Chapter 372: How can a broken mirror be mended?
Chapter 372: How can a broken mirror be mended?
"understood."
MacArthur walked towards the inner hall with a bit of dissatisfaction.
Randall was afraid that this guy would talk too much, so he followed him closely.
They all eat together at the dining table.
If MacArthur dares to overturn the table, Randall doesn't mind learning from Kirk and playing his part.
It's also okay to shoot from behind.
After all, isn't it normal for one or two assassins from the Northern Peninsula to sneak into Tokyo?
MacArthur picked up the phone, and the remaining anger instantly blossomed into a flower:
"Hong, my dear friend, how are you?
"certainly.
“I will call your chairman right away.
"You are welcome.
“You are my friend and the best friend of our Allies. I will personally present your commission and announce it to the world.
"See you tonight!"
After hanging up the phone, he shrugged:
"It seems that for the sake of our friends, you and I have to go to Wanbei in person."
"Sir, it's my honor to travel with you." Randall immediately changed his face to a bootlicker and saluted respectfully.
“You should prepare 50,000 US dollars first.
"Stupid guy!"
MacArthur pointed at him and teased.
You are the stupid pig!
Randall cursed inwardly and smiled, “Don’t worry, I’m ready.
“I always knew he couldn’t lose.
"He is not only a businessman, but also a great prophet!"
"Shit! He also said that the coalition forces would lose the Peninsula War. Damn bastard, shut up!" MacArthur cursed a little panicked.
"My bad." Randall slapped himself lightly.
He didn't want to admit it, but he really couldn't afford to lose.
MacArthur picked up the phone and casually dialed the Chairman's special plane.
While beating him, he cursed:
"I am MacArthur, answering Chiang."
The line on the other end started to transfer.
"This Jiang is such a nuisance. I am the Commander-in-Chief of the Asia-Pacific Region and my phone is always on call, but his calls are always transferred and delayed!
"FUCK!"
"This is Eastern culture," said Randall.
"Aren't you crazy about learning Chinese recently?
“You can talk to him later.
"I'm sick!"
MacArthur listened to the murmuring for a long time, and then he threw the receiver aside in annoyance.
Randall smiled, picked up the receiver, and finally got through after two calls:
"I am Randall of the Allied Command, and I am here to talk to you on behalf of General MacArthur..."
……
Shilin official residence.
"okay, I get it.
"Give my regards to the Commander."
The chairman gently hung up the phone.
The lady at the side originally wanted to act as an interpreter and get some inside information, but she got nothing and felt unhappy:
"Darling, you don't look very well. Is there a problem with the Allied forces again?"
She asked softly with concern.
"It's all your nephew's fault.
“Tear up the loan agreement and reject the low-priced US food aid.
“I’d love to know where he spent the million dollars?
"Why.
"Forget it, let's not talk about him. Let Jianfeng handle it."
The chairman waved his hand.
“Give it to Jianfeng?
"Darling, why don't you leave it to me? I will definitely teach him a lesson." The lady was a little panicked.
Jianfeng and Kong Lingkan are sworn enemies, and we will be in trouble if we fall into his hands.
"Besides, it's no big deal if there's no war.
"If the U.S. military pushes into the Northeast, we can just pick up what's already there and save ourselves the trouble.
“Ling Kan was not careful enough this time, but he does have the ability.
“Isn’t the economic revitalization strategy he proposed to you a good one?
"It just so happens that he has a very good relationship with MacArthur. If we let him do it, wouldn't there be hope for the Taiwan Island?"
My wife is still fighting for Kong Lingkan.
The chairman really wants to hit someone.
But I didn’t dare to fight, except in my diary.
"How to do it?" The chairman frowned and said unhappily.
"Do you know who the Secretary-General of the Allied Property Management Committee is?" He leaned on his cane and looked at his wife.
“General Leonard of France?
"Or Sir Kennar?"
The lady asked.
"neither.
"It's Hong Zhiyou!" said the chairman.
“Hong Zhi has?
"How can it be?
"God!
“Are MacArthur and his men crazy?
"They actually let a ..."
The lady screamed in disbelief.
“They admitted it themselves.
“He should be on the plane by now, and we can hold a commissioning ceremony for Hong Zhiyou at the hotel tonight.
"Why.
"Don't worry about it. I have to go to the hotel myself."
The chairman was afraid that she would cause trouble again, so he gave an order and left the hall.
……
Inside the hotel.
Anderson picked up the letter of authorization, pulled out his gun and was about to shoot Kong Lingkan.
Swish!
Kong Lingkan's bodyguard also drew his gun.
"Major, your lie has been exposed. Are you anxious?" Kong Lingkan raised his eyebrows fearlessly.
"Didn't you call?
“Where is MacArthur?
“Where is Wales?
"That's it?"
He continued provocatively.
"You!" Anderson almost exploded.
"Anderson, have a drink."
Hong Zhi ignored him, walked aside, sat down, raised his glass and tasted the red wine.
The wine was average.
Far worse than his Axe card.
It seems that it is time for Axe to enter the Bay Island during this negotiation.
“Smart.
“Foreigners are unreliable.
"I know you want to prove yourself, but there's no need to. As long as you come back, the position of Director of the Internal Investigation Bureau will still be yours.
“We can do a lot together.
"come back."
Jianfeng walked over and patiently extended the olive branch again.
"Director, it seems you also think I'm joking." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Isn't it?"
Seeing that he still looked unattainable, Jianfeng's tone became cold.
"You are still so..."
Hong Zhiyou raised his palm and shook it, without finishing his words, he turned his head and ignored him.
"You disappoint me so much."
Jianfeng hit a wall again and lost all face.
Just as he was about to stand up, he saw a noisy crowd and the chairman, surrounded by several guards, walked slowly towards him.
Everyone made way and greeted him.
"Father, what brings you here?" Jianfeng bowed quickly and asked in confusion.
The chairman looked at him with some disappointment, ignored him, and walked straight to Hong Zhiyou in the spotlight, laughing loudly:
"Chiyou, congratulations."
"Congratulations?"
Everyone looked curious and their eyes were fixed on Hong Zhiyou.
"You're welcome, Mr. President."
Hong Zhi changed his usual respectful attitude and shook hands with him calmly.
"Even the name has changed?" the chairman asked with a smile.
“I’m sorry, I have resigned from the party and my registered permanent residence is not in Taiwan.
“That’s the only way to call it that.”
Hong Zhiyou said with neither humility nor arrogance.
"Hong Zhiyou, you are so bold!" Yu Jishi warned.
“No!
“Mr. Hong is the secretary general of the Allied Property Management Committee and a friend of our Wandao.
"This is a very appropriate title for a business matter."
The chairman was angry in his heart, but his face was still smiling like spring breeze.
“Hong Ji Youzhen… is really the Secretary General of the Property Management Committee!
"This, how is this possible!"
For a moment, the whole place was in an uproar.
Especially Kong Lingkan and Jianfeng.
Both of them had their heads buzzing.
"Commissioner, is this true?
"He, he is Hong Zhiyou."
Kong Lingkan pointed at Hong Zhiyou and shouted exaggeratedly.
"Um?
"If he is not, then are you?" The chairman was very dissatisfied with his suspicion.
“This…how is this possible!
"impossible.
"impossible!"
The blood drained from Kong Lingkan's face and his legs felt weak.
He knew very well that negotiating with the Secretary-General was his only chance to atone for his sins and turn things around.
"Master Kong, I'm sorry to disappoint you."
Hong Zhiyou's cold and fluttering words were like a heavy burden that completely crushed Kong Lingkan.
Lost the right to negotiate.
Jianfeng must kill him!
Pfft!
The young master of the Kong family could no longer stand and sat down on the ground.
“Take it away!
"Jianfeng, investigate thoroughly!" the chairman ordered coldly.
"Yes!" Jianfeng was overjoyed. He waved his hand and Wan'an stepped forward and roughly grabbed Kong Lingkan and dragged him out.
"Secretary General Hong, please move to the official residence."
The chairman raised his hand.
"Please." Hong Zhiyou said.
The two walked side by side.
Anderson followed Hong Zhiyou with an arrogant look on his face.
He made the right bet.
Hong Zhiyou is indeed that light.
Jianfeng looked very unhappy.
He is not even qualified to get close to Hong Zhiyou now.
At this moment, he felt hatred and regret.
Hong Zhiyou has never been a knife.
He is a national treasure.
It's a magic weapon.
Jianfeng regretted losing him very much.
I hate Hong Zhiyou's ruthlessness and decisiveness even more!
No!
Jianfeng would never allow this guy who could change the fate of Wandao to slip away from his fingers in vain.
He must catch it back at all costs and continue to use it for his own purposes.
……
Arrived at the Presidential Palace.
The chairman kindly gestured for Hong Zhiyou to take a seat:
“Zhiyou, there are no outsiders here.
"I know you are resentful towards Jianfeng. I have already criticized him for this matter and he has reflected on it.
"You were brothers in Shanghai.
"After coming to Wandao, we have joined forces and achieved remarkable results. "Why not use tea instead of wine to let go of grudges? "
He looked at the two of them and tried to persuade them to make peace.
"Zhiyou, I was not thoughtful enough regarding Wu Jingzhong's medical treatment.
“At the time, I was also thinking about letting him take care of it for a while.
“This is a misunderstanding.
“I quit the party out of spite.
"You and I used to have a close relationship. I am offering you tea instead of wine to apologize. Please forgive me!"
Jianfeng bowed to apologize to Hong Zhiyou.
He knows how to bend and stretch.
Right now, economic recovery in the northern part of the Bay is a top priority. Once we miss this historic opportunity, we don’t know when we will have the chance to do so again.
Hong Zhiyou took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Director, you are too polite.
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s a misunderstanding or not.
“You don’t need to apologize.
“I’m a businessman now.
“In business, we only look at profits.
“Wandao can take over some of the food, clothing, boots and other businesses.
“However, this depends on your sincerity.
"Labor prices, factory rent, etc., everything is negotiable as long as it's appropriate."
He was very clear about the geographical location of Bay Island.
By producing here and using local materials, we can save a lot of money.
The cost savings, converted into money or physical goods, will be continuously transported to the mainland at low prices.
"Okay, I'll ask Jianfeng to come up with a plan as soon as possible, and you guys will coordinate with him." The chairman said happily.
"Need not.
"I have a dedicated manager who will connect with you when the time comes.
"That's all for today."
Hong Zhiyou stood up and said in a cold but capable manner.
"it is good.
"Jianfeng, please see Zhiyou off." The chairman glanced at Jianfeng and gave the order.
"Yes, father."
When they got downstairs, Jianfeng pointed at the car and said:
"Zhiyou, get in the car. I have two important matters to discuss with you."
“Since we are talking about official business, let’s call it position.
"Let's talk in my car."
Hong Zhiyou opened the car door, looked like he didn't want to talk, and got in the car first.
Jianfeng frowned, but still followed him up.
“Hong… Secretary General.
“Two things.
"First, I would like you to give me some advice on how to deal with Kong Lingkan.
“You also know that he has caused immeasurable losses to the government this time.
"If we don't find a way to make up for it, it will be hard to fill this hole."
Jianfeng asked in an uncomfortably tone.
In the past, it would have been handed over directly to Hong Zhi, there would have been no need to be so awkward.
Hong Zhiyou understood.
Jianfeng wanted to blackmail Kong Lingkan.
"With my wife here, you can't do anything to him about this matter in North America.
“Let me handle it.
"Just assign Team Leader Ye to me."
Hong Zhiyou took it.
This time he sent Ruirui to North America to lobby, which cost a lot of money.
The Kong family is as wealthy as a country.
Without further ado, we must get our money back.
"You won't kill him, will you?" Jianfeng asked.
"Won't.
"For such a stupid guy, it's much more useful to be alive than dead." Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.
“Zhi… Secretary General Hong!
“Another thing, MacArthur tore up the aid contract you signed earlier.
“You know, this is very important to the government.
"Can you talk to him and get the contract reinstated?"
Jianfeng said in a deep voice.
"Are you begging me?" Hong Zhiyou smiled.
"So be it.
"If you want money, I can give you...one hundred thousand US dollars as a reward." Jianfeng felt angry and humiliated, but he couldn't vent it.
“One hundred thousand dollars.
"Do you think I need this little money?
"You are still so stingy.
“Well, if it’s Wan An, or Long Tao, or even Fatty Luo from the Dazhu Gang, I can take the job.
"But you are Jianfeng, no!"
Hong Zhiyou smiled and decisively refused.
What the hell.
Scrooge.
The relationship is gone and the money has not arrived yet.
Who are you?
"You!" Jianfeng gritted his teeth, very angry.
"Zhiyou, can't you just consider me as Lele's uncle and our friendship in fighting tigers together?"
He lowered his status and asked with red eyes.
"Director Jiang.
"Have you ever seen a broken mirror put back together?
"Since there is no trust, how can there be any feelings?
“Anderson, stop the car.
"please!"
Hong Zhiyou raised his hand and said.
"Think about it carefully and name your own price. Call me when you've figured it out." Jianfeng opened the car door and walked out unwillingly.
"One hundred million US dollars, can you afford it?"
Hong Zhiyou smiled contemptuously and closed the car window.
"flood.
"Sorry!" Anderson, who was driving, suddenly said.
Everyone knows it.
“Your brothers are all fake.
“Even I am fake.
"Saving lives is useless, only money is real.
"Do your job well. Your share is indispensable."
Hong Zhiyou smiled lightly and made it clear.
"Yes!" Anderson nodded with shame on his face.
He swore that from today on, he would never speculate again, and would follow Hong Zhiyou till the end and become his true brother.
"Where are you going?" he asked, turning his head.
"To the Secret Service.
“The third floor is ready-made. We can directly set up the Bay North Office of the Allied Property Management Committee. It will also be convenient for interrogating Kong Lingkan and negotiating contracts.
"If I keep running between Keelung and Wanbei, my legs will be broken."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Okay, I'll call Commander Welsh later and ask him to transfer a brigade over to be responsible for your security." Anderson nodded.
Arrived at the office.
The first thing he did was to transfer Yu Zecheng to take charge of the accounts.
Xie Ruolin came to work.
Professional matters should be left to professionals.
Old Xie is good at business.
Hong Zhiyou only provides more advanced ideas, resources and connections, and lays the foundation. The rest can be left to Lao Xie.
Finished the phone call.
He took a sip of tea and went directly to the second office on the second floor.
"Director Ye.
"Has Kong Lingkan turned around?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
“Secretary General.
“Jianfeng has already said hello.
"The person has already been brought to the reception room, but you haven't spoken yet, so I dare not interrogate you."
Ye Xiang's Way.
"Tell Qin Shuangcheng to take him to the interrogation room. I will interrogate him personally." Hong Zhiyou snapped his fingers.
"Yes, sir." Ye Xiangzhi said.
Walking in the corridor with Hong Zhiyou, Ye Xiangzhi lowered his voice and said:
"I heard about what happened today. The chairman respects you a little. As a big comprador in Asia-Pacific, you will make a fortune.
"Brother, take me with you.
"It's really hard to be a spy now. I'm running around between Mao Renfeng and Jianfeng, and no one trusts me. I might fail one day and be disappeared."
"Aren't you already doing it with me?" Hong Zhiyou asked back.
"Ah?" Ye Xiangzhi felt a little dizzy.
Immediately, he laughed dryly: "That's right, that's right.
"Can you take me to do business?"
"I can give you the money, but you have to stay in the Bureau of Secrecy. If you listen to me, you will have a bright future and become a key figure in the secrecy system." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Really?" Ye Xiangzhi was a little unconvinced.
"Just wait." Hong Zhiyou said.
Arrived at the torture chamber.
Qin Shuangcheng was sharpening a knife for butchering pigs. When he saw the two men, he greeted them respectfully.
"Master Kong, let's talk." Hong Zhiyou sat down.
Kong Lingkan sat on the chair without any fear, sneering arrogantly:
"Why, you and Jianfeng only use this kind of trick.
"I'm not a red ticket, you can kill me if you want.
“My wife and the embassy already know.
"What kind of crime is it just the failure of negotiations? If you don't have evidence, the foreign media will point to the chairman first. He is so proud and wants to maintain his reputation. Will he agree to you to torture his nephew?"
He was obviously very familiar with this and was not panicked at all.
“No one asks you how North America spends its money.
"Have you seen this book?"
Hong Zhiyou held up a very ordinary notebook.
"I saw it, what does it have to do with me?" Kong Lingkan sneered.
“This is the notebook of Chai Qian, the head of the Bay Island Working Committee.
"It records many hidden high-ranking officials including Kuang Fuchun.
"Among them is a fellow codenamed 'Wild Pig'.
"I doubt……"
Hong Zhiyou stared at him, lit a cigarette and took a puff.
Before he could finish, Kong Lingkan realized something was wrong and his face changed drastically:
"Hey, what do you want to do? Why are you talking about red tickets?"
"Mr. Hong, stop messing around." He pointed at Hong Zhiyou and shouted.
“I now suspect that you are the wild boar.
"Chai Qian's deputy Chen Dakai once explained that besides Kuang Fuchun, there was another person who was more hidden and had a higher status.
"He is planning a conspiracy to overthrow and dismantle the President's regime.
“Codename: Undercurrent.
"According to the intelligence we have obtained, you have been hoarding food since 47, deliberately destroying the economy, and repeatedly taking the lead in destroying the gold yuan coupons..."
Hong Zhiyou said slowly.
"Hong Zhiyou, stop slandering me and rehashing old news," Kong Lingkan shouted.
"Okay, then let's not talk about going to Shanghai.
“Let’s talk about Tokyo.
"You took the Nationalist government's millions of dollars and openly lobbied MacArthur to persuade Truman to allow the Nationalist government to send troops to join the war.
“It’s actually a perfect cover.
“You’re killing two birds with one stone for your money.
“First, you can help the Red Army reduce the pressure in the northeast. Without the intervention of the National Army, MacArthur and Truman would not have crossed the Yalu River.
“Secondly, you deliberately didn’t spend the money properly, which led to the failure of the national government’s military expedition.
“At the same time, you used the money to bribe MacArthur and tore up the aid that was to keep the economy of the Gulf Islands alive.
"With these two moves, not only will the government's plans fail, but the economy will also suffer heavy losses.
“There is no power to counterattack anymore.
"Kong Lingkan, the evidence is irrefutable. You harbored evil intentions, succeeded in your evil scheme, and harmed the party and the country.
"You are the secret spy Hongpiao hidden in the Party State, the executor of the Undercurrent Plan... Shanzhu!"
……
(End of this chapter)