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Yakov's first glance was the unassuming-looking car parked on the side of the road, which gave him a very abrupt feeling, and this feeling usually meant that something bad was about to happen. And the other party seemed to notice him too, two big men in black suits with low brims opened the car door and walked out, their eyes locked directly on him.
As a veteran of the underworld for a long time, Yakov had a special sixth sense, and he felt that the situation was very bad, and the two men in black gave him a very dangerous feeling.
Guys in black suits on hot days are definitely not normal, and they do make people think they are dangerous. No normal person wants to dress like this under the sun, except for some bodyguards or thugs who serve the upper echelons of the Russian elite, they will pay attention to their appearance.
Such guys generally have extremely strong masters, and these extremely strong masters generally do not have a pawn like him in their eyes. Unless they have some really tricky things to deal with a pawn like him.
Wipe someone's buttocks, or risk his life to solve problems for dignitaries, well, Yakov really wasn't so cheap, he stopped and began to think about what to do. He didn't think about refusing it outright, not because he didn't want to, but because that kind of approach was extremely inappropriate and would only bring more trouble. The nobles would never take a pawn like him seriously, and if he chose to refuse, then they would definitely be annoyed.
Petrograd today is in chaos, but it is not completely disorderly. You'll have to be more careful with some of the most dangerous characters, because chaos will only make them act more unscrupulously! With a wave of their hand, these guys can bring him a house of destruction.
Once the situation develops to that extent, only Li Xiaofeng has the ability to help him solve the trouble. But Yakov didn't want to bother someone with such a small question for the time being.
First of all, that guy is too unreasonable, and finding him to solve a problem is likely to bring a series of troubles, and Yakov hates trouble.
Secondly, exposing the relationship between him and someone too early will not benefit him at all, and may even bring him ruin. Yakov didn't want to die. So...... Right now. He doesn't seem to have any more options at all.
However, what reassured Yakov was that the younger brother behind him was already on high alert, and he at least didn't have to worry about the other party fighting if he didn't agree.
Two black-clad bodyguards walked up to Yakov and at the same time raised his right hand and took off his hat. And the left hand is always exposed. Apparently, they were here to pass the word.
"Mr. Yakov." The man at the head spoke, "The boss wants to see you." ”
Yakov asked confusedly: "Boss? What boss? ”
The man quietly handed over a note. It is stamped with the mark of the Black Centurion. Yakov suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, in the Black Centurion, there was only one person who could be called the boss.
"Shu ......"
Before he could utter the syllable completely, the man at the head interrupted him. "Please get in the car, Mr. Yakov."
Yakov understood what the other party meant, obviously. Shulikin is a secret in Petrograd. However, Yakov was very suspicious of Shulykin's purpose for looking for him, in the Petrograd underworld, he was just an inconspicuous little shrimp, and generally speaking, he would never enter Shulykin's eyes, could it be......
Yakov shook the bad thoughts out of his mind and nodded to the two bodyguards, "I'll go over immediately." He turned to his little brother, "You guys." Let's all go back. ”
"Boss?"
"All back." Yakov gave the order in an unquestionable tone. Then he ignored his little brother and walked straight to the car. Yes. Yakov knew that if Shu Lijin was looking for trouble with him, even if these little brothers were there, it would be meaningless, and it would only make more people bury with him.
Yakov took a deep breath and was about to reach out to open the door, but the two bodyguards had already opened the door for him. At the moment when the car door opened, Yakov was stunned again, Shulikin turned out to be in the car, although he had never dealt with this legend of the Russian underworld, but he still understood that this legend had always been very stylish, how could he wait for him in the car himself? Isn't that his style?
In Yakov's imagination, he should have been covered with a black hood, and then secretly pulled to a secret place to meet Shulijin, and now?
For a moment, Yakov's mood was even more apprehensive...... Do you say that you have been exposed? But he quickly came to his senses, it was useless to think too much, gritted his teeth, and he got into the car. The doors slammed shut and the car began to move forward.
"Hello, Your Excellency!" Yakov said hello.
Shu Lijin just nodded lightly in this regard, and didn't mean to speak at all. Yakov had no choice but to suppress the doubts in his heart and remained motionless in his position.
The car slowly accelerated, and after walking for half an hour, Yakov finally couldn't hold back and asked, "Where are we going, Your Excellency?" ”
"We don't need to go anywhere," Shulijin finally spoke, "and this car goes around town in circles until the end of our conversation." ”
"Oh."
The next moment, there was a sudden silence in the carriage, Yakov didn't know what to say, and Shulikin, it seeming, had no intention of stirring up the topic in the first place. The two of them didn't say a word, looked at each other quietly, and didn't make any movements, letting the time pass slowly little by little.
Then it was Yakov who broke the silence: "Your Excellency, I heard about what happened before. The organization was devastated, and the hearts of the brothers were scattered...... I really didn't expect to see you in Petrograd, it's great......"
"Really?" Shu Lijin smiled gloomily, and seemed to be full of ridicule at Yakov's words, "I think most of you seem to want me and the organization to disappear here, and you have lived a very nourishing life in the past half month!" ”
The cold sweat on Yakov's head came out, he didn't know how to answer this conversation at all, a fool could hear Shulijin's dissatisfaction, and an angry Shulijin was quite terrifying.
There was silence in the carriage again, and after a long time, Shu Lijin finally broke the silence for the first time: "Don't worry, I'm not here to settle accounts with you." As he spoke, he glanced at the apprehensive Yakov, "And you're doing pretty well, at least better than most of them...... Hmph, if you're like them. I'm afraid I won't see me today! ”
With Shu Lijin's yin smile. Yakov shuddered suddenly, of course he understood what he meant, the Order never showed mercy to traitors. If it weren't for the fact that he needed to secure contact with the organization because of the relationship with a certain immortal, he wasn't as unscrupulous as the other underworld bosses, otherwise I'm afraid he wouldn't be much better than the others.
Thinking of this, Yakov was both nervous and glad, and he cautiously asked, "Then you are looking for me." What are the commands? ”
"You know, but before we begin, I want to stress that I don't want anyone to know that I'm in Petrograd, and I don't want anyone to know that I've talked to you. Do you understand? ”
Yakov's throat moved, and he knew that he had definitely met with something terrible today.
Shu Lijin seemed to sense his nervousness. Laughed, "You're too nervous." ”
"No, don't be nervous, my brothers have had a hard time these days," Yakov also smiled, "I have to be vigilant." ”
Shu Lijin sneered: "I am very satisfied with your vigilance, but with your ability, it is useless to be vigilant about certain things." ”
Yakov's heart trembled suddenly, but he quickly suppressed the nervousness: "What is it for?" ”
"Didn't do anything about it." Shu Lijin seems to be distracted. It was as if he remembered something that frightened him. He stabilized his mood for a moment, then continued: "Now we can get to the point. Again, that's the same sentence. First of all, you have to remember what I just said - today, you did not talk to me, nor did you meet me. ”
"I understand." Yakov nodded, but in reality he was puzzled, things were very unusual. He had already heard Li Xiaofeng say that he had fought with Shu Lijin and the Patriarch that day, and if someone didn't lie, whether it was the Patriarch or Shu Lijin, they should honestly hide with their tails between their legs. If he was Shulijin, I am afraid that he would escape from Russia as soon as possible, and it would be the best policy to find the most remote country to remain incognito, but now, he is still staying in Russia, and he has not even left Petrograd, what is this for?
"You must be wondering why I want to hide my whereabouts." Thinking that he had guessed what Yakov was thinking, Shulijin smiled, "I can tell you that what we are going to talk about is an extremely important matter, which must be kept strictly secret, and if it is leaked, many people will die because of it, including definitely the people you care about, or your relatives, well, for example, your sister!" ”
"Yes...... What's the matter? ”
Yakov's voice trembled a little, but he was not afraid, but a little excited. Although Li Xiaofeng doesn't look very reliable. But judging from the fact that he can save Peter One-Eyed, this guy is not the kind of villain who crosses the river and demolishes the bridge. Based on his relationship with Princess Anne, and Princess Anne with someone, he thinks his life is still secure. And now, he can finally get in touch with the core of the Black Hundred, if he can figure out Shu Lijin's plans, it will be very beneficial to someone.
"Are you willing to remain loyal to the Order?" Shu Lijin suddenly asked.
"Ugh." Yakov never expected Shulikin to ask this question, he was surprised, but he still answered honestly: "I can only say that I am willing to continue to serve the organization." ”
Shu Lijin nodded slowly, as if satisfied with the answer: "I am impressed by your honesty, Yakov. ”
"Thank you for your compliment, Your Excellency!" Yakov replied respectfully.
Then Shu Lijin fell into a short silence, he seemed to be considering something, and soon he made up his mind: "The organization has an extremely important and extremely dangerous task, which requires some smart and bold people, do you think you are suitable?" ”
"Well, I don't know." Yakov replied "honestly".
Shu Lijin was not angry at this answer, and even smiled: "The last question, how sure are you that you will lurk inside the Bolsheviks and gain their trust?" ”
Yakov was taken aback, he didn't understand what Shulijin wanted to do at all, but he tried his best to suppress the shock in his heart, and pretended to think about it for a while before he said: "It's difficult, but it can still be done." But...... I needed a petition that would impress them. ”
"Vote?"
"Yes, I had to do something to gain their trust if I wanted to break into the Bolsheviks......" Yakov explained.
Shu Lijin nodded slowly: "This request is very reasonable, do you have any other requirements?" ”
Mentor Yakov was eager to ask, what is this for? Or why did he choose him to go undercover, and he almost had to ask. Still, he swallowed the question back. "No more!"
Shu Lijin suddenly smiled: "You are really a smart person, if I were you, you wouldn't want to ask so much about it, this is very good...... Now you can start working, the organization is impatient to see the results of your work, as for the nomination, the organization will arrange it for you! ”
The car came to a slow stop, and Yakov didn't look out the window. But he knew that he was back in front of his apartment, and as Shu Lijin said, today, he had never met with the other party, and nothing had happened.
“…… In short, get to work as soon as possible. In three days' time, the organization will arrange for you to join the Bolsheviks......" Shulikin concluded so far, leaving only a final warning before the end, "remember what I said, and don't let anyone associate this matter with you." Before I came to you personally, the better you behaved in the service of the Bolsheviks, the better you behaved as if you were serving the organization. The more rewarding the organization will be for you in the future! ”
"I understand." Yakov assured again. "Rest assured, nothing will happen."
"Nothing will ever happen." Shu Lijin said contemptuously. "You'd better not let the organization down, and good luck, Yakov."
Knowing that it was time for him to go, Yakov pushed the door open and left the car. Immediately, the two bodyguards who had previously spoken to him filled the void after he left. They watched Shulijin, waiting for his orders. But Shu Lijin closed her eyes, as if she was going to rest for a while or think about something.
After a short silence, Shu Lijin took a deep breath and calmly commanded, "The next target." ”
Remaining in Petrograd, Shulykin had only one task, which was to insert as many people from the periphery of the organization as possible into the Bolsheviks. Although he didn't fully understand what this was for, he vaguely guessed that it seemed that the Great Elder was laying out a long, long game that seemed to be related to the future of Russia.
The only thing that Shu Lijin doesn't understand is that, yes, that guy named Andre is very terrifying, and he can be said to be the most terrifying existence in this world, but if he combines the hidden power of Britain and France, he should still be able to take down the other party.
And the Great Elder, on the premise that he had clearly contacted the British and the French, still laid out this situation, and it was really difficult to distinguish all the flavors of it. He even suspected that the Great Elder seemed to have no confidence in uniting against the enemy, and seemed to be trying to weaken the strength of Britain and France by someone's hand, otherwise, such a rather long-term layout would not be necessary at all.
Shu Lijin took a deep breath, if, as he guessed, the Great Elder had prepared for the worst, then did he have to make a little preparation in advance?
Shu Lijin took a deep breath and then put away his thoughts. Then he realized that despite all his thoughts, time had only passed for a while, and the bodyguard who had just asked him carefully listened to him, "Target Eight's residence has arrived." ”
It was another long conversation, the eighth target was obviously not as smart as Yakov, and he wasted a lot of saliva on Shu Lijin, if it wasn't for the Great Elder ordering him to make as many cloth as possible, he would have given up on the fool in front of him.
A few hours later, Shulikin had completed all the tasks, and the car slowly drove into the Moscow railway station.
"We're here, Boss."
But Shu Lijin remained motionless and continued to sit with her eyes closed. Until the bodyguards confirmed that the private train used to escape was normal and not dangerous.
"Everything is normal, Your Excellency." He reported.
Shu Lijin waved his hand: "Very good, ready to go." ”
"Yes, Boss." However, the bodyguard was still standing next to the car and did not leave, and he still had one more thing to report: "The Great Elder has sent the latest instructions......"
"Great Elder?" Shu Lijin's gaze suddenly became stern, and there was a voice, "What orders does he have?" ”
"The Grand Elder has sent an update on the next joint operation." The bodyguard said, "The Great Elder asks you to act immediately as instructed. ”
"It's good, I know it." Shu Lijin replied with some annoyance, "Where are the instructions?" ”
The bodyguard took out a black envelope from his jacket pocket, carefully handed it to Shu Lijin, and then quickly ran away to complete the most important preparations before the special column was released.
Shu Lijin checked the envelope and tore it open after making sure it had not been opened.
The Great Elder's instructions were not good news for Shu Lijin, at least judging from his face, the contents of the message made him quite annoyed. The Great Elder's plan fully illustrated how correct his previous guess was, and that old bastard really wasn't sure at all!
Shu Lijin crumpled the telegram in annoyance, which shows how bad his mood is. And the bodyguard also returned to the car at this time: "Your Excellency, you can go." ”
Shu Lijin raised his head and glanced at Petrograd behind him, and said sharply: "Go to Moscow, quickly!" (To be continued.) )