The Bourne Counterattack

Chapter 423: Stirring No. 76

Wife, the children are here.

Tao Junfeng wanted to live with them, but the housing in Lane 1136 was very tight and could not accommodate Tao Junfeng and his family.

Wang couldn't possibly allow the couple to live separately when they were in the same city and lived very close to each other, right?

That doesn't make sense.

Moreover, not all members of the Wang Group lived in Lane 1136, Yuyuan Road. Some lived outside, such as Huacun next to No. 76, where many Central Committee members of the Wang Puppet Government lived.

But that side is also full and there is no space.

So when Tao Junfeng proposed to live with his wife and children, Wang agreed without giving it much thought, but arranged a car and bodyguards for him to pick him up and drop him off at work every day.

In addition, No. 76 rented a house near where he lived to monitor and protect the family's safety.

However, I finally got out of the cage at Lane 1136 and gained some space to breathe freely, at least a little bit of freedom.

The second day after moving back home.

Gao Qichang came to visit with a box of snacks.

Tao Junfeng was naturally very happy to see his old friend coming. He quickly told Mrs. Tao to cook a few dishes so that he could have a few drinks with Gao Qichuang.

"Brother Tao, has the lady ever spoken to you?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Madam, please come to Shanghai. This is all arranged by them." Gao Qichuang pointed to the west and said.

"Heavy..." Tao Junfeng exclaimed in surprise, but quickly covered his mouth. He couldn't just say it casually. If someone heard it, it would be a big deal. No. 76 had sent people to monitor and protect him.

"It's good that you know. If you want to leave Shanghai, you have to leave that place first. Your wife coming to Shanghai is the first step." Gao Qichang said.

"Wouldn't this put Bingru in danger..." Tao Junfeng became worried instantly.

"Don't worry about that. This is the French Concession. No matter how powerful No. 76 is, they dare not do anything wrong here." Gao Qichuang said.

"We are all people who have taken the wrong path for a while. If we want to go back, we have to bring credit with us. Therefore, we have to get the traitorous treaty they signed and make it public!" Gao Qichang said.

"This may be too difficult. Neither you nor I have access to those files," said Tao Junfeng.

"Everything depends on human efforts. We don't necessarily have to take the originals away. Otherwise, as soon as the documents are missing, they will find them," said Gao Qichang.

"What should I do?"

"Just capture it with a camera and bring it back on film, and that's it."

“But how can we have the chance to shoot?”

"This requires Brother Tao and I to cooperate. It's not easy for me to do this alone." Gao Qichang said, "Now the negotiation terms are basically just about tinkering with the details. The Japanese won't give us much time. I estimate that they will ask us to give a result before New Year's Day, whether to sign or not. It will only take half a month."

"Well, Brother Gao, I have never done this kind of thing..." Tao Junfeng is a professor and scholar and has never been a spy.

"I haven't done it either, but there is no other way. We can't become sinners of the country and history. If we become traitors to the country, we don't mind bearing the infamy, but what about our children and future generations? They will be criticized!"

"You, let me think about it..." Tao Junfeng wanted to leave Shanghai, but he didn't have the courage to secretly film the secret meeting between Ri and Wang.

This is no small matter. Once discovered, he will lose his head. Now it's not just him, but his family of six or seven are all involved.

"Brother Tao, don't worry about the safety of your wife and children. They have made careful arrangements. The Military Control Commission and Mr. Du's men in Shanghai will do their best to protect their safety and will not let them suffer any harm." Gao Qichang explained. After hearing what Gao Qichang said, Tao Junfeng felt a little relieved.

"Then how do so many of us leave?"

"We will go in batches, but how we go depends on the arrangements over there, but you have to cooperate with me unconditionally." Gao Qichang said, "Next, neither you nor I can reveal any flaws. It will be the same as before. Anyway, you and I have always been opposed to signing the treaty we have reached now. The conditions are too harsh. The only problem is that we attended the negotiations and are insiders. They will definitely let us sign the secret agreement. We have to find an excuse not to sign it."

Tao Junfeng nodded.

They have to sign this word willingly, but they will definitely be forced. Once they sign, it's hard to say what the future will be like.

"Sister-in-law, you should communicate more. You should also make it appear that the children are staying in Shanghai for school. Anyway, they have given you resettlement money, so it would be a waste if you don't use it." Gao Qichuang laughed.

"Brother Gao, when did you get in touch with them?" Tao Junfeng asked curiously. It would take a long time to do such a thing.

"It wasn't long before. I had hope for Mr. Wang's peace movement and naively believed that the Japanese had no intention of occupying China. But now I understand clearly that they just want to boil a frog in warm water and treat Mr. Wang as a puppet, probably only slightly better than the Emperor Kant in Changchun. In the eyes of the Japanese, we are like fish on the chopping board. If we don't wake up, we will become national sinners." Gao Qichuang explained.

"How did you get in touch with the West?"

"Brother Tao forgot that the most powerful underground force in Shanghai is still Boss Du. He is the director of the Shanghai Working Committee appointed by the West. Many people in the Green Gang work for the Military Control Commission. It's very easy to find someone to pass a message to Mr. Du. I have many friends in Shanghai, which is much more convenient than Brother Tao."

Gao Qichang used to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As a diplomat, he naturally has many friends, but a teacher like him cannot compare to them.

"Thank you, Brother Gao, for giving me a hand."

"I am also trying to save myself. As for the secret filming agreement, I need an assistant to carry it out." Gao Qichang was frank.

Afterwards, Gao Qichuang drank a few glasses of wine at Tao Junfeng's house and went back.

Naturally, someone would report to Wang Zhaoming about Gao Qichang's visit to Tao Junfeng's home, but it is normal for subordinates to visit each other. Could he really prohibit his subordinates from having normal interactions?
Even if Wang wanted to do it, he couldn't.

However, No. 76 was in a dilemma about how to deal with Wu Sibao. Ding Mocun wanted to get rid of him completely (he would not shoot him, because although what Wu Sibao did was excessive, it was not enough to kill him).

But the nature of this matter is indeed quite bad. Zheng Pinglu is, after all, Secretary No. 76 (although this identity only means receiving a salary and not doing any work). Wu Sibao attacked his own people without any substantial evidence or permission, which is a violation of the rules.

Lin Shiqun didn't care about taking the blame on Wu Sibao. Even if he took the responsibility and said that he was the one who ordered Wu Sibao to kidnap Pinglu, why didn't he, as a deputy director, ask Ding Mocun, the director, for permission before daring to do so? Is this justifiable?
Lin Shiqun didn't dare to bring trouble upon himself, so now he could only let Wu Sibao suffer.

It is certain that Wu Sibao will be removed from his post. After being removed from his post, he will either go home to reflect on his actions or be locked up in Cell 76 for reflection.

This is where the disagreement between Ding and Lin lies.

Ding naturally wanted to lock up Wu Sibao. The reason was simple. Wu Sibao had committed a crime in the French Concession and was wanted. What would he do if he went out and was caught by the French police?
Moreover, even if he was removed from his position, those under him would still listen to him. Dismissal would be a painless punishment for him and would not achieve the purpose of punishment.

If he is not severely punished, he will act on his own in the future and cause trouble for Deputy Director Lin.

Having said that, Lin Shiqun also felt that he should teach Wu Sibao a lesson so that he would control his temper.

Also, as for Zheng Pinglu, if she doesn't calm down and go to the French police station to withdraw the case, the wanted warrant for Wu Sibao will not be lifted. The French police station and the International Settlement Police Station are linked, and the wanted warrants issued by each other are recognized.

Therefore, Wu Sibao never dared to set foot in the concession again, not to mention that he had bought a house and settled down in the French Concession.

Imprisoning Wu Sibao in No. 76 is both a punishment and a protection for him.

What else can Lin Shiqun say with this reason?
Therefore, it was inevitable that Wu Sibao was temporarily imprisoned and lost his freedom.

Now that Wu Sibao is in prison, Lin Shiqun can't find anyone he can trust to do many things. The people at No. 76 are all opportunists.

Ding Mo-jun had the upper hand, so the wind naturally blew in that direction.

(End of this chapter)