Chapter 335: Burning the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics

Who doesn't have some ambition or aspiration?

Xu Zhidao was keen on being a Director.

Why did he secretly collude with the Guangxi clique people and flirt with them?

Wasn't it because he saw Chiang Kai-shek's troops being defeated like a mountain collapse, and he was just opportunistically waiting for this day?

He thought Mao Renfeng would be tactful.

He didn't expect this damn old dog to leave him such a mess.

On the list above, almost no one could do dirty or tiring work; they were all connections, or clerical staff who did documentation, registration, or errands.

With this bunch, he could gather them just by shouting on the street.

Wasn't this just a makeshift troupe?

What was even more annoying was that Xu Shoumei still occupied the position of Secretary, and Huang Yigong held the General Affairs Division.

In this way, his personnel and financial power were still under Mao Renfeng's control.

"Director Xu, if there's nothing else, I'll go back to work." Xu Shoumei saw his unhappy expression and felt secretly happy in his heart.

"Go."

Xu Zhidao nodded.

After Xu Shoumei left, he slapped the table hard.

Son of a bitch Mao Renfeng.

Shameless!

Evening.

Xu Zhidao drove home.

As soon as he entered the house, he saw his wife entertaining guests.

One of them was his old friend Ni Bin, and the other had a short beard and was wearing a long gown, looking very unfamiliar.

Ni Bin was a black market dealer.

In the past, Xu Zhidao had sold intelligence in the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

Ni Bin was the one who sold the goods.

"Old Ni, why are you here?" Xu Zhidao unbuttoned his coat and asked.

"You guys talk." Mrs. Xu greeted them and left very sensibly.

"Director Xu, congratulations on your promotion to Director; I came specifically to congratulate you, old brother." Ni Bin cupped his hands and congratulated him.

"Little brother is very well-informed."

Xu Zhidao sat down and sipped some wine.

"Old brother has been promoted, but you don't seem very happy; I'm afraid you have some difficult matters." The bearded man on the side said in a deep voice.

"Who are you?" Xu Zhidao frowned and asked.

"A friend." The man nodded.

"Old Xu, you guys talk, I have something to do, I'm leaving."

Ni Bin smiled, stood up, and said goodbye.

Xu Zhidao knew that Ni Bin had always been steady and naturally wouldn't introduce someone to him for no reason.

"Which side are you from, old brother?

"CC, Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, Guangxi clique, or the Generalissimo, or the Red Party?"

Xu Zhidao narrowed his eyes and stared fixedly at the person opposite.

"My name is Hong Zhiyou. Since Director Xu has done black market business, you should know me." Hong Zhiyou looked at him, tore off the beard stuck to his face, revealing his handsome outline.

"It's you?

"What great courage. You destroyed President Li's North-South division plan, and instead of staying in Xikou, you dare to run to Jingling to cause trouble?

"Do you really think Li Zongren is a soft persimmon?

"Aren't you afraid I'll take you to the Presidential Palace to claim credit?"

Xu Zhidao said coldly.

"Not afraid.

"Although the Generalissimo has gone to Xikou, the embassy is still there.

"I am still a member of the US Aid Management Committee; even if you tie me up to Li Zongren, he will have to release me.

"Besides, do you think that just because of a few words from me, the US military will give up on supporting North-South division?

"In the final analysis, their focus is on Western Europe; Li Zongren does not have much investment value.

"Isn't that right?"

Hong Zhiyou drank some tea, raised his eyebrows, and said faintly.

"Enough.

"I'm not familiar with you.

"I have no interest in anything you say, you can go."

Xu Zhidao pulled a long face and impatiently issued an eviction order.

"Whether we are familiar or not, it's better to wait until I finish speaking before discussing it.

"Director Xu is probably in a dilemma right now, aren't you?" Hong Zhiyou said.

"I have just been promoted, what difficulty could I have?" Xu Zhidao asked with a sneer.

"First, the foundation Mao Renfeng left you is not worth using; he has long since transferred the elite of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics to the Shanghai office.

"Second, the future is unclear.

"Even if Li Zongren trusts you, how long can you sit in this Director's chair?

"Don't forget, Truman has made it clear that he will not intervene.

"With just this little force of Bai Chongxi, do you think you can stop the million-strong army of the Red Party?

"Once the city is broken, the blood feud of the Military Statistics and the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics will all be on your back. If Li Zongren surrenders, perhaps there will be high official positions and generous salaries.

"What about you? At that time, you will be pointed at by thousands of people, a dead end!

"Guarding such an empty shell just for the title of Director, isn't it a loss?"

Hong Zhiyou said.

"Stop alarmist talk here!" Xu Zhidao slapped the table and said.

"Alarmist talk?

"Fu Zuoyi's 500,000-strong army has surrendered, Du Yuming has been captured; do you think the Guangxi clique is better at fighting than the Generalissimo's ace army?

"Don't forget, times have changed.

"The Red Party now dominates the North, with millions of troops; even if everyone threw a brick, they could fill the Yangtze River.

"Anyone who stays behind and holds illusions about the likes of Li and Bai is a fool.

"And have you thought about it?

"Once Li Zongren is defeated, even if you are lucky enough to escape, will Mao Renfeng let you go?

"So, from the moment you took over as Director of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, one of your legs has already stepped into the gates of hell."

Hong Zhiyou stared at him and said grimly.

"Of course, you can also deceive yourself.

"I've said what I have to say.

"Whether you are willing to be friends with Hong, Director Xu, please feel free."

Hong Zhiyou stood up, put on his round hat, and walked out righteously.

Xu Zhidao sat on the sofa, his face pale, his whole body trembling.

"Zhidao, I think Hong Zhiyou's words make sense.

"Didn't Li Zongren rely on the US military to squeeze out Old Jiang?

"Now that Truman has pulled the ladder, the Red Party crossing the river is imminent, and with just a few moves from Jiang, he is already overwhelmed and at a loss.

"In my opinion, Li Delin has no chance.

"This Secretary Hong has a good relationship with the Americans, is a confidant of Jianfeng, and is also very successful in Xiangdao.

"Now, who isn't sharpening their heads to run outside?

"There's no need for you to offend such a capable person.

"Having one more friend won't hurt; listen to what high insights he has."

Mrs. Xu, who had been eavesdropping in the side room, came out and patiently persuaded him.

"Alright.

"I'll go chase him back."

Xu Zhidao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and ran out quickly.

Hong Zhiyou hadn't walked far from the Xu house and hadn't had time to get into the car when he was called by Xu Zhidao:

"Mr. Hong, please wait.

"I have a jar of top-grade new tea at home; why don't you taste it before leaving."

"It seems Director Xu has figured it out, then let's taste it." Hong Zhiyou smiled, closed the car door, and turned back.

After being seated.

Xu Zhidao's manner became a bit more respectful, and while pouring tea, he said:

"Mr. Hong, everything you said just now is reasonable.

"Xu was blinded by temporary fame and fortune, and now I am in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat, like a boat in the turbulent river, confused and fearful, truly not knowing how to break the situation.

"You are a capable person, please teach me."

"The way of advance and retreat is actually just a thought away for Director Xu; your current position seems insignificant, but it is actually very promising." Hong Zhiyou laughed.

"Xu is all ears." Xu Zhidao raised his hand and said.

"You know I am Jianfeng's man now.

"To be precise, I risked coming to Jingling to find you, which was also Jianfeng's intention.

"The Generalissimo intends to let Jianfeng reorganize the intelligence system; this is something everyone in the Party knows.

"Now in this chaotic situation, Mao Renfeng's foundation has loosened, and Li Zongren is just a grassroots general, hard to accomplish great things.

"And now that you have accepted the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, it seems like a dead end, but it is actually a time when you can achieve a lot."

Hong Zhiyou said.

"How so?" Xu Zhidao asked with great interest.

"You have three trump cards in your hand now.

"First, the orthodox name of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

"Second, the seal.

"Third, the financial funding from the Presidential Palace.

"Mao Renfeng wants to leave a mess for you, but you can also pretend to be real and set up a new stall to contend with him." Hong Zhiyou suggested.

"That's right.

"With the seal and the name, according to the procedure, I can handle the funding; in this way, Mao Renfeng's Shanghai office will have to look at my face." Xu Zhidao nodded.

"But the premise is that you must handle Huang Yigong; he is the Director of the General Affairs Division." Hong Zhiyou said.

"To tell you the truth.

"I have a good personal relationship with Huang Yigong, and he has long been dissatisfied with Mao Renfeng.

"He is not a problem." Xu Zhidao said.

"That's easy to handle.

"I'll give you a list; these were all secret backbones of Jianfeng's Three People's Principles Youth League in the past, and they have strong professional capabilities.

"Externally, they are students, businessmen, police, etc., who have scattered and fled to Jingling from various places.

"Mao Renfeng and Li Zongren cannot find their background.

"After you recruit this group of people with funding, you can fill the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics for your use."

Hong Zhiyou took a list out of his pocket and handed it to him.

"In this way, I am working for Jianfeng?" Xu Zhidao said happily.

What he worried about most was what if Li Zongren was defeated.

Mao Renfeng would settle accounts after the autumn.

If he became Jianfeng's "secret agent," naturally he wouldn't have to worry about this.

"Of course.

"Given the current situation, once the Red Party crosses the river, it is highly likely that they will retreat to Wan Island.

"At that time, Jianfeng will reorganize the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, and your branch will be ready-made strength.

"Can your official position and benefits be less?"

Hong Zhiyou laughed.

"Okay, I promise you!" After a moment of contemplation, Xu Zhidao nodded.

"It's just that I have a difficult matter right now.

"Li Zongren has already given me a strict order to clean up the materials of Honggong Shrine in the near future, and all of them are to be handled by the Presidential Office.

"These things are too important.

"I'm afraid that if I hand them over, they will become an excuse for Mao Renfeng to attack me in the future."

Xu Zhidao frowned and said.

"You are afraid that Li Zongren will get the materials, and the Generalissimo and Mao Renfeng are also afraid.

"The Generalissimo has already given instructions to order Mao Renfeng to destroy the materials.

"Mao Renfeng plans to..."

Hong Zhiyou explained the things to be done next to him in detail.

"Okay.

"Thank you, Mr. Hong; listening to your words is better than reading books for ten years."

After talking, Xu Zhidao stood up and shook hands with Hong Zhiyou to say goodbye.

"Are we friends now?" Hong Zhiyou said.

"Of course."

Xu Zhidao stood up and personally sent Hong Zhiyou to the door.

The next day.

In the afternoon.

The phone in Xu Zhidao's office rang.

"It's me.

"Okay.

"Okay.

"Comrade Jianfeng, don't worry."

With a few short sentences, Xu Zhidao hung up the phone.

He took the seal and put it in his bag, and ordered someone to move a box of files that had already been secretly sealed into the car.

"Secretary Xu, President Li has a strict order that the security of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics is the top priority.

"Notify the people on duty to be sure to raise their spirits to twelve points."

Arriving at the Secretariat, he gave a greeting before leaving the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics building.

Xu Shoumei was Mao Renfeng's man.

Then this fire tonight would definitely be able to burn.

Not only could he complete the destruction task assigned by Jianfeng, but when Li Zongren investigated later, the responsibility for the fire would fall on Xu Shoumei.

After removing Xu Shoumei, he would recruit people from the Three People's Principles Youth League.

In this way, the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics would truly become his own Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

Mao Renfeng would never dream of it.

He had been calculating shrewdly all his life, and in the end, there would be a day when he would make wedding clothes for himself.

Thinking of this.

He couldn't help but admire that young Secretary Hong extremely.

It was truly step by step, calculating Mao Renfeng to death.

Except for... that box of secret materials about Jinhai.

Sigh!

Politics is truly a dangerous product.

Xu Zhidao sighed lightly and got into the car quickly.

Nine o'clock in the evening.

No. 38 Taihu Road.

This was a hidden residence of Mao Renfeng in Jingling.

He often issued some secret orders here.

At this moment.

He looked at the few capable subordinates in front of him and asked in a deep voice: "Cui Dacai, where is Station Chief Shen?"

"Station Chief Shen said that Hu Zongnan and the Xichuan tribal chieftain are discussing the formation of a Mobile Corps Commander force, and asked him to return immediately to recruit soldiers from Burma and other places.

"He got on the plane and left."

The horse-faced man leading them, named Cui Dacai, replied.

"When did he leave?" Mao Renfeng frowned and asked displeased.

"About an hour ago." Cui Dacai said.

"This Shen Zui, dropping the chain at a critical moment, is truly an old slippery head!" Mao Renfeng slapped the table and cursed angrily.

The risk of burning down the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics was extremely high.

If it leaked, or if the arson failed, it would be pleasing no one inside or out.

He had originally wanted Shen Zui to plan and execute the arson, so that if it failed, there would be someone to take the blame.

He didn't expect Shen Zui to grease his feet.

He only offered ideas, agreed nicely, and then ran away as soon as he turned his head.

"Director, should we still execute it?" Cui Dacai asked.

"Of course, this is the Generalissimo's order.

"Everything remains the same, execute it tonight, I will personally keep watch for you."

Mao Renfeng ordered righteously.

Two o'clock in the night.

With Xu Shoumei's internal and external cooperation, Cui Dacai and others sneaked into the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics building, and with the gasoline hidden in the basement, burned it clean.

The notorious collection of materials and files from more than ten years of the Military Statistics were officially reduced to ashes from this point on.

The next day, Li Zongren was furious and ordered Xu Zhidao and the Police Bureau to investigate the arsonist.

A few days later.

Hong Zhiyou packed up simply, preparing to take a plane back to Xikou.

Just opened the door.

He saw two section members carrying a box and walking over.

"Mr. Hong, this is what Director Xu asked me to give to you.

"Inside are some of the remaining intelligence from the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

"Mainly from Beiping and Jinhai.

"Director Xu said to let you look it over, and if there are no problems, transfer it to Comrade Jianfeng."

The person speaking was expressionless, and at a glance, he was a member of the Three People's Principles Youth League.

"Understood."

Hong Zhiyou nodded.

After the two left, he opened the box.

The most prominent characters on the top were "Jinhai."

Hong Zhiyou flipped through it; these were all intelligence from secret agents of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, as well as intelligence secretly reported by the likes of Li Ya, Lu Qiaoshan, and Ma Kui.

He flipped through it roughly.

There were those of Wu Jingzhong and Mu Liancheng, as well as speculations about Deng Ming.

And his collusion with the Americans to sell arms.

Hong Zhiyou was not worried about these.

Because Jianfeng knew about these.

The key was Yu Zecheng.

Jianfeng still had intelligence about Yangjia Village in his hands and had always been suspicious of Yu Zecheng.

Inside were many intelligence reports collected by Lu Qiaoshan and Li Ya.

Some were even shocking.

"Damn it!

"Why didn't this fire burn it away?"

Hong Zhiyou felt a great headache.

Just as he was preparing to pull it out and destroy it while no one was around, a chill suddenly rose in his whole body.

There were so many files and materials in the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

Why were those of Jinhai and Beiping preserved?

And why were the two characters "Jinhai" placed in the most eye-catching place in the box?

Xu Zhidao asked him to look it over.

Was he reminding himself?

Hong Zhiyou's brow darkened, realizing he had almost made a big mistake.

He wiped the cold sweat, quickly put all the materials related to Yu Zecheng back in their original places.

Then, he slammed the box shut.

He called someone to load it into the car and headed straight for the airport.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 336 =====