Lost and Spy

Chapter 267
Meng Shaoyuan was a little uncomfortable with the new job.

When I was in Nanjing in the past, I just had to complete the tasks assigned by Dai Li to the letter.

But when you come to Shanghai, it's completely different.

So many human relations need to be coordinated.

The unlimited rights granted by Dai Li.

It brings, in fact, infinite troubles.

The list of promotions was placed on the desk.

Zhou Weilong glanced at it, smiled, got up and poured a cup of tea for Meng Shaoyuan himself: "Director Meng, take a break, don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry. You just came to Shanghai, and some things may not be clear yet."

"District Chief Zhou, you are a senior. It is because of me that you came to Shanghai, so when you encounter these things, you are the first to come to ask for instructions and report." Meng Shaoyuan looked very humble.

"Director Meng, you are serious, you are serious."

"District Chief Zhou, please listen to me." Meng Shaoyuan didn't panic: "You are an old man in our industry. In terms of qualifications, few people can compare with you. Mr. Dai sent me to Shanghai and told me again and again, If you encounter anything, you must first discuss it with you.

Although Secretary Cheng is conscientious in his work, he is always lacking compared to you. "

Wearing this tall hat, Zhou Weilong smiled.

In fact, as soon as Meng Shaoyuan arrived in Shanghai, he felt that this young man would definitely be on his side. One was that he had helped him in Nanjing, and the other was that everyone belonged to Mr. Dai.

What is Cheng Yiming worth?
He was lucky to be the secretary.

Meng Shaoyuan continued: "I will not hide the list of promotions this time. Everyone will promote four each, which is a balance. But there must always be an explanation for everything. Who is in charge of daily affairs in Shanghai?"

"Director Meng, no, Shao Yuan, we are our own people, and there will be no outsiders in the future, so don't call yourself so ostentatious. I'm relying on the old to sell the old, so I call you Shao Yuan. If you don't mind, call me Big Brother Zhou." There is kindness in Zhou Weilong's voice:

"No wonder Mr. Dai sent you to Shanghai. Although you are young, you can handle things safely and know the importance. Both Cheng Yiming and I know that this promotion list has been suspended for a long time, because everyone has their own little calculations.

What we understand more is that as long as you sign on this list, it will be a certainty. Tell me what you plan to do. "

"Brother Zhou, let me just say it." Meng Shaoyuan was not polite: "It stands to reason that Brother Zhou promoted five people here, which is justified, but now a problem has arisen and the situation is different. The Japanese launched a war in Beiping. Mr. Dai convened a special meeting and ordered that we should fight against the enemy and face the national calamity together.

The Shanghai district is the top priority. Not only the districts and stations are watching, but Mr. Dai is also watching. A promotion list is still uncertain. Not only will it make others laugh, but Mr. Dai may also dislike it.Everything now is for the sake of the war of resistance. If the rest of the matter is not decided, I am afraid that both sides will suffer.

Shao Yuan has a solution. "

He took the list, took out a pen, crossed out a name on it, it was that unlucky Feng Chen, and wrote another name:
Chen Rongyang.

Zhou Weilong pondered for a while, and then vaguely understood what Meng Shaoyuan meant.

"Brother Zhou, this Feng Chen has offended you and is not doing well. What qualifications does he have for promotion? Let him stay and serve the party and state." Meng Shaoyuan said with a faint smile:

"Chen Rongyang is my classmate in Hangzhou. He is quite close to me. Many people know it. I also talked to him when I was drinking with him yesterday.

You said he was from Secretary Cheng?But his squadron is now working in the International Settlement, which is your territory.So tell me, who is he?

Treating people with kindness is nothing more than kindness. Secretary Cheng is mainly responsible for outside the concession and arranged for Chen Rongyang to be in the concession. His hands seem to be a little not long enough.The promotion list was about to be passed this time, and Chen Rongyang must know what was going on.

Without your brother Zhou nodding, this matter would not be possible.Take another ten thousand steps back.He, Chen Rongyang, is not yours or Secretary Cheng's, but he can be regarded as mine. "

Zhou Weilong smiled.

No matter who Chen Rongyang belonged to, it would be beneficial to him and not harmful.

People from Meng Shaoyuan?
He has just arrived and is an imperial envoy, so it is understandable to arrange a person of his own.

Besides, he is a young powerful minister.

If you want to establish an alliance with him, it is necessary to give him a little sweetness.

Moreover, Chen Rongyang's activities in the concession are still under his leadership.

In this way, the power balance between the Concession faction and the Hongkou faction on the promotion list actually became four to three.

As for Cheng Yiming?
Chen Rongyang was promoted to the squadron leader and sent to the concession to balance the forces. He can't raise objections, right?
The military commander in Shanghai, he is still the boss!

The most important thing is that Meng Shaoyuan didn't move a single person on his promotion list.

That's respect for yourself!

"Shaoyuan, I have no objection to this list, so please submit according to this list." Zhou Weilong was satisfied: "In Shanghai, if you, Meng Shaoyuan, have anything to do, just talk to me. If it is possible, I will go all out Do it, if it can’t be done, I will think of a way to help you do it.”

Meng Shaoyuan nodded: "Brother Zhou, let me say something from the bottom of my heart, Shaoyuan Shanghai is not for power, but sincerely wants to do something. As long as the Japanese army dares to brazenly invade Shanghai, Shaoyuan's people will never die." They will be on the front lines.”

"Shaoyuan, Shaoyuan." Zhou Weilong sighed: "You are a rising star, Mr. Dai's treasure. To use an inappropriate analogy, you are shining brightly. If there is a war in Shanghai, you have to protect yourself, you If something happens, how can I explain to Mr. Dai."

……

"Director Meng, that Feng Chen is here."

"Let him in."

After a while, a somewhat down-and-out middle-aged man came in with a very low voice: "Meng... Director, Feng Chen was ordered to report."

Clearly unsure.

"Ah, wait a minute."

Meng Shaoyuan didn't look up, but after reviewing several documents in his hand, he raised his head: "Are you Feng Chen?"

"Yes, I am Feng Chen."

"You have the list of promotion that Secretary Cheng declared this time."

"I know I know."

"However, it was deleted."

A look of disappointment flashed across Feng Chen's eyes.

But his mood didn't fluctuate too much, and this kind of thing was too common for him.

It can even be said that he has become numb.

"You know the reason." Meng Shaoyuan lit a cigarette and took a puff: "But I'm not worth it for you. I joined the Lixing Society in the 23rd year of the Republic of China, and I'm still only a squadron leader. If this If you don’t get promoted again, your chances will be small. Don’t think it’s just a promotion, but your salary and benefits are very different.”

"I know, Director Meng." Feng Chen felt a little helpless: "Maybe it's because my life is bad."

"Then change your life." Meng Shaoyuan said suddenly: "This time to form a latent group, you should take the initiative to apply to Secretary Cheng to go to Wu Song's latent group and be the team leader."

Feng Chen was taken aback.

latent group?
Secretary Cheng held a meeting with them yesterday and talked about the latent team, but everyone knows that this is a dangerous task, and if it is not done well, it will be caught by the Japanese.

Shen Zui pushed back and forth and didn't want to go.

"It's very dangerous." Meng Shaoyuan seemed to see his thoughts: "But if you want to change your life, there is only one way. If the Japanese call, we spies will go to the front line sooner or later. There are only three endings. Be a traitor , died in battle, survived.

If you are willing to go to the latent team in Wusong, I will directly promote you to be the team leader.Not the leader of the latent group, but the officially appointed leader. "

"Really, really?" Feng Chen couldn't believe it.

Meng Shaoyuan didn't say much, and scribbled a few words on a piece of paper: "This is a letter of appointment, within a week, you can receive a formal promotion order, and it is an appointment from Nanjing.

Feng Chen, if you can survive, you won't have to worry about the future.If you die in battle, you are considered unlucky, but your family can get a large pension.

I'm not afraid to tell you that in the new pension system we are about to announce, in addition to a one-time payment, family members can receive a condolence payment every year in the future.The spies of each class are treated differently. "

"I'll do it, Director Meng, I'll do it."

Feng Chen took a few steps forward and took the letter of appointment: "I, Feng Chen, had bad luck and offended a nobleman. I am only a squadron leader until now, and now you, Director Meng, are also a nobleman. You are willing to support me. That is my destiny." It’s nothing to say, from now on, I will do whatever you want me to do, and my life, Feng Chen, is yours.”

Meng Shaoyuan smiled: "It's good to remember this, and never forget it, well, go, build your team well."

Feng Chen left, and Meng Shaoyuan lit another cigarette for himself.

Headache, here is much more complicated than Nanjing.

And that's just the beginning.

"Have you dealt with it?"

Tian Qi walked in quietly.

"It's settled? It's early." Meng Shaoyuan smiled wryly: "Old Qi, I have to consider Zhou Weilong and Cheng Yiming. This relationship is very delicate. The key is that when I first came to Shanghai, although I held Shangfang's sword in my hand, I In fact, he is a deputy section chief. Officer, it’s not enough to shock them, and I don’t dare to abuse Quan, what do you think I should do?”

"Make meritorious service." Tian Qi said without thinking: "I must make a great contribution, let them know that you are not only a powerful minister, but also a capable minister, so that all of them will behave in the future. During the war, Whoever has a backer and ability is the greatest wealth. It's a pity, those things we did in Shanghai in the past..."

"What you said is exactly what I thought, Old Seven." Meng Shaoyuan interrupted him suddenly and said, "So, I have decided, I am going to Peiping."

"Ah?" Tian Qi was stunned: "Going to Beiping? Why are you crazy there, is there a war in that place now?"

"I know!" Meng Shaoyuan stood up abruptly: "I'm going to Peking to do something earth-shattering!"

(End of this chapter)