Chapter 712: The Beauty Trick, One Ton of Silver

'You want to arrest Sun Dingyuan.'

'You know that.'

'We have Sun Dingyuan in our hands.'

'Really?'

'I have no need to lie to you. Sun Dingyuan is in my hands.'

'When did he escape from Hangzhou?'

'It was the night you were at the Tian Guang market.'

'Damn it!'

Zhang Yong swore in front of Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan remained indifferent.

In fact, the Japanese spies had also gone to great lengths to help Sun Dingyuan escape from Hangzhou.

Not only did they lose two sharpshooters with excellent marksmanship, they also lost a lot of money. Fortunately, they managed to hold Zhang Yong back. And they successfully helped Sun Dingyuan escape.

Zhang Yong's biggest weakness is his greed for money. And he holds a grudge.

He's been sniped at. He'll definitely want to get revenge. So, you can use a sniper to hold him back.

While he's dealing with the sniper, he won't have time to worry about Sun Dingyuan.

If not, Sun Dingyuan simply wouldn't be able to escape.

As long as Zhang Yong is in Hangzhou, all the Japanese spies will face certain doom.

'Let's make a deal.'

'No deal.'

'We can return Sun Dingyuan to you.'

'What use is he to me? I want his money.'

'We don't have his money. He's very cunning. He hid it somewhere himself, for fear that we would take it away from him.'

'Really?'

Zhang Yong's eyes flickered.

Lin Xiaoyan nodded with a smile.

Sure enough, Zhang Yong's old problem had returned.

Only money could lure this guy. Otherwise, there was no point in talking.

'I never lie to you.'

'Really?'

'Look.'

Lin Xiaoyan gently pulled the shirt off her shoulder.

A shallow scar was revealed.

Zhang Yong frowned.

What does this mean?

Seducing me?

Great, I like that...

'You hit me before. How dare you hit me. I'll remember you. I'll be stuck with you for the rest of my life.'

'Are you crazy?'

'Do you know who my father is?'

'Don't you even know who your father is? Didn't your mother tell you?'

'Zhang Sang, you don't need to harbour such strong animosity towards me. I've said it: China and Japan are enemies. But you and I are not enemies. If we win, I will protect you. If you win, I am a defeated soldier and pose no threat to you. Why are you being aggressive?'

Lin Xiaoyan spoke slowly. She casually pulled her clothes back into place.

Zhang Yong was unmoved.

'I'm clean,' Lin Xiaoyan said, "even though I am a spy. But my father is a big shot, so I don't need to train in the subject of seduction. If you don't believe me, I can let you check.'

'Skip it," Zhang Yong replied calmly, 'just tell us what you want.'

'We want to know the full content of the Big Thunderstorm plan.'

'I don't know either.'

'I don't believe you.'

'There's nothing you can do if you don't believe me.'

'You can get it.'

'I can't.'

'Sun Dingyuan, plus 500,000 taels of silver.'

'I don't believe it.'

'Why?'

'You're being so stingy. How can you give 500,000 taels of silver?'

'It's from the navy.'

'Oh?'

Zhang Yong's expression changed.

The Japanese navy? They actually want to know about the Big Thunderstorm plan?

No, this matter doesn't seem to have anything to do with the Japanese navy. The Bf 109 fighter seems to be from the ground forces, not a carrier-based aircraft.

In fact, the Germans did not have any aircraft carriers. Therefore, there were no carrier-based aircraft.

Don't be fooled by the Germans' bravado. In fact, the navy was very short-boarded. There were only battleships. There were no aircraft carriers.

In fact, the German air force also had shortcomings. There were no strategic bombers. Therefore, when encountering an opponent with a vast territory like the Soviet Union, there was nothing they could do.

It wasn't that the technology tree was misplaced. It was that resources were limited. It was impossible to do everything.

'Manchukuo is responsible for the payment.'

'You really know how to make money.'

'In the end, it won't end up in your pocket?'

'Haha.'

'You said that in ten years' time, we will be defeated. By then, all the money will be yours. Shouldn't you be happy?'

'I sometimes wonder if you are actually schizophrenic.'

'I also wonder about you.'

'Cut the crap. First, half the deposit.'

'Okay.'

'Here.'

'Three days from now, we will make the exchange in the French concession. You choose the time and place.'

'Are you lying to me?'

'Zhang Sang, please use your head. How could I carry 250,000 silver banknotes with me at all times? That would require a suitcase.'

'That's fine. I don't want a bank guarantee.'

'Why not?'

'Just don't.'

'Citibank, that's fine, isn't it?'

'Good!'

Zhang Yong nodded.

Citibank, of course, was fine.

The only thing left to do was to work out the details of the fictitious plan for the big thunderstorm.

It had to be authentic.

Otherwise, the Japanese navy will be able to tell the difference.

After all, the Japanese navy is full of capable people. The technology of their warships is quite good.

The Yamato battleship is quite high in every respect. It's just that the main gun and damage control system are not very good. They are a drag.

For some reason, the Yamato battleship's 460 mm main gun was not as powerful as the United States' 406 mm main gun. The damage control system was also far inferior. As a result, if a Japanese battleship was hit, there was almost no chance of saving it. On the other hand, the United States' battleships were extremely resilient.

The famous aircraft carrier Enterprise was often badly damaged, but it never sank. From the beginning to the end of the war.

None of the Essex-class aircraft carriers of the United States were sunk. This shows how strong the damage control system is.

The problem is, none of this has anything to do with the Big Thunderstorm plan.

Maybe...

I suddenly remembered the A4 paper information that the system gave me before.

Maybe I can use it to deceive them?

It must be some kind of battleship. Most likely it is the German Bismarck-class.

If so, if I send the data to the Japanese, and then tell the Germans that the Japanese obtained the data, then...

Wait.

Suddenly, Zhang Yong had another bold idea.

Why not make a few copies of the information and give it to the Germans. Then say that it was obtained from the Japanese.

Right, isn't there a meeting?

Aren't the Germans going to attend?

Haha.

Perfect.

Continue to throw sewage at the Japanese invaders.

This will get another 250,000 taels of silver and make the Germans resent the Japanese.

Although it is unlikely to change anything in terms of grand strategy, it is still a good thing to be behind the scenes and cause trouble for the Japanese. After all, he alone is limited in his abilities. This is all he can do. There is nothing he can do about national affairs.

'Zhang Sang!' Lin Xiaoyan suddenly exclaimed.

Zhang Yong had to admit that this woman's beauty tactics were very effective.

The so-called beauty strategy definitely does not just involve being pretty. It involves being sincere. It involves making you feel that she is your white moonlight. The woman of your dreams. She has made great sacrifices and loves you wholeheartedly.

Take Lin Xiaoyan, for example.

It seems that she is willing to betray her country for her own sake.

You will definitely find this very rare. You may even feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. You feel that you have successfully turned her.

In fact, it's hard to say who's really turning whom.

What's the saying? The best hunters often come in the form of their prey...

But Zhang Yong wouldn't fall for it.

Why?

Because he knew his own limitations.

He knew he could never attract a woman like Lin Xiaoyan.

Her goal in getting close to him was to seduce him. Turn him. Make him her tool.

She was a skilled hunter. Now she was pretending to be the prey.

'What is it?'

'You must remember: I'll be waiting for you in the French Concession in three days. We must meet.'

'Where in the French Concession?'

'You decide.'

'Liangyou Bing室.'

'Good.'

Lin Xiaoyan agreed sweetly.

Suddenly, she noticed that Zhang Yong's expression was a little strange. It seemed that he had remembered something.

She couldn't help but be curious.

'Zhang Sang, what are you thinking?'

'Take a deep breath. It's normal to feel a little dizzy...'

'Are you sick?'

'It's nothing. Then we'll meet in three days at the French Concession, Liangyou Bing室, and we won't be late.'

'Okay.'

Lin Xiaoyan gave a sweet smile.

Alas, what a pretty female spy. If only it were 1946.

If she were still alive ten years later, she probably wouldn't have any other thoughts. By then, her only hope would probably be to live a quiet life.

'Wait.'

'Zhang, is there anything else you want to tell me?'

'Since you're being so sincere, I'll give you a little insight. I obtained information about Project Zeus from your army idiot's spy...'

'What is Project Zeus?'

'It's your navy's shipbuilding project. Your navy is secretly designing a new battleship.'

'Do you have any specific parameters?'

'Yes. But I can't tell you.'

'Zhang San, how can I trust you?'

'The main gun is 460 millimetres in diameter.'

'How many people know this figure?'

'I don't know.'

'I see. Thank you. Zhang Sang, you are welcome to come to me at any time. I will definitely try to satisfy you.'

'Go away!'

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

Now? Come to you at any time? I don't want to die yet.

Beautiful woman!

For the time being, she can only be used to muddy the waters of the intelligence community.

It is certain that the Japanese navy will definitely deny it. They will definitely not admit to this figure.

Then they will start an internal investigation. They will try to find the traitor.

Then, things will start to move.

If there is a move within the Japanese army, spies from other countries may follow suit.

That is the theory.

Whether it is actually the case, I don't know.

Let's go to the meeting first.

It is still at Jianhu Xiaozhu, as before.

Zhang Yong arrived early. He wanted to catch Ye Wansheng and beat him up. To let off some steam.

Unfortunately, he didn't see Ye Wansheng. Instead, he saw a lot of Germans. All of them were in military uniform. They wore military ranks. But Zhang Yong couldn't tell the difference.

After being introduced by someone, he learned that there was a colonel, two majors, and several lieutenants.

These Germans were all tall and burly, and they were very handsome. Really handsome.

Their uniforms were also quite impressive. Much better than the uniforms of the National Army.

'Has the Gestapo arrived yet?'

'Not yet.'

'Oh.'

Zhang Yong nodded.

So they were all from the German Wehrmacht!

The meeting began.

The one who supported the meeting was still Ye Xiufeng.

From the Third Section came Li Shiqun. From the First Section came Feng Jiliang. And from the Second Section came Zhang Yong himself.

Well, they were all old acquaintances. And they had even held a whole meeting. Really.

Ye Xiufeng gave an opening speech. Then the Germans spoke.

'We are offering a reward of one tonne of silver to anyone who obtains the details of the Thunderstorm Project.'

'One tonne?'

Zhang Yong's eyes lit up.

Awesome!

One tonne!

Silver!

So exciting! The Germans are really generous!

The Thunderstorm Project will finally generate income. One tonne of silver! Awesome. So happy. Hehe.

But then he quickly calmed down again. He felt that a ton of silver didn't seem like a lot. If you converted it to dollars, it seemed to be just over 30,000 US dollars?

Right? It was over 30,000, wasn't it?

He took out a piece of paper and a pen and did some serious calculations. He was sure it was over 30,000 US dollars.

Well, it was okay. It was better than nothing.

So he listened attentively.