Chapter 126 The fish is hooked
Chapter 126 The fish is hooked
Wu Jingzhong was suddenly struck by lightning.
He has the right.
But talent is hard to find.
How many people can thrive in officialdom like Hong Zhiyou and make money in a decent manner?
Someone who can get things done beautifully with just a glance?
Take Yu Zecheng for example, he doesn’t have the ability to “find work” like Hong Zhi.
More importantly, this guy is Ruirui's sweetheart and her future son-in-law.
If he were killed, Wu Jingzhong could retire and enjoy his retirement right where he is.
“Old schoolmate.
“This is definitely a misunderstanding.
“He went to Peking because a batch of civilian supplies were transported to Jinhai Port, and Ma Hansan had delayed signing the handover.
"That's why I sent him over."
Wu Jingzhong gritted his teeth and pulled himself in.
“You sent it?
“But he was the one who brought Liu Yuzhu back to Jinhai.
"Jingzhong, there are some things you need to think carefully before you speak."
Jianfeng frowned and stared at him coldly.
Wu Jingzhong knew that Hong Zhiyou's life or death depended entirely on him.
“Please believe me.
“This is indeed a trap set by Ma Hansan.
"He knew that Secretary Hong was having an affair with my daughter.
“The supplies are not signed.
"He waited for me to get anxious and sent Secretary Hong over, and then he sent Liu Yuzhu back with the car.
"Old classmate, think about it.
"Liu Yuzhu accompanied Director Dai in Peking, so why didn't she leave with Dai Li at that time?
"We have to wait until Secretary Hong goes to Peking before sending her back to Jinhai.
"After all the twists and turns, isn't he just trying to drag me into this water through Secretary Hong?
“This person has ulterior motives.
"certainly.
“Jingzhong called you before, but that was out of public interest.
“Director Dai had a secret meeting with Corker in Tianjin. In order to gain the position of Navy Commander, he did not hesitate to sell out the details of the Double Tenth negotiations, as well as intelligence on the strategic resources and combat readiness deployment of the Party and the country.
“He even intended to turn Qingdao into an American concession in China.
"We just drove away the Japanese, and now we have the Americans. This is a disaster for the country and the people. It is extremely stupid.
"Jingzhong, this is..."
Wu Jingzhong explained with hatred on his face.
"Dai Li was a traitor to the country, and he deserved his death.
"Ma Hansan, Liu Yuzhu and Li Delin are the main suspects.
"The problem now is that there are rumors that your secretary was desperate for beauty and held a grudge against Dai Li, so he got involved." Jianfeng said.
"impossible.
“Secretary Hong is well-known for being a playboy.
“How could such a person offend Director Dai for a woman?
“Believe me, this is a rumor spread by someone with ulterior motives.
"Their target is not Secretary Hong, but me."
Wu Jingzhong said.
"In you?" Jianfeng narrowed his eyes.
“Yes, in me.
“I know Ma Hansan, he is as cunning as a wolf.
"He and Li Delin just wanted to muddy the waters and implicate me.
"Then I used your classmate relationship to create a conspiracy theory, so that everyone in the world would think that you and the chairman had assigned me to murder Director Dai.
"So that the people of the Military Control Commission will hate you and me, and even the Chairman.
"This sharp sword has lost its edge.
"We lost control over Li Zongren, Bai Chongxi, and Fu Zuoyi.
"Li Zongren and his people have long held a grudge against the Military Control Commission's surveillance.
"If the Military Control Commission falls into internal turmoil and becomes alienated from the Chairman, wouldn't that be exactly what they want?
“Old schoolmate.
"Don't fall for their evil scheme and put yourself and the chairman at risk."
Wu Jingzhong was so experienced that he just made the matter bigger.
He knew Jianfeng and the Chairman's taboo: power.
Sure enough, Jianfeng's expression changed slightly and he fell into deep thought.
Li Zongren was powerful and prestigious, and had always wanted to replace his father and covet the presidency.
The Guangxi clique has a large number of troops in its hands.
The death of Dai Li.
Because of the grudge between Ma Hansan and Dai Li, this was an opportunity to strike a warning at Li Zongren.
But once Wu Jingzhong is involved.
If we allow some people to fan the flames, the direction of public opinion will change immediately, which will be extremely disadvantageous to me and my father.
If the Military Control Commission falls into internal strife and loses control, it will lose its control over the Gui Army.
Li Zongren could then use public opinion to counterattack.
Think carefully!
"Please sit down for a while. I'm going to make a phone call." Jianfeng stood up and said.
soon.
He walked back.
“Father meant that we should consider the overall situation now that a crackdown is imminent.
“Cold treatment.
"After some time, Mao Renfeng will issue an investigation report.
“Dai Li’s plane crashed due to weather reasons.
“It has nothing to do with Ma Hansan or anyone else.
"Let's leave it at that."
Jianfeng announced calmly.
"Your Majesty is wise." Wu Jingzhong suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and said seriously.
"Tianjin is a major port in the north and the lifeline of Northeast China and Beijing.
"If you can protect Jinhai well, you will have done a great deed.
"Let's go back."
Jianfeng stood up and said.
"Jingzhong will definitely live up to his mission."
Wu Jingzhong stood up, saluted, and slowly walked out.
Out of the official residence.
He was covered in cold sweat and his legs were shaking unconsciously.
Wu Jingzhong was most afraid that Dai Li’s incident would become a big deal.
Whoever gets involved in this will be in trouble.
He suspected that Hong Zhi had this little fox and had already anticipated the intrigues between the Chairman and Li Delin.
That's why we dare to take risky moves.
Unless he was really able to predict the date of Dai Li's death.
one way or another.
I feel at ease this time.
The person is saved, and the new head of the Military Control Commission is still his old classmate Zheng Jieming.
Everything is easy to deal with him.
It is much more comfortable than working in fear under Boss Dai.
In the days ahead, I can focus on collecting some small things and enjoy life.
……
Jinhai, Wandong Restaurant.
Magui pushed open the door and entered the private room.
A man and a woman inside quickly stood up and greeted with awe on their faces.
"Your name is Chen Sanmei.
"Your name is Li Guinian?"
Ma Kui closed the door, put his hands behind his back and looked back and forth between the two of them.
"Yes, sir." The two men smiled flatteringly.
"Sit down." Magui raised his hand.
Then he asked with a smile: "What do you two do now? You seem to be doing well."
“Thanks to Chief Liu, I am now a warehouse keeper at the cargo terminal.
“My third sister and I got married, and she works in a flour mill.
“They are all good jobs, with salaries and subsidies.
"The leaders there also take good care of us."
Li Guinian said with a nod and a bow.
"The colorful world of Jinhai is pretty good, right? How's it compared to your guerrilla warfare in the mountains?" Ma Kui poured tea for the two of them and did not rush to assign tasks.
"Commander Ma, that's really one comparing to the sky and one comparing to the earth."
Seeing Ma Kui's friendly attitude, Qiao Sanmei also started to chatter:
"To be honest, when I was fighting guerrilla warfare in the mountains, I was lucky to have a steamed bun for a meal, let alone meat and wine.
“Don’t worry if you laugh at me, this was the most difficult time during the lockdown.
“We ate everything from mice to wild vegetables in the mountains.
“That’s not how people live.
"Tianjin is still better, and the party and the country are still better."
"Yes, yes!" Li Guinian also nodded flatteringly.
"Ok.
"You are able to have this awareness, Chief Liu's rescue of you was not in vain.
"Do you know what happened to that little Wuzi?"
Magui asked.
"I know. I heard that he was beaten to death." Qiao Sanmei smiled with lingering fear.
"Yes.
"You are lucky. Since you have decided to be loyal to the party and the country, you can't just eat white rice."
At this point, Magui shouted:
"Hey man, come in."
The waiter opened the door and walked forward: "Captain Ma, what would you like to eat today?"
“It’s right above here.
“Just eat delicious food, don’t be afraid to spend money.”
Ma Kui pointed at the wooden signs with the dishes hanging on the wall and gave orders in a heroic tone.
"Okay, wait a moment, the food will be here soon."
The guy took the order and went.
Ma Kui was not in a hurry to talk about the mission.
After the table was filled with delicious food and wine, he ate and said:
“The Jinhai Station Action Team and the cafeteria are short of people now.
“This is a stable job with royal salary.
“One month’s salary is more than what you earn in a year working at the flour mill.
“Especially the cafeteria, it’s quiet and has plenty of oil and water.
"How about it, are you two interested?"
When the two heard this, their eyes lit up.
Life in Jinhai is good, but it costs money.
Entering the unified station not only offers high salary.
It is also extremely helpful in ensuring one's own safety and preventing the anti-traitor team from taking action.
"Very good.
"Please give me some advice, Commander Ma." Li Guinian said excitedly.
"Are you mature enough with Chen Cuiping and her husband Yu Ze?" Ma Kui asked.
“I’m not familiar with Yu Zecheng, but he’s very famous.
"His family is from Heigou. In the early years, I only heard that he went out to study or join the army. Anyway, he settled down in the city and was fed by the emperor.
“His sister also married an official.
"In the surrounding area, their grave has the most smoke."
Li Guinian said with a jealous look on his face.
"If you're not familiar with her, then let's talk about Chen Cuiping," said Ma Kui.
"Chen Cuiping, we are very familiar with each other, we are both from Xutou Village.
"During the anti-mopping-up operations, she was the squad leader of our guerrilla team, leading dozens of people from several nearby villages.
"That gun fired 'bia, bia' very accurately.
“That punch…”
Qiao Sanmei took over the conversation and spoke excitedly.
Ma Kui didn't want to hear this, so he interrupted her and said:
“That is, she is a guerrilla and a red ticket.
"Do you know when she and Yu Zecheng got married? Did they hold a wedding banquet?"
“I don’t know about that.
"Anyway, I haven't heard that she got married." Qiao Sanmei curled her lips.
"She has an aunt named Wang Caiju," Ma Kui reminded her.
"Yes, her aunt is Wang Caiju, a matchmaker.
“If you put it that way.
“Maybe they matched up and got married.
"In the past, there were disasters and the Japanese invaders, so marriage was just a makeshift thing. If a man died or went out to make a living, it was common for the couple to be together and just have a name for each other."
Qiao Sanmei nodded suddenly.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this." Ma Kui did not ask any more questions. He knew that no matter how much he said, there was no direct evidence.
Just relying on these two people's words, Wu Jingzhong can have a hundred reasons to criticize him.
Liu Xiong is a living example.
He was Wu Jingzhong's most loyal guard and an old brother who had been through life and death with him for many years.
The testimony of these two people can only be icing on the cake.
The most important thing now is to catch Cuiping as the ironclad evidence of the red ticket.
Not difficult.
Because he has a secret weapon.
Ma Kui took out a small tape recorder from his pocket and placed it on the table.
"Chen Cuiping, do you have a cousin who sells mountain products and has a lame leg?"
"Yes!
"His name is Chen Hongfa, and we all call him Chen the Lame." Li Guinian arrived.
"it is good!"
Magui said loudly.
"I have information that your organization is planning to use the excuse that Cuiping's cousin is getting married to allow her to return to the mountains and rejoin the team.
“You guys wait for her near Langfang then.
"Just say that the organization sent you to pick you up."
After saying this, he took out a miniature recorder from his pocket and placed it on the table.
"What is this?" the two asked curiously.
“This is called a tape recorder, it can record people’s voices.
"Wait until you connect with Cuiping, secretly press this button, and try to get her to talk and record it, and the mission will be accomplished.
“Well, I’ve already written it down on the note.
"Can you read?"
Ma Kui took out the script he had already written and handed it to Li Guinian.
“I don’t know him.
“He knows.
"He used to work for Political Commissar Yuan and learned calligraphy."
Qiao Sanmei laughed awkwardly and handed the note to Li Guinian.
Li Guinian took a few glances and put it in his pocket:
"Don't worry, sir. We will definitely complete the mission."
"Ah."
Ma Kui nodded, picked up the chopsticks, poured some wine and started eating happily.
Wait until you have enough food and drink.
Ma Kui stood up and said, "It's a rare trip for you, so you guys should eat more. If you can't finish it, you can take it away."
"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
He put on his round hat and left the table quickly.
"Brother Gui Nian, don't mention Section Chief Liu and Captain Ma, they are actually very nice people.
"They arranged work for us and treated us to a meal.
“Oh, now I think I was really stupid back then.
"What kind of life is it to follow others like a peasant and eat coarse food every day?
“I knew surrendering would be such a good treat.
"I surrendered in the city a long time ago. I finally got reborn as a human being, and I have to endure the hardship."
Qiao Sanmei complained while eating.
After finishing the meal, I packed up.
The two of them were happily carrying the leftovers and just as they reached the lobby downstairs, they were stopped by the restaurant waiter:
"You two, please settle the bill."
"What, what do you mean?" Qiao Sanmei was a little confused.
"It's only natural to pay for meals." The waiter's expression tensed, and he waved his hand and several people gathered around.
"You are so blind that you don't see that it was Captain Ma of Jinhai Station who invited us to dinner?" Qiao Sanmei said fiercely.
"Captain Ma is such a great man. Who do you think you are when he invites you to dinner?
"Why, you want to dodge the bill and eat for free, right?"
The guy rolled up his sleeves and asked ferociously.
"Whoever dine and eats for free, bring your boss to justice..."
Qiao Sanmei wanted to throw a tantrum, but Li Guinian quickly stood in front of her and smiled apologetically:
"Hey man, how much is that?"
"Six silver dollars." said the waiter.
"What, just six silver dollars for a meal? You are too stingy." Qiao Sanmei screamed.
"What's so strange about this? People still sell a bottle of wine for hundreds of dollars.
“The price is clearly marked.
"If you can't afford it, don't come. Don't embarrass Captain Ma, okay?"
The guy swore in a sarcastic tone.
"Okay, okay, six dollars is six dollars.
"I give."
Li Guinian paid the money with a painful heart.
After leaving the restaurant, Qiao Sanmei gnashed her teeth in hatred:
“This damn Maguire.
"He's a lieutenant colonel, but he comes out to eat, assigns a bunch of tasks, and asks us to pay for it.
"City people are so mean and stingy."
"Didn't you just say that he is a very nice person?" Li Guinian said sarcastically.
“What a fart.
“What a wicked thing.
"He'll get shot sooner or later."
……
Nine o'clock the next morning.
Cuiping packed her bag and walked downstairs cursing:
"I give you food and drink every day, and I even sacrifice my good reputation to serve you.
“They actually found various ways to report to the organization.
“It’s just that they dislike us because we are from the countryside.
"Your family is also from Heigou. It's amazing that you've eaten city food for a few days.
"No conscience, no morality.
“Villain!
"Shameless!"
"Cui Ping, listen to me.
"I wanted you to go back before, but then... Manager Qiu left, and the organization issued a notice, so I couldn't keep you even if I wanted to.
"You are a party member and you should know the discipline of the organization."
When Yu Zecheng thought that Cuiping would have to feed pigs for three years after returning, and even have to go through various open and secret investigations, he couldn't help but feel secretly glad.
The traffic stop is no longer there.
The organization must have had other plans.
Cuiping will not really go back, at least until a new contact station is established.
All this is just to crack Ma Kui's dirty tricks.
“You don’t even need to tell me that.
"Go back to the mountains if you want. You're just collecting money and eating and drinking.
“I don’t have any use for my skills.
"I don't care."
Cuiping cursed.
When we arrived at the door, there were two cars parked.
One belongs to Hong Zhi.
One belongs to the security department.
Mei Qiuju got out of the car and hugged Cuiping:
"Silly girl, you've only been here for a few days and you're already going back."
Cui Ping saw that she was reluctant to leave, and she couldn't help but choked up and said, "Sister Mei, my cousin is getting married, and there are strict rules in my hometown. If I don't go back, people will criticize me.
"Old Yu is busy, and Director Lu won't give me leave, so I have to go."
"Are you still coming?" Mei Qiuju asked.
“Not coming.
"His parents are old and need someone to take care of them.
“My old man doesn’t want to come to the city because it’s too noisy, so I have no choice but to stay at home.
"I don't know when I'll come next time."
Cuiping turned her head and glanced at Yu Zecheng, feeling very sad.
She understands how difficult it is for Lao Yu.
Working in this field is far more cruel than using real weapons.
When a bullet hits the battlefield, just close your eyes and report to the King of Hell.
In this damn place, once you are suspected.
Countless tortures are enough to destroy anyone's dignity and body.
It's like being unable to live or die.
Unfortunately, I can't do anything to help him.
The only thing I boast about is cooking, but it’s actually a mess.
Thinking of this, Cuiping couldn't stop her tears from flowing.
For Yu Zecheng, it is too bitter and too difficult.
It was also because of myself that I failed to live up to the trust of the organization and failed to integrate into the work quickly.
What a failure!
"Hey, we were just getting along well, but now we have to separate."
Mei Qiuju also started to shed tears:
"Are you pregnant?"
“No.
"My old Yu is no longer useful. Sister-in-law, keep an eye on him. If he dares to look for a woman outside, give him a slap in the face."
Cuiping glanced at Yu Zecheng and joked while wiping her tears.
"Your family is honest, don't worry.
“By the way, I got you something, take it home.
"After all, she is the wife of a city officer. She can't lose the favor."
Mei Qiuju pulled her and smiled.
"Thank you, Sister Mei."
"Why are you being polite? We are all family."
"Sister-in-law, let's go. I'll take you to the station." Seeing that they were still chatting, Hong Zhiyou quickly interrupted.
“How stingy.
“There’s a car to go to Baoding for a meeting.
"To take me back to Yi County, you can't just send a special car, you have to squeeze into the bus.
"I can tell at first glance that you have no conscience. You've been waiting for me to leave."
Cuiping stared at Yu Zecheng, scolding him with a reluctant and unwilling smile.
"puff!"
Mei Qiuju laughed out loud: "Big sister, this can't be blamed on you.
“The station has a rule that vehicles cannot be dispatched unless it is for official business.
"Even if I go far away to visit relatives or friends, I still have to take the bus or train."
"All right.
“Let’s go, squinty eyes.
"Sister Mei, Aunt He, Aunt Liu."
Cuiping greeted everyone one by one and got into the car.
"Hey!"
Yu Zecheng watched the car go away.
Knowing that Cuiping would come back, I felt a little uncomfortable leaving her.
Hong Zhiyou drove to the bus station.
Cuiping got on the car arranged by Ma Kui.
"Sister-in-law, have a safe journey." Hong Zhiyou waved goodbye to her.
“Xiao Hongzi, you must practice diligently, and never slack off for a single day in winter or summer.
"I'll test you next time we meet.
"If you don't practice well, you'll be beaten."
Cuiping grinned and waved her fist at him.
"Okay, sister-in-law, hit me gently when the time comes. I'm afraid of pain." Hong Zhi said teasingly.
As the car started, the two waved goodbye.
……
Action Team Office.
Magui was standing by the phone.
Jingle Bell.
the phone is ringing.
"I'm.
"We're leaving, right? Are you sure you're in the car?
"it is good!"
Ma Kui hung up the phone, pumped his fist excitedly, and quickly dialed a number:
"The fish is hooked."
“You’re always ready to get in the car.
"Remember, the license plate number is 035A."
……
(End of this chapter)