Chapter 419: Punishment

Tianjin, Tanggu Port.

A cargo ship flying the flag of the Japanese invaders slowly docks.

The ship has not yet come to a complete stop. A figure jumps anxiously from the ship.

He has excellent jumping ability. He jumps more than three metres in one bound. Landing firmly. Not even a single shake.

'Baka!'

'Stop!'

'Stop!'

The Japanese military police ensign on guard nearby shouted and ran over.

The figure casually took out a badge and waved it in front of the Japanese military police ensign. The ensign was suddenly frozen in place.

He hurriedly stood at attention, bowed his head, stooped, and dared not look again.

He was secretly shocked.

My god, it's them! Why are they here?

Is something big going to happen here in Tianjin? The Miyamoto family is in such a hurry!

It seems that no one is waiting for them.

It seems that they have come in a hurry.

He dares not ask too many questions.

Miyamoto Rokuto is also very anxious.

He has wasted too much time at sea. It has delayed him for six whole days!

If he had known, he would have taken the train.

But if he had taken the train, what if he had met Zhang Yong...

Just mentioning this name brings a mixture of emotions.

Anger. Frustration.

He is here this time because of Zhang Yong.

Intelligence reports that Zhang Yong has already appeared in Tianjin. However, no one can provide sufficient proof.

What if this is false information deliberately spread by Zhang Yong? The aim is to attract the Japanese to Jinling. Then it's over. He is sitting on a train through Jinling, completely throwing himself into the net.

There is no choice but to take the boat.

The boat is slow. But it is safe. He will definitely not encounter Zhang Yong.

As it turned out, Zhang Yong did not appear at sea. But after a delay of six days, he didn't know what the situation was like.

Fortunately, he was only here as a scout.

His task was to confirm that Zhang Yong was indeed in Tianjin. Then he would notify the others.

Once he sent the message, other experts would arrive in an endless stream. Together, they would work to eliminate Zhang Yong here in Tianjin. They would crush him like an ant.

The Japanese spies had a huge advantage in Tianjin. They could take almost any action to eliminate Zhang Yong.

They could even send in a large army.

Diplomatic channels have already been set in motion. They can pressure the local Chinese garrison to let the Japanese army move in.

Surround Zhang Yong with thousands of people, and even if he were a fairy, he would have no way to escape.

The prerequisite is that it is confirmed that Zhang Yong is indeed in Tianjin.

And that the specific location of Zhang Yong is known. Then they can surround and destroy him in one fell swoop.

This requires the cooperation of multiple parties.

Miyamoto Rikuto hurriedly entered the garrison headquarters.

Shortly afterwards, Miyamoto Rokuto reappeared in the Japanese concession. He appeared in front of Wachi Eiji.

'Baka!'

'You idiots!'

'You can't even investigate such a trivial matter!'

'Baka!'

Wachi Eiji was cursing.

The person on the other end of the phone didn't know who it was, and was being scolded mercilessly.

Fortunately, the other person is not in front of him. Otherwise, Kazuchika Hotchi might just slap the other person. No. He definitely will. He definitely will slap the other person.

It's so chaotic.

Half of Tianjin is in a complete mess.

Zhang Benzheng reports that his sugar warehouse has been attacked. All five guards were killed. He requests the military police headquarters to help him seek justice.

Subsequently, Wang Zhulin reports that he has been deceived. He was cheated out of 83,000 taels of silver by Zhang Benzheng.

Then, Takashi Takeshita reported that he had been cheated out of 73,000 taels. More than ten of his men had also died. He also insisted that the murderer was Zhang Benzheng.

What a mess.

It's just as bad as Tomoe Aoi's.

This was originally the business of the Maokawa residence, but Hideki Maokawa went to Beiping to lend support.

It was said that a major Chinese figure had arrived there, which might affect the current situation. So, Hideki Maokawa took the main force of the Maokawa residence to Beiping.

That slut Kawashima Yoshiko also went to Beiping with him. She's a dung beetle. She goes wherever it stinks.

Tianjinwei, for the time being, was left in the hands of him and Tomoe Atsushi.

Then...

trouble came.

Not long after Shigeru Shigematsu left, so much chaos broke out here.

Somehow, Kuroshima Tatsutake also found out.

This member of the imperial family is good for nothing. He just knows how to curse. He hid inside the garrison headquarters and made phone calls to give remote commands.

He's made Haiguang Temple his home!

Wachi Takatori has not even finished investigating, and already he's being scolded by Kuroshima.

Naturally, he takes his anger out on someone else.

He blames his subordinates for the intelligence failure.

They're useless.

They're all idiots.

If they want to commit hara-kiri, they should start with them...

Baka!

Zhang Ben Zheng, Wang Zhulin, Takeshita Takashi...

Who knows what happened to those three? What a mess...

With the Anqing Conference about to begin, the three of them are causing chaos within the group.

No wonder Kuroshima Ryuzo is so angry.

With all this chaos, the Anqing Conference can't be held normally.

'Section Chief!'

Miyamoto Rikuto shouted.

Wachi Eiji was shocked. He then turned with joy.

It was someone from the Miyamoto family!

He has a good relationship with the Miyamoto family. He is also the section chief and instructor of Miyamoto Rikuto.

Although the Miyamoto family members are all very strong individuals, they need someone to teach them special special agent skills. Hezhi Ying'er is lucky enough to be responsible for teaching the Miyamoto family.

'Miyamoto-kun, please sit, please sit!' Hezhi Ying'er felt that a savior had come.

He now hated Zhang Yong to death.

Or hang him up. Burn him.

In any case, his hatred for Zhang Yong cannot be washed away with the entire Bohai Bay's worth of seawater.

Baka!

Just thinking of this name gives him a headache.

Ever since Zhang Yong continuously destroyed the Tan Organ and Lan Organ, he has been suffering from insomnia.

A few days ago, he was tricked by Zhang Yong and lost 10,000 taels of silver. Just thinking about it makes his heart ache. It's unbearable. Fortunately, no outsiders know about this embarrassing matter, otherwise, he himself would rather commit hara-kiri.

It's so humiliating.

'Chief, where is Zhang Yong?' Miyamoto Rikuto asked impatiently.

'I don't know for the time being,' Kazuchi Kotori answered helplessly.

The biggest problem now is that they simply cannot catch Zhang Yong. The informants are also unable to play their role.

This is because Zhang Yong is not under the command of the Tianjin Station of the Fuxing Society. He is wandering around on his own. His actions have almost nothing to do with the Tianjin Station of the Fuxing Society.

No one knows what Zhang Yong is going to do.

No one knows what Zhang Yong is going to do next.

This guy feels like he's just making it up as he goes along. There is no complete plan at all. Even his superiors don't know.

He just keeps hitting out in all directions.

The Japanese side is very passive.

If Zhang Yong had reported his plan of action, the Japanese spies might have been able to find out some information. However, there is nothing.

He didn't ask for instructions beforehand, and he didn't report afterwards. He was completely independent. An independent kingdom. I don't know how his superiors could tolerate him. If he were a Japanese, they would never have allowed such a freak to exist.

As a result, the Japanese secret service was also thrown off balance by him. It was completely out of sync.

The other party was messing around.

How could you adapt?

Japanese spies are all highly trained agents. They are methodical in their work.

They weigh the pros and cons of everything. Then they make targeted suggestions. Then they judge the feasibility. And then they execute.

This procedure is completely useless when applied to Zhang Yong.

It's useless!

By the time you react, it's too late.

'Zhang Yong is really in Tianjin?'

'Yes.'

'Then I need to notify them immediately.'

'Notify who?'

'Our Miyamoto family. And everyone in the Black Dragon Society. They will all come to Tianjinwei to support us.'

'Really?'

'Really,'

Miyamoto Rikudo replied solemnly.

This was their plan. Gather all forces and eliminate Zhang Yong.

Not only would all the secret service agencies under the Japanese military police headquarters participate, but the Black Dragon Society would also participate. The Miyamoto family would be the main force among the main forces.

As soon as the telegram was sent, the Miyamoto family would even send people from the country to come and support them.

Everyone who came would be a master.

Anyone who dared to challenge the Miyamoto family must die.

The honor of the Miyamoto family would not allow anyone to challenge it!

"Good! Good! Good!'

Wachi Eiji was overjoyed.

He immediately arranged for Miyamoto Rokuto to send a telegram.

Support?

That's great!

Hurry up and send help! The more the merrier!

It would be best if they could kill Zhang Yongyan one after the other before they even had time to urinate. Then he wouldn't have to stay up all night worrying. He wouldn't have to feel like a walking corpse.

'Chief!'

Suddenly, a second lieutenant hurried over.

His face didn't look too good.

'What's wrong?'

'Chief, Takashi Takeshita went to Haiguang Temple and complained to the garrison headquarters.'

'Baka...'

Wachi Eagle II cursed angrily.

This damned Takeshita. Who does he think he is, actually running to the garrison headquarters to report?

Baka!

What's his relationship with Commander Tada?

Damn it!

Kuroshima Ryuzo was already very annoyed. Maybe Tada will also stick his nose in.

This is really killing me...

'Chief, we have an inside tip that Zhang Ben Zheng has gone to the naval liaison office in Tanggu Port.'

'Baka!'

Wachi Eiji cursed on the spot.

What the hell is this Zhang Ben Zheng? He actually went to the navy's horse to ask for help?

Baka!

This son of a bitch, traitor!

Seeing the signs of trouble, he immediately switched sides and ran to hug the navy's horse's thigh.

The army gave him so many transport missions...

Ahhh, so angry.

I want to immediately arrest Harimoto and kill him with a single sword stroke.

I think he is the culprit.

Harimoto probably killed Takeshita's men.

Otherwise, he is innocent. What was he doing with the navy? This is even worse than killing Takeshita! This traitor!

The army will never forgive anyone who defected to the navy!

Just wait. Sooner or later, we'll get him!

'Where's Wang Zhulin?' Wrathful, Kazutaka Wachi thought of another person, "Where is he?'

'He's at the military police headquarters," the second lieutenant answered.

'What's he doing there?'

'It seems that Colonel Takahashi invited him.'

'Eight...'

Kazutaka Wachi was about to curse again.

He finally held back.

This Takahashi Kentada was his superior. He had the rank of colonel. He didn't dare curse.

After all, there was still an outsider here.

He sulked and shut up.

He felt so depressed.

It was a mess.

He didn't know where to start.

He waved the second lieutenant out.

'Section chief!'

Miyamoto Rokuto returned from sending the telegram. He was full of fighting spirit.

He had his own way of doing things.

'You speak.'

'I'll go kill Chen Gongshu.'

'Yes!'

Wachi Eagle Two nodded.

Assassination. It was the Miyamoto family's forte.

The targets they wanted to assassinate were hard to stop. Chen Gongshu was no exception.

Since they didn't know where Zhang Yong was for the time being, they would just kill Chen Gongshu. Once Chen Gongshu was dead, this Zhang Yong would definitely show up.

As long as Zhang Yong showed up, it would be the end of him.

With the continuous arrival of support, even ten more Zhang Yongs could not be stopped.

Miyamoto Rikuto took his leave.

Tomoe Kazatoki forced himself to calm down. He started working.

There was no choice, he still had to get things done. He still had to find out what was going on.

Sigh...

Headache...

Nissin Hotel. Zhang Yong and Mei Xia leisurely enjoyed their meal.

After Zhang Yong changed his appearance, no one recognised him. This was because he didn't come into close contact with anyone he knew.

Apart from Takeo Kishida, no one else knew him well.

However, Takeo Kishida had already left. He didn't want to stay at the Nissin Hotel for even a moment.

What if Zhang Yong suddenly had a change of heart and 'invited' him to talk business again?

That guy's style of treating guests was so unique.

It felt like going back to primitive society.

If he liked someone, he would just knock them out and take them away. Marriage, with the female radical, plus the word for unconscious, is how this came about...

Hagah...

Mei Xiao returned leisurely. She had just gone out to meet a mysterious person.

'Tiger Ba wants to see you.'

'What for?'

'He wants to ask you to be the second-in-command of the Boxers.'

'Oh?'

Zhang Yong's interest waned.

To be the second-in-command of the Boxers? Is this like joining a band of outlaws?

Haha, that sounds pretty good!

If one day there really is no way out, one can join a band of outlaws...

'When?'

'Whenever you're free.'

'That sincere?'

'They seem to be in some trouble. They need your help to solve it.'

'Looks like this second-in-command job is not going to be easy!'

'If it was just any kind of trouble, how could they spare the time to take on the second-in-command position?'

'Okay, I'll try!'

Zhang Yong's eyes twinkled. He had been feeling a little lost lately.

He felt that the Japanese invaders were not very strong. Nothing special.

He ate and drank his fill. He returned to his room with Mei Xiao.

Indescribable...

'Ring ring ring...'

'Ring ring ring...'

Suddenly, the phone rang.

Zhang Yong: ?

Damn. This phone call came at the right time.

Mei Xiao took the opportunity to get away.

Zhang Yong reached out angrily and picked up the receiver. He found out it was Yu Lexing calling.

'Yu instructor, what's up?'

'Shaolong, there's something that Commander Chen wants to tell you in person.'

'What is it?'

'It's better to tell you in person.'

'Go ahead!'

'Shao Long, the results of the disciplinary action from headquarters have come down.'

'What kind of punishment?'

'Demotion. A one-year salary penalty.'

'What exactly does that mean?'

'It means you'll be demoted to squad leader. You'll be suspended for one year.'

'What about Zhao Lijun?'

'The same. He'll be demoted to team leader. He'll be in charge of setting up the 10th Action Team. He'll also be suspended for one year.'

'Oh, that's fine. As long as it's fair.'

'Are you okay?'

'Don't worry. I accept. I won't defect.'

'What are you talking about?'

'Wait. Zhao Lijun has just set up the 10th Action Group? So there is still a 9th Action Group?'

'Yes! This time, a total of four new Action Groups have been set up: the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. More Action Groups will be set up in the future.'

'Oh. I see. As long as it's not a backdoor for Zhao Lijun, it's fine.'

'How could it be?'

'Then I'll go back now and accept the punishment!'

'Good!'

Yu Lexing didn't say anything else.

The punishment was actually quite severe. He was demoted.

But strictly speaking, Zhao Lijun could definitely accept it. After all, the position of deputy section chief was a nominal one. It was better to be the leader of an action team with real power.

On the Fruit Party side, deputy positions were all for show. There was no power at all.

If you don't also hold a substantive position, no one will listen to you even if you scream your head off.

You can see that Li Boqi is not willing to be a powerless deputy section chief. He doesn't want to give up his position as the leader of the action team.

'Where are you?'

'Huangshi Road.'

'Understood.'

Zhang Yong hangs up the phone. He falls into deep thought.

Then he starts searching for all the weapons in his space.

One must be prepared for anything.

It could be a trap! One must not be careless.

In case Chen Gongshu and Yu Lexing want to take action against him. He can't be stupid and just sit back and take it.

Better to be safe than sorry.

At any time, you can't trust others.

Even Cao Mengqi.

Cao Mengqi definitely won't take action against him. But it's extremely likely that he'll be controlled. Or maybe he's been distracted.

'You...'

Mei Xiao realised that something was wrong.

Zhang Yong looked very serious.

What on earth was going on?