Time has come to the twenty-sixth year of the Republic of China, that is, 1937.
This day is April 1st, but it is not April Fool's Day, but the day when the Fuxing Society Secret Service holds the "April 1st Conference".
The auditorium of Hong Gong Temple was packed with all the personnel of the Secret Service present.
The meeting hadn't started yet, and people from each department were sitting in their respective areas, talking in low voices.
All members of the special operations team, except those performing secret lurking missions, were all dressed in military uniforms and came to the auditorium.
"Sir, what day is it today? Why do you have to dress so neatly...everyone looks like a groom?"
Big-mouthed Lao Li is still a bit unabashed in his words.
"Be serious! Today is a big day, the day when the Military Command Bureau is established!"
Ma Xiaoguang adjusted his major uniform and said to Lao Li.
But there was also some disdain in his expression, and he was not as strict as he said.
Yes, you read that right, he is a major, not a colonel or a lieutenant colonel.
More than two months ago in Shanghai, I had a battle with Japanese espionage agencies and traitors. Although I had the upper hand, obtained important information, and even recovered stolen documents, the special operations team suffered losses!
Therefore, Commander Ma, who was very strict with himself, asked for punishment - he demoted his military rank from lieutenant colonel to major!
Ma Xiaoguang did this intentionally. The war is imminent, and military discipline must be strict. Be ruthless to the enemy as well as yourself!
Of course, the old man has the final say on the special operations team now. However, Chief Ma took the initiative to add that any major action must be jointly ordered by him and Wu Qiuyi before it can be executed...
Wu Qiuyi next to her was also in military uniform, still looking so heroic, and her military rank was already that of major.
There are not many female officers and majors in the Secret Service, so they attracted many envious looks and admirations.
No, Fatty is one of them.
"Tsk, tsk, the head of this family is really talented. This military uniform looks a bit awkward on us. You see, he is still the head of the family... and his military rank is still a major! He is on an equal footing with Commander Ma!"
The fat man whispered to Old Liu sitting next to him.
Old Liu looked around for a moment, then covered his mouth and whispered: "Fat Master! You can't say that. Chief Ma is strict in self-discipline and self-denial!"
"Yes, he likes to pretend to be a wolf with a big tail..."
The fat man rested for a while, and his new and old injuries were healed. He returned to his old ways and regained some of his true colors.
Xiao Lu, Lao Chen, Lao Tu and others next to them still looked serious and sullen. They wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh. They were holding in so much that they felt uncomfortable.
"Quiet! Stand at attention——"
At the edge of the podium, the Disciplinary Officer gave an order, and everyone who was whispering in the venue fell silent, and then with a bang, everyone stood up.
Director Dai and the two deputy directors Tang and Zheng were also dressed in military uniforms with neat military appearance. They walked into the venue with their heads held high and sat down in the front row.
The person presiding over the meeting was Tang Zong, the elegant Deputy Director Tang. He didn't speak much. He made a few opening remarks and then announced that Director Dai would come on stage to lecture.
Director Dai walked up to the podium with a serious face.
"Everyone, according to the Chairman's order..."
Before he finished speaking, everyone below suddenly stood up, and the momentum was quite scary - no, there were some fat guys who started to doze off, and they were all trembling with fear...
"Everyone sit down first!"
Director Dai pressed his left hand softly to signal everyone to sit down first. As soon as this gesture came, those who were familiar with the situation felt their hearts skip a beat - they knew that the old man would definitely have a long speech again.
But fortunately, this is in the auditorium, so everyone is still sitting. It would be a sin to stand in a military posture outside.
Director Dai paused for a moment and then continued: "...According to the order of the Military Commission, the 'National Government Military Commission Investigation and Statistics Bureau', referred to as the 'Military Control Bureau', was established."
"The 'Military Unification Bureau' is concurrently headed by Secretary-General Chen of the Central Party Department. The 'Military Unification Bureau' has two divisions. The first division is responsible for party affairs investigation, and Xu An has been appointed as the director; the second division is responsible for military intelligence, and I serve as the director..."
As soon as these words came out, some people in the audience who didn't know the situation became a little uneasy and started whispering to each other...
"quiet!"
The Disciplinary Officer shouted loudly, silencing the buzz.
Director Dai looked at the audience below. He, who was always strict, did not get angry. He just picked up a handkerchief to deal with his rhinitis. When the silence returned below, he started his long speech again...
The speech that followed was indeed lackluster, and even Ma Xiaoguang, who had always maintained a military standard and was strict with himself, couldn't hold on.
At this moment, he was a little envious of Wu Qiuyi and Fatty. What he envied Wu Qiuyi was her determination - she was still the same as when she started, with a solemn military appearance.
What he envied the fat man was that this guy actually fell asleep. He didn't snore, but the rattle at the corner of his mouth told him that this guy was probably dreaming...
Lao Li on the other side was not much better, and he also had a sleepy expression - in fact, most of his colleagues in the Secret Service, ah no, it is the Military Intelligence Service now, were similar.
Finally, Director Dai finished his speech. This time the other officers did not add anything, but Deputy Director Tang announced that there would be a dinner after the meeting...
After the speech, all the rooms were opened, and everyone went to the yard in twos and threes to get some fresh air, some smoked, some bragged...
As soon as Ma Xiaoguang walked out of the auditorium door and took out the Hade Gate, the voice of Director Dai's secretary Wang Puchen rang in his ears: "Team Leader Ma, please come with me!"
"Secretary Wang, does he walk without making a sound?"
Lao Li quietly said to the fat man who was still a little dizzy.
"It's probably an unlucky job for someone named Wang to find Chief Ma..."
The fat man's spirit has returned to his original position now, and he has started running the train again.
Wu Qiuyi, who was not far away, looked at the two of them without saying anything, but smiled meaningfully.
Director Dai's office.
"Xi Ran, some people seem to have some objections to the establishment of the Military Command Bureau. What do you think of this?"
Director Dai sat behind his desk and said without any expression on his face.
"I believe that this is the intention of leaders and superiors. Soldiers should obey orders as their bounden duty... But no matter how you adjust, Xiran will only obey Mr. Dai!"
Ma Xiaoguang's answer was smooth and watertight, but it also fully demonstrated his determination.
"Hmm! Xi Ran indeed sees things clearly, unlike some people... You are someone I trust, just like I am to the principal..."
"How can I be compared to my husband if I am in a humble position and frightened?"
"Haha, you Xiran...Okay, stop chatting, I have an important task for you!"
Director Dai joked a few words at first, then changed the topic and said to Ma Xiaoguang seriously.
When Ma Xiaoguang heard this, he immediately stood up and stood at attention, waiting for Director Dai's order.
"The Enigma machine is a major invention of Hans' country's military cryptography... Our Military Intelligence Department has always wanted to obtain it but has never had the chance."
"Now there is a European Jew who has been brought to Shanghai, but you know, many people are thinking about this thing, including Japanese spies... I thought about it, and I am most relieved to send you there!"
Director Dai said to Ma Xiaoguang angrily - his rhinitis is an old problem.
Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaoguang immediately expressed his position: "This is a humble duty and I have no choice but to leave. I will start my humble duty immediately!"
Seeing Ma Xiaoguang's eager face, Director Dai nodded with satisfaction.
