Cicada Moving

 Chapter 437 Actors

Time passed very quickly, and it had been three days since Zuo Zhong went to Laohuqiao Prison. The Secret Service was very busy during these three days, and Wu Chunyang, Song Minghao, and Wu Jingzhong were so busy that they hit the back of their heads with their feet.

Wu Chunyang wants to follow Meng Ting. The new intelligence section chief of the secret service headquarters is completely different from his predecessor. He runs around every day to investigate Fan Shusen, the owner of the mansion, which makes Wu Chunyang very headache.

 Just because people are too tossing.

Early that morning, Wu Chunyang ran to Zuo Zhong's office and complained: "Section Chief, this Meng Ting is so unreliable. He is a complete layman. He asks questions outside every day, but can't find the right answer."

But I haven’t seen him for three days. His hair is messy, his beard has grown out, and he still smells like whoosh. I don’t know where he went with Meng Ting, and why he is in such a mess.

 “Sit down and have a sip of tea.”

Zuo Zhong was shocked. It would be a shame if he killed his general for Meng Ting. He quickly asked: "Chunyang, what do you mean by what you just said? Can't find the point?"

Wu Chunyang picked up the tea cup and took a big sip, wiped his mouth and said: "In three days, he met twenty-eight of Fan Shusen's classmates, nineteen colleagues and seven friends, so he had to ask Fan himself.

 Shanghai, Suzhou, Guangling, and Hui Province, we followed him to these places. In some places, rumors have already spread. What should the section chief do? Should he find a way to block the relevant news? "

 Are all the people in this place so wild?

Zuo Zhong was stunned. There was a big difference between intelligence investigation and criminal investigation. In criminal investigation, visiting relatives and friends was a normal investigation method. That was why the police could accept the risk of information leaking.

It's okay if a person runs away, and a wanted person can be issued. It is only a matter of time before the suspect is found and the case is solved by relying on the power of the state. Ordinary people without special training will find it difficult to remain silent in the face of torture.

But intelligence investigation is different. Once the other party receives the information, destroys evidence, and cuts off communication channels, is there any point in the investigation? Catching a spy who has been exposed will not solve any problems.

 Because you can't be sure whether the suspect will speak. If he doesn't speak, all the previous efforts will be in vain, and it will also arouse the vigilance of the other organization, causing the operation to completely fail.

Even if the suspect opens his mouth, after so much time has passed, all those who should have escaped have escaped. The intelligence network still exists and continues to operate after the limelight has passed. Nothing has changed, and the enemy will only become more vigilant.

As for the case of the official residence, as long as Fan Shusen receives a phone call, the underground party in the official residence will quickly disappear in Jinling City. All the secret service headquarters can do is clean the official residence.

How could Xu Enzeng allow Meng Ting to conduct such a high-profile investigation? No matter how useless he is, he is still an old intelligence expert. He cannot even understand this basic common sense and what the other party is planning.

Zuo Zhong hesitated for a moment, and finally made a decision: "Don't worry, our target is not the underground party, but the secret service headquarters. As long as one place is not moved, we will not move and we cannot alert the enemy.

If the news leaks out, the unlucky one will be Xu Enzeng. I suspect there is something wrong here. The best option is to wait and see what happens. Thank you so much for having to follow a half-assed person everywhere. "

 “Okay, section chief.”

 “Well, take the time to rest.”

The two ended their conversation, and Wu Chunyang left dejectedly. In the afternoon, he would follow Meng Ting to Chuzhou to ask Fan Shusen's nanny. He didn't know what the use was. It was a waste of time.

The target cannot be an underground party member in the womb or while breastfeeding. The only purpose is to spend more travel expenses for the party and the country. It is said that the local food is good, and I hope the trip will be worthwhile.

Zuo Zhong watched the door close, threw the pen in his hand on the table, leaned back on the chair and frowned. Was Meng Ting's behavior intentional or unintentional? Did he really not understand intelligence investigation?

Even if you don’t understand, you should know what a secret investigation means if you think about it with your head. Besides, the old spies at one place reminded that no matter from any angle, this thing should not happen.

The other party’s resume clearly states that he is good at using modern investigative techniques and has extensive research on Western traces and forensics. He once got a murderer to plead guilty to justice through interrogation alone.

I am afraid no one will believe that such a superb detective is a fool, but such a smart man did an extremely stupid thing. The reason is worth thinking about.

  If it is unintentional.

That shows that the French police education is as flashy as their military education. Meng Ting's reputation is just made up by Shanghai newspapers, or it is a hot search that the kid bought with his own money.

 Character design has existed since ancient times.

 The founding emperors of ancient times had so-called visions when they were born, such as golden dragons orbiting the beams, etc. This is considered a standard feature of a successful person. Without these legendary bonuses, he would not be worthy of being a big shot.

  If it is intentional.

The matter is even more interesting. Meng Ting's high-profile investigation is very much like reporting a letter, using the grounds of the investigation case to spread the news that the official residence of the Construction Committee has been exposed.

Who would do this?

The answer is obvious. Only the underground party has the need to use such dangerous methods to warn people. Is it possible that there are going to be two or five people in one place again? But unlike the previous two times, this time it is true.

Zuo Zhong was a little in disbelief, and quickly ruled out this possibility, because a hidden line that could lurk to the core of the secret agent headquarters was more important than an exposed Jinling City Wei.

This reason is a bit cruel, but you don't have to treat yourself to a meal because you will lose your head. The same is true for the intelligence front. Many times, you have to make some trade-offs to save important people as much as possible.

Is it important to have an intelligence section chief? Of course it is. This position can understand most of the confidential information of the secret service headquarters, as well as all front-line operational tasks. It is an absolutely critical position. Considering this, Meng Ting is unlikely to be an underground party. Besides, early warning does not need to use such dangerous means. A mailbox, a phone call, or even an action or a look is enough.

As for the trick, the underground party will not deliberately expose a city agency and gamble with the lives of several or dozens of comrades, and organizational discipline does not allow sacrificing the lives of comrades to win the trust of the enemy.

 The choice is passive.

 It is the last resort to protect the party.

 The two cannot be confused.

Through the above reasoning, Meng Ting is probably just a talker without practice. He doesn't know how to investigate and solve crimes. He successfully deceived Xu Enzeng by relying on the newspaper's praise.

Zuo Zhong was a little disappointed. It would be great if it were true. If the intelligence section chiefs of the two major secret service agencies of the party were all underground party members, this matter would surely be able to support many self-media accounts in a few decades.

 《Shock! Xu Enzeng turned out to be.》

 "Dai Chunfeng said that I am not as good as him."

He thought of several shocking things in an instant, then shook his head to dispel these strange thoughts. He picked up the phone and made a long-distance call to Shanghai. He had to find someone to ask about the situation.

After waiting for a full three minutes, the buzzer on the phone finally disappeared, and a familiar voice rang on the phone. The person on the opposite side was Zuo Zhong’s old friend, Yu Xingle, the director of the East China District of the Secret Service.

There was no contact for a long time. After the call was connected, the two caught up with each other for a while and made an appointment to get together in Jinling. Then they got down to business. Zuo Zhong wanted to know more about Meng Ting.

 After all, speculation is just speculation, and facts need to be supported by evidence. East China District has great powers in Shanghai and must know some things that are not recorded in the files, such as whether the other party is cheating.

 Yu Xingle laughed out loud after hearing his question: "Chief Zuo, because I often go to the police station, I am very familiar with Meng Ting. He is not a liar, but he is not as awesome as the legend says."

 “Oh? How do you say this?”

Zuo Zhong’s eyebrows twitched, this comment is quite interesting, I must ask clearly.

“He did not rely on investigation to solve the case. Instead, he first found the suspect through his connections with the Cao Gang, and then worked backward to find evidence. Finally, he spent some money to find a few literati and reporters to brag, and his reputation was spread.”

Yu Xingle recounted the details with a smile in his voice: "With fame, you won't be short of money. Anyone who writes Wenming dramas in Shanghai will have to pay at least five to six hundred yuan if they want to use his story."

 This guy is truly a genius.

Zuo Zhong couldn't help but praise Meng Ting's saucy operation. Unexpectedly, decades ago, someone had thought of using public opinion to promote himself and found the best way to monetize his traffic.

The risk of this approach is very small. How can a few bad novel writers fight with the deputy captain of the detective brigade? They can only pay for it. In addition, the more civilized dramas written, the greater the person's reputation will be.

The most amazing thing is that he did not cut leeks openly and did not affect the perception of ordinary people. Those who have the money to watch civilized dramas these days are the petty bourgeoisie, and these people's money will not be earned in vain.

 Business is not shabby.

He had a vague judgment in his mind, so he said with a smile: "I am now the intelligence section chief of the secret service headquarters. I am in charge of hundreds of secret agents. I investigate a single case and cause a lot of trouble in the city."

Yu Xingle laughed when he heard this: "Haha, this is normal. According to the information I got, one of the most famous screenwriters in Shanghai has gone to Jinling. I think a new story about Chief Meng will be released soon."

 “Then I’d like to support you.”

After finishing speaking, Zuo Zhong stood up and sat up straight, and said another thing: "Lao Yu, don't say that my brother didn't remind you that your staff in East China need to step up their training. I will go down and take a look around in the near future."

 “Come down and take a look around?”

Yu Xingle understood instantly, and his originally relaxed tone suddenly changed: "Chief Zuo, I understand. I will immediately train the personnel in their professional skills. East China District will never fall behind."

Zuo Zhong smiled with satisfaction. In an organization like the Secret Service, there must be people not only at the top, but also at the bottom. Otherwise, no one will carry out the orders at the grassroots level. No matter how high the status is, it is nothing more than a clay statue of a Bodhisattva.

He and Lao Yu are both instructors at the Zhejiang Police School. They have worked together several times and are very familiar with each other. Through each other, they can completely influence the East China District and the most important Shanghai Station. This line must be managed well.

The two of them chatted for a while. More than ten minutes had passed by the time Zuo Zhong hung up the phone with a smile. Then his face returned to calm, he got up and walked to the door and shouted.

“Yijun, let Deputy Chief Gu come over.”

 “Yes, section chief.”

 (End of this chapter)