Chapter 43 Celebration Banquet
"Tell me in detail." Wang Yuemin picked up the teacup and sipped the tea gently.
"Here's what I'm thinking: We'll invite a wealthy and prestigious local businessman to a downtown hotel, under the pretext of discussing business with Yamada Yoichi. As long as Yamada Yoichi doesn't suspect anything, he'll most likely show up. Then we'll be ready to take him down in one fell swoop."
"That's a good idea. Is there a suitable candidate?" Wang Yuemin glanced at Chu Lingyun. This method is feasible.
Chu Lingyun said softly, "Lingyun doesn't know many people locally, let alone wealthy businessmen, so this plan requires the help of the stationmaster."
"No problem. I'll help you find a reliable candidate. You can discuss the details later. I have only one request: you must arrest Yamada Yoichi."
Wang Yuemin is very supportive of Chu Lingyun. He will never object as long as the reason is legitimate, and he will also help him with anything he needs him to do.
"Thank you, Station Master. With your help, there will be no problem in arresting Yamada Yoichi."
Chu Lingyun stood up to express his gratitude, and Wang Yuemin quickly waved his hand again: "Sit down, sit down. In addition, I brought back 100 people this time, and I will give you 30 more. You can choose first. You can go and choose the people later."
"Thank you, Station Master. With these thirty reinforcements, Ling Yun will never let you down in the future."
Chu Lingyun was overjoyed. The one hundred people Wang Yuemin brought back this time were all professionally trained elites, and each of them was very rare. It was said that there were as many as forty people just to supplement the intelligence team this time.
It was previously rumored that there would only be twenty people in each of the three action squadrons.
If there are not enough candidates left, each squadron must select good people from the army to fill the gap.
Chu Lingyun didn't expect Wang Yuemin to be so generous and directly gave him thirty. By this calculation, the other two action squadrons could only add fifteen people each.
"I've always trusted you. Go ahead and choose someone. Once you've made your selection, I'll let Wang Jialiang choose."
Wang Yuemin smiled and nodded. He even chose people before Wang Jialiang, which shows how much hope he has for Chu Lingyun.
"Stationmaster, don't worry. Lingyun will definitely live up to your kindness." Chu Lingyun stood up and saluted again.
The one hundred people Wang Yuemin brought back include all kinds of talents. He needs to take a good look and select the most suitable ones to supplement them.
Although his highest position is deputy leader of the action group, his real foundation is still the Action Squadron 3. He cannot be careless in selecting people, as it concerns his future and prospects.
The files of all one hundred people were placed in front of Chu Lingyun.
Just looking at the files was not enough. Chu Lingyun went to the training ground again and personally observed the hundred people, and finally selected thirty good players.
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At the Xixiangji Hotel, all the new and old members of the Action Team 3 gathered here.
The entire team was awarded for meritorious service, four people were promoted in rank, and Chu Lingyun was even awarded a medal. There has never been such a big event since the establishment of the Military Intelligence Department Wuhan Station Operations Group.
With the addition of new team members, Chu Lingyun simply booked the entire West Chamber Story and let everyone eat and drink to their heart's content.
From the time they took over the case of Qian Cang Xiaoye to today, it has only been a short period of more than ten days. In such a short period of time, they have captured so many Japanese spies and seized radio stations and code books. Now all the old members of the entire Operation Three Squadron are convinced of Chu Lingyun.
Their leader is capable, and it is very comfortable to follow such a leader. Everyone benefits from it. Don’t you see how envious the old people in the other two squadrons are of them?
"Team Leader, I'll toast you a glass."
Shen Hanwen staggered to Chu Lingyun's side. Chu Lingyun's highest position was now the deputy leader of the action team. They also changed the way they addressed Chu Lingyun, no longer including the word "deputy", and directly called him "leader".
Shen Hanwen's drinking glass was not small and was completely filled. He tilted his head back and drank all the wine.
Shen Hanwen got drunk today. He was so happy that he was finally promoted to second lieutenant. When he returns to his hometown, he can pat his chest and say to his fellow villagers that he is a real officer.
Unlike before, when people asked him how many years he had served in the army or what rank he held now, he didn't dare to answer.
"Team Leader, I'll toast you too."
Zhong Hui walked over, clinked his glass with Chu Lingyun, and drank it all in one gulp.
After he was selected into the Military Intelligence Department, he has been living a mediocre life. Before that, he was a member of the Security Department. Although he also served in the army, he was different from Shen Hanwen, who was a pure soldier.
Zhong Hui has always been thinking that if the operation fails or an accident happens one day, he might be dead.
He knew very well how dangerous this job was.
But it’s different now. When he encountered danger recently, he didn’t feel any fear. Instead, he was full of strength and rushed to the front. He was only happy that he could catch so many Japanese spies and bring them to justice. He had no other thoughts.
If more Japanese spies were captured, he would be willing to sacrifice himself.
His father and brother died at the hands of the Japanese when they went to Northeast China for business. He had a deep hatred for the Japanese.
The hatred for his father's murder was irreconcilable, and it was Chu Lingyun who gave him this opportunity to take revenge. His gratitude to Chu Lingyun was no less than that of Shen Hanwen.
"What are you doing? A round-robin battle. Don't let the team leader drink too much. You are fine, but the team leader has a lot of things to do."
Loach stretched out his hand to stop others who wanted to toast. With Loach as the gate god, others, especially the new team members, did not dare to toast.
Loach never thought that he could become a team leader.
He knew his own affairs best. This time, when capturing all the Japanese spies, he did not rush to the front line. He hid behind during every operation.
But the team leader still remembered his contribution, reported it to him, and promoted him.
He remembered all the kindness Chu Lingyun had shown him and vowed to repay him well.
At the dinner, everyone had a great time drinking, and the thirty new team members selected by Chu Lingyun quickly integrated into this big family.
"Team leader." As soon as I returned to the single dormitory at night, Loach came over on tiptoe, carrying a box.
"You've drunk so much, why are you coming to me instead of going back to rest?"
Chu Lingyun opened the door to let Niu Qiu in, and went to wash his face.
"Team Leader, according to the list provided by Huang Baichuan, we have arrested a total of fifteen families. The principal offender must not be released, but I released the others after confirming that they had no connection with the Japanese spies. These are the benefits we gained this time."
Loach put the box on the table. The box was very heavy and it was difficult for Loach to move it.
"What is this?" Chu Lingyun asked knowingly.
"These are all the extra gains from this operation, a total of over 80,000 yuan. I exchanged some of them for gold bars, and the people who participated in the operation shared over 5,000 yuan. The rest is all here."
Loach was very smart. He knew where the money came from and did not dare to withhold any of it. He brought all the money back and handed it to Chu Lingyun for processing.