When Dai Li asked this question, Meng Shaoyuan did not answer immediately. He first toasted to Dai Li:
"Director Dai, with this glass, I salute you for cultivating me over the years."
Meng Shaoyuan finished the drink in one gulp, put down the teacup and said, "Do you think I'm afraid of death? I'm afraid of death, but I'm not afraid of death. When I need to die, I won't even frown.
But I'm afraid of death, I'm afraid of meaningless death. I am even more afraid that if I die in the hands of those people, I will be shattered to pieces, and even my reputation will be ruined. "
"With me here, who dares to touch you?"
As soon as Dai Li said it, Meng Shaoyuan smiled bitterly: "Director Dai, can you protect me? You can't protect me. I know you will try your best, but you really can't do it.
If you are determined to protect me, you will openly fall out with those people, and you will bet your future, and even the future of the entire military command. You wouldn't do this for me alone. "
"Yes, I will not sacrifice the entire organization for one person." Dai Li admitted frankly: "You just said that once you enter this door, you will be the military commander for life. You are the ace of our military commander, the model of military commander, and the soul of military commander.
Think about it for yourself, if you just leave like this, what impact will it have on the entire organization? Besides, I can't bear to let you go. "
"Director Dai?" Meng Shaoyuan was startled.
"Listen to me." Dai Li waved his hand: "I really can't let you go. If I were a painter, you would be the most perfect painting in my life. Who would watch helplessly lose themselves? The most proud work of his life?
I have pampered you all these years, and I can tolerate you no matter what you do. Even if you work together, I will let Wu Jingyi know in advance and deal with the traitor in the Labor Party.
But these are all prerequisites. You are born as a military commander, and when you die, you are the soul of the military commander. You cannot leave and are not allowed to leave. Either for the organization or for me. "
Dai Li rarely revealed his true feelings and said these words to Meng Shaoyuan sincerely.
Meng Shaoyuan was really moved at this moment. He was a very calm person when handling the case, but on other occasions he was an impulsive person:
"Director Dai, if I said that I would leave the organization when the Anti-Japanese War is won, would you agree?"
As soon as he asked this question, Meng Shaoyuan himself regretted it.
If Dai Li agreed immediately, he would be in real trouble.
Not to mention that the entire plan was ruined, it was difficult to survive the remaining time and save my life.
Why is my mouth so mean?
Why are you so excited when someone treats you a little better?
Dai Li was silent there for a long time, then slowly shook his head and said: "No. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, everything is waiting to be done, and there are too many things to do. Especially for our military commander, just receiving one is the top priority.
Especially Shanghai, which is the economic and financial center of the Far East, must be guarded by a capable general who is familiar with the local area. You have been working in Shanghai for a long time and are very familiar with it. I am considering reassigning you to Shanghai. "
These words have clearly told Meng Shaoyuan that as long as you can stay, the position of King of Shanghai is still yours!
However, Meng Shaoyuan knew that Dai Li would never agree to his leaving under any circumstances.
He immediately smiled: "Director Dai, don't listen to those people's nonsense. When did I say I was going to run away? No, no. I'll toast you again."
Dai Li did not raise his glass. He stared at Meng Shaoyuan: "Irreversible?"
"What is irreparable?" Meng Shaoyuan looked innocent: "Director Dai, I really don't understand what you mean."
Dai Li changed his tone: "Retreat from the brink and let bygones be bygones. If you resist to the end, you will die."
This was Dai Li's final warning to him.
"I'm on a cliff, but I don't have to rein in my horse." Meng Shaoyuan murmured.
Suddenly, his eyes fell on Dai Li's wrist: "Director Dai, are you still wearing the watch I gave you?"
Dai Li was startled, looked at the watch on his wrist, took it off, and looked at it, his eyes were full of memories:
"Yes, I still wear it. I don't understand these things. I later found out that this watch is very valuable. You suffered a big loss that time."
…
That was, in 1937, before the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War.
Nanjing.
Meng Shaoyuan had just returned from performing a mission in the Northeast.
Dai Li wanted to reward him personally, but he didn't know what to reward him with.
He touched his body for a long time and took out ten yuan of French currency: "I'm treating you to Ma Xiangxing for a nice meal."
"Ah?" Meng Shaoyuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Mr. Dai, can you give Ma Xiangxing a good meal? What can you eat with these ten yuan?"
"That's it." Dai Li looked a little embarrassed: "I have been to Ma Xiangxing, but I didn't pay for it. I know how to use big money, but small money..."
He opened the drawer, searched inside for a while, and took out a watch: "This is mine, and I'll give it to you too. If it's not enough, I'll go to the bank to withdraw money for you."
"That's enough, that's enough." Meng Shaoyuan took the watch and ten dollars, thought for a while, and took off the watch on his hand: "Mr. Dai, it's inconvenient for you not to have a watch. I'll give you my piece."
"Ah, thank you then."
"Mr. Dai, Longines, this is a Longines watch."
"Oh, Longines, I know, I heard it's quite famous." Dai Li said casually.
Come on, Mr. Dai, you are the one who really knows how to do business.
…
Dai Li still wears this Longines watch to this day.
That was the most beautiful time between Meng Shaoyuan and Dai Li.
"Director Dai, the watch is still this watch." Meng Shaoyuan said slowly: "Keren is no longer the same person as before. Some things, once lost, will never come back.
I am devoted to the military commander. I have a clear conscience towards my country. I am loyal to you. But I have my own ideas and no one can force me.
In my heart, I will always respect you. Without you, there would be no me. If something happens to you, I'm willing to risk my life in exchange for it. But I want to control my destiny in my own hands! "
"boom"!
Dai Li slammed his watch on the table: "Meng Shaoyuan, you are really determined."
He pushed so hard that a crack appeared in the surface.
"Director Dai, I really don't know where you heard that I want to run."
Meng Shaoyuan regained his playful smile: "Should I run? Where can I run? I can't go anywhere. Don't worry, I will stay in Chongqing with peace of mind."
As he said that, he glanced at the watch again: "The surface is broken and there are cracks. Director Dai, don't change the watch. If you don't change it, even if there are cracks, it will still be this watch. If you change it, it will not be the original one." It’s a watch.”
"Somebody come!"
Following Dai Li's call, two guards walked in.
Dai Li was about to say something, but suddenly thought of something and waved his hand:
"It's okay, you guys, get out!"
