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Chapter 286 New Minister

Back in the intelligence department, Zuo Zhong announced the personnel arrangement. Some people were happy and others were sad. Those who were happy were Song Minghao and others, but those who were worried were those who would be transferred to other departments.

But no one dared to attack, the reorganization of the intelligence department was decided, Zuo Zhong returned to the office to busy with the paperwork of the Butterfly Group case, this case took a long time and there were a lot of things to write.

As a result, within 2 minutes of writing, he received an unexpected call.

"Secretary Shen, I'm Lao Li from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I haven't seen you for a long time. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a reception tonight. Would you like to come and sit down? Those young people in the Ministry miss you very much."

Zuo Zhong realized that it was Director Li in the case of the East Asia Club. Since the case ended, the two had not had much contact with each other. After all, what happened at that time frightened the other party.

Then what does he mean by calling now, and whether the identity of Mr. Shen needs to continue to operate, Zuo Zhong thought for a second and made a decision, the cover identity must continue to operate.

If you encounter a mission that requires lurking and disguising again, there is no guarantee that the other party will be as easy to fool as Liang Yuandong. Now slowly operate your identity and increase your credibility so that you don't have to rush again.

As for whether Dean Wang will notice, this is easy to solve. It is said that Mr. Shen has been grounded for a month. After all, no one knows what happened inside the East Asia Club.

Zuo Zhong immediately said with a smile: "I miss everyone very much, time and place."

"At seven o'clock tonight, in the banquet hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, see you then."

"OK, bye."

Zuo Zhong hung up the phone, called the interrogation room, and asked them to send something up. He felt that the purpose of Director Li's call was not only to invite him to a banquet, but also to get people.

For example, Luo Wenxin, Mr. Luo, who is in the detention center, his father is the staff officer of the major general, and he found many contacts to intercede, but Dai Chunfeng stopped them all.

Maybe he heard from somewhere that Director Li knew Young Master Shen, and that Young Master Shen had great powers, so Major General Luo asked Director Li to intercede.

Just as he was thinking, a spy sent Mr. Luo's interrogation records. Zuo Zhong looked at it roughly. The other party admitted in the electric chair that he had an affair with the spy Yu Xueping, but he didn't know her real identity.

At the same time, by comparing the spy's several times of action, Luo Wenxin has alibi and witnesses, but these cannot prove that he is fine, such as whether he has inadvertently disclosed information.

Luo Wenxin cannot be released for the time being.

But Director Li also has to give face. They accompany them through life and death. If they don't show affection at all, I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with them in the future.

Six p.m.

Zuo Zhong changed into Mr. Shen's battle robe, from a serious intelligence chief to a chic and free-spirited nobleman, he drove a car with a different license plate around the city for a few laps, and headed for the banquet hall.

The banquet hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actually the internal restaurant of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The decoration is very luxurious. It can be regarded as a first-class place in Jinling. There are also chefs who specialize in delicacies from various countries to entertain foreign guests.

As soon as he stopped the car, he saw Director Li walking over with his eyes squinted, his old face smiling like a flower, so impatient, it can be seen that this guy must have collected a lot of shady money.

"Secretary Shen, long time no see."

Director Li helped Zuo Zhong open the car door with a terrifying enthusiasm, Zuo Zhong muttered even more in his heart, what kind of big talk did Director Li say to Major General Luo? I'm afraid there will be no good banquet tonight.

On the surface, he held Director Li's hand and said happily: "Long time no see, brother is busy with the case recently, you know, this matter involves the safety of the leader, it is really a bit sensitive.

According to the chairman's instructions, all those involved in the case should be dealt with severely. The job of offending people is the most difficult thing to do these days. If your brother didn't speak up, Shen would really not want to come out of the secret service. "

As soon as Zuo Zhong opened his mouth, he blocked the other party's way of pleading and seeking people. Some money could not be collected randomly, and a small department chief rashly meddled in this matter.

Director Li smiled awkwardly and said, "Mr. Shen really made Li feel ashamed. Let's not talk about it. Let's go to the banquet first. Tonight is the reception banquet for the new British ambassador to China."

"New envoy? What's his name?"

Zuo Chong straightened his clothes, and asked curiously, why did he suddenly change the previous British envoy to China in his memory, and what happened behind it.

Director Li accompanied him to the banquet hall, and said: "The former British minister made some inappropriate remarks on the issue of Manchukuo, and the chairman of the committee lodged a strong protest to the British government.

It happened that the former minister in China was unwell, so the London side replaced him. The new minister was Bai Longdu, the former consul of the British Consulate in Peiping, who had a more friendly attitude towards the Republic of China. "

Berondo!Mr. Jiaqian has come to Jinling!

Zuo Zhong's footsteps slowed down, this is his old friend, no, he is an old friend of the masked man, the other party's luck is really good, in less than two years he has been promoted and made a fortune.

While talking, the two walked into the banquet hall and opened the door, followed by an elegant symphony, men and women dancing, and a big fat man talking loudly surrounded by everyone.

"At that time I was face to face with the masked man. His gun was only a few inches away from me, but I was not afraid because I had the mighty British Empire behind me as the backing." Bai Longdu smiled proudly.

Speaking of this, he looked around: "Ladies and gentlemen, the British Empire will never allow the existence of radical organizations like the Northeast Republican Army, which is why the former Class Minister made wrong remarks.

Here, I assure my Chinese friends that the British Empire has always been committed to maintaining friendly bilateral relations with the Republic of China, and will never support Manchukuo, nor will it recognize the legitimacy of Manchukuo. "

"Crash, crash, crash."

The people present applauded one after another, with excited expressions on their faces. Although this was not the first time that the European and American powers had expressed their opposition to the Puppet Manchukuo, it was not in vain to hear what the British minister said.

"A good actor." Zuo Zhong whispered while applauding.

Director Li smiled all over his face: "Well, it's better than being a bastard."

Bai Longdu smiled and waved to the crowd, and walked towards the champagne tower beside him, he was really thirsty after talking so much, inadvertently, he saw Director Li and a young man watching him.

He knows Director Li, the Director of the European Department of the Chinese, he is a nice guy, although it is a bit surprising that a diplomat can't speak English and French, but it doesn't affect anything.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of each country has a group of knowledgeable translators. The bosses who don’t know foreign languages ​​can just let these people do it for them. It’s just why the young man next to him looks so familiar.

Bai Longdu hesitated for a moment, and came over with a champagne glass: "Director Li, it's really a pleasure to see you again. If you have time, you can come and sit with me to enhance the understanding between China and Britain."

Director Li straightened his chest, and said in a friendly manner: "Okay, Minister Bai Longdu, I just want to ask about the joint operations between China and Britain in Southeast Asia. The Countess was in Jinling last time."

"Please wait a moment." Bai Longdu is a veteran diplomat who stirs shit, he still has basic vigilance, he looked at Zuo Zhong and asked: "Director Li, is this your son?" ?”

When Director Li heard the words, he wanted to beat up this person. Can you talk nonsense? The Zuo surname must take revenge, let him write down his revenge, and Liang Yuandong and the gang of spies who were thrown downstairs will be the end.

So he hurriedly explained: "Respected Minister Bai Longdu, let me introduce you, this is Mr. Shen, a relative of the Chairman, who has a big business in Jinling, a powerful person."

Bai Longdu suddenly realized that he was the chairman's junior, but he really didn't look like it. He reservedly said hello: "Mr. Shen, I'm really sorry, you are welcome to the British Embassy as a guest."

Zuo Zhong didn't seem to care about his rude behavior, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly to reveal four white teeth: "Hello, Consul Barondo, I heard that you have been in China for a long time, and we have tea together when you are free."

hiss! !

Hearing Zuo Zhong's words, Bai Longdu's heart paused, he was sure again that he had met the other party, but where did he meet, he rarely came to Jinling, did they meet in Beiping?

He squinted his eyes and said, "Mr. Shen, we must drink tea together if we have a chance, but please forgive me. Have we met before? Why does Mr. Shen look so familiar? Have you ever been to Peiping?"

Zuo Zhong kept smiling: "You must have misremembered. Mr. Shen has never been to the north, but he has heard about your heroic performance in the Liuguo Hotel case. I wonder if you have seen the masked man after this incident?"

There is no impenetrable wall in the world. It has long been rumored that Bai Longdu colluded with the robbers and jointly cheated the Japanese of 700 million and the shares of the Liuguo Hotel, especially the Japanese firmly believe it.

So countless people have asked him this question, and even London has sent special agents to investigate. It is said that it is hundreds of thousands of pounds of wealth, and they also want to share.

God testified that he didn’t take a single penny except for hacking the shares of the Japanese, so when he heard this question, he explained with a dry smile: “I haven’t seen him again, some rumors are not credible.”

"Oh, let's talk."

Zuo Zhong replied casually, nodded at the two, and walked towards the young people of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. When these people saw the legendary Mr. Shen coming, they quickly nodded and bowed to say hello.

Watching him walk away slowly, Bai Longdu shouted in his heart: What do you mean, I really never took money from the Japanese!Even the dividends from the hotel went to the pockets of some big shot in London.

Otherwise, even if the former ambassador went crazy immediately, it would not be his turn to take over. There is a large group of officials lining up in Hong Kong City. In Chinese terms, he is now a standard two-sleeved breeze.

Director Li took a look at the blanched British envoy, and tentatively said, "Mr. envoy, the dinner is about to begin. Do you have any special needs, such as not being interested in certain foods."

"Meat, there must be meat!" His Excellency the Minister resolutely said.

(End of this chapter)