Chapter 516: Pig teammate, trap

My name is Zhang Yong. Arrogant Zhang, mediocre Yong.

I am an agent. I entered the wrong profession. I am catching spies. I just caught a very big spy.

This spy's name is Kuroshima Ryuzo. He is a member of the Japanese imperial family.

If he were in ancient China, he might be a county king. I want to squeeze him for all he's worth. But then suddenly a bold idea occurs to me.

'I...'

Kuroshima Ryujo stammers, unwilling to speak.

He is truly afraid of death. But he is also truly afraid of losing face. How can he give such a cowardly reason?

Zhang Yong suddenly draws his gun.

'Bang!'

'Bang!'

He shoots and kills all seven other Japanese spies.

He used a large-calibre pistol. There were exactly seven bullets. One for each person. To make sure they were dead.

In fact, the map showed that all seven red dots had disappeared. That meant they were all dead.

Kuroshima Ryuzo: ...

He was suddenly desperate.

Why had he shot everyone around him?

Was this to send himself on his way?

Ahhh, no...

I'll pay!

I'll pay!

"You go out first.'

Zhang Yong waved his hand at Wu Liuji and the others.

Apart from Ye Wansheng, Zhang Yong suddenly realised that he could bully one more person.

That person was Kuroshima Ryuzo.

Zhang Yong was convinced that Kuroshima Ryuzo was definitely no match for him.

Even without weapons, he could defeat this fat pig.

He was just that confident!

Wu Liuqi and the others quickly retreated. They kept watch outside the cave entrance. No one was allowed to get close. Not even the British.

'What are you doing?' Kuroshima Ryuzo was extremely terrified.

He felt very bad.

Disaster could strike at any moment.

'I'm protecting you,' Zhang Yong said nonchalantly. "If I kill them, no one will know you've been arrested.'

'You, you..." Kuroshima Ryujo's cheeks kept twitching.

He became more and more terrified.

His fat body seemed to be trembling.

He could hardly catch his breath.

After all, he had also been in this business for several years and knew some of the rules.

Zhang Yong's actions were definitely not a drop in the bucket.

On the contrary, he had to pay a very, very heavy price. It might be even more unbearable than death.

For example, betrayal...

For example, betrayal...

But, at this point, did he still have a choice?

Would he choose to die?

Of course not!

'I have two conditions. First, Fujino Sankichi said you have 300,000 US dollars. I want it. Second, give me the negotiation documents of the Zhaji Political Council. The original ones.' Zhang Yong came straight to the point.

Kuroshima Ryuzo's mouth twitched. 'I, I, I can give you the money. But the documents, the documents...'

'Idiot! The documents are what I need most right now! Understand? You give me the documents, and I'll let you go and even take care of all the loose ends for you. Including all the Japanese spies who know you're here. No one will know you've been arrested when you go back. You can continue to live your good life. You're still a member of the imperial family!'

'I, I...'

'If you think my conditions are too harsh, you can refuse.'

'I, I...'

Tatsuhiro Kuroshima's forehead began to sweat.

It wasn't fear.

It was indecision.

The conditions Zhang Yong had offered were actually very tempting.

He was tempted.

Three hundred thousand US dollars and a document in exchange for his own glory and wealth was worth it. Very much so.

This wasn't considered betrayal. Nor was it considered treason.

Really.

It wasn't...

It wasn't...

He hadn't betrayed anyone.

A document is not a person. Is that considered betrayal? Of course not.

So...

The twitching at the corner of his mouth gradually stopped.

In fact, Zhang Yong also suddenly changed his mind. He wanted to keep this guy.

It was better to let the Japanese invaders raise a pig teammate on their own than to kill this guy and then have a bunch of divine opponents. The guys in the Miyamoto family were indeed a bit of a problem.

In private, he swallowed the US dollars. And then handed in the document.

He got the best of both worlds.

Zhang Yong found that he was getting better at looking out for his own interests.

That was a good thing!

'How many others know that you are here?'

'Me, me...'

'If you don't tell me, you're asking for death. Even if I let you go, you won't be able to go back.'

'Me, me...and Kawada...'

'The one who was lurking in the explosives warehouse? He's already dead.'

'Then, then, there shouldn't be any more...'

After a moment of intense struggle, Kuroshima Ryuzo finally chose to cooperate.

This was certain. He didn't want to die. He still wanted to go back. And continue to be a member of the imperial family. Continue to live in luxury.

In fact, the conditions Zhang Yong proposed were not excessive.

Three hundred thousand US dollars. It was readily available. He could get it.

As for the document...

That was a bit difficult. But it was possible.

He was qualified to access that document. Previously, he had been too lazy to do so.

The key point was...

'You really will keep my secret?'

'You said the list. It's a threat to you. I'll get rid of it all.'

'Kawada has an accomplice...'

'I know. I'll bring him here right away!'

Zhang Yong waved his hand outside.

He called Yang Zhi over. He told him to go find Dickens and negotiate with the British. Bring the Japanese spy from before here.

Soon after, the Japanese spy was brought over. A black cloth was placed over his head.

After removing the black cloth, the Japanese spy saw Kuroshima Ryuzo and stuttered, 'Kuroshima, Your Excellency...'

'Pop!'

Zhang Yong shot him in the forehead.

He was instantly blown up.

The Japanese spy didn't say a word. He immediately collapsed on the ground.

Kuroshima hurriedly retreated in shock. Blood splattered all over his face.

Panic.

Despair.

'Does anyone else know that you are here?' Zhang Yong asked calmly.

'I, I don't think so...' Kuroshima Ryuzo's heart was pounding, and his cheeks began to twitch again.

Zhang Yong had killed all of his companions. How could he not be afraid?

However, if he didn't kill these people, the news of his arrest would leak out.

Between being killed himself and having his companions killed, he didn't need to choose.

He was trying to remember who else knew that he was here. They must all be killed.

After thinking about it, it seemed that there were none left?

'Now, no one knows that you have been arrested.'

'I, I...'

'We'll talk about the dollar later. First, the document.'

'I, I don't have it on me...'

'Find a way.'

'I can have Akiyama Shigeki bring it.'

'He has it?'

'Yes. The original. The latest provisions from the headquarters are sent by telegram to the Consulate General in Tianjin, where they are transcribed. Then they are sent to Beiping.'

'The provisions are so long that they are sent by telegram?'

'There is a special team responsible for processing this document. There will be no delay.'

'Good!'

Zhang Yong nodded.

This is called professionalism.

In many fields, the Japanese invaders were indeed professional.

Although there have been some scandals of counterfeiting in later generations, others did have unique qualities.

If there were no unique qualities, how could a small island country beat up all of Asia and still dare to go to war with the United States? A battleship with a displacement of 70,000 tons did not just fall from the sky.

This is an objective fact that cannot be denied.

China itself could not even produce its own radios, but the Japanese invaders were completely self-sufficient.

Soldiers in other people's armies trained with 200 rounds of live ammunition a month. Many National Army soldiers could not even afford to fire five rounds before going into battle. As for the Eighth Route Army and the like, they were still carrying spears and shuriken...

This was the difference.

'How do I ask Shigeaki Akiyama to come out?'

'I need to go back to Tianjin first...'

'Okay. Are you sure no one else exists here?'

'I don't think so.'

'Good!'

Zhang Yong nodded.

He grabbed a handful of dirt and smeared it all over Kuroshima Ryuzo's face, so that no one would recognise him.

Kuroshima Ryuzo was dressed in civilian clothes here. Not many people knew who he was.

Zhang Yong had full trust in the people around him.

Unless they had been arrested before.

For the time being, he would not give the Japanese the chance to arrest the people around him.

While Yang Zhi and Wu Liuqi are protecting him, he is also protecting them. As long as they follow him, the Japanese invaders will have no chance.

He calls Yang Zhi over and gives him some instructions.

Yang Zhi then enters with a small team. There are more than ten people.

They drag all the bodies of the Japanese spies into the mine and bury them somewhere. Never show your face again.

After disposing of the scene, disband the team.

When they left, they took Kuroshima Ryuzo with them, hiding him in the crowd.

Apart from a very few people, everyone else thought he was one of Zhang Yong's agents.

The British didn't know about Kuroshima Ryuzo.

They thought it was a very common Japanese name. They thought he had been killed in the mine.

Since all the Japanese spies had been killed, there would be no problem.

Zhang Yong said he still had a task to complete and would need to leave for a while. Pearson readily agreed.

As long as the Japanese spy was dealt with, Zhang Yong was willing to do whatever was needed.

Bob even volunteered to see him off.

Zhang Yong got into the car with Kuroshima Ryuzo and quickly returned to Tianjin.

Arrangements.

Prepare to meet Akiyama Shigeaki.

There shouldn't be too many people. Otherwise, Akiyama Shigeaki will become suspicious.

The meeting place was chosen near the Japanese Consulate-General in Tianjin. Just walk out of the Japanese concession and you'll be there.

The closer the location, the more at ease Akiyama Shigeaki will feel.

Luckily, there is a Miura Hotel nearby. It is run by a Japanese.

Move.

Take control of the Miura Hotel.

Impersonate Kuroshima Ryujō's men. Kuroshima Ryujō came out and said a few words, and the owner was immediately convinced.

Mei Lu and Jin Xiuzhu helped Zhang Yong put on a simple disguise.

Jin Xiuzhu speaks very good Japanese, which dispelled the suspicions of the others.

'Make the call.'

'Yes!'

Under Zhang Yong's watchful eye, Kuroshima Ryujo called Akiyama Shigeaki.

Soon after, Akiyama Shigeaki arrived. As Kuroshima Ryujo had requested. Alone. Without bringing anyone else. It was a short distance away. He didn't think much of it either.

Kuroshima Ryujo was a member of the imperial family, so how could Akiyama Shigeaki possibly have thought that he had been arrested?

Entering the hotel, he suddenly felt that something was wrong.

'You!'

Shigeaki Akiyama glared at Ryujō Kuroshima.

He was no fool. He understood immediately. This was a trap. He had been tricked into coming here.

'You are...'

'Zhang Yong!'

'It is you?'

Shigeaki Akiyama's face changed dramatically.

He certainly knew that name. And he hated it.

If he had the chance, he would crush Zhang Yong like a bug.

The problem was that he was now in the hands of the other party.

This is a bit awkward...

However, Shigeaki Akiyama is a seasoned veteran. He quickly calms down.

He wants to speak, but realises that he doesn't have the chance.

Zhang Yong gets the document and immediately takes a photo of it.

The document cannot be taken away.

Shigeaki Akiyama cannot be exposed. It can still be used.

After taking the photo, Zhang Yong takes the film and quickly goes to Yue Wen Bookstore. He is going to give it to Fang Huaizhou to develop.