Chapter 362: A Small Sense of Accomplishment

The first one to be extracted was Kintaro Nogaya.

This guy is the most cunning. Zhang Yong could hardly squeeze any oil out of him.

After being beaten up last time, Nogaya seemed to have become a bit more honest.

'I don't know.' However, upon seeing the inexplicable phrase, Nogaya shook his head.

'Really?' Zhang Yong narrowed his eyes.

'Really,' Noguchi began to act like a loser.

Zhang Yong waved his hand. Tell someone to drag him away. Worthless. Doesn't know anything. Might as well starve to death.

Noguchi suddenly struggled. He said he had something to say.

'Say it.'

'I want to tell you alone.'

'I don't believe you!'

'We are both civilized people. I hope we can solve this problem in a civilized way.'

'Am I uncivilized?'

'If we are civilized people, we must keep our promises.'

'Speak.'

'You can name your conditions. If I can fulfil them, you should release me.'

'Oh, you know that the nightingale was released?'

'She didn't come back.'

'Then it's possible that I took her out and buried her.'

'No.'

'Why not?'

'Name your conditions.'

'Half a million taels of silver.'

Zhang Yong asked for a lot.

He had been hasty before. He had only mentioned 100,000 taels of silver to Nightingale. He had never thought that she would actually do it.

She had unearthed a treasure of 250,000 taels. He had no choice but to let her go.

He had broken his promise. He still believed in rules.

He had squeezed her dry. He put her back. Let her recover. Then catch her again. Next time it would be 300,000 taels.

Kintaro Nogaya was silent.

He did not have 500,000 taels of silver. Nor could he get 500,000 taels of silver.

That was no small sum.

'Why don't you trade information?' Zhang Yong changed the subject.

Nogaya shook his head.

He was unwilling to betray information.

Let him use money to gain his freedom. He was willing. But betraying information, he refused.

'Then you can also do me a favour.'

'What favour?'

'Do you know Takatoshi Akagi?'

'He...'

Nogaya Kintaro was silent.

He actually knew him.

However, he was unsure of what Zhang Yong was really up to.

'I want to meet him.'

'Why don't you just call him?'

'There's something important I need to discuss with him. Perhaps you can help.'

Zhang Yong spoke the truth.

This Nogaya was very cunning. He was also not easily swayed.

If he was simply tortured for information, he might not talk. Even if he did, it was unlikely that it would be the most important information.

However, the other party also had a weakness. He always wanted to stay alive.

'What is it?'

'He has a relative called Aoki Junshiro, and I'm prepared to trade him for a spy. This spy's name is Yang Junjian, and he's our pilot...'

'I know about the Hayabusa operation,'

'Oh?'

Zhang Yong's eyes lit up.

Kintaro Nogaya actually knew about Yang Junjian?

That was promising.

This old guy really did have a lot of hidden secrets.

He actually knew about the plan to turn Yang Junjian.

All the Japanese invaders' subversive work is called something or other.

Falcon work?

Pilot?

'Good. I want to get this Yang Junjian back now. You help me complete the mission. I'll cut you a hundred thousand taels of silver.'

'I won't betray any intelligence.'

'I don't want you to betray any intelligence. I just need you to help me complete this task.'

'Do you mean what you say?'

'Do you believe me or not?'

'I...'

Kintaro Nogaya was torn between his desire to gain and his fear of losing.

No matter how stubborn he was, when he discovered that hope was at hand, he could not help but be moved.

The other party did not need him to betray information. They only needed his assistance to complete the exchange.

Using a Japanese spy in exchange for a traitor was a very normal operation.

An exchange of equal value.

He had not suffered any loss.

Or rather, the Japanese side had not suffered any loss.

Since Yang Junjian had already been exposed, there was no point in keeping him. He had no value and would of course be abandoned.

On the other hand, Junshiro Aoki was Akagi Takasuke's relative. He was more than happy to help Akagi Takasuke.

'Okay, I'll help you!'

In the end, Kintaro Nogata made a choice.

He then proposed that he first meet Junshiro Aoki to

'No problem,'

Zhang Yong immediately took him to the prison cell.

Junshiro Aoki was being held in solitary confinement. He looked blankly out of the cell.

He didn't know Kintaro Notani. He thought Zhang Yong had brought him to scare him. The other man's legs had both been broken. He could only move by crawling.

Just like a dog.

He couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy. He wondered what would happen to him.

If the exchange didn't go through, I'm afraid...

'It's him...'

'It's him...'

Kintaro Notani muttered to himself.

It was indeed Junshiro Aoki. He hadn't expected that he had also been captured.

Alas, so young, probably still on his first mission.

And then he fell into Zhang Yong's clutches.

Damn it...

Unfortunately, getting angry is useless.

They are all now in Zhang Yong's hands.

Unless someone can kill Zhang Yong. Even then, it's not possible. If Zhang Yong dies, I guess they will all have to die with him.

The public execution of Takegawa Kumazo shows that the Chinese are still very tough.

It is not easy to conquer all the Chinese.

Unless it is a large-scale war...

But the principle remains the same. Even if they start a war, they won't survive.

After the outbreak of war, they Japanese will definitely be the first to be sacrificed. They will die in the most miserable way.

At that time, even if they conquer all of China, what's the point?

Zhang Yong doesn't say a word. He lets Kintaro Nogaya watch. Watch as much as he likes.

'Let's go,'

Kintaro Nogaya says bitterly at last.

Zhang Yong waves his hand. Two agents come up and pick him up, carrying him away.

to a separate interrogation room.

'I want to stay in a hotel.'

'Okay.'

'I want to stay at the Peace Hotel.'

'Why?'

'Because I can contact my people there. But you can't arrest him. Otherwise, the information won't get through.'

'Mr. Nogi, please swear in the name of the Emperor.'

'I swear in the name of His Majesty the Emperor. May I die a miserable death if I don't cooperate sincerely.'

'You have to find the money for the hotel yourself.'

'You...'

Kintaro Nogaya was devastated.

You're not satisfied even though I've already confessed to so much money?

How much is a hotel room? Even if I stay for a month, it's not even 200 taels of silver. You've taken more than 20,000 taels of silver from me.

You're so stingy.

I've never seen anyone as stingy as you.

In the history of the Chinese people, for the past 5,000 years, you are the most stingy person.

Resentful...

'Why don't you tell me another place where you hid the treasure?'

'No.'

'In that case, I swear by the Jade Emperor that I will give you complete control over any money we find. You can drink red wine, eat steak, and even call in a few geishas to spice things up...'

'You...'

Kintaro Noguchi's eyes rolled.

Zhang Yong's expression did not change.

Of course he knew the other party had something up their sleeve.

He had given an explanation. But it was definitely not the whole story.

Like squeezing toothpaste from a tube. Everyone knows the drill.

'You promise to stay at the Peace Hotel?'

'Of course. I said so. You pay for your own expenses.'

'You really won't rob me?'

'Just this once. I can't say for the future.'

'Then let's go!'

'Where?'

'Not far. It's on Taiping Street.'

'Good!'

Zhang Yong nodded.

He gathered the team and set off with Kintaro Nogaya.

The group arrived at Taiping Street and went next to an oil press. There was also a safe house here.

From inside the safe house, a stack of silver notes was indeed found.

There weren't many. They were all 100-dollar bills. There were 20 in total. That's 2,000 dollars.

Kintaro Nogaya was very nervous. He was afraid that Zhang Yong would keep all of it for himself. However, after looking at it, Zhang Yong handed all the silver notes back to him.

You can't catch a wolf if you're reluctant to let go of your children.

If you want this Kintaro Nogaya to cooperate, you still have to give him some sweeteners.

It also gives the other party continued hope.

As long as there is still hope, the other party will gradually fall under his control.

What was that Hong Chengchou's name?

Just because he patted the dust off his clothes, he was judged to have no will to live.

'Take me to the Peace Hotel.'

'Just a moment!'

Zhang Yong did not refuse. But he needs to report to Li Boqi.

In case Nogaya Kintaro tries anything tricky, Li Boqi can deal with it in advance. Nogaya is an old fox. Li Boqi doesn't seem to be inferior.

Come and see Li Boqi.

Li Boqi pondered for a moment and said, 'Nogaya will not cut off his own way out. He will cooperate sincerely until he brings Yang Junjian back. If you have any problems, you can talk to him directly. He will find a way to solve them. He is the head of the spy agency of the Huaiji organ, and his operational level is absolutely top-notch.'

Zhang Yong: 'What about after the successful replacement?'

'Don't worry about that for now. I think it will be very difficult to replace him.'

'Why?'

'If Yang Junjian is replaced, it will increase the resistance to the Japanese spies' subversion work in the future. Everyone else will be on the sidelines. This is not in the interests of the Japanese spies. The Japanese spy hierarchy may not agree.'

'So...'

'So, this is a long battle. There is no quick fix.'

'Nogaya...'

'This matter is actually beneficial to us. No matter what the Japanese spy high-level decision is, it will make people feel uneasy. If the change is not approved, Nogaya, Akagi, Aoki and others will feel uneasy. If it is approved, Yang Junjian and others will feel uneasy. Kawashima Yoshiko and others will also have thoughts. Rifts will arise within the Japanese spy organization.'

'Yang Junjian alone may not have that much power, right?'

'Since you were able to catch Yang Junjian, you might be able to catch the next one. Isn't there one in the Military Senate?'

'That's right.'

Zhang Yong nodded as if he understood.

Yang Junjian thought that if he ran over to the Japanese side, he would be safe. But in the end, he was sent back.

Then the traitor in the Military Senate needs to think carefully. Whether it is worthwhile to side with the Japanese. At that time, the Japanese cannot protect his safety.

Even if he runs to the Japanese side, he will be sent back.

In that case, why did he turn to the Japanese? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

And that mysterious middleman Miyamoto went to see that night. The bigwigs behind him will also be hesitant.

Can the Japanese really protect his safety?

Not necessarily!

The top Japanese spies definitely can't let the other party feel insecure.

Otherwise, how can they turn them?

So, whether or not to release this Yang Junjian is indeed a headache.

It is estimated that a decision can only be made at the level of Toiihara. This old guy is the head of all Japanese spies.

Very good, accidentally, he has actually created a little trouble for Toiihara.

Hehe. Unconsciously, he actually felt a little sense of accomplishment.

A little nobody like himself can also give Toiihara a headache!

Not bad. Not bad.

Very promising.

Er, promising...

'Go ahead. Don't be too strict. Let Nogaya operate on his own.'

'Yes.'

'As long as Aoki is in our hands, Noguchi will not take any risks. He may even help us eliminate some unexpected dangers.'

'His own people against his own people?'

'If we were to deal with the Party Affairs Investigation Department, would you hesitate?'

'Understood!'

Zhang Yong nodded.

Of course he would not hesitate. Just do it.

There must be infighting within the Japanese spy agency. Noguchi Kintaro must also have people he doesn't like.

It's normal to get rid of a few enemies with the help of the Chinese, isn't it?

As long as you do it carefully, who will know the truth?

The fighting on the dark front is inherently very secretive. It's not uncommon for people to kill each other...

'Let's go!'

Zhang Yong took Kintaro Nogaya to the Peace Hotel. He found that someone had already occupied this side.

There were many heavily armed National Army soldiers on guard around them. They were all Xuan Tie's men.

The leader is the lieutenant colonel's aide, Liang Wenxiu.

'Lieutenant Colonel Liang!'

'Captain Zhang.'

'Sorry to interrupt. I'm here on a mission. I don't think it will affect you.'

'He is...'

'The head of the Japanese spy agency.'

'Huh?'

Liang Wenxiu was a little surprised.

He didn't expect that this man, who had both his legs broken, to have such a big background.

The head of a spy agency!

At least he is a lieutenant colonel. Or even a major general.

In the Japanese army, major general is already a very high military rank. The number is very rare.

The Japanese major general is often linked to the infantry regiment commander. A Japanese infantry regiment has more than 3,000 people. The combat effectiveness is very strong. Often a regiment dares to provoke a conflict.

Unexpectedly, he was captured by Zhang Yong.

Anyway, this Zhang Yong, capturing Japanese spies, is really a bit tricky.

They have analysed the information they have gathered, but they still can't figure out how Zhang Yong manages to identify the Japanese spies. It's simply inexplicable!

'Lieutenant Liang, let me make some arrangements. We'll talk later.'

'Okay!'

Zhang Yong handles the formalities for Kintaro Nogaya.

Kintaro Nogaya specifies that he wants the best room. In other words, the future presidential suite.

Okay, that's fine.

It's your own money anyway.

If you indulge in luxury now, you'll suffer when you go back to your cell.

After completing the formalities, he went up to his room.

My, it really is the presidential suite of the future!

It's so luxurious.

So extravagant.

It costs hundreds of dollars a day.

It seems that Kintaro Nogaya is quite wealthy. He can afford it.

He looked around inside and out. He got the picture.

This presidential suite occupies half of an entire floor. There is another suite opposite.

Is there someone living opposite?

It seems that they are also people of status and background?

At two hundred dollars a day, it's not something the average person can afford. I'm curious. Who could it be?

Unfortunately, there was only a waiter on duty across the hall.

He shook his head.

This design is unreasonable.

There are two presidential suites on the same floor.

They are even directly facing each other. There is no privacy at all. Bad review...

Go back to the room.

Close the door.

Kintaro Noya began to make a phone call.

Zhang Yong closed his eyes on the sofa to rest.

The other party was speaking in Japanese. He couldn't understand. And there was no need to understand.

Unless Kintaro Nogaya wanted to die himself or have Junshiro Aoki die, he would not take the risk. It was not worth it.

Sure enough, Kintaro Nogaya finished his phone call quickly. He frowned. He wanted to say something but held back.

'Go ahead, what is it?'

'Akagi Takatoshi doesn't believe it. We may need to send a photo by post.'

'Send it by post?'

'We can't get in touch with him for the time being.'

'Okay.'

Zhang Yong had no objections.

He could take a photo at any time. He could send it by post.

He immediately told Zhong Yang to make the arrangements.

'Wait a minute, one of my assistants will be here soon. Don't stop him. I need to tell him to do something.'

'Okay.'

'You can't secretly send someone to follow him. Otherwise, Akagi Takatoshi will find out.'

'Akagi is also an ex-secret agent?'

'He used to be an instructor at the Military Police Headquarters. He was in charge of training secret agents.'

'So arrogant?'

Zhang Yong was secretly amazed.

I never thought this Akagi Takasumi was so formidable.

No wonder he was able to take control of the concession police station so quickly, and made Zhu Yuan and the others afraid to underestimate him.

I remember what Li Boqi said:

'Take it slowly. There's no rush. Take your time. If you don't do it today, you can do it tomorrow...

Look at the time...

Haha, it's almost time to go down for dinner.

For Commander Xuan's dinner, I still have to do the superficial work.