cicada

Chapter 1267: Fanning and Awakening Again

"Hase-kun, I heard that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in secret talks with the Jews. You are much more tight-lipped than the army's idiots. You didn't reveal anything before."

In the dim dance hall, the naval military attaché of the Japanese consulate in Shanghai made a tentative statement, and the object of the probe was Ryosuke Hase who was raising his glass to signal his intention.

The secret talks between Japan and Judas and the Judas threat theory have become known to everyone through newspaper reports. The navy stationed in Shanghai is very concerned about this, so today's gathering took place.

Upon hearing this, Hase Ryosuke raised his hand and waved. The dancing girls who were accompanying the guests withdrew of their own accord. The guests at the surrounding tables were also dispersed by several burly agents. Only then did he slowly speak to the military attaché and others.

"Gentlemen, I am truly sorry. The secret talks are the highest secret of the Empire, so I cannot say more. Besides, the Minister of the Navy has already known about this matter, and it is not Hase who deliberately concealed it."

After saying this, he looked apologetic, picked up the glass and took a big sip. As the mellow, dry Yoichi whiskey went down his throat, Hase's face turned red instantly.

Several people from the navy exchanged glances and quickly raised their glasses to drink. As important partners of the Shanghai Navy in the smuggling business, if Hase had any opinions about them, their future days would be difficult.

"Yoshi, as friends, please feel free to ask for anything you want to know. Hase will tell you everything he knows." Hase Ryosuke responded with a smile, giving the other people enough face.

The military attaché suppressed his drunkenness and did not ask directly about the confidential talks. Instead, he spoke of the navy's internal intelligence with a heavy face.

He said that as the war progressed, the resources available to the Navy became more limited, and the 1941 shipbuilding plan was adjusted accordingly. The construction of aircraft carriers began to take precedence over battleships, and small shipbuilding projects such as destroyers and submarines were accelerated.

Listening to the other party's pity, Hase smiled slightly and did not express his opinion. The competition for resources between the navy and the army can be traced back to the Meiji Restoration period, but what does this have to do with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and himself?

The military attaché was always observing Hase's reaction, and seeing that he acted as if it had nothing to do with him, he finally couldn't help it.

"Hase-kun, I want to know the exact address of the Hiyuki secret meeting. This is not just what I want, do you understand?"

The military attaché pointed to the ceiling, implying that the question was asked at the instruction of the navy's top brass. Everyone else stared at Hase, and the atmosphere suddenly became serious.

Hase Ryosuke was secretly delighted. "Fat Tiger" signaled him to stir up the navy's dissatisfaction with the secret talks. He didn't expect the other party to be so cooperative. He didn't even need to say a word. The navy took the initiative to intervene.

He sighed and stated the official negotiation address, Ha Tong Garden. He seemed honest, but he did not mention a word about the suburban military station. He could not give Osako a reason to criticize him.

After getting the information they wanted, the navy officers breathed a sigh of relief and raised their glasses again to express their gratitude. After all, the other party had taken a risk by doing this.

Hase shook his head indifferently, and then tried to test the military attaché stationed there, asking him what the attitude of the Navy was towards the secret talks between Japan and Yugoslavia, and whether he wanted to learn from the Kwantung Army's strategy of defeating the superior with the inferior.

If this is the case, I can provide some help. As long as you give the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a larger share of the smuggling business next month, everything can be negotiated.

The military attaché hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth: "Hase-kun, it's not a case of the inferior conquering the superior. We just don't want to see the army's idiots successfully reach an agreement with the Jews."

Hase Ryosuke nodded. Compared with the National Government, the Navy’s biggest enemy was the Army General Staff. He immediately added fuel to the fire.

"Sao Daisinai, if the Jews are allowed to gain a foothold in the Mite Continent, the Empire's foreign policy will likely change to moving north, and war resources will certainly tilt towards the army, which is something none of us want to see."

The military attaché stationed there exclaimed, the army's offensive against the Republic of China has come to a standstill, and it is now the time for the navy to show its strength. How could they let the other side turn the tables easily?

Not to mention that the secret talks have not started yet, even if the secret talks are successful, the navy will sabotage it. In a word, the army must die!

Hase Ryosuke figured out the navy's plan and was not too surprised. He stroked his chin, thought for a while, and gave his opinion.

"We must let the Jewish people know the attitude of the Imperial Navy. I would like to congratulate you all here. Once you succeed in disrupting the secret talks, the top naval officials will definitely make a statement.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion. You guys need to decide what to do. If something goes wrong, I won’t admit I said these words. Please forgive me.”

Hase had no intention of telling the navy what to do, because there was no need to. With the intelligence capabilities of the Military Control Commission, it was easy to keep an eye on the Navy Headquarters in Shanghai. He just needed to stay out of it.

The navy officers were so irritated by his words that their faces turned red and they kept shouting. They pretended not to hear the last sentence. Hase took the risk of leaking information, so they naturally couldn't make things difficult for him.

Not far away, Ban Jun looked at the shouting Japanese, frowned slightly, picked up the wine glass and slowly put it to his mouth.

Early the next morning.

In a business firm in the French Concession in Shanghai, Chen Gongshu sat in his office, his expression showing anger, helplessness, and a bit of fear.

On the table in front of him was a letter with the words "Brother Chen" written on the cover. That was the problem. Chen Gongshu's disguised identity did not use his real surname. After a long while, Chen Gongshu suddenly raised his head, looking sharply at his subordinate who was standing respectfully with his hands hanging down, and asked sinisterly, "Who sent the letter?"

"No, the brothers saw it when they opened the door." The little spy shrank his head and replied in a low voice.

"Useless! What a bunch of useless people! Hurry up and get out of here and check if there is anything unusual around you!"

Chen Gongshu roared. The secret base of the Military Control Commission in Shanghai was actually found by someone without anyone noticing. How could he not be shocked and scared?

The person who came today only delivered a letter. What if next time he delivered a bomb? Then all of them would go to hell.

After the little spy ran away in a hurry, Chen Gongshu opened the envelope and looked at it for a moment. His face changed again and again. Finally, he punched the desk and blurted out with gritted teeth, "This is too much."

In this letter signed by the underground party's Shanghai office, the underground party reported relevant intelligence about the secret talks between Japan and the Jews, and even "kindly" reminded the Military Intelligence Bureau that the Hao Garden and the suburban military station were both Japanese conspiracies, hoping that the Military Intelligence Bureau would not be fooled.

"Damn dissidents!"

Chen Gongshu cursed viciously, "Is the underground party trying to show goodwill? No, they are demonstrating, they are shitting and pissing on their heads."

But the matter was of great importance, so he had to send the information to the Shancheng headquarters while holding back his anger, and at the same time concealing the source of the information. If Dai Chunfeng knew about this, his position as district chief would be unstable.

After sending the information, Chen Gongshu immediately ordered a move and led his men to evacuate the company at a rapid speed, as if there was a fire under his buttocks.

A few hours later, Zuo Zhong looked at the encrypted message in his mobile phone with surprise. Is the intelligence gathering capability of the Shanghai District so strong that it can even find out the problems with the suburban military station? Old Chen is really capable.

After taking back the phone, Zuo Chong walked around the safe house and thought about a question - how to find out the real negotiation location.

First of all, the way of obtaining intelligence from within Japan is probably not feasible. The trap set by Osako Michimasa at the military station proves that the Japanese side has suspected that there is a mole within its own ranks. Neither Hase Ryosuke nor Hayashi Fuichiro can move now.

It is not realistic to track the Japanese or the Jews. The Japanese representatives in the military station are fake, and the Jews in the residence of the Jewish rich businessman are also difficult to tell whether they are real or fake. Rashly tracking them will only expose the action.

The Japs were very cautious this time, playing tricks of true and false, false and true. Perhaps the other party did not care whether the secret talks would be successful or not, and just wanted to find the mole. Zuo Zhong seemed to be thinking about something, and suddenly stopped.

"Wait, if that's the case"

Zuo Zhong muttered a few words softly, his eyes becoming brighter and brighter, and he had a vague guess in his mind, but this needed evidence to support it.

  A face flashed through his mind. The Military Intelligence Bureau not only had agents among the Japanese, but also agents in other places. The other party had been lurking for so many years, it was time to awaken them.
-

There was laughter and joy in the restaurant of Ji Yunqing's mansion in the Japanese-occupied area. Tongsuo sat on the right side of Ji Yunqing and respectfully poured him a glass of wine. The Cao Gang leader who regarded the enemy as his father immediately nodded and smiled.

"Dawei, we are all family, there is no need to be so polite. Just let the servants pour the wine." Ji Yunqing called out the name he had given to his adopted son with a very kind attitude.

Tongsuo's eyes turned red, and he said seriously: "Foster father, you saved my life and recommended me to be the director of the inspection office of the secret service headquarters. I will never be able to repay you for this kindness."

Wu Sibao, the captain of the No. 76 Guard Battalion, became jealous when he saw this. It was just pouring a glass of wine, but he could think of it as a favor. Ji Dawei was such a jerk.

"You are good in everything except that you are too unorthodox."

Ji Yunqing pointed at the copper lock and "criticized" it, but he was actually very proud of it. He picked up the wine glass and took a big sip, his heart was very excited.

A few years ago, he was like a stray dog ​​in Nanjing Prison. How come he has become a leading figure in Shanghai now? It is all because of his disciples who work hard for the Japanese.

Ji Dawei, in particular, performed very well in No. 76, and won the hearts of Ding Mocun, Li Shiqun and the Japanese. The better the other party performed, the more it proved that he was a good mentor.

Thinking of this, Ji Yunqing reminded Tongsuo a few more words to do his job carefully, and acted like a foster father. If people didn't know, they would think they were real father and son.

After dinner, Tongsuo and Wu Sibao said goodbye to Ji's house and drove to the International Settlement. On the way, neither of them spoke a word. They vigilantly observed the situation around the vehicle and were ready to engage in a firefight with the enemy at any time.

Since the fall of Shanghai, the Kuomintang intelligence agencies and various organizations have repeatedly assassinated puppet government officials. The leaders of No. 76 are the number one target, and they have to deal with it carefully.

After driving for more than ten minutes in fear, the car stopped in front of the gate of the Hao Garden. A group of young agents surrounded the two men and led them into the garden, where they met Li Shiqun, deputy director of No. 76, who was responsible for protecting the secret talk location.