Spy wars start with lurking Secretary Hong

Chapter 451 Subduing Xu Yunying

“His nephew wants to join the Security Bureau, go find the head of the Security Bureau, go find your uncle, why are you coming to me?” Wu Jingzhong glanced at him and sneered.

"They're no match for you."

"I'm not asking you to work for free. Check if it's possible, and if you can, please help me get it done."

Hong Zhi raised his chin in a gesture.

He knew that Chen Jingyu, the head of the Second Section of the Security Bureau, was a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, and that the Second Section had great power and was responsible for supervision and investigation.

Chen Jingyu's position in the Security Bureau is equivalent to Gao Bin's position in the Police Bureau.

Moreover, this person is very clever; getting someone in is not a difficult task for him.

"Four gold bars, two thousand yuan, that's quite a lot," Wu Jingzhong said after glancing at them.

"Just tell me if it's possible or not."

“If it can’t be done, I’ll just return the money and cancel it. I didn’t give you any discounts whatsoever,” Hong Zhi said with a smile that didn’t change his expression.

It was only because of Lao Wu that he took less.

If it were someone else, it would definitely be a 50/50 split.

“You know, I’m making a lot of money from the leather goods commissions alone, so there’s no need for me to take these.” Wu Jingzhong put down the money bag.

"Who would turn down money?"

"Besides, this money is clean, there's no risk in taking it, and everyone has relatives, right?"

"The job they're assigning you there isn't going to be a high-ranking official position; it'll just be something like guarding the gate or running errands."

"What they want is the security guard's big hat and uniform."

Hong Zhiyou said.

"Alright then, I'll give it a try, I'll give it a shot." Wu Jingzhong thought for a moment and agreed.

"correct.

"Hao Guifang has been fighting bandits for several days now. Has he managed to recruit the men I wanted?" Hong Zhiyou asked again.

"We've circled it."

“Our men, who were infiltrated into the bandits’ den, brought Xu Yunying down the mountain. She’s recovering from her injuries right now. Here’s the address. If you want to find her, go there yourself.”

Wu Jingzhong took out a pen, wrote down an address, and handed it to Hong Zhiyou.

"Thanks, I've been waiting for this day for a long time." Hong Zhi was overjoyed.

Bandits are somewhere between the red flag and the national army, making them the most suitable middlemen for execution. Without their own troops, many things become very troublesome to get done.

"Hmph, I think you're just lusting after that bandit woman's beauty," Wu Jingzhong sneered, narrowing his eyes.

"Old Wu, how can you think of me like that? Do you think I'm that kind of person?" Hong Zhi said innocently.

Wu Jingzhong chuckled.

Anyway, this kid isn't my son-in-law, so it doesn't matter what kind of person he is.

Let him indulge his cravings; he can't be bothered with it.

Hong Zhiyou felt a chill run down his spine when he saw the look in Lao Wu's eyes. Lao Wu might break up the couple in the future.

"I'm leaving. Remember to take care of things. Call me if you hear anything."

Hong Zhi gave a brief instruction and drove towards Fujia Dian according to the address.

It's much quieter here than in the city center.

In an alley, Hong Zhiyou walked to a courtyard gate and knocked on the door.

The door opened.

A middle-aged man, around fifty years old, eyed Hong Zhi with suspicion: "Sir, who are you looking for?"

"Old Feng sent me," Hong Zhi said.

The middle-aged man looked around and then ushered Hong Zhiyou inside.

Hong Zhiyou went into the inner room.

In the dim light, Xu Yunying, the female bandit who had once captivated Guan Dashuai's nephew, sat on the edge of the bed, holding a Mauser pistol and staring coldly at him.

Xu Yunying is indeed very beautiful.

Her features are very expressive and beautiful, somewhat resembling Cecilia Cheung in her younger days.

With her long, jet-black hair tied in a high ponytail, wearing a black and red brocade coat, and slightly thick eyebrows, she exuded a heroic air and left a deep impression on people.

At least among the women Hong Zhi knew, including those he had never encountered in his previous life, there were women with such a personality and status.

He immediately became interested.

"What are you looking at? If you keep looking, don't blame me for not being polite with my gun," Xu Yunying said coldly.

"Miss Xu, don't panic, I'm your friend."

He smiled and turned to ask the middle-aged man beside him:
"Is Miss Xu seriously injured?"

"Not seriously, but we lost a lot of men this time, and we were scattered from our brothers," the middle-aged man replied.

“Can we talk alone?” Hong Zhi asked.

"I know who you are. There's nothing to talk about between us. I will never surrender and become a traitor!" Xu Yunying said coldly.

"Oh?" Hong Zhi was somewhat curious.

“Mr. Hong, we all know you’re Gao Bin’s nephew, and the real leader of the docks, from the bounty list on the mountain,” the middle-aged man said.

“Of course, you are also Mr. Feng’s friend,” he added.

“Miss, let’s talk. You should trust Mr. Feng,” the middle-aged man said, then turned to say.

"Fine, let's hear what you have to say." Xu Yunying put away her gun.

The middle-aged man tactfully walked out.

"It's getting late, let's get straight to the point. What are Miss Xu's plans for the future?" Hong Zhi asked.

"What else can we do but go back up the mountain, gather my father's old troops, continue to rule the mountain, fight the Japanese, and avenge my father?" Xu Yunying said bitterly.

She was unaware that it was Hong Zhiyou who plotted to eliminate Guo Sanjiang for Commander Guan.

"To occupy the mountain and become king?"
"Yes, it's certainly enjoyable, but have you ever thought that if you continue to exploit the people like your father did, you will eventually be despised by everyone?"

“The Anti-Japanese Alliance, you find the rules troublesome and are unwilling to join.”

"Now that the Nationalist army under Hao Guifang has upgraded its equipment, once the mountain guns fire, you won't even know how you died. You should have felt the intensity of their encirclement and suppression this time."

"If it really comes down to a fight, you guys are no match for us."

“So forget about revenge. Given the current situation at Laotuo Mountain, if you go back, you’ll only be able to hide and eventually die trapped in the mountains,” Hong Zhi said.

"It's no exaggeration to say that you're now at your wits' end; if you keep dragging this out, you'll just die."

Hong Zhi pulled up a chair and sat down, took out a gold-plated cigarette case, and lit one with a snap.

"I know, after all you've said, what exactly are you trying to achieve?" Xu Yunying asked, frowning.

"I think we should cooperate."

"To be honest, Hao Guifang is one of my men. As long as we cooperate, your people will at least no longer be besieged by the national army."

"In addition, I can pay you to recruit soldiers and help you grow stronger. At the same time, I can find someone to negotiate with the Anti-Japanese United Army so that we can keep to ourselves and not interfere with each other."

"In short, if you follow me, you will no longer have to wander from place to place, nor will you have to oppress the common people against your conscience for the sake of making a living."

"You don't need to worry about anything. The only thing you need to do is recruit more people and grow bigger and stronger."

"Occasionally, I'll do some dirty work, like transporting medicine, robbing some unscrupulous bigwigs down the mountain, or harassing or seizing mines, etc." Hong Zhiyou offered his terms.

"The conditions are good."

"You don't sound like a dog spy, but rather like a good person who sympathizes with the Anti-Japanese United Army." Xu Yunying sneered with a smirk.

"I'm not sympathizing with the Anti-Japanese United Army; I'm just a businessman."

"Businessmen need to pursue profits and need some shady methods, so I want to cooperate with you."

“I have a gold mine that is currently controlled by Commander Guan’s nephew. Once we take it back, it can become your base of operations and generate profits for you.”

Hong Zhiyou added.

"What if I don't agree?" Xu Yunying asked.

“I’ll sell you to the cheapest brothel, so you’ll have at least a hundred customers every day.” Hong Zhiyou said with a smile, his tone making it hard to tell if he was serious or joking.

"You don't actually think you have any leverage to negotiate with me, do you?"

"You have neither money nor manpower now. Besides your identity as the daughter of a foreign land, what else do you have?"

"Don't forget, even bandits need to eat. Who's going to follow you if you don't have money?"

Hong Zhi stubbed out his cigarette and let out a smoke-filled sigh.

"Can we fight the Japanese?" Xu Yunying asked.

“Yes, but you can’t just shoot randomly. You have to follow my instructions,” Hong Zhiyou said.

"Okay, I can agree to that."

"How can I trust you?" Xu Yunying asked, frowning.

She is indeed at her wit's end.

At the same time, he was at odds with his father's old gang, who bullied the weak and feared the strong, and specifically targeted ordinary people to steal their belongings.

Xu Yunying preferred to cooperate with the Anti-Japanese United Army to fight the Japanese, fight the Nationalist soldiers, and rob wealthy households.

She knew that what was most urgent right now was time and money.

He regrouped his old subordinates and solidified his team.

"Here's 50,000 yuan as my starting capital. In addition, when you return to the mountain, weapons, money, medicine, and everything else you want will grow there."

"The national army will also help you wipe out the enemy bandits."

"Within a year, I will make you the most powerful female chieftain in Laotuo Mountain."

Hong Zhiyou took out five stacks of banknotes from his briefcase and handed them over.

Xu Yunying took the money, quickly checked it to make sure it was real: "Okay, I can cooperate with you. I'll go back to the mountain in a few days after I've recovered from my injuries."

"I'm curious, is it really necessary for someone of your status to play this tightrope walking game?" she asked curiously, raising her eyebrows.

Fortune favors the bold.

“Of course, I have one more small request,” Hong Zhiyou said.

"What?" Xu Yunying asked, frowning.

“You can be my woman,” Hong Zhiyou said seriously.

"You bastard."

With a flick of her wrist, she drew a hidden dagger from her waist and stabbed at Hong Zhiyou.

Hong Zhi had anticipated this, and dodged to the side, grabbing her arm and pulling her into his arms: "Miss Xu, it's not too late to make a move after I finish speaking."

"You'll have to get married sooner or later."

"I'm not bad looking, am I? I'm rich, physically strong, can write music, can make money, and can unconditionally support your dreams."

"Yes, you've spent a lot of time in the mountains and forests. Perhaps those excellent hunters, those with accurate marksmanship, will make you admire them and see them as your dream man."

"But that just means you don't have a broad enough perspective. In fact, I have many people like that under my command."

"Their bullets can kill a Japanese soldier, but I can make you stronger, so you can attack the Japanese mines and become a force even stronger than the Anti-Japanese United Army."

"One more thing, I need a female leader, not a female idiot, someone who can distinguish the big picture and the importance of interests. Only in this way can we achieve great things."

"So, if you have any brains at all, you should know how to make the choice, right?"

"To put it bluntly, even if you don't like me, pretending to play house with me can still earn you a career, isn't that a win?" Hong Zhiyou said, holding her close as she lay in his arms, looking directly into her eyes.

Xu Yunying glared at him resentfully, but had nothing to say.

"This era is too rushed, and life is too fragile."

"Between an accident and tomorrow, do you know which will come first?"
"We are all people who do great things, and we don't have time to talk about personal matters. Why not be more decisive?"

"I will feel more at ease if you become my woman. I would be willing to go through fire and water or even go bankrupt for you."

"You, on the other hand, always have me in your heart when you're fighting. There's always something to look forward to. Even if you die one day, there will be someone to collect your body and burn paper money for you. "So, I can't think of any reason why we shouldn't be together."

"I simply cannot convince myself to miss out on this perfect match; otherwise, I would be filled with unease and pain for the rest of my life."

"Yingying, home is where your heart is. Don't wander alone anymore. Leave your heart with me, okay?"

Hong Zhi poured out his heart in a way that was both affectionate and reasonable.

Xu Yunying had never heard such sweet words before.

Looking at the handsome man in front of her.

She felt a tingling sensation all over her body, as if she were drunk, as if he had bewitched her, and her eyes gradually became shy and gentle.

Before she could react, Hong Jiyou had already kissed her red lips.

……

A middle-aged man stood in the courtyard.

I thought Hong Zhi would leave after a few words, but unexpectedly there was movement inside very soon.

It gets hotter and hotter.

He couldn't help but smile and shake his head. In the end, even the wildest horses of Old Camel Mountain had been tamed by men.

It's estimated that the two of them will talk for a long time tonight.

He wisely went out, quietly closed the courtyard gate, bought a few lamb trotters and a burnt lamb head, and went to drink with the stationmaster.

……

The next morning.

Xu Yunying woke up in Hong Zhiyou's arms, and when she lifted the blanket, she was so embarrassed that she almost screamed.

She is in excruciating pain all over her body, as if it has been broken apart.

Last night, she gave herself to this man in a daze.

She became a true woman amidst madness and tenderness.

The golden sunlight streamed through the window.

She carefully examined Hong Zhiyou.

He was really good-looking, with a high, straight nose and a chiseled face. He looked refined, but in reality, he had a beast-like physique and inexhaustible strength.

"She's awake." Hong Zhiyou sat up and tried to put his arm around her slender waist.

After struggling slightly, Xu Yunying leaned against him.

She was never the kind of woman who was coy or hesitant. Now that she had made a "deal" with this guy, she would cooperate properly.

Regardless of whether Hung Chih-yu is just making empty promises.

This 50,000 yuan is enough to recruit a lot of old followers and allow the brothers to make it through to summer.

However, this guy performed quite well last night.

When gentle, she is like water.

When they're in a frenzy, they're like beasts.

Without a doubt, the first time in my life that I had fantasized about countless times was still perfect, even more joyful than I had imagined.

"Do you treat every woman like this?" Xu Yunying never expected this guy to be a blank slate like herself.

"To be precise, I only treat women I like this," Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.

"Do you have many women?" Xu Yunying asked, her big eyes blinking as she looked at her.

“Currently, there are only two: one is you, and the other is a Japanese woman who is a widow, almost forty years old,” Hong Zhiyou said.

"You're shameless, Japanese women like that too." Xu Yunying tried to sit up.

Hong Zhiyou held her tightly: "Don't rush."

“She can make me a lot of money, so there’s no reason for me to turn down money.”

“You’re different from them. You’re my woman, and she’s just a tool to me.”

"Will you have many women in the future?" Xu Yunying asked, since her father had taken many women.

"certainly.

"How else am I supposed to live? You're a female bandit, I can't possibly go up the mountain with you and be a mountain king for the rest of my life, can I?"

"Besides, the way you cried and begged for mercy last night..."

Hong Zhi kissed her and said with a mischievous smile.

Xu Yunying blushed: "You're the one crying and begging for your parents..."

"Sleep a little longer."

"I'm not sleepy anymore."

No, you're already sleepy.

"what!"

……

early morning.

Hong Zhiyou huddled under the covers, putting on his clothes.

That's the downside of Northeast China. If you want to cause trouble, you can freeze to death, especially after you've worked up a sweat. You might even catch a cold.

"Let's heat the kang (heated brick bed) a bit more later, otherwise it'll spoil the fun."

Hong Zhi gave some instructions.

"How about... we don't go?" Compared to last night, Xu Yunying was now more familiar with the route and was enjoying the experience.

This is really... addictive.

"You're a good woman who doesn't know how much men suffer. I still want to live a few more years. Do you really think I'm an ox that can't be worked to death?" Hong Zhi pinched her cheek and scolded her with a laugh.

"Then you're coming again tonight, or I'll storm your house," Xu Yunying said, pinching him.

"Don't worry, with such a beautiful and delicate woman like you here, I'll definitely come."

Hong Zhiyou isn't stupid.

Xu Yunying has practiced martial arts since childhood, and her physique is far superior to that of delicate women like Wanqiu, Mrs. Ma, and Ruirui. The feeling of riding a spirited horse is absolutely unique to her.

Once this girl goes into the mountains, we might not see her more than twice a month. If we don't feed and water her properly before letting her go, wouldn't that be a huge loss?

"That's more like it!" Xu Yunying nodded happily.

"Aren't you going to see me off? The lights were too dim last night, and you insisted on keeping them off, so I didn't even have a chance to properly look at my woman," Hong Zhiyou teased.

"I'm not watching, I'm tired, I need to catch up on my sleep." She quickly shrank back into bed.

……

morning.

Zhou Yi was drinking milk.

Gu Qiuyan peeled an egg for him and handed it to him with a smile:

"The special envoy has been dealt with, so Lao Wei and I don't need to be relocated, right?"

"It doesn't seem necessary at the moment, otherwise the Japanese would have started investigating long ago. Our people have surveillance cameras in the abandoned tenement buildings, and the Japanese haven't been there."

"This shows that Lai Wenbin is not very familiar with the situation on our side."

"The superior's zoned management system is quite wise."

Zhou Yi took it, dipped it in sesame salt, and ate it while saying something.

"By the way, I heard from Murakami that Vasilyev went to see Shibuya Saburo again last night and stayed there for a full half hour."

"They must be plotting something big."

"Go to the coffee shop again in the next few days and see if you can get any clues."

"You seemed quite happy when you came back last night, so things must be going well in your relationship."

Zhou Yi looked at her and smiled slightly.

"What are you laughing at? He's more interesting than you. He's good at literature, music, painting, and everything else. We're friends now," Gu Qiuyan said, rolling her eyes at him.

"Don't worry, I'm not Zhang Pingru."

"Always be careful."

After finishing breakfast, Zhou Yi stood up to get dressed.

"correct.

"Yesterday, several very fierce Russians came to Valisiev's shop."

“I planned to draw this last night, but I fell asleep while I was drawing. This is what I finished this morning. See if you can find information about this person.”

Gu Qiuyan took out a sketch and handed it to Zhou Yi.

Above is a short-haired Russian man who looks fierce.

“Your skills are no worse than Jin Xiaoyu’s; it’s a shame you’re not in the police force,” Zhou Yi said with a gentle smile.

After spending more time with her, he discovered that Gu Qiuyan had quite a few admirable qualities.

"Heh, finally I got praise from the boss, that's not easy." Gu Qiuyan raised her chin and smiled smugly.

Arrived at the office.

Zhou Yi went directly to the archives.

The police department's ideological division has the authority to supervise and inspect newspapers, and it often recommends anti-Soviet and anti-Chiang Kai-shek Tsarist elements and remnants of the old regime to the newspapers.

This place contains the files of many of these people.

The door is closed.

He knocked, and the door opened quickly. Lu Ming, dressed in a suit and tie, walked out and looked slightly embarrassed when he saw Zhou Yi.

"Captain Zhou, good morning."

"You should be glad it was me who came in, not the section chief."

"The section chief doesn't like to repeat himself. Some things can be solved with a little money, so don't do anything reckless."

Zhou Yi glanced inside and coldly reminded him.

In terms of police rank and position, he was Lu Ming's superior, although this distinction was rather vague in the Special Affairs Section, which was under Gao Bin's control.

"Understood, I'll be careful. The section chief hasn't arrived yet, has he?" Lu Ming nodded obediently.

“Here I come.

"Go ahead and get busy," Zhou Yi said.

"Okay." Lu Ming walked away quickly.

Inside, Zhang Xingzhi, the section chief of the archives, with a face as beautiful as a peach blossom and who was tidying her hair, awkwardly bowed her head and greeted him.

She was in her thirties and had a husband and children.

The husband works as a junior manager at a flour mill and has been having an affair with Lu Ming for some time.

The desk was a little messy.

It’s really fun to play.

Zhou Yi walked in without any expression and began to look through the files.

He quickly found the file of the person Gu Qiuyan had drawn.

Lyusikov!

The Black Sea Minister of the Interior was once specifically responsible for Stalin's security.

This person was a member of the "Russian Patriots Union" and had close ties with the Kwantung Army.

……

(End of this chapter)