Chapter 297 There is a problem with Tongyuan Bookstore
Chapter 297 There is a problem with Tongyuan Bookstore
"Why? Secretary Hong promised me..." Liu Shan was very puzzled.
“You shouldn’t have your feet in three boats.
"Especially you shouldn't ask Li Ya for money after reaching a cooperation with Secretary Hong." Zhou Yan said coldly.
“But I still chose Secretary Hong.
"Brother, I really like Secretary Hong. I am his person."
Liu Shan explained in panic and haste.
"That's because they don't give enough."
Zhou Yan stopped talking nonsense and the short axe in his hand flew out.
Swish!
The axe hit Liu Shan's Adam's apple and penetrated more than two inches.
"Woo...wow!"
Liu Shan’s eyes widened.
Ding ding dong dong.
Gold bars and silver dollars fell on the deck with a crisp sound.
Zhou Yan pulled out the axe and rubbed the blood off his clothes.
He picked up the gold bars, US dollar bills and silver dollars, stacked them neatly, and stuffed them into Liu Shan's pocket without missing a penny.
Then they took a lump of iron from the boat, tied it to Liu Shan's body, and sank it into the river along with the body.
Then pour in gasoline.
Snapped!
Zhou Yan jumped onto the shore, took out a lighter and rubbed the gears.
scoff.
Flames rose.
He threw it into the cabin and quickly disappeared into the darkness.
……
The next day.
Eight in the morning.
Yu Zecheng and Hong Zhiyou walked side by side into the grand lobby of Jinhai Station.
"Professor Qian has been transferred to Xibaipo.
"My friend in Peking said that the letter left by Professor Qian was published in the Peking newspaper, which severely criticized the National Government and Lu Qiaoshan. I guess the news has not yet reached Tianjin, but it will soon.
Yu Zecheng walked and spoke with a smile on his face.
"It's not just Lu Qiaoshan. Li Ya is also furious. He's looking for Qian Siming and Liu Shan all over the world like a madman." Hong Zhiyou said.
“Did Liu Shan handle it?
"That kid is very cunning. He won't be able to withstand interrogation once he is caught. We will definitely kill you then." Yu Zecheng asked.
"Yeah." Hong Zhi nodded.
As the two were talking, Lu Qiaoshan came towards them with brisk footsteps. It was obvious that he had slept well last night and had not had time to pay attention to what was happening in Peking.
This is true.
Lu Qiaoshan suffered from insomnia for a long time, especially after Lu Ming's death, he was exhausted both physically and mentally.
Last night Li Guifen secretly increased the dosage of sleeping pills.
It allowed him to have a rare good sleep and finally regain some energy.
"Would you two like to come to my place for a cup of coffee?" Lu Qiaoshan greeted.
"No.
"I drank soy milk for breakfast, and now I have no room in my stomach." Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.
"Old Lu, you don't look well. Why don't you take a few days off?" Yu Zecheng said with a worried look on his face.
"No.
“It’s even more painful to look at Lu Ming’s belongings at home.
"Going to work and fighting with some people can help to refresh yourself, right?"
Lu Qiaoshan said in a tone that seemed to be trying to find a way to be cheerful.
"Right.
"I don't know if Captain Li has found any clues. It's been quite a while in the blink of an eye." Hong Zhiyou said.
“The thief is just crying thief.
"Just wait, the truth will come out one day." Lu Qiaoshan smiled coldly and walked away quickly.
Hong Zhiyou arrived at the stationmaster's office.
Wu Jingzhong is resting with his eyes closed.
While wiping the desk, he asked, "Did the teacher not sleep well last night?"
"no.
“Resting your mind can calm your heart and concentrate your energy, I am prepared to be scolded.
"Qian Siming finally ran away."
Wu Jingzhong glanced at Hong Zhiyou, opened his eyes and spoke slowly.
“You’ve been a little too biased lately, this is not consistent with your usual stance.
“I don’t know if it’s because I’m old.
"You are really capable."
He looked at Hong Zhiyou and said with some dissatisfaction.
According to Hong Zhiyou's past principles of conduct, the recent events would not have been so extreme.
Kill Lu Ming.
Transfer Qian Siming.
Hong Zhiyou was personally involved in it, which was almost a blatant act against Lu Qiaoshan.
This behavior is very stupid.
At least in Wu Jingzhong's opinion, Luqiao Mountain still has certain utilization value at present.
"teacher.
"March is coming soon. We don't have much time left. We have to consider the relocation." Hong Zhi did not give a direct answer.
"You still don't have confidence in the National Government?" Wu Jingzhong said.
"Your old classmates and friends, these important officials of the National Government have begun to hoard food. The morale of the army and the people has been scattered. Teacher, do you think we can still fight?" Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.
“We can definitely fight.
"Let me tell you, Stuart had a secret meeting with Li Zongren in Jingling not long ago.
"Truman proposed that if the Nationalist government lost Northeast China and North China, the Americans would negotiate with the Soviet Union to divide the country into two parts along the river.
"The area north of the Yangtze River is occupied by the Red Army, and the area south of the Yangtze River is controlled by the Kuomintang.
"With my connections and my achievements in Jinhai, as well as your relationship with the Americans, our next stop could be Shanghai, Yuezhou, Wuhan, or even Hong Kong.
"So, let's put the idea of relocation aside for now, and unite with Li Ya and Lu Qiaoshan to try to gain more merits and gain political capital for the next stop."
Wu Jingzhong looked at him and said earnestly.
My dear father-in-law, you really dare to think so.
Only the Chairman's wisdom can be fooled by the Soviet Union and the Americans' dirty idea of completely dividing the 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization and controlling it separately. Xibaipo will never agree to it.
No wonder Old Wu has been hesitant and wants to stay in his position.
It turned out that they were expecting to change their nest after losing Jinhai.
In the final analysis, it’s because the officials haven’t done enough.
Most of the government officials are like Lao Wu who have illusions.
"I see."
Did Hong Zhi argue with him?
When people teach others, all words are useless.
Teaching people through things is enough once.
When the armies of Zheng Dongguo and Fan Hanjie were defeated like the receding tide at the end of the year, and when the red flags rolled in from Tanggu the next year, Wu Jingzhong naturally knew that he was wrong.
"Rui Rui and the others have arrived, go pick them up at the airport.
"By the way, call Lu Qiaoshan in." Wu Jingzhong ordered.
Hong Zhiyou took the order and left.
"Old Lu, the stationmaster wants you to come over." When he arrived at the door of the Intelligence Department, he knocked.
"Okay." Lu Qiaoshan stood up.
Hong Zhiyou did not stay either. He quickly went downstairs and drove to the airport.
Lu Qiaoshan came to the office.
Wu Jingzhong was standing in front of his desk with his hands behind his back, his face gloomy and serious.
"Stationmaster, is there anything wrong?" Lu Qiaoshan asked with a smile.
"Lu Qiaoshan, you were making a fuss the whole morning yesterday. Where is Qian Siming?" Wu Jingzhong asked coldly.
“We should have reached Bay Island.
"If all goes well, he should be having morning tea in Taipei right now," Lu Qiaoshan replied.
“Dawn tea in Taipei?
"Take your head off your heels and think carefully before answering." Wu Jingzhong pointed at him and said seriously.
"Webmaster, what do you mean?" Lu Qiaoshan's face changed.
"What do you mean?
"Let me tell you, Qian Siming is currently in Xibaipo researching how to make an atomic bomb.
"What lay inside the coffin was a pile of bricks."
Wu Jingzhong slammed the table and cursed angrily.
“How is this possible?
"I clearly put Qian Siming into the coffin and asked Liu Shan to mark the coffin. It's impossible for someone to switch it."
Lu Qiaoshan opened his mouth and explained in disbelief.
"How dare you be so stubborn!
"Newspapers in Peking are all over the place. You are an intelligence officer, so keep your ears open and listen more.
"It's not just Qian Siming's problem. You have more serious problems."
Wu Jingzhong pointed at him angrily.
"What's the problem?" Lu Qiaoshan asked.
"The fact that you were involved in opium trafficking with Filson and Lin Sufang has been reported to Commander Fu, and he is taking the opportunity to punish you. You are the only one who has the front page of the newspaper for both incidents.
"Just wait, the stink of this incident will soon reach Jingling."
Wu Jingzhong snorted coldly.
“Stationmaster.
"As for the matter between Filson and Lin Sufang, I was just responsible for smoothing the relationship from the outside, and the total amount was less than a few thousand dollars.
“This, this is someone deliberately targeting me.
"You, you have to be more observant."
Lu Qiaoshan was a little panicked.
“Repressing students.
“Smuggling opium.
“Privately detaining patriotic professors.
"Your reputation is now a hundred times worse than Li Ya's.
"Qiaoshan, you are also a veteran, how could you make such a ridiculous mistake."
Wu Jingzhong shook his head and sighed.
"Webmaster, I..." Lu Qiaoshan was so depressed that he didn't know how to answer.
As they were chatting, the phone rang and Wu Jingzhong picked up the receiver:
“Hello, it’s me.
"Oh, it's Director Mao.
"Qian Siming's matter is under the charge of Director Hou of the Inspection Team.
"The situation was very complicated at the time, with the involvement of the Party's liaison bureau, the police department, students, and red votes.
“This Qian Siming is very valuable.
“Who knows who might have been in the chaos, or who might have transferred the person away at the hospital.
“Luqiao Mountain?
"No, it's impossible.
"He even sacrificed his own son to divert Qian Siming's money. How could he collude with Hongpiao and deliberately let the money go? That price is too high.
"Yes, we must conduct a thorough investigation and find out who swapped Qian Siming's money."
"Collusion in opium trafficking?
“This is unlikely. Qiaoshan arrested a teacher of Commander Fu’s daughter some time ago.
"Yes, that professor from Peking.
"Director Mao, Wang Puchen should know better than me whether she is a green or a red. "This is obviously a false revenge.
“Yes, yes.
“We will investigate thoroughly and show no leniency.
"Goodbye."
boom!
He hung up the phone heavily and said, "Qiaoshan, you heard it too. I have blocked everything I could for you.
“Director Mao still needs to investigate.
"The matter of transferring Qian Siming includes your involvement in the opium trade.
"Director Mao has ordered you to go to the headquarters inspection room immediately for questioning."
"No, isn't it the second hall?" Lu Qiaoshan asked in a trembling voice.
The Second Department is under the management of Zheng Jieming. Although the Bureau of Secrets is also under the jurisdiction of the Second Department, it has a great deal of autonomy, and it will be troublesome if it joins the Inspectorate.
“It’s clearly stated in the newspaper that Lu Qiaoshan is the director of the Intelligence Department of the Bureau of Secret Affairs.
"This matter naturally falls to Director Mao.
"Pack up and go to Jingling."
Wu Jingzhong waved his hand.
"Stationmaster, please give me some advice." Lu Qiaoshan's face was as pale as paper and his lips trembled.
"Colluded with Filson to sell opium.
“The Americans also have accounts, and they can find them out if they check.
“This matter cannot be resolved.
"You can only pray that Deputy Director Zheng will give you a hand."
Wu Jingzhong shook his head and sighed.
Seeing that he didn't get any useful advice, Lu Qiaoshan didn't even bother to say hello and just turned around and walked out.
come back to the office.
He raised his hand and slapped himself twice.
If I had been more careful and checked the coffin yesterday, this weird thing wouldn't have happened.
And there is that beast Li Ya.
I had just suffered the pain of losing a son.
He stabbed someone in the back at this time, which is really murderous and heartbreaking.
Lu Qiaoshan knew it very well.
With these two things put together, I am doomed. Given the personalities of Zheng Jieming and Ke Shufen, they will not save me even if they cannot even hide away.
Hey.
House seemingly endless rain.
This time it was really a mess.
However, before leaving, he must find Liu Shan. Unless he cuts this bastard into pieces, he will never be able to let go of the hatred in his heart.
"Zhang Li, go call Sheng Xiang." Lu Qiaoshan said.
"Sheng Xiang just went out." Zhang Li said.
"You didn't go out earlier, you didn't go out later, but you went out at this time?"
Lu Qiaoshan waved his hand angrily and signaled her to go out.
He picked up the phone and dialed a few numbers: "Lao Peng, help me find Liu Shan at all costs, alive or dead.
"Found it. Detain him at the Security Command until I come back to deal with him."
hang up the phone.
He called Li Guifen again and asked her to pack up the clothes and send them over.
Then, we drove to the airport.
……
As soon as Lu Qiaoshan arrived at the headquarters, he was detained by Mao Renfeng.
the next few months.
The situation changed suddenly.
In early May, Li Zongren was successfully elected vice president.
Stuart Midgley and Wedemeyer praised him highly, which made Chiang and his son extremely angry.
At the same time, on the battlefields in Northeast and East China, the Red Army was advancing like a hot knife through butter, and the situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable to the National Army.
at the same time.
The government's economy further collapsed, the people were living in misery, military vehicles were moved around the city, and a depressing and sad atmosphere was everywhere.
At the same time, student movements in the Pingjin area were also growing, injecting a few glimmers of vitality and hope into the dark city of Jinhai.
November 6, 26:8 am.
Hong Zhiyou walked hurriedly into the stationmaster's office.
"Zhiyou, have you sold out all the antiques in the Hexi basement?" Wu Jingzhong asked impatiently.
“We’ve finished the work, and the last batch was delivered to the island yesterday.
“In addition, Ma Hansan also sent over the last batch.
"Director Ma is really fat. According to what the teacher's wife said, he has more than you, teacher.
"According to Liu Yuzhu, this is only half of what Ma Hansan has left."
Hong Zhiyou answered quietly.
"Alas, I still miscalculated.
“You should let that woman persuade him again and try to get Ma Hansan to transport more goods over.
“What he has are all good things, many of which came from the palace.
“What is a red ticket?
"They are just a bunch of bumpkins. If Peking falls in the future, won't everything be ruined if they get their hands on it?"
Wu Jingzhong clapped his palms and sighed.
"teacher.
“A cunning rabbit has three burrows. It’s already pretty good that Ma Hansan can move half of them.
"His sons and relatives are not easy to deal with either. They are all keeping an eye on him."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Yeah, it's too late to say anything.
"I just received news that Ma Hansan will go to Jinhai in person tomorrow to allocate supplies. You have to be careful when coming at this time." Wu Jingzhong said.
"This Ma Hansan cheered for Li Zongren, which made the chairman very unhappy.
"I heard that Wang Puchen collected a lot of negative information about him.
"I have a feeling that Mao Renfeng is going to take action against him. You have to be careful when dealing with him. If necessary, you can help Mao Renfeng to kill him."
Wu Jingzhong reminded.
“Teacher, don’t worry.
"I know my limits," said Hong Zhiyou.
"The matter of Dai Li has always been a bomb. It would be best to get rid of Ma Hansan. It would be very troublesome to arrest and interrogate him." Wu Jingzhong said.
"Ma Hansan probably won't confess.
"Liu Yuzhu is pregnant.
"I want to protect her. Ma Hansan is a smart man. He is going to die anyway. At least I can help him protect Liu Yuzhu." Hong Zhiyou said.
If I remember correctly, Ma Hansan was secretly arrested by Mao Renfeng on July 7 and was executed by firing squad in Jingling at the end of September.
In other words, Mao Renfeng will take action in a few days.
Ma Hansan wanted to come to Jinhai at this time, probably to ask for help in escaping.
It seems we have to think of a way.
It was necessary to agree to Ma Hansan openly, but at the same time, he had to leave him with no choice but to return to Peiping.
"As long as you know the situation." Wu Jingzhong nodded.
As he was speaking, the door rang.
"Stationmaster, are you there?" Li Ya's voice came from outside the door.
Wu Jingzhong shook his head, and Hong Zhiyou stepped forward and knocked on the door.
Li Ya, with his hair combed back and a smug look on his face, walked in:
"Webmaster..."
"You guys are busy." Hong Zhi nodded and walked out.
"Stationmaster, our people destroyed a transportation station in Langfang and found a list of books at the scene. Take a look." Li Ya took out a piece of paper from his pocket and said.
"Shituo's Collected Works, what does this prove?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a smile after taking a look.
“These words look familiar to me.
"The bookstore that Director Yu used to go to often had a book name sign hanging at the door, which read 'Shi Tuo's Collection of Essays'. The characters on the sign have very similar roots to this one.
“I asked Liu Yunchen to identify it.
"He was very sure that this was most likely done by the same person."
Li Ya said.
"Liu Yunchen is a liar who claims to be a master.
"People like this will say anything to pick your pocket, so don't take them seriously.
"Of course, if it's true, what does it prove?"
Wu Jingzhong smiled and asked.
"Yu... That means the owner of this bookstore is very likely a member of the Red Ticket Underground Party."
Li Ya wanted to say that Yu was a suspect, but changed his mind when the words came to his lips.
He knew that without evidence he would not be able to convince Wu Jingzhong and would only cause trouble.
"Ok.
“It’s possible.
"I agree to secret surveillance, but remember not to alert the enemy." Wu Jingzhong said.
"Yes." Li Ya nodded happily.
"It's just that the Intelligence Department and the Equipment Room are in the hands of Secretary Hong now, so there are many things that are inconvenient for me to do." Touching his nose, Li Ya continued.
"You can negotiate privately. You are not outsiders." Wu Jingzhong refused to give up and gave him the Intelligence Department.
"Fine.
“Then I’ll go ask Zhiyou.
"By the way, teacher, Lu Qiaoshan probably won't be able to come back. I heard that he is still in custody. He probably won't be able to get out." Li Ya asked.
"Yes.
"Your move is ruthless enough. With two approaches at the same time, Lu Qiaoshan will never be able to recover." Wu Jingzhong said.
"teacher.
“I’m a single-handed person.
"Qian Siming was kidnapped by Hongpiao.
“I checked the shop that made custom coffins in Luqiaoshan, and the owner ran away on the day of the accident.
“It’s obvious that this is a trap.
"Lu Qiaoshan and I were tricked by Liu Shan and Hong Piao."
Li Ya said.
"Do you mean that Liu Shan is a red ticket?" Wu Jingzhong asked.
"yes.
“Except it’s a red ticket, I can’t think of why he would do this?
“Whether it’s with me or Lu Qiaoshan, he has a good future.
“That doesn’t make sense.
"Unless someone offers him a temptation that is even more difficult to refuse.
"He finished his work and ran away with the money?"
Li Ya bit his lip and analyzed with a frown.
“Don’t think about it.
"This person must be a red ticket. He worked as a housekeeper for Zhou Yunyi and Lin Tao before. He might have been brainwashed during that time." Wu Jingzhong hurriedly said, fearing that he might suspect Hong Zhiyou.
“That’s the only way.
"But please take a look at this trouble."
Li Ya took out another photo from his pocket.
On top is a thin young man in yellow pine with a slightly pointed head and squinty eyes.
"Who is this?" Wu Jingzhong asked.
"Luo Bing, a clerk at Tongyuan Bookstore." Li Ya said.
……
(End of this chapter)