February 14, 1939

The steamer's air whistle sounded melodiously, and under the afterglow of the setting sun, standing at the bow of the ship, looking at the port that was about to dock, Ning Yuan sighed inexplicably.

According to the time, it should be the New Year in the near future, but even so, the city of Shanghai is full of oppressive atmosphere under the surface of some festive atmosphere.

At least when Ning Yuan was in Shanghai back then, the atmosphere in Shanghai near the New Year was definitely not like this.

There are still some abandoned buildings in the port, and traces of the baptism of war can still be seen in the past, which always shows what Shanghai has experienced.

However, Ning Yuan thought about it for a while, and then came back to his senses, he couldn't change what had happened, and he could still plan what hadn't happened.

A good show always needs someone to sing red face, and some people need to sing white face, but in Ning Yuan's scene, he has to sing this red face and white face cleanly.

Then Ning Yuan got off the boat with the crowd, the Goda Maru, an ordinary passenger steamer in Dongying.

It carried all kinds of people, including officials who came to China, tourists who came from Dongying to play, and Chinese who returned to China.

There's nothing special about it, and that's why it's safe and hidden.

After getting off the boat, the first thing Ning Yuan wanted to do was naturally not to go to his teacher Fang Hanzhou.

After all, keeping a distance can really protect the safety of his teacher, at least for now.

After looking around a little, Ning Yuan found the person who was waiting at the agreed place set earlier.

After a slight gesture, the man ran eagerly.

This is a slightly chubby middle-aged man with a full beard, and the clothes he is wearing are a little swollen by him, and when he comes to Ning Yuan, the slightly chubby middle-aged man immediately has an earnest smile on his face, and he said with some flattery,

"Mr. Xiao, right! I was sent by the consul, you can call me Hu Yibiao, you can come with me! ”

And listening to this person's self-introduction, recalling his understanding of the original plot and the existing information, Ning Yuan knew who he was.

In the future, he will cook for the original sewing clothes, treat leg injuries, and almost take the original son crooked.

But now he is still the head of the action group of the special service section of the Dongying Consulate who turned his back on the motherland, Hu Yibiao.

However, even if Hu Yibiao was a little earnest and even a character that Ning Yuan was familiar with before, it only made Ning Yuan recall for a while, and it was difficult for him to have any fluctuations in his heart.

So Ning Yuan just nodded, and didn't say much.

And Ning Yuan's attitude did not make Hu Yibiao feel the slightest feeling of being poured cold water, his eagerness was still undiminished, and he said while leading the way with his hand.

"I didn't expect Mr. Xiao to be so young, he should be such a talent, you go here, I will show you the way, it is really a blessing to have the opportunity to meet Mr. Xiao today!"

"Mr. Xiao shouldn't have been back to Shanghai for a long time, if Xiao Jun wants to revisit his old place, Yibiao is willing to be Mr. Xiao's guide."

"As for the consul's side who is not in a hurry, and if Mr. Xiao wants my help if there is anything, you can also try your best to order."

"As long as Mr. Xiao wants to, Yibiao is willing to serve Mr. Xiao's subordinates."

And such an earnest and even exaggerated performance only felt that he had not done enough in Hu Yibiao's heart.

Because he knew what the man in front of him represented, not only his future position, but also he knew that this man had what he wanted most.

That is wealth, when he is still struggling to make money, the young man in front of him has reached the level of profiting in the country's economic war.

Not to mention the Yuantu Group, which is already rich in Shanghai and Shanghai, even if such a person gives him Hu Yibiao a little soup, it is all unimaginable wealth in the past.

Not to mention that if there is an opportunity, Hu Yibiao also wants to learn a little money from this young man, and this kind of thing is true when he learns it.

It is precisely because of this that he is so doggy, after all, he is a dog for the Dongying people for money, and now there is a God of Wealth who may become his direct superior, isn't it natural for him to be a dog?

It's still your own person, isn't it?

And Ning Yuan still just nodded, did not interrupt Hu Yibiao's words, but was looking at Hu Yibiao when Hu Yibiao was speaking.

That feeling made Hu Yibiao a little uncomfortable, and he always felt as if this Mr. Xiao was really judging him.

However, this state did not last long, and after a while, the two of them were already at a car that had been arranged a long time ago.

Before entering the car, Ning Yuan deliberately took a look at the car, but Hu Yibiao did not stop, and quickly opened the rear door, and then leaned in.

Leaned over and slapped the seat, then wiped it with his sleeve before running out of the car.

Dipping his hand into the car, he said to Ning Yuan with a smile.

"Mr. Xiao is clean inside, please take a seat."

And this time Hu Yibiao's performance seemed to really satisfy Ning Yuan, and a smile appeared on Ning Yuan's face for the first time, but he still didn't say anything, but went directly into the car.

And Hu Yibiao, who saw Ning Yuan's reaction like this, was also overjoyed, as if he saw a lot of money beckoning to him.

But he didn't lie stupid, and neatly entered the driver's seat and said a word.

"Where the hell is Mr. Xiao going? Go to the consul first, or now Yibiao will take you around for a while. ”

And Ning Yuan also officially opened his mouth for the first time and replied.

"Let's go to the consul first!"

When Hu Yibiao heard this, he also nodded again and again, and then replied.

"Okay, Mr. Xiao is seated."

Then Ning Yuan spoke again and asked Hu Yibiao.

"Mr. Hu, what position are you under the consul now!"

But this sentence made it, Hu Yibiao said a little anxiously.

"Mr. Xiao, don't say that, you still call me Yibiao or call me according to your position! I can't bear this gentleman of yours. ”

"Now Yibiao is leading the action team under the consul, and of course I will soon be the leader of the action team under Mr. Xiao."

After listening to Hu Yibiao's words, Ning Yuan nodded again and then said nothing, as if he was really just asking.

And Hu Yibiao didn't say anything more, since he had already reached the closest, then he really didn't need to say more.

He didn't read much, but he still knew the truth.

Be enthusiastic when you should be enthusiastic, and be quiet when you should be quiet, this is the basic quality of observing words and colors.

Otherwise, I really thought that he could become the captain of the action team, and he really couldn't do it with a wine bag and a rice bag?

And Ning Yuan was also closing his eyes at this time, after all, what was next was a real good show, and some things Muto Zhixiong finally "got his wish".

……

"Xiao Jun, you're finally here."

Looking at "Xiao Jun" who finally returned to China, Muto Zhixiong was happy in his heart.

Because of the arrival of "Xiao Jun", it can only mean that "Xiao Jun" has compromised.

At the meeting that day, the condition proposed by "Xiao Jun", even if he didn't want to promise, he still agreed.

After all, some things say so, but when they are actually implemented, people will understand what the problem is.

He wanted "Xiao Jun" to really have no turning back, because he knew it was a real game.

He needs "Xiao Jun" to be completely used by him, so when "Xiao Jun" asks for more authority to achieve what he wants to achieve.

Muto Shio also always talks about things with the conditions required by "Xiao Jun".

Even if he could give "Xiao Jun" what he wanted, his excuse was still the same one - "The authority of the empire needs more sincerity, even if he has worked hard, but the empire cannot let go of this point." ”

So it is precisely because of this that "Xiao Jun" did not directly follow him and came directly to Shenzhou.

However, Muto Shio knew that he knew "Xiao Jun", such an idealist who was detached from reality, but he had a different kind of concern for reality.

In his intentional or unintentional transmission to "Xiao Jun" of some tragedies on the land of Shenzhou and the gloomy future, he knew that "Xiao Jun" would eventually be shaken.

And as he expected, "Xiao Jun" still agreed, and from now on, the name Xiao Tu will not be able to dissociate itself from the empire.

Because from this moment on, there was one more person on the list of Dongying's secret service committee in Shenzhou, and this person was Xiao Tu.

No matter what "Xiao Tu" does, this one name can no longer be separated from the empire.

That's why Muto Shio is so happy, and this also means that his "Xiao Jun" has given up his requirement of "only consulting the economy and nothing else".

Although Muto Zhixiong can also deceive his "Xiao Jun" to Shenzhou from the beginning, what should come is to come after all, rather than something that happens halfway when the time comes.

Muto Zhixiong wants to handle things clearly from the beginning, so that "Xiao Jun" really stands in line.

After all, he is not the only one who has chosen "Xiao Jun" so far, but for now, the most suitable partner for "Xiao Jun" is only him, Muto Shio.

As for the future development, it is not something that "Xiao Jun" can control, and there should be any mistakes and dirty water, which must be arranged for "Xiao Jun".

At the same time, he has always lacked a truly trustworthy Shenzhou person to help him deal with some affairs, and the current "Xiao Jun" is undoubtedly his best candidate.

Therefore, in addition to winning the status of a member of the Special W Committee for "Xiao Jun", he and the Navy also gave him the right to supervise the special W section that he had just established with Army No. 76.

Although the foundation of his special class for No. 76 was not so solid, this was only the beginning of his division of the army and his monopoly on intelligence.

When he has credit in the future, his special class will naturally become an existence comparable to No. 76.

And his Muto Mansion will also be likely to be comparable to the level of the Army's Special High Class, and his exploits in the Navy will be unmatched by then.

And now the arrival of "Xiao Jun" has also strengthened his confidence in success.

In the face of the somewhat eager Muto Zhixiong, Ning Yuan looked a little "helpless".

I could only hear him say.

"After all, it was Muto-kun who won, I just hope Muto-kun doesn't talk about it."

But Muto Shio replied directly.

"Xiao Jun, don't worry! If you can give enough sincerity to the Empire, then you are the Empire's closest friend. ”

"The empire is naturally generous to friends, not to mention the personal relationship between you and me."

"Next, the navy will fully cooperate with Xiao Jun's next economic measures, and at the same time, the economic management rights of Shanghai's virtual and real industries promised by the empire will also be managed by Xiao Jun."

"I just hope that Xiao Jun won't disappoint the Imperial Peace and the Navy Department."

And listening to Muto Zhixiong's words of the aggravated naval department, Ning Yuan naturally knew what he wanted to pay attention to.

Ning Yuan has to take care of the big cake and the division of the big cake, so that the upper echelons of Dongying and the upper echelons of the navy can be satisfied.

As for some other side matters, they can naturally be controlled by Ning Yuan.

Ning Yuan had no choice but to nod his head, and Muto Zhixiong also laughed with satisfaction when he saw this.

Then he seemed to remember something, and suddenly said to Ning Yuan more kindly.

"By the way, Xiao Jun, did Junzi mention anything to you?"

Ning Yuan was also puzzled by this question, after all, Junko Muto hadn't said anything to him when he was in Dongying.

Looking at Ning Yuan's puzzled expression, Muto Zhixiong said again.

"It seems that she still hasn't told you, but it doesn't matter, anyway, she said that she was coming to Shenzhou not long ago."

"Speaking of which, Xiao Jun! Junzi had always wanted to come to Shenzhou before, but she hadn't mentioned coming to Shenzhou to me for more than half a year before that. ”

"It's just that I continued to take Xiao Jun's class in Dongying, and she didn't mention this matter to me again until not long ago."

"It seems that Xiao Jun's knowledge is indeed far-reaching, and it can make Junzi so obsessed."

And this last sentence is full of playful meaning.

In the face of Muto Zhixiong's words, Ning Yuan seemed to feel a little embarrassed, and only heard Ning Yuan say.

"Junko is indeed a studious student! It's easy to learn and it's beautiful...... Good"

"But Muto-kun, what you said Junko was going to say to me was ......"

But when Ning Yuan wanted to ask Muto Zhixiong those questions, the sound in Muto Zhixiong's office sounded "naturally".

Then Muto Zhixiong also signaled Ning Yuan with his hand, and then connected the phone, and after listening for a while, Muto Zhixiong hung up the phone.

said to Ning Yuan a little inexplicably.

"Xiao Jun, we'll talk about these things later."

"I just got an interesting news, maybe Xiao Jun will be very interested, why don't Xiao Jun accompany me to take a look."

Feeling this familiar rhythm, even after so much time, Ning Yuan, who had a stronger memory, still recalled the scene of the original game.

At this pace, it seems that the future is about to be arranged.

It's a pity that this has become an hour world, not a game, and some things have changed.

Of course, no matter what, now that Muto Zhixiong has spoken, then Ning Yuan naturally wants to take a good look.

Then Ning Yuan replied.

"It's really interesting to be so excited about Muto-kun, think about it! Since this is the case, then Xiao Tu naturally has to accompany Muto-kun to take a good look. ”

In this regard, Muto Zhixiong nodded with satisfaction, and then his "Xiao Jun" is estimated to start to become a real "traitor".