Chapter 647: Armoured Car

Japanese invaders?

Fake policemen?

What are they up to?

Zhang Yong thought of a lot of bad things.

His brow furrowed.

The Japanese spies have been so arrogant lately! They dare to come out and operate in groups.

Do they really not consider themselves to be in existence?

I've only been away from Shanghai for a few days?

Damn it...

But soon his mood improved again.

The more Japanese spies there were, the more money he would make. The stronger the Japanese spies, the more proof there would be of his own prowess.

If there were only a few Japanese spies, there would be no place for a hero.

He was a level 999 hero, and there was no point in coming out to kill a few lowly soldiers.

The enemy had to come in groups, at least, to give him a sense of accomplishment...

Heh heh.

There are nine Japanese spies posing as police officers in front of me. They all have weapons. They are all rifles. I don't know if they have any bullets.

Because of the binoculars, Zhang Yong can find some details even in the dark.

The rifles used by these Japanese invaders are actually Ma Si Huan.

From the outside, they seem to be of high quality.

Obviously, this is a small mistake. Or a loophole.

If someone careful passes by, they may be suspicious.

Does the police system have such good guns?

I guess the Japanese invaders themselves noticed this. But they didn't have any worse guns.

The rifles captured from the Northeastern Army were of poor quality and worn out, so they must have been given to the puppet army. The Japanese invaders didn't want them.

As a result, they couldn't find any worn out rifles when they needed some temporarily. So they came out with these high-quality Ma Silian rifles.

Good.

Sooner or later, these guns will all be mine.

However, judging from the posture and movements of those fake policemen, they seem to be very good at handling guns. They may all be experts.

There are nine policemen and nine rifles, and Zhang Yong only has a dozen people on his side. It's impossible.

A head-on confrontation definitely doesn't stand a chance. There will be heavy casualties.

However, the most critical part is not here.

The most critical thing is who is giving them cover?

Nine Japanese spies posing as policemen to block the road must have a major target.

They had to make sure that they were not disturbed while 'on duty'. They had to make sure that they were not questioned by the real police.

So the question is: How?

Someone in the police department's system must have known about this. And they had made arrangements. They had made sure that the nine Japanese spies would not reveal their true identity. Nothing would happen by accident.

In other words, someone in the Shanghai police department had sided with the Japanese. They were acting as accomplices to the Japanese.

This person could not be too low in the ranks. They had to be at least middle management. Otherwise, they would not have the power to cover this up.

Waving his hand,

he stopped the procession.

Zhao Hai asked doubtfully, 'Team Leader...'

'The policemen in front have a problem,' Zhang Yong whispered, 'they are Japanese impostors.'

'What?' Zhao Hai was taken aback.

Japanese impostors? Fake policemen?

How could this be allowed?

'Which ones?'

'All of them.'

'What?'

Zhao Hai was surprised again.

All nine policemen were Japanese impostors?

My god!

Are the Japanese trying to overthrow the government?

How dare they do such a thing? They are truly lawless.

'I'll go arrest...'

'No.'

Zhang Yong shook his head.

He told Zhao Hai to wait. Observe first.

Nine Japanese imposters posing as police officers to stop and question people must have an ulterior motive.

Zhang Yong was eager to see for himself what they were up to.

Catch the thief red-handed and wait for the Japanese to make their move.

He gave some secret instructions. Eat nearby. Then observe the Japanese closely from a distance.

Zhang Yong believed that the Japanese invaders would soon take action.

For them, the shorter the time, the better.

The longer it took, the greater the chance of an accident. The greater the chance of exposure.

A quick decision.

A long night.

Such words are also appropriate for the Japanese invaders.

Zhang Yong silently looked at his watch.

It got dark early in winter. In fact, it was only a little after six.

In places without lights, it was already pitch black. You couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

The crowds of people leaving work slowly dispersed along the streets and alleys.

Zhang Yong could see through the binoculars that the Japanese spies were interrogating people in a seemingly normal manner, and no one was suspicious.

In the meantime, a military vehicle passed by. No one was suspicious of that either. From this, it could be inferred that they had a well-planned scheme.

But what were these Japanese spies planning to do?

Kidnap someone?

Rob someone?

Zhang Yong couldn't think of anything.

Until...

A cash truck appeared.

Of course, it wasn't the kind of armoured car that exists today.

It was a small truck that had been modified. It looked like nothing. The name of the bank was written on the outside.

Was it the Bank of Communications?

The Kong family's?

Yes. The Kong family's Bank of Communications.

The Kong family had a nickname: they were known as the 'pervasive Kongs'. They were infiltrated in every major bank.

The map showed that there were only two people inside the armoured car. They were unarmed. They were completely defenceless.

'Sun Hai!'

'Yes!'

'What day is it?'

'Friday.'

'Tell everyone to get ready.'

'Yes.'

Sun Hai hurriedly passed the message down.

Soon, everyone was fully armed. Ready to go at any time.

Zhang Yong did not mention the armoured car. But he knew very well in his heart. The Japanese invaders' goal was probably to rob the armoured car.

Today was Friday. The bank would not be open for the next two days.

Due to the New Life Movement, all major banks had implemented a five-day work week. It seemed that way. On Fridays, the money was to be returned to the head office.

This armoured car is responsible for going to each branch to collect all the money. Then it is sent back to the head office.

In the past, no one paid much attention to the armoured car. Because banknotes were worthless.

In the past, there were almost no robberies of armoured cars.

Because the banknotes on the armoured car were not very popular.

People would rather rob silver dollars. They wouldn't rob banknotes.

But now it's different. Zhang Yong suspects that what's on the armoured car may be the latest issue of fiat currency.

Since November last year, the French currency has been widely circulated. It should have also been circulated in Shanghai. A considerable amount of French currency should have been circulated.

At the same time, the collection of silver dollars from the public began. The use of silver dollars by the public was banned.

Banks were forced to exchange silver dollars for French currency. Silver dollars could only be exchanged in, but not out. All the silver dollars collected were sent back to the head office.

Therefore...

The armoured car may have French currency and silver dollars on it.

But there is definitely no gold. Because the map doesn't show it.

The Japanese invaders must have been short of money. They wanted to pull off a big job. Taking such a risky action.

But if it's legal tender, there must be hundreds of thousands in such a full cart. Together with the silver dollars, there may be a hundred thousand or so. No wonder the Japanese invaders were crazy. Maybe the Japanese invaders were also in serious need of money. They were desperate.

After Shanghai fell, if the Japanese invaders dared to transport currency like this, Zhang Yong would dare to rob it too!

People die for money, birds die for food. A few hundred thousand is worth it.

Sure enough, the armoured car stopped.

Two Japanese soldiers signalled for an inspection. Then they pointed their guns at the people inside.

Then the two Japanese soldiers got into the car and huddled together with the people inside.

There were only two people in the armoured car.

Just two!

Who were the Japanese soldiers to compete with?

They probably never expected anyone to be so bold as to rob an armoured car.

Obviously, the Japanese soldiers had figured out this loophole.

It was all very smooth.

A minute later, the armoured car started to drive down the street next to it.

Huh?

Zhang Yong frowned.

Why didn't the Japanese just drive back to Hongkou?

Oh, no. There are security teams checking there. They may be called security teams, but they are actually regular troops of the National Army.

It is impossible to drive an armoured car into the Japanese war zone in Hongkou.

An armoured car is too conspicuous and too conspicuous a target. It will definitely be intercepted. Then it would definitely be discovered.

How could a bank's armoured car enter the Japanese war zone?

Therefore, the Japanese invaders needed to transfer the money. They needed to transfer all the money to other vehicles.

Or, temporarily transfer it to a safe house...

Yes, a safe house.

'Zhou Hai!'

'Yes!'

'Shoot two shots near the armoured car.'

'What?'

Zhou Hai was stunned.

Shoot?

Now?

But he only had a pistol!

He was more than 200 metres away from the armoured car. Firing a pistol at an armoured car?

Would that even work?

"Shoot two shots near the armoured car.'

'Yes.'

Zhou Hai understood.

He immediately raised the pistol. And fired at the armoured car.

'Paf!'

'Paf!'

The pistol fired.

The bullet flew towards the armoured car.

In the darkness, it was unclear whether it had hit or not. The bullet should have been able to fly 200 metres. But it may have landed on the way.

When the gun went off, the others were confused.

Firing at such a long distance. Apart from alarming the target, it was useless.

In fact, Zhang Yong's aim was to alarm the target.

He wanted these Japanese spies disguised as policemen to feel that they had been exposed. Urgent measures needed to be taken.

Going back to Hongkou was out of the question.

The gun had gone off. There would definitely be a lot of roadblocks. The armoured car could not go back to Hongkou.

It could only find a temporary place to unload the goods. Then hide.

They need to hide all the rifles they have with them. Then they take off their police uniforms. Then they disguise themselves as ordinary Chinese people.

There is no doubt that they will all have the right identity disguises. They can avoid checks. Then they hide separately. They definitely will not go back to Hongkou in the short term. This is to avoid being questioned. It would be easy to expose themselves.

This is exactly what Zhang Yong wants.

As long as the Japanese spies leave the money and weapons behind, it's fine.

Without making a sound, he throws a few tags, marking all the Japanese spies. Then he silently monitors the situation.

Watch the time...

One minute...

All the fake policemen disperse and evacuate.

They gradually separate from the weapons signs. Obviously, the rifles in their hands have already been hidden nearby.

Two minutes...

No real policemen on patrol have arrived yet.

Apparently, the police chief in charge of this area has been instructed by the Japanese spies to buy time.

Good.

We can take advantage of this loophole.

'Go!'

Zhang Yong orders to set off.

Get in the car.

Follow the armoured car.

But not too closely. Instead, keep a distance of 200–300 metres.

The map shows that the armoured car has suddenly stopped, and two white dots have left the vehicle.

Huh?

Did the Japanese spy let the people on the armoured car go?

Continue moving forward.

Sure enough, they see two escorts standing on the roadside in shock.

They haven't been killed by the Japanese spy. Judging from this, the Japanese spy is going to use them to mislead the investigation. Buy more time to hide himself.

Zhang Yong pretended not to see the two men and continued to follow them.

Soon afterwards, the armoured car stopped. The Japanese spies moved around repeatedly. Presumably they were moving goods.

They also stored their weapons here.

Good.

Remember the place.

Soon afterwards, the armoured car continued to move, heading for another place.

Zhang Yong did not continue to chase.

No need to chase. It is worthless. There must be nothing left in the car.

After transferring the goods, the only thing left to do is to confuse the pursuers. Then find an opportunity to abandon the car and escape. Then go into hiding.

Tonight, someone is going to have a busy night.

First, it's the Shanghai Police Department. Haha. No one is going to sleep tonight.

But...

None of this has anything to do with him, Zhang Yong.

In theory, he is the last to appear.

First, go back to the 026 logistics warehouse. Wait until someone else reports in.

Go back.

Go to sleep.

Nothing happened overnight.

In the morning,

He Jiu, who was on duty, reported that someone was waiting outside the door.

'Ask him to come in.'

'Yes.'

Soon, the person appeared in front of Zhang Yong.

Zhang Yong found the other party vaguely familiar. It seems to be someone close to Kong Fansong?

Yes. That's right. It's Kong Fansong.

'You...'

'Team Leader Zhang, our director asks you to give him a call.'

'Oh. Okay.'

Zhang Yong nodded and took a note.

It had Kong Fansong's phone number. But there was no phone in the 026 logistics warehouse.

He had to go out and find a phone.

He went out. He found a phone in a café.

He called Kong Fansong.

'Hello, this is Zhang Yong...'

'Shaolong, I have another problem that I need your help with.'

'Go ahead.'

'Last night, a batch of account books went missing.'

'Account books?'

'Yes, they were in the armoured car. They're very important.'

'Was there any money in the van?'

'Yes.'

'Are the ledgers more important than the money?'

'Yes.'

'Where did they go missing?'

'According to our investigation, it was at the intersection of Wuding Street and Baisheng Street. Many people witnessed it at the time, and a group of police officers took the van away.'

'Police officers?'

'Impostors. The police department said that no one was assigned to carry out tasks in the vicinity of Wuding Street yesterday.'

'Someone impersonated a police officer and hijacked the van?'

'Yes. That's what happened.'

'What about the account book...'

'I need to get the account book back immediately. The money in the car doesn't matter. I'll give it to whoever finds it.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong didn't immediately respond.

It wasn't that he was being deliberately reserved. It was just that he didn't think his reaction should have been so quick.

After all, he wasn't known for being 'smart'.

His persona was that of someone who wasn't very smart. But luck was on his side.

'That...'

'Shaolong, just say what you want to say.'

'So it wasn't the gangs?'

'No. I've already asked Du Yuesheng, Huang Jinrong, Zhang Xiaolin and the others, and they've all investigated. They all say they're not involved.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.

The reason no one had ever robbed a Shanghai money truck in the past was also related to these gangs.

The leaders of the Green Gang.

The other gangs were more or less related to the Green Gang.

If the armoured car was robbed, the Kong family didn't need to find the robbers, they could just go to Du Yuesheng, Huang Jinrong and the others, and they would find the robbers.

If it really was someone from the gangs who did it, they definitely couldn't hide it from these big bosses of the Green Gang.

These big bosses of the Green Gang would also not allow their men to rob the armoured car. So as not to offend the Kong family. And then offend Chiang Kai-shek.

Kong Fansong found his way to Zhang Yong's head, which meant that it had nothing to do with the gangs. This meant that the only possibility for the person who did it was the crazy Japanese.

'Do me a favour...'

'I'll try!'

'Good.'

'Is there any gold in the car?'

'No gold. But there is some legal tender and silver dollars. Quite a lot.'

'You don't want any?'

'I want the ledgers.'

'OK.'

Zhang Yong readily agreed.

This was his style. He moved at the slightest hint of opportunity...

No,

at the slightest hint of money.

He was like a shot horse when he heard there was money to be made.

This weakness of his was obviously well exploited by Kong Fansong. So, Kong Fansong must be very pleased.

You see, as soon as it was said that the money in the car was not to be taken, Zhang Yong immediately came into his own.

However, for the Kong family, the money in an armoured car really isn't anything. It's the account books inside that are more troublesome.

Who doesn't have secrets in their account books?

If the enemy gets hold of them, the damage they can do by spreading the information could be worse than that caused by dozens of armoured cars.

In fact, there are some internal conflicts within the so-called 'four great families'.

Although the head of the Kong family and the Wei Tzu are brothers-in-law, they disagree on some issues.

As for outsiders, they are led by President Wang Jingwei, who is quite dissatisfied with Chiang Kai-shek and his brother-in-law, as well as the Chiang, Soong and Kong families.

If the Kong family account book fell into Wang Jingwei's hands, it would be hard to predict what kind of trouble he would stir up.

Wang Jingwei was at least the number two in the Guomindang. He was more than capable. Otherwise, the Japanese would not have chosen him as the head of the puppet government!

Do you really think just anyone can become a leader?

Fine.

Go and find the money...

No, go and find the account book.

'Drip!'

'Gather!'

'Gather!'