Chapter 338: The Battle of Bay North
Chapter 338: The Battle of Bay North
"Thank you, teacher."
The hairs on Yu Zecheng's back stood up, but he still had a calm smile on his face.
This is an equal exchange.
He used to do dirty work for Old Wu to make money, and now Old Wu has brought him "on board", and they can't live without each other.
If he jumps off the boat, Old Wu will sink as well.
"Teacher, Wandao is not a dangerous place, it is just a transit station on our way to Xiangdao.
"There will be a way to escape sooner or later." Hong Zhiyou said.
It is impossible for him to follow Jianfeng forever.
In fact, in another year or two, Jianfeng will have real power with the promotion of the chairman. By then, once he has laid the groundwork, he can leave the island and do business with peace of mind.
And Old Wu can also leave in the name of the Hong Kong Office.
As for Yu Zecheng.
Hong Zhiyou could only say that once they were on the island and there were traitors, it would be difficult to achieve anything.
But just "watch" it yourself.
It shouldn't be a problem to take him away together.
"Zecheng, think about it carefully. Answer after you have figured it out. You still have a chance to choose now."
Wu Jingzhong pointed at Yu Zecheng and turned to go to the inner room.
"Zhiyou, I think the stationmaster doesn't seem to want me to go to Wandao?" Yu Zecheng whispered.
As an agent, he has a keen sense of smell.
The webmaster's cold murderous intent towards him often made him shudder.
"The teacher is doing this for your own good.
“The inspections there are very strict. American monitoring equipment is becoming more and more advanced, and the radio stations may not work well across the vast ocean.
"It is very likely that we will have to rely on traditional methods to pass on information.
"Your current contacts and so on are all blank.
“The past may not have played a role.”
Hong Zhiyou said.
"According to Shopkeeper Qiu, the organization has already established a provincial working committee there, and the team is quite solid, consisting of experienced veteran comrades.
"We can defeat them in land and underground battles, and it won't be a problem to cross the sea and fight on islands.
"The Taiwan Strait must be liberated and unified!
"We are born at the right time, and we have served the country with our lives. Why should we be afraid of dying?"
Yu Zecheng still has revolutionary enthusiasm and optimism.
"it is good.
"it is good.
“Faith is priceless!
"I won't persuade you anymore. Come on, let's go together."
Hong Zhiyou raised his hand to stop him.
"Thank you." Yu Zecheng bowed solemnly.
He knew very well that without Hong Zhiyou's approval, he would most likely not be able to go to Wandao.
Even if he went, he would have little success without Hong's protection.
After all, Jianfeng's trust in him comes from Hong Zhiyou's endorsement and guarantee.
in other words.
By going to Wandao alone, Zhiyou also took a huge risk.
I have to be more careful in the future.
……
In April 1949, a million strong army crossed the Yangtze River, the armies of Tang Enbo and Bai Chongxi were defeated, and Jingling was liberated.
On May 5, Hangzhou was liberated.
On May 5, Shanghai was liberated.
Under Jianfeng's arrangement, Hong Zhi and his two companions traveled south to Fuzhou.
Early morning on December 8th.
The Red Ticket Army has arrived at the city of Fuzhou.
Last night, the rumbling of artillery fire outside the city and the harsh noise of frequent planes taking off and landing made Wu Jingzhong anxious all night.
At six o'clock in the morning, he began to pace back and forth in the yard.
Seeing Hong Zhiyou yawning as he came out, Wu Jingzhong couldn't wait to ask:
"Zhiyou, have you asked the office? When will we be arranged to leave?
“You can even hear the red ticket gunfire.
"I don't know what Wu Zhiqing is up to. He keeps dragging his feet. If it's any later, we'll be killed."
Yu Zecheng came out from the other side of the room with his coat on, smiling and consoling: "Fuzhou is the last stop on the southeast coast. I heard that Director Wu has hundreds of boxes of transport archives to deal with.
“It’s understandable that the evacuation will be delayed.”
"Yes, Wu Zhiqing's wife and children are still in Fuzhou. He is not in a hurry, so why should we be in a hurry?" Hong Zhiyou said vaguely while brushing his teeth in the yard.
“Don’t think like that.
"Now there are many people who turn against their allies at the last minute, and Fu Zuoyi and his men did a good job of keeping it secret beforehand. If Wang Puchen had left a step later, he would have been turned in.
“Who knows if Wu Zhiqing is also a popular vote holder.
"Don't look back. He will surrender and be rewarded once he sends a telegram, and use us as a token of his surrender."
Wu Jingzhong put his hands behind his back and hummed worriedly.
“Teacher, it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t arrange a plane.
"The British were bombarded in the Yangtze River and could no longer stay off the coast of Shanghai. It just so happened that a fleet was about to pass through Fuzhou.
"I've made contact. We can leave on their ship."
Hong Zhiyou had a plan in advance.
Even though he has no position now, it doesn't mean he doesn't do anything.
People like Sun Xing and Gu Youniu had already brought some reliable brothers from the old Cao Gang and went from Hong Kong to Wandao to arrange business, real estate and other matters.
In fact, as the saying goes, money makes the world go round.
After arriving in Taiwan, Hong Zhi still had a good time with Kong Lingwei as his "brother".
"Ah."
Wu Jingzhong knew his son-in-law's methods and didn't think any more about it.
As he was speaking, several soldiers walked in quickly.
The leading officer showed his ID:
"Director Wu of the Fuzhou Pacification Office has received a secret order from Comrade Jianfeng. Please go to the airport immediately to board the plane to the island."
"Okay, thank you, Adjutant Nie!"
Wu Jingzhong was overjoyed.
The three of them packed up their things and drove straight to the airport.
Arrive at the airport.
The friendly-looking officer wearing glasses had been waiting for a long time. He was Wu Zhiqing, the director of the Fuzhou Public Office.
“Respectfully, bro.
"I've been busy with work and I'm sorry for the delay until now." Wu Zhiqing stretched out his hand and said ashamedly.
"Director Wu, no where!
"National affairs are of great importance. We should unite against the common enemy. How dare Jingzhong have any complaints?
"I heard that the director will serve as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense during his visit to the island. Please take care of me in the future." Wu Jingzhong shook hands and said with a smile.
"Alas, the party and the country are in difficult times, so let's encourage and help each other."
Wu Zhiqing patted his hands, turned around and walked towards Hong and Yu.
"These two are the hero Yu Zecheng who assassinated the traitor Li Haifeng, and Secretary Hong who went to Shanghai to fight corruption and made the young master of the Kong family so angry, right?
"Comrade Jianfeng has praised you two a lot. You are indeed pillars of society."
Wu Shiqing glanced at the two of them and praised them.
"Then it is the achievement of a needle. Shame on me, shame on me.
"In the future on the island, we will strive to bring glory to the party and the country again," said Yu Zecheng.
"Deputy Minister Wu!"
Hong Zhiyou respectfully saluted Wu Zhiqing.
Director Wu, who is about to serve as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense, is an important contributor who has made remarkable achievements in the red ticket underground.
Code name: Secret Envoy No. 1!
He is a true heroic legend walking in Blade's Edge Mountains.
of course.
Lao Yu and Wu Zhiqing may not know each other's background.
General Wu was specially dispatched by the East China Bureau, and he also had contact with the East China Bureau's secret lines, such as the Underground Working Committee of Taiwan Island Province.
Yu Zecheng was specially assigned to Line 1.
If you go to the Bay Island, there is no special call or newspaper to look for it.
Even if it passes, it will surely be a silent, dormant chess piece.
“Everyone.
"This journey will be long and steep, and it will be hard to return to my homeland. I only hope that God will bless my Chinese land!"
Wu Zhiqing turned and bowed deeply towards the distance.
Wu Jingzhong and the other two also bowed.
Then, everyone boarded the plane in sorrow.
Looking at the city and mountains gradually disappearing outside the window and the endless blue sea ahead, everyone felt uncomfortable.
"Alas, I don't know when I can come back after this separation.
"I'm afraid we won't be able to eat Jinhai's gabacai and noodle soup anymore."
Wu Jingzhong crossed his arms and sighed leisurely.
“There will be a chance.
"Blood is thicker than water. Even if brothers separate, they still remain family members. There will always be a day when they will be unified." Wu Zhiqing said with a smile.
"It will happen sooner or later. I'm just afraid that what we drank was Meng Po's soup." Wu Jingzhong shook his head and smiled.
"Who says it isn't?
"Once Fuzhou is captured, the next target of the Red Tickets will definitely be Kinmen and Zhoushan Islands. Once these two places are breached, it is not impossible to crush the waves and break into the island." Wu Zhiqing sighed.
"Secretary, you are too pessimistic.
"The US Seventh Fleet is still here. I think we must be as stable as a rock, and we will definitely be able to counterattack in the future." Following Wu Jingzhong's eye hint, Yu Zecheng said tactfully.
"Yes, so we soldiers need to work together and fight for the chairman's counterattack all our lives." Wu Zhiqing said.
"Let's encourage each other, let's encourage each other."
Everyone said hurriedly.
……
Afternoon, Bay North Airport.
Wu Jingzhong and his group got off the plane.
After saying goodbye to Wu Zhiqing, the three of them stood in the airport, looking at the unfamiliar environment and smelling the air mixed with the salty smell of sea water. For a moment, they couldn't help feeling empty in their hearts.
"Teacher, the Security Bureau is in Zhishanyan, Shilin, and Jianfeng's Political Action Committee Inspection Office is in Bashengyuan, Caoshan. Where do you think we should report first?" Yu Zecheng asked.
Wu Jingzhong was suddenly stumped.
After being released on bail by Jianfeng, his identity was no longer a wartime fugitive, but the on-duty major general station chief of Jinhai Station who came to Jingling to report, and he was firmly under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Secrets.
According to the procedure, you must report to the Security Bureau first.
“Let’s go to Zhishan Rock first.
"Mao Renfeng brought all the old staff from the Shanghai Office here in May. Xu Zhidao's 'Secret Bureau' is now like a lost dog left there. Under the iron fist attack of the Red Tickets, I don't think it will be able to achieve anything.
"Jianfeng's plan has been in vain."
Wu Jingzhong pondered for a moment and said with his hands behind his back.
"Yes.
“Since we’ve all crowded onto the island, it would be unreasonable not to say hello.
"He won't use us anyway, so let's just go through the motions."
Yu Zecheng nodded.
……
Zhishanyan, the Bureau of Secrets building.
Mao Renfeng is working in the office.
Mao Wanli walked in and reported in a low voice: "Brother, Wu Jingzhong and the others are here."
"Wu Jingzhong!
"Oh, he's finally here. I've been waiting for him and Yu Zecheng for a long time."
A sneer appeared on Mao Renfeng's lips.
"Yes.
"The chairman has set up a bullshit political action committee headed by Tang Zong. With Tang Zong's pen-wielding personality, isn't he just trying to help Jianfeng and rebuild the intelligence system to kick you out?
“Wu Jingzhong is here.
"We can make something of Yu Zecheng, his subordinate.
"People's hearts are unstable now. If something goes wrong in Jianfeng, then there will be something to watch."
Mao Wanli echoed.
"Just say I'm in a meeting and leave them alone for now," said Mao Renfeng.
For several hours, Wu Jingzhong and the other two didn't even get a cup of tea in the lounge.
There is no way, people have to bow their heads under the eaves.
Until 4:30 in the afternoon.
Ye Xiangzhi walked in: "Three of you, Director Mao wants to see you."
"Thank you, Director Ye."
Wu Jingzhong and the other two stood up and walked to the office. "Director Mao, Wu Jingzhong from Jinhai Station is reporting in." Wu Jingzhong and the others saluted.
“Yo.
"Jingzhong, I'm really sorry, the Red Tickets have been very rampant on the island recently, and their official newspaper, Guangming Daily, has been sent to the chairman's Shilin official residence.
“The chairman is furious.
"I just finished the meeting. Sorry to have kept you waiting."
Mao Renfeng, as smiling as ever, spoke in a friendly manner.
"I dare not. The director is very busy and works hard." Wu Jingzhong said.
“Is there a place to live?
“Most of the area here is still deserted, but Chongqing West Road is okay.
"The Caoshan area is even more desolate. It is said that leopards and wild boars often appear and hurt people. You have to be careful."
Mao Renfeng nodded at him with a half-smile.
"Thank you very much for the advice, Director." Wu Jingzhong said.
“Respectfully.
"According to the rules, I should have prepared a position for you long ago, but Jianfeng gave other instructions, so I didn't make any arrangements." Mao Renfeng said.
As he said this, he turned to look at Hong and Yu and said, "You two should also follow Stationmaster Wu."
"Yes, Director Mao." The three of them accepted the order respectfully.
……
When they walked out of the Security Bureau building, the three of them were starving.
"Stationmaster Wu, the Security Bureau has arranged accommodation for you, but it is a unified collective dormitory for officers.
“But my suggestion is that you can first stay in a hotel on Jinshan South Road, and then buy a good house.
"There are still many nice houses on the streets south of the Shilin Residence."
Ye Xiangzhi walked out, whispering as he walked.
"Director Ye, thank you for the reminder." Wu Jingzhong said.
As he was speaking, he saw several brand new cars parked outside the gate.
Miss Kong Er, wearing a suit, with a slicked-back hair and a cigar in her mouth, got out of the leading car.
Ye Xiangzhi was just about to step forward and say hello.
Kong Lingwei laughed out loud: "Brother, I finally got you to the island."
As she said that, she walked up to Hong Zhiyou and gave him a big hug.
"I heard that you have been in Hong Kong all the time, so I didn't feel comfortable disturbing you." Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.
“You’re being polite to me.
"I visited your island. The scenery is nice. The villa management and supporting design are very avant-garde. It has a bit of the flavor of a high-end community in North America.
"If you need investment later, you can ask me to help."
Kong Lingwei said with great joy.
"Forget it. You are in big business. You don't care about my small business." Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.
“You’ve come at the perfect time.
"When my aunt came to Wanbei, she was dissatisfied with everything. She either complained about the dilapidated roads and old houses or the lack of grand hotels. It was far from being as prosperous as Shanghai.
“Otherwise the Americans wouldn’t even send an ambassador.
"My aunt is raising funds to build a big hotel near Yuanshan. Are you interested in getting involved?"
Kong Lingwei asked with a smile.
Damn, what a good sister, she takes out her pocket as soon as she comes.
"Of course, it's my honor." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Row.
“Then I will report to my aunt.
“By the way, I’ve picked out a few places for you and Stationmaster Wu to stay.
"Well, see for yourself."
Kong Lingwei took out a written note from her pocket and handed it to Hong Zhiyou.
Hong Zhi had a look.
No. 7, Lane 2, Tai'an Street.
No. 63, Section 2, Xinsheng South Road.
No. 903, Shida Road, Taipei.
"Gu Zhutong lives in Alley 2, Tai'an Street. You two might even be neighbors.
"Chen Lifu and his family lived on Shida Road.
"Xinsheng South Road and Chongqing South Road are also good places, big enough for the three of you to stay. When your family comes over in the future, I can make room for you.
"Don't worry, I've bought it all, you can live in it as you like."
Kong Lingwei said, leaning close to Hong Zhiyou's ear and whispering:
“I learned from you, selling houses.
"I've made a lot of money doing this in Wanbei. Many of the officials who have withdrawn have money in their pockets and are eager to squeeze into these streets to be closer to the chairman.
“It’s so easy to get.”
"When it comes to making money, I'm afraid no one can compare with you, Second Miss." Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.
"Teacher, where do you want to live?" He turned and looked at Wu Jingzhong.
Wu Jingzhong specially asked someone in Fuzhou to make a map of the north of the bay. He thought about this every day and said without thinking:
"The Military and Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics have never had any contact with each other, so let's not get involved with Chen Lifu.
"In my opinion, it would be more appropriate for me to be neighbors with Chief Gu."
Gu Zhutong is still highly regarded by the old man, so it would be good for him to move around more often.
"it is good.
"Then let's go to Tai'an Street."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Stationmaster Wu, please come in." Kong Lingwei waved her hand.
Wu Jingzhong and Yu Zecheng got into another car, and Hong Zhiyou and Kong Lingwei rode in the same car.
"Second Miss, you are so close to me, aren't you afraid of being blamed by my brother?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
“I’ve disliked him for a long time.
"He is the number one king wherever he goes, and everyone has to give way to him.
"That's good, it's good to let him suffer a little.
"In Shanghai, he openly opposed his cousin, causing his cousin to be labeled a financial swindler. The chairman and my father were very dissatisfied with him and sent him to the North American Embassy as a counselor.
"Do not worry.
"The chairman and my cousin are furious at this moment, especially my cousin who wants to tear him apart alive. Even if you give him ten guts, he won't dare to come back."
Kong Lingwei thought Hong Zhiyou was worried about his safety, so she quickly explained.
"Well, then I'm relieved."
Hong Zhiyou pretended to be still frightened and said.
After all, it is someone else's territory. If the selling point is low, it will make the other party less wary.
"Very good.
“Brother, join forces with me. You have connections with the US military, and I have money. Let’s take over all the business here.
“I can make money while doing business.
“This is what we should do.”
Kong Lingkan was well aware of Hong Zhiyou's connections and business acumen, and had long been looking forward to joining forces.
"Ok.
“Money is a good thing, who can refuse it?
"Ok, deal."
Hong Zhiyou smiled and shook hands with her.
……
After the welcome reception at the hotel, the motorcade arrived at the two-story villa at No. 7 Tai'an Road.
After Kong Lingkan gave a brief introduction, he said goodbye and left.
Obviously, Miss Kong Er was full of sincerity this time.
The entire villa is spotless, the furniture is all European style, and there are high walls outside, which is even more luxurious than Gu Zhutong’s Villa No. 2.
"Zhecheng, you live in the backyard.
"Also, after I start work tomorrow, I'll get some equipment to check the phones and see if there are any bugs in the house.
“Zhiyou, we are not familiar with the people here.
“Have Xiao Guohua and his men come here as soon as possible, and remember to have them bring a few nannies and cleaners who can cook.
“By the way, I don’t want a Cantonese chef, it would be best if one can cook Tianjin cuisine.
"Hey, finally I don't have to drink soup every day."
In the courtyard, Wu Jingzhong was lying on a yellow bamboo rattan chair, gently waving a palm-leaf fan and giving instructions.
"Yes, teacher." Yu and Hong accepted the order.
"Teacher, I'm going to take a shower first." Yu Zecheng knew that they had something to say, so he said it consciously.
"Go ahead." Wu Jingzhong waved his hand.
"Zhiyou, Miss Kong is probably just a weasel paying a New Year's visit to a chicken. Don't get too involved." Wu Jingzhong took a sip of tea and said in a deep voice.
He didn't dare drink the tea sent by Kong Lingkan, and still drank the Longjing tea brought by Hong Zhiyou.
"clear.
"Wandao looks broken right now, but it is also an opportunity. As long as we give up enough benefits, Miss Kong will be our best umbrella of protection.
“After all, behind her is the lady.
"That's perfect. I can use her to repair the rift between me and my wife in Shanghai."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
“Well, I don’t know much about business.
"Come here, this is a remote place, I don't dare to expect to make much money. I'll collect a few treasures I like, and then you can develop your business and we'll leave.
"Hey, I'm far away from home, and I don't know how Lele and your wife are doing."
Wu Jingzhong felt the cold murderous intent from the first step he took onto the island.
This place is a mixture of local gangs, retreating soldiers and civilians, red tickets, remnant influences of the Japanese invaders, and all kinds of messy and snobbish people. After all, this tiny place is not a place to live for a long time.
"Yes." Hong Zhi nodded.
"What I'm worried about now is..." Wu Jingzhong pointed behind him, hinting at Yu Zecheng.
"Teacher, Director Yu knows what to do, so don't worry."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Given Mao Renfeng's vindictive character, he won't let it go.
“As soon as we met, he deliberately brought up the Guangming Daily case.
"I heard that the case has been investigated very thoroughly and a lot of red-handed people have been caught. I leaked this to Zecheng on purpose.
“The negative materials about Li Ya and Lu Qiaoshan were burned.
"But who knows what tricks Mao Renfeng will use next?
"There will be a regular meeting of the Political Affairs Council tomorrow. I think they will discuss our induction. I have a bad feeling that the first blow to us is about to come."
Wu Jingzhong frowned.
Having been in the officialdom for so many years, he has an extremely keen political sense.
Now Jianfeng and Mao Renfeng are competing secretly.
Jianfeng's political movement will want to achieve results.
Mao Renfeng was also trying to take credit.
The point of competition between the two sides is to eliminate the red ticket spies, and these two people do not trust Yu Zecheng, so they will definitely make trouble.
"It's a troublesome matter." Wu Jingzhong sighed.
“Compared to Jinhai, it’s really hard to survive right now.
"The U.S. military has now stopped providing assistance to the chairman, Commander Kirk also resigned not long ago, and Wilson and Anderson have both lost contact.
"If we can't get in touch, our 'American aid' will be cut off.
“If we can continue, it will undoubtedly be a godsend.
“Now that so many people have suddenly flooded into the island, there is a serious shortage of supplies and prices are skyrocketing. If I can reach an agreement with the Americans, I may be able to obtain comprador rights.
“Whoever wants to touch us at that time will have to think twice.
"This may be another reason why Miss Kong Er came to see me."
Hong Zhiyou analyzed.
"Ok.
“We have to contact the Americans as soon as possible.
“If you can become the second Kong Xiangxi and take over Wandao, the Hong family can become a truly wealthy family, not just a business family.
"Jin Feng and her unborn brother can be as reckless as Kong Lingkan, and their descendants will never have to worry about food and clothing for eight generations!"
Wu Jingzhong no longer had much hope of becoming an official or making money, so he could only place his hopes on Hong Zhiyou.
"it is good.
"Green water flows forever, let's take it slow."
Seeing that Old Wu had fighting spirit, Hong Zhiyou was also happy.
……
(End of this chapter)