usatvline Chapter 2076 Political Security Bureau 3, on the move!
Chapter 2076 Political Security Bureau 3, on the move!
Chapter 2076 The Third Political Security Bureau is on the move!
"Substituting one thing for another?" Cheng Qianfan frowned and said.
“Yes.” Li Hao nodded. “Some of the brothers disguised themselves as laborers, sneaked onto the ship, and secretly inspected the boxes they were carrying.”
"In addition..." Li Hao hesitated before continuing.
"Speak," Cheng Qianfan said in a deep voice.
“Li Xinmin sent people to secretly follow them and discovered the location where they hid the gold,” Li Hao said.
"Hmm?" Cheng Qianfan's face darkened, and he snorted coldly, "Disorganized and undisciplined!"
He learned from Zhao Shuli that the organization had also taken notice of the Japanese army's smuggling of gold, so Cheng Qianfan suspected and worried that the party following Li Xinmin was most likely the Red Party.
……
"Where is the gold hidden?" Cheng Qianfan asked in a deep voice.
"The warehouse of the Zhabei Police Station's Anti-Smuggling Team," Li Hao said.
"Hmm?" Cheng Qianfan's expression changed slightly.
His intuition told him that this was unlikely to be where the organization had hidden the gold.
He couldn't help but recall that the young Taoist priest had once reported that a group of people were also inquiring about gold.
Does this mean that besides the Communist Party, other forces are also eyeing gold?
Of course, this is just his speculation; it is possible that the gold in the customs warehouse is the very place where the organization is hiding gold.
"Brother Fan, should we make a move?" Li Hao asked in a low voice.
"Make a move?" Cheng Qianfan glanced at Li Hao. "You mean, rob this batch of gold?"
Li Hao nodded.
……
"No rush." Cheng Qianfan shook his head slightly. "We need to confirm first, lest we become enemies and not recognize each other."
"Brother Fan, do you suspect that these people might be one of our own?" Li Hao asked.
"It's hard to say," Cheng Qianfan said, frowning. "As far as I know, the Loyal and Patriotic Army has been quite active recently."
"Moreover, some members of the police anti-smuggling team are defectors from the Nationalist army, and these people inevitably have some connection with the Loyal and Patriotic Army," Cheng Qianfan said.
"Okay, let me confirm this," Cheng Qianfan said in a deep voice. "Also, arrange for people to be on standby."
"Understood." Li Hao nodded.
……
The next day, morning.
Cheng Qianfan met Lu Dazhang at the teahouse.
"It needs to be quick; I need a reply by noon today," Cheng Qianfan said.
“Okay, I’ll contact Lao Zhao in a bit.” Lu Dazhang nodded. “However, my intuition tells me that the anti-smuggling team shouldn’t have any connection with the organization.”
“I think so too,” Cheng Qianfan said. “However, it’s better to be safe than sorry. It would be absurd if I ordered the Military Intelligence Bureau to rob our own gold.”
"Wait for my news." Lu Dazhang nodded seriously.
……
No. 22 Xuehuali Road.
At noon.
Old Huang gave Cheng Qianfan cupping therapy.
"They replied that the anti-smuggling team has nothing to do with us," Old Huang said.
"That would be best." Cheng Qianfan nodded. "This way, I can work more freely."
"What faction do you think that group belongs to?" Old Huang analyzed, "The Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics?"
"It's really hard to say." Cheng Qianfan nodded slightly. "Those people in the Party Affairs Investigation Department were powerless in the War of Resistance, but they were all eager to make money."
"So, are you still going to make a move?" Old Huang said, sneering, "You should know that the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong) was also a force in the War of Resistance against Japan."
Cheng Qianfan sat up and glanced at Lao Huang. "You actually wish I would take action against the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics."
Old Huang has always maintained the most resolute vigilance against the Kuomintang, especially against the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS), which stems from a deep-seated hatred.
Old Huang smiled but didn't say anything.
……
“Even if it’s the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS), or rather, it’s precisely because it might be the CBIS that I have to take action,” Cheng Qianfan said. “Isn’t it normal for the Military Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Juntong) to secretly sabotage the CBIS?”
He said to Lao Huang, "Not long ago, some members of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong) in Jinan were arrested, but were later mysteriously released by the Japanese. Can you guess why?"
"Could it be that they made a deal with the Japanese using agents from the Military Intelligence Bureau?" Old Huang said.
“That’s right.” Cheng Qianfan nodded. “The Military Intelligence Bureau’s Jinan station had just been rebuilt when it was wiped out by the Japanese. When Boss Dai from Chongqing learned of this, he reportedly almost went to fight Xue Yingzhen to the death, demanding that Xue Yingzhen hand over that guy.”
"Has Xue Yingzhen handed over the people yet?" Old Huang asked, looking quite interested. He loved hearing about the internal power struggles within the Kuomintang.
“No,” Xue Yingzhen denied it outright. Not only that, he also countered, saying that the destruction of the Military Intelligence Bureau’s Jinan station was due to the Military Intelligence Bureau’s incompetence. He also said that the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong) was able to escape unscathed when both faced Japanese searches, which proved everything,” Cheng Qianfan said.
"This matter really disgusted Boss Dai," he said, yawning.
Old Huang laughed heartily.
However, after laughing for a while, Lao Huang suddenly fell silent.
……
“Qianfan,” Old Huang said, “I think we should be cautious about this operation.”
Cheng Qianfan looked at Lao Huang.
"Many of the people in the Party Affairs Investigation Department do have the blood of our comrades on their hands, and many of them performed poorly in the War of Resistance," Lao Huang said. "However, if it was indeed the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics that did it, their theft of gold looted by the Japanese was indeed a contribution to the War of Resistance."
Cheng Qianfan didn't say anything; he just stared at Lao Huang. Suddenly, Cheng Qianfan smiled.
“Old Huang,” Cheng Qianfan said, “I’m glad you didn’t let me down.”
"Are you testing me?" Old Huang pretended to be angry.
"What are you thinking?" Cheng Qianfan said.
Old Huang smiled too. His relationship with Cheng Qianfan had transcended that of ordinary revolutionary comrades; they were the closest of comrades-in-arms who could entrust their lives to each other.
He was just joking when he said that.
“If the other party is the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong), I must report the situation to Luojiawan. As for whether there will be any action, that depends on Chongqing’s decision,” Cheng Qianfan said.
……
"Was Li Xinmin sent from Chongqing?" Old Huang asked immediately.
He knew that Cheng Qianfan understood his meaning, the true meaning of "sent from Chongqing".
“Li Xinmin is one of Qi Wu’s men.” Cheng Qianfan nodded slightly. “I only confirmed this after testing him several times.”
"Therefore, you must consult with Chongqing about this matter, and if the other party is indeed a member of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, you must consult them even more." Old Huang immediately understood and said in a deep voice.
“That’s exactly right.” Cheng Qianfan nodded.
"What does Qi Wu mean? Is he on guard against you? Or is this Dai Chunfeng's idea?" Old Huang asked.
“The Chongqing Bureau headquarters has always been wary of local warlords; it’s standard operating procedure,” Cheng Qianfan said. “As for me, I think Dai Chunfeng trusts me a lot and doesn’t seem to be targeting me in any particular way.”
“Of course, if some of my actions are unusual, especially if I conceal something from Chongqing, then that would be a different story,” Cheng Qianfan said.
"What time is it now? But this is the National Government I know," Old Huang said sarcastically.
……
at dusk.
"It's him?" Cheng Qianfan looked at the photo in his hand, his face showing surprise.
The photos were taken secretly by our brothers who were ordered to lie in wait near the customs enforcement team.
The group consisted of five people, three of whom were wearing anti-smuggling uniforms and the other two were dressed in suits. To Cheng Qianfan’s surprise, one of them turned out to be Jing Muyun’s nephew, Jing Qingxi.
Strictly speaking, he had never met Jing Qingxi. He had only seen Jing Muyun from afar at the Executive Yuan in Nanjing. At that time, there was a young man with Jing Muyun. He asked Liu Xia about it and learned from her that the young man was Jing Muyun's nephew, Jing Qingxi.
The gold hidden in the anti-smuggling team, was that thing orchestrated by Qingxi?
Is Jing Qingxi a member of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS)?
Or were they secretly courted by Chongqing?
A question mark appeared in Cheng Qianfan's mind.
……
chongqing.
No. 19, Luojiawan.
"Director, it's Bluebird calling." Qi Wu handed a telegram to Dai Chunfeng with both hands.
Dai Chunfeng's face darkened; there had been a lot of bad news lately.
Xiao Mian's junior Taoist priest got into trouble and was arrested.
Xiao Mian had called earlier, requesting that the operation against Xingya Maru be stopped. Although he was not very satisfied, he still nodded in agreement.
After all, the young Taoist priest was in trouble, and Mao Xuanyi was being targeted by the enemy. Under these circumstances, gold was no longer important; what mattered was that Cheng Qianfan and the Shanghai Special Operations Department could not be harmed.
His fellow townsman and junior schoolmate, along with his Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau, had become a banner for the Military Intelligence Bureau in the War of Resistance against Japan.
Even the principal once praised the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau as a model of the Military Intelligence Bureau's anti-Japanese war fortress!
Now, he's suddenly getting a call from Shanghai, and he's genuinely worried that something else might happen there.
……
"Jing Qingxi?" Dai Chunfeng looked surprised, then a playful smile appeared on his face.
He looked at Qi Wu and said, "Tell me your opinion."
“Jing Qingxi is not one of our people, and we have never had any contact with him,” Qi Wu said.
In fact, the Military Intelligence Bureau wanted to win over Jing Muyun, since he had a good relationship with Dai Chunfeng. Moreover, Jing Muyun was also on very good terms with Du Yongsheng, who was currently in Hong Kong.
However, this person was determined to follow Wang Tianhai.
Previously, the Military Intelligence Bureau had sent someone to secretly contact Jing Muyun, but Jing Muyun betrayed him and sold him to the Japanese. This infuriated Dai Chunfeng, who cursed Jing Muyun for being ungrateful.
"Do you think it's possible that Xue Yingzhen has already made contact with Jing Muyun?" Dai Chunfeng asked in a deep voice.
He suspected that Jing Qingxi was just a facade, and that Jing Muyun and Xue Yingzhen had likely already made contact. This person rejected Dai Chunfeng's goodwill but was showing goodwill to Xue Yingzhen. If this were true, it would be something Dai Chunfeng would absolutely not tolerate.
"It's unlikely," Qi Wu said thoughtfully. "We haven't found any clues, but we can't completely rule it out."
“Return the telegram to Shanghai.” Dai Chunfeng pondered for a moment, his eyes flashing with coldness. “Tell him to take action in the name of the Third Political Security Bureau of the Wang Jingwei regime.”
……
"Understood!" Qi Wu smiled slightly. "So, Director Cheng is going to make a contribution."
"Tell the Bluebird to put on a good show. There must be a good reason for how the gold was discovered. Don't end up with a lot of trouble instead of getting the good stuff."
"Yes!"
……
Shanghai.
Holding the telegram, Cheng Qianfan smiled slightly.
Boss Dai's order for him to act directly in the name of the Third Bureau of Political Security was truly a brilliant move.
He pressed the bell on the table. "Haozi, come here for a moment."
"Brother Fan." Li Hao arrived quickly.
"Get ready, assemble the team, and take action against the Zhabei Anti-Smuggling Team," Cheng Qianfan said.
"Assemble the team?" Li Hao was taken aback for a moment, but immediately understood what he meant.
"Boss Dai has made a brilliant move," Cheng Qianfan said with a smile. "Pass down the order that the Zhabei Anti-Smuggling Team is suspected of embezzling and reselling contraband."
Boss Dai told him to find a reasonable reason to take action. For a secret service like the Political Security Bureau, finding a reason was a piece of cake.
"Understood," Li Hao said with a smile.
……
Zhabei.
Zhabei Branch of Shanghai Police Department.
A military truck drove into the yard.
A group of police officers escorted the anti-Japanese elements they had just arrested off the bus.
"Captain Li, this time you've had quite a haul," Feng Sheng said, a toothpick dangling from his mouth, as he greeted Li Xuzhao, the team leader.
"They've got some nerve, daring to strike right under our noses," Li Xuzhao grinned. "You know, these people are something else entirely. Is a Japanese factory a place to reason with?"
"Isn't this good? It's like the credit is delivered right to our door," Feng Sheng said with a smile.
Just then, a commotion was heard at the gate of the courtyard.
The two turned their heads and saw three military trucks parked at the gate. The lead truck seemed to be preparing to break into the yard and was arguing with the sentry.
"Who's got the guts to do this?" Li Xuzhao's expression changed, and he immediately called his men to go to the door to find out what was going on.
"Be careful, they're up to no good." Feng Sheng frowned.
The other party knew exactly where they were, yet they still dared to act so arrogantly; they must have something to rely on.
……
Just then, the sound of gunfire was heard; the light machine gun mounted on the military truck opened fire.
The two police officers on the sentry post were riddled with bullets.
Then, the three military trucks simply drove straight through the gate.
"Damn it!" Li Xuzhao was so startled he almost jumped up, dropping the cigarette he was holding. "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
"Everyone, drop your weapons!" Li Hao shouted, gripping a tin megaphone. "The Third Political Security Bureau is on orders to conduct a search. Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without mercy!"
As Li Hao shouted, the light machine gun on the military truck opened fire again.
Bullets flew in front of Li Xuzhao, and he was completely terrified.
The Third Bureau of Political Security?
Cheng Qianfan's people?
What is Cheng Qianfan going to do?
Is he going to rebel?
Li Xuzhao was both shocked and frightened, and he shouted loudly:
Brothers, don't move, don't move.
……
All police officers at home from the Zhabei branch of the police station were gathered in the courtyard and all of them were disarmed.
Forty or fifty heavily armed Political Security Bureau agents jumped off the military truck, pointed their guns at them, and surrounded them.
Not only that, but three light machine guns were mounted on the three military trucks, eyeing them menacingly.
"Director Cheng!" Ouyang Liqing, the director of the Zhabei branch, was being escorted out in a disheveled state while fastening his uniform button. He was furious. "What are you trying to do? Even if the case goes all the way to Nanjing, you have to give me an explanation!"
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