Chapter 249 Zheng Jiemin’s Fault
Chapter 249 Zheng Jiemin’s Fault
Xi'an Pacification Office.
"It's Li Ya again, what on earth does this bastard want to do!
"Do you think I, Hu Zongnan, am easy to bully?"
After listening to Zhou Li’s report, Hu Zongnan slammed the table angrily.
"Zhou Li, did you just say that Li Ya is a popular candidate?" asked the staff officer Wang Pu.
“I doubt it.
“I suspect he deliberately stopped the trains and then everything that was running.
"From the professionalism of the bandits in robbing supplies, and from the fact that Li Ya had previously sabotaged the relationship between the 11th and 12th Army Groups, this person is most likely a red ticket."
Zhou Lidao.
"Sir, this may be our chance." Wang Pu said.
"Opportunity?" Hu Zongnan asked with raised eyebrows.
"The war situation is not favorable right now, and the chairman will know the truth sooner or later.
“By then there will definitely be a summary of the defeat in the battle.
"The reason why Hongpiao was able to escape the net is because their intelligence personnel infiltrated our organization.
"Medicine worth more than a dozen dollars was gone just like that.
"The soldiers in the front are risking their lives, but the villains in the back are tripping them up. How can we fight this battle?
"Do you remember the last time we were in Peking?
"It was this person who caused Ye Tianhua's death in Peking."
Wang Pu paused and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.
"certainly.
“My wife is still mad at me because of this.
"But this person has Jianfeng to intercede for him..."
Hu Zongnan shook his head and frowned even more tightly.
"It is precisely because he is from Jianfeng that he is our opportunity.
"By arresting Li Ya, we can accuse Jianfeng of incompetence.
“Even if the chairman wants to hold someone responsible for the failure of the war, he can’t possibly involve his son, right?
“You know, right now he is very careful about his son’s reputation in order to help Jianfeng ascend to the top.
“Jianfeng doesn’t go into the water.
"You won't have any responsibility."
Wang Pu said in a deep voice.
"right.
“The loss of the drugs has nothing to do with Xi’an.
“Jinhai is a leaky sieve, especially Jinhai Station, which is simply a den of bandits.
"This Li Ya must be brought to court-martial!"
Zhou Li echoed from the side.
"it is good!
"Immediately call Hou Wen in the name of our Xi'an Pacification Office and ask him to rush to Jinhai and capture Li Ya for me.
"The medical gap of hundreds of thousands of dollars concerns the lives of our soldiers on the front line.
"Jianfeng and Wu Jingzhong must give me an explanation."
Hu Zongnan said solemnly.
"Yes, I'll send a telegram to Hou Wen right away." Zhou Li gladly accepted the order.
"Shut up!"
Hu Zongnan breathed a sigh of relief.
He has suffered a series of setbacks in northern Shaanxi recently.
The so-called occupation of Yancheng was nothing more than seizing a few earthen kilns.
On the contrary, due to his unfamiliarity with the terrain in northern Shaanxi, he was frequently ambushed by the Red Army with superior forces. Several elite divisions had been divided and wiped out, which made him extremely annoyed.
But the chairman has high hopes for him.
In desperation, he could only fabricate false military achievements every day.
Now, the reason is ready.
There is no medicine. With the red tickets causing trouble in the rear, it is no wonder that we lose the battle in the front.
……
Jinhai Station.
Wu Jingzhong was working in the office when the phone rang.
He picked up the phone:
“It’s me.
"Okay, I see, thank you for letting me know in advance.
"Okay, I'll wait for you in Jinhai with some wine."
After hanging up the phone, he said to Hong Zhiyou:
"Hu Zongnan is getting serious about this.
"Send Xi'an Station Chief Hou Wen to Tianjin to ask for the person.
“Everything is as we wished.
"Go to Donghai Tea House at noon to arrange a banquet. Hou Wen likes to eat mutton, so prepare mutton heads, mutton ribs, grilled lamb chops, and so on."
"Okay!" Hong Zhi nodded.
"How's the situation with Cole and Ke Shufen?" Wu Jingzhong asked again.
"Ke Shufen went to the Navy Club last night and won more than three thousand dollars. This woman is greedy for money. She asked me to help her arrange a card game early this morning.
“Cole has already sent a letter to the Ministry of Defense.
“The Ministry of National Defense had an internal meeting this morning. I will see if I can get the content of the meeting later.
"If I were He Yingqin, I would send Zheng Jiemin.
"Zheng Jiemin has been popular and favored for so many years, and there are not many opportunities to step on him."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Ok.
“Someone from Tang Zong’s side has already spread the word.
"I guess his little note will soon appear on the chairman's desk.
"Go and call Li Ya."
Wu Jingzhong was still very satisfied with the progress of things.
Hong Zhiyou received the order.
When we arrived at Li Ya's office, Captain Li was in a depressed mood, with his hand on his forehead and looking dazed.
"Captain Li?" Hong Zhiyou knocked on the door.
"Brother, is there something wrong?" Li Ya asked with alertness.
“Something’s wrong, something bad.
"After Zhou Li returned to Xi'an, he indeed reported the matter to Hu Zongnan.
“The stationmaster just received a call.
"Hu Zongnan ordered Xi'an Station Chief Hou Wen to go to Tianjin to personally escort you back to Xi'an.
"The stationmaster asked you to go to the office."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Escort me to Xi'an!" Li Ya's eyes widened and he bit his lower lip hard.
"Let's go."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Why.
"My destiny is the destiny of the country!
"How can the national army win the war if Commander Hu is surrounded by cowardly villains like Zhou Li?"
Li Ya sighed deeply.
"Come on.
"If the chairman hears this, I'll cut off your tongue first."
Hong Zhiyou smiled.
Li Ya smiled bitterly, shrugged, shook his head and walked out.
Came to the stationmaster's office.
Wu Jingzhong raised his hand and said, "Li Ya, Zhiyou should tell you."
"Yeah." Li Ya nodded.
"Hu Zongnan was really angry, and I couldn't say anything.
“However, I will instruct Stationmaster Hou to try not to use severe torture on you, but physical pain is inevitable.
"Do you know what to say when you get to Xi'an?"
Wu Jingzhong sighed helplessly.
"Teacher, teach me." Li Ya didn't dare to be arrogant anymore, and there was a hint of panic in his eyes.
He is still afraid of death and investigation.
“When you get to Xi’an, just say that it was bandits who did it.
“Who wants to say you are a red ticket.
"I strongly deny it!"
Wu Jingzhong instructed.
He doesn't care whether Li Ya lives or dies.
He only knew that Jinhai Station was going to issue red tickets, and he, as the stationmaster, could not escape blame.
One Ma Kui Emei Peak has already put himself in a very passive position.
If there is another Li Ya, Mao Renfeng will definitely seize the opportunity to make a big fuss.
"Li Ya, are you a red ticket?" Having said that, he looked at Li Ya coldly.
"teacher.
“How can I be a red ticket?
"Don't you know who I am?"
Li Ya became anxious and leaned forward to speak.
“Boss Dai invested a lot of resources in you and sent you to Yancheng to lurk.
“At that time, you were a shrine in the Military Intelligence Bureau.
“This time I’m a member of the Iron-Blooded Youth League.
"You are a thousand-faced Buddha!
"I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a popular ticket someday."
Wu Jingzhong pointed at him.
"teacher.
“These are two different things. Joining the Iron-Blooded Youth League is also about being loyal to the party and the country.
"Red Ticket, I will never coexist with them."
Li Ya said depressedly.
“Listen carefully.
“As long as you are not a red ticket, Jianfeng will rescue you.
"He is the only one who can save you now.
"understand?"
Wu Jingzhong said.
"I understand. Thank you for your guidance, teacher." Li Ya nodded.
……
Jingling.
Jianfeng walked to the balcony angrily with the newspaper in his hand:
“Father, Hu Zongnan is bragging about defeating Peng’s main force again!
"According to the intelligence my people sent back from the front line.
"During the entire encirclement and suppression operation in Yancheng, less than a thousand enemies were killed, and only a few mud houses were left.
"On the contrary, two elite divisions under Hu Zongnan were annihilated by a surprise attack.
“The Central Daily News is a bunch of good-for-nothings, and they are still helping them brag and take credit for their work.
"Father, if we continue to allow Hu Zongnan to lie about his achievements, I'm afraid there will be big problems."
"I approved the Central Daily News." The chairman said calmly.
"You approve?" Jianfeng could hardly believe his ears.
"That's right.
“Without victory, how can people feel at ease?
“Without victory, how can we get military aid from North America?
“Don’t even mention that Hu Zongnan occupied the Red Bandit Headquarters in Yancheng and killed hundreds or even thousands of people.
“He just occupied a toilet.
“Two local dogs were killed.
“We also have to help him blow it up to the sky.
“Public opinion is for ordinary people to see.
"If we don't write this, tens of thousands of hungry people will flock to the Red Ticket Base Area.
“If it is not written this way, how can the Americans believe that they can smoothly obtain resources and benefits after the war.
"Do you really think they are philanthropists?"
The chairman explained earnestly.
Jianfeng lowered his head and remained silent, feeling an inexplicable grief and shame in his heart.
If the country is not strong and the party is not prosperous, its voice will not be correct.
Now he only hopes that this war will end soon so that he can get a thorough cure.
"Hu Zongnan's defeat is temporary.
"I have the right time, right place, and right people. As long as I adjust them well, in the face of absolute strength, all strategies and tactics are nothing but clouds.
"Right now there is something more important. Cole wants to invite Zheng Jieming to visit the Seventh Fleet base in Qingdao. What do you think?"
The chairman put down the newspaper and turned to look at Jianfeng. "It's normal military exchange, and it's part of Zheng Jieming's job as the deputy minister," Jianfeng said.
"My job?
"This is the report submitted by Tang Zong."
The chairman frowned and handed over a document.
Jianfeng frowned as he watched:
"Zheng Jieming is so close to the Americans that he even gave Ambassador Smith a house?"
"Yes." The chairman nodded.
“Americans have always called themselves angels, and they want to get involved wherever they go.
“The war situation is not favorable right now.
“A constitutional election is about to be held, and I’m afraid some people may have evil intentions.
"Ever since Mr. Sun, all the people have been determined to destroy me.
“Let’s not talk about Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi.
"He Yingqin is close to the Japanese.
"Kong Song, Dai Li, and Zheng Jiemin are all pro-American, and each of them has his own agenda. The more chaotic the situation is, the more we need to be vigilant.
“Only when you sit firmly in this chair can you talk about other things.
"Remember, to fight against foreign enemies, you must first stabilize the country. Stabilizing the country always comes first."
The chairman poured him some tea and motioned him to sit down and talk.
"What does father mean?" Jianfeng asked.
“It’s time to take action against Zheng Jieming’s old Cantonese gang.
“Let him go.
“Also investigate his subordinates, especially his greedy wife.
"He's a smart man, just give him a knock."
The chairman said.
"Ke Shufen just went to Jinhai a few days ago, and she specially asked someone to invite Master Mei to perform. It was quite unusual." Jianfeng reported.
“This is because Ma Hansan didn’t take enough.
“I’ve set my sights on Jinhai again.
“Jinhai is a transit point for supplies, and Wu Jingzhong is a meritorious official. This fortress must not have any problems.
"You have to support Wu Jingzhong on some things."
The chairman ordered.
"Yes, father.
"Just...just." Jianfeng seemed to be hesitant to speak.
"Just what?" asked the chairman.
"Wu Jingzhong is too slippery. He only puts in 30% of his effort in everything. I want to promote someone who can put in 100% of his effort to turn Jinhai into a real fortress." Jianfeng said.
"Confused!
“Too hasty!
“You want to expand the influence of the Three Youth League, but now is not the time.
“The situation in Jinhai is complicated, especially when dealing with the Americans, and we need people like Wu Jingzhong.
"Who do you want to mention?"
The chairman frowned. He knew very well that his son was eager to control the intelligence line.
"Li Ya, the captain of the Jinhai Station Action Team, is the one who cracked the spy case. He is my man and has a long history. As long as his rank of colonel is restored, then..."
Before Jianfeng finished speaking, the chairman took out another document and threw it to him:
"Let's not talk about this person. This is the telegram report that Hu Zongnan just sent. Take a look at it yourself."
Jianfeng picked it up and was stunned.
Li Ya actually lost the medicine.
Nearly two hundred thousand dollars worth of penicillin fell into Hong Piao's hands.
Hu Zongnan complained bitterly in his report.
The defeat in the war at the front was attributed to the poor support of military supplies in the rear, and the batch number evidence of Li Ya reselling military supplies was also attached.
"Father.
"I secretly cultivated this man, and he is absolutely loyal to the party and the country. Hu Zongnan is clearly making a fuss out of nothing and is targeting me." Jianfeng said angrily.
“If the medicine is lost, it’s lost.
“You have always used people you doubt and used people you doubt.
“But stupid and honest people are sometimes more dangerous than treacherous and suspicious people.
"You still expect him to guard Jinhai with such a person?
“He was able to throw away his medicine today.
"We will lose Jinhai City tomorrow."
The Chairman was very dissatisfied with this matter and rarely got angry at Jianfeng.
"Father, please calm down. It was my negligence." Jianfeng quickly bowed and admitted his mistake.
"Just right.
"Didn't Zheng Jieming jump?
"He is the Undersecretary of Defense and is also in charge of military supplies. This matter should be blamed on him.
"When he returns from Qingdao, ask him to find a way to raise $200,000 worth of medicines and send them to Hu Zongnan immediately.
"If we can't raise the money, let his wife pay for Hu Zongnan's medicine."
The chairman waved his hand and made the arrangements.
"Father.
“There are some things I still want to say.
"It has been rumored that there is a hidden Red Ticket agent in Jinhai Station. Li Ya is not good at big things, but he has always hated Red Tickets.
"Now, our battle plan has just been formulated and it is placed on Hongpiao's desk.
"They even know exactly what time the troops cook, what time they arrive, what equipment they have, and what their organization is.
"In this way, they will always be in the dark and we will be in the light, how can we win this battle?
"I think the battle must be fought.
"We must also carry out rectification and purge corruption within our ranks, and get rid of the hidden agents of the Red Ticket.
“Tianhai Station is of utmost importance and must not be lost.
"Li Ya has a skill. Take the missing medicine incident for example. Hu Zongnan's report said that the train was suspended and there was a robbery with red tickets. This is too much of a coincidence. Li Ya was obviously tricked.
"Doesn't this prove that Jinhai Station does have a hidden red ticket?"
Jianfeng began to plead for Li Ya.
“This Li Ya is not worth $200,000.
"Send a secret telegram to Hu Zongnan. If you want to get the medicine, it's useless to catch a small fry. Let him pick on Zheng Jiemin."
The chairman said in an experienced manner.
"Yes, father." Jianfeng accepted the order and secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
Li Ya was saved.
……
Xi'an.
Hu Zongnan walked into the detention room of the Military Court.
"Commander Hu." Li Ya stood up quickly when he saw him.
He has been detained for three days.
Although he was not beaten, he did not even have a sip of water. He was now thirsty and dizzy.
"Li Ya.
"I'll ask you again, medicine..."
"alright.
"You go out first." Hu Zongnan raised his hand and stopped the soldier who was interrogating.
Wait until there are no outsiders.
He raised his hand and poured Li Ya a cup of warm tea.
Li Ya took it, drank it in one gulp, and finally felt relieved.
"Li Ya.
"You can go now." Hu Zongnan said.
"Yes..." Li Ya was overjoyed.
“That’s right, Jianfeng and Wu Jingzhong both pleaded for you, and I still have to give them face.
"Do you know what to say when you get back?"
Hu Zongnan looked at him coldly.
"I don't know." Li Ya said.
“Just say that this batch of medicine was robbed by bandits and it has nothing to do with you. It was an accident.
"The rest is up to Zheng Jieming.
"Understand?"
Hu Zongnan lifted his clothes and gave instructions.
"I understand!" Li Ya nodded respectfully.
Hu Zongnan turned and walked out.
When he reached the door, he shook his head and smiled disdainfully.
Jianfeng is also very protective of his son.
He treated every red note as a treasure. If he hadn't had to rely on Zheng Jieming to make up the $200,000 worth of medicine, he would have shot the man named Li to death.
"Sir, are we just going to let the person go like that?" Zhou Li followed him out and walked to the side road.
“If you don’t release it, you will pay for the $200,000 worth of medicine?
“He’s fine.
“It’s about Zheng Jieming.
"Whether the money is paid by the Ministry of National Defense or Zheng Jieming, the medicine must be brought to me."
Hu Zongnan said coldly.
……
Jinhai.
The garden courtyard on Luqiao Mountain.
This place is secluded and hidden, a perfect place to meet.
"Brother, do you think Li Ya can come back?" Lu Qiaoshan asked with a smile.
“I got a list of the drugs he was selling from the black market.
"It was secretly sent to Hu Zongnan a long time ago.
"If Hu Zongnan wanted to deal with him, these things should have been submitted to the Chairman.
“Colluded with Red Ticket to rob the medicine.
“Secreting drugs privately and reselling penicillin.
"If any of them hits us, it will be difficult for Li Ya to escape."
As he spoke, he leaned forward and smiled.
“That depends on whether Jianfeng will protect him.
"If you want to protect it, you can always find a reason." Hong Zhiyou said lightly.
In fact, he already had the answer in his heart.
Li Ya will be fine this time.
The bad thing is that this time the work was done too perfectly.
One ring within another.
The extremes must be reversed.
If it's too perfect, there will be loopholes everywhere.
Last night, he briefly reviewed the situation and realized that he had made a big mistake.
The Chairman and Jianfeng are not ordinary people.
With so many coincidences piled together, especially the suspension of train services, it is easy to think of it as a setup.
Therefore, Jianfeng could see clearly that Li Ya was being set up.
The one who can frame Li Ya and make Hong Piao profit must be Hong Piao.
At least they are enemies of the Party-State.
This is a dangerous sign.
Once Jianfeng becomes suspicious, he will not only protect Li Ya to the death, but may also secretly grant him privileges and ask Li Ya to intensify the inspection of Jinhai Station.
I and the webmaster are fine.
But Yu Zecheng is bound to be in trouble.
However, Hong Zhiyou was not discouraged.
People are not saints.
As long as you are in the game, it is impossible to be absolutely safe forever.
Don't be too satisfied with everything.
When setting up a plan in the future, try to reduce the deliberate traces as much as possible.
Things like trains suddenly stopping due to landslides should be rare.
“It shouldn’t be.
"Two hundred thousand dollars' worth of penicillin, can Jianfeng still keep him?"
Lu Qiaoshan found it quite incredible.
Just saying.
the phone is ringing.
Lu Qiaoshan stood up and answered:
"it's me.
"okay, I get it."
He hung up the phone and returned to the sofa with a gloomy face:
"Brother, you are right.
"Sheng Xiang called just now, Li Ya...is back!"
……
(End of this chapter)