Chapter XII
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It was an extraordinary funeral.
There was no crying, no mourning, not even a coffin or a plaque. Some were just a dozen people with solemn expressions. They were dressed in black and gathered around a long table. Seventeen white waxes were burning on the table, and next to it was a flag that was spread very evenly in the sky and the white sun. People took off their hats in mourning, and some were crying silently.
This was a farewell ceremony held by the Shanghai Station of the Military Command for the 17 comrades-in-arms they lost this month.
In the room, candles are the only source of light. In the flickering candlelight, everyone's face flickered and dimmed. A group of people walking in the dark, who use code names instead of names, disguise their identities with disguise. For them, death can greet at any moment, and danger will come. Their lives are like the fragile flame of a candle that will be extinguished by a slight breeze, and the puff of green smoke will soon disappear without a trace.
Nine dogs, the stationmaster of Shanghai Station, are speaking: "...... Seventeen fresh lives, which were still vigorous yesterday, died quietly today, buried in a foreign land. But the only thing that is certain is that their sacrifice was worth it, so that millions of people will never again experience the pain and hardship we experience today.
"Today we bid them farewell, and tomorrow someone will say goodbye to us. Even if we die, our families and the world won't know what we did. But this is the choice we do not regret, and we have fought for the cause of our lives! Perhaps compared with ordinary people, our life is short, but at a certain moment, the brightest brilliance has bloomed in a moment. This is because it is our people who are changing history, using their blood and lives to achieve the liberation of the nation, to deal a heavy blow to the aggressors, and to save the motherland that is struggling in the midst of calamity! ”
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Wu Shibao, the captain of the guard corps, has had a headache recently.
Everything started with Ji Yunqing's death.
According to the investigation, Ji Yunqing died in the "hoeing and rape operation" of the military commander. In order to deter and deter traitors who defected to the enemy and betrayed the country, Chongqing drew up this assassination plan. More than 20 people have already died in Shanghai at gunpoint by the agents of the military command. Ji Yunqing bore the brunt of the attack. As a result, the headquarters of the secret service, which was supposed to be responsible for the security of the new government personnel, lost face. Li Shiqun pointed to the sky in front of Ji Yunqing's corpse and swore that he would avenge his teacher. As a result, he organized a series of frantic retaliatory actions against the agents of the naval command. During this period, No. 76 dispatched all personnel to almost turn Shanghai Beach upside down. Agents on both sides, assassination to assassination, launched an unprecedented brutal bloody battle. During the operation, they annihilated 17 agents of the military command, and their own brothers also lost more than 30 lives, not counting the wounded and disabled.
Another consequence of Ji Yunqing's death is that the Shanghai Youth Gang is leaderless and chaotic. Originally, the Qing Gang was mixed, Niu Ji was in the same groove, forming gangs, and stabbing each other. It's just because Ji Yunqing is suppressed, and with his prestige and skill, he can suppress one or two. As soon as Ji Yunqing died, the Green Gang continued to fight. Almost all of these people are from the ruffian and hooligan background, they don't like each other, they often disagree, they talk about each other, and if they are serious, they draw their guns and fight each other.
The secret service headquarters was able to gain a firm foothold in Shanghai, thanks in large part to the help of these eyeliner thugs of the Green Gang. But these people are now fighting for power within themselves, and where can they care about completing the task assigned by No. 76. Therefore, in the recent confrontations with the agents of the military command, No. 76 has repeatedly suffered losses. Today, Li Shiqun is very angry about this matter.
Wu Shibao, who was tall and tall, was scolded by Li Shiqun so much that he couldn't bury his head in his chest, curled up in a ball, and became an ostrich. Li Shiqun couldn't see him cowering the most, a stout man with big shoulders and a round waist, and it was not like that to pretend to be pitiful. He took two steps back and forth, and finally made a decision: "According to you, the main problem now is the Green Gang. In that case, we have to figure out a way for them. They can't smooth it out themselves, we help them smooth it out! ”
Wu Shibao snorted and asked, "I don't know how we have to help?" ”
Li Shiqun hated iron and scolded: "What are you doing with your head?" Is it just for eating? Use your brain and think about it. Isn't the Green Gang lacking a boss now? In that case, let's support one up! Li Shiqun sat down on the chair, clasped his fingers on the table, and thought: "I have been thinking about this matter for the past few days. We need someone who has some prestige in the gang, who has to be obedient, and who has a close relationship with us...... Well, what do you think of Zhang Xiaolin? ”
"Everything else is ok. It's just that he is too young, and he has not been in the gang as long as others, so it is more difficult to convince the public. I'm afraid that I can't stand steadily. ”
"What does it matter?" Li Shiqun said conceitedly: "Whether you can stand firm or not, it's not up to me to decide!" He is young and has a more active brain. Moreover, this person is ruthless enough, his hands are spicy enough, and he is ruthless in doing things, which is very appetizing to me. He has always had a lot of respect for me. A few days ago, on my mother's birthday, he also gave him a golden Buddha. Li Shiqun slapped his palm on the table: "Just him!" Go now, send him a batch of guns, and pick up thirty of the hundred guns that the Japanese pulled out of us yesterday. Send him a few more brethren. If you are not convinced, just take the guy to say hello. I've seen everyone, but I've never seen a few in my life who aren't afraid of death. You go and pass on my words and tell Zhang Xiaolin that I will support him, let him go and let him do it, and give me the position of the boss of the Green Gang. Don't be afraid of accidents, it doesn't matter how many lives I have! ”
"Yes, yes." Wu Shibao hurriedly nodded in agreement. was about to quit, but was called back by Li Shiqun: "Old Wu, I have never let him suffer a loss from the people who follow me." You know my character, do things well, and you will benefit from you in the future. Don't think I don't know all those little car stealing tricks you did behind my back. But I'm telling you, you're not the same little driver you used to be. You are now the captain of the dignified guard corps of our secret service headquarters, how many important tasks are entrusted to you every day, what are you doing staring at those petty profits? As long as you are loyal to me, there will be glory and wealth waiting for you in the future. Do you understand? ”
"Understood, understood. I, Wu Shibao, must be loyal to Director Li! Going up the knife mountain and going down the oil pot is just a matter of your old saying. Wu Shibao hurriedly expressed his loyalty.
Li Shiqun nodded with satisfaction and waved him out.
He began to flip through the papers. I didn't read a few pages, and I closed the file with a "snap". He answered the secretary's phone: "Pick me up from the government office...... No, give me a car, I'm going to go. ”
He slammed the earpiece off, and the anger he had just suppressed rose again.
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In the government office, Li Shiqun did not see Zhou Fohai. Zhou Fohai's assistant said apologetically: "I'm sorry, Director Li. You don't have an appointment, and Mr. Zhou is having a very important meeting. ”
"What time does the meeting end?"
"The meeting has just begun, and it's hard to say what time it will start. Why don't you come back another day? ”
"No, I'm in a hurry." Li Shiqun's attitude was a bit tough.
The assistant was puzzled: "That's not easy." Well, I'll ask Mr. Rong if he can help you out. ”
Li Shiqun asked, "Mr. Rong?" Which Mr. Rong? ”
"It's Mr. Rong Ziyi. Now Mr. Zhou has handled many of his documents. ”
Li Shiqun nodded with a calm face.
The assistant was relieved and immediately called him: "...... Yes...... Mr. Zhou at the meeting...... Good. ”
Li Shiqun saw him hang up the phone and asked, "When will Rong Ziyi come over?" ”
The assistant replied, "Mr. Rong's secretary said to help you ask." ”
Li Shiqun sneered: "His shelf is big enough." The official is not big, but the majesty is not small! ”
The phone rang, and the assistant, who didn't know what to answer, immediately picked up the receiver: "...... Okay, got it. He turned to Li Shiqun: "Mr. Rong, please come to his office." ”
"Let me go to his office?"
The assistant lowered his head under his glare.
"Okay, I'll go!" Li Shiqun snorted angrily and strode out.
The assistant looked up and wanted to stop him, so as to point him in the direction of Rong Ziyi's office, but after thinking about it, he gave up. This Li Shiqun really thinks that he is a great character. For people like him, Mr. Rong has to cure his arrogance.