the relationship between the master.
Gu Zhuxuan, who has wealth and power, decided that only by gaining fame and fortune can he call for wind and rain in Shanghai. So, he resigned from his position as a patrolman, opened a car dealership, and became his own boss.
Surprisingly, despite being the boss, he still insisted on driving the rickshaw himself in the scorching sun and cold wind. In the summer of that year, the heat was unbearable, and Gu Zhuxuan found an old man lying on the sidewalk on the way to the theater, with his hands and feet trying to express something, and his expression was very desperate.
Listening to his accent, Gu Zhuxuan suspected that he might be his fellow countryman, so he decided to find out.
Uncle, what happened?Can we help?As soon as the old man heard that it was his native voice, he immediately burst into tears, intermittently recounting the difficult journey of finding his eldest son Gu Zhutong, but he did not know his whereabouts.
Gu Zhutong's name, of course, Gu Zhuxuan was familiar with it, but looking at this thin old man, it was difficult to associate him with that famous big man. However, Gu Zhuxuan did not hesitate, and out of chivalry, he promised to help the old man find his eldest son.
In the process of talking with the old man, he learned that the old man's son was a member of the Shanghai Municipal Council, so he asked Gu Zhutong's residence and personally sent the old man over.
Gu Zhuxuan's name reached Gu Zhutong's ears, won him more and more favor, and was invited to the mansion as a guest. Daddy Gu asked, "What are the future plans for young people?"”
Gu Zhuxuan replied: "I want to open a car dealership, be a small boss, and rent rickshaws." This is naturally not a problem for Gu Zhutong, and soon Gu Zhuxuan's big car shop opened, accumulated a lot of manpower, and became the real king of Shanghai's rickshaw industry.
Gu Zhuxuan firmly believes that it is difficult for a single business to achieve great things, and even if he has the management rights of all the rickshaws in Shanghai, it does not represent his true strength. Eager to break new ground, he has attracted a wide range of talented people willing to follow him, including civil servants, police officers, military officers, traders, and coachmen.
His sentence "As long as you can afford me Gu Si, take off your pants and come", so that the follower is more loyal, so as to bring a steady stream of customers. Due to his extensive connections, he was required to intervene in many teahouse matters in society, which made him realize that opening a teahouse had great business potential.
As a result, the Desheng Tea House was grandly opened, and a series of new stores were also opened, such as Taixiang South Goods Store, Dasheng Steamship Company, Tongqing Stage and Samsung Dance Shop.
Mr. Chen reminded everyone that Gu Zhuxuan couldn't move. This is to show that our party is reasonable, and it is also an opportunity that we are facing. During the revolution, Gu Zhuxuan was of great help to the party's cause.
In Shanghai before the liberation, in the face of the mixed situation of the Kuomintang, gangs, the invaders' concessions, and the Japanese army, he adhered to his principles, resolutely rejected the Japanese army's wooing, and openly stated that whether it was his own relatives or anyone who helped the invaders, he would be severely punished.
Gu Zhuxuan's resolute refusal and emphasis on family affection show his national righteousness and pride and righteousness, and his determination can be seen in the sky. We should learn from his spirit and make contributions to the cause of the party and the country.
Gu Shuping is Gu Zhuxuan's nephew. When he learned that Gu Shuping had joined the Communist Party, Gu Zhuxuan did not choose to report or eliminate his family bloodline, but instead supported his nephew's career.
This is not only because Gu Zhuxuan cherishes family affection, but also because he is well aware of the essential difference between the military command and the Communist Party. He was well aware of the corruption and incompetence of the military and the gangs, while the Communist Party fought for the rejuvenation of China.
With the gradual increase in the number of times he participated in Gu Shuping's mission, Gu Zhuxuan's favorability towards the Communist Party was also increasing. In a mission, in order to protect Yu Ping and Li Feng, two party members, Gu Shuping went to Yan'an through Shanghai to rectify the wind, and they encountered many dangers on the road, but Gu Shuping skillfully used Gu Zhuxuan's name to resolve the crisis.
and told Gu Zhuxuan about the whole incident and asked for his help.
In order to ensure the safety of the two, Gu Zhuxuan paid 20 stone meters to buy a pass to Taiyuan, and asked his godson to write a letter for them to use if necessary.
Gu Zhuxuan not only provided help to the party, but also placed high hopes on his youngest son, Gu Naijin, to join the Communist Party. During the Gu family's recuperation, party member Lin Li found that Gu Zhuxuan's youngest son was talented in literature and art, so he suggested that he go to Yan'an with him.
Although Lin Li thought that Gu Zhuxuan would not agree, Gu Zhuxuan was very happy and gladly accepted the proposal and agreed to his youngest son to join the Communist Party.
After the liberation of Shanghai, Gu Zhuxuan's heart was full of unease. Although the Communist Party has dealt with **Rong and others, it does not seem to have taken clear action against itself. However, he also realized that he was a tycoon in Jiangbei and had helped the Communists so that he would not be shot.
This ambiguous situation made him anxious and could only wait quietly, but the result of waiting was a surprise visit from Mr. Chen.
He nervously straightened himself as he looked out the window at a jeep and people gathered around him pointing and pointing. "Yo! Chen ......Mayor Chen, you are here, the villain is far away, and he is offended! ”
Gu Zhuxuan hurriedly greeted him. "Mr. Gu, hello! What a villain, it's all the same person! * The marshal stepped forward and shook Gu Zhuxuan's hand and said with a smile.
There was a lot of laughter when he said this, but Gu Zhuxuan was confused, he didn't know what the Communist Party was going to do with him. But overall, it's a good sign.
Although the outcome is not important, it is always wise to recognize your mistakes first. "I'm ashamed, I also did something sorry for the party comrades back then, and I was confused for a while, so I ask Mayor Chen to forgive me. ”
Gu Zhuxuan said with an embarrassed face. However, the marshal was very lenient, he waved his hand and said, "No one is perfect, and who can be without fault?".Your old gentleman's support for revolutionary action has long since paid off this account. ”
This sentence immediately calmed Gu Zhuxuan's uneasy heart, he knew that the Communist Party had forgiven him, so he should contribute to the country and the party.
Determined to take a photo with Chiang Kai-shek and a handful"Zhongzheng Sword"It was given to the Communist Party as a token of heartfelt loyalty to the Party and a symbol that the Youth Gang and its network would serve the Communist Party.
This is a rare opportunity for the Communist Party to rejuvenate Shanghai. The reason why Gu Zhuxuan is unshakable is that he is unwavering in the face of the Japanese army, and at the same time, he has also made great contributions to the party's revolutionary cause.
In addition, the connections and economic resources in his hands are beneficial to the development of Shanghai.