pappabearbooks Chapter 1998 Military Intelligence Developments
Chapter 1998 Military Intelligence Developments
Chapter 1998 Military Intelligence Developments
No wonder Nagashima Masato is so excited and attaches great importance to this.
If this group of enemies really is connected to the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau of the Military Intelligence Bureau, then this intelligence is extremely important.
Although according to previous intelligence, the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau mainly committed crimes in Shanghai, there was no indication that it had any activities in Nanjing.
However, the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau has been recognized as the most troublesome opponent. The Shanghai side, whether it is the Special Higher Police, the Military Police, or the 76th Division, has fought with the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau for many years, but still has not been able to obtain any valuable intelligence about the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau.
What's even more humiliating is that the Shanghai Special Operations Bureau was originally just a special operations group. It was through its continuous meritorious service in the struggle against the Empire that it grew stronger and eventually became the Shanghai Special Operations Bureau.
If the Shanghai Special Operations Bureau can be broken into, it will be a great victory for the Imperial intelligence front.
It's no exaggeration to say that if Yuichi Muto's death could have yielded any intelligence about the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai Special Operations Department, it would have been a worthwhile sacrifice.
……
Nagashima Masato's face darkened.
Because he has now witnessed and heard firsthand the tenacity of Zhang Lei's will to resist.
“I’m starting to believe this guy is from the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau,” Honda Junto said to Nagashima Masato. “I’ve heard they’ve captured members of the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau before, but they all have one thing in common…”
“Their will to resist is extremely strong. This is not an isolated case, but a common phenomenon.” Nagashima Masato nodded and said, “Even in battle, it is quite common for these people to be determined to fight to the death.”
"The fighting spirit of a unit is directly related to the commander of that unit." He lit a cigarette and said with a solemn expression, "To be honest, I am very interested in this Xiao Mian. I really look forward to capturing him and seeing with my own eyes what kind of opponent he is."
As he spoke, he saw Yuji Muto walking over with a livid face.
"Major, I request to use the Honesty Potion," Yuuji Muto said.
"Are you sure?" Nagashima Masato asked with a serious expression, his face darkening.
Although the "honesty drug" has been developed, it is still in its most primitive stage. Not only is its effect difficult to control, but more importantly, the damage this drug can cause to the brains of prisoners is immeasurable. It is highly likely that prisoners will suffer irreversible brain damage after using the drug, meaning that they may become mentally disabled.
For this reason, despite the invention of this "epoch-making" drug for torture, it has not been used very often in actual interrogations.
Based on the rule that whoever proposes the use of the drug must sign off on it, even some skilled torturers dislike the drug and may even avoid it altogether because of the responsibility involved.
……
“I’m sure.” Yuji Muto gave a definite answer. He said, “I have carefully studied this person’s reaction and mental state after being tortured and found that he experienced momentary mental confusion, which provides a reference for the manifestation of the drug’s effects.”
He told Nagashima Masato, "Zhang Lei's utterance of 'Special Operations Nanjing Station' while he was half-conscious is a very good reference."
“Okay.” Nagashima Masato thought for a moment. “I approve.”
As he spoke, he looked at Junto Honda.
"Hai," Honda Junto said, "I'll send someone to fetch the medicine right away."
……
Yihe Road.
Cheng Qianfan opened the window, a cigarette dangling from his lips, and watched with interest as the staff busied themselves in the courtyard.
"What are you doing?" he asked Liu Xia as she entered the room.
"We celebrate our friendly nation's major naval victory in the Pacific theater," Liu Xia said.
"That's wonderful." Cheng Qianfan said with a happy expression, "That definitely deserves a celebration."
He said to Liu Xia, "Sister Xia, tell me about it. We'll treat you to tea and snacks with this good news. That would be wonderful."
Cheng Qianfan personally poured Liu Xia a cup of tea.
"I, a woman, don't know the specifics very well, but I've heard that the Japanese successfully launched a night attack on the Americans in a place called Savo Island." Liu Xia took a sip of tea.
She said excitedly, "They said they sank four American cruisers."
"That's great!" Cheng Qianfan said happily. "Hopefully, this naval battle will sweep away our bad luck."
As he spoke, Cheng Qianfan's face showed an unnatural expression, and then he looked at Liu Xia with some nervousness.
"You know?" Liu Xia went to check if the door was closed properly, then came back and asked Cheng Qianfan in a low voice.
"Know what?" Cheng Qianfan feigned ignorance and said, "I don't understand what you're talking about, Sister Xia."
“Midway,” Liu Xia said, rolling her eyes at Cheng Qianfan.
Cheng Qianfan's expression changed, and then, under Liu Xia's intense gaze, he nodded, "I also learned a thing or two from the Japanese."
……
"To be honest, the newspapers at the time all said that the Japanese had dealt a heavy blow to the Americans at Midway and achieved a decisive victory," Cheng Qianfan said. "It was because of this that I learned that the Americans had actually won, and I was completely stunned at the time."
“Who can argue with that?” Liu Xia sighed. “At the time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs learned the truth about the battle results through secret channels. When we sought verification from the Japanese side, they initially denied it outright, saying that someone with ulterior motives was deliberately smearing the Japanese army.”
"And then?" Cheng Qianfan asked with interest after taking a sip of tea.
“There was no ‘later’,” Liu Xia said with a bitter smile. “The Japanese said it was a lie, that they won, so we could only do as they said.”
She said to Cheng Qianfan, "You weren't in Nanjing at the time, so you wouldn't know. Colorful flags were flying everywhere in the streets and alleys, and citizens were enthusiastically celebrating the friendly nation's great victory over the American people in the Pacific Ocean."
Cheng Qianfan nodded, understanding the word Liu Xia hadn't said:
Funerals were celebrated as a celebration.
……
"However, in retrospect, it seems that our extensive publicity about the victory was the right thing to do," Liu Xia said. "It has been remarkably effective in stabilizing public sentiment and preventing those with ulterior motives from causing trouble."
“That’s natural.” Cheng Qianfan nodded and said, “In war, the victory of one or two battles doesn’t mean much. What’s worrying is that some people will take the opportunity to spread unfavorable news and mislead people.”
The two looked at each other and then laughed.
"Sister Xia." Cheng Qianfan looked out the window, then suddenly hesitated, pursed his lips, and said, "Do you think this time might also be..."
"Probably not." Liu Xia shook her head and smiled, saying, "This time is different from last time. The Japanese side took the initiative to inform us of the victory in the Battle of Savo Island."
As she spoke, she lit a cigarette, took a light puff, and said, "If the Japanese hadn't proactively announced their victory, how would we have known, or even paid attention to, where this Savo Island is?"
“That makes sense,” Cheng Qianfan said with a smile and a nod.
……
That afternoon, Cheng Qianfan visited the headquarters of Li Mingzuan's unit.
"Hahaha." Li Mingzuan was very happy about Cheng Qianfan's visit. "I was wondering why the magpies were chirping so much today. Turns out we have a distinguished guest."
“Brother Li,” Cheng Qianfan said jokingly, “I just arrived in Nanjing the day before yesterday. I’ve only just settled in, and then I kept feeling like something was wrong. I felt uncomfortable here and there.”
He winked at Li Mingzuan, "After thinking about it, I realized that I haven't come to pay my respects to you yet, brother."
Li Mingzuan laughed heartily.
……
"As expected of the First Division of the Imperial Guards." Cheng Qianfan looked at the training of Li Mingzuan's troops and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Now I have a direct understanding of what it means to have elite troops and strong generals."
“Brother Cheng, if you were to praise anything else, we would always be modest,” Li Mingzuan said with a smile. “However, if you praise our soldiers, we will accept it without hesitation.”
"Well deserved," Cheng Qianfan exclaimed repeatedly. "Truly deserved indeed."
He followed Li Mingzuan to the commander-in-chief's office, where the two drank tea and chatted.
At that moment, an officer came to report and presented a document to Li Mingzuan.
Cheng Qianfan then noticed that Li Mingzuan's expression had changed.
……
"But do you have military affairs to attend to, brother?" Cheng Qianfan observed Li Mingzuan's expression and quickly said, "It's my fault for coming at the wrong time."
He said to Li Mingzuan, "Then I'll take my leave now, we'll meet again sometime..."
"It's alright, it's alright." How could Li Mingzuan really neglect the God of Wealth? He quickly dissuaded him, saying, "It's not something that needs to be dealt with immediately. There's no rush, it's no problem."
As he spoke, he personally got up and poured tea into Cheng Qianfan's teacup, saying, "Brother, you're one of us, so there's nothing I can't say."
Cheng Qianfan smiled slightly, showing that he was listening attentively.
“The Japanese assigned more military duties to my unit,” Li Mingzuan said.
"That's a good thing," Cheng Qianfan said, raising an eyebrow. "As the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility."
He winked at Li Mingzuan, "Brother, your defense zone has expanded, and your responsibilities have increased. This is a good thing, a great thing."
Li Mingzuan naturally understood what Cheng Qianfan meant. The larger the defense zone, the more territory they managed, and the smoother their business would become.
Thinking of this, Li Mingzuan felt a sense of joy.
only……
……
Seeing the mixed expression of joy and worry on Li Mingzuan's face, Cheng Qianfan couldn't help but ask, "Brother Li, is something wrong? Why don't you tell me, and I'll see if there's anything I can do to help?"
“It has nothing to do with our brothers,” Li Mingzuan said. “It’s the Japanese side.”
With that, he waved his hand, signaling everyone else in the office to leave.
The busy subordinates all tactfully left.
……
“The Japanese are like dogs trying to catch rabbits; they won’t easily spit out meat that’s already in their mouths,” Li Mingzuan said.
“That’s true…” Cheng Qianfan pondered for a moment, his expression turning serious. He nodded and said, “Then this is…”
“The Japanese are trying to divert some of their troops from Nanjing,” Li Mingzuan said. “That’s why they’re ‘entrusting us with more important tasks’.”
"Draw troops from elsewhere?" Cheng Qianfan looked surprised. "From where?"
"I don't know," Li Mingzuan shook his head. "The Japanese are fighting wars everywhere, and they might be in dire need of soldiers or generals somewhere."
"I'm doing alright here too." He leaned slightly and said to Cheng Qianfan, "I've heard that the Japanese are even withdrawing troops from the Zhejiang-Jiangxi front."
"That can't be right." Cheng Qianfan was extremely surprised. He frowned slightly and said.
Then he added, "It's not that I don't believe you, brother, it's just that I find it hard to believe."
“That’s right.” Li Mingzuan slapped his thigh. “When I first heard about this, I didn’t believe it either.”
Cheng Qianfan looked at Li Mingzuan, and he knew that what Li Mingzuan said was true.
This piqued his interest greatly.
The fact that the Japanese had withdrawn troops from the Zhejiang-Jiangxi battlefield was a very important and crucial piece of military intelligence.
"Let's not talk about this anymore." Cheng Qianfan shook his head and said to Li Mingzuan, "I only believe in one principle."
"Let's drink tea instead of wine," he said to Li Mingzuan with a smile. "I wish Brother Li a successful career and many auspicious omens."
"Auspicious purple clouds everywhere, that's good, really good." Li Mingzuan was very happy and nodded repeatedly.
……
"How is he?" Nagashima Masato asked, glancing at Zhang Lei, who had already fallen into a deep coma.
"I don't know," Yuji Muto said.
"Take him out," Nagashima Masato said, frowning. "Give the order to do everything possible to save him."
This person is still useful. If we can revive him, we can show him these confessions and perhaps break through his psychological defenses, making him completely surrender and tell us everything he knows.
After all, under the influence of the drug, this person's confession was disjointed and lacked any coherent logic, far less honest and proactive than when he truly surrendered.
……
"Major." Junto Honda handed a few pages of paper to Masato Nagashima. "I've tidied it up."
"It seems like you've had quite a good harvest." Nagashima Masato said, looking at Honda Junto's excited expression.
"Yuji Muto's adventure was the right thing to do," Junto Honda said, looking at Yuji Muto with admiration.
Nagashima Masato looked down at the prepared statement.
……
"It really is the Shanghai Special Intelligence Bureau!" Nagashima Masato exclaimed in surprise, gritting his teeth as he said, "That Xiao Mian!"
Yuji Muto asked Zhang Lei what the relationship was between Nanjing Station and the Shanghai Special Operations Bureau. In a state of mental confusion, Zhang Lei admitted that Nanjing Station was the Nanjing Station of the Special Operations Bureau.
When Yuji Muto asked about Xiao Mian, Zhang Lei replied, "Director."
This directly confirms that the Nanjing Station was a subordinate unit of the Shanghai Special Affairs Bureau.
"Xiao Mian actually dared to extend his reach to Nanjing." Changdao Zhenren sneered, "What audacity!"
Shanghai wasn't enough for Xiao Mian to cause trouble, so he actually extended his reach into Nanjing. This was a great act of contempt and humiliation towards Nanjing, especially towards the Nanjing Special Higher Police and other special agencies.
This infuriated Nagashima Masato.
He felt that he and the Nanjing Special Higher Police Department had been despised and humiliated by Xiao Mian.
He continued reading the statements.
Then, Nagashima Masato's expression changed drastically, and he suddenly stood up.
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