Chapter 1989

For these local officials who have already participated in the management of the salt industry, they are more concerned about whether their investment can successfully receive the expected returns. For this reason, it seems that it is very important to take some radical measures to clear the obstacles on the way forward.

A reasonable response. As for whether this will cause another confrontation between Haihan and Ming Dynasty, or even lead to a large-scale armed conflict, most of them actually don't care too much.

Over the past few years, Haihan's strength has been clearly demonstrated. Whether it is a military fight or a civil fight, it is obvious that there is a lack of real means to restrain Haihan. Officials in Ningbo's officialdom who pay attention to their character and stick to their positions have also suffered from various reasons.

They were expelled from the local area one after another for various reasons. Most of those who are still active in Ningbo chose to cooperate with Haihan.

Of course, the benefits obtained by local officials from Haihan are not in vain. They can only choose one of the two paths of promotion and fortune. Nowadays, everyone in Zhejiang officialdom knows that being an official in Ningbo is a fat job, but once you come, don’t think about it.

If they are considering promotion, the imperial court is not blind. Officials who have close relations with Haihan will basically not get the chance to be promoted. At most, it is like the situation that Qu Yutong encountered some time ago. The imperial court wants to use promotion.

Transfer him away from Ningbo and then vacate his official position to reduce the extent of local infiltration and indirect control by Haihan.

Therefore, most of the people who stayed in Ningbo as officials were content to make money in their positions, and did not care too much about the impact of Haihan's direct intervention on the Ming Dynasty. Some officials even wished that Haihan would send troops as soon as possible.

, go to the Jianghuai area and eliminate all the salt merchants who dare to come out to oppose them.

Such expectations are of course unrealistic for Haihan. In recent years, Daming has no longer been regarded as Haihan's main military opponent. The Executive Committee is willing to operate Daming as its own source of raw materials and sales market.

, to maintain the stability of the coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty, Haihan was even more urgent than the local officials of the Ming Dynasty. So from Shi Diwen's standpoint, although he was also very dissatisfied with the counterattack from the Jianghuai salt merchants, he still

We will try our best to avoid direct use of force - at least avoid dispatching regular troops. Otherwise, the consequences will most likely not solve the problem, but create bigger problems.

However, local officials in Ningbo may not have enough vision to understand this idea. They are more concerned about their own interests rather than the stability of the Ming Dynasty. Some people may even maliciously believe that if the situation worsens, it will really lead to a war between the two countries.

, wouldn’t it be more beneficial to Ningbo to destroy the Jianghuai area?

After finally rejecting all the banquet invitations and sending the officials away politely, Shi Diwen was finally able to quietly communicate with Qu Yutong about the current situation.

As a representative figure in Ningbo officialdom promoting cooperation with Haihan, Qu Yutong is undoubtedly under great pressure at the moment. He not only needs to appease the emotions of his officials, but also has to find a way to cooperate with Haihan in investigating the attack, and he also has to bear the consequences of the attack.

The losses caused by the incident. As one of the shareholders behind the two salt farms in Shipu and Xiangshan, the total direct and indirect losses Qu Yutong has suffered in these recent attacks are at least nearly 10,000 taels of silver. Even though he is now

With a net worth of tens of millions, his annual income has already exceeded five figures, but such a loss still makes him feel painful.

However, in front of his colleagues and subordinates, Qu Yutong had to show a calm look, so that Shi Diwen's speech could sound credible enough. But in fact, in his heart, he had doubts about whether Haihan could help solve the matter.

In fact, he was not sure. After all, Shi Diwen had told him long ago that he would not send troops to Ming Dynasty unless it was absolutely necessary. If he did not use troops, he really couldn't think of how the Haihan people planned to solve the current situation.

of these issues.

"Master Qu, I understand your situation very well. We are all on our own. I can also reveal some news to you." Shi Diwen stopped here and picked up the tea cup to drink water first. This is not because he has grown up.

Xin sells Guanzi and plays Yu Tong. My throat is really dry. I need to moisturize my throat before continuing.

Qu Yutong waited eagerly for Shi Diwen to finish drinking the water and put down the tea cup, and then asked carefully, "Is there any good news?"

"Yes!" Shi Diwen nodded and admitted Qu Yutong's guess: "Before I came to Ningbo this time, Sanya sent a message and has dispatched capable personnel to Zhoushan to be responsible for the investigation of these recent attacks. If

If the trip goes well, people will have arrived before I return to Zhoushan."

Qu Yutong didn't quite understand what Shi Diwen called the "elite personnel", so he asked: "Could it be that several elite divisions that sent troops to North Korea this year are going south? That's a good idea. I believe General Qian and Wang

The general leads his troops to kill, and those troublemakers will be suppressed soon!"

Shi Diwen shook his head and said: "The manpower transferred this time is not from the army, but I can assure you that they are definitely top-notch men."

Shi Diwen could not explain Gong Shiqi's identity to Qu Yutong. After all, this man had committed several major cases in Zhejiang in the past few years, but these deeds were classified as high-level secrets and could not be shown to Ming officials.

Even though Qu Yutong's position was obviously in favor of Haihan, Shi Diwen did not dare to make an exception and explain to him the mystery.

Qu Yutong waited for a long time, but did not wait for the following. There was neither an introduction to the deeds of this "good player" nor a notice of the next action arrangements. So what kind of good news is this?

Qu Yutong smiled bitterly and said: "Master Shi, General Shi, if you just think of it as comforting me, then at least reveal a little more news that can make me feel at ease? What are the actual contents of these two sentences that are neither salty nor bland?

If you haven’t said anything yet, how can I feel relieved?”

Shi Diwen said seriously: "It's not that I don't want to say it, it's that I can't say it. This transfer is a direct order from the Executive Committee, and the personnel carrying out the investigation are likely to enter the Jianghuai area, so their identities and origins must be

It will be kept strictly confidential, please forgive me Sir Qu."

Qu Yutong listened, and Shi Diwen's statement seemed to make sense. Since it was a secret investigation, it was naturally very important to keep the identity and whereabouts of the investigator secret. If the news accidentally leaked, the Jianghuai salt merchants could do anything with their courage.

, it is always right to be cautious.

In fact, the information Shi Diwen currently knows is very limited. Sanya actually sent a telegram to inform him that Gong Qiqi has been transferred back to Zhejiang from Shandong to be responsible for the investigation. However, what specific measures will be taken after Gong Qiqi arrives, for the time being.

He has not been notified yet. Shi Diwen probably has to wait until he returns to Zhoushan Island to meet with Gong Qiqi in person before he can confirm the next action arrangements.

But Shi Diwen knew Gong Shiqi's strengths, and the Ministry of Security transferred him back to the south. It was probably not just about investigating the case, but he might also use his ability to directly solve the troubles faced by the Ningbo Prefecture and Zhoushan authorities. By then,

It may also require the military to mobilize troops to cooperate with its actions, so Shi Diwen did not dare to speak too much at the moment. In short, he said less and made fewer mistakes. It is better to have some reservations about Ming officials like Qu Yutong.

The next day, Shi Diwen returned to Zhoushan Island and immediately met with Gong Shiqi, who had just arrived yesterday. Both of them were accustomed to focusing on efficiency, so they got to the point quickly after the meeting, and Gong Shiqi directly explained his

action plan.

Shi Diwen trusted Gong Qiqi's personal ability very much. After listening to Gong Qiqi's explanation, he only asked simple questions about a few details, and then agreed to Gong Qiqi's plan. However, he also made a request

, that is, let the Military Intelligence Bureau also send people to join the action plan formulated by Gong Shiqi.

"This is not only my idea, but also the order of the Executive Committee. The telegram from Fort Victory clearly requested the Ministry of Security and Military Intelligence to launch a joint investigation into the attack." Perhaps he was worried that Gong Shiqi would be resistant to this arrangement.

, Shi Diwen also specifically emphasized that this arrangement was not made by himself, but was the intention of the executive committee.

Gong Shiqi understood that this was because the military did not want to stand by and watch the whole process. Even if it was inconvenient to directly send troops to intervene, it still had to participate in some way. As for whether it was an order from the Executive Committee, Gong Shiqi didn't particularly care. He didn't originally

He planned to live alone. If the Military Intelligence Bureau could help during the operation, then he wouldn't mind joining forces with the Military Intelligence Bureau.

"In this humble position, I will obey your arrangements." Gong Shiqi immediately expressed his attitude and was willing to cooperate with the Military Intelligence Bureau.

With Gong Qi Qi's statement, things were settled for Shi Diwen. He was originally a little worried that Gong Qi Qi would not accept this arrangement, but he did not expect that the most ruthless person in the security department would be so knowledgeable and knowledgeable.

He agreed. At that moment, Shi Diwen signed the warrant with a stroke of his pen and asked Gong Qiqi to go to the logistics department to apply for various resources needed for the operation.

Although Gong Shiqi didn't mind cooperating with the Military Intelligence Bureau, he would still care about what kind of person the other party would send to partner with him. Shi Diwen didn't mention the candidate at the moment, and it was hard for him to pursue it, but from Shi Diwen's office

After coming out, he asked Wan Fa about it.

The functions of the Ministry of Security and the Military Intelligence Agency actually partially overlap, so from a certain perspective, the two organizations can be regarded as a bit of competitors. Both parties have a certain understanding of each other's style of conduct and well-known figures.

Although people like Gong Qiqi are not well-known externally, he is actually very famous in the intelligence field. Many new entrants even regard him as a role model and a target to catch up with. This is why Shi Diwen can work in the field of intelligence.

Qu Yutong praised Haikou in front of him and called Gong Shiqi "a first-rate player".

Gong Shiqi believed that the Military Intelligence Bureau would not randomly send an unknown person to partner with him in a task like the current one, and Wanfa definitely knew his colleagues in the region better than he did, so he asked him for information, hoping to have someone as soon as possible.

prepared.

"Military Intelligence Bureau?" Wan Fa thought for a while before answering: "The local Military Intelligence Bureau is mainly composed of civilians, and there are only two or three teams of people responsible for carrying out field tasks. However, there is an expert among them. It is said that he was also in Gaoqiao before.

The person who worked under the general later retired from the front-line troops due to injury, and was transferred to the Military Intelligence Bureau, where he was responsible for commanding field missions. It is said that the missions he led have never failed so far. "

"Oh? There is such a person in Zhoushan, so I have to meet him for a while!" After listening to Wan Fa's introduction, Gong Shiqi also became interested in this candidate. He had briefly worked with Gao Qiaonan and knew Gao Qiaonan

The people under Nan's command are all very capable, and the veterans have combat experience, making it easier to communicate when performing field missions, which can save a lot of trouble.

The efficiency of the Military Intelligence Bureau was quite good. In the afternoon of that day, Gong Shiqi met this man who took the initiative to visit us.

"I am Ji Yuanqing, affiliated with the Military Intelligence Bureau." The visitor's self-introduction was very simple, with no military rank or specific position.

However, Gong Shiqi was very adaptable to this kind of introduction method. After all, everyone is on the intelligence front. Protecting one's own information is the most basic professional quality. This is considered a normal approach by the other party. He also cupped his fists and responded:

"I've admired you for a long time! I'm Gong Shiqi, who belongs to the Ministry of Security."

As Gong Shiqi spoke, he took a look at Ji Yuanqing, who was described by Wan Fa as an expert in the Military Intelligence Bureau. He looked about forty years old, of medium height, with sharp eyes. He was wearing a gray cloth military uniform that had been washed a little.

It turned white, and the shoulder straps showed that his military rank was captain. If placed in a combat unit, he would be an officer at the level of company commander at least.

After the two sat down in the room, Ji Yuanqing took the initiative and said: "As for the investigation of the attack, I have been assigned by the superiors to cooperate with Brother Gong's actions. I also asked Brother Gong to briefly explain the plan and assign tasks to me."

Gong Shiqi said: "Brother Ji, you are too polite. This operation is a joint cooperation between the two families. There is no telling who arranged who. Moreover, Brother Ji often travels in Jiangsu and Zhejiang and is far more familiar with the local environment than I am here. It is inevitable that Brother Ji will be needed to complete it."

All the details in the plan.”

Although Gong Shiqi spoke very politely, he still vaguely pointed out that he was the protagonist in commanding this operation, and Ji Yuanqing's function was to provide assistance and further improve the action plan. He also used this to test the other party's attitude.

Can Ji Yuanqing get along well with herself?

Ji Yuanqing seemed unaware of Gong Qiyi's implication. Of course, it might be that he didn't care about these details. He said expressionlessly: "I'll do my best. Thank you, Brother Gong!"

When Gong Shiqi saw this, he didn't hesitate and explained his plan to Ji Yuanqing. This explanation was quite time-consuming, and by the time Gong Shiqi finished explaining the action plan in detail, the sky had already darkened.

"Brother Ji, what do you think of this plan? Are there any changes that need to be made?" Gong Shiqi took a sip of tea and immediately asked the other party what he thought after listening to his explanation.
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