Chapter 509: Fair to old and young

'What is it?'

'Please go to Kailuan Coal Mine immediately.'

'What for?'

'Something big has happened there. It's very urgent.'

'What's the big deal?'

'Five British people were killed. The murderer is unknown.'

'Is it serious?'

'Isn't this serious?'

'It's not as serious as the train robbery.'

'The train robbery took more than half a month to solve. What's the rush?'

'Half a month...'

'The people who are coming now are just testing the waters. There won't be any real progress. You're wasting your time staying here.'

'You're right!'

Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.

Mei Lu had hit the nail on the head. She had hit the nail on the head. The train robbery would definitely not be solved so quickly.

Coordination was needed from all sides.

There will be bargaining.

Demands will be made and concessions given. It will take time.

How long did the previous Lincheng train robbery take? It seemed to have dragged on for more than a month.

This train robbery is more complicated, with the Japanese involved. It could last two or three months. He really doesn't need to make an appearance so early.

He should wait until the end to make the final blow.

That way, he will be the hero.

Okay, let's go to the Kailuan coal mine first. But...

Mei Lu seemed to know what he was thinking, and whispered, 'There are benefits to you going to the Kailuan Coal Mine now.'

'Oh? What benefits?' Zhang Yong immediately perked up.

He secretly despised himself.

His eyes lit up at the mere mention of benefits. He really had no sense of awareness.

However, benefits could indeed provide motivation.

A philistine like him was probably hopeless.

'A batch of gold was lost at the mine. There may be hundreds of catties,' Mei Lu whispered.

'Really?' Zhang Yong was doubtful.

'It is precisely because so much gold has been lost that the British suspect that it was a Japanese spy who did it.'

'I see.'

Zhang Yong thought carefully.

More than 100 catties of gold is indeed tempting.

But...

It belongs to the British. It is not good to take it.

Given the British character, once he arrives at the Kailuan coal mine, there will definitely be many people watching him.

It will be very difficult for him to embezzle this gold.

In other words, this gold has nothing to do with him. At most, he can just look at it.

'I heard that there are a lot of bandits around the Kailuan coal mine?'

'Not really...'

'There are, aren't there!'

'There are indeed.'

Mei Lu nodded. She answered affirmatively.

There were indeed a lot of bandits around the Kailuan coal mine. They robbed and killed.

Due to historical reasons, there were many different armed groups in the eastern part of Hebei Province. Some were regular soldiers who had turned to banditry, others were local vigilante groups that terrorised the countryside, and there were also bandits born and bred in the area.

This was a lawless area. It was beyond the control of Hebei Province, beyond the control of Rehe Province, and beyond the control of the puppet state of Manchukuo.

Many people who had escaped from the puppet state of Manchukuo chose to settle in eastern Hebei Province as their first choice. Therefore, eastern Hebei Province was practically a natural den for bandits.

There were also many gangs of bandits active around the Kailuan coal mine. They were parasites attached to the coal mine. The coal mine could not get rid of them no matter what.

'What do you want to know for?'

'Nothing? Your life is precious, safety first.'

'When are you leaving?'

'I have to wait until dawn.'

'Why?'

'I have to call Li Boqi to report.'

'You...'

Mei Lu had no choice but to agree.

Zhang Yong's request was not too much.

No matter how anxious the British were, Zhang Yong could not act on his own.

After all, the Fuxing Society had its own discipline.

So...

Suddenly she was embraced by Zhang Yong...

She bit her lip lightly, not resisting very much...

A night of joy.

When she woke up in the morning, Zhang Yong called Li Boqi to explain the matter.

'The situation here is very complicated, and it's a good thing you've been away for a while. However, the matter at Zhuyuan must be resolved,' Li Boqi said, 'You must be there in person.'

'Understood,' Zhang Yong hung up the phone and shrugged to Mei Lu, "You heard it all...'

'Let's deal with Zhuyuan first!" Mei Lu bit her lip.

What could she say?

All she could say was that this guy was too popular.

If she didn't catch him in time, he would immediately be snatched up by someone else.

So even she had to think of a way to keep him. Otherwise, it would be difficult to get him to work for her in the future.

'Okay!'

Zhang Yong hurried off.

He arrived near Zhuyuan.

The area is still surrounded and completely blocked off.

It is impossible for anyone inside the bamboo garden to get out. Anyone who tries will die.

He makes a phone call. He is looking for Kyprov. The map shows that Kyprov is still alive.

It is estimated that the last internal conflict made him and the Japanese realise that if they continued fighting, they would only end up destroying each other. In that case, Zhang Yong would benefit for nothing. So they stopped fighting.

'This is Zhang Yong! Put Kyprov on the phone...'

'Pang!'

The phone was hung up.

Zhang Yong: ...

Okay. There's nothing we can do.

It seems that we won't be able to collect the money today. We have no choice but to take action.

He immediately took out the grenade launcher.

Set it up.

'Pop!'

'Boom!'

The grenade landed inside the bamboo garden.

He saw the explosion in the distance. But there was no way to determine the exact location.

It didn't seem like anyone had been hit. What a pity.

His right hand could barely move. But it was not yet fully recovered. The aim of the grenade launcher was seriously off.

Alas, I am a minor injury and not off the front line. When will the commander see this and give me a little reward?

"Pop!'

Another grenade was fired.

It didn't matter where it landed. Just keep firing.

He didn't believe it. There wouldn't be a single enemy that wouldn't be blown up. His luck couldn't be that bad...

'Boom...'

'Boom...'

Several grenades exploded in a row.

The people inside could no longer bear it. Someone tried to rush out.

'Pop!'

'Pop!'

Immediately, they were shot with rifles. Killed on the spot.

No matter what, they will not let you come out. Whoever comes out will die.

This is Zhang Yong's order. Just strictly enforce it.

No matter who is killed, it is not your responsibility.

'Pop!'

'Pop!'

The sound of gunfire intermittently.

Several more targets were killed. They were all trying to rush out.

It seems to be the people of the Green Dragon Gang. But they are not Japanese invaders. They should be hardcore traitors. The Japanese invaders themselves are afraid of death, so they sent traitors out to test the situation.

As it turned out, there were no exceptions.

Anyone who dared to come out would be killed.

Finally...

It's quiet. No one dares to try anymore.

The bodies lying on the ground in all directions tell them that if they want to come out, they must agree to Zhang Yong's conditions.

What conditions?

Pay up!

'Ring ring ring...'

'Ring ring ring...'

Finally, the phone rang.

Zhang Yong picked up the receiver casually. No words.

'I'll give...'

A weak voice came from Chepolov.

I don't know if he was blown up or injured in the previous infighting.

'One hundred thousand US dollars,'

Zhang Yong repeated emphatically.

You should have said so earlier. If you pay up earlier, we'll all be happy.

I'm very busy. We must settle this today. If you don't agree, then there will only be artillery fire.

'I'll go with you to Citibank...'

'Good!'

Zhang Yong's eyes lit up.

You see, it's necessary to blow things up. Firecrackers are useful.

No matter how powerful you are, Chepelov, you can't beat artillery fire.

However, the remaining Japanese invaders seem to be quite stubborn. There's no sign of them.

But that's fine. He's setting fires everywhere. The Japanese invaders must be busy dealing with that.

He's good at catching Japanese spies. He's good at sabotage. He's also good at killing and arson. He's definitely good at making a mess. Haha.

Waiting for Chepelov to come out.

'The sky in the liberated zone is a clear sky...'

'The sunny day of the 9th of the 9th...'

Feeling super happy, I can't help humming a little tune.

The people next to me heard it and were puzzled. I can't understand it at all. Doesn't it feel like it's not quite the right moment?

After waiting for a while, Chepelov finally came out.

He looked a bit miserable. He was actually wearing a bandage. He was obviously injured. There was still blood oozing from the wound.

Sure enough, he had been hit by a grenade. He needed to go to the hospital. Otherwise, if the wound became infected, he would be dead for sure.

'Are you okay?' Zhang Yong looked at the other person with a smile on his face.

'I'm fine,' Chebotov said with a dry laugh.

His smile was even more hideous than crying.

Only heaven knows what he was really thinking.

However, in the presence of Zhang Yong, he really did not dare to think anything else. Otherwise, he would truly be dead.

A fake death. It was for a purpose. If it became a real death, then it would be over.

'Please!'

'Please!'

The two men arrived at the Citibank.

Withdrawing cash was impossible. There was not that much cash.

So, Zhang Yong opened an account, and Chepelov transferred 100,000 US dollars to Zhang Yong's account.

Done.

This account was accepted worldwide.

Even if you go to the United States, you can withdraw US dollars. But you need to make an appointment. Because they need to verify it over there.

How do they verify it?

Of course, they use a transatlantic telegram.

So there is also a handling fee for withdrawing money from a different location. This handling fee is the cost of the telegram.

It's about 100 US dollars.

'Let's go!'

'You go first.'

Chibrov was very nervous. He was afraid that Zhang Yong would take his life.

He didn't dare to walk in front of Zhang Yong. Instead, he asked Zhang Yong to go first.

Zhang Yong then left quickly.

He didn't bother to pay any attention to Chepolov.

Since he had received the money, he would definitely release the person. Zhang Yong's reputation was definitely there.

He treated everyone fairly.

He just wanted money, not life.

He would let Chepolov go back and bounce around for a while, and then catch him again. That would be a new story...

Back near the bamboo garden.

So sad. So busy. There was also a group of Japanese invaders that needed to be dealt with.

Forget it. Zhang Yunqing, the deputy magistrate, should prepare the mortars. Just use the mortars to wipe out all the Japanese inside...

'Ring ring ring...'

'Ring ring ring...'

Suddenly the phone rang.

He picked it up casually. It was Hide Mogawa calling.

Zhang Yong deliberately left the other party hanging. Without saying a word, he just waited for the other party to reveal their final card. Otherwise, just open fire.

'I know you're staying at the Peace Hotel.'

'That's right.'

'Come to Room 628.'

'Okay!'

Zhang Yong didn't ask why.

At this point, if Mao Chuanxiu tried anything funny, he was asking for trouble.

He arrived at the Peace Hotel.

He found that Mao Chuanxiu wasn't there. There was no one in Room 628 either.

No surprise. He opened the door.

Inside was a suitcase.

Well, the Japanese had finally given in. They had finally paid up.

However, this matter cannot be made public. The Japanese invaders don't want outsiders to know about it. After all, paying a ransom is a very shameful thing to do.

Open it, and it's full of silver notes. A whole box full.

A total of 500,000.

Unfortunately, they're all from the Baoshang Bank. They can only be used in northern China.

There's even a mark from the puppet Manchukuo on the string. It hasn't been cleaned off yet.

I guess Kawashima Yoshiko contributed it again.

Damn, this woman is really rich!

Where did she get all those banknotes? I really envy her.

Unfortunately, I tried to arrest her several times, but I never succeeded. Now, she has completely disappeared, as if she had vanished.

I heard she is in Beiping. But I don't know where in Beiping.

She might be in hiding. Or she might be on some secret mission. I suspect she is up to something big.

Sigh...

Never mind, it's better than nothing.

The first step has been achieved. I'll leave the follow-up to others.

I'll take the suitcase and everything back to Li Boqi. I'll hand over all the banknotes. I've also explained the situation regarding the 100,000 US dollars.

I'll leave the rest to Li Boqi to sort out. He's an expert.

Zhang Yong is now going to the Kailuan coal mine.

'Wait!'

Li Boqi gives him back the account for the 100,000 US dollars.

Zhang Yong: Huh?

Huh? This 100,000 US dollars is for me?

You can't be that generous, can you? This is one hundred thousand US dollars! It's not a small amount.

'This is for the Empty Promotion Department.'

'Oh.'

Zhang Yong understood.

The so-called Empty Promotion Department was actually that lady.

Surrendering it to the Empty Promotion Department was actually surrendering it to that lady. Because that lady was better at using US dollars.

Frankly speaking, US dollars could not be put to much use in the hands of the Fuxing Society. Because the Fuxing Society could not directly purchase from abroad. Even if they had US dollars, there was no way to spend them.

Only the Empty Treasury Department can.

The Empty Treasury Department can trade directly with foreigners using US dollars. Especially with the Americans.

One hundred thousand US dollars can buy you almost ten planes.

If they're Hawker 3s, without any other equipment, each one won't cost more than ten thousand US dollars.

If you get the chance to buy German Bf 109s, the unit price will be at most fifteen thousand US dollars. If you factor in all kinds of ancillary equipment, it will be at most twenty thousand US dollars.

But the P-38 Lightning, the twin-body demon, is super expensive. One costs 90,000 US dollars.

There's no way around it, Lockheed products are just one word: expensive. There's no such thing as the most expensive, only more expensive.

Okay, hold it for now. Then hand it over to the Air Force Ministry.

Buy back ten aircraft as soon as possible, which is also a preparation for the future war against Japan.

Leave.

'Captain, Jin Xiuzhu wants to see you.'

'Okay!'

Zhang Yong immediately agreed.

To be honest, this Korean girl is quite pretty.

All natural. No plastic surgery. She's the enemy, but she's quite attractive.

The thing is, he always feels that this woman is hiding something.

Maybe she knows some information. But she doesn't want to tell. So he has to get it out of her bit by bit.

All very clever women.

Under normal circumstances, he would be completely at her mercy.

Luckily...

he has the system!

Soon, Kim Soo-ju arrived.

She looked a little tired. I guess she's been thinking too much.

'Miss Kim, you have information?'

'I remember something.'

'Tell me!'

'Park Chang-young and the others are planning a train robbery...'

'When? Where?'

'I don't know. I only know there is such a plan.'

'Is it related to the Gang Gang?'

'What? You know everything?'

'No. I don't. A Japanese female spy told me.'

'Huh?'

'She's my woman now. She cares about me. That's why she told me in advance. I happened to be on the train at the time, so I got off early.'

'No...'

Jin Xiu Zhu was confused.

Get off early? Why?

Normally, shouldn't the robbers be eliminated directly?

Why did you sneak away quietly?

'What else do you know?'

'I...'

'If you don't have anything else, go back!'

'I'll tell you, I also know that the Black Dragon Society has several groups of people hiding in Beiping...'

'What are they going to do?'

'Keep an eye on your national treasures.'

'What national treasures?'

'The ones inside the Forbidden City.'

'Really?'

Zhang Yong nodded silently.

National treasures inside the Forbidden City? That's over.

With the Japanese invaders' capabilities, it would be almost effortless to steal them.

They dared to rob the General's Mansion openly. What about the Forbidden City?

He decided to take Jin Xiuzhu with him.

He would squeeze the toothpaste along the way. Maybe there would be some unexpected gains.