Cardinal Zhao lit a match and lit a cigarette for himself. He is not used to using lighters, but still likes to use matches.
Xiao Cheng glanced at Inspector Zhao, took out his gold lighter, and lit the cigarette in his mouth.
He took a drag on his cigarette.
Through the puff of smoke, Cheng Qianfan seemed to see the scene where he met Fei Yi for the first time.
He was not familiar with Fei Dai.
That was when he went to the Xiafei patrol room to do something and saw Lu Dazhang scolding a young patrolman.
Seeing that the boy was disgraced after being scolded, he said something casually, and Lu Dazhang waved his hand and drove Fei Yi away.
At that time, he asked Lu Dazhang what mistake the boy had made. Lu Dazhang said that Fei Yi's card missed someone. He looked at Lu Dazhang with searching eyes. Lu Dazhang shook his head.
Thinking about it now, although Fei Dai was already secretly helping the anti-Japanese war at that time, he probably had not joined our party yet.
Cheng Qianfan knew that Shuli Zhao had just returned from a secret meeting with comrades of the New Fourth Army, and did not know what happened in the patrol room.
Cheng Qianfan told Councilor Zhao about Fei Yi.
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"It was my miscalculation." Cheng Qianfan said, "If I delay for some more time, Fei Da should be able to evacuate successfully."
Cardinal Zhao shook his head, "If you delay any longer, there will be suspicions about you."
He sighed, "This comrade chose to shoot and kill the postman in the street. He was already prepared to sacrifice himself."
As he spoke, he showed a puzzled expression, "What's going on with the postman?"
"The postman followed the comrade who went to the bank to withdraw money." Cheng Qianfan said, "Our comrades failed to discover the postman in time. It was the comrade in charge of protection who discovered that there was something wrong with the postman."
"Fei Yi?" asked Cardinal Zhao.
"I don't know." Cheng Qianfan shook his head.
He understood that Cardinal Zhao was asking whether Fei Yi was the comrade responsible for protection.
Cheng Qianfan didn't know the specific situation. He received a coded warning call, which only informed him that there was a problem with the postman in Xiafei District. As for the source of the intelligence, the other party did not say anything and could not mention it on the phone.
In such a cruel and complicated struggle situation, the living people do not even have much time to grieve for the sacrificed comrades.
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The two put away their sadness.
"Have you met Boss Huang?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
"Yes, I discussed the transportation of this batch of goods with Boss Huang." Shu Li nodded.
He gave Cheng Qianfan a concise report on his communication with He Guan.
"Now there is an opportunity." Cheng Qianfan said, "The Japanese suspected that the New Fourth Army was stationed in Plum Village. Their intelligence sources were not smooth, so Ohta Yuichi found me."
"The Japanese want to collect information through Jiujiu Trading Company?" Cardiff Zhao immediately guessed Ohta Yuichi's intention.
"Yes." Cheng Qianfan said, "I thought about it carefully and this is an opportunity we can take advantage of."
"Young devil, this is really timely." Card Zhao said excitedly.
"Let me tell you my plan." Cheng Qianfan told Councilor Zhao his preliminary plan.
"There are two lines, one bright and one dark." After hearing this, Councilor Zhao thought about it for a moment and showed admiration. "The bright line is used to attract the attention of the Japanese, and the dark line is used to conceal Chen Cang."
"What I'm worried about is the bright line." Cheng Qianfan frowned slightly, "This bright line has the task of attracting the attention of the Japanese. Because of this, we must find ways to protect the safety of the bright line."
Cheng Qianfan sighed softly, "Too many comrades have sacrificed their lives recently. We are not afraid of sacrifice, but we do not take it lightly either."
"In this case, the choice of this bright line requires special consideration." Shu Li Zhao said thoughtfully.
"What do you mean?" Cheng Qianfan took a drag on his cigarette and said.
"It's best if it can attract the attention of Japanese and Chinese women working as spies, but not enough to attract the enemy's action." Cardiff Zhao said.
He flicked the cigarette ashes and said, "Probably, before the Japanese took action, they thought it was unnecessary to attack this target. Instead, it would create complications and affect their mission."
"That's right." A flash of light flashed in Cheng Qianfan's eyes, "A candidate who will attract the attention of the Japanese, but will make them feel that the target is of little value compared to their mission."
Cheng Qianfan frowned and thought about it for a while, but he laughed first.
"Forget it, let the organization decide on the candidates for the bright line." Cheng Qianfan said.
In this operation of transporting supplies, the French Concession Special Party Branch only cooperated with the Shanghai Party Organization. The specific actions were carried out by the Shanghai Party Organization and the comrades of the New Fourth Army.
Cardinal Zhao also nodded with deep understanding. Because special attention must be paid to security and confidentiality requirements, the French Concession Special Party Branch has limited personnel that can be mobilized and trusted. In comparison, the Shanghai local party organization will have more people. Personnel available.
"In addition, I have thought carefully about Fei Dai's murder." Councilor Zhao said, "If we must say that Fei Dai's sacrifice can be avoided, then the problem lies with one person."
"Da Toulu?" Cheng Qianfan asked with a gloomy face.
"Yes." Cardinal Zhao said, "Lu Hu has long since defected to the Japanese and is determined to be a Han woman. If Lu Jiufan were to capture Fei Ni today, maybe Fei Ni would still have a chance to escape."
Cheng Qianfan was silent.
He understood what Shuli Zhao meant.
Lu Hu was determined to work as a Han woman. Although Fei Dai's identity was not known to Lu Hu, since Fei Dai was the target of Li Cuiqun's people, Fei Dai must be engaged in anti-Japanese work.
In this way, Lu Hu must have worked very hard to capture Fei Yi.
But if it is Lu Jiufan, the situation will change slightly.
According to their observations, Lu Jiu had no political leanings. He knew everything about gambling and gambling, and had many contacts with various religions. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was a bad policeman.
However, when it comes to his attitude towards the Japanese, Lu Jiufan openly adopts an attitude of not taking a stand and never saying anything bad about the Japanese.
However, Cheng Qianfan had long realized that when Lu Jiu turned against the Japanese elements, he would secretly let him go.
Of course, Lu Jiufan did this secretly on the premise that it was enough to ensure his own protection.
As far as the arrest of Fei Yi is concerned, an experienced veteran inspector like Lu Jiufan can do it without any leakage if he wants to delay the arrest for seven to eight minutes, or even a quarter of an hour.
In this quarter of an hour, Fei Dai had most likely successfully boarded the ship and evacuated.
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Cheng Qianfan was silent because he heard the complaint in Shuli Zhao's words.
Maybe it's not a complaint, just a review analysis and suggestions. However, for Cheng Qianfan, who feels guilty, he will feel a trace of complaint.
In other words, he hoped to complain, so that he would feel better.
This is a very contradictory emotion and psychology.
Comrade Cheng Qianfan, secretary of the French Concession Special Party Branch, is a very capable and proven "flame, comrade" who is a very cautious, calm and courageous person.
However, at the same time, he is also a highly sensitive person, a person with a strong heart, who is extremely strong but has an inexplicable weakness.
However, Cheng Qianfan didn't realize this, simply because his extreme strength and weakness would only be reserved when he was around Ruolan.
The sensitivity and guilt he was showing now.
Due to his guilt and sensitivity, he will interpret the words of the outside world as similar. For example, he now interprets Shuli Zhao's words as a complaint.
This will not make him angry, but will give him more recognition in his heart.
Yeah, I could have done better.
He is so contradictory and sensitive, yet able to maintain a high degree of calmness. This calmness seems so cold-blooded to a certain extent:
The biggest here
The contradiction is that Cheng Qianfan knows it very clearly in his mind.
What he knew was that from Shuli Zhao's perspective, he could arrange for Lu Jiufan to arrest Fei Ji instead of Datou Lu, which was the best choice.
However, Cheng Qianfan knew that he could only arrange for Da Toulu to carry out this arrest mission.
Governor Zhao did not know that Cheng Qianfan also had a special latent identity of Miyazaki Kentaro.
This identity determined that when Cheng Qianfan ordered the secret arrest of Fei Yi, he would immediately choose Datou Lu, who had secretly taken refuge with the Japanese, instead of Lu Jiufan and others.
In other words, Cheng Qianfan's choice to arrange for Daturu to arrest people was actually for Araki Harima and even Sanbonjiro and others to see.
Everything he did seemed like nothing, but in fact everything was carefully considered.
This was not a matter of deep thought, because there was no time to think deeply, but this kind of planning ahead and paying attention to every detail had become a subconscious behavior and was engraved in his mind.
This is a cruel calmness based on extreme pain that outsiders cannot feel.
Under this calmness, Cheng Qianfan had an almost crazy recognition of his own sensitivity and guilt in his heart -
This will make him feel that his blood is warm and he will not go crazy.
Seeing Cheng Qianfan's silence, Governor Zhao thought, "Huo Miao, comrade is considering the feasibility and possible impact of getting rid of Da Toulu.
"Maybe bystanders know better." Cardiff Zhao said, "My suggestion is that Lu Hu must be eliminated, and as soon as possible."
Cheng Qianfan nodded and said, "Abacus, comrade, continue.
"You are still serving as the third patrol commander. Your purpose is to control these old subordinates and provide us with some conveniences secretly." Cardiff Zhao said.
He flicked the ashes of his cigarette and said, "The current situation is that Lu Hu's existence has caused problems within the third patrol. Once there is an emergency."
"Similar to today's situation." He glanced at Cheng Qianfan and said.
Cheng Qianfan was silent.
"The existence of Lu Hu will add many variables." Councilor Zhao said, "So, I insist that Lu Hu must be eliminated."
He paused, looked at Cheng Qianfan with a solemn expression and said, "Secretary Cheng, I formally make a personal suggestion to the party branch to eradicate Lu Hu, a Han female cadre."
Cheng Qianfan put out his cigarette butt, and facing Shu Li Zhao's serious gaze, he nodded slowly, "I have received your suggestion, and I will consider it carefully."
Shuli Zhao nodded and said nothing more.
Although he did not understand why Comrade "Huo Miao" was still hesitant on this matter, he believed that "Comrade Huo Miao" had his reasons for saying that he should consider it carefully.
In addition, he also believed that Cheng Qianfan would eventually support his insistence on getting rid of Lu Hu, because no matter how you looked at it, Lu Hu was a cancer that had to be eliminated.
However, it was inevitable that Governor Zhao would have some emotions in his heart. He felt, "Huo Miao, Comrade is a little cold-blooded.
For this kind of cold-bloodedness, he knew that he was an excellent lurker, a quality that an excellent leader must possess. He could understand it, but he could not completely let go of it.
At this moment, the phone on the desk rang. Cheng Qianfan picked up the receiver. "I am Cheng Qianfan." "Junior, it's me."
Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Cheng Qianfan covered the phone and mouthed "Li, Li," and then he laughed and said, "It turns out it's the senior. The senior is calling. What's the mission?"
No. 76, Jisfield Road.
Li Cuiqun looked at his men who were busy moving documents and files, covered the microphone, and told his men to be careful.
For a long time, Li Cuiqun and Ding Mutun were not satisfied with No. 67, Daxi Road, where the agency was located.
Now, the Japanese have allocated the building at No. 76 Jisi Feier Road for their use.
This place will also become the latest headquarters of their secret service.
I could hear Cheng Qianfan’s strange mood on the other end of the phone.
, Li Cuiqun frowned.
Li Cuiqun was furious when he learned that his subordinate Dong Zhengguo had been ordered by Cheng Qianfan to disarm and arrest him.
Later, he learned that Cheng Qianfan actually arranged for his men to escort Dong Zhengguo's group of people through the market, which was like a parade, which made Li Cuiqun even more furious.
However, just a few minutes ago, he learned that Cheng Qianfan's men quietly handed over Dong Zhengguo and others to the External Liaison Office of the French Concession Political Department.
This means that there is no intention to continue to detain him, but that he is preparing to release him.
In this way, Li Cuiqun's anger finally subsided.
He then made a phone call to Cheng Qianfan's office: Don't think that it's enough to let him go. He also needs to give Li Cuiqun an explanation for this matter.
But he didn't expect that Cheng Qianfan not only had no intention of apologizing or explaining, but instead spoke with a gun and a stick.
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"How dare Mr. Li send Vice President Cheng?" Li Cuiqun sneered, "Vice President Cheng can arrest my men and parade them through the streets with just one order."
After saying that, Li Cuiqun snorted coldly, "Who in the French Concession doesn't know the power of Mr. Xiao Cheng."
At this time, Li Cuiqun was no longer in the situation where he had just arrived in Shanghai, with only three or two kittens in his hands, and his only gun-wielding subordinate was bodyguard Zhang Lu.
Just before Wang Chuanhai arrived in Shanghai, Li Cuiqun and Ding Mutun boarded the "Beiguang Maru" under Zhou Liang's recommendation to meet with Wang Chuanhai.
Ding Mu Tun and Li Cuiqun proposed to Wang Chuanhai the following conditions:
Wang Chuhai's new regime recognized Ding and Li's special agents as the secret police of the new regime and established the General Headquarters of Special Agents.
In addition, if a new regime is established, Wang will leave several important positions such as Minister of the Interior, Mayor of Shanghai, and Governor of Jiangsu to them.
Faced with their asking price, the Wang family members looked at each other in shock, and Wang Chuanhai was even more angry.
This meeting was somewhat unpleasant.
As the saying goes, ask for a price based on the sky and make a counteroffer on the ground. After several contacts, the two parties finally reached a consensus.
Wang Chuanhai personally replied to Dingmutun and Li Cuiqun: he agreed to establish a special agent headquarters.
The funds for the secret service headquarters have been negotiated with the Japanese representative, Colonel Masaaki Kage, and they will definitely be satisfied.
However, the positions of Mayor of Shanghai and Governor of Jiangsu Province cannot be given to your ministry, because Jiangsu Province and Shanghai are the foundation of the peace movement. The scope of work of the Minister of the Interior and other positions is very wide, and it is difficult for the people to accept agents as holding such important positions.
However, the police administration responsibilities of the Ministry of Interior can be handed over to the Secret Service Headquarters, and the details can be discussed in detail.
Regarding Wang Reclamation's reply, Dingmutun and Li Cuiqun finally agreed after several days of discussion.
In this way, Ding and Li's secret service officially merged with Wang's faction.
And as soon as they agreed to officially join Wang Reclamation, Wang gave them a sweetener:
After Wang expressed to the Japanese side the importance he attached to the power of the secret service in the hands of Ding and Li (this was information deliberately revealed by Zhou Liang to Dingmutun and Li Cuiqun, of course, Li Cuiqun did not fully believe it in his heart, but it was also (Admitting that the Wang family should be behind it), the Japanese also seemed to show their importance to the soon-to-be-formally established secret service headquarters, and allocated No. 76 Jisi Feier Road to them.
It can be said that Li Cuiqun is in a good mood and high spirits now.
Therefore, facing the yin and yang of Cheng Qianfan, a junior student, Li Cuiqun did not tolerate it, but directly fought back.
