Shanghai, Public Settlement, Holy Trinity Church.

"We march forward with our heads high, the sound of horns and the sound of pianos.

Gather together in the temple of the Lord to worship Him.

Join hands and sing together to praise our Lord, the glorious King.”

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The chants sounded in the tall and majestic chapel, and the songs were full of traces of the passage of time, making people seem to step into history in an instant.

Zuo Zhong sat on the chair in the last row, quietly looking at the choir next to the pulpit, his hands folded and resting on the back of the chair in the front row, wondering what he was thinking.

"Is it possible that Mr. Zuo also believes in religion?"

Suddenly, a tall, thin man in a robe came from outside the church, walked to him gently, sat down and asked.

"I only believe in Samminism."

"But the leader and his wife are also followers of the religion (harmony)."

"So a leader is a leader."

Zuo Zhong replied with a pun, then turned his head to look at the other party: "Boss Du invited me here today not to discuss faith. If you have anything to say, please tell me directly.

I will handle everything that can be done and what cannot be done for you, as long as it complies with the law and does not violate the rules of the Secret Service. After all, you and my mentor are sworn friends and are my elders."

Boss Du, one of the three tycoons in Shanghai, smiled bitterly. He was really a little fox. He was telling himself in and out of his words that today's conversation was between the elders and the younger ones, not between the Intelligence Department and the Cao Gang.

After thinking about it, he sincerely pleaded for some people: "Du has seen your methods in the past few days. More than thirty named tycoons were killed at home or in the downtown area.

Everyone in the Jianghu is in danger, and my brothers in the gang have asked me to give a message to Director Zuo, hoping that you can show your dignity and stop killing people. The Cao Gang will never betray the country and the nation, I can guarantee this."

"Oh? Boss Du."

Zuo Zhong showed a kind expression, pretending to be a sheep and asked curiously: "Can Zuo understand that if we don't stop and continue to eliminate the traitors and scum, Caobang will defect to the Japanese?

If this is the case, please boss Du, please tell them that before you accept a thief as your father, you must think carefully about your children, wife, and parents at home. People like us don’t talk about the harm to our wives and children."

Boss Du's face slowly turned cold. He didn't expect that the other party was so unkind and would directly use his family to threaten him. But then he thought again, isn't this the style of spies and the government?

Chang Yuqing's wife and son who stayed in Shanghai were liquidated a few years ago, and their bodies are still missing.

If they offend Jinling, these officials can do anything, and their tricks are even worse than theirs.

Dai Chunfeng is no longer the bad boy who was in trouble back then. When there is no conflict of interest, everyone may still be able to live in peace.

On the other hand, it is hard to say whether the dignified director of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics will recognize him as his elder brother. Thirty years to Hedong and thirty years to Hexi. The old saying is true.

Thinking of this, Boss Du slowly shook his head and gave his own answer: "Although our Caobang members are all reckless people, they also know that they are loyal to the emperor and serve the country, and will never take refuge in the Japanese and become a sinner of the nation.

You can kill traitors, but you can't stalk them. In our line of work, we inevitably have to deal with all kinds of religions and forces. Even I often eat and drink with the Japanese.

Does your office want to eliminate me? Please give me a face, Deputy Director Zuo, and say hello to Du before taking action. If you are someone who deserves the punishment, Caobang can provide the necessary help."

Zuo Zhong knew that the other party had not finished what he said. If he was not the one who deserved the punishment, I am afraid that Caobang's offer was not help, but revenge. This was a courtesy first and then an attack.

"Mr. Du misunderstood. I don't know how other agencies do things. Our Secret Service has solid evidence for arrests and executions, and will not unjustly accuse any good person."

He listened to the chant carefully and said calmly: "Similarly, I will never let a bad guy go. Tell me before taking action that I cannot agree. The most important thing in intelligence operations is confidentiality.

However, after the action is taken, we will provide corresponding evidence to Mr. Du to avoid making it difficult for you. After all, you are a senior, so I still have to give you this face, what do you think?"

The Caobang has vast magical powers in Shanghai, and they will inevitably use them in future operations behind enemy lines. There is no benefit in making it too rigid now. It is nothing more than deleting part of the knot report and giving it to the enemy.

In short, Zuo Zhong gave the bottom line. It depends on whether Boss Du will accept it. If he doesn't accept it, the Secret Service is not afraid of falling out. He doesn't believe that all the people in the Cao Gang are willing to betray their country for glory.

"So good."

As expected of the most knowledgeable of the three tycoons, Boss Du did not hesitate and immediately agreed to Zuo Zhong's conditions, and then changed the conversation to another matter.

"Deputy Director Zuo, the cooperation between Ji Yunqing and the Japanese is only verbal and has not reached an irreversible point, so I think the matter still needs to be discussed. I don't know what you think.

Boss Zhang said that as long as you can release the couple, he is willing to pay you $50,000 as a reward. If it is not enough, you can add more. This is considered a favor that he owes you. You can do whatever you want in the future.

Besides, Ji Yunqing is nearly seventy years old, and even if he is released, he will only have a few years of good life. He has to be spared and spared, so why should Deputy Director Zuo have to deal with a dying man? This is Du's sincerity."

"Fifty thousand dollars, what a big deal."

Zuo Zhong looked at the Crucifixion above the church and said leisurely: "Money is a good thing, but you have to live to spend it. Just like Judas who betrayed his conscience for more than thirty silver coins, his body was thrown into the altar after his death."

The Valley of Hinnom.

If I took the fifty thousand dollars today, I'm afraid it would end in the same way. I would die without my body intact and be scorned by others. The younger generation is timid and would never dare to take this kind of ill-gotten wealth. Please understand, Boss Du.

Ji Yunqing did not cooperate verbally. In his home were important criminals wanted by the government, and in his study were thousands of top-secret documents lost by the Shanghai Special Municipal Government.

Can such a person be redeemed? I know that Boss Zhang regards him as a benefactor, but there are big and small kindnesses. I think Boss Zhang should understand which is more important.

At the same time, forgive Zuo for his words. It’s time for them to cut ties with each other. Even if the incident is spread, it won’t affect Boss Zhang’s reputation in the world. After all, $50,000 has been spent.”

Zuo Zhong made it clear directly that if Boss Zhang wanted to gain a reputation as a loyal person, that would be no problem.

I can cooperate in spreading today's conversation and help him stabilize his reputation as a spy. Anyway, a spy doesn't need a good reputation.

I want to save people, but I can't.

Ji Yunqing's collusion with the Japanese is a sure thing. At least he can't let him go without authorization. If Boss Zhang and Boss Du can really find a connection with Tongtian, it has nothing to do with him.

Boss Du opposite was very satisfied with this answer. This was enough. Ji Yunqing did support and save Boss Zhang decades ago.

[To be honest, I have been using Yeguo to read and catch up on books recently. I can switch sources and read aloud with many sounds. www. Android and Apple are available.]

But this is all a waste of time. No matter how great the kindness is, how much kindness will be left today can only be paid lip service to.

Boss Zhang is not a fool. It is unnecessary and even unworthy to fall out with the government for an old man. Loyalty is for others. The most important thing is money. This is the real world.

There were thousands of thoughts in his mind, and after being silent for a while, he asked again: "There was a little boss named Long Wu in the public concession. He disappeared on the day of the fire in Ji Mansion. His subordinates came to ask me for help in finding him.

Deputy Director Zuo knows where the person is, whether alive or dead, just give Du an answer. I know that this person is very close to the Japanese. Even if he is sanctioned, he is seeking death."

That's right, there are things that you, a gang leader, can't get involved in. Wouldn't it be better to make more money? Why bother wading into this muddy water?

Zuo Zhong narrowed his eyes after thinking about it. Speaking of Long Wu, the Japanese's death trap for him was a key figure in it. Naturally, he would not let him live in this world.

When they went to Ji Mansion, Wu Jingzhong led people to kill this guy. As for where the body was, it was probably floating in the middle of the sea.

So he told Boss Du directly without hiding anything: "The person must be missing. Boss, please inform Long Wu's men, and Long Wu's property will be given to them. The Secret Service does not like those things.

As long as they can remember that they are Chinese and do not act as a swindler, we will not attack innocent people. I hope they will remember how their boss failed and will not follow in the footsteps of Long Wu."

"Thank you."

Boss Du thanked him. He knew some of the rules of the Secret Service. He would not sue his parents, nor his wife and children. The fact that the other party said these words really gave him face.

After talking about business, he looked at his watch and stood up to say goodbye softly: "I won't disturb Deputy Director Zuo's pleasure. I'll go and sit with Du when you have time. If you need Du, please don't hesitate to ask.

No matter what other people think of us, I always remember that I am a Chinese. The Japanese want us to be subjugated slaves, and I will be the first to refuse. Please rest assured, Brother Dai and Jinling."

"Boss Du is righteous!"

Zuo Zhong stood up and responded solemnly, because the other party not only said this, but also did this. This alone is better than some people in the government who take advantage of the people's support but surrender to the enemy.

After the two exchanged hands, Boss Du lifted up the front of his robe, held his head high and walked out. Accompanied by more than a dozen armed bodyguards standing outside the door, he got in the car and left quickly.

It seems that the secret service's anti-rape operation has frightened many people, and even the other party is a little unsure. Today's visit is not so much to convey the Cao Gang's intentions, but to inquire about information.

The older you get, the less courageous you are. Tycoons are also human beings. They are also afraid of being blown up by dangerous objects while eating, and they are also afraid of being shot into pieces by more than a dozen submachine guns while walking on the road.

Zuo Zhongdan smiled and sat down again. The sun shone into the church through the stained glass windows, and the light and shadow shone on his face, giving people a warm feeling.

Walking in the dark, it was a rare opportunity to face the light, so he sat there with his eyes open until someone sat down next to him and said something to him.

"Shen Zhong, what did Boss Du say?"

"Just as you expected."

"Haha, these are these quacks now."

"Teacher, aren't you going to see him?"

The person who appeared next to Zuo Zhong was Dai Chunfeng, the director of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics. He was wearing a woolen top hat and sitting on the side near the wall, hiding in the shadows.

Hearing the question from his proud disciple, he chuckled: "So what if we see you, so what if we don't see you. If this sworn brother of mine opens his mouth to intercede for Ji Yunqing, will I agree or not?"

It's better not to see it, to avoid embarrassment, be careful in the end, when we are in the position of you and me, we often have no choice but to give up certain things for the benefit of the country, do you understand."

Zuo Zhong lowered his head respectfully and replied: "Student understand, I just followed your instructions and said that Boss Du is a sensible person and did not hold onto Ji Yunqing's affairs.

This means that we don’t have to think too much about the reaction of the Cao Gang in the next anti-corruption operation. Those who have colluded with the Japanese as explained by Chang Yuqing and Ji Yunqing can be punished."

"Sanctions are sanctions. Don't make too much noise. Dangerous goods also cost money to make. Arson and shooting can kill people."

Dai Chunfeng seemed to have become a rich man in Jin Province. The abacus beads were crackling. It was obvious that the Secret Service's use of dangerous goods exceeded the budget.

As he spoke, he looked at Zuo Zhong and asked with great concern: "How is your injury? I have said many times that when you perform a mission, let your subordinates go and you don't take the risk yourself.

A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. You should know this truth. As the deputy director, your duty is to command, not to fight the enemy gun-to-gun or gun-to-gun like an operational officer.

The leader heard that you were at the scene of the air raid, but he gave me a good lecture and wanted to transfer you back to Jinling, but I persuaded you to stop him. You must not make the same mistake again in the future."

"yes."

Zuo Zhong nodded obediently. In fact, he understood what the other party said. The problem is that this is not a time of peace. If you are in danger and you are not a superior, how can you convince your subordinates?
To be continued...