Peter and Andre were both shocked. They never expected that Lu Ming would make such a request.
The two looked at each other, both with wry smiles on their faces, and shook their heads with helpless expressions on their faces.
"If it doesn't work, just say it. It's okay. I also know that my request is a bit presumptuous. I thought this was something that would benefit both parties, but maybe I thought too simply." Lu Ming couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"No, it's not that we can't agree to your request, but your government won't allow our experts to come and train for you." Peter told the truth.
"Why, aren't we allies? Shouldn't allies support each other?" Lu Ming asked in surprise.
"Yeah, that's the weird thing. We are allies, and we should trust each other. This is the most basic principle, but what kind of treatment do the two of us receive from your government right now? It is ubiquitous surveillance, that is, under
Here, we can have some freedom, but as soon as we leave this apartment building, your people will keep a close eye on us." Andre complained.
It’s not surprising that he complained. They are also experts in aiding China. Look at the treatment the German advisory team received. They were treated like distinguished guests, and every time they appeared, government officials would cheer and support them. The most important thing is
The best thing is that people enjoy a high degree of freedom and no one will monitor them wherever they go.
In fact, the National Government's treatment for Soviet experts was not low, with sufficient supplies of vodka, cigarettes, white bread, pickles, brown bread, borscht and other daily necessities.
They do not enjoy such conditions in their own country, and their salary is twice as high as that at home. However, they are equivalent to being locked up in a room, unable to do anything or complete their tasks.
They came to China with the heavy responsibility of setting up an intelligence network covering Asia in Shanghai, but after setting foot on this land, they found that they had thought too much.
Whether you go to a restaurant, a store, or even a public toilet, there will always be people following you. There is no chance to develop intelligence agents or build an intelligence network. Even their colleagues in Shanghai dare not contact them.
As time passed year by year, they made no achievements and became more and more anxious. Their superiors had repeatedly accused them of being incompetent, dawdling, not being able to meet Jiangdong's elders, etc. They could only accept the criticism obediently.
However, they did not give up. After getting to know Lu Ming, they seemed to see a little hope.
Today, Lu Ming suddenly threw a thorny "olive branch" to them. What should they do?
Lu Ming smiled. He didn't think the National Government had done anything wrong in this matter. The German advisory group did have the right to go anywhere at any time. That's because they are not spies. You two are out-and-out spies. If
If you can come and go as you please, that's fine.
"Mr. Peter, I can apply to the higher authorities for your experts to come to China, and it will definitely be approved. As long as your government is willing to send experts to China, you don't have to consider the remuneration." Lu Ming said in a roundabout way.
"Okay, we will report it to our superiors immediately, but this matter requires your government to submit a formal application to our government. We cannot send experts first. This is a necessary procedure." Peter said seriously.
"I know, I will let the government apply and follow legal procedures."
Lu Ming sighed. If he wanted to accomplish this, he would have to find Chairman Sheng and Mr. Wen Bai. It would definitely not be possible to rely on him to come forward, and he might mess up the matter.
Lu Ming's purpose is to cultivate a team of spies that he can control, and then sneak into Japan or other hostile countries. They can lurk for a long time or perform short-term missions.
Since joining the Blue Clothes Club, especially after being taught a lesson by Muto, Lu Ming has a new understanding of the importance of intelligence work.
In the long run, if we don't have a strong special agent team, we won't be able to fight the Japanese for a long time.
If this work is not done now, it will really be too late.
He began to understand why Sheng Youde attached so much importance to intelligence gathering, even spending a lot of money and digging holes for him, and even hiding some things from him, just to let him gain a foothold in the Blue Clothes Club.
By the way, even the United States, which prides itself on never engaging in espionage activities, actually attaches great importance to intelligence. Didn’t Mr. Frank also hire him at a high price to collect information?
Of course, Lu Ming does not think that he is a spy, because the information he provided is public information that any reporter can collect, and all the information sent out has been carefully considered. Of course, his elbows are turned inward.
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China needs the support of the international community so much. Even if the voices from Europe and the United States are just to protect their own interests in China, they still need to fight for it.
"Lu, can you talk to the higher-ups of your government to lift the surveillance on us? We need to support each other," Andre said.
"Let me give it a try. If the order to monitor you does not come from the highest level in Nanjing, there may be a way to solve it, but if it comes from the highest level, there is nothing I can do." Lu Ming said with a bitter smile.
Peter shook his head and did not hold out any hope. He also knew that if it were not for the order from the highest level, the National Government authorities would not unscrupulously monitor China aid experts like them.
"Lu, please work hard, even if you let us relax a little. To be honest, this will make us unable to find our girlfriends, and we will squat in the house like fools all day long." Peter begged.
Lu Ming laughed heartily: "Brothers, it would be too easy for you to find women. There are many White Russian girls in this apartment. They are very beautiful. You are from the same ethnic group. Isn't that great?"
Lu Ming was telling the truth. There were many White Russians living in Wanguo Apartment. They were all descendants of exiled nobles. They were either princesses or dukes. They were very rich at the beginning, but then they started to sell off their belongings when they were left with nothing.
Belarusians who have brains and skills have learned how to do business. The Moscow restaurant in Shanghai was opened by a few Belarusians in partnership, and the business was very prosperous.
Those incompetent and lazy Belarusians ended up in poverty, and the men had to work as taxi drivers, while the women had to do secret door work.
He knew all this from the concierge. During some festivals, as long as Lu Ming was in Shanghai, he would bring wine and food to the concierge for a drink. After he was half drunk, he would tell all the secrets of the residents, so to say
The first person who knows Wanguo Apartment best is the concierge, and the second person is Lu Ming.
"No, we are not looking for those women. We like Chinese women, and they must wear cheongsam." Andre said with high spirits.
"Okay, okay, as long as you can help me solve the expert matter, I will introduce you to my girlfriend, okay." Lu Ming said with a smile.
Lu Ming and Lu Ming are familiar with each other in Fengyue Place. These two guys may think that Chinese women are easy to bully. If they are exposed to the tricks of the sisters in Cai Lian in the future, they probably won't be able to cry.
The next three people naturally followed the same old routine, vodka, brown bread, sausages, and pickles.
While drinking, Lu Ming told the two people all kinds of interesting stories and gossip about Shanghai Fengyue Place, which made the two veteran spies confused. In the end, they all got drunk and lay on the table.
Depressed people drink more when they are happy. It can be said that everyone gets drunk even if they are not drunk.
Lu Ming returned to his room, lying on the sofa and thinking about what excuse he could find to make Mr. Sheng Youde and Wenbai willing to help.
In fact, when it comes to hiring espionage experts, the best one is the British mi6. This old empire, the sun never sets, is best at espionage activities.
However, the British attitude towards China is not much stronger than that towards India. It basically looks down upon them. It is basically impossible for them to send experts to assist China.
The Soviet Union is inextricably linked with China, has relatively frequent personnel exchanges, and has a very mature experience in agent training.
Aid China?
Yes, an application was made to the Soviet government in the name of adding experts to aid China. The personnel were selected by Peter and Andrei in advance, and the two sides handed over normally according to the procedures, without any flaws.
Lu Ming certainly didn't understand the procedure for the Nanjing government to apply for adding experts to aid China, but he felt that as long as Mr. Sheng Youde and Mr. Wenbai were willing to help, the matter would be completed smoothly.
He is now the vice-president of the Shanghai branch of Lanyishe, and he and Kang Ze are not the same as deputy, so it is legal for him to work in Nanjing with this status.