The next day, Gong Shucheng sent out the signal on the declaration as promised, and was then sent to his residence by the Secret Service for resettlement. Geng Chaozhongze and Tang Zong led several secret agents to guard the area.
The announcement was made around 7 a.m., and several people had been guarding it for most of the day. Until around 4 p.m., there was still no movement at Gong Shucheng's residence. Fortunately, Geng Chaozhong was holding a legendary novel to read.
Tang Zong was enjoying it, but he couldn't sit still.
"Is it possible that the foreigner didn't read the declaration at all today?" Tang Zong asked the first question not long after.
"No, think about it, is it possible?" Geng Chaozhong rolled his eyes without raising his head.
"Did he choose to meet at night?" After a while, Tang Zong asked the second question.
"No, he and this reporter are not related, so there is no need to come at night. Being discovered would arouse suspicion. Besides, coming at night is not conducive to observing the surrounding environment," Geng Chaozhong replied.
"Oh." Tang Zong nodded doubtfully.
"Why aren't you here yet?" Half an hour later, seeing the sky getting dark, Tang Zong couldn't hold it any longer.
"Secretary Tang, when it comes to waiting for something to happen, the most important thing is patience. We have been there for days and nights, let alone a day. If you don't believe me, ask the brothers in front of you." Geng Chaozhong said.
"That's right, Secretary Tang. When we go out to keep an eye on people, we often don't sleep for days and nights. This is really nothing." said a special agent next to him.
"Okay, I'm worried." Tang Zong smiled sheepishly.
"It's almost here, I think it's coming." Geng Chaozhong closed the book, raised his head and looked out the window.
"Really?" Tang Zong also imitated Geng Chaozhong and looked out the window.
"Really!" Tang Zong shouted quickly.
On the road, a man wearing a windbreaker and a top hat was walking towards Gong Shucheng's residence. Tang Zong picked up the telescope and took a glance, his voice was trembling:
"Yes, he is a foreigner! It is exactly the same as what Gong Shucheng described!"
"Get ready!" Geng Chaozhong ignored Tang Zong's excitement and quickly ordered several of his men.
The foreigner was not alert at all. He held a newspaper in his hand, walked slowly to the front of Gong Shucheng's house, and started knocking on the door.
"Wait for him to get in. As soon as he gets in, take action without hesitation!" Geng Chaozhong glanced at the brothers around him.
These brothers are all close confidants of Virgo, and all of them are carefully selected experts from the Secret Service. Without Geng Chaozhong's instructions, they had already stood up and walked out quickly.
Gong Shucheng in the house had already heard the knock on the door. Unfortunately, his right leg was fractured by Geng Chaozhong and he could not move at all. He could only shout at the door:
"Come in, the door is unlocked!"
The foreigner opened the door and walked in. When he saw Gong Shucheng lying on the bed, his lower body covered with a quilt and holding a book in his hand, he couldn't help but ask:
"Mr. Gong, did you just go to bed or are you still awake?"
"I sprained my foot when I went out yesterday. I don't want to move. I just put the things on the table. You can take it yourself!" Gong Shucheng pointed at the table.
There was an envelope on the table. The foreigner walked over and picked up the envelope. He was about to open it when he heard a noise outside the door. Just as he was about to turn around, he heard a click. The east window was kicked open first, and then,
Several people behind the door swarmed him and threw him to the ground in an instant.
"Who are you? I am a German, you can't do this!" The foreigners struggled desperately. This guy was so strong that several agents were unable to restrain him for a while.
"Be honest, or I'll kill you with one shot!"
While he was talking, a voice came from the door. The foreigner looked up and saw two more men in black clothes appearing at the door. The leader also held a pistol in his hand and looked at him coldly.
"Who are you? I am a German and I want to find the consulate!" The foreigner was not afraid and protested loudly. However, seeing the overwhelming number of people on the other side, he stopped and stopped resisting.
"We are from the government, and this is not a concession. We have the right to arrest both Chinese and foreigners." The person who came was none other than Geng Chaozhong. He took a look at the foreigner, and his description was exactly what Gong Shucheng said.
In agreement, he nodded slightly and said:
"Sir, what is your name?"
"Schmidt, I'm here to discuss something with a friend, why do you want to arrest me?" Mr. Schmidt said indignantly.
"Oh, dear Mr. Schmidt, is this what you and Mr. Gong are talking about?" Geng Chaozhong took the envelope from his hand and pulled out the contents, which was Zhu Muyun's photo.
"Yes, I entrusted Mr. Gong to help me find someone. Is there a problem with this?" Schmidt said in Nanjing Mandarin quite fluently.
"No problem, we are here to help you find someone," Geng Chaozhong glanced at Schmidt with a smile, "By the way, the person has been found."
"Found it? Where is he?" Schmidt asked.
Tang Zong was stunned and couldn't help but glance at Geng Chaozhong. It was really unreasonable for this foreigner to not ask about his own safety first but still care about the people in the photo.
"We can tell you, but you have to answer us first why we are looking for this person." Geng Chaozhong waved the photo in his hand.
"Someone else entrusted me to find him. I just look for him and don't ask about anything else!" The foreigner replied confidently.
"Are you also entrusted by others?" Tang Zong couldn't help but interjected.
"Yes, I am a reporter just like Mr. Gong. We often exchange news. This is a normal phenomenon in the industry. I can guarantee that we have not violated any laws of your country." The foreigner has calmed down, knowing that the other party has
Now that he is no longer a robber, he obviously no longer worries about his safety.
"This..." Tang Zong glanced at Geng Chaozhong again.
Gong Shucheng was entrusted by this foreigner, but the foreigner said that he was also entrusted by others. How could this become a brokerage business where the superior family takes over the inferior family?
Geng Chaozhong's expression was very calm. He already knew that this foreigner was also employed by the Cheka and had no idea about it. That's why he boldly and boldly came to arrest him with Tang Zong. Otherwise, if this person was the Cheka, wouldn't he be captured by the spies?
A mess everywhere?
"Let him go," Geng Chaozhong nodded, motioned to his men to let go of each other, then looked at Schmidt with a smile, and asked amiably:
"Mr. Schmidt, you may not know that the person in the photo is involved in an important case, and we have to find out where his responsibilities lie. Tell me who you were entrusted by, and tell me everything you know. We won't
It’s hard for you.”
Schmidt broke free from the hands of several agents, squeezed his sore arm, and said:
"Our journalists from various countries in Nanjing have a journalists association. We often exchange some news through the association. Sometimes, the association will also issue some tasks for everyone to complete. This is the task I took. I will not know who issued it.
I don’t know.”
"What do you mean by mission?" Geng Chaozhong asked.
"I only gave him a photo and 100 oceans, and briefly talked about some situations. I really don't know anything else." Schmidt replied with an aggrieved look on his face.
"Can we find out who is the assigner of the mission through the Journalists Association?" Tang Zong interjected.
"No, there is a mailbox at the door of our Journalists Association. Everyone communicates anonymously through this. After I collect the information, I will put the envelope back. This can ensure everyone's privacy." Schmidt said.
"How many people are there in the Journalists Association?" Tang Zong asked again.
"A lot, probably more than eighty people!" Schmidt said.
"This..." Tang Zong hesitated.
With so many people, it is simply unrealistic to investigate them one by one, not to mention the fact that foreigners are involved. If one of them is not good enough, it could lead to international disputes!
"I'm sorry, I offended you so much just now. Please forgive me Mr. Schmidt. Please leave your address and I will come to you someday to apologize!" Geng Chaozhong suddenly bent down and bowed to Mr. Schmidt.
"This..." Schmidt was a little dazed. What was going on with this person who was so arrogant in front of him and respectful in the back?
"I sincerely apologize to you and ask for your forgiveness, sir." Geng Chaozhong raised his head, looked at Schmidt sincerely, then took out a ten-dollar note from his arms and handed it over, and said: "This is my
This is a small note to compensate for disturbing you, please accept it."
Schmidt was stunned for a moment, waved his hand and said: "No, you are also performing official duties, and I didn't suffer any harm, forget it."
"Thank you Mr. Schmidt for your magnanimity," Geng Chaozhong bowed again, "I have offended you so much today, you can leave now."
The foreigner was stunned again and asked in surprise: "Can I leave now?"
"Of course, please." Geng Chaozhong spread his hands and pointed to the door.
Only then did Schmidt believe that Geng Chaozhong was sincere in letting him go. He nodded quickly and walked quickly out the door.
"Follow him, find out his address, and then find out about the journalists association he mentioned."
Seeing Schmidt walking out, Geng Chaozhong quickly ordered one of his men.
The agent agreed and walked out quickly.
"Chief Fang, he's gone, where am I?" Gong Shucheng on the side interjected with a sad face.
"You," Geng Chaozhong glanced sideways at Gong Shucheng, "you illegally collected military intelligence and violated state secrets. The evidence for all the charges is solid. Why, you still want to get away with it?"
"This," Gong Shucheng blushed, "but what I did was all instigated by Schmidt! I am just an accessory, not the principal! How come you let the principal go and detained me as an accessory?
,This is not fair!”
"It's not fair. You said that collecting military intelligence was all directed by Schmidt. Where is the evidence?" Geng Chaozhong sneered.
"Chief Fang, please stop playing with me!" Gong Shucheng struggled to get up from the bed, "I have no credit but also hard work for today's matter, so you can't just let me go? I'm your compatriot!
"
"Well, that's what you said. After all, we are compatriots. Broken bones are still connected with tendons." Geng Chaozhong pondered, seeming to be moved.
"Yes, yes, we are all Chinese!" Gong Shucheng seemed to see a glimmer of hope.
"Well, Schmidt just said that there is some kind of journalists association. From now on, you will be an informant for our Secret Service and be responsible for contacting this association. If you do well, you will be considered guilty and meritorious!" Geng Chaozhong said.
"Okay, okay, I will try my best. Thank you Chief Fang for your magnanimity!" Gong Shucheng finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly promised.
"Secretary Tang, let's go!" Geng Chaozhong looked at Tang Zong next to him.
"Chief Fang, what do you mean? Why did you let that foreigner go?" Tang Zong finally came to his senses and asked.
"Let's go out and talk." Geng Chaozhong raised his feet and pulled Tang Zong to the door. Then he explained: "This foreigner is telling the truth. There is no need to make things difficult for him. Forget it!"
"Well, how do we explain it to Virgo when we get back?" Tang Zong asked.
"Virgo will understand," Geng Chaozhong explained, "You probably haven't heard of this Journalists Association, right?"
"It should be the same as the 'raw silk guild' and the 'salt and iron guild', right?" Tang Zong curled his lips and said.
Isn't it just a guild? Who doesn't know this?
"Yes, but it's not exactly the same," Geng Chaozhong smiled. "The Journalists Association is very powerful abroad. Many of them have inextricable relationships with governments and foreign agencies of various countries. Many of them
People may even join government agencies of various countries in the future and become government officials with real power and influence, and can even influence a country's foreign policy decisions. These people cannot be offended."
"I understand," Tang Zong suddenly realized, but immediately asked with a sad face: "Then let's just forget about it?"
"Of course we can't forget it," Geng Chaozhong laughed. "Since this news came from the Journalists Association, we have to start from the Journalists Association. Secretary Tang, think about it, this Journalists Association is called exchanging news, but in fact
What kind of organization is it? This is an intelligence organization! For such an important thing, can you tell me, is it a fault or a merit? "
"I understand, you want me to join this journalists association!" Tang Zong finally understood.
"Yes, this case is just a trivial matter. Even if you solve the case, how important will it be? But if you join this journalists association, won't there be an endless stream of information? In the eyes of Virgo, it will be an endless stream.
Is intelligence more important, or is a case more important?" Geng Chaozhong said in a persuasive way.
"Of course the source of intelligence is important!" Tang Zong's eyes were shining, "With this association, we can have one more channel for our intelligence. This is a great contribution to Virgo!"
"More than that," Geng Chaozhong smiled, "My suggestion is that you apply to the chief minister and send someone to join this journalists association. Not only can you collect intelligence from it, but you can also have a certain amount of personnel power. This will be beneficial to your future work.
It’s beneficial.”
"I understand," Tang Zong glanced at Geng Chaozhong gratefully, "Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading. I finally understand this truth today! Brother Fang, thank you very much!"
"Brother, why are you so polite? From now on, I still hope that Brother Tang will say a few kind words for me in front of Virgo. Don't arrest me at Laohuqiao like last time!" Geng Chaozhong laughed.
Tang Zong also smiled awkwardly.
The last time we captured Geng Chaozhong and went to Laohuqiao, he was the one who personally led the team. After all, the two of them still had a little quarrel, but this method was really authentic. Not only did they ignore past grudges, but they also made suggestions for their own future. This friend
