pappabearbooks Chapter 1939 Peach Makes a Move
Chapter 1939 Peach Makes a Move
Chapter 1939 Peach Makes a Move
"You want to find out about this mysterious Unit 4461?" Old Huang asked, glancing at Cheng Qianfan.
"The more the enemy values and guards its secrets so closely, the more it demonstrates the importance of intelligence," Cheng Qianfan nodded and said.
“But have you considered this?” Old Huang frowned and said, “Since this Unit 4461 is so mysterious, why would Kawada Atsuto reveal its unit number to you?”
"Knowing the number is like lifting the first veil of a thick fog, and most importantly, it gives us a clear target for investigation," Lao Huang said. "From an intelligence security perspective, this is a serious dereliction of duty."
"You suspect that Kawada Atsuto deliberately leaked this to me?" Cheng Qianfan lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and asked Lao Huang.
“It’s a possibility,” Old Huang said. “Although I don’t know the specifics as well as you do, I have a feeling that this investigation by the military police against you started off weakly, or rather…”
He carefully considered his words and said, "It feels like we're just going through the motions."
“Your reminder is correct and timely.” Cheng Qianfan handed a cigarette to Lao Huang and said, “There is nothing wrong with going through the motions. Logically speaking, there is nothing wrong with Kawada Atsuto stepping forward to protect me and Sagami Umezu releasing people as a formality.”
“However, you’re right,” Cheng Qianfan flicked his cigarette ash and said, “After going through the motions, Kawada Atsuto revealed the number of Unit 4461, which might be problematic.”
He wasn't sure. Based on his understanding of Atsuto Kawada, the young master trusted him, and given his doubts and involvement in the matter, it seemed reasonable for him to inform him of the unit number 4461 as a reminder.
Similarly, logically speaking, this can be understood as the enemy taking advantage of the situation and tailoring a test specifically for him.
……
“Given the importance the enemy places on Mizutani Shogo and that Unit 4461, even if they don’t suspect your Japanese identity, their probing and investigation are understandable,” Old Huang said. “Don’t forget, this is a mysterious unit that even Araki Harima didn’t know about before.”
Cheng Qianfan nodded; he understood what Lao Huang meant.
Clearly, Araki Harima was unaware of Mizutani Shogo's identity beforehand, and likely did not know about Unit 4461, or at least that Mizutani Shogo was connected to Unit 4461. This is enough to show that the Japanese were extremely vigilant and secretive within their ranks.
“We will investigate, we can investigate,” Old Huang said. “However, you cannot get involved in this matter. At least under the current circumstances, you absolutely cannot take any action.”
"We can ask our local comrades to find out the relevant intelligence," Old Huang said.
“Yes, but we cannot relay the situation to the local Party organization.” After a moment’s thought, Cheng Qianfan said, “I will report the situation to Comrade ‘Farmer’ in the name of the Party branch.”
“Okay.” Old Huang nodded. The safest approach was to have Comrade ‘Farmer’ contact Comrade Yi Jun’s side from top to bottom to avoid the presence of the French Concession Special Party Branch.
He had a feeling that the Japanese were keeping an eye on 'Kentaro Miyazaki', so he absolutely had to keep 'Fire' on his side.
……
That afternoon, Cheng Qianfan arrived at Jincun Mansion carrying a gift box of red wine.
"The gentleman was just saying yesterday that Kentaro hasn't come for quite a few days," Kogoro Imamura said to Kentaro Miyazaki with a smile.
"It's my fault," Cheng Qianfan said with a smile. "I've been quite busy these past few days. I was planning to visit you yesterday, but I was delayed by other things."
"Go tell that to your teacher," Kogoro Imamura laughed.
Cheng Qianfan touched his nose. "I'm afraid I'm going to get a scolding."
……
"Teacher." Cheng Qianfan, familiar with the place, put the wine gift box into the wine cabinet and greeted Imamura Heitaro.
“Take a close look at those documents. I have some questions for you later,” Heitaro Imamura said to Kentaro Miyazaki, pointing to a stack of documents on the table.
"Hai."
Cheng Qianfan knew that this was 'Teacher Imamura' testing him, so he didn't dare to be negligent. He picked up the document, sat down, and began to read it carefully.
About twenty minutes later, he put down the documents in his hand.
"Teacher, I've finished reading it," Cheng Qianfan said.
"Tell me your thoughts on the situation in the Philippines," Heitaro Imamura said.
“Quizon is already very dissatisfied with the United States,” Cheng Qianfan said.
This is a summary of intelligence gathered by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the Philippines.
According to intelligence from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Philippine President Quezon is already very dissatisfied with US President Roosevelt.
According to the intelligence held by the Japanese, Queson was hiding in the tunnel at this time. Moreover, he was suffering from tuberculosis and was in a very weak body. His daily life was very difficult, and he often needed a wheelchair to get around.
However, just two weeks ago, Quezon addressed the Filipino people via radio, urging them to continue the fight:
"We must have unwavering confidence, and most importantly, we must have confidence in the United States. In this war, final victory will surely belong to the mighty United States of America, and the United States will never let the Philippines down."
However, the Philippines has yet to receive any supplies or reinforcements from the United States.
Conversely, broadcasts from the United States emphasized daily how much munitions the US was producing with its powerful economy, and how these weapons were being continuously shipped to Europe. It was thanks to this munitions that the British were able to sustain their war against Germany.
According to intelligence, Quezon was furious about this. He felt that the Philippines had become a pawn of the United States. He not only questioned MacArthur about when the United States would send reinforcements, but also complained about the United States to the officers around him in private.
……
"Quizon sent a telegram to that cripple in America, demanding that the Americans recognize the Philippines' independence and that the United States immediately provide support to the Philippines," Imamura Heitaro said, glancing at his student.
Cheng Qianfan looked thoughtful.
"The latest telegram says that General Victory has left the command post in Corregidor," said Heitaro Imamura.
MacArthur's departure from the Philippines was not even deliberately concealed by the United States, so intelligence gathering was not difficult.
This American general, who always shouted "victory," even gave an interview and a public speech en route from the Philippines to Australia:
As far as I know, the US president ordered me to break through the Japanese lines and cross from Corregidor Island to Australia to organize a counter-offensive against Japan, one of the main objectives of which was to liberate the Philippines. I'm safe now, but I will definitely go back!
"The Americans are going to abandon the Philippines." Cheng Qianfan immediately understood.
“This is an obvious result.” Imamura Heitaro was not satisfied with his student’s answer. “What if it wasn’t this answer?”
He said to Kentaro Miyazaki, "Why would the Americans do this?"
Cheng Qianfan fell into deep thought.
Suddenly, he had a look of realization on his face and said to Heitaro Imamura, "The Americans will not allow the Philippines to be independent, but they can accept the Philippines being occupied by an empire."
Upon hearing this, Heitaro Imamura finally smiled with satisfaction and relief. "Not bad."
……
"The Americans are still dreaming of taking it back," Cheng Qianfan said with a disdainful expression. "They're still thinking about wresting this colony back from the empire."
“The Empire has the capability to occupy the Philippines, and naturally it has the ability to hold onto its spoils,” said Heitaro Imamura, glancing at Kentaro Miyazaki. “What trouble have you encountered?”
"No," Cheng Qianfan shook his head and said, "I just came to see my teacher."
Seeing that Miyazaki Kentaro remained silent, Imamura Heitaro gave his student a deep look and did not dwell on the matter any further.
"Did Chu Mingyu ask you to work in Nanjing?" Imamura Heitaro asked.
“Yes, teacher.” Cheng Qianfan nodded. “I received a call from Nanjing, urging me to go to Nanjing to take up my post.”
He glanced at Heitaro Imamura's expression and continued, "My consideration is that we should still focus on Shanghai, and we cannot relax our control over the French Concession."
“Let’s go to Nanjing,” said Imamura Heitaro.
"Teacher?" Cheng Qianfan looked up, staring at Imamura Heitaro in surprise.
"We've made arrangements and preparations in Shanghai, and our focus will now be on Nanjing," said Heitaro Imamura.
"Teacher, there's something I don't quite understand," Cheng Qianfan said.
He got up and refilled Imamura Heitaro's cup with water.
“The Empire will not allow the French Concession to continue to exist independently,” said Heitaro Imamura.
“I understand,” Cheng Qianfan said, his expression shifting.
“The Empire’s actions reflect the Empire’s overall direction. Your efforts are personal, but you cannot slack off either,” Imamura Heitaro said, taking a sip of tea and looking at Miyazaki Kentaro.
"Hai." Cheng Qianfan understood that Imamura Heitaro was reminding him to consolidate his power in the French Concession and, more importantly, to protect his interests.
The teacher and student talked for a while longer before Cheng Qianfan tactfully took his leave.
……
Kogoro Imamura came up to clear away the teacups.
"Go and find out if Kentaro is in any trouble," Imamura Heitaro said.
"Hai." Imamura Kogoro said.
Although he remembered that Miyazaki Kentaro had said that he had intended to visit yesterday, but was delayed by something.
However, his expression remained unchanged, and he nodded respectfully.
About half an hour later, Kogoro Imamura returned to the study.
"I found out that Kentaro went to the Second Army Hospital to visit Araki Harima yesterday, and was subsequently taken away by the military police," Kogoro Imamura reported to Heitaro Imamura.
"Do you know why you were taken away by the military police?" Imamura Heitaro asked, his brow furrowed.
"The specifics are unknown," Kogoro Imamura said, "but it doesn't seem to be anything particularly serious."
Heitaro Imamura nodded slightly. If Kentaro Miyazaki were involved in serious issues, he wouldn't be able to come to visit freely today.
“After Kentaro arrived, I teased him about how he hadn’t come for quite some time,” Kogoro Imamura said. “After I said that, Kentaro said that he had planned to visit yesterday, but something came up and he was delayed. I suppose he was referring to the fact that he was taken in for questioning by the military police.”
"Find out the details," Heitaro Imamura said.
He asked, but Kentaro Miyazaki didn't answer.
Heitaro Imamura knew that Kentaro didn't want to bother him anymore since he had already been released.
One can choose not to mention it to one's own students, but since the teacher knows about it, he can't just ignore it.
"Hai." Imamura Kogoro said.
……
"Brother Fan, what happened?" Li Hao asked Brother Fan.
After leaving the Jincun Mansion, Fan Ge got into the car with a serious expression.
“The French Concession won’t be peaceful for much longer,” Cheng Qianfan said.
"The Japanese are going to attack the French Concession?" Li Hao asked in surprise. "Didn't they say that the Vichy regime has the Germans backing it up, and the Japanese wouldn't dare to attack the French Concession?"
"Vichy regime?" Cheng Qianfan let out a contemptuous snort.
“The Japanese can’t keep holding onto the French Concession forever,” Cheng Qianfan said. “The Vichy regime is a puppet of the Germans. Their main focus is now on mainland France. If the Japanese are determined to take action against the French Concession, the Vichy regime will not be able to or dare to put up any resistance.”
"This is troublesome," Li Hao said, frowning.
"Yes, this is troublesome," Cheng Qianfan said. "The most severe struggle situation is about to begin."
Despite the weakness of the Vichy regime, at least for now, the Japanese have not openly occupied the French Concession, which has allowed the anti-Japanese forces to gain a hiding place and a space to survive within the French Concession.
Once the Japanese completely occupy the French Concession, it will pose an unprecedented danger to the anti-Japanese forces that have used the French Concession as their base.
……
Click.
Qiao Chuntao twisted her legs together, snapping the enemy's neck.
Instead of leaving immediately, he ordered his men to drag all the enemies they had eliminated to the back of the public toilet and throw them into the septic tank.
"Report on the casualties," Qiao Chuntao said in a low voice.
“Dang Kun and Fat Rabbit are dead,” Ma Benzhe said. “Xiao Jiu suffered minor injuries.”
"Take Dang Kun and Fat Rabbit with you, let's go." Qiao Chuntao's expression was calm, and her voice was unusually calm as well.
Soon, the group disappeared into the spring rain of Shanghai late at night.
……
The next day, early in the morning.
Lafayette Road, Cheng Mansion.
Cheng Qianfan was having breakfast when the phone rang in the living room.
"This is the Cheng residence." Li Hao walked over and picked up the telephone receiver. "Who am I? I am Li Hao."
"Okay, I understand. I'll report to Brother Fan." Li Hao hung up the phone.
He came to Cheng Qianfan's side and whispered, "A murder has occurred near the public toilet at the intersection of Kaisen Road and Biji Lane."
"A murder case?" Cheng Qianfan said calmly. "These days, people dying is normal."
"The bodies were found in the septic tank," Li Hao said. "There were five bodies in total."
"Hmm?" Cheng Qianfan's expression turned serious.
“They were all Japanese,” Li Hao said. “One of them was from the Special Higher Police, and the other four were Japanese ronin from the Mitsui Kaikan.”
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