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Chapter 50 Six Nations Hotel
Before leaving Jinmen, Zuo Zhong got a bad news.

"What, Zhang Jingyao disappeared?"

Gui Youguang's face was very ugly: "Yes, the person I stayed in Jinmen to watch sent a letter. Zhang Jingyao didn't come home these two nights. When his servant was shopping for vegetables, he said that his master would not be coming back soon, so There is no need to buy the beef that Zhang Jingyao usually likes to eat."

"Damn, what's going on?"

Zuo Zhong slammed the table hard and punched, and made all the preparations, but the target disappeared. Could it be that the Japanese were so well informed, that Jinling sent a sanction telegram before Zhang Jingyao knew about it.

No, it's impossible. Zuo Zhong calmed down and thought calmly. If the Japanese really got the sanctions message, the best way is to set a trap.For example, let people like myself kill a certain military officer or diplomat, and then capture them on the spot, and then use this excuse to put pressure on Jinling.

As for whether this would put Zhang Jingyao in danger, the Japanese would not consider it. It was just a dog. If it was useful, it would give two bones, and if it was useless, it would be fine.

The Japanese probably just learned about their own team, but they were not sure if they were here to assassinate Zhang Jingyao, and the work of instigating rebellion could not be delayed, so they temporarily transferred the traitor.

Straightening his thinking, Zuo Zhong continued to deduce where the Japanese would place Zhang Jingyao. Considering the time limit for instigating rebellion, Beiping seemed to be the only choice.

Then, they will need a place that is both quiet and lively, conspicuous and safe.

Although it sounds contradictory, there is a reason for this choice. Quietness is for the convenience of talking, lively is for the convenience of hiding, conspicuous is for the convenience of communication, and safety is for the sake of safety.

Zuo Chong called Gui Youguang, told his inference, and wanted to ask him if there was any place in Beiping that met these conditions.

Gui Youguang thought for a while, then patted his thigh: "There really is such a place, Liuguo Hotel!"

"Liuguo Hotel?" Zuo Zhong hadn't gone out for a stroll since he came to Beiping, so he didn't know what kind of place it was.

Gui Youguang explained: "The Liuguo Hotel is located in the embassy area of ​​Dongjiaomin Lane, and the law and order are guarded by the Liuguo army, police and gendarmerie. Let alone entering the restaurant to arrest people, even entering the embassy area requires a lot of trouble.

Therefore, the Liuguo Hotel became the number one safe island in the troubled times. All forces dare not make trouble in this place.

If many frustrated military and political dignitaries and cultural celebrities do not want to flee overseas, the first choice of refuge is here. They can move in with money, which is safe, convenient, hidden, and does not delay their enjoyment. "

Zuo Zhong understood, this is the Republic of China version of that building, where so many party, government, military, and business dignitaries gather, and people of all colors are here to blend power and engage in activities such as lurking, hunting, and spying.

That's it!There is no more suitable place than here, where Zhang Jingyao can instigate all kinds of religions and schools without leaving home, and he feels that people like himself can't get in, let alone kill him.

Zuo Zhong walked back and forth a few steps, first of all he had to confirm whether Zhang Jingyao really lived in it, although he was very sure, but in case he wasn't there, after confirming this point, it would not be too late to talk about other things.

Just do what you want, Zuo Zhong put on a well-fitting suit, put on a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and looked in the mirror. Well, he looks like a gentle scum, and sneaking into the embassy area should not be a problem.

After the preparations were completed, Zuo Zhong carried a suitcase and ordered: "I'm going to the Liuguo Hotel to check out the wind, and I won't come back for the time being. You wait here for orders."

At this time, He Yijun chased after him: "Brother Zuo, take me with you, you are too conspicuous by yourself." After speaking, he looked at Zuo Zhong firmly.

Indeed, it is abnormal for a single man to open a room alone, at worst, he will live separately from He Yijun pretending to be a colleague, anyway, this is not short of operating funds.

Besides, there shouldn't be any danger in going to collect the wind, Zuo Zhong thought for three seconds and nodded: "Okay, you go get a suitcase, remember that we are reporters from the "Jinling Evening News", my name is Gui Youguang, your name is Fu Ling."

He Yijun nodded immediately: "Understood, Jinling Evening News, my name is Fu Ling, and your name is Gui Youguang."

Zuo Zhong took He Yijun deliberately for a long time, and after leaving the foothold, he called two rickshaws to the embassy area. When they arrived at the gate of the embassy area, there were indeed foreign military police on duty, but they did not stop Zuo Zhong and them.

This is the same as Zuo Zhong's judgment. No matter what, the Liuguo Hotel is for business. There is no reason to push the business out. Since he and He Yijun are not wearing uniforms, the military police will not be free to interrogate them.

Walking to the entrance of the Liuguo Hotel, Zuo Zhong was a little surprised. The large window panes shone brightly in the sun. Later generations were regarded as light pollution, but in this era, it can bring great psychological shock to people.

Zuo Zhong looked at it and found it boring. He was just surprised that there are such trendy buildings in this era. He observed the terrain calmly and remembered some key points.

There is only a small main entrance on the south side of the entire hotel for entry and exit. There are many red-headed assholes standing guard at the entrance, equipped with long and short guns, but no luggage is checked.

The first floor is all coupon windows with elliptical edges on the top, and the second floor and above are rectangular windows without support points, like a fortress, which is not easy to climb.

There is a row of rickshaws leaning against the wall outside the door, waiting to be summoned by wealthy guests.There is also a row of parking spaces under the shade of trees for guests to park their cars, which will cause some confusion at that time, but it is very convenient for movement and retreat.

Zuo Zhong walked towards the interior of the hotel while looking at it. After entering, Zuo Zhong found that there was also Ah San in the lobby, but those who drank and drank, and those who dozed off. Is this what Liuguo Hotel relied on to ensure the safety of its guests?
Zuo Zhong was disdainful in his heart, but smiled and said to the front desk: "Hi, my colleague and I need to book two rooms, can you choose two adjacent rooms for us?"

Hearing Zuo Zhong's skillful inquiry at the front desk, he thought it was a regular customer: "Sir, there are vacancies in the three classes now, which one do you need, and book for a few days."

"It's best, for two days, it's rare for the newspaper to reimburse you." Zuo Zhong joked, but thought in his heart that if Zhang Jingyao lived here, he would definitely not feel wronged.

Hearing his witty words, the front desk covered his mouth and snickered, "Good sir, two rooms cost 140 yuan for two days."

Hey, Zuo Chong only gets 40 yuan a month's salary, and the two-day rent costs him several months' salary. It is indeed the most famous gold consumer cave in Beiping. I hope the cheap teacher can reimburse him.

Zuo Zhong took out 150 yuan from his wallet angrily: "The rest is for tips. May I ask if this old man with a Tianjin accent is here? He is about 50 years old. I want to ask him to do an interview."

The receptionist shook his head after hearing his words: "I'm sorry sir, in order to protect the privacy of the guests, we are not allowed to disclose these things." After finishing speaking, he secretly glanced at his colleague, lowered his head to check and said softly: "No."

Zuo Zhong winked at her: "Thank you, I am very satisfied with the service of your hotel."

The front desk handed the key to Zuo Zhong with a blushing face: "In addition, we also provide services for guests such as tea delivery, property security, personal security, reception of visitors, night inspections, wake-up calls, cleaning, and providing business information.

The restaurant can order exotic delicacies, and there are also conference halls, entertainment halls, movie halls, billiard rooms, table tennis rooms and swimming pools. There will be a dance party on the roof garden tonight. Sir, you can go there to find the old gentleman. "

Sure enough, you get what you pay for, Zuo Zhong had never enjoyed so many services in the hotel in his previous life, and after chatting with the front desk for a few more words, Zuo Zhong led He Yijun with a dark face to the room.

Zuo Zhong looked at her and felt puzzled, why did she turn black when she wasn't doing well just now, and wanted to ask what was going on, but after thinking about it, she decided to forget it.

"Just now the front desk said that someone who doesn't have the accent of Jinkou is staying. I think he used a pseudonym. Let's take a break. When it's time for the meal, you accompany me to the restaurant. He must have a meal. You should prepare." Zuo Zhong was in the elevator. Li whispered to He Yijun.

"Brother Gui, will Zhang Jingyao be in the Japanese territory? Isn't it safer there?" He Yijun felt that it was too slow to find a needle in a haystack, and this mission had a time limit.

Zuo Zhong felt that he needed to teach her: "Yi Jun, no matter how safe the Japanese territory is, he won't go there, because those targets of rebellion won't agree, and it would be too dangerous if they were found to frequently enter and leave the Japanese territory. "

"Okay, big brother, I understand."

Hase Ryosuke sat in the lobby of the Liuguo Hotel, listening to the beautiful music on the phonograph, drinking coffee from South America, and stretched beautifully. This is life, thanks to the war, and thanks to Zhang Jingyao.

A man and a woman came in just now. Hase Ryosuke lost interest after staring at it for a while. The man helped the woman carry the suitcase, but there was no close contact. It may be a colleague relationship.

Both of them were young and fair-skinned, unlike trained military personnel. The suitcase looked very light and could not contain any dangerous goods. Only pistols could not deal with Zhang Jingyao's bodyguards.

In order to ensure the safety of Zhang Jingyao, Hase Ryosuke and members of the special high-level section of the Jinmen Consulate are distributed throughout the hotel to observe suspicious persons, although Hase Ryosuke thinks this is a bit unfounded.

"Section Chief Hase, do you need to follow the man and woman just now?" A Japanese spy suddenly appeared beside him and asked in a low voice.

Hase Ryosuke gave him a blank look: "Two weak literati, do you think it's necessary? Is this how the special high school of your Tianjin consulate works."

"Hi."

"Shut up and speak Chinese."

Ryosuke Hase was in a hurry. If the Consulate General in Peiping hadn't been just a sham and didn't have special high-level courses, I really didn't want to deal with these high-level courses in Jinmen. Sure enough, if I stayed with the Army Red Deer for a long time, people would be stupid.

Fortunately, there are more navies in Shanghai, Hase Ryosuke heaved a sigh of relief, and felt that he should stay away from these people, and it would be too bad if he became stupid.

(End of this chapter)