Cao Minzhong's report did not require Jiang Yun and his intelligence agents to participate. Since the establishment of the intelligence department, Long Qian has strictly forbidden the intelligence department to meddle in the affairs of the army, and Jiang Yun has not been allowed to conduct an investigation into the internal affairs of the Mengshan army.

"Now that he's finally aware of the need for more internal surveillance?" Jiang Yun returned to his residence and instructed the guards to bring him a meal, and while waiting for dinner, the young and amazing intelligence leader of the Mengshan Army was half-lying on the bed with his head in his hands, thinking about Long Qian's decision in the meeting just now.

"He is finally going to set up an internal reconnaissance agency, and it may be a cover to prevent the infiltration of the revolutionary party, and now that the troops are scattered throughout the province, it is not easy to see the chief officer once a month, so he is really so relieved? However, to hang such a body under the General Staff? Who can do this? Do you want to hand it over to that Fang Shengyuan? Jiang Yun always saw that Fang Shengyuan had a problem, "What's going on with his brother Fang Shengdong?" This person is hidden in the fog, where is he as reliable as the old brother Mengshan? ”

Dinner was still stewed flatbread, and while eating dinner, Jiang Yun made a decision to call in the guards and ask them to inform the section chiefs to come to the meeting at eight o'clock in the evening.

The commander trusts himself, otherwise he would not have handed over such a big mess to himself. The Intelligence Department is not new now, and the bright and dark lines add up to hundreds of people, not including those informants who are managed by the personnel of the fourth, fifth, and sixth sections, and receive allowances but are not on the roster of the first section. The six departments have just been established, but according to Jiang Yun's estimates, there are no less than 100 informants under the name of the four departments alone. The monthly payments from the Logistics Service to the Intelligence Service amounted to 45,000 silver dollars, not including the salaries of the staff registered with the Service. The commander has invested heavily in the intelligence department. Failing to complete the task assigned by the commander is simply shameless.

But as the task expanded, there was still a shortage of manpower. Tonight's session will focus on research on recruitment and the layout of Japan. Following Long Qian over the years, Jiang Yun has developed a good habit, that is, to finish today's work today, and never put off the work that should be completed today until tomorrow.

The organization and operating principles of the intelligence department were stipulated by Long Qian, including the operation of the secret line, and the basic principles and discipline were formulated by Long Qian. However, Jiang Yun contributed his talents brilliantly, winning Long Qian's praise and proving that Long Qian had chosen him to be in charge of a department that was still mysterious in the eyes of the generals.

"It looks like we're going to need to start building a few new stations." Jiang Yun swallowed the last bite of the flatbread with boiling water. A decision was made, "Guangzhou Station already exists, but it needs to be strengthened, and one must be deployed in Guangxi." He stood up. Candles were lit. The premises of the Intelligence Service were newly built, with no electric lights on, and candles were carried to the map hanging on the wall. "Where is it built? Guilin or Nanning? Or Liuzhou? Hunan must have, that is Changsha is undoubted. Hankou station is not enough, I am afraid that a ...... will be built in Wuchang on the other side of the river What about manpower? Funding can be disregarded, but manpower is the biggest obstacle to Jiangyun's business expansion. Dispatching field staff is not only based on loyalty and business skill, but also needs to consider their social connections, and it is best to send local people back. However, the composition of the Mengshan Army is too simple, and it is okay to send it to the north, but it is much more difficult to send it to the south. Also, how to send it to Japan? I never thought that I would go to a foreign country......" Thinking of this, Jiang Yun became excited.

Before eight o'clock, Wang Zhifeng had already arrived in advance. But Ouyang Zhong sent someone over and informed him to go to the headquarters for a meeting, but he didn't say the content, Jiang Yun guessed that it was the United States. In this way, the scheduled meeting could not be held, but Jiang Yun was not reconciled, and said to Wang Zhifeng, who came first, "Originally, we had to study two things, one of which was the layout of the southern part arranged by the commander in the afternoon. But the commander called another meeting, and I had to go to it. In this way, you can preside over it on my behalf, and the sixth subject and the second and third subjects can not participate. You organize the first and fifth subjects to meet first, and come up with a plan as soon as possible. ”

Wang Zhifeng nodded.

"Let's discuss it here, maybe I'll be back soon." Jiang Yun left Wang Zhifeng and left, and went out to meet Li Sancai, "Sancai, you don't have to participate, go back and think about what you said next afternoon, understand?" Come up with an implementation plan as soon as possible. ”

"I thought about it, this matter must go the way of international students, and it needs the cooperation of the local government......

"Think about it first. I have to go to the headquarters. ”

Jiang Yun was the last to arrive, and as soon as he sat down on the chair by the door, Long Qian, who was sitting in the main seat, announced the meeting, "Today's conference room is studying the problems of American companies, David is going to return to China in the near future, and some things must be decided in advance." Long Qian made a simple opening remark, and next, please talk about it first.

There were not many people attending the meeting, except for Long Qian, David and Jiang Yun, as well as Ning Shijun, Situ Jun, Chen Chao, Fang Shengyuan, Song Jinguo, Lian Shupeng, Jiang Jiying and other seven people. Jiang Jiying has taken refuge in Long Qian since the end of Gengzi and has become the core of Long Qian's team

Jiang Yun noticed that David, who was sitting on Long Qian's left hand, had a radiant face, and he knew that this kid had a fiancée, an authentic American girl, the daughter of an American technician recruited by ZTE Industrial, and it was said that he was about to get engaged. It seems that it is still not so easy for David to find a Chinese girl.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the commander assigned me a task to go back to the country with my father to do a few things, one is to expand the registered capital of Huamei Company and enhance the strength of Huamei, the second is to continue to acquire relevant mechanical processing enterprises and machine tools, and the third is to invest in the United States...... " David took out a small notebook and began to report.

In the process of David's report, Jiang Yun was a little distracted, several things had been circling in his mind, Beijing Station and Jinan Station confirmed the discovery of the long-missing Zheng Cheng, it is not surprising that the culprit who planned the ambush of Long Qian appeared in Beijing, his brother is currently in the third town where Cao Kun serves as a senator, but Zheng Cheng ran to Jinan It is worth paying attention to, Jiang Yun suspects that it is Zheng Cheng who sent instructions to Tan Shijie, because the appearance of the contact person described by Tan Shijie is very similar to this person. It was very annoying to let this guy escape from his hands, he could be killed in Beijing, but the commander strictly ordered him not to act in Beijing, so that this guy is still at large, Jiang Yun feels ashamed. If that Yizhou Road ambush caused the commander to finish, where would the Mengshan Army still have today's situation? Jiang Yun thought of Tan Shijie again, and estimated that the kid would be shot. The commander won't put it back, he didn't fight to the death, or Wang Zhifeng's people have a way, and they will make him confess with a pig's bristle, and the interrogation is also a skill, and the whole body will be bruised, as for whether the kid can be humane in the future, Lao Tzu doesn't think about it......

"Jiang Yun, don't get distracted." Long Qian noticed that Jiang Yun was distracted, "This time David returned to China. The Intelligence Service is to send a competent man with it. ”

"Oh......" Jiang Yun scratched his head embarrassedly.

"Mr. Kerry regrets that we have given up on building the Yizhou-Haizhou railway. If we abandon the purchase of weapons from the United States, it may have some adverse impact on us......" David reported in fluent Chinese, if he did not look at him. Just listen. I would never have imagined that it was a foreigner who spoke.

Jiang Yun's attention was retracted. Kerry is Commercial Counsellor at the U.S. Consulate in Beijing. Jiang Yun had seen this person, with silver hair like an old man, but he was actually very young. Go to Lunan at least two or three times a year. Although the arms purchase has not yet been confirmed, Jiang Yun concluded that Long Qian will not buy the Americans' things. David, this kid, still has his heart towards his motherland.

"No, it won't. We took the cash to invest in the United States, and it was too late for him to welcome it. In addition, this machine tool purchase will make his jaw drop with a smile. Long Qian smiled, "Then it's decided, and the first phase will invest 600,000 US dollars, all of which will be handed over to Huamei." David, you wait a few days, come with Kerry. Doesn't he have an extensive network in the American business community? This card should be played well. However, you can't delay it, or you'll have to spend the New Year in the Pacific. Ha Lu Ha. This time, Lao Song went with David, so that you can take a look at the horizon and take a look at the urban construction and industrial level of developed countries...... I'll tell you, but I'm not asking you to travel. When you come back, you will submit me a report of the expedition. ”

Song Jinguo nodded again and again, with a smile on his face.

"After you leave, Acting Director Shupeng. There are many affairs, especially the procurement of ordnance, and there can be no room for error. Jiang Yun, you will set someone to accompany Lao Song and them abroad now, who will go? ”

Jiang Yun had already calculated his subordinates in his mind just now, "Commander, this time I went to the United States on business, and there was really no suitable person in the intelligence department. But there is one in the logistics department, and I originally wanted to dig it up and give it to Sancai, but now I have to cut my love. He is Liu Xiaoqi. ”

"Hmm," Long Qian thought for a moment, "not bad." This guy is quite suitable. ”

Lian Shupeng scolded with a smile, "You kid, when did you get our idea?" ”

Liu Xiaoqi is a native of Yizhou, studied in Japan, studied economics, returned to China in 1902, first went to his cousin Zhang Lianfen's Zhongxing Industry to work, by chance joined the Mengshan Army, into the logistics department as a staff officer, responsible for the business of clothing, the work is very good. When he married in the spring of last year, Long Qian also came to congratulate him in person.

"Well, let Xiao Liu go." Long Qian made a decision, "You see, this is the benefit of running an industry, otherwise, the army alone will not attract many talents." ”

"Commander," Lian Shupeng stood up, "It costs a lot of money to purchase arms, and isn't it a little inappropriate to invest a large amount of money in the United States at this time?" "Mengshanjun's funds are managed in the logistics department, and Lian Shupeng is the director in charge, Long Qian not only wants to raise 600,000 US dollars to transfer over, but also declares that this is only the first one, so he is a little worried.

"Junchen (Jiang Jiying) didn't speak, what are you worried about? Jinyuan Bank will be established immediately, and it will be more convenient to raise funds. In addition, the merger of Huayuan and the Machinery Bureau will also raise money from the sale of shares. Do not worry. I can guarantee that every penny invested in Huamei Machinery will bring us several times or even dozens of times the benefits. Long Qian looked at Chen Chao, who was sitting on his right, "Mr. Yuezhi, the negotiation with Xu Jianyin will be handed over to you." The above obstacles have been basically eliminated, and in addition to the general principle, you and Zhou Xuexi and others have discussed and decided that the sooner the better. ”

"Okay." Chen Chao didn't get up, but just responded lightly.

"From now on, Mr. Koshiyuki will take up the post of Senate of the Fifth Town, and I will announce it to you. In the new Huayuan Industry, Mr. Yue Zhi got out. He has a matter related to social investigation, the staff office, and the intelligence department need to cooperate, and you should listen to Mr. Yuezhi's orders. ”

Chen Chao's appointment as the senator of the fifth town is not a secret at the top of the Mengshan Army, and it was a bit surprising to get rid of Jiang Jiying, and the rest of the people have heard of it.

"Mr. Yuezhi, I will give more guidance to Fang in the future." Fang Sheng, who was sitting next to Chen Chao, walked away.

"You're welcome. Everyone works for the group. ”

"In addition, Shi Jun is making every effort to grasp the formation and rectification of the patrol army, and he can't take care of the internal affairs of the fifth town for a while. You don't have to ask Shi Jun for everything. Also, I'll leave the matter of this ordnance purchase to you. After the meeting is dismissed, you can stay with Shi Jun for a while, and there are a few small things to discuss. After Long Qian said this, this meeting was over.

Ning Shijun watched the rest of the people leave, and he realized that he might be leaving the position of chief of staff forever. Long Qian must have handed over the original reserve and the current patrol battalion to himself. Since Mengshan reorganized the army, he has never been the chief officer of the troops, and he has always done his best in the position of chief of staff. This time as the commander of the patrol force, it is actually not bad. According to Long Qian's prediction, after the rectification of the patrol battalion in the province, it will be organized into three training areas - Jinan, Wuding and Yanzhou, each training area has an organization and training headquarters, the internal level is set very high, and it is set according to the association (brigade), each training area is composed of seven ~ nine battalions, including eight in Jinan, nine in Wuding, and seven in Yanzhou, a total of 24 infantry battalions, plus the special forces that have not yet been established (artillery, engineering, cavalry, and baggage), and the scale of the patrol army is close to the fifth town. Of course, the battalions of the patrol are not yet full, and each battalion will be formed into three teams instead of four. Weapons are even worse. But Ning Shijun had already understood Long Qian's intentions, which was to train a huge force under the banner of rectifying the patrol battalion as the reserve army of the fifth town. Nearly 30 middle- and lower-ranking officers have been drawn from various departments in the Fifth Town to join the patrol force, and all the graduates of the latest batch of military academies will be assigned to the patrol force...... If this unit is trained, the strength of the Mengshan Army will be doubled!

However, to reach the level of the Fifth Town, it is not only a matter of weapons, the rest of the problems are simply too many. Ning Shijun glanced at Situ Jun, who was standing by the door, this really energetic guy, as far as he knew, was holding three things in one hand: training the relevant troops to meet the inspection of the military department; reorganized the military academy with the battalion as the Shandong Military Academy; Negotiated with several foreign companies on the procurement of ordnance......

It's also a headache to think about. Fortunately, I can already get rid of it. However, the reorganization and rectification of the patrol army is an extremely important matter, and because the quality of its soldiers is too low, after evaluating it with Zhang Yulin, it is unanimously agreed that in order to reach the current level of the Mengshan Army, it will have to be tossed around for two to three years if all conditions are met!

Long Qian has always said that time is not waiting for me, will this army that has not yet taken shape come in handy? Who is the enemy of the Mengshan Army? Is it really the commander who has always been on guard against the Beiyang Army, which is like a great enemy? Ning Shijun felt even more headache.

Everyone is busy. Busy to death. It's like this from under Long Qian. This is true of the senior officers of the headquarters, as well as of the co-commanders who lead the troops below. After the establishment of the Fifth Town, the training syllabus (revised second edition) formulated by Situ Jun with reference to the training standards of the German Army was distributed to all units. The imperial court's inspection is easy to handle, but the headquarters is not easy to fool. Long Qian thought that the military song hastily formulated when he was in Mengshan was not good, so he wrote the lyrics and arranged the music to make a new military song, which was deeply appreciated by Situ Jun, thinking that the lyrics were slightly inferior, but the melody was first-class, and it was the most suitable as a military song. Every time I listen to the guard battalion singing, I have a feeling of blood boiling. Now if you go to the garrison of the troops in the fifth town, the military songs are loud and loud, and the training is in full swing. This added a lot of pressure to Ning Shijun, who took over the patrol army.

It is Chen Chao, Jiang Jiying, and David, who are supernumeraries of the Mengshan Army, no, Mr. Chen cannot be regarded as supernumerary, he is already a senator of the headquarters, and he has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. Think about it, it's hard to do that errand in anyone's hands.

As the lord of the army, Long Qian is even more spitting and holding his hair, and eating and drinking.

This may be the characteristic of a thriving group. Ning Shijun thought of his family background, maybe one day, he could change his father's surname back to his father in a dignified manner, so that his children and grandchildren would be proud and no longer be ashamed. (To be continued......)