Chapter 345 Heading to Ghost Island
Chapter 345 Heading to Ghost Island
"If you have any other requests, feel free to ask. As long as I can take care of it, I can satisfy you." Jianfeng asked with a smile when he saw that he was not rejecting.
"director.
"I dare to take a photo with you...
"Even if you are in a foreign country, you can still be as strong as a rock and remain steadfast in your determination under the protection of your leader."
Hong Zhiyou asked righteously.
"Oh?" Jianfeng was relieved and surprised.
"Is that all you ask?" he asked.
"Yes!" Hong Zhi nodded.
"Okay, I can apply for you, but it's hard to say whether your father has time to see you." Jianfeng said with a smile.
"Thank you, Director." Hong Zhiyou was overjoyed.
Jianfeng walked to the desk and picked up the phone: "Director Yu, please connect to the president."
“Father, it’s me.
"Before leaving, Hong Zhiyou has an unwelcome request. He wants to meet you and take a photo with you. I wonder if it's convenient for your father.
"okay, I get it!"
After hanging up the phone, Jianfeng smiled and said:
"Zhiyou, father has agreed, but not now. Instead, he will personally prepare a banquet for you on the day you return triumphantly from purchasing grain.
"You should try your best!"
"Yes, Zhiyou will definitely live up to the mission." Hong Zhiyou bowed.
"When we get to the Japanese place, Wan'an will contact the local Security Bureau liaison station. Our intelligence agency will collect as much intelligence about that place as possible to ensure your safety." Jianfeng said.
"director.
“Can I refuse?
“I don’t want to come into contact with anyone from the Secret Service.
"As you know, Mao Renfeng has a grudge against me and Stationmaster Wu.
"I don't expect him to help me on my trip to Ghost Island. I hope he doesn't secretly send someone to assassinate me on Ghost Island."
Hong Zhiyou said it very bluntly.
"This is indeed a problem." Jianfeng was silent for a moment and nodded.
The relationship is not limited to Wu Jingzhong.
He is now fighting fiercely with Mao Renfeng. Hong Zhiyou is his general and has just made great contributions. Mao Renfeng must be eager to get rid of him as soon as possible.
In Wandao, Mao Renfeng did not dare to take any action.
But once you go to Onigashima, the situation is hard to say.
"All right.
"Be careful when you go out!" Jianfeng thought about it and it seemed that there was really no safety plan he could come up with.
"Thank you, Director." Hong Zhiyou bowed and left.
"Wan'an."
As soon as Hong Zhiyi left, Jianfeng called the head servant in.
"Director, you are looking for me." Wan An asked respectfully.
"I decided to send you to go with Hong Zhiyou to check out the Japanese.
“When you go, make sure he’s safe.
“Also, observe and record more, but do not interfere with his actions on Ghost Island.
“No matter whether we can buy food or not, we must bring him back alive.
"Remember?"
Jianfeng warned.
"I understand. If anything happens to Secretary Hong, it will be very difficult unless Wan An is dead!" Wan An said seriously.
……
Security Bureau Bay North Station.
After Wang Kun was executed, Ma Jun took over as the team leader.
Bay North Station has been officially integrated.
Of course, Wu Jingzhong was just pretending to be doing something. In fact, there were still many Mao Renfeng's spies in the station. It was impossible for him to really risk his life like he did in the puppet Manchukuo.
"Zecheng, Zhiyou hasn't come back yet?" After finishing his work, he sat on the sofa and started eating fruit.
"It should be soon." Yu Zecheng glanced at the time.
"I remember you have won the Yunhui Medal before, right?" Wu Jingzhong asked.
"Third-class cloud flag." Yu Zecheng said.
"The Third Class Yunhui Medal is the highest level for colonels, one level higher than Sun Liren. Boss Dai is really willing to give it to us." Wu Jingzhong said with a smile.
“The Chairman commended me, and Boss Dai personally awarded me.
"Tianjin was quickly released... When it fell, Cuiping sold it on the black market. It wasn't much, just about two hundred silver dollars."
Yu Zecheng said lightly.
"Yes.
"Who would care about these scraps of copper and iron now?
"Look at those who were very successful in the mainland. No matter how high their official titles or how many medals they received, they are still homeless dogs in Taiwan and have a hard time living."
Wu Jingzhong said pragmatically.
"Now they are trying to use this trick to trick Zhiyou into giving his life. It's really shameful..."
Before Yu Zecheng finished speaking, Hong Zhiyou, dressed in military uniform, walked in and chuckled:
“Who did you sell the two hundred silver dollars to?
"Mine is not as valuable as yours. Please help me pour out the hundred silver dollars."
He threw the medal on the table.
Wash your hands and eat melon!
"One hundred New Taiwan dollars is no problem." Yu Zecheng joked.
"Deal!" Hong Zhiyou agreed readily.
"Zhiyou, are you really going to the Japanese's house? Have you confirmed the manpower?" Yu Zecheng asked.
"I have to go. The old man raised the issue. Even if I don't agree, I have to go even if they point a gun at me." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Manpower, only Wanan."
He took a bite of watermelon and shrugged.
"This is to monitor you." Wu Jingzhong said.
"It doesn't matter, I'm just going there to do my job.
"Teacher, Luo Youzhang's wife will come to you to beg for mercy later. I have already hinted to them that it would be best if it is an antique.
"These locals have a lot of good stuff."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
If this happened in Jinhai, Wu Jingzhong's eyes would have lit up long ago, but at this moment he was not interested at all:
"It's no use asking for it. You can't take it with you, and it might be easy for someone to catch you."
“What we want is to give people something to hold against us.
"Why did Jianfeng let Wan'an follow me? Isn't it because he's afraid that we'll run away?
"If we don't calm down, they won't let us go, on the contrary, the surveillance will be even stricter.
“So, you should collect the money when you should, and Lao Yu, you should solicit business when you should.
"Just like when we were in Jinhai, we should fish if we want and dare to fish.
"Only in this way can they feel at ease!" said Hong Zhiyou.
Wu Jingzhong frowned.
He knew very well why Wang Jian was asking for gold and silver.
I thought I would leave soon.
Judging from what Hong Zhiyou said now, it seems impossible to leave the island in a short time.
Just saying.
The phone rang and Hong Zhiyou answered it:
"Yes.
"it is good!"
After hanging up the phone, he smiled and said:
"Teacher, the wife of Luo Youzhang from the Dazhu Gang wants to meet you at the Polly Lucy Restaurant."
"Take her to the reception room first." Wu Jingzhong ordered.
"Zhecheng, you go and talk.
"If you have antiques, you need a certificate of authenticity from a well-known local antique shop." He pointed at Yu Zecheng and gave the order efficiently.
"clear."
Yu Zecheng took the order and left.
Half an hour later, Yu Zecheng came back carrying a box:
"Teacher, I got the stuff. Please check it."
Wu Jingzhong's eyes suddenly lit up, and the "blood" in his bones awakened. He took it and opened the lock skillfully.
There are ten gold bars inside.
A pair of beautiful and exquisite Chenghua chicken cups.
He took out the authentication certificate from the local Wanbaozhai and checked it, then walked to the window to carefully observe the Jigong Cup.
The cup wall is as thin as a cicada's wing, small and exquisite, and very light in the hand.
Having played with antiques so many times, he can roughly tell whether something is real or fake at a glance.
It should be a genuine Chenghua product.
This is good stuff.
Another good dowry for Xiao Jinfeng.
"oops.
"Even this little hobby has been figured out."
Wu Jingzhong clicked his tongue a few times, put away the treasure, slapped his thigh, and laughed loudly:
"I'll call Jianfeng now."
He picked up the phone and dialed Jianfeng's number:
"Hello, Director, it's me, Jingzhong.
"Is such that.
"Luo Youzhang and Gu Youniu are imprisoned in Wanbei Prison. I read in the report that they were deceived by Lin Dingli. They have also been interrogated here. They were indeed deceived into transporting goods.
“The market has been rectified now, with hard measures, and the gangs and people in the north of the bay have seen it.
“As for mass relations, we also need to be gentle.
"This Luo Youzhang said that they are willing to vigorously publicize the director's new economic announcement in Bay North. There are many gangs of all sizes in Bay North now.
“We do need a ambassador who can speak.
"In my opinion, since these two people have not committed any serious crime, they can be released." "Director, what do you think?"
"Okay.
“Thank you, Director!
"goodbye!"
After hanging up the phone, Wu Jingzhong said with great joy: "Jianfeng agreed to release him.
"Zhecheng, you two go and fetch the person."
"Okay, teacher." The two of them obeyed.
……
"Sure enough, only antiques can awaken the teacher's fighting spirit.
“For a moment, I felt like I was back at Tsukai Station.”
In the car, Yu Zecheng smiled.
"Yes.
"If he doesn't move, Jianfeng will feel uneasy." said Hong Zhiyou.
"Zhiyou, when you get to Guidao, please ask for Cuiping's news.
“Her other name is Chen Taohua.
“According to organizational principles, it is possible that she will be restored to her original name and assigned to another place.
"It should be possible to find out."
Yu Zecheng said as he drove.
“I advise you not to get your hopes up too much.
"There are at least thousands of spies lurking in the mainland right now, and they are cracking down on enemy spies. Unless I can meet someone like Sanmin or Shopkeeper Qiu, I can ask them.
"If anyone else goes to investigate, they might be arrested as spies."
Hong Zhiyou shook his head.
"Okay." Yu Zecheng pursed his lips, unable to hide the longing in his eyes.
Arrived at the prison.
Long Tao had already released the people and was smoking and talking with Luo Youzhang and Gu Youniu.
"Warden Long." Hong Zhiyou greeted.
“Secretary Hong, Director Yu.
"Comrade Jianfeng has given instructions. I will hand the person over to you. Please sign." Long Tao handed the document board to Yu Zecheng.
Yu Zecheng signed his name quickly: "Thank you for your hard work."
"Old Dragon, thank you for your hard work."
Hong Zhiyou walked forward, pulled him sideways and stuffed a handful of bills into his pocket.
“Secretary Hong, there’s really no need.
"What kind of relationship do we have? I can't take advantage of you by doing something for you. That would be too mean of me." Long Tao said with a smile.
"Okay, be polite to me.
"It's not as easy to make money in Taiwan as in Shanghai. Even I'm living off my savings, let alone you!"
Hong Zhiyou patted his shoulder.
Then he said to Luo Youzhang:
"Master Luo, Warden Long is very useful.
"From now on, if anyone from Wanbei comes in and wants to ask for help, you can go to him."
Luo Youzhang quickly expressed his gratitude, "That's right, that's right!
"In our line of work, this kind of thing is often found. I hope that Warden Long will take care of it in the future."
"Okay, okay." Long Tao said happily.
His current position is actually a lucrative one.
But even a good job requires connections. Without someone to help you, and with your new arrival, not only can you not make money, you might even fall into a trap.
Since Hong Zhiyou has spoken, it means that this Fatty Luo is reliable.
Let him be the middleman, and you will have a way to generate income on your own.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I won't bother you anymore.
"There are cows, let's go."
Seeing the car from the hall coming to pick them up, Luo Youzhang took Gu Youniu and said goodbye and left.
“Youniu is really a talent.
"He got into the core group of the Dazhu Gang so quickly."
On the way back, Yu Zecheng smiled.
"yes.
"This kid is very smart, especially his talent for languages. He started learning Minnan dialect in Xikou, and now speaks with a local accent. No one suspects that he is from the mainland at all." Hong Zhi said with an optimistic look.
“The acting is also good.
"Li Ya in the past and Fatty Luo now, have been fooled around."
The rest will become the Tao.
"Just wait, this kid will become a big shot here sooner or later." Hong Zhiyou said.
……
Basheng Garden.
Wan An walked quickly into the office and reported:
"Director, Hong Zhiyou and his men have taken the person away.
"This Luo Youzhang is a well-known black market trader. If he leaves, it will be like letting a tiger return to the mountain."
"It doesn't matter. We let Luo Youzhang go and gained Wu Jingzhong. Isn't that good?" Jianfeng said with a smile.
“I don’t…I don’t understand.
"I heard that Luo Youzhang's wife asked someone to bribe Wu Jingzhong. Director, you hate corruption the most." Wan An said very puzzled.
“After going through so much, I’ve let go of some things.
“Greed is human nature.
“This cannot be stopped, it cannot be eradicated.
“It depends on who is greedy.
“Kong, Song, no!
"But Wu Jingzhong, I have accepted it.
"Since Wu Jingzhong came to Wandao, he has been slacking off and waiting to retire on the island.
"Now that he is actively greedy, it means that he has recognized the reality and has begun to make money while he is in power.
“That’s a good sign.”
Jianfeng smiled, took a sip of tea and continued:
“I still understand this classmate of mine, my old brother.
“He may be greedy, but he really gets things done.
"Let him be greedy. Hong Zhiyou wants to close this deal. If he lowers the price by 10%, the money saved for the government will be enough for Wu Jingzhong to be greedy ten, a hundred, or a thousand times.
“He is greedy, but the government does not lose.
"Besides, if he is greedy, he will have something to hold against him.
"It will be easier to deal with him someday if we really want to."
"I understand, sir." Wan An said.
"Wan'an, your brain is not suited to playing politics, so when you go to the devil's place this time, you must be careful with your words and actions.
“Learn and consult more with Hong Zhiyou.
"Being humble will always pay off."
Jianfeng warned earnestly.
"Yes." Wan'an accepted the order.
……
The next morning at eight o'clock.
Hong Zhiyou and Wanan boarded the plane to Ghost Island.
Eleven o'clock.
The two stayed at the Tokyo Grand Hotel.
“Secretary Hong, I checked and found that Onigashima’s Minister of Economic Affairs is Ikeda Sugami.
“Since September, this person has borrowed nearly $1 billion from North America, relying on this huge sum of money to protect people’s livelihood and to suppress the soaring prices in Tokyo.
"Two-thirds of their food is purchased at low prices from North America."
Wan An said in a deep voice after checking the room.
"You mean, you're afraid that they will interfere?" Hong Zhiyou asked with a faint smile.
"Yes!
"This is their territory. If they do something tricky, we will be in trouble." Wan An nodded.
“When the boat reaches the bridge, it will straighten itself out!
"We'll see."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
The Japanese are now experiencing the trauma of defeat, and with the strong support of North America, their economy is improving.
But in the final analysis, the lifeline is in the hands of the Americans.
For Hong Zhiyou, it’s not a big problem.
"I have already notified the North American Embassy on Onigashima.
“There’s a cocktail party tonight.
"Ikeda Sugami will be there too. We'll know when we meet."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"By the way, I have to go out for lunch. There is a restaurant downstairs," he ordered.
"Okay, be careful." Wan'an nodded and left the room.
Hong Zhiyou took a shower and changed into clean clothes.
Arrived downstairs.
A black Studebaker was waiting.
"Mad, I finally see you."
Xie Ruolin held a cigar in his mouth, winked at Hong Zhiyou and smiled brightly.
That's right.
Old Xie is one of Hong Zhi’s trump cards.
……
(End of this chapter)