Chapter 1401 Virus Crisis

Liu Shang didn't know that he had come back from the edge of being exposed. If he hadn't clearly drawn a clear line during his stay at Ma Bo's house, he might have had trouble with Huang Qu and others who were hiding in the third courtyard.

If there is a chance of contact, then the final report list may change. But it is such a mistake that Chen Yixin and Zeng Xiaowen directly excluded him from the suspects when they speculated on the origin of the report letter afterwards.

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Even when he came to Shandong, far away from Haihan's homeland, Liu Shang still maintained a very strong fortune. But he didn't know yet that he had narrowly escaped disaster again, and the arrest in Majiazhuang made people panic.

At that time, he had just completed the task assigned by Zeng Xiaowen and sent the documents to the Zhifu Island headquarters for signature.

After completing this matter, Liu Shang got two days of vacation. For an official of his level, this was a rare benefit. But Liu Shang was not in the mood to enjoy the vacation. He was still thinking about it.

As for the Haihan troops encountered at Jiahekou Pier today, the military transferred two companies to Majiazhuang in the name of changing defenses. What was its real intention?

"At least it's not to catch me." After thinking hard, Liu Shang could only comfort himself with this mentality. He thought that Zeng Xiaowen temporarily arranged this errand for him just to get him away from Majiazhuang.

, whether it was for protection or because he was afraid that he would get in the way, in short, the military probably did not want him to appear in the immigration camp today. Liu Shang actually did not want to cause too much trouble, so although he wanted to find out the military's deployment

Arrangement, but not to feel unhappy because of Zeng Xiaowen’s little actions.

Liu Shang decided to take advantage of this trip to go back to his residence to collect his personal belongings. When he went to Majiazhuang before, he left in a hurry and brought almost no luggage. When he returns from vacation this time, he must remember

Bring clothes and daily necessities to avoid inconvenience in Majiazhuang.

When Liu Shang packed up and went to have lunch, he met his roommate Su Wei in the cafeteria. Su Wei was very surprised by his sudden appearance: "I heard that you were transferred to work in Majiazhuang. I thought you were at least

It will take a month or two before you come back. Could it be that you...made some mistake?"

Liu Shang couldn't laugh or cry and said: "Stop guessing, I came to Zhifu Island to do errands, okay? I have to go back to Majiazhuang after finishing the errands in two days."

"I see. Is the situation at Majiazhuang Immigration Camp okay? I heard that there..." Su Yu lowered his voice and said, "...it seems to be in charge of it by relatives of the chief."

Liu Shang said noncommittally: "It's similar to immigration camps in other places, nothing special."

Su Yu was a smart man and he immediately recognized the smell: "You mean that the problems of immigration camps in other places also exist in Majiazhuang?"

"This is what you said, it has nothing to do with me!" Liu Shang immediately distanced himself from the relationship, but did not refute Su Yu's understanding.

Su Yan naturally understood the meaning of Liu Shang's words, and said thoughtfully: "No wonder the handover of the immigration work got stuck at Majiazhuang. It seems there is some problem!"

Liu Shang felt that more than just some problems, Ma Bo's problem was simply huge. If he were not Chen Yixin's in-law, the charge of colluding with Ming spies would be enough to get him shot. But he didn't know if his report letter would have any effect.

, if Chen Yixin wants to continue to protect him, then after returning to Majiazhuang, he will have to continue to face this troublesome rural upstart.

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 Dynasty intelligence agency, but the problem is that there is a fool like Ma Bo in the middle, and he really does not dare to use himself.

He risked 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. He knew that if he did not get rid of these people, he would

It was difficult to continue working smoothly in Majiazhuang. Since there was no middle option to choose from, he could only choose a more extreme way of handling it.

The topic of Majiazhuang was relatively sensitive for Liu Shang, and there were too many things that he could not talk about, so he took the initiative to change the topic and said: "How is the situation here on Zhifu Island? No one will be embarrassed by the things you caused before.

You?"

Su Yan said with a smile: "That matter has already been reported to Fort Victory, who else dares to make a mistake? However, after doing so, the military said that it would thoroughly investigate the previous immigration work, so the arrangements for the handover of authority were stopped again.

, I don’t know when it will be restarted.”

"Then you are on vacation these days?" Liu Shangying said: "I also have a vacation these two days, so why not 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. I still have some time off. I've been transferred to the medical and health department to help organize and care for the soldiers who were evacuated from Liaodong these days."

Liu Shang said in surprise: "Liaodong? Is this another war with Hou Jin?"

"That's not true. Almost all those who were evacuated from the north this time were sick. The southern soldiers couldn't stand the cold weather in Liaodong. If they fell ill, they had to be sent back to Shandong for treatment." Su Wei sighed: "This is still the case.

Known as the strongest special operations battalion in the Army, if it were replaced by ordinary troops, I'm afraid there would be more injuries and illnesses! Moreover, the typhoid fever they got was easily contagious, so Zhifu Island was also facing a formidable enemy, and a special camp area was designated.

Accommodate sick patients.”

Liu Shang finally understood: "No wonder I saw many people wearing masks when I came back this time. I think it was for this reason."

"Yes, the headquarters has ordered that masks must be worn when entering and exiting the patient area to avoid disease transmission." Su Yu explained: "I heard that 500 pieces of cotton urgently ordered from Shandong have arrived in Majiazhuang.

It will be transferred back to Zhifu Island soon, specifically to make masks, quilt covers and bed sheets for patients. These things need to be changed and disinfected frequently, so you need to prepare some."

Su Yan didn't know that Majiazhuang was already in chaos at this time. The Fengshun, which provided cotton cloth to Haihan, had been surrounded by Chen Yixin's soldiers. Although the fire did not burn the Fengshun in the end,

Because of such a delay in the arrest operation, the transfer of this batch of cotton cloth to Zhifu Island will be delayed by at least one more day.

Liu Shang frowned and said: "In this case, it is estimated that the demand for medicines will be great in the near future. Yesterday I saw a medicinal material merchant in Majiazhuang transporting a large amount of goods, or it may be related to this."

Su Yu nodded and said: "Some of the 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 not be enough, so

We are still trying to purchase the required medicinal materials in other state capitals in Shandong. This matter is currently a key supervision project, and all resources are tilted towards medical care. Basically, including those of us cadres who went north, those who stayed on the island have been transferred to medical care.

The department helped.”

Liu Shang sighed and said: "Since there is a virus spreading right now, many places on the island must be inaccessible."

"That's right. The headquarters is worried about the spread of the disease and has ordered martial law on the island. No entry or exit is allowed. Maybe you will have to stay on the island for a few more days when you come back." When Su Wei said this, he lowered his voice again.

The voice said: "But even if you can go back to Majiazhuang, the situation on the island cannot be spread freely. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand, I understand!" Liu Shang had been in the system for several months, so he didn't understand what Su Yu's warning meant.

Although Haihan's occupation area in Shandong has been maintained for more than a year, this is based on the fact that the Shandong government was busy assisting the imperial court in suppressing bandits in the Central Plains and had no time to take care of the small place of Fushan County. In addition, after Haihan occupied this area, it was

Instead of starting a war, they built bridges and roads, encouraged farmers and businesses, and managed the place in an orderly manner. Even if the government wanted to use force to regain the lost land, it had to take into account the people's aversion to the war in Dengzhou.

After all, it had only been a year or two since the Denglai Rebellion, and hundreds of local businesses were waiting to be revived. Neither finances nor manpower and material resources could support a large-scale war.

However, Haihan's rule in the occupied areas was not stable. Since the occupied areas and the Ming-controlled areas were connected on land and lacked effective transportation barriers, it was difficult for Haihan to isolate the society in the occupied areas from the Ming Dynasty. Although the Fushan County Government

It has become a decoration, but through trade and immigration, the Ming Dynasty still maintains a high influence in the Haihan occupied area, which will not be completely eliminated in the foreseeable future.

The Ming government has been trying to regain sovereignty through various overt and covert means. If there is social unrest, political instability and other chaos in the Haihan occupied area, then the Ming Dynasty will most likely take advantage of such an opportunity.

enter.

But Liu Shang thought there was a problem, and immediately asked: "Since we have sent people everywhere to purchase drugs in large quantities, how can this matter be hidden from the Ming Dynasty? As long as you pay a little attention and find out about it from those drug dealers, you will not

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 information is blocked well, it is difficult for them to have any evidence. The news that our country occupied Lushunkou in Liaodong has been consciously let out, even if the Ming Dynasty officials

Even if there is an epidemic, it is difficult to tell whether it is in Shandong or Liaodong. As long as they are not sure, they will not dare to take action easily."

"That's it." Liu Shang thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed what Su Yu said. Although the large-scale purchase of medicinal materials would make the government notice the changes in the occupied area, it would be difficult to make a practical judgment based on it. Wait until the government finds out the truth.

According to the situation, when Teng Teng slowly prepares to take action, it is estimated that Haihan has already controlled the epidemic and will not leave any opportunities for his opponents to take advantage of.

Su Yan added: "Actually, I have some doubts. The headquarters is using this to create a mystery, just to induce the Ming government to take action. Think about it, if you were on the other side's side, after getting this information, what would you do?

How?"

"Of course we are taking advantage of his illness to kill him!" Although Liu Shang is considered a civil servant, his words are not so formal. He has already thought about the situation raised by Su Yu thousands of times in his mind.

How to fish in troubled waters and create greater chaos when Haihan society is in turmoil. This can be said to be a required course for every undercover officer. As a former elite intelligence officer, Liu Shang has naturally done a lot of homework on this. Similar to the natural

Disasters, plagues, wars, coups and other situations that may cause the foundation of Haihan's rule to shake, he always has corresponding action plans in his mind.

"Oh? Then tell me, what a fatal method." Seeing that Liu Shang's opinions 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, then we must first create chaos in places with dense crowds of outsiders. Outsiders don't know much about Haihan and are most likely to incite emotions. For example, docks, business stores, etc.

There are immigration camps, and by making these places chaotic first, you can attract the attention of senior officials."

"Then what?"

"Then they organized manpower to hide in these places, and when senior officials arrived to calm the chaos, they launched a surprise attack. Whether they captured or killed the target alive, it would inflict a heavy blow to Haihan. At that time, the Ming army would launch a counterattack into the occupied areas and succeed.

The probability is also much greater.”

As Liu Shang was talking, he suddenly felt that this situation was somewhat familiar. After thinking about it carefully, there were already many Shandong colleagues hiding in the Majiazhuang immigration camp. If the news of the epidemic spread, these people would cooperate with foreigners to launch a riot in Majiazhuang.

, there is a good chance of causing chaos in the local area. However, I met the two companies rushing to Majiazhuang early this morning, so there must be no chance to cause trouble now.

"I didn't expect you could see more clearly than me!" Su Yu was surprised when he heard Liu Shang's words. Although he believed that the turmoil in the occupied areas might leave opportunities for Ming to cause trouble, he would not take any measures that Ming would take.

His actions were not as specific as Liu Shang thought. Of course, he could not have imagined that when Liu Shang was considering these situations, he was truly standing in the Ming Dynasty's position and formulating an action plan. Naturally, there would be a higher level of action.

feasibility.

Liu Shang came back to his senses, waved his hands and said with a smile: "I just made a few random remarks, but don't take it seriously. For someone like me who relies on words to fight, my ideas are definitely different from those of a general who leads troops to fight. Just say something.

It’s just a joke.”

Su Yu said: "Thinking about it on the other hand, if the Ming government really responded to this, then as you said, the first ones to be exposed would probably be the spies lurking in the occupied areas. It's better to say that those who were hidden for a month or two are better than those who were hidden for a month or two.

It’s not easy to dig out their true identities after hiding them for a year and a half, so we probably have to use some means to expose them on their own.”

The more Liu Shang listened, the more his heart grew cold. He felt that what Su Yu said was very likely to come true. If he had met with his Shandong counterpart in Majiazhuang before, and the other party planned to start an uprising after hearing the news about the epidemic, he would probably have to

He was dragged into the water. Chen Yixin also specially transferred troops from Zhifu Island. I wonder if he was setting a trap for the Ming Dynasty spies to infiltrate themselves.
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