"Principal, the operation was successful, but I'm afraid it won't be so smooth for them to return home. We can't help much, and we can only rely on the British for support. But Xiao Zhou was very strong against the British before, and he was afraid of the British even in his humble position. People are so jealous that they have no idea what they are thinking when they return to China. Should they ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to come forward to talk to Sir Charles..."
Adjutant Wang's words were suddenly interrupted by a cold look from the principal. He immediately realized that he had overstepped his mark, his expression immediately changed, and he quickly lowered his head, not daring to speak any more.
You know, he is just the principal's secretary and adjutant, not a staff member. To put it bluntly, he is just a tool, but he has no qualifications to speak out.
However, Adjutant Wang has been in frequent contact with Zhou Wen recently, and he also admires Zhou Wen's ability and personality, so the relationship between the two has become very close. Adjutant Wang also witnessed with his own eyes Zhou Wen's uncompromising dedication in the face of national justice, and felt a little unfair for him in his heart.
Let’s not talk about Zhou Wen’s anti-Japanese achievements that made Adjutant Wang admire him. Not long ago, after knowing the importance of Mr. Situ to the country, Zhou Wen did not bargain with the principal, but directly contributed people and stayed by Mr. Situ’s side. For one month, Mr. Situ's safety was ensured during his return to China. And Zhou Wen never asked for a penny from the country.
But this time, before his wedding, he was ordered to go to a foreign country and risk his life to assassinate the head of a country.
It is a strange country, a strange environment, and strange customs. It is a difficult problem for ordinary people to survive, let alone assassinate the leader of a family. The dangers and difficulties involved can be imagined.
Moreover, Adjutant Wang also saw that Zhou Wen was unwilling to go this time. After all, his wedding was coming soon, and the assassination had little to do with the Republic of China. But it was because the principal was greedy for the 10 million U.S. dollars in remuneration given by others that Zhou Wen had to agree, both soft and hard.
And even in this situation, the principal didn't even think about sharing some hard work with others. It was completely free of charge.
The question is, why?
Adjutant Wang asked himself, if he and Zhou Wen were to change places, would he be as hard-working and uncomplaining as Zhou Wen?
And looking at the whole country, including the principal's proud students, they enjoy high-ranking officials and generous salaries, and enjoy the privileges given by the country, but can they achieve Zhou Wen's overall awareness and mind that does not care about personal gains and losses?
No, no one can do that.
That's why Adjutant Wang subconsciously said what he just said after Zhou Wen and the others had completed their mission. He was concerned about the safety of their return home.
But after feeling the principal's sinister gaze, he immediately realized that he had violated the principal's taboo.
The air in the principal's study seemed to have suddenly solidified, making Adjutant Wang almost suffocate. But he did not dare to explain. He could only lower his head anxiously and wait for the principal's reprimand or punishment. Cold sweat was already dripping on his back behind his thick winter coat.
"Xiao Zhou and the others have accomplished this great thing, which is a great contribution to the country. Of course, the government cannot ignore it. But how can you, a minor general and adjutant, talk nonsense about matters between countries? I know that you have been talking to Xiao Zhou recently. Zhou is very close. Did he forget his responsibilities and the original vows after becoming friends? "
"I dare not do it because of my humble position. I have overstepped my bounds. I am willing to ask the principal to punish me."
Although the principal's voice was still cold, Adjutant Wang, who knew his temper well, secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and quickly admitted his mistakes and bowed his head to accept the punishment.
"Forget it this time. I hope you can learn from it. If you do it again, you will not be spared."
"Yes, I will bear in mind this lesson and thank the principal for his tolerance."
"Well, just go down."
"Yes, I resign from my humble position."
After exiting the principal's study, Adjutant Wang wiped the cold sweat from his head, but his heart was not much relieved.
There was nothing wrong with him. After all, he was the principal's nephew, and he was also the principal's confidant secretary, so he was not replaced just because of this mistake.
But Adjutant Wang noticed that after receiving the news that Zhou Wen successfully assassinated Na Bowen, the principal was very happy and praised Zhou Wen repeatedly. But as he was familiar with the principal's character, he felt a hint of chill on the principal's body behind these appearances.
He guessed that the principal was extremely afraid of Zhou Wen.
Therefore, it is unclear whether the principal will find a way to help Zhou Wen and the others, or directly go to the British to endorse Zhou Wen's platform.
In the principal's view, a person who cannot be controlled and cannot be dealt with with force, but who can threaten your personal safety at any time, may be the best result if he can be removed with the help of other countries and forces.
Therefore, Adjutant Wang guessed that the principal would not do anything and would just sit back and watch.
Zhou Wen can come back because he has a great destiny, and the principal will still praise him when he should be praised.
If Zhou Wen was killed by the British, it might be more in line with the principal's small thoughts. After all, a hot potato has been eliminated and it is no longer hot. On the contrary, there may be an extra five million US dollars in income.
Thinking of this, Adjutant Wang couldn't help but shudder, and then walked away quickly.
Two days later, on February 12, Adjutant Wang received another call from Zhou Wen, saying that he had plans to come back, but he wanted the Military Commission to say hello to General Long in Yunnan and needed Wujiaba in Kunming. Airport radio contact channel.
"He's flying back?" Adjutant Wang was a little confused about Zhou Wen's call.
And the idea of flying a plane back is too unbelievable.
The question is, can you fly a plane?
However, Adjutant Wang now has a blind trust in Zhou Wen. I am afraid that he will believe Zhou Wen even if he says he can fly a warship.
Of course, although he guessed that Zhou Wen was really sure that he could come back safely without relying on the British, he was quietly relieved. But this time he did not dare to show his emotions in front of the principal. Instead, he respectfully handed the message to the principal for review.
After reading the telegram, the principal showed a smile on his face and sighed: "There is really nothing in this world that can stump this kid."
Seeing the principal's smile, Adjutant Wang was relieved. At least the principal couldn't ignore it at this time.
As for what he was thinking, only the principal knew, and Adjutant Wang did not dare to speculate.
He just thought that Zhou Wen was indeed a chicken thief, and he might not be able to trust those British people, but he would find a way to come back by himself.
But taking a plane back seems a bit childish, right?
When the principal arrived, no matter whether he wanted to or not, he knew that he, as the principal, had to make a gesture now.
At that moment, he ordered Adjutant Wang to call Commander Qian, the current director of the National Aviation Administration Committee, and give him the message for analysis.
