Chapter 722: If you're in trouble, turn to the organisation

"Want one?'

'Smoking is bad for your health.'

'Where did you hear that? Who's spreading nonsense?'

'I am.'

'Good Hardenheim. Have one.'

'No time. I'm taking them to Longhua Air Base. Anything else?'

'No. Don't work all night!'

'Right. Take it in stages.'

'You guys are something. I'll take them all in one night.'

'I'll get you some deer antler...'

With a laugh, Zhang Yong took his leave. He was off with a group of beautiful women.

From Shanghai Station to Longhua Air Base. It was a bit of a long journey. There weren't that many cars. They had to take a truck. Two trucks were filled to the brim.

They even have luggage. Lots of it.

Li Boqi has even prepared their suitcases. It's like they're getting married.

Well, sort of.

They're marrying the Air Force.

In future, they'll be the Air Force's catch!

By the way, does Chen Shanben have a girlfriend? Should I introduce him to one or two?

Haha.

That guy likes to speed.

He needs to be taken care of by a pretty girl...

Arrive safely at Longhua Air Base. The map shows that there are actually five yellow dots.

This...

er...

five!

Amazing! More than Shanghai Station.

One of the yellow dots is very eye-catching, right at the entrance. You can see it at a glance.

Who?

It's Chen Shanben!

Zhang Yong: ...

Shit!

It's him!

He's actually a member of the underground party!

Ahhh, unbelievable! He's actually a member of the Red Party!

I can't believe it...

I can't believe it!

I mean, aren't the Reds organised and disciplined? And you're speeding in a plane?

Oh, organisational discipline doesn't matter. Even if he were flying a Hawker 2 at the speed of a P-51 Mustang, it wouldn't be a violation of organisational discipline.

Look at the pilots in the distance. Unfortunately, there are no yellow dots.

Chen Shanben is the only one. He's pretty awesome too.

Next to Chen Shanben is Yang Lichu. Oh, she has nothing to do with the Reds.

The other four yellow dots are quite far away. It feels like ground crew or something. They're all ground crew.

Stop the car.

Undergo inspection.

The inspections are much stricter now.

Before, at the air force base, the entry and exit of personnel and materials was almost routine.

Especially at Longhua Airport, which is used by both the military and civilians. There is almost no outside inspection. All personnel and materials can enter and exit freely.

Even boarding an aircraft did not require security checks. There was no such thing as contraband. There was only a weight limit.

But after a series of incidents, checks were tightened.

It seems that it was Zhang Yong who demanded this.

After all, he is now the deputy head of the Air Force Logistics Department's Security Division and the head of the Air Force General Staff Department's Intelligence Division III, both of which are substantive positions.

A large part of the Air Force's security is under his responsibility.

A director of such a young age would be considered extremely rare in other departments. But in the Air Force, no one is surprised. This is because the Air Force is generally full of young people. The interim commander of the Air Force, Zhou Zhirou, is only 37 years old. He is three years younger than Hu Zongnan. Many of the pilots are in their early twenties.

A thorough inspection.

The people are let go first. But the luggage is held back for further inspection.

'Girls, come over here!'

'From now on, you'll be following me!'

'Once you're here, you're part of the Air Force. You have nothing more to do with Zhang Yong.'

Yang Lichu waved her hand and shouted.

Zhang Yong was about to speak, but then stopped.

This woman was making fun of him again.

He couldn't help but speak up.

'I think I'm with Intelligence Section 3...'

'Shut up!'

'Okay!'

Zhang Yong immediately cooperated.

Director Yang wanted to show off. He had no choice but to be a good sport.

Yang Lichi took everyone away. Zhang Yong then went to his own office area.

Intelligence Section 3 also had a small office area inside the base. The area was not big, but not small either. It could accommodate a hundred or so people without any problem.

'Team leader!'

Lu Wang led the men up to greet him.

The main task of Intelligence Section 3 was of a mobile nature. However, random inspections were also carried out at any time.

In addition to the Security Department, Intelligence Section 3 was also responsible for airport security at all times. The Intelligence Bureau 3 has people stationed at the Jinling Daxiaochang Airport, Shanghai Longhua Airport, and Hangzhou Jieqiao Airport. Among them, Qin Lishan is in Hangzhou. Lu Wang is in Shanghai.

There are only so many people, and if they are spread thinly across the region, it's like sprinkling pepper, and they will soon be gone.

Alas, there is a serious shortage of manpower!

"What's the situation?'

'Team Leader, I only have seven people...'

'I know. I'll find a way to solve it.'

Zhang Yong frowned.

What can I do if there's no one? It's difficult.

Even the cleverest housewife can't cook a meal without any ingredients. There's definitely no way to get the job done without anyone!

There are only a few people, and even if they all work around the clock, they won't be able to keep up. Not to mention going out on assignments.

I'm afraid I still need to talk to Yang Lichu.

At this moment, a yellow dot approaches. Sure enough, it's a ground crew member.

Plain looking. Hardly any distinguishing features. Unadorned. Carrying a ladder. His forehead is covered in sweat.

It's only April, and the weather in Shanghai is still a bit chilly. He's actually sweating from his busy work. It can be seen that the work is still very hard. And also very active.

I might as well go for a walk.

Let's see what those yellow dots are now.

Soon I see a third yellow dot, which is a truck driver. He is responsible for driving the airport's transport of supplies.

Continue searching. I see a fourth one. It's an airport security guard. Still a private. Recently enlisted.

Keep looking. Found the fifth one. It's a security guard at an oil depot.

All very low-ranking positions.

They shouldn't be of much use for now. We can only take the long route.

If we want them to be of some use, we'll have to wait ten years. By then, they'll probably be majors.

That truck driver might be the captain of the transport team. He could secretly transport supplies to the underground party with his car. Or he could deliberately cause some trouble to render the transport team useless. Or he could just dismantle the car and sell the parts. Let them be scrapped...

One such underground party member may not be very useful. But if there were more of them, in various places, they could cause all sorts of problems for the National Army's logistics. If the logistics supply fails, the combat effectiveness of the front line will naturally be greatly reduced. This can be considered as supporting the front line combat from the side.

As for someone like Chen Shanben, he may just take to the skies and start a rebellion...

He nodded thoughtfully.

Without alerting anyone, he returned to the office of the Third Bureau of Intelligence.

Soon, Yang Lichu came to the door again.

'Give me back my people.'

'No way.'

'You transferred 30 of my people, and I don't have enough manpower. What should I do?'

'Didn't your wife say it? Your Intelligence Department 3 has to solve its own funding problems. Solve the staffing problem. You promised at the beginning. What? You want to go back on your word?'

'You mean, I have to recruit my own people?'

'Why don't you go and make some with them? Add some urea and they'll grow overnight?'

'I see.'

Zhang Yong suddenly felt relieved.

Then there's no problem. I'll recruit my own people.

I'll do it right away.

I immediately returned to the 026 logistics base.

If I have a problem, I'll go to the organisation.

Who is the organisation? Shi Bingdao!

Although I'm not a member of the organisation, I want the organisation to help.

Hey.

Your organisation just said it wouldn't help...

It turned out that Shi Bingdao wasn't there. There was just a note. It said, 'Something's come up. Going away. Not sure when I'll be back. Please find someone else.'

I was suddenly devastated.

So, Shi Bingdao has run away too. This guy.

It seems like I haven't treated him badly. Why did he just leave without saying goodbye? Did something big happen?

Forget it, I'd better go back to Ciji Hospital!

Entering the concession area again.

Feeling very busy. Running back and forth. Wasting time on the road.

Approaching Ciji Hospital.

Examining the map silently.

Sure enough, there is no yellow dot. The seriously injured person is still indicated by a white dot.

Doubt.

Anxiety.

Decides to be cautious.

If it is Li Shiqun's hook, the person behind it is definitely up to no good.

However, this matter must not be directly told to Boss Miao. It could easily lead to misunderstandings and damage the relationship between the two sides.

Looks around carefully.

Does not see any suspicious people. Shouldn't be anyone snooping around.

Since Li Shiqun has already released the hook, he certainly won't do anything stupid like draw attention to it. Won't give himself away.

There is a red dot. It is marked. It represents Liu Xi.

In addition, there are six red dots clustered together. It seems to be in the neighbouring ward.

What is the situation here?

Back at the hospital entrance, stop the car. Ask Yang Hai, who is staying behind.

I was told that a group of Japanese ronin were injured and sent to Ciji Hospital. There are a total of six people.

'Who was injured?'

'I don't know.'

'What kind of injuries?'

'They are all bruises. There are no instrument injuries.'

'Oh?'

Zhang Yong was secretly curious.

Who was so powerful? What an extraordinary person!

They actually beat six Japanese ronin to the point where they had to be hospitalized? It felt as ferocious as himself!

Maybe it was a group of people?

Like himself, for example. Bringing a large group of people.

If they encounter six Japanese ronin, if the other party doesn't have a gun, dozens of people can swarm over and beat them to death. Not to mention being hospitalized?

He decided to go and take a look.

He led the people to the ward where the Japanese ronin were.

I found that each one of them was bandaged up like a husky. Dog head. I don't know which doctor is so talented.

I really want to laugh.

Suddenly, the edge of the map shows that there are a large number of weapon symbols approaching.

They are all white dots.

They are moving very fast. They should be driving.

There are four people in each group, a total of four groups. That is, there are four cars. Sixteen people.

Immediately raise your guard.

Tell them to be on the lookout.

'Drip!'

'Drip!'

Soon, four cars arrived one after the other.

Zhang Yong's car happened to block the doorway. The other party immediately huffed impatiently and honked the horn.

Someone else got out of the car and angrily rushed over to Zhang Yong's car, slamming on the door.

Zhang Yong: ...

leaned his head to one side. He felt so defeated.

I'm fucking driving a Steppenwolf! Is this so humiliating?

Doesn't the other party know that this is a Steppenwolf? It's a luxury car worth tens of thousands of dollars! Is it a Ford street car worth a few hundred dollars?

I was going to move the car. But I decided not to.

I'll let the other guy do the tapping. A hundred dollars a tap. He doesn't seem to be earning much these days...

Well, not in US dollars. Just the right amount for pocket money.

Who was the other guy? I'm not sure. But even if it was Du Yuesheng himself, he'd still have to pay.

Zhang Yong was not afraid of anyone.

Finally, someone got out of the car behind. It was a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses. He was wearing a long silk robe. He was tall and thin. He looked like a person of talent. He was also wearing a big gold watch on his wrist. He looked very impressive.

But, to be sure, he was definitely not on Du Yuesheng's level.

There were not many big shots in Ciji Hospital who would need a personal visit from someone on Du Yuesheng's level.

It was possible that he was one of his henchmen. In that case, then...

nod towards Dou Wanjiang.

Dou Wanjiang immediately understood. He made secret arrangements.

Later, the man in gold-rimmed glasses entered the hospital.

'Don't move!'

'Don't move!'

Dou Wanjiang led his men and surrounded them.

The man in gold-rimmed glasses was a little surprised. But he didn't panic. Obviously, he also came from a good family.

He walked from the back to the front and looked around.

'I am Liu Shanhu, I work for Boss Du. I don't know which gang you brothers belong to?'

'It's me, Zhang Yong.'

'You are...'

Liu Shanhu looked at Zhang Yong, who was slowly walking out.

Of course he knew who Zhang Yong was. How could anyone living and making a living on the Bund not know this name?

Recently, this name had become quite famous, and it was quite intimidating!

He didn't expect to run into him here.

'Master Liu, you don't seem to know me,' Zhang Yong said slowly.

He didn't know Liu Shanhu.

But the Fuxing Society's Secret Service Department had information on the other party.

On the surface, this Liu Shanhu is also a businessman. He runs a trading company. He does business with foreigners.

Within the Qing Gang, this guy is a boss.

In addition to the generations of characters, the Qing Gang also has hidden positions such as hall masters and bosses.

It is said that Du Yuesheng's men included the Four Heavenly Kings, the Four Protectors, eight hall masters, eight bosses, and so on.

Ordinary people rarely know about this. Because very few people need to deal with them directly. But Zhang Yong needs to.

The Secret Service Bureau of the Restoration Society was involved with all kinds of people.

Those who gathered intelligence could not do without these people.

Especially those in the underworld. Their ears and eyes were often needed.

If it was dirty work, they would also need people from the underworld.

Two years later, the Secret Service Bureau also absorbed a large number of members of the Qing gang, crazily expanding its establishment and directly turning itself into all kinds of people.

'It turns out to be Team Leader Zhang. I know. I know,' Liu Shanhu immediately corrected himself.

He said that, but his tone was light.

There was no sign of respect. He didn't care about Zhang Yong.

The Special Services Division of the Fuxing Society was not a big organisation. It had been set up not long before and had no prestige.

What was the name of the head of the Special Services Division? Dai Li? He was from the sixth class of the Whampoa Military Academy. He was not someone to be reckoned with.

Within the Kuomintang, there were at least a hundred people with more seniority, more power and more subordinates than Dai Li.

Why bother about such a small character?

'Since we know each other, that's good. 50,000 US dollars.'

'What?'

'Your men just slapped my car. The car at the entrance is mine. You saw it. My car has been soiled by your men's dirty hands, I don't want it anymore. I'll sell it to you. You give me 50,000 US dollars. I'll buy a new one.'

'Team Leader Zhang, what are you talking about?'

'I said, 50,000 US dollars. Otherwise, today, you won't be able to leave this door.'

'You're out of your mind...'

'Are you afraid of crazy people?'

'You!'

Liu Shanhu finally felt that something was wrong.

There were dark muzzles all around him. The eyes of those people were all wrong.

Especially the bald ones. But they were wearing Zhongshan suits. They were also holding Thompson submachine guns. If there was a disagreement, they would probably open fire.

At first glance, it seemed that these people were all sick. But Liu Shanhu soon figured it out. These people all practiced martial arts. They practiced the Golden Bell Armor.

This is a very unusual kind of kung fu, and not many people practise it in the underworld. It involves abstaining from sex and meat.

Who among those who walk the path can abstain from sex and meat? Even monks may not be able to do it!

Besides, even if you can abstain from sex and meat, you may not be able to master it.

Kung fu like the Golden Bell Armor and Iron Shirt used to be useful, but definitely not anymore.

Nowadays, everyone uses guns. What kind of golden shields and iron shirts can stop bullets? Not to mention explosives like grenades. One blast and you're dead.

No one practises them anymore, except for some very stubborn guys.

And the people in front of me seem to be those stubborn guys. They're obsessed.

However, Liu Shanhu is no pushover.

'Team Leader Zhang, as I said earlier, I work for Boss Du. You should think carefully about this.'

'It is precisely because I know you work for Boss Du that I am asking for 50,000 US dollars. If it were anyone else, they wouldn't be able to come up with this kind of money, would they?'

'So you are here because of Boss Du?'

'More or less. You can think of it that way. Why don't you give Boss Du a call and ask him?'

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

There was a phone on the first floor of the hospital. Someone was on duty.

However, the tension had already scared the young girl on duty.

'Okay. I'll make a call then.'

'Please.'

Zhang Yong's expression did not change.

Go ahead, it doesn't matter. Just call Du Yuesheng directly.

Sooner or later, they will have to meet. There is no difference between sooner or later. He, Zhang Yong, is not afraid.

Liu Shanhu then went to make the call.

He just didn't believe that the other party was really so arrogant. Daring to directly confront Du Yuesheng.

He judged that Zhang Yong would definitely stop him before he could make the call. In that case, Zhang Yong would prove to be all bark and no bite. He was just bluffing.

However, when he picked up the receiver and was about to dial the number, he noticed that Zhang Yong was still not moving. Then he understood. The situation was not good. This Zhang Yong was really not afraid of him calling Du Yuesheng. He was really not afraid of facing Du Yuesheng directly. He couldn't help but become suspicious.

What was he up to?

Does Zhang Yong have the guts to do that? Dare he provoke Boss Du?

Is someone encouraging him?

Is someone setting him up, deliberately luring Boss Du into a confrontation?

One must be on one's guard...

The Shanghai underworld is full of intrigue.

After thinking it over, Liu Shanhu decided to handle the matter himself. For the time being, he would not directly engage Du Yuesheng. This would avoid putting Boss Du in a passive position.

As a loyal subordinate, the first thing to do is to find out the other person's trump card.

Otherwise, if you rashly let the boss go down, in the end, the boss will suffer. And his death will be near.

So he reluctantly put the phone back and slowly turned around.

'What? Boss Liu, is the phone not working? There are other phones outside, you can go outside and make a call.' Zhang Yong's smile was insincere.

In the past, Zhang Yong often saw this expression in novels.

At the time, he felt that it was a fake smile. How was it done? It was nonsense!

But now, he discovered that it really could be done.

It was a very, very fake smile.

It also contained contempt.

'Team Leader Zhang, that, today, I, Liu Rong, was blind to your talents. I am willing to host a banquet, please accept my invitation...'

'Sorry, Boss Liu. I'm a state employee. I can't accept your invitation. I appreciate your kindness.'

'Team Leader Zhang, it's all my fault, all my fault...'

'Fine. Since you've admitted your mistake, I won't make things difficult for you. You can drive away. Tell someone to bring the US dollars. We're even.'

'No, Team Leader Zhang...'

'I'm not being unreasonable. Go ask the foreign firm yourself how much a brand new Steppanek is worth. Whatever the foreign firm says, that's what it is.'

'Team Leader Zhang...'

'Please go back. You have no further business here. You're not here to visit the Japanese, are you? Are you trying to be a traitor?'

'No, no, no...'

Liu Shanhu was furious inside. But he couldn't let it show.

This damned Zhang Yong, one after the other, he was putting the hat on him.

Traitor?

Who's a traitor?

Is someone a traitor just because they have dealings with the Japanese?

Then how many people on Shanghai Beach have dealings with the Japanese and are all traitors?

However, he knew very well that Zhang Yong was targeting him.

On purpose. Including Boss Du.

He didn't know whether he would fan the flames behind the scenes and use Zhang Yong as the spearhead.

Anyway, using this guy as a gun, the person being stabbed really suffered.

He couldn't fight back.

The other side had more people and guns, and if they fought, they would all be wiped out.

It was impossible to argue.

The other side was hell-bent on money.

What should he do?

He could only endure for the time being and wait for an opportunity.

The problem was...

Fifty thousand dollars really hurts!

It's not easy for anyone to come up with fifty thousand dollars in cash.

If you say fifty thousand taels of silver, it's not a problem.

'Team Leader Zhang, I don't want the car. I'll pay 5,000 taels of silver to have it cleaned...'

'Can you clean the woman who slept in your house?'

'You!'

Liu Shanhu felt a throbbing pain in his temples.

He was angry.

Really angry.

Very angry.

He wanted to fight to the death with Zhang Yong on the spot.

You son of a bitch, you're counting on me, aren't you? I'll fight you to the death!

However...

in the end, he didn't dare.

A real man doesn't take losses lying down. It wasn't worth it to just get killed like that.

'So, how much do you want?'

'Fifty thousand taels of silver.'

'You might as well just go rob it.'

'So, do you think your life is worth fifty thousand taels of silver?'

'You...'

Liu Shanhu was silent.

Of course his life was worth 50,000 taels of silver.

But if he was to just hand over 50,000 taels of silver like that, he really didn't feel like it.

It wasn't as if he hadn't been bullied before. But being bullied by a nobody like Zhang Yong really made him feel bad. Zhang Yong, who the hell was he?

The standoff was ongoing. Suddenly, a red dot appeared.

Zhang Yong checked it out. His face was strange. He discovered that it was Aoi Akiko.

It was her?

She was actually nearby?

Then...

Come to my bowl.

Quickly...

Beautiful liar, I need you!

I need you...

I need...

As a result, Aoi Akishima seemed to hear his call and actually walked over slowly.

Soon after, Aoi Akishima appeared at the entrance of the hospital. She looked inside. She looked at Zhang Yong. Then she looked at Liu Shanben. Suddenly, she said lightly, 'Mr Liu, when you visited my father the other day, what did you say? You said that you could replace Boss Du. But it seems that you can't even beat Zhang Yong. How can you replace Boss Du?'

'Who are you?' Liu Shanhu frowned.

'I'm Aoi Akiko! My father is the Consul General of the Empire of Japan in Shanghai.'

'What?'

Liu Shanhu suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

What visit?

What replace Boss Du?

Don't say anything stupid!

Stupid things can get people killed!