HBWnovel Chapter 1577: Oil Delivery
Chapter 1577: Oil Delivery
Chongqing, Office of the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.
Chen Guo scolded, "Deputy Director Xu! Hasn't Zheng Xia caught Mr. Wu yet?"
Xu Zeng smiled bitterly and said, "Commander! Zheng Xia sent a message saying that Mr. Wu is under the protection of Chu Xi and his men, so it will be difficult for them to succeed."
Chen Guo sneered, "Chu Xi's protection of Mr. Wu shows that he is also a member of the Red Party."
Xu Zeng said bitterly, "There's a written order from above. If Chu Xi can't get Mr. Wu safely to Yan'an, Chu Xi will be buried with him."
Chen Guo shook her head and said, "The higher-ups certainly didn't anticipate that Chu Xi was so powerful beyond imagination. Neither we nor the Military Control Commission could do anything about him. But, we can slander Chu Xi and accuse him of collaborating with the Communists."
Xu Zeng smiled bitterly and said, "Commander! We need evidence to prove we're collaborating with the Communists. If we just rely on our two mouths, we'll be killed by Kong Ling's sharp teeth."
Chen Guo nodded and instructed, "Send outstanding agents disguised as patriotic youths to infiltrate Yan'an and gather evidence of Chu Xi's collusion with the Communists."
Xu Zeng praised: "This is a brilliant move. We can monitor Chu Xi and gather intelligence on the Red Party at the same time. Chief! Can Zheng Xia and the others withdraw now?"
Chen Guo shook his head and said, "No! Let him send half of his men to disguise themselves and sneak into Yan'an to obtain intelligence on the Red Party. Send the other half to continue tracking and eliminating Mr. Wu."
Xu Zeng smiled bitterly and said, "Commander! The Military Control Commission agents pretended to be the Red Lantern Cult and attacked Chu Xi, but they were all wiped out. Dai Nong complained to the Master, but was warned not to deal with Chu Xi. Why should we follow in their footsteps?"
Chen Guo sneered, "That rubbish Dainong can't do it, but we can. Let's go!"
"Yes!"
Xu Zeng accepted the order reluctantly.
Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway, Jianmen Pass checkpoint.
Zheng Xia pointed at Xiang Xiu and the others and cursed, "Assholes! You must have let Mr. Wu go."
Xiang Xiu shook his head and said, "Director! We have strictly checked all vehicles entering and leaving the checkpoint. We will definitely not let Mr. Wu go."
At this time, the radio agent came forward to report:
"Director! The Director sent a telegram..."
Zheng Xia interrupted him and scolded:
"You want everyone to know? Bring me the telegram!"
The radio agent took the message out of his pocket and handed it over with both hands.
Zheng Xia took the telegram, but didn't hold it tightly and it was blown away by the strong wind.
All the spies were stunned as they looked at the telegram paper in the air.
"Pfft!"
Some people couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Zheng Xia waved his hands and roared, "No laughing! No one is allowed to laugh. Radio operator! What's the content of the telegram?"
The radio agent reported loudly: "The Director ordered you to send half of your men to continue tracking and eliminating Mr. Wu, while the other half will disguise themselves as patriotic youths and infiltrate Yan'an to gather intelligence and monitor Mr. Chu."
When these words were spoken, all the spies present were stunned.
Zheng Xia ordered, "Xiang Xiu! Take 12 people and sneak into Yan'an immediately."
Xiang Xiu cried, "Director! Yan'an is a place we will never return to."
Zheng Xia said coldly, "You let Mr. Wu go. I've shown great mercy by not executing him on the spot. If you dare to oppose this decision, you will be held accountable."
Xiang Xiu said helplessly, "Okay then! But we don't have enough people."
Zheng Xia took out the list, picked out the people he disliked, handed it to him and said:
"All these troublemakers will follow you to Yan'an to hide."
Xiang Xiu took the list and said with a wry smile, "Brothers I read out, please come on stage!"
After he finished speaking, he began to read with an expressionless face.
The person whose name was called stood in front of him with a pale face.
Xiang Xiu said loudly: "Brothers! For the sake of the Party and the country, let's go!"
After saying this, he took 12 people into the car and drove north.
Seeing their car driving away, Zheng Xia instructed the radio agent:
"Quick! Call the Hanzhong Intelligence Station and find out where Chu Xi and Mr. Wu's convoy is."
"Yes!"
The radio agent hurriedly received the order and sent the message.
Soon, he received a call back, reporting:
"Director! Mr. Wu passed through Hanzhong two days ago and is almost in Xi'an."
Zheng Xia shook his head and said, "It's too late! Lord Chu is moving too fast. It seems no one dares to stop him."
The radio agent suggested, "Director! Why not call the Bureau Chief and have him send someone to contact Commander Hu and have him send troops to intercept Mr. Chu and Mr. Wu?"
Zheng Xia rolled his eyes at him and scolded him, "Fool! This is equivalent to telling the Director that we can't complete the mission. Besides, can Commander Hu obey the Director's orders?"
The radio agent laughed and said, "Director! I wasn't very considerate. We could have informed the Xi'an intelligence station and informed them that Mr. Wu and Mr. Chu were passing through. As for what they do with it, that's their business."
Zheng Xia nodded and said, "That makes sense! This way we can absolve ourselves of any responsibility for losing Mr. Wu. Go send the message!"
"Yes!"
The radio agent hurriedly received the order.
Northern suburbs of Xi'an, northbound highway.
After a long journey, Xiang Chu's convoy was stopping by the roadside to rest.
Liu Zhengxiong reported: "Mr. Chu! The reserve oil is all gone. If we don't get some fuel, our car won't be able to reach Yan'an."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "We can't get there! Take some people and drive a truck into Xi'an and ask Lao Hu for some fuel."
Liu Zhengxiong shouted, "If I go looking for the man surnamed Hu now, wouldn't it be like throwing meat buns at a dog and never come back?"
Xiang Chu said angrily, "Don't worry! I'll send a telegram to Lao Hu right away and ask him for a ton of oil."
Liu Zhengxiong shook his head and said, "Hu has a good relationship with Dainong. If he hears that Mr. Wu is here, he might send troops to cause trouble."
Xiao Liu laughed and said, "Old Liu! You're afraid of death and don't want to go, but I'm not afraid of death. I'll go find Hu Zhongnan."
Liu Zhengxiong shouted, "Boy! Am I afraid of death? You don't know the cruelty of political struggle."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Old Liu is right, but with my current status, it's not a problem to ask for some oil. Ah Fu! Call Commander Hu of the 34th Group Army. I need a ton of fuel. Please send someone to deliver it to the North Suburb Highway."
"Yes!"
Qian Fu hurriedly accepted the order.
Liu Zhengxiong exclaimed in surprise, "Delivering oil to your door?! How could Hu Zhongnan possibly be so flattering to you?"
Xiang Chu waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about this. You and Xiaoliu will escort Mr. Wu and the children away first."
"Yes!"
Xiaoliu hurriedly took the order.
Liu Zhengxiong begged, "Mr. Chu! Let Zhang Fei escort them. I want to see if Hu Zhongnan can deliver the oil."
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "Are you so curious? Zhang Fei! Take your men to escort Mr. Wu ahead and wait for us in front."
"Yes!"
Zhang Fei hurriedly accepted the order.
Xiang Chu waited for the two cars to leave and shouted:
"Brothers! Grab your weapons, load your guns, and get ready for battle."
"Yes!"
All the spies obeyed the order in unison.
Liu Zhengxiong said angrily, "Lord Chu! If you're afraid of Hu Zhongnan's fatal attack, there's no need to ask him to help you. To be honest, you might as well ask Ning Changde to help us find a solution."
Xiang Chu laughed and said, "Old Liu! I am a spy to protect the Military and Central Bureau of Investigation. If Hu Zhongnan really wants to attack us, what use will these few people have?"
Liu Zhengxiong shouted, "We can escape! There's no need to wait here to die."
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "Escape?! Is there any gas left in the car? You want to walk all the way to Yan'an?"