Cicada Moving

Chapter 44 Emergency in North China

“Brother Zuo, why are you so happy today?” He Yijun looked at Zuo Chong happily for a whole day, feeling a little curious.

“It’s okay, I just feel that the sun is shining today and I am in a good mood.” Of course, Zuo Zhong couldn’t tell her that he was happy because he contacted the underground party.

“Virgo called me earlier and asked you to go to his office.” He Yijun looked at the memo and reminded Zuo Zhong.

Lao Dai shouted what he was doing again. Zuo Zhong was a little confused. The opium den case was currently being investigated. It was said that there were no clues. Xu Enzeng was called and scolded several times by Director Chen.

Such a loss of money and money, let alone cousins, even if they were biological fathers, forced Xu Enzeng to look for helpers everywhere to help him solve the case.

Is this Xu Enzeng's request for Dai Chunfeng? Zuo Zhong felt that Dai Chunfeng would not be so generous. He wished that Xu Enzeng would die immediately, so how could he let him help him solve the case.

 Dai Chunfeng asked Zuo Zhong to sit down, and after pondering for a while, he talked about the current international situation, especially the international community's attitude towards the Japanese.

“Shen Zhi, American friends publicly announced at the beginning of the year that they would not recognize Manchukuo, so the attitude of the League of Nations also became tougher, demanding that the Japanese withdraw from North China. For a while, the Japanese were in a dilemma. Do you know this?”

Zuo Zhong knew what Dai Chunfeng said. There is still a little bit of humanitarian spirit in the United States in this era.

 Although it is just a verbal statement, Japan-US trade has not stopped, but it is not easy to make such a statement.

“The Americans did this just for their own benefit, because they did not allow two powerful countries to emerge on the Pacific coast.”

Zuo Zhong expressed his opinion and reminded Dai Chunfeng: "Japan has not backed down, but its methods have become more covert. The policies they are using in North China are exactly the same as those used to support the puppet Manchukuo, such as recruiting traitors and fabricating autonomy requirements out of thin air. ”

Now that Zuo Zhong understands the secrets, Dai Chunfeng is relieved. The task of the Secret Service this time is very important, and it is necessary to find someone who understands politics and understands the situation to take charge.

“This spring, Minister He of the Ministry of Military Affairs was ordered by the Chairman to replace the Marshal as Acting Chairman of the Peking Branch of the Military Commission. This matter has been discussed at home and abroad.

The Japanese are too arrogant and their spy activities are rampant. Minister He is really struggling to cope with the situation when he takes charge of North China for the first time. In order to cooperate with frontal battlefield operations, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China instructed me to select important personnel to take charge of spy work in North China. I have suggested to the committee that Deputy Director Zheng should concurrently serve as the district chief of North China District and be stationed in Peiping to collect Japanese military intelligence. "

Zuo Zhong didn't understand what Dai Chunfeng meant by this. Has Deputy Director Zheng completely retreated from the Secret Service? Will the power structure of the Secret Service change?

Dai Chunfeng waved his hand: "Haha, be careful not to think too much. This is a hard job and also very dangerous. Although military orders are hard to disobey, Zheng Tingbing has to agree, but he also has a request, that is, he needs you to follow him to North China, otherwise he would rather submit his resignation ”

“Serve the country without hesitation!”

Zuo Zhong didn’t know what kind of dirty rights there were, but he had a duty to attack the Japanese. North China was now the forefront of the military, economic, cultural, and intelligence struggles between the two sides, and he wanted to do something.

Furthermore, Dai Chun has already said this, and he must have a comprehensive plan in mind. The departure of Deputy Director Zheng will also make it easier for him to consolidate the power of the Secret Service.

 Dai Chunfeng was indeed very satisfied after hearing Zuo Zhong's statement. In addition to expanding his rights in the Secret Service, he had other plans in mind.

“Shen Zhong, when you go to Peking this time, the personnel, equipment, and treatment will be favorable. I think the dozen or so elite players who did that last time can go together.”

The incident at the opium den has become a big deal. Director Chen and Xu Enzeng are like mad dogs now, biting anyone they catch. These insiders are always a hidden danger in Jinling.

This does not mean to silence them, but just to avoid the limelight temporarily. Dai Chunfeng believes that Zuo Zhong will understand the reason, and this is also for their own good.

Zuo Zhong breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, teacher, I understand what you mean." As long as Dai Chunfeng doesn't want to kill people and silence them, this kind of thing is troublesome.

Dai Chunfeng saw his reaction and said dissatisfied: "You don't think that the teacher would do that kind of thing, do you? That would be too stupid. You must learn to protect your loyal subordinates. Shen Zhi, you must remember this truth."

Zuo Zhong showed a little embarrassment: "It's because the student has a small belly, so should I go and communicate with Deputy Director Zheng? After all, he will be the chief officer after arriving in North China, and the students are afraid."

"This is what it should be. Remember to focus on preserving your strength. Minister He is used to leading soldiers, and what he values ​​is that one general can make thousands of bones dry up. You must protect yourselves under him. If there are any problems, please call him through the radio at any time. communicate."

Dai Chunfeng is actually unwilling to push the Secret Service to the front line, but the capabilities of one branch cannot be overstated. The Nanchang Camp Investigation Section is busy with the Southwest War. After counting, there are only two branches of the Bureau of Statistics suitable for carrying out this task.

With the military orders coming, Zuo Zhong immediately began to prepare. First, he had to visit Deputy Director Zheng and ask the big boss about his plans. Zheng Tingbing was very happy to see Zuo Chonglai. The situation in North China was very serious. It was said that Japanese agents were sabotaging and assassinating people everywhere. He had old arms and legs, and he would never go without an action master to accompany him.

The Intelligence Division has the best operational skills in the Secret Service. This sounds like a joke, but Zheng Tingbing doesn't believe in the **** from the Operations Division.

Coupled with Zuo Zhong's meticulous thinking, he has captured many Japanese spies, making him a suitable helper.

"Zuo Zhong, I also tell you to be cautious. This time we go to North China and we have to work together. My safety will be left to you. As for other actions, you will be in charge. Official matters will be up to you. Leave it to me, what do you think?"

It seems that Zheng Tingbing is really anxious, and he even said these words to the two brothers.

Zuo Zhongxin said that I should not be with your brothers since I was a teenager, but looking at Deputy Director Zheng with a sad face, Zuo Zhong felt that he should comfort him and not cause trouble.

"Deputy Director Zheng, please rest assured that I will protect your safety. Even though the Japanese are arrogant, North China is still our land. When doing things, we must pay attention to the right time, place, and people. Let’s not talk about the time for the time being, but the right place, right place, and people are right. It’s here with us.”

Zheng Tingbing smiled when he heard this. What Zuo Zhong said was quite good.

In this way, I might not be able to make a career in North China, and it will save some people from being a Bodhisattva of the Secret Service. This is not a good thing. Bodhisattvas are so high that they are just like puppets.

"Shenzhong, what you said is great, then it's settled. We will take the train to Peking in three days. I don't know how many people you plan to bring this time. I suggest more people. Peking and Jinmen stations are empty and the staff level is very poor. , Make plans early.”

"In this operation, I think the first goal is to keep it secret, so we can't make a big show of it. Otherwise, if the Japanese know that we are coming, they will definitely be prepared. Can you pretend to be a wealthy businessman, and I and a few subordinates will disguise themselves as bodyguards for personal protection." Zuo Zhong thought about it and suggested.

Zheng Tingbing naturally agreed: "Very good, we are doing intelligence work, so naturally we have to hide it. Let me see it this way, I am a wealthy businessman, and you are my brother. After the others disguised themselves, they took the same train, and the number of people It can’t be less than a hundred people.”

Zuo Zhong was stunned. You might as well move the Secret Service here. He quickly stopped Zheng Tingbing's whims: "Director, I think thirty people are enough. We are only responsible for intelligence operations. The number of people is more important than having too many people. Besides, there are too many people." People with foreign accents suddenly appear and are difficult to hide.”

Zheng Tingbing was a little unhappy, but after thinking about it, he felt that what Zuo Zhong said was right, so he had to bargain: "Fifty people, no more. You don't know, it is said that Japanese spies assassinated the local garrison commander in broad daylight, with more than a dozen guns Multiple shots were fired, the scene was horrific.”

What could Zuo Zhong say? He had no choice but to agree with a wry smile. This was different from his previous plan.

Originally, he planned that a total of twenty people would be enough, but now he wants to have as many as fifty people, and he is troubled by the lack of candidates.

He had to report such a big matter to Dai Chunfeng. Dai Chunfeng didn't say anything. He approved it with a wave of his hand. It was just people. The Republic of China lacked everything, but not people.

Back in his office, Zuo Zhong called Laigui Youguang and Wu Chunyang, these two people he had to take with him. Gui Youguang originally came from Peiping Station and was familiar with the local situation, so they wouldn't be blinded by their visit. Wu Chunyang is an operative who goes to the opium den. Taking him there can be both a meritorious service and a protection.

After hearing what Zuo Zhong said about the mission, Gui Youguang looked excited. This could be considered a return home in fine clothes, letting those who laughed at him know that he Gui Youguang was back.

Wu Chunyang didn't say anything. He just did whatever the section chief said. Zuo Zhong never let them suffer.

This is Zuo Zhong's plan. Except for the operational staff and Gui Youguang from the opium den last time, the remaining people will be selected from the 50 elite non-commissioned officers assigned to the Intelligence Section. Thank you Xu Enzeng, otherwise he really wouldn't have so many people. .

 Let the two of them go back to prepare, light a cigarette on the left side and start thinking.

What he said before about the favorable location and people was just to deceive Zheng Tingbing. The Japanese are much stronger in the north than the national government. After all, they have made preparations for so many years, so they must be fully prepared when going to North China this time.

 In addition to the standard PPK and Zirait provided by the Secret Service, weapons are also required to bring some long guns. German trading houses have ready-made Kar98, which can be used as a sniper rifle on special occasions. There is also the American Thompson submachine gun, which has a large ammunition capacity and fierce firepower.

Flash bombs and grenades are of course indispensable, and special equipment such as explosives, radios, and medical kits must also be prepared. It is better to count on yourself than to count on Beiping and Jinmen stations.

Zuo Zhong decided that apart from necessary contacts, he was not going to have any more dealings with these two stations. Who knew if there were any Japanese spies inside.

“Brother Zuo, I want to go with you.” He Yijun walked in at some point and said to Zuo Zhong seriously.

 (End of this chapter)