My spy diary

Chapter 304 Rescue (asking for monthly ticket)

"Director, Boss Dai sent a telegram."

Zhang Yi took the telegram, took out the code book he carried with him and began to translate the message.

As the contents of the telegram appeared, his expression became more and more solemn.

"Virgo?"

"Wang Luqiao has been arrested and is now detained in the French Concession Police Station. The Japanese are watching them and processing their extradition procedures."

"what?!"

"Wang Luqiao was intercepted and arrested while dating Wang Yinzi, and it is now certain that Wang Tianlin has fallen into the water.

The boss ordered that they must find a way to rescue Wang Luqiao immediately and must not let him be extradited.

The other thing is to immediately impose sanctions on Wang Tianlin."

"Damn it! This guy is too cunning and treacherous. He keeps saying that he will consider it, but he secretly joins the rebellion and betrays his comrades. He is willing to be a traitor. Such a traitor should be killed!"

"Yes, Virgo, this old man is so cruel that he even betrayed his own son-in-law. Tell me, what should we do?"

Zhang Yi waved his hand to interrupt the two people. He had expected Wang Tianlin to fall into the water. It was not difficult to punish this person. The key to the problem was that he was a senior cadre of the Military Control Commission. Once he publicly took up a fake position, the impact would be too bad.

Why did Li Shijun, such an ambitious man, "willingly" give up the top seat and sit under Ding Mocun? It was because he valued this man's status, reputation and appeal in the Kuomintang's secret service.

The same was true for Wang Tianhai. Before he openly surrendered to the enemy and colluded with the Japanese invaders, many people had their will to fight against the Japanese wavered.

But no matter what your reasons for surrendering to the Japanese are, you are a traitor who has forgotten your roots. Due to their reputation, these people chose to sit on the fence and wait and see.

But when Wang Tianhai raised the flag, the situation reversed instantly, and these people who were wavering between the two sides began to surrender to Japan.

This is because Wang Tianhai's surrender to the enemy not only reduced the psychological pressure of the traitors and inspired their fighting spirit, but also provided a theoretical basis for the traitors to surrender to Japan.

Everyone has a herd mentality, and traitors are no exception.

In their view, if even Wang Tianhai, the second-in-command of the party and the country with long experience, great achievements and high position, has surrendered, what else do we have to insist on?
They stand high and see far, so can it be that their overall view and political wisdom are not as good as ours?

This is naturally what the traitors say to comfort themselves.

So traitors of all sizes rushed around telling each other: Mr. Wang said that surrendering to Japan is not called treason, it is called joining the "peace movement."

We are all "saving the country in a roundabout way". We established the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" together with the Japanese in accordance with Mr. Wang's will.

This is the greatest harm of this traitorous dog Wang Tianhai. He is a shameless person with good personal ethics, who appears loyal while being extremely treacherous and is extremely capable of misleading people.

Similarly, once Wang Tianlin is labeled a traitor, a large number of wavering elements, both already in trouble and yet to be in trouble, will follow him like flies attracted to a piece of stench.

After falling into the water, these people suddenly turned into traitors and spies, and only helped the Japanese and puppet organizations to attack the Military Control Commission even more brutally.

Zhang Yi thought about it and said calmly:
“The telegram was sent to the boss by Zheng Xiuyuan, the secretary of the Shanghai District. I am going to contact him now to discuss the rescue plan.

After you two disguise yourself, act separately. One of you will investigate Wang Tianlin's whereabouts, and the other will go to the Concession Police Station to find out what's going on."

After saying this, Zhang Yi sighed inwardly. Time was running out, and he wasn't sure whether Wang Tianlin and Chen Mingchu would take the next step.

Especially Wang Tianlin, who has always been known as the "smiling devil". Who knows what is going on in his mind? In order to win credit from "No. 76", he would do anything!

"Yes."

Monkey and Qian Xiaosan took the order, took out the various documents and guns they had prepared in advance, and finally put on a suicide cuff injected with potassium cyanide.

Qian Xiaosan said with a smile: "With this thing, if it falls into the hands of the Japanese puppets, we won't have to suffer."

Zhang Yi looked stern, and also took a button and said:

"Let's take action. The arrow is on the string. There is no retreat but only advance. Protect yourself."

Following the instructions in Boss Dai’s telegram, Zhang Yi came to Zhaofeng Park.

Getting off the rickshaw, he looked into the distance, and following his sight, he could see the west gate of the park in the distance.

Turning my head and looking to the side, I saw a straight street with tall trees neatly arranged on both sides of the road.

On the other side of the street is a clear stream. On the riverside, there is a bench every few meters, and on each bench sits a few pairs of young lovers whispering to each other.

He glanced at a few people calmly and walked forward slowly.

The scattered sunlight filtered through the mottled branches and leaves, slowly falling on his body, making him feel warm.

It was a beautiful day and a good time, but it was incompatible with the quiet, tortuous, turbulent and even dangerous work he was doing.

Zhang Yi's expression was calm and unperturbed, but he was alert in his heart. With Chen Mingchu as the accomplice, is the Shanghai district still the Shanghai district?
Who can guarantee whether District Secretary Zheng Xiuyuan fell into the water?

He continued walking forward. The road was still calm and no one came to meet him.

Could this be a trap?
Zhang Yi's heart sank, and taking the opportunity of sitting on the bench, he looked around, took out a copy of "Yong Bao" from his arms and put it beside him, and his right hand tightly grasped the loaded pistol at his waist through his clothes.

A few minutes later, the sound of dog bells was heard from the side road.

Zhang Yi glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw a man in a gray gown, black pants and leather shoes, walking towards him with a puppy that was wheezing and sticking out its tongue.

He also held a copy of Yong Bao in his left hand, wandering around like a leisurely person taking a stroll after dinner.

He walked to the bench where Zhang Yi was sitting, looked straight ahead, and suddenly asked:

"Excuse me, sir, are you reading today's edition of the Yong Bao?"

Zhang Yi understood and said calmly:

"No, yesterday's."

"Deputy Director Zhang?"

"Secretary Zheng, I am here to meet you on the orders of Mr. Dai."

Zheng Xiuyuan nodded, looked around warily, sat down at the other end of the bench with the dog, and said worriedly:
"It happened so suddenly. Fortunately, when Inspector Mao saw that Wang Luqiao had not returned, he realized that the situation was not good and immediately called me and conveyed the information to me in code."

Zhang Yi frowned and asked, "Where is District Chief Zhao Libiao?"

Zheng Xiuyuan looked frustrated and sighed:
“I haven’t seen him for several days.
Since Chen Lu was killed, the Japanese couldn't find the murderer, and there was panic everywhere. District Chief Zhao first hid in the hospital. At that time, we were still in contact, but now..."

Zhang Yi sneered. Zhao Libiao, known as the "deadly scholar", racked his brains to drive Wang Tianlin away and climbed to the long-awaited position of district chief.

But before he could give any orders, he was frightened by the Japanese and had to hide in the hospital. It was really ridiculous.

Some people think he is majestic and domineering, and have no idea that he relies on the power of the military, police and gendarmerie in his daily life.

Lacking the ideological, organizational, professional training and material preparation for the long-term struggle against Japan, and accustomed to a life of luxury, they were simply unable to adapt to underground work in the true sense. Once the Japanese and puppet forces began their brutal attacks, they were at a loss as to what to do.

Zhang Yi glanced at him and asked, "Does the Shanghai District have an insider in the police station?"

Zheng Xiuyuan hesitated for a while and said, "Liu Geqing's classmate Zhu Xiaogu is the leader of the first group of the Intelligence Department. He controls several high-level intelligence lines."

"That's good." Zhang Yi thought about it and said with a smile:
"As long as the information can be passed to Wang Luqiao, he may not be able to regain his freedom, but his life should be safe."

"How do you say this?"

"Come here."

"Director Zhang, is this really okay?"

Zhang Yi said calmly, "We might as well give it a try. If you think it's inappropriate, you can ask Boss Dai for advice."

"Human lives are at stake. Time is running out. I will go and inform Zhu Xiaogu now."

Zheng Xiuyuan stood up and was about to leave, but Zhang Yi stopped him and said solemnly:

"Has Chen Mingchu been acting abnormal recently?"

"You doubt him?"

"What else? As far as I know, he and Wang Tianlin have the closest relationship. Now it is confirmed that Wang Tianlin fell into the water. What do you think he will choose?

Leaks, defections, infiltrations, these are old tricks on the intelligence front. What if this guy delivers a fatal blow at a critical moment?"

Zhang Yi stared at him sharply and continued:
"Old Zheng, don't think I'm making a fuss. You are the district secretary. You are fully supporting the work now and you have to consider everyone in the district. I would like to ask you to think carefully about whether Chen Mingchu has been exposed to the core secrets of the district during his work. Similarly, how much does Wang Tianlin know?"

"Wang Tianlin was busy fighting with District Chief Zhao when he arrived in Shanghai District, and did not enter into normal working state."

Zheng Xiuyuan recalled with a shudder, Wang Tianlin didn't know, but Chen Mingchu had been the district secretary for a while, if he suddenly turned against us.
Zheng Xiuyuan took a deep breath, sweat dripping down his forehead:

"Deputy Director Zhang, I will go back and notify all units to stop work and evacuate immediately."

"Okay, take care."

Zheng Xiuyuan found a public telephone booth and immediately called Zhu Xiaogu, the leader of the first group of the Intelligence Department, and asked him to contact the insider of the French Concession Police Station and convey the message to Wang Luqiao.

Zhu Xiaogu was the head of the first group of the Shanghai District Intelligence Department and concurrently the head of the French Concession Intelligence Group. He did have access to several high-level intelligence lines.

This included the relationship between the International Settlement and the French Concession Police Station. In addition to Chinese police officers, there were also two British and two French, all of whom were first-level police officers.

The Chinese policeman in the French Concession Police Station was named Liu Junqing.

Zhu Xiaogu got through on the phone, and before he could give Liu Junqing instructions, the person on the other end of the phone said urgently:

"problem occurs."

"what?"

"People from the Japanese Special High Police and the consulate have arrived. They asked the Concession Police to cooperate with their multiple search operations in the Concession this afternoon. The French agreed."

Zhu Xiaogu was shocked and asked quickly, "What do you mean by multiple operations?"

"It should be your secret agency in the Shanghai area of ​​the Military Control Commission. The Japanese are so arrogant and domineering that even the French can't stand it. Chief Clayden has handed me the search list. There are fourteen addresses in total. I will take sick leave and send it out now."

"Okay, see you at the usual place. Be careful. By the way, find a chance to talk to Wang Luqiao."

After hanging up the phone, Zhu Xiaogu was stunned for a moment before he reacted and called Zheng Xiuyuan again with trembling hands.

French Concession Police Station.

Ishii, along with several Japanese plainclothes officers, came arrogantly to the interrogation room where Wang Luqiao was imprisoned.

He slammed the "Extradition Consent Form" in his hand on the table and said savagely:

"This is an extradition treaty between our Japanese government and your French director's signature. You can hand the person over to us now."

Before the Chinese police officer next to him could speak, Shi Jing had already come in front of Wang Luqiao and sneered:

"I mean what I say. Once you fall into my hands, you can't escape."

Wang Luqiao remained silent.

Ishii was even more proud: "There is a Chinese saying that a wise bird chooses a tree to roost in. Now is the time for you to make your choice.

Humph, otherwise, when we get to the interrogation room, even if you are made of steel, I will make you surrender obediently."

Wang Luqiao looked at him coldly but still said nothing.

Ishii became impatient and said to the policeman, "Open the door, we want to take him away."

The Chinese police officer frowned and said, "There is no problem with the documents, but you have no law enforcement authority in the French Concession. We can escort the person to the Concession checkpoint and hand him over."

Before he finished speaking, Liu Junqing's voice came from outside the door:
"Old horse, old horse"

Old Ma turned around and asked Liu Junqing who was already standing at the door:

"What happened?"

Liu Junqing's expression was just like his voice, anxious and irritable:

"I found you, it's about family matters."

"What happened to your family?"

Liu Junqing looked helpless: "It's my dad. Not only is he sick, but he also kept asking for fish. I bought some for him, but he insisted it wasn't fresh and asked me to fish it out of the river. What do you think?"

"As people get older, they become more and more like children. Just let them be. Fishing doesn't cost money."

Old Ma sighed, and Liu Junqing rushed to say:
"It doesn't cost money, but I still need to buy medicine. I'm just borrowing money from you. I'll pay you back after I get paid in a few days."

"Okay, tell me, how much?"

Lao Ma interrupted him and said that Liu Junqing always returned the money he borrowed, so he was not worried at all.

"30, I still have some. Hey, do you think this is still money?"

Liu Junqing sighed, took the money handed over by Lao Ma, said thank you, and muttered to himself:

"Alas, I don't know if there are any fish in the river. If the fishing line is not bright, I only have one fishing rod, I am afraid I will lose it again..."

"Okay, go quickly. I'll go see the old man after I get off duty." Lao Ma patted his shoulder and told him to hurry up.

Liu Junqing left. Old Ma turned around and saw Shi Jing was already impatient. He said angrily:

"Baga, hurry up!"

"Got it. I'll ask my superiors." Lao Ma glanced at Wang Luqiao and picked up the phone on the table.

Ishii snorted coldly and walked up to Wang Luqiao again. Seeing him looking up at him, he thought he wanted to say something, and his expression immediately became serious.

But after just looking at each other for a few seconds, Wang Luqiao fell silent again.

Ishii said persistently: "Think it over carefully. If you help us catch your accomplice in the French Concession, I promise you will be in great demand."

Before he finished speaking, he heard Wang Luqiao yell:
"I want to confess!"

"Nani?!"

Shi Jing was overjoyed and looked at Lao Ma warily. Just as he was about to say something to Wang Luqiao, he heard Wang Luqiao say to Lao Ma:

"I confess. You immediately inform the French and say that it was me who assassinated Wang Tianhai in Hanoi some time ago."

"what?"

Old Ma was stunned. Although he made a living in the police station, he was a Chinese and also had no good feelings towards the aggressive Japanese. He thought Wang Luqiao was going to defect to the Japanese and was despising him in his heart, but who would have thought that there would be a sudden turn of events.

He immediately said into the phone:
"Transfer to Chief Clayden immediately and tell him we have caught the wanted criminal."

Clayden arrived quickly and took over Wang Luqiao immediately.

After asking a few simple questions, he was overjoyed. He didn't expect that he had inadvertently discovered a "wanted criminal" in the Hanoi stabbing case.

Annam was a French colony. Now that they have captured their own "wanted criminal", the Japanese "extradition letter" is naturally invalid.

"Mr. Ishii, I'm sorry, you can't take this person away."

Ishii said angrily: "Why? We have an extradition order. If you dare to protect this anti-Japanese element, I'm afraid you will regret it."

Clayden showed no sign of weakness: "Stop scaring me. This is the French Concession. Should I listen to you or you listen to me?"

Ishii threatened: "Have you thought it through?"

Clayden touched his big nose and said disdainfully:
"This is the French Concession. We French have the final say. Now you can get out of here."

Ishii realized that this person was not someone he could easily mess with, and he suppressed his anger and said to the Japanese plainclothes officer beside him:
"I'll watch here. You go back and report to Mr. Ida immediately."

Clayden looked at him with disdain, pointed at Wang Luqiao and said:

"Transfer him to the serious offender ward immediately."

After all, Wang Luqiao was a well-trained agent. At the critical moment of life and death, he saw through the secret code in Liu Junqing's words, thus avoiding the fate of being "extradited".

A few days later, he was sent to Annan to be "handed over" and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was detained together with Zhang Fengyi, Yu Jiansheng and Chen Bangguo who were arrested in Hanoi. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, they were released at the same time.

At the same time, a well-prepared capture operation has been launched.

……

(End of this chapter)