Chapter 334: The Chairman's 1-arrow-3-kill plan
Chapter 334: The Chairman's Plan to Kill Three Birds with One Stone
Cuiping was very excited at this moment.
From today on, she can resume her real name Chen Taohua.
I can see my old leader, Political Commissar Yuan, and my comrades who fought side by side with me.
The mountains and rivers are beautiful.
I don’t know what new job the organization will assign me.
She walked into the office in high spirits and gave a standard military salute:
"Chen Taohua reports to the chief."
"Comrade Taohua, please sit down." Director Chen poured her a cup of tea.
“As for Comrade Zecheng’s affairs, I don’t know much due to my authority.
“You went from the front line to the underground.
"Your job is not easy, you have worked hard, moving from the countryside to the city, from the light to the darkness."
He smiled and encouraged.
"Commander, this is the job of a party member, it's not hard at all.
“You and your brothers on the front line are the ones who have the hardest time.
“Chief, Sanmin is a public security officer. If he wants to stay and catch spies, I can do that too.
“I’m familiar with every street and lane in Jinhai, so it will be convenient for you to use it.
"So, I, I want to apply to stay and catch the spies."
Cuiping grinned and said whatever she wanted to say.
“Comrade Chen Taohua, I can only express my regret for your request.
“As you know, Comrade Zecheng’s confidentiality level is very high. Now he is in Jingling for Jianfeng’s use, and he will continue to carry out undercover missions for a long time in the future.
"Many people in Jinhai knew you in the past, and you have been suspected and investigated by the Security Bureau many times. We have to consider it carefully."
Director Chen said.
“I know that Lao Yu wants to continue lurking.
"But cautious is, what does that mean?"
Cuiping's smile faded and she became uneasy.
"For the safety of Comrade Zecheng and for the sake of discipline, we need to erase all your files and name, transfer you to another place, and prevent you from doing any substantive work.
“This is your new identity.
"I didn't call you here to discuss, but to inform you."
Director Chen opened the drawer and took out a document for Cuiping.
Cui Ping was able to read most of the words at this time. She glanced at them and said tremblingly:
"Going to the Northeast?"
"That's right.
“No one knows you over there.
"Of course, the organization will also cut off contact with you, so you have to be mentally prepared."
Director Chen looked at her and said.
"How long do I have to stay?" Cuiping asked with red eyes.
"Until Comrade Zecheng's identity can be made public.
“Maybe a long time.
“Maybe…soon.
“I know these two answers are cruel to you.
“But that’s the struggle.
"Our battle is far from over, and we still have a long way to go before complete victory. For the safety of Comrade Zecheng, I hope you can cooperate with the organization's arrangements."
Director Chen said in a deep voice.
Cuiping understood.
If Lao Yu had been safe and sound and had continued to lurk within the Kuomintang, she might have lived out her life alone in an unfamiliar place, using the name "Zhang Yunxiu".
This is a long time.
If Lao Yu is unfortunately exposed, his identity will soon be made public.
You can resume your work and identity.
That's fast!
Either choice means that she may never see Lao Yu again in this life.
moment.
Cuiping burst into tears.
She knew that her life had come to an end.
Riding a horse and whipping the whip, beating the Japs, seizing the artillery tower, and catching spies, none of this had anything to do with her anymore.
The rest of her life was filled with the coldest snow in Northeast China, the strongest wind, and the most bitter loneliness.
Cuiping felt regretful but had no regrets.
She never regretted setting foot in Jinhai and marrying Lao Yu.
Because she knew better that Lao Yu's life was a hundred or a thousand times harder than hers.
For men and comrades, she can sacrifice everything.
"I, I accept the organization's arrangement." Cuiping wiped away her tears and straightened her body.
"very good.
“In an hour, there’s a train to the Northeast.
“Remember not to reveal your new identity to anyone!
“Including Liao Sanmin.
"This is discipline!"
Director Chen instructed.
"Yes, Chief." Cuiping accepted the order.
"Go ahead and prepare the supplies needed for the journey." Director Chen nodded.
Cuiping turned and walked out.
"Hey!"
Director Chen sighed slightly.
He was an intelligence officer himself, so he naturally knew how cruel and difficult the secret front was.
Unfortunately.
He couldn't give Cuiping any care, and he couldn't even call the Northeast to ask someone to take care of her.
Now I'm liberated.
There were a mixed crowd of civilians and prisoners of war, and no one knew whether there were spies hiding among them.
The more traces left behind, the more disadvantageous it would be for Yu Zecheng to hide.
This is an ironclad discipline.
Similarly, he also believed that Cuiping was a steel-like warrior who could withstand any wind and rain.
Liao Sanmin put his hands in his pockets and looked at the pigeons flying by outside.
Soon, Cuiping came out.
Looking at her red eyes, Liao Sanmin sighed silently in his heart.
"Sister-in-law..." He wanted to say hello, but the words seemed so pale and powerless at this moment.
"Take care of yourself."
Cuiping smiled slightly and left without looking back.
Liao Sanmin stood there and watched her figure disappear in the distance.
He knew that after this separation, they would never meet again.
Not until Cuiping completely disappeared did he lower his head, rubbed his sour nose, took a deep breath, and quickly got into the car.
three days later.
The car was driving slowly in the ice and snow in the Northeast.
"Wow!"
Cuiping, wearing a headscarf, sat in the car eating a pancake. After taking two bites, she felt nauseous for no apparent reason.
This situation has been going on for a few days.
Cuiping patted her chest and wondered in her heart: "Is she sick?"
"What's wrong, big sister?
"What's wrong?
"Uncle, come over and take a look." a girl in the car shouted.
Soon, a middle-aged man sitting inside squeezed over and said, "Big sister, I'm a doctor. I know a little bit about Chinese medicine. Please sit down and I'll take your pulse."
He tried to feel Cuiping's pulse and suddenly became overjoyed: "Congratulations, congratulations."
"What do you mean?" Cuiping was a little confused.
"Sister, you are pregnant." The middle-aged man bowed.
"Congratulations, congratulations."
Those who went up to reclaim the wasteland in the car congratulated him.
After a brief moment of confusion, Cuiping began to smile with her hands covering her mouth, but she felt mixed emotions.
She thought that complaining to Sister Mei about Yu Zecheng in the past was no longer effective.
I didn't expect that after just a few times, I would actually get pregnant.
It's clear that Lao Yu is very useful.
"You are such an enemy. You never come earlier or later."
While Cuiping was muttering to herself, she looked towards the vast mountains in the distance, and her eyes gradually became brighter and more determined.
This is the seed from the Yu family.
No matter what, I must give birth to the child and continue the family line for Old Yu.
"Yilan is just ahead."
She heard someone shouting.
……
Creek mouth.
Mao Renfeng walked quickly into the old house.
The chairman and his wife were feeding fish by the railing, enjoying the long-lost tranquility.
"Chairman, Madam." Mao Renfeng stepped forward and greeted them respectfully.
"Qi Wu, is there something wrong?" The chairman asked in a deep voice after returning to his chair.
"Commissioner, my subordinates report that Hong Zhiyou, introduced by Kirk and Smith, had secretly met with Stuart and Wilson in the embassy.
"Not long after this meeting, the plan to divide the country into North and South that had been discussed smoothly with Li Zongren completely failed.
“According to our intelligence.
"Hong Zhiyou once made a big fuss about the Red Tickets, exaggerating the Red Tickets' fighting power and repeatedly belittling the National Army.
"It is said that when Stuart returned to North America, a lot of the content of his speech to Congress was from Hong Zhiyou's original words.
“It’s obvious that this Hong Zhiyou is Hongpiao’s secret agent.
“It was he who single-handedly destroyed the partition plan.
"If such a person stays with Jianfeng, it will be a great hidden danger. I hope the chairman can see clearly."
Mao Renfeng reported truthfully.
He has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.
Wu Jingzhong is now a dead dog, relying entirely on Hong Zhi's connections.
Just take Hong Zhiyou away.
It’s easy to deal with Wu Jingzhong.
Just when Mao Renfeng thought Chiang would fly into a rage and curse "motherfucker", the chairman simply said:
"understood."
Mao Renfeng thought he had something else to say, but after waiting for a while and seeing that he didn't say anything, he couldn't help but feel confused:
"Commissioner, then, then how should we deal with him?"
"You don't have to worry about this matter. Just talk about your business." The chairman frowned.
"The people you arranged did not do their job well, and Li Zongren openly published it in the newspaper, and he was just short of directly reporting your name and my name.
“Now that he is acting as president, he is bound to take action against the Secret Service.
“It is very likely to be eliminated or reorganized.
"You're not going to pick a few people and transfer them to Shanghai, and then throw away the old foundation of the Secret Service, are you?"
He poked his cane and asked in a deep voice.
"Chairman, the Bureau of Secrets must not be abolished.
"We still have our hidden agents in many areas such as eastern Shandong and northeast China.
“Even if we have to lay off and reorganize, we must entrust your order.
“Otherwise these people would really be lost.”
Mao Renfeng quickly expressed his position.
"It's good that you have this awareness. What do you think?" asked the chairman.
"I……"
Mao Renfeng hesitated for a moment and glanced at his wife.
The lady said nothing.
"I am stupid, please give me some instructions, sir." Mao Renfeng bowed.
"Isn't Xu Zhidao a good guy? He has a good personal relationship with Li Zongren, Bai Chongxi and other Guangxi generals, right?
"In my opinion, you can resign and give him the position of director.
"I know Li Zongren, he likes to show affection.
"With Xu Zhidao protecting you, the Bureau of Secrets will be able to stay."
The chairman gave instructions in a nonchalant manner.
"But in the Honggong Temple..." Mao Renfeng wanted to say more.
"Ok?"
The chairman raised his eyebrows, slightly dissatisfied.
"I know what to do. Li Zongren didn't even think of the things in Honggong Temple." Mao Renfeng said hurriedly in fear.
The chairman waved his hand.
Mao Renfeng bowed and walked out.
"Darling, Hong Zhi has this matter..." said the lady.
“I know everything he said.
“Overall, Hong Zhiyou has made some contributions.
“When the coalition government was being formed on Double Eleven, I was against it.
"It is even worse to divide the country into north and south. The country must be united. Anyone who attempts to split the country will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history.
“The key is to actually do it.
"With a large influx of U.S. troops, Li Zongren will have a steady stream of assistance and will have enough time, manpower, and money to build a new government of his own.
“And now, although he has the help of the Americans and the Guangxi clique, the area south of the Yangtze River is still under my control.
"Sun Ke and Zheng Yanfen have already moved the Executive Yuan and the Party headquarters south to Yuezhou.
"He Yingqin took over Bai Chongxi's post as Minister of Defense.
"With the departure of the US troops, Li Zongren will be unable to maneuver without strong support. "The South is still my country, Chiang Kai-shek."
The chairman laughed.
“The Truman team repeatedly slandered you internationally and stubbornly bet on Li Zongren.
"So, Hong Zhi's lobbying is indeed beneficial to you."
The lady thought for a moment and then nodded.
She was very unhappy that Hong Zhiyou had helped Jianfeng embezzle hundreds of thousands of dollars of supplies from the Kong family in Shanghai.
However, due to the original trip to Tianjin and Haikou, as well as the interests of Chiang and Song as one, he could only suppress his dissatisfaction for the time being.
"Ever since Mr. Sun was alive, the Guangxi clique has always been non-orthodox in the party and the country. It has always been a thorn in my throat and has always made me unhappy.
“This time I’m taking a step back.
“As Hong Zhi said, the Red Tickets will never be divided, and the army will cross the river and head south.
"If Li Zongren wants to hold on to Jingling, he has to take the Gui clique in.
“If we hold on, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses.
"If they fail to hold on, he and Bai Chongxi's Guangxi clique will be annihilated.
"Even if they still have some strength left, it will be easy for me to deal with them with my strength."
“No matter what, it’s good for me.
"In a word, Jingling can be lost, the president can be replaced, but Li Zongren must fall."
The chairman's eyes darkened and he spoke coldly.
……
Inside the old house.
Wu Jingzhong lay on a rattan chair covered with a thick blanket, listening to the radio and eating a piece of fried fish from time to time. His life was so comfortable.
"Teacher, have some tea." Hong Zhiyou made tea and brought it over.
"You made a risky move, and almost led Zecheng into a ditch.
“Don’t forget.
“You also have a family to support.
"You are not Mr. Zhongfu. It is not your turn to speak out on national affairs."
Wu Jingzhong closed his eyes and rocked gently in the rocking chair.
"Teacher, I am not simply being carried away by passion.
“When I was in Shanghai, Jianfeng saw me as someone who would fight for the people and was willing to die for them.
"So, this time, I can only raise my arms and shout loudly."
Hong Ji You explained with a smile.
"Well, it's Jianfeng, he loves this kind of thing.
"I heard that Mao Renfeng went to file a complaint against you, but was pushed back by the Chairman. The old man is competing with Li Zongren and would rather perish together and let the Red Army cross the river.
“You bet right.
“But next time, you must not get involved in matters involving the policies of a country.
"I guess the people in the Guangxi clique are eager to peel off your skin and pull out your tendons.
"Be careful in the near future."
Wu Jingzhong reminded.
“Well, Section Chief Xiao has arrived at Xikou.
"I have also transferred Zhou Yan and Lin Tian from Hong Kong. I will pay attention to their safety." Hong Zhi nodded.
Just as he was talking, the phone rang.
Hong Zhiyou answered: "Yes, OK, I'll be there right away."
After hanging up the phone, he said, "Teacher, Jianfeng asked me to come over.
"Eat less fried fish, it can easily cause a sore throat."
Hong Zhiyou smiled and gave some instructions, then turned and walked out.
As soon as he left, Wu Jingzhong sat up, grabbed a few pieces and stuffed them into his mouth, cursing as he ate:
"You little bastard, now even you are meddling in my affairs.
"I'm just eating, I'm just eating, what else can I do?"
As he said this, he started chewing it hard, and it was so crunchy.
Then have a drink with the top quality Longjing tea from West Lake.
The aroma of fish and tea penetrates into your lungs.
pretty.
Hong Zhiyou arrived at the Jiang Family Ancestral Hall.
Jianfeng was standing in the patio, looking up at the sky.
"Comrade Jianfeng." Hong Zhiyou greeted.
"Li Zongren wanted to take action against the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, so my father recommended Xu Zhidao to Mao Renfeng. He had previously been the director of the Sixth Bureau.
“This is the list drawn up by Mao Renfeng.
"Take a look."
Jianfeng pointed to the documents on the table next to him.
Hong Zhiyou opened it and took a look: "Xu Shoumei is the chief secretary, and Huang Yigong is the director of general affairs?
“Good trick.
"The pressure was on Xu Zhidao. With these two important positions, not only were all his affairs under the supervision of Director Mao, but he could also get funding from Li Zongren.
"Killing two birds with one stone, this move by the Commissioner is truly brilliant."
He spared no effort to praise it.
“No, it’s three eagles.
“Father has sensed that the situation is not good, and has been vigorously developing Wandao recently.
"Mao Renfeng has a very deep control over the intelligence system, and it may not be easy to remove him in the future.
"Xu Zhidao has a wide range of friends.
"He will definitely be extremely angry after Mao Renfeng played this trick. Can you think of a way to win over Xu Zhidao? It would be best if you can help him seize Mao Renfeng's financial power and use it for my own benefit.
"You know what I lack most now is financial power."
Jianfeng planned.
Hong Zhiyou understood.
The chairman wanted to protect the talents of the Bureau of Secrets for Jianfeng, and also wanted to use Xu Zhidao to transfer the financial power of the Bureau of Secrets to Jianfeng.
This is also a helpless move.
The chairman is indeed good at playing political games.
But whether it was Dai Li, Mao Renfeng, or later Chen Cheng and other party and state veterans, they were able to climb to this position, not because they could withdraw or kill at his command.
Because there are too many people and interests involved, one can only use various tricks to achieve the goal.
This is also the reason why Mao Renfeng dared to be ignorant of the current situation and challenge Jianfeng.
"I will fly to Jingling tomorrow to have a secret talk with Xu Zhidao.
"After all, he has worked in the Bureau of Secrets in the past, so he should be easy to talk to." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Ok.
“Try to be careful.
"In addition, my father has issued a strict order to Mao Renfeng not to let the files of Honggong Temple fall into the hands of Li Zongren.
“Although I don’t know what Mao Renfeng will come up with.
"But if you can win over Xu Zhidao, you must make him find a way to bring out some important top-secret information inside. That may be the basis for restructuring the intelligence system."
Jianfeng said again.
"I obey your orders." Hong Zhiyou said.
After saying that, he walked outside.
Just as I reached the door, before I stepped over the high threshold, I heard Jianfeng say behind me:
“Your speech at the embassy was great!”
Hong Zhiyou trembled all over, did not dare to look at him, turned around, bowed, and walked away quickly.
……
Back to the hotel.
Yu Zecheng happened to come back, and when he saw him he asked:
"Zhiyou, how's the progress?"
"Luckily, under the dual pressure of Li Zongren and the Chairman, Mao Renfeng will return to Jingling soon, and I guess he will destroy the information himself.
“No more chatting.
"I still have to go meet Stationmaster Shen, and maybe I'll fly to Jingling with him today.
"Please tell the teacher for me.
"Remember to tell him to pay attention to his diet. Ruirui called me to tell me about this."
Hong Zhi explained one by one.
"Okay, don't worry, I will take good care of the teacher." Yu Zecheng nodded.
Arrive at the airport.
After getting on the plane, he walked straight towards Shen Zui.
"Stationmaster Shen." Hong Zhiyou sat down next to him.
"Nephew, why did you come here in person to see me off? It's not necessary, it's not necessary." Shen Zui waved his hand.
"I'm going to Jingling too." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Director Mao asked me to meet up with him in Jingling. Who knows, he might have some secret instructions.
"Honestly, I really don't want to deal with him.
“It’s easy to sell.”
Shen Zui whispered.
"I know a little bit." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Tell me quickly." Shen Zui knew that he was smart and asked quickly.
"The Chairman is afraid that Li Zongren has access to the information and files left over from the Honggong Temple during the Military Control Commission period.
"Director Mao summoned you back to find a way to deal with this matter."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
“It’s not easy.
"The Honggong Temple is heavily guarded. There is so much information that it would take several trucks to load it. Even if you were a god, you wouldn't be able to move it away." Shen Zui said in a dilemma.
“It’s simple to say, the word the committee used is to deal with, not to transfer or preserve.
“Since we can’t take it away, we’ll destroy it.
"Wouldn't a fire solve everything?"
Hong Zhiyou winked and smiled.
"Too.
"It's much easier to set fire to it than to move it away. Okay, let's do it your way."
Shen Zui nodded and smiled happily.
"Remember, you are only making suggestions, not taking action.
“Under the current situation, Jingling is a place of trouble.
“During the last assassination attempt, Li Zongren wanted to get you. If you are caught in the act again, even gods can’t save you.
"After making the suggestion, return to Yunnan Station immediately."
Hong Zhiyou made some suggestions.
"I understand." Shen Zui patted him gratefully.
……
Jingling Presidential Palace.
Mao Renfeng knocked on the door of Li Zongren's office.
When I walked in, Li Zongren was reviewing official documents:
"It's Qi Wu, what's the matter?"
"President, I have been experiencing chest pain and general fatigue recently. I feel that I am unable to take on the position of director of the Bureau of Security, so I would like to resign. Please approve my resignation," said Mao Renfeng.
"Qi Wu, Sun Ke and Zheng Yanfen have relocated the Executive Yuan and the Party headquarters to Yuezhou. My Presidential Office is incomplete and needs new personnel. Are you going to abandon me too?"
Li Zongren was polite in his words, but he took the resignation letter and threw it on the table casually.
"I am really ill and cannot take on such a big responsibility.
"I would like to recommend Director Xu Zhidao to take over the position of director. Director Xu is familiar with Jingling and has always been popular. He is also in his prime, so he is the most suitable person to take over from Mao."
Mao Renfeng covered his chest and coughed lightly a few times.
"That's fine.
"A forced melon is not sweet, that's right."
Li Zongren picked up the pen and signed quickly.
“Thank you, President.”
Mao Renfeng said goodbye and left.
Return to Honggong Temple.
He called Xu Zhidao to his office:
"Director Xu, you should have received a call from the president. From today on, you are the director of the Security Bureau. I can finally retire and enjoy my life."
"Director, this... Zhidao is extremely honored. In terms of seniority, Director Huang is older than me and is far more suitable for the position than me." Xu Zhidao pretended to be humble, but his eyes could not conceal the joy.
“This is what the president wants, so don’t refuse.
"You can ask Secretary Xu for the personnel list later.
"Brother, I wish you a bright future. I'll leave first."
Mao Renfeng simply shook hands with him, turned around and strode out.
As soon as he leaves.
Xu Zhidao quickly took two steps at a time and sat on Mao Renfeng's black leather chair, then closed his eyes and enjoyed himself.
Soon, he picked up the phone:
"Shou Mei, come to the director's office and bring the list of the secret service.
"Yes, right away."
Soon, Xu Shoumei came to the office.
Seeing Xu Zhidao sitting on Mao Renfeng's throne smoking, he immediately smiled flatteringly:
"Congratulations, Director Xu."
"You and I are from the same family, so there's no need to be polite. I hope we can help each other and share the joys and sorrows in the future." Xu Zhidao said with a smile.
"Of course, of course." Xu Shoumei said.
"Where is the list?" Xu Zhidao opened the drawer and saw that the seal was still there. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Xu Shoumei handed it over.
Xu Zhidao was stunned when he saw the man.
……
(End of this chapter)