wind in the dark night

Chapter 194 Hasegawa of Mantetsu
The bar phone rang.

"Hello."

"Is it the Isabella Ballroom?"

"Yes."

"Let Mantetsu's Hasegawa answer the phone."

"OK, just a second."

The full name of Manchuria Railway Co., Ltd. is South Manchuria Railway Co., Ltd., which has a general affairs department, a transportation department, a mining and mining department, an administrative department, and an investigation department directly under the president.

In fact, Manchuria Railway is not just a railway operating company, but is also secretly involved in the military and political affairs. On the eve of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, those "China experts" in the Investigation Department who could speak fluent Chinese openly took maps and went deep into Pingjin and Tianjin on the pretext of geological exploration. The area marked the deployment status of the Chinese defenders one by one, providing important tactical and strategic reference for the Japanese army.

In view of the importance of Manchuria Railway, the intelligence agencies affiliated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of War will regularly exchange information with Manchurian Railway investigators and hold regular meetings every Tuesday and Friday.

It can be said that in the entire Northeast and even parts of North China, the intelligence capabilities of the Manchurian Railway are no less than those of the CIA, Sulian KGB, and professional intelligence agencies such as the Kuomintang Military Command.

Mantetsu has branches all over the country. Hasegawa is an investigator affiliated with the Binjiang Survey Section. His best skill is drawing topographic maps.

This guy has a lustful nature and frequents the Fireworks Willow Alley in Binjiang. Recently, he has become obsessed with Isabella, a Belarusian dancer named Lisa. Today, he and his friend Nakamura came here to support her.

"Mr. Hasegawa, I have your phone number."

Hasegawa is a regular customer and the waiter knows him.

As long as people do not leave the ballroom, answering the phone is still allowed. Park Yingzai also knows that most of Isabella's guests have deep backgrounds and do not want to offend unless necessary.

Hasegawa picked up the phone: "Hey, who's looking for me?"

"Fortunately, I knew you went to Isabella, which almost delayed the business." On the other end of the phone was the headmaster of the Binjiang Investigation Section.

Hasegawa said respectfully: "Principal Murakami, what happened?"

"You are in charge of map No. 4, right?"

"Yes."

"I just took a look, and there are a few coordinates that are not clear enough. Map No. 4 will be sent to the Kwantung Army headquarters tomorrow morning. There is still time, so you can come back and revise it right away."

"Principal Murura, can I..."

"Come back first and talk about it!"

"Yes!"

After hanging up the phone, Hasegawa returned to his seat and said to Nakamura: "Nakamura-kun, I have something to do temporarily. You have fun, and I will go back first."

Nakamura was surprised: "What's so urgent? I just asked the waiter and he said Miss Lisa will be here soon. Why don't you wait a moment?"

"Next time, bye."

Hasegawa picked up the briefcase and walked towards the door. He arrived directly from Isabella from the Manchurian Railway Branch, so he could only carry the briefcase with him.

The man in black stepped forward to stop him: "Stop!"

"I have something urgent and need to leave immediately."

Most of Manchurian Railway's investigators can speak Chinese, and Hasegawa is no exception.

The man in black said with a straight face: "No one can leave without permission!"

"I am Japanese."

His boss was waiting for him, and Hasegawa didn't dare to delay.

When I encounter the police on the street, I don't want to queue up or be searched. As long as I show my Japanese identity, I can pass smoothly.

The man in black was unmoved and repeated: "No one can leave without permission!"

Hasegawa was a little worried: "What does your search for rebels have to do with us Japanese? I tell you, you will not be able to bear the consequences if you delay my work!"

Hearing the quarrel, Park Yingzai stepped forward, looked Hasegawa up and down, and said calmly: "Sir, you are wrong. We are mainly checking Japanese people this time. Of course, if the identity is verified, , you can leave at any time." Hasegawa said in Japanese: "I am Hasegawa from Mantetsu."

Park Young Jae also said in Japanese: "Document."

"I was in a hurry today and forgot to bring my ID. However, there are many people here who can confirm my identity - Nakamura-kun, please come here!"

Hasegawa waved to Nakamura in his seat.

Nakamura quickly came closer, took out his ID and handed it to Park Yingzai: "Your Excellency, Lieutenant, I can prove that this is indeed Mr. Hasegawa of Mantetsu."

Park Young Jae looked at the ID and said to Hasegawa: "I want to check the briefcase. If there is nothing wrong, you can leave."

In Hasegawa's briefcase, there was an unfinished exploration map. According to Manchurian Railway's regulations, internal documents could not be shown to outsiders. After some thought, he adopted a compromise method - opening the briefcase. Zipper, show it to Park Young Jae.

In addition to exploration maps, cigarettes, matches, keys and other odds and ends, there was also a Southern-style pistol in the bag. Manchurian Railway investigators often go out and carry pistols mainly for self-defense.

The pistol was pressed at the bottom, with only half of the barrel exposed.

Park Young Jae made a gesture to his subordinates.

——The rebels fired at least two shots, and the magazine was definitely not full. Hasegawa happened to have a gun, so he had to check carefully.

At this time, Ning Zhiyuan and Meizhen were talking and walking towards their seats.

The man in black stepped forward and reached for Hasegawa's briefcase. Hasegawa ducked for a moment and said angrily: "You are so unreasonable!"

All eyes were drawn to their commotion. Even Ning Zhiyuan subconsciously stopped and turned around to watch. Qi Yue said that such an opportunity was fleeting. If Ning Zhiyuan returned to his seat, it would be difficult to make a move. .

Qi Yue winked at Du Juan.

Dujuan understood, pretending to be frightened, leaning her body sideways against Qi Yue's side, invisibly blocking other people's sight.

Qi Yue took out his handkerchief, quickly wiped the keys clean, then put them back again, and then secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Ning Zhiyuan returned to his seat and said to Qi Yue, "That Lieutenant Park is probably the one who led the team to raid Kaoshantun last time."

Qi Yue said: "Yes, that's him."

Ning Zhiyuan thought for a while: "Jiandao Province was chasing rebels, how did they end up in Binjiang? Could it be related to the espionage case reported by the co-investigator?"

Qi Yue nodded: "It's very possible."

"Go and help him, don't let the real rebels have a chance to escape because of unexpected circumstances!"

Ning Zhi was far away and did not hear the previous conversation between Park Young Jae and Hasegawa. He also believed that the rebels had nothing to do with the Japanese.

Qi Yue agreed, got up and walked over.

At this time, the man in black was standing ready, the safety on his pistol had been turned on, and he said to the angry Hasegawa: "Sir, please cooperate with the inspection!"

Hasegawa laughed angrily: "If I don't cooperate, do you dare to shoot?"

Qi Yue came closer and said to Park Yingzai: "Yingzai, long time no see."

Park Young Jae said: "I saw you and Jiang Bin. It's just official business and it's not convenient to say hello."

Qi Yue smiled: "It doesn't matter. Is there something wrong with this person?"

Park Young Jae whispered: "According to reliable intelligence, the rebel we are chasing is most likely a Japanese. He tried to assassinate an important witness we were protecting, but failed. During the hunt, he A shot was fired, so Hasegawa’s gun must be checked.”

"But Hasegawa is from Mantetsu..."

"The order I got was that everyone should be investigated, without exception!"

"Have you not seen what the rebels look like?"

"No, the incident happened at night, and it was too dark. I could only trace it all the way here based on the traces left by the other party's escape!"

(End of this chapter)