January 12, Jinling.
Dai Yunong, who was busy at the secret office in Ji'e Lane, received an urgent secret message forwarded by Chen Gongshu.
"Already punished, keep silent, old wine"
After receiving this secret message, the anxious Dai Yunong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It had been several days since he personally returned to Jinling to report the information from Laojiu. Dai Yunong was still in a trembling state of mind. After all, his superiors did not look good at all.
Although Laojiu's information was very important, the fault of the failure to establish the Northeast Intelligence Network could not be erased, and he knew this very well.
During this period, Dai Yunong was on pins and needles every day, immersed in work without daring to slack off.
With Laojiu's secret message, he could basically confirm Laojiu's innocence and loyalty. Soon he confirmed the information about Chang Yushu's assassination from other channels.
After calling his secretary and making an appointment, Dai Yunong went to Qiluli, the official residence of the Central Military Academy on Huangpu Road.
Dai Yunong came to Qilu anxiously and saw Teacher Zhiqing reading in the study.
"Yunong is so late, does he have any important information?" Teacher Zhiqing asked calmly.
Dai Yunong closed the door and respectfully placed the file bag he had prepared on his desk.
"Lao Jiu, who was lurking in Changchun, sent a secret message that Changchun Vice Mayor Chang Yushu was assassinated. Students have confirmed through channels in Shanghai that Chang Yushu was assassinated. This is relevant information."
After reading the information in the portfolio, Teacher Zhiqing's face showed a hint of joy.
"Now that this matter has been confirmed, you should be able to put aside your previous doubts about this old wine's identity."
Dai Yunong replied with a serious expression: "Basically, we can confirm Laojiu's previous self-defense. It was just a coincidence that he went out to buy and escaped the encirclement and suppression by the gendarmerie led by Xu Qingsong. Judging from the two assassinations of Xu Qingsong and Chang Yushu, Laojiu It should be worthy of our trust.”
"You are the actual person in charge of this operation. How to judge whether Laojiu remains loyal to the party and the country is your business. I want to remind you that as a manager, you must demote talents and suspects in an eclectic way without hiring others. Although it is a basic rule to be suspicious of everyone in intelligence work, you should not just be suspicious. You must also give a certain amount of trust and affirmation at the appropriate time. Otherwise, you will chill the hearts of the soldiers. Are you still willing to work hard for the party and the country?"
When Dai Yunong heard this, he suddenly felt awakened. He straightened his chest and said, "Student understand, I will call you back to praise Laojiu immediately after you return."
Dai Yunong revealed everything with just one click, and Teacher Zhiqing was very satisfied: "Laojiu's personal background information has been set up with me. In order to protect his safety, when you return, burn all his information in Lixingshe to prevent enemies from lurking around us. The spies found his information and threatened him. Now that the three eastern provinces have all fallen, I don’t need to say more about the importance of his existence."
"In addition, we must step up preparations for the second batch of personnel to lurk into the three northeastern provinces. It is absolutely impossible to have only one spy agent in such a large Northeast."
"While doing this well, I need you to take the lead in establishing the Chinese National Rejuvenation Secret Service, with the Li Xing Society as the core, and increase the Revolutionary Comrades Association to recruit local department heads, directors, and senior intellectuals, and increase loyalty to save the country. To recruit social personnel to engage in intelligence acquisition and execution work, this is the organizational structure and the appointments of relevant personnel compiled by me. It is a game of chess across the country. You must play it well and don’t make the same mistake as last time. Every time Huangpu’s elite loses one, It’s a huge loss to the party and the country, do you understand?”
As soon as he said this, the stone that Dai Yunong had been hanging on fell to the ground smoothly. He couldn't help but secretly exhale, finally escaping.
After taking the document and reading it carefully, Dai Yunong frowned slightly. This task gave him great power, but also put a heavy burden on his shoulders.
"The student is only in the sixth phase of Huangpu, and his qualifications are still low. Many of the students on these lists are their seniors. The student is afraid that he will not be qualified for this position. Please withdraw your order and choose another candidate with more suitable qualifications and abilities."
Dai Yunong said it sincerely, and it was obvious that he was not trying to evade or playing some tricks.
Teacher Zhiqing walked to the window with his back to Dai Yunong and encouraged: "No matter whether you are in the sixth or second term, you are the pillar of the party and the country. Everyone is equal in front of the great cause of the party and the country. There is no seniority. You are the intelligence that I personally cultivated." Talent and loyalty come first, not to mention such an important intelligence agency. Without the outstanding students from the previous batches to join, isn’t the strength too weak?”
"Besides, which of your current capable subordinates is not more senior than you? Chen Gongshu and Zhao Lijun in the fifth period, Shen Zui in the fourth period, Zhang Yanyuan in the second period, Huang Yong or Huangpu first period. If you only rely on seniority to do things, wouldn't it be a mess? ?”
"There is no need to refuse this matter. I will arrange everything. You just need to fully implement my ideas."
The sentence "I can arrange everything" was like a sea-fixing needle that gave Dai Yunong enough confidence.
Dai Yunong, who was filled with excitement and gratitude, stood and saluted with moist eyes, and vowed with tears in his eyes: "Please rest assured that students will go through fire and water without hesitation, and they will wholeheartedly fulfill the great responsibilities of the party and state that you have entrusted. From now on, students will take over the assignment with one hand and work hard on the other." Carrying the head in hand, determined to die, without hesitation."
Teacher Zhiqing stretched out his hand and pressed it in the air: "Heaven will give you a great responsibility, but don't live up to my expectations for you. Tomorrow I will sign an order for the old wine in Changchun to appoint him as the head of Changchun Station of Lixing Society to lead the army. The rank of Major, you can decide on other awards by yourself. From now on, all information and messages about Laojiu will be kept top secret. Apart from Chen Gongshu and you in Peiping, I don’t want any third person to know."
"Also, I hope you can find clues about the 'Kui' lurking around us as soon as possible. The existence of this person is like a hangover in the party-state's throat, and he must be cleared out as soon as possible."
"Yes, the student will go back and make arrangements immediately. I will live up to your expectations!"
Teacher Zhiqing nodded to indicate that the evening meeting was over. Dai Yunong also saluted and left the official residence very wisely.
On the way back to Chicken Goose Lane, Dai Yunong felt as if he had been injected with chicken blood. Even if Teacher Zhiqing asked him to do anything, he would not hesitate at all.
Not only did he not ruin his future by injuring twenty-nine elites in the Northeast mission, but he was ordered to form a larger-scale Fuxing Society. This was equivalent to a big step forward for his career. From now on, he no longer had to be overwhelmed by Xu Enzeng.
To have such a great opportunity, whether it was due to the situation or because his sincerity was recognized by the teacher, Laojiu's two telegrams were an excellent boost for him. He should really thank this unknown person. The fifth-term senior.
Judging from Teacher Zhiqing's attitude, Laojiu has come under the teacher's radar, and his future is certain. Coupled with his current important identity and position, as long as he is careful and cautious, he can wait a few years and open the door. In the situation in the Northeast, this credit alone will make him an important figure that the old man relies on within the system.
Not giving him the greatest help at this time and letting him become his own will definitely be a big loss for him.
Although Dai Yunong will still remain suspicious of Laojiu's identity, it does not prevent him from winning over such talents.
As the teacher said, don't use suspects but don't doubt people. If Laojiu can execute the other two mission targets, all doubts will be cleared and he can be directly recruited as a core member.
Back at the secret base, Dai Yunong, who was sitting in the office, poured himself a glass of red wine, temporarily put aside everything in his heart, and enjoyed the joy that belonged to him at this moment alone.
