CHAPTER XXXVI
In the office of the new government, before an economic meeting presided over by Zhou Fohai, he called Rong Ziyi to the office. After exchanging views on several economic issues, www.biquge.info two people inevitably talked about the explosion of No. 76.
Zhou Fohai's dissatisfaction was overflowing: "I really didn't expect this!" Li Shiqun boasted every day that he would eliminate the anti-Japanese elements in Shanghai, so let's see his achievements. As a result, a fire broke out in his backyard and he was almost taken to his nest by the anti-Japanese elements! Even I lost face in front of the news media, and even Chairman Wang didn't have a good face. ”
He saw that Rong Ziyi did not comment on this matter, and knew that with his position and personality, criticizing other colleagues in front of his boss would not be fair enough, and it would be a little difficult for him, so he turned to say: "What we can do now is to see what aspects can be done to save one or two." Ziyi, do you have any countermeasures? ”
"Speaking of countermeasures." Rong Ziyi replied: "From the perspective of our Economic Department, I am afraid that what can be done is to pull out a part of the money for him to cope with the later repair work." I'll try to raise some money for him. However, Mr. Zhou also understands my difficulties. Shanghai's economy is now riddled with holes and dilapidated. With the relocation of the 'Silian General Office' to Chongqing and the closure of the China Commercial Stock Exchange, we are experiencing an economic downturn that is even more difficult than the 'silver boom' five years ago. The new Government's financial situation is not optimistic, and its own budget is unable to make ends meet. He shook his head and sighed: "In my opinion, No. 76 is probably a big hole that cannot be filled." ”
"yes, who would have thought this would happen. And you're not talking about the hardest part. The most difficult thing is how to deal with the reproaches of the Japanese. It is said that most of the people who died this time were members of the gendarmerie, so I can't explain it. Zhou Fohai now regards Rong Ziyi as a confidant, so he is willing to tell him frankly about some things in his heart. This explosion made his already anxious work even worse, and also made him even more disgusted with Li Shiqun.
"In my personal opinion, if we want to satisfy the Japanese and let Shanghai have long-term peace and stability, it is all the more necessary to stabilize people's hearts. Only by stabilizing people's minds can we stabilize the economy and stabilize the regime. Since Ji Yunqing's death, No. 76 and the Shanghai Navy have launched bloody killings, making Shanghai Beach noisy every day. The various arrests organized by Li Shiqun have provoked retaliatory strikes from Chongqing and plunged us into a vicious circle. You kill one of them, they kill you two, and in the end it leads to a much larger indiscriminate killing like today, which leads to even more brutal bloodkilling! What are the consequences? As a result, everyone is worried and panicked, the officials of the new government are in danger, the Japanese are dissatisfied and difficult, and they will question our ability to do things and the means of rule! ”
Rong Ziyi was recounting the facts on the surface, but his words were in Zhou Fohai's heart, and he nodded and said, "I also have a different opinion on Li Shiqun's approach. This incident once again proves that he not only failed to prevent the military commander's terrorist assassination, but on the contrary, to a certain extent, contributed to the further deterioration of such terrorist activities. And all this may just be a means to satisfy his personal seizure of power. I think it's time for him to pull back from the precipice. General Zhou Fohai waved his hand: "The confrontation with the military commander must be stopped!" ”
"This is Mr. Zhou's great wisdom." Rong Ziyi bowed slightly: "From a long-term perspective, this is the best way to restore Shanghai's economy and help President Wang achieve the great cause of peace." ”
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In Li Shiqun's office at No. 76, Ryoko Fukada was carefully studying the list of casualties.
It was a long time before she took her eyes off the list, and while thinking, she said, "The explosion started in the White Iron Shop. Judging by the choice of the location and time of the enemy's blasting, their real target was none other than the gendarmerie detachment led by Warrant Officer Shibuya. ”
"I'm afraid it is." Li Shiqun responded.
"So, the question is ......" Ryoko Fukada put down the list, looked directly at Li Shiqun, and said aggressively: "First of all, why are they so clear about the internal structure of No. 76. Isn't your No. 76 as safe and secure as an iron bucket? I don't believe it's a coincidence. Without the help of insiders, they could not have located the assassination site so accurately. I want you to find out this traitor for me! Who the hell was secretly colluding with the military commanders to help them carry out this operation. ”
"Yes. The search for the mole has begun, so please rest assured that Section Chief Fukada is at ease. Li Shiqun hurriedly stood up and nodded in agreement.
"Well, the second question is, where did they get all this explosives!" Ryoko Fukada in one sentence. Her words were like a sharp dagger, shining with cold light and stabbing at Li Shiqun.
Li Shiqun felt that the tip of his nose had begun to sweat, and he stammered a little: "This, I, I don't know very well." ”
"Really?" Ryoko Fukada narrowed her eyes and looked Li Shiqun up and down: "Judging from the scale and power of the explosion, the number of explosives will never be small. During the day, people come and go, and it is difficult for them to start. Therefore, it can be inferred that the enemy's actions began after nightfall. Walking down the street in the middle of the night with so much explosives is inevitably not subject to suspicion and interrogation. Isn't the road of Extreme Saffir full of your outposts and secret posts? How did they unknowingly deceive the many checkpoints to transport the explosives to the White Iron Shop, didn't Director Li check this? Li Shiqun had to admire Ryoko Fukada's wrewdness and intelligence, and she found the key to the problem almost in a very short time.
"I'll check it out." He could only wipe his sweat and nod his head non-stop.
"Also, start with the source of the explosives. Even though Shanghai is on the black market, it is difficult not to attract attention when it comes to buying such a large amount of explosives. Ryoko Fukada's tone became stronger and stronger: "So you see, it's not that there are no clues, but it's up to you to dig out." Director Li, I hope you can mobilize all the forces you can mobilize to arrest the murderer and comfort the souls of the deceased in heaven! ”
"Yes, yes. No. 76 must go all out. Li Shiqun almost swore an oath.
Ryoko Fukada stood up, and Li Shiqun hurriedly sent him off. She suddenly stopped, turned back to Li Shiqun and said, "During this time, the operation of No. 76 is temporarily under my supervision, and your plan will be reported to me directly. However, if such a big thing happens, the head of our secret agency, I'm afraid you, Mr. Zhou, will also have to leave. As for you. Ryoko Fukada paused: "If I can help, I will try to help you." It's just the aftermath of the gendarmerie and the bereavement work, I hope you can handle it well. If anything goes wrong in the middle, I can't help it! ”