My spy diary

Chapter 288: Unkind Visitors (asking for monthly tickets)
"What do you want to do?"

Shen Biyu didn't say anything, with a hint of sarcasm on her lips, and sat down next to Wang Tianhai leisurely.

"Sir, you have a great reputation. I thought you were a great man. How come you are not as good as a woman?"

Shen Biyu's scarlet lips approached Wang Tianhai's cheek, and the fragrance of rouge filled his face, making Wang feel dazed for a moment.

"How do you say this?"

"Mr. Madang Fortress should know about this, right?"

Shen Biyu asked with a smile, and without waiting for Wang Tianhai to answer, she muttered to herself:
"The Japanese side is extremely grateful to Madam for giving us the fortress defense map."

In the early stage of the Battle of Wuhan, the Chinese army built many strong fortresses and strongholds on both sides of the Yangtze River, the most important of which was the Ma'an Fortress.

It is located in Pengze County and forms a horn with Xiaogushan Mountain in the Yangtze River.

The river here is wide and the water surface is calm, but there are many invisible reefs in the river.

In order to prevent the Japanese army from moving westward along the river, the navy and countless civilians spent months, worked hard, and spent a lot of money and material resources to carefully lay out more than 30 artificial reefs.

Later, 39 ships were sunk and more than 1600 mines were laid, forming an impregnable line of defense.

When the Japanese army was racking their brains over the Chinese army's deployment along the river and was hesitating to move forward, Mrs. Wang, to show her sincerity in cooperating with the Japanese side, casually gave them a fortress defense map.

In the end, 25 Japanese warships escorted 8 troop transports, and under the cover of artillery fire, they easily captured the Madang Fortress and all the surrounding strategic points, and opened the gateway to Wuhan without any effort.

Wang Tianhai didn't expect this to happen. He looked very embarrassed. He looked up at Shen Biyu and whispered:
"I mean what I say. When I was interviewed by reporters from Haitong News Agency and Reuters a few days ago, I made it clear that 'the door to a ceasefire has not been closed.'

I am willing to negotiate with the Japanese, but since this is a serious matter, I need to discuss it with others."

"Okay, I'll give you three days at most." Shen Biyu smiled coldly.

Wang's expression improved greatly:

"It's a word."

After sending the servant to take Shen Biyu downstairs to rest, Wang immediately called the members of his team.

After a while, Mei, Gao, Zhou and Chen hurried over.

Mr. Mei participated in the May Fourth Movement, worked as a professor, served as the Inspector General of JS Province, Security Commander and other positions, and was a senior cadre of the Kuomintang.

Gao, at the age of 29, is already the Director of the Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the youngest diplomatic talent.

There is no need to mention Zhou. Chang is the deputy director of the secretariat and has a lot of part-time jobs.

This person was a representative of the First National Congress of the Red Party. During the first period of cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Red Army, he and many Red Party leaders joined the Guo Party. However, others later withdrew, but Zhou stayed.

Staying with him was his good friend Chen Gongbo, who was now Wang Tianhai's deputy and had previously served as Minister of Industry.

Not to mention Wang Tianhai, who has a halo all over his body. He is not greedy for money, not lustful, and not afraid of death. He is young, has a lot of experience, has made great contributions, and is handsome.

Logically speaking, these people are all senior members of the Fruit Party. It is no exaggeration to say that they are high-ranking officials. They have no worries about food and clothing, and they don't have to charge into battle on the battlefield. Why do they want to form a "low-key club" and sing against the pro-war faction?
After the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, even Li, Bai, Yan, Feng, and the Red Party, Chang's former enemies, stood firmly on Chang's side at the moment of national crisis. Even when powerful enemies pressed in and even when the cowards continued to be pessimistic and clamorous, they still insisted on "fighting the war to the end" without regrets.

There is a saying that goes, birds of a feather flock together.

The actions of these people just illustrate a few words: birds of a feather flock together, snakes and rats are in the same nest, working together in cahoots, and being in cahoots.
Mr. Wang was born into a family of officials. His grandfather was a juren (a scholar) and his father was frustrated. He made a living by working as a staff member, but he had to maintain the dignity of an official family to the outside world and lived a hard life.

When Wang was a teenager, his parents passed away one after another. He relied on his half-brother to make a living. From an early age, he developed a cowardly, inferior, and indecisive character.

After he became an adult, he engaged in revolutionary activities and although he achieved some great things, after witnessing the strength of the Japanese, he fell into the emotion of "Japanophobia" and could not extricate himself.

It did not take long for the situation to evolve from "pessimism" at the beginning of the War of Resistance to "peace advocacy", and then from "peace advocacy" to the current "active pursuit of peace".

At this moment, I only heard him say:

“People criticized the government for not resisting and losing territory before, but now we are resisting and we are losing more territory.”

“The war faction has its own reasons, but what is the purpose of advocating war?
It is for the country to survive independently.

In fact, if this goal can be achieved, I think making peace with the Japanese is also a means. "

"We cannot defeat the Japanese by simply advocating a scorched earth war and singing high-sounding slogans. We should be more honest and tell the truth.

In my opinion, the Japanese occupation area is expanding day by day, important transportation hubs such as railways have all been lost, and the finances are becoming increasingly scarce. My 400 million people are constantly sinking in the dire straits of war. In order to end the war as soon as possible, I have repeatedly made suggestions to Chang, but he just won't listen. "

The meaning of his words is very clear. If you know you can't win but still want to fight, isn't that just asking for trouble?

If this continues, the country will really be destroyed, so we still have to "save the country through peace".

Why can't we accept the "peace" conditions proposed by the Japanese?

Director Gao has a say in this matter. He said:
"Last time, the Chairman rejected the Japanese proposal to establish pro-Japanese regimes in North China, Central China, Mongolia and other places, recognize Manchukuo and compensate Japan for military expenses, so the negotiations broke down.

But the first time I went back to Japan, the Japanese side said that as long as Mr. Wang could reorganize the government, Japan would not give up territory or compensation, and would guarantee to withdraw its troops within two years.

He said this with such conviction that no matter whether others believed it or not, he believed it himself.

After returning from studying in Japan, Gao joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

After the September 18th Incident, "A General Observation of Japan's Recent Times" was published in the newspaper, summarizing various aspects of Japan's economy, diplomacy, society and politics before and after the September 18th Incident, opening a window for the Chinese people to understand Japan.

As soon as the article was published, it received rave reviews.

Gao was unstoppable from then on, and he published dozens of articles on Japan issues, calling himself a "Japan expert."

Due to his outstanding performance, he attracted the attention of a certain person named Chang, who specially hired him as a commissioner of the National Defense Design Committee to specialize in studying Japanese issues.

From then on, he really became an expert on Japan in everyone's eyes.

After the July 7 Incident broke out, Chang summoned him and asked him about his views on the Sino-Japanese situation.

Gao spoke eloquently and volunteered to negotiate with the Japanese military. With his deep understanding and analysis of the situation between China and Japan, he would definitely be able to convince the Japanese side to withdraw its troops from China.

At this moment, Chang suddenly realized that this young man whom he had placed high hopes on was so politically naive, and he gradually lost trust in him.

But Gao didn't think there was anything wrong with his own opinion. When he saw that Chang didn't like him, he immediately joined Wang Tianhai.

They were both cowards who advocated ending the war through diplomatic means such as peaceful negotiations, and they immediately hit it off.

Hearing Gao's words, Wang Tianhai was half-believing and half-doubting. After all, he was still shrewd and politically wise. After a moment of silence, he stood up and said:
"I have decided. As long as I can save people from danger, I will not be afraid of any danger."

After a pause, he looked at the people present and said sincerely:

"Words are not enough. I can't leave now because of my status.

In this case, please trouble Brother Siping and Brother Zongwu to go to Shanghai again as my plenipotentiary representatives to have another talk with the Japanese side, especially on the details of establishing a new government."

At this point, his expression became stern:
"Recently, there have been suspicious activities near my residence. I suspect they are from the Military Control Commission. In order to protect my safety and the safety of you all, it would be best if the Japanese side provides a specific method of leaving or provides protection."

Zhang Yizhen was greeting Stationmaster Wu Gengshu and Yang Rong, and Stationmaster Wu's secretary knocked on the door.

"Stationmaster, two officers, Secretary Mao has just informed us that tonight at 7 o'clock, at the Changsha Hotel, the Director will personally host a reception to express his condolences to the heroes who participated in the anti-enemy sabotage movement in Wuhan. In addition, it will also be a welcome party for the new head of the Intelligence Department's Intelligence and Support Section."

Yang Rong and Zhang Yi were surprised. They had just dealt with Du Chengyou, so how come there was a new section chief?

Yang Rong asked: "What new section chief? I, the director, don't even know him."

The secretary said, “I don’t know about that.”

Yang Rong frowned, picked up the phone and dialed:

"Hello, Secretary Mao."

The call was made to Mao Qiwu, the deputy acting chief secretary.

After a few words, Yang Rong hung up the phone and said angrily:

"Another old man has come." Zhang Yi asked curiously, "Who is it?"

"Who else could it be?"

Yang Rong snorted and said, "Xiang Tingyuan, this Red Party traitor
He is now a meritorious official. I heard that he was summoned by the Chairman as soon as he arrived in Changsha today. He was awarded the rank of Major General and was given a house and a luxury car. He took the initiative to come to the Intelligence Department of the Military Intelligence Bureau. Humph, I am afraid that this small temple of mine cannot accommodate such a big Buddha like him. "

It was normal for Yang Rong to be angry. As the director, he had no say in the appointment of the two previous section chiefs. It was frustrating just thinking about it.

What Zhang Yi couldn't understand was why Xiang Tingyuan, a traitor, would take the initiative to come to the Intelligence Department?
Wouldn’t the Second Red Party Section or Zhang’s “Special Issues Research Committee” be more appropriate?

In the evening, the Changsha Hotel was brightly lit. Dignitaries and ladies in fancy clothes were coming in and out. Accompanied by the melodious and pleasant music, there was peace everywhere. It seemed like two different worlds compared to the streets outside where people were in panic, blood was flowing, groans and cries were heard. It was more like a scene from a human absurd drama.

The private room in the banquet hall was closed, and the leading figures of the Military Intelligence Bureau were waiting respectfully.

After a while, the door of the private room opened and Dai Chunfeng and Mao Qiwu walked out first.

Dai Chunfeng smiled and said, "Everyone is here, come and meet our hero, the role model among the returnees."

"Model" was the last one to come out of the private room.

He looked to be in his early twenties, wearing a brand new major general's uniform. He was thin and handsome, like a weak scholar.

Mao Qiwu introduced: "This is the new Section Chief Xiang Tingyuan, who will take over the position of the Intelligence Department's Intelligence Reference Section."

Xiang Tingyuan smiled kindly: "I am new here. Although I am a returnee, I have longed for the freedom and world of the Fruit Party. I hope to get along well with you in the future."

He made light of the rebellion, which shows that he is a cunning person.

"Pa pa" Dai Chunfeng led a round of warm applause.

Mao Qiwu then said: "There is one more thing to announce"

As he said this, he took out a piece of paper from his Zhongshan suit pocket with a serious look on his face.

"Zhao Shirui, director of the Inspection Department of the Wuhan Garrison Command, was unfortunately hit by a Japanese plane during the evacuation and died heroically. We would like to express our condolences to him. Zhao Shirui was a member of our military command."

Mao Qiwu recited the eulogy, but there was no trace of sadness in his expression.

Zhang Yi thought that Zhao Shirui was unlucky enough, because he went back on his word and took back his car, putting Dai Chunfeng in danger. He thought that he could get to Changsha first in a hurry, but he didn't expect that.
This is a hurry to reincarnate!
I don’t know whether it was intentional or accidental, but as soon as Mao Qiwu’s eulogy ended, there was thunderous applause at the scene.

Zhang Yi stole a glance at Dai Chunfeng and saw that he was just watching expressionlessly. He did not stop him and waited until the applause stopped before saying calmly:
“Thinking back to the time I worked with Brother Shi Rui, I am filled with emotion. I hope everyone can calm down, turn grief into strength, and devote themselves to work with greater enthusiasm.
The General Affairs Department must do a good job of post-processing. "

After saying this, he walked away snorting, and there was a burst of warm applause.

Zhang Yi didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

There was music playing on the phonograph in the banquet hall.

After dinner, everyone raised their glasses to chat with familiar people. Xiang Tingyuan approached Zhang Yi and Yang Rong with his glass and said:

"Hello, Sirs."

"Don't dare to take it seriously."

Yang Rong smiled faintly and said, "You are also a major general, we are all equal."

"I am the chief of the Intelligence Section, so I am naturally Director Yang's subordinate."

Xiang Tingyuan looked humble and looked at Zhang Yi again:
"Director Zhang, I have heard of your name for a long time. You are an old leader in the Intelligence Section. I am new here, and I hope you can give me guidance in the future."

"Deputy Director, what you said is all old news. We in the Operations Department are all big and strong guys. I hope Chief Xiang can provide some intelligence in the future so that we can also make some contributions."

"Deputy Director Zhang is too modest. I will definitely cooperate with the Operations Department."

"We should cooperate with you. The Intelligence Department is the first department of our Military Intelligence Bureau. What do you think, Director Yang?"

Yang Rong laughed and didn't respond. He looked at Xiang Tingyuan and asked meaningfully:
"Chief Xiang, I heard that you took the initiative to go to the Intelligence Division. Why didn't you go to the Second Division?"

This is also what Zhang Yi wanted to ask.

"After the incident of the plaintext telegram, the intelligence I provided was greatly discounted. Although Mr. Dai did not blame me, I have some unpleasantness with Director He. How can I go to the Second Department again?"

"Really? You don't want to find out who sent the telegram in your name, do you?
If it is because of this incident, it is being cleared up. The suspect is Du Chengyou, but he is my subordinate after all. Strictly speaking, I am also to blame. If you need to investigate the truth, I am happy to cooperate. "

"I didn't expect that Director Yang could see through my little trick at a glance."

Xiang Tingyuan smiled awkwardly and said, "Although I like freedom and pursue individuality, I am stubborn. If someone plots against me, I will naturally find out the truth. This is what Boss Dai meant."

"So Du Chengyou is not a suspect?"

"To be honest, I met Du Chengyou once on my way to Changsha. Although he knew the intelligence and was suspected of leaking it, he didn't know how to send a message. How could he pass on the information? So that person must not be him."

Zhang Yi asked curiously, "Are you sure? What if he has an accomplice?"

“No, accomplices in a crime must have common interests.

I read a psychology book that said material interests are the best bond to bind the interests of different individuals.

But this is not petty theft. Passing information to the Red Party is punishable by death. Generally, no one would do such a thing for money. The information must have been leaked through other channels."

Zhang Yi pondered over Xiang Tingyuan's analysis, and felt more and more that this person was not simple, so he said calmly:
"Then there can only be a leak somewhere else."

"Who knows?"

Xiang Tingyuan's eyes turned and he said, "I think this person should not be a member of the Red Party. Maybe he just sympathizes with the Red Party. Otherwise, this does not explain the problem of sending messages in clear code.

If it was the Red Party, they would just pass the information to their superiors, why bother with this?"

"Sympathize with the Reds?"

Yang Rong was slightly surprised: "What's the purpose? To leave a way out for himself? Does he want to join the Red Party one day? This incident can be a stepping stone for him to do things for the Red Party?"

Zhang Yi sneered, "Without any evidence, will anyone believe it? You're giving up your bright future to go to northern Shaanxi and eat potatoes?"

"The Red Party has strict discipline, and ordinary people simply can't stand it."

Xiang Tingyuan agreed, was silent for a while, and then said:

"There is another thing that can prove my guess. Not long after that person sent the telegram, a new mysterious radio station appeared. Although the Telecommunications Office did not decipher the code, the frequency it called was that of Pagoda Mountain."

"So that's how it is." Yang Rong nodded after thinking about it.

"That makes sense. It seems that there are still Communist Party members lurking in our Military Intelligence Bureau."

After a pause, he looked suspicious and whispered:
"Could it be that the 'mermaid' is stirring up trouble again? Isn't it Zheng Huhe?"

"Who?" Xiang Tingyuan naturally didn't know this code name and name.

"Nothing." Yang Rong shook his head and asked again:

"Do you have any suspects?"

"I just got a clue."

Xiang Tingyuan smiled mysteriously, and when he saw Mao Qiwu waving at him not far away, he smiled apologetically and left.

"Finally, someone who is willing to use his brain and has the ability to do things has come along."

Yang Rong seemed to have a changed opinion of Xiang Tingyuan. He praised him and said to Zhang Yi:
"Think about it, if there is such a person lurking around you, can you sleep peacefully?"

Zhang Yi nodded seriously, and glanced at Xiang Tingyuan who was talking to Mao Qiwu with a humble look on his face, thinking that he was coming with bad intentions!

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(End of this chapter)