pappabearbooks Chapter 1535 Bait
Chapter 1535 Bait
Chapter 1535 Bait
Cheng Qianfan has always held the view that undercover work is a long-term and meticulous job, and intelligence work is by no means achieved overnight, but is also the result of long-term and meticulous work.
Regarding Dai Chunfeng's order to obtain intelligence on Gangcun and the 11th Army of the Japanese Army, Cheng Qianfan's attitude was very clear: he would do his best, but would never force it.
The mission was extremely difficult to complete, and Cheng Qianfan was prepared for the possibility that he would not be able to start the mission and would have to give up when it was absolutely necessary.
However, he would not give up the opportunity to get to know Ping Chongyangyi. Perhaps the "friendship" that he carefully cultivated today would not be useful this time, but he could reap rewards one day in the future.
The fire at the gendarmerie is obviously a good topic.
Even Sakamoto Ryouno was quite interested in joining the conversation.
"Big rats, big rats, don't eat my millet! I have been with you for three years, but no one cares about me. I will leave you and go to that paradise. Paradise, paradise, where I can find what I want." Sakamoto Ryano sighed, "These people are just big rats that are stealing food from the empire. They are really hateful."
Ping Chongyang glanced at Sakamoto Ryouno and smiled faintly, "Sakamoto-kun is still the same as when you were in school."
Sakamoto Ryouno frowned. He knew Ping Chongyangyi. Although Ping Chongyangyi's words seemed insignificant, he understood the sarcasm in them.
“Only malicious people would make insinuations,” said Sakamoto Ryōno. “A person with an open mind would never speak like that.”
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Atsuto Kawada watched with a smile and had no intention of stopping it.
Onodera Masago smiled bitterly and looked at Miyazaki Kentaro for help.
"Onodera-kun." Cheng Qianfan said.
Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Cheng Qianfan quickly changed the subject.
"Mr. Cheng, is there anything you want to say?" Onodera Changwu nodded, "You can tell me if you want."
"The T-shaped warehouse caught fire. I heard that Commander Chi Nei has ordered an inventory of other warehouses." Cheng Qianfan said.
"That's true." Onodera Shogo nodded, "However, we have only issued an order to check the warehouse, and have not yet put it into action."
Hearing what Onodera Changwu said, Cheng Qianfan showed a hint of joy on his face, and he said, "As far as I know, there are some illegal materials seized by the Empire in the warehouse."
As he spoke, he looked at Onodera Masaru and asked, "What are the plans of the Military Police to do with these supplies?"
"The illegal materials seized were mostly food, cloth, kerosene, salt and other daily necessities." Onodera Masago pondered and said, "Does Cheng Sang want to redeem them?"
"To be honest," Cheng Qianfan said, "Jiujiu Trading has also redeemed supplies from the Military Police before."
He smiled and said, "Of course, all the redemption procedures are legal. Jiujiu Trading has always adhered to the policy of solving difficulties for the Empire of Japan and worked closely with the Empire of Japan."
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Atsuto Kawada glanced at Kentaro Miyazaki. Although he was surprised why Kentaro Miyazaki publicly disclosed these "secret transactions" at this time, after a little thought, he had to admire Kentaro Miyazaki.
Jiujiu Trading purchased the seized materials from the gendarmerie at a low price. Although this was done in a covert manner, it would leave more or less clues. The gendarmerie headquarters is now conducting an internal investigation, and it is hard to say whether they will find anything.
Now, Kentaro Miyazaki has spoken out, and the most important thing is to emphasize that all redemption procedures are legal and compliant. This kind of honesty will not cause any trouble, but is a good move.
All we need is a little more cooperation from Kenjiro Kitani and a small amount of redemption documents to successfully overcome this verification crisis.
"I see." Onodera Masago nodded. "If it were a normal time, the Military Police would naturally consider and welcome Cheng Sang's request for cooperation. However, now is an extraordinary period, and I'm afraid the Commander will not allow the sale of the seized materials."
"Oh, I see." Cheng Qianfan frowned, looking worried.
"Mr. Cheng, have you encountered any trouble?" asked Onodera Masago.
"To be honest, Nanjing has ordered a batch of grain from Jiujiu Commerce." Cheng Qianfan nodded, "There is a big gap now."
"Nanjing?" asked Onodera Masago.
"Mr. Wang's new regime is about to be established, which is a cause for celebration. In order to stabilize the people's hearts, the new regime intends to distribute food, cloth and other daily necessities to the civil servants of the new regime." Cheng Qianfan nodded and said, "Jiujiu Trading has received a batch of orders."
As he said this, he looked at Kawada Atsuto and said, "The other party's offer is not low, and it is a direct transaction in Japanese yen."
"Japanese yen transaction?" Kawada Atsuto frowned slightly. "Is it the funds provided by the Empire to Wang's reclamation regime?"
"That should be it." Cheng Qianfan nodded slightly. He chuckled and emphasized, "The price Mr. Wang offered is 40% higher than the market price."
"Mr. Cheng is not telling the truth." Sakamoto Ryano suddenly said, "The actual price must be much higher than the market price."
"That's not important." Cheng Qianfan shook his head. "What's important is how much we can eat."
Sakamoto Ryouno sneered and said, "The empire tightened its belt and sent funds from the province to Wang's reclamation regime, but it became a feast for them."
"Sakamoto-kun, you are obsessed." Kawada Atsuto said, "You need to have a bigger picture."
He chuckled and said, "Only with such a Wang reclamation regime can the empire be assured."
"As expected of Master Atsuto." Cheng Qianfan gave Kawada Atsuto a thumbs up. "If it was a politically clear and diligent Wang Tianhai regime, the Empire of Japan would be even more wary."
"Shouldn't Mr. Cheng stand on the side of Wang Tianhai's regime and worry about the stability and development of the Wang regime?" Ping Chongyang took a sip of wine, looked at Cheng Qianfan with a scrutinizing gaze, and asked.
"No, no, no, Lieutenant Colonel Hirashige is wrong." Cheng Qianfan shook his head, "I am closer to the Empire of Japan."
Ping Chongyang frowned and stared at Cheng Qianfan, seeming to wonder if there was any sincerity in his words.
Atsuto Kawada, Yoshinori Sakamoto, and Masago Onodera all laughed out loud.
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"Mr. Cheng is right." Onodera Changwu said to Ping Zhongyangyi, "Please rest assured, Mr. Ping Zhong, Mr. Cheng is a true friend of the Empire of Japan."
Cheng Qianfan also laughed, and he added, "Of course, I love money."
Ping Chongyang looked at Cheng Qianfan deeply and nodded.
That's right, Cheng Qianfan was just like those Chinese people he knew who had defected to the empire, because the empire could protect their safety, and these people could also rely on the empire to gain more money and benefits.
He looked at Cheng Qianfan and suddenly raised his glass, "I am willing to believe that Cheng Sang is loyal to the empire."
Cheng Qianfan quickly stood up and clinked his glass with Ping Chongyang's. "Cheers to the friendship between China and Japan, and to the long-lasting military fortune of the Empire of Japan."
Several people raised their glasses.
Cheng Qianfan was drinking sake and secretly looking at Ping Chongyangyi. He had brought up the topic just now on purpose in order to attract Ping Chongyangyi.
As for whether Ping Chongyangyi will take the bait as expected.
It is not known yet.
The bait has been thrown out, all he can do is wait and must not take any proactive action.
……
A dinner party, a great enjoyment.
"Miyazaki-kun, I'm taking Atsuto's car." said Sakamoto Ryouno.
"Okay." Cheng Qianfan nodded and waved to Sakamoto Ryouno and Kawada Atsuto.
"Hirashige-kun." Onodera Masago walked over to Hirashige Yoichi who was talking to Miyazaki Kentaro, "Shall we go back together?"
"If you have something to do, please go back first. I have something to discuss with Mr. Cheng." Ping Chongyang said.
"Okay." Onodera Masago nodded slightly.
He was not at all surprised at the arrogant Ping Chongyang's sudden change in attitude towards Cheng Qianfan.
Ping Chongyangyi may seem arrogant, but in fact he is a person who is used to flattering the powerful and looking down on the weak. He is particularly keen on entering the imperial aristocratic circle. Master Atsuto obviously has a lukewarm attitude towards Ping Chongyangyi. Under such circumstances, Miyazaki-kun, who is valued by Master Atsuto, naturally wins Ping Chongyangyi's favor.
"Mr. Cheng," Ping Chongyang said to Cheng Qianfan, "Let's talk while we walk."
"Please." Cheng Qianfan stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation.
The two were walking on Huangpu Road at around nine o'clock in the evening. Behind them, six bodyguards followed closely, and behind these six people, three cars followed at a snail's pace.
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"Cheng Sang's men are very dedicated." Ping Chongyang turned his head and took a look, then said calmly.
"There's nothing I can do. I have too many enemies." Cheng Qianfan smiled bitterly, "Lieutenant Colonel Pingzhong, please forgive me."
"Someone actually dared to harm Cheng Sang!" Ping Chongyang's face darkened, "Is it because Cheng Sang is close to the Empire?"
Cheng Qianfan didn't expect Ping Chongyang to be so direct in his words. He was slightly stunned, and then he said, "It's possible that they are anti-Japanese elements who hate the Empire of Japan, or some enemies."
He chuckled and said, "Some of these enemies also pledge allegiance to the Empire of Japan."
Ping Chongyang smiled awkwardly. He didn't expect Cheng Qianfan to speak so directly. This made the words he had originally planned to win him over and make him closer suddenly no longer appropriate.
"Does Cheng Sang usually talk like this?" Ping Chongyang said with a smile, "I was originally planning to say that with the Empire as Cheng Sang's backer, if necessary, we can help Cheng Sang teach those enemies a lesson."
Cheng Qianfan stopped and looked Ping Chongyangyi up and down, then shook his head, "My mortal enemy, he's not easy to mess with."
"With Cheng Sang's power, since Cheng Sang said that he is not easy to mess with, it seems that he is really not easy to mess with." Ping Chongyang nodded.
Then he looked at Cheng Qianfan's stunned expression in the light of the street lamp and smiled.
Want to play hard to get?
He just doesn't play by the rules.
A few minutes later, a black car with a plaster flag on the front drove over from the opposite direction.
Cheng Qianfan's men immediately stepped forward and protected him.
"It's the car that came to pick me up." Ping Chongyang said. He looked at Cheng Qianfan in surprise. "Seeing that it's a car with the imperial flag, Cheng Sang is so nervous?"
"There's no way." Cheng Qianfan smiled bitterly and said, "The enemy, especially those anti-Japanese elements, are very cunning and hard to guard against."
Ping Chongyang nodded without comment.
The car stopped about ten meters away from the two men. A driver in a Japanese military uniform got out of the car, walked up to Ping Chongyang and saluted, "Lieutenant Colonel."
"It was a pleasant chat with Mr. Cheng." Ping Chongyang shook hands with Cheng Qianfan.
"It's my honor." Cheng Qianfan smiled, bowed slightly and said.
As soon as Ping Chongyang got on the car, it turned around and continued driving. He turned his head and saw Cheng Qianfan still standing there, waving goodbye to him.
An inexplicable smile appeared on Ping Chongyangyi's lips.
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"Matsuzaki." Ping Chongyang said, "How much do you know about Cheng Qianfan?"
"I know a little bit." Matsuzaki Tomoyuki said, "Cheng Qianfan has a great influence in Shanghai, especially in the French Concession."
"You mean, the influence is huge?" Ping Chongyang asked.
"Yes." Matsuzaki Tomoyuki nodded.
"Tell me about this person," Ping Chongyang said, "tell me what you know."
"Yes." Matsuzaki Tomoyuki nodded.
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On the other side, Cheng Qianfan also got into the car. His car was driving on Huangpu Road in the night, protected by two escort vehicles in front and behind.
"Brother Fan, who is that Japanese man?" asked Haozi.
"He is Ping Shigeyoichi." Cheng Qianfan said, "He is the nephew of Ping Shige Nobuki, the commander of the 39th Division of the Japanese Army."
"The nephew of Hirashige Nobuki?" Haozi looked a little excited. "Should we get rid of him?"
"This person cannot be moved." Cheng Qianfan shook his head gently. "The commander of the 10th Japanese Army, Gangcun, has come to Shanghai. Ping Chongyang came to Shanghai a few days ago to pave the way for Gangcun."
"Gangcun?" Haozi was even more surprised. "So our target this time is Gangcun?"
Brother Fan has already ordered capable personnel to be drawn from the Special Intelligence Department's Rangers to enter Shanghai, and it seems that there will be a major operation.
Haozi and Haozi once discussed this matter privately and the possible targets of this operation.
The two felt that the person killed by Brother Fan last time was the Japanese Prince Fushimi, so this time Brother Fan paid so much attention and mobilized manpower in a high-profile manner, so the identity of the target of the operation must also be extraordinary.
"The target is kept secret for now." Cheng Qianfan shook his head and glanced at Haozi. "Don't guess. I'll tell everyone before we act."
"Yes." Haozi nodded. He was more inclined to believe that the target this time might be Gangcun.
Cheng Qianfan closed his eyes and rested.
He thought that Ping Chongyang had just spoken to him alone because the bait he had thrown out earlier was successful and the fish was about to take the bait.
However, the seven or eight minutes that Ping Chongyang spent talking to him was just a polite chat, or more like a verbal test, and he did not talk about any practical topics.
Cheng Qianfan frowned slightly.
He was thinking, was it because Ping Chongyangyi was too cautious and unsure, so he was testing him? Or was it because he was overthinking, and his arrangements and words did not arouse Ping Chongyangyi's interest?
Cheng Qianfan shook his head. He had confidence in his intuition:
His intuition told him that Ping Chongyangyi's emotions were fluctuating when he said those words, and he was moved.
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