Chapter 305: More powerful than Captain Jack Sparrow

'Hello, Instructor Yu...'

'Shaolong, I'm sorry to call you directly like this.'

'Instructor Yu, you're too kind. Zhong Yang and Wu Liuqi are both students you taught. They're very good.'

'You're too kind.'

'Officer Yu, is there something you want to discuss?'

'Yes. But I'm a little embarrassed to ask...'

'Officer Yu, please speak. If there's anything I can do, I will.'

'Actually, I'm hoping to use some influence...'

'Please go on.'

'Well, there's a new group of cadets graduating soon. They all know that you captured the Japanese spies in Shanghai and did a great job, and they're all hoping to be assigned to your team...'

'Oh, Instructor Yu, you're too kind. I don't deserve it.'

Zhang Yong vaguely understood.

It turned out that Yu Lexing wanted to push someone his way.

No. That wasn't accurate. Someone wanted to come to his place.

It was probably Zhong Yang and Wu Liuqi, who had recently sent a lot of money back home. The benefits were too good. Someone who cared found out about it. So they egged Yu Lexing on to come to him.

Zhang Yong would never refuse such a thing.

Yu Lexing was an excellent special forces instructor.

He had taught Zhong Yang, Wu Liuqi and the other police academy students. His field skills were truly outstanding.

Apart from not being too fond of using his brain, he had no other shortcomings.

Yu Lexing mainly taught operational courses. These included martial arts, shooting, assassination, explosives and so on. Most people were very proficient in these areas.

He was looking forward to continuing to recruit outstanding police academy graduates to his own department.

However, for this to happen, the head of the department had to give his approval!

He, Zhang Yong, could not make the decision.

If he had agreed without authorisation, he would have been secretly expanding his own power. This was strictly forbidden.

It was fine to place one or two people. Placing a large number of people was definitely not allowed.

In any organisation, personnel power was of the utmost importance. It was more important than financial power.

The authority of a leader came mainly from personnel power!

Boss Dai likes to seize power so much, how could he let go of the personnel power? Whoever gets their hands on this power will have to stand aside.

Isn't the power over personnel what Zheng Jiemin and Tang Zongdou are fighting over?

Forget it, just say it, otherwise, with all the twists and turns, he won't know what Yu Lexiang is thinking. So he said bluntly, 'Instructor Yu, as long as the Chief of Department agrees, you can arrange it however you like.'

'Don't worry about that. I have just consulted the Director, and he said that you can have 30 people, plus two additional teams. They are all from the Zhejiang Police Academy.'

'Then there is no problem. Instructor Yu, you just pick 30 people.'

'I was hoping you could come and make the selection yourself.'

'No need. Instructor Yu, you can decide for yourselves. As long as they are graduates of the Police Academy, I will welcome them all.'

'Then...'

'Instructor Yu, I have some other things to do, so I will leave this matter in your hands. Thank you.'

'Ah, good!'

'Then goodbye. I'll be waiting here to welcome my new colleagues.'

'Good, good!'

Yu Lexiang was very satisfied.

This Zhang Yong doesn't have any arrogance!

He doesn't have any particular ideas about the personnel arrangements.

He's completely amenable.

He'll take whatever is offered. No picking and choosing.

The department head was actually testing Zhang Yong to see if he would interfere with personnel matters. Now it seems that he has no such intentions. Then there won't be any problems.

It's the bunch of young rascals that are causing headaches.

Everyone wants to be assigned to Zhang Yong's unit.

It's also the fault of Zhong Yang and Wu Liuqi and the others, who are too sharp and pushy. It makes their juniors itch.

It's only been a few months since they went to Shanghai, and they've already arrested so many Japanese spies. As a result, they've become role models for the entire police academy.

They're all young people with blood and ideals, who want to make a name for themselves.

It was catching Japanese spies! It was resisting foreign invasion!

Frankly speaking, it was a much more tempting prospect than catching the Red Party or anything.

Some police academy students secretly still resisted catching the Red Party, feeling that it was infighting, their own people killing their own people. Now that anti-Japanese sentiment was high, the police academy students were inevitably affected.

Catching Japanese spies was a no-brainer. Even if it meant sacrificing their lives, they didn't hesitate.

Fine...

Send all the 'troublemakers' to Zhang Yong.

If you don't want to arrest the Red Party, then go arrest the Japanese spies. Arrest them well. Arrest them hard. Arrest them until the Japanese spies are crying for their mothers...

Zhang Yong put down the receiver.

He returned to the middle of the group.

He called Zhong Yang and Wu Liuqi over and said, 'You will soon have more junior comrades arriving.'

'Really?' Zhong Yang was very happy, 'How many?'

'Thirty. Two small teams.'

'That's great.'

The two men were genuinely happy.

These days, they were very excited, but they were also really tired.

Everyone else was catching spies one at a time. But Zhang Yong was catching them in groups. One after the other.

And not even in their own territory. They could be redeployed at any time.

They had followed Zhang Yong and had achieved fruitful results, but they were really exhausted. They had hardly had any proper rest.

Now that two more teams had been added, they might be able to manoeuvre a little. The workload was not that great. They would not have to be so tired. And they were joined by his own junior colleagues. Naturally, there were no problems working together.

'Captain, have you been promoted?'

Wu Liuqi suddenly blurted out. Everyone around them immediately fell silent.

Adding two squads. Is that considered a promotion?

'No,'

Zhang Yong shook his head.

It's just that he's leading thirty more people. What promotion.

Oh, wait. It seems that he's never received his salary. And he has no idea how much it is now.

He has made so much extra money that he has forgotten about his salary.

He wonders if Li Jingzhi has been collecting it for him.

But he doesn't bother asking. He doesn't need his salary to live on. Catching spies and making extra money is the way to go.

'Captain, will you be transferring people from other squads?'

'What?'

'Are they all police academy graduates?'

'I think so,'

Zhang Yong replies cautiously. He doesn't know for sure.

He judges that they should all be police academy graduates. Or maybe they are new recruits transferred from outside.

It's impossible that they're field officers from before the Restoration Society.

Because he can't lead them.

He's only been in the job for a few months, so how can he lead the old employees?

In any case, Li Boqi won't assign him any old employees. It'll be too much of a hassle.

Only the freshly graduated police academy students will obey him 100%.

In front of those police academy students, Zhang Yong is the 'old man' with 'seniority'.

Without a promotion, simply increasing the number of people is also a form of support.

After all, he is too young and inexperienced to be a team leader. Otherwise, it would be easy to attract gossip.

He was not promoted to team leader. But he was given three small teams, which were also team leader-level.

Now it's even better, with two more small teams. That's five small teams. Even better than a team leader.

However, it is estimated that with this round of expansion of the Rensheng Society, each action team will have more manpower.

Boss Dai has money and power, so of course he wants to actively expand the army....

digressing.

Anyway, he will do whatever the higher-ups tell him to do.

You give me people. I won't refuse. With more people, it won't be as tiring. We can take turns.

Otherwise, once we get busy, we'll be working around the clock. Even though they're all young guys. They can't handle it. Besides, there's a chance of casualties.

The subordinate who was shot last time is still in the army hospital. Although he's fine, he'll have to lie there for at least half a month. After he comes back, he may not be suitable for field work. He'll need to be arranged for other types of work.

Right now, the war hasn't broken out yet, and the Fuxing Society has an advantage in terms of manpower.

But two years from now, who knows?

Once the guns start firing, the Japanese will surround them. The losses will be even greater.

Alas, they are all very young police academy graduates. Full of enthusiasm. Who knows how long they will survive?

However, a real man defends his country and dies in battle. There is nothing more to say. If anyone is afraid, they can quit, and he won't stop them. He needs people who volunteer. Not forced.

It's understandable to be scared when you first arrive. You'll get used to it with time. You won't be scared anymore.

He, Zhang Yong, is the perfect example.

Before, he was so scared that he wet his pants. Now, he's completely calm. That's progress.

'You guys get some rest.'

'Yes!'

He dismissed Zhong Yang, Wu Liuqi, and Yang Zhi. Zhang Yong led Cao Mengqi and Wei Yong's team out.

This time, the main area to be searched was the MGM Cabaret.

This place was really complicated.

The MGM Cabaret and the Paramount Club are one and the same, with two different names.

It occupies the most prosperous section of the street. The sign at the entrance on the north side says MGM Cabaret. The sign on the south side says Paramount Club. So, if you say MGM, you mean it, and if you say Paramount, you mean it too.

Last time Zhang Yong went in, he saw that the inside was very large. It was almost as big as the Songhu Office of the Fuxing Society.

Rumours outside said that there were 500 registered dancers alone.

And there are those who aren't listed. Those who are hired on a temporary basis. Or those who do business secretly. Then there are even more.

Because it's daytime, and it's morning, there aren't many people around.

First, go to the north gate. The sign here says MGM Cabaret. Last time, Zhang Yong killed Fumio Kishida near here.

What was he doing?

Waiting for his prey. Waiting for the Japanese to come out.

Within a radius of 200 metres, there are actually three red dots inside. Judging from one of them, it should be Jin Bufan.

This guy is aiming at the Beautiful Country. The title is Personal Assistant?

But who are the other two?

Wait in silence.

Soon, a red dot came out.

Zhang Yong raised the binoculars and looked carefully. He could see clearly. It was actually Pan Yonghua. That wealthy merchant from Baoshan County. Hiding a Japanese spy.

He nodded thoughtfully.

It seems that the trajectory of the Japanese spy's activities is still quite obvious.

This Pan Yonghua is obviously doing business with the Americans. He wants to sell stolen goods through the Americans.

At the moment, the United States is experiencing an economic crisis. Although ordinary Americans are suffering, the wealthy are getting richer.

As a result, wealthy Americans are collecting all kinds of treasures from around the world. Some people have a strong interest in all kinds of antiques or treasures from China.

Thinking about the murder of the Baoshan County patrol last time, this Pan Yonghua may also be involved.

However, for the time being, he is not the target.

Wait a bit longer.

There is another red dot inside.

After half an hour, this red dot also came out.

It was actually an acquaintance. It was the Japanese spy engineer from Caohe Thermal Power Plant. His cover identity was Zhao Wannian.

This guy actually showed up at the MGM Cabaret?

Not afraid of being exposed?

It seems that I underestimated him last time. Maybe this guy has other tasks?

Forget it. Ignore him for now.

Inside, there was another dense pile of small white dots coming out.

Soon, a dozen burly men in black came out. They were all concealing weapons.

'Do you know him?'

'That's Yoon Tae-seok. He's a Korean.'

'Oh?'

Zhang Yong's gaze was deep.

This name was very familiar.

Last time in the concession, it was this Yoon residence that was occupied.

Now, the Yoon residence has become a stronghold of the Fuxing Society. I wonder what Yoon Tae-seok will do?

This guy is indeed a Korean. Not a Japanese. But I guess, like Kawashima Yoshiko, he is proud to be Japanese. So, just deal with him as a Japanese.

'Get ready to move!'

'Do you need him alive?'

'No!'

Zhang Yong shook his head.

No need to catch him alive.

No need. Just kill him first.

Yin Taishi is accompanied by so many bodyguards, it will definitely be difficult to catch him alive.

Of course, it would be best if he could be caught alive.

Yin Taeseok's convoy quickly left the city centre and headed east towards the Wusongkou Dock.

Zhang Yong: ...

It was hasty. There was no chance to make the move.

Once this guy enters the dock area, it will be too conspicuous to make a big move.

It's daytime after all.

There was no choice but to temporarily call off the mission.

Turn back.

Suddenly, a red dot cut across the map from behind.

Zhang Yong immediately turned his head to look. He saw a small black car approaching from behind. It wasn't going fast. There didn't seem to be anything unusual about it.

However, Zhang Yong's first reaction was that this Japanese spy was a killer. He wanted to kill him.

'Cao, there's a Japanese spy in the black car behind us.'

'I know.'

Cao Mengqi immediately ordered the car to pull over.

Zhang Yong quickly got out of the car and hid behind it. Trying not to attract attention.

'Don't move!'

'Get out of the car!'

Cao Mengqi organised his men to stop the car.

The black muzzle of the gun was aimed at the car behind. The other party was forced to stop.

The black car stopped helplessly.

A group of people immediately rushed up and tried to drag the person inside out.

The driver of the car behind opened the door.

Two agents immediately rushed up and tried to drag the other party out.

The result...

'Bang!'

The gun fired.

It was the driver of the car who fired.

Fortunately, the two agents were also very vigilant and noticed the other party's movements and immediately evaded tactically.

'Da-da-da...'

'Da-da-da...'

The Thompson submachine gun immediately returned fire.

On the spot, the Japanese spy was riddled with bullets. His body was covered in bullet holes.

There was a large pool of blood in the entire driver's cab.

Zhang Yong came up from behind.

Cao Mengqi had already completed the basic investigation.

'There are no clues. It was just one person. We don't know his identity either.'

'What about weapons?'

'Here.'

Cao Mengqi handed over the enemy's weapon.

It was a revolver. It seems to be from Britain? Only the British like this kind of weapon.

'Are any of our men injured?'

'Nothing serious. The bullet just grazed the arm a little.'

'Be more careful next time.'

'Yes!'

Cao Mengqi didn't think so.

Something like this could never be completely risk-free.

Unless you just start firing your submachine gun.

Zhang Yong stood next to the driver's cab, pondering.

What exactly is this Japanese spy up to? A hit man? Assassinating himself? Did Yin Taishi lure him here?

It doesn't feel like it.

Because there are too many variables. He may not fall for it.

A hit man is too weak.

A revolver is useless.

He must remember that he is surrounded by weapons. He has light machine guns and submachine guns.

Qin Lishan has gone to rest. But he still has the light machine gun with him. He doesn't rest when the gun does. Whenever he goes on a mission, he must bring his light machine gun with him. Zhang Yong dare not be the least bit negligent.

Right now, he has really made too many enemies.

Not to mention the Japanese invaders.

Zhang Xiaolin also wants his life now.

And the Party Affairs Investigation Department...

And the Dagger Society...

And the Heaven and Earth Society...

And the unruly Mengde Society...

He suddenly realised that there are thousands of forces in Shanghai, and Zhang Yong has offended most of them...

The slightest negligence is a dead end.

Damn, if he's not careful, he'll be more powerful than Captain Jack Sparrow.

Suddenly, a thought occurred to him.

There was another red dot in the direction of the pier.

He waved his hand.

Cao Mengqi immediately dealt with the scene.

The damaged car was quickly pushed away. The body was also buried.

He did not continue to stop the car.

Because the red dot that was rushing up behind was with the windows open. It was easy to see the face.

'Do you know him?'

'Jin Sanyan.'

'A pirate?'

'Yes!'

Cao Mengqi doesn't like to use his brain. But he does have a good memory.

He suspects that this guy was recruited into the Fuxing Society because of his excellent memory. Field agents really do require a good memory.

Especially when it comes to remembering faces. The basic requirement is to be able to remember after just one glance.

'Jin Sanyan...'

'Pirate...'

Zhang Yong's heart is filled with joy.

Here's his chance. The pirate's treasure trove is beckoning to him.

Japanese spy...

Pirate...

There's definitely something in it for me!

This wave, I'm definitely going to make a fortune. I'll be swimming in money.

What I had promised Li Boqi before, about behaving myself for 15 days, was immediately thrown to the winds.

'Go after him!'

'Catch him!'