My years of espionage

Chapter 1775: Chaos for 1 Day

Chapter 1775 A Day of Chaos

After Li Hao left, Cheng Qianfan gave a helpless smile.

He knew that Haozi didn't understand his decision.

He could feel Haozi's passion, and even his fearlessness of being ready to sacrifice at any time.

Is Haozi wrong?

correct.

In Haozi's position, his fearless and passionate thinking is not wrong.

However, as a leader, Cheng Qianfan knew he had to remain calm and rational.

His every move determines the safety of the entire team.

However, although he made the decision, Cheng Qianfan was still anxious.

Alone in the office, his face lost its calm and quiet expression. He stood up and paced back and forth in the office.

The cigarette between his fingers was smoldering, and the ashes fell down sadly.

His heart was burning with anxiety. He threw the cigarette butt on the floor and crushed it hard, and finally let out a long sigh.

In the end, he chose to believe in and stick to his own reason and made this cold-blooded decision.

From the perspective of a leader of an undercover team, he knew that his decision was correct. As he had just said to Haozi, after sending out the intelligence a few days ago, they had completed their mission and task.

However, he also knew that if the Japanese army really occupied the French Concession the next day and led to the arrest of a large number of anti-Japanese patriots, he would feel even more tormented and painful.

He was almost 90% sure that no matter whether the Japanese would really occupy the French Concession after daybreak, if they were enemies, they would definitely secretly monitor the people who might have been on the suspicion list. As the most likely person to be suspected in the Special High Section, there was no way he would be spared.

If he arranged for Li Hao to meet Zhou Ru to send the message, it would most likely lead directly to the arrest of Zhou Ru and Li Hao, and in turn lead to the exposure of him and the entire team.

Reason told him that what he did was right. The most fundamental task assigned to him by the organization was to preserve himself under any circumstances.

but--

He felt that if it were any other lurker, they might be willing to take the risk, even if they knew it might be a trap set by the enemy.

It turned out that he was still as cold-blooded as ever. Cheng Qianfan looked at the night outside the window and suddenly closed his eyes.

……

Haozi came back with a bowl of noodles.

Cheng Qianfan enjoyed eating noodles. He took his time, as if he was enjoying the most delicious food in the world.

"Haozi."

"Yes, Brother Fan."

"The Chinese nation is facing an unprecedented danger. This is a war of national extinction. We are destined to sacrifice too much in this arduous war of resistance." Cheng Qianfan said, "Sometimes, we are cold-blooded and ruthless because it is not the time for us to sacrifice. We have our own mission."

Li Hao nodded. He understood some of the principles that Brother Fan talked about, but he could not accept them completely.

It can also be said that he understood the truth, but he couldn't do it like Brother Fan.

There is one thing he knows and has always required of himself, that is, he has to listen to Brother Fan.

……

The deputy chief inspector's office is a suite with a lounge.

Cheng Qianfan was lying on the bed, his eyes fixed on the ceiling.

The lights are off.

Naturally, it was pitch black and I couldn't see anything.

He is waiting for dawn.

It was a terrible feeling to know that it might cause huge losses to the anti-Japanese forces but be powerless to do anything about it.

No, it was not that he was powerless, but that he had no right to do it, which exacerbated his inner conflict.

Suspecting that he was being monitored, Cheng Qianfan didn't even go to Lao Huang for a drink. He now had to avoid contact with anyone as much as possible to avoid causing trouble for his comrades and getting on the enemy's investigation list. This feeling of bearing everything alone made him feel suffocated.

……

The sky is bright.

There was a violent knock on the door of the deputy chief inspector's office.

Cheng Qianfan got out of bed, put on his coat, opened the door, and then saw Pete knocking on the door breathlessly.

"What's the matter? Why are you rushing here so early in the morning?" Cheng Qianfan said, looking up at the time on the office clock. It was not yet 5:30 in the morning.

"The Japanese dwarfs are about to invade the concession!" Pete said gritting his teeth.

"What?" Cheng Qianfan was shocked. "Is the news reliable?"

Then he frowned and said, "There have been rumors that the Japanese army is going to occupy the concession. Didn't you say that the Japanese were just bluffing, trying to use this to threaten and demand more rights, and they didn't dare to really take action?"

"The intelligence is solid," said Pete. "Emily Yuxianlu has ordered all the marines to enter their positions, cut off the traffic lines with the Chinese area, and prepare to resist the invasion of the Japanese army."

"The army has taken action?" Cheng Qianfan asked in surprise.

The core military force of the French Concession was the French Marine Corps, whose garrison area covered the entire French Concession and the road construction area across the border, and its headquarters was located on Aimayuxian Road.

This was the only regular army in the French Concession. It was not only responsible for the defense of the concession, but also directly participated in suppressing anti-colonial activities.

At present, the most important military task of the French Marines in the French Concession is to curb the Japanese army's relentless advance on the French Concession.

According to the intelligence Cheng Qianfan had, the French Marine Corps stationed in the French Concession had a total of two battalions, nearly two thousand people.

"The Japanese army will formally attack the French Concession after daybreak. The intelligence was learned two hours ago." Pete said, "The concession authorities have informed the International Settlement of this matter. The British and American garrisons have also taken action and will work with us to stop the Japanese invasion."

The information received two hours ago?

Cheng Qianfan was quite surprised, but after thinking about it, he felt that it was expected. The French have been running the French Concession for so many years and must have their own sources of intelligence.

……

"I just spoke to Sir Ferguson on the phone," Pete said. "Sir Ferguson ordered the police to assemble immediately to maintain public order in the concession and resist the Japanese invasion. In particular, we must prevent Japanese ronin from creating chaos in the concession and giving the Japanese an excuse to start a war."

"Okay, I'll call President Jin and gather the team." Cheng Qianfan nodded seriously.

Using Japanese ronin to create trouble and give the Japanese army an excuse to invade is a tactic often used by the Japanese.

"No need to call, I'm here." Jin Kemu's voice came.

"Mr. Jin." Cheng Qianfan saluted Jin Kemu.

"According to the order from Mr. Ferguson, all patrolmen are on duty to maintain order in the concession and crack down on attempts by lawless elements, including Japanese ronin, to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble." Jin Kemu said solemnly.

"Yes." Cheng Qianfan saluted.

……

Citizens of the French Concession discovered early in the morning that policemen were patrolling the streets with armed guns and nervous expressions.

The police station's military trucks also drove onto the streets, with machine guns mounted on the roofs of the trucks, cruising around the streets.

Soon, news spread that the Japanese were going to invade the French Concession and had already assembled troops to confront the French troops at the Waibaidu Bridge, and the citizens were terrified for a time.

Subsequently, a large number of citizens rushed to vegetable markets, rice, flour, grain and oil stores and other places to buy and hoard supplies.

"What's the situation outside now?" Chen Gongshu asked Cen Yufeng.

Blisters appeared at the corners of his mouth. After receiving intelligence that the Japanese army planned to invade the French Concession within a week, the Shanghai District had been busy preparing for the evacuation of the headquarters, as well as persuading and helping relevant personnel to evacuate and transfer assets.

What made Chen Gongshu curse the most was that he received constant calls from people in Chongqing, asking the Shanghai District to help them transfer their gold and silver jewelry safely. There was even a superior who asked the Shanghai District to help take his lover away from Shanghai. Not only the person, but also the mistress's cat, two dogs and a parrot in the French Concession, which also needed to be safely transported to Chongqing. Chen Gongshu was so angry that he slammed the table.

……

"The French Marines and the Japanese are facing off at the Waibaidu Bridge. Not only the French, but also the British and American troops are moving." Cen Yufeng said while wiping the sweat from his forehead. He had just come back from outside to investigate the situation. "The news I just received is that the International Merchant Corps has also gathered in the International Settlement and is facing off against the Japanese army."

"In the concession, the French Concession police have all gone out on the streets, and martial law has been imposed outside," said Cen Yufeng. "The Japanese ronin are under close surveillance, especially Dongyang Street on Di Siwei Road. Both ends of the street have been blocked by police, and the Japanese are strictly prohibited from going out."

"The situation is serious." Chen Gongshu said, looking at Cen Yufeng, "Brother, do you think those ghosts can stop the Japanese army?"

"It's hard to say." Cen Yufeng smiled bitterly. "Let's not talk about the British and Americans. I think they are just cheering for the French at most. If a war really breaks out, they probably won't join the battle."

"As for the French army." Cen Yufeng sneered and shook his head. "You also know the performance of the French regular army in Europe. Do you still expect these French marines in the French Concession who only know how to spend their days drinking and playing with women to dare to fight the Japanese?!"

Just at this moment, Bai Qilin ran in.

"District Chief, Secretary," Bai Qilin said, "The French Concession authorities issued a notice severely condemning the Japanese army's attempt to invade the French Concession and expressed their willingness to fight to the end and defend the sovereignty of the French Third Republic in the French Concession to the death."

"The French statement? Just listen to it." Chen Gongshu sneered, "If the Japanese really took the two thousand French soldiers seriously, they would not have taken action."

"Believe it or not, after a few artillery shells from the Japanese, those French soldiers will raise their hands." Chen Gongshu snorted coldly. He now had great contempt and suspicion for the French's fighting ability.

If the French army had been more capable, there would not have been this crisis in the French Concession.

What a powerful France, what the strongest army in Europe, bah!

……

"The International Settlement authorities also issued a statement, firmly supporting and safeguarding the sovereignty and rights of the French Concession authorities." Bai Qilin said, "Not only that, there are rumors outside that the British Consul General in Shanghai and the American and Soviet diplomatic consuls are also urgently mediating with the Japanese, demanding that the Japanese withdraw their troops immediately and not accept any military actions that attempt to change the pattern of the concession."

"The French have revealed their true colors now. The Japanese will not care about the attitude of France, which has already surrendered to the Germans." Cen Yufeng nodded and said, "However, the British still have some influence, and there are also the Americans and the Soviets. The Japanese have to consider their attitudes."

The situations reported by Bai Qilin gave Cen Yufeng hope of preventing the Japanese army from entering the French Concession.

"What about the Germans?" Chen Gongshu asked immediately, "What is the attitude of the Germans!"

"Yes, what is the Germans' attitude!" Cen Yufeng asked immediately.

In the past, the Germans had a low presence in the concessions. Even in the International Settlement, the main interests were divided up by the British and Americans. Even the Italians had a louder voice in the International Settlement than the Germans.

But now it is different. As the German army was invincible on the European battlefield, it had successively destroyed Poland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Belgium, and now it had forced the French to surrender. The importance and status of the Germans were suddenly revealed.

Especially when France had already surrendered to the Germans, the Germans' stance on the French Concession issue was crucial.

……

"The Germans haven't spoken yet." Bai Qilin said, "However, there are reports that the French Concession authorities are urgently visiting the German Consul General in Shanghai."

"The attitude of the Germans is the most important!" Chen Gongshu said, and he sighed, "It can be said that whether the French Concession can be preserved now depends on the Germans."

"District Chief." Bai Qilin hesitated to speak.

"What's the matter?" Chen Gongshu asked.

"Miss Li Man's cat is sick, and she is asking us to arrange someone to treat her cat." Bai Qilin said.

"Damn it!" Chen Gongshu cursed angrily.

He looked at Bai Qilin who was waiting for his reply, "Whoever wants to take care of this mess can do so. I won't serve you anymore."

Bai Qilin looked at Cen Yufeng.

Cen Yufeng also had a gloomy expression, and he nodded at Bai Qilin.

……

This day was extremely long for everyone in the French Concession.

The citizens were in a panic, fearing that they would see the Japanese army marching into the French Concession with bayonets and plaster flags at their backs in the next second.

By the evening, there was a huge cheer in the French Concession and some people began to set off firecrackers to celebrate.

The Japanese withdrew.

Ordinary people didn’t know so much. They only knew that the Japanese had withdrawn and would not occupy the French Concession. The concession was preserved and they no longer had to face the Japanese soldiers in fear every day.

"What's the situation now?" Cheng Qianfan looked tired, hiding the 'loss' and 'reluctance' in his eyes, and asked Pete.

"Our resistance was effective, and with the strong opposition from the British, Americans and Soviets, the Japanese temporarily withdrew their troops." Pete said, sitting down on the sofa.

"Temporarily withdraw the troops?" Cheng Qianfan frowned, "What do you mean?"

"That's exactly what it means," said Pete. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "The Germans showed up."

"German?"

"The German Consul General in Shanghai met with the Japanese," said Peter. "Then representatives from various countries held a meeting. The Japanese temporarily withdrew their troops. The future of the French Concession will be discussed at a later date."

"Select a date to discuss? Who to discuss with?" Cheng Qianfan sneered and said, "Is it the Pétain government that is discussing the future of the concession with the Japanese?"

Pitt frowned when he heard this. He now had a very bad impression of Marshal Pétain, whom he once admired the most. He was even more disgusted with Pétain's government in southern France and was even unwilling to recognize Pétain's government.

However, the decision on the future of the French Concession could only be made by the Pétain government.

"Anyway, the Japanese have withdrawn their troops, and their ambition to invade the concession has also been exposed," said Pete. "Don't worry, the Japanese ambition to seek the concession will not succeed."

"In the end, it was only thanks to the Germans that the concession was temporarily preserved." Cheng Qianfan shook his head and said.

Pete's face changed and he was about to argue with Cheng Qianfan, but in the end he didn't say a word. He was now upset and extremely irritable.

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