Espionage: I became sworn brothers with Zheng Yaoxian at the beginning, and became the Seventh Broth

Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Ye Family's Responsibility and the Flower of Spies

Ye Shaohong's first meal after returning home was very lavish.

Not only did his mother cook for him herself, preparing his childhood favorites such as salted yellow croaker soup, dried bamboo shoots with roasted pork, and Jiuxi River fish.

His mother even specially prepared two Jiangshan side dishes for him.

Yizhe shrimp dumplings and double-shredded dumplings.

Ye Shaohong ate so much that his stomach almost burst.

His eagerness made the old mother beam with joy, but tears also quietly streamed down her face.

After a hearty lunch, the women of the Ye family had their own things to do.

For example, cleaning Ye Shaohong's former residence and arranging maids and servants—these things will not be elaborated on further.

The three members of the Ye family, grandfather, grandfather, and grandson, went to the old man's courtyard instead.

As soon as the door closed, Grandpa and Father picked up the manuscript they hadn't finished reading. Ye Shaohong, being quite tactful, poured tea and water for them.

More than an hour later, the father was the first to put down the manuscript in his hand.

He looked up at Ye Shaohong with a puzzled expression.

There was an indescribable sense of relief in his eyes.

But he didn't utter a single word.

Clearly, they were waiting for the old man to speak first.

The old man was getting on in years, and his eyesight was somewhat blurry. He put on his glasses and read for another ten minutes or so until his eyelids became dry and he could no longer bear it. Only then did he slowly put down the manuscript in his hands.

He didn't immediately offer his opinion. Instead, he picked up the teacup on the table, took a small sip, and after pondering for a long time, slowly uttered a few words.

“Great book!”

"Given the current situation, this book can absolutely be called a masterpiece that can be considered a pillar of the nation."

"My Ye family has such a son, which is enough to comfort the spirits of our ancestors in heaven."

The old man's praise made Ye Shaohong feel extremely ashamed.

If someone else had said this, he could have accepted it without complaint. Even if it were his father, Ye Ming, who said it, Ye Shaohong would still have the audacity to bear it.

But the old man is different.

He was a pioneer of democracy, having followed Sun Yat-sen, the Father of the Nation, and personally participated in the great wave of overthrowing the Qing Dynasty.

Although he has been unemployed for many years now.

But within the entire Nationalist government, he was considered a renowned senior figure.

To receive such praise from him was an immense honor for Ye Shaohong.

If word gets out, it might not cause a nationwide uproar, but it would certainly make many currently powerful and influential officials take notice.

While Ye Shaohong was still considering whether to humbly offer a few words of courtesy, his father spoke up from the side.

"I dare not speak lightly of a masterpiece that is a pillar of the nation."

"However, Shao Hong's book has a good theme and a very targeted analysis of the character and conduct of the Japanese. It will be of great help to the upcoming war between the two countries."

"I think this book could be printed in large quantities and widely distributed."

The fact that two generations of the Ye family leaders had made such a judgment finally put Ye Shaohong's mind at ease.

But this is not the end. There's a long-standing Chinese tradition of praising before commenting.

And that's exactly how things unfolded.

After a brief praise, the old man picked up Ye Shaohong's handwritten manuscript, flipped through a few pages, and then gave his final evaluation.

"The book is definitely a good book, but it still has some shortcomings."

"Putting everything else aside, there are far too few examples to support this claim."

"It's difficult to get attention and empathy from others."

"My opinion is that this book should not be printed and promoted in a hurry. We should put more effort into collecting more examples to prove it, so that it will be more convincing."

"Shao Hong is young and has few connections, so it will be difficult for him to handle this matter. I'm afraid it will have to fall on the Ye family."

Having said that, the old man didn't even consult Ye Shaohong's opinion; he directly handed the Chinese manuscript to his father, Ye Ming. The implication was self-evident.

"Father, don't worry."

"Leave this matter to me. I will mobilize all the manpower and resources of the Ye family to gather the necessary documents and information in the shortest possible time."

Ye Ming did not refuse; he accepted the heavy responsibility without hesitation.

What is the shortest time?

"You've also read Shao Hong's book, and you're aware of his predictions regarding the timing of the war between the two countries."

"We don't have much time left."

"To maximize the value of this book, we must complete and print it within one to two months."

The old man's words were extremely decisive, leaving no room for negotiation. Upon hearing them, Ye Ming immediately frowned. "One to two months?"

"There are difficulties!"

"However, since it concerns the rise and fall of the nation and the fate of the people, I am certain that I can do it."

Ye Ming also made a solemn promise.

Don't be fooled by the brevity of their conversation; the power, manpower, and wealth that will be involved behind the scenes are impossible to assess clearly.

That's not even the most important thing.

As the Ye family gathers more and more information, it will inevitably attract the attention of the Japanese.

If we were to be targeted by Japanese intelligence agencies, it would be a considerable problem.

They might even lose their lives for it.

Thinking of this, Ye Shaohong became somewhat anxious. He rejected the old man's suggestion and his father's promise without hesitation, and directly expressed his concerns.

But the result?

It didn't scare them at all; instead, it made the old man laugh heartily.

"Foolish child, truly a foolish child."

"Since you can write this book, 'Wolf and Dog,' it means you have a long-term vision. Do you think your father and I wouldn't consider our own and our family's future?"

"To tell you the truth, from the moment we decided to help you, my Ye family already had the idea of ​​migrating as a whole clan."

"Although your father and I haven't discussed this, I don't think he would refuse."

The old man had barely finished speaking when Ye Ming, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

“That’s right.” “That’s what I’m thinking too. After our conversation ends, I will gather the managers in charge of the family’s various businesses, contact business friends, and sell off all of the Ye family’s shops, houses and land.”

"At the same time, arrange for people to immediately go to the mountain city to arrange the purchase of my Ye family's future assets."

“I will take care of these matters; you don’t need to worry.”

Okay.

Ye Ming's words left Ye Shaohong stunned. On his way back home from the military academy, he was still troubled about how to persuade his family to relocate to the mountain city.

Now, he doesn't even have to say a word.

With these two wise elders around, he didn't need to worry about the fate of the Ye family at all.

In a mere instant, the old father had already arranged and planned everything, even surpassing Ye Shaohong's in some aspects. Such foresight and insight left Ye Shaohong speechless with admiration.

Who says there weren't smart people in ancient times and during the Republic of China era?

They may have had a different perspective and knowledge than ordinary people in later generations due to the constraints of their time, but their sharp vision and intelligence were in no way inferior to those of later generations.

Then the rest is simple.

Since the two elderly people in his family were willing to lend a helping hand, Ye Shaohong had no reason to refuse.

There is only one issue he needs to consider.

That is, how to maximize the value of this book.

Perhaps Tangshan Hot Springs would be a good choice.

After all, there are rumors that the Chairman often visits there as his daily rest and recuperation place.

correct.

Mentioning Tangshan Hot Springs, Ye Shaohong suddenly remembered that there was a top student of Tu Feiyuan Xian Er hiding there.

She was a spy who was highly regarded and praised by the Japanese.

Yunzi is made in the south.

"Now that this holiday is over, I should go to Tangshan Hot Springs. Letting this woman continue to hide in Tangshan Hot Springs is a big problem for the National Government and for the upcoming war."

"I can also take this opportunity to spread the book 'Wolf and Dog'!"