Chapter 632: Secret Team

The meal was very rich.

Zhang Yong wolfed it down. Buried his head in his work.

He knew very well that there was no good banquet. Something was bound to happen in a while.

In that case, he would eat his fill first.

In case something unexpected happened, he could also be a glutton for death.

He secretly inspects the weapons and equipment in his space. He has a pistol and grenades. He should be able to put up a fight.

Where is this place? It's the Longhua Garrison Command.

In the eyes of the Red Party, this is the devil's den. Anything could happen here.

Boss Dai doesn't know what he's going to discuss with Commander Qian. But he must be prepared for the worst.

If anything goes wrong, he must immediately take Zhou Yang hostage.

Hostage-taking may not work. But it can stop bullets. It's a chance to survive.

He has no friends.

I guess no one considers him a friend.

In their business, there is only profit. Only calculation. No friendship. If there is, it's foolish.

Use the map to monitor everything around you at all times.

For the time being, nothing.

They have had enough to eat and drink.

They put down their chopsticks. They burp.

Zhou Yang also puts down his chopsticks. He picks up the napkin and wipes his mouth. It's time to talk business.

Sure enough, Zhou Yang says slowly, 'You should know about the Big Thunderstorm Plan. The Attendant's Office knows as well.'

Zhang Yong nodded. It meant he did know. Then he was puzzled.

The Attendant's Office knows?

What the hell is this?

Isn't the Attendant's Office the mouthpiece of Chiang? What does it have to do with the Big Thunderstorm Plan?

Why does it need to be mentioned in particular?

Zhou Yang said slowly, 'The Commander-in-Chief has instructed that the Attendant's Office personally inquire into this matter.'

'Personally?' Zhang Yong said he didn't understand.

'The Attendant's Office will also set up a secret team. Specially tasked with investigating this matter.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong said noncommittally.

So that's what it's about. If it's set up, it's set up.

The Military Affairs Council has set up a team. The Attendant's Office has also set up a team. There shouldn't be any conflicts!

'Commander Qian recommends you as team leader.'

'Me?'

Zhang Yong was taken aback.

Then surprised.

It seemed that he was not part of the Attendant's Office.

Although, he did have a pass from the Attendant's Office. But he had never used it.

He was a small team leader in the secret service, and he wanted to see the chairman? No way. Should he apply early for a VIP bed in the merit forest? He wanted to die quickly.

Besides, having a pass didn't mean you would be seen. The chairman wasn't that courteous.

Besides, the department head was right there. You went past the department head to see the chairman. What did you want?

Did you want to bypass the department head? Did you want to set up another faction?

"Wait.'

'You ask.'

'The JMS has already set up a team, and I'm representing the Second Department.'

'The JMS is the JMS. The Attendant's Office is the Attendant's Office. They don't interfere with each other. You, you are only responsible to the Attendant's Office.'

'So, what about the JMS?'

'Just muddle through. Just mark your attendance.'

'This...'

Zhang Yong was stunned.

It wasn't because of the Attendant's Office. It was because of Zhou Yang's bluntness.

Zhou Yang was Commander Qian's adjutant. Commander Qian was in turn the director of the Attendant's Office. He had spoken so bluntly, which was actually Commander Qian's meaning.

And Commander Qian's meaning was actually the meaning of the Wei-Zuo.

In other words, the Wei-Zuo wanted the Attendant's Office to take charge of the actual investigation. The Military Adjustment Bureau was just a formality.

He was secretly alarmed.

The Wei-Zuo didn't seem to like Germans very much.

He had no choice but to agree to the demands of the German Advisory Group. However, he still didn't feel very comfortable.

The Commander-in-Chief hates it when people tell him what to do.

He was forced to agree to the German request. But as soon as he could, he changed his mind.

So, on the surface, he let the Military Adjustment Agency form a joint team to investigate the Thunderstorm Project. This was to appease the Germans. But secretly, he let the General Staff Office interfere with the real investigation.

What was Chiang Kai-shek trying to do?

I think he wanted to control the investigation results and then bargain with the Germans.

That seems right...

It's all about gaining benefits!

However, I feel like I'm getting closer and closer to Gongdelin.

If this works out, I think there will really be a place for him in the Chamber of Attendants.

Commander Qian will also appreciate him. His status will soar rapidly.

And then, he'll go to Gongdelin in all his glory...

'You don't understand?'

'I understand. The investigation results will only be reported to the Commander-in-Chief. The Germans will not be told. Neither will the Military Commission.'

'Right!'

Zhou Yang nodded in satisfaction.

Who said this Zhang Yong had problems with his intelligence? Not at all!

He immediately grasped the essence of the problem.

Yes, it is only to report to the Commander-in-Chief. Not to report to anyone else.

This is the key.

'What arrangements are there here?' Zhang Yong asked directly. Since everything had been said, there was no need to beat around the bush.

'The Garrison Command has authorised you to act on your own initiative. Set up a secret task force yourself. It's on standby,' Zhou Yang said. 'All you have to do is make a phone call and they'll be deployed immediately. Don't use anyone from the Military Affairs Bureau.'

'Can't you just assign me a few dozen people from the Garrison Command?'

'No. The Germans would know.'

'Then...'

Zhang Yong frowned.

He had to recruit his own people?

Where was he going to find people in such a short time? This was no child's play.

It must be strong enough.

It needs experts.

It needs sophisticated weapons and equipment.

It needs intelligence.

It needs logistics.

'Can't you at least support us with weapons and ammunition?'

'No problem with that. I'll find a way to get you as much weapons and ammunition as you need.'

'Really, no one?'

'You find someone yourself. Remember, they must be reliable.'

'Let me think about it,'

Zhang Yong said slowly. He didn't say yes right away.

This kind of thing is actually very taboo. If anything goes wrong, all the responsibility will be borne by Zhang Yong alone.

At that time, the Wei Zu will definitely not admit it.

The attendant's office will not admit it either.

The garrison headquarters will not admit it either.

The official explanation will be that everything was done on his own initiative.

If the Germans demand an explanation, it will definitely be Zhang Yong who is put forward to be beheaded.

This is the Wei Zu's style of doing things.

If you get it done, there may be a reward. Maybe. Not necessarily.

But if it goes wrong, he will definitely push you out to take the blame.

Damn it...

It really is no good.

Fortunately, I just ate and drank, so I can cheat a meal out of it.

'I don't have anyone.'

'You can use someone from outside.'

'Can they be trusted?'

'We can't use anyone from the military system anyway. Otherwise, the Germans will know.'

'Then...'

Zhang Yong frowned. He wanted to say something, but stopped.

But he thought of those people from the 19th Route Army. Maybe they can be of use?

Now is the chance to give them a clean slate.

Even use people from the Red Party.

Anyway, it was your Office of the Assistant to the President that requested this. It was you who allowed people from outside to be recruited.

If anything goes wrong, your Office of the Assistant to the President will shirk all responsibility. Then I, Zhang Yong, must definitely prepare a little backup. If necessary, turn your back on them immediately.

If you don't let me stay here, I'll find somewhere else to stay. If you don't let me stay anywhere, I'll join the Eighth Route Army!

What if the Eighth Route Army doesn't want me?

Then I'll just have to run away...

Stop daydreaming.

'Okay. But the people from the First and Third Sections...'

'So, we have to find a way to distract them.'

'Understood,'

Zhang Yong promised.

He felt that it would be very difficult to do.

Commander Qian might have been thinking too much. He had overestimated Zhang Yong's abilities.

This was completely pushing a duck onto a perch!

Zhang Yong was actually not that powerful.

Really.

He could not lift a finger or shoulder a load.

His IQ is at most that of an average person. It is impossible to hide him from the old spies.

One is his old rival. The third is Ding Mucun. None of them are fools.

He can bully Ye Wansheng alone. But it is definitely not possible to say that Ye Wansheng's professional level is low. Xu Enzeng is even less to mention.

And Ding Mucun. Their professional level is very high. I'm afraid it is impossible to hide them.

'By the way...'

'What else?'

'Recently, there have been a series of disappearances at our police headquarters, and it is believed that the Japanese spies are responsible.'

'Have any bodies been found?'

'That's the strange thing. More than 30 people have gone missing, but not a single body has been found. I don't know what conspiracy the Japanese spies are planning.'

'More than 30 people?'

'Yes.'

Zhou Yang said angrily.

He could only tell Zhang Yong about this matter. He couldn't even tell Dai Li.

Otherwise, it would look like the Security Command was incompetent. He knew it was the Japanese spies who did it, but there was no way to find out. He was very depressed.

The Red Party would never do such a thing. They could be ruled out as suspects. So it could only be the Japanese spies.

'Lieutenant Zhou, what's in it for me?'

'We just want the intelligence.'

'What do you mean?'

'Whatever you capture from the Japanese spies will be yours.'

'Okay...'

Zhang Yong answered listlessly.

Is this considered a favour?

It is, in a way...

If there is any capture, he can keep it all for himself. It all goes into his pocket.

Self-financing.

Self-supporting.

It feels like he might as well dominate the area himself...

Unfortunately, the system won't be activated until 7/7/37. And even then, its function is unknown.

If there is always a lack of energy, it may not be of much use...

'Act according to the situation.'

'Understood.'

'Please.'

'Please!'

The two began to eat the fruit.

It was winter, but the fruit platter was very fresh.

Soon after, the director came out.

Zhang Yong got up to say goodbye.

He followed the director out.

They got into the car.

'Director...'

'Don't tell me.'

'But...'

'Do what the chairman wants.'

'Yes.'

Zhang Yong answered listlessly.

For a moment, he didn't know which end of his butt was up.

It seemed like it should be at the chairman's place.

It's like working directly for the Chief.

Is this an honour? Or is it an honour?

If he ever gets into the army, with his young strength, will he be considered the most combat-effective?

He's distracted.

'What are you thinking?' the Chief asks.

'I don't lie,' Zhang Yong says honestly.

The Chief doesn't say anything.

This is a topic he can't teach.

Should he teach Zhang Yong to lie?

Back at the Taoranju.

Get off the bus.

'Go about your business!'

'Yes,'

Zhang Yong replied, standing at attention.

The department head strode off.

Zhang Yong turned around.

He wandered alone.

For a while, he didn't know where to go or what to do.

Joint investigation team...

Secret investigation team...

Should he switch avatars?

Suddenly, a figure appeared.

Huh?

Shi Bingdao?

He immediately went after him.

'Boss Shi!'

'Boss Shi!'

Seok Byeong-do turns around.

He realises it's Jang Yong. His expression is a little complicated.

'Captain Jang...'

'Come, let me buy you a drink.'

'A drink?'

'Yes. A drink!'

'You...'

'I'm drunk. You're responsible for my safety.'

'No. Jang Yong...'

'Go!'

Jang Yong forcibly drags Seok Byeong-do away.