Chapter 289: The Generalissimo is truly difficult (7K big chapter, seeking monthly tickets)

"Miss Kong, now if you want to sell the Axe brand, I'll sell the Axe brand, and if you want to sell the Cherry brand, I'll sell the Cherry brand; it's all the same to me," Hong Hong Zhiyou extinguished his cigarette, shook his shirt collar, and exhaled smoke slowly.

Kong Kong Lingwei stared at this handsome, evil face, her face turning blue and white.

The liquor license cost nearly two hundred thousand US dollars.

If she had known it would be like this, wouldn't it have been better to just let Lin Lin Sufang hand over this money?

Now it's good; after all the calculations, she made a wedding dress for Hong Hong Zhiyou.

He didn't spend a cent and took over the ownership of the liquor license.

She had never suffered such anger in her life, and for a time, she couldn't help but pat the table in anger:

"What big guts, eating on my head."

"Do you really think I don't dare to kill you? If I can't kill you today, I will inevitably kill you tomorrow or the day after."

"Miss Kong is sure she wants to kill me?" Hong Hong Zhiyou stopped shuffling the cards and raised his eyebrows, staring straight at her.

"Of course!"

"Are you not afraid of death?"

Kong Kong Lingwei leaned forward and stared at him without any retreat.

"Of course I'm afraid of death."

"But regardless of poverty or wealth, everyone only has one life."

"I will die, but isn't Miss Kong also flesh and blood?"

"Old Zhou, Old Sun."

"You have all heard it; if I have any accidents in the future, it must be Miss Kong's doing."

Hong Hong Zhiyou shuffled the cards and turned to say.

"Remembered."

Zhou Yan's eyes were filled with killing intent, and he stared coldly at Kong Kong Lingwei.

Sun Cheng threw his long knife, nailing it into the floor.

Hum hum!

The blade entered the ground for the most part, trembling constantly, making a sound that made teeth ache.

Kong Kong Lingwei had goosebumps all over, her beautiful eyes blinked fiercely several times, her throat trembled, and she swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

"Miss Kong, some jokes are better not to be made with Wang Wang Yaqiao's people."

Yu Yu Jishi reminded in a deep voice.

Wang Wang Yaqiao!

Kong Kong Lingwei's mouth twitched.

She is crazy, not stupid.

This name is absolutely a nightmare for Jiang and Song, and once even made the aunt's husband restless.

Hong Hong Zhiyou plays very wildly in Jinhai, has many women, and has done so many businesses; he must have many enemies.

What if he gets shot one day.

If these desperate people count the account on her head, wouldn't it be an unjust disaster.

Kong Kong Lingwei wanted to take back her words, but because of her face, she couldn't open her mouth.

"One cylinder!"

The more she thought, the angrier she got, and she threw a card on the table in annoyance.

"Pong!" Hong Hong Zhiyou blinked and smiled at her, accepting it without hesitation.

"You!"

"Opium and military supplies are fine."

"I want 30% of the liquor."

Her tone softened, and the cards in her hand rattled.

"20%."

"Let's not talk about angry words; wanting to get rich is simple. Currently, the Axe brand uses the Renji old brand name."

"Currently, Renji is still quite famous."

"The Cherry brand is hung over, which counts as a bit of a name."

"The markets in Shanghu, Suzhou, Yuedong, and Xiangdao have already been occupied by the Axe brand."

"You can be like Mr. Song Ziliang, self-responsible for marketing; if you sell more, you earn more, and use the Jialing Company's channels to open up the Southwest market."

"Of course, sales, accounts, and shipments must pass through my hands."

"Also, since the liquor factory was bought with the Cao Gang's money, and since it is the Cao Gang's asset, everything should be managed by me, the director."

"The only thing Miss Kong needs to do is expand the sales channels as wide as possible."

"The more you sell, the higher your commission will be."

Hong Hong Zhiyou didn't look at her, focusing on his cards.

"You think too much."

"Long Er is dead, but she is still here; she secretly married Long Er some time ago, and the seals and stamp taxes are all clear."

"No matter how the liquor factory turns, it should be Lin Sufang's."

Kong Kong Lingwei pointed at Lin Lin Sufang, who was sobbing while guarding Long Er's body, and said.

"Miss Kong is right."

"In terms of emotion and law, I also feel it should be hers," Hong Hong Zhiyou didn't refute, nodding to show approval.

"Sigh!"

Ke Ke, who was smoking a cigar, smiled slightly and exhaled a puff of smoke.

An American guard officer on the side pulled out his gun and walked behind Lin Lin Sufang, firing a shot into the back of her head.

Bang!

Crisp and neat.

Lin Lin Sufang didn't even have time to say her last words, slumped on Long Er, twitched a few times, and stopped moving.

"Miss Kong."

"This woman colluded with my officers to dump opium, and the evidence is conclusive."

"Moreover, I don't think a stupid woman can do business well."

"Hong, the liquor factory is yours now," Ke Ke laughed, as if he had stepped on an ant.

"Lin Sufang..."

Kong Kong Lingwei looked surprised, looked at Lin Lin Sufang, her eyes full of pain.

"Are you threatening me?"

"You think that by colluding with foreigners you can provoke the Jiang and Song families; you are looking for death."

She looked at Hong Hong Zhiyou with red eyes and said in Chinese.

"Hong has received the grace of the Party-State's cultivation, and in this life, I only seek eight words: 'Defend the leader, be loyal to the Party-State'," Hong Hong Zhiyou said sonorously.

"Stop pretending."

"Ye Ye Xiufeng of the Party-Communication Bureau still has intelligence on your desk about trafficking military supplies to the Red Ticket."

"You also opened a shipyard in Xiangdao with the Rong family."

"Your foundation is very unclean."

"'Defend the leader, be loyal to the Party-State', who are you shouting for?" Kong Kong Lingwei sneered.

"Miss Kong, my shipyard has been officially operating for three months, and it has helped the National Government transport tens of thousands of tons of livelihood grain and materials to Shanghu, Jinhai, and Qingdao without stopping."

"Just for this transportation expense, the National Government saved one-third."

"I trafficked military supplies to the Red Ticket?"

"Without this name, do you think Fu Fu Zuoyi could have obtained military supplies under the eyes of Sun Sun Lianzhong and Chen Chen Jicheng to fight in Zhangjiakou?"

"Hasn't Ye Ye Xiufeng always been dissatisfied with the Jinhai Station?"

"If he had evidence, he should have taken me long ago."

"Miss Kong, you are a businesswoman of the Kong family, and I am a businessman of the Party-State; we are two different things."

"You earn money to buy more farms in North America."

"And I... not long ago, I prepared nearly twenty thousand US dollars in military supplies and materials for the National Government; where did the money come from? I paid it out of my own pocket."

"You live in a luxury house."

"My whole family is squeezed into a small broken courtyard."

"You are telling me now that my foundation is unclean?"

"Whether I am loyal or treacherous, the Generalissimo will make his own holy judgment, and Comrade Jiang Jianfeng will observe clearly," Hong Hong Zhiyou lowered his head to relight a cigarette and said slowly.

He didn't lie.

Twenty thousand US dollars in military supplies, 30% were transported to Fu Fu Zuoyi according to the Generalissimo's instructions, 60% were sold at a loss to the border area, and 10% were sold at a high price to big fools like Hu Hu Zongnan and Xiong Xiong Shihui to make a small profit.

The reason he pointed it out was to say it to Yu Yu Jishi.

"Second Young Lady, Madam is still waiting for you to return to Jingling to taste French crepes; let's talk about business," Yu Yu Jishi interrupted.

"I can promote the Cherry brand in the Southwest through the Jialing Company, but I must get a 30% dividend, and it must be net profit." As soon as Yu spoke, Kong Kong Lingwei knew she couldn't bite Hong Hong Zhiyou to death, so she stopped entanglement.

"Fine, I'll take a step back, 30% is 30%."

"This extra 10% will be the marketing cost for your Jialing Company."

"It is also my sincerity to Mr. Kong and the second young lady," Hong Hong Zhiyou didn't entangle with her anymore and agreed readily.

"Consider you sensible." Kong Kong Lingwei's face looked better.

"Eighty thousand."

Hong Hong Zhiyou smiled and played a card.

"Miss Kong, you should have won," he reminded.

Kong Kong Lingwei was busy talking, and when she looked at the cards, she really won, and couldn't help but clap her hands in joy:

"Won, won."

"How did you know my cards?"

Hong Hong Zhiyou smiled, didn't pay attention to her, and continued to play with Ke Ke and Yu Yu Jishi.

"Three strips."

"Won," Ke Ke was overjoyed.

"One chicken," Hong Hong Zhiyou threw out another card.

"I won too!" Yu Yu Jishi also said.

"It seems my luck today is not good, losing three times in a row."

Hong Hong Zhiyou shrugged, looking slightly depressed.

As he spoke, he took out his briefcase and took out three thick bundles of US dollars.

Like handing out red envelopes, he threw one bundle to each person.

Not much... just ten thousand US dollars each.

"So generous?"

Kong Kong Lingwei didn't lack money, but winning ten thousand US dollars in one round was truly shocking.

She pulled out a handful, and it was indeed real money.

Damn it, this guy is really like what Yu Yu Xuan said, not taking money as money.

"I organized the card game, so naturally I have to admit defeat," Hong Hong Zhiyou smiled.

This damn guy, really... dragging.

Looking at Hong Hong Zhiyou's sunny, evil, and dimpled smile, Kong Kong Lingwei narrowed her eyes and curled her lips, showing disdain on her face, but inexplicably had a few more good feelings in her heart.

It had been a long time since she met such an interesting person.

Thinking of the men in this world, who didn't tremble or be respectful when they saw her.

As for those rude martial men like Hu Hu Zongnan, they only boasted about their war achievements, which was even more boring.

Hong Hong Zhiyou was really not ordinary.

No wonder even people like Aunt and Hu Die praised him so much.

"Hong, thanks, I wish you and Miss Kong a happy cooperation," Ke Ke was extremely satisfied.

He also didn't expect that coming to support the scene would earn him ten thousand US dollars.

Thinking that he had once entrusted Ding Zhipan to traffic a few broken cars and earned a few cups of coffee, Ke Ke felt that he was simply stupider and uglier than the pug Ding Zhipan sent.

Yu Yu Jishi felt his heart trembling.

He finally understood why people like Zhang Qun always wanted to run to Jinhai, and why Mr. Song Ziliang would be willing to lower his status to do business with a rural boy.

A person like Hong Hong Zhiyou, who could not like him?

This is simply the God of Wealth descending to earth.

"Thank you, General; if Miss Kong has no opinion, shall we disperse?"

"If we keep playing, I'm afraid I'll go bankrupt," Hong Hong Zhiyou got up humorously.

"Haha, Hong, I haven't learned mahjong well yet, so you can't go bankrupt."

"Military affairs are busy, I'm leaving first," Ke Ke laughed and led people away.

"Second Young Lady, I can't stay long; the plane is ready, are you returning to Jingling?" Yu Yu Jishi packed the money into his bag and asked with a smile.

"No."

"I've been in Jinhai for so long, and I don't even have a companion."

"You accompany me for a few days, and also teach me this skill of guessing cards and 'releasing cannons'."

"I'm going to kill all sides when I go back," Kong Kong Lingwei had a heavy heart for playing, and it wasn't easy to meet an interesting person, so naturally she couldn't let Hong Hong Zhiyou go.

"No problem."

"There are quite a few fun places in Jinhai; playing is what I'm good at, you found the right person," Hong Hong Zhiyou agreed readily.

He knew deeply that this woman was not simple.

Rebellion was her label.

But her business vision and wealth accumulation were also unique.

To some extent, they were half-way fellow travelers.

"Secretary Hong, they..." Mr. Ji walked in, looking at the corpses on the ground with full of sighs.

"Waste that fails more than it succeeds."

Kong Kong Lingwei looked at Lin Lin Sufang, who was bleeding all over the ground, her last bit of pity dissipated, and she turned and walked out.

"From today on, cancel the Cao Gang and change it to Jinhai Transportation Company; those willing to stay will have their wages increased by... double."

"Those unwilling will be paid three months' wages and can leave their posts on their own."

"Also..."

Hong Hong Zhiyou lit a cigarette and stuffed it into Long Er's mouth: "Bury Long Er and his wife thickly according to the old rules of the Cao Gang."

"Thank you, Mr. Hong," Mr. Ji said gratefully.

Long Er joined the Cao Gang very early; when Zhang Si was in charge of the Cao Gang, Long Er was already on good terms with Mr. Ji and others.

Now that he had fallen to this step, although he brought it on himself, it was also sad and sigh-worthy.

"Old Ji."

"In this day and age, it's not easy for anyone to live."

"Arrange it well," Hong Hong Zhiyou patted his shoulder, didn't look at Long Er again, straightened his clothes, and walked away with big strides.

Jingling.

Yu Yu Jishi offered the bundle of US dollars with both hands and respectfully presented it to the Generalissimo:

"Generalissimo."

"You didn't misread the person; Hong Hong Zhiyou has taken hold of the second young lady of the Kong family."

"This young man can handle big things."

"His relationship with Commander Ke Ke is even closer than we imagined."

"With Chen Chen Changjie sitting in Jinhai, Hong Hong Zhiyou supplying military supplies to Fu Fu Zuoyi's army, you can implement the abolition of the Beiping Headquarters and the establishment of the two major Pacification Offices as the General Headquarters for 'Bandit Suppression', letting Fu Fu Zuoyi's Jin-Sui army lead the war in Pingjin to resist the Red Ticket's North China and Northeast divisions."

"The situation in the Northeast is not good; Li Li Zongren cannot stay in Beiping anymore," the Generalissimo nodded and said in a deep voice.

"Abolishing the Beiping Headquarters and weakening the strength of the Gui clique is certainly important."

"But Li Li Zongren's southward movement will inevitably lead to running for Vice President."

"He has been very close to the Americans recently, especially Wedemeyer and Stuart, and with the pushing of people like Cheng Qian and Yu Youren, Sun Ke may not be able to win against him," Yu Yu Jishi answered.

"I still insist on abolishing the Beiping Headquarters."

"If Li Li Zongren is placed outside, Gui clique generals like Bai Bai Chongxi and the two Huangs will follow his lead; once he rebels and surrenders to the Red Ticket in Beiping, Fu Fu Zuoyi will also very likely follow suit and surrender."

"Getting rid of Li's power in Beiping will allow Fu Fu Zuoyi to concentrate on anti-ticket; I still recognize his military ability, which is much stronger than Sun Sun Lianzhong's, and he can still fight with the Red Ticket."

"As for Li coming to Jingling to run for Vice President, let him be." 【289-182

"The situation in the Northeast is not looking good; Li Li Zongren cannot stay in Beiping any longer," the Generalissimo nodded and said in a deep voice.

"Abolishing the Beiping Headquarters and weakening the Guangxi Clique's strength is certainly important.

"But if Li Li Zongren goes south, he will inevitably run for Vice President.

"He has been very close to the Americans lately, especially Wedemeyer and Leighton Stuart. With the added push from people like Cheng Qian and Yu Youren, Sun Ke may not necessarily be able to beat him," Yu Yu Jishi replied.

"I still insist on abolishing the Beiping Headquarters.

"If Li Li Zongren is left outside, Bai Bai Chongxi, the two Huangs, and other Guangxi generals will follow his lead. Once he rebels and surrenders to the Reds in Beiping, Fu Fu Zuoyi is also highly likely to follow suit.

"If we eliminate Li's influence in Beiping, Fu Fu Zuoyi can focus on fighting the Reds. I still recognize his military capability; he is much stronger than Sun Sun Lianzhong and can still put up a fight against the Reds.

"As for Li coming to Jingling to run for Vice President, let him be.

"As far as I know, Bai Bai Chongxi and the others do not agree with it, which can also divide the Guangxi Clique internally.

"I observe that Du Yuming's health won't last long in the Northeast. Once Chen Cheng takes over the overall situation in the Northeast from Xiong Xiong Shihui, Li Li Zongren, who has always been at odds with him, might easily be persuaded by the Reds if a conflict arises.

"Therefore, the abolition of the Beiping Headquarters and the deployment of Fu Fu Zuoyi to the Ping-Jin front line must be completed before the end of the year."

The Generalissimo stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant mountains.

"The Generalissimo is far-sighted.

"When I went to Ping-Jin this time, I met with Fu Fu Zuoyi and Chen Chen Zhangjie, and they expressed their approval of Hong Hong Zhiyou serving as the secretary of the Military Aid Liaison Office.

"This Hong Hong Zhiyou has extensive connections; every time he transports military supplies to Fu Fu Zuoyi, he uses the Reds' transport lines.

"This is also the reason why Sun Sun Lianzhong and others failed to intercept them in the past, and why your secret mission, Generalissimo, was successfully completed."

Yu Yu Jishi said.

"Hmm, minor details and methods are not important, as long as the job gets done.

"As long as this person can stabilize the military supply for Fu Fu Zuoyi's troops, there will be no worries in Ping-Jin.

"However, the direct subordinate units in the Northeast and Ludong are currently short of military rations and weapons. You should have Yu Yu Xuan let Hong..."

The Generalissimo paused, unable to recall the name for a moment.

"Hong Hong Zhiyou," Yu Yu Jishi said.

"Have Hong Hong Zhiyou continue to secretly transport military supplies to Beiping—three parts openly, seven parts secretly—to avoid dissatisfaction among the Whampoa generals in the Northeast and Ludong.

"Furthermore, we must appropriately allocate military aid materials to the Northeast, Ludong, and Wannan areas to relieve the supply pressure at the Shanghai docks.

"The Japanese have a lot of excess production capacity; have Hong Hong Zhiyou contact Ke Ke and find a way to ship it over."

The Generalissimo continued to instruct.

"Yes, I will convey this to Yu Yu Xuan later.

"However, according to custom, should we set up a supervisory office in the Management Committee?

"I am afraid that this Hong Hong Zhiyou might..."

Yu Yu Jishi said.

"No need, Jiang Jianfeng has already met him.

"Who has clean hands when handling supplies? Compared to others, at least he can get things done.

"At present, the country's ills are of little importance; only the war matters most.

"Rather than hindering him and Ke Ke, it is better to let them act freely."

The Generalissimo shook his head and said.

"Since Jiang Jianfeng has met him, I am relieved.

"Over the years, he has managed the Three People's Principles Youth League and the Reserve Cadre Administration well, but it has never been as good as the CC Clique or the Military Statistics Bureau, which have their own financial power and sources.

"Jiang Jianfeng often complains about this.

"If he can have the assistance of young military officers like Hong Hong Zhiyou and Yu Yu Xuan, it will surely be like adding wings to a tiger."

Yu Yu Jishi nodded happily.

"Indeed.

"Without money, nothing can be done.

"Madam is devoted to the Song family, and she and Jiang Jianfeng are of similar age but have never been able to get close.

"The two often have conflicting views on daily matters.

"Jiang Jianfeng has long been dissatisfied with the Song and Kong families, and the Jiang-Zhe financial cliques also tend to favor the Kongs and Songs; there will inevitably be conflicts in the future.

"It is no wonder he values Hong Hong Zhiyou.

"In this regard, you must secretly send more people to keep an eye on Jiang-Zhe and Jinhai. I am afraid Madam and the others will not tolerate Jiang Jianfeng growing too powerful. Your Military Affairs Bureau must try its best to protect this arm for Jiang Jianfeng, at least let him survive this difficult period.

"Once the situation is settled, then... we can scrape the bone to remove the poison!"

A flash of sharp light appeared in the Generalissimo's eyes as he instructed.

"Understood, I will go and arrange it." Yu Yu Jishi nodded.

Looking at the Generalissimo's once-straight posture, now increasingly thin and hunched, Yu Yu Jishi sighed inwardly.

The old man is truly in a difficult position.

On one hand, he wants to support Jiang Jianfeng.

Yet Madam, Chen Cheng, the two Chens, and others are unwilling to see Jiang Jianfeng become powerful.

Especially since Mao Mao Renfeng has secretly colluded with the Song family and Madam, Jiang Jianfeng's path forward is like climbing a mountain.

The palm is flesh.

The back of the hand is also flesh.

Cutting either one hurts.

The following week.

Hong Hong Zhiyou took Kong Kong Lingwei all over Jinhai.

Aside from the hidden culinary treasures in the alleys.

There were underground casinos, dog fighting, cricket fighting, and other games where the common people gathered.

And some card-guessing techniques.

Small magic tricks.

Among them, what Miss Kong Er was most satisfied with was poker "Fighting the Landlord."

Of course, calling it "Fighting the Landlord" was not appropriate for the current times, so Hong Hong Zhiyou named it "Fighting the Big Head."

Not only that, Hong Hong Zhiyou personally took charge and designed a stylish, slicked-back hairstyle for the rebellious Miss Kong, leaving a Spades K pattern on the left side.

This domineering, explosive "Big Brother" look made the rebellious Miss Kong Er extremely happy.

At the airport.

Hong Hong Zhiyou drove to see Kong Kong Lingwei off.

"Big Brother, I'm leaving.

"Once I build the hospital in Xiangdao, I'll come looking for you again." After spending some time together, Kong Kong Lingwei and Hong Hong Zhiyou had hit it off, feeling like they had met too late.

"Sell the liquor well, and don't forget to bring me along if you find a way to get rich.

"Also, don't always bully people or kill them at every turn.

"Not everyone is like me, with subordinates who are just for show; if you run into a ruthless character, they won't be playing games with you.

"You only have one life.

"If you have money, you must be alive to spend it."

Hong Hong Zhiyou took off his wristwatch and handed it to her:

"It's yours.

"Whenever you see this watch, it's like seeing me; think about what I said today before you lose your temper."

"Thank you, Big Brother.

"I really regret not knowing you sooner. I'll remember it, I'm off!" Kong Kong Lingwei made a phone gesture by her ear and boarded the plane very freely.

Watching the plane fly away, Hong Hong Zhiyou let out a long sigh of relief.

This Miss Kong Er really had boundless energy.

Just playing "Fighting the Landlord," she could play all night.

Riding horses through the streets, with dozens of police officers running behind to clear the way, she turned Jinhai upside down.

At the casino, she could get into a fight with shirtless gamblers over two silver dollars, and if she lost, she would flip the table, keeping the Garrison Command and the police station on edge.

During this time, she also visited the Xiuchun Pavilion twice, and she wasn't picky either.

It simply opened Hong Hong Zhiyou's eyes.

However, she was served well enough, and Miss Kong Er even followed her uncle's example and swore an oath of brotherhood with Hong Hong Zhiyou.

Hong Hong Zhiyou didn't expect this troublemaker to be loyal.

He just hoped she wouldn't cause him trouble, and that if their interests clashed in the future, they could sit down and talk peacefully instead of resorting to underhanded tricks and lethal force like she did at the beginning.

Time flew like a shuttle.

The Reds' offensive grew fiercer, liberating many areas.

At the same time, competition within the Nationalist government became increasingly intense.

In June, the Three People's Principles Youth League was abolished and officially merged into the Party, allowing Jiang Jianfeng's influence to develop further within the Party and the country.

In July, Du Yuming, who had been ill for a long time, went south to Shanghai for treatment, and Chen Cheng went to the Northeast to preside over the overall situation, and thus... the Nationalist army retreated steadily.

In October, Li Li Zongren officially confirmed his candidacy for Vice President.

In December, after Hong Hong Zhiyou's three batches of military aid and supplies arrived in Zhang Yuan, at the beginning of the month, the Generalissimo fulfilled his wish to abolish the Beiping Headquarters and Sun Sun Lianzhong's Baoding Pacification Office, establishing the North China "Bandit Suppression" General Headquarters.

Fu Fu Zuoyi's hundreds of thousands of troops were pushed to the Ping-Jin front line.

Jinhai Station.

The weather was getting colder.

Yu Zecheng and Lu Qiaoshan had long since put on thick cotton trousers.

Only Li Ya and Hong Hong Zhiyou, the two who cared about their appearance, were still holding out against the northern cold in suits and shirts.

Nine o'clock in the morning, Station Master's office.

Wu Wu Jingzhong was listening to the radio.

On the radio, the female host was boasting about Chen Cheng's repeated victories in the Northeast.

"Have Li Ya and the others arrived? Let's have a small meeting," Wu Wu Jingzhong ordered.

"They have been notified and will be here soon," Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

Soon, Li Ya, Yu Zecheng, and Lu Qiaoshan walked in.

"The Nationalist army has won another victory; Chen Cheng is indeed the head of the Generalissimo's tiger generals," Lu Qiaoshan said sarcastically.

"Victory, my foot.

"It's all fake news.

"Who doesn't know that once Siping was lost, the Northeast is now reduced to just a few isolated cities like Changchun," Li Ya said disdainfully.

"Indeed.

"Wei Wei Lihuang has returned from his inspection abroad, and the Generalissimo intends for him to serve as the Northeast Bandit Suppression Commander, to attack the troops led by the Reds' Commander Lin in a pincer movement with Fu Fu Zuoyi," Wu Wu Jingzhong said.

"Wei Wei Lihuang is still capable; he and Du Yuming are true tiger generals, and they fought well during the War of Resistance.

"Perhaps this wise move by the Generalissimo can save the Northeast from its crisis."

Yu Zecheng added.

"Alright, how to fight is a matter for the Generalissimo and the Third Department of Operations like Guo Guo Rugui; they can fight their battles, and it's not our turn to go to the front line anyway.

"Gentlemen, we have several important tasks at hand.

"First, strictly monitor public opinion and crack down on the Reds. The newly established Special Action Supervisory Group, led by Section Chief Hou Teng of the Second Department, has already issued instructions.

"Qiaoshan, you and I are both deputy group leaders; I have to keep an eye on the station, so the student and conscription matters will have to rely on you.

"You can discuss it with Sun Sun Chuanzhi.

"I don't like dealing with his people."

Wu Wu Jingzhong ordered.

"Yes, Station Master." Lu Qiaoshan, who had been hoping to be the sole decision-maker, nodded quickly.

"Second, Zecheng, you speak," Wu Wu Jingzhong pointed to Yu Zecheng.

"It's like this: the Langfang Group, following clues, tracked down several Red propaganda groups and printing plants. These people often distribute leaflets in villages and towns in the middle of the night and paint reactionary slogans on walls.

"This kind of agitation and Red propaganda is rampant in the Ping-Jin area, especially on campuses.

"The Bandit Suppression Headquarters is very dissatisfied with this.

"Commander Chen Chen Zhangjie now attaches great importance to this matter and wants us to provide an explanation.

"Captain Li, your Action Team needs to step it up."

Yu Zecheng said.

"I would like to step it up.

"But now the equipment room has become a private supply for certain people; if I apply for a few bullets, it takes more than a week to get them, not to mention surveillance equipment.

"What do you expect my people to use to make arrests?"

Li Ya glared sideways at Lu Qiaoshan, very dissatisfied.

"Captain Li, it's all standard procedure. I've been busy running back and forth lately, so the approvals have been a bit slow; there's no need to report me," Lu Qiaoshan said with a faint smile.

"Indeed.

"You are now holding two positions, no, now you have the Special Action Supervisory Group as well.

"I'm wondering if you can handle it?

"Why don't you, in your noble capacity, take over the Action Team as well?"

Li Ya said sarcastically.

"Station Master, look, he's getting anxious again.

"I remember now, the Three People's Principles Youth League has been abolished, and the Jinhai branch is empty; it's only natural that Captain Li is unhappy," Lu Qiaoshan shook his head and smiled, poking at Li Ya's sore spot.

"Li Ya, don't say things out of anger.

"How about this: Qiaoshan, you first hand over the equipment room to Zecheng, and finish the Bandit Suppression Headquarters' orders first.

"Now that they hold hundreds of thousands of troops in Ping-Jin, their words carry more weight than the Generalissimo's; we can't afford to offend them."

Wu Wu Jingzhong said with a smile, his hands behind his back.

"Fine." Lu Qiaoshan was slightly displeased.

Damn it, this plague-ridden Li Ya, every time he finds fault, Old Wu swings the knife at me; it's infuriating.

"By the way, who was that... professor who arrived recently?" Wu Wu Jingzhong couldn't quite recall.

"Professor Qian, a physics expert," Hong Hong Zhiyou quickly added.

"Right, this Professor Qian landed in Jinhai. Bureau Chief Mao has instructions; isn't there some 'Island Transport Plan' recently?

"Coincidentally, there is a batch of treasures from the Forbidden City, and a group of intellectuals from Qing and Bei need to be transferred to Wandao. Bureau Chief Mao's intention is to have this person airlifted over as well.

"Qiaoshan, isn't your Special Action Supervisory Group in charge of these messy affairs?

"This matter is handed to you; find two people to escort him onto the plane and get him out of here quickly."

Wu Wu Jingzhong waved his hand and instructed.

"Station Master, I'm afraid... it's not that simple," Lu Qiaoshan said in a low voice.

"This person has published many academic articles in North America and is very famous.

"The Americans were unwilling to let him return in the first place.

"The key is that this person is pro-Red. To be honest, I received orders from Group Leader Hou yesterday and sent people to persuade him.

"Money didn't work.

"Reasoning didn't work either.

"In the end, my men put a gun to his head, and he didn't even blink, declaring that he would rather die in Jinhai than go to Wandao.

"It is said that the Reds have been working behind the scenes for his return.

"In my opinion, he is waiting for the Reds to come and rescue him.

"Station Master, I actually think this is a fishing opportunity.

"It's rare to have such good bait; there's no reason for us to miss it. If the Reds dare to show their faces, we'll catch them one by one."

Lu Qiaoshan's face was full of cunning and cold smiles.

"Hmm.

"This plan is feasible. For the sake of secrecy, Qiaoshan, you will be solely responsible.

"For manpower, follow the old rules and get them from the Garrison Command or the Party Statistics Bureau.

"Report the specific plan directly to Department Chief Hou."

Wu Wu Jingzhong nodded in appreciation, while at the same time glancing at Yu Zecheng without a trace.

Intuition told him that the Reds' methods were godlike, and it was hard to say if Lu Qiaoshan could keep the person.

If this person were to commit suicide or have an accident, it would inevitably bring trouble upon himself.

He wouldn't wade into the muddy waters of these stinking intellectuals.

The key was not to let Lu Qiaoshan get too arrogant.

That's why, for a top-secret event instructed by Department Chief Hou, he dragged Yu Zecheng and Li Ya to the small meeting.

(End of chapter)