Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 2050, Having Song Ziliang Completely Outmatched

Chapter 2050, Having Song Ziliang Completely Outmatched
A rare moment of leisure.

With air conditioning and hot water at home, Zhang Yong's anxiety disorder was completely cured.

Going out isn't scary at all. You might sweat and get covered in mud, but you can wash it all off when you get back. Then you can relax in the air conditioning.

There were also beautiful women serving him. And not just one. Sang Yu also found two other girls.

Clearly, his weaknesses have been completely figured out. They specifically target him with their beauty.

But he simply couldn't refuse.

They were all incredibly beautiful young women.

Even knowing that the other party is using sweet talk, they still willingly accept it.

Day after day, I am immersed in a world of pleasure.

until……

"Commissioner, this is a report from the General Staff."

"Oh."

Zhang Yong lazily accepted it.

As a result, upon taking a look, his expression became somewhat strange.

He withdrew his clutches from the beautiful women. He waved his hand, signaling them to leave for the time being.

The content of this telegram was actually quite simple.

The proposed appointment is for Qian Wanjun to serve as the director of the Fuzhou Pacification Headquarters.

Yes, there is a "proposed" one.

The character “拟” is very clever.

Originally, this position was held concurrently by Liu Jianxu. But now, it has been removed.

From now on, Liu Jianxu will hold a civilian post exclusively. He will no longer concurrently serve as the director of the Pacification Headquarters, meaning he will no longer have military power.

Well, the bald guy is indeed a master of power politics. He's already started mixing in spies.

But Zhang Yong simply couldn't refuse. Because it was Commander Qian.

I was considered quite close to him.

If it were someone else, they might be even more difficult to talk to.

In a short time, Zhang Yong couldn't think of a solution. He wasn't a politician.

They are indeed not good at this kind of internal power struggle.

Sigh, bald guys are really something...

They're really good at doing these underhanded things!

silence.

Calm.

The one who is most anxious right now is not him, but Liu Jianxu.

Once Liu Jianxu's military power is removed, he will only be in charge of civil affairs in Fujian Province, which means he will have no deterrent power whatsoever.

Without a doubt, Liu Jianxu would not sit idly by. He would definitely oppose it.

Decentralization is one aspect. Seniority is another. Commander Qian has more seniority than Liu Jianxu, so he can keep him firmly under control.

Within the KMT (Kuomintang), seniority is quite important. Those with more seniority often have greater influence.

Sure enough, the radar map showed that Liu Jianxu was approaching.

Upon receiving the notification, they probably couldn't sit still any longer.

"report!"

A dozen minutes later, Liu Jianxu arrived.

Zhang Yong changed his clothes and calmly came down from the second floor.

"Commissioner..."

"What's your solution?"

"I……"

Liu Jianxu hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

He hadn't really thought it through. He was just anxious.

Within the Kuomintang, if you don't have military power, people will dare to criticize you even if you're just urinating.

The reason why Boss Dai was so eager to expand the Loyal and Patriotic Army even after he had the Military Intelligence Bureau was because he deeply understood this principle.

With so few people in your Military Intelligence Bureau, those military leaders don't even give you the time of day.

Some arrogant and unruly soldiers might just take action directly, arresting or killing your people to create a false impression of innocence.

However, if there were hundreds of thousands of loyal and patriotic soldiers supporting them, the situation would be completely different.

At least, unless you're at the level of a group army commander, you should still be wary.

"sit."

Zhang Yong waved his hand and said he would sit down first.

A pretty young woman served fragrant tea. It was all arranged by Sang Yu.

He accepted all sorts of sweet talk and flattery, just waiting for them to make their demands.

Liu Jianxu sat down dejectedly. He was clearly not in the mood.

"It's impossible for him to control both military and political affairs. Chiang Kai-shek has enough reasons to say that. Outsiders can't really help you."

"Then I..."

"Civil affairs or military affairs, you choose one."

"I……"

Liu Jianxu felt helpless and conflicted.

Without military power, one is rendered powerless, manipulated, and subject to being disposed of at any time.

However, without civil administration, there is no source of revenue. The army will have no food or pay. It will be impossible to sustain itself.

Helpless, he could only look to Zhang Yong, pleading for help.

Now, only Zhang Yong can turn the tide and resolve the current crisis.

Zhang Yong didn't pretend to be profound.

"My advice is to seize control of the military. This is the foundation of our existence."

"But, the source of income..."

"There will always be a way."

"..."

Liu Jianxu was still struggling with the decision.

Zhang Yong picked up his teacup, took a sip, and slowly put it down.

"Are you trying to emulate Wang Jialie?"

"No!"

Liu Jianxu reacted instantly.

Of course he didn't want to. Wang Jialie had already been killed.

Wang Jialie chose financial power over military power, and was easily manipulated as a result.

“If you choose military power, Commander Qian won’t come.”

"why?"

"Commander Qian is a soldier, only good at military affairs. He is not good at civil administration."

"But they will also send other people."

"Ordinary people don't have much of an impact on you."

"But the problem is the source of funding..."

"We can sell some oil."

"what?"

Liu Jianxu was both surprised and delighted.

Oilseeds?

Did you hear it correctly?

Zhang Yong meant that it was permissible to sell them privately?

That's a hot commodity. The profit margin is very high. Much higher than selling smuggled salt or something like that.

Besides opium and weapons, the most profitable commodity is fuel, especially gasoline for vehicles. It's very popular on the black market.

"Commissioner..."

"I'll arrange for a large ship to deliver the fuel. Then you'll be responsible for selling it in smaller quantities."

"Good, good, good!"

Liu Jianxu was overjoyed. His previous anxiety vanished completely.

As long as Zhang Yong can provide a stable supply of oil, he can easily become the middleman and make a fortune.

With the money from selling oil, the coastal defense forces would naturally have enough food and pay.

"Then it's settled. You should immediately send a telegram back to the General Headquarters, indicating that you are willing to hand over civil administration and focus solely on military affairs."

Would Chiang Kai-shek agree to that?

"can."

Zhang Yong downplayed it.

This is a game between the two sides.

Baldy was also worried that Zhang Yong would lose his temper.

If Zhang Yong were to overturn the table at this moment, it would benefit no one.

Therefore, the word "proposed" was added to the announcement.

This word indicates that there is still room for maneuver. We can discuss it privately.

Since Liu Jianxu chose military power and was willing to relinquish civil rights, his goal could be considered achieved.

"Okay, I will reply immediately."

"Go!"

Zhang Yong stood up and saw the guest out.

Liu Jianxu then hurriedly took his leave.

"Drip!"

The radio inside the portable space is making a call.

The system quickly translated automatically. "Red Falcon is calling. It's the Sixth War Zone. Lu Han."

doubt.

What's going on in the Sixth War Zone?

Could it be that the Japanese invaders have launched an attack on Yueyang?
It seems not.

There was no movement on the map of the Air Force Command.

Activate the 5C communication center. Connect to the Sixth War Zone.

The headquarters of the Sixth War Zone was located in Changde. Its basic conditions were far inferior to those in Changsha.

Fortunately, the telephone line was still available.

"Commander Lu."

"Shaolong, there's something I'm not sure if you're aware of..."

"what's the situation?"

"The commander of the Japanese 11th Army stationed in Wuhan, Kiyoshi Katsuki, secretly sent an envoy to Chongqing..."

"What to do?"

"I don't know. It's all very mysterious. The person who received the envoy was Song Ziliang."

"is it?"

Zhang Yong seemed to be deep in thought.

Soong Tzu-liang? Soong Tzu-wen's younger brother?

Well, in terms of relationship, I should call him "uncle"?
The name Song Ziyu is a bit confusing in terms of family lineage. Actually, her father is from a collateral branch of the Song family, but he is older than Song Ziliang.

"The intelligence is accurate."

"Commander Lu, are you worried that Chiang Kai-shek might secretly make peace with the Japanese?"

"Yes."

Lu Han did indeed have such concerns.

After all, he knew very well what kind of person the bald man was.

"Will not."

"why?"

"Because the traitor Wang Jingwei has already taken the lead."

"This……"

"Moreover, the traitor Wang will definitely sabotage this matter. Just keep an eye on the newspapers. It will be exposed in two days at most."

"I understand."

Lu Han was relieved. Thinking about it, it was indeed true.

If the traitor Wang hadn't taken the lead, Bald Head might really have been able to...

But now that the traitor Wang has already taken the first step, there's no point in him following. Should he go and become Wang's henchman?
If you were in a higher position than the traitor Wang, even he wouldn't stand for it!

What did Wang Jingwei, the traitor, do by collaborating with the Japanese invaders?
Isn't the ultimate goal to rise to the top and sit in the number one position?
So, you Japanese want to bring Chiang Kai-shek back and continue to lord it over me? How could I possibly agree to that?

Damn it, nobody wants to live like this anymore.

Without a doubt, the traitor Wang Jingwei will definitely do something bad. And his method of sabotage is simple.

It's just a matter of releasing the message, and that's it.

The Japanese high command was also secretive about peace talks and dared not make them public.

As soon as the news leaked out, the Japanese high command, fearing the consequences, would immediately order a halt.

"I'll make a call to the valet's office in a bit."

"Ask about this?"

"No. I'll just say I miss my wife and will go back to see her when I have time."

"Okay. I'm relieved."

Lu Han already understood Zhang Yong's meaning. This was a tactic called "beating the mountain to scare the tiger."

He spread the word that he was going back to Chongqing. The Japanese envoys would definitely be very worried.

Song Ziliang must be very nervous, worried that this matter will be exposed.

Either side, once the matter is exposed, it will cause a huge uproar.

Given Zhang Yong's methods of capturing Japanese spies, any Japanese agent still in Chongqing would certainly be arrested.

The bald man is the second Chongzhen Emperor.

Once the embarrassing incident gets out, he will absolutely deny everything. Then it will all be Song Ziliang's fault. It will all be Song Ziliang's responsibility.

If the people are angry and want someone to take the blame, then kill Song Ziliang.

Just do it.

Zhang Yong really did call back to the attendant's office.

Liu Zhenzhen answered the phone.

"Commissioner, Director Lin is temporarily unavailable..."

"I'm fine. I just wanted to ask you to let me know that I might be going back in a few days."

"Okay. Is there something important you need?"

"No. I just miss my wife and kids."

"Okay. I'll pass it on."

"Thank you."

Zhang Yong then hung up the phone.

Liu Zhenzhen is actually quite good at answering the phone because she takes notes.

The contents of those phone calls will soon be known to those with ulterior motives. Those who want to flee should flee now. Don't wait until you get caught.

What's the point of talking? Do you want to die?

Zhang Yong will be back soon. How could we possibly continue the talks?
Even those who know about this will be silenced. Zhang Yong absolutely cannot find out.

sit down.

Close your eyes and rest your mind.

Suddenly, a wicked idea popped into my head.

Song Ziliang...

It's been a long time since we last interacted...

This guy is the Song family's cash cow!
He has concurrently served as general manager of several large banks. He is extremely wealthy.

No!

Such a fat sheep cannot be missed.

He could live off this secret for the rest of his life. Until Song Ziliang wanted to die.

Continue to initiate 5C communication. Connect to the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters.

There are certain techniques involved in finding the right people.

The adjutant's office might not know where Song Ziliang was. But the Military Intelligence Bureau definitely did.

Moreover, the Kuomintang's phone could definitely reach Song Ziliang directly.

It wasn't the Military Intelligence Bureau's skill; it was Boss Dai's skill.

"Hey……"

Unfortunately, the other party was not Li Jingzhi.

He has rarely dealt with the Military Intelligence Bureau lately. He has almost forgotten that they exist.

Speaking of which, I have a woman who works in the Military Intelligence Bureau! I wonder if she's been reassigned to another place?

"I am Zhang Yong."

"Hello, Commissioner..."

Where is Li Jingzhi?

"Reporting to the Commissioner, Section Chief Li is off today."

"Section Chief Li?"

"Yes! Section Chief Li is off today. Should I inform her?"

"Is Li Jingzhi now a section chief?"

"Yes. She is now the head of the third section of our communications department."

"I see."

Zhang Yong seemed lost in thought, and also somewhat sentimental.

Suddenly I remembered that Li Jingzhi had been a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau for five years.

Five years!
Five years have passed.

Think back to the beginning...

"Please pick up Song Ziliang for me."

"Excuse me, may I ask who is the General Manager of the Bank of China...?"

"it's him."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

The call was quickly transferred. Zhang Yong thought to himself.

Li Jingzhi has actually become a section chief. A while ago, when I accompanied Song Ziyu back home, she was still a yellow-listed person.

This shows that her faith has never changed, and may even have become stronger.

Indeed, those who yearn for the light will always yearn for the light.

"Hey……"

"I am Zhang Yong. I am looking for Song Ziliang."

"please wait."

Clearly, the other party also knew his name, Zhang Yong.

Furthermore, they might also know that Zhang Yong and Song Ziliang are relatives. They're practically family.

"Shaolong?"

A moment later, Song Ziliang's voice came through.

Zhang Yong and he had met in person. After all, they were both members of the Song family. However, they were not close friends.

"Uncle, I want to ask you something."

"You say it."

"I learned from the Japanese that you received their peace envoys..."

"Who said that? No! Absolutely not! It's fake! It's all fake!"

Upon hearing this, Song Ziliang knew that the matter was serious.

He suddenly stood up.

The chair was overturned.

My whole body was ice cold from head to toe.

In the sweltering summer heat, I felt like I was in an ice cellar.

Damn...

Zhang Yong knew about this.

There may be other people who know about this.

damn...

The news has leaked.

He immediately thought of the terrible consequences.

If this matter were publicized, people would really be accused of being a traitor to the country.

Chen Cheng had been called upon before. He still hasn't recovered his strength. He can't even take on a minor post like commander of the Sixth War Zone.

If it were Song Ziliang who was exposed, he would definitely be labeled a traitor and a sellout.

Chen Cheng only lost the war; he wasn't a traitor or a sellout.

Zhang Yong: ...

He heard the sounds from that side.

Haha. Such a big reaction. You still say it's fake?
joke……

If you don't know, you can do nothing.

Your rivals are all watching you.

sneer.

They started extorting money from people.

"But the Japanese have already made it public. They're making it sound very real. And there's also the Wang Jingwei regime in Nanjing..."

"No, absolutely not. It's all slander. Slander."

"Then I'll investigate when I have time."

"Ah, ah, Shaolong, you're busy too, so there's no need..."

"If anyone is truly going to be a traitor or a sellout, they must be arrested and hanged at Chaotianmen Wharf!"

"No, no, that's not true at all..."

"Let me investigate first."

"By the way, Shaolong, is your Central Reserve Bank facing a funding shortage lately? I can transfer some funds to you."

"Oh, that's indeed quite lacking..."

“I’ll transfer five million dollars to you.”

"Five million dollars doesn't seem to be enough; the shortfall is quite large..."

"Ten million! Ten million US dollars! I'll transfer it to you immediately."

"so much?"

"Not much. Not much. It's only right that we help each other, it's only right."

"Alright then. I won't bother you any longer."

"well."

Song Ziliang put down the microphone, looking uneasy.

He sat upright in the chair, feeling as if his soul had been sucked away.

Damn!

Who exactly leaked the information?
The crucial point is that someone else relayed this to Zhang Yong's ears?
What a hassle...

Who knew it was bad, but Zhang Yong was the one who knew.

This guy is really hard to deal with. He'll draw his sword at the slightest provocation.

Fortunately, this guy has two weaknesses: greed and lust. I've managed to keep him under control for now with dollars.

That's ten million US dollars! And it's only been in my hands for a short time.

but……

Would he dare to be stingy?
This is like buying your own head.

It's very serious.

Once Zhang Yong exposes this matter, Song Ziliang is doomed.

Even the Chairman couldn't protect him.

Because it will incite public outrage. It will be condemned by everyone. It will be cursed for eternity...

Honestly, he was completely innocent in this matter.

Now that everything is fine, who would want to negotiate peace with the Japanese invaders?
The conditions imposed by the Japanese invaders were still so harsh.

No one would agree to that. The Chairman certainly wouldn't.

The other party came, and we received them. We didn't even discuss any substantive issues before the scandal broke.

He was determined never to do such a stupid thing again.

Otherwise, you will really die.

"Somebody come!"

"Prepare the car!"

Song Ziliang hurriedly stood up.

Why bother going to work? He needs to hurry back and report to the Chairman.

Zhang Yong knows about this. Who knows what other moves they might make? The thought of the other party makes him a little scared.

This mess must be dealt with immediately. All those in the know must be silenced.

He hurriedly returned to his official residence in Huangshan.

really……

Soon, the military police were secretly dispatched.

They arrested the Japanese envoy and, without saying a word, stabbed him to death with a bayonet.

Those who knew about the incident were also summoned. Then, someone slit their throats with a knife. They were then quickly dragged away and burned alive with gasoline.

This is called "dead men tell no tales".

Even if Zhang Yong were a god, he couldn't find a clue.

what did you say?
Japanese invaders' envoy?
What Japanese envoys were there?
There is no such thing.

It's all nonsense.

It's all slander!

Only after everything was dealt with did Song Ziliang feel a little relieved.

The thought of ten million dollars made me feel a little pained. But I quickly felt relieved. I hoped that the ten million dollars would be the end of it.

pray……

Ten million...

That Zhang Yong, please don't come looking for me again...

"Ah!"

Zhang Yong sneezed repeatedly.

I suspect the air conditioning was set too cold. He got chilled.

So I ordered the air conditioning in the lobby to be turned off. I still felt a bit uncomfortable.

I'm certain I really have a cold.

have no choice……

There is no use having a system.

Even with a system, there's no guarantee you won't get sick!

Reluctantly, I asked a doctor for help and drank Chinese medicine.