usatvline Chapter 1943 1 Book
Chapter 1943 1 Book
Chapter 1943 A book
"Your Excellency, I entrust this to you." Ryoto Ohno bowed slightly to Tomohiro Arao.
"It's my duty." Arao Tomohiro returned the greeting to Ohno Ryouto.
After watching Ryoto Ohno leave, Tomohiro Arao gestured for Shinta Agasa to close the office door.
“Tell me your thoughts,” said Tomohiro Arao to my grandson, Shinta.
Ryoto Ohno visits them late at night and tells them a confidential matter.
Following the attack on Mizutani Shogo's team, Ohno Ryoto ordered Nanjing authorities to send the remains of the 'victims,' including Mizutani Shogo, to Shanghai.
He personally examined the remains, and a small detail about one of the remains caught his attention.
The satchel of Mizutani Shogo's student, Saito Matsuya, was roughly opened. Inside were pencils, erasers, a fountain pen, and several Chinese silver coins.
Ryoto Ohno felt something was amiss and, based on his experience, told him that there should be more papers or notebooks in the bag.
Subsequently, Ryoto Ohno questioned one of the survivors from Shogo Mizutani's team and learned that Matsuya Saito did indeed have a habit of secretly 'recording experimental data'.
Saito Matsu was not a particularly bright student, but he was very hardworking.
Even the most diligent but slow-witted students have their own methods, and that is to trust their writing skills.
Therefore, Ryoto Ohno became certain that there should be a copy of experimental data that Matsuya Saito had secretly and illegally recorded in his bag.
The problem is that the bag was opened roughly, and the buttons were gone, which means that the experimental data was missing.
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The stakes are high.
Ryoto Ohno requested that Nanjing conduct a thorough investigation and ensure the recovery of the experimental data book. At the same time, based on previous communications with the Special Higher Police, the possibility that the enemy originated from Shanghai could not be ruled out. Therefore, Ryoto Ohno visited Tomohiro Arao at the Special Higher Police again, requesting the Shanghai Special Higher Police to assist in the investigation, recovery, and destruction of the experimental data.
“There are two questions,” Shinta Azuma said. “First, it is impossible to confirm whether Matsuya Saito actually had this notebook in his bag.”
“No.” Arao Tomohiro shook his head. “Since Ohno Ryoto said it exists, then it exists. Even if it is later proven that the book does not exist, we should still investigate it as if it did exist.”
He looked at my grandson Shinta with a serious expression and said, "Now you know about the situation of Unit 4461. You should know that anything involving Unit 4461 is a major event, especially highly classified matters such as experimental data."
"Hai." My grandson Shinta was startled. "It was my oversight."
Arao Tomohiro nodded slightly, signaling my grandson Shinta to continue.
“The key issue now is that Lieutenant Colonel Ryoto Ohno is also unsure whether the book is in Nanjing or Shanghai,” Shinta Abiko said. “Without clarifying this point, it will be very difficult to investigate, as it could easily mislead the direction of the investigation.”
“No, since Ohno Ryoto has found us, we must investigate in Shanghai according to the experimental data record book,” Arao Tomohiro said, looking at his grandson Shinta with some disappointment. “Remember, this investigation is different from any previous one.”
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Arao Tomohiro said in a deep voice, "The kind of investigation and analysis you are used to may not be applicable to everyone. Just remember, whatever Ohno Ryoto asks us to investigate, we will investigate. As for the results, they are no longer important."
He said with a serious expression, "In this kind of investigation, what we need to do is to absolutely cooperate with Unit 4461, rather than exert more subjective initiative."
Shinta Amagi was silent for a while, pondering Tomohiro Arao's words, and finally nodded, "Section Chief, I think I understand what you mean."
“You’re just used to your own way of doing things, and you’ve drawn a circle around yourself. If you step outside the box and look at the problem from a different perspective, you’ll understand,” said Tomohiro Arao.
“Hai,” my grandson Shinta said, “Then let’s assume that the experimental data book is in Shanghai now. This means that the book was brought to Shanghai from Nanjing.”
"Go on, what's on your mind?" Arao Tomohiro nodded slightly; he was also thinking.
"This means the book is in the enemy's hands. Why would they bring such important evidence to Shanghai?" My grandson Shinta pondered. "This means..."
He looked excited and said to Tomohiro Arao, "The assassination attempt against Professor Shogo Mizutani's team was most likely carried out by forces from Shanghai."
"Go on, what else can you think of?" Arao Tomohiro nodded, lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and seemed to be deep in thought.
“The person capable of carrying out such a large-scale assassination attack is most likely a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau,” said Shinta Azuma. “The Shanghai branch of the Military Intelligence Bureau was just destroyed by the 76th Bureau. Not to mention that there are very few who escaped, even if there were a few, they wouldn’t have the ability to carry out an operation in Nanjing.”
"The Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau of the Military Intelligence Bureau," Arao Tomohiro said slowly.
“Yes, Section Chief,” Shinta Agasa said excitedly. “Following this logic, I’ve found that the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau is highly likely to be the mastermind. Moreover, if we confirm that the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau is the mastermind behind Professor Shogo Mizutani’s murder, then all of this seems to make sense.”
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"The Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau is well-equipped and has strong firepower; they have the capability to carry out attacks."
"In addition, the people in the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau were different from most other Chongqing elements; there were a lot of them who were stubborn and unyielding."
"In this incident at Xiaguan Wharf, the enemy's rearguard was almost a suicide squad, each of them unafraid of death, which is consistent with our understanding of the personnel of the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau."
"Furthermore, based on our understanding of the Shanghai Special Operations Bureau, Xiao Mian rarely leaves Shanghai to conduct operations, which also indicates that the operations in Nanjing were not led by Xiao Mian."
"Then, the other party found the experimental data book and realized that it was of great importance. Naturally, the Nanjing side had to bring this piece of evidence to Shanghai and hand it over to Xiao Mian to handle personally."
Shinta, my grandson, looked at Tomohiro Arao and said excitedly, "Chief, assuming that all of this is the work of the Shanghai Special Affairs Bureau, then everything becomes very clear and makes sense."
“Logically, there’s no problem.” Arao Tomohiro nodded slightly. “The Shanghai Special Affairs Bureau is our old adversary. I don’t need to say anything more. Go and investigate.”
"Hai."
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"Araki Harima is injured and hospitalized. You will also be temporarily in charge of the action team to cooperate with the intelligence room's investigation," Arao Tomohiro said.
"Understood." A satisfied smile appeared on my grandson Shinta's face.
"Do you have any directions for investigation?" Arao Tomohiro asked.
“I’m starting to get a clue,” my grandson Shinta said.
Previously, everything was a mess, and he didn't know where to begin.
Now, assuming the Shanghai Special Operations Bureau is the target, he began to have a clearer action plan in mind.
"Section Chief, if our analysis is correct, then the investigation into Professor Mizutani's murder at Shimonoseki Wharf and the theft of experimental data notebooks mentioned by Lieutenant Colonel Ohno Ryoto are very likely the same case," Shinta Abiko said with a serious expression.
Arao Tomohiro nodded slightly. "I have only one request: find out the truth."
"Hai." My grandson Shinta said, saluting Arao Tomohiro.
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No. 64, Shencheng Lane, West Aiham Road.
The secret residence of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee.
Comrade Yi Jun handed a telegram to Comrade Zhao Shuli.
"Unit 4461?" Zhao Shuli frowned.
"Have you heard of this Japanese army unit?" Comrade Yi asked.
"No," Zhao Shuli shook his head. "I have no recollection of it."
"This is a secret telegram from Comrade 'Farmer,' which clearly states that the Japanese army has a unit in Shanghai with the designation 'Unit 4461'," Comrade Yi Jun said. "This mysterious Japanese unit is very likely carrying out some kind of conspiracy and requests that comrades in Shanghai find a way to gather relevant information."
“I have never heard of this unit before. Its designation is so strange. If I had heard of it, even just once, I would never forget it,” said Zhao Shuli.
“Even you haven’t heard of this mysterious unit, which further illustrates the mystery surrounding Unit 4461,” Comrade Yi Jun said with a serious expression. “Furthermore, the conspiracy this mysterious unit may be plotting is clearly extremely threatening.”
This was a bit of a mouthful, but Zhao Shuli immediately understood what Comrade Yi Jun meant.
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“I will secretly try to find out about this mysterious unit,” Zhao Shuli said.
"Be very careful." Comrade Yi Jun said with a serious expression and a solemn tone, "With your status, the fact that you haven't heard a single word about this mysterious unit shows that the enemy's secrecy is very well done."
He said to Zhao Shuli, "Such tight secrecy work is enough to show how tight the enemy's defenses are against Unit 4461. Anyone who tries to find out the secret is very likely to attract the enemy's attention very quickly."
Comrade Yi Jun's expression was serious and earnest. "Therefore, we must pay attention to the methods and approaches, and take care of our own safety."
"I will be careful." Zhao Shuli nodded heavily.
He thought to himself, if the Japanese kept the 4461 Unit of Japan strictly secret, then surely they wouldn't also have layers of defenses within the Japanese ranks?
He decided to meet secretly with Comrade "Firefly" to report on the matter. Given Comrade "Firefly's" connections with the Japanese, if even he couldn't get information about Unit 4461, it would be even more difficult for others to gather relevant intelligence.
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Special High Section.
"I heard you're having your men identify people?" Arao Tomohiro asked my grandson Shinta.
“Yes, Section Chief, I previously suspected that the gunman was more likely from Nanjing,” Shinta Abiko said. “However, since we suspect that the Shanghai Special Operations Department was behind it, the possibility that the gunman came from Shanghai has increased dramatically.”
"So I had someone compile photos of the bodies that were killed by our side, and I ask everyone to identify them," said Shinta Azuma.
“Take the photos to Jessfield Road,” said Arao Tomohiro. “When it comes to recognizing people, the people at No. 76 are more familiar with them than we are.”
"Hai."
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76 Jessfield Road.
Li Cuiqun frowned. "Is it another case of recognizing people?"
He couldn't help but recall the previous 'Shu Jincheng recognizing people incident'.
“Yes, Director,” Zhang Lu said, “and it was the head of the Special Higher Police’s ‘Tent’ section who personally led the team.”
"Oh?" Li Cuiqun's eyes narrowed. My grandson, Shinta, personally taking action—that means—
There's a possibility they're up to no good.
“‘Tent’ Room Chief.” Li Cuiqun shook hands with my grandson, Shen Tai.
“Deputy Director Li, I apologize for this uninvited visit,” said my grandson Shinta.
“‘The Wo’ Director is too kind.” Li Cuiqun smiled slightly. “It is our duty to promote Sino-Japanese friendship and jointly build the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.”
"Time is of the essence, so let's not waste any more pleasantries," my grandson Shinta said. "Please have Director Li arrange for everyone to identify these photos and see if there are any familiar faces."
“Okay.” Li Cuiqun waved his hand, and Zhang Lu stepped forward to take the photo from my grandson Shen Tai’s hand. “I’ll arrange for identification right away.”
As he spoke, Zhang Lu flipped through the photos and walked out.
"Huh?" Zhang Lu suddenly stopped and exclaimed.
"What's wrong?" Li Cuiqun asked Zhang Lu.
My grandson, Shinta, also immediately looked up at Zhang Lu.
“Director, this photo, this person…” Zhang Lu stared at the photo, thinking, and said, “This person looks a bit like Shen Xi.”
“Shen Xi?” Li Cuiqun suddenly stood up, took the photo from Zhang Lu’s hand, and looked at it carefully. “It does look a bit like him.”
"Deputy Director Li, do you know who this person is?" My grandson Shen Tai asked, pointing to the photo with great joy.
He didn't have high hopes when he came to No. 76 to have someone identify the photo. Moreover, even if someone at No. 76 might recognize a certain photo, it wouldn't be a matter of a short time.
Unexpectedly, we received a reward right after handing over the photos!
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“He looks a bit like one of the criminals we’re looking for,” Li Cuiqun said to my grandson, Shen Tai. “‘Tent’ Chief, please be patient, I’ll double-check and verify him.”
"Director Li, please." My grandson Shinta nodded, his eyes also shining with hope.
"Go and call Dong Zhengguo here," Li Cuiqun said to Zhang Lu.
"Yes."
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"Director, it is indeed Shen Xi." Dong Zhengguo examined the photo carefully and said to Li Cuiqun, "Although the appearance has changed somewhat, the proportions of this person's facial features cannot be altered; it is indeed Shen Xi."
He said to Li Cuiqun, "If the director is still not reassured, we can ask someone in Qingdao to identify it."
When the Qingdao station was raided, most of the people surrendered. Many of them knew Shen Xi. To put it bluntly, Ke Zhijiang, the former stationmaster of Qingdao station, must have known Shen Xi, his former confidant.
“You’re always very accurate in recognizing people. Since you’re certain this person is Shen Xi, then it’s pretty much a done deal.” Li Cuiqun nodded slightly.
"Director Li, can you confirm this?" my grandson Shinta asked anxiously from the side.
"Based on preliminary assessment, the person in the photo is named Shen Xi," Li Cuiqun said with a smile, looking at my grandson Shen Tai.
“Shen Xi?” My grandson Shinta pondered. “That name sounds familiar. Oh, right, Section Chief Dong mentioned Qingdao earlier…”
“Yes, Shen Xi was previously the deputy head of the telegraph group at the Qingdao station of the Military Intelligence Bureau, and he was a wanted criminal by the Military Intelligence Bureau,” Li Cuiqun said with a serious expression.
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