Chapter 183: Internal Struggle Intensifies
Chapter 183: Internal Struggle Intensifies
"Brother Shan, aren't you making things difficult for me?" Lu Yuxi said with a bitter smile.
"Difficult?
"Xizi, the higher your position, the dumber your brain becomes.
“Think about it slowly.
"I've figured it out. Let's come back here next time."
Lu Qiaoshan picked up his coat, stood up and prepared to leave.
He was really angry.
It’s fine if Li Ya cheated him.
The dog I raised is now being bullied.
Lu Yuxi recently bought two new houses and kept a female college student with the kickbacks he received from profiteers.
A gold bar, and a damn small one at that.
Isn't this sending beggars away?
If we don't use some tricks, this guy will be like Li Ya, with his tail sticking up in fear.
“Brother Shan!
"Brother Shan, I'll fish!"
Lu Yuxi gritted his teeth, raised his hand and shouted.
He knew this was not just a matter of intelligence.
With Lu Qiaoshan leaving today, the relationship between the two will definitely be over.
There is no Shan Ge.
With those useless subordinates in the inspection team who are just eating, drinking, gambling and whoring, there is no chance for him to make any contribution.
"Fishing!"
Lu Qiaoshan raised his hand.
"Brother Shan, I was wrong.
"You, give me another chance."
Looking at the bubbling soup pot, cold sweat broke out on Lu Yuxi's forehead.
"Fishing!" Lu Qiaoshan shouted.
"Okay, I'll fish it out!"
Lu Yuxi took a deep breath and slowly reached into the pot with cold sweat on his forehead.
The hot breath and the boiling lamb slices.
There was a burning sensation in my hands.
As soon as his finger touched the boiling soup, he pulled it back with a hiss.
"Brother Shan, I, I really know I was wrong.
“We are from the same hometown, we are brothers.
"Please, let me go."
Lu Qiaoshan didn't say anything, but just smiled at him coldly.
Seeing that there was nothing he could do, Lu Yuxi once again reached out to the pot with a look of fear on his face.
Just when he was hesitant.
Lu Qiaoshan suddenly grabbed his hand, pressed it into the bottom of the pot, and screamed like a devil:
"I made you blind.
"I helped you get promoted and make money, and you treat me like this?
“A gold bar!
"You're sending away beggars!"
"Ah!" Lu Yuxi screamed like a pig being slaughtered.
"Does it hurt?" Lu Qiaoshan stared at him and asked harshly.
“It hurts, it hurts.
"Brother Shan, I know I was wrong. I will give you the house on Tangshan Road." Lu Yuxi jumped up and shouted.
"That's it?
"Think it over carefully before you speak, otherwise your dog's paw will be cooked." Lu Qiaoshan sneered.
"I will give you ten gold bars as a gift, big ones, worth two thousand dollars.
“Shan Ge, really.
"This is all I have left, I'll give it all to you."
Lu Yuxi shouted.
Only then did Lu Qiaoshan let go of his hand.
Lu Yuxi retracted her hand and tears welled up in her eyes.
“One should not be too greedy.
"God has eyes. If you want everything, you will be punished."
Land bridge mountain road.
"I understand, I understand, Brother Shan." Lu Yuxi clasped her hands and nodded repeatedly.
“At 3 pm, at the Ma Family Ancestral Hall in Mawang Town, someone from the 94th Army is smuggling military supplies. You must bring people there on time.
“Remember that the Ninety-Fourth Army is crazy.
"Capture the leader, seize the supplies and leave immediately. Don't get entangled with them.
"Li Ya's people will arrive at 3:30.
"Only half an hour, understand?"
Lu Qiaoshan warned coldly.
"I understand. Thank you, Brother Shan." Lu Yuxi nodded repeatedly in gratitude.
“Today’s shabu-shabu is good.
"Eat slowly."
Lu Qiaoshan picked up the gold bar with chopsticks, put it in his pocket and left.
What the hell.
Even though he is so cowardly, he still wants to eat alone.
Ha ha.
……
Half past two in the afternoon.
Wu Jingzhong approved the document.
Hong Zhi was bored, so he returned to the new office in the General Affairs Department, poured himself a cup of tea and read a newspaper to pass the time.
Waited for about ten minutes.
the phone is ringing.
Hong Zhiyou picked up the phone:
"it's me.
"okay, I get it."
After hanging up the phone, a smile appeared on his face.
Lao Xu’s plan is about to be implemented.
The Intelligence Department had a spy in the 94th Army. That was when Mr. Zhang Si was still alive. Lu Qiaoshan used his connections at the time to plant him in the army.
Lao Xu actually knew it a long time ago.
It comes in handy now, and I use this secret line to pass the information to Lu Qiaoshan.
Jingle Bell.
The phone rang again.
Hong Zhiyou answered, "Okay, Station Master."
After hanging up the phone, he went straight to Li Ya's office.
Li Ya was looking at the menu of Dehonglou, thinking about what to eat in the evening.
He is in urgent need of a delicious meal.
Things have been going badly lately.
Major operations failed time and again, allowing the inspection team to take the initiative.
Wu Jingzhong, who originally had high hopes for him, has seen him smile recently.
Don’t do anything big.
I’m afraid the Delong Inn is about to be sold.
"Captain Li, the stationmaster asked you to go over." Hong Zhiyou knocked on the door and reminded.
“Know what?
"Brother, to be honest, I'm really scared recently and I don't have the face to see the stationmaster.
"I'll open a business after eating your dumplings.
“It’s almost New Year’s Day now, and I haven’t accomplished a single thing.
“I heard last night that the stationmaster went to inspect the Delong Inn. It was just like the fire at Luqiao Mountain. Didn’t it burn the bed and quilt?
“Just pick on anything, the inn will just change hands again, right?
“I have no salary now, and I live on this extra income.
"Hey!"
Li Ya sighed.
As he spoke, he pointed to the dark Zhongshan suit on his body:
"I've lost my skills so many times that I don't even have the face to wear a suit now!"
“There are many intelligence agencies now.
“Zhengxue, Huangpu, CC, and the black market.
“The inspection team has sufficient funds, so the sources of the channels are naturally more accurate.
"Captain Li, don't worry. This is called bad luck for you. There will always be a time when good luck will come."
Hong Zhiyou smiled and comforted him.
"Hopefully."
Li Ya smiled bitterly, raised his hand and walked out.
Arrived at the door of the stationmaster's office.
Hong Zhiyou opened the door but did not follow him in.
As soon as Li Ya entered, he saw Lu Qiaoshan drinking tea with the stationmaster. The two were talking and laughing. He felt very uncomfortable.
Damn villain.
It ruined his job as deputy webmaster.
He also lost a cart of sugar.
It's no exaggeration to say that it's a blood feud.
Sooner or later, I will deal with him!
"Director Lu is here too."
Li Ya smiled amiably, "Stationmaster, do you have something to talk to me about?"
"Li Ya is here, please sit down.
"Qiaoshan just got some new information. Qiaoshan, tell Captain Li about it."
After Wu Jingzhong finished speaking, he crossed his arms and looked at the two of them with a smile.
This scene is so wonderful.
"Captain Li, this is it.
"The theft of military supplies has been rampant recently, and Commander Mou has asked the stationmaster to assist in investigating the stolen supplies.
"Someone reported that officers from the 94th Army were reselling supplies at the Ma Family Ancestral Hall in Mawang Town.
"The main suspect can now be confirmed to be related to a patrol captain under the 36th Regiment.
"This man is Lin Jusheng. Whenever he is on duty at the garrison warehouse, supplies will inevitably be lost."
Lu Qiaoshan spoke in a gentle, unhurried tone.
“Catch, must catch.
"Why are the Red Bandits becoming more and more powerful? Aren't the interests of the Party and the country harmed by these parasites?"
Li Ya frowned.
"Yes.
"According to our intelligence, Lin Jusheng and a group of military officers will conduct a material transaction at the Ma Family Ancestral Hall at 3:30 this afternoon.
"There's still enough time."
Lu Qiaoshan glanced at his watch and smiled at Li Ya:
"Captain Li, this is a case that was personally supervised by Commander Mou and Commander Chen Changjie. It will be a great achievement if we can solve it.
"Good luck to you."
"Thanks. I'll arrange some staff right away." Li Ya looked at his watch and cursed in his heart.
It’s about 3:30, but you’re notifying me now.
It will take some time to get there, and the surveillance and everything are very tight.
"Li Ya, be careful.
"The 94th Army is very aggressive, try not to get into conflict."
Wu Jingzhong reminded.
"understood."
Li Ya turned around and walked out.
"Captain Li will make great contributions this time." Lu Qiaoshan smiled brightly.
“Qiaoshan, Captain Li is very serious and positive about his work.
“The station needs a capable person like this who can do the hard labor.
“The previous incident with the deputy station chief is over. He has been hit hard and can’t argue with you anymore.
"They are all from the same website. You are the old man who built the website, so you should help him more."
Wu Jingzhong smiled faintly and instructed.
"Yes, yes!" Lu Qiaoshan nodded while crossing his legs.
"Stationmaster, I'm not targeting him.
“It’s just that Captain Li went too far.
“The equipment room said it was under the control of Director Yu, but he did the same as before, taking whatever he wanted without signing.
“For example, monitoring equipment and recorders are indispensable equipment for our intelligence department.
“He took it and wouldn’t give it back.
"Director Yu urged me several times, but he just held it in his hand like it was an heirloom ingot from his family and suffocated it.
"Oh, it's great that you joined the Iron-Blooded Youth League.
“Jianfeng didn’t teach him to take things and not return them, so he just occupied internal resources.
“This guy is really… oh.
"My intelligence agents are so annoyed with him that many of them refuse to report the information they have, just waiting to see him make a fool of himself.
“But in the past month or so, I have seen quite a few jokes.
"Captain Li is the only one who is thick-skinned. If it were me, I would have quit long ago."
While Lu Qiaoshan was complaining, he kept shaking his head and sneering.
“That’s your problem.
“I have said before that family is a group and colleagues are brothers and sisters.
"He did something wrong. As the big brother, you should communicate with him more and resolve internal conflicts internally." Wu Jingzhong frowned.
“Yes, yes.
“I’ll have a good talk with Captain Li when I’m free.
"Stationmaster, what about the equipment?"
Lu Qiaoshan said perfunctorily and moved on to the main topic.
“Just take it.
“Isn’t it just a few sets of equipment?
"The cold storage warehouse makes a lot of money. You can squeeze out some revenue and set up a special one for yourself." Wu Jingzhong said lightly.
"I..." Lu Qiaoshan's eyes widened and he was stunned.
I only have this little treasury, do I have to hand it over?
Li Ya is your biological son, right?
"Stationmaster, I saw the notice sent by Director Mao to all stations yesterday regarding the completion of the establishment.
“We are still short of a deputy station chief.
“Li Ya ruined his craft last time and lost his eligibility to apply.
“It’s time to change people this time.
"You are so busy that you have a lot more white hair than when you first came.
“It’s time to find someone to share your burdens with.
"If we don't work so hard all the time, we won't be able to bear it."
Lu Qiaoshan suppressed his anger, put down his crossed legs, moved closer and advised with a flattering smile.
"Yes.
"Director Mao was still calling this morning to press for action.
"It's a headache."
"Qiaoshan, who do you think is suitable?"
Wu Jingzhong asked with a frown.
“What a headache.
“Li Ya is no longer in the game.
"According to the rules of the Security Bureau, the candidate for deputy station chief must be at least a lieutenant colonel.
"It's just Lao Hou and I at the station." "Why don't you just pick one?"
Lu Qiaoshan's smile became even brighter.
Wu Jingzhong stood up, put his hands behind his back and walked to the window:
“Qiaoshan, you also know the relationship between me and Director Zheng.
"We are classmates and old partners, so we share the same spirit and we prosper together.
“You and he are from the same hometown, so you can be considered one of our own.
"You also know that it was you that I recommended last time. It was Jianfeng and Director Mao who intervened, so I reported Li Ya.
“I wanted to recommend you this time.
“You should be the deputy station chief.
“But Yunlai came to me last night and said he was willing to take on the role of deputy station chief to help me share the burden.
“He graduated from the Linli class.
“The military rank and qualifications are sufficient, but the key is to have a good reputation and good connections within the station.
“This makes it very difficult for me.”
Wu Jingzhong turned around, slapped his palms and frowned.
"Hou Yunlai wants to be the deputy stationmaster?" Lu Qiaoshan was puzzled.
Old Hou is the kind of person who won't say a word even if you hit him three times.
He didn't have time to hide.
How could I possibly ask for trouble by becoming a deputy webmaster?
The mean Old Wu is clearly looking for excuses and doesn't want to get promoted.
They are all old foxes, and Lu Qiaoshan knows it well.
Since he had Zheng Jieming as his backer, Wu Jingzhong was afraid that he would take power.
Besides, as for the matter of Mr. Zhang Si, the two of them had a fatal feud that could never be truly resolved.
Difficult.
"Stationmaster, why don't you ask Director Zheng what he means?"
Lu Qiaoshan's smile remained warm.
"Qiaoshan, why don't you understand?
"Last time, with Deputy Station Chief Li Ya's incident, Jianfeng, Director Zheng, and Director Mao were all involved, and things got really bad at the higher-ups.
"If you ask Director Zheng now, won't it put him in a dilemma?
"Also, don't forget that Director Mao firmly supported Li Ya last time.
"I'll report you, but whether he can sign is still another matter.
"Of course, I have no objection if you want to report it to me."
Wu Jingzhong started doing Lu Qiaoshan's work seriously.
"Then report it." Lu Qiaoshan knew that he couldn't get around the old fox, so he said directly.
“I mean, by standing vote.
“Let everyone choose.
"As for democracy, the Americans love to do this the most. If the people below elect someone, Director Mao won't object.
"what do you think?"
Wu Jingzhong said with a sly gleam in his eyes.
"Vote." Lu Qiaoshan swallowed and became nervous.
“Why, with your qualifications, you are a veteran in the establishment of the website.
"Are you afraid that you can't win the election against Hou Yunlai?"
Wu Jingzhong asked with a smile.
"I..." Lu Qiaoshan was a little overwhelmed for a moment.
“The will of the people is the will of the people.
“If the whole station really supports you, Mao Renfeng won’t be able to find fault with it.
“Everyone was convinced.
"No matter what, I'm going to vote for you first."
Wu Jingzhong laughed.
"Okay, then choose.
"Thank you, webmaster." Lu Qiaoshan said with a helpless smile.
"You go back and rest first, and wait for Li Ya to come back and celebrate together." Wu Jingzhong said.
"it is good!"
Lu Qiaoshan turned around and walked out with a gloomy face.
"Guohua, call Hou Yunlai in." Wu Jingzhong ordered.
Soon, Hou Yunlai walked in.
"Yunlai, sit down." Wu Jingzhong raised his hand and smiled very kindly.
"Eat fruit."
He put the fruit plate on the table and gave Hou Yunlai a piece of watermelon.
"Webmaster, there are still watermelons in this season." Hou Yunlai was flattered.
“It was flown in from Southeast Asia.
"Taste it."
Wu Jingzhong said.
Hou Yunlai ate two pieces of it with embarrassment, wiped his mouth and smiled honestly:
"Stationmaster, do you want to talk to me?"
"I heard that you want to be the deputy webmaster?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a smile.
"No, Stationmaster, I swear to God, there is absolutely no wrongdoing..." Hou Yunlai jumped up in fright and explained in panic.
Just because he doesn't like to save money doesn't mean he's stupid.
On the contrary, he stood in the dark and had a clear view of the station.
Everyone in this station is an outsider.
Ma Kui, Lu Qiaoshan, and Li Ya all fought until they were bloody, but weren't they all being played around by the stationmaster?
The real iron triangle in this station is only Wu, Hong and Yu.
Anyone who wants to be the deputy station chief except Hong and Yu is seeking his own death.
How could Hou Yunlai not be panicked about this life-threatening matter?
"Yunlai, but you are a lieutenant colonel!" Wu Jingzhong looked at him with a stern look.
Hou Yunlai stood there in a daze.
Every husband is not guilty, and he is guilty of his crime.
The webmaster wanted him to force a fight with Lu Qiaoshan.
"You are the only one who can be the deputy stationmaster." Wu Jingzhong tapped the table with his fingers, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
"But I...can't compete with Lu Qiaoshan." Hou Yunlai said.
“Try it.
"If the entire station votes, Lu Qiaoshan may not be able to vote higher than you." Wu Jingzhong said.
"I will obey your orders and follow your instructions."
Hou Yunlai responded.
"Well, go ahead." Wu Jingzhong nodded with satisfaction.
"Teacher, I think there is no hope if we rely on Hou Yunlai." Hong Zhiyou walked in, took a piece of watermelon and said while eating.
"I know.
“Zheng Jieming has nominated Lu Qiaoshan.
“Don’t forget, he is still the director of the Second Department, and it is said that he may be promoted to the permanent deputy minister of the Ministry of National Defense in March next year.
"Then the Security Bureau will really become his subordinate unit.
"Mao Renfeng guessed what I was thinking.
"He wanted Mao Wanli to come, wasn't it because he coveted this piece of fat meat?
“Since I can’t eat right now.
"He will definitely support Lu Qiaoshan and disrupt Jinhai Station, and even let Lu Qiaoshan, Zheng Jieming and I fight each other to the point of mutual destruction.
"Then he will reap the benefits.
“The reason why I asked Hou Yun to compete with Lu Qiaoshan is just to make my attitude clear: I don’t like Lu Qiaoshan!
“Even if he comes up, he won’t be polite.
"If you are polite now, but conflicts arise later, people will find fault with you and say you are intentionally destroying the group.
“I’ve got my knife right here.
"If you insist on helping him up, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Wu Jingzhong pointed with his hand, full of domineering power.
"Teacher is wise." Hong Zhiyou had never considered this level.
"Zhiyou, let me make a bet with you.
“Lu Qiaoshan will definitely try to intimidate Hou Yunlai, even using dirty tricks.
"In less than three days, Hou Yunlai will ask for leave."
Wu Jingzhong smiled confidently.
"Teacher means..." Hong Zhiyou seemed to have figured it out.
“We still have a month.
“If Li Ya could bring down Lu Qiaoshan.
"Lu Qiaoshan's threats to Hou Yunlai will serve as evidence against him in the future.
“Everything must be planned first. Whether it will succeed or not, just dig a hole for him and wait.
"Whether to jump or not is a matter for the future."
Wu Jingzhong smiled with a frown.
"I'm grateful for your advice." Hong Zhi nodded.
……
Lu Qiaoshan returned to the office and immediately called Zheng Jieming:
“Director Zheng, it’s me, Qiao Shan.
"I mentioned the deputy station chief issue to Wu Jingzhong today, and he asked...
“Okay, got it.
“Come up first and talk later.
"Thank you for your advice. Goodbye."
After hanging up the phone, Lu Qiaoshan paced around the room.
Director Zheng means that everything needs to be done in a safe way.
There is no unchanging situation in this world.
Don't underestimate this internal election.
Once someone else is really chosen, if someone can pass on the message to the Ministry of National Defense or even the Secretariat, he might be promoted without anyone noticing.
The key point is that villains like Mao Renfeng are very good at changing their minds at the last minute.
You can't risk this kind of thing.
Also, even if Hou Yunlai was rejected by the two directors, he would encounter many more troubles if he applied again.
No.
This is the only chance we have, we must seize it.
Thinking of this, Lu Qiaoshan looked around, went into the house, took a bag of coffee beans and walked towards Hou Yunlai's office.
Hou Yunlai was feeling uneasy at this moment.
Just as I sat down, my heart was still hanging in my throat when Lu Qiaoshan came in and asked with a smile:
"Old Hou, you are not busy."
"Director Lu, please take a seat." Hou Yunlai stood up and respectfully welcomed him to take a seat.
"Old Hou, I heard from the stationmaster that you want to run for deputy stationmaster?" Lu Qiao Shansen asked with a sneer.
"I, I do have this idea."
Hou Yunlai secretly groaned in his heart, but answered with gritted teeth.
"Look at you, it's so relaxing to just receive telegrams every day.
"As the deputy station chief, there is too much work to do. It is very strenuous, and there are also people like Captain Li who likes to cause trouble.
"The water here is too deep. Listen to my advice. You can't control it.
"Be careful or you'll drown!"
Lu Qiaoshan patted his shoulder and said with a fierce look.
"Old Lu, don't you know me yet?
"I am real……"
Hou Yunlai didn't dare to say it clearly, and just shook his head and sighed.
“I know you don’t want to be deputy station chief.
“Someone wants you to do it.
“But there are many ways not to do it, such as getting sick, getting in a car accident, or having a death in the family.
"You have to pick one."
Lu Qiaoshan was really anxious, so he spoke more bluntly.
"Director Lu, are you threatening me?" Hou Yunlai said in a panic.
“You can think whatever you want.
"I've made it clear that I've decided to be the deputy station chief. If anyone dares to interfere, the chairman won't be able to protect him!"
Lu Qiaoshan sneered.
"I, I know what to do." Hou Yunlai said.
“It’s good to know.
"I don't hope to see you when the sun rises tomorrow.
"Do you know what I mean?"
Lu Qiaoshan leaned over and whispered in his ear.
“Yes, I understand.
"I promise you that you won't be without me again until you become deputy station chief."
Hou Yunlai nodded and sighed.
"it is good.
"Old Hou, I'll see you another day.
"Go home and try some coffee. People need to keep up with the times, otherwise they will be eliminated sooner or later."
Lu Qiaoshan gave a hint and left with a smile.
As soon as he left.
Xiao Guohua turned around from the other side of the corridor and looked at Hou Yunlai expressionlessly: "Did you record it?"
"I recorded it. I recorded it."
Hou Yunlai quickly handed over the radio that was placed aside and covered with a cloth.
"Chief Xiao.
"For the sake of our friendship, please show me a way forward.
“It’s really hard right now, guys.
“Lu Qiaoshan hinted that if I dared to compete for the position of deputy station chief, he would do something bad to me.
“His roots in Jinhai are deeper than mine.
“Especially with gangs.
"If I stay any longer, I will have no chance to survive."
Hou Yunlai said pleadingly.
“Then do as he says.
"The stationmaster will approve it."
After Xiao Guohua finished speaking, he turned and left.
After returning to the office, Wu Jingzhong listened to the recording and said to Hong Zhiyou:
“See?
“As soon as the pit was dug, he jumped in eagerly.
"People can easily get carried away by interests, and this is a living example."
As he said this, he locked the tape in the drawer.
"Teacher, Captain Li should be back soon. I'll go call Director Lu over." Hong Zhiyou smiled and stood up.
"Go ahead." Wu Jingzhong nodded.
Hong Zhiyou knew that there was a real good show.
The fuse that will ignite this internal strife is about to burn.
……
(End of this chapter)