My spy diary

Chapter 494: Mixed Mood (asking for monthly tickets, happy May Day!)
It was late at night, but the lights in the Judicial Department of the Military Intelligence Bureau were still on. Deputy Director Ruan and Yang Zaixing also rushed over from home.

The two were originally awakened by the "explosion" heard tonight. After they came, someone immediately reported to them that the so-called explosion was just a trick by Director Zhang to "repair the plank road in the open and sneak through Chencang in secret."

After further inquiries, it was learned that Director Zhang not only "extracted" the confession of Japanese spy Uchiyama Misuko, but also used it to catch the culprit who lurked in the banquet hall of the Presidential Palace and attempted to assassinate the Chairman.

After hearing the news, Deputy Director Ruan and Yang Zaixing took a long time to get over their shock.

Deputy Director Ruan looked at Yang Zaixing in disbelief and said with a sigh: "Director Zhang is really observant."

"Yes, yes!" Yang Zaixing echoed, and then said sourly, "It's a pity that neither you nor I can participate in such a great achievement. All the results of tonight's battle belong to him alone."

Deputy Director Ruan didn't take it seriously: "This is natural. Our Judicial Department is mainly responsible for interrogation, and arresting people is the responsibility of the Operations Department. But I heard that Director He relied a lot on Director Zhang in this case, so the credit should naturally belong to them. How could it be our turn?"

After a pause, he changed the subject and said with a smile, "But we managed to get the confession by breaking through the Japanese spy and saving the chairman from danger. This is such a great achievement, and it is also an honor for our Judicial Department. Our department will definitely be highly commended, and you and I will be proud of it."

Yang Zaixing thought about it and felt relieved. It was Director Zhang who obtained the confession and he was also the one who caught the criminal, so naturally most of the credit belonged to him. As the deputy director, he also benefited from it, so the result was also good.

But after thinking for a while, Yang Zaixing frowned again: "But we still can't get too close to Zhang Yi. Director Dai arranged him to replace Director Xu in an unusual way. I thought it was just a transition, but now it seems that he is going to take root completely."

Deputy Director Ruan gave him a meaningful look and said, "What do you mean by getting too close? We are deputy directors, shouldn't we obey the director? Let's go, Director Zhang should be back soon, let's go and greet him."

Yang Zaixing looked a little hesitant, but still nodded.

Therefore, as soon as Zhang Yi got off the car, he saw everyone waiting respectfully, with happy faces, especially Monkey and Qian Xiaosan, who were particularly excited.

"Congratulations to Director Zhang for capturing the Japanese spy and making another contribution."

"Yes, I have heard that it was thanks to Director Zhang that the Japanese spy's evil plan was not successful. For such a great achievement, I think the chairman will be generous in rewarding him."

Seeing Deputy Director Ruan and Yang Zaixing smiling, Zhang Yi didn't know whether they were saying one thing and thinking another, or whether they were really congratulating him. He frowned and said unhappily:
"What are you two saying? Isn't it our responsibility to unite our will and protect the leader? Besides, the fact that we were able to capture the Japanese spy was due to the reputation of the chairman and director Dai, and the hard work of all my colleagues. How can I take all the credit for myself?"

Deputy Director Ruan and Yang Zaixing looked at each other. They didn't expect that their flattery would backfire. They looked embarrassed and complained in their hearts, but said, "Director, you are too modest."

Zhang Yi glanced at the two of them without saying anything. If you want to talk about credit, they certainly have some, but at this moment, except for Monkey and Qian Xiaosan who can be considered confidants, everyone else is an outsider. As the saying goes, "Be cautious and prudent", or "A gentleman is cautious when alone", those who accomplish great things should be deep and restrained, and not show their emotions on their faces. If they become complacent because of a momentary joy, not to mention what others will think, what will Boss Dai think if he hears this?

Besides, who knows whether what Deputy Director Ruan and Yang Zaixing said was "overpraising"?

"I'm not being modest. This is our responsibility." Zhang Yi emphasized again, then smiled and said to Deputy Director Ruan, "Deputy Director Ruan, you came at the right time. The brothers have been fighting day and night recently. It's really hard. You can count and compile a list of meritorious service later. Monkey will assist you."

Deputy Director Ruan was a little surprised, but he immediately said, "Yes."

The monkey understood what he meant, needless to say: "Yes, Virgo."

"Deputy Director Yang, you are in charge of the detention center. The Japanese spy detained in the interrogation room must be sent to Wanglongmen Detention Center immediately."

"Yes."

"Section Chief Lai." Zhang Yi glanced at Lai Guomin, the head of the Judicial Section, who was standing in the crowd with his brows lowered. "I'm handing the Japanese spy Wu Bing, who we just caught, over to you. Qian Xiaosan will be responsible for assisting us. Try to get a confession within 24 hours. Any questions?"

"Make sure to complete the mission."

"Don't worry, Virgo."

"Yeah." Zhang Yi nodded with satisfaction, looked at everyone and said, "Of course, whether it's catching Nanzō Yunko, Uchiyama Miyuko, or Wu Bing, it's a big happy event after all. When this is over, I'll pay for it out of my own pocket to celebrate for everyone."

Upon hearing this, everyone smiled and their hearts turned to Zhang Yi. Some old spies who were thinking of Director Xu and were indifferent to him felt ashamed. Their leader had no friendship with them. He gave everyone a credit at the beginning, and then all kinds of rewards and rewards were naturally a piece of cake. Now he paid for everyone's meal out of his own pocket. With such a boss, what else can they say?

"Okay, everyone go about their business and disperse!" Taking in the expressions of the crowd, Zhang Yi smiled, waved his hand to disperse the crowd, and told everyone to go back and rest early, get enough energy, and continue fighting tomorrow.

Some of the people here dispersed with smiles on their faces, while others had their own thoughts. We will not go into details about this. When Zhang Yi returned home, Zheng Huhe was already there.

"Congratulations to Director Zhang for his new achievement."

Hearing Lao Zheng's teasing words, Zhang Yi shook his head: "Why are you here?"

"There are some situations to report, and the other is about rescuing our arrested comrades." Zheng Huhe first reported the latest intelligence, and then talked about the New Fourth Army's base.

"The person you are talking about should be Uchiyama Misuko, who has been arrested by us."

"Great! When will the execution be held?"

"Soon, I will urge the execution of not only her, but also those captured Japanese spies, and use their heads to commemorate the innocent souls."

Zheng Huhe nodded: "This time we have indirectly saved Chang's life, which should be of great help in future work."

Zhang Yi nodded and then shook his head.

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Yi didn't say anything. He who knows others is wise, and he who knows himself is wise.

People have self-knowledge.

One of Zhang Yi's greatest strengths is "self-knowledge". He is well aware of his own identity and status. Although he is now "noble" as one of the directors of the eight departments of the Military Control Commission, and because of today's events, he may be able to catch the "eyes" of a certain Chang, but in the final analysis, his foundation is weak in both the Guo Party and the Military Control Commission. Compared with the Whampoa Gang within the Military Control Commission, the Guangdong Gang, the Hunan Gang, the Jiangshan Gang, these veterans or those in power who have deep backgrounds and strong roots, he is far inferior.

Therefore, even if you can win the favor of Mr. Chang, it is just favor, a medal, a few words of praise, or some rewards. Do you really hope to get ahead with this?

This matter might help him gain a foothold in the Military Control Commission, but Zhang Yi did not expect any greater help.

"Man proposes, God disposes."

Zheng Huhe did not see it that way. He shook his head and said, "It is not a good plan."

"Human plans are not good?" Human plans refer to human planning, and the four words "藏者" and "善" put together mean: the reason why things fail is because people did not plan well, and it has nothing to do with the right time and place.

Zhang Yi was confused: "So, you have a rescue plan?" "I have one, but I haven't thought it through yet."

Zhang Yi curled his lips, thought for a moment and said, "I do have a plan."

"Tell me, what do you need me to do?"

"I need Chairman Huang's assistance."

Chairman Huang is the current comrade of the Urban Working Committee in charge of transportation. He disguised himself as the chairman of a shipping company. Zhang Yi had warned him before.

Zheng Huhe was surprised: "Him?"

"Correct."

"What can he do?"

"There is a vacant lot outside Wanglongmen Detention Center. Let's rent it and build a gas station."

"Build a gas station?"

"There's no need for him to show up. He's in the business world and knows a lot of people. It will be enough if he can get the idea of ​​building a gas station to Kong San's ears."

"The Kong San from the black market? The white gloves of the Kong family?"

"Yes, he will lead the charge for us this time."

Zheng Huhe frowned, not knowing what Zhang Yi was planning. After thinking for a while, he said, "Okay, I'll arrange it as soon as possible."

It was late at night and not everyone was asleep.

Dai Chunfeng and others were now respectfully apologizing to the Chairman.

This would be in private, and Chang's anger was not concealed. He found one person among the crowd, glared at him, and shouted, "Come out!"

When Mao Qiwu heard the three words "Come out", his heart started pounding. He was already pale and sweating, trembling in the back. He glanced hurriedly and was slightly relieved to see that Chang was not looking at him. Then he followed the other person's line of sight and was relieved when he saw who Chang was pointing at.

The person who was scolded by Chang was none other than Wang Shihe, the deputy chief of the guards in the attendant's room.

The previous chief guard had the same surname as the chairman, but he was killed by the "rebels" during the Chang'an incident. The chief guard was replaced by several people, but Wang Shihe was always the deputy chief guard. Speaking of which, although the fault of today's incident cannot be entirely put on Wang Shihe, the fundamental reason is that Mao Qiwu did not check carefully enough, but Wang Shihe was the chief guard after all, so he was naturally to blame.

Before this, Chang relied heavily on Wang Shihe, but he had already reprimanded him once because of the theft of secrets in the Presidential Palace, and this time he turned against him directly.

At this moment, Chang had a gloomy face and glared at Wang Shihe fiercely: "Waste, what do you do for a living?"

Wang Shihe was trembling with fear and said in a trembling voice: "Chairman, calm down. The security issue was originally in order, but Deputy Director Dai sent Mao Qiwu here. The two of us have a clear division of labor. It was clearly him who let that assassin in."

Mao Qiwu, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, started beating wildly again when he heard this. He understood very well that Wang Shihe had sold him out.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Chang immediately looked for Mao Qiwu in the crowd with a gloomy look. Mao Qiwu was so scared that he quickly squeezed out of the crowd and said tremblingly: "Commissioner, I was negligent for a moment."

"A moment of negligence? Do you know that your moment of negligence almost..." Chang slammed the table several times, feeling heartbroken and furious, "Why did you let the assassin in?"

"This"

Chang asked, "What is this?"

Mao Qiwu couldn't say that he was tempted by beauty or that "new buds sprouted on an old tree", so he was terrified and stole a glance at Chang. The other person's expression at this moment could be described as hideous and terrifying. He didn't dare to look at him anymore and quickly lowered his head, his heart beating like a deer.

Mao Qi was at a loss due to a mixture of panic, fear, and frustration caused by the fear of losing the old man's trust.

"Naughty, speak!"

Mao Qiwu shuddered, suddenly remembering the scene of the Chairman's rage that Dai Chunfeng had told him about a little boastfully. He immediately knelt on the ground, weeping bitterly:

"Chairman, please calm down. Qi Wuqi was wrong. Qi Wu deserves to die. It doesn't matter if Qi Wu dies, but Chairman, please don't get so angry that you ruin your health. There are so many national affairs waiting for your decision."

"Despicable and shameless." Chang snorted coldly, picked up the tea bowl on the table and threw it over, which immediately hit Mao Qiwu, but the other party did not dodge, but just nodded in agreement.

Chang was speechless for a moment, snorted coldly, and turned his head away without looking at him.

When the people in the hall saw the chairman’s fury, they were all horrified and kept silent for a moment.

Dai Chunfeng glanced secretly at Mao Qiwu, and then at Chang. He knew the other person's temper very well - he would only beat and scold subordinates whom he trusted, and when he was really angry, he would not say a word, would not even see you, but would only curse you in his heart, or write about you in his diary (Zhang Shaoshuai was the one who was written into the diary).

At this moment, he observed the expression of the people around him, stepped forward respectfully, and said, "Principal, please calm down. This time, it was our military control that was careless and failed to uncover the conspiracy of the Japanese spies in time, which frightened the principal. Yunong deserves to die."

"Damn it, luckily your people defused the bomb at the critical moment and didn't cause any big trouble. Otherwise, I will make you pay for it."

Sure enough, after scolding, Chang became friendly and said with a smile: "It was a momentary negligence, which is understandable. Fortunately, the hidden danger was eliminated at the last minute and we didn't embarrass ourselves in front of the foreigners. In addition, the Military Intelligence Bureau played an indispensable role in solving the theft and explosion cases in one fell swoop, and their loyalty is commendable."

As he spoke, he took the teacup on the other side and drank a sip of tea. He stood up and paced a few steps, then asked thoughtfully, "Yu Nong, I heard that a comrade from the Military Control Bureau played a role at a critical moment today?"

"The principal is really a man of insight." Dai Chunfeng complimented, and continued, "The person who specifically handled this matter was the director of the Judicial Department under the students, Zhang Yi. Last time, in order to protect the principal's safety, I met with him and the principal."

"Oh?" Chang thought for a while and asked, "Is it the deputy director of the Operations Department? The handsome one? He's also from our hometown."

"Yes."

"Well, I am very satisfied with the person you chose. He is steady and capable, and can be relied upon at critical moments. You can let him take on greater responsibilities."

"The students understand!" Dai Chunfeng felt mixed emotions when he heard Chang say this.

(I'm busy at the end of the month and have been staying up late. My body can't take it anymore, so I'll be absent for a few days. Sorry! I wish you all a happy Labor Day! Once you reach the age of thirty, your body starts to deteriorate. Staying up late really doesn't work. My eyes hurt and my mind is in a mess. All book friends should also pay attention to rest. Good health is the most important thing. Finally, I wish you all good fortune and prosperity in the new January.)
(End of this chapter)