bayedsolid Chapter 1717 Clears Obstacles for the Director
Chapter 1717 Clears Obstacles for the Director
Xiang Chu had a vague feeling that Wu Shi was a comrade who had been lying in wait.
However, it does not belong to a hidden line of communication and cannot be linked horizontally.
Xiang Chu tried to justify himself: "Major General Wu! The Military Intelligence Bureau and the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics have been spreading rumors about me. The Battle of Yishan was fought by the Eighth Route Army. What does it have to do with me?"
Wu Shi laughed and said, "I only heard it secondhand."
He took out a cowhide envelope and said solemnly:
"Advisor Chu! Minister Chen asked me to come and give this to you."
Xiang Chu praised, "Minister Chen is meticulous in his work."
He took the leather envelope, opened it, and saw that inside was a letter of appointment as a senior military advisor, along with corresponding identification and a special forces seal.
Wu Shi pointed to the seal and said, "This seal was sent by the acting director of the Military Intelligence Bureau."
Xiang Chu smiled wryly, "It seems that Dai Nong is determined to give me the special forces."
Wu Shi nodded and said, "Yes! He has essentially handed over all the intelligence gathering work on the western Hubei front to you."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "The Military Intelligence Bureau recruits a bunch of rabble, and there must be Japanese spies infiltrated among them."
Wu Shi suggested, "Why not disband the General Staff's special forces and select a group of elites from various units?"
Xiang Chu smiled mysteriously and said, "There's no need to dismiss them. It would be a waste to let the Japanese spies who infiltrated escape. I need to screen all the personnel and catch the Japanese spies. Then keep those who are eager to fight the Japanese, and let the others go home."
Wu Shi nodded and asked, "Advisor Chu! Minister Chen will be going to Enshi tomorrow. Will you be going with him?"
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No! I will go there myself."
At this moment, Qian Fu rushed in and excitedly reported:
"Boss! Chen Mao called. The plane belonging to Tsukada Kou, the former commander of the 11th Army, was hit by our artillery fire in the Dabie Mountains. The plane was destroyed and the crew was killed... Sorry! I didn't see any outsiders."
He suddenly saw Wu Shi in the corner and felt extremely embarrassed.
Xiang Chu waved his hand and said, "It's alright! Major General Wu is one of us too. Afu! Go on!"
"Yes!"
Qian Fu awkwardly accepted the order.
Wu Shi exclaimed with emotion, "So it turns out that the commander of the Japanese 11th Army, Tsukada Takumi, has died in a plane crash. The news was kept under tight control."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! The Japanese have always done a very good job of keeping secrets."
Wu Shi asked with a smile, "Advisor Chu! In your opinion, who is more capable, Tsukada Takumi or Yokoyama Isamu?"
Xiang Chu said thoughtfully, "Tsukada Kou has performed exceptionally well as chief of staff. The Japanese high command considers him the most suitable candidate to be the commander of the 11th Army after Okamura Yasuaki."
Yokoyama Isamu, however, came from the Kwantung Army and had little combat experience.
Wu Shi laughed and said, "The Japanese 11th Army soldiers are arrogant and their generals are overbearing. Yokoyama Isamu probably can't command them."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! However, the Japanese headquarters will definitely send capable officers to assist him. Even if someone assists him, the decision is still his. Our army will surely win the Battle of Western Hubei!"
Wu Shi rose to take his leave: "Advisor Chu! I must return immediately to inform the minister of this good news."
Xiang Chu nodded and instructed, "Old Liu! See General Wu out."
"Yes!"
Liu Zhengxiong hurriedly accepted the order.
Wu Shi walked to the door, turned around and smiled, "Advisor Chu! I heard from Vice Minister Zeng Yun that you fought so hard against the Japanese in Yishan that they questioned their existence."
"Really? Thanks!"
Xiang Chu smiled and nodded, watching him leave.
Needless to say, Wu Shi told him a huge secret.
Xiang Chu thought to himself, "It seems Zeng Yun still has a problem!"
A short while later, Liu Zhengxiong returned to the study and said with a smile:
"Lord Chu! I feel that Wu Shi is one of our own."
Xiang Chu smiled wryly, "Even if it is, I can't admit it. His reminder shows that some of our practices are no longer in line with those of White Army soldiers."
Liu Zhengxiong nodded and said, "Yes! What should we do?"
Xiang Chu smiled mysteriously and said, "Have your brothers do something outrageous to deliberately ruin the reputation of the Chu Mansion."
Liu Zhengxiong patted his chest and said, "Easy! Leave it to me. I'll make sure your reputation is ruined in Chongqing."
Xiang Chu waved his hand and said, "Alright! Just don't kill anyone."
Liu Zhengxiong laughed and said, "What kind of deaths could our self-directed and self-acted drama cause? By the way! Isn't Vice Minister Zeng Yun Lin Qiao'er's uncle? Why is he also spreading rumors about you?"
Xiang Chu said thoughtfully, "There are too many suspicious points about this person. Let Caiwei tell Lin Qiao'er to observe her uncle more closely."
Liu Zhengxiong shook his head and said, "Why don't you go find Lin Qiao'er yourself? She dreams of marrying you."
Xiang Chu scolded, "Stop talking nonsense! You'd better take Xiao Liu and the others to the play."
"Prude!"
Liu Zhengxiong shouted, "Let's make a run for it!"
Yuyangguan in western Hubei was the location of the Kuomintang special agents' headquarters.
Ye Ying and Wang Batian entered Zheng Jie's residence.
Zheng Jie looked unhappy and sighed:
"Gentlemen! We've gained no merit from this battle; it's all been for nothing."
Wang Batian asked in confusion, "Officer Zheng! How come all your work was for nothing?"
Zheng Jie took out a telegram and handed it to him, saying with a wry smile, "The Director wants us to hand over the special agent team that we've worked so hard to build to Lord Chu, so that he can command this team."
Wang Batian took the telegram and exclaimed, "Giving such a lousy team to Commander Chu? What was the Director thinking?"
Ye Ying quickly nudged him and whispered, "Section Chief! Don't talk nonsense."
Zheng Jie, having nowhere to vent his anger, shouted, "Fatty Wang! How dare you talk like that? I bet you're not even as good as Ye Ying."
Wang Batian said with a wry smile, "We haven't properly vetted this team yet. What if there are Japanese spies among them? Wouldn't that be putting Commander Chu in danger?"
Zheng Jie shouted angrily, "Get out—!"
Wang Batian said arrogantly, "Fine, get out! Don't forget, Commander Chu saved your life many times. Humph!"
Ye Ying watched him leave angrily, thinking to herself, "Wang Batian is quite loyal to the boss."
Zheng Jie pointed at Wang Batian's back, too angry to speak.
Ye Ying advised, "Director Zheng! Section Chief Wang is simple-minded, please don't take it to heart."
Zheng Jie nodded and instructed, "Ye Ying! I'll take the restless Wang Batian away immediately. You stay here. Chu Xi will be here in a couple of days, and you'll be in charge of causing trouble. It would be best to get rid of Chu Xi and clear the way for the Director."
"Yes!"
Ye Ying hurriedly accepted the order.
Zheng Jie said with satisfaction, "If all Kuomintang agents were like you, we leaders would have less to worry about."
Ye Ying said firmly, "I would do anything for Director Zheng, even die a thousand deaths!"
Zheng Jie took out a list and handed it to him, saying with a smile, "It would be a bit difficult for you to get rid of Chu Xi by yourself. These spies are at your disposal."
Ye Ying took the list and said with a wry smile, "Director Zheng! I've never seen these people before. Are they in the special forces?"
Zheng Jie nodded and said, "Of course, I haven't seen them in the special forces either, but they are absolutely loyal to the Military Intelligence Bureau. You also need to take some photos of Chu Xi; I have a very important use for her."
Ye Ying took the list and asked疑惑地问道, "What's it for?"
Zheng Jie said with a smile, "Put it in the newspaper! Let the Japanese know that their shadow puppet commander has gone to the front line in western Hubei to fight them."
Ye Ying was seething with hatred, but with an expression of admiration, she praised, "Director Zheng, what a brilliant plan!"
Zheng Jie patted him on the shoulder and instructed him, "Work hard! I think Wang Batian's section chief position will be yours sooner or later."
Ye Ying said excitedly, "Thank you, Director Zheng, for your guidance!"
Zheng Jie picked up his suitcase and strode out of his residence.
Holding the list in his hand, Ye Ying thought to himself, "Perfect timing to tell the boss to send someone to impersonate these spies and infiltrate the Military Intelligence Bureau."