Chapter 382: Peeling onions

On the way, Zhang Yong suddenly remembered something.

Wei Heren had mentioned before that Wei Dongbao was in contact with Chen Longping. However, Wei Dongbao had not mentioned a word about it.

It seems that this guy is still keeping core secrets.

He confessed to having an insider at the bank.

But he never mentioned Chen Longping.

What does this mean?

It means Chen Longping is the most important.

He needs to protect Chen Longping. Chen Longping cannot be revealed.

Damn it!

These Japanese spies are really cunning.

With my own intelligence, it is really not easy to defeat them.

Fortunately, I have enough time to slowly correct my mistakes. I am only in my twenties, and I still have plenty of time in the future. Take your time!

'Where is Chen Longping?' he asked directly without warning.

Wei Dongbao pretended to be stupid.

As if he hadn't heard.

'You helped Chen Longping transport the soil, and it's impossible that you didn't get some benefit, right?' Zhang Yong deliberately steered the conversation towards money.

The aim was to tell the other person: I'm Liu Heizi. I'm not Zhang Yong from the Fuxing Society.

I only want money. Not my life.

If you hand over the money, I can let you live.

Did it work?

I'm not sure.

That was the psychological suggestion, anyway.

'I don't know any Chen Longping.' Unexpectedly, Wei Dongbao flatly denied it.

'Really?' Zhang Yong began to play with the dagger.

However, this time, Wei Dongbao was very quiet.

Zhang Yong then understood. This guy is determined to keep the core secret.

He won't talk even if you kill him.

You can give up everything else. However, Chen Longping is definitely not allowed. This proves that Chen Longping is very, very important.

Could it be that someone is working?

Could it be that the Japanese spy is trying to turn Chen's family against him?

Don't think it's ridiculous. Wives are always targets for subversion.

'Really.'

'Okay. Take your time.'

Zhang Yong was in no hurry. He still had to consult the department head about this matter.

After all, Chen Longping's family was involved. The Chen family was also a huge entity. He couldn't afford to provoke them alone.

The car arrived near the Farmers' Bank. Zhang Yong went to make a phone call.

He called the Chief directly. He reported what had happened with Chen Longping. Sure enough, the Chief pondered for a while before slowly saying, 'There must be concrete evidence. A confession alone is not enough. There must be physical evidence.'

'Understood,' Zhang Yong understood the pressure on the Chief.

Chief: 'Try not to use guns. And don't arrest people in public. Don't cause a social impact.'

Zhang Yong: "I understand.'

Chief: "When you arrest Chen Longping, make sure he can't make any phone calls.'

Zhang Yong: 'I understand.'

Director: 'Once you make the move, it must be foolproof. You can't let him get away. If you're not 100% sure, you'd better not do it.'

Zhang Yong: 'I understand.'

I feel the Director's caution more and more. The pressure is enormous!

As a junior member of the sixth class of the Whampoa Military Academy, it is extremely difficult to fight the Chen family. Even with the support of the Committee, I dare not act rashly.

At this moment in time, the influence of the Fuxing Society is not comparable to that of the future Military United Front.

The current Fuxing Society is still a small government office.

It has few people, little power and no reputation.

Although it has the background of the Imperial Bodyguards, it is not feared by any of the big bosses.

At most, it can deter the heads of regiments and divisions. It has no influence on generals and above.

A major characteristic of the Guomindang army is that each military leader has his own private army. They only listen to their own commanders. They do not care about their families. If their commander orders them to shoot, they will really shoot.

The Fuxing Society absolutely dares not touch these military leaders. Unless they want to die.

After making the phone call, he continued with his work.

It was completely no problem to get two informants. It was a piece of cake.

In order to avoid provoking the Chen family, they called the people outside. Then they were captured. Then they were taken away in the car.

The two men trembled when they saw Wei Dongbao's miserable state.

'Don't be nervous,' Zhang Yong said in a calm tone, 'as long as you cooperate, I can pretend that nothing has happened.'

The two men were still pale, their hearts racing.

Of course they knew that they couldn't believe a word Zhang Yong said. If you confess, you'll go to jail for the rest of your life.

But if you don't confess, you might not have a complete body.

Look at Wei Dongbao. His ears have been cut off.

How can anyone withstand such torture? Just the sight of the iron is frightening.

Take the men away and interrogate them separately.

This way, the two of them won't dare to say anything. Otherwise, once the gaps are filled in, someone is going to be in trouble.

They know the stakes very well.

As for Zhang Yong, he continued to mention Chen Longping in front of Wei Dongbao.

'Are you trying to turn him?'

'Is Heidao Longzhang personally getting involved in order to turn the Chen family?'

Zhang Yong guessed blindly.

In the end, Wei Dongbao didn't react at all.

He didn't know if this guy was pretending or if he had guessed wrong.

He suddenly remembered Wei Jinfu, the Japanese spy. He was the owner of Wei Feng Silver Shop. He was the one Wei Longzhang had mentioned.

Perhaps, he should try to get information from a different angle?

If Wei Dongbao refused to confess, what about Wei Jinfu? Did he know anything about this?

These Japanese spies were very good at passing the buck. They would fight interrogations by peeling back the onion. You peel back one layer, and they tell you something. It seems very honest. But there may be a few more layers inside.

How many layers of onion skin does Wei Jinfu have?

Soon, the interrogation of the two traitors was over. They really didn't know anything.

They simply betrayed the bank's business data for profit. They could get 30 silver dollars a month for their hard work.

I have to say, the Japanese were really stingy. Only 30 silver dollars a month.

Well, it really wasn't worth much.

No arrests for now. First, go find Boss Wei at Wei Feng Silver Shop.

To be on the safe side, he called him by phone.

Soon afterwards, Yan Guangkun arrived with a small team to lend a hand.

'Shaolong, what's the good news?'

'Hard work.'

'I'm not afraid of hard work. Let's go!'

'To Wei Feng Silver Shop!'

'Great!'

The car set off in a mighty procession.

They soon arrived at Antique Street. Zhang Yong glanced at Gu Mozhai. He noticed that the shop was closed.

Huh? That boss Gu is not here?

They arrived in front of Wei Feng Silver House. They parked the car. They entered the silver house. They happened to see Wei Jin-fu.

So they waved their hands from afar to say hello.

'Boss Wei!'

'It's you?'

Wei Jin-fu's face suddenly changed.

Damn it. It's this guy again. What's he doing popping up out of nowhere?

This is really killing me.

Encountering this guy is definitely no good.

The other party knows that he is a Japanese spy. Zhang Yong has all the details about him.

Liu Heizi. He's a spy for the secret service.

He believed it before.

However, even if he wanted to run, there was no way he could.

Where could he go?

'Mr Liu...' had no choice but to approach him.

'Let me ask you something.' Zhang Yong acted as if they were very familiar. He sat down on the sofa next to him.

A waitress immediately brought them tea.

From the outside, it looked like the two of them were having a private business discussion.

In fact, Zhang Yong did choose some very expensive gold jewellery as a cover for their conversation.

'Go ahead...'

'Do you know Chen Longping?'

'Yes. One of the Chen family's managers. He helps the Chen family run their business.'

'Good. He and Kuroshima Ryuzo...'

Zhang Yong lowered his voice.

Wei Jinfu's face suddenly became tense.

His eyes became very strange.

Zhang Yong then knew that there was something going on.

This Wei Jin-fu is also peeling onions. He actually hid so much information.

I thought this guy was very cooperative. I didn't expect that he would only tell you what you already know. He resolutely won't tell you what you don't know. They are both cunning as hell.

'I can't tell you. If I do, they will know that I'm the one who leaked the information.'

'I've already arrested Wei Dongbao. He is Fujino Mikichi. He can help you cover up.'

'That won't work either. It'll just be the two of us. The higher-ups will definitely summon me back immediately.'

'So what do you suggest?'

Zhang Yong didn't press him.

In fact, he didn't intend to arrest Wei Jinfu.

He wasn't going to arrest Wen Zhenping, Xu Sheng, Hao Sange, or any of the others either.

Keeping these people around would be useful in the future.

Even people like Fang Muyu would be useful in the future.

When the full-scale war broke out and the coast fell, these people would be the best cover for him.

They can also be used to run businesses that help transport supplies and evacuate the wounded.

Wen Zhenping's Haichang Shipping will definitely be able to obtain a pass issued by the Japanese military at that time. They can sail unimpeded on the Yangtze River. It will be easy to smuggle some contraband goods in.

Then help the New Fourth Army transport some people or weapons and ammunition across the river...

It shouldn't be difficult, right?

'I can't be exposed. And neither can Wei Dongbao. We have to think of another way.'

'Okay. I accept.'

'You can't show signs of specifically arresting Chen Longping. You have to create an opportunity by chance.'

'Tell me!'

'Chen Longping is keeping a woman in Babu Street.'

'The exact address?'

'I don't know. I only know it's in Babu Street.'

'Okay. I'll create a conflict.'

'Kuroshima Ryuzo wants to turn the Chen brothers against each other. The plan is called the Rat Operation. The main focus is on Chen Longping, helping him smuggle foreign soil for huge profits. At the same time, using Japanese merchant ships, various high-value goods are transported from overseas to the Chen brothers. Such as perfume, watches, cigarettes, soap, coffee, etc.'

'Anything else?'

'At the same time, they helped the Chen brothers sell the high-value goods they had in their possession. Mainly all kinds of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, as well as rare medicinal herbs, rare animal skins, and so on.'

'Was it all handled by Chen Longping?'

'Yes. Chen Longping studied in Japan with us in his early years and had already been secretly recruited by us. He was willing to work for us.'

'Was he Japanese?'

'No. He was an international student. Many international students were willing to secretly help us.'

'Where is Kuroshima Ryujo?'

'In Hongkou. He's been shocked and won't come out for now.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong felt a bit sorry.

It seems that this Kuroshima Ryujo is not very good either. He's got a tiny nerve.

It's just that he's carried out a few operations in Shanghai, and they got a bit intense? And he's afraid to come out? And he claims to be a member of the imperial family!

Bah!

Members of the imperial family are so afraid of death!

Shame on you!

'Help me find a way to get rich. I won't touch you.'

'You...'

Wei Jinfu was speechless.

Fortunately, the person he wanted to harm was someone else.

Instead of harming himself, it would be better to guide him to harm someone else. Diverting the blame to someone else could not be better.

'Chen's family has a warehouse on Changgang Road...'

'It is already under our surveillance. It cannot be moved for the time being.'

'Then we have to go to Babu Street. His mistress also hides some of his private property there.'

'Thank you!'

Zhang Yong nodded. Then he stood up.

He had already obtained enough information.

Finally, to throw people off the scent, he pretended to buy a gold necklace. It cost 300 taels of silver.

A consumer of this level deserved to be received by Wei Jinfu.

No one would suspect the content of the conversation between the two. Externally, they were just bargaining.

They said goodbye.

They came out.

They immediately went to Babu Street.