Another reason is that although Xu Zhuli is a family member of the Marshal, he has not been in Shanxi's official circles for a long time. He has no problems with party members or factions. Such a person is the most suitable person to engage in intelligence work. There is no malpractice or favoritism. Leak issues.
It is not suitable for Xu Zhuli to hold any other position now. He is unwilling to take a civilian position. Moreover, according to his character and identity, his relationship with his superiors and colleagues will be worrying. It's not easy to arrange a military position. You can't let him, an outstanding graduate of Yenching University, start from the platoon leader or company commander. Even if he doesn't care, his sister Mrs. Xu won't agree, but a higher military position is It's impossible. No matter how much the commander takes care of his brother-in-law, he won't play with the lives of soldiers.
Now it is most appropriate to arrange for him to be in charge of the intelligence agency, not to mention Zhou Wen's guidance and assistance. The commander had a vague hunch that it was hard to say that these two young heroes would bring him a big surprise if they worked together.
As for the name of the intelligence agency, Zhou Wen has already thought about it. He will set up an urban and rural management section (urban management... hehe!) under the Provincial Party Headquarters Security Office. The section chief is Xu Zhuli.
Zhou Wen believes that there is no need to make a big splash in the early stages of the establishment of an intelligence agency. The louder the name, the more powerful it is. Moreover, it is necessary to prevent Nanjing from becoming suspicious. You dare to set up an independent intelligence agency in just one province. Do you want to rebel?
Therefore, Zhou Wen's strategy is to develop in a low-key manner, and does not involve other fields, but only targets the Japanese.
Three days ago, Xu Zhuli came to the barracks on Xiaobeimen Street to report to Zhou Wen. Zhou Wen still remembers looking at the young man who was tall and thick, covered in tendons, at least 1.8 meters tall, and aged 27 or 27. I suspect it was a mistake. Such a burly man who couldn't be compared to any graduate of Yenching University, how could he be the talented Xu Zhuli that the commander-in-chief said? This is a bit inconsistent, no matter how you imagine it, it cannot be like this.
It wasn't until Xu Zhuli introduced himself softly that Zhou Wen recovered from his shock. He quickly stepped forward to shake hands with Xu Zhuli with a smile and said, "Haha! I've heard of you for a long time. Brother Zhuli is a great talent at Yenching University. , being able to serve in our security department is really a surprise and an expectation for me. But I didn’t expect Brother Zhuli to be so tall and burly, worthy of being my Yanzhao man."
When Xu Zhuli heard his brother-in-law introduce Zhou Wen before, he knew that this handsome young officer who looked like a frail scholar was an extraordinary figure. He started from scratch and brought up a group of elite soldiers and generals. In the battle of the Central Plains, he killed the generals and captured the flag, which made him famous. After arriving in Taiyuan, he turned his hands into clouds and turned into rain. In just one year, he created a huge career and reputation. Behind him is the background of the Central Party Committee, and the support of three famous people. Even big shots like his brother-in-law have to work hard to win over and befriend him. I heard that many conditions were imposed to get his assistance.
After hearing this, Xu Zhuli did not doubt his brother-in-law's evaluation of Zhou Wen. Moreover, in his own memory, there were only a few people who could be praised by his brother-in-law. All of these people later became all-powerful figures in the history of the Republic of China.
Moreover, since Xu Zhuli was brutally beaten by society, the mentality of being arrogant and arrogant when he was high-spirited has long been gone, and he no longer dares to look down on people in the world.
Xu Zhuli had already corrected his attitude before coming to see Zhou Wen. Regardless of age, those who are mature come first. No matter what intelligence and counter-espionage is about, I don’t understand it, so I should show the attitude I had when I was in school, be modest and prudent, and study hard. As long as we are dealing with the Japanese, we dare not do our best.
After listening to Zhou Wen's good-natured ridicule, I felt that these words coming from the mouth of this young man who always smiled and behaved freely, not only did not make people embarrassed or disgusted, but also conveyed a kind of kindness. It brought the relationship between the two parties closer.
At that moment, he also laughed and said: "Haha! My appearance often makes people misunderstand me. When I first went to Yanjing University to register, the teachers at the registration office thought I was a guard and follower sent by the student's family, and they almost didn't know me. I'll kick him out."
Both of them burst out laughing, and they felt a lot closer to each other.
It's just that Zhou Wen is a little strange. Xu Zhu is three-dimensional and burly, but his voice is a bit soft. In the words of later generations, he is "effeminate". But looking at his full Adam's apple, although he has shaved his face, he still has a beard on his chin. But it was densely packed and looming, not like someone who had practiced the Sunflower Manual.
What kind of person Xu Zhuli was was clear at the first look at Zhou Wen's expression, and he had to explain with a bitter look: "I got a serious illness when I was a teenager. Originally, every boy's voice change during growth period disappeared when I came here, so this Her voice has never changed, and it’s easy for people to misunderstand her.”
Zhou Wen quickly saluted seriously and said: "I'm sorry, Brother Zhuli, I was very rude when I met you today. At first I judged people by their appearance, and later I suspected them by their sound. It's my fault. Please forgive me, Brother Zhuli."
Xu Zhuli was a bold and generous person, so he didn't mind it at first, but he laughed again and said: "Director Zhou is the one who is out of touch. I am no longer surprised that this kind of thing has happened to me, so there is no need to apologize. Originally, I am A man doesn’t rely on his looks and voice to make a living. Only if he dares to fight the Japanese with real swords and guns can he become a good man.”
"Well said, Brother Zhuli is a talented man. One sentence can express the heroic spirit of a Chinese man. At that time, the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, Han Qi, once satirized Di Qing, who had made great achievements in fighting against foreign enemies, and said: 'The one who rolls the name outside the Donghua Gate is a good man. 'That is really the most ridiculous thing in the world. When the Jin people invaded the Central Plains, most of the roll callers outside the Donghua Gate surrendered.
Let’s go, based on Brother Zhuli’s words, let’s go and have a drink, talk and discuss important matters together, haha..."
At that moment, the two of them walked arm in arm, both admiring each other greatly in their hearts. Not long after they got to know each other, they became close friends. It's really hard to explain things in this world. Some people get along day and night but become strangers, while some people become lifelong friends with just a glance or a word.
Old Uncle Wu had prepared a pot for cooking. The weather in Taiyuan in November was getting colder. At this time, there was a steaming pot of hot pot, several large plates of thinly sliced lamb, and they were rinsed casually in the hot pot. Dip it in the fragrant sesame sauce, put it in your mouth and chew it gently... wow... I can't say enough about the taste.
The two of them ate happily, simmering the best mutton and drinking the best Fenjiu. They talked about more and more topics, ranging from the various shortcomings of Chinese officialdom to the gap between China and Japan. One moment they were indignant and the next moment He sighed again.
