You were allowed to marry into No. 76 family, and you were promoted to director?

Chapter 245 Tail
Ding Moqun also possessed a piece of intelligence that the underground Communist Party in Shanghai did not have: the method and code for making contact.

Thinking of this, Sun Jianzhong looked at Yang Huamei with a conflicted expression:
“Piaoxue, I will report this matter to the organization as soon as possible, so you don’t need to worry too much.”

"In addition, we are already handling the matter of white tea. What you need to do now is to protect yourself and hide yourself."

"You and Lidong are our most important line right now, and we absolutely cannot afford any malfunctions."

At apartment number 27, Jisifeier Road, after Zhao Xuan returned, Dao Yan and Dao Ya were already preparing dinner in the kitchen.

Hearing the noise at the door, Dao Ya happily ran out of the kitchen and called out to Zhao Xuan, who was hanging clothes by the door:

"Brother-in-law, you're back. Did you buy the pastries I asked you to?"

Zhao Xuan picked up what he was holding and waved it at Dao Ya:

"You bought it? Ah Yan is back?"

Dao Yan, holding a kitchen knife, stood at the kitchen doorway, smiled at Zhao Xuan, and said:
"What are we going to eat tonight if you're not coming back? Aunt Li went to visit relatives, who will cook if I don't?"

"By the way, Uncle is coming home for dinner tonight. Ah Xuan, go to Uncle's study and pick out a bottle of wine."

Zhao Xuan genuinely enjoyed doing this, after all, the wines in Ding Moqun's study were all top-quality wines, the kind that money couldn't always buy these days.

"okay!"

Half an hour later, Dao Yan, who was stewing beef, came to the living room and saw Zhao Xuan sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper. Dao Yan wiped her hands and sat down.

"Ah Xuan, I've already contacted Zhi Li. After some persuasion, Zhi Li agreed. But how do we get Zhi Li into their sights and also get her to leave Shanghai as soon as possible?"

After folding the newspaper and placing it on the coffee table, Zhao Xuan smiled at Dao Yan:
"Didn't Xiaoya tell you? Recently, news has surfaced that a batch of 6,000 doses of penicillin has appeared on the market. Both the Military Intelligence Bureau and the underground party are contacting Xiaoya as black market buyers."

"There's one of them named Gu Xuan, you should be quite familiar with him, right?"

Dao Yan was slightly taken aback, then widened her eyes and looked at Zhao Xuan in disbelief:

"Boss Gu, the current head of the Green Gang? He's actually a member of the underground Communist Party!"

Zhao Xuan dared to reveal Gu Xuan's identity to Dao Yan, which naturally meant that if Zhu Zhili was ultimately taken away by Gu Xuan, Dao Yan would never betray Gu Xuan under any circumstances.

After all, Gu Xuan being betrayed also meant that she and Zhu Zhili had a complete break.

Therefore, in order to put Dao Yan at ease, Zhao Xuan had no choice but to bring up Gu Xuan.

Of course, Gu Xuan was indeed in contact with Dao Ya.

Dao Ya simply doesn't know Gu Xuan's true identity yet; she only knows that Gu Xuan is the head of the Green Gang.

"Now you should be relieved. With Boss Gu's influence, it's too easy for him to send someone out of Shanghai without anyone noticing."

The Green Gang controlled many of the banks of the Suzhou River, and even the docks were guarded by many Green Gang members.

Shanghai, on the other hand, has no shortage of docks and ports.

The Suzhou Creek flows through Shanghai, which means that the city's waterways hold endless possibilities.

The Green Gang was the uncrowned king who dominated the waterways.

Often, if you want to smuggle goods by waterway, the first thing you need to do is to win over the Green Gang.

Dao Yan hugged Zhao Xuan with delight and kissed him. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and her beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at Zhao Xuan and said:

"If it's Boss Gu, then Zhili is safe."

"Now all we need to do is find the right time to move Zhili out."

Zhao Xuan shook his head:

“Ayan, although I think so too, the time is not right yet.”

Dao Yan was slightly taken aback, but the next second she understood what Zhao Xuan meant.

Zhu Zhili is not at her wit's end yet. Even if the underground party is willing to help, will they really accept Zhu Zhili?

Unless they were truly desperate, the underground party would probably suspect that Zhu Zhili was a spy that the Kuomintang wanted to infiltrate.

After thinking it through, Dao Yan nodded:
"Ah Xuan, I'll leave Boss Gu's situation to you and Xiao Ya. I'll keep a close eye on the Shanghai Station. Once the teacher decides to take action against Zhi Li, we'll move in!"

"it is good."

Watching Dao Yan hum a little tune and run back to the kitchen with light steps, Zhao Xuan sighed slightly.

Zhu Zhili was forced to switch her allegiance to the Communist Party, and if we really look at it, Zhao Xuan was undoubtedly the biggest driving force behind it.

Once the Japanese are defeated and Zhao Xuan's achievements are made public, Zhu Zhili will surely understand how the smuggling channels were destroyed.

By then, Zhu Zhili will surely realize that the reason she had no other choice but to join the underground party was all thanks to Zhao Xuan.

Hopefully, by that day, Zhu Zhili's hatred for herself won't be too exaggerated.

With a wry smile, Zhao Xuan shook his head and picked up the newspaper on the coffee table to continue reading.

After changing into a dress upstairs, Dao Ya came down the stairs and saw Zhao Xuan still reading the newspaper.

With a radiant smile, Dao Ya skipped and hopped behind the sofa, placed her hand on Zhao Xuan's shoulder, and whispered in his ear:

"Brother-in-law, everything has been arranged. When shall we make our move?"

"No rush. The Central China theater has ceasefired, and the wounded need penicillin right now. Anyway, the news has already been released on the black market. Just release the goods in batches to let people in the black market know that the news is true. Your role in this is very simple. You only have the goods in the warehouse. You have no idea about the 6,000 doses of penicillin. Understand?"

Dao Ya flipped over and sat down on the sofa, smiling and nodding at Zhao Xuan:
“Brother-in-law, this way, the Military Police Headquarters will definitely get involved as well. After all, someone is competing with me and Xiao Ai for business, and Ando from the Quartermaster Department can’t just sit idly by.”

"So, brother-in-law, you're planning to involve the original agency, No. 76, and the Military Police Headquarters?"

Zhao Xuan smiled and shook his head:
"No, it should be said that there are also underground party members and Kuomintang members. Only when the situation is more chaotic can we fish in troubled waters and see the effect."

These 6,000 doses of penicillin were partly prepared by Zhao Xuan for the six people Mao Shu sent to Shanghai.

With the temptation of over nine hundred thousand US dollars, and such news spreading, it was impossible for high-ranking Kuomintang officials not to be tempted.

Once they've set their minds on it, they won't be afraid of those six people continuing to cower. On the other hand, this batch of penicillin is also Zhao Xuan's way of giving the market a heads-up, to prevent more penicillin from appearing later and becoming unacceptable to everyone.

To put it bluntly, Zhao Xuan was testing the market's tolerance.

Inside the Ding family's living room, Ding Moqun was having his first family dinner since returning home.

At the dining table, Ding Moqun, Zhao Xuan, Dao Yan, and Dao Ya all remained silent.

After the meal, with more than half a bottle of red wine already consumed, Ding Moqun finally picked up his glass and looked at Zhao Xuan and Dao Yan, who had already put down their chopsticks, and said:
"Come on, let's all have a toast!"

Dao Ya quickly dropped the chicken wing in her hand, licked the oil off her fingers, and then picked up her juice.
"Uncle, Xia Ya toasts you."

Ding Moqun smiled indulgently at Dao Ya and nodded. After the four of them finished their drinks, Ding Moqun sighed and looked seriously at Dao Yan and Zhao Xuan sitting together, saying:

“Ah Xuan, your uncle can’t help you with what happened before, but now that you’re out here, as an intelligence advisor for the Special Higher Police, there are some things you need to avoid.”

"After you finish this meal tonight, go back to the apartment the Special Higher Police gave you."

Dao Yan was slightly taken aback, and Dao Ya also looked at Ding Moqun somewhat reluctantly, but Ding Moqun continued:
"Actually, this is for the best. I always say you can't put all your eggs in one basket. Besides, the current No. 76 can't accommodate too many of our own people anymore."

Zhao Xuan looked at Ding Moqun expressionlessly, put down his cup, and said:

“Uncle, once a decision is made, there is no going back. In my opinion, No. 76 is a quagmire, and I believe you know that too.”

Seeing Ding Moqun nod, Zhao Xuan knew that this old fox had long ago foreseen what path No. 76 would take if he sided with Kagesa.

Ding Moqun still chose Yingzuo, which proves that Ding Moqun actually didn't have many choices left.

Even knowing that choosing Yingzuo would greatly reduce his power in the 76th Division, Ding Moqun still made the decision.

why?
Wang Da and Zhou Lifu's intention to give Wang Ningyu a more important position was too obvious, leaving Ding Moqun with no other choice.

Whether he sided with the Special Higher Police, the Military Police Headquarters, or his original agency, none of them could guarantee that Ding Moqun would ultimately remain in the position of Chief of Special Operations No. 76.

Only Yingzuo, who had exhausted all the political resources in Nanjing and served as the highest military advisor to the Wang Jingwei government, could guarantee Ding Moqun's position.

In fact, when making this choice, Ding Moqun probably already thought that Zhao Xuan might take a different path that contradicted his own.

"Don't worry, Uncle, I know what to do. Actually, as an intelligence advisor with only a title but no real authority, no one will gossip about where I live. But I'll do as you say and go back to the Special Higher Police apartment complex."

"Furthermore, Uncle, the Special Higher Police can't spare the time to do other things right now, but when the Special Higher Police are free to do so one day, they will inevitably compete with everyone. At that time, the Cabinet will not want to see the major intelligence agencies in Shanghai in chaos. The situation is still uncertain, and anything is possible. I hope Uncle will not make the wrong choice on that day."

Ding Moqun was stunned for a while before finally pouring some red wine for Dao Yan and Zhao Xuan, raising his glass again and saying:

"Ah Xuan, you're right. This toast is to wish you a bright future. And also, Xiao Ya."

Dao Ya blinked a couple of times, looking at Ding Moqun with a slightly dazed expression:
"What's wrong uncle?"

“I’ve heard about your collaboration with Sato Ai. Go with your brother-in-law later. If you stay here, no one will feel at ease. Koji Ida is the first one.”

Dao Ya's eyes widened, and Dao Yan's expression also darkened. What the hell? The sister-in-law and brother-in-law are living together?

"Knife, you need to understand that Sato Ai represents the Military Police Headquarters. Now, the Military Police Headquarters and the Special Higher Police are on the same side. Do you think Kagesa will feel at ease if Xiaoya stays here? Do you think Ida Koji will feel at ease?"

"As for you, Xiaodao, your uncle will say it again: have a baby with Ah Xuan as soon as possible. I don't know how many times I've told you this!"

Dao Yan gave an awkward laugh:
"Uncle, we've tried, but these things don't just happen overnight."

Ding Moqun sighed, looking helplessly at Dao Yan:
"You, you, fine, from now on you'll be the only one who can visit Ah Xuan and Xiao Ya."

"Don't think it's because your uncle doesn't want you to live together. Sometimes, you have no choice. Xiaoya didn't need to move out, but..."

At this point, Ding Moqun glared at Dao Ya with a look of disappointment. Dao Ya stuck out her tongue and lowered her head, not daring to meet Ding Moqun's gaze.

After dinner, Dao Yan and Dao Ya stayed to wash the dishes, while Zhao Xuan went to Ding Moqun's study.

Sitting at his desk, Ding Moqun poured Zhao Xuan a cup of tea:

"Xiaoya's involvement in the military police headquarters' smuggling business is enough to prevent you and Xiaodao from fulfilling your responsibilities as brother-in-law and sister."

"Now, Xiaoya's weakness is in the hands of Ida Hiroto. As long as she continues to be with Sato Ai, she'll be fine. Let Xiaoya move in with you. You should understand why I'm doing this, right?"

Zhao Xuan nodded solemnly:

"I really didn't expect Xiaoya to get to this point, but this girl just loves making money. By the time I found out, it was too late."

Ding Moqun's lips twitched fiercely. He had noticed Dao Ya's fondness for making money a long time ago, but at the time he hadn't taken it seriously.

But now it seems we shouldn't have let Dao Ya go out to earn money in the first place; it's not like we couldn't support her at home.

"Xiaoya is living with you now, so keep an eye on her and don't let her cross the line. After all, in this business, Xiaoya comes into contact with all sorts of people, and there's no guarantee that some of them won't have ulterior motives."

"Don't worry, Uncle, I'll keep a close eye on things."

Ding Moqun nodded, as long as Dao Ya wasn't assimilated by the underground party and the Kuomintang.

"By the way, Ah Xuan, have you heard Xiao Ya mention that there's a batch of 6,000 doses of penicillin on the market?"

Zhao Xuan was secretly pleased; Ding Moqun had finally shown his true colors.

"Xiaoya mentioned to me this afternoon that a batch of penicillin, a full six thousand doses, has appeared on the black market, severely impacting their business. The military police headquarters has now intervened in the investigation."

"Isn't the Military Police Headquarters crying wolf?"

Ding Moqun squinted at Zhao Xuan, who replied calmly:

"Six thousand doses is too much. It's a deal worth over nine hundred thousand US dollars. Even if the Military Police Headquarters is bold, they wouldn't dare release so many drugs at once. Otherwise, if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs finds out that the supply department's drug supply is too inconsistent, Koji Ida will be finished."

Ding Moqun nodded upon hearing this:

"Indeed, it seems a behemoth has broken into Shanghai. Now, almost all intelligence agencies are investigating this matter, trying to find the big boss behind the 6,000 doses of penicillin."

At this point, Ding Moqun's expression darkened slightly, because this matter had seriously affected his plans.

Now, almost everyone's attention is focused on penicillin, and few people care about the underground party's intelligence.

(End of this chapter)