Chapter 617: Getting Down to Business

Zhang Yong returned to the Huaqiao Hotel.

It was almost night again after a long day.

Dinner was served.

With 125 more people, the hotel was even busier.

Fortunately, this hotel, which had not yet opened, had more than 100 rooms. Everyone squeezed in, and it wasn't a problem.

Each room accommodates two people. The conditions are actually quite good, better than a dormitory.

After a busy day, all the police academy students are very excited. None of them feel tired.

Here, there is a buffet and hot water all day. It's so comfortable.

Except for the lack of a shooting range, everything else is there.

All they have to do every day is rest in their spare time. Then they can go out at any time.

With so many people, the vigilance is naturally strengthened.

After some deployment, the Huaqiao Hotel has become an impregnable fortress.

Unless artillery is used, no outsider can get in.

'Right, Italian cannons...'

A ridiculous thought popped into Zhang Yong's head. Should he get some cannons?

If he installed some cannons here at the Huaqiao Hotel, he wouldn't be afraid even if Xuan Tiewu came.

Then he shook his head.

What was he thinking?

He wanted to get some cannons!

That was crazy...

But if he wanted to, it seemed like it was really possible.

After all, he now knows that Dickens is from MI7. Those Italian cannons should be what MI7 uses for trading...

Shake his head.

Expel the chaotic thoughts from his mind.

He turns his head to look at Li Jingqian.

Her face has improved. After all, she is resting quietly.

Her wound only needs rest. There is no problem with nutrition. Amoxicillin is also available.

'What's the situation outside?'

'Those who needed to be evacuated have already been evacuated. But the traitor has not been found yet,'

Zhang Yong replied.

The last sentence was his guess.

Lao Bai had sent away eleven people. This indicated that they were not on the same side.

If they had been sure who the traitor was, they would not have sent away so many people. Obviously, they had not finally determined who the traitor was.

Or whether there were any other traitors. They had not reached a final conclusion.

Identifying the traitor was painful in itself.

Changing the subject.

He talks about his dispute with Xu Enzeng.

'You want to fight Xu Enzeng alone?' Li Jingqian feels incredible.

'I can defeat him,' Zhang Yong is calm and collected.

Others may not be able to.

But Xu Enzeng can definitely.

This old guy is getting old, and has also been drained of his energy by wine and women.

He, Zhang Yong, is still young and full of energy, and will definitely not back down in a fight.

Just hit him directly in the face.

Then a kick to the groin.

I guarantee that Xu Enzeng will be in agony.

Li Jingqian was speechless.

'No. How could Xu Enzeng fight you one-on-one?'

'That's his business.'

Zhang Yong wanted this effect.

If you agree, Xu Enzeng will be beaten up. If you don't agree, you will lose face.

Of course, he could say that he is not on bad terms with himself. But as long as he humiliates Xu Enzeng like this whenever he encounters him, sooner or later he will not be able to stand it.

In the future, anyone from the Party Affairs Department who encounters someone from the Secret Service will have to go around the other person.

Otherwise, they will definitely be ridiculed.

There are plenty of people in the Secret Service with mouths even worse than Zhang Yong's.

'Oh, yes. Popcorn, do you want some?'

'What popcorn?'

'There's an old man. He makes really tasty popcorn.'

'What old man?'

'He's at the corner of the train station...'

Zhang Yong casually described him.

He didn't notice the subtle change in Li Jingqian's expression.

'It's delicious.'

'I told you it was delicious. Here, have some more.'

'Did you talk to the old man?'

'Yes.'

'What did you talk about?'

'I was just curious about how the popcorn was made.'

'He didn't ask you anything else?'

'What's the point of asking anything else? I was only interested in the popcorn.'

'You...'

Li Jingqian paused, as if she wanted to say something.

Her expression seemed to show some regret. But then she slowly returned to normal.

Zhang Yong continued eating popcorn on his own. He didn't even notice the change in her expression. Nor did he notice that she had looked at him several times in silence. Her eyes were a little dazed.

'Did the old man say anything else afterwards?'

'He said I was a good person. A good person with a kind heart. Good people will be rewarded.'

'Did he really say that?'

'Yes! I also told him that you're not a woman. Saying that I'm a good person. I felt really strange. He also asked me why.'

'Why?'

'Because only a woman who doesn't like a man anymore would tell him, 'You're a good person. Go find another woman. This is called giving a good person card. After getting a good person card, the man has to go away.'

'That's not how it's said. I've never heard that before. You must have made it up.'

'Of course you haven't heard it before. How old are you? How much do you know?'

'I think I'm older than you...'

'Don't worry about the details. Anyway, it's sad to get a good guy card.'

'Nonsense!'

Li Jingqian seemed to want to sit up. Unfortunately, she was unable to do so.

Zhang Yong did not reach out to help. He just watched. What's the point of her sitting up? Just lie there. He would not help a disobedient child.

'You...'

'What?'

'You're not helping me either. I'll give you a good guy card one day.'

'Ha!'

Zhang Yong scoffs.

You're a big girl with no experience in love! Do you even know what a good person card is?

Giving it to me?

Are you even qualified? Have we ever been good to each other? Really. Don't flatter yourself.

Change the subject.

'By the way, do you know Li Yuanqing?'

'Who?'

'The captain of the French concession police. Li Yuanqing.'

'No. Why?'

'I saw him just now. He's sneaking around Hangzhou too. I don't know what he's up to. Rumour has it that he's close to the Japanese invader Takasugi. He may have already defected to the Japanese.'

'You mean, he might be contacting Japanese spies?'

'It's possible!'

Zhang Yong nodded.

Perhaps the Japanese spies had realised that if they went in person, they would most likely fall into their own trap.

But if they sent someone else, someone like Kurimoto. Then there would be no problem.

Kurimoto was probably sent by the Japanese invaders. That traitor. Sooner or later, he would be killed.

Li Jingqian didn't say anything. She really didn't know Kurimoto.

After a while of talking, she got tired too.

Zhang Yong then took his leave.

He came back. He saw Yang Lichu looking for him.

She had long since learned about Zhang Yong's secret love nest. She didn't care.

Men were like that.

She had long since become immune to it.

Song Ziyu was like her, used to such things.

'Something the matter?'

'Minister Min just called, saying he's sending a radio team over. We'll be contacting each other by radio from now on. The phone isn't safe.'

'Good.'

Zhang Yong said he understood.

At that time, the phone was indeed not safe. It could be easily bugged.

Telephone transmissions were not encrypted. An expert could simply connect to a line and listen in on the conversation. Eavesdropping was very easy.

It is possible that there were Japanese spies doing this.

However, telegraphs were not completely secure either. They could be decrypted.

The previously mentioned Harukichi Hyakutake was an expert at decrypting telegraphs. He was one of the few Japanese invaders who was an expert in electronic warfare.

He once deciphered the telegram code of the Soviet Air Force. He could be said to be very talented. Unfortunately, the Japanese military later failed to make use of his strengths. Instead, they made him lead troops into battle. As a result, they suffered repeated defeats. In the end, he went crazy. If this Hyakutake had kept his head down and focused on electronic warfare, he might have caused even greater harm.

'Was the journey safe?'

'I came by plane.'

'Then you'll be fine.'

Zhang Yong nodded. He felt a sense of emotion. Having a plane is awesome!

The secret service had to send a radio and code book separately. They were afraid that everything would be discovered. Even the journey had to be taken carefully.

But the Air Force didn't have to worry. They just flew here. High above and away from it all. Relaxing and pleasant.

That's why they say technology improves life.

The Air Force is arguably the most technologically advanced military force in the world today.

There is no comparison.

Not even the Navy can match it.

'Report!'

'Captain, Lieutenant Liang from the Security Command is here,'

Suddenly, Chen Yue enters.

He is on duty now.

'Which Liang Ensign?'

'He said his name is Liang Wenxiu.'

'Tell him to come in!'

Zhang Yong frowns. What is Liang Wenxiu doing here?

It seems they had quite an unpleasant encounter before. Now he comes again, how dare he?

However, they are all employees. Each serves their own master. As long as Liang Wenxiu's ass is not tilted towards Xu Enzeng, he will be fine.

Soon, Liang Wenxiu came in.

He was accompanied by Guo Qiyun.

Zhang Yong then understood. Liang Wenxiu was trying to smooth things over. Otherwise, he would not have brought Guo Qiyun along.

'Lieutenant Liang,'

'Captain Zhang!'

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

Guo Qiyun, who was standing nearby, had a blank expression on his face. It was as if he did not know the two men in front of him. Nothing had anything to do with him.

'Lieutenant Liang, I do not know what I can do for you,'

'I don't dare presume to give you advice. I have a favour to ask.'

'I, Zhang, don't have the talent or ability...'

'Captain Zhang, don't be modest. If you can't do it, no one else can. Besides, this matter was meant for you from the start. It was only put on hold because you were busy with other things.'

'So it's actually my responsibility?'

'Of course not. It's our responsibility. Our commander asked me to apologise to you. We are very sorry. Captain Zhang, we were not hospitable enough when you first arrived in Hangzhou. We hope that you will forgive us and give us a chance to make up for our mistakes.'

'Lieutenant Liang, you are too kind. You should understand the way I do things...'

'Understood. Understood. Therefore, we have specially appointed Captain Guo to lead an elite special forces company at the disposal of Captain Zhang. In the future, for any operations in Hangzhou, Captain Zhang can assign Captain Guo to carry them out unconditionally.'

'What are you...'

Zhang Yong looked at Guo Qiyun. He wanted to say something but stopped.

Damn it. Liang Wenxiu and Xuan Tiewu are both old foxes! I want money!

I don't want people!

I already have people! There are over a hundred police academy graduates!

If you need infantry support, I also have military police. There is no need for people from your police headquarters.

If you are really sincere, just give me some gold bars.

If you don't have gold bars, silver notes will do.

Or you can just pull a few truckloads of silver dollars.

Why are you so blind?

However, the other party brought Guo Qiyun here. He didn't want to refuse.

That could cause Guo Qiyun significant psychological harm...

He still admired Guo Qiyun.

In the future, when there was an all-out war with the Japanese invaders, someone like Guo Qiyun would definitely be able to play an even greater role.

On the battlefield, life and death are in the hands of fate, and wealth and honour are in the hands of the heavens. If you want to survive, you must have real abilities.

'Lieutenant Liang, what do you mean by unconditional?'

'Just carry out your orders.'

'What if my orders conflict with those of the garrison headquarters?'

'Carry out your orders again.'

'The duration?'

'As long as Captain Zhang is in Hangzhou.'

'Then I have a request. After I leave Hangzhou, he must also obey my commands. I will be responsible for weapons and ammunition, food, clothing, housing and transportation.'

'No problem. It's a deal.'

'It's a deal.'

Zhang Yong said slowly.

This Liang Wenxiu, how can he answer so readily?

There's a conspiracy!

There's definitely a conspiracy!

Are they trying to kick Guo Qiyun out?

Or do they think Guo Qiyun is in the way? Or do they not trust him?

Or maybe they've sent him to spy on me?

My head is spinning. I don't want to think about it.

In any case, Guo Qiyun is a good fighter. Having one more expert on our side is a strength.

'Guo Qiyun!' Zhang Yong suddenly called out.

'Here!' Guo Qiyun stood at attention. He answered solemnly. His face was expressionless.

'You heard what Lieutenant Liang said?'

'Yes.'

'What do you think?'

'A soldier's duty is to obey orders.'

'Good. I'm ordering you now. Arrest Lieutenant Liang immediately.'

'Huh?'

'What? Don't want to carry out the order?'

'No!'

Guo Qiyun gritted his teeth, charged up, and really arrested Liang Wenxiu.

Liang Wenxiu: ???

No. You damned Zhang Yong. Don't mess around!

You bastard!

Why are you arresting me? I...

'Forget it,'

Zhang Yong waved his hand. He told Guo Qiyun to stop.

Guo Qiyun and Liang Wenxiu both breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Yong rolled his eyes and said lazily, 'Lieutenant Liang, I already asked you earlier. Your answer was that if my order conflicts with the order of the garrison headquarters, Guo Qiyun should listen to me. Is that correct?'

'Yes...'

'So next time, if I order him to arrest you, I hope you understand.'

'You...'

Liang Wenxiu was speechless.

This guy was definitely doing it on purpose.

However, he didn't bother arguing.

The current situation was to get Zhang Yong to scram as soon as possible.

Yes, Xuan Tiewu's meaning was that this big shot was too much for Hangzhou to afford. Tell him to scram.

You want to arrest a Japanese spy, right? Then hurry up and do it!

And don't cause any more trouble. You can't afford to provoke him.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Liang Wenxiu placed the briefcase on the desk and said, 'Captain Zhang, let's get down to business.'

'A bank draft?' Zhang Yong glanced at the briefcase askance.

'No,' Liang Wenxiu replied, 'it's the investigation materials related to the derailment of the train last time.'

'Which time?'

'The one in April last year.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong suppressed a smile.

Since it was business,

he took over the materials.

At the time of the train derailment, it was originally thought that it was targeted at the police cadets. But it turned out to be different. Because a deputy justice minister was killed.

However, it always felt strange. Who would murder a deputy justice minister?

He flipped through the documents. They were all about on-site investigations and the like. Just say it, he can't read it.

Liang Wenxiu waved his hand at Guo Qiyun.

Guo Qiyun subconsciously turned around and walked away.

'Stop!'

Zhang Yong shouted.

Guo Qiyun then stopped.

He looked confused.

Zhang Yong's face was stern. 'Guo Qiyun, your deputy officer Liang just said that you only take orders from me.'

'Yes!'

'So no matter what he tells you to do, you don't have to pay any attention to him. You take orders from me, not him.'

'Yes!'

Guo Qiyun was dumbfounded.

He was an honest man.

He froze for a moment.

'You can go now!' Zhang Yong waved his hand.

'Yes.' Guo Qiyun turned around and left.

Liang Wenxiu continued, 'Actually, there is one situation that wasn't written in the investigation report.'

Zhang Yong was unmoved, 'What situation is so secret?'

'It was some residual funding from the Fujian Incident back then...'

'Speak human language.'

'It was some goods.'

'Speak human language.'

'It was a batch of goods that overseas Chinese gave to the 19th Route Army. Later, its whereabouts became unknown.'

'Then what?'

'Later, someone provided some clues. The Ministry of Justice sent someone to investigate...'

'Wait a minute,'

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

Let me think for a second. Treasure? A treasure map?

The legendary treasure map?

Haha. That's hilarious. It's in almost every novel.

What about Zhang Xianzhong's treasure map?

What about Li Zicheng's treasure map?

It's also rumoured that Emperor Chongzhen had one.

They're all insane. I'm still the fucking First Emperor. Believe it or not. If you believe it, then wire the money.

What a mess.

Even if there was funding, it would have been spent long ago. How could there be any left?

'Who leaked the news?'

'The Japanese.'

'How did the Japanese know?'

'I don't know. We also accidentally captured two Japanese and learned about this.'

'I see...'

Zhang Yong began to yawn.

Sorry. Sleepy. I really have no interest in this kind of topic.

Even if a treasure map was delivered to him, he wouldn't want it. Because what followed was a long and winding road. It was exhausting.

He had read many novels like 'Ghost Blows Out the Light'.

Treasure hunting always ended in death. The price was high.

Unless it was the Japanese invaders' secret organisation that had unearthed the treasure. It was all organised. He just robbed them half way through.

That was much simpler and more convenient. And safer.

Right. That's it.

Continue yawning. It means to send the guest away.

However, Liang Wenxiu pretended not to see and continued, 'Ding Mo'cun is here too.'

'What's he doing here?' Zhang Yong was puzzled.

'How do you think he became the director of the Third Division of the Military Intelligence Bureau?'

'What?'

'He followed the path of President Wang Jingwei.'

'Oh?'

Zhang Yong suddenly perked up.

Once you mention this, I'm no longer sleepy. Ding Muchun and Wang Jingwei...

They're already connected?

No wonder they'll be working together in the future. It turns out that they've been working together for a long time.

'You know the wife of President Wang, right?'

'What's her name?'

'Chen Bijun.'

'Right.'

'She...'

'It was this Mrs Wang who sent Ding Muchun here.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.

It seems a bit complicated. What was originally a non-event has been made to seem like a big deal.

Wang Jingwei and Ding Muchun are actually both getting involved?

Then...

Just as he was about to speak, suddenly, a red dot entered the edge of the map. This red dot is still labelled.

View. A moment of confusion.

Huh? It's Akagi Takasumi?

This guy, he actually came to Hangzhou too? What's he doing here?