Chapter 1401
Virus Crisis
Chapter 1401 Virus Crisis
Liu Shang didn't know that he had come back on the verge of revealing his identity. If he didn't draw a clear line during his stay at Ma Bo's house, he might also have a relationship with Huang Qu and others hiding in the third courtyard. If there is no chance of contact, the final report list may change.But it was such a mistake that Chen Yixin and Zeng Xiaowen directly excluded him from the suspects when they speculated about the origin of the report letter afterwards.
Even in Shandong, which is far away from the mainland of Haihan, Liu Shang still maintains a very strong fortune.It's just that he didn't know that he had dodged a catastrophe again. When Majiazhuang was caught in a panic, he had just completed the task assigned by Zeng Xiaowen and sent the documents to the Zhifu Island Command for signing. .
After doing this, Liu Shang got two days off, which is already a rare benefit for an official of his level.But Liu Shang was not in the mood to enjoy the vacation. He was still thinking about the Haihan army he met at the Jiahekou pier today. At this time, the military transferred two companies to Majiazhuang in the name of changing defenses. What is the real intention?
"At least it's not for catching me." After thinking hard, Liu Shang could only comfort himself with this mentality.He thinks that Zeng Xiaowen temporarily arranged this errand for him to send him away from Majiazhuang. Whether it is out of protection or because he is afraid that he will get in the way, in short, the military should not want him to appear in the immigration camp today.In fact, Liu Shang didn't want to cause too much trouble, so although he really wanted to find out the military's deployment arrangements, he wouldn't feel unhappy because of Zeng Xiaowen's small actions.
Liu Shang decided to take advantage of this trip and go back to his residence to collect his personal belongings. When he went to Majiazhuang earlier, he left in a hurry and hardly brought any luggage.When returning from the vacation this time, you have to remember to bring clothes and daily necessities, so as not to cause many inconveniences in life in Majiazhuang.
When Liu Shang finished packing and went to have lunch, he met his roommate Su Yu in the cafeteria.Su Yu was very surprised by his sudden appearance: "I heard that you were transferred to work in Majiazhuang. I thought you would not come back until at least a month or two. Didn't you... make a mistake?"
Liu Shang couldn't laugh or cry and said, "Don't guess, I'm here to do some errands in Zhifu Island, okay? I have to go back to Majiazhuang after finishing the work in two days."
"I see. Is the situation in the Majiazhuang immigration camp okay? I heard that there..." Su Yu lowered her voice, "...It seems that the chief's relatives are in charge."
Liu Shang said noncommittally: "It's similar to the immigration camps in other places, nothing special."
Su Yu is a smart person, and immediately recognized the smell: "You mean that the problems of immigrant camps in other places, Majiazhuang also has all the problems?"
"This is what you said, it has nothing to do with me!" Liu Shang immediately disregarded the relationship, but did not refute Su Yu's understanding.
Naturally, Su Yu could understand the meaning of Liu Shang's words, and thoughtfully said: "No wonder the handover of the immigration work is stuck at Majiazhuang. It seems that there is something wrong!"
Liu Shang thought that there were more than just some problems. Ma Bo's problems were serious. If he wasn't Chen Yixin's in-laws, the crime of colluding with Ming spies would be enough to get him shot.I just don't know if my report letter will be effective. If Chen Yixin wants to continue to protect him, then after returning to Majiazhuang, he will have to continue to face this troublesome upstart in the countryside.
In fact, it is not that Liu Shang has not considered contacting his colleagues lurking in Majiazhuang to see if there is a possibility of re-establishing contact with the Ming intelligence agency. Risking his wealth and life.So when he felt that the danger was getting closer, he decisively reported Ma Bo and the several Ming spies he identified as.He knew that if he didn't get rid of this group of people, it would be difficult for him to continue his work in Majiazhuang smoothly. Since there was no middle option to choose from, he could only choose a more extreme way to deal with it.
The topic of Majiazhuang is quite sensitive to Liu Shang, and there are too many things that cannot be discussed, so he took the initiative to change the topic and said: "How is the situation on Zhifu Island? No one will make things difficult for you before. you?"
Su Yu said with a smile: "That matter has already been reported to Fort Victory, who would dare to make a mistake? But after doing this, the military said that they would thoroughly investigate the previous immigration work, so the arrangement for the handover of authority stopped again. , I don’t know when it will restart.”
"Then you are on vacation these days?" Liu Shangying said, "It just so happens that I have vacation these two days, why don't we go out for a walk together, there are still many places on Zhifu Island that I have never been to."
Su Yu shook his head and said, "I'm not as lucky as you, and I still have time off. I was transferred to the medical and health department to help in the past few days, organizing and caring for the soldiers withdrawn from Liaodong."
Liu Shang was surprised and said: "Liaodong? Is this a war with Houjin again?"
"That's not true. This time, almost all the patients who were withdrawn from the north were sick. The southern soldiers couldn't bear the cold weather in Liaodong. If they fell ill, they had to be sent back to Shandong for treatment." Su Yu sighed: "This is still Known as the strongest special warfare battalion in the army, if it were replaced by ordinary troops, I am afraid that there will be more injuries! Moreover, the typhoid fever they get is very contagious, so Zhifu Island is also facing the enemy, and a special camp has been designated. Place the sick number."
Only then did Liu Shang understand: "No wonder I saw many people wearing masks when I came back this trip. I think it's for this reason."
"That's right, the headquarters has ordered that masks must be worn when entering and leaving the sick area to avoid the spread of the disease." Su Yu explained, "I heard that the [-] pieces of cotton cloth urgently ordered from Shandong have arrived in Majiazhuang It will be transferred back to Zhifu Island soon, and it will be specially used to make masks, quilt covers and bed sheets for sick patients. These things need to be changed, washed and disinfected frequently, so we need to prepare more.”
Su Yu didn't know that Majiazhuang was in chaos at this time, and Fengshun, which provided cotton cloth for Haihan, was surrounded by soldiers under Chen Yixin.Although the fire did not reach Fengshun in the end, due to the delay in the arrest operation, the transfer of the cotton cloth to Zhifu Island was delayed by at least another day.
Liu Shang frowned and said, "In this way, it is estimated that there will be a great demand for medicines in the near future. Yesterday in Majiazhuang, I saw a large amount of goods delivered by a medicine merchant, or it may be related to this."
Su Yu nodded and said: "A few of these medicines are not easy to buy. I heard that the military has sent special personnel to pharmacies in various counties in Dengzhou to buy the medicines needed for treatment. Even so, there may still be not enough medicines, so I am still trying to purchase the required medicinal materials in other prefectures in Shandong. This matter is currently a key supervision project, and all resources are tilted towards medical care. Including us cadres who went north, basically those who stayed on the island were transferred to medical care The department helped."
Liu Shang sighed and said, "Since there is a virus spreading now, I must not be able to go to many places on the island."
"That's right. The headquarters is worried about the spread of the disease, and has ordered martial law on the island. You are allowed to enter and not to leave. Maybe you will have to stay on the island for a few more days when you come back this time." When Su Yu said this, he lowered his voice again. The voice said: "But even if you can go back to Majiazhuang, you can't spread the situation on the island at will, do you understand what I mean?"
"Understand, understand!" Liu Shang has been in the system for so many months, so how can he not understand what Su Yu's warning means.
Although Haihan's occupied area in Shandong has been maintained for more than a year, this is based on the fact that the Shandong government is too busy assisting the court to suppress bandits in the Central Plains, and has no time to take care of the small place of Fushan County. Instead of igniting the flames of war, they repaired bridges and roads, encouraged farmers to promote business, and managed the local area in an orderly manner.Even if the government wants to use force to recover the lost land, it must also take into account the degree of dislike of the people in this area of Dengzhou. After all, it has only been a year or two since the Denglei Rebellion, and all local industries are waiting to be flourished, whether it is financial or human and material resources. , It simply cannot support a large-scale war.
However, Haihan's rule in the occupied area is not so stable. Since the occupied area and the area controlled by Daming are connected on land, and there is no effective traffic barrier, it is difficult for Haihan to isolate the society in the occupied area from Daming.Although the Fushan County Government has become a decoration, Daming still maintains a relatively high influence in the Haihan occupied area through trade and immigration, which cannot be completely eliminated in the foreseeable future.
The Ming government has been trying to regain sovereignty through various means, both open and dark. If social unrest and political instability appear in the Haihan occupied area, then it is very likely that the Ming will take advantage of this opportunity enter.
But Liu Shang thought there was something wrong with it, and immediately asked: "Since people have been sent to purchase large quantities of medicines, how can this matter be hidden from Daming's eyes and ears? Just pay attention to it, and find out about it from those drug dealers, and you will be fine." It is difficult to speculate that an epidemic may have occurred in Fushan County."
Su Yu shook his head and said: "The outside world can at most make such speculations, but as long as the news is blocked well, it is difficult for them to have any evidence. The news that our country has occupied Lushunkou in Liaodong has been consciously released. Even if the Ming government Guessing that there is an epidemic, it is also difficult to judge whether it is in Shandong or Liaodong. As long as they are not sure, they dare not take any action."
"So that's the case." Liu Shang thought about it carefully, and it was indeed the truth that Su Yu said.Although the wanton purchase of medicinal materials will make the government pay attention to the changes in the occupied area, it is indeed difficult to make a practical judgment based on this.When the government finds out the real situation and slowly prepares to take action, it is estimated that Haihan has already controlled the epidemic and will not leave it to his opponents to take advantage of it.
Su Yu said again: "Actually, I have some doubts. The headquarters is using this to play tricks, just to induce the Ming government to take action. Think about it, if you stand on the other side's side, after getting this information, you will How to do it?"
"Of course I took advantage of his illness to kill him!" Although Liu Shang was considered a civil servant, he didn't speak so politely.Regarding the situation Su Yu raised, he has already thought about it thousands of times in his mind. How to fish in troubled waters and create even greater chaos when Haihan's society is in turmoil can be said to be a must for every undercover officer. class.As a former elite intelligence officer, Liu Shang has naturally done a lot of homework on this. Like natural disasters, plagues, wars, coups, etc., which may shake the foundation of Haihan's rule, he has corresponding action plans in his mind.
"Oh? Then tell me, what a terrible way." Seeing that Liu Shang's opinion seemed to be similar to his own, Su Yu also planned to listen to his thoughts.
Liu Shang casually gave an example: "If the security situation in the occupied area is out of control, the first thing to do is to create chaos in places where there are many outsiders. Outsiders don't know much about Haihan, and they are the easiest to stir up emotions. There are immigration camps, and if these places are in chaos first, they can attract the attention of high-ranking officials."
"and then?"
"Then organize people to hide in these places, and when the high-ranking officials go to the front line to quell the chaos, they will launch a surprise attack. Whether it is to capture the target alive or kill the target, it will cause a heavy blow to Haihan. At that time, the Ming government will launch a counterattack to the occupied area and succeed. The odds are much greater.”
As Liu Shang was talking, he suddenly felt that this situation was a bit familiar. After thinking about it carefully, many colleagues from Shandong were already hidden in the Majiazhuang immigrant camp. If the news of the epidemic spread, these people should cooperate with outsiders to start a riot , but there is no small chance to mess up the local area.But early this morning, I met those two companies who were rushing to Majiazhuang, so there must be no chance for trouble now.
"I didn't expect you to see more clearly than me!" Su Yu was also surprised when he heard what Liu Shang said.Although he thought that the turmoil in the occupied area might leave Daming with an opportunity to make trouble, but the actions that Daming would take were not as specific as Liu Shang thought.Of course, he could never have imagined that when Liu Shang was considering these situations, he was formulating an action plan from Daming's standpoint, which would naturally be more feasible.
Liu Shang came back to his senses, waved his hands and said with a smile: "I'm just talking nonsense, don't take it seriously. I, who fight by lip service, must have different ideas from generals who lead troops to fight. Just kidding."
Su Yu said: "Conversely, if the Ming government really responded to this, then as you said, the first to be exposed would probably be those spies lurking in the occupied area. It's okay to say that those who hid for a month or two It’s not easy to dig out their real identities after they’ve been hiding for a year or so, and probably we can only expose them by means.”
The more Liu Shang listened, the more he felt chills in his heart. He felt that what Su Yu said was very likely to come true. If he had connected with his colleagues in Shandong in Majiazhuang before, and the other party planned to riot after hearing the news of the epidemic, he would probably have to do it too. Was dragged into the water.Chen Yixin also specially transferred troops from Zhifu Island, and he didn't know if he was going to set up a trap and wait for the gang of Daming spies to sneak in by themselves.
(End of this chapter)
Liu Shang didn't know that he had come back on the verge of revealing his identity. If he didn't draw a clear line during his stay at Ma Bo's house, he might also have a relationship with Huang Qu and others hiding in the third courtyard. If there is no chance of contact, the final report list may change.But it was such a mistake that Chen Yixin and Zeng Xiaowen directly excluded him from the suspects when they speculated about the origin of the report letter afterwards.
Even in Shandong, which is far away from the mainland of Haihan, Liu Shang still maintains a very strong fortune.It's just that he didn't know that he had dodged a catastrophe again. When Majiazhuang was caught in a panic, he had just completed the task assigned by Zeng Xiaowen and sent the documents to the Zhifu Island Command for signing. .
After doing this, Liu Shang got two days off, which is already a rare benefit for an official of his level.But Liu Shang was not in the mood to enjoy the vacation. He was still thinking about the Haihan army he met at the Jiahekou pier today. At this time, the military transferred two companies to Majiazhuang in the name of changing defenses. What is the real intention?
"At least it's not for catching me." After thinking hard, Liu Shang could only comfort himself with this mentality.He thinks that Zeng Xiaowen temporarily arranged this errand for him to send him away from Majiazhuang. Whether it is out of protection or because he is afraid that he will get in the way, in short, the military should not want him to appear in the immigration camp today.In fact, Liu Shang didn't want to cause too much trouble, so although he really wanted to find out the military's deployment arrangements, he wouldn't feel unhappy because of Zeng Xiaowen's small actions.
Liu Shang decided to take advantage of this trip and go back to his residence to collect his personal belongings. When he went to Majiazhuang earlier, he left in a hurry and hardly brought any luggage.When returning from the vacation this time, you have to remember to bring clothes and daily necessities, so as not to cause many inconveniences in life in Majiazhuang.
When Liu Shang finished packing and went to have lunch, he met his roommate Su Yu in the cafeteria.Su Yu was very surprised by his sudden appearance: "I heard that you were transferred to work in Majiazhuang. I thought you would not come back until at least a month or two. Didn't you... make a mistake?"
Liu Shang couldn't laugh or cry and said, "Don't guess, I'm here to do some errands in Zhifu Island, okay? I have to go back to Majiazhuang after finishing the work in two days."
"I see. Is the situation in the Majiazhuang immigration camp okay? I heard that there..." Su Yu lowered her voice, "...It seems that the chief's relatives are in charge."
Liu Shang said noncommittally: "It's similar to the immigration camps in other places, nothing special."
Su Yu is a smart person, and immediately recognized the smell: "You mean that the problems of immigrant camps in other places, Majiazhuang also has all the problems?"
"This is what you said, it has nothing to do with me!" Liu Shang immediately disregarded the relationship, but did not refute Su Yu's understanding.
Naturally, Su Yu could understand the meaning of Liu Shang's words, and thoughtfully said: "No wonder the handover of the immigration work is stuck at Majiazhuang. It seems that there is something wrong!"
Liu Shang thought that there were more than just some problems. Ma Bo's problems were serious. If he wasn't Chen Yixin's in-laws, the crime of colluding with Ming spies would be enough to get him shot.I just don't know if my report letter will be effective. If Chen Yixin wants to continue to protect him, then after returning to Majiazhuang, he will have to continue to face this troublesome upstart in the countryside.
In fact, it is not that Liu Shang has not considered contacting his colleagues lurking in Majiazhuang to see if there is a possibility of re-establishing contact with the Ming intelligence agency. Risking his wealth and life.So when he felt that the danger was getting closer, he decisively reported Ma Bo and the several Ming spies he identified as.He knew that if he didn't get rid of this group of people, it would be difficult for him to continue his work in Majiazhuang smoothly. Since there was no middle option to choose from, he could only choose a more extreme way to deal with it.
The topic of Majiazhuang is quite sensitive to Liu Shang, and there are too many things that cannot be discussed, so he took the initiative to change the topic and said: "How is the situation on Zhifu Island? No one will make things difficult for you before. you?"
Su Yu said with a smile: "That matter has already been reported to Fort Victory, who would dare to make a mistake? But after doing this, the military said that they would thoroughly investigate the previous immigration work, so the arrangement for the handover of authority stopped again. , I don’t know when it will restart.”
"Then you are on vacation these days?" Liu Shangying said, "It just so happens that I have vacation these two days, why don't we go out for a walk together, there are still many places on Zhifu Island that I have never been to."
Su Yu shook his head and said, "I'm not as lucky as you, and I still have time off. I was transferred to the medical and health department to help in the past few days, organizing and caring for the soldiers withdrawn from Liaodong."
Liu Shang was surprised and said: "Liaodong? Is this a war with Houjin again?"
"That's not true. This time, almost all the patients who were withdrawn from the north were sick. The southern soldiers couldn't bear the cold weather in Liaodong. If they fell ill, they had to be sent back to Shandong for treatment." Su Yu sighed: "This is still Known as the strongest special warfare battalion in the army, if it were replaced by ordinary troops, I am afraid that there will be more injuries! Moreover, the typhoid fever they get is very contagious, so Zhifu Island is also facing the enemy, and a special camp has been designated. Place the sick number."
Only then did Liu Shang understand: "No wonder I saw many people wearing masks when I came back this trip. I think it's for this reason."
"That's right, the headquarters has ordered that masks must be worn when entering and leaving the sick area to avoid the spread of the disease." Su Yu explained, "I heard that the [-] pieces of cotton cloth urgently ordered from Shandong have arrived in Majiazhuang It will be transferred back to Zhifu Island soon, and it will be specially used to make masks, quilt covers and bed sheets for sick patients. These things need to be changed, washed and disinfected frequently, so we need to prepare more.”
Su Yu didn't know that Majiazhuang was in chaos at this time, and Fengshun, which provided cotton cloth for Haihan, was surrounded by soldiers under Chen Yixin.Although the fire did not reach Fengshun in the end, due to the delay in the arrest operation, the transfer of the cotton cloth to Zhifu Island was delayed by at least another day.
Liu Shang frowned and said, "In this way, it is estimated that there will be a great demand for medicines in the near future. Yesterday in Majiazhuang, I saw a large amount of goods delivered by a medicine merchant, or it may be related to this."
Su Yu nodded and said: "A few of these medicines are not easy to buy. I heard that the military has sent special personnel to pharmacies in various counties in Dengzhou to buy the medicines needed for treatment. Even so, there may still be not enough medicines, so I am still trying to purchase the required medicinal materials in other prefectures in Shandong. This matter is currently a key supervision project, and all resources are tilted towards medical care. Including us cadres who went north, basically those who stayed on the island were transferred to medical care The department helped."
Liu Shang sighed and said, "Since there is a virus spreading now, I must not be able to go to many places on the island."
"That's right. The headquarters is worried about the spread of the disease, and has ordered martial law on the island. You are allowed to enter and not to leave. Maybe you will have to stay on the island for a few more days when you come back this time." When Su Yu said this, he lowered his voice again. The voice said: "But even if you can go back to Majiazhuang, you can't spread the situation on the island at will, do you understand what I mean?"
"Understand, understand!" Liu Shang has been in the system for so many months, so how can he not understand what Su Yu's warning means.
Although Haihan's occupied area in Shandong has been maintained for more than a year, this is based on the fact that the Shandong government is too busy assisting the court to suppress bandits in the Central Plains, and has no time to take care of the small place of Fushan County. Instead of igniting the flames of war, they repaired bridges and roads, encouraged farmers to promote business, and managed the local area in an orderly manner.Even if the government wants to use force to recover the lost land, it must also take into account the degree of dislike of the people in this area of Dengzhou. After all, it has only been a year or two since the Denglei Rebellion, and all local industries are waiting to be flourished, whether it is financial or human and material resources. , It simply cannot support a large-scale war.
However, Haihan's rule in the occupied area is not so stable. Since the occupied area and the area controlled by Daming are connected on land, and there is no effective traffic barrier, it is difficult for Haihan to isolate the society in the occupied area from Daming.Although the Fushan County Government has become a decoration, Daming still maintains a relatively high influence in the Haihan occupied area through trade and immigration, which cannot be completely eliminated in the foreseeable future.
The Ming government has been trying to regain sovereignty through various means, both open and dark. If social unrest and political instability appear in the Haihan occupied area, then it is very likely that the Ming will take advantage of this opportunity enter.
But Liu Shang thought there was something wrong with it, and immediately asked: "Since people have been sent to purchase large quantities of medicines, how can this matter be hidden from Daming's eyes and ears? Just pay attention to it, and find out about it from those drug dealers, and you will be fine." It is difficult to speculate that an epidemic may have occurred in Fushan County."
Su Yu shook his head and said: "The outside world can at most make such speculations, but as long as the news is blocked well, it is difficult for them to have any evidence. The news that our country has occupied Lushunkou in Liaodong has been consciously released. Even if the Ming government Guessing that there is an epidemic, it is also difficult to judge whether it is in Shandong or Liaodong. As long as they are not sure, they dare not take any action."
"So that's the case." Liu Shang thought about it carefully, and it was indeed the truth that Su Yu said.Although the wanton purchase of medicinal materials will make the government pay attention to the changes in the occupied area, it is indeed difficult to make a practical judgment based on this.When the government finds out the real situation and slowly prepares to take action, it is estimated that Haihan has already controlled the epidemic and will not leave it to his opponents to take advantage of it.
Su Yu said again: "Actually, I have some doubts. The headquarters is using this to play tricks, just to induce the Ming government to take action. Think about it, if you stand on the other side's side, after getting this information, you will How to do it?"
"Of course I took advantage of his illness to kill him!" Although Liu Shang was considered a civil servant, he didn't speak so politely.Regarding the situation Su Yu raised, he has already thought about it thousands of times in his mind. How to fish in troubled waters and create even greater chaos when Haihan's society is in turmoil can be said to be a must for every undercover officer. class.As a former elite intelligence officer, Liu Shang has naturally done a lot of homework on this. Like natural disasters, plagues, wars, coups, etc., which may shake the foundation of Haihan's rule, he has corresponding action plans in his mind.
"Oh? Then tell me, what a terrible way." Seeing that Liu Shang's opinion seemed to be similar to his own, Su Yu also planned to listen to his thoughts.
Liu Shang casually gave an example: "If the security situation in the occupied area is out of control, the first thing to do is to create chaos in places where there are many outsiders. Outsiders don't know much about Haihan, and they are the easiest to stir up emotions. There are immigration camps, and if these places are in chaos first, they can attract the attention of high-ranking officials."
"and then?"
"Then organize people to hide in these places, and when the high-ranking officials go to the front line to quell the chaos, they will launch a surprise attack. Whether it is to capture the target alive or kill the target, it will cause a heavy blow to Haihan. At that time, the Ming government will launch a counterattack to the occupied area and succeed. The odds are much greater.”
As Liu Shang was talking, he suddenly felt that this situation was a bit familiar. After thinking about it carefully, many colleagues from Shandong were already hidden in the Majiazhuang immigrant camp. If the news of the epidemic spread, these people should cooperate with outsiders to start a riot , but there is no small chance to mess up the local area.But early this morning, I met those two companies who were rushing to Majiazhuang, so there must be no chance for trouble now.
"I didn't expect you to see more clearly than me!" Su Yu was also surprised when he heard what Liu Shang said.Although he thought that the turmoil in the occupied area might leave Daming with an opportunity to make trouble, but the actions that Daming would take were not as specific as Liu Shang thought.Of course, he could never have imagined that when Liu Shang was considering these situations, he was formulating an action plan from Daming's standpoint, which would naturally be more feasible.
Liu Shang came back to his senses, waved his hands and said with a smile: "I'm just talking nonsense, don't take it seriously. I, who fight by lip service, must have different ideas from generals who lead troops to fight. Just kidding."
Su Yu said: "Conversely, if the Ming government really responded to this, then as you said, the first to be exposed would probably be those spies lurking in the occupied area. It's okay to say that those who hid for a month or two It’s not easy to dig out their real identities after they’ve been hiding for a year or so, and probably we can only expose them by means.”
The more Liu Shang listened, the more he felt chills in his heart. He felt that what Su Yu said was very likely to come true. If he had connected with his colleagues in Shandong in Majiazhuang before, and the other party planned to riot after hearing the news of the epidemic, he would probably have to do it too. Was dragged into the water.Chen Yixin also specially transferred troops from Zhifu Island, and he didn't know if he was going to set up a trap and wait for the gang of Daming spies to sneak in by themselves.
(End of this chapter)