[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-370":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Spy Survival Guide",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2366686,4634,"Chapter 370: The Chairman's Strategy of Killing Three Birds with One Stone","spy-survival-guide-chapter-370",370,"\u003Cp>Cui Ping was incredibly excited at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From today on, she could resume her original name, Chen Taohua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could also see her old leader, Political Commissar Yuan, and the comrades she had fought alongside once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountains and rivers were beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also wondered what new work the organization would arrange for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked into the office with high spirits and stepped forward to give a standard military salute:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Taohua reporting to the Chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade Taohua, sit.\" Director Chen poured her a cup of green tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding Comrade Yu Zecheng, due to security clearance issues, I do not know very much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have transitioned from the front lines to the underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moving from the countryside to the city, from the light into the shadows—your work has not been easy. You have worked hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and offered a word of encouragement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief, this is a Party member's duty; there is no hardship in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and the brothers on the front lines are the ones who truly suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief, Liao Sanmin has become a public security officer and is staying behind to catch spies; I can do that too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am familiar with every street and alley in Jinhai; it would be convenient for you to use me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, I—I would like to apply to stay and catch spies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping grinned broadly, saying whatever was on her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade Chen Taohua, regarding your request, I can only express my regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You also know that Comrade Yu Zecheng's security clearance is very high. He is currently being used by Jiang Jianfeng in Jinling and will continue to carry out deep-cover missions for a long time to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are many people in Jinhai who knew you in the past, and you have a history of being suspected and investigated by the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics multiple times. We must consider this carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu needs to continue his deep-cover mission; I know that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what does 'carefully' mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping’s smile faded, and she became uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the sake of Comrade Yu Zecheng's safety and the requirements of discipline, we need to erase all your files and your name, transfer you to another place, and you must not engage in any substantive work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your new identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I called you here not to discuss this, but to inform you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen opened a drawer, took out a document, and gave it to Cui Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, Cui Ping could read most characters. She glanced at it and trembled all over, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go to the Northeast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one knows you there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, the organization will also cut off contact with you, so you must prepare yourself mentally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen looked at her and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How, how long do I have to stay?\" Cui Ping’s eyes turned red as she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Until Comrade Yu Zecheng's identity can be made public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps... very soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know both of these answers are cruel to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this is the struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our battle is far from over, and there is still a long way to go before complete victory. For the sake of Comrade Yu Zecheng's safety, I hope you can cooperate with the organization's arrangements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Old Yu remained safe and sound, continuing his deep-cover mission within the Nationalist Party, she might have to spend the rest of her life in loneliness in a strange place, using this name, \"Zhang Yunxiu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Old Yu were unfortunately exposed, his identity would be made public very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she could resume her work and her identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be very soon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter which choice it was, it signaled one thing: she might never see Old Yu again in this lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears streamed down Cui Ping's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that her life had already come to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galloping on horseback, fighting the Japanese, destroying blockhouses, catching spies—everything was now unrelated to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the rest of her life, there would only be the coldest snow, the fiercest wind, and the bitterest loneliness of the Northeast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping felt regret in her heart, yet she had no regrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never regretted stepping into Jinhai and becoming a wife to Old Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she knew even more clearly that compared to her, Old Yu’s life was a hundred, a thousand times more bitter and difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of her man and her comrade, she could sacrifice everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I accept the organization's arrangement.\" Cui Ping wiped away her tears, straightened her body, and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In one hour, there is a train heading to the Northeast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember not to reveal your new identity to anyone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Including Liao Sanmin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is discipline!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Chief.\" Cui Ping accepted the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, prepare the supplies you need for the road.\" Director Chen nodded and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping turned and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen sighed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was in intelligence himself, so he naturally knew how cruel and unbearable the covert front was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not give Cui Ping any special care, not even a phone call to the Northeast to ask someone to look after her a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that liberation had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The common people and the prisoners of war were a mixed group; no one knew if there were spies hidden among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more traces left behind, the more disadvantageous it would be for Yu Zecheng's deep-cover mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was ironclad discipline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he also believed that Cui Ping was a soldier as strong as steel, capable of withstanding any storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin had his hands in his pockets, watching the pigeons flying past outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Cui Ping walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her reddened eyes, Liao Sanmin sighed silently in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law...\" He wanted to greet her, but language was so pale and powerless at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping smiled slightly and left without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin stood where he was, watching her back disappear into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that after this parting, the next meeting was a distant, uncertain prospect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not until Cui Ping had completely vanished did he lower his head to rub his aching nose, take a deep breath, and walk quickly toward the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car drove slowly through the ice and snow of the Northeast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping, wearing a headscarf, sat in the car gnawing on a flatbread; after just two bites, she felt a wave of nausea for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation had been going on for several days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping patted her chest, muttering to herself: \"Could I be sick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, sister?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you uncomfortable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, come over and take a look.\" A girl on the car shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a middle-aged man sitting inside squeezed over: \"Sister, I am a physician and know a little about traditional Chinese medicine. Sit still, and let me take your pulse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried taking Cui Ping's pulse and was suddenly overjoyed: \"Congratulations, congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that mean?\" Cui Ping was a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big sister, you are pregnant,\" the middle-aged man said with a bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those on the vehicle going to reclaim wasteland offered their congratulations one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment of daze, Cui Ping also covered her mouth and laughed, though her heart was filled with mixed emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought of how she used to complain to Sister Mei that Yu Zecheng was no good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't expected that after just these few times, she would actually be pregnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Yu was clearly very good indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are a nemesis, coming neither early nor late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Cui Ping murmured in a low voice, she looked toward the vast, rugged mountains in the distance, her eyes gradually becoming bright and resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the seed of the Old Yu family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, she must give birth to it and continue the family line for Old Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Up ahead is Yilan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She heard someone shouting loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xikou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Renfeng walked quickly into the old residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The General was feeding fish with his Lady by the railing, enjoying a long-lost tranquility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, Lady,\" Mao Renfeng stepped forward and greeted them respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Wu, is something the matter?\" Returning to his seat, the General asked in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, my subordinates report that Hong Zhiyou, introduced by Anderson and Smith, once secretly met with Stuart and Wilson inside the embassy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was shortly after this meeting that the North-South division plan, which had been negotiated smoothly with Li Zongren, completely collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to our intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou once made a big issue out of the Red Tickets, touting the combat power of the Red Tickets while repeatedly belittling the National Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is said that the content of the speech Stuart gave upon returning to North America contained many of Hong Zhiyou's original words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is very clear that this Hong Zhiyou is a secret agent for the Red Tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was he who single-handedly destroyed the division plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaving such a person by Jiang Jianfeng's side will be a great hidden danger; I hope the General will investigate clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Renfeng reported truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had waited for this opportunity for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was now a dead dog, relying entirely on these few connections of Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Hong Zhiyou was removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with Wu Jingzhong would be simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Mao Renfeng thought the General would fly into a rage and curse, the General only said faintly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Renfeng thought he had more to say, but after waiting a while and seeing him remain silent, he couldn't help but feel a bit confused:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, then, how should we handle him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to worry about this matter; tell me about your own affairs instead,\" the General frowned and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those people you arranged handled things poorly; Li Zongren openly published it in the papers, almost naming you and me directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that he is acting as President, he is bound to take action against the Secret Service Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is highly likely they will be disbanded or reorganized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wouldn't have picked a few people to transfer to Shanghai and just abandoned the foundation of the Secret Service Bureau, would you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his cane and questioned in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, the Secret Service Bureau must never be disbanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, we still have our secret agents in many regions like Ludong and the Northeast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if it must be disbanded or reorganized, it must be by your order, General.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, these people will truly be lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Renfeng hurriedly expressed his position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is good that you have this awareness; what is your opinion?\" the General asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Renfeng hesitated and glanced at the Lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lady remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subordinate is dull-witted; I ask for the General's instruction,\" Mao Renfeng bowed and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Xu Zhi not a 'good old man' who has good personal relations with Guangxi clique generals like Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my view, you could resign and give the position of Director to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand Li Zongren; he values personal sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Xu Zhi shielding you, the Secret Service Bureau can be preserved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The General pointed out nonchalantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But in the Hong Gong Shrine...\" Mao Renfeng still wanted to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The General raised an eyebrow, slightly displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subordinate knows what to do; Li Zongren won't get a single piece of paper from the Hong Gong Shrine,\" Mao Renfeng said in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The General waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Renfeng bowed and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Darling, about this matter with Hong Zhiyou...\" the Lady said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know everything he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Overall, Hong Zhiyou still has merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back when they wanted to establish a coalition government on Double Eleven, I was opposed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Engaging in North-South division is even more out of the question; the country must be unified, and anyone who attempts to split it will surely be nailed to the pillar of historical shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The key is that it actually succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the American military had moved in in large numbers, Li Zongren would have had a steady stream of aid and enough time, manpower, and money to build a new government of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now, although he has the Americans and the Guangxi clique helping him, the south of the Yangtze River is still under my remote control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sun Ke and Zheng Yanfen have already moved the Executive Yuan and the Party Headquarters south to Yuezhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He Yingqin has replaced Bai Chongxi as Minister of National Defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the American military leaving and no strong support, Li Zongren won't be able to play his game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The South is still the world of me, Jiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The General smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Truman administration has repeatedly slandered you internationally and is stubbornly betting on Li Zongren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, Hong Zhiyou's lobbying was indeed beneficial to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of contemplation, the Lady nodded and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was very unhappy that Hong Zhiyou had helped Jiang Jianfeng withhold hundreds of thousands of dollars in supplies from the Kong family in Shanghai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But due to the previous trip to Jinhai and the shared interests of the Jiang and Song families, she could only suppress the dissatisfaction in her heart for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ever since Mr. Sun's time, the Guangxi clique has never been the 'orthodox' of the party and state; they are like a thorn in my throat and have always made me unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, I am retreating to advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As Hong Zhiyou said, the Red Tickets will never agree to a division, and when the time comes, their great army will cross the Yangtze River to the south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Li Zongren wants to hold onto that position in Jinling, he will have to commit the Guangxi clique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he holds it, he will inevitably suffer heavy losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he cannot hold it, he and Bai Chongxi's Guangxi clique will be completely annihilated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if they have the strength to linger on, it will be easy for me to deal with them with the strength I have built up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what, it is beneficial to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a word, Jinling can be lost, the presidency can be yielded, but Li Zongren must fall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The General's gaze darkened as he said this coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the old residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong lay on a rattan chair covered with a thick blanket, listening to the radio and eating fried crispy fish from time to time; his life could not have been more comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, drink some tea.\" Hong Zhiyou brewed the tea and brought it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This move of yours was too risky; you almost led Zecheng into a ditch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are also a man with a family to support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are not Mr. Zhongfu; it is not yet your turn to wave your arms and shout about state affairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong closed his eyes and rocked his chair gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, I am not simply acting on a hot-headed impulse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I was in Shanghai, in the eyes of Jiang Jianfeng, I was someone who would plead for the people and face death without hesitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, this time, I could only raise my arms and shout.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou explained with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, it’s just Jiang Jianfeng; he loves that sort of thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard Mao Renfeng went to report you, but was rebuffed by the Generalissimo. The old man is locking horns with Li Zongren now; he would rather see the jade shattered than let the Red tickets cross the river.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can consider your bet a winning one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, next time, you must absolutely not involve yourself in matters concerning national policy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suspect the people of the Gui Clique would love to skin you alive and pull out your tendons right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful in the near future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, Section Chief Xiao has already arrived in Xikou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have also transferred Zhou Yan and Lin Tian over from Xiangdao; I will pay attention to security,\" Hong Zhiyou nodded and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were speaking, the phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou answered: \"Yes, alright, I will head over immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, he said: \"Master, Jiang Jianfeng wants me to go over for a visit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat less of the fried small fish; it’s easy to get internal heat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou gave a smiling reminder and turned to walk out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he had left, Wu Jingzhong sat up, grabbed a few, and stuffed them into his mouth, scolding while he ate:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little brat, now even you are trying to boss me around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to eat them, just eat them, what can you do about it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he chewed vigorously, making a crisp crunching sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he washed it down with a gulp of top-grade West Lake Longjing tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aroma of the fish and the tea permeated his lungs and bowels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wonderful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou arrived at the Jiang Family Ancestral Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jianfeng was standing in the courtyard, looking up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade Jiang Jianfeng,\" Hong Zhiyou greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zongren wants to take action against the Secret Service Bureau. Father recommended Xu Zhidao to Mao Renfeng; he previously served as the Chief of the Sixth Division.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the list Mao Renfeng drafted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jianfeng pointed to the document on the table beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou opened it and glanced over it: \"Xu Shoumei as Chief Secretary, Huang Yigong as Chief of the General Affairs Division?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A good tactic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pressure is placed on Xu Zhidao. With these two key positions blocking the way, not only do all matters large and small remain under Director Mao's surveillance, but he can also conveniently extract funding from Li Zongren's hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Killing two birds with one stone; the Generalissimo’s move is truly brilliant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spared no effort in heaping praise upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it is three birds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father has already sensed that the overall situation is unfavorable and has recently been vigorously developing Wandao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mao Renfeng controls the intelligence system very deeply; it will likely not be easy to remove him in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Xu Zhidao has wide-ranging social connections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mao Renfeng played this hand, so he will inevitably be extremely annoyed. See if you can find a way to win Xu Zhidao over, and preferably assist him in seizing control of Mao Renfeng’s financial power for my use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know that what I lack most in my hands right now is financial power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jianfeng plotted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Generalissimo wanted to preserve the talent of the Secret Service Bureau for Jiang Jianfeng, while also taking the opportunity to transfer the Bureau's financial power into Jiang Jianfeng’s hands through Xu Zhidao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also a move of desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Generalissimo certainly had a knack for power politics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether it was Dai Li, Mao Renfeng, or later party elders like Chen Cheng, those who could climb to such positions could not be dismissed or killed just because he said so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the people and interests involved were too numerous; one could only maneuver and use tactics to achieve one's goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also the reason why Mao Renfeng dared to be so tactless and challenge Jiang Jianfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will fly to Jingling tomorrow to talk to Xu Zhidao in secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, he has been serving in the Secret Service Bureau for a long time, so he should be easy to talk to,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be as careful as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, Father has already issued a strict order to Mao Renfeng: under no circumstances should the files at the Honggong Shrine fall into Li Zongren's hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I don't know what method Mao Renfeng will think of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you can win over Xu Zhidao, you must make him find a way to bring out some of the important top-secret materials inside; that might just be the foundation for reorganizing the intelligence system,\" Jiang Jianfeng added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This subordinate acknowledges the order,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he walked toward the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he reached the door and had not yet stepped over the high threshold, he heard Jiang Jianfeng say from behind him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your speech at the embassy was very good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou trembled all over; he did not dare to look at him, bowed, and walked away quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou shuddered all over, not daring to look at him, then turned, bowed, and walked away quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just so happened that Yu Zecheng had returned, and seeing him, he hurriedly asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, how is the progress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luck is on our side. Under the dual pressure of Li Zongren and the Generalissimo, Mao Renfeng will return to Jingling in a few days; I reckon he intends to destroy the materials himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luck is good; under the dual pressure of Li Zongren and the Chairman, Mao Renfeng will return to Jingling in a few days, presumably to destroy the files himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have to go see Station Chief Shen; I might fly to Jingling with him today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me tell the Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember to tell him to pay attention to his diet; Rui Rui called me specifically to mention this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou gave his instructions one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, rest assured, I will take good care of the Master,\" Yu Zecheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After boarding the plane, he walked straight toward Shen Zui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief Shen.\" Hong Zhiyou sat down next to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big nephew, why did you come to see me off in person? There was no need, no need,\" Shen Zui waved his hand and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am also going to Jingling,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Mao asked me to go to Jingling to rendezvous; who knows if there are more secret orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, I really don't want to deal with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's easy to get sold out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zui whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know a little something,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me quickly,\" Shen Zui knew his brain was sharp and asked hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Generalissimo is afraid that Li Zongren will get hold of the materials and files left over from the Military Statistics period at the Honggong Shrine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Mao is calling you back to find a way to handle this matter,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not easy to handle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Honggong Shrine is guarded very tightly; there are so many materials, it would take several trucks to load them. Even if a deity descended from the heavens, you couldn't move them all away,\" Shen Zui said, troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's actually simple. The Generalissimo's word was 'handle,' not 'transfer' or 'preserve'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you can't take them away, then destroy them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A single fire, wouldn't that solve everything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou blinked and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Setting a fire is much simpler than moving them away. Fine, we will proceed according to your method.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zui nodded and smiled happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, you only offer suggestions; do not participate in the operation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the current situation, Jingling is a place of trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, you only offer suggestions; do not participate in the operations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given the current situation, Jingling is a place of trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the last assassination incident, Li Zongren wanted to target you; if you are caught in the act again, even the immortals couldn't save you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After you finish giving your suggestion, return to the Yunnan Station immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\" Shen Zui patted him gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingling Presidential Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Renfeng knocked on the door of Li Zongren's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he walked in, Li Zongren was reviewing official documents:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Qi Wu, is there something the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. President, I have recently been suffering from chest tightness and fatigue, and I feel I am no longer fit to hold the position of Director of the Secret Service Bureau. I am specifically requesting to resign, and I ask for your approval,\" Mao Renfeng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Wu, right now Sun Ke and Zheng Yanfen are moving the Executive Yuan and the Party Headquarters south to Yuezhou. My Presidential Palace is already lacking in staff, and this is exactly the time when I need people. Are you also going to abandon me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zongren was polite with his words, but his hand took the resignation letter and tossed it onto the desk quite casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My health is truly failing, and I am unable to bear such a heavy responsibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would like to recommend Department Chief Xu Zhidao to succeed me as Director. Department Chief Xu is familiar with Jingling, has always been popular, and is in the prime of his life; he could not be more suitable to replace me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Renfeng clutched his chest and coughed a few times as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A forced melon is not sweet; I approve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zongren picked up a fountain pen and signed it with a flourish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Mr. President.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Renfeng took his leave and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to Honggong Shrine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made a phone call to summon Xu Zhidao to his office:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Department Chief Xu, you should have received the President's call by now. From today on, you are the Director of the Secret Service Bureau. I can finally retire and enjoy some peace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, this... I am terrified and honored. In terms of seniority, Department Chief Huang is my senior and is far more suitable than I am,\" Xu Zhidao said with feigned humility, though he could not hide the joy in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the President's intention, so do not decline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can get the personnel list from Secretary Xu later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, I wish you a bright future; I shall take my leave now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Renfeng shook his hand briefly, turned around, and strode out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zhidao immediately took two steps in one, sat in Mao Renfeng's black leather chair, and closed his eyes to enjoy the moment thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he picked up the phone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shoumei, come to the Director's office, and bring the Secret Service Bureau list with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Xu Shoumei arrived at the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Zhidao sitting in Mao Renfeng's throne smoking, he hurriedly smiled flatteringly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Director Xu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We share the same surname, so there is no need for such formalities. In the future, I hope we can support each other and share in both joys and sorrows,\" Xu Zhidao laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly, certainly,\" Xu Shoumei said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is the list?\" Xu Zhidao pulled open the drawer and saw the official seal was still there, and he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Shoumei handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zhidao looked at it and was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",4501,"2026-06-25T10:22:50.793Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","c5f78917a3bcae5754dc708572d28fb18ca319da29789ee648e6a75ce8f09049","spy-survival-guide-chapter-371","spy-survival-guide-chapter-369",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]