usatvline Chapter 1934: Not a disgrace
Chapter 1934: Not a disgrace
Chapter 1934: Not a disgrace
The killing of Tengchuan Yongren caused a stir, which directly disrupted the Nanjing Special Higher Police's encirclement and blockade.
Furthermore, the wounded Araki Harima did not remain to fight, but instead led his men in a hasty retreat.
Therefore, only my grandson Shinta's Shanghai Special Higher Police intelligence unit was fully staffed and capable of fully committing to the battle.
While Feng Heimao's shot couldn't be said to have completely changed the course of the battlefield, it was precisely this moment of chaos that gave Qiao Chuntao and Mao Xuanyi the opportunity to lead their team to break through.
When my grandson Shinta realized that something had happened at the Nanjing Special Higher Police, and then learned that Fujikawa Hayato had "died," he decisively took over the command of the battlefield. He ordered his troops and the Nanjing Special Higher Police personnel to assemble and tighten the encirclement. However, most of the enemy had already fled, leaving only a few people still fighting them.
“These men are covering the rear,” Shinta Agasa said in a deep voice, drawing his own conclusion. “Hino, you take your men and flank from the side. Try to capture them alive.”
"Hai!" Hino Yuzai immediately led his men to flank from the side.
“Chief,” Ryota Ishida crawled closer and said, “the Araki Battalion are all cowards. We are still fighting, but they have already abandoned the battle.”
"Shut up." My grandson Shinta glared at Ishida Ryota and said, "Araki-kun has another important mission. If he makes any similar remarks again, he will be court-martialed."
"Hai." Ishida Ryota was surprised that the section chief would defend Araki Harima. He could see clearly that Araki Harima was obviously a deserter. However, despite his resentment, he could only obey the section chief's orders.
My grandson Shinta saw it clearly: Professor Mizutani was killed, and Araki Harima led his men to protect the small silver box and evacuate. Obviously, Araki Harima already understood the nature of Mizutani's team and knew the importance of the small box, which is why he decisively chose to withdraw from the battlefield.
Because he had witnessed all of this, my grandson Shinta, despite still harboring hostility towards Araki Harima, was able to remain objective and speak a 'fair word' for Araki Harima.
His 'coach' still knows how to consider the overall situation.
……
"Take them alive!" my grandson Shinta shouted.
"Take them alive!" Ryota Ishida shouted.
"Team, team leader." Liao Leiqing swallowed hard as he looked at the Special Higher Police agents surrounding him.
Shen Xi is dead.
He was shot multiple times in the chest, but leaning against Feng Heimao's body, he still maintained a fighting posture.
Feng Heimao died a tragic death.
He was shot at least a dozen times.
Sure enough, even the Japanese were taken advantage of by this old black cat.
"Zheng Rui," Liao Leiqing called out again.
"Zhang Xiaonao, Xiaonao," he called out.
No one responded.
"There's a survivor here!" Ryota Ishida shouted as he spotted Liao Leiqing.
Then he was horrified to see the survivor stuff the barrel of his Mauser pistol into his mouth.
"Stop!" Ryota Ishida shouted quickly. "Put down your weapon, and I can guarantee your safety."
Liao Leiqing struggled to lift his head and look over.
Seeing that his words had worked, Ryota Ishida breathed a sigh of relief. "The Great Japanese Empire is a civilized nation. We treat prisoners of war well and will not harm you."
Liao Leiqing lowered his eyelids, seemingly listening, yet seemingly ignoring everything around him.
My grandson, Shen Tai, strode over. He was happy to see that there were survivors, but his heart sank when he saw the other man put the gun barrel into his mouth.
The enemy's rearguard were not only brave in battle, but more importantly, they were all fearless and daredevils.
The only thing that comforted him was that Ishida Ryota's persuasion seemed to have worked; the other party did not shoot himself immediately, which meant that the other party was actually afraid of dying.
Just then, my grandson Shinta's eyes narrowed, "Stop!"
he shouted.
……
Liao Leiqing pulled the trigger expressionlessly.
boom!
In Wagozhuang Village, Jimo, Daqingzi, who was a petty thief and troublemaker, did not bring shame to his fellow villagers.
……
About three miles from the dock, on the third floor of a hotel, Ma Benzai put down his binoculars, his face already covered in tears.
He gave a solemn military salute towards the dock.
after an hour.
Ma Benzai met with the stationmaster.
"Stationmaster, you're injured," Ma Benzhe said.
"It's nothing, just a stray bullet grazed me," Qiao Chuntao said casually. He then looked at Ma Benzhe and asked, "What's the situation with Section Chief Shen now?"
“Section Chief Shen and the others…” Ma Benze’s voice choked with emotion, “They all died for their country.”
"They all died for their country?" Qiao Chuntao paused as she reached for a cigarette in the pack.
“Yes, I’ve been keeping an eye on him,” Ma Benzhe said. “Liao Leiqing was the last one. He didn’t take prisoner; he shot himself.”
Qiao Chuntao lit a cigarette, took a light drag, exhaled a smoke ring, and said, "To die on the battlefield is to honor one's ancestors. This was bound to happen sooner or later. So be it."
He waved his hand.
Ma Benz glanced at the stationmaster and silently withdrew.
After Ma Benzai left, Qiao Chuntao let out a low groan. Although his injuries were not fatal, they were not minor either.
I opened the drawer, took out an oil paper package, unwrapped it, and inside was a small booklet.
Qiao Chuntao stared quietly at the small book for a long time before letting out a soft sigh. "Brother Shen, my fellow brothers, you may take your leave first..."
The door was pushed open, and Mao Xuanyi entered.
He saw the small notebook on Qiao Chuntao's desk and fell silent.
Qiao Chuntao carefully rewrapped the small booklet in oiled paper, tied it with hemp rope, and put it in the drawer.
"Shen Xi and the others..." Mao Xuanyi's voice was somewhat hoarse.
Qiao Chuntao nodded. "All seven brothers are excellent."
"We've suffered quite a few casualties this time," Mao Xuanyi said, pulling up a chair and sitting down, smoking in a muffled tone.
In addition to the seven brothers from the Shenxi group all dying in battle, eight brothers from the Nanjing station of the Special Operations Department died in battle, and five were wounded. This was a devastating blow to the Nanjing station.
Of course, the ambush was also a resounding success. The main target, Mizutani Shogo, and his students suffered heavy casualties. In addition, agents from the Nanjing Special Higher Police and the Shanghai Special Higher Police also suffered considerable casualties.
"The mission is complete, it was all worth it," Qiao Chuntao said.
"Send a telegram to the section chief to report the good news," Mao Xuanyi said, flicking his cigarette ash.
"No rush," Qiao Chuntao said. "Send the message in 24 hours."
Seeing Mao Xuanyi's puzzled look, he explained, "This is the Director's request."
……
The grandfather clock chimes on the hour.
Cheng Qianfan put down the newspaper in his hand and looked at the clock.
Judging from the timeline, things have already started in Nanjing, and it's even possible that the operation has already ended.
Failed?
Succeeded?
How significant is the loss?
His mind raced, synthesizing the information he had gathered and silently calculating the possible outcomes.
Despite his burning anxiety, in his telegram to Qiao Chuntao, he clearly ordered:
If the operation is successful, a report will be sent out 24 hours later.
The success of the operation means that Mizutani Shogo has been killed, and this will have far-reaching consequences.
At the same time, Cheng Qianfan did not believe that he could completely hide his private dealings with Araki Harima. Therefore, when Mizutani Shogo got into trouble in Nanjing, it would definitely attract attention and even lead to an investigation on his end.
Especially in the first 24 hours after the incident in Nanjing, everything he did would attract a secret investigation by the Special Higher Police.
Therefore, he took precautions and ordered Peach to delay reporting the situation for at least 24 hours.
Cheng Qianfan lit a cigarette and took a light puff.
No news is the best news.
If the operation fails, the most important thing is that if Nanjing suffers a heavy defeat, or even if a dangerous situation arises that could implicate Shanghai, then according to his instructions, the independent intelligence agents specially reserved by Taozi will immediately send a message to Shanghai.
……
At noon.
The phone rang urgently.
Zhou Ru was making lunch when she came out to answer the phone.
“Okay, Mr. Huang, I understand.” Zhou Ru said politely, “Okay.”
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Ru took off her apron, went upstairs to the master bedroom door, and gently knocked.
"What's wrong?" Cheng Qianfan's voice came from inside.
Then I saw Fan, who was taking a nap, open the door wearing a bathrobe and a coat.
"Brother Fan, Boss Huang called. He's back in Shanghai and wants you to come over," Zhou Ru said.
"Huang Defa?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
Zhou Ru nodded and said in a low voice, "Boss Huang is at the Army Hospital."
Cheng Qianfan's expression shifted slightly, and he nodded.
……
Huangpu Road.
Japan Shanghai Second Army Hospital
Cheng Qianfan saw Araki Harima, who was pale-faced, in the ward.
"Araki-kun, are you injured?" Cheng Qianfan's expression changed, and he took two steps forward, asking in alarm.
"I almost lost my life in Nanjing," Araki Harima said, shaking his head.
"How are your injuries?" Cheng Qianfan asked anxiously. "What exactly happened?"
"I'm lucky to have survived," Araki Harima said. "The bullet ripped a section of my intestines apart, and I had emergency surgery as soon as I arrived in Shanghai."
He coughed lightly a few times and said, "After I regained consciousness, I had someone call you."
"What exactly happened?" Cheng Qianfan asked anxiously.
"Professor Mizutani is dead," Araki Harima whispered.
"What?!" Cheng Qianfan exclaimed in shock. He lowered his voice and asked urgently, "How could this happen? Who did this?"
"The enemy's identity is still uncertain," Araki Harima said. "The enemy took action at the Shimonoseki docks. Not only was Professor Mizutani killed, but many of his students were also murdered."
"You mean the enemy is targeting Professor Mizutani?" Cheng Qianfan frowned. He immediately understood what Araki Harimaru meant and couldn't help but ask.
“I don’t know.” Araki Harima shook his head. “It’s all a mystery. The attack was sudden and without any symptoms.”
He closed his eyes in anguish, took a deep breath, and then opened them again, saying, "I can only say that my intuition led me to this suspicion."
Araki Harima said to Miyazaki Kentaro, "It seems that the enemy's primary target is Professor Mizutani Shogo."
……
"Is there another important person in trouble?" Cheng Qianfan asked with a grim expression.
“Yes.” Araki Harima nodded and said, “Tengchuan Yuren of the Nanjing Special Higher Police is dead, so I cannot be completely certain which one this group of enemies is really targeting.”
"Teng Chuan is dead?" Cheng Qianfan looked shocked. "So, this is the enemy's retaliation against the Nanjing Special Higher Police?"
“I don’t know.” Araki Harima said with a splitting headache, “Professor Mizutani was killed first, and the enemy massacred the professor’s students. Based on this, I am more inclined to believe that the enemy was targeting the professor.”
Cheng Qianfan frowned in thought.
"Have all of these enemies who dared to attack us been wiped out?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
“The other side also suffered considerable losses,” Araki Harima said. “I was in a hurry to evacuate, so I led the team to the ship. I don’t know what the situation is afterward.”
"Araki-kun?" Cheng Qianfan looked puzzled. He looked at Araki Harima and said, "Professor Mizutani was murdered. You should have been on the scene directing everyone to wipe out the enemy. That's the only way to make amends for the professor's death..."
His expression was urgent, with confusion and worry flashing across his face.
Araki Harima knew that his friend was worried about being punished for his 'dereliction of duty', and he felt a warmth in his heart.
"Don't worry, Miyazaki-kun," Araki Harima said in a low voice. "I'm not being cowardly by evacuating. Professor Mizutani gave me instructions before he died, telling me to protect the important items and evacuate immediately."
Cheng Qianfan gave Araki Harima a deep look, as if to confirm the truth of his friend's words. Then, seeing Araki Harima nod, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good, that's good."
At this moment, Cheng Qianfan strongly suspected that the item that Araki Harima mentioned, which Mizutani Shogo asked him to protect and take away before his death, was very likely the small silver box that Qiao Chuntao mentioned in the telegram, which Mizutani Shogo cared about very much.
“Even so, Araki-kun,” Cheng Qianfan said with a serious expression, “this matter should still be reported to Section Chief Araki immediately to avoid any misunderstandings.”
“I’ve already arranged for someone to report to Arao Tomohiro,” Araki Harima said. “I’m very careful about these kinds of things.”
"That's good then." Cheng Qianfan nodded slowly and said.
……
"The things we discussed before..." Araki Harima said.
"What are you discussing?" Cheng Qianfan asked with a surprised expression. "Araki-kun, are you referring to my request for your help in facilitating Jiujiu Trading's trade routes?"
“That’s exactly what it is.” Araki Harima exchanged a glance with his friend, nodded, and said, “But I’m injured right now, so we’ll talk about it after I’m discharged from the hospital.”
"Recovering from your injuries is the most important thing; that's the top priority," Cheng Qianfan said.
Just then, there was a knock on the door of the ward.
……
"Section Chief." Cheng Qianfan saluted Arao Zhiyang as soon as he saw him enter with his men.
"What are you doing here?" Arao Tomohiro glanced at Miyazaki Kentaro.
"Araki called to tell me he was injured and hospitalized, so I rushed over to visit him," Cheng Qianfan said.
“The relationship between the two of you is indeed as close as the rumors say.” Arao Tomohiro looked at the two of them and said, “That’s right, this is how comrades-in-arms in the Empire should be.”
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