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Zuo Zhong, Gui Youguang, Wu Chunyang and Xu Enzeng, who was forcibly dragged away again, walked with Vice Minister Li to the office of the Ministry of Social Affairs. Zuo Zhong asked each other on the way.

"Mr. Li, how is the investigation of the spy's contacts and electricity usage?"

In the last discussion, Wu Chunyang proposed three inferences: the spy's contact person needs to charge the battery of the guidance equipment, and the other party does not know the location of key parts of the station and has not received professional training.

Vice Minister Li adjusted the glasses on the bridge of his nose, scanned the surrounding area, and after confirming that there were no idlers, quietly reported the progress of the investigation.

"The station and surrounding towns have developed well in recent years. Most workshops have installed generators for processing objects. There are many people who can charge batteries. After our preliminary investigation, no suspicious persons have been found yet.

There are even more people who have not been missing for a long time, who live and have been in and out of the border area, and who do not know the location of the agency. Businessmen, ordinary people, and students all meet these conditions, and there is no way to investigate them. "

Zuo Zhong smiled bitterly after hearing this. It seems that it is not a good thing to develop too well. If it were placed in the station a few years ago, it would be accurate to check the electricity consumption.

At that time, except for a few military and political agencies, there was no demand for electricity among the people. There were very few high-end gadgets like generators, so it was easy to find people by following the clues.

While they were talking, several people walked into the small courtyard they had visited last time. In the courtyard, dozens of people were lining up in front of the cave dwellings of the three bureaus and one section. These people held documents in their hands and whispered to each other.

"Mr. Li, what is this?"

"Team Leader Xu, let's go in and talk."

Zuo Zhong didn't understand what he was doing and asked curiously. Vice Minister Li didn't answer and raised his hand to invite the government officials to enter the cave dwelling.

The guest followed the host as he pleased, Zuo Zhong followed him into the house and found some changes in the furnishings inside.

The tables and chairs that were originally neatly arranged have been cleared away. The first thing you see after entering is a lone chair. There is a table directly opposite the chair, and there are also a few long benches at the end of the room.

Except for the lack of handcuffs, shackles and torture tools, this is a standard interrogation room layout. It seems that the people queuing up outside are the 81 suspects after the second screening. But why not just arrest them directly, but let the other party move freely, left Zhong is a little confused.

There were two people in the room at this time. Luo Yongying and a male Eighth Route cadre were sitting behind the table. The table was filled with files and files. Both of them had serious expressions, as if no strangers were allowed to enter.

"Please take a seat, Team Leader Xu."

Vice Minister Li asked Gui Youguang and the others to sit down on the long bench, while he sat with Zuo Zhong. After everyone sat down, he turned his head and introduced the situation.

“According to orders from superiors, in the absence of conclusive evidence, the freedom of these suspects must not be restricted, and the review must not be conducted with great fanfare to avoid causing panic.

Comrade Ronaldinho thought of a way to invite them here on the pretext of reporting on the rescue and consolation mission. The report included several questions designed by us, which can be compared with the information obtained from insiders.

I need to remind Team Leader Xu that you cannot participate in the questioning, let alone communicate with the suspect. If you have anything to ask, you can convey it to Ronaldinho through me. "

As he said this, he handed over a dossier, which only contained the names of dozens of people and side investigation records. There was no detailed information such as resumes. The underground party was still very cautious in this regard.

Zuo Zhong took the file, looked at it, and nodded in agreement. The identities of himself and others were really sensitive. If he directly interrogated underground party members, it would cause serious political problems.

Nowadays, every middle- and high-level cadre in the border area has a blood feud with the government. If they know that people from the Guo Party are "interrogating" their comrades, the consequences will be unimaginable.

It is understandable that the suspect's freedom is not restricted. After all, the lessons learned by Southwest and the station during a certain period are too profound. It is inconvenient to discuss this matter in depth. In short, the review cannot be expanded.

Just as he was talking, the first suspect came in. Under the guidance of Luo Yongying, the other suspect sat down on the chair and began to report the rescue process in detail, including his performance in the operation. This was a normal work process.

Luo Yongying and his colleagues beside him listened, recorded on paper, and asked several questions from time to time.

For example, when did the other party receive the message, who received the order, whereabouts on the way to rescue and return to the station, etc.

The most critical thing is whether the other party has ever gone out alone before coming to the station and during his stay at the station.

If yes, the time of outing must be accurate to at least the year, month and day, and the person being questioned must also sign on the transcript to ensure the validity of the confession.

Half an hour later, the man stood up, saluted and turned to leave. Vice Minister Li looked at Zuo Zhong, who shook his head slightly, saying that he didn't hear anything wrong.

The other party's answer is consistent with the insider's confession. Although there are discrepancies in some details, this is normal. If it is completely consistent, there will be a problem.

No one can remember everything they did or said a few months ago, at most they can remember a rough outline.

Immediately afterwards, the second person came, and the procedure was the same as before. The person who came said that Luo Yongying and the others were recording, while Zuo Zhong, Vice Minister Li and others were observing.

As time passed, many suspects were temporarily ruled out, and the queue waiting outside became shorter and shorter.

Four hours later, a man walked into the room and shouted a report, which frightened the sleepy Xu Enzeng so much that he jumped up from the bench and almost sat down on the ground.

"Zhu Wenlin, officer of Yanchang County's Enemy Industry Department, is here to report!" Officer Zhu, who had had a conflict with Zuo Zhong at the rescue scene, held his head high and his body motionless. The pen holder on his chest was shining, and there was no trace of his attitude or appearance. Can be picky.

Zuo Zhong moved his neck and slowly sat up straight, ready to listen to this person's report and see if there were any flaws.

This is by no means an attempt to avenge a personal vendetta. Who doesn't know that a certain prime minister like him can hold a boat in his heart and never holds a grudge.

"Director Zhu, please sit down."

Luo Yongying replied politely, and then asked questions according to the procedure. After listening to the other party's statement, she turned over the file and suddenly raised her head and asked.

"Some people reported that you went to Yanchang County alone after the rescue operation, right?"

"Yes."

Zhu Wenlin was stunned for a moment, but still gave an affirmative answer. He also mentioned this in the report. He didn't understand why he had to ask again.

He opened his mouth and was about to say something when Luo Yongying looked over with an emotionless look and asked coldly.

"What to do?"

"I told you that we captured a few Japanese prisoners during the operation, and I want to report to the leaders of the County Enemy Industry Department."

"Have you been to other places on the way, or had any contact with people other than the leaders of the Enemy Industry Department? Director Zhu, this matter is very important. Think about it before talking about it."

"What are you doing! What is your attitude? I guarantee with my party spirit that I have never been to other places, nor have I told anyone about this!"

Facing Luo Yongying's questioning, Zhu Wenlin looked extremely angry, expressed his dissatisfaction with fierce words, and unconsciously glanced at Vice Minister Li.

Vice Minister Li picked up the teapot and took a sip of tea. Without making any statement, he asked that since Luo Yongying was in charge, he would not overstep his authority. Moreover, these two questions were not excessive.

"Lao Li, Lao Li."

Zuo Zhong bumped into Deputy Minister Li's shoulder at this moment, and suggested as if they were familiar with each other: "Can Mr. Zhu explain in detail the route from the rescue scene to the Yanchang County Enemy Industry Department, and then send someone Make a survey along the way."

His voice was very low, but the cave was not very big. Zhu Wenlin, who was a few meters away, could hear him clearly. His expression immediately changed and he stood up suddenly.

"Deputy Minister Li, I am willing to cooperate with all investigations, but I will report this matter to my superiors. I cannot accept your baseless suspicion!

You would rather trust a spy than your own comrades. This is a standard rightist mistake and will cause big problems! "

Zhu Wenlin slapped his hat on skillfully. This charge was no joke. In the political life of the underground party, it was second only to rebelling in seriousness. The Eighth Route Army cadres next to Luo Yongying were immediately restless.

Vice Minister Li smiled softly and motioned for him to sit down: "Don't be so excited, Comrade Wenlin, it is your freedom to report problems, and no one has the right to stop you from reporting to your superiors.

But what is true cannot be fake, and what is false cannot be true. As a party member, you must withstand the test and be wronged. Okay, you can go out first. You must obey the organization's arrangements and don't get emotional. "

After a while, Deputy Minister Li ignored the matter. Compared with the brutal struggle back then, the other party's accusations were just childish.

Zhu Wenlin left angrily, and Luo Wenying calmly called the next suspect in, unaffected by the conversation just now.

Zuo Zhong looked at her, then at Vice Minister Li, and cupped his hands in embarrassment. He didn't expect Director Zhu's reaction to be so big, and he dared to say such harsh words.

Vice Minister Li smiled and did not take this matter to heart. He continued to listen carefully, and kept scratching the paper with the pen in his hand to record some contents.

Half a day passed in a blink of an eye. The voice of Luo Yongying, who was in charge of asking questions, became hoarse. All 81 suspects were questioned. The confessions were basically consistent with the investigation results. The clues seemed to be completely broken at this point.

Zuo Zhong, who felt that he had not been helpful, said goodbye and took Gui Youguang, Wu Chunyang, and Xu Enzeng out of the office and returned to their residence.

"Chief, what should we do next?"

In the cave, Luo Yongying was a little troubled. She had never encountered such a situation since she entered the third round, so she wanted to ask Deputy Minister Li for his opinion. The other party was a legendary figure in the Ministry of Social Affairs. He was not only good at lurking behind enemy lines, but also repeatedly uncovered the enemy's activities in the border areas. intelligence network.

"Isn't the case already being solved? Ronaldinho, you should read more and think more."

Vice Minister Li just replied with a smile, then left the confused Luo Yongying and walked away leisurely. He had more important things to do.

As for Zuo Zhong, who returned to his residence, after sending away his pig teammate Xu Enzeng, Fu Er said something to Gui Youguang, and then called Wu Chunyang Fen.

"I went to invite Instructor Cui of the Shannan Guerrillas and told him that I wanted to treat him to a drink."