Chapter 235: Double-Barreled Approach

Action Team Office.

Li Ya was very panicked now.

During the last assassination, he was almost dragged into the water by Mao Mao Wanli.

Although Jiang Jianfeng said "not to be repeated."

But this time, the investigation into Zhou Fohai's deposits was ordered by the Station Chief, and the person handling it was Yu Zecheng, someone Jiang Jianfeng held suspicion toward.

Clearly, he had lost Jiang Jianfeng's trust once again.

He looked at the commendation order and the third-class Cloud Banner Medal hanging on the wall, feeling very uncomfortable in his heart.

It hadn't even been warm yet.

Was cast into the cold palace once again.

Without Jiang Jianfeng's protection, this time Lu Qiaoshan was making a big fuss in Beiping, interrogating Kawashima Yoshiko and rectifying corruption, with his spearhead pointed directly at Ma Ma Hansan.

Ma Ma Hansan.

A deep root, and he dared to move.

Once he killed his way to Jinhai, he would definitely strike hard at him.

Li Ya knew that he had quite a few rotten accounts on his hands.

Just the death of Dong Cheng, restarting the investigation.

And repeatedly sabotaging the transport of military supplies.

In the past, he was accused of communicating with the Red agents by Lu Qiaoshan to his face. If this kid insisted on putting a shit pot on his head, without Jiang Jianfeng's protection, this hurdle would be inescapable.

Not to mention anything else.

Being invited for tea three times a day, he couldn't take it either.

Li Ya was waiting.

Waiting for the Station Chief to take action, or for Yu Zecheng or Hong Hong Zhiyou to take action.

Lu Qiaoshan releasing harsh words everywhere about the station was no longer a secret.

If the Station Chief took action, he wouldn't have to be so passive.

"How is it? Has Secretary Hong come out?" Li Ya asked.

"Came out."

"Laughing and talking with Deputy Station Chief Yu," Gao Yuan said.

"What time is it, and they still have the heart to laugh and talk?" Li Ya frowned.

"I know, you go first."

"Let the Third Section keep a close eye on Beiping, and contact me at any time if there is any movement."

He instructed.

After Gao Yuan left, Li Ya took a small box out of his pocket. He opened it, and inside was a jade bracelet of excellent quality.

This was originally a gift Li Ya prepared for visiting Yu Zecheng after the Station Chief advised him to get closer to Yu Zecheng.

It was just that later he thought it wasn't worth it.

Yu Zecheng became deputy station chief, without his own lifting, could he have become one?

Logically, he should also thank himself.

Why should he pay for it himself?

Therefore, Li Ya had never been willing to give it away.

It just so happened that it came in handy now.

He hugged the box and walked quickly to Hong Hong Zhiyou's office:

"Secretary Hong, are you busy?"

"Not busy, just idle," Hong Hong Zhiyou put down the magazine and said with a relaxed face.

"Regarding the matter in Beiping..." Li Ya stopped talking, looking at him sideways.

"You mean old Lu."

"Don't think too much; this is aimed at our station."

"Interrogating Kawashima Yoshiko, the Japanese side, and those old war criminals who have worked for many years like Okamura Yasuji, the National Defense Ministry, the Party-Communication Bureau, all have connections."

"Even good words have been passed to the Chairman."

"Nothing works; it must be a death penalty, and it must be a public execution, international notification."

"Look at how iron-willed this method is."

"This is killing the chicken to warn the monkey, treating us as monkeys."

Hong Hong Zhiyou laughed.

"You say he is doing this, isn't he afraid of offending people?"

"Ma Ma Hansan is an old hand at black guns."

Li Ya swallowed a mouthful of saliva and frowned.

"Hanging under the Beiping Garrison Headquarters, who dares to move?"

"Who doesn't know this is the first spring fire after Zheng Zheng Jiemin became deputy minister."

"Who dares to move him at this time, isn't that slapping Zheng Zheng Jiemin in the face?"

Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"Do you think he will really kill his way back to Jinhai?" Li Ya asked.

"That's for sure."

"Think about it, Lu Qiaoshan left with hatred."

"With his temperament, do you think he will be at ease without killing a return shot?"

Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"Don't you worry about the Station Chief?"

"He is Wu Ruirui's father after all."

"Lu Qiaoshan is releasing harsh words everywhere, wanting to investigate the Station Chief," Li Ya said.

"No need to worry about this."

"Lu Qiaoshan represents the will of Zheng Zheng Jiemin. The Chief and the Station Master are old classmates, and they were even old partners; their relationship is very good."

"If they really kill until their eyes are red, send some things to Ke Ke Shufen, and this hurdle will pass."

Hong Hong Zhiyou smiled, not mentioning Li Ya's act of kicking Lu Qiaoshan while he was down.

That was too low-level.

Talking about people is not as good as letting people talk about themselves.

Talking about bad is not as good as talking about good in a friendly way.

This is the secret taught by Wu Wu Jingzhong.

Just like Mao Mao Renfeng and Mao Mao Wanli, who have always been aggressive, but

There wasn't the slightest hint of triumph or arrogance.

It made one feel comfortable even in defeat.

One would even have to turn around and treat him as a confidant, feeling a sense of gratitude.

Li Ya became even more panicked upon hearing this.

The Station Master has a way to escape, but he doesn't.

"Secretary Hong."

"To be honest, I used some small tricks when I sent Lu Qiaoshan away back then."

"With the grudge he holds, he will definitely come straight for me now that he's back."

"If the Station Master doesn't step in to mediate, I'll be in a very difficult spot."

Li Ya stopped pretending and spoke truthfully.

"That can't be right. You're a member of the Iron-Blooded Youth League; how would Lu Qiaoshan dare to actually touch you?" Hong Hong Zhiyou laughed.

"Don't even mention it.

"This time, with the assassination of Lin Tai, I was screwed over by Mao Mao Wanli.

"On top of that, the business about finding female college students and wining and dining was leaked to the top, and Jiang Jianfeng no longer trusts me.

"It's a miracle he didn't expel me from the Youth League."

Li Ya said with a bitter smile.

"Captain Li, don't be so pessimistic.

"Even if Jiang Jianfeng doesn't care about you, how could the Station Master not?

"Don't forget, you are his student.

"The Station Master's intention is for you and me to take a trip to Beiping.

"To quietly give Lu Qiaoshan a helping hand.

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Hong Hong Zhiyou said with a wink.

"Brother, I am, after all, an honor student from the Qingpu Class. I certainly can't do business as well as you, but when it comes to setting traps, I still understand a thing or two.

"Listening to your tone, it seems you already have an idea?"

Li Ya asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Hmm.

"Getting rid of Lu Qiaoshan is very simple.

"First, internally.

"Second, externally.

"As for internal matters, Lu Qiaoshan loves money, and there must be people in the inspection team he brought who also love money.

"If they accept bribes and the newspapers stir it up, what will happen?

"As for the external side.

"The bigger Lu Qiaoshan's moves are this time, the more people he will offend.

"The most important thing right now is the siege of Yancheng.

"If we can stir up some trouble regarding Hu Hu Zongnan and Fu Fu Zuoyi, disrupting the morale of these high-ranking officials, will the Generalissimo still tolerate his reckless behavior?

"Not only that, Ke Ke Shufen is in Beiping.

"If she can't get her hands on any profit, and Lu Qiaoshan causes a huge mess, she will definitely go to Zheng Zheng Jiemin to whisper in his ear and make Lu Qiaoshan pay the price.

"By then, with all sides exerting pressure, Lu Qiaoshan won't be able to handle it even if he had three heads and six arms."

Hong Hong Zhiyou said calmly.

"That makes sense.

"But how can we drag the two commanders, Hu and Fu, into the water?" Li Ya asked happily.

"That, you'll have to ask Ma Ma Hansan.

"He is familiar with the officers of various group armies; dragging one or two into the water is a very simple matter."

Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"That's great.

"You and I will leave for Beiping immediately!" Li Ya was overjoyed.

"Captain Li.

"You are more familiar with Beiping than I am; you should lead the team this time." Hong Hong Zhiyou didn't rush to leave.

Li Ya understood instantly and said hurriedly:

"No, I'm not familiar with Ma Ma Hansan.

"How about this: you have full authority over this operation, and I'll be your assistant. Wherever you point, I'll strike."

"Fine, then it's settled. Let's go." Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

……

Beiping.

Early spring, the wind blew for an entire day.

Ma Ma Hansan, who had caught a cold, felt his mood worsening.

Nine o'clock in the evening.

He dragged his exhausted body and returned to his private residence, shivering.

"Liu Yuzhu.

"Quick, bring me a basin of foot-washing water, make it hot, and boil a bowl of ginger sugar water to drive away the cold." Ma Ma Hansan shouted.

Soon, Liu Liu Yuzhu had everything prepared.

Ma Ma Hansan soaked his feet and sipped the sugar water, only then feeling like his soul had returned:

"Sigh, this Lu Qiaoshan is really not a human being.

"Over such a trivial matter, he interrogates me eight or nine times a day.

"He gets to sit in a high-backed chair, while I only get a folding stool.

"Every interrogation lasts one or two hours, going in circles, repeating the same few sentences.

"At this rate, my old bones will be dismantled by him sooner or later."

"Director Ma, I heard Ke Ke Shufen has arrived. Lu Qiaoshan is torturing you like this on purpose; could it be that he wants you to... why don't we just send him away?" Liu Liu Yuzhu said, frowning.

"You're thinking too simply.

"These people are like tigers; it's fine if they haven't tasted meat, but once they smell blood, they won't let go. No matter how much you feed them, they'll never be satisfied." Ma Ma Hansan said.

"Then what should we do?

"Sigh, if I had known, you should have listened to me. We could have gone straight to Xiangdao; we'd be drinking tea and watching the sea view right now." Liu Liu Yuzhu said.

"Liu Yuzhu, you don't need to worry too much.

"I, Ma Ma Hansan, am not someone who can be manipulated by just anyone. Even Dai Li couldn't kill me; what is Lu Qiaoshan?"

Ma Ma Hansan said.

"Do you know why I'm on the Generalissimo's blacklist, yet he only keeps tapping me on the shoulder and still lets me hold a high position?" Ma Ma Hansan asked with a smile.

"This subordinate doesn't know." Liu Liu Yuzhu said.

"Because only I can do this job.

"What kind of place is Beiping?

"A transit station for grain and ordnance.

"The Northeast needs grain, Hu Hu Zongnan and Sun Sun Lianzhong need grain, and Fu Fu Zuoyi needs it too.

"Who should this grain actually go to?

"That's a very deep science.

"Soldiers cannot go a day without food; these people are all big shots with guns in their hands.

"The Central Army, the Gui Clique, and the Jin-Sui Clique are already fighting fiercely.

"If one thing goes wrong, let alone fighting a war, our own people will start fighting each other first.

"Only I, Ma Ma Hansan, can stand in this position.

"For the Central Army, I don't miss a single portion.

"For the Jin-Sui Clique, if it's not enough, I'll go flip money to make up for it; in any case, I won't let anyone's soldiers go hungry.

"Hehe.

"It's not yet time for Lu Qiaoshan to move against me.

"At the very least, we have to wait until Hu Hu Zongnan completely wipes out the Red tickets and the world is unified."

Ma Ma Hansan laughed.

"But them wearing you down every day is not a solution either.

"Today it's questioning.

"Another day, it might be torture."

Liu Liu Yuzhu said.

"He won't be able to toss me around for long; there are many who want me dead, but even more who want me alive.

"Don't be anxious.

"Someone will take action to deal with him.

"That Lu fellow won't get a single cent from me."

Ma Ma Hansan leaned back in his chair and said with squinted eyes.

Just as he was speaking, the guard walked in:

"Director Ma, someone outside sent a letter."

"A letter?" Ma Ma Hansan asked.

Just as he was about to reach out to take it, Liu Liu Yuzhu called out to him, put on white gloves, and then took it: "Director Ma, it's better to be careful at a time like this."

As she spoke, she moved further away and carefully opened it:

"The old place!"

"The old place?

"What old place?" Ma Ma Hansan was a bit confused for a moment.

"Could it be Hong Hong Zhiyou?

"The place where we first met him.

"Now that the phones are all being tapped, besides him, no one would risk contacting you."

Liu Liu Yuzhu analyzed.

Hong Hong Zhiyou and Ma Ma Hansan have a history of working together.

He must be the one who least wants Ma Ma Hansan to die.

"Let's go, then let's go see this old friend.

"Two cars."

Ma Ma Hansan said.

Once outside, he and Liu Liu Yuzhu each got into a car.

After circling around for a long time, they finally shook off their tails.

They arrived at the small alley house where they first met Hong Hong Zhiyou.

Creak!

Ma Ma Hansan pushed the door open and walked in, instinctively pulling out his gun in vigilance.

"Brother, no need to be nervous, it's me."

Hong Hong Zhiyou walked out from behind the door and closed it behind him.

"Brother, at a time like this, only you can come to see me." Ma Ma Hansan laughed.

Once inside, he lit an oil lamp.

"Brother, how is your situation?" Hong Hong Zhiyou asked.

"The situation is very bad.

"Lu Qiaoshan is intensifying his efforts to wear me down.

"Although I am still in office, with his methods, I'm afraid he'll turn up the intensity next."

Ma Ma Hansan's expression was calm; after all, he was a man who had seen great storms.

"Can you hold out?" Hong Hong Zhiyou asked.

"With these old bones of mine, I can't last many days.

"But don't worry, you can take my life, but you won't get any money.

"That Zheng fellow wants to squeeze profit out of me; he's picked the wrong target."

Ma Ma Hansan sneered.

"Brother.

"I checked the list, and among the inspectors who came to Beiping this time, there is one named Zhang Zhang Zhiping.

"This person is an old fox.

"Do you think you can give him some money and get him to take the bait?"

Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"I understand what you mean.

"Lu Qiaoshan must have set rules for them; as far as I'm concerned, I'm afraid they don't have the guts to reach out."

Ma Ma Hansan said.

"Brother, you're looking at this too narrowly, aren't you?

"Lu Qiaoshan didn't come to Beiping to clean up just you.

"Aren't there also the Beiping City Defense Bureau and the Grain Bureau?

"I've studied it carefully.

"There is a person in the Grain Bureau named Liang Yueshan, who has acquaintances in Jingling who know Zhang Zhang Zhiping.

"You can find someone to lobby his family and, through personal connections, arrange a meeting with Zhang Zhang Zhiping.

"Give enough money.

"Gold bars, US dollars, the more, the more conspicuous, the better.

"As long as we can capture evidence of Zhang Zhang Zhiping accepting bribes from Liang Yueshan's family, we can drag Lu Qiaoshan into the water."

Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"Brother, what a great strategy." Ma Ma Hansan blinked and pondered for a moment, then said happily.

Newspaper media won't care if Lu Qiaoshan is taking bribes.

As long as the inspection team took money.

Once the newspapers stir it up, they won't have a leg to stand on.

You're inspecting corruption, but you're corrupt yourself; who are you inspecting?

The common people of Beiping won't agree either.

"Just this point alone is not enough.

"Lu Qiaoshan is highly likely to publicly punish Zhang Zhang Zhiping to calm the storm.

"What can truly hurt him is people like Hu Hu Zongnan.

"Isn't he planning to use torture?

"You suffer a little.

"When you can't hold out anymore, confess one name.

"I think it's best if it's one of Hu Hu Zongnan's people. Didn't Hu Hu Zongnan just get married not long ago? I heard he dotes on his foreign-educated wife very much. Among the officers you know, is there anyone who has a way to get to his wife?

"Not a direct relative.

"Just someone who is loosely connected but holds an important position.

"Once such a person is arrested, it will not only affect military intelligence but also allow Hu Hu Zongnan's wife to step in, which will give Hu Hu Zongnan a headache.

"Once the great general is angry, Lu Qiaoshan's days will be numbered.

"After all, the attack on Yancheng is imminent.

"If Lu Qiaoshan ruins the Generalissimo's grand military plan, ten heads wouldn't be enough to behead."

Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"Let me think about it." Ma Ma Hansan heard this and began pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back.

"I've got it.

"The First Ace Army has a deputy quartermaster named Ye Ye Tianhua.

"He is a fellow townsman of Madam Hu from Songyang, Zhedong.

"This person is famous in the circle for reselling military supplies; in a few days, a batch will pass through the warehouse under my secret control.

"If we can catch him red-handed, let's see how Lu Qiaoshan interrogates him."

Ma Ma Hansan's mind turned, and he quickly thought of a suitable candidate.

"Hmm.

"You definitely can't be the one to make the arrest.

"It needs to be a heavyweight figure who makes the arrest personally, so that it will be difficult for Lu Qiaoshan to release the person privately."

Hong Hong Zhiyou said, rubbing his forehead.

"Then it can only be Lu Qiao Lu Qiao Jiacai or Wang Wang Puchen." He paused and said.

"Wang Wang Puchen it is.

"Lu Qiao Lu Qiao Jiacai is one of Commander Officer Delin's people.

"If he steps forward, the higher-ups will definitely think he is deliberately trying to save me; if it provokes the Generalissimo's resentment, I will only die faster.

"I know my own affairs.

"Zheng Zheng Jiemin wants money.

"But the only one who can take my life is the Generalissimo, and it's not yet time."

Ma Ma Hansan said.

"Brother, you are truly clear-headed.

"It's just that Wang Wang Puchen is not easy to deal with." Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"That's true.

"This guy was transferred by Mao Mao Renfeng; he used to look to me for guidance in everything, and even though I'm no longer the Ping-Jin Director, he still treats me with great respect.

"But I know clearly that if one day I end up on the guillotine, it will surely be this person's doing.

"If I go to him, he'll probably just smoke and play dead.

"Brother, you have a silver tongue.

"It's all up to you."

Ma Ma Hansan shook his head, looking helpless.

"I'll try.

"Maybe there's some hope."

Hong Hong Zhiyou pondered.

Wang Wang Puchen is Mao Mao Renfeng's confidant.

Mao Mao Renfeng and Zheng Zheng Jiemin have never gotten along.

Zheng Zheng Jiemin was appointed Deputy Minister of National Defense, and his first fire was lit in Beiping; it's likely that Mao Mao Renfeng is the one who most hopes this fire will be extinguished.

Arresting Ye Ye Tianhua and letting Lu Qiaoshan build a grudge with the current top favorite, Hu Hu Zongnan, is something Mao Mao Renfeng would be very happy to see.

After all, such opportunities don't come often.

Moreover, Wang Wang Puchen's status is just right.

His rank is higher than Lu Qiaoshan's.

He is also considered a veteran in the Confidentiality Bureau.

His authority is sufficient.

"Fine, then it's settled.

"I'll go find Liang Yueshan's family and have them bribe Zhang Zhang Zhiping.

"Brother, you go persuade Wang Wang Puchen.

"When Ye Ye Tianhua comes to Beiping, we'll catch him red-handed at the warehouse."

Ma Ma Hansan felt much better after the conversation.

"Good.

"Brother, be careful in everything, try to hold out for a few more days before confessing.

"If you confess too quickly, it's easy to see it's fake.

"Don't forget, you are a veteran of the Military Statistics Bureau."

Hong Hong Zhiyou said half-jokingly.

"What veteran of the Military Statistics Bureau.

"Once Boss Dai's plane took off, the Military Statistics Bureau passed away.

"Enough, I have to go.

"Lest Lu Qiaoshan's spies spot you."

Ma Ma Hansan finished speaking and walked away quickly.

Hong Hong Zhiyou followed closely behind.

He found a public phone booth and dialed Wang Wang Puchen's home number.

Wang Wang Puchen has always been low-key.

Not many people know the number for old Wang's house.

As it happens, Hong Hong Zhiyou is one of them.

……

(End of Chapter)