"You kid, why did you suddenly come up with the idea of forming a tax police group?"
After sending Zhou Fohai away, Minglou couldn't help but ask Li Qiang.
Li Qiang did not hide anything and directly explained his real plan in detail.
Xiang Minglou frowned unconsciously after hearing this, "It's just to get someone, is it necessary to go in such a big circle?"
"Brother, I know that you always pay attention to efficiency when doing things, but for some things, it is better to go around a few more circles to be more secure. Just like this time, I heard that the former Minister Zhou has personally agreed that as long as the necessary
Joint, they would be released, but at this moment, Fu Xiaoan's children were killed on the way, which directly caused the rescue plan to be delayed to this day. It was obvious that someone was secretly obstructing it. Only by dealing with these people can the plan proceed smoothly.
"
"Well, that makes sense." Minglou listened to Li Qiang's explanation attentively and said with deep approval, "I will say hello to Fengtian in advance. As for the specific meeting place and password, I will tell you before departure."
"Brother, are you too cautious?"
"Be careful with your ship! Besides, this is also an organizational rule. It's not like you don't know it."
"Okay, okay! Brother, I think you've been around for too long with no one to talk to, and you're addicted to preaching again." With that, Li Qiang was about to stand up and leave.
"Where are you going?"
"No. 76, do you want to come together?" Li Qiang replied with a hint of teasing.
"Forget it. I had a very unpleasant quarrel with them over Manchun's maternity leave. If I go there and I can't even say a few words, they will definitely quarrel again."
"Isn't it? Then why don't they take the opportunity to take out all the anger they suffered from you on me? I really want to thank you!"
"I think you should be able to handle this little thing."
"I……"
"Okay, let's not talk anymore. I'm leaving first. I'll pick you up when I get home in the evening." After saying that, Minglou got up and left without looking back.
…
After leaving the club, Li Qiang went straight to No. 76 Jisi Feier Road.
However, as soon as Li Qiang stepped through the door of the Secret Service Headquarters, a hoarse and unpleasant voice rang out, "Oh! This is not Director Wang, uh, wrong, should it be the brother-in-law of the former Director of the Intelligence Division, Wang Manchun? I heard that you were transferred
You went to the Suppression Headquarters, and if you didn't do some odd jobs there, why did you come back? Could it be that you were kicked out?"
Even just by listening to the voice, Li Qiang could tell that the speaker was none other than Li Shiqun's confidant, Wu Shibao, the captain of the 76th Guard Brigade!
Just two years of experience as a traitor spy had completely transformed this early horseman driver into a murderous desperado. With Li Shiqun's connivance, Wu Shibao became more and more unscrupulous. In less than half a year,
Over time, a unique force has formed within Department No. 76 and has become a popular figure in Shanghai. Its reputation even vaguely surpasses that of Butcher Ding and Devil Li.
It is said that when a child cries in his mother's arms, as long as the mother says "Wu Shibao is here", the child will immediately stop crying.
As the saying goes, "The king of hell is easy to meet, but the devil is difficult to deal with." If he wants to convince Li Shiqun as planned, Wu Shibao must pass this test. Naturally, Li Qiang also knows this truth, so he doesn't care about him, but puts out a
He replied in a business-like manner: "It's not a big deal to leave the house. I'm here to deliver a new code book to Director Li on orders from Commander Tang."
"Really? I heard that Director Jin of the Confidential Affairs Department of your ministry has already... How come he compiled the new code book so quickly? He couldn't just change it casually based on the previous code book and then use it for perfunctory purposes.
Ours?"
Faced with Wu Shibao's deliberate attempt to make things difficult, Li Qiang was not angry. He still replied expressionlessly: "I don't know about that. Captain Wu, you just said that I am just a handyman. I can't decipher telecommunications."
You don’t know anything about one thing, why don’t you take a look for yourself?”
As he said this, Li Qiang actually took out a file bag with sealed fire paint from his bag and handed it to Wu Shibao.
"Hey! I won't be fooled by you. Go back and tell your brother that what happened last time is not over yet! Don't think that I don't dare to do anything to him with Minister Zhou backing him up! I have so many ways to punish people.
!Tell him to be careful for me!"
After saying that, Wu Shibao spat hard, and then continued to walk towards the door. When he passed by Li Qiang, he deliberately bumped him hard, causing Li Qiang to stumble immediately.
Then he laughed twice and left with satisfaction.
"Bah! What kind of virtue!" After scolding him fiercely, Li Qiang came to the door of Li Shiqun's office, rubbing his sore shoulder.
"Knock knock knock... report!"
"Come in!"
In the office, Li Shiqun was worrying about the weapons, equipment and ammunition of the tax police group. When he saw Li Qiang pushing the door open and walking in, he felt that he looked familiar, but couldn't pronounce his name. He was stunned for a moment, "You are..."
"
"Ming Qiang, Director of the General Affairs Department of the East China Suppression Headquarters, is here to deliver a new code book to you, Director Li, on the orders of Commander Tang."
With that said, Li Qiang respectfully handed the portfolio in his hand to Li Shiqun.
"Your surname is Ming? Oh, I remembered. You are the younger brother of Deputy Director Ming, right?"
"Yes, Director Li is indeed very discerning, and my brother is Minglou."
Li Shiqun waved his hands repeatedly, "Haha, Director Ming deserves the award. If Li doesn't even have this bit of vision, he is not worthy of sitting in this office."
Speaking of this, Li Shiqun paused for a moment, and then asked tentatively: "By the way, Director Ming, are you from home, or..."
"I have an order from the top, so I don't dare to delay for a moment, so I came to see you as soon as I arrived in Shanghai."
"Oh, that's right..." Li Shiqun nodded suddenly after hearing this, "So you haven't met your elder brother yet?"
"Why did Master Li say this?"
"To be honest, not long ago, Deputy Director Ming had some trouble with Ah Si because of Director Wang's maternity leave. As a boss, I have always wanted to make peace with them. After all, we are all colleagues. We should keep our heads down.
We’ll see each other when we look up, there’s no need to make the relationship so tense, right?”
The same thing coming out of Li Shiqun's mouth formed an extremely sharp contrast with Wu Shibao before. No wonder Li Shiqun was able to take the position of director, while Wu Shibao could only be a thug at best.
Thinking of this, Li Qiang followed his words and said, "What does Director Li mean?"
"Oh, that's what I think. Find a time to invite the two of you to have tea together and clarify the misunderstanding. Wouldn't this matter be over? Is there anything that can't be done about my family? I can't do it.
Isn’t it just a joke for the Japanese?”
"That's right. Don't worry, Director Li. I will definitely bring your words to you when I see my elder brother when I return from my humble post."
"Okay, okay, I'll leave this matter to Director Ming." After saying that, Li Shiqun picked up the tea cup on his desk and took a pretending sip.
Li Qiang naturally knew that he was preparing to serve tea to see off the guests, but he did not take the initiative to say goodbye, but looked like he was hesitant to say anything.
This aroused Li Shiqun's curiosity, so he put down his tea cup and asked, "What, Director Ming, is there anything else?"
"I really can't hide anything from you, Director Li. To be honest, in addition to official business, I also have a private matter when I come here. I don't know whether I should talk about it or not."
"If you have something to do, it doesn't hurt to talk about it."
"This... is..." Li Qiang deliberately hesitated for a long time before he managed to speak, "I believe the director should also know that our Suppression Headquarters has just experienced a huge change and directly lost several elites.
Not to mention genius, there is also a huge financial crisis, so..."
However, before Li Qiang could finish speaking, Li Shiqun interrupted him directly, "Director Ming, I have heard about your department's recent experiences. I sympathize deeply with you, but to be honest, the days of our special agent headquarters are
It’s not easy! The battle ahead is getting bigger and bigger, and the battle lines are getting longer and longer. I’m not afraid of making fun of you. I haven’t received funds from the Japanese for several months, so even if I want to help, I am powerless.
ah!"
With that said, Li Shiqun opened the folder in front of him again, "Look, this is the fourth time I have filed a report to apply for weapons, equipment and ammunition for the tax police group, but the Japanese have been reluctant to approve it.
, I was so big that I couldn’t sleep the whole night!”
"Director Li, if the Japanese don't approve this, can't we think of other ways?"
"Other ways?" Li Shiqun couldn't help but chuckle after hearing this, "You think I haven't thought about it? That's a team of more than 10,000 people. Where can I get so many weapons, equipment and corresponding ammunition? Even if
I can afford a high price, but who can afford it?"
"Yes, with such a large amount, even if you add all the goods on the black market in East China together, it won't be enough!"
"Not to mention East China, even South China, North China, and the black market in Manchukuo..." At this point, Li Shiqun was stunned, and then said as if he suddenly remembered something, "Oh? Director Ming,
I suddenly remembered, weren't you always in Fengtian before you returned to Shanghai?"
"yes!"
"Then are you familiar with the people at the Ordnance Manufacturing Institute?" Li Shiqun asked quickly.
Li Qiang thought hard for a moment before replying: "I was quite familiar with it before, but in the 25th year of the Republic of China, the Ordnance Institute was reorganized. Mitsui & Co., representing the Ministry of Military Affairs of Manchukuo, and Okura, representing the Japanese people,
After the reorganization with each group investing half of the money, the relationship with our Manchuria Railway is obviously not as good as before."
As soon as these words came out, Li Shiqun immediately widened his eyes and asked in surprise and joy: "Wait a minute, you just said Mitsui & Co., right?"
"Yes what's the matter?"
Before he finished speaking, Li Shiqun slapped his thigh and said excitedly: "Great! Now we have the weapons, equipment and ammunition of the tax police group."
However, his excitement confused Li Qiang, "Director Li, how do you say this?"
"Mitsui Juichi, this name must be familiar to Section Chief Akira, right?"
"Of course..." Li Qiang was about to nod, but he couldn't help but froze, and then said with a look of disbelief, "Wait a minute, is that Colonel Mitsui..."
"That's right! Mitsui Juichi is the president of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and the son of Count Masaho Mitsui."
Hearing this, Li Qiang was completely shocked by Mitsui Juichi's identity, but he soon felt relieved, "No wonder he filled the vacancy left by the death of Colonel Morita so quickly. It turned out that he was also a ruthless character with a profound background."
ah!"
"Yes! It is said that the Japanese pay most attention to seniority. In fact, in the Japanese bureaucracy, the most important thing is the so-called origin and class, followed by the so-called seniority. With Mitsui Juichi's background, even if he is a mediocre person, he can at least be qualified.
Become a general. And with a background like Longchuan Feiyuan, even if he is not Dai Li's spy, he will be a colonel until the day he dies."
"Director Li, do you plan to use Mitsui Colonel as a breakthrough point to open up Mitsui & Co.'s channels?" Li Qiang said thoughtfully.
"Smart! But it's not me, it's you!"
"I?"
"Yes, didn't you just say that the finances of your headquarters are in jeopardy? Well, there is an opportunity to make money in front of you. It depends on whether you can grasp it."
"Isn't this... not appropriate?"
"What's inappropriate? If this thing is done, I can get enough weapons, equipment and ammunition, and your command can successfully survive this financial crisis, and you can personally make a big fortune from it.
Windfall, what’s inappropriate?”
"No, Director Li, you misunderstood. I was worried that if you entrusted me with such an important errand, it would go wrong..."
"Alas! Director Ming, although Mr. Li considers himself to be mediocre in ability, he still has a good eye for seeing people. Don't forget that you are the benefactor who avenged his tongue-pulling out. I believe that based on this, this
Things can definitely be done, and only you can do it. To put it in perspective, as long as Section Chief Ming tries his best, even if things don't work out in the end, Mr. Li will keep this friendship in mind, and there will definitely be generous rewards in the future.
But in order to reduce unnecessary misunderstandings, I will let Ah Si accompany you. This will not only help you clear some obstacles, but also silence the mouths of those with ulterior motives. I think you won't mind, right?
"
"I don't mind, I don't mind. Thanks to Director Li's trust, I am sincere in my humble position, but I still have official duties to attend to, so I would like to ask Director Li to allow me to ask for instructions from the commander before I can give you a reply."
Li Qiang's move not only did not arouse Li Shiqun's dissatisfaction, but made him appreciate Li Qiang more and more. After all, his superior Tianda could not just talk about it, he should always keep it in mind and show it in action.
.
Thinking of this, Li Shiqun nodded with a smile on his face and said, "Well, after all, Commander Tang is your direct leader, so I can't force you anymore."
"Don't worry, Director Li. I will definitely give you a clear answer tomorrow morning."
