Chapter 1304 A false alarm

Although the Guangdong and Guangxi regions are still nominally under the rule of the Central Dynasty of the Ming Dynasty, the actual local situation is obviously not that simple. Haihan's influence in the coastal areas is becoming increasingly powerful, and even the local garrisons of the Ming Dynasty are being overtaken by them.

Gradual control, given time, with just an order from the Haihan Executive Committee, it will probably be a matter of course for these coastal state capitals to change their flags.

Before coming to Hainan Island, Liu Shang would not have believed that such a situation was possible in the Ming Dynasty. After all, the peasant army in the Central Plains had made such a big show, and he had not heard of any state or county that was not responsible for it.

However, in the coastal areas southeast of the Ming Dynasty, the influence of the Haihan people has made it possible for the local officials to change their sides, but the Ming court thousands of miles away could not come up with any effective response to this.

Plan. Liu Shang believes that if it is allowed to develop, it will happen sooner or later that these places only know the Han Dynasty but not the imperial court.

After several visits to Hainan Island, Liu Shang could feel that the people here did not have any obvious intention to resist Haihan's rule. On the contrary, they had obvious support. With strong financial resources and armed forces, coupled with the

With the blessing of the people's hearts, it is extremely difficult to overthrow Haihan's rule in this area. Liu Shang sighed secretly, and could only turn his grief and anger into appetite first, and eat a hearty meal before talking.

After drinking for three rounds, Zhang Xin stood up and tapped the edge of his bowl with his chopsticks a few times. Upon seeing this, the guests knew that he had something to say, and the people at the tables on the third floor immediately fell silent. Liu

Shang is also a person who knows the rules. He quickly put down his chopsticks, wiped the oil stains on his mouth with a napkin, and sat upright, waiting for Zhang Xin to speak. Generally speaking, on such occasions, the senior officials present would make a few speeches, which was considered a Haihan banquet.

It's an established habit.

I heard Zhang Xin say: "Danzhou has two major events recently. One is to assist the Ministry of National Defense in organizing the 1635 military exercise and subsequent arms exhibitions, and the other is to welcome the inspection team from Sanya to inspect and preach locally. At present, these two things

Everything went smoothly, which is also the result of everyone here working day and night. Mr. Zhang is here to toast you all!"

Everyone quickly raised their glasses and drank with Zhang Xin. Zhang Xin put down his glass and continued: "In addition to these two things, there is another thing I want to mention in particular. As we all know, Danzhou had a lot of trouble on security issues a few years ago.

There were huge loopholes. At that time, Danzhou was able to tide over the difficulties and catch all the rebels thanks to the full efforts of the Ministry of Security and the military to track down and control them. However, several years have passed since the incident, and local officials in Danzhou are also gradually

With the change, some people may have begun to forget this major case that shocked the whole Haihan at that time!"

Zhang Xin's eyes swept over the faces of everyone present one by one, seeming to be looking for the kind of officials he said had a bad memory. Although Liu Shang had also heard about the general story of the Danzhou assassination four years ago, he had no idea about the assassination case in Danzhou four years ago.

The outside world knew very little about the real details of the case, and the information he obtained was unknown. It was difficult to say how much truth there was in it. But one thing he had confirmed was that the maritime officer who was responsible for investigating the case at the time

Among the officials of the Han Security Department was Zhang Qianzhi, who was just starting out.

However, Zhang Xin suddenly mentioned this matter, which was obviously not a random move, but meant something to the people present. Liu Shang's eyes slowly wandered over everyone's faces, wanting to see if anyone heard Zhang Xin's words.

His expression changed after those words. But as soon as he glanced at a few people, his eyes suddenly met with Zhang Qianzhi sitting at another table. Liu Shang felt a chill in his heart, feeling as if his heart had been frozen, but

Seeing Zhang Qianzhi showing him an incomprehensible smile, he took the initiative to turn his eyes elsewhere. Liu Shang breathed a sigh of relief and thought to himself that this was too damn scary. Fortunately, his eyes did not escape.

, otherwise it may arouse Zhang Qianzhi's suspicion.

Then I heard Zhang Xin continue: "Everyone has gone through induction training before taking up the job, and you should also know that our country's confidentiality requirements for officials are very strict. I think some people may be living too comfortably in peace, and they don't think about what they should do.

I have completely forgotten what I should do!”

Liu Shang heard Zhang Xin speak in an extremely stern tone, and it no longer seemed like he was joking. Moreover, everyone present was silent, and no one answered at this time. Even Yu Xiaobao had a solemn look on his face, and the atmosphere was already very solemn.

. Liu Shang couldn't help but wonder to himself, is Zhang Xin planning to publicly investigate and deal with the subordinates who violated disciplines at this time? Then this courage is really a bit strong.

"Other countries send spies into our country to lurk and collect various information. This is nothing new. For example, there are such people in the Nanhai Restaurant where we are now! But after entering this restaurant, don't even think about it.

Leaving with ease!”

What Zhang Xin said next made Liu Shang's heartbeat suddenly accelerate again. At this moment, Liu Shang couldn't help but secretly wonder, has his identity been exposed? If the Haihan people wanted to arrest him, should he just surrender or choose

Struggling to escape? We are on the third floor of a restaurant and we can't just jump over the railing. What should we do?

Liu Shang secretly glanced at the nearby fence, only to see that Haihan soldiers had appeared there silently at some point. Even if he had the courage to jump off the building and escape, he would still have to break through this barrier first.

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Of course, even if he jumped, he would not be able to escape. When he came here just now, he noticed that the street outside had been controlled by the Haihan Army in the name of security. There were at least a hundred or so people guarding the outside of the restaurant. It could be said that

It's hard to fly with wings.

"Haihan will definitely not tolerate such people who collude with foreign countries and sell state secrets. If they are discovered, they will be investigated and dealt with. We will never tolerate them!" Zhang Xin's voice was not loud, but everyone sitting on the third floor was shocked.

Hear it clearly.

"Those who have committed crimes can now take the initiative to stand up and plead guilty, and they can also seek opportunities for leniency. If you want to fight to the end, then don't blame me, Zhang Xin, for being rude!"

Liu Shang's knees weakened when he heard this, and he almost slid from the chair to the floor. Before coming to Danzhou, he had already visited the Shilu Mine in Haihan where severe prisoners were imprisoned, and he was familiar with the conditions there.

I have witnessed it with my own eyes, and I know that if my body and bones are thrown into that place, I am afraid that I will not be able to survive for two months and will die there. If I stand up and plead guilty at this time, I don’t know if I can really get a lighter sentence.

?But as a citizen of the Ming Dynasty and shouldering a special mission, wouldn’t it be disrespectful to the country and profession to which you are loyal to for being so cowardly?

While Liu Shang was still having an ideological struggle in his mind, someone at the table next to him had already knelt on the floor with a thump. Liu Shang glanced over and saw that this person looked familiar. He had seen him before when he visited the academy and gave lectures.

He should be one of Zhang Xin's subordinates.

Before Liu Shang could remember this person's name, someone at another table fell to his knees, shaking like chaff. It turned out that there was more than one person who committed the crime. Liu Shang saw that these two people were Danzhou officials.

But he let out a sigh of relief, and realized that he was not meant for me.

Before Liu Shang could calm down, he saw Zhang Qianzhi sitting at another table and Wang Baisuo, the head of Danzhou's local security department, both stood up at the same time and walked towards the table where he was sitting. Suddenly his heart beat like thunder, and a wave of

The cold air slowly climbed up from the tailbone to the back, and the hairs all over the body stood up. Liu Shangxin said that Zhang Qianzhi paid great attention to him along the way. It seemed that it was not without reason, but he didn't know where he was exposed.

, and his identity was discovered by him.

Zhang Qianzhi and Wang Baisuo walked to their table and stood there, then heard Zhang Qianzhi say: "The chief has just given you the opportunity to surrender. Since you don't cherish it, there is nothing you can do about it. What's the matter, you still have to wait for us to catch you.

you?"

Liu Shang didn't dare to raise his head to look into Zhang Qianzhi's eyes. At this moment, he just felt that his mouth was dry and his throat was about to convulse. He even wanted to shout "I'm wronged" but felt that he couldn't make a sound. He completely lost his usual story telling or speaking skills.

The calmness he showed when he was preaching. His two fists were clenched tightly under the table, and he was still thinking in his mind whether he should surrender or fight to the death. The stairs going downstairs were only five or six feet away from his position.

Given the distance, Zhang Qianzhi and Wang Baisuo might not be able to stop them if they get up and rush over. Of course, whether they can get out of the Nanhai Restaurant is another matter.

Before Liu Shang, who was in a mess in his heart, could make a decision, the man sitting next to him had already slipped to the floor, kowtowed to Zhang and Wang, and begged for mercy: "I was confused for a moment, and I didn't do anything."

I have never done anything to disgrace the country, please be aware of it!"

Liu Shang took a look and found that this person was actually a clerk who lived in the same cabin with him along the way. His surname was Tan, and he was said to be from the Ministry of Commerce. He usually didn't say much, and he rarely participated in speeches during meetings. He seemed to be an honest man.

He looks like a man, but he actually has the guts to betray state secrets secretly? This is really not what he looks like!

Zhang Qianzhi sneered and said: "Really? Before you set off on this trip, why did you receive a thousand yuan in favors from a commercial bank in Sanya? Do you know why you didn't arrest me sooner or later? You had to wait until you arrived in Danzhou

Are we going to take care of you later? We are just waiting for your contact person to show up. Do you want to go to the second floor and say hello to him?"

After hearing what Zhang Qianzhi said, the man surnamed Tan lowered his body even lower, turned his direction and kowtowed to Yu Xiaobao: "Director Yu, although this villain is confused, he has not betrayed the information to you yet.

Outsiders, please ask Director Yu to run all the way around the villain and say a few good words for the villain!"

Yu Xiaobao sighed and said: "If you have already betrayed state secrets, how could the Ministry of Security give you a chance to surrender? It's because you were lucky and missed the opportunity! I can't help you with this matter, so just admit it.

Come on!"

When the man surnamed Tan saw that Yu Xiaobao was unwilling to speak for him, he was in a hurry and went to the doctor. He stretched out his hand and grabbed Liu Shang's calf and said: "Brother Liu, you have been living in the same cabin with me all the way. You should also know that I am not

Bad guy, please help me speak!"

Liu Shang almost kicked him in the face, thinking about such a fatal thing, you still want to drag me into the water? He quickly pushed him away with his hands, and repeatedly said in his mouth: "I'm not familiar with you, I don't know what to do.

Where to start? Just let it go!"

Although this man begged for mercy in every possible way, he was quickly taken away by people from the Ministry of Security, and the other two officials who took the initiative to expose were also immediately taken away from the scene. Even if their crimes did not lead to death, their career would definitely end here.

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When Liu Shang saw Zhang Qianzhi and Wang Baisuo turning away, he was convinced that his identity had not been exposed. He let out a sigh of relief and leaned back on the chair, only to realize that his back was completely soaked.

"Mr. Liu, you are sweating profusely, but you are scared?" Yu Xiaobao unexpectedly saw his limp appearance and asked with concern.

Liu Shang quickly sat up straight and responded: "This is the first time I have encountered such a situation in my humble position. I am indeed a little scared, which makes Director Yu laugh!"

Yu Xiaobao said: "You have not committed any crime, so don't be nervous. The security department will not arrest the wrong person. Is it because your body has not recovered yet that you are sweating so much?"

Seeing that there was a ladder to go down, Liu Shang immediately followed it and responded: "Yes, I just drank two glasses and felt cold sweat all over my body. Maybe it's because the condition has not been completely relieved."

"In that case, then go back and rest first!" Yu Xiaobao did not wait for Liu Shang to express his position this time, and ordered his entourage to send Liu Shang back to the guest house to rest and take the medicine he cooked in the morning again.

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Although Liu Shang was a little reluctant to leave, he also knew that the current situation was too dangerous. If he continued to stay, he might lose his composure, so it would be safer to leave earlier.

After leaving the restaurant, Liu Shang saw a row of prisoners being escorted by soldiers kneeling outside. In addition to the three people arrested on the third floor, there were also several people dressed as businessmen who were also kneeling on the street dejectedly.

.Liu Shang looked at their attire, and it seemed that they were clear. He didn't know whether these people had any selfish motives, or were sent here by the government. However, since the ship capsized, he could only accept his fate.

Liu Shang looked at the appearance of these people carefully and kept it in his mind. After returning to Sanya, if he has the chance, he will ask Liao Yuan if these people have had contact with him. Of course, if they really have contact with Liao Yuan,

If someone is far away, it is possible that the person who was arrested would directly confess Liao Yuan before he could return to Sanya. By then, Liao Yuan might have already confessed him as well.

However, Liu Shang was not so afraid at this time. When Zhang Qianzhi stood in front of him in the restaurant just now, he had fully experienced the panic of his identity being revealed. Even if the Haihan people really discovered his identity in the future,

Come to think of it, that's the right thing to do. There's nowhere to escape now anyway, so it's better to continue following the inspection team until the end of this errand.
Chapter completed!