Spy wars start with lurking Secretary Hong

Chapter 565 Protecting Old Wu
night.

He Qinghua went into the basement.

Chen Zhen, dressed in a suit and tie, patted the pistol at his waist: "Team leader, Xiao Liang and the others are lying in ambush inside, just waiting for Lao Wei to arrive."

He Qinghua frowned and said solemnly, "Unless absolutely necessary, we must not fire."

"Old Wei has a mole who has been hiding in the police department for many years, codenamed Lao Wu. This person is the organization's lifeblood, and we must not lose contact with him."

"This spring, the comrade in the General Committee who knew of Lao Wu's existence unfortunately passed away."

"Currently, only Wei Shan knows Lao Wu's identity."

"So we should try our best to capture Wei Shan and make him confess honestly."

Chen Zhen complained unhappily, "This old Wei doesn't know the rules either."

"The Manchurian General Committee has repeatedly instructed that all intelligence should be reported to the work group first, and then you should report it."

What's the point of him hiding it?

"Yes, the situation underground is difficult right now. I'm thinking that if something happens to him, I can still keep in touch with the underground agents so that we don't lose contact."

“He just doesn’t trust me,” He Qinghua said with a wry smile.

"No matter what, you must extract something from this person."

"Especially since Lao Wei is suspected of betraying us, we need to find him and secretly move him before he betrays that comrade," Chen Zhen continued, fanning the flames.

His idea was simple: as long as he found out the person's identity, he could use it as a pledge of allegiance to Hong Zhiyou in order to continue his business dealings.

"Yes, to ensure Comrade Lao Wu's safety, this matter is of utmost urgency." He Qinghua nodded.

Half an hour later, Lao Wei walked in.

"Old He, haven't we been meeting up too frequently lately? This isn't good for the organization's security," Old Wei said, frowning.

He Qinghua lit a cigarette and took a puff: "Comrade Wei Shan, before Lao Xu passed away, he revealed to me about 'Lao Wu.' Lao Wu was a sharp sword that he had spent a lot of effort infiltrating into the police department."

"Now that Lao Xu is gone, I am your superior and contact person."

"According to organizational principles, you should tell me Lao Wu's true identity."

Old Wei frowned: "Comrade Qinghua, I'm not targeting you personally, but this matter involves Lao Wu's safety, and I must discuss it with him before I can give you an answer."

"Wei Shan, it is precisely because it concerns Lao Wu's safety that you should tell me as soon as possible."

"The situation is difficult right now, how can you be sure you'll be safe in the next moment?"

"If something happens to you, won't Lao Wu be crippled?"

He Qinghua was so angry that he slammed his fist on the table.

Wei Shan took a deep breath: "I will contact Lao Wu as soon as possible to get his opinion."

"Heh, I think you just want to sell Comrade Lao Wu off as soon as possible, don't you?" He Qinghua sneered when he saw that Lao Wu was unyielding.

"What do you mean?" Old Wei was dumbfounded.

"What's the meaning?
"Don't you know what you've done?"

He Qinghua gave a cold snort and walked behind Lao Wei with his hands behind his back.

“Wei Shan, you’ve been secretly trading furs with Hong Zhi of the Police Department through the transportation station, living a life of luxury. Do you think the organization doesn’t know?”

He became more and more agitated as he spoke: "Who is Hong Zhiyou? He is a traitor, a lackey and henchman of the Japanese. How could you cooperate with such a person? Have your conscience and beliefs been eaten by dogs?"

Old Wei was stunned by the scolding.

He sorted out his jumbled thoughts. "Old He, wait a minute. I do deal in furs; that's my public identity."

"Moreover, all the money I earned was handed over to Lao Xu as funding, and it was also used to replenish guns, ammunition, and supplies for the Anti-Japanese Allied Army comrades in Zhuhe and Laotuoshan."

"How...how did this become me enjoying the good life?"

He Qinghua said, "Old Xu is already dead, and the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces have also moved away, so of course you're saying that."

“You…” Wei Shanren was speechless.

During this special period, he can't issue receipts or anything like that, so he can't produce any evidence at all.

"I'll only ask you one question: are you cooperating with Hong Zhi?" He Qinghua pointed at Lao Wei and asked solemnly.

Old Wei didn't know how to answer.

He Qinghua was determined to investigate his business dealings with Futai Leather Shop, and it was easy to find clues.

"It seems to be true."

"Wei Shan, Wei Shan, despite how much Lao Xu and the Provincial Party Committee valued you, you actually... sigh."

He Qinghua sighed and shook his head in disappointment.

"I have a clear conscience, and I know what I'm doing," Old Wei said, looking at him with a firm gaze.

"If you have even a shred of conscience, then tell me about Lao Wu."

He Qinghua said with great sorrow.

As he spoke, he made up his mind and said, "Wei Shan, Lao Wu is a sharp sword of the Provincial Party Committee, and I will never allow him to fall into your hands."

"You are absolutely not allowed to use it to exchange for wealth and status."

"You probably wouldn't believe it, but before he passed away, Lao Xu told me about Lao Wu's existence."

"You think nobody knows him anymore, so you want to betray him in exchange for cooperation with Hong Zhiyou and make your fortune in Japan?"
"This is what they mean by the vastness of the net of heaven, its meshes are wide, yet nothing escapes it."

"You, Comrade Qinghua, how could you think of me like that? If I wanted to betray Lao Wu, would I have waited until today?" Lao Wei shouted angrily.

"If you weren't keeping him to sell Lao Wu, why have you been so reluctant to tell me his true identity?"

"You want to bury him and exchange him for gold and money!"
"Let me tell you the truth, you're not leaving until you reveal Lao Wu's identity."

He Qinghua waved his hand, and Chen Zhen walked in, pulling out a gun and pressing it against Lao Wei's forehead.

"Comrade Qinghua, you are doing something that hurts your loved ones and pleases your enemies!"

You are making a very stupid decision!

"You will ruin the entire underground organization in Harbin!"

Old Wei was in great pain and cried out loudly.

His problem now is that he can't explain it.

Hong Zhiyou had been secretly supporting the transportation station and transporting weapons into the mountains. Only he, Lao Wu, and Political Commissar Zhou knew about this.

If it's for self-preservation, then reveal Hong Zhiyou's secrets.

Hong Zhi had offended many Japanese and high-ranking officials of the puppet Manchukuo regime. If such a handle fell on these people, they would inevitably be attacked by all of them.

Wei Shan had promised Hong Zhiyou that he would never utter a word, even if it meant his death.

He would never betray his friends who had been kind to the organization.

"Snapped!"

Chen Zhen raised his hand and slapped Lao Wei across the face. "Since the work group was established, you've been acting against us, unable to distinguish between superiors and subordinates."

"Heh, still spouting nonsense about benevolence and righteousness, Wei Shan, have you no shame?"

As he spoke, he said indignantly, "Comrade Qinghua, don't be polite with him, use torture, otherwise I don't think he will confess."

"Once we find Lao Wu and he's moved, we'll execute Hong Zhiyou and send those two old partners to the underworld to apologize to Lao Xu!"

He Qinghua looked at Wei Shan and sighed in disappointment, "Old Wei, are you sure you don't want to confess?"

Old Wei shook his head and sneered: "He Qinghua, to be honest, I have never seen anyone as stupid as you. Having someone like you in the organization is a hundred times worse than having a traitor."

"The General Committee must be blind to send such a top-notch idiot like you to Harbin."

"I can tell you right now, you'll never know who Lao Wu is!"

"you!

"Chen Zhen, make him speak." He Qinghua never expected that his painstaking efforts and loyalty to the organization would be so slandered by Lao Wei, and he stormed off in anger.

Chen Zhen grinned maliciously: "Wei Shan, you're unlucky to have fallen into my hands, hehe..."

……

Five days later.

Liu Zhenwen returned to the police station.

Upon receiving the news, Gong Qingshan immediately knocked on Hong Zhiyou's office door.

“Lately,” Hong Zhi said.

Gong Qingshan walked in and said respectfully and excitedly, "Section Chief Hong, are you not busy?"

"Not busy, is there something you need?" Hong Zhiyou asked with a smile.

"Director Liu is back. Could you please accompany me?" Gong Qingshan said.

"Come on, I'll go with you to see him."

Hong Zhi put down the documents in his hand, and the two went upstairs.

Liu Zhenwen was dealing with a backlog of documents, while Zhang Tao was making him tea.

"Director Liu, can I talk to you about something?" Hong Zhi asked.

"Assistant Zhang, you can go down now," Liu Zhenwen said.

Zhang Tao glanced at Gong Qingshan, then retreated somewhat uneasily.

"Is there something you need?" Liu Zhenwen asked.

“Section Chief Gong, you speak for yourself.” Hong Zhiyou sat down on the sofa next to him.

Gong Qingshan said, "Director, it's like this, a few days ago I submitted my application to transfer to the Security Bureau. Could you please take a moment to sign it?"

"Transferred to the Security Bureau?"

"Isn't this a resignation letter?"

Liu Zhenwen was completely bewildered.

He was so clever that he vaguely figured something out, but he didn't say it outright, leaving something unsaid.

"Resignation?"
"I didn't want to resign. Oh, according to procedure, after they take over, the police department does need to process the resignation procedures."

"I guess that counts too."

He habitually went along with Liu Zhenwen's words.

"Oh dear, when did this happen?" Liu Zhenwen asked.

"It was the morning you went to the meeting in Xinjing," Gong Qingshan said.

Liu Zhenwen remembered that Zhang Tao had said Gong Qingshan was going to leave the company, and he was sure he meant "leave the company".

That kid's got a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

But right now he's using Zhang Tao to catch a big fish, so this is the only way for now.

"Qingshan, are you really leaving?" Liu Zhenwen asked with some reluctance.

"Director, rest assured, even if I go to the Security Bureau, I will always be your soldier," Gong Qingshan said with emotion.

"Fine.

"Since the Security Bureau has agreed, I will approve it."

I wish you a bright future.

He found the document and quickly signed his name.

Gong Qingshan was overjoyed and quickly took the documents and left.

Upon reaching the door, he glanced at Zhang Tao, no longer concealing his anger: "Zhang Tao, you smug little man, you'll be in for a world of hurt next time I come to the police station."

Zhang Tao gave a forced smile: "Then I'll be waiting for Deputy Section Chief Gong to arrive."

“We’re all colleagues, so relax,” Hong Zhiyou said, trying to smooth things over.

"Section Chief Hong, this matter can't be left unresolved. We'll see."

Gong Qingshan glared at Zhang Tao and quickly went downstairs.

Zhang Tao hurried to Liu Zhenwen's office, looking extremely apprehensive: "Director, I'm sorry, I... I saw you were very reluctant to see Section Chief Gong leave last time, and the thought of him leaving made me..."

Liu Zhenwen smiled and waved his hand: "You're right, he did resign to go to the security bureau. 'If it's going to rain, it's going to rain; if a mother wants to remarry, she wants to remarry.' Let him be."

Zhang Tao secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes."

When they got downstairs, Hong Zhi called out, "Qingshan, get in my car."

Gong Qingshan quickly got into the passenger seat: "Section Chief Hong, I can go report by myself. How could I trouble you to make this trip?"

"Run! Run!"

“I know the Security Bureau well. I’ll personally guide you through the formalities so they won’t make things difficult for you later,” Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.

"Section Chief Hong, you are truly my second parents."

"I will definitely repay you in the future."

Gong Qingshan's eyes reddened; he was so moved he almost cried.

"Don't mention it, we're old friends, it's just a matter of saying hello," Hong Zhiyou said generously.

We arrived at the security bureau.

He led Gong Qingshan into the office building and headed straight for the office of the deputy head of the investigation department.

Open the door.

The spacious office, furnished with uniform brown imported sofas and large desks, is even more impressive than the director's office.

Gong Qingshan stared wide-eyed.

"The Security Bureau still has money."

"Qingshan, this is your territory from now on."

"Quick, sit on it and try it out."

Hong Zhi pointed to the leather chair behind the desk.

"Then, I'll give it a try." Gong Qingshan sat down directly, and a sense of rebirth and glorious rise to prominence immediately arose within him.

"Deputy Section Chief Gong! Not bad!" Hong Zhi praised.

As the two were talking, a man in a suit walked in and, upon seeing Hong Zhi, exclaimed in surprise, "Mr. Hong, what brings you here?"

"Xiao Nie, what's wrong with you..." Hong Zhiyou pretended to be confused.

The visitor was Nie Bin, Yu Jingtao's nephew and one of the former Four Gentlemen of Xinjing.

When Yu Jingtao came to Binjiang Province to take up a high-ranking official position, he followed him there.

Just as Nie Bin was about to explain, he saw Gong Qingshan sitting in the seat and angrily said, "Where the hell did you come from, you poor bastard? How dare you sit in my seat? Are you looking for death?"

"Your seat? Is this the deputy head of the investigation department's office?" Gong Qingshan quickly stood up and asked.

"Are you blind? Can't you read the house number outside?" Nie Bin pointed at his nose and cursed.

He didn't take Gong Qingshan seriously when he saw that he was wearing an inexpensive suit.

"No, who are you? This is clearly my office, okay?" Gong Qingshan argued.

"I am Nie Bin, and Yu Jingtao is my uncle."

"I just took office as deputy section chief yesterday, what's wrong with you?"

Nie Bin shouted arrogantly.

Upon hearing that it was Nie Bin, Gong Qingshan was speechless and looked at Hong Zhiyou in a panic and helplessness: "Section Chief Hong, what, what exactly is going on?"

"Don't worry, come on, I'll take you to Director Chen to ask him."

Hong Zhi winked at Nie Bin, "Young Master Nie, prepare some cigars and good wine, I'll be down in a bit."

"Okay, Mr. Hong."

Nie Bin forced a smile, then shouted outside, "Assistant, go and order me a new chair. Damn it, I've had the worst luck in eight lifetimes. The chair for the opening is being used by a poor wretch. I find it unlucky."

Poor guy!

Gong Qingshan felt as if his heart was being stabbed with a knife, a bloody pain.

"Don't panic, maybe there's a mistake," Hong Zhi comforted him.

"Yes Yes!"

Gong Qingshan still had a glimmer of hope, so he mustered his spirits and went to the deputy director's office on the second floor.

Hong Zhi knocked on the door.

"Come in," Chen Jingyu's voice came from inside.

The two went inside, where Chen Jingyu was talking to someone.

"Oh, it's Section Chief Hong. Director Chen, then I won't disturb you and Section Chief Hong any longer." The man was very tactful and bowed as he withdrew.

"Hey bro, got something up?" Chen Jingyu asked with a smile, one hand in his pocket.

"Old Chen, I think you've gotten a bit cocky since becoming deputy director, haven't you?" Hong Zhi sneered unhappily.

"Section Chief Hong, look at what you're saying, we're brothers."

"I owe my success today entirely to your blessings."

"No matter how arrogant I am, I wouldn't dare to act arrogantly in front of you, Master Hong."

Chen Jingyu smiled and made some polite remarks.

"You're not arrogant. You promised my brother the position of deputy section chief. Why did you change your mind?"
"Everyone knows that I always keep my word."

"You're deliberately ruining my reputation," Hong Zhi said unhappily.

"Brother, you've wronged me."

"You said you wanted to transfer people here."

"Brother, I sent the acceptance letter immediately, and the office also helped to pick out the best ones. Everything is ready and waiting for your person to arrive."

"Then he didn't come for several days, and I thought he didn't like me."

"It just so happens that Mr. Yu and Director Zhang are both putting pressure on me. You know Mr. Yu is a big shot in our Binjiang Province. How can I afford to offend him? So I can only let Nie Bin take over."

"Yes, your brother called me."

"I've been putting it off, haven't I?"
"If Section Chief Gong had arrived just one day earlier, this position wouldn't have been taken away by someone else."

"To be honest, Nie Bin only reported for duty last night."

"It's just one more night, there's no other way."

Chen Jingyu clapped his hands, explaining earnestly.

"Could you transfer Nie Bin to another position? If that's not possible, you can arrange another one for him," Hong Zhi instructed.

"Brother, do you really think the Security Bureau is my family's property?"

"These days, everyone's in their own spot. Forget about being a deputy section chief, I can't even find a spare moment to clean toilets," Chen Jingyu said with a sigh.

"Okay, if you're so capable, go ahead and call Yu Jingtao. I'm out of options anyway." He simply laid his cards on the table.

"Let's forget about it. I don't have the guts to break ties with Mr. Yu as a deputy section chief." Hong Zhiyou said with a wry smile.

"Section Chief Hong, Section Chief Gong, I'm really sorry. I'll host a dinner to apologize to you both another day," Chen Jingyu said smoothly.

"Qingshan, let's go."

"There's nothing I can do, Yu Jingtao's face is bigger than mine."

Hong Zhi sighed and pulled Gong Qingshan out.

Gong Qingshan left the office, his legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground. He couldn't get up several times, and Hong Zhiyou had to help him downstairs.

I got into the car.

Hong Zhi lit a cigarette and handed it to Gong Qingshan, who was crying uncontrollably and trembling all over.

"Just one more night, and I'll be done."

"How am I going to explain this to my family and wife when I get home?"

“And my neighbors and relatives, they’ll definitely laugh at me.”

"And my colleagues at the police department, especially Zhang Tao, they must be laughing their heads off right now."

Gong Qingshan muttered to himself, his voice trembling.

“If all else fails, I’ll help you transfer back to the Criminal Investigation Department,” Hong Zhiyou said.

Gong Qingshan was completely devastated. He shook his head nervously: "It's no use."

"It's over, everything is over."

"I am nothing, I am just a poor wretch, a good-for-nothing, and an unlucky wretch."

“Everyone looks down on me.”

"It's over!"

After saying that, he opened the car door, screamed in despair, and disappeared from sight.

Hong Zhi curled his lip and let out a listless exhale of smoke.

"It's really a bit useless!"

But it's good, because after the collapse and despair comes the explosion.

I'm waiting.

……

night.

Abandoned cement plant.

Zhang Tao arrived on the second floor, where He Qinghua was already waiting.

"Team leader," Zhang Tao greeted in a deep voice.

"Comrade Zhang Tao, the matter is urgent, so I have no choice but to meet with you," He Qinghua said.

"Is such that.

"The police informant I mentioned to you last time, his code name is Lao Wu."

"I originally thought that the traitor at the transportation station would confess."

"Unexpectedly, he would rather die than comply, and he hasn't uttered a word until now."

"For Comrade Lao Wu's safety, I have no choice but to contact you."

He Qinghua said.

Zhang Tao was overjoyed; he was finally about to catch this big fish.

He said in a serious tone, "Team leader, what are your instructions?"

"Here's the thing, I took some photos of Lao Wei. You can use these photos to secretly find people you think might be Lao Wu and test them out."

"As far as I know, Lao Wu and Wei Shan have a very good relationship."

"If anyone acts strangely, it is very likely to be Lao Wu."

"Having seen the photos and knowing that Lao Wei had betrayed him, he would naturally have secretly withdrawn."

"This is the only thing I can do for Comrade Lao Wu."

He Qinghua solemnly explained.

"Team leader, don't worry. If Comrade Lao Wu really is infiltrating the police department, I will definitely protect him and help him secretly." Zhang Tao was overjoyed and quickly put the photo away.

"The times are difficult; I hope we can all work together."

"Comrade Zhang Tao, we're counting on you. Please be careful."

He Qinghua patted him on the shoulder and gave him some instructions.

"You too, Team Leader He." Zhang Tao nodded, barely suppressing his inner elation, and strode away.

……

(End of this chapter)