Political Commissar He groaned slightly, and said very calmly: "This, according to the reaction of the comrades of the Political Affairs Department, they received a relevant report, saying that Comrade Xu Yan violated the laws of the country where he was located when he went to Japan on business, and was wanted by the Japanese government, and also caused the serious consequences of his companions being detained by the Japanese police.

In addition, Comrade Xu Yan saved some money for this trip...... Well, it is difficult to justify the lack of transparency and standardization, and it violates the regulations on honesty and self-discipline, so the political department specially contacted Comrade Xu Yan to learn about and verify the relevant situation from him, but ...... Ahem, it may be that Lao Liu of the political department does not pay much attention to the method, and Comrade Xu Yan is also young and anxious, so he actually started to move on the comrades of the political department who understands the situation...... Well, that's the way it is. ”

When it came to the key point, Political Commissar He suddenly stopped abruptly -- he did not say the end of the matter, nor did he say whose fault it was, and how to characterize and deal with it.

At this time, Wen Xiuzhi knew that the other party deliberately paused at this critical place, wanting to leave himself a chance to speak and listen to his own opinions.

If Wen Xiuzhi is one of those people with lower comprehension, after listening to what Political Commissar He just said, they will have an illusion: Political Commissar He's attitude seems to be that everyone is at fault, and the meaning of each side playing fifty boards? They will make a wrong judgment and think that the attitude of Political Commissar He seems to want to settle the matter, and neither side will be held accountable, right? So, they will bow their heads and admit their mistakes, admit that they have no way to discipline them, promise to discipline their subordinates well, and end the matter.

But the question is, what kind of person Wen Xiuzhi is. He has a sharp mind, far beyond ordinary people. The trap was immediately apparent: although Commissar He's language was vague, saying that both sides were at fault. It is not clear who is right and who is wrong, but Wen Xiuzhi is very clear, even if there are mistakes on both sides, the nature of the mistakes is different: no matter how wrong Deputy Director Liu is, it is only a mistake in the way and method, which is a work mistake; However, Xu Yan dared to take action against the investigators sent by the higher-level organs and political departments, no matter what the reason, this was beyond the scope of "making mistakes" and was a violation of military law.

is also because he sensed the meaning of Political Commissar He's words. Wen Xiuzhi didn't speak out for a long time: Xu Yan violently beat the investigators, and the following crimes were indeed a taboo in the army. Now, even the centrists like Political Commissar He who said that the matter had nothing to do with them, they all felt that Xu Yan - or Wen Xiuzhi - was wrong, so in this matter, they were also faintly biased towards the Hong family's side.

These centrists, they are not unconditionally on the side of the Wen family or the Hong family. They have their own principles: the discipline and system of the people's army must be maintained! Whoever dares to undermine discipline and the system must be severely suppressed!

Political Commissar Ho, who is a high-ranking officer in the army, is clear. The discipline and principles of the army and the system of subordinates obeying their superiors are the foundation of the army's cohesion. Whoever dares to undermine this system is an infringement on their interests.

So. Regarding the conflict between Xu Yan and the investigation team, they naturally leaned towards the investigation team in their position. Demanding that Xu Yan be severely punished -- if Xu Yan, who has the backing of the literary family, is lenient today, and this bad precedent is set, then no one knows if another powerful military officer with the backing of the powerful will come to commit another crime one day? Therefore, although Political Commissar He said it vaguely, his intention of demanding severe punishment is obvious - the Wen family must give everyone an explanation!

Wen Xiuzhi frowned, he hesitated and didn't know how to answer Political Commissar He -- this is not as simple as answering Political Commissar He alone, and Political Commissar He is not a simple person, he is communicating with him on behalf of the headquarters of the Ministry of Intelligence -- if the other party is the Hong family, Wen Xiuzhi doesn't matter, anyway, everyone is an enemy, no matter if the attitude is good or bad, everyone's hostile stance towards each other will not change. But now, Political Commissar He is a centrist force that can be won over, and Wen Xiuzhi has to deal with it cautiously - no matter how awesome the Wen family is, no matter how great the old man is, he has not reached the point where he can dominate the world. It is impossible for the Wen family to stand against everyone on their own.

Wen Xiuzhi pondered for a moment, and then he said, "Political Commissar He, it's really good that you made this call, I just wanted to call you to inquire about this matter." ”

"Ah, Comrade Xiuzhi, what do you want to ask?"

"I just want to know, Commissar He, Lao Liu, did they perform the necessary procedures before they examined Xu Yan? You are the leader of the direct administration of the government, and they have asked for your consent to do this? Did you approve them for the review? ”

The other end of the phone fell silent again, and of course Political Commissar He understood the weight of Xu Yan's words - the other party was asking, did he have his consent before this matter? If you say that you agree, it is equivalent to admitting that you are also involved in the planning of this action against Wen Xiuzhi, which is equivalent to admitting that you are on the side of the opponent of the Wen family.

Therefore, Political Commissar He reacted quickly and said with certainty: "The political department received the complaint, and then started the investigation, but they did not report it to me in advance, and I did not agree and approve. His voice was lowered: "Xiuzhi, you also know, although the political department is under my control, but you are also clear about the situation of the headquarters organs, hehe, they are all on their own, and many things may not be reported to me." ”

Wen Xiuzhi knew that this was Political Commissar He euphemistically explaining to himself, he did not participate in this action against himself, and Political Commissar He had no ill will towards him, Wen Xiuzhi let out an "oh", and then he continued to ask: "Political Commissar He, don't worry, this, we understand - in this case, Political Commissar He, this review conducted by the Political Commissar Department, has any of the leaders approved their investigation?" ”

"I don't know much about that...... Maybe there is, maybe not. As far as I know, no one in the ministry has made a clear statement on this matter. It's just that I'm in charge of the political department, and the matter is in the area I'm in charge of, if they don't come out, I can't hide, I have to communicate with you first to see how to deal with it. ”

"Oh!" Wen Xiuzhi's "oh" dragged on for a long time, and he said, "Commissar He, let me state first." I resolutely support and cooperate with the comrades of the political department in performing their internal examination duties in accordance with the law and procedures. There are no two words, even if you want me to ask Wen Xiuzhi. I immediately went over and cooperated with the investigation.

But now, according to what you said, even you, the head of the direct management, did not agree, and did not inform us of the Fourth Bureau, and the Political Department directly arrested our field agents from the front line...... I'm afraid this thing is a little inappropriate, right?

You must know that Comrade Xu Yan has just escaped from the pursuit of the Japanese police, and he is carrying confidential information retrieved from Japan. This comrade is very vigilant, and he doesn't know Director Liu either...... Commissar, you know, the field agents on the mission are inherently sensitive, and they do not hesitate to protect the intelligence......

If there is something wrong with this matter, I am afraid that it is still the fault of the Ministry of Politics. There is negligence in their work, and if we had been notified of the four rounds to cooperate first, there would have been no such misunderstanding. ”

Political Commissar He pondered Wen Xiuzhi's words. He said slowly: "Xiuzhi, do you think this is a misunderstanding?" ”

"Well, I think it was a misunderstanding. The Ministry of Politics was ordered to review. That's on official duty; Lieutenant Colonel Xu went to Japan to carry out a mission, which was also official business, and he did not get permission from his superiors. He certainly can't just hand over the secret. Everyone is doing things for the organization, but the communication is not smooth enough, so there is a misunderstanding.

So be it. If there is a need for the Ministry of Political Affairs, I can personally go through the review point. Give Xu Yan an order to cooperate with the organization's investigation - what do you think? Commissar, our attitude is sincere enough, right? ”

"You're there in person?" Political Commissar He was stunned, and then, he smiled: "Xiuzhi, I don't dare to work you!" I don't know your temperament yet? If you go over in person, I'm afraid that it will cheer Xu Yan up and add fuel to the fire! Are you afraid that the world will not be chaotic? ”

Hearing Political Commissar He's words, Wen Xiuzhi also smiled - just as Political Commissar He understood him, he also understood Political Commissar He. Political Commissar He can say it to this point in his heart, which means that the other party intends to back down. He said happily: "Commissar, you can't wronged us!" Although Xu Yan is my subordinate, if there is conclusive evidence to prove that he really made mistakes and violated the law and military discipline, then we will never cover it up, and we will resolutely support the strict treatment of him by the organization, and we will never protect his shortcomings! ”

Political Commissar He knew very well that Wen Xiuzhi's words should be listened to in reverse-if Xu Yan violated the law, Wen Xiuzhi would never cover up and protect his shortcomings. But what if there is no evidence that Xu Yan broke the law? Then, Director Wen will resolutely cover up and protect his shortcomings, and he will ask for an explanation for himself.

"If you want to talk about Xu Yan's problem, the problem of funding is a trivial matter, mainly because he is wanted by the Japanese police...... Ask about the organization. ”

"Oh, in that case, what did Xu Yan do in Japan?"

Xu Yan refused to confess...... He said it was classified and could not be said. The Japanese government is also vague and refuses to say why Xu Yan is wanted. Therefore, it is still unclear whether there is a problem with Xu Yan's affairs in Japan and how big the problem is. ”

"Oh?" Wen Xiuzhi said lightly: "I really think that Xu Yan's crime is already conclusive evidence? It turned out that the matter was still unclear, and the Ministry of Political Affairs arrested people to review it? What a vigorous action! ”

"You can't say that, Comrade Xiuzhi. Regardless of whether there are problems or not, it is the duty of the political department to find out the facts and clarify the misunderstanding -- it cannot be said that the political department is deliberately targeting Xu Yan, they are also working. ”

"Of course, they are not targeting Xu Yan: a little hairy lieutenant colonel, what is there to target! Political commissar, I have a low consciousness, so I can speak more directly -- I am afraid that someone will see that my surname Wen has made many meritorious contributions recently, and his eyes will be red and the dog will jump off the wall in a hurry! ”

He Tiannan said "hey" and remained silent - this is something that everyone has a tacit understanding about, and it is not too much for Wen Xiuzhi to say it clearly. In fact, the Hong family intervened in the political department and arranged for the department in charge of him to find trouble with Wen Xiuzhi, and He Tiannan was also unhappy in his heart - the great gods were fighting, who was willing to meddle in it!

Wen Xiuzhi said sincerely: "Political Commissar He, I have also seen the wanted warrant of the Japanese police, and I have not explained the reason for wanting Xu Yan...... Comrade Xu Yan has carried out an important mission and obtained confidential information about the Japanese, and the Japanese side must be annoyed -- but we can't help the Japanese punish our own meritorious comrades just because the Japanese are angry, right?

If you want to say that you violate the laws of the country where you are located, there are many such things in our system. To put it mildly, our field agents went abroad on missions, which one didn't go as spies? According to the laws of the country where they are located, they have all broken the law, so should we arrest all these meritorious comrades? Isn't that funny?

Political commissar, if the political department really obtains conclusive evidence of Comrade Xu Yan's violation of discipline and law, then we resolutely support the strict examination of Xu Yan in the organization and will not cover it up;

However, if it is just some rumors that have been caught in the wind and have no substantiated evidence, then this kind of suspicion of one's comrades will hurt everyone's enthusiasm and enthusiasm for work -- you must know that Lieutenant Colonel Xu is an authoritative expert of our intelligence department, and he has solved thorny problems on several occasions, such as the Xiangyang arrest case, the rescue of the air crash case, and the arrest of Wang Zhongmao.

To put it mildly, such a talent, it's not that people have nowhere to go, it's just because he has a relationship with our troops that he stayed. Deng Bonan, director of the Jincheng Public Security Bureau, also told me that he wanted to ask Xu Yan to guide him in the past -- if we break his heart, then in the future, I am afraid it will be difficult for us to retain people.

It's hard for us to say what the political commissar and the political ministry will do, but I will first explain that if we can't find out what is wrong with Xu Yan and leave him angrily -- then if there is another incident like Wang Zhongmao in the future, I will ask the political department to deal with it personally. Lao Liu has a lot of ability, so ask him to catch monsters! ”

Political Commissar He sighed and said: "Xiuzhi, you guy's temper, I don't think it's any younger than Xu Yan!" ”

He hesitated slightly, and finally, as if he had made up his mind, he said in a deep voice: "Xiuzhi, don't worry, you have to find out the facts, but you can't just wronged our comrades who were born and died on the front line." What to do, there will be a result soon! (To be continued......)