Chapter 330 Jianfeng rescues people
Chapter 330 Jianfeng rescues people
“Change the route to Jingling?
"What's going on! Zhiyou, please ask carefully."
Wu Jingzhong was so shocked that he stood up.
Hong Zhiyou and Yu Zecheng were also confused.
They are serving officials. With a war imminent, if they desert their posts without permission, they will be severely punished.
If you prepare to surrender to Jingling, you will be asking for imprisonment.
"Anderson, do we have to land in Jingling?" Hong Zhiyou asked with a frown.
“No way.
"The Qingdao control tower suddenly closed and we lost contact. Without the tower's guidance, we were unable to land.
"If it's a blind landing, there's a high probability that the plane will be destroyed and everyone will die.
"None of the nearby towers that could be contacted provided an alternate landing.
“The only one we can contact is Jingling Tower.
"Besides, the plane's fuel is limited, so we can't afford to think too much. If we're delayed..."
Anderson said helplessly.
"I see."
Hong Zhiyou knew that this was no longer a problem that could be solved with money.
It's obvious that someone is behind this.
Or die.
Or go to Jingling.
There are simply no other options.
"Teacher, it should be Mao Renfeng's idea." Hong Zhiyou returned to his seat and said in a deep voice.
"Yes.
"After so many years of fighting, I finally gave them the chance.
"This guy is now relying on Madam Jiang's thigh, and he is very bold.
“It is said that Lian Jianfeng was under his surveillance.
"The current Bureau of Secrets is truly named Mao."
Wu Jingzhong sighed deeply.
"Of course, now is not the time to talk about this. We need to think of a solution while we still have some time.
"Zhecheng, what do you think?"
After a pause, he looked at Yu Zecheng sternly.
"Teacher, Ma Kui and Li Ya both once joined Mao Renfeng, so he must have a lot of negative information about me.
“But don’t worry, even if they attack me.
"Students won't say a word about their teachers either."
Yu Zecheng replied calmly.
"Well, at least you know it." Wu Jingzhong nodded.
“Zhiyou, you have a good relationship with the people in the embassy.
"Got to think of a way."
He said to Hong Zhiyou again.
"Teacher, there is still hope.
"The Chairman's army suffered heavy losses in the battlefields of Northeast China and Eastern Shandong. Now Truman wants to support Li Zongren to take the throne. It is said that the Chairman is considering stepping down.
“Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi are pressing very hard, I think it’s just recently.
“Maybe we can make something out of it then.
"Besides, didn't the Chairman punish Sun Lianzhong, Li Mi, Hu Lian and other long-legged generals?
"The worst that Mao Renfeng can do is to accuse me of being a pre-war deserter. I just need to get through this."
Hong Zhi said with confidence.
It was almost impossible to silence or sentence a general like Wu Jingzhong to death unless he had committed a serious crime or received Chiang's personal instructions.
Mao Renfeng is not yet at the point where he can kill anyone he wants.
Furthermore, he knew that once Chiang stepped down, Mao Renfeng, in order to avoid being purged by Li Zongren, would burn down the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics building and destroy the information and intelligence inside.
Therefore, once Shen Zui comes to Jingling, I will give him an assist.
By then, all the negative information about Yu Zecheng will be burned.
In addition, Wandao Jianfeng will officially join the intelligence system next year. No matter how bad the situation is, he will only survive a year or two.
"Well, I hope so." Wu Jingzhong nodded.
……
Jingling Security Bureau.
Mao Wanli walked quickly into the office:
"Brother, good news.
"Wu Jingzhong's plane has landed at Jingling Airport."
"Hmph, Wu Jingzhong has been smart all his life, but he never dreamed that he would fall into my hands." Mao Renfeng sneered.
"Why don't we let Ye Zhixiang get rid of him?" Mao Wanli said.
“Confused.
"Wu Jingzhong is not so easy to kill.
"Wanli, we have to look at the long term, the chairman is going to Xikou.
"In my opinion, the current situation is in disarray, and the Americans do not trust the Chairman, so the Chairman has secretly increased deployment in the direction of the Taiwan Strait.
"Most of the gold and US dollars collected from last year's gold yuan coupons, as well as cultural relics from the Forbidden City and other places, have been transported to the island of Taiwan.
"In my opinion, Chen Cheng's so-called trip to the island to recuperate is nothing more than a vanguard officer for the chairman.
"Once the bandits cross the river and Jingling and Shanghu are lost, we will most likely have to go to Wandao.
"Li Zongren is now planning to take action against the Bureau of Secret Affairs and reduce its staff. Coupled with the crackdown on the red ticket agents, the elite forces of the Bureau of Secret Affairs have been scattered.
“When we retreat to the Gulf Islands in the future, the intelligence system will inevitably be reorganized.
"Wu Jingzhong is Jianfeng's classmate, and Jinhai Station has been repeatedly praised by the chairman. In addition, his son-in-law has a friendship with Jianfeng in fighting corruption. Once the reorganization is completed, Wu Jingzhong and his son-in-law are likely to be given important positions.
"So, this move of mine is not to kill people, but to plan for the future."
Mao Renfeng looked at Mao Wanli and smiled with his hands behind his back.
"Brother, what you mean is that as long as Wu Jingzhong is charged with the crime of 'deserting during war', it will be difficult for him to be entrusted with important tasks again?" Mao Wanli figured it out.
"That's right.
"For a person like Wu Jingzhong, not allowing him to be an official is more painful than killing him.
"With this detention, his career as an official has come to an end."
Mao Renfeng nodded.
"But those treasures he has and his huge fortune... You don't know that it is said in Jinhai that the private collection of Wu the thief is comparable to the things in the Forbidden City.
"Brother, are we just going to watch helplessly?"
Mao Wanli asked with a envious look on his face.
“The cards will be reshuffled soon, so make sure you hold your position securely first.
"As long as he is still under our noses, once he gets a foothold in the Taiwan Island, we won't have to worry about not being able to squeeze money out of him," said Mao Renfeng.
"All right.
"By the way, Qin Jingchuan and Wang Hanwen have already made preparations to assassinate Li Delin and can do it at any time.
"Just waiting for the chairman and your instructions."
Mao Wanli said in a deep voice.
"Don't worry, let's not make a decision on this matter. Let's wait until Shen Zui comes.
"The assassination was planned by him and me. If it fails or is leaked, he and I will be jointly responsible.
"Also, the chairman has been busy preparing for a trip to Xikou recently.
"Wait a minute."
Mao Renfeng smiled cunningly.
"Go, tell Ye Zhixiang to arrest them." He turned around and gave the order.
……
Jingling Airport.
The plane landed safely.
"Hong, I'm sorry, I screwed up.
"I'll go see Ambassador Smith right away. Wait for my news."
After getting off the plane and looking at the murderous soldiers dozens of meters away, Anderson apologized helplessly in English.
"Thank you for your hard work." Hong Zhi nodded.
"Hey, Jingling is a place that doesn't suit me.
“Every time I come here, I feel very nervous.
"Let's go."
Wu Jingzhong led the way forward.
"Stationmaster Wu." The leading officer with a sinister face stepped forward and said.
He is Ye Zhixiang, one of the ace killers of the Secret Service.
Mao Renfeng's close confidant and current director of the Sixth Department of the Bureau of Secrets.
"Director Ye, what is this?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a calm smile.
"Stationmaster Wu, the battle is raging on the front line of Jinhai. As one of the main persons in charge of city defense and security, it is not appropriate for you to come to Jingling at this time.
"Don't tell me you have something important to report to the chairman or Director Mao?"
Ye Zhixiang said coldly.
"You are absolutely right. I just want to report to Director Mao. I suspect that the Security Command has red tickets." Wu Jingzhong said.
"Leaving the battlefield without permission and without approval.
"Even if you have a good reason, you cannot escape legal responsibility.
"According to Director Mao's order, Wu Jingzhong escaped during the war, so he should be arrested first."
Ye Zhixiang waved his hand, and the soldiers stepped forward, arrested Wu Jingzhong and the other two, pushed them into a cart and headed straight for Jingling Prison.
"Get in!"
Under the soldiers' scolding, the three were locked in a single room.
“Mad.
"He who has been involved in revolution all his life and imprisoned all his life is now in prison.
"Okay, let's try it out."
Wu Jingzhong patted the iron bed against the wall and laughed at himself.
"Me too.
"Teacher, it seems we have to experience it for a while." Yu Zecheng also said with a smile.
“It won’t be long.
"I'll go out and ask Jianfeng to be my guarantor. I don't believe that Mao Renfeng won't release me." Hong Zhiyou said calmly.
"Yes.
"Mao Renfeng succeeded in his little trick and was able to sell a favor to someone. He made a profit from everything.
"Isn't it because he's afraid that I'll get in his way?
"I don't care anymore!"
Wu Jingzhong had long seen through Mao Renfeng's little thoughts and laughed contemptuously.
It is only a matter of time before the Secret Service is reshuffled.
Zheng Jieming, the most qualified person, has already proved himself after serving as the acting head of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics last time. The Chairman is wary of veterans like Zheng and Tang Zong, who are feared to be the second Dai Li.
Therefore, it is impossible to take over the Secret Service.
There is no hope for the upper layer, and the middle layer is nothing more than himself, Shen Zui and others.
If the chairman wants to support Jianfeng, based on his relationship with Jianfeng and Hong Zhiyou's performance in Shanghai, he can only be the one to take the position based on seniority.
Mao Renfeng used his own trick and also did Jianfeng a favor.
It also completely cut off his official career.
But compared with his official career, Wu Jingzhong felt that escaping from Jinhai to save his life was still worthwhile.
"Zhiyou, when you go out, find Zheng Jieming first." Wu Jingzhong said again.
"Deputy Director Zheng?
"I don't have much money with me. Besides, Zheng Jieming has always been prudent and self-protective. He may not wade into this muddy water." Hong Zhiyou said.
“I know he won’t.
"You looked for him, but he didn't help. Given our relationship, he feels guilty about this favor.
"As long as I am still in this circle, I still have connections and money in my pocket. If it doesn't work out this time, it will be much easier to ask him to do things for me next time."
Wu Jingzhong clenched his fists and smiled.
“Teacher, this move is really brilliant.
"It may seem like an idle piece, but it will be of endless use in the future." Yu Zecheng began to flatter him.
"Been taught a lesson."
Hong Zhiyou also nodded.
……
The next morning.
Ye Zhixiang came to the prison.
"Hong Zhiyou, you can go now."
He opened the cell door and shouted to Hong Zhiyou.
"Teacher, Director Yu, wait for my news."
Hong Zhiyou straightened his clothes, stood up and walked out.
When I got to the door, Smith was waiting with his cane:
"Hong, my friend, are you okay?"
"Thank you, Ambassador." Hong Zhiyou said.
"You are a friend of America. I have prepared a room for you in the embassy. For your safety, I suggest you go there first, okay?" Smith said.
"It's all up to you, thank you." Hong Zhiyou said.
As he said that, he turned and looked at Ye Zhixiang: "Director Ye, can I leave now?" Ye Zhixiang had heard that Secretary Hong had a wide network of contacts and was a popular "God of Wealth".
Now that they saw that the high-ranking ambassador had such a close relationship with Hong Zhi, how could they dare to underestimate him?
"Of course, of course.
"Secretary Hong, I'm just performing my duties. Please forgive me if I've offended you." He bowed slightly, a smile appearing on his gloomy face.
"understand.
"Brother Ye, I'll treat you to a meal some other day. Thank you."
Hong Zhiyou shook hands with him as if in the spring breeze and got into the car.
I didn't sleep well last night.
Hong Zhiyou took a nap in the embassy.
By 7 p.m.
He drove the embassy car to a cafe.
When I got inside, Xie Ruolin was drinking coffee.
"Hong, Brother Hong, you finally came out, I was almost scared to death.
"If anything happens to you, my million dollars will be... wasted."
As soon as they met, Xie Ruolin said with lingering fear.
Just some time ago, he had pre-sold four units. Just by using his connections and talking, he pocketed a bonus of $40,000.
Xie Ruolin is confident about selling 100 units.
"Don't worry, everything is going well for you." Hong Zhiyou asked.
"It's said that you are a very smart guy.
"I have inside information that the Party Communications Bureau is going to change its name and lay off staff again. It is said that it will be called the Internal Investigation Bureau.
"It's embarrassing to hear that the party has been transferred internally.
"Li Zongren wanted to cut down the establishment of the Bureau of Secret Affairs, and he kept cutting it down. It was said that the number of Type A officers had been reduced to 72.
“The Party passed the name change to the Bureau.
“In my opinion, they will all melt in the future.
“I quit the job the day you said that. Fortunately, I left quickly because I lost my position and left Jinhai early.
"Sun Chuanzhi just couldn't bear to part with his little belongings, and he is now being detained at the Security Command for special training.
"Following your brother, I really escaped a disaster."
Xie Ruolin was full of admiration.
"How are Stationmaster Wu and Lao Yu?" he asked.
"It's still closed." Hong Zhiyou said.
"It's worth keeping him in prison. Chen Changjie refused to surrender, and Fu Zuoyi asked him to hold on to Tianjin and Hai. I heard that fighting has already started outside, and the Red Army may launch a general offensive in the next two days.
“Bombs have no eyes.
"It's better to be locked up than to be shot."
Xie Ruolin said.
"Did you bring the things?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
"In the car." Xie Ruolin nodded.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to get away for a while. If Jianfeng doesn't let me go, I'll have to go to Wandao first.
“However, I was in charge of foreign affairs and supplies, so I was relatively free to leave when I wanted to go to the Wandao.
“It is very likely that the stationmaster and Lao Yu will have to stay in Wandao for a while.
“Jingling is not safe, you should go back to Xiangdao first.
"Assist Ruirui, Ji Qing and the others to set up the wine and real estate business. If you have any questions, you can contact the Rong family and Mr. Ji at the shipping company. I have already taken care of the relationship between the Governor and the Inspector.
"Please take care of me while I'm away."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"I know. Mao Renfeng is too cunning. You better be careful and stay safe." Xie Ruolin nodded.
After Hong Zhiyou finished his instructions, he stood up and walked out.
He took out several gift boxes from the back seat of Xie Ruolin's car, got in the car, and drove straight to Zheng Jieming's residence.
"Please inform that Jin Hai Hong Zhi wants to see Chief Zheng and his wife."
When they arrived at Zheng's house, Hong Zhiyou said to the guard at the door.
In the hall.
Zheng Jieming is eating.
"Sir, Jin Hai Hong Zhi wants to see you." said the guard.
"You're out so soon? You're really capable." Zheng Jieming signaled the guards to retreat and gave Ke Shufen a wink.
Ke Shufen walked to the window and looked out:
"Driving Smith's car.
"This guy's relationship with the Americans is deeper than we thought."
"Has Wu Jingzhong arrived?" Zheng Jieming asked.
"No." Ke Shufen said as she looked.
"He's probably here to plead for Wu Jingzhong.
"Mao Renfeng had always wanted to deal with Wu Jingzhong, and finally got the chance.
“Besides, he now has the support of Mrs. Jiang, so he may not give me this face.
"It's better not to get into trouble."
Zheng Jieming frowned and shook his head.
“Wu Jingzhong is your old classmate after all.
"His son-in-law is rich and well-connected in Hong Kong. Given the current situation, if the red money comes to us, we may have to ask him for help in the future.
"Why don't you give it a try?"
Ke Shufen suffered a setback in Jinhai, but she still had a good impression of Hong Zhi.
“Don’t try.
“I am determined to follow the chairman.
"Even if we were to go, we would go to Taiwan Island. Why go to Hong Kong Island? It's nonsense!
"Go and tell him that I'm in Shanghai and not at home."
Zheng Jieming glared at her and gave the order.
He was well aware of Mao Renfeng's petty nature, and he would undoubtedly bring humiliation upon himself if he tried to intercede for him.
"All right.
"Then I'll go out and say hello."
Ke Shufen knew that Hong Zhiyou never came empty-handed, so she hurried out.
"Xiao Hong, why are you here?"
She twisted her hips to the door and asked with a loud laugh.
"Ma'am, long time no see.
"Zhiyou has specially prepared some small gifts for his visit to Jingling this time. Please accept them." Hong Zhiyou said with a respectful smile.
"Hey, now that you're here, what else do you want to give me?
“The Deputy Minister is not at home.
"How about you come back another day?
"Or... come in and sit down."
Ke Shufen said this but held the gift with no intention of returning it.
"No.
“I came here just to visit you and the Deputy Minister.
"I have seen the person, so I won't go in to bother the lady."
Hong Zhiyou said something polite, bowed slightly, and drove away.
Ke Shufen returned to the living room carrying her things.
Good guy.
Two antiques.
Ten gold bars.
What you get is real hard stuff.
"What did he say?" Zheng Jieming took a glance and asked.
"They never asked you to do anything for them.
"When he heard you weren't home, he dropped his things and left."
Ke Shufen complained.
"What do you know.
“Lu Qiaoshan failed in Jinhai, and he came here to repair the relationship with us.
"He does understand some human affairs."
Zheng Jieming snorted and laughed.
……
Giving gifts is a must.
Zheng Jieming has always had a good career as an official.
When Jianfeng arrived on the island, he was in charge of the intelligence department, and Zheng Jieming contributed a lot.
Giving gifts, besides the favors that Lao Wu mentioned.
To a large extent, it is also to eliminate the barriers left by Luqiao Mountain.
It's better to resolve enemies than to make them end.
Looking at his watch, Hong Zhiyou arrived at the No. 2 official residence at dinner time.
"Please inform him that Jinhai Hongzhi wants to see Comrade Jianfeng."
Soon, the guard came out and raised his hand to greet us.
Got inside.
Jianfeng had just washed his hands and sat at the dining table.
As soon as he saw Hong Zhiyou, he hurriedly called out, "Come, come, come, it's better to come at the right time than to come in time, come and have dinner with me."
"Yes, Director."
Hong Zhiyou was overjoyed. Under the guidance of the housekeeper, he washed his hands and came to the dining table.
"You go down first." Jianfeng ordered his subordinates.
"This……"
The guard on the side was a little worried.
"Zhiyou is not a outsider, go." Jianfeng waved his hand and dismissed his trusted guards.
His relationship with Hong Zhiyou, as they had been through life and death together in Shanghai, had long been tested, so he was naturally trustworthy.
"Director, you have lost weight." Hong Zhiyou's eyes turned red and tears appeared in his eyes.
The word "Director" made Jianfeng sigh.
"Yes.
“My trip to Shanghai was a complete failure and I was labeled a liar.
"Now the rumor in the party is that I am a hopeless person, and there are many people who laugh at me."
Jianfeng was used to being friendly with him. It was a rare occasion for him to meet someone he could vent his troubles to, and he spoke more casually.
"The true dragon lies dormant, and will rise to the sky one day.
"Director, there is no need to bother with those deceitful people. The most urgent thing is to take good care of your health so that you can shoulder a heavier mission in the future.
"You are still so frugal with your three meals a day, Zhiyou..."
Hong Zhiyou narrowed his eyes and turned his head away.
“I’m used to it.
“I don’t have that appetite.
"Madam ordered Mao Renfeng to secretly monitor me.
"My father took the overall situation into consideration and did not want to lose the relationship between Song, Kong and the Americans, so he could only play dumb.
"The situation is not favorable to me now."
Jianfeng felt warm in his heart and said with a smile.
"Director, as long as Zhiyou is of any use to you, I will fight to the death with you." Hong Zhiyou shouted the slogan.
He knew Jianfeng would fall for this.
In Shanghai, he also proved with his actions that he not only talked, but also took action.
Mao Renfeng won't be able to survive for a few more years, as Jianfeng will be the one in power in Wandao in the future.
It is always beneficial to shout a few more slogans.
"I heard about Wu Jingzhong's escape. Are you here for him?" Jianfeng asked.
"director.
"The stationmaster has cultivated me for many years and treats me like his own son. He is too wise to stand by and watch me die.
"I didn't want to cause trouble for the director, but Deputy Director Zheng refused to meet me. I had no choice but to ask you for help."
Hong Zhi said sincerely.
"In today's world, people's hearts are no longer the same as they used to be. It's rare that you can have such a thoughtful heart.
"Well, I'll risk my reputation to vouch for my old classmate. As for whether Mao Renfeng will sell me his face, that's hard to say."
Jianfeng smiled and agreed readily.
He stood up and called Mao Renfeng in front of Hong Zhiyou:
"Director Mao, it's me.
"Yes, it was me who asked Wu Jingzhong and Yu Zecheng to come to Jingling to report on the battle situation on the Tianjin-Hai front. I will explain this to my father and Commander Chen, and I also ask Director Mao to be flexible.
“Let them out first.
"If there is any further punishment, we will discuss it later.
"Okay, thanks!"
……
(End of this chapter)