Chapter 650: Steampunk? Mine!

Mrs. Wang...

Zhang Yong actually really didn't want to hear this name.

Trouble.

Big trouble.

Anything involving this woman is definitely not good.

She actually dared to directly ask the Japanese to do things. This kind of courage is also lawless. She didn't even try to hide it.

Who else could it be?

A perfect explanation of what it means to drive someone to madness.

However...

Zhang Yong would rather pretend he hadn't heard.

He definitely couldn't report back that it was Madame Wang behind it all.

The Chief wouldn't want to hear it.

No one would want to hear it.

The Commissioner wouldn't want to hear it.

He could only secretly remind Kong Fansong.

Go make a phone call.

Make a secret phone call to Kong Fansong.

'Shaolong.'

'Director Kong, is this a convenient time to talk?'

'Go ahead.'

'I have some news, I'm not sure if I should tell you...'

'Go on.'

'I've arrested two Japanese soldiers who impersonated police officers and hijacked an armoured car. One of them confessed that they were instructed to do it by Madame Wang...'

'Madame Wang?'

'Yes. But he didn't say her name. Maybe it was someone else...'

'I see.'

'Then I...'

'Silence him!'

'Okay.'

'If we catch any more, silence them all.'

'Understood.'

Zhang Yong knew full well.

There must be something shameful going on.

Perhaps there was some kind of hidden conflict between the Kong and Wang families. And then Mrs. Wang directly used the Japanese to do things.

Anyway, the Japanese went to great lengths to win over Wang Jingwei!

They sent their own people to do the dirty work for the Wang family. The relationship was definitely strong enough.

Alas...

I am truly a lonely messenger walking in the darkness of the present!

The more secrets I know, the greater the possibility of being silenced.

Kong Fansong can easily tell him to silence the spy. If there comes a day when he is silenced, will he also tell someone else to silence him?

The answer is yes. There is no doubt.

It will happen.

I am just a small person.

In the eyes of those big people, I am just a tiny ant. I am a tool.

When others need this tool, they will take it out and use it. But if they no longer need it, they will throw it aside and let it gather dust.

If they find this tool to be in the way, they will dispose of it.

Without a trace.

So...

Li Boqi really was his guide!

He repeatedly emphasised the importance of having one's own informant and one's own three hiding places.

At the time, I simply thought that as long as the Chief of the Security Bureau did not take action against me personally, I should be safe. Now it seems that there are people other than the Chief of the Security Bureau.

There may be many people. More than one.

Kong Fansong is one.

That lady...

Xuan Tiewu...

Li Shizhen...

Even the Military Police Command.

There are many people he has offended. He is in danger all the time.

Even Gu Bafeng, if he suddenly turns against him, would not be surprising. Brothers are used to betraying each other.

Not to mention that they are not brothers. It is just a purely profit-driven alliance.

The only people I can trust are the Reds. The Reds would never do such a despicable thing.

Although the Reds stick to their principles and shut him out, it is clear that they have no reason to conspire against him. They will not do him any harm.

I feel so sad.

Damn the Fruit Party!

No wonder they ended up losing.

There is almost no trust between people. How can they not lose?

"And...'

'We'll talk about the other things later.'

'Good!'

Zhang Yong hung up the phone.

Obviously, Kong Fansong was not in the mood to talk about anything else.

It was probably the sudden appearance of Madame Wang that made him feel that things were serious and that he needed to seriously consider how to respond.

He shook his head.

He put down the receiver.

Jiang was number one. Wang was number two.

It was a battle between the dragon and the tiger.

Wang's biggest weakness was that he did not control the Whampoa Military Academy system and did not have his own army.

He could only rely on others.

But how can you trust other people?

Chiang Kai-shek had the Huangpu Army as his base. As long as the Huangpu Army didn't collapse, he wouldn't collapse.

However, Wang was never satisfied!

His dissatisfaction resulted in all kinds of problems. In the end, he even went so far as to become a traitor. He betrayed the interests of the country and the people...

Come back.

Have someone silence him.

Since Kong Fansong said he couldn't stay, then he couldn't stay.

After disposing of the spy, Zhang Yong led the men back to the 026 logistics warehouse. However, he suddenly felt like asking Duan Tiansheng something.

Duan Tiansheng's knees had been hammered, so he could only lie on the ground. His hands were also handcuffed.

The warehouse had been converted into a prison cell, and the stench was overpowering.

When he saw Zhang Yong enter, Duan Tiansheng's eyes were full of malevolence. It was as if he were an invincible poisonous snake.

There was no doubt that as long as this guy was alive, he would continue to hate Zhang Yong. And there was no way he would ever give in. It was pointless to give in when he was in this state. He was desperate to die.

Zhang Yong, however, acted as if he hadn't seen anything.

'Duan Tiansheng, let me ask you something,' Zhang Yong said nonchalantly.

'Do you think I'll answer?' Duan Tiansheng's tone was like a steel file. Every word contained a sea of hatred.

'It's about the Axe Gang.'

'I don't know.'

'Wang Yachao.'

'Hmph!'

Duan Tiansheng refused to answer.

Zhang Yong did not press him. He just looked on leisurely from outside.

It's fine, you can refuse to answer. I won't kill you either. Every day, you'll be served with plain congee and pickled vegetables. I'll keep feeding you.

Anyway, your legs have been smashed by the hammer. I don't believe you can fly.

It's useless even if Zhang Xiaolin comes.

Besides, Zhang Xiaolin didn't know what had happened to Duan Tiansheng.

When he was arrested, Duan Tiansheng came out alone. Most likely, he didn't tell anyone else.

So...

his disappearance became an unsolved case.

However, Duan Tiansheng ultimately did not give in. He decided to resist to the end.

After all, he had nothing more to lose.

Zhang Yong had to take his leave.

Originally, he wanted to ask about a secret.

This matter was the assassination of Wang Jingwei. It should have happened last November.

At that time, Zhang Yong was in Tianjin. He hadn't heard anything about it. No one had told him. Li Boqi hadn't said anything either.

It was as if it had never happened.

It wasn't until Wang's wife's name came up that Zhang Yong suddenly remembered.

Had the course of history changed?

Had the assassination never happened?

No point in dwelling on it.

Forget it. Never mind. The internal disputes among those bigwigs had nothing to do with him.

From now on, managing his own people, his own money and his own guns would be his full-time job.

In troubled times, having one's own forces is the foundation of one's position.

Go and watch the personnel training.

The people under him now are all ragtag. They don't know anything about being an agent.

They need targeted training.

The main focus is on a few broad categories such as martial arts, firearms, and explosives.

Poisoning and such is not necessary. He, Zhang Yong, has not yet degenerated to the point of needing to use poisoning to solve targets.

Telecommunications are not needed for the time being. Radios and such are too advanced. There is no need for them for the time being.

Oh yes. There is also a driving subject. Unfortunately, there are not enough vehicles. No training.

Shi Bingdao finally arrived.

After briefing him on the situation with Shen Wen, he went to the 026 logistics warehouse.

'What a strange name.'

'Never mind that. Here. This is your funding.'

'So much?'

Shi Bingdao's hands were full.

They were filled with banknotes.

All kinds of denominations.

Citibank, HSBC, Bank of Communications...

Zhang Yong felt very relieved when he handed the banknotes to Shi Bingdao. The other party definitely would not embezzle.

There is discipline there. The whereabouts of every penny must be recorded clearly. Confusing accounts are strictly prohibited. Therefore, although the other side is very poor, the treatment of ordinary soldiers is actually better than that of most soldiers in the National Army. Soldiers are even forced to learn literacy.

You say Li Yunlong can't read? That's disrespectful of the facts.

From the moment you join the Red Army, you have to learn to read and write. It's nonsense to say that if you're a battalion commander, you still can't read.

Do you really think victory just fell from the sky?

It was all achieved step by step!

'Telephone booths, logistics and miscellaneous tasks,' Zhang Yong said bluntly, 'I'll leave it all to you.'

'What are the details?' Shi Bingdao felt the pressure.

'Apart from capturing Japanese spies, everything else is up to you. That includes all the food, clothing, housing and transport.'

'What specifically?'

'Apart from capturing Japanese spies, everything else is your business. Let me put it this way: I can take people out to capture Japanese spies at any time. The team members can come back at any time and have hot meals. It would be best if they could take a hot shower if possible. There are also cells where we can keep the captured Japanese spies. In short, apart from capturing Japanese spies, I don't care about anything else.'

'I can't do all these things by myself.'

'Then find some more people.'

'You...'

'You can ask your organisation for help. I know you have plenty of talent over there.'

'Zhang Yong, you...'

'If your organisation objects, you can send someone to talk to me. I'll be responsible for convincing your superiors.'

'You...'

Shi Bingdao was speechless.

This guy was once again pressuring him with his superiors.

However, from a broader perspective, he really couldn't refuse. His organisation wouldn't refuse either.

Building phone booths could indeed arrange for many of their own people.

The telephone booths are located at street corners, so they can monitor all the streets.

If the enemy makes any sudden movements, they can be notified immediately by telephone.

'You decide for yourself!'

'Be careful with the secrecy.'

Zhang Yong left these two sentences and set off with his team.

He deliberately did not give Shi Bingdao the chance to refuse. Although he judged that Shi Bingdao would not refuse.

Set off.

Heading to the southwestern suburbs.

Jin Sanjian provided an address here.

When they arrived near their destination, they discovered, by accident, that it was actually an abandoned auto repair shop.

Huh?

An auto repair shop? That's rare!

In those days, there were very few cars, and maintenance work was basically handled in-house by the units.

There were very few independent auto repair shops.

For one thing, there wasn't enough maintenance work to go around. It wouldn't be able to support itself. For another, there weren't enough technicians.

At the time, people who knew how to repair cars were very precious.

Specialised training was required, and you couldn't just pick it up along the way.

It seems that the Special Services Department of the Restoration Society, under the General Affairs Department, had a special auto repair unit. It was responsible for repairing cars.

If a car broke down, it had to be taken back to the department for repairs. It couldn't be repaired outside. And no one would repair it outside.

How did an auto repair factory come to be here?

Suspicious.

And then abandoned?

The place is quite big.

What do you say? It seems that you can set up your own.

It doesn't matter if it's profitable or not. You can do a lot in the name of a garage.

A garage needs people, right? So plant people there.

A garage needs a lot of machinery and equipment, right? So buy, buy, buy.

It needs a phone...

Besides, the cars he captured in battle are more or less damaged. They need to be taken back for repairs. Or disassembled and reassembled.

Isn't he in serious need of vehicles?

If he simply buys them, he can't afford to spend so much money. He'd better rely on looting...

No, it's quicker to capture.

Capture the Japanese spies.

Capture the traitors.

Then take them to this garage, give them a makeover, and they're yours.

People, got.

Weapons, got.

Money, got a little bit.

Now all we need is a vehicle.

'Anyone there?'

'Anyone there?'

Zhang Yong yelled.

In fact, the map showed that there was no one nearby.

But in order to appear a little more 'normal', Zhang Yong had to shout.

Sure enough, no one came out.

Okay. Then get to work.

Follow the instructions of Jin Sanyan and find the location of the treasure.

There is a well behind. The treasure is by the well. It is buried underground.

Start digging.

Sure enough, soon a clay pot was unearthed.

It is actually a very large one. It feels like it can be used as a water tank. But the opening is very small.

Carefully, they opened the lid of the clay pot. They saw the ocean inside.

It seems that Jin Sanyan did not lie.

He did bury some of the silver dollars here. They would not be used easily.

They worked hard. They carefully dug out the clay pot.

They confirmed that it was full of silver dollars.

Because the clay pot was waterproof, the silver dollars were well preserved.

The clay pot was large, and could hold a lot of silver dollars. There were more than 3,000 silver dollars in one clay pot...

Keep digging...

A second clay pot was unearthed...

A third...

Suddenly, a red dot appeared at the edge of the map and quickly moved in. It was carrying a weapon.

There were also four white dots around it, all carrying weapons. No, that's not right. Three of them were carrying weapons. The other one wasn't. It was surrounded by the others.

Zhang Yong immediately became alert.

Is this Japanese spy here for me?

He couldn't help but be on guard when a Japanese spy appeared in such a remote place.

Soon after, the Japanese spy gradually approached the garage.

Zhang Yong frowned.

The Japanese spy was really coming for him.

Damn it.

What the hell are they going to do?

Are they going to attack me?

It doesn't seem like it...

He waved his hand and ordered everyone to ambush.

Soon after, the target appeared. It was a black sedan.

Upon taking a closer look, Zhang Yong was a little surprised.

It turned out to be a Studebaker. He was familiar with this brand.

After all, it was the same kind of car that Chen Nai-fu drove...

Awesome.

Which big shot is here?

He's actually riding in a Steppenwolf?

No wonder he's got four bodyguards with him. And they're all armed.

Be careful with the ambush.

Wait for the target to get out of the car.

The Steppenwolf slowly comes to a stop about 100 metres away.

The door opens. A burly man with a tanned complexion is in the passenger seat. It's obvious that he makes his living at sea.

The guy is wearing a thick black leather jacket. His chest is open. He has two Browning pistols stuck in his waistband. He also has a machine gun hanging from his body. And a bullet chain. It's like a beggar version of Rambo. It looks pretty intimidating.

There's no doubt that this guy is definitely a pirate.

Driving to the auto repair shop, he is most likely here to dig up the treasure.

What a coincidence that he came so early.

Zhang Yong likes that car.

Steampunk!

A pirate with steampunk!

Where did it come from?

Most likely it was looted. Or stolen.

But no matter where it came from, it's mine now.

What?

You don't believe me?

Okay. I'll let Thomson talk to you.

Mr Thomson, authentic American product, 11.43 mm calibre. 100 rounds of sustained fire...

And then

someone else got out of the car.

Two pirates were pushing a one-eyed man.

Huh?

A one-eyed man? Tied up?

Zhang Yong was confused. Why was someone tied up in the middle?

Could it be that they were captured by the Japanese spy?

But looking at the one-eyed man tied up, his skin was also tanned, as if he also made a living at sea. He must also be a pirate.

What's going on?

Did this Japanese spy capture his enemy? Capture the other pirates?

Or maybe there was a fight among the pirates?

He shook his head. He didn't care.

It didn't matter who they were. Everyone was equal in front of Thomson.

He kept his eyes on the Steampunk.

Fortunately,

it was parked quite far away.

If it fired its gun, it would probably not be hit by a stray bullet.

Even if it was, the damage would not be serious. He would drive it back and get it painted. It was still a luxury car.

That was good.

Five pirates entered the garage. They headed straight for the well in the back.

It was confirmed. They were here to dig up silver coins.

However, they were completely unaware of the dangers around them.

The one-eyed man, who was being pushed around, seemed to be relatively weak. He was almost carried along by the others.

Zhang Yong quietly waved his hand.

'Go!'

Zhou Hai immediately gave the order.

More than 30 people poured out from all around.

'Don't move!'

'Raise your hands! Drop your weapons!'

'Don't move!'

The shouts came one after the other.

The four pirates froze. Completely stiff.

Including the burly leader. They were all in a state of shock. Slowly, they let go of their weapons, which fell to the ground, and raised their hands.

No one had any thoughts of resistance.

There were too many people on the other side. And too many guns.

Dozens of dark muzzles were trained on them. If they resisted...

They didn't dare think about the consequences.

Only the one-eyed man lost control and fell to the ground, motionless.

'Go!'

Zhou Hai led the way, collecting all the weapons.

In the face of the dark muzzles, the four pirates dared not make a move. In the end, they were all tied up.

The one-eyed man who had been tied up was also pulled up.

But he was not untied. He was still tied up. His identity was unknown.

'Water...'

The one-eyed man mumbled with difficulty.

Zhang Yong waved his hand. Immediately, someone drew water from the well and handed it to the one-eyed man in a dipper.

However, the one-eyed man's hands were tied tightly.

Zhang Yong noticed that the hemp rope used to tie him was not ordinary. It seemed to be the legendary cow tendon?

It is said that after the cow tendon is wet, the more it struggles, the tighter it becomes. Very vicious.

'Untie!'

Zhang Yong ordered. At the same time, he stepped back.

Just to be on the safe side. After all, you never know who you're dealing with. Better to be on the safe side.

As long as he doesn't let the other person get close, Zhang Yong is safe.

'Gululu...'

'Gululu...'

The one-eyed man grabs the water scoop and drinks as fast as he can.

Zhang Yong watches from a distance of ten metres. There are still two 'seas' in front of him.

Heh heh. Safety measures are in place.

After drinking his fill, the one-eyed pirate seemed to have regained his energy.

He strode up to the burly pirate and punched him square in the face.

The blow was powerful.

'Boom!'

The burly pirate fainted on the spot.