"Lao Gu, you and Lao Song come here to see me. I'll wait for you in the study. I've already greeted the servant at the door." Zuo Chong returned to the study and immediately called Gu Qi. The matter was serious.
Gu Qi on the other side of the phone was a little confused in his sleep, but when he heard Zuo Zhong's anxious tone, he immediately rubbed his face: "Yes, we will be there soon."
Zuo Zhong paced back and forth in the study. No wonder these people were so amateur. They turned out to be a group of tomb robbers, or Japanese tomb robbers. He had a sneer on his face. The Japanese were really greedy.
If they really succeed, I don't know how many national treasures will be lost. And since they are so rampant in Ningbo, it will definitely be shocking to think about the situation in Northeast and North China.
The section chief had never summoned his subordinates in the middle of the night. Gu Qi and Song Minghao knew that something big had happened, so they rushed to Zuo's Mansion as quickly as possible, wearing only two thin coats. When they saw Zuo Zhong, they were already shivering from the cold. Zuo Zhong quickly asked someone to find two fur coats for them to wear.
Zuo Zhong said with a slight reproach: "There is no need to be like this in a hurry. You still have to put your health first. Let's warm up here first. Let me tell you something.
I know what that guy was doing in the afternoon. These people should be Japanese tomb robbers. They want to rob the ancient tombs on Xiaoguan Mountain. "
As he spoke, he led the two of them to the stove. There was a pot of red roast beef on the stove, which was sizzling and exuding the fragrance.
"Come on, let's chat. There happens to be a bottle of fifteen-year-old Huadiao, which will keep you warm." Zuo Zhong opened a bottle of wine and poured a glass for each of them.
Before Gu Qi could react to Zuo Zhong's words just now, he took the wine blankly and drank a glass. His mind finally came to life as he was aroused by the smell of wine.
Song Minghao raised his butt slightly, took Zuo Zhong's wine with both hands, drank it in one gulp, his face turned red instantly, and he said with a sigh: "Section Chief, the tomb robber you just mentioned? But Xiao Guanshan doesn't look like that Does it look like the tombs of emperors, generals and ministers?”
Gu Qi quickly poured a glass of wine for Zuo Zhong and himself, took a sip of wine and shook his head: "That's not entirely true. Now that I think about the nearby terrain and the trend of the mountains and rivers, there are indeed some embryonic forms of Feng Shui treasures."
Zuo Zhong knew that he was familiar with these magical things, so he relayed what his grandfather Zuo Xuechen said. Gu Qi listened and nodded, occasionally showing a little expression of regret.
"It's a pity that such a treasured place cannot withstand the passage of time. It seems that the man was indeed observing the stars at night and wanted to use some method to determine the location of the ancient tomb. His three marks indicate that he has made progress. Do you want to catch it? ?" Gu Qi judged.
Song Minghao on the side unexpectedly expressed his objection: "What charges will he be punished with if he is caught now? Maybe he will be bailed out by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. In my opinion, either kill him or wait for them to take action."
Zuo Zhong and Gu Qi understood his concerns. In fact, this matter had nothing to do with the Secret Service. It should be handed over to the Ningbo Police Station for investigation. If it was an attempted tomb robbery, it would be easy to be released on bail. There was no point in arresting it. It was better to commit the crime or wait until it happened.
Zuo Zhong took a sip of wine and asked an unexpected question: "Where did these people get the news? You must know that even I, a local, don't know the history of Xiaoguan Mountain, let alone the matter of Chongfa Temple. , If it weren’t for the old man’s extensive knowledge, I still wouldn’t have known there were tombs there.”
Yes, how do these Japanese people know?
The three of them looked at each other and said in different voices: "Putuo Mountain Spy!" "Japanese Chamber of Commerce!"
Song Minghao was the one who talked about the spies on Putuo, and Zuo Zhong and Gu Qi were the ones who talked about the Japanese Chamber of Commerce.
Song Minghao's eyes were full of confusion: "Chongfa Temple is a Buddhist temple. The spy should have access to this information. When the ancients were buried, the rituals should be handed over to Buddhism and Taoism. Doesn't this further prove that the spy told these tomb robbers Thief?"
Zuo Zhong raised two fingers: "First, the proof that they purchased electrical materials. Only the Japanese chamber of commerce can get this, and the spy is just a monk.
Second, no one in power will allow an intelligence agency to have both money and guns. Even our Secret Service must report its accounts to the Chairman. "
Gu Qi only thought of the first point, not the second point, but it sounds like the second point is the conclusive evidence. If the Japanese intelligence agency has an independent source of income by robbing tombs, the most worrying thing should be the Emperor of Japan. .
Song Minghao and Gu Qi felt that tonight was a worthwhile trip. This is the so-called art of controlling subordinates. Only when subordinates can understand what the superior cares about can they do things better. I really don’t know how the section chief can come from so many official circles at such a young age. The secret of passing on.
Zuo Zhong didn't care what they were thinking. He was eating beef and thinking about how to deal with this matter. First of all, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce couldn't make a big move. After all, it was related to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in other cities and a possible huge commercial espionage organization.
But the tomb robbers had to be dealt with, and they must not be allowed to take away the national treasures. The dilemma made him hesitate for a moment. He put down his chopsticks and frowned.
Gu Qi noticed his expression and asked, "Section Chief, are you thinking about how to deal with these people?"
Zuo Zhong thought for a while, but still did not tell the details about the relationship between the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Zheng Jin and Yamato, and changed the topic: "Old Song, your people keep an eye on them and leave them alone as long as there is no groundbreaking."
Song Minghao nodded and asked, "What if there is groundbreaking?"
Zuo Zhong had a serious look on his face: "That's not easy. Go back and forth from the earth to the earth and let them meet the earth master. They are just a bunch of tomb robbers. Can you do it?"
Now there was a beef stove and Huadiao wine, which made Song Minghao sweat all over his body. He tugged on the collar of his coat: "No problem, just throw them into the tomb when the time comes, and let them be buried with our ancestors."
"Well, that's pretty much it. You just lack a bit of domineering, but you're not there yet. Come on, let's touch one." Zuo Zhong picked up the wine glass and toasted him.
Song Minghao was so flattered that he quickly stood up, touched it, and drank a whole glass of wine.
After Zuo Zhong finished drinking, he looked at the two of them with a smile on his face: "I just thought about it. In fact, what Lao Song just said makes sense. Why should we separate the spies, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, and the tomb robbers? They will Isn’t it a cooperative relationship?”
This is indeed what he just thought of, but it was not a reminder from Song Minghao, but a speculation. He continued: "Does the Japanese Chamber of Commerce really have the strength and channels to discover Xiaoguanshan's secret? A commercial organization, faced with such huge wealth, Can you really resist not digging and instead find a group of outsiders to carry out the task? This is illogical."
Song Minghao became more energetic and felt that he still had some strategic vision. He nodded: "The section chief is right. Could it be that a spy discovered this secret and reached a cooperative relationship with the Japanese Chamber of Commerce through a certain channel? One party released the information , one party pays, and the tomb robbers are just helpers."
At this point, Song Minghao stopped. His speculation still lacked a key piece of information, which was what this channel was. There was no doubt about the professionalism of the Japanese intelligence system. Intelligence personnel would never contact people from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce without permission.
Zuo Zhong smiled and patted the table gently: "You said it well, Old Song. I also know your doubts. The communication channel between the two parties is indeed interesting. I understand both the Japanese intelligence agency and the Chamber of Commerce.
If we assume that this channel is a person, this person is of great virtue and he actually knows the information about the hidden spies. Considering the rigidity of the Japanese, his status will be beyond our imagination.
If the channel is not an individual, but a real power agency, it can also illustrate its importance within the Japanese government. It is also a good thing to learn about the other party through this operation.
I think we can have a two-pronged approach. The Putuo Mountain side will go all out to find the spies, and the Xiaoguan Mountain side will find an intermediate channel. No matter who is found first, we can follow this clue to investigate the other side. "
Gu Qi asked: "How to find it?"
Zuo Zhong only said one word: "Wait!"
Song Minghao asked in confusion: "What are you waiting for?"
"Whether the spy comes or not, during the official excavation, for the purpose of supervision, someone from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and intermediary channels should be on site. We are just waiting for this opportunity." Zuo Zhong judged.
After hearing what Zuo Zhong said, Gu Qi thought for a while and said, "Then this will overlap with Chunyang's mission. He is currently monitoring the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. It is of great importance. Section chief, you can make the decision."
He guessed that the surveillance mission carried out by Wu Chunyang was not that simple. This could be seen from Wu Chunyang's whereabouts during these days. Whether it was a Dharma meeting or a trip to Xiaoguan Mountain, the other party was nowhere to be seen. There should be something he didn't know about.
Zuo Zhong glanced at Gu Qi and knew that he had already made some guesses, so he said: "I will coordinate with Chunyang. They are all my brothers. You don't have to distinguish them clearly. Our intelligence department will not engage in a fight for power and gain, and it will be a hindrance." Set, everyone will get the credit when the time comes, the important thing is to complete the task."
Gu Qi and Song Minghao, who were beaten, immediately expressed their opinions: "Yes, Section Chief."
Zuo Chongjian had almost eaten the beef and finished the wine. He was full and ready to see off his guests.
He took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat on his head: "You guys should go back and rest first. I will meet Chunyang during the day and give him a few words. Lao Song, please discuss it with him in detail and make a plan as soon as possible.
Lao Gu, you have to focus on Putuo Mountain in the near future. You will accompany me there in a few days to see how Tongsuo and Shen Dongxin are doing, and to encourage everyone. The team is too big to lead. "
Gu Qi was happy when he heard this. His job is very difficult these days. Many agents are not willing to go to Putuo Mountain. Not only is it not as prosperous as Ningbo City, it is even difficult to eat good food.
Zuo Zhong was well aware of Putuo's situation. He was not only the chief of the intelligence section, but also the eldest son of the Zuo family. He had already heard about the agents' resistance, which was why he went to inspect.
He is not prepared to go to war over this. Agents are human beings, and they have emotions. It is normal to have emotions. As long as they do not leave their posts without permission, he will not use the last resort.
A boss who threatens his subordinates with death to obey will fail. A qualified leader should make his subordinates actively cooperate and obey, and solve problems when they encounter them. If you use a stick too much, it will become useless.
Zuo Zhong did not reveal Gu Qi's concealment. He looked at the whistling cold wind outside and said with some meaning: "No matter where the wind blows, as long as it doesn't blow down the big trees or overturn the roof, it's a small problem."
Gu Qi was excited and quickly agreed: "What the section chief said makes sense, I will remember it."
He understood that Zuo Zhong knew that the morale of the troops on Putuo Mountain was unstable, but it seemed that the section chief did not want to scare the monkeys, so those bastards had escaped.
