usatvline Chapter 1945 Cao Yu: I'll reluctantly accept it!
Chapter 1945 Cao Yu: I'll reluctantly accept it!
Chapter 1945 Cao Yu: I'll reluctantly accept it!
"Section Chief Dong, what do you think of Team Leader Cao's views?" My grandson Shinta looked at Dong Zhengguo.
“What Team Leader Cao said makes sense,” Dong Zhengguo said thoughtfully. “Logically speaking, if the people Shen Xi led were mainly remnants of the Kuomintang’s Qingdao station, they shouldn’t have been assigned as suicide squads.”
“To give an example, if I were Shen Xi’s superior, I wouldn’t have made this arrangement,” he said to my grandson, Shen Tai. “It would cause resentment from everyone, from top to bottom.”
"Yoshi." My grandson Shinta nodded. "Your analysis was very helpful to me. Thank you."
Dong Zhengguo and Cao Yu quickly and politely bowed to my grandson Shen Tai.
Standing at the window, watching my grandson Shinta take his leave, Dong Zhengguo's smile faded slightly. He said to Cao Yu, "Brother, come with me to see the director."
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After listening to Dong Zhengguo and Cao Yu's reports, Li Cuiqun did not speak immediately, but fell into deep thought.
"Regarding the attack at Xiaguan Wharf," Li Cuiqun said thoughtfully, "what are your thoughts?"
“My grandson, Shinta, is actually quite vague about the identity of the person attacked,” Dong Zhengguo said.
"My grandson Shinta only revealed that a Japanese academic team was attacked at Shimonoseki Wharf, resulting in the deaths and injuries of many members of the team."
“This isn’t right,” he said to Li Cuiqun.
"Continue." Li Cuiqun nodded slightly.
"It can now be confirmed that among the attackers is Shen Xi, the deputy head of the telegraph group of the Qingdao station of the Military Intelligence Bureau, whom we have been searching for," Dong Zhengguo said. "In addition, Lai Shangrong also recognized a person named Zhang Xiaonao in the photo, who is also a fugitive from the Qingdao station of the Military Intelligence Bureau."
"This is enough to prove that the attack on the Japanese academic team at the Shimonoseki Wharf was orchestrated by the Military Intelligence Bureau," Dong Zhengguo said. "Moreover, there were several escapees from the Qingdao Station, including Shen Xi."
“This alone is enough to explain a lot,” Dong Zhengguo said to Li Cuiqun. “Shen Xi is the highest-ranking member of the Qingdao Station’s remaining agents, and it’s no exaggeration to say that he is the only candidate to rebuild the Qingdao Station.”
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"Just imagine how important this Japanese academic team is that the Military Intelligence Bureau would mobilize such an important cadre as Shen Xi to participate in the operation?" Dong Zhengguo said.
"Let me add something," Cao Yu said from the side, "and judging from what this 'tent' room leader said, Shen Xi and the others were sent as suicide squad members to cover the rear."
“Yes, Team Leader Cao is right.” Dong Zhengguo nodded and said, “This doesn’t make sense. The only explanation is…”
“You suspect that the Japanese academic team that was attacked by the Military Intelligence Bureau has unusual identities,” Li Cuiqun said, looking at the two men.
“Yes, Director.” Dong Zhengguo nodded and said, “It’s not just that they’re unusual. To be more precise, the identity of this academic team may be more important and mysterious than we imagine.”
He said to Li Cuiqun, "Otherwise, since the people are dead, the Japanese should have revealed something to us by now, no matter how concerned they are about their identities."
……
Li Cuiqun looked at Cao Yu.
“I agree with Section Chief Dong’s judgment,” Cao Yu said. “Furthermore, another matter can also corroborate Section Chief Dong’s judgment.”
"Speak," Li Cuiqun said.
"Such a major incident occurred at the Xiaguan Wharf, yet we haven't received any related intelligence," Cao Yu said. "At least, my subordinates haven't seen any related reports or summaries."
“I’ve taken a look,” Dong Zhengguo said. “One of the briefings related to Nanjing only mentioned a gunfight at Xiaguan Wharf, and then there was no further information.”
“So, you believe that the Japanese are blocking the relevant information,” Li Cuiqun said.
“Yes, Director.” Dong Zhengguo nodded and said, “This also confirms that the identities of the victims are very mysterious and important. The Japanese do not want to attract any attention, even if these people are already dead.”
“Even if they are dead, their identities are kept highly confidential.” Li Cuiqun pondered. He glanced at the two men and finally pointed at Dong Zhengguo. “Have someone secretly investigate. I want to see what the Japanese are up to by attaching such importance to secrecy.”
"Understood," Dong Zhengguo said.
"Team Leader Cao is cooperating with Section Chief Dong in the investigation," Li Cuiqun said.
"Yes."
“We must be careful to keep the investigation confidential. The Japanese are being so cautious, they will definitely be on high alert,” Li Cuiqun said.
"clear."
"My subordinate understands."
……
Li Cuiqun gave them some more instructions before letting Dong Zhengguo and Cao Yu leave.
He opened the drawer, took out a pack of cigarettes, picked up a cigarette, but didn't smoke it; instead, he held it to his nose and smelled it.
He might not have been interested in this attack on the Japanese academic team if it hadn't happened in Nanjing.
The Japanese were so careful to keep things secret that it aroused his interest and concern, or rather, suspicion. He suspected that the Japanese were secretly up to something again in Nanjing.
His intuition told him that the more the Japanese wanted to keep secrets and conceal things, the more important and dishonorable they must be.
If we can find out what the Japanese are up to, whether it's reporting to Mr. Wang or privately communicating with the Japanese to "make a deal," we can do as he says.
……
Just then, Zhang Lu came in to report.
"Director, Sheng Aizhen requests an audience," Zhang Lu said.
“Just say I’m not here.” Li Cuiqun’s face darkened.
"Alright, you can receive her for me. Just tell her to relax. I'm also very worried about Sishui being detained. I'll figure something out," Li Cuiqun called out to Zhang Lu again.
"Yes."
About twenty minutes later, Zhang Lu returned.
"Is the person gone?"
"Yes, Director."
"How is Hu Sishui doing with the military police?" Li Cuiqun asked Zhang Lu.
"From what my subordinates understand, it's alright," Zhang Lu said.
"good?"
“Yes, it’s alright,” Zhang Lu said. “At first, the Japanese military police bullied Captain Hu and used him as a punching bag. Later, Sheng Aizhen gave the military police money, and the Japanese soldiers stopped torturing Captain Hu.”
"I heard that Captain Hu is currently with the military police and is getting good food and drinks," Zhang Lu said.
“He’s living a carefree life,” Li Cuiqun said, shaking her head with a sigh. “But little do they know how much people outside are worried about him.”
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore." With that, Li Cuiqun waved her hand and said to Zhang Lu, "Go check on Sishui at the military police station, so he won't suffer."
Zhang Lu was slightly taken aback, then immediately understood. "Yes, Director, I will visit you often."
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“The incident happened in Nanjing. What can we possibly investigate from Shanghai?” Cao Yu handed a cigarette to Dong Zhengguo. He lit Dong Zhengguo’s cigarette first, and then lit his own before the match went out.
“I’ve been thinking about that,” Dong Zhengguo said, glancing at Cao Yu. “My idea is, why don’t you go to Nanjing?”
“Going isn’t out of the question.” Cao Yu frowned slightly, showing a reluctant expression, and said, “However, the Japanese have blocked the news, so I reckon it will be very difficult to find any clues.”
“We’ll have to investigate this eventually,” Dong Zhengguo said. “The director is paying close attention to this matter, so you should keep it in mind.”
……
“Okay, I’ll go to Nanjing,” Cao Yu said. “However, this involves the Japanese, and they’re being particularly wary, so…”
"If we find something, great; if we don't, there's nothing we can do." He pondered for a moment and said, "What I'm worried about is that if the Japanese find out we're investigating them, that would be terrible."
"Just be careful," Dong Zhengguo said.
Cao Yu laughed and said, "I thought you were going to say that you were going to go and get me from the Japanese."
“I don’t have that much influence,” Dong Zhengguo said with a laugh, lowering his voice. “If something really happens, I don’t have the ability to help, but the director can.”
Cao Yu pointed at Dong Zhengguo, amused and exasperated, "Brother Dong, Section Chief Dong, have some decency."
If they mess up something of this highly confidential nature, forget about expecting Li Cuiqun to come to their rescue; Li Cuiqun might be the first to deal with them.
"No jokes." Dong Zhengguo also stopped joking and said with a serious expression, "We must be careful and keep this a secret. If the Japanese find out about this, it will be no small matter."
"I will be careful," Cao Yu said seriously. "I am well aware of the dangers involved."
As he spoke, he sighed and said, "If we really fell into the hands of the Japanese, our fate might not be any better than that of those anti-Japanese elements."
"Just say something auspicious," Dong Zhengguo said, pointing at Cao Yu, half-laughing and half-crying.
Cao Yu smiled without saying a word.
……
"What's this?" Kogoro Imamura asked with a smile as he took the small box from Kentaro Miyazaki.
"Uncle Kogoro will see for himself," Cheng Qianfan said with a smug look on his face, as if he would be satisfied once he saw it.
"This is..." Kogoro Imamura opened the box, and upon closer inspection, his breathing suddenly quickened. "This is the Tensho Daihan?"
“Exactly,” Cheng Qianfan said proudly. “This was given to Senior Konoe Hashimoto by the Taiko when he set off for his fiefdom.”
"The Hashimoto family from the Satsuma Domain?" Kogoro Imamura exclaimed in surprise.
“Yes.” Cheng Qianfan nodded. “The specifics are unknown. It was just a chance discovery that this gold coin had been circulating, and I learned that Uncle Kogoro had been wanting to have such a Tensho Dapan for a long time…”
"This must have cost a lot of money." Kogoro Imamura glanced at Kentaro Miyazaki, and when he saw Miyazaki wave his hand as if to say something, he smiled and said, "Never mind, let's not talk about that. Anyway, you're richer than me."
“I wouldn’t accept it from anyone else, but since it’s a gift from you, Kentaro, I won’t stand on ceremony.” He carefully put the small box away and said to Kentaro Miyazaki.
Cheng Qianfan then looked extremely happy.
“Go ahead, the master is waiting for you in the study,” Kogoro Imamura said.
"Yes."
Watching Kentaro Miyazaki go upstairs, Kogoro Imamura opened the box again, took out the Tensho Daihan (a type of Japanese talisman), and gently stroked it in his hand, his eyes full of joy.
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"Teacher." Cheng Qianfan gently pushed open the door and saw Imamura Heitaro reading a book.
This surprised him slightly.
As far as I can remember, almost every time I came to see Heitaro Imamura, he was either handling official business or studying files, telegrams, and so on.
It's quite rare to see Heitaro Imamura so relaxed.
"Kentaro, please have a seat," said Heitaro Imamura. "I'll finish reading this page."
“Hello,” Cheng Qianfan said, but he didn’t sit down. Instead, he walked over and peered at what book Imamura Heitaro was reading.
Noticing Kentaro Miyazaki's blatant 'voyeurism', Heitaro Imamura merely glanced at him, showing no anger, nor any intention to stop or cover it up.
"So the teacher also likes to read detective novels," Cheng Qianfan said in surprise.
Heitaro Imamura was reading Shiro Hamao's "The Strange Case of the Doctor's Mansion".
"Reading detective novels in my spare time is a way to stimulate my brain cells and is a unique form of relaxation," said Heitaro Imamura.
"Teacher's insight is brilliant," Cheng Qianfan said.
"So, you read detective novels too?" Heitaro Imamura asked.
“No.” Cheng Qianfan shook his head. “I find the police station’s files much more interesting than detective novels.”
Seeing his students putting on an air of "I'm working very hard," Heitaro Imamura couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.
……
"A few days ago, you were taken away for questioning by the military police because of the Nanjing Xiaguan Wharf Incident," Heitaro Imamura asked Kentaro Miyazaki. "Later, I asked you why you wouldn't talk about it."
"It was just a routine inquiry. The matter has already been resolved, so I didn't want to trouble the teacher further," Cheng Qianfan said.
However, his eyes flickered subtly for a moment, which, though subtle, was still caught by Heitaro Imamura.
“Kentaro,” Heitaro Imamura said, glancing at Kentaro Miyazaki.
“Teacher,” Cheng Qianfan said respectfully.
“Answer me honestly,” said Heitaro Imamura.
"Hai." Cheng Qianfan's expression changed slightly before he honestly said, "After the interrogation, young master Atsuto of the Kawada family spoke with me."
He said with a serious expression, "Young Master Atsuto said that Professor Mizutani Shogo, who was killed in the attack, was related to Unit 4461."
"What did Atsuto Kawada say about Unit 4461?" Heitaro Imamura asked Kentaro Miyazaki with a grim expression.
“He didn’t say anything,” Cheng Qianfan quickly replied. “Young Master Duren only mentioned the unit number 4461 and said that anything involving 4461 would be thoroughly investigated. He told me not to take this interrogation to heart, and that he didn’t say anything else.”
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"Then why didn't you answer when I asked you?" Imamura Heitaro asked.
“Although Master Atsuto didn’t say more, my intuition tells me that Unit 4461 is very likely involved in top-secret matters,” Cheng Qianfan said, looking at Imamura Heitaro. “Now that the matter has been resolved, I’m thinking it’s best not to tell you, teacher, mainly because I’m considering…”
Cheng Qianfan glanced at Imamura Heitaro and said, "Considering Atsuto's status, it seems that everyone is quite wary of Unit 4461. If I tell you, it might cause you trouble."
Heitaro Imamura took off his glasses, took out a deerskin glasses cloth, gently wiped the lenses, and then slowly put them back on, staring at Kentaro Miyazaki with a scrutinizing gaze.
Cheng Qianfan, on the other hand, had a clear conscience and was only thinking of Imamura Heitaro, but was also a little scared, not knowing why the teacher was angry, and at the same time had a slightly aggrieved expression.
"Is it all the truth?" Imamura Heitaro asked.
"Mm." Cheng Qianfan nodded.
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