Chapter 664: Wait and See

Confused.

Dazed.

Two days have passed.

The murdered Kuomintang officers have been found one after the other. But there are still nine missing.

The Japanese spy was no longer able to provide an exact address. Obviously, there were nine more people, and someone else was in charge of them.

So, the matter became even more intriguing.

There was a Japanese spy responsible for the killings. And there was a Japanese spy responsible for disposing of the bodies. But the bodies were not well hidden. It even seemed a bit like they were being deliberately exposed.

You could say it was a demonstration. That also seemed right. At least, the atmosphere at the Garrison Command Headquarters was very bad.

This was a slap in the face! The Japanese were bullying their way in.

However, this incident cannot be made public. It cannot be made known to the outside world. In particular, it cannot be made known to the reporters.

Otherwise, I am afraid the public will panic.

You are the Garrison Command! You are responsible for protecting the security of the Songhu area!

And yet, more than 30 officers were assassinated?

I think everyone will say that you are incompetent.

How can such an army ensure the safety of the general public?

So...

'Team leader, Deputy Officer Zhou of the Garrison Command is calling.'

'I know.'

Zhang Yong returned to his office. He picked up the phone.

The caller was Zhou Yang. The two had been in frequent contact recently. Zhang Yong assumed it was just a routine matter.

But who knew...

'Shaolong, something big has happened,' said Zhou Yang, surprising Zhang Yong.

After a pause, without waiting for Zhang Yong to speak, Zhou Yang added, "The commander wants you to come over immediately. I'll send a car to pick you up.'

'I have a car," said Zhang Yong, 'I can go myself...'

'No, wait for our people to arrive.'

'Is it a serious matter?'

'Anyway, safety first. You must not go out alone.'

'Okay,'

Zhang Yong did not object.

Since the other party wanted to ensure that nothing would go wrong, he was happy to enjoy it.

Secretly pleased.

Secretly puzzled.

The former, because he seemed to be very important. Indispensable. So he needed double protection.

The latter, because he was guessing what had happened.

Zhou Yang has not revealed a thing. This suggests that he probably doesn't know what happened either. Or that he doesn't know much.

In terms of rank alone, Zhou Yang is not high-ranking. However, he is Commander Qian's deputy. He has access to a lot of confidential information. He knows everything except the core secrets. To be honest, Zhang Yong had previously felt that kidnapping so many national army officers and interrogating them for information would be better than kidnapping just one Zhou Yang.

A Zhou Yang knows hundreds of times more information than those lieutenants and captains.

Fortunately, this Zhou Yang had always lived inside the garrison headquarters. He only went out when on missions. And every time he went out, he was accompanied by at least one fully armed guard platoon. So it wasn't easy for the Japanese spies to kidnap him.

They waited patiently.

Soon afterwards, the convoy from the garrison headquarters arrived.

Two large trucks. A total of 50 soldiers came. Machine guns were mounted on the trucks. Leading the group was a major.

Zhou Yang called again to verify the identities of both sides.

It was confirmed that there was no mistake.

Zhang Yong then set off with his men.

He took two small units with him. There were about 30 people in total. They were all heavily armed.

The Thompson submachine gun was definitely brought along. So was the only scope they had. The machine gun and the submachine gun were also brought along. On the contrary, fewer Browning pistols were brought along.

Actual combat proved that the Browning was better concealed than the submachine gun. It was easier to carry. However, it was not as powerful.

Even the 9mm bullets are less lethal than the 7.63mm bullets from the submachine gun. It's a strange phenomenon. But it's true.

Of course, if it's the 11.43mm Colt M1911, that's a different story.

Arriving at the garrison headquarters.

Zhou Yang is already waiting at the door. Seeing him arrive, he immediately opens the door.

'This is...'

Zhang Yong notices that the garrison headquarters is heavily guarded.

The number of guards had increased. So had the number of patrols. Soldiers had set up machine guns in the sandbag fortifications behind the entrance.

Even the second line of defence, which had previously been left vacant, was now manned. Again, machine guns had been set up.

Even the door, which was normally left open, was now closed.

Confusion.

Was there going to be a war?

What was going on?

'Let's go inside and talk,' Zhou Yang reminded him.

'Okay,' Zhou Yang nodded.

The two men walked along.

Along the way, there were five checkpoints where Zhang Yong's documents were checked.

Even if he was accompanied by Zhou Yang, it was no use.

Zhang Yong: ?

Shit. So nervous. Could it be that Commander Qian has been assassinated?

It seems that this has never happened in history. His presence should not have caused any accidents for Commander Qian, right?

Doubt.

Anxiety.

Fortunately, in the end, they saw Commander Qian. It's fine. He's a nice guy.

'Report!'

Zhang Yong stood at attention and saluted.

He had expected a mere formality. A perfunctory affair.

Commander Qian would surely say, 'Come here,' and then he could quickly walk over.

But then, Commander Qian looked up at him, and never took his eyes off him.

Zhang Yong immediately braced for the worst.

Was Commander Qian going to arrest him?

Then he was sorry. He would have to kill him first.

No matter who tried to arrest him, Zhang Yong would never surrender.

If someone comes rushing up next to him, he will immediately draw his gun and shoot Commander Qian first. Then he will shoot Zhou Yang. And then he will shoot again. At least he will take two lives with him.

But the result was...

No soldiers rushed up around him.

And the map monitor showed that there was no one lurking nearby...

Huh?

Zhang Yong suddenly realised.

His safety had an additional safeguard.

This map is really a life-saving weapon!

If someone else wants to ambush 300 axe-wielding soldiers, the map will reflect that exactly.

As long as he is not a fool. As long as he doesn't lose his head. As long as he doesn't charge recklessly, he won't fall into the trap. No matter who wants to ambush him, it is impossible.

It doesn't take almost two words.

It is absolutely, absolutely impossible.

As long as he himself doesn't make a fool of himself. The enemy doesn't even have a 0000.1% chance.

Finally...

'Come in!'

Commander Qian said slowly.

Zhang Yong then cautiously walked over. Cautiously. Not carefully.

At this moment, there was only Zhou Yang around. There could be no accidents. If there was an accident, Commander Qian would be the first to go.

He would use his Colt M1911 pistol and shoot seven bullets. No immortal could save him.

Thinking about this, Zhang Yong felt much more relaxed.

'Commander...'

'The Chairman's plane has been bombed.'

'Huh?'

Zhang Yong didn't know what to say for a moment.

The first thing that came to mind was the Meiling. But then he realised that it didn't fit. At that time, there was no Meiling.

Because the Meiling was an American C-47 transport aircraft. It hadn't been released yet.

The Chairman was flying around everywhere, supervising the war, but what kind of aircraft was he using? Zhang Yong wasn't sure.

It seemed that transport aircraft in this era rarely carried people? The conditions were not good. Flying was actually very uncomfortable.

'It's parked at Longhua Airport.'

'Is it serious?'

'The damage isn't serious. It was probably a grenade that exploded. It exploded outside.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong understood.

The plane should not have been badly damaged. After all, it exploded outside.

The power of a grenade isn't that great. It mainly relies on shrapnel to kill. Shrapnel is deadly to the human body. But to an airplane...

Even the weakest airplane is not something that a grenade can easily destroy.

At most, the skin of the surface will be damaged. The sturdy structures such as the engine and landing gear will be fine.

However, the point is –

this is the plane of the president. Throwing a grenade at the plane of the president. What do you want?

"Where are the guards?'

'At that time, the plane was in maintenance and there were no guards.'

'This...'

'This plane will no longer be used. So...'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.

In fact, it was just a matter of face. The actual loss was not great.

The plane was no longer in use. So it didn't really matter if it was damaged in the bombing.

It was just that if this got out, it would definitely be overinterpreted. After all, the other party had a lot of nerve, bullying the military governor.

And it was at Longhua Airport. Practically under the nose of the Songhu Garrison Command.

Zhang Yong judged that someone might have blown the whistle.

Could it be Yang Hu?

He is the deputy commander of the garrison. He can also reach the heavens.

'Commander, what do you want me to do?'

'Find the people involved and execute them on the spot.'

'Yes.'

Zhang Yong stood up straight and agreed.

Well, another tracking task has been added to the task list.

Too busy.

Completely too busy.

Sigh...

What is going on?

Is it really true that I am possessed by Conan?

Wherever I go, something will happen?

He left.

He saw Zhou Yang.

Zhou Yang was standing at the door of the small meeting room, inviting him to come in.

Zhang Yong walked quickly over. The two entered the small meeting room. It was the same one as last time. It was kind of a regular place.

'A little surprised?'

'What?'

'Why is the security so much tighter?'

'Why?'

'It has something to do with the Japanese. The Japanese marines in Hongkou are making a move.'

'What kind of movement?'

'According to the information we have, the Japanese marines stationed in Hongkou transferred a brigade late last night. The destination is unknown.'

'A brigade?'

'Yes. A full 1,000 men. With all their weapons and equipment.'

'Oh?'

Zhang Yong frowned quietly.

No wonder the Garrison Command is so nervous. So that's what it is.

A brigade of Japanese marines whose whereabouts are unknown. The situation is indeed very strange. The National Army dares not be careless.

These are extraordinary times.

The three eastern provinces have already fallen. Northern China is on the verge of an explosion.

It's not impossible for the Japanese invaders to stir up trouble in the Songhu area.

A battalion of Japanese invaders...

Thousands of people...

Mysteriously disappeared...

Zhang Yong suddenly subconsciously looked at the calendar on the wall.

Today is February 22nd.

There are still four days until the February 26th Incident.

Could it be...

He shook his head. He felt like he was overthinking things.

He dares not even mention such a strange thing. Otherwise, he will really be sliced up for research.

'I'll take you to the airport.'

'Okay.'

Zhang Yong followed him out.

He glanced back at the calendar. Yes, today is February 22nd.

If that battalion of marines was transferred back to the country, it would protect the safety of the Japanese naval high command. It seems completely plausible.

The problem is, there are still four days left. Will the Japanese have enough time?

Definitely not!

It's definitely impossible to get there in four days by boat from Shanghai.

So...

Let's just wait and see what happens!

Get in the car.

Heading to Longhua Airport.

In fact, Jinling is only about 300 kilometres from Shanghai.

Even the most ordinary transport plane can fly there in an hour. If it's faster, it can be there in less than an hour.

But if you include the time before and after the plane takes off, it's about two or three hours. In terms of speed alone, it's definitely faster than the train. But the average person can't afford it. Even though Longhua Airport has civilian flight routes.

The convoy gradually arrives at Longhua Airport.

In the distance, there is a sparse crowd. And eight airplanes.

There is civilian aviation here.

It is operated by the China Airlines, which was established not long ago.

If you have money or power, you can choose to travel by plane. It's considered very fashionable.

But Zhang Yong refused.

Even if it was free, he didn't want to.

It seems that he is a little afraid of heights. It's hard.

The map monitor shows a few scattered red dots. Looking through the binoculars, I found that they are all Japanese spies.

Good guy. It turns out that there are also Japanese spies inside Longhua Airport!

Among them, one Japanese spy is actually familiar to Zhang Yong. It's Liu Xi. The mysterious Japanese spy doctor.

Liu Xi seemed to be targeting the Americans. For the time being, there was no sign that she was involved in other espionage activities. Zhang Yong had captured so many Japanese spies. None of them had anything to do with her. And there seemed to be no connection between her and Lin Xiaoyan's Tegao Branch.

'Could it be...'

'That she is affiliated with the Navy Horse?'

'Er...'

Zhang Yong was shocked by his own bold idea.

Navy Horse...

Is that possible?

Of course.

The Japanese Navy Horse also had an intelligence agency.

The intelligence on Pearl Harbor was sent back by Japanese spies. But it was inaccurate. It shows the average level of intelligence gathering by Japanese spies.

There was nothing they could do about it.

It is difficult to hide an oriental face in the United States.

It is not like in China. Japanese spies can easily disguise themselves as Chinese. Even professionals can hardly tell the difference.

Relatively speaking, it is much easier to obtain intelligence in China than in the United States.

Liu Xi is probably Japanese-American and has an American passport. However, it is still very difficult for her to blend in with the people of the United States.

The races are different.

Other people can tell at a glance.

It's useless to change your appearance with makeup. After all, it's a different race.

Once the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Japanese people with her status were all rounded up. They were forbidden to go out.

This cut off most of the Japanese people's lines of intelligence.

They could only rely on bribing Americans to obtain intelligence. This meant that the intelligence was relayed through a third party. The quality of the intelligence can be imagined.

Concentrate on observation.

Liu Xi seems to be here to pick someone up.

At this moment, she hasn't picked anyone up yet. She is still standing in the cold wind.

The airport waiting rooms and pick-up rooms are relatively simple. It feels even worse than a county-level long-distance bus station in the later era.

There is definitely no heating. You can only rely on shaking to keep warm.

However, Liu Xi is wearing a thick mink coat. This shows that she is still very wealthy.

A rich person!

A little rich girl!

Between finding a partner and making money, Zhang Yong chose to make money with a partner...

Stop.

Stop.

Don't think about it.

Follow Zhou Yang into the airport.

Silently lock on to the other several Japanese spies and arrest them at any time.

But for the time being, hold your troops back. Let's see what happens. At the same time, secretly observe what Liu Xi is going to do.