Chapter 3431
Chapter 3431
Chapter 3431
Zhang Qianzhi had studied Li Dechang's resume beforehand, so he didn't know that his expertise was not related to intelligence. However, the reason why he selected Li Dechang was not because of his academic qualifications, but because of the resources that his father, Li Dagui, could mobilize.
The Ministry of Security is currently short of funds and manpower, and it also needs to establish a regional-level intelligence station in the Indian Ocean as soon as possible. The person who can solve this difficult situation is none other than Li Dechang.
As long as Li Dechang accepts this appointment, his father can allocate funds and manpower from the nearest Xingdao region, and all Sanya has to do is issue a letter of appointment.
Of course, this is suspected of taking a shortcut, but He Xi has already given the order, and Zhang Qianzhi has no better way at the moment. If this position was appointed to another person, he would not be able to convince Li Dagui to spend money and effort to handle this job for him.
As for whether the Li family's influence in the southern intelligence system will be too great in the future, Zhang Qianzhi can only put it on hold for the time being, and wait for the intelligence station in the Indian Ocean direction to be established, and then slowly find a way to coordinate and deal with it.
Although this position is currently just a pie created by Zhang Qianzhi and has no real power, it has an irresistible attraction for Li Dechang, who has been quietly staying in Sanya for nearly 20 years.
Li Dechang quickly made up his mind, bowed and asked, "Excuse me, Mr. Zhang, if I am willing to accept this appointment, when will the formal transfer order be issued? It is better for me to prepare in advance and hand over the work at hand."
Zhang Qianzhi said: "I will issue the transfer order later. You can go back and hand over the matters at hand, and try to get on the road within the next two days."
Li Dechang said in astonishment: "Are you in such a hurry?"
Zhang Qianzhi said: "In the past few days, a ship from Xingdao has happened to go south, and it is a new ship that has just been launched. It sails directly to Xingdao. If you take a smooth sailing boat to Xingdao, it will be at least twice as fast as taking a merchant ship. Save money on the road. When you come down, you can rest on Star Island for a few days and go back to see your family.”
The "ships with the wind" that Zhang Qianzhi refers to naturally refer to the two expedition-class warships that have just been launched at the Sanya Shipyard.
When he went to the shipyard the day before yesterday, he found out that after the two ships were launched, they would set off south to Star Island. Since the Star Island garrison was eager to put these two ships into service, they probably would not stay longer on the way. If Li Dechang was arranged to take a favorable wind boat, the Xingdao soldiers who were driving the boat would not refuse to take him home.
Nowadays, the Ministry of Security's own ship cannot be arranged. If Li Dechang were to take an outside merchant ship, not only would he have to wait for the ship schedule, but also the merchant ship's route from Sanya south to Xingdao would often have to stop at various major ports along the way. In some places, delays of two or three days in loading and unloading cargo are common, and it is not surprising to be ten days and a half month slower than a warship.
As soon as Li Dechang heard that there was a free boat belonging to Xingdao available, he no longer questioned Zhang Qianzhi's arrangement. As the son of a high-ranking official from Star Island, it would naturally be more convenient for him to take his own ship back than taking an outside merchant ship.
Li Dechang came out of Zhang Qianzhi's office, still a little dizzy. He really didn't expect that his life path would take an unexpected turn in just half a morning.
When he went out this morning, he was just an unknown technician in the security department, but after a brief meeting with Zhang Qianzhi, he was about to be appointed as the head of the overseas intelligence station.
He reached out and pinched his waist. After feeling the real pain, he was sure that what he just experienced was not a dream.
Li Dechang returned to his desk. Before he had finished packing his personal belongings, the transfer order from the Human Resources Department of the Ministry of Security arrived.
He confirmed the contents of the transfer order and noticed that the official seal on the paper had not even dried yet. It was obviously signed just after his conversation with Zhang Qianzhi.
There was also a letter of introduction asking him to contact the Sing Tao office to discuss boating matters. Although as Li Dechang, he did not need to issue a letter of introduction to the Sing Tao office, the necessary procedures were still prepared for him. Li Dechang has been working in the Security Department for so many years and has never seen such efficiency. This once again confirmed Zhang Qianzhi's determination to facilitate this matter.
Early the next morning, Li Dechang, who had already packed his bags, went to the Xingdao office and found the person in charge, Shao Tianhu.
Shao Tianhu had been in office for less than a year, and he had not dealt with Li Dechang before. However, the Sing Tao office had a roster of important people stationed in Sanya in Sing Tao, and he knew that Li Dechang was also among them.
After hearing Li Dechang explain the reason, Shao Tianhu was also greatly surprised.
Li Dagui has been in charge of the intelligence agency of the Ministry of Security of the Xingdao Region for many years. Let Li Dechang live in Sanya, which has the role of acting as a proton to ensure that Li Dagui does not have disloyalty overseas. Now this appointment not only releases Li Dechang to the south, but also appoints him as the head of the Indian Ocean Intelligence Station. Shao Tianhu feels that this is simply contrary to common sense.
However, Shao Tianhu is also a smart man. This matter is obviously an internal matter of the Ministry of Security, and it is not his turn as an outsider to discuss right and wrong. Since Li Dechang had all the procedures in place, he just had to arrange things according to the rules.
Shao Tianhu immediately arranged a carriage and went to Li Dechang's residence to deliver his luggage directly to the ship.
If Li Dechang came two days later, he would not be able to catch this smooth sailing. At present, Xingdao's naval force has completed the detailed acceptance of the ship's interior and exterior, and even sailed out of Victory Port for a half-day ride on the nearby sea to test its seaworthiness.
The office has also purchased all the living supplies prepared for this trip south to Xingdao, and the ballast cargo such as rice and coal has been loaded onto the ship.
Due to the rush of the trip, the Xingdao office did not publicize the movements of the two ships, so not many people were ready to take this smooth sailing back to Xingdao. With Li Dechang's identity, it was logical to arrange a cabin for officers on the ship.
Before departure, Li Dechang took time to say goodbye to his colleagues in the Security Department. Although he has lived in Sanya for many years, he usually lives in seclusion and has not made many friends. Even his colleagues in the department are relatively close people.
Colleagues were a little sad when they heard that Li Dechang was transferred to the border area of the South China Sea to take up a post. Although he was promoted in name, he was far away from the center of the empire and separated from Sanya by thousands of miles of sea. The chances of meeting him again in the future may be few and far between.
Li Dechang originally wanted to thank Zhang Qianzhi for his promotion, but by the time he came to see him, Zhang Qianzhi had already left Sanya on a business trip and could only meet again by chance.
On the day of departure, Li Dechang arrived at the port early.
He saw Shao Tianhu guarding the gangway on the pier from a distance, and hurried over to greet him: "Master Shao, you came here specially, it's really helpful!"
Shao Tianhu smiled and said: "It's your responsibility, don't dare to neglect it."
Li Dechang exchanged a few words with him before saying goodbye and boarding the ship. He boarded the ship and walked around before returning to the gangway. Just as he was about to wave goodbye to Shao Tianhu on the shore, he saw a four-wheeled carriage approaching from the pier, accompanied by several armed cavalry as escorts. Shao Tianhu quickly stepped forward to greet him and stood at attention to salute. It was obvious that the person in the car had an unusual identity.
Only then did Li Dechang realize that Shao Tianhu appeared here not specifically to see him off, but to see off important people on board the ship.