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Now, there is some clue about the assassination of Baron Alexon in London.
All the evidence points to one person:
In the last two years, the head of the second management department of the British MI6 has been in the limelight: John Brown. Lieutenant Colonel Naris.
Further investigation of the lieutenant colonel was carried out in secret, and Colonel Menzies did not want to make a big fuss.
At this time, the interrogation of the captured Assassins was also in full swing.
It has to be said that these assassins were very tight-lipped, and they were reluctant to reveal anything during the initial interrogation, but the interrogators of MI6 also had great interrogation skills. In the continuous contest and counter-battle, finally an assassin was the first to speak.
Just as Baron Alexon had expected, these assassins were agents!
Now, the nature of the matter has become serious.
If it was only some Englishmen who were dissatisfied with Baron Alexon who organized the assassination, it would not be a particularly noteworthy thing at all, but it is clearly not the case now.
Agents are involved!
What made Colonel Menzies feel even more serious was that these agents were all from France! And, according to the person who opened it, they came from the French underground resistance.
Colonel Menzies was not immediately convinced. However, as more and more information is confessed by the speaker, its authenticity is also more and more proven.
They came from the French underground resistance group "Paris Special Operations Service", and their leader was the former major general of the French intelligence service, De Sade!
For this Major General de Sade, Colonel Menzies knew too well. It was still at the time of the First World War. Major General de Shad showed his talent to the fullest, and of course, he made the British intelligence agencies known. It's not his intelligence talent, it's that he's been teased by the Skeleton Baron several times. Even under heavy siege, Baron Skeleton and his assault team managed to escape from under his nose by snatching the tank.
And after the fall of Paris, Major General de Sard lurked in Paris, commanding the French underground resistance to continue fighting. And when Baron Skeleton visited Paris, he organized an unsuccessful assassination.
It wouldn't be surprising if he wanted to assassinate Baron Skeleton again
Faced with the Assassin's confession. Colonel Menzies was not convinced, and he carefully inquired about everything he wanted to know, and the Assassin's explanation was unusually clear.
How they received orders. How they infiltrated London in batches, how they were assigned weapons and explosives, and they were even familiar with all the codes and orders of the British and French intelligence cooperation agencies, this is definitely the masterpiece of "their own people".
And this "own person" is Major General de Sade!
The man who met them in London and supplied them with weapons was called "Mr. X". This "Mr. X" seems to be very capable. Able to get all of the Skeleton Baron's routes in London, as well as provide them with enough weapons and explosives
However, the true identity of "Mr. X", these assassins are not entirely clear
It was beyond what Colonel Menzies was able to investigate. This involved the British and French intelligence services, as well as the darling of the French intelligence service, Major General de Sade.
Now, the only thing Colonel Menzies can do is to escalate the incident to the highest levels as soon as possible:
Winston. Churchill!
When receiving this shocking information, Prime Minister Churchill also hesitated for a long time, the matter is too important. Caution and caution must be exercised to avoid letting this situation spiral out of control.
"Continue the investigation. The whole truth must be found out at once" After a long silence, Churchill slowly spoke his thoughts: "You have three days, Colonel Menzies. Within three days, the whole truth must be found out. ”
Three days? Colonel Menzies was stunned, three days was too difficult for such a big case.
"Colonel, you must know the gravity of the whole matter" seemed to see Colonel Menzies's thoughts, and his face looked so serious: "The negotiations between Britain and Germany are underway, and have reached a critical stage. The German negotiating delegation will arrive in London in three days, so the incident must be resolved by that time."
Colonel Menzies nodded silently.
"Ernst. What is Brahme's attitude? Churchill asked suddenly.
"Ernst. Bram was very peaceful, as if the assassination had not affected him in the slightest. Colonel Menzies replied at once, "Moreover, he has given us full cooperation, and has told me exactly what he has seen and heard." Mr. Prime Minister, if I have to be honest, I am very grateful to Ernst. Bream was the one who could tell the identity of these assassins at a glance, and they were all agents. ”
"A baron who never makes a fool of himself, huh?" Prime Minister Churchill smiled there: "Well, time is pressing, Colonel, I now give you a special right that you can investigate anyone you wish to investigate during these three days"
Colonel Menzies's body tightened, and the Prime Minister's promise meant that he had unlimited rights in these three days
And the first person he directly investigated was John Murray, who was praised as the future star of MI6. Lieutenant Colonel Naris.
The lieutenant colonel was very calm in the face of Colonel Menzies's questioning, he calmly answered every question asked by the colonel, and calmly asked Colonel Menzies what he had done wrong.
Baron Alexon's departure route was indeed arranged by himself, and it was indeed Major Rojamin who was notified five minutes before the baron left, but this does not mean that he leaked the secret, because in these five minutes, anything could happen Major Rojamin did arrange to protect Ernst himself. Braem, however, himself considered the major very promising and did things very bravely and seriously. There is nothing surprising about this, everyone is slowly cultivated
Lieutenant Colonel Naris is a master of interrogation and a master of counter-interrogation. He knew how to deal with interrogation in this way. Know more about how to put yourself in a more advantageous position.
For a whole night, Colonel Nerris received nothing from Lieutenant Colonel Naris's mouth. However, what is strange is that Colonel Menzies did not get angry, but said lightly:
"Lieutenant Colonel, I know that you are a very successful person. I also know that I can't get anything from you. But what you've done, I think you must know in your heart, I forgot to tell you. Do you know 'Mr. X'? Ah, I think you'll continue to deny it, but what does it matter? We have just summoned the Viscount from France, Mr. Errile."
As he spoke, he quietly glanced at Lieutenant Colonel Naris, who noticed that he had been as smooth as a stone. His face twitched unnaturally.
Right now. Colonel Menzies had a bottom in his heart: "What a romantic and brave story, a viscount built an airplane by himself, and then came to England at the risk of his own life, for the country he loved even more unexpectedly, the viscount's servant would actually be a German spy, and then was identified by Lieutenant Colonel Naris of MI6 at once, and a bomb that could have existed was completely eliminated." You, Lieutenant Colonel Naris. Continuing your glory, continuing your contribution to the United Kingdom, and what about the Viscount? He also became a hero, a hero from Free France, who could continue to stay in London without any scruples. Of course, no one cares what he does, and who will continue to spy on a hero who has been heavily vetted by MI6? Lieutenant Colonel, do I remind you of anything about this? ”
"I don't know what you mean, Colonel." When Lieutenant Colonel Naris said this, his tone was obviously not as confident as before.
"Yes, of course you don't know what to do." Colonel Menzies shrugged: "You are so outstanding, you have solved one spy case after another for the British. Lieutenant Colonel, but the only thing I'm curious about is that Viscount Erriel will be able to deal with our interrogation as calmly as you do? There are many ways to get others to speak, and you can tolerate it, but can your people also tolerate it? I'm not sure."
Lieutenant Colonel Naris's eyelids were constantly beating
Not everyone can be a determined fighter!
At this time, the door of the interrogation room was pushed open, and Major Rojamin walked in, he first glanced at Naris coldly, and then handed a document into Menzies's hands: "Colonel, the so-called Viscount Erile has spoken, his real name is Dutri"
As soon as the name came out of Major Rojamin's mouth, Naris knew it was all over
"Aha, I think we're glad we've found 'Mr. X'" Menzies hastily flipped through the confession, then gently placed it on the interrogation table, and then his eyes fell on Naris: "Lieutenant Colonel, do you need to read Mr. X's confession?" ”
"No need" By this time, Naris had given up completely.
With so many confessions from captured assassins, and now with the confession of Mr. "X", he no longer needs to hide anything: "Yes, I am a spy, my code name is 'Solo Tourist', my previous identity is also false, I am actually an Englishman of French origin, recruited by Major General de Sade in 1936"
Naris said it all.
In 1936, he was recruited by de Sade into the French intelligence service, where he came under direct command. DeSade was able to place him in MI6, and thanks to his own efforts, Naris became more and more important in MI6.
After the fall of Paris, de Sard chose to remain in France to continue to lead the French secret intelligence service, while Naris was ordered to remain in hiding for a long time.
When Baron Alexon made a secret visit to England and that there was a high probability that the Anglo-German armistice was being brought to Naris, his new superiors ordered him to kill Ernst at all costs. Bream, as much as possible to break the Anglo-German armistice, did his best for the Free France.
But this could not be done by Naris alone, after getting in touch with DeSade. De Sade sent him an assistant, "Viscount Erile", Dutri, and through his special connections with British intelligence, he transported a large number of French agents into London
Thereupon. An assassination attempt that, if successful, would have changed the European battlefield has quietly begun!
Unfortunately, the time left for the French was too short, and Naris could not be perfect, so he had to choose the adventurous way. And coupled with Baron Alexon's own bravery and flexibility, this assassination was completely frustrated, and Naris himself was exposed.
Colonel Menzies calmly listened to all his explanations: "Lieutenant Colonel, I noticed that you just mentioned the words new boss, so can you tell me who this new boss is?" ”
Naris was silent for a long time. Then he said slowly: "General de Gaulle"
"Who?" Menzies was shocked.
He knew that this so-called new boss must have a higher status than de Sade, but he did not expect it to be so high - General de Gaulle!
"The leader of the Free French movement. President of the French National Liberation Council, Charles Brown. De gaulle. Naris's words confirmed that he was not wrong: "When General de Gaulle and his organization came to London, I received a direct order from de Sade that I would accept the direct leadership of General de Gaulle"
Menzies gasped: "Lieutenant Colonel." I have to be sure of the truth of what you say. Can you take responsibility for your words? ”
"Yes, I can." Naris's answer was very affirmative: "In my lodgings, there is a secret room, just behind the bookcase in my study, and if you send someone, you can find a telegraph in it, which I have kept all the manuscripts of the telegrams used to communicate with General de Sade, just in case this day happens." There you can also find a tin box that contains it. It's all written to me by General de Gaulle, and each one doesn't have his name, but only a 'G', which is our code name for him, and General de Gaulle certainly won't admit it, but you can verify the handwriting, and I don't think it's complicated for you at all."
"Is it also to preserve the handwriting of General de Gaulle to prevent today's happening?"
When Menzies asked this, he saw Naris nodding, so Menzies sighed: "Lieutenant Colonel, no matter what, you are a very delicate person. Is there anything else you can tell me? ”
"Yes." Naris said calmly: "The second Missellier incident and the third Misserier incident were also leaked by me to General de Gaulle and asked him to prepare in advance. ”
Menzies immediately drew all his attention, and in the "first Missellie" incident, there was a huge rift in the Anglo-French alliance, and the second and third "Missellier incidents" not only broke the Anglo-French alliance to the point of irreparability, but even involved the United States.
"In the first Missellier incident, I received clear information that the British side was becoming more and more impatient with General de Gaulle's uncompromising intransigence. You think that General de Gaulle was supported by the generosity of the British, and that he should have behaved obediently. Churchill wanted to establish a formal commission to decentralize General de Gaulle's power in order to curb the increasingly pronounced monarchical dictatorial tendencies in his mind. In Free France, there was also a group of people led by General Missellier who thought that de Gaulle was suffering from arrogance, and he felt that either they had to replace their leader, or the leader had to change his style, and he had to choose one of the two. In the eyes of the British, Missellier was politically a lightweight, and it was certainly impossible to replace de Gaulle, but if his aim was only to pursue democratization within the Free French movement, it would be understandable, and I had a complete grasp of the attitude of the British, and reported it to General de Gaulle word for word" Naris behaved very calmly when he said this:
That perception and the proposal to establish a commission were undoubtedly a great encouragement to those people. On 19 September 1941, the key figures of the conspiracy had lunch in a private room at the Hotel Savoie, including Misselier, Molay, Chaefie and Rabat, editor of the newspaper Libération Française, and on the British side Major Morton and Maurice. Deschamps. The host was Lord Besborough, and I also told General de Gaulle about the people and the content of the meeting, and even the words of the host, Lord Besborough, 'I never thought that a revolution would require so much brandy,' General de Gaulle fully mastered"
The more Menzies listened, the more frightened he became, and the British originally thought that it was a secret, but they did not expect that de Gaulle had already known about it.
Saying that, in front of de Gaulle, the British simply had no secrets to speak of. He listened carefully to what Naris had to say: "I told General de Gaulle that Missellier was pleased to tell his friends that he had sent a note to de Gaulle asking him to establish an executive committee at once, and that any statement and any decision concerning policy must be approved in advance by the executive committee. General de Gaulle is the honorary chairman of the committee, Miselier is vice-chairman with real powers, and some of the most important functions are in charge of his friends: Rabat is in charge of political direction and propaganda, Molay is in charge of the intelligence agencies and the navy, and Miscellier himself is in charge of national defense. Missellier said that he had asked de Gaulle to reply as soon as possible, and that if de Gaulle rejected the proposal, he would inform the British government that he and his fleet had completed combat deployment and were ready to go to war – but not as a force commanded by General de Gaulle! (To be continued......)