Chapter 1002
Zhang Anping's True Strategic Plan
After the meeting ended and Zhang Anping got up to leave, the group of old foxes sat there for a long time before finally getting up with mixed feelings and leaving the meeting room.
It's deadly, extremely deadly.
In this power reshuffling meeting of the intelligence system, can you believe that the only losers were the security system and the Beiping station of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics?
The security system lost because, despite having armed forces, it did nothing but set up checkpoints under the guise of control to line its own pockets.
The Bureau of Investigation and Statistics lost because the huge Beiping Station was directly divided up!
A more vivid way to put it:
Zhang Anping treated the entire Beiping intelligence system as "meat," mixed it all together, boiled it until it was mushy, and then redistributed it.
Since it's impossible for everyone to enjoy the food to their heart's content, and there must be losers, Zhang Anping chose to combine Fu Huabei's directly subordinate intelligence force (the security system) with his own forces (the Beiping station) and distribute them among the others.
It has a feeling of cutting off flesh to feed eagles.
But is this... a good thing?
Good my ass!
Throughout the entire meeting, Zhang Anping never concealed his murderous intent!
In other words, by cutting off his own flesh and the flesh of the security system, Zhang Anping placed himself on the moral high ground. If anyone fails to perform their duties or drags others down, he can stand on that moral high ground and strike them mercilessly. Judging from the force with which Zhang Anping cut off his own flesh, this strike is absolutely a physical annihilation!
These old foxes are all shrewd and calculating. It was precisely because they saw through Zhang Anping's intentions that they all felt it was a matter of life and death, a truly damn dangerous situation!
Is there any way to do this?
No!
In fact, from the moment Zhang Anping arrived in Beiping, they had no room to struggle anymore.
Compared to the anxiety in the hearts of others, Chief Yang of the police station was much more relaxed. At first, he thought he was just a little Karami who was being ignored. At the same time, he was both relieved and felt that this was a contempt for the police station.
But now, looking at the others who had to reluctantly eat the poisonous fatty meat, he realized that the police station had actually become the biggest winner!
So, being ignored has its advantages!
Just as Director Yang was suppressing his joy, Zheng Yi stepped in front of him:
"Director Yang, the district chief requests your presence."
These seven simple words struck Director Yang, who had just thought he had "won by doing nothing," like a bolt from the blue.
it's over...
We're doomed...
They ignored the police station during the meeting, but unexpectedly, at the end, they actually pointed a 40-meter-long machete at the police station!
Being left behind at the end, I'm afraid...
I'm afraid...
He couldn't help but tremble. In the secret service system of Beiping, the police station, which represented the local bullies, had always been the punching bag—the most obvious manifestation of this was that any organization could drag out the police station's detective team for a stroll whenever they had a problem.
Whether there's meat or not, the soup will not be given to the detectives.
I thought I was being ignored, but now it seems like... they're saving it for last as dessert!
He followed Zheng Yi nervously, thinking he would be taken directly to see Zhang Anping, but unexpectedly he waited in the corridor for a while before being taken to the hotel lobby. Director Yang immediately saw Zhao, the head of the Special Higher Police Group, pacing back and forth in the lobby with a nervous expression.
[Zhao Li usually seems so boisterous, but I didn't expect him to be such a smart guy! If he leaves...]
Director Yang was deeply shocked. He had always thought that Zhao Li, who was arrogant and could not tolerate the slightest grievance, was actually a smart guy!
But this also indirectly confirms Zhang Anping's formidable reputation.
Zhao Li had just seen everyone else leave with heavy steps, while he was still "stuck" in the lobby. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and the more frightened he became, the more he thought about it. He even involuntarily imagined Zhang Anping using this as an excuse to shoot him—this guy really dares to kill people!
Am I out of my mind?
Zhao Li wished he could slap himself twice. If he was going to take the knife, he should have just taken it. Why was he being so dramatic? This dramatic behavior might have cost him his life!
It was at this moment that he saw Zheng Yi following behind him with a tail. He didn't care about saving face anymore and hurriedly stepped forward—before he even got close to Zheng Yi, a humble and ingratiating look had already appeared on his face.
That face-changing skill is truly amazing.
"Secretary Zheng..."
Zheng Yi glanced at Zhao Li indifferently:
"Come with me."
Obediently: "Yes."
She led the two men out of the hotel and headed straight for the parking lot. Director Yang and Zhao Li's guards tried to follow, but Zheng Yi just glanced at them. The two men understood and immediately waved and glared at the guards to stop them from following. Finally, they followed Zheng Yi to an empty parking lot and walked to a car that was already running.
Zhang Anping was right there in the car.
"boarding."
After Zheng Yi finished speaking, he got into the passenger seat on his own. Director Yang and Zhao Li exchanged a nervous glance before anxiously getting into the car one on each side. Both of them stood close to the car door, afraid of bumping into Zhang Anping, who had his eyes closed.
This pitiful look is really... funny!
As soon as the two were seated, the car slowly started moving. Just then, Zhang Anping, who had been resting with his eyes closed, uttered a soft sentence:
"Just a dog spy who rose to power by relying on Dai Chunfeng..."
Director Yang was dumbfounded, thinking to himself, "What kind of talk is this?"
But Zhao Li's forehead was instantly covered with beads of sweat.
He said it—and he said it to Director Zhang, the head of the Party Headquarters in Beiping, at the Party Bureau!
Did Director Zhang tip him off?
wrong!
The man surnamed Zhang came with the others and basically left together, so he didn't have time to inform on them separately.
That means... the other people in the party headquarters?
hiss--
Zhao Li was utterly shocked—how could the deputy director of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics know what happened at the Party headquarters so quickly? Is that even scientifically possible?
Beyond shock, there was even more fear.
He could slander Zhang Anping behind his back, but he would never dare to criticize this killing god to Zhang Anping's face—everyone in the intelligence system knew how ruthless Zhang Anping was.
If they weren't in a car, Zhao Li would probably have knelt down immediately.
But he didn't fare much better; after overcoming his initial shock and disbelief, he screamed in panic:
"Commander Zhang, I spoke recklessly. I'm a worthless wretch. Please spare my life, Commander Zhang!"
Zhang An watched calmly until Zhao Li finally reacted and tightly shut his mouth, then he slowly said:
“There are many people in Beiping who have intricate connections with the underground Communist Party—and the networks and connections behind these people are not to be underestimated. Team Leader Zhao, do you know what to do?”
Zhao Li was a little confused and didn't answer immediately.
"Arrest everyone, whether they can be arrested or not!"
Zhang Anping coldly said, "Those who are suspected or difficult to arrest, put them all under surveillance!"
"No one is to be released without my order—any problem with that?"
Zhao Li then realized what was happening, feeling extremely bitter but also letting out a sigh of relief.
He didn't want to be the scapegoat in reforming the intelligence system, so he acted recklessly. As a result... Zhang Anping didn't need the scapegoat at all, and in the end, an even hotter task fell on his head.
They lost both their wife and their army!
But compared to his wild imaginings about "peanuts," this result was undoubtedly much better.
He quickly replied, "No problem, no problem, the department guarantees to complete the mission! We won't let a single person with ties to the Communist Party escape!"
"Stop the car—" The car came to a screeching halt, and Zhang Anping looked at Zhao Li:
"List!"
Zheng Yi immediately pulled out a list. Zhao Li took it and felt the thickness of the list, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
It's truly... a double loss!
"Ok?"
A soft "hmm" brought Zhao Li back to his senses. Looking into Zhang Anping's eyes, he realized that Zhang Anping wanted him to get off the bus. Looking outside, he saw that there was no village or shop in sight.
Everyone said Zhang Shih-hao was petty, but Zhao Li only realized at this moment just how petty he was...
He scrambled out of the car, inhaling the exhaust fumes as he watched it drive away. Zhao Li wanted to utter a harsh word, but he swallowed the words back down his throat.
I wouldn't dare, I really wouldn't dare.
Looking around, there wasn't a soul in sight, yet he still dared not utter a single curse at Zhang Anping. But he refused to believe that Zhang Anping could hear his thoughts, so he unleashed a torrent of internal grumbling.
After silently criticizing him, Zhao Li unfolded the rather thick list in his hand, intending to see exactly who Zhang Anping wanted to arrest.
Then, he froze on the spot.
The list consists of three parts.
The first group consists of university teachers—Beijing has 13 universities and colleges, and the first group to be arrested and monitored consists entirely of the teachers of these 13 universities. Some of them are renowned and have extensive connections, some have countless students, and some are even academic giants…
This part of the list was already making it hard for Zhao Li to breathe, but he didn't expect the second part to be even worse.
They were all powerful figures in the Beiping secret service system!
Although there are no core figures like Director Zhang or Section Chief Yan, they are all genuinely powerful individuals.
Zhao Li's vision went black. Well, in the end, he still couldn't escape the fate of being stabbed.
Compared to the first two parts, the third part seems unremarkable—but the hidden danger is even greater!
They were all mid-level pillars of the Beiping Station's intelligence system, including many of Zhang Anping's direct subordinates.
Some of them even graduated from the renowned Guanwang Temple training program!
However, all of these people are currently under house arrest at Beiping Station—theoretically, they only need to accept supervision.
But danger lurks within.
Who knows if Zhang Anping will turn around and release his cronies? Wouldn't he then become the villain?
Zhao Li plopped down on the ground, suddenly feeling an urge to make the seal disappear.
This list in my hand is ten times worse than a knife!
But the question is, does he dare to run away?
Without a doubt, running means certain death!
That damned Zhang Shih-hao!
……
Zhang Anping's car was still moving forward, while Director Yang, who wished he wasn't in the car, was almost in tears.
He didn't know who Zhao Li was going to arrest on the list he took—but he knew one thing for sure: Zhao Li was definitely in deep trouble.
And what about yourself?!
I'm just a police chief... Can you guys just pretend to ignore me?
Just as he was trying his best to hold back his tears, Zhang Anping finally called on him:
"Director Yang."
"Yes, yes, yes, Chief Zhang, you give the order. Our Director General has given the instructions. The police station will follow your lead."
The Director-General he was referring to was Tang Zong—Tang Zong was a rare shrewd man. Of course, when it came to power struggles, Tang Zong was no less ruthless than others, but one thing was very clear:
He knows when to act and when to stop.
In terms of going with the flow, he is far better than many people who only care about their own interests.
Faced with Zhang Anping's personal trip to Beiping and the strong support from the Imperial Attendants, Emperor Tang had no intention of hindering him and naturally instructed Director Yang.
Faced with Chief Yang's unwavering kneeling, Zhang Anping actually smiled, but there was no contempt in his smile, only a sense of relief—to Chief Yang, it seemed that Zhang Anping was admiring the police station's tact.
"Chief Yang, go back and submit a staffing report to the Police Headquarters, outlining the reduction and recruitment of personnel in the Beiping Police Department—do you understand what I mean?"
Director Yang's eyes widened as he realized the intention behind Zhang Anping's move.
He actually wanted to use the police station as a breakthrough point for his infiltration!
For the past two years, once a city has been liberated, the intelligence network has been a key target of the People's Liberation Army (PLA)—under the encirclement and suppression of the PLA and the people, no matter how cunning the intelligence agent, their fate is the same:
Accept the trial!
Compared to the intelligence system, the police system received far more preferential treatment.
Although the People's Liberation Army will perform surgery on police stations and repatriate corrupt police officers who take bribes and demand kickbacks, it also retains a considerable number of old police officers—these retained old police officers are usually those with good reputations and basically no scandals.
Therefore, the meaning behind Zhang Anping's move is very clear:
They planted a large number of spies in the police stations in Beiping as a channel for infiltration!
Although it was like being bossed around and having weapons drawn on his own turf, Director Yang breathed a sigh of relief:
"Don't worry, Commander Zhang! I'll get back and submit a report right away!"
Compared to Zhao Li just now, and compared to those spies who ate meat but had to live in constant fear, he was really, really relaxed, even though his interests were damaged to some extent.
"Then I'll have to trouble Director Yang—I'm going to the General Headquarters anyway, I can give you a ride to the police station on the way."
Director Yang was flattered. Compared to Zhao Li, who was left in the middle of nowhere, his treatment was incredibly superior!
At this moment, Zheng Yi appeared to be flipping through the book in his hand, but in reality, his mind was entirely focused on analyzing Zhang Anping's plan.
If we disregard Zhang Anping's true identity and look at it from a normal perspective, Zhang Anping's actions, from beginning to end and from the inside out, can be described as utterly loyal and selfless.
By all accounts, he is a model of dedication and tireless devotion to the Party and the country.
Disregarding personal interests—they even put Beiping Station on their dinner table;
Disregarding authority—the unified armed forces and intelligence system of the secret service are disregarded, with no regard for institutions, only for the interests of the party and the state;
Unconcerned about infamy—in order to oppose the Communist Party, they brazenly targeted prominent figures, including through surveillance and imprisonment.
The methods were even extremely sophisticated—while preparing for the "battle," they also actively prepared to infiltrate under the leadership of Director Qiao, and at the same time, they had a secret plan to use the police station as a breakthrough point for their own infiltration.
But given Zhang Anping's status, how could he possibly be truly loyal to the Party and the state?
So, what is hidden behind his actions?
It seems like they've combined all the intelligence systems in Beiping, but no matter how they've combined them, a Frankenstein's monster is still a Frankenstein's monster. With all the corruption between them, even if they're combined into a Frankenstein's monster under Zhang Anping's pressure, can they really be united?
This is impossible!
This Frankenstein's monster, likely due to old and new grudges, will soon find itself in a situation of mutual betrayal and sabotage. Faced with the combined forces, whether responsible for external military intelligence gathering, internal suppression, or surveillance within the National Army, the conflicts will ultimately become too numerous to be contained due to their different affiliations.
That arrest list...
[That's it! The district chief values talent the most. He's probably worried that these talented people will be misled, exploited, or even kidnapped by others, so he's deliberately keeping them under control to prevent them from being used as pawns or leaving...]
[Infiltrating...]
[This massive network of infiltration will surely be dismantled overnight! The man surnamed Qiao is Mao Renfeng's mole in North China, and he's in charge of the infiltration operations—if anything goes wrong, the blame will fall solely on Mao Renfeng!]
Zheng Yi admired him more and more as he thought about it. Finally, he couldn't help but secretly glance at Zhang Anping, who was pretending to be asleep, in the rearview mirror. He thought that only the district commander could make such a deeply meaningful subordinate in such a complicated situation.
When it comes to snatching chestnuts from the fire, who can surpass Qu Zuo! (End of Chapter)