Chapter 475: Intelligence

called Li Boqi.

Li Boqi's response was quick, 'Something is going to happen to Mr. Yu.'

'What?' Zhang Yong didn't understand.

'I think...' Li Boqi suddenly covered the phone.

Zhang Yong: ?

What's going on?

Wait patiently.

It wasn't long before Li Boqi came back online, 'It really happened.'

'What happened?' Zhang Yong asked, puzzled.

'The whereabouts of Mr Yu's youngest son are unknown. It is estimated that he has been kidnapped by the Japanese.'

'What? They dare to kidnap Mr Yu's son to be a labourer?'

'Not as labourers. They were captured specifically. They were taken as hostages. It's called a two-pronged approach.'

'What do you mean?'

'The Japanese sent Yin Taishi to contact Mr Yu through Wang Zhulin. The two boxes of gold bars were the incentive. Capturing his son was the threat. A two-pronged approach means both incentive and threat.'

'Oh...'

'Right now, the Japanese are working hard to establish the Cha-Ji Political Council and separate North China. They want to appear to be granting autonomy, but in reality they'll be in control behind the scenes. Many people oppose this, and in Tianjin Yu Zhongchun is a key representative who is firmly against it. So the Japanese have targeted him early on, threatening and bribing him to force him to give in.'

'So what should we...'

'Ask Yin Taeseok if he knows the whereabouts of Mr Yu's son.'

'Understood!'

'Use all means necessary to find Mr Yu's son.'

'Understood,'

Zhang Yong promised.

After hanging up the phone, he walked back thoughtfully.

It seems that the Japanese don't have any principles when doing things. They are all beneath the table. They are all behind the scenes and using underhand methods.

Still, the great man is generous! He uses all-out strategies. He is upright and just. He is open and aboveboard. Even if you know, you cannot fight back.

'On Protracted War' is a just and open strategy.

Okamura studied this book over and over again, but never found a way to crack it.

He sat down in front of the nightingale.

The nightingale looked at him. Its eyes seemed to say, 'Do I have anything to do with this? I didn't do anything...'

Zhang Yong picked up the teapot. He poured tea.

'Someone of you kidnapped Yu Zhongchun's son.'

'It wasn't me.'

'Do you know anything about it?'

'No.'

'Are you sure?'

'Do you think that at this time, the military would still tell us their secrets?'

'You're right,'

Zhang Yong nodded.

Indeed, at the moment, the Japanese military and the Special High Court were on bad terms.

It was possible that some Japanese had already plotted to assassinate the Special High Court. Some extremely fanatical Japanese really killed anyone they encountered.

They killed anyone who got in their way.

No matter who the person was.

Even if they were bigwigs in the military, they were still hacked to death.

Just look at Nagata Tetsuzan.

So, objectively speaking, the senior officers of the Japanese army were often kidnapped by the lower ranks. They didn't dare to stop them.

Why?

They were afraid that they would also be hacked to death by the crazed soldiers.

Sugiyama Hiro was afraid.

Tojo Hideki was actually afraid too.

They started a lot of things, but then they lost control.

They could only let things take their course. Because they themselves could not stop it. If they tried to stop it, the crazed Japanese soldiers would hack them to pieces.

It was easy to push a stone down a mountain.

But to try to stop it...

It wasn't until the back, the crazed Japanese soldiers were torn apart by artillery fire. That it calmed down a little.

It wasn't until the atomic bomb taught a lesson, the Kwantung Army was destroyed, and the Japanese frenzy was finally contained.

Otherwise, who would dare to declare unconditional surrender?

So, in the end, it was steel and explosives that taught them a lesson. No matter how tough you are, you can't be tougher than a 500kg bomb...

'What about you?'

Zhang Yong turned his head and looked at Yin Taishi.

Yin Taishi shook his head blankly. His movements were stiff. It was as if he really was a wooden man.

In fact, at this moment, he really wished he was a wooden man. A man without a brain. Without a brain, there is no need to think nonsense, no need to worry about gains and losses.

No need to be nervous.

No fear.

Now, he felt inexplicable fear whenever he saw Zhang Yong's every movement.

Even when Zhang Yong picked up the teapot, he shivered. He was afraid that Zhang Yong would pour boiling water over his head.

There were rumours about Zhang Yong, vivid and terrifying.

Whether they were true or not, he was afraid.

It was said that someone had had Zhang Yong put the exhaust pipe of a car in their mouth, and black smoke shot out directly from their buttocks...

The whole of Shanghai trembled in fear.

Even the most fearless people shuddered at the thought of such torture.

I don't know who described it in such graphic detail, saying that he was hung from the exhaust pipe of a car and driven along, smoke billowing from his buttocks the whole way...

Do you think Yoon Tae-seok was scared?

Even Du Yuesheng and Huang Jinrong would have had goosebumps if they heard about it, right?

'Really?

'Really.'

'Okay. I'll ask Wang Zhulin. Where is he?'

'The Japanese concession.'

'Where did you arrange to meet him?'

'The Maochuan residence.'

'He ran to the Maochuan residence?'

'Yes...'

Yin Taeseok answered honestly.

The cruel reality told him: If he didn't want to suffer, he had to cooperate honestly.

He had to tell the truth.

Otherwise, he really might be stuffed into the car's exhaust pipe.

Then Zhang Yong went wherever he went. He followed wherever he went. And along the way, his buttocks were emitting black smoke...

Zhang Yong frowned.

There was a bit of a problem. Wang Zhulin was probably hiding in the Mao River Mansion and refusing to come out.

The other party should be very clear that if he comes out, he will die.

At this moment, only the Japanese can protect him.

This side, Zhuyuan is also surrounded by high walls and does not easily come into contact with the outside world.

There are no tunnels...

A forced attack would be too costly.

After thinking about it, he called Li Boqi for instructions.

'Release the nightingale,'

'Bring back Yoon Tae-seok,'

Li Boqi instructed.

At the same time, Zhang Yong himself was to return.

Zhang Yong returned to No. 49 Shihu Street. Li Boqi was still temporarily based here.

Work had not yet started at Jinhai Villa!

'There is a task,' Li Boqi said, "You should also get in touch with intelligence soon.'

'Intelligence? I don't understand!" Zhang Yong was at a loss.

It seemed that ever since he had joined the Fuxing Society, he had never come into contact with intelligence.

He didn't understand it himself.

Li Boqi hadn't taught him either. He hadn't even mentioned it.

He had just let him do whatever he wanted. He did whatever he wanted. He arrested whoever he wanted.

Before, when he arrested Japanese spies, he also basically didn't torture them for information.

Otherwise, how would he have gotten the nickname 'Money Grubber'?

Why did he suddenly mention intelligence now?

'No one is born knowing,' Li Boqi said, "it's all learned gradually.'

After a pause, he continued slowly, "I entered the industry seven years ago, and it took me seven years to accumulate a little knowledge.'

'Seven years ago? 1928?' Zhang Yong thought to himself.

At that time, it seems that the Quancheng Massacre occurred. Did Li Boqi join the army at that time?

The predecessor of the Fuxing Society seems to be the Blue Shirt Society.

Actually, strictly speaking, the history of the Fuxing Society is only five or six years. It may not even be six years.

It can be considered very junior. Boss Dai himself also had very little experience. It is indeed not easy to catch up with others. The Juntong later became so successful, Boss Dai really was capable.

It was a matter of having the right timing, the right place, and the right people.

'Headquarters has ordered us to get the core intelligence of the Political Council of Cha-Ji as soon as possible.'

'What is that?'

'It is the outline of the Japanese's own negotiation documents.'

'What documents?'

'The Japanese themselves must have a copy of the memorandum. It details the specific terms. It demands concessions from the other parties. We need to get hold of this document. Then we will make it public. Let the whole world see the Japanese invaders' evil intentions. Let all the Chinese know the ugly face of the Japanese invaders.'

'The Japanese garrison headquarters?'

'Yes. The Japanese garrison headquarters must have it. The Consulate General in Tianjin should also have it. The Consulate in Beiping also has it.'

'Is there one at the Maochuan residence?'

'Not necessarily. Maochuan Xi is still too low-ranking. Same as Matsui Yifu. They are all just supporting actors. Specific documents shouldn't be in their hands.'

'I see...'

Zhang Yong thought about it for a while.

The military command headquarters is a bit difficult. There are thousands of Japanese invaders stationed at Haiguang Temple. It's not easy.

The Japanese invaders stationed at the Tianjin Consulate don't know anyone.

Oh, I know one. Aoi Koji Akiyama. What was his father's name again? He's the Consul General in Tianjin.

But forget about any schemes involving women or men.

He doesn't think he's capable of that. He can't speak sweet nothings. What kind of schemes involving men? He wouldn't do that either. He wouldn't bother.

He'd rather rob. He wouldn't deceive a young girl.

The Beiping Consulate. No contact at all. Forget about it.

So

I have no idea!

It's difficult...

He looked up, staring blankly at Li Boqi.

His eyes were clear and stupid...

There's no shame in it. If you don't know, you don't know. There's no need for him to pretend to know.

Intelligence gathering was never his strong point.

It's better to focus on money...

'Forget it. For now, just keep this to yourself!' Li Boqi didn't pursue the matter.

Asking a rookie who had only been in the Restoration Society for a little over half a year to get such important information would make Zhang Yong crazy, or he himself would be crazy. Fortunately, neither of them was crazy.

In fact, even if Li Boqi personally went after such important information, he might not be able to get it.

This information was very time-sensitive. If it was obtained after the establishment of the Political Affairs Committee of Zha Ji, it would be of little value. Because it was all finalized.

Once it's signed, it's in black and white. Even if they don't admit it, the Japanese invaders will have an excuse.

We must find out what it says before it's signed.

Zhang Yong roughly calculated that there seemed to be only about ten days left.

Because the 129 Movement broke out because of the establishment of the Cha-Ji Political Council. It will soon be December.

Time is tight.

The task is heavy.

But he doesn't know anything about intelligence gathering.

'The Tianjin Police Department is not normal,' Li Boqi changed the subject, 'it has been infiltrated by the Japanese. Don't expect anything from them in the future. We also have to guard against them secretly causing trouble.'

'Should we arrest a few of them?'

'Not for now.'

'Understood.'

'In the future, we should avoid the police department as much as possible when we carry out operations. This will prevent leaks.'

'Understood.'

Zhang Yong nodded.

He thought to himself, it's really inconvenient to do things here.

There were so many policemen, but not all of them were traitors. At most, they were just a few ringleaders.

During the September 18 Incident, the Northeast Army did not resist, but the Shenyang police did. The police were more courageous than the military. The Tianjin police were not all cowards either.

Unfortunately, he had too much to do right now. There was no way he could get to know the Tianjin police.

'You met Boss Fang?'

'Yes.'

'Tell him to find a way to continue putting pressure on the police department.'

'Understood!'

Zhang Yong nodded.

Then he became a little confused. But he didn't dare to ask.

Does Li Boqi know Fang Huaizhou?

Does he know that Fang Huaizhou is a member of the Red Party?

Then he laughed at himself.

Even he knows that Fang Huaizhou is a member of the Red Party, how could Li Boqi not know?

That's ridiculous...

Li Boqi is obviously protecting Fang Huaizhou!

That's right!

When he was put in solitary confinement, he wasn't completely innocent.

He really knows about the Red Party. But he didn't say anything.

What about Cao Mengqi?

Did this guy also know about the Red Party? And he didn't say anything either?

I'm not in the Red Party.

But I'm not going to turn them in either.

Perhaps, this is their bottom line of morality?

"By the way...'

'Go ahead, team leader!'

'If you really need help from someone in the police station, you can go to Boss Fang.'

'Him?'

'They have people in the police station.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong suddenly understood.

Then he couldn't believe it.

There were actually underground communists in the Tianjinwei Police Department?