Chapter 408: Mad Dog Zhao Lijun

Before the money could be delivered, Chen Gongshu suddenly arrived.

Also arriving was a stranger. He looked a bit sinister. His eyes were cold.

Zhang Yong was secretly puzzled.

These two guys were sneaky and mysterious. What did they want?

Were they going to secretly do something to him?

Be on your guard...

'Shaolong, this is Zhao Lijun, Section Chief Zhao.'

'Hello, Section Chief Zhao!'

Zhang Yong stood at attention and saluted.

He was secretly surprised.

It was Zhao Lijun? One of the top four assassins?

He was also in North China.

In fact, at that moment, there were three assassins in North China: Wang Tianmu, Zhao Lijun and Chen Gongshu. All that was missing was Shen Du.

This Zhao Lijun was even more skilled at killing than Wang Tianmu and Chen Gongshu.

To describe him as a killer of innocents would be an understatement. Because he killed too many people without restraint or remorse, he was eventually executed for intentional homicide.

The three top assassins had gathered in North China, but who were they going to kill?

Kuroshima Ryuzo?

His blood was boiling.

This would be fine.

They would do the work in front, and he would pick up the loose ends...

'Zhang Yong, Zhang Shaolong, you really are a person of talent,' Zhao Lijun nodded. It seemed like a smile. But it was even uglier than crying.

Well, another Li Boqi.

His face was completely expressionless.

Maybe he was used to it. None of them were smiling.

That said, he himself hadn't smiled for a long time. Ever since he joined the Fuxing Society. It seemed like his smile had gradually become insulated.

'Shaolong, keep talking!'

'Yes!'

Chen Gongshu led the two men to the back of the deserted wilderness.

Far away from everyone else. Obviously worried about someone eavesdropping. Such secrecy made Zhang Yong hang in the air again.

What was the important matter...

'General Cai is coming to Beiping,' Chen Gongshu finally whispered.

'Which General Cai?' Zhang Yong didn't react.

'The former General Cai of the 19th Route Army.'

'Ah...'

Zhang Yong was a little surprised.

It's that General Cai! He's coming to Beiping?

What for?

To have a heart-to-heart with General Song of the 29th Army?

To be honest, over the years, General Song has been unsettled. He's been thinking a lot.

He feels that the Japanese are ambitious and are definitely plotting to take Pingjin. But he doesn't trust Chiang Kai-shek either.

After all, Chiang Kai-shek is an expert at digging pits and trapping ragtag troops.

'So what?' Zhang Yong asked.

The big shots meeting with the big shots doesn't seem to have anything to do with us in the Restoration Society.

To be honest, General Cai is very resentful of the Restoration Society. It seems that Commander Song is also very resentful of the Restoration Society.

Wang Tianmu in Beiping also doesn't seem to be getting much help.

No one else is willing to accept him.

'We need to do something to attract the Japanese's attention.'

'Why?'

'General Cai cannot have an accident. This is the order of the Committee.'

'Really?'

Zhang Yong blurted out.

Then he immediately realised that he was wrong.

How could he say that.

Wasn't that calling the Prime Minister hypocritical and insincere?

Fortunately, Chen Gongshu and Zhao Lijun didn't seem to mind. It seemed that Zhang Yong's question was commonplace.

'It's true.'

'Why?'

Zhang Yong really didn't understand.

It seems that General Cai and Chiang didn't get along.

If he were eliminated, Chiang Kai-shek should only be happy.

'At this moment, if General Cai has an accident, it may cause misunderstanding.'

'What others?'

'Song Junzhang!'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong felt so childish.

For such a thing, he actually had to ask someone to explain. He could actually figure it out himself.

The chairman is now trying to save face and maintain the status quo. Although he doesn't like General Cai, he can't really get rid of him.

Otherwise, if people's hearts are scattered, it will be difficult to lead the troops.

Let's not talk about the others for now. Just Song Jun, the commander of the 29th Army, will have a lot of concerns.

General Cai was instrumental in the war of resistance against Japan, and you've eliminated someone with such prestige. If I listen to you, won't I be following in General Cai's footsteps at any time?

The other generals of the 29th Army will also be worried to death, I suspect.

It's possible that someone will directly shout out the slogan of opposing Chiang Kai-shek. There will be a certain incident directly ahead of schedule.

'What are we going to do?'

'Protecting General Cai is not our task. We have other plans. What we need to do is attract the attention of the Japanese invaders.'

'What's your plan?'

'Plan a few major operations. Keep the Japanese invaders on their toes.'

'I understand. I'll do as you say.'

'Good. The Japanese imperial family member Kuroshima Ryuzo is here, so let's plan an operation against him.'

'Good, good, good!'

Zhang Yong immediately raised both hands and feet in approval.

If we're going to do it, let's do it big. Let's get rid of Kuroshima Ryuzo once and for all.

Of course, it would be better to capture him alive.

Whether we succeed or not, it will distract the Japanese secret service.

But it won't be easy to catch Kuroshima Ryuzo. He's very careful. He rarely appears alone.

You see, when he appeared at the pier before, he was surrounded by a large group of people.

There were also Kawashima Yoshiko and a large group of henchmen.

When he came to Tianjin, he would probably meet with clients, mainly in the Japanese concession.

And the Fuxing Society wanted to launch an assassination operation in the Japanese concession. I can say it plainly in three words: impossible. Even if you go to any lengths. It's absolutely impossible. You can't even get in.

The Japanese concession in Tianjin was completely different from the Shanghai International Settlement. There were no various interests involved. It was just the Japanese's territory.

The Japanese ran it with a tight grip. No outsider could shake it even a little.

'What time?'

'What's the location?'

Zhang Yong continued to ask.

The target was good. However, there had to be a chance to execute it.

First, they had to be able to get close to Kuroshima Ryuzo.

Second, they had to be able to escape smoothly. Or die together.

Third, they had to be able to escape Tianjin after the fact.

If Kuroshima Ryuzo was really assassinated, the Japanese invaders might blockade Tianjin.

No matter how serious the consequences, they were likely to happen.

'There is no definite information at the moment.'

'Then how can you assassinate?'

'No matter what you do, there's always a risk. If you're afraid of death, you can't achieve anything.'

'Huh?'

Zhang Yong frowned.

This Zhao Lijun... Is he coming after me?

Damn, is he mocking me? Afraid of death? It sounds like he's talking about me.

Fine, you're not afraid of death!

You're awesome!

In 1943, you were fucking shot! You deserved it!

He's deliberately not saying anything.

Playing the fool.

I'm a coward, so what?

Have I eaten your rice?

The director didn't even criticise me, who the hell are you?

If you're so capable, go be the stationmaster of Shanghai Station and see what you can do!

"I have a plan...'

Chen Gongshu stepped in to smooth things over.

Zhang Yong still had a long face. He didn't hide it.

He's not made of money. He can't please everyone. Why should he make himself miserable?

Up there, there's a seat cover and a wife to cover him, so he doesn't have to look at other people's faces. At most, he'll get a few scoldings from Li Boqi.

Li Boqi just hates to see talent go to waste. After he's finished scolding, he'll give him hands-on instructions.

'What's the plan?'

'I want to arrange for you to move into the Nissin Hotel early...'

'Do what?'

'I predict that the Japanese invaders may hold a banquet or something at the Nissin Hotel. At that time, Kuroshima Ryuzo may attend in person.'

'May?'

'Yes. It's possible.'

'Move in early?'

'Yes. We must act quickly. This way, suspicion will be kept to a minimum.'

'What if the Japanese then clear the place and kick out all the guests?'

'That's a possibility. But it's also possible that they won't do that. The Japanese want to create an atmosphere of Sino-Japanese friendship, so kicking out the guests en masse would be counterproductive.'

'Is there no other way?'

'Yes. This is only part of the plan. The target's movements are unknown, so we need to have a lot of contingencies.'

'I'll move in by myself?'

'No. We'll arrange for someone to live with you.'

'Who?'

'A woman. She'll pose as your lover.'

'Who?'

Zhang Yong is curious.

Is this a classic plot from a spy drama?

Arrange for a beautiful woman to live with you, and then over time feelings will develop.

And then...

There is no then.

This woman will definitely end up dying for the protagonist.

Sensationalism, this is a must.

Two hard sniffs at the audience's nostrils, forcing them to shed tears...

'Who's responsible for my safety?'

'Of course you're responsible for your own safety. Are you scared?'

Zhao Lijun sneered.

Zhang Yong really wanted to shoot this guy.

If Chen Gongshu wasn't here, he would dare to. If pushed, he would just stay in Tianjin and not go back.

'There's no danger,' Chen Gongshu said.

'Why?' Zhang Yong of course didn't believe him.

How could it not be dangerous if he went to the Hotel Nikko by himself?

Does he think I'm a three-year-old? Does he think he can just tell me what to do?

There must be a reason for this.

'Hmph!'

Zhao Lijun scoffed.

Zhang Yong held his temper. He didn't hit him on the back of the head with the hawthorn stick.

Damn it, this crazy dog!

Biting anyone he catches.

I don't seem to have offended you.

You motherfucker has been in a bad mood since you got here. Bullying me all day.

Think I'm easy to bully?

Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly saw Yang Zhi quietly giving him the finger from afar. So he said, 'Chen Zhan, I'll be right back!'

And quickly left.

Without even looking at Zhao Lijun.