Chapter 505: Something big is going to happen

Chen Gongpeng saw Zhang Yong.

Zhang Yong waved at the other person. To indicate that he was here. A warm welcome.

The result...

Chen Gongpeng turned around and left.

As if he was afraid of being contaminated by the bad luck on Zhang Yong's body.

Zhang Yong: ...

Hey, hey, hey, big brother, don't be like that!

Li Boqi and I are two different people. I'm Zhang Yong, not Li Boqi. Why are you so nervous?

I'm not going to spank you, and I'm not going to call your parents...

'Wait!'

'Wait!'

Zhang Yong rushed up anxiously.

After much persuasion, he finally managed to temporarily bring Chen Gongpeng back.

'What's going on?'

'Something's happened at the general's residence.'

'What is the Marshal's Mansion?'

'It's Marshal Cao Kun's mansion in Beiping.'

'Him?'

Zhang Yong thought for a moment.

Cao Kun? Wu Pei-fu? They seem to be in the same direct line?

I can't remember. But I'm sure this Cao Kun is definitely a former big shot.

In front of Cao Kun, Song Zheyuan and the rest are all juniors.

Cao Kun's residence was called the General's Mansion, which was fine. He was indeed a former general.

But...

'Didn't General Cao live in Tianjin?'

'But the General's Mansion was still in Beiping.'

'So...'

'General Cao didn't like luxury. Gifts from others were all kept in the General's Mansion, and he never went near them.'

'And?'

'The mansion was heavily guarded. But someone broke in yesterday. Some people died. A lot of things were stolen.'

'Broke into the mansion?'

Zhang Yong felt something was wrong. The Japanese weren't that desperate, were they?

Besides, since Cao Kun himself wasn't at the mansion, what would you Japanese have gained by breaking in and stealing a few valuables?

You Japanese don't need the money that badly. Why take such risks?

You'd have to be crazy to do something like that.

'Yes. Several experts came at the time, and half of the guards at the General's Mansion were killed, but they also killed three robbers. The rest fled.'

'What was lost?'

'It was all gold and silver jewellery and stuff. Since it was an unoccupied mansion, there wasn't anything particularly important. But the robbers dared to attack the General's Mansion, so they were obviously targeting the military commander. They probably wanted to set an example and warn our military commander. So...'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong thought of the three suitcases.

Could it be that the contents of the suitcases were stolen from the General's Mansion?

Otherwise, how would the three Japanese invaders have the smell of blood on them? It could be the blood of their companions. Or the blood of the soldiers guarding the mansion.

They really were robbers.

They broke into the General's Mansion. Killed people. Set fire to it. Looted it. And then fled.

They couldn't be allowed to get away with it.

'Do you need any help?' Zhang Yong asked.

'No,' Chen Gongpeng shook his head, 'I just received news that there is no need to pursue. It's all over.'

'Why?'

'I don't know. I only carry out the orders of the military commander.'

'Oh!'

Zhang Yong nodded. He understood.

No pursuit? That's just fine. You won't investigate, I will.

I'll arrest people, kill people, and swallow the gold and silver jewellery. No problem, right? This is how we must deal with the Japanese invaders.

Although, he is now numb to seeing all that gold. But his body is honest. As long as there is room in his belongings, he will keep some for himself.

Who doesn't want more gold?

Even if he can't bear to part with it, he can't let the Japanese take it!

'Let's go!'

Chen Gongpeng quickly led the men off the train.

Subsequently, the soldiers outside the station also quickly withdrew. As if they had never been here.

Zhang Yong mused.

It seems that the pressure exerted by the Japanese invaders is very great!

The General's Mansion was attacked, people died, property was lost, and Song Junchang actually ordered an end to the investigation.

This is a bit...

It's too much face given to the Japanese invaders. It seems too weak.

Perhaps this is the basic reason why the Japanese invaders are pressing harder and harder, and getting more and more aggressive.

The more you give in, the more arrogant the Japanese invaders become. The more greedy they are. In the end, their greed is insatiable. Your own weakness has instead created the enemy's ambitions.

It's better to strike once than to be struck a hundred times.

This is what the Red Party did in later generations. They fought a fierce battle on the Korean Peninsula. Although they also suffered heavy losses, they did shock the world.

Unfortunately...

They walked back in silence.

They waved to the three Japanese invaders to indicate that it was all right.

One Japanese invader asked curiously, 'Mr. Qiu, what exactly happened?'

'Nothing much. The General's Mansion was attacked. A lot of gold was lost. There may be more than 900 catties,' Zhang Yong said casually. 'It has already been announced to the outside world.'

'What? More than 900 catties?' a Japanese soldier blurted out. His eyes looked very strange.

'Yes. More than 900 catties. There were also a large number of other pearls and jade,' Zhang Yong blurted out seriously, 'which could fill a car.'

'No. Where is there that much?' a Japanese soldier couldn't help but say. He seemed a little anxious.

Hey, don't say anything stupid! There's not that much at all.

There was gold. But there were only a few tens of catties. We packed it all up and took it with us.

If you say there's more than 900 catties, won't our superiors think we're lying? Think we're hiding it?

The thing is...

Right now, this gold is in Zhang Yong's hands.

They couldn't even take back a catty or two. Combined with the news announced to the public...

The military police headquarters will definitely demand that they commit hara-kiri to atone for their crimes!

More than 900 catties of gold, you say there's none?

Where did it go?

Did Zhang Yong steal it?

Hmph, do you think we'll believe that?

Baka!

'It's true,' Zhang Yong replied solemnly, "I've done a careful count.'

After a pause, he added, "Some Japanese people have also asked about it. I've already given them the figures. The exact figure is 934 kg...'

'No,' a Japanese soldier said anxiously. He was about to argue. Fortunately, he was stopped by someone else.

Zhang Yong pretended not to see. He sneered inwardly.

In the future, I'll be posting short videos every day. There are plenty of ways to trick people.

If 50 million is stolen, it must be reported as 100 million. The other 50 million will be used to cover the shortfall. This is standard practice. An additional side effect of this operation is to make the robbers suspicious of each other.

Once the seeds of doubt are planted, they will quietly take root and sprout. Eventually, they will break through the soil at some point.

Robbing the general's mansion is definitely not something that one or two people can do. There must have been a very precise arrangement. There may also be an insider. There was also someone outside to help.

Since so many people were involved, the possibility that someone was keeping it for themselves was very high.

Who wouldn't be tempted by gold?

Over 900 kilograms had gone missing, so where had it all gone?

They must be interrogated one by one!

They were spies, so naturally they knew the consequences of such suspicions.

Once they were suspected, their fate was already sealed.

'In addition, a very rare solid gold faucet is missing,' Zhang Yong continued to add fuel to the fire.

Lying was not illegal.

And there was no need to take responsibility.

Heh heh.

'No way...' Yi Juhai couldn't help but yell.

Zhang Yong then saw it. This eldest brother is the one who can't hold his temper.

He is cunning and most adept at dealing with people. It is the third eldest brother Yi Honghai. As the second eldest brother Yi Zhonghai, he has been silent.

However, Zhang Yong noticed that Yi Zhonghai's palms have very thick calluses. It doesn't look like he has been handling guns for many years. It looks more like he has been practicing martial arts for many years. Similar to iron palm or something. I guess he is a master of hand-to-hand combat.

Unfortunately, Chen Gongpeng had already left. Otherwise, he might have egged the two on to a fight. To see if Chen Gongpeng was really that good, or if this Japanese spy was.

'This faucet is very precious. It's solid. It's in the shape of the Chinese zodiac. It's not big. It's a little bigger than a fist. It's very valuable,' Zhang Yong described solemnly. 'It was the treasure of the General's Mansion, worth a fortune. General Cao didn't care about the other treasures. But he was still a little bit tempted by the solid gold dragon head. In the end, he reluctantly gave it up. It's a pity. This thing can be hidden easily, and it's very difficult to find.

Seeing that Yijuhai was about to speak again, the third son, Yihonghai, held him back.

Zhang Yong noticed that the second son, Yizhonghai, quietly turned his head to look at his eldest brother, Yijuhai. But he didn't say anything.

Obviously, Yizhonghai, who had been silent all along, had a slight doubt.

Very faintly, but it was there.

That's right.

Your superiors suspect you. You suspect each other.

That's what true brotherhood is all about! Haha!

"Clang!'

'Clang!'

The train continued to move forward.

Zhang Yong took out a pure gold goblet and admired it.

His mouth said no, but his body was honest.

Unfortunately, the goblet took up too much space and couldn't be put in the carry-on space.

There was nothing he could do but admire it from time to time.

Over there, Cao Mengqi started yawning.

Cao Mengqi was truly a remarkable man. He wasn't interested in gold or silver jewellery. He wasn't interested in women either.

He was a pure fighting machine.

Perhaps his name should be called Wuzhu?

"Look at the craftsmanship...'

'Look at the patterns...'

'Masterful!'

'Awesome!'

He was engrossed in his admiration. He was full of praise.

They completely ignored the almost overflowing gaze of the three Japanese spies.

The three Japanese spies also dared not show their emotions.

They were surrounded by Zhang Yong's men. There were more than 30 of them. They were all heavily armed.

If they were suspected by Zhang Yong, the consequences would be absolutely unimaginable. They would definitely be killed.

'By the way, let me ask you something.'

'You ask.'

'I will ask alone.'

Zhang Yong waved his hand, indicating that Yi Juhai and Yi Zhonghai should be taken away. Only Yi Honghai was left behind.

The three Japanese spies immediately felt something was wrong.

What was going on?

A separate interrogation?

Had their identities been exposed?

Damn it...

How was that possible?

But they heard Zhang Yong ask, 'What do you know about the Qiu Zhuang incident back then?'

'What Qiu Zhuang?' Yi Honghai seemed very confused.

'You don't know?'

'I haven't heard of it.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong nodded sadly.

Then he had Yi Zhonghai brought in. But Yi Honghai was not taken away.

'Do you know about the Qiaozhuang incident back then?'

'What Qiaozhuang?'

'You don't know?'

'What Qiaozhuang?'

Yi Zhonghai also looked confused.

Zhang Yong nodded sadly. He waved his hand. He had Yi Juhai brought in as well.

'Do you know about the Qiaozhuang incident back then?'

'No.'

'Never heard of it?'

'Never heard of it,'

Yi Juhai answered loudly. He shook his head repeatedly.

Zhang Yong then fell silent. Then he let out a small sigh. He looked preoccupied.

Yi Honghai asked, 'You were at Qiu Zhuang back then...'

'That's right,' Zhang Yong nodded, 'I was the young master of Qiu Zhuang who managed to escape by a fluke back then.'

'Then...' Yi Honghai consoled, 'Those who survive a great calamity will have blessings...'

'That's true. A blessing in disguise.' Zhang Yong said with emotion, 'After the accident at home, I went to the United States, wandering in New York, Detroit, and Chicago for a while. Then I met a benefactor and followed him to Texas, where I settled down. Later, when the benefactor passed away, I married his daughter and inherited his farm.'

'Life has been good since then...'

'I came back this time mainly to investigate the truth of the accident back then. I suspect that it was Du Yuesheng or Huang Jinrong who did it. My father had some grudges against them back then.'

'They...'

The three Japanese spies looked at each other.

Du Yuesheng?

Huang Jinrong?

If that's what you think, that's great.

It'll be a good way to pin the blame on them. Those two deserve to be taught a lesson. How dare they not give face to the Japanese in Shanghai!

Zhang Yong suddenly looked up, 'You guys, do you want to go to the United States to do business?'

'The United States?'

'Yes. I have a ranch in Texas, a workshop, and a rifle factory that produces shotguns. If you want, we can do business.'

'Shotguns?'

'Yes. Shotguns. Big-calibre ones. You can kill an elk with them.'

'This...'

The three Japanese spies looked at each other.

It felt like this Qiu Tianlai was being a bit too trusting.

There was no reason to trust them like this!

But maybe.

Americans are idiots. They're not subtle.

They just go about their business, producing, drilling for oil, building skyscrapers, making cars, making movies, drinking Coke.

If we can get on board with them, we might be able to get some information.

'Don't tell anyone about this,' Zhang Yong said, 'or else everyone will come to me and I won't have enough time for them.'

'This is a big deal, we need to discuss it...'

'No problem...'

Zhang Yong nodded.

Suddenly he stopped talking. He turned his head. He looked curiously ahead.

A red dot appeared on the edge of the map. It was near the railway line. Strange. A Japanese soldier? Next to the railway line? There's no station here!

As he watched, the red dot got closer and closer, but it still didn't move.

He was puzzled...

What was this Japanese soldier doing?

Hitchhiking a train?

Then he realised that something was wrong.

The red dot had really moved.

A moment later, he actually appeared inside the train.

Oh, he really is hopping onto the train!

He really climbed from the outside onto the speeding train...

Well, that's not quite right. Speeding is not quite right. Trains in these days travel very slowly.

The speed is only about 30 kilometres per hour. Hopping onto the train is indeed possible.

You see, in the film 'Railway Guerrillas', the heroes even rode their bicycles onto the train. Hopping onto the train is nothing. It would be good if they didn't carry the train away...

Stand up.

Monitor the red dot silently.

He notices that the red dot is moving towards him. Soon he sees a figure.

It's an old man. He's dressed very plainly. He's carrying a pipe in his hand. His face is full of wrinkles. He's a poor old man.

He's surprised.

What's going on?

This Japanese spy has a good disguise!

He's really not able to see any flaws, sorry for being blind. He relies entirely on the system to remind him.

Otherwise, he probably wouldn't have noticed if a pipe had been used to blow his brains out.

Is it aimed at me?

It's hard to say. 99% probability...

There don't seem to be any other valuable targets on this train. Apart from the three Japanese.

It can't be that the Japanese themselves are trying to silence them.

Stay calm and keep a close eye on the situation.

'Clang...'

'Clang...'

The train continues to move.

Suddenly, another red dot appears at the edge of the map.

Look closely. It is also next to the railway line.

Zhang Yong is secretly puzzled. Another Japanese soldier. What do they want? Are they going to steal the train too?

No way. They can't even afford a train ticket?

Or is this a premeditated plan? They came on the train specifically to steal it?

Look at the drowsy Cao Mengqi. Haha. Old Cao. Don't sleep. You'll be busy in a moment.

Sure enough, a moment later, a second Japanese soldier also climbed onto the train.

Soon after, Zhang Yong saw someone. It was a large man wearing rags. It also looked like he came from a poor family.

Two Japanese soldiers...

Could there be a connection?

Zhang Yong continued to monitor the situation. Without saying a word.

'Clang!'

'Clang!'

The train continued to move.

A third red dot appeared.

Soon after, this red dot also climbed onto the train.

No one was in sight. I don't know what they were wearing. But since they were here, it couldn't be good.

Then...

The fourth...

The fifth...

One after the other, five Japanese soldiers climbed onto the train.

The two Japanese soldiers behind them were both carrying weapons. After they climbed onto the train, they stayed at the back of the train and didn't move.

Zhang Yong reached out and patted Cao Mengqi awake.

Get up.

We have work to do.

Something big is going on!