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The fact that the section chief was personally in charge of this corruption case made the gluttons sense something unusual.

Chief Attendant, are we really going to take action against them?

"How to do?"

During the secret meeting, one of the restless Taotie exclaimed in panic, "The old man is definitely going to take drastic measures against us! What should we do now?!"

They usually act superior, casually deciding whether a group of people will be ruined or killed, their words filled with confidence and arrogance—but when they realize that a knife is about to be used against them, panic and fear will also take over their minds.

And it is precisely because they are so aware of all the despicable things they have done that they are naturally afraid of a real reckoning.

"What's the panic? What's the panic!"

Someone shouted, "The sky isn't going to fall! Making a big fuss about this won't benefit anyone!"

"Chief Attendant, there's no way you couldn't have foreseen such consequences!"

"That's right. The front lines are currently suppressing the Communists, and this time so many KMT generals are involved. Would he dare to make a move?"

"That's right, the old man wouldn't dare to make a move! If he really did, the soldiers at the front would be willing to cause a series of major defeats!"

As the analysis progressed, the panic and fear dissipated.

"But what about Zhao Qiyuan? He's already been targeted by Zhang Anping. How can we protect him?"

After a cold laugh, one person said in a chilling tone, "Protect him? Why would we protect him? So he can testify against us?"

"Uncle, you mean..."

"Two options: either shut Zhao Qiyuan up, or let him cause a big commotion!"

To shut up is, of course, to silence them;

So, what about a big commotion?
You have to understand that Zhao Qiyuan is the commander of the 66th Division, so he is naturally capable of causing a big commotion, such as... a mutiny!
"A huge commotion..."

Someone murmured, "This idea is tempting—whether the chief attendant has made up his mind or not, it was just speculation."

What if not?
If not, the section chief took control of this anti-corruption campaign and brought down the swords one after another. Even if the chief attendant turned a blind eye to their hard work and contributions, what about the losses?
That was something they had painstakingly acquired through countless hardships and tireless efforts, using every means at their disposal. They couldn't just let it all go to waste and benefit others, could they?

That doesn’t make sense!

"Then let's make a huge commotion!" someone slammed their hand on the table and stood up. "Only by making a big commotion will the chief attendant realize that this knife cannot be moved!"

"Yes, that's exactly right. Investigating just Zhao Qiyuan has already caused such a huge commotion. This time, so many military leaders are involved. If we investigate one of them, it will cause a huge commotion..."

Although it left me wanting more, the meaning was clear!

Forget about suppressing the Communists!
"Okay, let's do it this way—but how do we get Zhao Qiyuan to resort to desperate measures?"

"He's not stupid!"

Zhao Qiyuan was, after all, a graduate of the Whampoa Military Academy. He might not die for embezzlement, but what if he mutinied?

"It's not about letting him mutini, but letting his soldiers mutini—as for whether he can make up his mind, that's too easy! Tell him that someone wants to use his head to establish authority and break the unspoken rule that Whampoa graduates cannot be killed!"

Will he believe it?

“Just now I said the chief aide wouldn’t dare to target us—do you really believe that so easily?”

When it comes to matters of life and death, the principle of "better safe than sorry" has been true without exception since ancient times!
Moreover, this wasn't about having Zhao Qiyuan lead a mutiny, but rather instigating his own soldiers to mutini, with him acting as the suppressor to end the mutiny.

"Good idea, Zhao Qiyuan will definitely not object in this way."

The decision was made.

……

Nanjing, Zhangjia.

Qingdao Road.

Zhang family.

In fact, given Zhang Anping's current status, he could easily live in the official residence area in the north or west of the city. For example, Fu Hougang had an official residence specifically reserved for the Zhang family.

However, Zhang Guanfu refused such an arrangement and instead settled his family in the Western-style buildings on Qingdao Road—an area where many mid-level members of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics lived.

This area was originally a residential area for Japanese military officers, so it was naturally more suitable for mid-level officers of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics to live in.

The reason he did this was because Zhang Guanfu was very clear about the current situation of the Zhang family.

The deputy director of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, one of the four bigwigs, was indeed a force to be reckoned with, but his son was opinionated and principled, and did not get along with others. Although he had considerable connections in the National Revolutionary Army, he was disliked or even hated by more people than he was. It was better to live near the residences of the middle-level cadres of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

This way, you can also win over some people in private, which is much better than being aloof and superior.

At this moment, Zhang Guanfu was gazing out the window in his study, waiting for his son to return.

He knew that Zhang Anping was going to see the section chief tonight.

Zhang Guanfu was well aware that the section chief was trying to win over Zhang Anping, and he was also very satisfied with his son's decision to refuse the offer. Therefore, he was not worried that his son would get involved with the section chief.

But now, he would rather his son get involved with the section chief than have his son cooperate with the section chief because he's up to no good.

But unfortunately, the son has already caused a huge disaster!

Zhang Guanfu, adept at self-preservation, found it hard to understand his son's behavior—everyone truly has their own "light" within them, but given the circumstances of the Party and the country, how could one possibly achieve their goal of letting their own "light" shine?
Even if my wildest guess, which I never even dared to imagine, is true, you still shouldn't have done this!

Zhang Guanfu had inevitably made wild guesses in his mind about the military dog ​​base, but seeing Zhang Anping's Don Quixote-like behavior now, Zhang Guanfu actually hoped that his guess was true.

This is better than my son causing a huge disaster!

Unfortunately, his guess at the time seems like a joke now; his foolish son's heart was full of the Party and the country.

The military industry was set up in Northeast China and Chongqing, and now it is rushing into the suffocating darkness like a lone hero—this is not what he guessed!
Time passed slowly, and Zhang Anping's car drove into the house. Zhang Guanfu specially turned on the study light to signal to Zhang Anping that they were "meeting".

As soon as Zhang Anping got out of the car after parking, he saw the light in his father's study turn on. Looking at his father standing by the window, Zhang Anping composed himself and went straight into his father's study.

After knocking and entering, Zhang Anping asked with concern, "Dad, aren't you asleep yet?"

"I can't sleep." Zhang Guanfu gestured for his son to sit down and said softly, "Let's talk."

Zhang Anping reached out and took the teacup from his father. Seeing the thick layer of tea leaves inside, he quickly got up and poured his father another cup, complaining:

"You're already a light sleeper, and you're drinking such strong tea!"

Zhang Guanfu had been watching his son's busy work. After the teacup was placed back in front of him, he finally couldn't help but ask, "What are you thinking?"

Zhang Anping remained silent. He knew that his current actions were making his father uneasy, but he... had no choice but to do it!

"The Bureau of Investigation and Statistics is rotten to the core!"

Zhang Anping's expression was somber: "If I didn't see it, I can deceive myself and continue to remain calm. At worst, I can go and work for the Ordnance Bureau."

"But I saw it, and I can't get over that mental hurdle."

"The Military Intelligence Bureau was ultimately my cousin's life's work."

"I got to where I am today thanks to my uncle's help. How can I just stand by and watch the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics turn into a complete mess?"

Zhang Guanfu sighed, "I shouldn't have let my son come to the secret service in the first place!"

He believed Zhang Anping's words; he trusted them completely!

In the Military Intelligence Bureau and the Nationalist government, having ability did not necessarily guarantee success. During the reorganization of the Military Intelligence Bureau and the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, many capable agents eventually resigned in disgrace because they had no one to protect them.
Zhang Anping is indeed very capable, but he is also quite adept at making mistakes. If it weren't for Dai Chunfeng, he certainly wouldn't have ended up like this.

Dai Chunfeng was truly exceptionally good to her son.

After taking a deep breath, Zhang Guanfu whispered, "But you shouldn't have caused such a huge upheaval!"

"You can just check the Bureau of State Security; there's no need to check anyone else!"

Zhang Anping shook his head: "Dad, they're digging up the very roots of the Party-state!"

"The Party and the State, the Party and the State, is the Party and the State all you care about? Have you thought about this family? Do you know how many malicious people the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics has arrested in this area these past two days?"

Zhang Guanfu said angrily, "Wangwang and Xixi now need special protection to go to and from school—did you know that someone tried to sneak them away this afternoon?!"

Zhang Guanfu wanted to slam his fist on the table to vent his anger, but he held back for fear of disturbing his wife and two beloved grandsons.

Zhang Anping was taken aback, then his whole body radiated murderous intent: "He deserves to die!"

"Dad, I will personally arrange for the safety of the family. There will absolutely be no problems!"

“I don’t need your promises—Anping, the War of Resistance is over, we won, now it’s a civil war, you have absolutely no need to stay in the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.”

Zhang Guanfu softened his tone: "Didn't you want to go to the Ordnance Bureau? Didn't you want to revitalize the national industry? Go do that! Don't stay in this quagmire any longer!"

Zhang Anping gave a wry smile:
"Dad, do you know how many factories that survived the war have been plundered and seized since the victory? Do you know how many industrialists endured the hardships of the war only to succumb to the greed of these gluttons?"

"Without fighting corruption, the real economy is doomed."

After saying that, Zhang Anping concealed the distress on his face and assured him, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing—I won't put myself in danger. This is just a warning shot."

"The time to hunt tigers has not yet come."

In the original timeline, the section chief was conducting anti-corruption work in 48.

Zhang Anping, being in the thick of it, initially thought of using the 48 anti-corruption campaign to deliver a fatal blow to the corrupt Nationalist regime, allowing insightful people to fully see the corruption within the Nationalist government.

But plans can never keep up with changes—now interest groups are sharpening their knives at him, taking advantage of his rescue of the hostages to start giving the secret service positions and funding.

The funds for expanding the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics are in the hands of Mao Renfeng and Zheng Yaoquan. Once these people are put in their positions, their power will be rapidly reduced, and their true intentions will inevitably be revealed.

Power is fundamental; the reason he was able to intimidate Mao Renfeng was because of his power.

Without power, even the most skilled cook cannot make a meal without rice. Will he be able to withstand the combined crushing force of the two of them?
Even with Zheng Yaoxian's support, the strategy was of little use given the overwhelming momentum.

It should be noted that Zhang Anping's plan was to expand the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics starting in 47, and before that, he would first squeeze out Zheng Yaoquan, so that he and Mao Renfeng would still be evenly matched.

But what's the situation now?
The gluttons are secretly exerting their influence, and Mao Renfeng and Zheng Yaoquan's power will grow stronger. Wang Tianfeng has also exposed the situation he has created by deceiving his superiors and subordinates. If things proceed as planned, he may not even live to see 47 before being expelled from the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

Zhang Anping had no choice but to retaliate.

The essence of his counterattack plan was to bring the expanded manpower under his control.

Even if we can't bring them all over, we should at least control a quarter and maintain balance.

That's why he stirred up this storm—but for the sake of his public image, once the storm started, he had to be tough and not back down.

Fortunately, the Nationalist government has never disappointed in terms of being disappointing!
During his conversation with the section chief, Zhang Anping keenly sensed the chief attendant's "determination." With this "determination," it would be perfectly reasonable for him to back down when the time came!
It could even have a significant positive impact on future anti-corruption campaigns:

If there's a section chief's confident guarantee that Zhang Anping will provide intelligence at full capacity in the future anti-corruption campaign, wouldn't that be reasonable?

In order to create momentum for the anti-corruption campaign and to make people aware of the Nationalist government's determination, Zhang Anping personally took charge of public opinion, creating an image of a do-or-die, desperate struggle. Isn't that reasonable?

Then, the fight against tigers will reach the real "tiger".

Pia, the bubble burst.

The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment; in that case, the people's hearts will surely be lost!

This was Zhang Anping's overall plan. Now, facing his father's questioning and his father's fear and anxiety, Zhang Anping did have an explanation—a temporary one.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guanfu finally felt a huge weight lifted from his heart, and then he said self-deprecatingly:
"Anping, I'm getting more and more timid as I get older."

Zhang Anping did not answer, but simply pushed the teacup forward, gesturing for his father to drink.

Zhang Guanfu was not a coward.

When the Battle of Shanghai broke out, the predecessor of the Loyal Salvation Army was an armed force under the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Action Committee, and he was one of its key members. Facing the rampant Japanese invaders and the meat grinder of Shanghai, he always performed his duties faithfully!
However, now that he has left the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics and entered the government, he has seen far too much insatiable greed and far too much prioritizing private interests over public duty.

He couldn't even see what color the sky shrouded in darkness was—just like the cumulonimbus clouds where Dai Chunfeng met his demise.

Individuals are utterly insignificant in the face of such "great power".

So, he was afraid.

Is my father timid?

Zhang Anping knew it wasn't that; rather, the cumulonimbus clouds were too thick, so thick that the world had turned into night. His father knew that these clouds couldn't be dispersed.

He knew he couldn't dispel it.

But, it can change the world!

"Dad, I'm going to rest."

"Well, you've been traveling a lot lately, you should get some rest..." Zhang Guanfu changed his words: "Rest for one night."

Zhang Anping went to rest, but he didn't; he just stared blankly at the dark night outside the window.

If a son like Don Quixote could dispel this darkness, even as a pioneer, it would be enough!
But he saw no hope!

……

Back in the bedroom, Zeng Moyi was still waiting for Zhang Anping, but the two little ones who had been asking to sleep with their dad were already fast asleep.

Zhang Anping smiled gently and said to Zeng Moyi:

"I'll hold Wangwang, you hold Xixi."

The couple took their child to their respective bedrooms, and after a quick wash, they lay down on the bed together.

Zeng Moyi whispered, "Dad was scared today, but he didn't tell Mom."

Zhang Anping expressed his apology, because he was the one who arranged for the people who wanted to "kidnap" the two little ones today.

In fact, he had received word that someone intended to threaten him with his family.

Given this situation, Zhang Anping decided to strike first—through this kidnapping, he could legitimately "go crazy".

"Don't go to work for a while. Also, please try to persuade Dad to stay home tomorrow as well."

Zhang Anping didn't dare to advise his father—he had originally intended to say so, but after Zhang Guanfu said, "I'm getting more and more timid as I get older," he didn't dare to offer any further advice.

A father can say he is cowardly, but if his son agrees and responds accordingly, where will the father put his face?

Isn't that forcing me to be bold?

Even if Zhang Guanfu wanted to stay home, he wouldn't!

Zeng Moyi anxiously warned Zhang Anping, "Um—Anping, you have to be careful, those people are really ruthless."

"I know. What about the progress at home?"

"Jiang Si'an's progress is going smoothly, and Xiang Yingxin has already joined the game..." Zeng Moyi briefly recounted the progress, then hesitated for a moment before saying:
"After this matter is settled, Li Bohan... is probably in trouble."

Zhang Anping shook his head: "For him, it's actually a good ending."

Just as Mao Renfeng had imagined, Li Bohan was truly loyal to Zhang Anping.

But Li Bohan did not choose the other bright path—he even repeatedly requested to use the underground party's plans while he was lying in wait on the coast so that he could reap the benefits.

However, Zhang Anping suppressed them all.

Regardless of what Li Bohan was like in the original timeline, the Li Bohan in this timeline was meritorious in killing the enemy, and thanks to Zhang Anping's interference, he did not get his hands dirty with the blood of his own people.

As a teacher and someone Li Bohan trusted, Zhang Anping would naturally try to secure a good outcome for Li Bohan.

This time, he did it without hesitation.

"Oh, by the way, Zheng Yaoxian sent a message saying that Zheng Yaoquan wants him to do something," Zeng Moyi whispered.

"Incite Zhao Qiyuan to have his men mutini."

Zhang Anping smiled upon hearing this:

"Look, for their own selfish interests, they dare to use matters of national importance as bargaining chips. If the Party and the State do not perish, justice will not prevail!"

"But this will put a lot of pressure on you..."

"The bigger the commotion caused by the 66th Division, the better! That perfectly matches my conclusion, doesn't it?"

Zhang Anping chuckled: "Besides, is mutiny really so easy to control?"

Since everyone wants to make a big fuss, why not make it as big as possible!

We'll see who benefits then!
A lucky break from the enemy is often more effective than a well-planned strategy from within!
With the example of the 66th Division set before them, the subsequent mutiny of the snipers became all the more logical!

……

Zhang Anping had a rare good night's sleep, but some people simply couldn't concentrate on sleeping.

Henan, Lanfeng County, the headquarters of the reorganized 66th Division.

Zhao Qiyuan stared at the telegram, completely stunned.

The section chief of the Youth Army actually intended to use his own head to establish his authority?
My head, Zhao's head, is going to be used to establish my authority?

"Throughout the Party and the country, who is not greedy? Who is not corrupt!"

"What merit or ability do I, Zhao, possess to be entrusted with the task of establishing authority?!"

Zhao Qiyuan was furious. Why him?

The trusted confidant urged anxiously, "Commander, if I'm not mistaken, someone will be coming to arrest him soon! You... you should make a decision as soon as possible!"

"Decisions? Decisions my ass! What decisions can I possibly make now?"

Zhao Qiyuan said angrily:

"The deed is done. If the 66th Division investigates, how could they not find out? If they want to kill me, they can fabricate any charges against me, not to mention there's evidence everywhere!"

"We can destroy it!"

"Destroy? Easier said than done! How would you destroy it? Are those 10,000-plus skinny guys a lie?"

The confidant then said ominously, "What if they mutini?"

Ok?
Mutiny?

Zhao Qiyuan's eyes lit up. Hey, you know what, this is actually a great idea!
Mutiny, suppression, attrition...

After all that process, how much evidence can't be destroyed?

After being tempted, Zhao Qiyuan realized, "But what if there's a mutiny? How am I supposed to protect my position?"

"My comrade, your life is the priority right now! You're a graduate of the Whampoa Military Academy. Who would dare kill you without solid evidence? You have so many classmates; your reinstatement won't be difficult in the future."

"And the accusation of mutiny can be pinned on the Communist Party!"

The words of his confidant gave Zhao Qiyuan an immediate decision.

Then let's mutiny happen!

"Okay, done!"

He then made up his mind, but no sooner had he made up his mind than his adjutant rushed over:

"Commander, a member of the Chen family has arrived. He says he's here to offer you some advice."

The Chen family members are naturally business partners.

But Zhao Qiyuan was even more furious:
"Damn it! If it weren't for the Chen family's enticement, I wouldn't be in this situation. I even contributed manpower and effort when it came to dealing with that Zhang guy! Well, after the scandal broke, not a single member of the Chen family stepped forward to cover for me—and now they're offering advice?"

"Those who curse, execute them!"

"Commander, you mustn't!" the adjutant exclaimed in shock. "If he's killed, I'll be in big trouble. I should have known better than to associate with the Chen family."

“That’s a member of the Chen family. If you kill him, the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics will investigate…”

"Damn it, there's also the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics!" Zhao Qiyuan was dumbfounded. On one hand, the Zhang family from the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics wanted to kill him, and on the other hand, the Chen family had the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics in their hands. This was really outrageous!
"Bring him in! I want to see how he comes up with his ideas!"

The adjutant breathed a sigh of relief.

He then brought the Chen family in.

To Zhao Qiyuan's astonishment, the Chen family members had come to incite him to "mutiny"!

In the words of the Chen family:
"This guy from the Youth Army is determined to use your head to establish his authority. If you just sit here and wait to die, you're doomed. You might as well fight back!"

"This accusation of mutiny can be pinned on the Communist Party!"

"By taking advantage of the mutiny, you can destroy all the evidence completely, and then that guy from the Youth Army won't have anywhere to investigate! What do you say?"

Zhao Qiyuan, who was already planning to incite a mutiny among his men, deliberately shouted angrily, "Then I'll lose my hat!"

"Commander Zhao, rest assured, the mutiny was carried out by the Communists, and you are actually credited for suppressing it!"

"Fine, I'll trust the Chen family this once!"

Zhao Qiyuan wasn't stupid. His trusted subordinates were urging him to use a mutiny to "destroy the evidence," which was definitely out of self-preservation—if he, Zhao Qiyuan, fell, which of his trusted subordinates could escape?

But what about the Chen family?
Why incite yourself to mutiny?
There is only one purpose:
Let that guy in the Youth Army know what it means to be a leader!

This is a very simple principle: just as they were about to investigate the 66th Division, a mutiny broke out within the division. Even a fool would know something was amiss.

But this is the silent deterrent!
[If I weren't trying to establish my authority by taking my head, I would never have taken this step—you forced me to!]

Zhao Qiyuan secretly hardened his heart.

At that moment, he didn't think about one thing:

When his subordinates suggested a mutiny, were they truly just worried that if the skin were gone, what would the fur cling to?
He never considered one thing:

Is the chief attendant really willing to make the decision to use a Whampoa Military Academy graduate to establish his authority?

It's just that both sides hope his troops will mutini! (End of Chapter)