Cicada Moving

Chapter 50 Liuguo Hotel

 Before setting off for Tianjin, Zuo Zhong learned some bad news.

 “What, Zhang Jingyao disappeared?”

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

 “Damn it, what the **** is going on.”

Zuo Zhong punched the table hard and made all preparations, but the target disappeared. Could it be that the Japanese were so well-informed? Jinling sent a sanctions message, and Zhang Jingyao learned about it.

  No, it’s impossible. Zuo Zhong calmed down and thought calmly. If the Japanese really learned about the sanctions message, the best way would be to set a trap. For example, let people like you beat an officer or diplomat to death, then capture him on the spot, and then use this excuse to put pressure on Jinling.

As for whether this will put Zhang Jingyao in danger, the Japanese will not consider it. It is just a dog. When it is useful, it will be given two bones, and when it is not used, it will be beaten to death.

The Japanese may have just learned about their own squad, but were not sure whether they were here to assassinate Zhang Jingyao. In addition, the work of instigating rebellion could not be delayed, so they temporarily transferred the traitor.

 Straightening out his thoughts, Zuo Zhong continued to deduce where the Japanese would place Zhang Jingyao. Considering the tight time limit for instigating rebellion, Peiping 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. Quiet is for the convenience of talking about things, lively is for the convenience of hiding, conspicuous is for the convenience of communication, and safety is for safety.

Zuo Zhong called Laigui Youguang and expressed his inference. He wanted to ask him if there was any place in Beiping that met these conditions.

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

"Liuguo Hotel?" Zuo Zhong had not gone out for a walk since he came to Peiping, so he didn't know what kind of place it was.

Gui Youguang explained: "The Six Nations Hotel is located in the embassy district of Dongjiaominxiang. Security is provided by the Six Nations military police and gendarmerie. Not to mention entering the hotel to arrest people, even entering the embassy district requires a lot of effort.

Therefore, the Liuguo Hotel has become the number one safe island in troubled times. All forces dare not make trouble here. Even if there is chaos outside the window, there will be singing and dancing and flowers blooming in the hotel.

If many frustrated military and political dignitaries and cultural celebrities do not want to flee overseas, this is their first choice of refuge. You can move in with money, and it is safe, convenient and hidden without delaying your enjoyment. "

Zuo Zhong understood. This was the Republic of China version of that building. So many party, government, military and business leaders gathered here, and people of all kinds were mingling for power here, engaging in activities such as lurking, hunting, and spying.

 This is it! There is no place more suitable than here. Here Zhang Jingyao can instigate rebellion against various religions without leaving home, and he feels that people like him can't get in, let alone kill him.

Zuo Zhong took a few steps back and forth. First, he had to confirm whether Zhang Jingyao really lived there. Although he was very sure, but in case he was not there, it would not be too late to talk about other things after confirming this point.

Just do it if 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 looked like a polite scum, and it shouldn't be a problem to sneak into the embassy area.

After preparations were completed, Zuo Zhong carried a suitcase and said: "I'm going to the Liuguo Hotel to check the situation. I won't be back for a while. You guys wait here for orders."

At this time, He Yijun caught up and said, "Brother Zuo, please take me with you. You are too conspicuous by yourself." After speaking, he looked at Zuo Zhong firmly.

Indeed, it is a bit abnormal for a single man to check out a hotel room alone. At worst, he and He Yijun pretend to be colleagues and stay separately. Anyway, there is no shortage of travel 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, we are reporters from the "Jinling Evening News". My name is Gui Youguang and your name is Fu." Ling.”

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

Zuo Zhong took He Yijun and walked deliberately for a long time. After they were far away from their destination, they called two rickshaws to go 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 the two.

This is the same as Zuo Zhong's judgment. No matter what, Liuguo Hotel is still doing business. There is no reason to push the business outside. He and He Yijun are not wearing uniforms, so the military police will not have time to question them.

Walking to the door of the Liuguo Hotel, Zuo Zhong was a little surprised. The large window glass shone dazzlingly in the sun. In later generations, it was regarded as a thing of light pollution, but in this era, it can bring great psychological shock to people.

Zuo Zhong took one look and found it boring. He was just surprised that there were such trendy buildings in this era. He quietly observed the terrain and memorized some key points in his mind.

There is only a small main entrance on the south side of the hotel for entry and exit. There are many red-headed Asans standing guard at the entrance, equipped with long and short guns, but no luggage is checked. The first floor is all made up of coupon windows with oval edges on the top, while the second floor and above are rectangular windows with no supporting points, like a fortress and difficult to climb.

 There is a row of rickshaws leaning against the wall outside the door, waiting to be summoned by generous customers. There is also a row of parking spaces under the shade of the trees for guests to park their cars. This will create some chaos, but it is very convenient for movement and retreat.

Zuo Zhong watched as he walked into the hotel. After entering, Zuo Zhong found that there was also Asan in the lobby, but some were drinking and some were dozing off. Is this what Liuguo Hotel relies on to ensure the safety of its guests?

Zuo Zhong was disdainful, but with a smile on his face he said to the front desk: "Hello, 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 he was a regular customer: "Sir, there are three available rooms in three classes. Which one do you want and how many days do you want to book?"

"It's the best. It's only two days. It's hard for the newspaper to reimburse you." Zuo Zhong joked, but he thought that if Zhang Jingyao lived here, he would definitely not wrong himself.

Hearing his wisecracks, the receptionist covered his mouth and snickered: "Okay sir, two rooms for two days total 140 yuan."

　　嚯, Zuo Zhong only gets 40 yuan a month's salary, and two days' rent cost him several months' salary. It is indeed the most famous money-shopping den in Peiping. I hope the cheap teacher can reimburse him.

 Zuo Zhong took out 150 yuan from his wallet angrily: "The rest is a tip. Could you please let this old gentleman with a Jinmen accent stay? He is about fifty years old. I would like to ask him to do an interview."

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

Zuo Zhong winked at her: "Thank you, I'm very satisfied with the service in your hotel."

The front desk blushed and handed the key to Zuo Zhong: "In addition, we also provide guests with services such as tea delivery, property security, personal safety, visitor reception, night patrols, wake-up calls, cleaning, and providing business information.

 The restaurant can order exotic dishes, as well as conference halls, entertainment halls, movie halls, billiards 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. "

As expected, you get what you pay for. Zuo Zhong had never enjoyed so many services in a hotel in his previous life. After chatting with the front desk for a few more words, Zuo Zhong took a dark-faced He Yijun to the room.

Zuo Zhong looked at her and felt puzzled. He was not fine just now, but now his face was dark. He originally wanted to ask what was going on, but after thinking about it, he decided not to. The woman was confused and couldn't figure it out.

"The front desk just said that someone without a Jinmen accent is checking in. I think he used a pseudonym. Let's take a rest and wait until the meal. You accompany me to the restaurant. He has to eat. Please prepare." Zuo Zhong was in the elevator. Li whispered to He Yijun.

“Brother Gui, is Zhang Jingyao in Japanese territory? Isn’t it safer there?” He Yijun felt that it was too slow to find a needle in a haystack. This mission had a time limit.

Zuo Zhong felt that he needed to teach her: "Yijun, no matter how safe the Japanese territory is, he will not go anywhere, because those who are instigating rebellion will not agree. If they are found to frequently enter and exit the Japanese territory, it will be too dangerous. "

 “Okay, brother, I understand.”

 Hase Ryosuke was sitting in the lobby of the Rikoku Hotel, listening to the beautiful music on the gramophone, drinking coffee from South America, and stretching beautifully. This is life, thanks to the war, and thanks to Zhang Jingyao.

A man and a woman just came in. Hase Ryosuke watched them for a while and then lost interest. The man helped the woman carry her suitcase, but there was no close contact. It may be that they were colleagues.

Both of them are young and fair-skinned. They are not like trained military personnel. The suitcases look very light and cannot contain any dangerous goods. The pistols alone cannot deal with Zhang Jingyao's bodyguards.

In order to ensure the safety of Zhang Jingyao, Ryosuke Hase and members of the Special Higher Education Section of the Tianjin Consulate were distributed throughout the hotel to observe suspicious persons, although Ryosuke Hase felt that this was a bit unfounded.

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

Hase Ryosuke rolled his eyes at him: "Two weak literati, do you think it is necessary? Is this how your Tianjin Consulate's Special Higher Education Course handles things?"

"Hi."

 “Shut up and speak Chinese.”

 Hase Ryosuke was anxious. If the Consulate General in Peking was not just a shelf and had no special higher education courses, he really didn’t want to deal with these higher education courses in Tianjin. As expected, people would become stupid if they stayed with Army Red Deer for a long time.

 Fortunately, there were more naval forces in Shanghai. Hase Ryosuke breathed a sigh of relief and felt that he should stay away from these people. It would be too bad if he became stupid.

 (End of this chapter)