RNP Chapter 115 Colonel
Chapter 115 Colonel
"The factories are all hidden underground and in the surrounding mountains, with no smoke, no odor, and extremely low noise, so they won't be exposed at all. When Ali arrives, you'll work with him. He'll be in charge of production, and you'll be in charge of sales and security. The division of labor is clear."
Yan Shuo added, "You don't need to be stationed here every day. I've had secret passages dug in the forest and mountains three kilometers outside the village; one person can pass through without any problem. When you're shipping goods, you can come through the secret passages. If you encounter Japanese troops checking the village, just hide. The people here can handle it themselves; you don't need to show any concern. Don't bother with those three landlords; they're not good people to begin with. You don't need to worry about the secret passages either. I've left people here to patrol and maintain them every day. If there's a problem, you'll receive an alert!"
Xu Li nodded emphatically, already having made a plan in his mind.
Xu Li gazed at Yan Shuo's retreating figure, his heart filled with respect.
He knew all too well that Yan Shuo entrusting him with such a crucial task as weapons smuggling was not only an immense responsibility, but also an act of absolute and unconditional trust.
This trust moved him more than any reward.
Just as I was pondering this, steady footsteps came from outside the hall, and a man wearing dark blue overalls with a little machine oil on his cuffs walked in.
With his sharp, capable eyes and upright posture, he was Ali, who was in charge of factory production.
Yan Shuo raised his hand to signal, and Xu Li quickly stood up. The two bowed to Yan Shuo, and the core handover concerning weapons smuggling and the procurement of supplies began.
Ali has now fully recovered from his injuries.
After being injured, Yan Shuo provided him with ample nutritional medicine and supplements, and carefully cared for him. After he recovered, he was assigned to oversee production matters here.
Ali was already proficient in machining and picked things up very quickly. He managed the underground factory very well, ensuring both stable production capacity and quality, which saved Yan Shuo a lot of trouble.
After the handover was completed, the child servants in the courtyard had already prepared the meal.
After the meal, Yan Shuo and Xu Li got up to say goodbye. Ma Hongxi had already started the car and was waiting steadily at the gate of the courtyard.
In the car, Yan Shuo leaned back in the back seat, closed his eyes, and instructed Xu Li: "When you get back, just do what you're supposed to do. You can delegate some of the trivial matters of the action team and let the younger guys take over and gain experience. Promotions aren't about working yourself to death; do what you can. Only when it's time to ship goods should you go over and coordinate security matters after receiving news from the other side. Otherwise, just keep things stable."
"Understood, Commander!" Xu Li replied quickly, his tone full of excitement.
"Just call me Captain, you're still a long way from Commander!" Yan Shuo opened his eyes, chuckled, and cursed, but there was no anger in his eyes.
"Hehe, it was bound to happen sooner or later!" Xu Li scratched his head and laughed heartily.
Upon hearing this, Ma Hongxi, who was driving in the front seat, couldn't help but glance back at the two of them in the rearview mirror, his face full of surprise as he tentatively asked, "Commander?"
"Focus on driving, watch your road, and safety first!"
Yan Shuo spoke calmly, and Ma Hongxi quickly looked away, replying repeatedly, "Okay!"
The car drove smoothly back to the base. Ma Hongxi parked the car and, after having dinner, went to the first-floor rest room to wait for orders.
When Yan Shuo pushed open the bedroom door, Li Zhiyao was leaning against the bed reading a book. Seeing him come in, she immediately put down her book and said affectionately, "You're back? You look exhausted. What have you been busy with today?"
Yan Shuo took off his coat and threw it on the bedside table. He bent down and crawled into the quilt, gently reaching out to hug Li Zhiyao's lower abdomen and pressing his hand against it to listen to the fetal heartbeat. His movements were incredibly gentle.
"Nothing serious, just handed over the affairs of Xinze Town. By the way, Jiang Feng betrayed us, but I dealt with him today. You can rest assured and don't need to worry about these trivial matters."
"Haha, it's still early. How can we hear the fetal heartbeat so soon?"
Li Zhiyao patted his hand with a smile, her tone tinged with worry, "I heard from Xiao Hong that Jiang Feng has powerful backers. What are you planning to do about it?"
"I've already sent a message to the Director. Let's see how he reacts first. We'll leave the rest for now and go to sleep," Yan Shuo mumbled.
"What if the Director wants to take Jiang Feng back?" Li Zhiyao pressed, her brows furrowing with worry.
Yan Shuo's eyes turned colder, but his tone remained calm: "Jiang Feng can't go back alive. If he can't withstand the torture and starts making baseless accusations, it'll be a huge problem. Just silence him completely after the interrogation, and send the interrogation recordings back to report."
"But his backer, that General Zhang, is ultimately from the Military and Political Department. You should think this through carefully."
"What's there to be afraid of?" Yan Shuo scoffed, his tone disdainful. "He's just a lackey in the Gui Army, thinking he's something special. If Commander Bai were to intervene, I might have to put in some effort, but him? He's not qualified."
"It's good that you know what you're doing." Seeing that he was confident, Li Zhiyao stopped asking questions and slowly closed her eyes.
After Li Zhiyao fell asleep, Yan Shuo quietly got up and went to the bathroom. Then he quietly went to the study and instructed the air: "Xiao Mi, send a telegram to our people at headquarters. First, thoroughly investigate Zhang Lingchi's network of connections, dig up all his dirty deeds and dirty secrets, don't miss a single detail; second, arrange an 'accident' to take him out; third, deliberately leak some evidence to headquarters, preferably in a way that makes it look like the Japanese are eager to silence him, to solidify his suspicion of colluding with the Japanese."
Yan Shuo knew perfectly well that Zhang Lingchi's background must be incredibly corrupt to have risen to such a high position in headquarters and to have allowed his relatives to climb the ranks through connections and commit treasonous acts. He simply couldn't withstand a thorough investigation.
More than ten days passed in the blink of an eye. One afternoon, Yan Shuo was handling matters related to concealing his identity in the office of Fengming Records and Film Company when the phone on his desk suddenly rang. It was Shen Qing calling, saying that she had something important to discuss with him in person.
Yan Shuo quickly finished his work and drove to the French restaurant where the two had arranged to meet.
Pushing open the door to the private room, one could see Shen Qing sitting at the dining table, her complexion rosy and noticeably plumper than before, clearly enjoying a very comfortable life.
"Brother Shen, you look great lately, you've even gained some weight," Yan Shuo said with a smile, pulling up a chair to sit down.
Shen Qing first peeked out of the private room to make sure everything was alright before turning back, his face beaming with joy. He grabbed Yan Shuo's arm and whispered, "You've got some good news, kid! Look at this!"
As he spoke, he took out a neatly folded telegram from his pocket and carefully handed it over.
Yan Shuo took the telegram, slowly unfolded it, and his gaze swept over the words on it. His expression gradually calmed down, but a faint glint of light flashed in his eyes.
The full text of the telegram is as follows:
To Yan Shuo of the Red Bean Team:
Over the past two years, your unit has been deeply engaged in intelligence work behind enemy lines, accurately transmitting core intelligence such as Japanese mopping-up operations and infiltration deployments. This has helped us avoid numerous encirclement and suppression operations and the destruction of our strongholds, reducing significant losses of personnel and materials. Your contributions are invaluable. In addition, you have coordinated the supply of weapons, ammunition, and medical supplies, ensuring sufficient quantity, high quality, and timely delivery, continuously supporting frontline operations and armed activities behind enemy lines, and guaranteeing the stability of combat capabilities.
In recognition of your merits, you are hereby awarded the Order of the Cloud Banner (Sixth Class), promoted to the rank of Army Colonel, and granted provisional authority as Army Major General, with command over intelligence and supply units behind enemy lines, and receiving the salary and benefits of a Major General. We urge you to continue your efforts, remain steadfast in your post, and further cultivate intelligence and logistical support, making new contributions to the Party and the nation's cause of driving out the enemy.
Jointly signed by the Military Commission, the Personnel Department, and the Military Intelligence Bureau
October 3, 10