mynovelweb Chapter 1703 I hope she won't betray us
Chapter 1703 I hope she won't betray us
North of Yichang, on the right bank of the Yangtze River, lies a mountainous forest.
Under the moonlight, 300 Japanese soldiers were stealthily advancing northward.
The leaders were Tojo Aofu and Takahashi Kosho.
Takahashi Kosei was preoccupied with how to carry out the orders given to him by Doihara Hikaru and find an opportunity to kill Tojo Aofu.
Tojo Seifu saw through his thoughts and sneered, "Takahashi-kun! Doihara Kenji readily dispatched 250 men to cooperate with our chief's operation. Is he harboring ulterior motives?"
Takahashi Kosei shook his head and said, "Of course not!"
Tojo Aofu said with a smile, "Takahashi-kun! I am a retainer of the Prime Minister, and my connections and abilities far surpass those of Doihara Hiroji. If you assist me in completing the mission, I will report to the Prime Minister and promote you to the rank of regimental commander."
Takahashi Kosei exclaimed incredulously, "Really?!"
Tojo Aofū took out a medal and gave it to him, smiling:
"I can award you the Order of the Rising Sun ahead of schedule."
Takahashi Kosei, unaware that he had commissioned the craftsman himself, excitedly accepted the medal and said resolutely:
"Chief Tojo! I, Kosho, will follow you to the death. In fact, it was Doihara Hamaji who ordered me to assassinate you."
Tojo Aofu said bitterly, "That damned Doihara Hamaji, he's just as bad as the head of the Shadow Agency."
Takahashi Kosei asked with a smile, "Chief Tojo! What should our next move be?"
Tojo Aofu took out a map and, gesturing as he spoke, said, "Takahashi-kun! Let's break up into smaller groups and thoroughly investigate the troop deployments of the Chinese army around Shipai. Assassinate Chinese officers, sabotage Chinese war supplies, massacre Chinese civilians, burn houses to create panic..."
Takahashi Kosei exclaimed, "Chief Tojo! Your strategy is superb!"
Tojo Aofu patted him on the shoulder and said in a conciliatory tone, "Sho-chan! Just call me Aofu. As long as you work hard, the rewards will be plentiful!"
"Hello!"
Takahashi Kosei excitedly accepted the order.
To Doihara Kenji never expected that Takahashi Kosei would succumb to temptation and become a staunch follower of Tojo Aofū.
Chongqing, Song Xi's bedroom in Chu Mansion.
Song Xi asked, "Brother! Dai Nong once asked Jiang Ying to inquire with me whether Zhou Hai gave you a list?"
Xiang Chu handed her the list and said with a wry smile, "This Zhou Hai is really cunning; he's using me as a tool to pass on intelligence."
Song Xi sneered, "These traitors are two-faced. Seeing that the Japanese are on the decline, they start to try to curry favor with them and find a way out for themselves."
Xiang Chu said thoughtfully, "Since Zhou Hai has already informed Dai Nong, he could have simply sent the list to Dai Nong directly. Why go through all this trouble?"
Song Xi shook her head and said, "I don't know! For the sake of the war effort, you should give this list to Dai Nong as soon as possible. Japanese spies are indeed rampant in Chongqing right now."
Xiang Chu laughed and said, "Okay! I'll do whatever you say, sister. You're in charge."
Song Xi snapped, "Speak! Are there any letters you haven't brought out yet?"
Xiang Chu was so shocked he almost fell off the bed, and said with a wry smile:
"Sis! You knew all this?"
Song Xi pinched his ear and scolded, "Silly boy! Do you think the Japanese high command trusts you that much? That you're their only source of information? You're so naive."
Xiang Chu smiled wryly and said, "I understand! I'll give you the letters and telegrams."
Knowing what he was thinking, Song Xi comforted him, "Don't worry! The Allied forces are now in a position of victory, the most difficult period has passed, and the higher-ups will definitely not waver."
Xiang Chu asked with a smile, "Did you ever waver before, sir?"
Song Xi snapped, "Dare to speculate on the emperor's intentions? You're asking for a beating!"
At this moment, the phone in the room rang.
Song Xi answered the phone, handed it to Xiang Chu, and said with a wry smile:
"The agricultural contractor is looking for you!"
Xiang Chu stepped forward to answer the phone and smiled:
"Brother Dai! Thank you for cooperating with the charade at the airport."
Dai Nong said with a smile, "Brother Xiang! We've been working together like this for years, and we have a great rapport."
Their polite exchanges naturally drew them closer.
Xiang Chu asked with a smile, "You want a list? To act overnight?"
Dai Nong said with a smile, "Brother Xiang, you know me best! The two Japanese spies we caught yesterday were accidentally killed. Now we can only pin our hopes on the list you bring back. Hehe!"
Xiang Chu asked with a smile, "The phone call wasn't tapped, was it? I'll read it aloud so you can remember it."
Dai Nong excitedly said, "No! Absolutely not, I checked it myself."
Xiang Chu took out the list and smiled, "Alright! I'll tell you what to write down..."
After writing down the phone number, Dai Nong was utterly shocked and said urgently:
"Brother Xiang! I will immediately organize an arrest operation overnight under the pretext that the two captured Japanese spies have confessed. I will come to your door to express my gratitude later."
"Don't be so polite! But please don't bother logging in..."
Xiang Chu laughed, but before he could finish speaking, a busy tone came through the receiver.
The secret underground room of Zeng Mansion in Shapingba.
Feng Na laughed and said, "Vice Sect Leader! Ah Xiang told me that this afternoon, the Shadow Bureau Chief and Dai Nong almost got into a fight at Baishiyi Airport."
Zeng Yun nodded and said, "Yes! This will fully prove that the Shadow Bureau Chief is still one of our people. Wait! You still have contact with Ah Xiang?"
Feng Na smiled wryly and said, "She contacted me, not me contacting her. Besides, everyone knows this news."
Zeng Yun waved his hand and said, "The people on Elder Xie's side are too arrogant. It's only a matter of time before something happens. Ah Xiang is Chinese and knows about our situation. You are responsible for eliminating her."
Feng Na was stunned and shook her head, saying, "Vice Sect Leader! Ah Xiang has made great contributions to the Holy War of the Empire and would never betray us."
Zeng Yun rebuked, "Mei Huizi! With the brutal methods of the Military Intelligence Bureau replacing farmers, any agent who falls into his hands will confess sooner or later. Moreover, he has already captured two Imperial agents, so we cannot be careless."
Feng Na nodded and said, "Alright! What about Ono Kikuko and Elder Xie? Should we get rid of them as well?"
Zeng Yun waved his hand and said, "They are excellent agents of the Empire and should not betray us. If Ah Xiang is captured, they will bravely face death."
Feng Na smiled bitterly, "Ju Zi will definitely. Elder Xie is not in his right mind and will not be willing to die."
Zeng Yun gritted his teeth and said, "Telegram to Ju Zi immediately: kill Elder Xie, and then retreat immediately."
"Yes!"
Feng Na bowed and accepted the order and sent a telegram.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
A rapid knocking sounded on the door.
Zeng Yun opened the door with a pounding heart, and seeing the domineering Lin Qiao'er, said in an annoyed tone:
"Third brother! Why are you knocking on the door in such a hurry? Can't a girl be a little more reserved?"
The domineering Lin Qiao'er asked urgently, "Uncle! Did you hear the gunshots outside?"
Zeng Yun said irritably, "What could Uncle hear in the basement? From which direction?"
The domineering Lin Qiao'er said thoughtfully, "It seems to be the Military Intelligence Bureau, probably arresting Japanese spies. I'm going up now, you should get some rest and not overwork yourself."
After saying this, she closed the door, turned around, and ran up the stairs leading upwards.
Zeng Yun entered the inner room and said worriedly, "Meihuizi! Ah Xiang is probably in trouble. We acted too late."
Feng Na shook her head and said, "Nothing is certain! Vice Sect Leader! Ju Zi hasn't replied to the telegram, what should we do?"
Zeng Yun slumped into the sofa and said helplessly, "What else can we do? I hope she won't betray us."