Chapter 539: This is a big deal

Zhang Yong returned to Tianjinwei overnight.

He had to return.

It was absolutely not possible to lose contact for a long time.

Zhang Yong also knew some rules for the spy business. You must not get out of control.

You must let your superiors know where you are and what you are doing at all times. Unless you have been given permission by your superiors, you are on a secret mission. You don't need to report.

Otherwise, you will get into big trouble.

You are wandering around on your own, and no one knows what you are doing.

If someone digs it up when the time comes, it will be disastrous.

Especially Boss Dai is suspicious by nature and is most likely to think the worst.

So Zhang Yong lied and said that he had an 80-year-old mother and needed to take the large sum of money back to Tianjin that night.

Pang Yu expressed his understanding. But he told Zhao Guanglin to follow. He told Zhao Guanglin that he must bring Wang Dong back. Otherwise, he would be held responsible. He would never give Zhang Yong the chance to escape.

As soon as Zhang Yong entered Tianjin, he immediately called Li Boqi.

'Take your time,'

Li Boqi was actually very anxious.

The phone was out of order. There was no radio either. He must be worried!

If something happens...

He wants to send someone to look for him. But there is no way to find him. The incident happened so suddenly that Zhang Yong did not leave any useful information.

Moreover, even if someone arrives in Beiping and finds Zhang Yong, there is no way to pass on the information. In Beiping nowadays, all civilian telephone lines have been cut off. Only the official and foreign ones can be used.

'I seem to have infiltrated the Beiping Police Department...'

Zhang Yong reported in detail.

From beginning to end. Without any omissions.

Oh, I hid the information that Zhao Guanglin was a member of the Red Party. I definitely can't say that.

'Commander Song is no joke,' Li Boqi suddenly said.

'Isn't this a joke?' Zhang Yong expressed his confusion.

'He's testing the waters.'

'Testing the waters?'

'Yes. How could he be playing around? No one who sits in his position could be playing around. Could someone who likes to play around control more than 100,000 troops and the provinces of Hebei and Liaoning?'

'Then...'

Zhang Yong thought about it and agreed.

If it were him, could he control such a large territory?

Of course not!

Surrounded by powerful enemies, it was as if he were sitting on top of a volcano. It could erupt at any time.

If it were anyone else, who could sit still?

Rash...

They are all old foxes!

'You're back just in time. There's something important I need to talk to you about.'

'What is it?'

'The Chairman has decided to set up a joint investigation team to investigate the train robbery case. And he has promised the ambassadors of various countries that all foreigners will be rescued safely and unharmed.'

'Then...'

'The Chairman has also been ordered to do his utmost to handle this matter. No foreigners are to be harmed.'

'I...'

'Tomorrow morning, I will lead a team to Beiping. In the capacity of the Special Branch of the Fuxing Society, I will officially take over the matter.'

'Huh?'

Zhang Yong was deeply surprised.

How did the situation develop so quickly? Li Boqi going to the frontline?

Suddenly, he understood a little...

No wonder Beiping would arrange for Pang Yu to take over. It seems they had an agreement.

The pressure is now transferred to the Special Services Department of the Restoration Society. Pang Yu's side is actually involved in specific matters, that is, lending a hand and doing some menial work. He doesn't have to do the real work.

I don't know how the upper echelons communicate. In the end, this is the result. Fortunately, I returned overnight, otherwise, I might still be in the dark.

'So, should I go?'

'Of course you should go.'

'But...'

'Originally, I was going to take you with me. But your current identity is even better. You should continue your investigation using Wang Dong's identity.'

'Yes...'

'The 29th Army is very wary of the Committee's leadership. Once I arrive in Beiping, I will definitely be watched by many people. I won't be able to do many things. The same goes for the others around me. The Japanese will also be watching us closely. Fortunately, you can do a lot of things using Wang Dong's identity.'

'Understood.'

'You are the surprise element. You must have a surprising effect.'

'Yes.'

'I will follow up on the details of the Wang Dong identity. Outsiders will definitely not be able to find out. At the same time, news will be spread that you have secretly left Tientsin.'

'Will the Japanese believe it?'

'As long as the 29th Army believes it, it doesn't matter whether the Japanese believe it or not.'

'Understood.'

Zhang Yong agreed.

Sure enough, it was good to have someone to help take care of loose ends.

In that case, I don't need to worry about my identity being exposed. Even if the Japanese recognise me, it doesn't matter.

They dare not make any public claims.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Yong asked quietly, 'Has the Director arrived yet?'

'No. He was left behind in Quancheng by Han Fuzhu.'

'Han Fuzhu?'

'Yes. I don't know where the Japanese got the information, but they said that Han Fuzhu would send an army north to occupy Tianjin. They also said that there would be howitzers and other things. The news reached Han Fuzhu. He believed it and detained Chu Zu, asking him to verify the matter with Wei Zu.'

'Ah...'

Zhang Yong shut up quietly.

It wasn't me. I didn't say anything.

The Japanese invaders must have heard it wrong. What an army, what howitzers. Where is such a thing?

What? I said that?

Hey, you can eat anything, but you can't say anything. Do you have any evidence?

Which eye of yours saw me say that? Did you record it? Is there a whole game in black and white? Did I sign it? Did I put my thumbprint on it? Without evidence, I will sue you for slander, slander...

'Now there's a real mess in Quancheng.'

'Er...'

'The Director just got off the train and arrested some sneaky guys. In the first trial, they turned out to be Japanese spies. The Director is very angry. He's arrested some more people.'

'So...'

'I guess the Director will be stuck in Quancheng for a few more days. He can't go north for now.'

'What's Han Fuzhu's attitude?'

'He said he could send troops north, but the Commander-in-Chief would have to allocate a howitzer regiment to him.'

'Er...'

Zhang Yong was dumbfounded.

This is crazy. I really didn't say anything.

Really. I swear...

I didn't think the bigwigs would actually believe it.

Han Fuzhu even used it as a condition and asked the Commander-in-Chief for a howitzer regiment! What a joke!

How many howitzer regiments does the Commander-in-Chief have in his hands right now?

The 200 105mm howitzers imported from the Germans have not yet arrived. At most, five artillery regiments can be formed.

There are also dozens of 150mm howitzers, which are the best of the best.

Not to mention an artillery regiment, not even a single shell can be allocated to you, Han Fuzhu!

He really is thinking too much...

Doesn't Han Fuzhu know who the Committee Chairman is?

The high-level bigwigs' struggles are invisible and intangible. However, the specific problem that Zhang Yong encountered at the moment was:

The Director hasn't arrived yet.

Yan Guangkun can't come out yet.

But the Japanese spy thinks that Zhang Yong has already left.

And then...

There is no then.

Things seem to have become very complicated...

End call.

Suddenly, he looked at Zhao Guanglin.

Zhao Guanglin frowned, "What do you want to say?'

'Is Li Boqi one of your people?" Zhang Yong asked in a low voice.

'Him? How could that be?' Zhao Guanglin answered reflexively.

'Xie Guangkun is possible. Why not Li Boqi?'

'This...'

Zhao Guanglin remained silent.

He couldn't answer this question. And he didn't have the authority to answer it.

Zhang Yong then stopped talking.

He was just asking. He judged that Li Boqi definitely wasn't.

The real Red Party members were all very low-key. Look at Yan Guangkun. And Ma Yu. They were all like Feng Jizhong.

You don't normally pay them any special attention.

They have no connection to the Red Party whatsoever.

But Li Boqi seems to be semi-publicly turning red, and I don't know what's going on. Is the Director really turning a blind eye to this?

I don't understand...

I don't get it...

Suddenly, two red dots appear at the edge of the system map. There's also a small white dot. Mark it as No. 4.

Who is No. 4? Oh, it's Gan Xiaoning. The thief Gan Fan. The one who is accompanied by two Japanese spies. Apparently, he has appeared with two Japanese spies.

Look at the time, it's a little after 3am.

What is Gan Xiaoning doing in the vicinity at such an unusual hour?

"Lao Zhao, do you want to watch the fun?'

'What?'

'I'm going to deal with the two Japanese spies. Do you want to come?'

'You alone?'

'Yes. I'm alone now.'

'No, that won't do. I must come with you. I'm responsible for your safety.'

'Okay, let's go.'

Zhang Yong nodded. They approached the target quietly.

With the help of the map, Zhang Yong wasn't overly worried about his safety. If there was danger, he could just hide.

Back in Beiping, he had discovered that he could actually still operate alone. The prerequisite was to avoid people in the vicinity. As long as no one was looking, he would be safe.

Late night in Tianjin. The cold wind whistles. The streets are almost completely deserted.

Soon, the target approaches.

Gan Xiaoning, accompanied by two Japanese spies, enters a brothel.

Looking at the sign outside, it's called Man Tang Chun.

What's going on?

Are they going to spend the night?

Is he overthinking it? Is there really nothing special going on?

Continue to keep watch.

Half an hour later, a car arrives and stops outside Man Tang Chun. A man gets out.

He was wearing a long silk robe. He was wearing black glasses. He entered the brothel.

Zhang Yong raised his binoculars and looked carefully. He discovered that the driver of the car was actually an acquaintance.

Zheng Song.

He was the guy who had had a falling out with him and been beaten up by him. It seems that he is Cao Jianzheng's cheap brother-in-law.

His heart stirred slightly.

Why was Zheng Song here? Who was he bringing with him?

Did the person who entered the brothel have anything to do with Gan Xiaoning?

Without thinking, he immediately marked the man who had entered the brothel. In this way, no matter where he went, he could be identified.

After discovering that the target had entered the brothel, he kept running towards Gan Xiaoning.

Zhao Guanglin suddenly said, 'The man who entered the brothel is called Han Mo, and he is Cao Jianzhang's aide.'

'Are you sure?'

'Yes. I know him. He has been to Beiping many times on business. We have been watching him for a long time.'

'He...'

Zhang Yong frowned inwardly.

The map showed that the target had eventually come to the side of Gan Xiaoning.

Sure enough...

Gan Xiaoning was secretly in contact with Han Mo.

Or rather, he was in contact with Cao Jianzhang, the man behind Han Mo. Sneaky. Either he's a traitor or a thief.

'What are you thinking?'

'I don't know,'

Zhang Yong shook his head.

He didn't know what he was thinking either. It just didn't feel normal.

Gan Xiaoning is a pirate. He is a wanted criminal. Cao Jianzheng is the head of the Tianjin Police Department. These two people, one an official and the other a criminal, how could they possibly get together under normal circumstances?

Unless the situation is abnormal.

Or there is some kind of conspiracy.

This conspiracy may be aimed at someone else. It could also be aimed at Gan Xiaoning.

After all, Gan Xiaoning's two right-hand men are Japanese spies. If they want to get rid of Gan Xiaoning, they can easily set him up.

Cao Jian Zhang is also very suitable for handling Gan Xiaoning.

'Wait until he comes out.'

'You want to do it?'

'Yes.'

'No. We can't do it.'

'Why?'

'You're alone now, and it's dangerous to do it. If something happens...'

'Okay. I'll borrow some people.'

'You!'

Zhao Guanglin was speechless.

Zhang Yong made a phone call and then called Li Boqi.

Li Boqi didn't seem to have been sleeping. He had been busy all night. He answered the phone quickly.

'Team leader, it's me...'

'I'm on Fadian 2nd Road and I've seen something strange...'

Zhang Yong gave a brief description.

Li Boqi pondered. He was silent for a long time.

The phone wasn't covered. Obviously there were no other matters to attend to.

Zhang Yong didn't dare to make a sound either. He listened quietly.

After a long while, Li Boqi said slowly, 'This is a big deal, and I don't know if I can handle it...'

'What's so terrible about it?' Zhang Yong was surprised.

'The mastermind behind the train robbery may be Cao Jianzhang.'

'What?'

Zhang Yong was stunned.

The mastermind behind the train robbery was actually Cao Jianzhang?

Shit!

Where did this come from?