Chapter 367 Falling out with Jianfeng
Chapter 367 Falling out with Jianfeng
Chen Zhai.
Chen Guofu looked very sick and was as thin as a stick.
"Brother, are you feeling better today?" Chen Lifu walked in with a briefcase, sat down beside the bed and asked with concern.
"Why.
"I'm afraid it won't work. I have chest tightness and shortness of breath, and I've been in a coma recently.
“The whole person was in a daze.
"I dreamed about my uncle and Mr. Sun last night.
"When I think about the foundation of the party and the country being lost on an isolated island today, I feel ashamed of my uncle's spirit in heaven."
Chen Guofu leaned against the head of the bed and said weakly.
"Brother, when you are recovering from illness, you should take care of your mind.
"Just focus on recuperating and don't worry about the Party's affairs.
"The party-state today is the party of Jiang and his family.
"We're almost a stumbling block."
Chen Lifu sighed softly.
"The Chairman still doesn't want to see you?" Chen Guofu asked.
"Not only did he refuse to see me, he also had the attendant office return all documents issued by the party.
“It feels like I’ve dug up his ancestral grave.
“All the grievances are directed at me.
"Alas, he invited me to stay at his official residence at Sun Moon Lake a few years ago and said he wanted to use me. This is so unreasonable... Our chairman is so unpredictable and hard to figure out."
Chen Lifu felt a little puzzled.
He has always been upright and loyal to the Chairman, and after so many years of personal friendship, he believes that he has a very close relationship with the Chairman.
The recent series of events are really hard to understand.
"Well, let's just go and see, time is not in our control." Chen Guofu sighed.
"Sir, Hong Zhi wants to see you." The servant came in and reported.
“My crippled body disappeared.
"Lifu, go meet him."
Chen Guofu ordered.
"yes, Sir."
Chen Lifu got up and went to the yard.
“I never thought that the residence of a party elder would be so simple, far less luxurious than that of Lin Dingli and his ilk.
"Mr. Chen's reputation for integrity is well-deserved."
Hong Zhiyou stood in the small courtyard and sighed.
"Greetings, my superior." After saying this, he bowed to Chen Lifu.
"Sit down." Chen Lifu walked to the stone table beside him and raised his hand.
"Boss, I bought some nutritional supplements for Mr. Guofu. This doesn't count as bribery, right?" Hong Zhiyou asked with a smile.
"Need not.
"He can only drink rice soup or porridge for every meal now, so he doesn't need it.
"What's up?"
Chen Lifu said.
"According to the proposal of Yu Youren, Zou Lu and other party and state elders, a party reorganization will be held next month, and the chairman has proposed that it be discussed at the Central Standing Committee meeting.
"I wonder what the superiors think?"
Hong Zhiyou put down the gift and asked in a deep voice.
"What opinion can I have?" Chen Lifu raised his eyebrows and asked back.
“You are the head of the party committee and the director of the Internal Investigation Bureau.
“You have to have an opinion, right?”
Hong Zhiyou smiled faintly.
"I have no opinion. Everything is decided by the Chairman." Chen Lifu was somewhat dissatisfied with his attitude.
“That’s fine if you don’t mind.
“Also, I heard that there were students causing trouble at the Political Science School recently, openly waving the banner of American democracy against Chiang Kai-shek and dictatorship.
"I'm here to ask my superiors to investigate this matter thoroughly."
Hong Zhiyou continued.
"If you want to investigate, then go ahead." Chen Lifu knew very well that this man was the chairman's lackey, so his tone was inevitably extremely blunt.
“I don’t think there’s any need to check, the political school has always been your base.
“Now you dare to cause trouble.
“To put up such reactionary slogans must be instigated by some big shot.
"And I can say with certainty that this important person is... you!"
Hong Zhiyou sneered.
"Hong Zhiyou, you don't really think that no one in Wandao can cure you.
“First, slander the Chen Cheng pass.
“Now you want to throw dirty water on me again.
"You are too arrogant."
Chen Lifu slammed the table in anger.
Hong Zhiyou smiled coldly, lit a cigarette and took a puff, his eyes hidden behind the smoke, looking a little mysterious as he said:
"you're right.
"I am a businessman who makes money by being friendly and friendly, and I have made friends with people from all over the world. How can I be so bold as to act so arrogantly?
“Why did I say that you instructed the students to do it?
“Because you did it.
“If it’s not you, it has to be you!
"You've been a spy for so many years, you must know the ins and outs here."
He stood up, walked to a clump of bamboo, and pulled at it a few times:
“It is said that bamboo is evergreen and indomitable.
"I don't think so."
Click!
He exerted force suddenly and broke the bamboo as thick as a thumb.
Chen Lifu's face turned pale, and his eyes flashed with unwillingness and helplessness.
It was strong at first.
But after Hong Zhiyou broke the bamboo, the light gradually dimmed.
"The Chiang family rules the country, the Chen family is the party.
“If even the party is in the hands of others, how can we rule the world?
“You’re blocking someone else’s way.
"Someone else will kill you!
"This has been the truth since ancient times!"
Hong Zhiyou turned around, threw the bamboo, and clapped his hands.
The blood drained from Chen Lifu's face, and his hands that were holding onto the stone table began to tremble.
“Mr. Liv.
"The Taiwan Island is not like the mainland, and the temple is too small to accommodate a big Buddha like you.
“The chairman and Jianfeng respect you very much, so they asked me to come.
“I’ll give you ten days at most. You must pack your bags and leave Wanbei before the reorganization. You can go to Hong Kong Island or North America.
"You should be aware that in the current environment, not everyone can go out, and not everyone is allowed to bring their family members."
Hong Zhiyou pointed at him.
"What if I don't?" Chen Lifu asked in a deep voice.
"The next person who comes may be a spy or someone from the attendant's office, someone who incites students to cause trouble. Or maybe he is Chai Qian's accomplice. You could be all of these." Hong Zhi raised the corner of his mouth and smiled indifferently.
"I understand." Chen Lifu nodded sadly.
“That’s good to know.
"The chairman invites you to a banquet at noon.
"I have delivered the message. Goodbye."
Hong Zhiyou finished speaking and turned away.
Chen Lifu understood immediately.
If it weren’t for Hong Zhiyou’s persuasion.
He did not agree to leave Bay North.
Perhaps, he is not even qualified for this farewell meal.
What awaits him is assassination or imprisonment.
He stood up tremblingly and went to the inner room.
"Brother, this day has finally come. He...he asked me to go to North America." Chen Lifu's eyes were slightly red and his throat was choked with sobs.
"Why.
"Being with the emperor is like being with a tiger. There will always be a day like this.
"Let's go.
"He still lets you go, which means Chiang Kai-shek still has some conscience.
"You don't need to come to see me anymore. You have always seen things more clearly than I do. Without these troubles, you will definitely live a more comfortable life than you do now.
"Let's go, take care."
Chen Guofu held his hand, patted it and said.
“Yes, big brother.
"I'm going to say goodbye now."
Chen Lifu said with tears in his eyes.
……
Shilin official residence.
Chen Lifu walked in in a suit and tie, and saluted with a smile as gentle as the spring breeze: "Commissioner."
"Lifu is here, come here quickly."
The chairman stood on the balcony and waved.
Chen Lifu walked over and pointed at the birds flying among the mountains in the distance:
"Look, does it look like Baiyun Mountain that year?"
"It looks exactly like him," said Chen Lifu.
"sit."
The chairman sat down, poured him some tea and said:
"My uncle, Mr. Yingshi, was both my brother and my teacher. He took great care of me. Over the years, I have always thought of following Mr. Yingshi and working for the revolution.
“When the success was achieved, I was unable to share the fruits of the revolution with my brother, and I could not sleep all night.
"In the blink of an eye, fame and fortune come and go, and people grow old.
"Lifu, your temples are graying, and you are no longer young. You are already in your prime years."
The chairman recalled the past and sighed.
"Yes.
"When I returned to China after completing my studies, I was favored by the chairman and became the secretary of the principal of the Whampoa Military Academy. He has been by my side ever since.
“Without your teachings, Lifu wouldn’t be where he is today.
"I only regret that I am not capable enough to help you."
Chen Lifu's eyes were already filled with tears, and he was filled with emotion.
“We are all old.
“Now is the time for young people to shine.
"It is the right thing to do to have a good rest and enjoy your old age.
"Please take your seats."
As the guards tasted the dishes, the throne stood up and spoke.
Arrived at the table.
The chairman moved his chopsticks a few times, then put them down and poured a glass of wine for Chen Lifu:
"Lifu, I have been thinking about this for more than a year.
"What exactly is the reason for the Nationalist government's disastrous defeat on the mainland, and who should bear the responsibility?"
After saying this, he looked at Chen Lifu with a cold gaze.
Chen Lifu trembled all over, not daring to look directly at him, and lowered his head slightly and said:
"Chairman, there are many reasons why the mainland has failed.
“But on the party side, my brother Guofu and I have an unshirkable responsibility.
"I think that with our brothers' talents, we are no longer suitable for party work, let alone participating in this party reform."
At this point, Chen Lifu stood up and stepped back, bowing 90 degrees to apologize:
"I also ask the Chairman to forgive my brother and me for our loyalty and for the sake of my uncle's spirit in heaven, and allow us to withdraw from the party and resign from all our positions."
The chairman felt relieved to see that he was so tactful.
The Chen brothers are determined to stick to the party, and it is really difficult to deal with them given their background and followers.
Yes.
He can use some means to deal with them, or even get rid of Er Chen.
But that would be too hurtful.
After all, they are important ministers of meritorious service to the party and the country, heads of the party, and their confidants who have followed him wholeheartedly for many years.
Killing people alone can only solve superficial problems.
Even his own confidants were eliminated at will, which may cause unrest among the people in the government.
It is not conducive to unity and stability.
"Zi!"
The chairman picked up the wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and then said nothing more.
He got up and went to the inner room.
Chen Lifu knew that everything was settled.
From then on, the Chiang family ruled the country and the Chiang family ruled the party.
The era belonging to his Chen family has completely ended.
Chen Lifu picked up the wine glass and drank it all, bowed deeply again, and left quickly.
……
Basheng Garden.
Hong Zhiyou walked in quickly.
Seeing Wan'an on duty in the side room at the door, he leaned over to take a look and threw a pack of good cigarettes over to him.
Wan An stood up and did the usual body search:
"Go in, the director is waiting for you inside."
Arrived at the office.
Jianfeng set the tea tray and laughed loudly:
“Zhiyou, good news.
"Chen Lifu just took the initiative to resign.
"Father was very impressed with your 'persuasion to surrender'. He proposed to promote you to the position of deputy director of the Internal Investigation Bureau, but I rejected it."
After pouring the tea, he continued:
"What I mean is that Ji Yuanpu will be appointed as the deputy director to handle the daily affairs of the Internal Investigation Bureau, and you will be promoted to the director of the Investigation Division of the Internal Investigation Bureau, and the word "deputy" will be removed.
"At the same time, we can also supervise Ji Yuanpu internally.
"Since the old Central Committee era, this stall has belonged to Er Chen. I can't trust him."
"Thank you for your training, Director. Now I know what to do." Hong Zhi nodded.
"By the way, go to Chen Lifu's house later and tell him my words, ordering him to leave the island within 24 hours." Jianfeng ordered again.
Are you really afraid of having too many dreams at night?
Jianfeng's political tactics are becoming more and more sophisticated, so cold and precise that they are frightening.
No one knows how many spies he has secretly arranged.
Hong Zhiyou even suspected that Jianfeng's spies were more numerous and more intelligent than the Chairman.
"Yes, Director." Hong Zhiyou accepted the order.
“Without Chen Lifu, the initial control of the Internal Investigation Bureau, the Party Department, and the Political School was completed.
"The next step is to find some time to fully integrate Mao Renfeng's secret service team.
"The road ahead is long and arduous, and we should work together with one heart and one mind."
Jianfeng said energetically.
"director.
"I have an unreasonable request." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Speak." Jianfeng said.
“My teacher’s knee injury is serious, and the medical care here in Taiwan is still the same as it was during the Japanese occupation.
“I would like to apply to transfer the teacher to Hong Kong Island.
“The medical conditions there are better.
"There are also Ruirui and the teacher's wife who take care of him. They are more attentive than a grown man like me.
"Please ask the director for special permission."
Hong Zhiyou bowed and asked.
Jianfeng, who was originally smiling, suddenly looked cold.
He said nothing, just sipped the teacup.
Immediately, a tasteless smile appeared on his face again and he said:
“It’s wise.
"I understand your concern.
"Wu Jingzhong is also my old classmate, and I am also very worried about his injury.
"How about this.
"Keep him in Wandao for now, and I'll consider it later."
He declined politely.
Hong Zhiyou felt cold in an instant.
If Jianfeng refuses to let go, Old Wu's shot will be in vain, and all his plans will go to waste.
"Director, please hurry up.
"What if the foreign doctor from Hong Kong can save his leg?" Hong Zhiyou said.
Jianfeng stared at him with some surprise, murderous intent flashing in his eyes, and he seemed to suspect that he had overheard something.
"He is not only my teacher, but also my father-in-law!" Hong Zhiyou added in a deep voice.
"Ok.
"I know, go ahead."
Jianfeng waved his hand expressionlessly.
Hong Zhiyou bowed and saluted, without drinking a sip of tea, and walked away quickly.
The reason why he openly rebelled against Jianfeng.
First, it fits my character of being loyal and righteous.
Secondly, Jianfeng has been very popular recently, and he has become very good at using it, and he really treats himself as a sharp knife that can be discarded at will.
Hong Zhiyou knew it very well.
One’s value has never been in one’s ability to get things done, but in one’s network of contacts.
He wants to tell Jianfeng.
You are never the menu on the table, but the person eating it.
If you don't let me go, we'll just have to fight!
No matter what, he would never allow his teacher's blood to be shed in vain.
Wu Jingzhong, you must go home.
When he arrived at the door, he saw Wan An standing there. He grabbed Wan An by the collar and yelled:
“He’s my dad.
“How much blood did he shed for the party and the country in his life?
“Now he’s been shot.
“Drag, drag, drag!
"If you drag it any further, your legs will be crippled!
"I must save him!"
Hong Zhiyou has always been easy-going and elegant. Wan'an has never seen him behave like this and was stunned for a moment.
"I must save his leg!"
He pointed at the confused Wan'an, pushed him away, and walked away angrily.
Jianfeng does not believe in Jesus.
But the chairman believes it.
He heard it clearly and was so angry that he threw the cup:
"This bastard, what does he want to do? He wants to rebel and go against the will of heaven!"
"Director." Wan An walked in.
Jianfeng pointed at his nose and started to curse:
"What does Hong Zhi count as?
"A country bumpkin from Xiaoshan, relying on the resources of the Party and the country, currying favor with a few foreign devils, is that a big deal?"
“What the hell.
"Why does he challenge me? Why does he challenge me?"
Wan'an stood there, stunned again by the criticism.
What happened to these two people today?
Why are you so out of control?
After Jianfeng lost his temper, he stood on the balcony with his hands on his waist and asked angrily: "Why don't you say anything? I see that you and Hong Zhi are usually very close, right?"
"I will only obey the orders of the director." Wan An said.
"Okay, go and kill him now. I never want to see this bastard again." Jianfeng pointed outside the door.
"I obey your command." Wan'an turned around and left with a blank expression.
"stop!"
Jianfeng angrily called out to this stubborn person:
"That's all."
He rubbed his sore temples, angrily drank another cup of tea, and when he calmed down a bit, he said:
"Wan'an, did you see that?
"This Hong Zhiyou is so arrogant. It seems that I think too highly of him."
"director.
“Hong Zhiyou is indeed smart and capable, but from my observation, he always puts personal feelings above politics.
“When he was in Shanghai, no one agreed with the director, but he went anyway.
“Everyone knew that Chen Lifu was arrogant and difficult to persuade, so he went.
"He is a person who values personal feelings, but personal feelings are also his weak point.
“He was obviously very worried about Wu Jingzhong’s incident this time.
"Perhaps he misunderstood the director's intention and was afraid that it would delay Wu's treatment, so he lost control of his emotions and contradicted the director."
Wan An analyzed truthfully.
"Is that so?" Jianfeng asked with a frown.
“It’s good to value feelings.
"But have you ever thought that if Wu Jingzhong is gone, there will be no one to control him.
“I even suspect that this play was directed and performed by Hong and Wu themselves.
“They want to leave the Bay Island and live a good life.
"There are no doors."
Jianfeng unbuttoned his collar and took a breath.
There was a flash of fear and worry in Wan'an's eyes, and he said nothing more.
……
Chen Zhai.
Hong Zhiyou got out of the car and walked in.
Chen Lifu is watering the flowers.
Hong Zhiyou said expressionlessly: "Mr. Chen, Jianfeng has ordered that you must leave Wandao within 24 hours."
As he spoke, he looked at his watch:
"Timing begins."
"I just came back from the Chairman's office... Twenty-four hours, isn't that too urgent?" Chen Lifu frowned and said dissatisfiedly.
“Is it urgent?
“My teacher Wu Jingzhong had a leg injury and was not allowed to leave.
“You should feel lucky.
"Pack it up quickly."
Hong Zhiyou said coldly.
A few hours later, after Chen Lifu had packed his luggage, he called an officer from the Internal Investigation Bureau to "escort" Chen Lifu and his family to the dock leading to North America.
After finishing everything, Hong Zhiyou returned to the hospital.
"Teacher, are you feeling better?" he asked.
"Once the anesthetic wears off, it hurts so much." Wu Jingzhong said with a frown.
"What did Jianfeng say?" he asked.
"You said you wanted to observe for a while, which clearly shows that you don't want to let you go." Hong Zhiyou peeled an orange for him.
"It's expected." Wu Jingzhong said while eating.
"Chen Lifu resigned today and was ordered by Jianfeng to leave the island within 24 hours.
"I just sent someone to take him to the ship."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Chen Lifu.
“That’s Chen Lifu.
"Hey!"
Wu Jingzhong felt a sense of loneliness that empathized with others and sighed softly.
"But today, I am angry with Jianfeng." Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.
"You confronted him and had an argument with him?" Wu Jingzhong came to his senses and asked in surprise.
"I guess so." Hong Zhi nodded.
"Confused!
"In the past, Jianfeng was at a low point and had accomplished nothing, but he still had some Soviet communist sentiments and was relatively magnanimous and tolerant.
“Things are different now.
"Now he holds great power, has won many battles, has the appearance of a dragon, and is intoxicated with the desire for power. In his eyes, those who obey me live, and those who disobey me die.
"If you touch his reverse scale now, you might get into trouble."
Wu Jingzhong is quite good at judging people.
"Teacher, I did it on purpose.
"The war on the peninsula broke out, and I said this was our chance.
“I have to break up with Jianfeng now.
“Except that your blood shall not be shed in vain.
"I also want to avoid trouble and get you out at the same time.
"Just wait.
"In two weeks at the latest, even if you don't want to go back to Hong Kong Island, Jianfeng will have to beg you to go back."
An unfathomable smile appeared on Hong Zhiyou's lips.
……
(End of this chapter)