usatvline Chapter 1970 Road Detective's Long-Distance Running Man
Chapter 1970 Road Detective's Long-Distance Running Man
Chapter 1970 Road Detective's Long-Distance Running Man
That evening, the residents of Lafayette Road were quite surprised to find that "Little Cheng" was personally greeting guests at the door.
When they saw a black Citroën car parked in front of the Cheng residence, and Detective Lu Dazhang from the Xiafei District Police Station got out of the car, they all felt relieved.
"Young Master Cheng" and Detective Lu are very good friends. Judging from the fact that Detective Lu brought his subordinates and carried large bags of gifts, it was clear that this was a formal visit. No wonder "Young Master Cheng" personally greeted his "old friend" at the door.
"Old Lu, you're here, what are you doing here?" Cheng Qianfan gestured for Lu Dazhang to sit down in the living room, pointed to the large and small bags of gifts, and said with feigned anger.
"They're just some local specialties given to me by a friend. They're not anything valuable, but they're rare," Lu Dazhang said with a smile.
"That's alright." Cheng Qianfan smiled and nodded. "If we're too polite to each other, it will only create distance."
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Cheng Qianfan invited Lu Dazhang to his study for a talk.
……
"Old Huang told you about the Japanese taking over the French Concession and their related plans and measures, right?" Cheng Qianfan said to Lu Dazhang.
"Old Huang already told me," Lu Dazhang nodded. "You can tell me the details again, so that nothing is missed."
“Alright.” Cheng Qianfan then carefully explained to Lu Dazhang again the Japanese army’s imminent takeover of the French Concession and the measures they planned to take.
“I understand.” Lu Dazhang nodded. “So you mean, you want me to find a way to gain a foothold in the police station after the Japanese take over.”
“That’s right.” Cheng Qianfan nodded. “To be precise, it’s a two-step process.”
"First, the Japanese will screen and verify the original police station staff. Only after passing their review will they consider retaining them or making further arrangements," Cheng Qianfan said.
“Although I’ve never completely ‘sided’ with the Japanese, I’ve at least outwardly been relatively friendly towards them,” Lu Dazhang said thoughtfully. “Besides, didn’t you help me make connections and get a stipend from the Special Higher Police?”
"Brilliant!" Lu Dazhang said, looking at Comrade 'Flame'. "Did you foresee this all along, thinking this would happen?"
“It’s not so much about being prescient,” Cheng Qianfan said, shaking his head. “It’s just being prepared. Based on my understanding of the Japanese and my knowledge of the French’s bluster, the Japanese will gradually seize the rights of the French Concession sooner or later. So, I’m giving you an endorsement from the Japanese first, which will make it easier for you to go undercover and work.”
As he spoke, Cheng Qianfan sighed, "I just never expected that the French, the leading land power in Europe, would be defeated so quickly and so thoroughly, to the point that the Japanese would take over the French Concession so soon."
……
“According to the current plan, after the Japanese take over the Xiafei District Police Station, it will become the Third Police Sub-bureau of the Shanghai Police Bureau,” Lu Dazhang said thoughtfully. “You mean, you want me to seek the position of police sub-bureau chief?”
"What do you think?" Cheng Qianfan asked Lu Dazhang.
“There is a certain chance, but I think it’s quite difficult,” Lu Dazhang said after thinking for a moment. He then added, “No, the possibility is extremely small.”
"Because of Shangguan Wu?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
Shangguan Wu was Lu Dazhang's former superior and is now the deputy director of the External Liaison Office of the Political Department.
“Yes, once the Japanese take full control of the French Concession, the so-called Political Department’s External Liaison Office will be unnecessary,” Lu Dazhang said. “Shangguan Wu has long since secretly sided with the Japanese and wants to become a die-hard traitor. If the Japanese want to reward him, there is no better place than the Xiafei District Police Station.”
“I reckon the Japanese will choose Shangguan Wu to be the head of the Third Police Precinct,” Lu Dazhang said. “I want to compete for the position of precinct head. If my opponent is someone else, it’s still possible, but if my opponent is Shangguan Wu, it will be too difficult, especially since he is my former superior.”
"Hmm." Cheng Qianfan nodded. "That's why I considered that just now."
“Let’s be realistic and aim for the position of deputy director of the branch office,” he said to Lu Dazhang. “The Japanese will most likely choose a pro-Japanese figure from within the Xiafei District Police Station to lead the branch office. Who do you think your main competitor is within the Xiafei District Police Station?”
……
“Shao Yifeng,” Lu Dazhang blurted out.
He told Cheng Qianfan, "Shao Yifeng suddenly entered the police station at the end of last year and was directly appointed as the Chinese detective chief of the Xiafei District. This person studied in Japan, speaks fluent Japanese, and is very close to Yokoyama Akima of the Military Police Headquarters."
"At the same time, this person also has deep ties with the Nanjing Police Department of the Wang Jingwei regime," Lu Dazhang said.
"Looking at it this way, Shao Yifeng's sudden entry into the Xiafei District police station at the end of last year seems to suggest that the enemy was preparing for this at the time," Cheng Qianfan said, frowning as he pondered.
“Now that you’ve analyzed it, it does seem like that’s a possibility.” Lu Dazhang nodded, his expression turning serious.
He understood what Comrade 'Flame' was worried about. If their guess was true, it meant that it would be much more difficult for Lu Dazhang to obtain the position of deputy director of the Third Branch of the Shanghai Police Bureau than they had initially imagined.
"You just said that Shao Yifeng and Yokoyama Akima are very close," Cheng Qianfan asked, looking at Lu Dazhang.
“Yes.” Lu Dazhang nodded. “In order to win people over in the police station and gain a foothold, Shao Yifeng did not hide his relationship with Yokoyama Akima.”
……
"Is there a problem?" he asked, noticing 'Flame's' expression.
"Do you remember what I just mentioned, namely, Sagami Umezumi's recommendation of Yokoyama Akima to serve as the military police advisor for the Special Police Department of the Shanghai First Police Bureau?" Cheng Qianfan said.
“I understand,” Lu Dazhang said. “You suspect that the enemy has devised some kind of conspiracy against the French Concession.”
“Yes, and this Yokoyama Akima is very likely the person in charge on the front lines,” Cheng Qianfan said.
He lit a cigarette, took a light puff, and said, "The Central Police Station is the most important. Yokoyama Akima is personally in charge. Of course, according to the intelligence we have so far, Yokoyama Akima will not be stationed in the Central District himself, but will choose a subordinate to handle his daily affairs."
“And this precisely confirms your guess that Yokoyama Akima was actually the real person in charge of secretly controlling the Japanese military police agents in the former police stations of the French Concession,” Lu Dazhang said.
“The situation is serious,” Cheng Qianfan said in a deep voice. He looked at Lu Dazhang and said, “Therefore, Comrade ‘Flying Fish,’ you must take the position of deputy director of the Third Police Precinct and hold it firmly.”
“My innate advantages are not great, or even negligible,” Lu Dazhang said.
"So, Detective Lu, you're here in such a hurry to bribe me, aren't you?" Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
"Not enough, not enough." Lu Dazhang glanced at Comrade 'Flame', deliberately showing a look of disgust, and said.
“Therefore, we need to increase the stakes; the more gifts, the better,” Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
“That’s not enough,” Lu Dazhang said, frowning. “In this situation, we need to make sure I get the deputy director position without any doubt. However, I reckon that even with your help, we can’t guarantee that.”
……
Cheng Qianfan didn't speak, but nodded solemnly.
His expression was very serious. "In that case, we might have to get rid of one of them."
As he spoke, he looked at Lu Dazhang.
"Shao Yifeng?" Lu Dazhang asked thoughtfully.
He looked at Comrade 'Flame', and then the two of them said the name almost in unison:
Shangguan Wu!
Then, Comrade 'Flame' and Comrade 'Flying Fish' exchanged a smile.
……
"You secretly meet with Comrade 'Suanpan' and inform Comrade Yi Jun of the relevant situation through him, so that the local Party organization can prepare for any contingencies," Cheng Qianfan said in a deep voice.
"it is good."
“There is one more thing,” Cheng Qianfan said. “After the enemy takes full control of the French Concession, they will inevitably target patriots who support and sympathize with the resistance against Japan, including General Jin Kemu. Please arrange for reliable individuals to secretly contact General Jin and his group and persuade them to evacuate Shanghai.”
“I will ask Comrade ‘Abacus’ to convey this to the organization,” Lu Dazhang said. “However, based on my understanding of General Jin, he may not agree to evacuate Shanghai.”
"Therefore, we need to ask the organization to arrange reliable and suitable comrades to persuade him," Cheng Qianfan said with a serious expression. "The enemy hates General Jin to the bone and will not show any mercy."
“I understand.” Lu Dazhang nodded heavily.
……
late at night.
No. 19, Luojiawan.
Dai Chunfeng held the telegram in his hand, his expression solemn.
“‘Qiqiao Flower’ reports that the Japanese may take over the French Concession completely in the coming days,” Dai Chunfeng said, glancing at Qi Wu. “Has ‘Bluebird’ sent any telegrams?”
"Not yet," Qi Wu said. "'Qiqiao Flower' is far away in Nanjing. It's quite remarkable that she was able to find out this information, although she only judged that it was highly likely."
He told Dai Chunfeng, "It's different with 'Bluebird.' They're in Shanghai, so they naturally need more precise intelligence before they report it."
"The Japanese taking over the French Concession was an inevitable trend. The traitors of the Vichy regime in France couldn't stop the Japanese advance," Qi Wu continued.
“The Vichy regime can no longer afford to care about the Far East,” Dai Chunfeng said. “I thought the French Concession could hold out for a while longer, but it seems the Japanese can’t wait.”
Just then, Mao Shun rushed over, "Sir, urgent telegram."
Qi Wu took the telegram, glanced at it, and then waved for Mao Shun to leave.
“The ‘Bluebird’ called,” he said to Dai Chunfeng. “It’s most likely related to what the ‘Qiqiao Flower’ said.”
"Translate the telegram quickly," Dai Chunfeng urged.
"Yes."
……
"As expected of 'Bluebird'!" Dai Chunfeng exclaimed with delight as he looked at the translated telegram.
The telegram from 'Bluebird' was undoubtedly more precise than the relatively vague telegram from 'Qiqiao Flower'; one could even say that 'Bluebird' read out the Japanese secret plan directly.
Of course, as Qi Wu just said, "Bluebird" has the right timing, location, and people in Shanghai, while "Qiqiao Flower" is in Nanjing, yet it is still able to grasp information about Shanghai, which is already quite remarkable.
"The situation is very serious," Dai Chunfeng said in a deep voice.
"Director, many comrades from relevant units are still stationed in the French Concession, persisting in fighting behind enemy lines. The situation is urgent, and it is necessary to notify the relevant personnel to evacuate as soon as possible," Qi Wu said.
“Make a list of them and warn them promptly,” Dai Chunfeng said, nodding slightly.
"So, should we arrange for the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau to warn these people?" Qi Wu asked after thinking for a moment.
"Send the list to Xiao Mian and have him handle it," Dai Chunfeng said.
The Shanghai region was almost completely wiped out, and now, apart from Xiao Mian's Special Intelligence Division, he has no more reliable people to use in the entire Shanghai area.
"If any personnel need to evacuate, please provide them with convenience and assistance," Dai Chunfeng said after thinking for a moment.
"Yes."
"Tell Xiao Mian to keep the Special Affairs Department on guard," Dai Chunfeng added. "With so many people around, there's a lot of eyeballs and gossip; safety comes first."
“Okay, I’ll remind them to be careful.” Qi Wu nodded with a serious expression.
……
On this day, torrential rain poured down.
Jin Keming received a call from his elder sister's family in his office, informing him that his niece had slipped and fallen, so he hurriedly left work early to go home.
"How are you? Where did you fall?" Jin Keming asked anxiously as soon as he entered the door. "Should I call Dr. Liao to come over?"
Then he saw his grandniece happily playing with a fluffy ball of yarn.
"Big sister, what's going on?" Jin Keming asked, frowning.
At this moment, Lan's mother hurriedly closed the door.
"A guest wants to see you," Mrs. He said to her brother.
"Guests?" Jin Keming frowned.
"Mr. Jin, I've long admired your name." A man in a long gown and top hat came out from the servants' quarters. "I apologize for disturbing you."
“I don’t know you,” Jin Keming said with a somewhat gloomy expression.
“We are all Chinese, descendants of Yan and Huang. We will naturally recognize each other when we meet,” the man in the long robe said with a slight smile.
"What is your surname, sir?" Jin Keming asked, a thought striking him.
“I’m asking about Wang, not the ‘Wang’ in ‘Sanheng Wang’ (三横王), not the ‘Wang’ in ‘Wangwang’ (汪汪犬吠),” the man in the long robe said.
"So it's Mr. Wang." Jin Keming looked the man up and down. "It's not convenient to talk downstairs, please come with me."
He said to the older woman who was taking care of the child in the distance, "Sister, my study isn't locked, is it?"
“The key is in the usual place,” Mrs. He said.
……
Open the study door.
Jin Keming led the guests into the house and they sat down.
He sat on the sofa opposite the coffee table, looking at the man in the long robe with a mixture of worry, doubt, and anticipation.
“Mr. Jin seems to have something to say,” the man in the long robe said.
"I didn't expect you to be so bold as to come to my door like this. Aren't you really afraid I'll arrest you?" Jin Keming looked at the other party with a scrutinizing gaze and said.
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