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Chapter 1885 Closing the Net (Happy Dragon Boat Festival)
Chapter 1885 Closing the Net (Happy Dragon Boat Festival)
"Early this morning, the friendly Japanese army entered the Shanghai International Settlement; the Shanghai International Settlement, the source of the British and American invasion of China, has now been eliminated, and all hostile institutions have now ceased; the lives of Shanghai citizens have been guaranteed under the efforts of the friendly Japanese army..." (PS1)
"…Chinese citizens in the International Settlement lined the streets to welcome the arrival of the friendly Japanese army. An old man cried with joy, shouting that the royal army had finally arrived…"
There was a click.
Cheng Qianfan turned off the radio.
This is a broadcast from the pseudo Shanghai Special Municipal Government.
Standing by the window, he could hear crackling sounds coming from the International Settlement. According to the broadcast, the Chinese citizens in the International Settlement were crying with joy and setting off firecrackers to welcome the arrival of their friendly Japanese troops.
……
"Brother Fan." Haozi came in.
"What's the situation?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
"The Japanese held a grand military parade when entering the International Settlement and forced every business and resident to hang Japanese plaster flags to welcome them," said Haozi.
"Also, I saw people from the gendarmerie, the Special High Police and Unit 76 entering the International Settlement in large numbers. They began to arrest people secretly." Haozi said with a serious expression.
"Have our people suffered heavy losses?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
The Special Intelligence Department was mainly hidden in the French Concession, but there was a secret communication station in the International Settlement where personnel were deployed.
"I can't get in touch with you for now." Haozi said worriedly, "The door of the Dafa Sesame Oil Shop is open, and there are Japanese soldiers standing guard at the door with a big wolfhound."
"Something happened?" Cheng Qianfan's face darkened. Dafa Grain and Oil Shop was the transportation station of the Special Affairs Office in the International Settlement.
"The brothers pretended to be people holding plaster flags to welcome the Japanese soldiers and wandered around nearby. We didn't see anyone being arrested, but it's hard to say for sure," said Haozi.
"Temporarily cut off contact with the Dafa Sesame Oil Shop and arrange for the brothers to secretly investigate the situation and confirm what happened." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Understood." Hao Zai nodded.
……
Just at this time, Li Hao came in.
"Brother Fan, there's an urgent call from Mr. Dai from Chongqing." Li Hao whispered.
Cheng Qianfan took the secret message and read it. His expression instantly became extremely solemn.
"Brother Fan, what happened?" Haozi asked.
"Director Yu from Chongqing will arrive in Shanghai soon under the escort of Stationmaster Lu," said Cheng Qianfan.
"Come to Shanghai at this time?" Haozi also frowned.
"We should have arrived in Shanghai a long time ago. However, when passing through western Hubei, Director Yu and his team were chased by the Japanese army. Director Yu was injured and had to recuperate for a while," said Cheng Qianfan.
"Haozi." He said to Haozi.
"Brother Fan."
"You have met Director Yu, and you also know Stationmaster Lu. You should take your men to secretly watch the dock and prepare for the response." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Yes."
"If you encounter someone from the Shanghai district who is here to pick up Director Yu, don't show up," Cheng Qianfan said.
"I understand." Haozi nodded, "Brother Fan, I'm leaving now if nothing else."
Cheng Qianfan nodded.
……
"Brother Fan, what are you worried about?" Li Hao asked, "Stationmaster Lu is both intelligent and brave. With him escorting Director Yu, he will be fine."
"Director Yu came to Shanghai to meet with Chen Gongshu." Cheng Qianfan said, "The situation is very chaotic and serious now. You know the situation in the Shanghai area. I am worried that there will be problems there."
"No way." Li Hao said uncertainly, "Chen Gongshu is a relatively cautious person. In the past six months, except for Cen Yufeng's incident, the security and confidentiality work in the Shanghai area has been done well."
"I hope so." Cheng Qianfan shook his head slightly.
It's not that he has no confidence in the Shanghai District, but the Shanghai District has encountered problems time and time again. The current Shanghai District is almost being rebuilt for the third time. Now the Japanese have declared war on Britain and the United States and occupied the International Settlement. They are very arrogant. The lurking environment behind enemy lines is unprecedentedly bad. It's hard to say what kind of trouble will happen in the Shanghai District.
……
Public concession.
The secret base of the First Action Team of the Military Control Commission in Shanghai.
At this moment, this place has been occupied by Agent No. 76.
Wan Haiyang, wearing sunglasses, looked around triumphantly.
There was a pool of blood on the ground. He looked at the bloodstain on the tip of his shoe and couldn't help frowning.
"Brother Lu, be happy." Wan Haiyang chuckled and said, "It's a good thing to be reunited with all the brothers, lead everyone to abandon the dark and join the light, and gather under Mr. Wang."
Because Lu Chenfeng surrendered under torture, No. 76 had already grasped the situation of the Shanghai District Action Team 1, but had never taken any action.
Today, as the Japanese army entered the International Settlement, No. 76 decisively took action against the Shanghai District Action Team 1.
After hearing what Wan Haiyang said, Lu Chenfeng sighed, "Didn't Captain Wan go to Zhejiang? When did he come back?"
"I've been back for a few days." Wan Haiyang lit up a cigarette, took a deep puff, and said, "Look, as soon as I came back, I worked like a slave."
At this time, Yin Ruiang hurried over to report, "Captain Wan, someone confessed an important piece of information."
"Speak." Wan Haiyang's spirits lifted.
"A man named Zhang Rui said he knew Yao Changgen, the accountant in the Shanghai area."
"Accountant in Shanghai?" Wan Haiyang was overjoyed.
Yin Ruiang nodded excitedly.
Beside him, Lu Chenfeng's expression changed and then he sighed.
……
"Brother Lu, do you also know this Yao Changgen?" Wan Haiyang glanced at Lu Chenfeng.
"I know this person, but I have never met him." Lu Chenfeng shook his head.
"It's rare that your subordinates know someone you haven't met." Wan Haiyang said sarcastically, obviously not believing Lu Chenfeng.
"It's the truth." Lu Chenfeng quickly defended, "I've even confessed to Chief Cen. What else could be more important than this? What else can I hide?"
Wan Haiyang looked at Lu Chenfeng deeply and nodded without comment.
……
"Zhang Rui." Yin Ruiang waved his hand, "Come over and talk."
A young man with a bruised face walked over.
"Sir." Zhang Rui said.
"You said you know Yao Changgen, the accountant in the Shanghai district?" Wan Haiyang asked.
"Yes."
"How do you, a small follower, know such an important person like Yao Changgen?" Wan Haiyang asked Zhang Rui with a scrutinizing look.
"Yao Changgen and I are both from Dongtai," Zhang Rui said. "We are from the same hometown. We met on the street once. He was drunk and let it slip that he was in charge of our money."
"Is there a photo of this person?" Wan Haiyang asked immediately.
Zhang Rui just shook his head.
Wan Haiyang was not too disappointed. He did not have much hope when he asked this question. Chen Gongshu's Shanghai branch did a better job in security and confidentiality than the previous ones, so it was impossible for them to leave such a big loophole.
"Captain Wan, we can arrange for Zhang Rui to identify the person, and we will eventually be able to catch Yao Changgen." Yin Ruiang said, "This guy is the accountant of the Shanghai District. Who knows, he knows the addresses and personnel lists of various units in the Shanghai District."
Wan Haiyang nodded slightly. Accounting is a very important position. Yao Changgen controls the funds of the Shanghai area and must also have access to more confidential information about the Shanghai area.
"If he can recognize people by himself, Shanghai is so big, it will take a long time." Wan Haiyang shook his head. "Tell me, what does Yao Changgen look like and what are his characteristics?"
……
"Characteristics?" Zhang Rui asked immediately, "This person has a pockmarked face, with many pockmarks on it."
"Pockmarked face?" Wan Haiyang was cheered up. "Really?"
"Really." Zhang Rui nodded.
"Good." Wan Haiyang was overjoyed and patted Zhang Rui on the shoulder. "If you can successfully capture Yao Changgen, it will be a great achievement for you."
"Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir." Zhang Rui was overjoyed and bowed quickly to express his gratitude.
……
"District Chief, what do you think Director Yu is doing in Shanghai at this time?" Fu Liao asked, looking at Chen Gongshu who was staring at the telegram in deep thought.
"You ask me, who should I ask?" Chen Gongshu said unhappily.
"Now that the Japanese have entered the International Settlement, our lives will become increasingly difficult. Wouldn't it be causing us more trouble if they came at this time?" Zhao Qi said sullenly.
"Is the loss to the International Settlement huge?" Chen Gongshu asked, scratching his hair irritably.
The Japanese suddenly declared war on Britain and the United States, and then occupied the International Settlement at dawn. At the same time, they began to arrest people in the International Settlement. The Shanghai district was caught off guard, and now many units and personnel in the International Settlement cannot be contacted.
"There are losses for sure. The Japanese suddenly occupied the International Settlement, and the brothers were completely trapped there." Zhao Qi said, "Many brothers cannot be contacted now. However, I estimate that only a few have been in trouble, and most of them are probably hiding temporarily."
"The commander is strict about military discipline, and the brothers are very careful. Unless they happen to run into the muzzle of a gun, as long as most of the brothers are not exposed, the Japanese will not know your identity." Fu Liao said, "The commander does not need to worry too much."
"I am most worried about the First Operations Team now," Chen Gongshu said. "Lü Chenfeng has been missing for several months. Something must have happened. The First Operations Team is in the International Settlement. I have a feeling something will happen."
"Then I will arrange someone to go to the first team's base to investigate." Zhao Qi said.
"Be careful." said Chen Gongshu.
"I understand." Zhao Qi picked up his hat, wrapped his scarf around his body, carefully checked his body, confirmed that there was nothing suspicious, and left in a hurry.
……
"What's the current situation at the International Settlement Police Station?" Chen Gongshu asked Fu Liao.
"The Japanese have occupied the police station and ordered the patrol officers to assemble on the spot. The patrol officers have been disarmed and temporarily detained." Fu Liao said.
"The British and Americans are all cowards." Chen Gongshu cursed angrily.
The Japanese soldiers crossed the concession and attacked directly. The British and American soldiers in the International Settlement laid down their weapons and surrendered without firing a shot. This allowed the Japanese army to occupy the International Settlement as quickly as possible.
This also directly led to the fact that many anti-Japanese groups operating in the International Settlement, including those in the Shanghai district, had no time to react at all.
In particular, the anti-Japanese groups that had been relatively active in the International Settlement, or even semi-publicly, were arrested almost before they even woke up by the Japanese and No. 76, who showed them the list of names and addresses and blocked their doors.
"Chief District Officer, there is something urgent." Fu Liao thought for a moment and said.
"explain."
"The Japanese have occupied the International Settlement. Our two major banks in the International Settlement will definitely be occupied by the Japanese." Fu Liao said, "We must withdraw the funds we deposited in the bank immediately. If we are late, the money will be confiscated by the Japanese."
"Yes, yes, you are right. This is the most urgent matter." Chen Gongshu suddenly realized and said hurriedly, "Go find Yao Changgen and ask him to go to the Bank of China to withdraw money. Take out all the funds."
"Yes." Fu Liao left in a hurry.
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"Yao Changgen?" Li Cuiqun looked at Wan Haiyang, then glanced at Zhang Rui who was standing next to Wan Haiyang.
"Yes, Director." Wan Haiyang said, "As long as we catch Yao Changgen, who is an accountant, he must have the addresses and lists of the various units in the Shanghai area of the Military Control Commission."
Li Cuiqun nodded slightly.
As he said that, he picked up the phone and said, "I want Mr. Yamaguchi's official residence."
Soon, the call will be connected.
After talking to the other party for a few minutes, Li Cuiqun hung up the phone.
"The Japanese have entered the International Settlement and are now seizing British and American assets, as well as Chongqing's assets in the International Settlement," said Li Cuiqun. "Japanese soldiers are also stationed at the Bank of China and the Agricultural Bank of China."
He told Wan Haiyang, "I have communicated with Kento Yamaguchi. The Japanese can use the excuse of avoiding causing panic in the market to allow citizens to go to the bank to withdraw their deposits, but they must register for an appointment first."
"Director, what you mean is that Yao Changgen will go to the bank to withdraw money?" Wan Haiyang immediately understood and asked.
"Chen Gongshu is not a fool. He must have guessed that the Japanese would seize and freeze the funds of the two major banks." Li Cuiqun nodded and said, "So, Chen Gongshu will definitely send Yao Changgen to the bank to withdraw the funds immediately."
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"That's great." Wan Haiyang said happily, "As long as we keep an eye on the bank, we will definitely be able to catch Yao Changgen."
He smiled flatteringly and said to Li Cuiqun, "Thanks to the director's foresight, they can only withdraw money from the bank in Chongqing now. Otherwise, it would be much more troublesome."
Previously, Chongqing's secret struggle units in Shanghai, including the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Military Bureau of Investigation, not only chose to withdraw money from the two major banks, but also from foreign banks.
It was No. 76 that joined forces with the Japanese to issue an ultimatum to foreign banks, stating that if it was discovered that Chongqing elements had withdrawn money from foreign banks, they would be suppressed with thundering means.
It was not just verbal statements. The beheading of a Dutch manager of a foreign bank really scared the foreign banks. Subsequently, the foreign banks strictly checked the remittances from Chongqing, and even finally cut off the way for Chongqing to distribute funds through banks.
Therefore, both the Military Control Commission and the Central Control Commission had no choice but to transfer funds from the two major banks.
"Take Zhang Rui with you and keep an eye on the bank." Li Cuiqun said in a deep voice, "Once we find Yao Changgen..."
"Arrest him secretly immediately." Wan Haiyang said.
"No, follow him secretly, find Yao Changgen's whereabouts, and arrest him secretly." Li Cuiqun said in a deep voice.
"I understand." Wan Haiyang nodded, "Director, that's a good idea!"
PS1: This passage is the original broadcast sound of the Wang Puppet Regime at that time.
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