Beijing, late at night, the conference room of the Huaxia Intelligence Department.

There are no lights on in the conference room, and the only source of light is the image broadcast on the projector on the wall. In the dark, a group of military personnel sat around the conference table, watching the footage on the screen intently. If Xu Yan and Huang Xi were here, they would immediately see that what was playing on the wall now was the video of the meeting between themselves and the Japanese visitors today.

On the video, Xu Yan suddenly burst out of his seat and slapped Ichiro Hashimoto hard. Seeing this scene, the soldiers let out a low buzzing sound, looking very shocked.

The whole video is not long, only a little more than an hour, and it is quickly finished. Someone turned on the lights in the conference room, and the conference room suddenly lit up, and the soldiers withdrew their eyes from the screen and sat upright.

"Comrades, this is a video recording of Director Xu facing the Japanese envoy today, and everyone has seen it. If you have any opinions, you can say it. ”

Although the video is short, only about an hour, the amount of information contained in it is very huge and shocking, and the soldiers are still slowly digesting and reminiscing.

Deng Wei, director of the Intelligence Research and Judgment Office of the Ministry of Intelligence, was the first to speak: "Minister Liu, Political Commissar He, Vice Minister Wen, Director Zhang, this meeting record is very important, it has helped us reveal the truth of many mysteries: including the history of the Tokyo Monster Incident in Japan, the role of Director Xu and Miss Zhu Youxiang in the Monster Incident, and the earthquake event in the Hakone area of Japan......

According to the minutes of this meeting, we can find that the prophecy in the "Xu Yan Report" is gradually being proven. As Director Xu had previously predicted, it is likely that the invasion of this world would be the first time that a large-scale invasion of otherworldly creatures would have occurred in Japan - Director Xu had even predicted the location of the invasion accurately, making it clear that the invasion was likely to take place in the Hakone Mountains of Japan. And the reaction of the Japanese side at this meeting also proved that something unusual was indeed happening in the Hakone area.

The minutes of this meeting are very important, and we will study them further. I have a suggestion: If the situation in Japan is confirmed, then we must pay attention to Comrade Xu Yan and his "Xu Yan Report" and raise it to a higher level and height."

Someone interjected softly: "Now we have attached great importance to it and have already reported it to the head of the General Staff......"

Deng Wei wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and appeared to be polite and polite, but his momentum was very resolute: "It is not enough! We of the General Staff Department alone attach importance to it, but the intensity is far from enough! It must be reported to the Central Military Commission and even to the Central Committee! We must attach importance to Comrade Xu Yan and his report at the national strategic level! We have all seen that in order to win over Comrade Xu Yan, the Japanese have almost mobilized all the strength of the country! In this respect, we really attach far less importance to this aspect than to the Japanese side.

Also, as an aside, I think the Japanese are too rude. Their attempt to co-opt our officers on active duty with money must not be tolerated, and we should punish the Japanese for their offenses. At the same time, the diplomatic department should also be notified and resolutely protest against the Japanese side. ”

Immediately after Deng Wei, Zhang Hao, director of the Political Department, also followed suit: "I agree with Director Deng's opinion -- since the Japanese can see the value of Comrade Xu Yan, then other countries will also see the value of Comrade Xu Yan sooner or later, and they will definitely find an opportunity to contact Comrade Xu Yan."

We have all seen that because of his hatred for the war of that year, Comrade Xu Yan harbored a deep resentment towards Japan, so he was able to categorically refuse Japan's temptation and co-optation, and was not interfered with by the Japanese side. However, what if next time, it is the United States that will win over Xu Yan?

Historically, the United States has not had a deep grudge with us, and this country is not only a strong country, but has always been good at whitewashing itself, dressing itself up as the hope of mankind, and always presenting itself as the image of justice and freedom -- among the younger generation, there are still quite a few people who have a favorable opinion of the United States.

I'm a little worried, if the United States or other Western countries come to rebel against Comrade Xu Yan next time, will Comrade Xu Yan still be able to reject them so firmly?"

At this time, Wen Xiuzhi interjected very unceremoniously: "Director Zhang Hao, what do you want to say?

"Vice Minister Wen, recently, Comrade Xu Yan has shown more and more miraculous skills, and his value to our country is also increasing day by day. By relying on Comrade Xu Yan, we will be able to force the Japanese Government to back down -- and by virtue of this article alone, Comrade Xu Yan's value is no less than that of an intercontinental nuclear missile. It is very irresponsible to let foreigners come into contact with such a militaristic weapon.

To put it bluntly, it is inappropriate for us to let Comrade Xu Yan come into contact with the Japanese side this time -- this time it is okay that Comrade Xu Yan was not attracted by the Japanese side, but next time, what if Comrade Xu Yan could not resist the temptation of the other side and was tempted by this?

For a large country, the resources and forces at its disposal are almost unlimited. Whether it is money, power, glory and beauty, they can provide it unconditionally -- Vice Minister Wen, I am not suspicious of our comrades for no reason, and I also believe in Comrade Xu Yan's loyalty to the country, but I still think that such a test can still be avoided, and it is too difficult for ordinary people to resist such temptations.

Human beings are governed by emotions, are fragile and changeable. We can't pin all our hopes on Comrade Xu Yan's loyalty, if there is a ...... Our losses are enormous and irreparable.

I suggest that we should strengthen the management of Xu Yan -- according to the current importance of Comrade Xu Yan, we can completely compare the treatment of experts on major national strategic projects and manage him in a closed and secret-related manner, so as not to allow foreign forces to take advantage of it. ”

Director Zhang Hao's speech caused a buzz of low discussion among the people, and it can be heard that most of the people present agreed with Zhang Hao's opinion.

Wen Xiuzhi frowned slightly, and stopped talking - he knew that Zhang Hao's speech had bad intentions. For a long time, he has been lenient and preferential treatment of Xu Yan, and now he has been caught by Zhang Hao to make a fuss.

But in this matter, I can't refute it at all: for the intelligence department, strengthening the management and monitoring of important people is a natural political correctness, and there is no way to fight on this issue.

At this time, Chief Liu Nannan interjected and said: "Comrade Zhang Hao has thought it very carefully, but this meeting between Comrade Xu Yan and the Japanese side is a political task arranged by the Central Military Commission, and we should not have any other opinions on this issue.

Okay, that's all for today's meeting, Political Commissar He and Deputy Wen, you stay for a while, and I'll discuss something with you. ”

The soldiers stood up and left one after another, and only Liu Nan, Political Commissar He Tiannan, and Wen Xiuzhi from the Intelligence Department were left in the conference room, and the room seemed much quieter.

At this time, Wen Xiuzhi's face looked a little gloomy, and he said in a deep voice: "Minister, political commissar, there are no outsiders here, let me say something that is not highly conscious: Japanese, it is too much to deceive people!"

"Hmm, what do you say?"

"Minister, political commissar, Xu Yan is a cadre of our intelligence department, these Japanese, they didn't discuss with us first, they dared to keep saying that they would definitely be able to get Xu Yan to Japan, which simply didn't take our intelligence department seriously!"

Liu Nan and He Tiannan glanced at each other, and both sides understood: Wen Xiuzhi's words were obviously scolding the Japanese, but in fact, he was complaining about the upper-level leaders on the Huaxia side.

In the video, the Japanese said conclusively, saying that they could get the upper echelons to agree to send Xu Yan to Japan for reinforcements, as long as Xu Yan agreed.

If the Japanese weren't sure, they wouldn't have said that.

Looking at what the Japanese say, everyone can naturally guess that at a higher level, the relevant parties in China have already reached an agreement with the Japanese side to dispatch Xu Yan, so the Japanese side can be so confident. Wen Xiuyi had always regarded Xu Yan as his own forbidden body, and of course he would feel angry.

What makes Liu Nan and He Tiannan laugh is that usually, Wen Xiuzhi regards Xu Yan as a treasure, and monopolizes all the channels that can contact Xu Yan, and does not let others interfere at all. But now, seeing that the Japanese were likely to attack Xu Yan, Wen Xiuzhi suddenly kept saying that Xu Yan was an officer of the Intelligence Department -- Liu Nan and He Tiannan had been in the sea for many years, so how could they not see Wen Xiuzhi's intentions? It was nothing more than an attempt to arouse the hatred of the two of them and to protect Xu Yan.

Political Commissar He took out a cigarette from his pocket, he took a deep breath of the cigarette, and said slowly: "Xiuzhi, don't be too anxious first." Now, I haven't received any news from my side, and no one has told me that Xu Yan is going to be transferred-Minister, have you heard any rumors about your road above?"

Liu Nan also shook his head: "I really haven't heard of sending Xu Yan to Japan." However, there is another thing that the Japanese have said, and I have heard some rumors: In the past two days, the authorities have prepared to select a number of outstanding officers from the whole army, and the selection range is very large, including all units of the navy, army, and air force, and the standard required is that they are professionally excellent and politically competent; as for what they will be selected for, they have not explained, but there is a private gossip that they are going abroad to participate in UN peacekeeping operations, and the remuneration is very favorable.

Just now, after reading the minutes of this meeting, I privately pondered: Is it possible that the outstanding officers selected this time are what the Japanese call 'military advisers' and will be sent to Japan in the future? ”

Hearing Liu Nan say this, Wen Xiuzhi's face suddenly became ugly - what the Japanese said, is it really here?

He Tiannan comforted him and said: "Xiuzhi, don't worry, no matter how the Japanese toss, after all, we are Xu Yan's competent unit, and it is impossible for them to bypass us for these things." But there's one thing you have to take to heart—"

"Ah, Commissar, you say. ”

"Looking at the minutes, I found a problem...... Xiuzhi, have you noticed that Comrade Xu Yan's temper seems to be getting bigger and bigger?"

"Ah, Commissar, what do you mean?"

Political Commissar He waved his hand, as if to show that he had no malicious intent: "Xiuzhi, I am on the matter." The first time I met Xu Yan was when he had just returned from Japan, and because of a misunderstanding, he attacked the comrades of the political department who were censored and beat Lao Liu; two days ago, Comrade Xu Yan had another clash with the local masses on the Jincheng side, and even the police injured several people...... I heard from the people in the Political Department that the Jincheng Public Security Bureau reported that it was said that there was a case involving five lives related to Comrade Xu Yan, and it was said that he was suspected of committing a major crime.

This time, when he was negotiating with a Japanese guest, he was suddenly able to slap the Japanese diplomat with his own hands -- although the Japanese did not like what they said, they were diplomats after all, and they had not done anything excessive, so how could they casually start beating people?

Xiuzhi, look at it, Xu Yan dares to beat the masses, the police, diplomats, and even the people in the political department - you say, this young man is too bold, is there anyone else he doesn't dare to do?"

"Commissar, these things are all for a reason, let me explain them to you......"

"Yes, Xiuzhi, you don't have to explain it to me. I also know that this young man is very capable and important, and I don't have any preconceptions about him, but this ...... How can I say it? Xu Yan's self-control ability is too poor and he is too impulsive! The greater his ability, the greater the harm he will do to society. He is like a powerful explosive bag, placed among ordinary people, it is good if nothing happens, but when something happens, it is dead and injured, and every time a death or injury is dozens of people!"

Wen Xiuzhi was a very sensitive person, and he raised his eyebrows lightly: "What does the commissar mean...... Do you agree with what Director Zhang said just now, and control Xu Yan?"

He Tiannan said very kindly: "Xiuzhi, in front of the minister, I said openly: You and Comrade Zhang Hao are not very compatible, you have an opinion on him, this is normal, and the minister and I can understand it -- it is normal to have differences in what you do."

But we have to be right about things and not people, and we can't talk nonsense because of people, and we can't delay normal work -- for example, the proposal made by Lao Zhang just now, I think we can still consider it.

Xiuzhi, I'm not saying that Comrade Xu Yan is a bad person, or that he is too energetic and impulsive. To prevent him from causing trouble again, I think there is only one way, which is to put him in the army and manage him with discipline, which is much better.

My opinion is, just transfer Xu Yan back to the capital, arrange him in which base, usually study discipline, exercise, and cultivate body and mind, don't let him come into contact with those messy people and things in society anymore, and only send him out to deal with it when there is a task, wouldn't it be much better?"

Wen Xiuzhi frowned: "Political commissar, I'm afraid this won't work." Xu Yan's temper is very strong, and he has always been lazy. We really want to get him into the barracks and let him live a regular army life, but I am afraid that he will fall out with us completely. ”

"Xiuzhi, no wonder Zhang Hao has an opinion, you are used to pampering Xu Yan, and he is too loose -- since he is a soldier, of course he has to obey orders, where can he afford to bargain? Military orders are like a mountain, this is not a joke.

In the past war years, if a soldier disobeyed the orders of his superiors, he could be shot on the spot. No matter how strong Xu Yan's temper is, can he still be stronger than military law? Minister, do you say?"

Liu Nan nodded: "What the political commissar just said is actually what I meant."

Deputy Wen, I kept you with the political commissar mainly to discuss this matter with you. Last time, after Comrade Xu Yan's accident, the political commissar and I have been worrying about this problem -- the Jincheng Government and the Public Security Bureau owe us favors in the last incident of Xu Yan injuring the policemen and the masses, and we can finally reluctantly suppress it, but next time, if Xu Yan kills people in the street or causes even greater trouble, can we still help him wipe his ass like this? Even if we are willing, the local government will not agree! This matter should be completely resolved!

Wen Xiuzhi pursed his lips tightly, looked down at the desktop, and said nothing.

After a long time, he exhaled his breath and said expressionlessly: "Minister, political commissar, I probably understand what you talked to me about today--you want to transfer Xu Yan back, is this an official order?"

Liu Nan and He Tiannan glanced at each other, and both of them nodded slowly. Liu Nan said in a deep voice: "The official written order of the ministry will be issued tomorrow." Deputy Wen, let's talk to you today, but to transfer Xu Yan back to the capital, this matter has already been decided by the ministry, I hope you can understand and cooperate.

Deputy Wen, don't think about it too much, strengthening the management of Xu Yan in this way is also to better exert his talents, so that he can concentrate on his work and not be distracted by other messy things, so that he can make greater contributions to the country. ”

The corners of Wen Xiuzhi's mouth twitched, as if he was sneering. Without saying a word, he got up and went straight out of the door, and then he slammed the door with a bang, causing the "buzzing" echo in the conference room. (To be continued.) )