Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 1399

Among the people who died outside the villa, there were only three corpses with slightly more important identities. Two were monks, one from a local area and the other from a foreign country. They were all invited by Zhang Guangtian, and they were all taken away by the local temple guides. There is no doubt about it.

The remaining corpse was a scholar named Cao Guangjiu. According to the county yamen servant, he was a broken boot gangster. He was a well-known bachelor in the outskirts of the city.

Comparing the killing records on the day of the Ghost Festival, it can be determined that this Cao Guangjiu is a certain leader among the crowd killed by the snipers that night.

Using the relationship in the yamen, Sticky Rod conducted a comprehensive inspection of Cao Guangjiu's body in advance.All paraphernalia of interest to them were seized.

Cao Guangjiu's belongings are not many, except for silver, there is only a sachet that is often used in summer, a folding fan and a personal badge--these are common gadgets that scholars carried with them back then.

"...mainly the fan, the inscription on it is 'Nong Shisou...'"

Zhao Yingong's eyelids twitched: "You mean, this fan was given by 'Shi Weng'?"

"Probably."

Zhao Yingong mused, the successful kill on the night of the Hungry Ghost Festival was to some extent to kill a key witness for the enemy.However, with this fan and knowing Cao Guangjiu's identity, they are one step closer to finding out who is behind the scenes.

"There are also three people who died in Hao Yuan's stronghold." Zhao Tong said.

Although these three people were all naked when they were discovered, the members of the original bodyguard at the sticky pole still judged from a series of characteristics of the calluses on their hands and feet and the scars on their bodies that these three people were all martial arts practitioners. People, and most likely Escort practitioners.

"The cause of death is being poisoned..."

"Poison?" Zhao Yingong was taken aback.

"Yes, it seems that they were silenced." Zhao Tong said, "They should not be with Hao Yuan, maybe they were sent by that Shi Weng..."

Reminiscent of trying to track Hao Yuan at the sticky pole several times without success, all of which were intercepted by the bodyguards, these three people are likely to be the bodyguards who intercepted the sticky pole and secretly protected Hao Yuan's whereabouts.

Start hard enough.Zhao Yingong thought to himself, Hao Yuan cut off all contact with "Shi Weng" directly, even if he could find Shi Weng, he would not get any information about Hao Yuan's whereabouts.

Since the three people were "unclaimed", the sticky pole obtained the three corpses under the pretext of "burying the unowned corpse" in Cihui Hall, and conducted a detailed inspection.

Important clues were found from the clothes on their bodies. The boots on the feet of these three people were all made by a famous shoe store in the capital.

"How did you recognize it?"

"This kind of boots can only be made in the shoe store in the capital. It is well-known among martial arts practitioners, and people in the capital security bureau especially like to wear them."

"So it's someone from the Jingshi Escort Bureau."

"Yes, we have already taken photos of three people, and the Intelligence Bureau has approved the people from the Jingshi Station to help us investigate the specific identities of the three people and their social relations."

"Very good." Zhao Yingong nodded approvingly, "Do everything possible to find Hao Yuan for me. The clues of the fan should be investigated as well."

Zhao Manxiong carefully and slowly pushed away the dossier containing the documents from before his eyes, slowly got up from the desk, and paced around the office.He stood by the window and watched the sparrows in the yard.Although the ecological environment of Lingao is being destroyed at a rapid rate, the natural environment is still much better than that of the 21st century.There are many birds.

These sparrows are not afraid of people, and they go to the streets and yards of Bairen City to look for food every day.After three years of marching, the living standards of the elders have been greatly improved, and it is no longer that the living objects are all meat that can walk and fly.The living environment of the sparrows has also been greatly improved.

Watching the sparrows unhurriedly forage for food can easily create a sense of empty ennui.He silently took a puff of his cigar, turned around, looked at Wu Mu, then returned to the table, nodded his head at the file, and asked, "What do you think of this matter?"

"This incident is unusual, so I have to verify its reliability in many ways."

"Who did you verify this news with, is it reliable?"

"It's completely reliable. I verified this through the members of the ten-member regiment stationed at Hangzhou Station. In addition, before this matter was formally raised, the Hangzhou Station Security Department and members of the ten-member regiment also had related reports, but it was fragmentary .”

"thank you very much."

He pulled the report in front of him--it was labeled "Top Secret, Only One Copy, For Elders Only"--and skimmed it again.The report was written by Zhao Yingong.The writing is very complicated and the clues are messy, but the general meaning is still very clear: a suspected time traveler was found at Hangzhou Station, and his performance and remarks seemed to indicate that he came from the same time and space as the elders.Zhao Yingong asked the Senate to conduct a special investigation on this and take strong measures to avoid future troubles.

This report was delivered by a special person, circulated in the Executive Committee after being dismantled by the general office, and then sent directly to the Political Security Bureau.

Obviously, this report has not mentioned the Senate Standing Committee, but it won't be long, once the report reaches the Senate Standing Committee, the whole matter will definitely cause an uproar in the Senate.

Naturally, Zhao Yingong made up his mind to cover up a bunch of bad things at Hangzhou Station - it's easy to talk about muddying the water.

However, in terms of seriousness, this matter is indeed worthy of being the number one national security incident right now.

Zhao Manxiong was silent and walked around the office for a long time, then stood in front of Wu Mu and asked, "In your opinion," he nodded to the table, "does this matter have something to do with the 'A Incident'? "

"It's hard to say, it's hard to say, Comrade Zhao Manxiong."

"why?"

"We have now fully investigated the sunken American ship on Dongsha Island. However, according to the information provided by Lando, all the people on this ship do not match Hao Yuan's image."

The people on board, the Germans, were dead and the bodies were found.Lando is now the elder, and the only missing persons are Hale and two Southeast Asian sailors.Hale and the others had a simulation image provided by Lando: he was a middle-aged strong man, not a young man like Hao Yuan, and Hao Yuan was not of Southeast Asian appearance either.

This shows that Hao Yuan is not the person on the sunken American ship, unless Lando concealed that there were other people on board.

"Do you think Lando might be deceiving us?"

"No, I don't think it's possible." Wu Mu shook his head, "Also, I think it's inappropriate for us to suspect a senior..."

"Whether it fits or not, it's better to let the house party discuss it. So you think Lando was honest until he left Lingao for Manila. Is that true, Comrade Wumu?" Zhao Manxiong moved his strong body, leaning against the On the desk, he looked carefully at Wu Mu's face, as if he wanted to hug him with his own eyes.

"Yes, I think so." Wu Mu moved his body restlessly, his leather belt creaking.

"Okay. We think the elders are reliable. So where did this Hao Yuan come from?"

"Maybe there are other traversers like us in this world..."

"What you said is very interesting. This is indeed one of the reasonable explanations." Zhao Manxiong stroked his chin.

"We have someone who has contacted him now. The Xihua mentioned in the report is already on his way to Lingao. I think we can interrogate her to confirm whether Hao Yuan is a time traveler. When she arrives, everything The truth is out."

"No, I don't think it's that simple. Unless we can catch Hao Yuan himself. Otherwise, it is impossible for a person who only has little contact with him to provide us with too crucial testimony. Don't forget, except for the time traveler himself , Hao Yuan may also be related to the time traveler."

Indeed, in this way, Hao Yuan and Hale can be linked together.But Wu Mu felt a bit reluctant, why couldn't Hao Yuan be an independent time traveler?

"Why can't he be an independent time traveler?"

"Intuition." Zhao Manxiong said with a smile.

What an excuse!Mystery.Wu Mu cursed secretly, he knew his expression would betray him, so he didn't hide it: "Is this a bit far-fetched..."

"No, it's not far-fetched at all. Because this is the most likely explanation at present." Zhao Manxiong said, "Although we don't have first-hand information about Hao Yuan, from the information we have so far, his way of acting is His style of doing things and so on all show that he is an ambitious and capable person. He has not been in Hangzhou for a long time, but he has already established a considerable situation. This shows that he has considerable resources.”

"You are right, Comrade Zhao Manxiong."

"Okay, let's go back to your argument: a single wearer." Zhao Manxiong put out the cigar that was about to burn his fingers into the ashtray, "We already know: a single wearer only needs real skills and luck Good enough, it is possible to survive in this time and space, and even live well - Mr. Landu is an example. However, it is very, very difficult to create a situation with bare hands. Since Zhao Yingong said, Hao Yuan He does not operate any industry in Hangzhou, and he lives a life almost ascetic, but has a lot of resources at his disposal, which shows that he has considerable power behind him to support him."

"You mean, Hao Yuan may be related to Hale in Manila, and Hao Yuan is a pawn sent by Hale?"

Zhao Manxiong nodded, "Comrade Wumu, we have to get used to seeing all kinds of black lines that emerge together, so that we can figure out the enemy's conspiracy as soon as possible. You only need to recall the recent cases we have handled to know that the black lines Er’s hand has reached out to China. You can think of it this way: Hao Yuan is another Zheng Zhilong.”

"Use him to contain us?"

"Exactly. Only if we are dragged off the coast of China will it not interfere with his career in the Philippines-if he really has to be there."

"That depends on what information Mr. Lando can gather in Manila."

"Mr. Lando is under the control of the Foreign Intelligence Agency. We can't take care of his affairs for the time being." Zhao Manxiong said slowly, "Let's put the breakthrough at Hangzhou Station first."

He straightened his body and resumed his slow pacing: "Did you know? The executive committee held a secret enlarged meeting yesterday, and I won't list all the participants. But the people at the meeting I can tell you a resolution." He turned to look at Wu Mu with a smile on his face:
"No, no, you needn't be disturbed. I'm telling you what is perfectly within your competence to know."

"Yes. Comrade Regional Deputy Commander."

"Let me make a long story short. The executive committee has already made a decision at this meeting, and will send inspection teams to all overseas stations and bases. I won't list the long list of place names one by one." He looked at his toes , "Of course, the inspection team does not target any specific places or individuals."

Wu Mu understood: "I understand, Comrade Zhao Manxiong."

"Yes, as long as you understand. I think many of our comrades will understand." Zhao Manxiong said, "The opinion of the executive committee is that this inspection will mainly focus on Cheka personnel, and the focus will be on auditing project expenses. Especially at each station The basic construction and project investment of the project exceeded the budget. Of course, other departments should also send personnel to participate.”

"Do you want me to join the inspection team?"

"No, you don't want to go this time. Your status is too important, and if you go, you will cause trouble to your comrades. You can also arrange for a senior comrade to go. He must be a relatively unknown person. It is best that few people know about him .Of course...you know how to choose."

"Yes, Comrade Regional Deputy Commander."

"Okay, you go to work. Give me the comrade's materials tonight." Zhao Manxiong took out a handkerchief from his trouser pocket and wiped the sweat on his forehead, "This is the weather!"

Zhao Manxiong personally opened the door of the office and sent Wumu away.Although he didn't participate, he knew that yesterday's executive committee's secret enlarged meeting had a very heated debate. Regarding the positioning of the overseas station and the authority of the elders, all parties had their own positions.

Both Jeju Island and Hangzhou have their own spokespersons within the Senate.Issues involving such expatriate sites and veterans are always highly controversial.

In the end, all parties reluctantly reached a consensus that the "runaway" trend of the overseas stations needs to be curbed to a certain extent, and the purpose of sending inspection teams is nothing more than to shock the mountain—and at the same time take a realistic look at the actual situation of the overseas stations.It is obviously not enough to just look at the report for discussion.

Zhao Manxiong is not interested in the "walking alone" of expatriate veterans. In his opinion, it is not important. Under the current system, no veteran can truly "walk alone".It is nothing more than the competition for limited resources among the various parties in the Senate reflected on the level of political struggle.

On this issue, more than one veteran tried to win him over, hoping to get a "blockbuster" from him that would not be conducive to the expatriate veteran, but he rejected all these attempts.He did not intend to involve himself and the Political Security Service.

(End of this chapter)