The Bourne Counterattack

Chapter 554: Connecting with Nishio
Although they didn't eat much food or drink much wine, the meal was very harmonious. In the end, Xioujizo commented that Cheng Mo was a sincere person.

They believed that he was just like the Japanese nobles, possessing the valuable qualities of honesty and courage.

Of course, Cheng Mo also did not hesitate to offer his praises to Xiweisi Zao, calling him a true soldier, a true Chinese, and so on.

Of course, when Nishioji hosted a banquet for Cheng Mo, he also made some inquiries and knew about Cheng Mo's close relationship with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the existence of Chiyoko.

As the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force, it would not be difficult for him to know these things, and there was no need for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to conceal the truth from such a person with high authority.

The intelligence department of the expeditionary force did not receive any prior information about this attack, but it is not ruled out that someone did it on purpose.

He became blind and deaf, which made him very uncomfortable. As a commander with hundreds of thousands of troops under his command, he was almost murdered by his own men.

This is ridiculous in the world's military history.

He felt it was necessary for him to have his own secret intelligence source in Shanghai, independent of the headquarters' intelligence department.

This person in charge cannot be selected from the Japanese army, because there are not many people he can trust, and he cannot arbitrarily arrange him to do private things for him.

But there is an excellent candidate in front of him, that is Cheng Mo, a man who saved his life and who also has deep feelings and the greatest goodwill towards the Japanese side.

His identity and status also make him very suitable for doing this.

But what identity is appropriate?

Also, you have to be paid for doing things; you can't have people work for you for free.

"Commander, according to our investigation, Mr. Cheng is not only a worker in the Ministry of Workers and Police, but also a businessman. He owns two publishing houses, a film production company, a taxi company and a car dealership, as well as a swimming pool. He also holds shares in a dance hall called Lido, and has co-founded a pharmaceutical company. This pharmaceutical company was initially just an import and packaging company, without any R&D or production lines. It was just a packaging factory. Now it has developed into a company that can produce medicinal disinfectant cotton, saline, glucose, and some Chinese patent medicines. The products are distributed in Shanghai and surrounding areas. Chinese patent medicines also have a certain market in the mainland and Southeast Asia..."

“Can you produce sulfa?”

"No, but they can import sulfa powder and other injectable drugs from abroad. His partner is a British officer who has certain connections in the UK. In the past, he could even import drugs from Germany. Now that the European channel is cut off, they have opened up a market channel in the United States, but the transportation cycle is longer and the price is much cheaper."

"Takeda-kun, how did you get these?"

"It was the information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Mei Agency. They were also very concerned about Mr. Cheng and conducted a very detailed investigation. In addition, the intelligence department suspected that Mr. Cheng had a relationship with Chongqing, but there was no evidence."

"Doubt, why do you doubt?"

"His sister used to be the concubine of Yang Hu, the garrison commander in Shanghai. It was Yang Hu who initially arranged for him to get the position in the police station," explained Takeda Takeo.

"Where is Yang Hu? Where is he?"

"He went to Chongqing alone, leaving behind Mr. Cheng's sister."

"A cowardly guy abandoned his woman and ran away alone. I guess his sister doesn't want to be with this man anymore."

"Yes, Mr. Cheng's sister once published an announcement in the newspaper that she no longer has any relationship with Yang Hu, and the law does not support a man marrying two wives."

"anything else?"

"Also, when Mr. Cheng's elder sister was Yang Hu's concubine, she had a very good relationship with Du Yuesheng's fourth concubine. They were like sisters, and she called Mr. Du Yuesheng her brother."

"I see. No wonder Mr. Cheng is so successful in the concession. Isn't it what we need that he has such connections?" Nishiojizo couldn't help but smile. "Your Excellency the Commander is right. However, the British also think highly of him. They promoted him to this position in a short period of time. This is unprecedented in the history of the concession. Moreover, he has a close relationship with the Kai Ziwei brothers of the Far East Intelligence Group of the British Intelligence Agency. These two have always supported him behind the scenes. Therefore, the Mei Agency suspects that he has another identity."

"You mean he's working for British Intelligence?"

"Yes, otherwise, the British would not trust and promote a Chinese so much. This is totally inconsistent with their principles of doing things." Takeda Takeo nodded.

Xiweisizou pondered for a moment and said, "Even if he used to work for the British, his family and business are in Shanghai. Once the British withdraw, can they take him with them? Will he go alone, or take his family with him?"

"You mean, I want to turn him around and use him for my own purposes?"

"As the Chinese say, 'A wise bird chooses the right tree to inhabit.' He is so young and has a bright future. Would you be willing to go to faraway Europe and be a third-class citizen? Besides, we have to see whether the British can withstand the German offensive."

"You have a point."

"You stay and talk to him about the pharmaceutical factory. I can give him some orders within the scope of my authority. The price can be slightly higher than the market price, and the payment must be in cash." said Nishiojizo.

"What about contact?"

"Does he have his own commercial radio station?"

"Probably not."

"Then you can get him a commercial radio, not the one for our military use. It'd be best if it was made in Germany. If that doesn't work, a British or American one will do. This matter must be handled by you alone, and no one else can be used." Nishiojizo gave a solemn order.

"Hai!"

……

"Lei Gang, drive me there..." Cheng Mo gave an address. It was the address of his senior brother Wen Qiu's home. He had to go there now.

Lei Gang is different from Lu Le. He will not ask questions that have nothing to do with him and will only follow orders and do things.

"Stop the car, turn off the engine, and wait for me in the car." After arriving at the destination, Cheng Mo opened the door and got out of the car, instructing Lei Gang.

Lei Gang responded, drove the car a distance away and stopped.

Cheng Mo then walked to Wen Qiu's door and knocked on it.

"Who is it? It's so late?" It was a hot day and Wen Qiu had finally fallen asleep. Suddenly, he heard a knock on the door. He sat up and immediately felt himself sweating.

His wife next to him was also awakened by his action. She also heard the knock on the door and showed a hint of vigilance.

"It's one of our own. It's okay." Wen Qiu carefully identified the knocking sound and found that it was one of his own people knocking on the door. He immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

When Wen Song came to open the door with his clothes on, he was surprised to see Cheng Mo, who was drunk, and asked, "Cheng Mo, why are you here?"

"Brother, I have something to discuss with you."

(End of this chapter)