Chapter 170: Kagekatsu Shigenobu is annoyed
Kagekatsu Shigenobu is annoyed.
He feels like something is wrong. But he doesn't know what exactly.
The successive mishaps at the neighbouring Tanji and Kiri agencies seem to have affected the Ranji agency.
This is obviously a very bad omen.
Sometimes, misfortune is like a plague, it can be infectious.
He wanted to sever all ties with the Tan and Kiri agencies.
The problem was that he couldn't.
The Tan, Kiri and Ran agencies were mutually reinforcing.
The military could not possibly allow one secret agency to become too powerful. The bigwigs above were also very cunning.
For example, his mentor, Tojiro Kenji.
One of the oldest spy chiefs. An expert on China. His knowledge of China is even deeper than that of many Chinese people.
'Your Excellency...'
Kiyoyoshi Haruki is here again.
Kagezo Teruaki nodded, indicating that he should report.
'Your Excellency, we have received very bad news from the Kirin Agency. It seems that someone has betrayed us.'
'Who?'
'It seems to be Sakata Kazuo.'
'Hagya!'
Kagezo Teruaki could not help but stand up.
Sakata Kazuo? That once-brilliant spy? He betrayed us?
No way!
Absolutely not!
How could Sakata Kazuo betray us!
He was the most loyal of loyalists to His Majesty the Emperor. He swore to serve the country seven lifetimes.
'Yes!'
Haruki Yoshinobu bowed his head and stood with his hands hanging down.
His shock at the news was to be expected. Just as he had been shocked when he first heard the news.
Someone in the Kirishima Agency had betrayed them. And it was a very good agent, too.
No one could easily accept this. However, it was the truth.
Now, both the Tanshi Agency and the Kirishima Agency were greatly affected.
Their operations were almost paralysed.
People were being arrested one after another.
'Your Excellency, Major General Iwasaku has been recalled to Fengtian.'
'Hagah!'
Kagekatsu believed the news was true.
Because Toihara was in Fengtian, Calling Iwasa back to Fengtian meant he was going to be reprimanded.
After all, Iwasa was their senior!
Everyone else had the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Major, but he was already a Colonel.
Perhaps because of this, some of Iwasa's actions did not seem to have been approved by Toihara.
As long as nothing bad happened, it was just taking matters into his own hands.
'What else?'
'The organisation of the Kirin Agency in Jinling is in chaos. I guess he'll be eliminated soon by this Sakata Kazuo.'
'Hagah! What does Sakata Kazuo want?'
'He just sent a telegram saying that he's been targeted by the Chinese Fuxing Society. Someone inside our organisation has betrayed him.'
'Nonsense!'
Kageasa Tadaaki frowned.
He didn't believe it was true. Who would betray Sakata Kazuo?
But had Sakata Kazuo really been exposed? How was that possible?
He had hidden so deeply.
He wasn't planted by Major General Iwasaki. He wasn't even planted by Kenji Toihara. He was a predecessor from a long time ago.
In terms of seniority, Sakata Kazuo was even older than his predecessor Kageasa Teiaki.
If Sakata Kazuo hadn't continued to go undercover but had returned successfully, he would now have at least the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Or even Major General. On a par with Major General Iwasaki. Who would betray him?
Could it be that Major General Iwasaki betrayed him?
This guy, he forced Sakata to join him before. And just two months later, Sakata was exposed.
Could there be a problem here?
No wonder Toihara called Iwasa back for questioning. I guess he suspects Iwasa of making a mistake.
Maybe he didn't betray him on purpose. But he definitely did something wrong.
That's a problem.
If Sakata really did betray him...
No. He already has.
He's already killed one of his own.
'Sir...'
'Try to sever our connection with the Tankan and Kiri organs.'
'Yes!'
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'What else is there?'
'Sir. Magpie hasn't sent a telegram yet.'
'Wait a little longer.'
'Yes!'
Haruki Yoshiyasu bowed his head. He waited patiently.
Kageasa Teiga was even more agitated inside. Magpie was Kitakata Taro. He was the one who had been sent to Jinling to pick up the goods.
Why hadn't he sent a telegram yet?
Logically, after so many days, the handover should have gone smoothly. The goods should also be in hand.
'Has Toshio got a telegram?'
'No.'
'Wait patiently.'
'Yes!'
Kagekatsu Toshimitsu frowned. Toshio is Tian Qingyuan. He is also a spy who has been in place for a long time.
Only the head of the secret service knows the identities of these two people. No one else knows. Therefore, the possibility of their exposure is very small. The Chinese must not have been able to see through them.
But why hasn't there been a telegram yet?
Even if you haven't received the goods, you should call to let us know. Find out what's wrong.
You have to understand, those three metal plates of legal tender are very important. They are related to whether Chen Jitang of the Guangdong army and Li Bai of the Guangxi army are willing to rise up against Chiang Kai-shek. This could cause civil unrest in China.
The Japanese have placed a lot of hope in these three people. Just the 38th model rifles supporting the Guangdong army alone amount to 20,000. There is more than 5 million rounds of ammunition.
Jiang personally promoted the new currency to replace the old one, and ordered its nationwide circulation, which deeply disturbed Chen, Li and Bai, who decided to join forces to resist.
Traditionally, Guangdong and Guangxi printed their own currencies. Once Chiang took back the right to print currency, there would be many constraints in the future. So, they simply printed their own legal tender.
This was an important reason for stealing the master template for legal tender printing. You need the master template to print.
At the very least, Chiang's currency reform must be disrupted. At the very least, the status quo must be maintained.
'Ding-ling-ling!'
Suddenly, the phone rang.
Qing Qi Qingyin sensibly withdrew. He closed the door.
Kagezo Teizyo answered the phone.
Soon, his face turned gloomy.
Oh no...
Something's happened...
The memo was not obtained. Neither was the metal master.
It is possible that Kitakata Taro himself has been targeted by the Chinese. The Chinese may be playing a long game. They want to catch the person behind this.
Fortunately, Kageasa Sadaaki himself is currently in Yangcheng. It is 100,000 li away from Jinling.
Otherwise, at this time, he would have to move immediately as well.
He slowly hangs up the phone.
He can't believe it.
How could this happen?
What went wrong?
Could it be that there really is an invisible traitor?
Damn it...
Who is the traitor?
...
Kitakata Taro woke up with a start.
It hurts. It hurts. My head feels like it's splitting open. Has someone set me up again?
Damn it.
I've been hit again.
He hurriedly felt his body. He noticed that the silver note was gone.
'Damn it...'
Kitakata Taro couldn't care less about his hidden identity anymore, and cursed out loud.
Damn it! Someone's robbing me again!
He was robbed last night. And today, he was robbed again!
Ahhh...
Ahhh...
He was so disheartened that he didn't want to live anymore.
No matter how well-trained an agent is, if they suffer repeated setbacks, they will no longer have the motivation to go on living.
If he had been caught by a professional enemy, he might have been able to accept it.
After all, professionals against professionals.
But to be ambushed twice in a row by petty thieves... This was unacceptable.
Both times, it was petty thieves.
The first time, he was robbed of 10,000 silver dollars!
The second time, he was robbed of 30,000 silver dollars!
Now, he doesn't have a single copper coin left.
Speechless.
Choking.
Looking up at the sky.
The sky, with the sun shining brightly. However, inside Hokkō Tarō's heart, it was dark.
What should he do?
What should he do?