The coolness of the night could not dispel the sultry heat in Song Shutang's heart.
Tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, he got up from the bed and went to the center of the yard.
He picked up the wooden bucket and poured cold water over his head.
The chill came in an instant but disappeared without a trace.
Song Shutang wiped the water stains on his body and forced himself to calm down.
It’s not that I don’t understand what happened today.
I really don’t want to!
In my mind, I recalled that along the way, I investigated espionage, pursued the secrets hidden by the Eagle Team, and sacrificed many members of the intelligence department.
Now I have to pretend as if nothing happened.
Letting Japanese spies complete their missions is really hard to reconcile.
But so what?
Notify the Red Party?
it's actually really easy.
Whether you tell Uncle Li or Meng Jiaqi, this statement will be believed.
Diao Tongfu, an important figure in the Red Party, was able to overcome this difficulty.
But the leak of the news will definitely fall on Song Shutang.
What should he do?
Leave the Military Command?
Not to mention whether he has the ability to escape from the Military Command now.
Shan said that the matter within the Military Command Bureau has not yet been investigated clearly, and there is an explanation for the failure of the members of the Sword Holding Group to take revenge. Song Shutang cannot allow himself to leave the Military Command Bureau now.
It seems that the only solution for now is to remain silent.
This choice is good for everyone.
Song Shutang returned to his room and fell asleep.
But I couldn't sleep all night.
When we came to the Intelligence Section early the next morning, everyone was unwilling.
After causing such a big fuss, the murderer was finally caught but died.
Everyone felt it was a pity that no more valuable clues could be found.
The arrest of the 'Goshawk' is still ongoing.
Although there are no clues, the investigation cannot be interrupted. After all, the show must be done well.
Both Shen Lushui and Bao Yiwei are very experienced in this regard.
Long Hao came to complain and Song Shutang could only deal with it.
Zhu Yue felt relieved today when he saw that Song Shutang's expression was as usual.
But his face was as usual, but his heart was different.
Last night I secretly decided to ignore it.
Let the situation develop.
It's just that this strange feeling in my heart is really hard to get rid of.
It's not that Song Shutang has no espionage experience, but this matter has nothing to do with espionage experience.
Therefore, after a busy day in the Intelligence Department, Song Shutang decided to go see Uncle Li.
Now he can only tell Uncle Li about this matter.
Impulsive?
maybe.
But if I don't say it out loud, will my heart be at peace in this life?
Song Shutang and Long Hao got together after getting off work from the Information Section.
The two went to eat and then went back to rest.
After resting at home until about ten o'clock in the evening, Song Shutang left the house alone.
Came to Shangshibanpo to look for Uncle Li.
This move was risky, but he was willing to trust Uncle Li.
This kind of trust transcends party trust.
It is a unique and reassuring trust.
When he arrived at the Song Shutang in Shangshibanpo and knocked on the door of Uncle Li's house, Uncle Li realized that it was very likely that he was here at such a late hour. Sure enough, when he opened the door, it was just as he thought.
After entering the door and sitting down, Uncle Li asked, "Why does your face look so bad?"
Song Shutang looked as usual in the Information Department.
But facing Uncle Li, he didn't bother to pretend.
Upon hearing the inquiry, Song Shutang smiled bitterly and said, "If I tell you, I'm afraid it will put you in a dilemma. Are you sure you want to listen?"
Tell Uncle Li these words.
Then one more person will be troubled and depressed.
When Uncle Li heard this, he felt that the matter was serious. How could Song Shutang be responsible for it alone?
"Speak." Uncle Li did not hesitate at all.
Seeing this situation, Song Shutang didn't hesitate. If he did, why would he come here today?
He told the whole story.
The more Uncle Li listened, the more he frowned.
After listening, I already understood the meaning of the government.
This is killing someone with a borrowed knife, and then sending the murderer to pretend to be a good person.
It is a positive image inside and outside.
In fact, they are fighting behind the scenes.
The friction between the two parties had already been heated up before, and the memorial service held at Hongyan Farm exposed the conflict head on, causing the government to be denounced by people from all walks of life.
The government's intention to secretly issue documents is obvious.
But secretly cooperating with Japanese espionage operations is too much.
Wang Ni's incident has a huge impact now, but it is still so chilling.
Uncle Li now understood Song Shutang's dilemma.
The Intelligence Section does not let the information leak out.
If he tells it, the investigation will eventually lead to him.
Li Shutong was from the Military Command Bureau, and he knew very well how the Bureau dealt with people who had illicit connections with the Red Party, and there was no mercy whatsoever.
Speaking out means that Song Shutang has no choice but to run for his life.
If you stay in the Military Command Bureau, you will definitely die.
But Uncle Li didn't know why he had to return to the Military Command Bureau to survive the interrogation department's review.
The members of the Sword Holding Group are an existence that Song Shutang cannot give up.
What should Uncle Li do?
Notify the Southern Bureau of this news?
Save Comrade Diao Tongfu!
This choice seems to be a no-brainer.
But looking at Song Shutang in front of him, he couldn't help but hesitate.
No wonder I just said that after learning about this matter, Uncle Li would also be entangled.
Sure enough!
Song Shutang looked at Uncle Li with a smile and said, "What should I do?"
Uncle Li glared at him and said, "Is it too late for me to regret hearing this?"
"That's not what you said just now."
"Who knew this was the question your boy was talking about."
"If this isn't the problem, I won't come to you either."
"What are you going to do?"
"I cannot leave the Military Command Bureau." Song Shutang expressed his stance first.
It is impossible for him to leave the Military Command.
The most important thing is to investigate the death of the Sword Holding Group.
Secondly, he also wants to capture spies in the Military Command Bureau.
What can he do after leaving the Military Command?
Incognito!
This is not what he wants.
Although he was not very accustomed to the decision made by the Military Command Bureau, it did not mean that he could not understand it.
He told Uncle Li that he just didn't want to accept it.
Some contradictions.
But it's human nature.
Uncle Li was even more embarrassed after hearing Song Shutang's words.
"If you don't want to leave the Military Command Bureau, why don't you just keep this secret to yourself? Tell me why?" Uncle Li felt that this boy was deliberately trying to make him angry.
"I hide the pain in my heart."
"Then you feel comfortable saying it, so it makes me feel uncomfortable?"
"I reminded you."
"You are so kind."
"It's not bad." After saying this problem in front of Uncle Li, Song Shutang's mood improved a lot.
Seeing him relax.
Uncle Li is also happy.
Although it's difficult to replace him now.
"I'm leaving." After saying that, Song Shutang planned to leave. He didn't care what arrangements Uncle Li made here.
Seeing Song Shutang pat his butt and leave.
Uncle Li scolded from behind: "Next time you come in the middle of the night, I won't open the door."
"I'm pretty good at sliding doors and picking locks."
"This is a church apprentice who starves his master to death."
Wait until Song Shutang leaves from Shangshibanpo.
Uncle Li fell into deep thought.
Song Shutang made it clear that he did not want to leave the Military Command Bureau.
Is he going to pretend that he hasn't heard about this?
That must be impossible.
It was impossible for Uncle Li to watch Comrade Diao Tongfu die.
But going against Song Shutang's wishes was not what he wanted.
Therefore, Uncle Li sent out a secret signal to meet Lei Yanbin.
Uncle Li met Lei Yanbin early the next morning.
During this period, the work of instigating rebellion against Song Shutang progressed slowly.
Meng Jiaqi had very few opportunities to meet Song Shutang.
Therefore, Lei Yanbin didn't know why Uncle Li wanted to see him, so he was very curious when he came.
After meeting at the shoe repair stall, Uncle Li said: "Arrange for me to go to Hongyanzui. I want to see Secretary Zhou."
"Secretary Zhou!"
Ask directly to see the person in charge of the Southern Bureau.
Lei Yanbin looked at Li Jitong with some scrutiny.
"Yes, see Secretary Zhou."
"What's the matter?"
"It's a very important matter and it's not convenient to inform you."
The stakes are high!
Uncle Li goes up Shibanpo every day.
What important things can you know?
Lei Yanbin immediately thought of Song Shutang and asked, "Is it related to Song Shutang?"
"No comment."
"But if you don't say anything, it's hard for me to guarantee that the superiors will arrange a meeting between you and Secretary Zhou."
"You don't need to worry about this."
"All right."
Seeing that Uncle Li was unwilling to explain.
Lei Yanbin did not ask any more questions. After leaving from Shangshibanpo, he returned to Hongyanzui first.
Met with Dong Biwen, Secretary of the United Front Working Committee of the Southern Bureau.
Tell Li Jitong’s request.
After hearing this, Dong Biwen asked: "Comrade Ksitigarbha said this is a very important matter?"
"right."
"I'm going to see Secretary Zhou."
"But we don't know what the specific matter is. How can we report it to Secretary Zhou?"
"I believe what Comrade Ksitigarbha said, and I think Secretary Zhou will also give it serious consideration."
Dong Biwen went to see Secretary Zhou.
Secretary Zhou also participated in the previous Shancheng meeting.
But he only participated in the first day of the conference and did not attend subsequent meetings.
Entering Secretary Zhou's office, Dong Biwen told Li Jitong's request.
"Comrade Ksitigarbha has difficulty moving. I will go to the city tonight to arrange for Comrade Ksitigarbha to meet with me. My first priority is to ensure his safety."
"clear."
Dong Biwen and his United Front Working Committee should not be responsible for this matter.
But Comrade Ksitigarbha obviously doesn’t want more people to know.
Dong Biwen and Lei Yanbin can arrange it there.
Going to the city to meet is not very risky.
Secretary Zhou often goes to the city to attend some meetings.
Dong Biwen informed Lei Yanbin to take charge of the matter.
In the afternoon, Secretary Zhou took a bus to the city and arrived at a secret place to stay.
And it's temporary.
It is only used to meet Ksitigarbha, and will be discarded later.
Lei Yanbin was responsible for picking up Ksitigarbha.
Later in the evening, he took "Ksitigarbha" to a temporary location while avoiding the eyes of others, and met with Secretary Zhou.
Secretary Zhou stood up and waited for ‘Ksitigarbha’.
Seeing him coming in, he quickly stepped forward.
His eyes looked at the legs that had disappeared from 'Ksitigarbha'.
His eyes couldn't help but turn red.
After returning to the mountain city, the two did not have the chance to meet each other.
This time we met again, it was like this.
Holding back the tears that wanted to fall, Secretary Zhou asked Dong Biwen and Lei Yanbin to wait outside the door.
"Uncle Ya, I've suffered a lot for you these years." Secretary Zhou said to Li Jitong when the two of them left.
Li Shuya is Li Jitong's real name.
Hearing this name again after so many years, Li Jitong felt a little dazed.
My thoughts were brought back many years ago.
Secretary Zhou was the first to take over intelligence work and train intelligence staff.
Li Jitong was one of the first members to participate.
Later, he was personally assigned by Secretary Zhou to infiltrate the government.
I never thought that I would never have the chance to meet again.
"Secretary Zhou." Li Jitong smiled.
Although I have a disability, my heart is not decadent.
Very few people know anything about the two of them.
After all, the identity of intelligence lurkers must be kept secret.
Therefore, even Dong Biwen and Lei Yanbin didn't know.
This is precisely why Li Jitong is confident that Secretary Zhou will meet him without having to explain.
The two of them didn't exchange pleasantries for too long.
it is more than words.
Secretary Zhou then asked: "What matters do you need to see me for an interview?"
"That's right..." Li Jitong explained the problem briefly.
"We know the intentions of the national government. It seems that it is fighting against foreign enemies, but in fact it regards us as a major concern. It fears us more than it fears the Japanese invaders. This move is not surprising. Fortunately, you provided information, otherwise Comrade Diao Tongfu's life would be worried." Zhou
The secretary did not angrily condemn the move.
Because I know clearly in my heart.
But I feel that the information provided by Li Jitong is the most important.
Otherwise, Comrade Diao Tongfu would most likely die in the mountain city.
How does the Southern Bureau explain to their hometown?
This matter is imminent. If we find out about it a few days later, there will be no way to save the day.
But for this news, Li Jitong did not need to interview him.
Therefore, Secretary Zhou asked: "Is there any difficulty?"
"There are indeed difficulties." Li Jitong told what happened in Song Shutang.
After listening to this, Secretary Zhou understood.
"You want to save Comrade Diao Tongfu, but you don't want to cause trouble to Song Shutang."
"yes."
"So the news was told to me secretly, and the Southern Bureau needs to handle this matter."
"right."
"Okay, I promise you." Secretary Zhou agreed directly.
He had no problem with Li Jitong's request.
I don't think he has been lurking in the government for many years and has feelings for him.
Besides, Song Shutang also recruited rebel instigators.
His main value in wooing him to rebel is that he is in the Intelligence Section of the Military Command Bureau.
Li Jitong cannot go back now, so it is most important for someone to take over the job.
If you force Song Shutang to leave the Military Command Bureau, even if he later agrees to your co-optation and instigation of rebellion, the effect will be greatly reduced.
Secondly, Song Shutang was willing to tell Uncle Li the news.
Deep down in his heart he is a person who understands righteousness.
Secretary Zhou will not ignore this situation.
As for how to solve Comrade Diao Tongfu's troubles and break through the insidious plot devised by the government, so as not to affect Song Shutang.
This requires Secretary Zhou to discuss it in detail with others after returning to the Southern Bureau.
This matter must be controlled within a small scope.
Don't fight with force.
There are many trustworthy comrades in the Southern Bureau, so it is natural that we can negotiate.
It doesn’t have to be limited to Secretary Zhou’s mind alone.
Li Jitong was being cautious and needed Secretary Zhou to agree to this method before meeting him in person.
Secretary Zhou will naturally be responsible for the subsequent arrangements.
After receiving a positive reply, Li Jitong thanked him.
"You and I don't have to say this."
"Then please."
"This young man Song Shutang is indeed worthy of our development. We can try to increase our efforts after this matter." Secretary Zhou is experienced in this kind of work.
If this matter can be solved perfectly.
It shows the attitude and sincerity of both parties.
It's best to strike while the iron is hot.
Secondly, Song Shutang must be dissatisfied with the arrangements made by the Military Command Bureau.
Seize the opportunity to make progress.
"I will cooperate with Comrade Lei Yanbin." Li Jitong understood what Secretary Zhou meant.
"Whenever you want to go back to Hongyanzui, you can come back at any time."
"I can still use some of my remaining energy."
"good."
Secretary Zhou naturally didn't want to see Li Jitong in despair.
It is best to have the spirit of hard work.
So there was no further advice.
After the two talked, they called Lei Yanbin to come in and see Li Jitong off.
Dong Biwen also came in and accompanied Secretary Zhou to leave.
This matter could not be delayed, so Secretary Zhou decided to rush back to Hongyanzui overnight and hold a small internal meeting to discuss and solve this problem.
