Cicada Moving

Chapter 1276 Reunion

Thirty nautical miles north of New Zealand's North Island, the clear blue water is full of fish. Dolphins, whales and seabirds in the sky that jump out of the sea from time to time form a beautiful picture.

Directly in front of the bow, Cape Reinga is clearly visible, where two major ocean currents meet to form huge waves. The surrounding coastline is undulating and the scenery is magnificent.

The British cruise ship Pioneer turned east and sailed along the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. A few days later, it approached the city of Aklan. Passengers walked from the cabin to the deck.

Although the ship was well-equipped with adequate food and beverage supplies, the weeks-long journey not only exhausted the crew but also reached the limits of endurance for the passengers.

Seeing that the destination was close at hand, the crowd breathed a sigh of relief and cheered. One was to celebrate the safe arrival, and the other was to be happy that the boring life was over.

Among the cheering crowd, there was a man and a woman looking at the port with smiles on their faces. There were also a group of bodyguards with alert expressions walking nearby, obviously their identities were extraordinary.

The sea breeze blew, and the woman brushed her hair with her hands, her voice full of joy: "Boss, we are here."

"Yeah, we're finally here." The man held his hand on the fence, his eyes gradually diverging.

The man and woman were naturally Zuo Zhong and He Yijun. Apart from the two of them, the first and second divisions of the military command were mobilized for this operation, for no other reason than that penicillin affected too many people's pockets.

None of the four major families, the commanders-in-chief of each war zone, numerous army commanders, division commanders, and local officials, large and small, wanted to see problems in the pharmaceutical business, which was making a lot of money every day.

After more than four years of full-scale war between China and Japan, the national government finally united. Before leaving, the senior officials gave Zuo Zhong the "Sword of Shang Fang" and allowed him to make a decision on the spur of the moment.

If the Australian and New Zealand governments hadn't allowed it, some people would have liked to send an army over. After all, the party and state belong to everyone, and the money belongs to them.

Thinking of the earnest instructions of the officers when setting off from the mountain city, Zuo Zhong shook his head helplessly. If the government had been so cautious in the war, the Japanese would have been driven back to the island long ago. It was really ironic.

"Vice-seat, brothers, everything is ready."

Gu Qi walked over and whispered, followed by Wu Chunyang, Song Minghao, and Gui Youguang.

Except for Wu Jingzhong, Zuo Zhong's old team are all here. If a Japanese submarine launches a torpedo at the cruise ship at this time, the government's intelligence system will be paralyzed immediately.

"Well, everyone will split up after we dock."

Zuo Zhong glanced at the passengers around him, softly gave orders to Gu Qi, and then looked at everyone and smiled.

"This scene reminds me of the scene when I went to Ningbo. I hope this operation can be as smooth as that time."

Gu Qi and others also laughed. Yes, they were on the same boat, the same people, but the difference was that their identities and status had changed drastically compared to a few years ago.

"Second Officer, is this action too high-profile?" Gu Qi thought for a while and expressed his concerns.

He was not averse to being out in the field, and was even happy to work with the deputy, but Gu Qi always felt that it was a waste to send so many senior intelligence personnel for a simple task.

Zuo Zhong waved his hand, and Wu Chunyang and the four people on the side automatically dispersed to keep the passengers far apart. Seeing that there was no risk of leaking the secret, Zuo Zhong replied.

"The penicillin issue is very sensitive. Not only the Germans and Japanese covet the pharmaceutical factory, but the Americans, British and even the Red Russians also make various small moves.

Fortunately, when the pharmaceutical factory was first established, the family ancestors used their profits to win over some big families in Europe and the United States, set up a number of false shareholders, and licensed the patent to the American Pharmaceutical Trust. Otherwise, the pharmaceutical factory would have been divided up long ago.

But human greed is endless, and authorization alone is not enough to feed those hungry wolves. I am afraid that the other party will use Japan and Germany to test the bottom line of the Zuo family and seek greater interests.

It is ridiculous to say that the Japanese and Germans did not dare to attack American pharmaceutical companies, but instead came to Australia over the short distance. If they fall behind, they will be beaten. This sentence is really true. "

After saying this, Zuo Zhong sneered, then leaned forward and held the fence tightly with both hands. Meaningful.

"So this time our enemies are not just Japan and Germany, and the battlefield is not limited to Australia. The scale of the operation is larger than you think, and manpower is essential.

Furthermore, it is time for the Foreign Intelligence Service to be put on the agenda. Brothers can take this opportunity to get used to it more to avoid being uncomfortable in the future.

Overseas intelligence operations are somewhat different from local intelligence operations. Everything is difficult at the beginning, so we must be familiar with it in advance and make arrangements in advance.

Even if these things don't happen, you might as well come to New Zealand for a stroll. When the war is over, we can settle here together, go fishing and herd sheep every day. "

Hearing Zuo Zhong's thoughts about post-war life, Gu Qi's heart was moved. Why did the Deputy Chairman consider retreat and why did he want to settle in New Zealand? Could it be that the Deputy Chairman was dissatisfied with the military rule?

Seeing the worry on Gu Qi's face, Zuo Zhong patted him on the shoulder: "If you don't have long-term worries, you will have immediate worries. Lao Gu, let's go, the ship has arrived."

It was dusk at this time, and the Waitemata Harbor a few hundred meters away was sparkling, just like the meaning of "Waitemata" in Maori - an ocean sparkling like a gem. The city of Aklan on both sides of the port is full of modern urban atmosphere. Although this former capital of New Zealand has lost its beauty, the development of trams and railways has led to its rapid expansion.

The magnificent skyscrapers, wide cement roads, numerous telephone poles, and steam-belching factories all illustrate the prosperity of this place.

After the cruise ship docked, Zuo Zhong and his party walked down the gangway, passed inspection by New Zealand Customs, and walked out of the port in twos and threes.

It is worth mentioning that those agents holding Republic of China passports were interrogated many times by the customs, which shows the degree of local discrimination against Chinese people. However, when they learned that the agents were employees of "Lifford Trading Company", the customs officers changed their appearance.

As for the reason, the "Lyford Bank", "Lyford Hotel", "Lyford Department Store" and "Lyford Trading Company" outside the port explain everything.

Noticing this scene, Gucci laughed and said that Zuo's family has taken root in New Zealand. Zuo Zhong was not surprised. In capitalist countries, skin color only distinguishes race, and social status depends on how much money you have.

Everyone then split up and walked around downtown Aklan, first to admire the city scenery, and second to make sure there was no one following them.

New Zealand is the territory of the British Military Intelligence Service, so there is no harm in being cautious. 007 is fictional, but the strength of British agents cannot be underestimated.

The next morning, military agents living in various parts of the city and disguised as different identities gathered outside the city. Several trucks took them to a bay at the southern end of the North Island to board the ship.

It is currently autumn in New Zealand, and the temperature is not low. Zuo Zhong and others squatted in the stuffy cabin filled with fruits and food for more than half a day. By the time a group of people climbed onto the deck again, the small steamer had arrived at the South Island. A private dock on the east coast.

Zuo Zhong's grandfather Zuo Xuechen, maternal grandfather Mei Tianliang, father Zuo Shanwen, mother Mei Huizhen, sister Zuo Duo, brother Zuo Jun and his fiancée Cheng Danli, aunts, uncles and uncles all stood on the pier at the pier in anticipation.

"Brother~"

Zuo Duo excitedly waved to the ship. After not seeing her for several years, the little girl she once was has grown into a tall and graceful girl.

Looking at the familiar figure on the bow of the boat, Mei Huizhen held her husband's arm, the tears in her eyes could no longer stop, and she burst into tears.

The four men Zuo Xuechen, Mei Tianliang, Zuo Shanwen, and Zuo Jun were much calmer, but they also had smiles on their faces and looked in good moods.

Looking at the other elders in Zuo Zhong, all of them had complicated expressions. Thinking about the friends who stayed in their hometown, they couldn't help but feel lucky.

The Japanese caused countless murders in Ningbo, and countless people died. Without Zuo Zhong's reminder and persistence, the Zuo family and the Mei family would have been in trouble.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the small steamer slowly docked beside the trestle. Zuo Zhong stepped off the boat and strode to his family and bowed deeply. As a child, it would be unfilial to fail to welcome him.

Seeing this, Zuo Xuechen stroked his beard and said happily: "Okay, since ancient times, it has been difficult to have both loyalty and filial piety. It is a good thing for you to be loyal to the country. Go see your mother, she misses you very much."

The old man is old, but his voice is loud and energetic. He seems to be very satisfied with his life in New Zealand. For the older generation, being able to witness the continuation and growth of the family is the greatest blessing.

Zuo Chongxing walked to his parents, hugged Zuo Shanwen first, and then hugged his mother tightly. Looking at his younger sister jumping around, his restless heart suddenly calmed down.

After being separated in Shanghai in 1935, six years later, the family separated by oceans finally reunited. (Chapter 516: Separately)

Amidst the warmth, Gu Qi and others got off the boat and said hello to Zuo's family one by one. Mei Huizhen and Zuo Duo immediately took He Yijun's hand and talked endlessly when they saw her. Zuo Zhong smiled helplessly when he saw this.

After the pleasantries, more than a dozen luxury cars and trucks drove the group to the Zuo family's residence in New Zealand, a small town named after the Zuo family and covering hundreds of acres - Lyford.

Since moving to New Zealand, the Zuo family has purchased land on a large scale. To date, they have purchased more than 200,000 acres of fertile farmland and mountainous land.

Of course, most of the land is held secretly. In terms of "guilty posting" and "feishao"①, no one can compare with the Zuo family who has been "farming, studying and passing down the family" for hundreds of years. Not even Haigangfeng② can solve it. How can a mere white-skinned barbarian understand this matter?

Only with land can there be people, and only with people can there be money. Thousands of farm workers rely on the Zuo family to make a living, naturally forming an interest group.

Including Zuo Zhong, members of the military who came to New Zealand for the first time opened their car windows and admired the scenery that was completely different from that of the Republic of China.

The winding road paved with gravel, with green grass on both sides, gurgling streams, and the majestic mountains in the distance make people feel like they are in a fantasy world. Gu Qi suddenly felt a little hopeful when he thought of the opportunity to retire here.

Just as the military agents were marveling at the miraculous craftsmanship of nature, an old Japanese freighter was sailing slowly in the South Pacific, carrying a group of Zuo Zhong's old friends.

In the dark and damp cabin on the ground floor, one of them turned on the radio and pressed the button, his eyes shining in the dim, shaky light.

① Deceptive posting is a method of evading taxes and servitude by falsely reporting one's own land in the name of others.

Feisha, breaking the field tax into parts and spreading it on other farmers' fields, is also a means of evading tax.

②Hai Rui