Chapter 609: Great Humiliation

The money distribution has begun.

Fifty dollars per person.

This is the basic holiday allowance.

There are also some other benefits. Each person will probably get another fifty.

In other words, this year, every agent will receive at least 100 yuan. They can properly reward their families.

Some of the police academy students happened to have family nearby in Hangzhou. They could be sent home immediately.

Those from other places, however, had no choice for the time being. They could only be sent home by post.

Fortunately, as long as it was in the Jiangnan region, the mail went quite smoothly.

But while the money could be sent back, the people could not. This year's New Year's Eve, they might have to catch spies, too.

With the tight schedule and heavy workload, it was impossible for Zhang Yong to lie down and relax.

After handing out the money, they had to get to work.

Fortunately, everyone's morale was high.

It's totally fine not going home for the New Year. As long as the money is there.

If there's a reward of 100 taels of silver every year, it's fine to be on call 24 hours a day during the entire Spring Festival.

Besides, everyone knows that there are also a lot of temporary rewards.

Every time they find the money hidden by the Japanese spies, there is a reward on the spot. Five. Ten or something. Little by little, it adds up. It's also a very considerable fortune.

Otherwise, why would everyone be so motivated to work with Zhang Yong?

Money is motivation!

After getting his own share, he called Gu Bafeng over again.

He gave him five sacks of silver dollars first. That was about 10,000. They divided it up among themselves within the military police.

There would be more benefits coming.

Gu Bafeng was beaming. He was overjoyed.

His subordinates in the military police were also very happy. Working with Zhang Yong was a pleasure.

Gu Bafeng had brought a team of about 80 military policemen from Jinling. With 10,000 taels of silver, each ordinary soldier can get 50.

There is no doubt that this year's New Year will be a very fat one. Everyone is happy.

'I have someone watching at the Donghai Hotel.'

'If they make any sudden movements, I will intercept them first.'

Gu Bafeng said with a smile.

Although he only has 80 men, he is the military police!

Those guys from the Party Affairs Investigation Department will definitely not dare to force their way through when they encounter the military police blocking the road. At least they will be delayed for a few hours.

'Thank you!'

Zhang Yong nodded. It means he has taken note.

With Gu Bafeng standing in the middle, neither Xuan Tiewu nor the Party Affairs Investigation Department can cover up everything.

The Military Police Command is a proper third party.

No one dares to provoke two rivals at the same time. Unless they want to die.

Gu Zhenglun, the commander of the Military Police, is not conspicuous himself. However, he has five brothers!

Gu Bafeng's eldest brother, Gu Zhenggang, is even more powerful than Gu Zhenglun within the Guomindang. These five brothers can be said to be truly in charge of military and political affairs.

'By the way, I saw Jin Lin,' Gu Bafeng suddenly said.

'He's here too?' Zhang Yong was a little surprised.

It seems that Xu En had brought a lot of people. Even Jin Lin is here.

Is this the entire Party Affairs Investigation Department?

Moreover, Xu Enzeng and Jin Lin seem to be operating separately.

There is something wrong.

Jin Lin is most likely also keeping an eye on someone in the Red Party.

According to Li Jingqian, there is a bit of chaos within the Hangzhou underground party.

It is not surprising to see traitors emerge due to the low ebb of the revolution.

However, the emergence of one or two traitors will pose a very serious threat to the organisation.

In the process of identifying traitors, it is inevitable that a bit of unrest will arise.

Xu En had been very cunning.

He must have deliberately created the unrest. He deliberately caused chaos within the underground organisation of the Red Party. Then he would attack from within.

As an expert in dealing with the Red Party, Xu En knew too much.

No.

I have to go stir up this Jin Lin. Let him catch a chicken feather.

'Where is he?'

'Over by the Fuchun River.'

'Good!'

Zhang Yong immediately led his men towards the Fuchun River.

On the way, he pondered in silence. Jin Lin. He is also a smiling tiger. Only someone like Cao Mengqi can eat him up.

Myself...

Well. It is true that you shouldn't hit a smiling person.

But, it is perfectly fine to try to mess with Jin Lin's good deeds. He also has a way to keep Jin Lin from acting up.

Soon, they arrived at the shore of the Fuchun River.

There are many villa areas here. It is clearly a wealthy area.

Huh?

Jiang Guohu...

It seems like he also lives here?

Lao Bai said so before. Zhang Yong remembers.

He spots many weapons emblems.

Goodness, in this wealthy area, many people have guns and ammunition!

I guess Jiang Guohu's family has them too.

He then spots a gathering of people. There are also many weapons emblems. He judges that they are Jin Lin and the others.

Stop the car.

Approach quietly.

Sure enough, I soon saw Jin Lin through the binoculars.

Jin Lin was having tea. He was surrounded by five secret agents. The other secret agents were spread along the street in a fan shape. They surrounded a small building.

The small building had three floors. The exterior looked a bit old. Nothing special...

No. There was a pot of roses on the windowsill.

I immediately thought of many classic scenes. Is a pot of flowers a warning signal?

I frowned.

I look carefully at Jinlin and the other agents. I notice that they are all in disguise. They are dressed like ordinary people. If you're not an expert, you can't tell they're spies.

It's a bit strange.

This doesn't seem like a stakeout. You don't need to disguise yourself to make an arrest!

It's more like they're covering something up...

Suddenly, I see Jinlin stand up. He looks around. Then he quickly enters the building.

Huh?

Did he make an arrest?

Did I come too late?

Then I feel something's wrong.

Only Jin Lin went in alone. The other agents did not follow.

They did not see what Jin Lin did inside. But the map showed that after Jin Lin entered, he met up with the white dot inside.

A minute later, Jin Lin came out quietly again.

'This is a trap,'

Zhang Yong immediately understood.

Jin Lin went in alone, but the person inside did not resist. This can only mean one thing: the person inside has been subdued. Or they have already defected.

The latter possibility is greater.

He must have been captured by the secret agents. He has defected. Then, in collusion with the secret agents, he has set a trap to lure other Red Party members.

How sinister...

If any Red Party members come to make contact, they will definitely fall into the trap.

So, here comes the problem.

Who is the person inside? Who is he going to make contact with?

He looks around thoughtfully.

Everything is as usual.

Occasionally, some passers-by. Maybe one of them is a Red Party member.

What should he do?

He studies the map in silence.

He discovers that there are also secret agents guarding the back of the small building.

In that case, there is only the front.

He makes some arrangements immediately.

Then...

'Go!'

Zhang Yong waves his hand.

Several secret agents immediately walk in front with guns.

They set off towards the small building in an imposing manner. They quickly attract the attention of Jin Lin and the other secret agents.

Jin Lin is both surprised and puzzled. Then he sees Zhang Yong.

Oh, it's this guy.

Weird.

Why did he show up?

It seems that he is here specifically for him?

He had to stand up.

He walked outside into the street. He waited for Zhang Yong to come up.

'Captain Zhang!'

'Captain Jin!'

The two men shook hands enthusiastically. It was as if they were old friends.

But the moment the two men shook hands, the battle had already begun. Jin Lin blocked Zhang Yong's path just in time.

'Zhang Yong, what are you doing here?'

'Catching the Japanese spy.'

'Where is the Japanese spy?'

'In the building you just entered.'

'What?'

'The person I want to arrest is the same as the person you want to arrest.'

'What?'

Jin Lin was stunned. He thought Zhang Yong was joking.

However, he soon discovered that Zhang Yong was telling the truth. Because Zhang Yong's men had already surrounded the small building.

Because they were setting a trap, Jin Lin's agents were not as close to the small building. As a result, Zhang Yong got there first.

When the agents reacted and tried to get closer, they were told to move away.

The black muzzles were pointed at them, forbidding them to come any closer.

Oh no...

Jin Lin immediately realised that this was bad.

The people he had been controlling had suddenly become under Zhang Yong's control.

This is bad...

He had let Zhang Yong get the upper hand.

Now, he wanted to take it back. Basically, it was impossible. The other side had more people. Their weapons were also more vicious. They had come prepared.

He couldn't help but feel angry.

'Zhang Yong, what exactly do you want?'

'To arrest the Japanese spies!'

'You're clearly just causing trouble!'

'Captain Jin, be careful what you say. I've been ordered by the Ministry of Air and Finance to come to Hangzhou to arrest Japanese spies.'

'You...'

'I only have 15 days, and I must eliminate all Japanese spies in Hangzhou. Otherwise, I'll lose my head. Captain Jin, do you have anything to say?'

'You...'

Jin Lin angrily retracted the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

He had wanted to say that the so-called Department of Strategic Planning was just an excuse. Who knew if what you said was true.

However, he did not dare to be stubborn. Nor did he dare to seek proof.

Because he knew very well who was behind the Department of Strategic Planning. The lady behind it, he could not afford to offend.

That's the wife of the Party leader! If he blows the whistle, the entire Party Affairs Office will be in trouble.

Why bother?

Why bother?

He would never do such a stupid thing.

Losing his position in the Party would be no problem. But offending the wife of the Party leader would have serious consequences.

But...

'You say she's a Japanese spy, you'll have to produce evidence.'

'Of course. I will,'

Zhang Yong said slowly. Then he entered the small building.

He still didn't know who was inside. He had to take a look first. As a result, after taking a look...

Oh no...

He seems to have been a bit hasty.

The person inside the small building is simply a woman of the streets! She is obviously a dancer.

Just by looking at her, it is impossible that she is a member of the Red Party.

Damn, Jin Lin lied to me.

They are using this woman as bait.

I understand. It is likely that someone suspected of being a member of the Red Party will come looking for this dancer.

As a result...

Suddenly, he understood why he had been repeatedly rejected.

Since the defection of Gu, the Red Party had been very strict with the lifestyles of each of its members. The requirements were extremely strict. This was to avoid a repeat of the past.

No one would dare approve of his lifestyle.

If anything happened, not only would he be implicated, but the entire organisation would be implicated as well. He would be condemned as a historical sinner.

He felt relieved.

In fact, it wasn't that I had a problem with my beliefs. It was my lifestyle that was a problem...

Disappointed.

He goes downstairs. Frowns.

He comes to Jin Lin. Leans his head to the side and looks at the other person.

'Her? A Red?'

'She knows a Red...'

'Come on. If she knew who it was, you wouldn't need to wait for him.'

'He comes to her every time. She doesn't know where he lives.'

'I don't believe it. Reds are poor. How can they afford to pay for a night? Is piss all over your brain?'

'It is said that the Red Party runs a small business and has some cash...'

'A business. That's not hard to find, is it?'

'The Red Party did not disclose their exact identity. Nor did they disclose what kind of business they were in.'

'A bunch of idiots!'

Zhang Yong did not hide his contempt.

In fact, he secretly admired the other party's abilities.

To be honest, purely in terms of professionalism. Both Ye Wansheng and Jin Lin were above him.

Objectively speaking, both the Central Government Military Commission and the Nationalist Government Military Commission had a lot of talent.

Otherwise, the Red Party would not have suffered such a great loss.

'No, aren't you here to arrest the Japanese spy?' Jin Lin reacted.

'There's been a mistake,' Zhang Yong said nonchalantly.

'What? You...'

'What's the problem?'

'You, you're basically here to cause trouble.'

'Oh, you've reminded me!'

Zhang Yong waved his hand. He called Qin Lishan over. He told him to arrest the woman and take her away.

Since you said I came to cause trouble, I won't admit I made a mistake now. This woman is a Japanese spy. I'm sure of it. I'm taking her away now. I'll go back and gather evidence.

'Oh, and smash the flowerpot on the windowsill. Throw out the contents.'

'Yes.'

Qin Lishan immediately went with his men.

Soon after, the woman was arrested. And then...

'Boom!'

The rose bush was thrown from the third floor. It shattered on impact.

The pot landed right in the middle of the street. A mess. Splattered dirt fell on Jin Lin.

Jin Lin: ...

Bastard!

Don't throw it! This flower is the password for the meeting.

If you smash this flower, how am I supposed to lure the Red Party to the hook? Zhang Yong, you son of a bitch...

However...

'Boom!'

'Clatter...'

Everything in the room was thrown out as well.

Qin Lishan faithfully carried out every order from Zhang Yong. Throw it, he said. Throw it hard.

'Boom!'

'Boom!'

All kinds of furniture smashed to pieces.

In an instant, chaos reigned on both sides of the street.

Jin Lin: ...

What? What are you doing?

How am I supposed to trap the Reds if you keep making such a racket?

Damn it!

You're such an asshole!

You...

Suddenly, Zhang Yong said, 'What? Captain Jin, are you heartbroken over the loss of the spy?'

'What?' Jin Lin didn't react for a moment.

'I mean, Captain Jin, you weren't bribed by the spy, were you? Why are you so anxious to catch the spy? Shall I arrest you for questioning?'

'What are you talking about?'

'I'll arrest you and take you back. You'll be locked up at the Daxiangchang Air Force Base. You won't be treated unfairly, so why don't you try it?'

'Zhang Yong, you're really crazy. You're crazy...'

'Lao Cao!'

Zhang Yong suddenly called out behind Jin Lin.

What?

Lao Cao?

Jin Lin suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Cao Mengqi!

Damn it! His nemesis! How did he get here?

He hurriedly turned around.

But he found that there was no one behind him.

He immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Then his hands were cuffed.

Handcuffs.

That was fast.

Zhang Yong cuffed him himself. He was just that fast.

If you can't beat someone, you have to practice some unscrupulous methods, such as bludgeoning, drawing a gun, handcuffing someone, etc.

There is no unbreakable martial arts in the world, only unbreakable speed. Zhang Yong understood this very well.

It's all about speed.

'You!'

Jin Lin suddenly roared.

His face turned red.

He was outraged.

He was really angry.

That son of a bitch Zhang Yong not only stole someone, but also handcuffed him!

Ahhh...

What a disgrace!

He was actually handcuffed by Zhang Yong.

Jin Lin's subordinates flocked up to try to rescue him. But they were blocked.

Zhang Yong had the advantage of numbers. Three to one. An easy win.

And an easy weapon.

'Captain Jin, don't do anything rash. Otherwise, you'll be the one who dies.'

'You bastard...'

'If you die, you'll be an accomplice to the Japanese spy. You won't even get a chance to defend yourself.'

'You...'

Jin Lin tried hard to calm himself down.

Zhang Yong was right about the last thing he said. That was the harsh reality. It was better to avoid trouble.

Otherwise, if he really was killed, he really wouldn't get a chance to defend himself.

Zhang Yong would really pin the crime of being a spy on him. The man is dead. No one else will try to help him.

So...

he really is a spy.

Zhang Yong reached out and took the Browning pistol from Jin Lin's waist. He picked it up and looked at it. Not bad. It's a good gun.

A brand new Browning M1935 high-powered pistol. Everyone loves it.

'Don't go too far...'

'Goodbye.'

'You...'

'You have so many talented people here, I don't think it would be difficult to remove the handcuffs, would it?'

'Haha!'

'This will be the cost of the handcuffs,'

Zhang Yong waved the brand new Browning M1935 pistol. He then pointed behind him.

Jin Lin looked up. He saw three Springfield M1903 rifles.

His anger immediately subsided.

Damn. The other party actually brought rifles. This is really deadly.

Rifles have a long range. If he does something behind my back, someone can just shoot him. It'll blow his head clean off.

In the face of a rifle, a pistol is just a toy.

'Goodbye!'

Zhang Yong laughed heartily and walked away.

Catch the Red Party?

Catch it yourself!

Haha!

Catch it yourself!