After getting off the train at Zhengyangmen East Station in Peking, Zuo Zhong felt that his body was about to get rusty. It took more than thirty hours from Jinling to Jinmen, and several hours from Jinmen to Peking. He has now forgiven Deputy Director Zheng, The first class carriage is really sweet.
Zheng Tingbing directed the servants and porters to transport his luggage and goods out. It seemed that he had already found a market before others arrived. Several businessmen-like people gathered around him to greet him. Zuo Zhong shook his head and decided to leave him. Farther away.
But after a while, Zheng Tingbing still didn't come over. Zuo Zhong couldn't help but walked over and said, "Let's leave quickly. Mr. He is waiting for us."
Zheng Tingbing then thought that he still had business to do, and quickly spoke to the businessman before leaving. However, when he learned that only Zuo Zhong and Gui Youguang escorted him to see Minister He, he became angry.
Why did he bring so many people to Peking? It was not for safety, but now there were only two people escorting him. This arrangement was unacceptable to him, and Zuo Zhong had to quickly allocate manpower.
"Shen Zhong, I have a heavy responsibility now. If the Japanese find out and want to assassinate me, can you guarantee my safety? It doesn't matter if I die. It will be bad if it delays the great cause of the party and the country. At least twenty people are enough." Safety."
Zuo Zhong took a deep breath. He had the urge to beat Zheng Tingbing.
Impulse is the devil, impulse is the devil. Zuo Zhong recited it silently for a few times before suppressing his anger and trying to find a way to persuade Deputy Director Zheng.
"Director, the Japanese will definitely be very concerned when they see you have so many guards. When they find out that you are the deputy director of the Secret Service, they will definitely attack you. But with only two guards, they will not pay attention. On you, right?”
Zheng Tingbing finally agreed, but Zuo Zhong firmly disagreed and there was nothing he could do.
Zhengyangmen East Station is adjacent to Dongjiaomin Alley to the north and Qianmen Commercial District to the south. It is the most prosperous area, so there are not only rickshaws but also extremely fashionable taxis outside the train station.
After calling a taxi, Zuo Zhong asked Deputy Director Zheng's servant to wait at Peking Station while he and the others went directly to the Peking Military Commission.
Deputy Director Zheng was a little unhappy and said that he could not go to see Minister He without bathing and changing clothes. Zuo Zhong pretended that he had not heard anything. Minister He was not the emperor, so there was no need to bathe or change clothes when he saw him.
Zuo Zhong and the other three arrived at the right time. They had just arrived at the Military Commission, and Minister He happened to be returning from an outing. Hearing that people from the Secret Service were coming, they immediately took the time to meet him.
Zheng Tingbing walked respectfully in front, Zuo Zhong stood as if he were a follower, accompanying him in a low profile.
Minister He saw Zheng Ting Bingle: "It turns out to be Ting Bing. The chairman sent you to help me, so I feel relieved. Dai Chunfeng has introduced the specific situation to you, and what are your thoughts on the next step?"
Minister He was busy with many things and had no time for small talk. He directly asked Zheng Tingbing about his work plan, which made Zheng Tingbing dumbfounded.
He was only thinking about selling goods on the way, work plan? I haven't thought about it at all, so I can only hesitate.
Minister He frowned. Zheng Tingbing knew that he was indeed not very capable at work, but you couldn't have no plan at all, so his expression became more severe and he was about to get angry.
Zuo Zhong sighed and took a few steps forward: "Report to Minister He. The Secret Service has just arrived and we don't know the situation. We will communicate with the Peking Station first and then decide on the next plan. Deputy Director Zheng has previously instructed us to Retaliate in kind, but in a low-key manner."
Zheng Tingbing seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, that's what I ordered them."
Minister He naturally knew that this young man was lying to his boss, but it was hard to say anything else. After all, Zheng Tingbing was not without foundation, but he was curious about the young man in front of him, and he was a talented person with quick reactions and a measured advance and retreat.
"who are you?"
Zuo Zhong stood at attention: "Zuo Zhong, Chief of the Intelligence Section of the Secret Service, has an audience with Minister He."
Minister He nodded: "Let's do this for now. I'll let someone introduce you to the specific situation. The Japanese are extremely rampant now. You must start work as soon as possible."
After leaving Minister He's office, Zheng Tingbing wiped his cold sweat and said: "Thank you for being careful, otherwise Minister He would have scolded me. You don't know. Even though Minister He is like a teacher, he gets angry and scares people to death."
It's hard for Zuo Zhong to say anything. You can't just say that you, old man, are serving snacks. We are here to fight against the Japanese. What's more terrifying than your pig teammates is that you have a pig boss.
Soon a staff officer came over to introduce the latest situation in North China to Zuo Zhong and the others. In addition to supporting traitors and encroaching on the army, the Japanese also carried out espionage activities on a large scale, assassinating hawkish officers, patriotic students and gentry, creating an atmosphere of terror.
Many people who are not firm in their stance are intimidated by this method and dare not openly support actions against Japan. Minister He even witnessed Japanese agents swaggeringly carrying out assassinations and then walking away.
After listening to this, Zuo Zhong felt that in addition to intimidation, the Japanese might also have the intention of causing trouble. If China counterattacks, they can use this to cause trouble.
The current international situation is not favorable for Japan, but if it pretends to be a victim, it can legitimately carry out military occupation.
After coming out of the Peking Military Commission, Zuo Zhong called Gui Youguang, who was waiting outside the door, and the group went to Peking Station. According to Gui Youguang, the Secret Service Station in Peiping was in a courtyard and was not listed to the outside world.
As a result, before the car arrived, I saw a group of people standing outside the hospital in the distance. They were welcoming Deputy Director Zheng. Zheng Tingbing was very satisfied with this and immediately got out of the car to meet people at Beiping Station.
But Zuo Zhong shook his head. It was a sensitive time and it was unwise to greet him so blatantly at the door. He took advantage of everyone to welcome Deputy Director Zheng and led Gui Youguang into the courtyard.
By the time Deputy Director Zheng finished his speech at the door, half an hour had passed. Zuo Zhong felt that if there were Japanese spies taking photos outside the door, they might be able to get a photo set for Deputy Director Zheng.
Deputy Director Zheng was tired and went to the prepared room to rest. Peking Station Chief Chen Gongshu knew the details of the Deputy Director and who was the real executor of this mission.
"Shen Zhong, welcome to you. I feel relieved to have you, an expert in intelligence, coming to Peiping."
Zuo Zhong smiled and shook hands with him: "Brother Gongshu, I haven't seen you for a long time. How does it feel to be a feudal official?"
It doesn't matter. Chen Gongshu said with tears in his eyes: "It's hard to describe. After arriving at Peiping Station, I realized that this is a station with three no resources. One is no funding, the other is no talent, and the third is no hope."
Chen Gongshu's words made Zuo Zhong amused: "That's why Virgo sent you, a general, here. I hope you can open up the situation. Let's get down to business. You can introduce the situation on the Japanese side."
The information from the Peking Military Commission was too general, and Zuo Zhong needed accurate information. At least you must know who the enemy is, how many there are, what they are good at, and who the leader is. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in every battle.
"It's really hard to say. Now the intelligence forces in North China are in a mess. We, the underground party, and the intelligence agencies of warlords in various places.
The Japanese side is more complicated, mainly including the Aoki Residence, the special higher education courses of the embassy and consulates, and others such as intelligence agencies across Northeast China, navy and army intelligence agencies, etc. "
Chen Gongshu smiled bitterly when he said this. He could not defeat four people with two fists. His secret service station in Peiping only had less than 100 people when it was full. Faced with so many forces, all he could do was watch and get involved rashly. I'm afraid that the Peking Station It became history.
Zuo Zhong took a breath of cold air. The Japanese are going crazy. With so many intelligence agencies, how much money and resources are spent every year. He finally understood why the Chinese army suffered defeat after defeat after the war began. Not to mention other things, people have already understood you in your bones, how can you be invincible.
After a moment of silence, Zuo Zhong said: "A snake can't survive without a head, and soldiers without a leader can cause chaos. No matter how many Japanese people there are, they still need a leader."
Chen Gongshu shook his head: "They all go their own way. The Aoki Mansion colluded with a group of frustrated military and political figures and other religious figures to openly support the Japanese. The Special High School Division is responsible for spy operations. It was the Special High School Division that was responsible for the previous assassinations."
Zuo Zhong was very dissatisfied with the work at Peking Station. Even if you were weak, you couldn't do nothing. Such behavior encouraged the arrogance of the Japanese and allowed them to carry out espionage operations without any scruples.
Chen Gongshu must bear at least half of the responsibility for today's situation, but Chen Gongshu is Dai Chunfeng's confidant, and it is difficult to say some harsh words, so he can only deal with the Japanese first.
Zuo Zhong slapped the table: "We must beat them until it hurts. Beat them until they are frightened. As long as we make our voices heard, no matter how strong or weak they are, they can't treat us like nothing."
Chen Gongshu heard the implication of his words, and he had nothing to say about it. He also wanted to fight the Japanese, but the operatives under him were hard to say. In the past, they were either gangsters or gangsters. Let them fight with professional intelligence personnel or die. .
But he couldn't say this to Zuo Zhong. In the final analysis, this was an act of cowardice. Dai Chunfeng couldn't get rid of the sand in his eyes, especially to his close men. If Dai Chunfeng knew about his behavior, I'm afraid... The only solution is to cooperate as much as possible.
Thinking of this, Chen Gongshu begged: "Shenzhu, you have to help me this time. I will try my best to raise the funds and materials needed for your operation. I just hope that after the task is completed, you can say a few good words for me in the report."
Zuo Zhong really didn't understand why Chen Gongshu, who used to be so energetic and vigorous in his conduct and work, had become so bureaucratic and lethargic now. Could it be that the impact of the environment is really so great?
After all, there was a bit of friendship. Zuo Zhong didn't want to see him being dealt with by military law. He hesitated and finally nodded, hoping that Chen Gongshu could accept the lesson this time, because the situation would be even worse in a few years.
Chen Gongshu was amnesty: "Thank you Shen Zhi. I have prepared some cars, thinking you might need them, and there are a few safety spots that can be used at any time."
The left point nodded: "Thank you, Brother Gongshu, we are short of these. Please tell us the information about the Extra High School and the Aoki Mansion in detail, and we will act as soon as possible to teach the Japanese a lesson!"
