Chapter 234: Ill-gotten gains must be taken away

Chapter 234: Ill-gotten gains must be taken away

Chapter 234: Ill-gotten gains must be taken away
Lu Qiaoshan walked briskly to the Ministry of National Defense building.

Zheng Jieming is looking at a map.

"Report!" Lu Qiaoshan walked in and saluted by stomping his leather shoes.

"Qiaoshan, you came at the right time.

“It’s now March.

"Hu Zongnan's six routes of 230,000 troops have assembled and will soon launch a general attack on Yancheng. Now the entire party and the country are holding their breath, waiting for this battle."

Zheng Jieming spoke to him in Cantonese.

The good thing about fellow villagers is that it is convenient and appropriate to talk to them.

"Yes.

"The Red Army has been under siege for so long that they are starving. This is a one-sided war.

"It's Fu Zuoyi and his gang who won't cooperate.

“In my opinion, this war should have been fought long ago, it has simply been delayed until now.

"Hu Zongnan is going to be embarrassed this time."

Lu Qiaoshan smiled with a slightly sour tone.

This is a great achievement that will go down in history. After this battle, Hu Zongnan will surely rise to great heights.

"Yes.

"In the past, the Nationalist army suffered repeated setbacks in East China, and the Chairman was very angry at one point.

“It’s time to regain some face.

"Qiaoshan, Hu Zongnan has started the fight, and the Second Bureau's intelligence line must also have some luck.

"Ma Hansan in Peking relied on Li Zongren to do whatever he wanted. When Dai Li was in power, he wanted to take action against him, but he died first.

“The chairman has long disliked this man.

"Mao Renfeng is too cautious and slow in his work. I suggest you go to Beiping to sort things out. It would be best if you can get rid of Ma Hansan, but if you can't, you have to make him suffer."

Zheng Jieming gave the order in a stern tone with one hand behind his back.

"Don't worry, Qiaoshan will definitely do his best to make sure Ma Hansan will pay the price." Lu Qiaoshan said seriously.

"wrong.

“There’s no pocket at all, so he can only walk around naked!
"correct.

"Your sister-in-law returned to Peking yesterday. Go see her when you have time." Zheng Jieming changed the subject and said lightly.

"Sister-in-law went to Peking?
"It's so cold at this time of year." Lu Qiaoshan said with a smile.

Zheng Jieming couldn't help but frown and curl his lips, feeling unhappy.

How come you don't understand what people are saying?

There are few wise people in this world like my old friend Wu Jingzhong.

“Well, it’s not about money.

"You know that I have always been honest. If you are not honest, you will have no prestige and your words will not have a loud voice.

"Why does the Chairman repeatedly entrust me with important tasks?
“It’s because of these two words.”

Zheng Jieming turned around and pointed at the "Integrity" plaque behind him and said seriously.

"Yes.

“It is said that these two words were given to you by the chairman himself.

"If everyone in the party and the country were like you, the chairman and Jianfeng wouldn't have to worry about corruption."

Lu Qiaoshan still didn't grasp the true essence, and his words were intermittent.

"Why.

“Every family has its own problems.

“Water, when it is pure, is merciless; an official, when he is honest, is free from excess.

"Your sister-in-law complains every day that she can't make ends meet at home, so she ran away to Peking because she got upset with me.

"She is Lu Ming's godmother. Go to Beiping and persuade him."

Zheng Jieming sighed and hinted again.

"Row.

"I will definitely persuade Madam to come back." Lu Qiaoshan said.

"How to persuade?" Zheng Jieming was about to lose his temper. His eyes became sharp and he stared straight at this stupid and ignorant guy.

Lu Qiaoshan felt creepy and a little confused when he was stared at.

Soon, he licked his lips and laughed:

“I understand.

"Ma Hansan is known as the King of North China and the No. 1 trader in the North. His wealth is comparable to that of Heshen.

"Kill Heshen and fatten Jiaqing.

"Kill Ma Hansan..."

After all, Lu Qiaoshan had been with Wu Jingzhong for a long time, so he reacted quickly.

"That's right.

"For a corrupt official like this, you have to be ruthless towards him.

“Now a lot of people are eyeing Ma Hansan, you have to seize the opportunity as soon as possible.

"I appoint you as the special inspector of the Second Department. You will lead the inspection team to Beiping overnight and join the Beiping Garrison Command.

"Remember to strike accurately, ruthlessly, and quickly.

"Yoshiko Kawashima is still in prison. This Japanese spy has a lot of influence and has a certain amount of international public opinion. The chairman wants to try her thoroughly.

"You will conduct the investigation as an inspector and use the incident involving the Japanese woman to teach Ma Hansan a lesson.

"If you have any questions, you can discuss it with your sister-in-law.

"understand?"

Zheng Jieming was afraid that he didn't understand clearly, so he pointed out something.

"I understand. Madam has always been virtuous and wise. I will definitely follow her instructions." Lu Qiaoshan smiled tactfully.

"By the way, there is the student parade in Jinhai, and many things happening in the Bureau of Secrets..." He did not forget the main business.

“Let’s put Jinhai aside for now.

"You fired the first shot in Peking, and then went to Tianjin and Haiyang, that would be called returning home in glory.

"It's inappropriate to worry about Jinhai now. Without achievements, you have no authority and people won't be afraid of you.

"When you have taken control of an old veteran like Ma Hansan, and then you launch a bloody counterattack, Wu Jingzhong will be scared to death."

Zheng Jieming picked up his booklet, glanced at it, and threw it aside.

"Yes." Lu Qiaoshan took the order and left with some disappointment.

Zheng Jieming frowned slightly.

Lu Qiaoshan is capable and smart, but he chose the wrong opponent.

My old partner Wu Jingzhong is a thousand-year-old fox.

As for the deputy stationmaster issue, even he himself suffered a loss. Qiaoshan might have little chance of success if he went to Jinhai, and he might even lose his political future.

However, Zheng Jieming had no intention of stopping it.

Lu Qiaoshan is a good knife, and it’s time to stab Wu Jingzhong and make him feel the pain.

Last time Shufen celebrated her birthday.

Wu Jingzhong played dumb and sent two pieces of goods from a broken warehouse.

The old man made a lot of money in Tianjin, but he is giving this little to a beggar.

Wait until he feels the pain.

Naturally, I will think of my old classmate and old boss.

……

Jinhai.

In early spring, the sun is warm.

Wu Jingzhong held Lele in his arms and walked in the garden. As he walked, he smiled and teased:

"Come, little Jinfeng, call grandpa."

Mei Qiuju and Ruirui curled their lips at the same time, pretending not to hear.

Old Wu is just an old stubborn person.

I felt that Jinfeng was pleased.

I don’t care what Ruirui thinks, I just call her my own.

"Teacher, someone from Jingling came and wanted to see you." Hong Zhiyou said.

"Who?" Wu Jingzhong asked.

"Yang Shuhui." Hong Zhiyou said.

"Yang Shuhui?

"Zhou Fohai's wife!" Wu Jingzhong asked in surprise.

"Yes, didn't the Supreme Court's President Jin Shiding and Chen Shengzu sentence him to death last year? Didn't he appeal?
“Zhou refused to accept.

“A few days ago, the First Court announced that the verdict had come down, still upholding the death penalty.

"Yang Shuhui panicked.

"That's a promise. I'll save Zhou Fohai's life even if it means losing everything.

"This woman searched the entire Ministry of National Defense in Jingling, but no one dared to take up the cause."

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

"You dog traitor, you've had enough of eating human blood and now you want to live, huh." Wu Jingzhong sneered.

"That's right.

"It wouldn't be a pity if a person like this died a hundred times." Hong Zhi nodded.

"How did that woman find Jinhai?" Wu Jingzhong asked.

He gave Mei Qiuju a look and she quickly took the baby over.

“She knows that you and Jianfeng are old classmates.

"I want you to help me with this. As long as Zhou's life can be saved, she will do anything."

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

"What do you think?" Wu Jingzhong stopped and looked at him.

"Teacher, I think Zhou Fohai deserves to die and must die, but his money is innocent.

“That’s all the people’s hard-earned money.

"If we don't take advantage of Yang Shuhui's confusion now, we should squeeze her out.

"Once she figures it out and forgets about Zhou, she'll probably take the money and fly abroad.

"Teacher, once the capital is taken away, it will be difficult to bring the money back from abroad.

"I think you can talk to Jianfeng about this."

Hong Zhiyou said.

"Go, how can he go?
"He cleaned out the entire house." Wu Jingzhong snorted.

"Teacher, people like Zhou Fohai and Mu Liancheng have eyes on the back of their heads, so it's impossible to confiscate everything from their homes. We can only try our best to confiscate as much as we can.

"Hasn't the higher-ups been asking me to raise money to privately purchase arms from the U.S. military for Fu Zuoyi?

"Blow up Zhou Fofa and you'll get more money.

"Teacher, please keep some so I can hand over the rest."

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

Right now, Yu Zecheng is urging us for supplies and ammunition every day.

The Americans only care about money, not people. You have to pay first and then receive the goods.

Hong Zhiyou himself doesn't have that much living money.

Besides, he was not as righteous as Yong Jianqiu and was willing to invest his entire fortune in this matter.

Where does the money come from?

The chairman has to pay for it.

Now the chairman and Jianfeng have just said they will raise funds and that is it, making it clear that they are unwilling to pay.

Then the money can only be paid by traitors like Zhou Fafo and Ding Mocun.

He extorted money and bought arms.

By secretly manipulating the price, the amount that the National Army could get on the surface was actually only 60% and 40%.

The other 40% flowed into Yanbian and Northeast China.

The key point is that Hong Zhiyou knew very well that the Chairman would never let these traitorous dogs live.

Historically, Zhou Fohai's death sentence was cancelled by Chiang.

Moreover, he died in prison the following year.

Kill the traitors and seize their talents to use in the army.

Maybe this is what the chairman has in mind?

“During the Japanese occupation, Zhou Fafa, Ding Mocun and others made so much money that even Boss Dai was jealous.

"I estimate that these people have at least hundreds of thousands of US dollars in their hands.

“The precious cultural relics are even more numerous.

“You’re right.

"The things of our ancestors and the common people must not be taken away by this woman.

“It must be squeezed out!

“But this person has a very bad reputation. It’s not convenient for you and me to show up. If someone catches him by the hair, it’ll be a matter of losing our heads.

"You need to find a middleman, preferably one who can do it through several hands and completely exclude you.

"This person must have some reputation and be able to have a say in front of the chairman.

“You have to have the courage to take the money.

“It’s hard to find such a person.”

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

“There really are people.

"Do you still remember the incident when Sun Ke came to Jinhai and asked someone to forge Li Zongren's handwriting?" Hong Zhiyou asked.

"Liu Yunchen!

"That calligrapher?" Wu Jingzhong asked with raised eyebrows.

"Yes.

"He is a close friend of Chen Bulei, and he is a hypocrite. He indulges in drinking, whoring and gambling in private, spends money like water, and his wallet has been empty for a long time." Let him talk to Yang Shuhui.

"Once the deal is done, let Chen Bulei convey the message to the Chairman.

“So we took Yang Shuhui’s money.

"If the chairman can squeeze some more money out of him for arms, wouldn't that be a win-win for everyone?
“And don’t worry, the middleman I found is absolutely reliable.

"No matter how you investigate, you can't find the cause of my death."

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

"Okay, I trust you to do the job, go ahead." Wu Jingzhong said.

“By the way, there’s one more thing.

"Lu Qiaoshan has led an inspection team from the Second Department of the Ministry of National Defense and has entered Beijing.

"It is said that he is here to interrogate Kawashima Yoshiko.

"In addition, we may have to take action against Ma Hansan."

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

“It’s very likely.

"Zheng Jiemin's wife, who is always hungry, came to Beiping to do some work a few years ago. I know this woman. She never leaves empty-handed.

"Now that she's here, she won't leave until she bleeds Ma Hansan dry."

Wu Jingzhong said.

"Teacher, I think we need to help Ma Hansan.

“Ma Hansan is going to collapse.

"His money will definitely be taken away by Zheng Jiemin after digging deep into the ground.

"We are still counting on him to transfer the money to Hong Kong Island."

Hong Zhiyou frowned.

"Can.

"This Lu Qiaoshan, in my opinion, is a bad guy. When you went to Jingling to talk to him, you knew that he was not going to be accustomed to his attitude towards me.

"Go to Peking first to find out his background.

"As a new official, Lu Qiaoshan is determined to make achievements.

“We want him to be like Li Ya, silenced at the first shot.

"His spirit is gone."

Wu Jingzhong said.

"Yes!" Hong Zhiyou took the order.

"No rush, let's get Yang Shuhui's money first and then let Ma Hansan fight him first." Wu Jingzhong said.

……

Hong Zhiyou went around in circles and asked someone to pass the message to Liu Yunchen.

This guy is really greedy for money.

He agreed immediately and met Yang Shuhui through an intermediary.

After negotiation.

Liu Yunchen flew to Jingling to meet Chen Bulei that day.

Conversation between men of letters is simple.

Chen Bulei was deeply moved by the patriotic feelings and national justice, and immediately agreed to make suggestions to the Chairman.

really.

The Chairman had already had this intention and immediately issued instructions to the High Court to save Zhou Fohai from the death penalty and put him in prison.

Everything came naturally.

……

Jinhai Station.

Wu Jingzhong was talking to Yu Zecheng.

"teacher.

“This is the commission the middleman takes back.”

Hong Zhiyou entered the house carrying a suitcase. When he opened it, he saw it was full of gold bars that hurt his eyes.

"So many?" Even Wu Jingzhong was surprised.

"One hundred kilograms of gold." Hong Zhiyou said.

"Zhou Fohai was very smart. He exchanged most of his assets for gold, amounting to a full ton, which was almost as much as the inventory of the Jinhai branch."

“The gold is stored at the dock of Tianjin Port.

“Fortunately, you, the stationmaster, asked me to send someone to keep an eye on Yang Shuhui and dig her out while she was still in a hurry.

"Otherwise, if it is delayed for a while, it is very likely to be transferred overseas."

Yu Zecheng echoed.

“This mission was well done.

"The chairman hereby commends Chen Bulei and Zecheng for his meritorious service in scouting for gold. In addition, he also commended him for his meritorious service in swooping down on the assassin last time.

"It's a pity that Jianfeng didn't give you a promotion because he had a prejudice against you.

"Otherwise you should be the deputy station chief, Colonel."

Wu Jingzhong pointed at Yu Zecheng, shook his head and sighed.

"Teacher, it doesn't matter what rank I hold as a student. As long as I can serve you, that's enough." Yu Zecheng said with a humble smile.

“Here, this is yours.

"If the chairman doesn't give me a reward, I can't treat my meritorious officials unfairly."

Wu Jingzhong smiled, took out two gold bars and handed them to Yu Zecheng, then closed the lid and stuffed them under the coffee table.

Not given to Hong Zhiyou.

We are family, there is no need to divide, we are all happy.

"Thank you, teacher." Yu Zecheng was overjoyed.

"Have you heard about what happened in Peking?" Wu Jingzhong asked with his arms folded after the three of them sat down.

"What's the matter?" Yu Zecheng asked.

“It’s from Luqiao Mountain.

"Acting on the orders of Zheng Jiemin, this man went to Beiping and made great efforts to rectify the situation.

"It is said that when Yoshiko Kawashima was interrogated, she was seated in the front seat. Even the special envoy sent by Li Zongren, Qiao Jiacai and Wang Puchen had to sit at the side.

"Look at how pretentious he is. He really thinks he is an imperial envoy."

Wu Jingzhong sneered.

“He also made threats everywhere.

“Say how big my problem is, what can happen to me?

"Isn't it just Mu Liancheng's personal matter?
“You can’t tame a piece of shit.

“I let Mr. Zhang off the hook.

“I didn’t even punish him for leaking secrets, but he doesn’t know what’s good for him and now he wants to bite me.

"Isn't this a beast?"

Wu Jingzhong cursed angrily, shaking his fingers.

“It seems that Chief Zheng has given him considerable power this time.

"Teacher, I, I stole his position as deputy station chief. Do you think he won't do the same to me?"

The rest will become the Tao.

“What are you afraid of?

"Isn't he just an inspector?
“You’re afraid.

“There’s someone next door who’s more scared than you are.

"Zhiyou, go visit Li Ya, he does have some skills.

"If you two work together, you might be able to come up with something special.

"In a word, if he wants to show off, go where he wants, but don't let him come to Jinhai."

Wu Jingzhong gave the order.

He was a little panicked.

Lu Qiaoshan knows a lot of inside information about the station.

In particular, he has been in charge of the crucial Intelligence Department for a long time.

Don’t say anything else.

Lu Qiaoshan knew very well that during his military mediation period, he took advantage of the high expenses of General Zhang Luolin's delegation at the club to enrich himself.

As for Mu Liancheng, there are also those who have been taking money to do things these days, etc.

It's really hard to bear to shake off a few pieces and then look under the hood.

"is teacher.

"It just so happens that Fu Zuoyi's first batch of military aid has been sent out.

"I have some free time recently, so I'm going to Peking with Captain Li."

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

"How about I go with you?" Yu Zecheng volunteered.

"Don't.

“There is no overt conflict between you and Lu Qiaoshan.

"There's no need to get involved. If things really get ugly, it's always good to have more people to talk to."

Wu Jingzhong stopped him.

"Let Li Ya go.

"He is Lu Qiaoshan's mortal enemy and will definitely kill him." He added.

"Okay." Yu Zecheng accepted the order.

After leaving the office, Yu Zecheng whispered as he walked:
"Will this Luqiao Mountain be a problem for us?"

"meeting!

"It is obvious that once Zheng Jiemin gets rich in Peking, he will also take over the Tianjin-Haihe area.

“At the very least, I’ll give the stationmaster a lesson.

“The point is, I’m going to quit my position as stationmaster.

"Be gentle, and then reach some kind of consensus, let Lu Qiaoshan come back as deputy station chief or continue to serve as the director of intelligence, and openly stick a nail in the pie."

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

"We have to think of a way. Don't let him return to Jinhai. This will lead to bloodshed." Yu Zecheng said worriedly.

"correct.

"Thank you for the arms.

“Did you listen to the radio last night?

"The organization's radio station made a clear call and clearly praised me and related friendly people, and they were talking about you.

“Your batch of arms and medicines is just timely relief.

“Hu Zongnan has already started the fight.

“It is said that the planes and artillery fire never stopped from morning till night.

“The entire Yancheng was almost turned upside down.

"That's exactly what the warriors are lacking."

Yu Zecheng expressed his gratitude in a low voice.

"I'm sick. Why should I listen to your radio station for no reason?" Hong Zhiyou rolled his eyes at him.

“Don’t thank me.

"If I have to thank someone, I should thank Zhou Fohai for the ton of gold.

“Thank you Chairman for your generosity.

"Six for the National Army and four for you. This is the limit of my operation. Even if I take into account the tolls paid for the transportation line and the commission paid by General Filson, I only earned enough to buy a pack of cigarettes."

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

“But you’d better pray that I can take away Luqiaoshan.

"Ma Hansan can't hold on any longer.

“Lu Qiaoshan has set his sights on this transportation line. Once it is checked, the transportation line will be completely interrupted.

“Even if I can get supplies by then, I won’t be able to transport them in.”

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

“This old Lu.

“It’s really incompetent.

"Okay, I won't keep you any longer. Go find Captain Li."

The rest will become the Tao.

"If I look for him, wouldn't that lower my own status?

“If you put it up there, people won’t take you seriously.

"Wouldn't it be better if he came to me and asked me to do him a favor?"

Hong Zhiyou smiled.

"You.

“It’s really a spirit.”

Yu Zecheng was convinced.

He is a person who pays great attention to details.

But compared to Hong Zhiyou, he is really unique, as he is still focusing on details even when the situation is urgent.

Hong Zhiyou returned to the office.

Drink tea, smoke and read magazines.

He still doesn't believe it.

If the emperor is not in a hurry, how can the eunuch not be in a hurry?

Li Ya would have come to me on his own initiative.

……

(End of this chapter)