On the morning of the next day, a letter was delivered to Ye Gongjin's desk. It was exactly what he least wanted to see.
The document was sent from the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of China to the Secretariat of the Ministry of National Defense. Director Mao Renfeng instructed: The Second Division is responsible for handling it.
Ye Gongjin filed a formal complaint. The main content is that Hou Lianhai, a former representative of the National Congress of Henan Province and retired major general, has been detained and interrogated by the Military Legal Affairs Division of the Ministry of National Defense in conjunction with the Security Bureau on suspicion of "collaboration with the Communist Party." The results and future handling opinions will be reported immediately.
, for processing, don’t make any mistake. Wait.
After Ye Gongjin passed this official meeting, he became distressed. He wanted to listen to Director Mao's opinion first, but he was worried about being reprimanded. If the Director made it clear that he could not be forgiven, which would make it even more difficult, how would he explain it to Metz?
He made a phone call to Lao Pan, the director secretary of the bureau office. Unexpectedly, Lao Pan actually had a fight with him. He said: "Brother, you are responsible for handling this matter. Is there anything else you don't know about? Just handle it as appropriate."
That's all right, do you still need to ask me?" She put him back.
Ye Gongjin was so painful that his gums were swollen. He held it in his hand for a day, and finally he had to write a few words on the "Approval" page: Group 2 to be processed quickly. He Junjie handed it over to Mr. Zuo.
Sir.
When Zuo Shaoqing arrived here, he remembered that he still had Hou Lianhai in custody. He was so busy these days that he had forgotten about this person. He asked He Junjie what the director's opinion was.
He Junjie also laughed, "Young Master Zuo, you are in charge of this, do you need to ask others? The director said a few words, I will pass them on to you. The first is to clarify the supervision situation. You should know this best.
The second is to formulate a handling opinion and then submit it to the director for review. With the first point, there will naturally be a second point. Isn't this simple? Just do it. There is only one thing, it must be fast and there must be no delay.
"He Junjie said and left.
Zuo Shaoqing repeated this question several times and finally understood it. To put it bluntly, it was a question of "let it go" or "not let it go." She felt that since neither Ye Gongjin nor He Junjie dared to express their opinions clearly, this matter must be resolved.
It was a bit tricky. But then I thought about it, I was just handling it, whether to let it go or not. The final decision was in the hands of Ye Gongjin and Director Mao, and it had nothing to do with me.
After she figured it out, she called Liu Qiuyue and asked her to make a draft first and then think about it. As soon as she finished explaining it to Liu Qiuyue, she received a call from Wang Zhenqing.
Wang Zhenqing asked on the phone: "Sister, has an official from the Ministry of Justice arrived at your place?"
Zuo Shaoqing suddenly became alert. She recalled the contents of the recorded conversation between Hou Lianhai and Wang Zhenqing, and felt a little hesitant. From the perspective of the responsibilities of the Secrecy Bureau, Wang Zhenqing's call could be regarded as a military movement, or even an "unusual movement."
Logically speaking, she should report this situation. But of course she would not do so. After all, Wang Zhenqing is her eldest brother, and this relationship still exists.
She asked: "Brother, what's wrong with this?"
Wang Zhenqing said: "Sister, to put it bluntly, it's about Hou Lianhai. He is my old commander, and I have always respected him. Besides, he is a veteran here. He was the regimental commander during the Northern Expedition. He must have someone to take care of him.
Bar."
Zuo Shaoqing said softly: "Brother, don't ask. I don't play a decisive role, but I will handle it as soon as possible. I can only do this step, okay?"
Wang Zhenqing said: "Don't be a monk, just a Buddha. You can do it as soon as possible." After saying that, he hung up the phone.
In this way, Hou Lianhai was indeed not a mortal, and Zuo Shaoqing felt that he needed to be treated with caution. But further reaction came that night. Zuo Shaoqing unexpectedly met Metz in the private room of the "revolving door".
Ever since Uncle Zhang was sacrificed, Zuo Shaoqing rarely went to the "revolving door". There, she could no longer see the profiteer-like Uncle Zhang. Being in that private room made her feel sad easily.
She went to the "revolving door" today because the brothers there discovered some unusual circumstances. In recent times, it seemed to have become a secret gathering place for senior military officials, almost every day. She had to pay attention to such a situation.
.
She went to the "revolving door", listened to the brothers' reports, and observed carefully. She found that some senior military officials who came to Nanjing for a meeting were gathering here. They were obviously discussing some extremely secret matters. She ordered the brothers to monitor
Keep records and report at any time.
She sat alone in her private room, thinking about the situation quietly. She concluded that there were abnormal movements within the army, and it exceeded her imagination. She wanted to tell Du Ziyuan about this situation. But so far, she has not talked to Du Ziyuan.
Du Ziyuan established a normal connection. Thinking of this, she also became a little anxious.
At this moment, Mace walked into her private room quietly like a ghost. He was smiling, but there was cunning in his eyes, looking at Zuo Shaoqing.
Zuo Shaoqing was wary, but he still stood up, shook hands with him, and asked him to sit down at the table.
Metz smiled and said: "Team Leader Su, are you just sitting here? We should have a drink together."
Zuo Shaoqing stared at Metz, then went out and asked the waiter to bring a bottle of wine and some cold dishes. Ten minutes later, both the wine and the dishes were served.
Metz opened the wine bottle himself and poured wine into two goblets. He smiled and said: "Last time, when I met you here, I mentioned one thing, which was about Hou Lianhai. We
I have been working hard to ask your government to release Hou Lianhai. Now, this matter is finally coming to fruition. So, I want to have a drink with Team Leader Su to celebrate together."
Metz and Zuo Shaoqing clinked their wine glasses and took a sip of wine.
Metz put down his glass and said, "I heard that this matter is now in your hands. I would like to ask what Team Leader Su's opinion is?"
Zuo Shaoqing's heart was full of doubts. Two months ago, ever since she took over Hou Lianhai's supervision, she had been full of doubts about this Hou Lianhai. She had never figured out what was going on with this Hou Lianhai, who was so criticized by all parties.
of attention.
Although she heard some clues from the conversation recording between Hou Lianhai and Wang Zhenqing. It only meant that Hou Lianhai was dissatisfied with the government, especially with Chairman Chiang Kai-shek. But what could he do as a retired major general? She was still
Not coming out.
Zuo Shaoqing thought of this and said with a smile: "Mr. Metz, I would like to ask why you are so concerned about this Hou Lianhai? Can you explain it to me?"
Mace looked at her slyly, "Our American government has always been about democracy and human rights. We oppose anything that violates human rights..."
Zuo Shaoqing waved his hand and said, "Mr. Mace, if you don't want to tell me the truth, forget it. Please don't say such nonsense, it will make my skin crawl. Please just tell me what you want to do."
Metz also laughed, "Indeed, this is more in line with my temper. My idea is this, please, when drafting this report, suggest the release of Mr. Hou Lianhai. If you can do this, I will be very grateful."
"Then you've got the wrong person. I don't have a decisive role. I have the Director above me, and Director Mao above Director Ye. In the end, Director Mao makes the decision."
"Of course, of course, generally speaking, it is true. But this time it is a little different." Mace looked at her strangely and said with a smile: "At the moment, due to various reasons, I can't tell you in too much detail.
Director Mao of your bureau will not veto Director Ye’s suggestions. Similarly, due to various reasons, Director Ye will not veto your suggestions. Therefore, Team Leader Su, your suggestions are crucial."
"Mr. Mace, let me tell you my approach. I will first seek the opinion of Director Ye, and then..."
"No, no, Leader Su," Metz kept waving his hands, "I really don't suggest you do this. You just need to make a suggestion to release Hou Lianhai. This is the best. I don't know if I made it clear."
Zuo Shaoqing stared at him sharply, mentally judging what little tricks he had done behind his back. She still shook her head, "I'm sorry, Mr. Mace, I can only do it according to our working methods. I'm sorry."
Metz's eyes had become sharp and he stared at Zuo Shaoqing coldly. He was silent for a while, but then smiled and said, "Team Leader Su, actually I am very grateful to you. In fact, when I entered the door, I should
I want to express my gratitude to you. You did a very good job with that tape, a really good job."
Zuo Shaoqing became alert. What Metz meant was that he had already obtained the tape. This was indeed a danger to her. She said, "What do you mean by processing? I don't understand."
Metz said: "Team Leader Su, what you handed over was a copy of the tape. In addition, you very cleverly erased a few sentences of it, which are very crucial sentences. Please don't interrupt me, let me
I finished what I said. Our scientific and technological level in this area is very high. We have restored a few words that were erased. Let me say it again, we are really grateful to you. You have reduced many dangers for Mr. Hou.
We know that you took a big risk. Therefore, we will keep this tape tightly and will never let it fall into the hands of outsiders. Please be absolutely assured of this."
Zuo Shaoqing remained calm, but his heart was filled with rage. This despicable Mace! bastard! He actually threatened her, and the threat was so "noble" and even full of "gratitude".
She took a sip of wine. This was something she had to weigh. If Mace really broke out and leaked the tape to Ye Gongjin, she would be dead. But if she agreed to his request, she might get deeper into trouble.
The deeper it goes, the more it may be detrimental to herself. She is in a dilemma as to where to go.
Metz silently picked up the wine bottle and poured wine into the glasses of the two of them. Then he stared at her calmly. He confirmed that he had caught this woman. Although he was really grateful to Team Leader Su,
But he had already thought of using this move to make her submit.
He said softly: "Team Leader Su, please take out your pen. There are two sentences you want to write down. Please take out your pen."
Zuo Shaoqing stared at him coldly, suppressing the anger in her heart. She weighed it in her mind and realized that she really had no choice. She slowly took out the pen from the inner pocket of her clothes, and then took out a small notebook from her purse, "
Just say it."
"These are two sentences: Since Mr. Hou Lianhai has been reviewed and no bad behavior was found, and he is loyal to the party and the state, it is recommended that his imprisonment review be cancelled, and his personal freedom restored. Please take note of this, Team Leader Su."
Zuo Shaoqing glared at him angrily, "Isn't it just these two sentences? No need to remember, I can fit these two sentences in my mind. I can fit anything!" She said the last sentence very hard. She said
Close the notebook.
"I am sure that Team Leader Su will not make mistakes in the report." Metz had a bright smile on her face. But after a while, he put away his smile and touched the pen in her hand with some confusion, "Team Leader Su,
Can I take your pen? I believe it’s a Parker pen.”
Zuo Shaoqing put the pen on the table and went over, "You can do it. But I have no intention of giving it to you!"
Metz picked up the pen and touched it repeatedly. He finally raised his head and asked: "Team Leader Su, I'm a little bit surprised why this pen is in your hand. This is the pen of our consul general, and he is on it.
Where’s his name?”
"Mr. Metz, there is something you don't know." Zuo Shaoqing sneered, "Your Consul General gave it to Wang Zhenqing, commander of the 74th Division. Wang Zhenqing is my brother, so he gave it to me. That's it.
Simple."
"Wang Zhenqing is your brother? But his surname is Wang, and your surname is..."
"He is my godbrother, can't you? You don't even understand this?"
"Ah, I see, I see. In China, this is usually an alliance, right?"
"It's not as complicated as you think." Zuo Shaoqing was still very angry.
Metz turned the pen in his hand and stared deeply at Zuo Shaoqing. He said: "Team Leader Su, I sincerely make a suggestion to you. Please cooperate with us."
"Didn't I already cooperate with you?" Zuo Shaoqing glared at him and said.
"I'm talking about going one step further and joining our organization."
"You want me to betray the country?"
"It's never meant to be like this. It's just cooperation for our common interests. I hope you will seriously consider it. Once you have considered it, I will ask you to fill out a form and officially become one of us."
"If you do this, I will die faster!"
"Absolutely not, never. Team Leader Su, I know your situation very well, and I am sure to guarantee your safety."
Next, this Metz said something again, which surprised Zuo Shaoqing. She wanted to pull out her gun and kill this Metz. She knew for sure that she had fallen into another danger.
