Cardinal Zhao lit a match and lit a cigarette for himself.
He is not used to using lighters, but still likes to use matches.
Xiao Cheng glanced at Inspector Zhao, took out his gold lighter, and lit the cigarette in his mouth.
He took a drag on his cigarette.
Through the puff of smoke, Cheng Qianfan seemed to see the scene where he met Fei Ming for the first time.
He was not familiar with Fei Ming.
That was when he went to the Xiafei patrol room to do something and saw Lu Dazhang reprimanding a young patrolman.
Seeing that the boy was disgraced after being scolded, he said something casually, and Lu Dazhang waved his hand and drove Fei Ming away.
At that time, he asked Lu Dazhang what mistake the boy had made.
Lu Dazhang said that Fei Ming's bayonet missed someone.
He looked at Lu Dazhang with searching eyes.
Lu Dazhang shook his head.
Now that I think about it, although Fei Ming was secretly helping the anti-Japanese war at that time, he probably had not yet joined our party.
Cheng Qianfan knew that Shuli Zhao had just returned from a secret meeting with comrades of the New Fourth Army, and did not know what happened in the patrol room.
…
Cheng Qianfan told Councilor Zhao about the matter of Fei Ming.
"It was my miscalculation." Cheng Qianfan said, "If I delay for some more time, Fei Ming should be able to evacuate successfully."
Cardinal Zhao shook his head, "If you delay any longer, there will be doubts about you."
He sighed, "This comrade chose to shoot and kill the postman in the street. He was already prepared to sacrifice himself."
As he said that, he showed a puzzled expression, "What's going on with the postman?"
"The postman followed the comrade who went to the bank to withdraw money." Cheng Qianfan said, "Our comrades failed to discover the postman in time. It was the comrade in charge of protection who discovered that there was something wrong with the postman."
"Fei's name?" Cardinal Zhao asked.
"I don't know." Cheng Qianfan shook his head.
He understood that Cardinal Zhao was asking whether Fei Ming was the comrade responsible for protection.
Cheng Qianfan did not know the specific situation. He received a coded warning call, which only informed him that there was a problem with the postman in Xiafei District. As for the source of the intelligence, the other party did not say it and could not mention it on the phone.
In such a cruel and complicated struggle situation, the living people do not even have much time to grieve for the sacrificed comrades.
…
The two put away their sadness.
"Have you met Boss Huang?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
"Yes, I talked with Boss Huang about the transportation of this batch of goods." Shu Li nodded and said.
He gave Cheng Qianfan a concise report on his communication with He Guan.
"Now there is an opportunity." Cheng Qianfan said, "The Japanese suspected that the New Fourth Army was stationed in Meicun. Their intelligence sources were not smooth, so Ohta Yuichi found me."
"The Japanese want to collect information through Jiujiu Trading Company?" Cardiff Zhao immediately guessed Ohta Yuichi's intention.
"That's right." Cheng Qianfan said, "I thought about it carefully and this is an opportunity we can take advantage of."
"Little devil, this is a timely blessing." Cardiff Zhao said excitedly.
"Let me tell you the plan I envisioned." Cheng Qianfan told Councilor Zhao his preliminary plan.
"There are two lines, one bright and one dark." After hearing this, Cardinal Zhao thought about it for a moment and showed admiration, "The bright line is used to attract the attention of the Japanese, and the dark line is used to conceal Chen Cang."
"What I'm worried about is the bright line." Cheng Qianfan frowned slightly, "This bright line has the task of attracting the attention of the Japanese. Because of this, we must find ways to protect the safety of the bright line."
Cheng Qianfan sighed softly, "There have been too many comrades who have sacrificed their lives recently. We are not afraid of sacrifice, but we do not make sacrifices lightly."
"In this case, the choice of this bright line requires special consideration." Zhao Li said thoughtfully.
"What do you mean?" Cheng Qianfan took a puff of his cigarette and said.
"It is best to attract the attention of the Japanese and traitorous spies, but not enough to attract the enemy's action," said Cardinal Zhao.
He flicked the ashes of his cigarette and said, "Probably, before the Japanese took action, they thought it was unnecessary to attack this target. Instead, it would cause complications and affect their mission."
"That's right." A flash of light flashed in Cheng Qianfan's eyes, "A candidate who will attract the attention of the Japanese, but will make them feel that the target is of little value compared to their mission."
Cheng Qianfan frowned and thought about it for a while, but he laughed first.
"Forget it, let the organization decide on the candidates for the bright line." Cheng Qianfan said.
In this operation of transporting supplies, the French Concession Special Party Branch only cooperated with the Shanghai Party Organization. The specific actions were carried out by the Shanghai Party Organization and the comrades of the New Fourth Army.
Cardinal Zhao also nodded with deep understanding. Because special attention must be paid to security and confidentiality requirements, the French Concession Special Party Branch has limited personnel that can be mobilized and trusted. In comparison, the Shanghai local party organization will have more people.
People are available to choose from.
"In addition, I have carefully thought about the murder of Fei Ming." Cardiff Zhao said, "If we must say that Fei Ming's death can be avoided, then the problem lies with one person."
"Da Toulu?" Cheng Qianfan asked with a gloomy expression.
"Yes." Cardinal Zhao said, "Lu Hu has long since defected to the Japanese and is determined to be a traitor. If Lu Jiufan were to arrest Fei Ming today, maybe Fei Ming would have a chance to escape."
Cheng Qianfan fell silent.
He understood what Shuli Zhao meant.
Lu Hu was determined to be a traitor. Although Fei Ming's identity was not known to Lu Hu, since Fei Ming was the target of Li Cuiqun's people, Fei Ming must be engaged in anti-Japanese work.
In this case, Lu Hu must have worked very hard to capture Fei Ming.
But if it is Lu Jiufan, the situation will change slightly.
According to their observations, Lu Jiufan had no political leanings. He knew everything about naka and had many contacts with various religions. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was a bad policeman.
However, in terms of his attitude towards the Japanese, Lu Jiufan openly adopted an attitude of not expressing his stance and never said anything bad about the Japanese.
However, Cheng Qianfan had long realized that when Lu Jiu turned against the Japanese elements, he would secretly let him go.
Of course, Lu Jiufan did this secretly on the premise that he could ensure his own protection.
As far as the arrest fee is concerned, an experienced inspector like Lu Jiufan can do it without any leakage if he wants to delay the arrest for seven to eight minutes, or even a quarter of an hour.
In this quarter of an hour, Fei Ming had most likely successfully boarded the ship and evacuated.
…
Cheng Qianfan was silent because he heard the complaint in Shu Li Zhao's words.
Maybe it's not a complaint, just a review and analysis and suggestions.
However, for Cheng Qianfan, who feels guilty, he will feel a trace of complaint.
In other words, he hopes to complain, so that he will feel better.
This is a very contradictory emotion and psychology.
Comrade "Huo Miao" who has great ability and has been tested for many years, Comrade Cheng Qianfan, secretary of the special party branch of the French Concession, is a very cautious, calm and courageous person.
However, at the same time, he is also a highly sensitive person, a person with a strong heart, who is extremely strong, but has an inexplicable weakness.
However, Cheng Qianfan did not realize this, simply because his extreme strength and weakness would only be reserved when he was around Ruolan.
He is now showing sensitivity and guilt.
Due to his guilt and sensitivity, he will interpret the words of the outside world as similar. For example, he now interprets Shuli Zhao's words as a feeling of complaint.
This will not make him angry, but will give him more recognition in his heart.
Yes, I could have done better.
He is so contradictory and sensitive, yet able to maintain a high degree of calmness. To a certain extent, this calmness seems so cold-blooded:
The biggest contradiction here is that Cheng Qianfan knows very clearly in his mind.
What he knew was that from the perspective of Governor Zhao, he could arrange Lu Jiufan to capture Fei Ming instead of Datou Lu, which was the best choice.
However, Cheng Qianfan knew that he could only arrange for Da Toulu to carry out this arrest mission.
Councilor Zhao did not know that Cheng Qianfan also had a special latent identity as Kentaro Miyazaki.
This identity determined that when Cheng Qianfan ordered the secret arrest of Fei Ming, he would immediately choose Datou Lu, who had secretly taken refuge with the Japanese, instead of Lu Jiufan and others.
In other words, Cheng Qianfan chose to arrange for Daturu to arrest people, which was actually for Araki Harima and even Sanbonjiro and others to see.
Everything he did seemed like nothing, but in fact everything was carefully considered.
This is not a matter of careful consideration, because there is no time to think deeply, but this kind of planning ahead and paying attention to every detail has become a subconscious behavior and is engraved in his mind.
This is a cruel calmness based on extreme pain that outsiders cannot feel.
Under this calmness, Cheng Qianfan had an almost crazy recognition of his own sensitivity and guilt in his heart——
This will make him feel that his blood is warm and he will not go crazy.
…
Seeing Cheng Qianfan's silence, Governor Zhao thought that Comrade Huo Miao was considering the feasibility and possible impact of getting rid of Datou Lu.
"Perhaps it is only bystanders who know better." Cardiff Zhao said, "My suggestion is that Lu Hu must be eliminated, and as soon as possible."
Cheng Qianfan nodded and signaled Comrade Abacus to continue.
"You are still serving as the third patrol commander. Your purpose is to control these old subordinates and provide us with some conveniences secretly." Cardiff Zhao said.
He flicked the cigarette ashes and said, "The current situation is that Lu Hu's existence has caused problems within the third patrol. Once there is an emergency."
"Similar to today's situation." He glanced at Cheng Qianfan and said.
Cheng Qianfan was silent.
"The existence of Lu Hu will add many variables." Cardiff Zhao said, "So, I insist that Lu Hu must be eliminated."
He paused, looked at Cheng Qianfan with a solemn expression and said, "Secretary Cheng, I formally make a personal suggestion to the party branch to eradicate the traitor Lu Hu."
Cheng Qianfan put out his cigarette butt, and facing Shu Li Zhao's serious gaze, he nodded slowly, "I have received your suggestion, and I will consider it carefully."
Shuli Zhao nodded and said nothing more.
Although he did not understand why Comrade Huo Miao was still hesitant on this matter, he believed that Comrade Huo Miao had his reasons for saying that he should consider it carefully.
In addition, he also believed that Cheng Qianfan would eventually support his insistence on getting rid of Lu Hu, because no matter how you looked at it, Lu Hu was a cancer that had to be eliminated.
However, Shuli Zhao would inevitably have some emotions in his heart. He felt that Comrade Huo Miao was a bit cold-blooded.
Regarding this kind of cold-bloodedness, he knew that he was an excellent lurker and a quality that an excellent leader must possess. He could understand it, but he could not completely let go of it.
…
At this moment, the phone on the desk rang.
Cheng Qianfan picked up the receiver.
"I am Cheng Qianfan."
"Junior, it's me."
Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Cheng Qianfan covered the phone and mouthed the word "Li" at Cardinal Zhao. Then he laughed and said, "It turns out it's the senior. I'm calling. What's the mission?"
No. 76, Jisfield Road.
Li Cuiqun looked at his subordinates who were busy moving documents and files, covered the microphone, and told his subordinates to be careful.
Li Cuiqun and Ding Mutun have always been dissatisfied with No. 67, Daxi Road, where the agency is located.
Now, the Japanese have allocated the building at No. 76 Jisi Feier Road to them for use.
This place will also become the latest headquarters of their secret service.
Li Cuiqun frowned when he heard Cheng Qianfan's strange expression on the other end of the phone.
Li Cuiqun was furious when he learned that his subordinate Dong Zhengguo had been ordered by Cheng Qianfan to disarm and arrest him.
Later, he learned that Cheng Qianfan actually arranged for his men to escort Dong Zhengguo's group of people through the market, which was like a parade, which made Li Cuiqun even more furious.
However, just a few minutes ago, he learned that Cheng Qianfan's men quietly handed over Dong Zhengguo and others to the External Liaison Office of the French Concession Political Department.
This means that there is no intention to continue to detain him, but that he is preparing to release him.
In this way, Li Cuiqun's anger finally subsided a little.
He then made a call to Cheng Qianfan’s office:
Don't think that it's enough to let him go. Li Cuiqun has to give an explanation for this matter.
But he didn't expect that Cheng Qianfan, instead of apologizing or explaining, actually spoke with a gun and a stick.
…
"How dare Mr. Li send Vice President Cheng?" Li Cuiqun sneered, "With Vice President Cheng's order, he can arrest my men and parade them through the streets."
After saying that, Li Cuiqun snorted coldly, "Who in the French Concession doesn't know the power of 'Mr. Xiao Cheng'."
At this time, Li Cuiqun was no longer in the same situation as when he had just arrived in Shanghai, with only three or two kittens in hand, and the only subordinate with a gun was bodyguard Zhang Lu.
Just before Wang Chuanhai arrived in Shanghai, Li Cuiqun and Ding Mutun boarded the "Beiguang Maru" on the recommendation of Zhou Liang to meet Wang Chuanhai.
In Dingmu Tun, Li Cuiqun proposed to Wang Chuanhai the following conditions:
Wang Chuhai's new regime recognized Ding and Li's special agents as the secret police of the new regime and established the Secret Service General Headquarters.
In addition, if a new regime is established, Wang will leave several important positions such as Minister of the Interior, Mayor of Shanghai, and Governor of Jiangsu to them.
Faced with their demanding price, the Wang family members looked at each other in shock, and Wang Chuanhai was even more angry.
This meeting was somewhat unpleasant.
As the saying goes, ask for a price based on the sky and make a counteroffer on the ground. After several contacts, the two parties finally reached a consensus.
Wang Chuanhai personally replied to Dingmutun and Li Cuiqun:
Agree to establish a secret service headquarters.
The funds for the secret service headquarters have been negotiated with the Japanese representative, Yingzuo Zhenzhao, and they will definitely be satisfied.
However, the positions of Mayor of Shanghai and Governor of Jiangsu Province cannot be given to your ministry, because Jiangsu Province and Shanghai are the foundation of the peace movement, and the scope of work of the Minister of the Interior and other positions is very wide, and it is difficult for the people to accept such important positions being held by agents.
However, the police administration responsibilities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs can be handed over to the Secret Service Headquarters, and the details can be discussed in detail.
Regarding Wang Reclamation's reply, Dingmutun and Li Cuiqun finally agreed after several days of discussion.
In this way, Ding and Li's secret service officially merged with Wang's faction.
As soon as they agreed to officially join Wang Reclamation, Wang gave them a sweet treat:
After Wang expressed to the Japanese side the importance he attached to the power of the secret service in the hands of Ding and Li (this was information deliberately revealed by Zhou Liang to Dingmutun and Li Cuiqun, of course, Li Cuiqun did not fully believe it in his heart, but it was also
(Admitting that the Wang family should be behind it), the Japanese seemed to also show their importance to the soon-to-be-formally established secret service headquarters, and allocated No. 76 Jisi Feier Road to them.
It can be said that Li Cuiqun is in a good mood and high spirits now.
Therefore, facing the yin and yang of Cheng Qianfan, a junior student, Li Cuiqun did not tolerate it, but directly fought back.
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