Chapter 200 Promoted to Director
Chu Lingyun originally wanted to vent his anger for Wang Sheng himself. Wang Sheng was his man, and this was what he had to do.
Unexpectedly, Henian's reaction after hearing this was even greater than his, and he actually took the initiative to come forward.
Naturally, if Henian showed up in person, the effect would be much better than if he went there. Not to mention a director of a general bureau, even their department director would not dare to act rudely in front of Henian.
Niu Qiu and Shen Hanwen had already gathered the people. Team Leader Wen's men were moving slower, and He Nian was unwilling to wait for them, so he asked them to catch up from behind. He then took Chu Lingyun and his two teams and headed towards the Police Headquarters in a mighty procession.
After Wang Sheng finished the call, he returned to the police station.
The captain made a report and Hou Shangui went directly to the main office.
"Wang Sheng, do you have any discipline? Who told you to go out? Do you know it's working hours?"
Hou Shangui cursed at Wang Sheng. Many people around him were gloating, but only Wang Sheng's men bit their lips and clenched their fists.
"If you don't want to do it, just say so. The police station doesn't keep useless people."
Hou Shangui continued to shout, but Wang Sheng did not look up or say anything.
He understood that Hou Shangui was forcing him to resign, but he would not do that. Commander Chu had arranged for him to play an important role here, so how could he possibly resign?
Hou Shangui is the director and he is his subordinate, so he cannot talk back directly.
Let him curse as much as he wants. Commander Chu has already said that he will come in person.
Wang Sheng wanted to see whether Director Hou dared to treat Chief Chu like this.
"And you guys, why don't you do your normal work and fool around with this kid who hasn't even grown all his hair yet? If you don't want to do it, you can tell me. There are plenty of people who want to do it."
Hou Shangui was not satisfied with just scolding Wang Sheng, so he continued to scold Wang Sheng's men.
"Director Hou, they are just following my orders."
Wang Sheng raised his head. He could remain silent when someone was targeting him, but he had to speak out when it came to his subordinates.
"Your order? Who do you think you are? Do you think you have the right to give orders?"
Hou Shangui became more and more angry as he cursed. Wang Sheng dared to arrest his branch chief without any warning. Now he didn't know what had happened.
Wang Zhengxian is his man, so when beating a dog, you have to look at the owner, let alone just one of his subordinates.
This time he must severely punish Wang Sheng and let everyone know who is in charge of the General Police Department.
Wang Sheng lowered his head again and said nothing.
"I'm telling you, there's no Wang here. Wang Sheng, don't you like going out? Go stand at the gate right now. And all of you, go stand together."
Hou Shangui pointed at Wang Sheng, and his scolding attracted quite a few people. Many people outside were secretly watching and pointing.
Wang Sheng was in trouble, and many people were happy.
Wang Sheng, an outsider, became police chief not long after arriving. Many policemen who were older than him and just wanted to get by are still ordinary employees, so they naturally feel unbalanced.
They had heard that Wang Sheng had a backer, so they usually didn't dare to say anything. This time, the director dealt with him personally, and many people were happy to see this joke.
Many people believed that after this incident, Wang Sheng would never be able to hold his head up in the bureau again, and it was only a matter of time before he was fired.
A few people with connections and qualifications began to covet the position of police chief that Wang Shengteng had taken.
Wang Sheng said nothing and went to the door to stand as punishment. It was embarrassing to stand there, but it was better than being scolded inside. He could not resist when Hou Shangui scolded him, otherwise Hou Shangui would not know what method he would use to deal with him.
“Boom.”
Not long after arriving at the door, the sound of a car came from the distance, and it was a big truck.
A few small cars in front, followed by several trucks, arrived at the door of the police headquarters in a mighty procession.
Chu Lingyun got off the bus first and saw Wang Sheng standing in the corner as punishment.
Chu Lingyun walked over quickly and saw that Wang Sheng's eyes suddenly turned red and his nose twitched a few times.
At this moment, all the grievances were nothing. Commander Chu came as he said, and he didn't come alone, but brought so many people with him.
It was obvious that Commander Chu was here to support him.
Henian immediately got out of the car and followed.
"Wang Sheng, what are you doing?"
Chu Lingyun asked after Henian arrived. It was the first time Henian met Wang Sheng. He was indeed a handsome, promising young man.
"Our director punished me to stand here."
Wang Sheng answered honestly that he only knew Chu Lingyun, Loach and others, and he didn't know who the others were.
"Standing in the corner?"
Henian's beard was almost standing up in anger, and without saying a word, he rushed in with his men.
"Who are you and what are you doing at the police station?"
The guards at the door had noticed them long ago. One of them ran in to report, and another stepped forward to stop them.
He Nian pushed the guard who came forward aside and said, "Get out of here."
Two members of the action team behind him immediately put guns to the guard's head. The guard was so scared that he trembled all over and dared not say a word.
As soon as Hou Shangui returned to his office, someone came to report that a large number of strangers had come to the door and were carrying weapons.
So many people came to the police station with weapons? Hou Shangui didn't dare to be careless. As soon as he led his men out of the office building, he was met by He Nian who was coming towards him.
"Section Chief He."
Hou Shangui knew Henian. When he saw him, his eyes narrowed unnaturally and he immediately thought of Wang Sheng.
He knew that Wang Sheng had connections in the Military Intelligence Department, but he didn't know who they were. He thought that only small figures in the Military Intelligence Department would employ someone like Wang Sheng, and he never dared to think that it would be Henian.
Who is sending New Year greetings?
The head of the Operations Section of the Military Intelligence Department, with the rank of colonel, is a big shot in the Military Intelligence Department.
Although Henian's military rank is not high, he has great power. In the police system, only a few deputy directors and directors can talk to him.
"Hou Shangui, you are quite courageous."
Henian knew Hou Shangui, after all, he was the director of the General Police Department. The Military Intelligence Department had used police officers many times in its operations before. Hou Shangui always nodded and bowed in front of him and dared not say a word.
He dared not give him face this time, and he will never be forgiven.
"Chief He, is there any misunderstanding? Tell me and I will correct it."
Hou Shangui was extremely flustered. How could it be possible that Wang Sheng's backer was He Nian?
If it was a New Year's greeting, he should have been promoted long ago, or gone somewhere else. Why would he have to come to the police station?
At this moment, he still felt a little bit lucky.
"Take it."
Henian ignored him completely and waved his hand. Immediately, more than a dozen big men rushed out from behind him and directly held Hou Shangui down.
The police behind Hou Shangui was stunned and wanted to move, but dozens of people on the opposite side had already raised their guns, and few dared to take out their guns.
"The Military Intelligence Department is arresting people. What are you doing here?"
Henian shouted loudly at all the policemen, and his words made many of them retreat immediately. The Military Intelligence Department was a department they absolutely could not afford to offend, and many of them had no direct relationship with Hou Shangui, so they were afraid of getting into trouble.
"Chief He, it's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. I will reinstate Wang Sheng immediately."
Hou Shangui was completely panicked. No matter how dumb he was, he understood that Henian was here to support Wang Sheng. However, he had investigated Wang Sheng's background and found that it had nothing to do with Henian.
Why would He Nian make such a big fuss and stand up for him?
"take away."
He Nian looked coldly at the people around him, waved his hand, and everyone walked out.
"Quick, call Director Wang."
Hou Shangui only had time to shout out this sentence before his mouth was blocked and he was taken out.
When he arrived at the door, Henian suddenly stopped and waved to Wang Sheng.
"Go back and do what you need to do. I'll see who dares to target you. If you have anything in the future, you can tell Team Leader Chu or come to me."
He Nian's words were equivalent to directly admitting that he was Wang Sheng's backer.
From now on, no one in the police station will dare to do anything to Wang Sheng.
"This is the Chief of Operations, my superior."
Chu Lingyun spoke softly, explaining Henian's identity. Wang Sheng was stunned. He didn't expect that this person was actually Chief Chu's boss.
He was already very grateful that Commander Chu could support him, but now an even more powerful figure has come?
"Thank you, thank you, sir."
Wang Sheng choked up and said that all his grievances disappeared at this moment. Even Chief Chu's boss came, and Chief Chu was so good to him.
He had already seen Hou Guishan being tied up, and he never expected that Commander Chu would directly arrest the director in order to help him this time.
This is the director of their police department. Can he be arrested just like that?
"Do your best."
Henian patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder and then returned to the car. Chu Lingyun did not go back with Henian. Instead, he brought his own people and accompanied Wang Sheng to the police station.
Chu Lingyun understood that the reason why the New Year's greetings were so grand was not only because of him, but also because of Wang Sheng's own performance.
Wang Sheng made many contributions in the police station. First, he found Jiang Binghui, and then helped find Qian Lishilang. These were great achievements.
The capture of Xu Wu this time was again thanks to Wang Sheng.
He Nian knew Wang Sheng's role very well. It was easy for him to find a subordinate in the police station, but it was not easy to find a capable subordinate.
Today's police are too smooth, many of them only know how to gain personal advantage and have no ability at all.
Wang Sheng is his man, but he is the one who sends New Year greetings, which means he is also the one who sends New Year greetings.
Wang Sheng raised his head, and the men around him were even more excited. A group of people walked into the police station again. Many people only dared to watch secretly and did not dare to come out at all.
Henian left, but Niu Qiu and Shen Hanwen's team did not leave and followed Chu Lingyun and the others.
With so many people backing Wang Sheng, who would dare to speak out?
"Commander Chu, I don't have an office now, so I have no place to entertain you."
When Wang Sheng entered the police station, he felt a little embarrassed. Although Hou Shangui had been arrested, his office had been vacated. He had no right to use that office until he received new orders.
"It's okay, just go to where you were."
Chu Lingyun waved his hand. He wanted to see what kind of injustice Wang Sheng had suffered just now.
When they arrived at the big office, all the policemen inside didn't dare to breathe. No one had expected that Wang Sheng's background was so strong and so cruel that he could arrest their chief.
"That's it. I don't have a desk."
When Wang Sheng entered the big office, he felt even more embarrassed because there was actually no place for him here.
"Yes, yes, Chief Wang, please sit here."
The captain who had reported Wang Sheng before hurried forward. At this moment, he was regretting it so much. If he had known that Wang Sheng was so powerful, he would never have dared to say those words.
"Captain Huang, I can't afford your position."
Wang Sheng glared at him, frightening him so much that he trembled violently. He suddenly raised his hands and slapped himself repeatedly: "Captain Wang, please be magnanimous and don't bother with a villain like me. I'm sorry for offending you just now. I won't dare to do that again."
His slap was so loud that soon her face became red and swollen.
"Tell him to get out and stop performing here."
Before Wang Sheng could say anything, Chu Lingyun spoke up. This man looked disgusting. Although no one knew what he had done, he must have taken advantage of Wang Sheng's misfortune.
"You weren't even allowed to make a phone call just now. You deserve it."
Just because Wang Sheng didn't say anything doesn't mean others won't say anything. Kang Qiang spat at Captain Huang's back. At this moment, Kang Qiang felt so happy.
As expected, I followed the right person. Chief Inspector Wang’s backing is not just an ordinary one, it’s like a mountain.
With a strong backing, you will have a bright future.
"You can handle these matters yourself. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me."
Chu Lingyun told Wang Sheng that he accompanied Wang Sheng in to let everyone know that Wang Sheng was protected by someone, and to see who would dare to look down on others in the future.
As for the humiliation suffered by Wang Sheng, let him deal with it himself, Chu Lingyun will not interfere.
"Thank you, Commander Chu."
Wang Shengjiang nodded, and Chu Lingyun left after following Wang Sheng around the police station. As soon as he left, many people gathered around Wang Sheng, asking about his well-being.
Some people also went to clean up Wang Sheng's previous office. Although there was no order, everyone knew that their director would probably have a hard time coming back.
Even if he comes back, their director will avoid Wang Sheng when he sees him next time.
At the Military Intelligence Department, He Nian received a call from Director Wang as soon as he returned.
Hou Shangui is his man, he can't help but ask.
"Director Wang, it's not that I'm not giving you face by wishing you a happy new year, but who the hell is Hou Shangui? I put the people in there, and he just withdrew whenever I said so. Besides, Wang Sheng did a great job arresting a traitor this time, and Hou Shangui is helping the traitor vent his anger. What does he want to do?"
He was not polite at all when he greeted her over the phone.
"Chief He, calm down. I've heard about what happened. Hou Shangui is ignorant. How about this? I'll have him serve tea and apologize, and you'll forgive him this time?"
Director Wang asked about what happened, but he didn't know much about it. Henian was obviously angry, so he could only persuade him in a low voice.
"I don't need his tea, Director Wang. I'm giving you this face. If he's fine, I'll let him go. But if he is, I'm sorry, but I'll handle this as business as usual."
After saying the New Year greetings, he hung up the phone. He said that he was giving face, but in fact he still wanted to punish Hou Shangui.
Who these days dares to say that they have no problems?
Especially the Director of the General Police Department, no one would believe that there is no problem.
The Military Intelligence Department can investigate and prosecute military and police personnel, so it would be too easy for them to find evidence of his corruption.
At the Police Department, Director Wang was holding the microphone and rubbing his head continuously.
What's wrong with Hou Shangui that he dares to provoke He Lao Hu?
In his early years, He Nian was brave and hardworking, and was nicknamed He Lao Hu. Many people knew his great reputation.
Henian was very angry, and Director Wang didn't dare to provoke him, so he could only wait and see.
When Chu Lingyun returned to the Military Intelligence Department, Team Leader Wen came to him immediately.
He brought with him several newspapers, which were the ones they had found and suspected to be missing person notices registered by Japanese spies.
This time he saw with his own eyes that the section chief helped Chu Lingyun's people to vent their anger, and even arrested the director of the General Police Department. He understood more clearly the position of Chu Lingyun in Henian's heart.
Even if these three team leaders were combined, they would probably not be able to defeat Chu Lingyun.
Who can blame him for being so capable? He came to the headquarters and captured so many Japanese spies. He even found out the traitors who were hiding very deeply, leaving them far behind.
Wen Jitao no longer thought about taking the case for himself. If Chu Lingyun really found out the Japanese spy, he would also be credited.
Being able to make a contribution is better than anything else, otherwise he can only stare at the newspaper.
"Team Leader Wen, please take a break first. Let me take a look at these newspapers."
Chu Lingyun asked Wen Jitao to sit down, and he picked up the newspaper and read it carefully.
The missing person notice they found was circled with a pen, making it easy to see.
"Aunt, I'm Liu Lan. If you see me in the newspaper, please contact me. I'm still at the old place."
The content is not long, very brief. Missing person notices of this era generally do not have many words and are confined to a small square in the newspaper.
There was a section in the newspaper for this sort of thing, and almost the entire page was filled with it, densely packed with all sorts of missing persons notices and announcements.
There is a name and a title, but no detailed address.
This missing person notice does have many similarities with the secret codes of Japanese spies. Chu Lingyun had caught many Japanese spies before and interrogated them carefully. If Japanese spies used missing person notices as secret codes, they would usually use various relatives. This was their habit.
Occasionally they'll leave a fake address.
Chu Lingyun paid attention to the time. The first newspaper was in early May, and the missing person notice appeared in the newspapers for three consecutive days. Then it was July, which was more than ten days ago.
"Team Leader Wen, your guess may be correct. There is indeed something wrong with this missing person notice."
Chu Lingyun spoke slowly, and Wen Jitao immediately perked up, sitting up straight and saying, "Team Leader Chu, can you tell me what you think?"
"First of all, the name Liu Lan is too common."
Chu Lingyun nodded and said, in this era, being called Liu Lan is no different from being called Liu Wei in later generations. There are so many people in Nanjing City, and there must be at least 800 people named Liu Lan.
"You're right. I specifically asked someone to investigate people named Liu Lan. There are too many of them."
Wen Jitao smiled bitterly and said that the missing person notice had a name, whether it was a real name or a pseudonym, Wen Jitao tried to investigate, but he couldn't go on at the beginning.
There are simply too many people with this name to start with.
"It's useless to check Liu Lan, that can't be her real name." Chu Lingyun smiled.
"Liu Lan is looking for her aunt. There are so many people named Liu Lan. Even if there really is such an aunt, the missing person notice is so vague. How would this aunt know that she is looking for her?"
Chu Lingyun continued, Wen Jitao was stunned, he had never thought about this.
But the logic is very clear. The missing person notice only mentions aunt, but who knows which aunt it is? There are so many people named Liu Lan, even if half of them have an aunt, it is not a minority.
"So this must be a code. The purpose is not to find someone, but to notify them."
"Team Leader Chu, what do you think this secret code means?" Wen Jitao asked hurriedly.
"First of all, there's no time in this missing person notice. It's not something related to notices and time."
Chu Lingyun pointed at the newspaper and said that when Zhang Bai was hiding, there was a fifteen-day time limit in the missing person notice, which meant that he would be back after fifteen days.
This missing person notice did not have that, and then continued: "Secondly, he used an old place, which is probably to express something. This location is very crucial."
"Team Leader Chu, could this be a signal for a meeting?"
Team Leader Wen asked hurriedly. Chu Lingyun shook his head slightly: "It's possible, but unlikely. The contact code usually won't be sent for three days. Contacts are very time-sensitive."
"I'm more inclined to believe that this is a code to notify someone to pick up something, and the location is fixed. It's not urgent, so it was sent three days in a row." Chu Lingyun expressed his guess.
"Great! You're amazing, Team Leader Chu. We've been looking at it for so long, and the more we look, the more confused we become. We just feel there's a problem, but we can't tell what it is. You've only looked at it for a short while, and you've seen so much."
Wen Jitao gave Chu Lingyun a thumbs up. He was really convinced.
"Team Leader Wen, you're flattering me. However, I suggest you keep an eye on this newspaper and, ideally, have someone at the newspaper office. I have a feeling this missing person notice will likely appear again."
Chu Lingyun said modestly, while Wen Jitao was shocked. "Team Leader Chu, you are right. If this missing person notice can appear a second time, then it is likely to appear a third time. I will immediately arrange for people to go to the newspaper office and keep an eye on the people who come to register the missing person notice."
"Team Leader Wen, just arrange for someone to enter the newspaper office. Don't replace the people at the newspaper registration office with your people, otherwise people who come here will probably become suspicious when they see unfamiliar faces."
Chu Lingyun advised, and Wen Jitao nodded continuously: "Team Leader Chu, you have considered everything. Don't worry, I know what to do."
"Also, if you spot someone, you can keep an eye on them first. Don't rush into action. Find out their identity and connections. That way you'll get the most out of them."
"I understand. Thank you, Team Leader Chu."
After Wen Jitao knew what to do, he hurried out to make arrangements. As the leader of the action team, he would definitely be able to arrange people to keep an eye on the newspaper.
If he can't even do this, he will never be promoted to team leader.
In addition to Japanese spies, the Red Party might also use missing person notices as code words, but at that time the Red Party was very low-key and usually communicated through offline channels.
But we have to be on guard. Fortunately, he now has channels to contact the Red Party and can ask or warn in advance.
…
In the new safe house, after making sure that no one was following him, Director Yang quietly left.
Soon he arrived at a very clean neighborhood and knocked on the door of a two-story building.
The door opened, and the person who opened it looked at him and then pulled him in.
"Lao Yang, what happened? Why did you suddenly move?"
In the study, a man who looked to be in his fifties was asking Director Yang a serious question. The man who had just pulled Director Yang in was guarding the door.
"Secretary Liang, please look at this."
Director Yang took out the note given to him by Old Wu and placed it on the table. Secretary Liang put on his glasses and his expression changed slightly after seeing the content on it.
He is the main person in charge of the NJ Municipal Party Committee and Director Yang's direct leader.
Director Yang is an important person. If something happens to him, Secretary Liang will also have to move or even evacuate.
They did this not because they were worried that their comrades would betray them, but because repeated bloody lessons had taught them that safety is the most important thing when there is danger.
"Where did this come from?" asked Secretary Liang.
"Someone squeezed through the crack of Old Wu's door, but Old Wu didn't see them. I came here today to ask if our comrades gave him a warning."
"no."
Secretary Liang immediately shook his head and continued, "None of our comrades has the last name Qiu, and no one uses the code name Miss Qiu."
Director Yang was not too surprised that he was not one of his own. He had thought about it when he discussed it with Old Wu before, and it was very likely that he was not his comrade.
"Secretary Liang, do you also think Miss Qiu is a code name?"
Director Yang asked again. He and Old Wu had also discussed this issue. They both preferred that it was a code name. After all, the person who gave the warning was so cautious. There was no reason for him to leave a real name when cutting out words from the newspaper.
There are quite a few people with the surname Qiu, but it is not a common surname and is easy to guess.
"That's right."
Secretary Liang nodded. His idea was the same as Director Yang's. Such a cautious person would not leave his name.
If it is a code name, they have no idea whether the person is male or female, old or young.
"Who is this person, and why did he warn you?"
Secretary Liang looked up and asked. Director Yang shook his head helplessly: "I've discussed this with Old Wu. We've thought about everyone we know, but we can't figure out who this person is."
It would be strange if they could figure it out, because neither he nor Old Wu had ever seen Chu Lingyun.
"No matter what, his warning was well-intentioned. Even if he's not our comrade, he's someone who's loyal to us."
Secretary Liang said that since the person who gave the warning knew that Director Yang was in Wuyang Lane, there must be other people who knew him. Director Yang was able to evacuate in time, and he really had to thank Miss Qiu.
At this moment, they would never have thought that the code name Chu Lingyun would have such great significance in the future.
"Secretary Liang, the person who gave the warning knows where Old Wu lives. I want Old Wu to move, but he has other ideas. He thinks the person who gave the warning might come back to him if he has any information later, so he disagrees. Do you think Old Wu needs to be moved?"
Director Yang asked for instructions and said that he was inclined to transfer Old Wu, as it would be safer.
Secretary Liang shook his head. "Not for now. If we move now, wouldn't that be a sign of distrust towards the person who gave the warning? They were passing on important intelligence to us, and we ran away. What kind of a deal would that be? But Old Wu, please be prepared, just in case."
"Yes, it's still thoughtful of you to let Old Wu stay there for the time being."
Director Yang nodded continuously. The position was different and the considerations were different. Moving Old Wu would better ensure his safety, but it would chill the hearts of those who raised the alarm.
"Tell Old Wu to be on the lookout. If Miss Qiu shows up again next time, we must find a way to find her and see if we can bring her into our camp."
Secretary Liang gave instructions again, but there was one thing he didn't say: this person was able to give an early warning, so his identity must be extraordinary.
The Red Party really needs members who can provide them with important intelligence in a timely manner, so as to avoid a lot of losses.
…
For two consecutive days, Chu Yuan did not return to the Military Intelligence Department and was always on the move.
He has found out that Fang Wanchao had only worked in the factory for nine months. His performance in the factory was good, and his section chief wanted to promote him, but he suddenly resigned.
According to him, before this factory, he worked in a similar factory in Zhenjiang.
Chu Yuan went to Zhenjiang, but could not find his information. He took his photo for identification, but people from several factories had never seen him, proving that his previous words were lies.
If he is not in Zhenjiang, he may have been in Nanjing all the time.
He worked as a skilled worker in a factory, and in this day and age, skilled jobs were not easy to learn. In view of this, Chu Yuan visited for two days and finally found the place where he used to live.
But this was not his last residence, but the place before that, more than a year ago.
When he lived here, his name was not Fang Wanchao, but Wan Youliang. According to the results of the investigation from the neighbors, Fang Wanchao brought the blind and mute old woman with him when he lived here, and told others that she was his mother. Because of his filial piety, he won the favor of many neighbors.
He moved away after only living there for half a year.
"Only half a year?"
Chu Lingyun listened carefully to Chu Yuan's report, tapping the table lightly with his fingers.
It’s not surprising that Fang Wanchao has multiple aliases, but why does he only live in each place for half a year?
Chu Lingyun remembered that he had previously instigated Xu Wu to rebel, and immediately asked, "Did anyone send someone to monitor Xu Wu's dead mailbox?"
"Yes, someone is always watching him." Chu Yuan replied immediately.
Xu Wu didn't know who would pick up the information he placed in the dead mailbox, and always thought it was Fang Wanchao.
Not only Xu Wu thought so, but Chu Lingyun also thought so. He believed that the person he had instigated must have gone to obtain the intelligence himself.
But Fang Wanchao moved frequently. If he had instigated someone to defect before, he would never have moved so frequently. The previous residence that was discovered this time was not close to his current residence.
If you are far away from the dead mailbox, it will be very inconvenient to retrieve information.
In this case, it is very likely that he is only responsible for instigating rebellion, and there is someone else who obtains intelligence. In this way, Xu Wu's dead mailbox can still be used.
"Xu Wu's next intelligence release is the day after tomorrow. Create a fake intelligence report that's similar to the one Xu Wu released previously, making sure no one can see any flaws. Put it in a dead mailbox the day after tomorrow and keep a close eye on that location."
Chu Lingyun ordered, and Chu Yuan immediately stood up straight: "Yes."
Unfortunately, the arrest of Xu Wu would make too much noise, and the Japanese spies might have already known that he was in trouble, but there was no point in trying, and at most it would be a waste of manpower.
There are not many cases to be handled at this time, and Chu Lingyun has enough manpower and is not afraid of waste.
"Continue to search for Fang Wanchao's residence. Don't just bring his photo, bring a photo of his fake mother as well. Focus on finding where the blind and mute old man has lived. Find all the places Fang Wanchao has lived before as soon as possible."
"Yes, Team Leader."
Chu Yuan responded again. It was a pity that the old man could not speak and could not see, so communication was very difficult. Otherwise, he could ask him where Fang Wanchao had lived before, and there would be no need to go through so much trouble to find out.
Fang Wanchao used such an old man as a cover, probably because he was unable to leak secrets.
"Go ahead."
Chu Lingyun gave instructions to Chu Yuan. Before Chu Yuan walked out of the office, the phone on the desk suddenly rang.
"I'm Chu Lingyun, who are you?"
"Hello, Team Leader Chu. I'm Tan Wenbo, Team Leader of Intelligence Team 2 of the Party Affairs Investigation Department. There's been a misunderstanding between you and a few of my agents. Could you please return them to us?"
"There's no misunderstanding. I don't have anything to do with you guys."
Chu Lingyun hung up the phone after he finished speaking. These idiots from the Party Affairs Investigation Office had detained the person for several days and only came to take him back now.
Chu Lingyun didn't know whether the Red Party in Wuyang Lane had left, but if he locked up those thugs for one more day, the news would be leaked one day later.
Besides, there were many conflicts between the Military Intelligence Department and the Party Affairs Investigation Department. It was impossible for an intelligence team leader over there to ask him to release someone just by making a phone call.
Not admitting and rejecting is his correct attitude.
"Team leader."
In the Party Affairs Investigation Office, Yan He looked at Tan Wenbo who was holding the microphone and asked anxiously. He was the master of the three thugs.
“They don’t want to let people go.”
Tan Wenbo sighed. If his subordinates had not requested him many times, he would not have made this call. He knew what the result would be before making the call.
The subordinate wanted to call and ask, but his level was not equal to that of the other party, and what he said would only bring shame upon himself.
"Team Leader, these people may have found something. Even if the Military Intelligence Department is unwilling to release them, can I go meet them?"
"Okay, go to the Military Intelligence Department. I want to see you go in standing, what kind of condition will you be in when you come out?"
Tan Wenbo was so angry that he laughed. Didn't he know how strained their relationship was? He still wanted to meet someone at the Military Intelligence Department?
"Team Leader, isn't this for intelligence?"
Yan He said embarrassedly, and Tan Wenbo was very dissatisfied with him: "Your outside agents, why don't you report the intelligence immediately?"
"I'll definitely beat these guys up when they get out. I've already told them to report any leads immediately. I guess they want to confirm everything before reporting. They've reported some false information before, and I scolded them."
"How about this? I'll report this to the section chief and have him communicate. But you have to make sure these people have important intelligence."
"Thank you, Team Leader. Don't worry. I've asked around, and they've told others that they'll soon be able to identify the Red Party and come to me to claim credit. It's very likely they've actually found the Red Party."
Yan He hurriedly made a promise, and Tan Wenbo said nothing more and turned to go to the section chief's office.
At the Military Intelligence Department, Chu Lingyun came to Henian's office.
He was called here for the New Year's greetings.
"Wang Xinge has spoken up for Hou Shangui many times, and I've already promised him to release him."
Wang Xinge is the director of the Police Department, Hou Shangui is his man, so it is normal for him to come to protect Hou Shangui.
Chu Lingyun understood it from the beginning because it was difficult for Wang Sheng to completely bring down Hou Shangui. After all, he was the director of the General Police Department and had his own connections.
"Section Chief, you can make the decision on this matter."
"You can release him, but his director is gone. Also, he has to pay what he owes. Go find Hou Shangui and ask him to give you two hundred gold bars. This is the money he needs to pay for his life."
Henian waved his hand. He was giving face to Wang Xinge, but face was not given for nothing.
Not only did Hou Shangui have to pay a heavy price, he also lost his position as director. He Nian personally arrested the man, and it was a blessing that he was able to release him. He also wanted to keep his original position, but that was impossible.
He New Year will not ask who the new director will be, but Hou Shangui will definitely step down.
"Yes, Chief."
Chu Lingyun understood that Henian was deliberately giving him more benefits. When he asked for money, he would definitely get a share of it.
And it’s easy to divide, half for each of us.
"Didn't you also arrest a branch chief? Coincidentally, when Wang Xinge was protecting Hou Shangui, I suggested that Wang Sheng be made the branch chief. Wang Xinge has already agreed. This is considered compensation for Wang Sheng."
"Thank you, Chief. I will tell Wang Sheng the good news shortly."
Chu Lingyun smiled. Wang Sheng turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he became the director of the bureau.
If Henian hadn't helped him this time, he wouldn't have been able to sit in such a position in a few years on his own.
Moreover, after Wang Sheng becomes the director of the branch, his role will be even greater in the future.
Speaking of which, Wang Sheng's promotion speed is even faster than his. Three months ago, he was just a small patrolman in Wuhan, but now he is about to become the director of a branch, and it is the Nanjing branch.
"Go ahead."
Henian smiled and said that he just wanted people outside to see that as long as they helped them with their heart, they would definitely get benefits.
He specifically inquired about the situation at the Fifth Branch and knew how dangerous it was for Wang Sheng to arrest people on the spur of the moment. The fact that he was able to control the situation under such circumstances proved that Wang Sheng was indeed very capable.
He is generous in promoting capable people.
At the Fifth Branch, everyone looked outside carefully as Wang Sheng and a few others officially took office.
His appointment was made today, but the General Administration had already replaced its director yesterday. Director Hou Shangui is completely finished.
Wang Sheng was really surprised to become the director.
Although he is the director of a branch, he is also in charge of a large area, and as the director he has greater power.
Unlike when he was sheriff before, many things needed coordination to be done, but now all he needs is a command.
"Director Wang, this is your office."
The branch's logistics chief brought Wang Sheng to the director's office with a flattering smile. Wang Zhengxian was working here a few days ago, but now the owner has changed.
However, they don't need to change the way they address the director, it is still Director Wang.
The man who had made sarcastic remarks earlier felt very disappointed at this moment. He never thought that Wang Sheng would really become their director and that a joke would become true.
But he didn't say anything good about the new director. If the new director knew about this, he would be in big trouble.
Besides, all the police now know how powerful Wang Sheng’s background is.
Because the director of the General Administration targeted him, he not only lost his position, but is still in prison.
Not to mention the police station, no one even in the department dared to offend Wang Sheng.
"Go out first. I'll call you if there's anything."
Wang Sheng nodded lightly. Sitting in the spacious new office, he felt like he was dreaming. He became the director already?
When Chu Lingyun called to tell him the news, his hands were shaking with excitement.
"Kang Qiang, immediately take your men to continue comparing the photos and make sure you find the person in the photo."
The first order Wang Sheng issued after becoming the director was the task that Chu Lingyun had given him before. He knew very well how he became the director, and now he had to do a good job for Chief Chu.
"yes."
Kang Qiang responded loudly. All of them who had defected to Wang Sheng early on were now taken to the Fifth Branch.
Kang Qiang also knew that he was about to be promoted and would replace Xu Wu as the police chief.
This is the benefit of following the right person. Before, he never dared to think that he could become sheriff, let alone deputy sheriff.
Promoting Kang Qiang was the result of Wang Sheng's careful consideration.
The other people in the Fifth Branch will not move for the time being, but Kang Qiang can be brought up first. Kang Qiang made great contributions when searching for Senri Shiro before.
There will be rewards for merit. There was nothing to reward before, but this time is different. There is a chance for immediate promotion.
This can also motivate others.
Outside the Fifth Branch, Xiao Su and a group of businessmen were waiting anxiously.
It had already been agreed with Wang Zhengxian that as long as he handed over two gold bars every month, he could load cargo at the dock freely without any hindrance.
But unexpectedly, Wang Zhengxian suddenly fell from power. It was said that he was arrested by the Military Intelligence Department. Now the director has been replaced, and they don’t know the new director’s situation. If the new director has a bigger appetite or deliberately controls them, it will be troublesome.
They must send everything out as soon as possible. Their hometown cannot wait. Every day of delay will cause great losses to their hometown.
"Director Wang."
There was a knock on the door and it was Chief Yang from the Inspection Department who came in. During the days when Wang Zhengxian was away, there were many merchants waiting to ship goods at the dock. Before the new director took office, no one dared to release the goods at will.
Of course, the ones who get stuck are ordinary people; the goods of the truly powerful will never be stuck.
"What's up?"
Wang Sheng looked at the person who came in. The feeling of holding power was indeed very comfortable.
"That's right, there are quite a few merchants who want to ship goods to the dock who would like to see you."
"See me, why see me?" Wang Sheng asked curiously.
"Their goods contain some contraband, and if we don't let them go, they won't be able to leave."
Section Chief Yang explained in a low voice, and Wang Sheng immediately understood what was going on.
He knew that the Fifth Branch was in charge of the docks, and he had some understanding of what was going on there.
"How was it done before?" Wang Sheng thought for a moment and then asked.
"When Wang Zhengxian was here, every family asked for this amount. It depends on how much you want."
Section Chief Yang held up two fingers. These were specifically for the director. People like them would also receive benefits, but not as much.
"Everything remains the same, but we need to check carefully. Some contraband items must not be taken out."
Wang Sheng nodded. He had worked in the police station for so long that he naturally knew the ins and outs of it.
If everyone else accepts it but he doesn't, he will just be seen as an outsider.
Besides, the business at the docks was very lucrative, and many of the brothers in the bureau relied on this extra income to make a living. He couldn't block the way for his subordinates to make money.
Otherwise, these people will become alienated, and if his subordinates are disobedient, it will be inconvenient for him to do his work.
"Yes, I'll call them in right away."
Section Chief Yang said happily, and soon someone was brought in from outside.
Xiao Su was waiting with a dozen businessmen and finally got the result he wanted. The new director agreed to meet them.
Xiao Su hasn't gone in yet, but as long as he can see them, there will basically be no problem.
"Director Wang, this is this month's gift, please keep it."
The person brought in by Section Chief Yang walked forward with a smile and placed a box directly on the desk. Wang Sheng opened it, took a look, and immediately covered it.
Two golden bars were placed inside.
He looked at Section Chief Yang, who nodded slightly to him.
When Section Chief Yang said that just now, Wang Sheng thought it was two hundred French francs, but he didn't expect it to be two large gold bars. Is Wang Zhengxian really that shady? Two gold bars for each merchant, and with so many merchants, how many gold bars does he have to collect in a month?
What Wang Sheng didn't know was that Wang Zhengxian couldn't keep the money he received for himself. The bulk of it had to be handed over. Hou Shangui would get the most, and basically half of the gold bars would be sent to him.
He also needs to take care of other people, otherwise he won't be able to hold on to the position of branch director.
The same goes for Hou Shangui, they have to pay tribute to him at every level.
Wang Sheng was different. He was appointed director by Henian. No one in the general bureau or the department dared to control him. He did not have to give the gold bars he received to the people above him.
"That was Boss Li. This is his cargo list. Just sign it."
After sending the person out, Section Chief Yang returned to the office, holding a list and asked Wang Sheng to sign.
He signed one, sent one away, and then received two gold bars. In a short while, Wang Sheng had received a total of twenty-eight gold bars.
He has never earned more money in his life than today.
No wonder so many people want to move up the ladder. There are so many benefits after getting promoted.
After leaving the police station, Xiao Su finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the new director was very efficient and did not hold them back. It was just that the two gold bars made him feel very painful.
If this money is used to buy medicine, it can save the lives of many soldiers.
What a pity, all the money was given to these dog officials.
With the approval document, their goods can be loaded at any time, so Xiao Su hurried to find Director Yang.
He hadn't contacted Director Yang for the past two days. When he arrived at Director Yang's door, his eyes suddenly tightened, and then he looked straight ahead and strode forward.
Director Yang is not here, and he left a code for emergency transfer?
What happened that Director Yang had to be transferred urgently?
When Xiao Su left, he paid special attention to his back to make sure no one was following him. He ran to several places before arriving at Lao Wu's residence.
Fortunately, Old Wu is still here.
"Great! Let's tell Director Yang the good news and ship it tonight."
Seeing that Xiao Su had obtained the approval document, Old Wu said happily, while Xiao Su asked worriedly: "What's the situation with Director Yang? Why did he suddenly transfer?"
"I'll tell you more about it when we get there."
Old Wu brought Xiao Su and hurried to Director Yang's new residence. Upon learning that the approval document had been obtained, Director Yang was very happy and immediately arranged for the shipping.
This batch of goods cannot be delayed any longer. He has actually been very anxious these two days, but he knows that Xiao Su is reliable and has not come to report, so he can only wait patiently.
As for the transfer, Director Yang did not say much to Xiao Su, only saying that the location was changed due to circumstances.
Secretary Liang requested that Miss Qiu’s matter be kept confidential and not be known to too many people, so as not to bring danger to Miss Qiu.
Although Xiao Su is someone he trusts absolutely, the fewer people who know about it, the more confidentiality there is.
Military Intelligence Department, Chu Lingyun came to the prison.
Hou Shangui appeared with disheveled hair this time, without the majestic aura he had when he was the director.
"Sir, I know I was wrong. I will definitely treat Wang Sheng well. I will let him be the branch director. Wang Zhengxian of the Fifth Branch has not committed any crime, so it's a good opportunity for him to go there."
Hou Shangui didn't know that he had lost his position as director of the General Administration and Wang Sheng had become the director of the Fifth Branch.
"No, contact your family and ask them to prepare 300 gold bars. If you are short of one, you can't leave."
Henian asked him to ask for two hundred gold bars, but Chu Lingyun raised the price and asked for three hundred directly.
Loach was able to seize two hundred gold bars from the home of a deputy director of the Marine Police Headquarters. How could the director of this bureau not have three hundred?
"Sir, I don't have that much money. Can you be more flexible and give me less?"
Hou Shangui was stunned and shouted hurriedly that he had been living a miserable life these past two days. The cell was not as comfortable as home, and the food in the cell was so bad that he wanted to vomit.
"Okay, if you want one less finger, I'll cut off one of your fingers. You can see for yourself how much space I can cut on your body, and how much gold bars you can save."
Chu Lingyun was amused. Bargaining with him over the price of his life? This Hou Shangui hadn't realized his current situation.
How did such an idiot become the Chief of Police?
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