Secretary Wang brought supper, when he was by Mao Renfeng's side in the past, Secretary Wang was the confidential secretary who was mainly responsible, and Liu Zezhi was his assistant many times, and got up and said, "Old Wang, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

Secretary Wang put down the supper and patted Liu Zezhi on the shoulder: "Stinky boy, I didn't expect to meet again, good job." ”

"Famous teachers produce high apprentices, this is all the work of your teachings. In fact, I know very well in my heart: without the several times that my colleagues in Shanghai Station sacrificed their lives to cover, I would have been exposed. ”

Mao Renfeng replied: "Okay, don't wear high hats to each other." You know, they're not sacrificing for you, and because your position is too important. Lao Wang, let's eat some together, it's very hearty. ”

"It was Zezhi who bought it on the road. Zezhi, you are the most thoughtful in these places, remember the time when you just left, Mr. Mao often said that without you by your side, nothing is convenient. As he spoke, he sat in the place where Zhou Chengbin had sit.

Liu Zezhi said with a smile: "That's Mr. Mao's love." To use an inappropriate analogy: parents always think about the wanderer who goes away from the world, and ignore the filial son who is by his side. ”

Mao Renfeng said: "Zezhi, talk while eating, know yourself and know that you will not be defeated in a hundred battles, let's talk about No. 76, Shanghai Station is about to be expanded into the Shanghai Branch of the Military Command, and in the future, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, especially Shanghai, will be the main battlefield of our war with the Japanese puppet intelligence." ”

"Yes, the No. 76 establishment is a team of three offices and one room, and there is also a technical appraisal department directly under the jurisdiction of Li Shiqun. Katsuei Tanaka returned to Japan to stand trial, Ni Xin succeeded him as director of intelligence, and the acting captain of the task force was Zhao Jingdong. In addition, there are also the Japanese military police, which is organized in the Japanese army headquarters but belongs to the command and dispatch of Li Shiqun, and the special service group of Yamaki Ryuzo, which is said to be a group, and its status is parallel to that of various departments. ”

Mao Renfeng said: "Ni Xin? The military commander has lost face under him, and I don't know how to explain to the military hospitals that Boss Dai promised to supply, so let's talk about this person first. ”

"This person used to be Li Shiqun's confidential secretary, studied in Japan for more than ten years, and was the future son-in-law of Heiichiro Ono, and Li Shiqun...... It also seems to have a very special relationship. He is shy on the surface, but in fact he is smart and capable, kind and has a bottom line, knowledge, and self-cultivation. Zhou Chengbin happened to come in and heard these words.

Liu Zezhi actually had such a positive evaluation of Ni Xin, Mao Renfeng smiled, and said: "Where is Zhao Jingdong?" What kind of person is he? Cheng Bin, you came just in time, these people are your opponents, sit down and listen. ”

"Zhao Jingdong is from a running background, with a vicious temperament, but he is very righteous to his own people. Li Shiqun had sent him to prison for more than half a year, but this person had a childish loyalty to Li Shiqun. ”

Mao Ren Fengqi said: "Childish foolishness? How do you say that? ”

Li Shiqun reused him, he was grateful, and he served loyally; Li Shiqun was estranged and abandoned him, he was wronged, but he would not have resentment, let alone two hearts. No matter what, Li Shiqun is awe-inspiring in his heart. ”

Mao Renfeng smiled: "This kind of feeling is very strange, it's hard for you to explain it clearly." ”

Liu Zezhi replied solemnly: "It's very simple, because I also have this kind of affection for Mr. Mao." ”

Mao Renfeng was slightly moved, and didn't know how to deal with it for a while, so he only said two words: "Nonsense." ”

Zhou Chengbin interjected and reminded: "Zezhi, the first time I heard you talk about No. 76, I didn't expect such a positive evaluation. What about those two Japanese? ”

Liu Zezhi replied: "Asano is a martial artist, don't worry, Yamaki Ryusan......" The name touched Liu Zezhi's heart, and he reminded himself not to mislead the chief because of his personal likes and dislikes: "I used to be a surgeon, a very good agent." As for the evaluation ......" Liu Zezhi suddenly smiled and said: "Stationmaster Zhou, do you know that Ni Xin and Yamaki Ryusan, as well as the dead Tian Chengxi, how do you evaluate you and Guo Xuan?" ”

Zhou Chengbin was very interested: "Let's hear it." ”

"Ni Xin said that you and Guo Xuan are upright gentlemen, Tian Chengxi thinks this is true, and Shan Mulong said that it is his honor to have you as an opponent."

Receiving such an evaluation from an opponent who did not share the sky, Zhou Chengbin felt a strange feeling in his heart. Mao Renfeng put down his chopsticks and said: "You are sorry for each other, don't forget, because of this Ni Xin, Meng Xiaojie is still locked up in the Xifeng concentration camp, and when I left Chongqing, Guo Xuan and Ye Junyuan were not out of danger." Secretary Wang, clean up and bring the things you brought to Zezhi. Zezhi, do you have something to say to me? Do you want to intercede for Meng Xiaojie? ”

Liu Zezhi knows a lot about Mao Renfeng: Meng Xiaojie is still useful, and he will find a name to release after being detained for a while. He replied: "It's been almost two years since my subordinates left the bureau headquarters, and they don't know the intelligence, so they don't dare to intercede for Meng Xiaojie. However, his subordinates wanted to say something for Li Zhiyong: although he confessed, it was because No. 76 used hallucinogens on him, and asked Mr. Mao to return his reputation and comfort the soul. ”

Mao Renfeng sighed: "I will consider your words - you look at these two things, Secretary Wang has been carrying them with him since he left Chongqing." ”

On the table was Liu Zezhi's family photo and the ancestral jade pendant...... Liu Zezhi picked up the photo, brushed his fingers lightly, and choked speechlessly......

After a long time, he smiled and said: "Thank you Mr. Mao for your compassion, please Secretary Wang continue to collect on behalf of his subordinates, if the Japanese robbers are driven away, his subordinates are fortunate to return to your side alive, and they will take it back; If a subordinate dies in the line of duty, if the conditions permit, please erect a mound for me and bury these two things, please. ”

Secretary Wang comforted: "Why did it hurt you?" Okay, I'll collect it for you. Zezhi, we are all very sorry to learn that Liu Wuwei sacrificed his life for the country, and Mr. Mao secretly ordered Liu Wuwei to be posthumously awarded the major of the national army, and he will be sacrificed to the martyrs' shrine at an appropriate time in the future. ”

Liu Zezhi was very moved, got up and said, "Thank you, Mr. Mao, my subordinates empathize." ”

Chen Jinsong came in and reported: "Mr. Mao, Mr. Pan's call back is here. ”

Mao Renfeng took it and ordered: "Cheng Bin, you go and arrange: leave at six o'clock tomorrow in the morning, go to Mr. Pan's station, and meet with him." From there, head straight back to Chongqing. Zezhi, say goodbye today, I don't know if there is a chance to meet, I have no other words to say, only two words: take care. ”

"Thank you, sir, for your concern, Mr. Mao, please cherish the country for the future. It's almost twelve o'clock, you can settle in. ”

"Okay, Cheng Bin, you talk to Zezhi about the Golden Cicada Project."

The brothers talked all night, at five o'clock in the morning, the sky was light, and Zhou Chengbin sent Liu Zezhi to the gate of the hospital: "Zezhi, take care all the way." I sent Jianxue on a secret mission, and I will return to Shanghai in ten days, and I will contact you at that time. Be silent these days. ”

"I know that the blank official letters I handed you with Li Shiqun's signature and official seal No. 76 must be remembered that they are only valid for one month, and those that are not needed must be destroyed. Mr. Mao is still resting, and I am not alarmed. Escorting Mr. Mao away safely, the responsibility is heavy, and you should also take care. ”

Seeing Liu Zezhi disappear into the morning light, turning around and seeing Mao Renfeng standing in front of the window, Zhou Chengbin walked into the room and reported: "Mr. Mao, Zezhi is gone, I didn't dare to alarm you." ”

"I watched him go. Cheng Bin, get ready and set off for Mr. Pan's station. ”

At 10 o'clock in the morning of July 9, Liu Zezhi returned to Shanghai, drove directly to Li Shiqun's mansion, and said to his aunt: "Does Mr. Ye still live in the mansion?" Is Madame there? ”

"Mr. Ye moved to live in Yicheng Trading Company yesterday, and Mrs. met guests in the small living room."

"Then you go back to Mrs., Director Li has something to tell me. I'll go change my clothes first. ”

Liu Zezhi came to the small living room, in addition to Ye Jieqing, there was actually Ni Xin present. Seeing Liu Zezhi, Ni Xin got up and smiled: "I didn't expect me to be here, right?" I came back two hours before you. ”

"I really didn't expect you to be gone for more than a month, right? Hello, Madam, the director asked me to tell you: he is fine, Madame does not need to worry. The director sent me back to Shanghai ahead of schedule to handle the handover with the company's newly appointed Mr. Ye. By the way, have you checked the things I entrusted Mr. Ye to transfer to you before I accompanied the director to leave Shanghai? ”

Ye Jieqing said with a smile: "I received it, I checked it, no problem." Zezhi, you have always been thoughtful. ”

Liu Zezhi smiled, "Madam, you always praise me, unlike our Director Li, who always has to teach me a lesson every few days." ”

Ye Jieqing explained for Li Shiqun: "That's because he didn't treat you as an outsider, he just has that temper, what do you not know?" To outsiders, don't say a word lightly, and only those close to you are willing to teach a lesson. When will he be back? ”

"It's hard to say, I guess it's going to be a few days, right? The director is now in Rugao. ”

Ye Jieqing was a little strange and asked, "Why did you go to Rugao again?" Forget it, I won't ask. Zezhi, Shi Wen is the son of my cousin's uncle, just returned from the United States, not only is he not familiar with life in Shanghai, he has been in China for ten years, and he is even more sophisticated in China. ”

"Madam, you are too polite, you dare not be inclusive, let alone advise, how can I have this qualification? Mr. Ye will do his best if he has a place to find me. ”

Ye Jieqing asked: "With your words, I am relieved." I've got something to go out, so get busy. ”

After Ye Jieqing left, Ni Xin replied: "Zezhi, haven't you had lunch yet?" We ate and talked. ”

Aunt Niang brought in two servings of Yangzhou fried rice, a plate of assorted roast bran, and a plate of camphor tea duck. Ni Xin said: "Just fry us another green vegetable." Zezhi, how is the arrest going? Who has been caught? "The secret telegram between the headquarters of the Military Command Bureau and the Shanghai Station was obtained by Ni Xin, and of course he was concerned about whether Mao Renfeng and Zhou Chengbin could be caught.

Liu Ze replied solemnly: "Can I sue you for this?" The matter is confidential. Unless ......"

"Unless what? Let's hear it. ”

"Unless you tell me how you blew up the production line of the military command in Chongqing." Saying that, Liu Zezhi sneered: "No one has been arguing with me for a long time, it's good if you're back." ”

Ni Xin smiled helplessly, and said: "Lao Zhao has such a good relationship with you, didn't he tell you about Chongqing?" ”

"Alas, Lao Zhao is not the original Lao Zhao, he is now the acting captain of the action team. Heck, one of you is the captain of operations and the other is the chief of intelligence, and it looks like I have to find a way to be an official. ”

"It's not serious. Zezhi, I'll discuss something with you: Your house is still empty, right? You can't live there anyway, as the saying goes, 'people don't live with ghosts', you can rent it to me. ”

Liu Zezhi shook his head and said: "No, the house is too small, and the grade is not enough, you just need it, Xiaoye Hezi is a daughter, even if she marries you, she can't be so wronged." ”

"Where do you want to go? Who said I wanted to start a family? I have other uses, I rent a house for an old man and a young grandchild to live in, and you don't care about their identity. Time was so tight that I really didn't have time to go around the world looking for the right house. ”

"Okay, no problem. The key is in the desk drawer, there is no time to pass today, tomorrow it will be given to you. "It's not for yourself to get married, then it must be for business. Who will be the person who can get Ni Xin to come forward and arrange a place to live? He couldn't help but make arrangements.

Ni Xinwei said: "Tomorrow? Tomorrow I will leave for Rugao at five o'clock, so let's arrange for someone to find you to pick it up. ”

"Heh, this is really the three fires of the new official, why don't you rest for a few days just now? Why don't you wait for me for two days, and after you're busy with the things at hand, let's go back to Rugao together? ”

"Forget it, you're busy, I'm not waiting for you."

Liu Zezhi replied: "Whatever you want." You asked your people to come to my house tomorrow at noon, and I'm going to pack up and have some stuff to pull back to the dorm. I don't eat it, I ask Mr. Ye to go to the bank together, and I have to go to the warehouse in the afternoon to have a look. ”

At 12 o'clock at noon on 10 July, an intelligence officer from the No. 76 Intelligence Division went to Liu Zezhi's home to pick up the key. Liu Zezhi said: "Give you the key, and help me carry these boxes to the car first." I haven't lived in this house for a long time, alas, it has always been my brother Liu Wu who lives alone, water, electricity and gas, I don't know what happened? You have to spend a lot of time. ”

In the afternoon, Liu Zezhi handled the accounts of Haoyicheng Trading Company, handed over to Ye Shiwen, and then prepared to return to Rugao, when he received a call from Pingchuan Xinye: "Secretary Liu, it's good that you are here, Director Li will return to Shanghai at noon tomorrow." You arrange it. ”

"What a coincidence, I just arrived at the office. If you're a step too late, I'll set off to get back to Rugao. Did the director come back for a short time, or was it over? What do I need to do? ”

"It's not about going back to do things, it's done here, everyone goes back. Just prepare for your routine. By the way, Director Li told you to go to the Japanese headquarters and find the head of the internal security team, Jiang Qijun, to pick up Director Wen and the other three. ”

Putting down the phone, Liu Zezhi breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart that had been hanging for nearly ten days finally relaxed: Li Shiqun returned to Shanghai, and at the same time, there was no news that any big people were captured, indicating that Mao Renfeng, Zhou Chengbin and others were finally evacuated safely.

Let's come and sit down, if there are many people coming, indulge in the second watch.

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