usatvline Chapter 2028 The Death of Li Cuiqun
Chapter 2028 The Death of Li Cuiqun
Chapter 2028 The Death of Li Cuiqun
"What specific benefits did Dong Zhengguo promise?" Cheng Qianfan asked Cao Yu with a smile.
"The position of head of the Second Intelligence Section," Cao Yu said.
He explained to Cheng Qianfan, "Dong Zhengguo made it very clear that he will reorganize some departments of the Special Agent Headquarters. The Intelligence Department will be divided into Section 1 and Section 2, and he will hand over Section 2 to me."
“Second Intelligence Section…” Cheng Qianfan pondered, then said, “Can you guarantee that it’s a section chief with real power?”
“Dong Zhengguo shouldn’t be lying to me,” Cao Yu pondered, then said, “His foundation at the Special Agent Headquarters is relatively weak, and he needs my help.”
He said to Cheng Qianfan, "Actually, if I can gain a foothold in the intelligence department and expand my influence, Dong Zhengguo would be happy to see that."
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"Is Dong Zhengguo so sure he can take over?" Cheng Qianfan asked, frowning.
"The Special Higher Police have agreed to fully support him," Cao Yu said.
He told Cheng Qianfan, "Dong Zhengguo approached me not only to win me over, but also to share some of his ideas with me."
“Tell me in detail,” Cheng Qianfan said.
“Dong Zhengguo said that Wan Haiyang is no longer a pure agent, but a bureaucrat and a politician,” Cao Yu said. “Dong Zhengguo said that if the intelligence headquarters falls into the hands of Wan Haiyang or Xiong Changhua, it will only become a tool in the hands of politicians. If this continues, it will inevitably be involved in Zheng Zhishang’s power struggle and will sooner or later repeat the mistakes of Li Cuiqun.”
“I think I understand what Dong Zhengguo means,” Cheng Qianfan said thoughtfully. “He wants to turn the Special Agent Headquarters into a purely espionage organization, not involved in power struggles, but just doing the work.”
“Yes.” Cao Yu nodded. “Dong Zhengguo believes that although such a special agent headquarters still wields considerable power, it will not be seen as a threat by any party.”
"That's wishful thinking." Cheng Qianfan shook his head and snorted coldly. "The intelligence headquarters might survive if it belongs to a certain faction, but once it becomes a purely espionage tool, anyone can wield it..."
As he spoke, he looked at Cao Yu and said, "Based on my understanding of Dong Zhengguo, he is quite capable. Do you really think he has such a naive idea?"
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“I do have the ability,” Cao Yu thought for a moment and said, “but my wrist skills are relatively lacking.”
"What's your decision?" Cheng Qianfan asked, looking at Cao Yu.
“I have already reported this to the organization,” Cao Yu said. “Comrade ‘Farmer’ asked me to hear your suggestions.”
"No," Cheng Qianfan said without hesitation.
"Okay." Cao Yu nodded.
"I'm just making a suggestion; the decision is yours," Cheng Qianfan said.
“Your suggestion aligns with Comrade ‘Farmer’s’ opinion,” Cao Yu said with a smile. “Of course, I also tend to refuse. It seems the three of us share the same view.”
Cheng Qianfan glanced at Cao Yu and thought to himself, "You have the guts to say that in front of Uncle Li."
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“I’m starting to think that Dong Zhengguo is already on his way to his death,” Cao Yu suddenly said. “That’s why his offer is so tempting, but I can’t touch it.”
Cheng Qianfan nodded calmly.
Whether it's Zhou Liang's confidant Xiong Changhua or Wan Haiyang, whom the military police want to support, both of them are far more powerful than Dong Zhengguo. Dong Zhengguo being chosen by the Special Higher Police is an opportunity, but also an unprecedented crisis.
Moreover, Dong Zhengguo's proposition was the greatest path to certain death.
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Suzhou.
"What kind of medicine is this?" Li Cuiqun asked, her expression changing as she saw the doctor about to inject her with medication.
“Atropine,” the doctor wearing a mask glanced at Li Cuiqun and said, “It’s used to kill bacteria and can also promote cardiopulmonary function.”
Li Cuiqun glanced at another bespectacled doctor beside the hospital bed. This was the doctor that Okamoto had specially sent after learning of his illness.
The bespectacled doctor nodded. "Atropine is fine."
Li Cuiqun was finally relieved.
He had heard of the drug atropine and knew it wasn't a poison, but he was worried and needed to confirm its safety.
More than an hour after the atropine injection, Li Cuiqun turned pale and gradually fell into a coma.
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In the next ward.
Seita Okamoto's face was gloomy as he paced back and forth.
Inside the room, Sagami Umezumi was intently reading documents, occasionally frowning and deep in thought.
The door opened.
Okamoto Seita looked over.
Sagami Umezumi put down the documents in his hand and looked up.
"Mr. Li has fallen into a coma." The doctor reported to Okamoto Seitajin after examining him.
“Atropine itself is not a problem,” the doctor explained. “However, given Mr. Li’s current condition, atropine would actually accelerate his heart and lung failure.”
"Thank you for your hard work." Okamoto Seitajin nodded and waved his hand.
"Wait a minute." Sagami Umezumi suddenly called out to the doctor who was about to leave, "How much time does Li Cuiqun have left?"
"It could take two days at the slowest, or as fast as this time tomorrow," the doctor said after thinking for a moment.
Sagami Umezumi nodded expressionlessly and waved his hand.
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"Where is Zhang Lu?" asked Sagami Umezumi to Okamoto Seitajin.
“This man is still by Li Cuiqun’s side,” Okamoto Seitajin said. “I didn’t expect Zhang Lu to be so loyal to Li Cuiqun.”
“Zhang Lu followed Li Cuiqun when he established the Special Agent Headquarters,” said Sagami Umezumi. “From the very beginning, Zhang Lu was Li Cuiqun’s trusted bodyguard leader.”
“Then we must get rid of Zhang Lu,” Okamoto Seitajin said.
"Eliminate them, eliminate them! Okamoto-kun, all you know is to eliminate them!" Sagami Umezumi suddenly roared, glaring at Okamoto Seitajin. "Zhang Lu should be killed, but shouldn't Ye Xiaoqing be killed? Should Dong Zhengguo be killed? Should Ye Ziping be killed? Should Cao Yu be killed? Should Li Cuiqun, with so many trusted subordinates at the Special Agent Headquarters, be killed?!"
“Sagami-kun!” Okamoto Seitajin was completely unfazed by Sagami Umezumi’s rage. “I know you’ve always been unhappy about taking action against Li Cuiqun, but this is an order, an order from the Tokyo Headquarters, an order from the Emperor!”
Okamoto Seita said coldly, "Li Cuiqun must die, Sasami-kun, be rational."
“I was just too rational,” said Sagami Umezumi, his face ashen. “Li Cuiqun can be dealt with, but definitely not now, or rather, not so quickly.”
He said to Okamoto Seitajin, "Once Li Cuiqun dies, the Special Agent Headquarters will inevitably fall into chaos and turmoil. Do you know what that means?"
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“Wan Haiyang said he can handle all of this,” Okamoto Seitajin said.
“Wan Haiyang doesn’t have that ability, you have to understand that,” said Sasami Umezumi. “Wan Haiyang’s foundation in Jessfield Road is not stable, and he cannot win people’s hearts.”
“I have already hinted to Wan Haiyang that if necessary, he can temporarily join forces with Xiong Changhua, with the urgent goal of stabilizing the situation at the Special Agent Headquarters,” Okamoto Seitajin said.
“Xiong Changhua?” Zuo Shangmei snorted coldly and shook his head. “Xiong Changhua is not a spy, and his men are not spy specialists. This is Xiong Changhua’s biggest weakness.”
“Isn’t this exactly what the Empire needs?” Okamoto Seitajin said. “Such a Xiong Changhua cannot pose a substantial threat to Wan Haiyang; at most, he can only serve as a check on him.”
“You still don’t understand what I mean.” Sagami Umezumi glanced at Okamoto Seitajin and shook his head.
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“Say what you have to say, Mr. Sasami,” Okamoto Seita said, frowning.
“Wan Haiyang is Wan Haiyang, and the Military Police are the Military Police,” said Sagami Umezumi. “The Special Agent Headquarters after Li Cuiqun will be in turmoil and chaos. What we need to do is to minimize the duration of this chaos.”
He looked at Okamoto Seitajin and said, "Then, regarding the situation at the Special Agent Headquarters, we can't just rely on Xiong Changhua and Wan Haiyang; we also need to be involved."
“Wan Haiyang was someone we helped to get started, Mr. Sasami,” Okamoto Seitajin reminded him.
"But Wan Haiyang has secretly pledged allegiance to Wang Tianhai, you fool!" Sasami Umezu cursed angrily.
"When did this happen?" Okamoto Seita asked, his face filled with shock.
“This was entirely predictable.” Sagami Umezumi shook his head and said, “Xiong Changhua is Zhou Liang’s man, and Wan Haiyang must, and can only, be Wang Tianhai’s man, do you understand? Therefore, Wan Haiyang immediately pledged his allegiance to the Wang family in secret.”
“I don’t quite understand.” Seita Okamoto frowned.
“This is what Zheng Zhi needs. If Wan Haiyang has not secretly pledged allegiance to Wang Tianhai, I will suggest to the Commander that he be replaced.” Zuo Shang Umezu glanced at Okamoto Seita, then shook his head. “Forget it, I can’t explain it to you.”
Okamoto Seitajin is exceptionally capable, but while he is not entirely ignorant of the complexities of Zheng Zhi, he cannot comprehend the far more profound Zheng Zhi tactics.
“Zhou Liang supports Xiong Changhua, and the Wang family supports Wan Haiyang,” said Zuo Shangmei. “Under these circumstances, the Empire must also have a voice.”
He looked at Okamoto Seitajin and said, "I have already suggested to the Commander that you be stationed at the Special Agent Headquarters from now on."
“Okay.” Okamoto Seitajin nodded.
His previous position was the highest advisor to the Military Police's Special Operations Headquarters, and he would occasionally work at 76 Jesfield Road.
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“No, what I mean is, you will be working at No. 76 Jessfield Road from now on. You will be leading a group of people and will be part of the Special Operations Headquarters. The work of the Military Police will no longer be your focus,” said Sagami Umezumi.
“But…” Okamoto Seitajin frowned.
“No buts.” Sagami Umezumi said coldly, “The Commander has already agreed. You will be notified of the specific procedures later.”
"Hai." Under the stern gaze of Sagami Umezumi, Okamoto Seitajin, though unwilling, had no choice but to obey.
He knew that although he had immediately jumped out and firmly stated that he would take action against Li Cuiqun, the consequences of his close relationship with Li Cuiqun were now evident, and his power had been greatly diminished.
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September 11th.
Special Police Division, Director's Office.
Jingle Bell.
Cheng Qianfan picked up the phone receiver. "This is Cheng Qianfan."
“Cheng-san, it’s me,” Onodera Shogo said. “Onodera Shogo from the Military Police.”
"Onodera-kun," Cheng Qianfan said with a smile, "is there some good news?"
“Li Cuiqun is dead,” Onodera Shogo said.
“I understand.” Cheng Qianfan nodded. “This is truly shocking and sad news.”
After saying that, he hung up the phone.
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Gendarmerie.
Shogo Onodera also hung up the phone.
This morning, Li Cuiqun fell into a coma and became severely dehydrated, even passing fragments of intestinal mucosa. Soon after, around noon, Li Cuiqun died of multiple organ failure. Although he did not see the body, Sagami Umezumi described that Li Cuiqun was curled up in a ball after death, like a monkey that had died from severe dehydration.
He looked at Sagami Umezumi, who was sitting in a chair, and asked, "Sagami-kun, why did you ask me to inform Miyazaki-kun first?"
“Even if I didn’t come to see Onodera-kun, wouldn’t he still have to inform Miyazaki Kentaro anyway?” said Sagami Umezumi. “I’m just here to inform you personally.”
“This is different.” Shogo Onodera frowned and shook his head slightly as he spoke.
Before Sagami Umezumi could speak, Onodera Shogo said with a serious expression, "Sagami-kun, there is something I need to remind you of again."
He said to Sagami Umezumi, "Miyazaki Kentaro is Atsuto's friend, a member of the Kawada family, and also a friend of mine, Onodera Shogo."
“I know.” Sagami Umezumi’s face was gloomy. He gave Onodera Shogo a cold look, then his expression suddenly softened and he nodded. “Sorry to bother you.”
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Watching Sagami Umezumi leave, Onodera Shogo's expression changed repeatedly. After thinking for a moment, he picked up the phone again. "This is Onodera Shogo. I need the office of Chief Cheng Qianfan of the Special Police Department at No. 22 Xuehuali Road."
The call was connected again.
"This is Cheng Qianfan," Cheng Qianfan said in a deep voice as he picked up the phone.
“Cheng-san, it’s me, Onodera Shogo,” Onodera Shogo said.
"Onodera-kun, is there a new development?" Cheng Qianfan asked in surprise.
“I should have received news of Director Li Cuiqun’s situation fifteen minutes later,” said Shogo Onodera.
“What does Onodera mean…” Cheng Qianfan immediately understood, “Is it Major Okamoto Seitajin? Or Lieutenant Colonel?”
“Sagami-kun was just in my office,” Onodera Shogo said.
“I understand,” Cheng Qianfan said. “Thank you for the reminder, Onodera-kun.”
After hanging up the phone, Cheng Qianfan's face was gloomy. Suddenly, a mocking smile appeared on his lips, and he snorted coldly.
At the military police headquarters, Shogo Onodera put down the telephone receiver, sat in a chair, his expression calm, his smile serene.
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Twenty minutes later.
Nanjing.
No. 21 Yihe Road.
Jingle Bell.
Su Chende frowned, then seemed to suddenly wake up, and picked up the phone receiver. "This is Su Chende."
"What? Are you sure?" Su Chende suddenly raised his voice and stood up to ask.
"Okay, I understand." Su Chende hung up the phone.
Then, he plopped down in a chair and let out a long sigh of relief.
Soon after, he stood up, walked around the desk, and paced back and forth.
Finally, Su Chende seemed to have made up his mind. He walked to his desk, took a few deep breaths to calm himself down, and then picked up the phone. "This is Su Chende. I need to speak with Minister Zhou in person."
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