Peng Yuou held the translated telegram in his hand, frowned and pondered for a long time.
The telegram sent from the headquarters is concise and concise, just three sentences.
The first sentence: Revoke the ‘Fire’ group.
The second sentence: The cousin contacted the "Scarlett" in a single line. The two can discuss and arrange a liaison officer.
The third sentence: Wu (Huan) and Xie (Ruonan) were transferred back to the Northwest headquarters, and Cao (Yu) stayed in Shanghai and could not have any contact with "Scarlet".
The eldest cousin is the code name of Peng and Ou.
The most important thing is the first sentence. The next two arrangements are all responses made in cooperation with the abolition of the "Star" group.
The headquarters made the decision to cancel the "Star" group, objectively speaking, this was unexpected by Peng and Ou.
The establishment of the "Flame" group is very beneficial in Peng and Ou's opinion. Two or three helpers can better cooperate with the "Flame" work and realize the greatest value of the "Flame" ace agent.
However, after thinking for a long time, Peng Yuou sighed, "After all, it is the headquarters, and it is worthy of being a comrade of the 'farmer'. He has rich experience, meticulous thoughts, and more comprehensive and reasonable considerations."
"I was not considering the problem thoroughly," Peng Yuou told Cheng Min. "The most important thing about the 'fire' group itself is 'fire', and the top priority is the safety of 'fire'."
"Any move that may increase the possibility of 'flame' exposure should be avoided as much as possible. With team members, the more people know the identity of 'flame', the greater the possibility of 'flame' being exposed."
"Yes, single-line contact is indeed the safest." Cheng Min nodded in agreement.
Peng and Ou lit a cigarette, "Wu Huan and Xie Ruonan have met Mr. Qian. They are indeed not suitable to continue to stay in Shanghai. Cao Yu has not had time to join the "Star" group. He only knows that there are new tasks in the organization and does not know anything about anything else, so he can continue to stay in Shanghai."
"Comrade Cheng Min, I agree with the correct decision of the headquarters." Peng Yuou said.
As a telegrapher and translator, Cheng Min knew the content of the message at the first time. Although she did not directly criticize Peng and Ou again during the call from the headquarters, the content of the message was no less than that of direct criticism.
This is equivalent to directly overturning Peng and Ou's plan to build an ace agent team around "fire".
She was worried that Peng and Ou would be embarrassed and could not accept it emotionally.
However, Peng and Ou's performance made Cheng Min admire him.
He may not understand the headquarters' orders at first, but he did not turn this misunderstanding into anger.
Instead, calm down and think carefully about the reasons why the headquarters did this.
Peng and Ou finally realized that the biggest difference between him and Comrade Farmer in leading the "Star" work, or directly, is the gap.
Peng and Ou considered adding helpers to "Flame". These team members are not only helpers to "Flame" and also have the task of protecting Fire.
His original intention is good.
However, Comrade ‘Farmer’’’s considerations are the most direct and keen. ‘Flame’ does not need help, and he is the safest to be alone!
The more people know the identity of "Fire", the more dangerous it is!
He truly admired and lamented that Comrade "Farmer" is famous for his unfair scholars.
Peng Yuou was not embarrassed because he had "lost face". What he felt uncomfortable was that he did not do his job well, which almost put a comrade in danger.
The underground work is difficult to do, and the working environment of the comrades lurking inside the enemy is extremely harsh, cruel, and there is no mistake at all.
If something goes wrong, it is the price of blood and sacrifice.
Although they did not cause irreversible losses, or even a false alarm, Peng and Ou still blamed themselves.
...
the next day.
Ma Sinan Road, Peng and Ou's home.
"Comrade 'Flame', I solemnly apologize to you." Peng Yuou poured a glass of water for Cheng Qianfan and said sincerely.
"Secretary Peng, this incident was just an accident. No one expected Qi Wu to come to Shanghai suddenly, nor did I expect that my classmate's working committee's actions would collide together." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Yes, it's an accident." Peng Yuou nodded, "But accidents can be avoided with sufficient preparation."
As he said that, he shook his head, "I was thinking before going to bed last night. I thought about it every day and dreamed about it at night. I actually dreamed that something happened to you because of my work mistakes, which woke me up directly."
Peng Yuou said with a serious expression, "I wake up from a nightmare and ignore it. However, the work was not done well, which led to the sacrifice of comrades, and my head couldn't grow back."
Peng and Ou picked up the teacup, "Comrade 'Flame', I apologize to you with tea instead of wine."
Cheng Qianfan had no choice but to clink cups with Peng and Ou.
Peng and Ou have a stubborn temper. Right is right, wrong is wrong, and very frank and direct person.
Be open and honest!
...
"What do you think about the headquarters instructing us to arrange a liaison officer?" Peng Yuou asked.
Cheng Qianfan did not answer immediately, he was thinking.
The organization has already arranged for Wu Huan and Xie Ruonan to go to the Northwest Headquarters.
Cao Yu, another former member of the "Flame" group, had just received an order from the organization that there might be new work arrangements, and he was not aware of other situations.
Peng Yuou, his sister Cheng Min, and Shao Ma, and only these three people in Shanghai knew about his identity as the Red Party.
The headquarters arranged Cheng Min as his emergency contact person.
Peng and Ou are his online presence.
"Secretary Peng, I think Ma Shao is just right." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Okay, that's Ma Shao." Peng and Ou nodded.
He also considered choosing Ma Shao as the liaison officer, but he decided to listen to Cheng Qianfan's opinions first.
Maybe Comrade ‘Scarlet’ has other suitable candidates?
After this incident, Peng and Ou summarized themselves and the conclusion he came to was.
Let’s not talk about anything else, just talk about lurking work.
In terms of professionalism in lurking work, he is not as good as "fire".
Therefore, he will try his best to ask "Flame" for the arrangement of lurking work in his work.
The two agreed unanimously that Ma Shao served as the liaison between the two:
Ma Shao is an old comrade, with a strong revolutionary will and rich experience in fighting. She is also not very noticeable for an old comrade.
The most important thing is that Shao Ma knew Cheng Qianfan’s identity.
Considering that Shao Ma and Peng and Ou are old partners, it is impossible for Shao Ma to be transferred. If the maid who has worked for many years suddenly leaves, this may cause doubts on Peng and Ou.
Therefore, Shao Ma, who continues to stay in Shanghai and stays as a maid at Peng Yuou's house, is the most suitable and only suitable liaison candidate.
...
Cao Yu had a briefcase in his arm and stood on the platform waiting for the tram. He leaned his body against the street light, looking exhausted and drowsy.
At this moment, someone was anxiously rushing to the road and accidentally hit him.
"What are you doing?" Cao Yu opened his tired eyes and said unhappy.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." The man was wearing a suit and tie, apologized repeatedly, took out a cigarette box, took out a cigarette and handed it to Cao Yu, "Please ask, are you waiting for the car on Aidoya Road?"
"I'm wrong, I won't go to Aidoya Road here." Cao Yu took the cigarette and said, and told the other party how to go to Aidoya Road. "I kept walking forward, crossing two alleys, and then went out to the main road where I could wait for the car."
This person thanked him repeatedly.
After this person left, Cao Yu touched his stomach, pretended to be hungry, so he found a noodle stall to worship Wudian Temple first.
After observing that no one paid attention to him, he gently tore the cigarette given by the man just now and found a small note that read:
Go to Huiyuan Trading Company, No. 25 Jixiang Street.
Half an hour later, Cao Yu knocked on the door of the trading company and saw the connector in a suit and ties with a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on his nose.
"Team leader."
"Sit down, be tired, take a sip of tea." Wang Kangnian pointed to the tea cup and said, "This is the good tea I asked for from the stock manager."
Chapter completed!