Zhang Chi smiled: "I finally came back to Chongqing, I still have to do underground work...... The doorman followed, Zhang Chi explained: "We are friends of Secretary Wang, it was he who asked us to wait for him here, my surname is Zhang, his surname is Zhou, if you don't believe it, you can call Secretary Wang." ”

The doorman walked away suspiciously. Zhou Chengbin said: "Come in and sit, Lao Wang doesn't even have tea here, drink some boiled water." I figured you should be there too. ”

Zhang Chi, who had just sat down, hurriedly got up, took a glass of boiled water with both hands, didn't dare to speak first, and waited for the order.

Zhou Chengbin said as if chatting: "It's almost six o'clock, and we will go to Yuyuan for dinner in a while, let's discuss it first." Lao Zhang, should we volunteer to uncover the Japanese spy network in Chongqing? Or do you just provide information and stay away? I thought about it all the way, and I couldn't make it. ”

Zhang Chi replied: "Each has its own benefits, if we intervene, it will be a great achievement after success, Tang Jitian, Yu Haochen, plus Yang Benhua and Feng Gensheng you brought, the bureau headquarters will send an action team to assist, and the manpower is enough, but for Chongqing, we are not familiar with it, and the delay is too long, Chen Jinsong is alone in Shanghai, in case something happens...... The subordinates also have a concern: what should I do if the investigation does not go well? ”

From Zhang Chi's personal point of view, of course, he hopes to crack the spy network, and his remarks are completely for the sake of the Shanghai Branch, and Zhou Chengbin is quite comforted. said with confidence: "I went back to Chongqing this time, first, Zhou Fohai's matter, and it can only be ...... by Boss Dai No, it was Boss Dai who reported to the highest authorities, and the highest authorities made the decisions. Second, I may be transferred to the headquarters of the bureau, since the all-out war of resistance, the senior professional agents of the military command have suffered heavy losses, and Boss Dai deliberately ordered me to organize several improvement classes. Boss Dai asked for my opinion on the candidate for the next director of the Shanghai Branch, and I recommended you to Boss Dai for succession, so this trip is indispensable......"

Zhang Chi's heart moved, he was greatly moved, and after thinking about it again, he immediately interjected: "Thank you Director Zhou for your trust, but I am only a shallow learner, and it is really difficult to be competent, Chen Jinsong is more suitable than me......

Zhou Chengbin waved his hand and said: "You don't have to refuse, Jinsong's qualifications are still lacking, is his ability in all aspects not very balanced, he is a very qualified deputy." Then I have a selfish motive: I hope that I can uncover the Japanese spy network lurking in Chongqing. ”

Zhang Chi replied solemnly: "I will definitely do my best to assist the director." ”

Zhou Chengbin smiled: "I know you will." He looked at his watch and said, "It's half past six, let's go, it's not good to let the chief wait if it's late." ”

Not long after the two arrived in Yuyuan, Mao Renfeng came back from outside and said with a smile: "I've been waiting for a long time, I've been chatting while eating, Secretary Wang, don't go, let's eat together." ”

The dish is very simple, four dishes and one soup, Mao Renfeng toasted a glass of wine and said: "Cheng Bin, I have read a few documents you handed over to me, and to be honest, I don't see that it is related to the spy network of the Japanese in Chongqing. ”

Zhou Chengbin put down his chopsticks and got up to answer, when Mao Renfeng frowned and said, "What are you doing standing up?" It's not in the office, just sit down and talk. ”

Zhou Chengbin had no choice but to sit down and said: "Please Mr. Mao look at this document, which is the economic indicator statistics of the Japanese occupation areas in the first quarter of this year, and a copy of the economic data statistics of the Kuomintang area for the same period is attached. Due to some data related to military supplies such as soldiers, pensions, munitions, and medicines, these documents were kept secret during wartime. Mr. Mao was asked to negotiate with the Ministry of Finance to confirm whether the data was accurate. ”

Mao Renfeng picked it up again and looked at it, and said: "Although it is confidential, the value of these documents is not high, Zhou Fohai handed him over to you, mainly because it is the original that only a few top-level figures in the Wang puppet group can get...... I remember that in the 24th year of the Republic of China, there were repeated leaks of secrets by the Ministry of Finance in Nanjing, and Boss Dai sent you to work in the Statistics Department of the Ministry of Finance for two months as a section chief who was transferred back to the Central Committee from Guangzhou. Do you see the problem in time? ”

"Mr. Mao is wise. The document was issued on 15 May, leaving time for the intelligence department to report to the Ministry of Finance and for the Ministry of Finance to write the document, which means that the Ministry of Finance of the Wang Puppet Group should get our statistics before 1 May. And our statistics for the first quarter will be released as early as April 15. ”

Mao Renfeng, Zhang Chi and others have already understood: there is a Japanese spy in the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of the Chongqing Nationalist Government, and he can get access to our economic statistics around April 20.

Mao Renfeng ordered: "Secretary Wang, you will go to the Ministry of Finance as soon as you go to work tomorrow, and after verifying the data, you will secretly check who there are who can access the data before April 30." He turned his head and said to Zhou Chengbin again: "If this person really exists, what kind of intelligence can lure him to strike again?" ”

Zhou Chengbin replied with a smile: "Mr. Mao, you are testing me, this person's task should be to pay attention to the daily work of the government's Ministry of Finance that is not open to the public, and most of the work of the Ministry of Finance is step-by-step, unless ...... Mr. Mao, the Japanese and the top officials of the Wang puppet clique, within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance, should be most interested in intelligence about US military assistance to China, right? ”

Mao Renfeng nodded and said: "Yes, the share of Americans' aid has been increasing, and many times Congress has only approved a quota, and the specific arms provided are military secrets, but the Ministry of Finance of the Chinese government, which is responsible for receiving it, has a list." If we find a suitable excuse to fabricate a data and expand the scope of knowledge, we may be able to wait and see......"

Zhou Chengbin replied: "Mr. Mao, please leave this task to me, I will come up with a specific plan and report it to you immediately after consultation with Zhang Chi." ”

"You want to direct the detection of the Japanese spy network lurking in Chongqing?"

Zhou Chengbin was slightly disappointed, could it be that Mao Renfeng had another candidate? He strived: "Yes, Guo Xuan has been punished for this recently, and I want to do something for him." ”

Mao Renfeng shook his head and said: "You have been away from Chongqing for a long time, and you are not familiar with the situation in all aspects, the last time you used Zhang Chi and Tang Jitian and others, it was because the opponents were Ni Xin and Quan Kanhu of No. 76, and this time I have another candidate." Cheng Bin, I understand your thoughts, and I can understand them, this spy network is full of crimes, if it misses again, not only will I not be able to explain to all aspects, but I also feel ashamed. It just so happens that a non-governmental business delegation from the United States is visiting Chongqing, and it is most appropriate for you to take Zhang Chi and others to take charge of their security in Chongqing. After sending off this delegation, you can stay in the bureau headquarters, Boss Dai has another important task. ”

Zhou Chengbin had to answer, "Yes." ”

Mao Renfeng said again: "Cheng Bin, when you leave Shanghai and take over the post of director of the Shanghai Branch, do you have a suitable candidate to recommend?" ”

Zhou Chengbin asked in front of Zhang Chi, obviously wanting to recommend Zhang Chi, but he was afraid that he would be upset for Chen Jinsong. He smiled and said: "Before leaving, Chen Jinsong asked me to transfer to Boss Dai and Mr. Mao: he thinks that after his subordinates leave Shanghai, Zhang Chi is the most suitable successor. I also agree with Jinsong's opinion. Zhang Chi's only flaw is that he is not very familiar with Shanghai, but fortunately, Chen Jinsong is here, which can make up for this. ”

Zhang Chi was moved, Mao Renfeng was slightly taken aback, originally thought that it would take a lot of time, but he didn't expect Zhou Chengbin and Chen Jinsong to be so knowledgeable. He replied with a smile: "Look at me, it's rare to have a meal, how can you talk about this?" I punished myself with a glass, then withdrew the wine and talked again after eating. ”

After the meal, Mao Renfeng and Zhou Chengbin discussed the details of the security work of the US business delegation, and said: "Secretary Wang, you mobilized manpower and vehicles overnight according to Director Zhou's requirements. Although there are not many people in this delegation, and there are only 18 or 9 translators, they are all tycoons in the financial, arms, petroleum, and energy industries, and they must not make mistakes. ”

Zhou Chengbin replied: "Please rest assured Mr. Mao, his subordinates know the importance and will go all out." ”

Mao Renfeng ordered someone to serve tea, and then said: "I heard Secretary Wang say that you are coming back, many people in Chongqing know that the Shanghai Branch of the Military Command has some friendship with the British and American embassies, and many people want to ask you for help, send their children abroad, do business with the Americans, and even want to do some errand in the British and American-controlled institutions and enterprises, Secretary Wang——"

Secretary Wang brought a stack of notes of various colors, and Mao Renfeng continued: "These are all notes of human affection handed to me. I did it for you, don't promise yourself, and ask for trouble. Let the British and American ambassadors and others owe this favor, and in diplomatic occasions, with a little care, they may have unexpected help to China in the arduous war of resistance. Zhang Chi, go burn these strips. ”

Watching Zhang Chi leave the room, Zhou Chengbin took the opportunity to say: "Yes, my subordinates will never disregard the overall situation and make any requests to Mr. Edwards and other officials of the British and American embassies. Mr. Mao——" Zhou Chengbin opened a suitcase he was carrying: "My subordinates returned to Chongqing this time, and they disguised themselves as businessmen from the Running Gang along the way, which was brought to you." ”

Zhou Chengbin took out two imported serge clothes, and the hairy phoenix's face sank and he was about to excuse himself, Zhou Chengbin hurriedly explained: "It's not brought to you by your subordinates, it's ...... Zezhi, when we last met, I brought it to you. ”

Mao Renfeng flipped through his hands, and even the lining, pocket cloth, and clothing buttons were all matched, and his heart moved, but he only said one sentence: "This stinky boy...... Where does this leisure come from? Is he okay? ”

"It's fine."

At 6 o'clock in the morning of 1 July, Zhou Chengbin ordered: "Zhang Chi, you take a few people to thoroughly inspect the vehicle used to pick up the US business delegation, replace it with a military commander's driver, and don't forget to talk to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and don't offend people." Lao Yu, you take people to the airport, in addition to the bright whistle, arrange a few secret posts at key positions. ”

He took Tang Jitian in a jeep and walked along the predetermined route twice, carefully observing whether there were any abnormalities around the highway. Tang Jitian said with a smile: "Director Zhou, you are too cautious, this is in Chongqing, our territory." ”

Zhou Chengbin taught: "Too cautious? Is there too much caution? The road from the airport to the city is so long, these local farmers and vehicles can be seen everywhere, and accidents may happen at any time! ”

Tang Jitian nodded yes, but secretly said in his heart, can he block the road all around? Chongqing is the accompanying capital, and there are many dignitaries and eunuchs, and there are many foreigners, who would be interested in an American non-governmental delegation that has traveled thousands of miles to China? Alas, didn't you say that you would participate in the cracking of the spy network? How did you become a bodyguard for the Americans? When these Yankees are sent away, ask the director again.

At noon, officials from the British and American embassies in China, relevant personnel from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China Government all came to the airport to greet the distinguished guests. At twelve o'clock, a plane of General Chennault's Flying Tigers appeared over the airport, circled for a while, and then landed, and everyone came forward to greet and greet them, and two diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs accompanied the guests to two buses, and Yang Benhua and Feng Gensheng were arranged in this car. At the front, Zhang Chi took a military jeep as the lead to open the way, and Yu Haochen acted as the driver. The fourth car was another bus in which all the officials who came to greet him, and the last one to be pressed was also a military American jeep, and Zhou Chengbin and Tang Jitian were both in this car.

This book is derived from reading books