Chapter 163 Old Lu Takes Action
Chapter 163 Old Lu Takes Action
West side of Nanchizi Street.
Under Li Ya's instructions, when the gunshots gradually became sparse, Yuan Peilin and Guo Liang exchanged glances.
"Go and confirm if there is anyone else in the yard?" Yuan Peilin asked vigilantly.
"No need. As soon as we retreat, the people from the Security Bureau will come over to shoot us again." Guo Liang said in a deep voice.
The two men followed the predetermined route and climbed over the wall from the wooden ladder on the west side.
He ran all the way and turned into an alley.
There was already a Beetle waiting inside.
Li Ya was leaning against the car waiting.
"Put down their guns." He waved his hand calmly.
Immediately, his men came up and took away the guns of Yuan and Guo.
"Come with me." Li Ya nodded and motioned to get in the car.
"Who are you?" Yuan Peilin asked cautiously.
"Li Ya, captain of the Jinhai Station Action Team." Li Ya showed his ID.
"Are you the one who lurked in the Buddhist shrine in Yancheng?" Yuan Peilin was a little surprised.
"It's me." Li Ya nodded proudly.
“Can you confirm my safety?
"The Red Ticket Anti-Traitor Team is far more powerful than you think." Yuan Peilin asked.
"rest assured.
“We are also far more capable than you think.
"Ma Hansan's people in Beiping are too mixed, and there is definitely no way to hide them.
“Go to Jinhai, I will hide you so well that even Monkey King can’t find you.
"Get in the car."
Li Ya ordered.
"Okay." Yuan Peilin was aware of the reputation of the Buddhist shrine.
It’s too chaotic here in Peking.
Maybe there are people from the organization within Ma Hansan or the police station.
It’s better to go to Jinhai. The underground organization there has been almost destroyed, and it is difficult to organize an effective and complete plan to track and eliminate traitors. It is much safer than Beijing.
……
The next day.
Hong Zhiyou came to the stationmaster's office early, wiped the table, boiled water, and got everything ready.
Wu Jingzhong stepped into the office on time.
"Ruirui's mother cooked pigeon soup last night. Why didn't you come?" Wu Jingzhong asked as he entered the door.
"I went to play cards with the American officers last night to collect debts."
Hong Zhiyou finished cleaning up, wiped his hands and walked over.
"Win or lose?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a smile.
"If you lose, you'll have to pay a thousand dollars.
“But the money and the accounts have been settled.
"The goods cost $160,000, and they issued a bill for $300,000, leaving $140,000. The American officer Filson owed $40,000, and you owed $90,000.
"There's still 10,000 left for my old classmates and the guys who run the warehouse."
Hong Zhiyou sat down and laughed softly.
"Ninety thousand, well, not bad." Wu Jingzhong nodded with satisfaction.
“Is it safe and reliable?
"This is money privately allocated by the Chairman. If it is discovered, there will be trouble. It will be a crime of deceiving the emperor and the offender will be beheaded," he asked in a low voice.
"Teacher, you don't have to be so nervous.
"This is how Tang Enbo, Dai Zhiqi and other American-equipped divisions purchase military supplies. The Americans are very familiar with this business.
“Besides, the chairman can’t check the American accounts.
"Don't worry, they still want to cooperate with you for a long time and will not do anything to harm you.
"The money was all in 100-denomination bills, along with the winery's revenue from last month. I gave it all to Ruirui's mom."
Hong Zhiyou said as he made tea for him.
"Very good.
"I'm just worried that Ruirui won't have enough money to spend in North America.
"With this spending, we can all breathe a sigh of relief."
Wu Jingzhong breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
As the two were chatting, Li Ya, who looked a little tired, walked in and greeted them with a smile:
"Secretary Hong is here."
"Captain Li, you guys can chat while I go to the confidential room to print the documents for the change of duty."
Hong Zhiyou knew that he had something to do, so he tactfully retreated.
"Stationmaster, I heard that you and Secretary Hong recommended me to be the deputy stationmaster?" Li Ya asked with a smile.
"Yes.
“The majority of opinions on the site lean towards Luqiao Mountain.
“After all, he is a senior veteran and has been here for such a long time. Even if he has no merits, he has worked hard.
“And you, have stumbled again and again.
“Despite Jianfeng’s halo, everyone is still unwilling to accept the result.
“But Secretary Hong is very optimistic about you.
“You just came to Jinhai for the first time and you are unfamiliar with the place, but you are a very approachable person and you will be able to make a living sooner or later.
“He has the qualifications, the means, and the backing.
"Now that Zhangjiakou and Subei are about to go to war, it is only a matter of time before you make achievements. I strongly recommend you to be the deputy station chief.
"I carried you up there despite the pressure and bias."
Wu Jingzhong pointed at him and said with great respect.
"Thank you, webmaster. Just wait, I will definitely fire the shot." Li Ya nodded.
"Why are you thanking me? Thank Secretary Hong." Wu Jingzhong said.
"It's all the same, aren't you a family?" Li Ya said with a smile.
"Has Yuan Peilin been rescued?" Wu Jingzhong started talking about business.
“Yuan Peilin and his assistant Guo Liang brought them back.
"Teacher, I think this is a great opportunity to fish out the Jinhai City Red Tickets and the Anti-Traitor Team."
Li Ya's eyes tilted and he had an idea.
"Tell me about it." Wu Jingzhong said.
“I plan to hide in two places.
"One place hides Yuan Peilin, and another hides Guo Liang.
"Then spread the word to the public and let Hongpiao go and find it.
“As long as you make it realistic enough, you might even be able to catch the big fish at Jinhai Station.
“Hasn’t the headquarters and Jianfeng always said that there’s a mole in the station?
"Take this opportunity to catch him."
Li Ya suggested.
"Now that Yuan Peilin is missing, the Red Ticket Office must be in a hurry.
“Busy leads to chaos.
"We can wait for them to tire themselves out and catch them in the act."
Li Ya raised his eyebrows and said again.
"Ok.
"good.
"The Red Ticket Anti-Espionage Team has always been elusive and haunting.
“It’s time to give them a leg up.
"You arrange the plan, and you don't need to report the specific content to me. Stationmaster Qiao of Peking and I can cooperate at any time."
Wu Jingzhong said.
He knew that Hong Zhiyou was a smart man and would not bother with this matter.
That's enough.
The only ones left are those who have something to hide or those who are unlucky enough to get involved.
That is asking for death.
If you don't participate, you can get away with it yourself if there is a leak or the operation fails in the future.
It would prevent Li Ya from being as foolish as Ma Kui, accusing and suspecting him of colluding with Mu Liancheng, Deng Ming and the like, which would be simply a mistake.
"Thank you, webmaster." Li Ya said happily.
He didn't expect Wu Jingzhong to be so cooperative.
That's good. He can hide the people himself to ensure their safety.
Li Ya has now basically ruled out the suspicion that Hong Zhi has a pass.
The only ones left are Yu Zecheng, Lu Qiaoshan and others.
Yuan Peilin is the best bait.
He just didn't believe that the fat fish hiding in the station would not take the bait.
"It seems like you already have a plan. Tell me, how do you want to cooperate?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a smile.
"I'd like you to ask Station Master Joe to come over.
“It has to be mysterious, but also reveal some flaws so that people hiding in the dark can discover the situation.
"In a word, it's all about being natural."
Li Ya raised his eyelids and spoke in a cold and arrogant tone, as if he was instructing a child.
"Okay, I'll follow your instructions." Wu Jingzhong stared at him for two seconds and responded in a cold tone.
“Don’t.
"You are my mentor. Isn't this shortening my student's life?" Li Ya apologized with a smile.
Wu Jingzhong snorted coldly and picked up the phone:
"Connecting to the bureau line, Peking 701.
"Hey, man, it's me, come over tomorrow.
“Yes, the people have already arrived in Jinhai, and Captain Li is in charge.
"It's not a big deal, I just think of it as a business trip.
“Take your wife with you.
"Eat some pancakes, play mahjong, visit the Drum Tower, and have some fun.
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you."
After hanging up the phone, Wu Jingzhong looked at Li Ya and said:
“Stationmaster Qiao agreed to come.
"Come over around 12 noon and make arrangements."
"Well, stationmaster, take a look at who in the station is concerned about this matter. That person may be a spy hiding in our ranks." Li Ya said.
"okay.
"Spy, spy, I'm so tired of hearing you say this.
"Don't you just want to talk about Yu Zecheng?
“I emphasize again that I trust Yu Zecheng very much.
"You can arrest someone, but you can't make it possible. You have to make sure!"
Wu Jingzhong pointed at him and said solemnly.
"Okay, webmaster." Li Ya nodded.
……
Hong Zhiyou came to the confidential room.
Yu Zecheng is blowing a newspaper.
"Old Yu, are you enjoying yourself?" Hong Zhiyou walked in with his hands in his pockets and asked with a smile.
"Yes.
"Once Wu Taixun leaves and Yong Jianqiu pays the ransom, I have nothing left to do."
The rest will become the Tao.
"This is a document to be distributed and reported. Please sign it."
Hong Zhiyou handed him the documents in his hand and turned to leave.
"Don't leave in a hurry, sit down.
"Can you help me get some news about Peking?
"Dozens of people were lost in the Central Plains area, and the underground intelligence network suffered a heavy blow. The higher-ups suspected that it might have been leaked by a double-leader named Yuan Peilin in Peking who defected.
“This person is still running the show.
“For such old comrades, identification requires meticulousness and caution.
“This person knows a lot about Pingjin.
"If they betray, the consequences will be disastrous. You have a wide network of contacts, so please help me find out."
Yu Zecheng closed the door and spoke quickly in a deep voice.
Hong Zhiyou looked at him straight in the eyes: "Do you think I'm idle?
“There is no wall that is impenetrable.
“I’m going to get the news, the stationmaster will know sooner or later.
“I advise you not to ask.
"At least don't ask around in the station. Li Ya is always watching you in secret, and your every move will be magnified.
“The stationmaster still thinks highly of this person.
"In my opinion, transferring Li Ya here is also a sign of seriousness.
“Keep a low profile.
"If you really want to find out, you can ask Lao Xie."
"I understand." Yu Zecheng nodded.
Hong Zhiyou whispered a few more instructions before leaving.
In the original play, Yu Zecheng asked many questions and guessed that Yuan Peilin was hiding in Xiuchunlou through a matchbox.
But this seemingly smart approach is inappropriate and even stupid at the moment.
Once Yuan Peilin was really killed.
Li Ya easily found out that there was something wrong with Yu Zecheng by following the clues.
And Jianfeng is watching.
The stationmaster only wanted to make money. If Yu Zecheng wanted a pass, Wu Jingzhong probably wouldn't be able to guarantee it, nor would he dare to.
Return to the stationmaster's office.
Wu Jingzhong was busy dealing with documents and no one called him all morning.
Hong Zhiyou sat obediently at the reception table at the door, reading the newspaper boredly.
It's approaching eleven o'clock.
He stood up and walked into the stationmaster's office and said, "Teacher, Ruirui's mother asked, are you going to have lunch delivered to you or go home for lunch?" "No, Stationmaster Qiao from Peking will be here at noon.
“I’m going to give him a feast.
"By the way, you can take his wife home for dinner later.
“Also, Stationmaster Qiao’s wife likes to play mahjong.
“Magui’s wife is gone.
"It's not convenient for Mrs. Lu and Mrs. Yu to go. You can go to the military families to find two women with good eyesight and come over to play with them."
Wu Jingzhong ordered.
"I understand." Hong Zhi nodded.
"Remember, don't find someone who is too pretty. Ruirui's mother can't stand those women." Wu Jingzhong looked at him with a frown, and said meaningfully.
"Okay." Hong Zhiyou nodded respectfully.
“Mrs. Tian from the Security Brigade, wife of Chief of Staff Shen, has an average appearance and a clean background.
"They are all wives of high-ranking officials, and they are familiar with the black market and other things, so they can chat with each other.
"Do you think it's okay?"
he said.
"Can.
"Go and arrange it now." Wu Jingzhong ordered.
Hong Zhiyou returned to the office and made a phone call.
Eleven forty.
Qiao Jiacai’s car has arrived.
“Zhiyou, Qiao Jiacai and I had a good relationship in the past, and we had cooperated for a period of time in Peking.
"We are not strangers, so there is no need to be restrained when we meet.
"But remember, if you mention Boss Dai and Ma Hansan, don't respond."
Wu Jingzhong called Hong Zhiyou and whispered as they walked.
"I understand, teacher." Hong Zhiyou accepted the order respectfully.
When they got downstairs, Wu Jingzhong came to greet them.
The old friends exchanged a few pleasantries.
He led the couple into the stationmaster's office.
After the door was closed, Wu Jingzhong introduced:
"Stationmaster Qiao, let me introduce you. This is Hong Zhiyou, the major's secretary."
"Hello, Station Master Joe.
"Hello, Mrs. Qiao."
Hong Zhiyou smiled and bowed.
"During the Japanese occupation, General Qiao was famous in Peking and frightened the enemy. He is a role model for our generation.
"Mrs. Ling and the stationmaster's wife were tortured after they were arrested but they did not give in.
"Her steadfastness and determination are as great as any man.
“Respect, respect!”
After saying this, Hong Zhiyou bowed to show his respect.
He wasn't trying to please.
Qiao Jiacai was a famous iron-blooded general in the wartime Military Control Commission.
His wife's affairs are no secret either. She has been commended and the records are on file at headquarters.
However, later on, Lao Qiao was framed by Mao Renfeng and Wang Puchen and was detained on Wandao for many years.
“Your name is also well-known.
"Keeping Ke Chengwu out of the chairman's worries has helped him get promoted three levels overnight, making him a rising star in the Bureau of Secrets.
"Your courage is commendable and your future is promising."
Qiao Jiacai patted Hong Zhiyou on the shoulder and smiled friendly.
“Thank you, Station Master Joe.
"I don't dare to show off my bravery when it comes to my job," Hong Zhiyou said modestly.
"Look, this mouth is so talkative.
"By the way, Secretary Hong is very familiar with the local area. After dinner, let him take my sister-in-law around."
Wu Jingzhong laughed.
"Zhiyou, drive Mrs. Qiao to my house first." he ordered.
“Yes, Station Master.
"Ma'am, please."
Hong Zhi politely turned sideways and raised his hand.
After Hong Zhiyi left, Wu Jingzhong and Qiao Jia sat down.
"Old Wu, are the people hidden?
"This person is very important. He determines whether our brothers can fire the first shot. I am betting my entire future on you," said Qiao Jiacai.
"Li Ya is a disciple of Yu Lexing and Liu Xiong, so he has no problem with his craftsmanship.
“And he’s from Jianfeng.
"Red ticket infiltration is now widespread across the country, and you can't be sure that there are their eyes around you.
“It is much harder to save a person than to kill him.
“In my opinion, Yuan Peilin’s rebellion cannot be concealed, and the Red Tickets will soon take action against him.
“We only cooperate, not participate.
“It’s good to be able to accomplish something.
"If we can't accomplish anything, and Yuan is going to be lost, that's Jianfeng's business."
Wu Jingzhong leaned towards his ear and said in a deep voice.
"Old Wu, you are really thoughtful." Qiao Jiacai immediately understood and said with emotion.
"Why.
“I have no choice either.
"Director Mao attaches great importance to Yuan Peilin and specifically asked me to cooperate with you.
“You are my old comrade again.
"We both share the same glory and the same disgrace."
Wu Jingzhong said helplessly.
"Brother, you are good at killing Japanese and gathering intelligence, but you still need to be cautious with personnel matters. The right thing to do is to leave Peking as soon as possible.
"Now the Chairman and the Guangxi clique are almost incompatible.
"When the Americans and the Soviets got involved, things got even more chaotic.
"If you don't get out of this as soon as possible, you'll be in trouble in the future."
Talking about this, Wu Jingzhong gave him some advice.
"Why.
"I've also been put on the stove and can't get off.
“My German neighbors wouldn’t let me leave.
“The Secret Service couldn’t find the right person.
"Just take it one step at a time."
Qiao Jiacai shook his head helplessly.
……
After sending Mrs. Qiao off, Hong Zhiyou rushed back to the Bureau of Secrets.
The stationmaster and Qiao Jiacai were still talking in secret.
Hong Zhiyou returned to his office.
As soon as you enter the house.
Standing by the window, he lit a cigarette, looked at the pigeons on the roof opposite and began to think.
The Qiao family just arrived.
In other words, Yuan Peilin may have already hidden in Jinhai.
As the head of the Internal Affairs Department, he reviewed yesterday's car dispatches.
There is no record of any nighttime transfers.
What’s strange is that last night the action team busted an underground printing factory of Jinhai Red Tickets.
The scale is not small.
He asked Mi Zhiguo and found out that Li Ya did not go.
It was Qi Dafu who was in charge.
When I saw Li Ya in the office today, he looked very haggard. Could it be that he went to Peking to pick someone up last night?
Capturing the red tickets was just a cover for Yuan Peilin to enter Tianjin.
Ok.
This is very possible.
After a brief thought, Hong Zhiyou set out the tea tray.
According to Mei Qiuju's daily routine, she would most likely play mahjong with Cuiping, Mrs. Lu, and a partner in the morning.
When I sent Mrs. Qiao there just now, I didn't see these two people.
But in the morning, he saw Cuiping go out to his wife's house with his own eyes.
In other words, they should play mahjong together in the morning.
Li Guifen and Cuiping were asked to leave temporarily.
Based on the tacit understanding between Li Guifen and Lu Qiaoshan over the years, she will definitely inform Lu Qiaoshan.
Make tea and receive guests!
dong dong!
The door rang.
"Come in." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Secretary Hong, you're not busy, are you?" Lu Qiaoshan asked with a smile.
"No hurry, Lao Lu, please sit down."
The two of them sat on the sofa and Hong Zhiyou made some tea.
"Stationmaster Qiao is here. What do you think, brother?" Lu Qiaoshan asked in a low voice.
"It seems that his wife has an old illness and came to Jinhai to seek medical treatment." Hong Zhiyou said.
“Bullshit.
"My friend in Peking told me that there were gunshots on Nanchizi Street last night, and an important Red Ticket stronghold was destroyed.
“It is said that a double collar was caught.
"Hongpiao is looking for someone all over the world now."
Lu Qiaoshan frowned and whispered.
"You, you mean you came to our Jinhai?" Hong Zhiyou asked in surprise.
“It’s very likely.
“Hongpiao’s Central Plains intelligence network was destroyed, and many clues pointed to Yuan Peilin.
“Once it is implemented, it will eliminate him.
"Based on the intelligence and my experience, I feel that the Nanchizi incident in Beiping last night was most likely Yuan Peilin's way of escaping.
"Someone must have come to Zang Jinhai."
Lu Qiaoshan's eyes narrowed and he spoke with a very certain tone.
As he spoke, he looked around:
"Didn't you notice that there's one person missing from the station?"
"Who?" Hong Zhiyou asked knowingly.
"Li Ya.
“Wasn’t he nominated as deputy station chief?
“Logically speaking, when a general of Qiao Jiacai’s rank comes, he will definitely show up.
"My people saw Li Ya go to Beiping last night.
"Yuan Peilin is in his hands."
Lu Qiaoshan raised his index finger and knocked on the table in a decisive tone.
“Yes, it is.
"He does his work and I make my money. No one is hindered." Hong Zhiyou pretended to be uninterested.
“Brother, you still don’t understand.
“Have you forgotten how he checked on you?
"If he becomes the deputy station chief, you won't be able to make money, but he will stare at you so hard that you won't even have enough to eat.
"This is not an easy task."
Lu Qiaoshan's face turned stern and he said unhappily.
"Too.
"What do you mean, brother?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
"Whether Li Ya can succeed as deputy station chief depends on Yuan Peilin.
"We have to think of a solution."
Land bridge mountain road.
"No, no, it can't be us, it has to be you.
"If Li Ya becomes the deputy station chief, I will just make a little less, but I will still have no worries about food and drink.
"Besides, I have the stationmaster protecting me, so he can't do anything to me.
"But Brother Shan, I lean towards you from the bottom of my heart.
"If something happens to Li Ya, I'd be happy to see it."
Hong Zhiyou patted him on the shoulder to make his attitude clear.
“I feel relieved when you say this.
"Since you are busy with the story, let me take charge of the General Affairs Department for a few days.
"in addition……"
Having said that, Lu Qiaoshan chuckled and said nothing more.
Even without him saying anything, Hong Zhiyou understood.
Old Lu is trying to harm Li Ya and secretly look for Yuan Peilin.
This is a good thing.
In the original drama, all these jobs were done by Yu Zecheng.
As a veteran from the Nanchang Investigation Section, Lu Qiaoshan is only more cunning and sinister than Yu Zecheng.
It was most appropriate for him to find Yuan Peilin.
……
(End of this chapter)