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Chapter 1900 Wan Haiyang's True Identity
Chapter 1900 Wan Haiyang's True Identity
The Special Third Interrogation Room of the Military Police.
Cheng Qianfan, Araki Harima, and Onodera Shogo stood looking out the window, watching through the window as Sagami Umezumi personally tortured Wan Haiyang in the interrogation room.
After being lashed hard with a leather whip soaked in salt water, Wan Haiyang had already lost consciousness.
A ladle of chili water was poured over Wan Haiyang's body, and the immense pain caused him to wake up screaming.
"Say or not?"
"Don't tell me!"
With each question asked, Sasami Umezumi would fiercely lash out with his whip, striking Wan Haiyang's already bloodied and mangled body.
"what……"
Wan Haiyang let out a piercing scream, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Injustice! Sir, injustice!"
"I didn't realize he was such a tough guy," Cheng Qianfan clicked his tongue and said to Araki Harima and Onodera Shogo.
Araki Harima's gaze was deep and thoughtful.
Shogo Onodera chuckled softly.
He took out his cigarette case and offered a cigarette to Kentaro Miyazaki and Harima Araki respectively.
Despite his rank and seniority being far above Kentaro Miyazaki's, Shogo Onodera did not feel at all that his behavior was inappropriate.
Atsuto trusts Miyazaki more, and for him, that's enough.
Sagami Umezumi tossed the whip to his subordinate, removed his blood-stained gloves, and left the interrogation room.
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"Sasami-kun." Araki Harima handed a cigarette to Sasami Umezumi. "Did you say anything?"
Cheng Qianfan took out a lighter and helped Saeki Umezu light a cigarette.
"No, he's just protesting his innocence." Sagami Umezumi took a deep drag on his cigarette, shook his head, and said.
He looked at Araki Harima and asked, "Araki-kun, do you think it's highly likely that Wan Haiyang is the mole within the Seventy-Sixth unit who leaked information?"
“Wan Haiyang helped No. 76 capture Chen Mingchu, and subsequently arrested Wang Tiemu. This was the most direct reason for the near annihilation of the Shanghai district,” Araki Harima pondered.
“This time, Wan Haiyang led the team to arrest Yao Changgen, Zhao Qi, and even Chen Gongshu, and destroyed the second office of the Shanghai district government.” He flicked his cigarette ash and said, “Objectively speaking, the possibility that Wan Haiyang has problems is indeed relatively small.”
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"What did Cao Yu say?" Shogo Onodera asked Harima Araki.
“Cao Yu only secretly reported the movements of Number 76 to me; naturally, he didn’t report anything about Wan Haiyang possibly having problems.” Araki Harima glanced at Sagami Umezumi.
After learning about what happened on Jessfield Road, he informed Sagami Umezumi. Sagami Umezumi immediately decided to abandon the original plan to fish out Wan Haiyang. Instead, he used the series of events at No. 76 to arrest Wan Haiyang directly on Jessfield Road on the grounds that Wan Haiyang was suspected of leaking secrets and was a Chongqing member.
As for whether Wan Haiyang has a problem?
Based on the evidence available at present, this cannot be confirmed.
"Miyazaki-kun, what's your opinion?" Onodera Shogo asked Miyazaki Kentaro.
“What Araki-kun said earlier makes sense. Wan Haiyang was the biggest contributor to helping Jessfield Road destroy Wang Tiemu’s Shanghai district. He has also made great contributions this time, especially in capturing Chen Gongshu, which is a great achievement,” Cheng Qianfan said. “Therefore, it is not very likely that Wan Haiyang has any problems.”
He paused for a moment, then added, "Of course, we can't conclude that Wan Haiyang is innocent based on this alone. After all, the Military Intelligence Bureau is ruthless and cunning, and they will stop at nothing. We can't rule out the possibility that it was a ruse."
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“A self-inflicted injury ruse?” Sagami Umezumi pondered, looking at Araki Harima. “Araki-kun, your Special Higher Police and the Military Intelligence Bureau have been fighting for a long time. Back when they were still the Rikgyōsha, you were old rivals. You should know Dai Chunfeng better. From this perspective, please share your thoughts.”
“Dai Chunfeng is indeed an extremely difficult opponent. He is cunning and has a cold-blooded heart,” Araki Harima pondered. “If Dai Chunfeng arranged a self-inflicted injury, it is indeed possible. Dai Chunfeng is ruthless and has enough courage.”
“However…” Araki Harima paused, lit another cigarette, took a few deep drags, and said, “Leaving aside this time, just last time, it almost destroyed Wang Tiemu’s Shanghai district. The price was far too high. I don’t think Dai Chunfeng would choose to make such a huge sacrifice to plant Wan Haiyang as an inside agent.”
“I agree with Araki-kun’s opinion,” said Shogo Onodera. “If it’s just to help Wan Haiyang infiltrate No. 76, even if it’s a ruse, there’s no need to make such a big sacrifice. At the very least, Wang Tiemu shouldn’t have been sacrificed. It would be too much of a loss for the Military Intelligence Bureau.”
He told the group, "After Wang Tiemu surrendered, he not only helped Shanghai destroy the Shanghai district, but also revealed the secrets of the Military Intelligence Bureau in Beiping and Tianjin, helping the Beiping and Tianjin stations of the Military Intelligence Bureau to be destroyed in the Beiping and Tianjin areas."
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“Miyazaki-kun is quite familiar with this as well,” Onodera Shogo said. “At the time, the Kuomintang’s Qingdao station intended to sabotage the ‘Wang’s Four-Party Talks,’ and it was Wang Tiemu who provided the intelligence that helped our Qingdao military police destroy the Kuomintang’s Qingdao station.”
Cheng Qianfan nodded, indicating that this was indeed the case.
“I admit that what you said makes sense,” said Sagami Umezumi, his brow furrowed. “However, there’s one thing I don’t know if you’ve noticed.”
He said, "In this operation by No. 76 targeting the Shanghai area, we captured Yao Changgen, the accountant; Zhao Qi, the head of the intelligence department; and Chen Gongshu, the district head of the Shanghai area. On the surface, it has indeed achieved remarkable results."
“However,” said Sasami Umezumi in a deep voice, “Judging from the results of the arrests in the Shanghai District, apart from the destruction of the Second Office of the Shanghai District Government, all other agencies in the Shanghai District escaped successfully, including the most important Shanghai District Government Headquarters, which should have been the first place to be destroyed and arrested after Chen Gongshu surrendered.”
Upon hearing what Sagami Umezumi said, Miyazaki Kentaro, Araki Harima, Onodera Shogo, and the others all showed thoughtful expressions.
……
“I understand what you mean, Mr. Sasami,” Araki Harima said. “You mean that although the series of operations by the 76th Division against the Shanghai area resulted in the arrest of several important figures, the results achieved were extremely meager for the lower levels of the Shanghai area, especially the middle and lower levels, including the grassroots.”
“Upon closer analysis, there is indeed some truth to it,” said Shogo Onodera. “Based on the information we have, the total number of personnel in the various agencies of the Military Intelligence Bureau in Shanghai should be at least two hundred, and possibly even more than three hundred.”
“However, judging from Cao Yu’s report, the actual results of the No. 76’s operation, including Chen Gongshu, were only less than twenty people captured,” said Shogo Onodera. “From this perspective, although the Shanghai district suffered losses, its actual combat strength has been basically preserved.”
Cheng Qianfan frowned in thought, remaining silent.
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“Miyazaki-kun, why aren’t you saying anything?” Sagami Umezumi glanced at Miyazaki Kentaro. “Feel free to speak your mind.”
“In intelligence analysis, I am far inferior to you professionals. Your analysis is more comprehensive and targeted than I could have imagined,” Cheng Qianfan said. “I lack vision in the big picture, so I can only ponder things from the details.”
"It seems Miyazaki-kun has gained something," Araki Harima said with a smile.
"I have a question now," Cheng Qianfan said, nodding slightly.
“Miyazaki-kun, please speak,” said Shogo Onodera.
"Chen Gongshu personally made a phone call to lure and capture Gui Sanming, and then destroyed the Second Office of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai District Headquarters," Cheng Qianfan said.
As he spoke, he looked at the group with a puzzled expression and said, "What I don't understand is, why didn't you just attack the headquarters of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai District from the beginning, instead of choosing the Second Office, which is far less important than the headquarters?"
Upon hearing the question raised by Kentaro Miyazaki, the group pondered for a moment and then nodded.
“Miyazaki-kun, you’ve come up with a great question by focusing on the details,” said Sagami Umezumi. “It is indeed a very puzzling point.”
He looked at Araki Harima and asked, "Araki-kun, how does Cao Yu explain this?"
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“There’s no explanation.” Araki Harima shook his head and said, “Time was of the essence. Cao Yu sent out the intelligence urgently, and there was no extra time for communication.”
He paused for a moment and said, "Moreover, I didn't notice this detail at the time, so naturally I didn't ask about it."
“This is a point of doubt, but even if we ask Cao Yu, I believe he might not know the reason,” Onodera Shogo analyzed.
"First of all, if this point of doubt is evidence that Wan Haiyang has problems, Cao Yu naturally wouldn't know any more inside information."
“Furthermore, if this suspicion is unrelated to Wan Haiyang, and is a choice made by Operation 76 for some reason,” Onodera Shogo said, “according to Araki-kun, Cao Yu was only summoned by Li Cuiqun and allowed to participate after Yao Changgen was ambushed and killed, thus learning about these circumstances…”
"This also shows that although Cao Yu is trusted by Li Cuiqun, because his rank is not high enough, he is often only allowed to participate in some classified operations and learn about the situation in the later stages." As he spoke, he glanced at Araki Harima, "I speak rather directly, please don't take offense, Araki."
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Araki Harima shook his head, indicating that he didn't care. "I've noticed that too. It was Onodera who reminded me again. It is indeed necessary for me to help Cao Yu take another step forward."
“My suggestion is to continue to intensify the interrogation of Wan Haiyang,” said Shogo Onodera.
He looked at the group and said, “Regardless of whether Wan Haiyang really has a problem or not, he must have a problem. He is the mole planted by Chongqing in No. 76.”
“Well said.” Cheng Qianfan clapped his hands and laughed. “This is the consequence of offending us, daring to despise, deceive, and be disloyal to the Great Japanese Empire.”
“No, no, no, and it’s not just for disciplinary reasons.” Sagami Umezumi gave Onodera Shogo an approving look. “We’ve confirmed that Wan Haiyang is a spy from Chongqing. If Wan Haiyang is indeed guilty, that would be the best outcome. If Wan Haiyang is innocent, that would be even better. This will further lull the real spy lurking on Jessfield Road into a false sense of security.”
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"Brilliant plan!" Araki Harima nodded with a smile, looking at everyone. "This kills two birds with one stone."
“Now I’m actually really hoping that Wan Haiyang is alright,” Cheng Qianfan suddenly said.
Seeing the men looking at him, a cruel yet mocking smile crept onto his lips. "He's innocent, which makes it even more satisfying. Besides, this foolish Chinese can be put to good use, contributing to misleading our traitors..."
As he spoke, he sighed contentedly, "That feels so good."
The group exchanged glances and burst into laughter, with Araki Harima and Sagami Umezumi clapping and laughing even more joyfully.
"I'm full of energy now, I'm going back to the interrogation room," said Sagami Umezumi happily.
A few minutes later.
A basin of salt water was poured over Wan Haiyang, who had been scalded unconscious by the hot iron, to revive him.
"I'm innocent, sir, I'm innocent." Wan Haiyang was no longer in his right mind and could only mutter to himself.
"Even at this point, they still haven't spoken." Sagami Umezumi's expression was extremely serious. "There's definitely something wrong!"
He waved his hand, "Continue."
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76 Jesfield Road.
Inside Li Cuiqun's fortress office.
"Section Chief Dong, do you realize what you're saying?" Li Cuiqun stared at Dong Zhengguo with a shocked expression and questioned him.
"Director, I am not out of my mind. I know exactly what I am saying," Dong Zhengguo said.
As he spoke, he looked at Cao Yu beside him and said, "Director, Team Leader Cao also acknowledges my analysis and doubts. In fact, I was inspired by Team Leader Cao to figure it out."
Li Cuiqun immediately looked at Cao Yu.
"Director, I... I don't know." Cao Yu was somewhat at a loss. "Director, I'm still completely baffled."
"Hmm?" Li Cuiqun's expression immediately darkened.
……
“Team Leader Cao,” Dong Zhengguo said calmly, “didn’t you say that ‘Dai Chunfeng isn’t stupid, he wouldn’t go crazy and cut off his own leg for no reason’?”
“Yes, I did say that.” Cao Yu nodded, then said with a wry smile, “But, Section Chief Dong, I never said that Wan Haiyang was actually Xiao Mian’s man.”
He looked at Li Cuiqun and quickly explained, "Director, Section Chief Dong said that Wan Haiyang was actually a person planted in the Shanghai area by the Shanghai Special Affairs Bureau. I was also shocked to hear this."
“No, Team Leader Cao, you’ve misunderstood,” Dong Zhengguo said, a confident look in his eyes. “To be precise, Wan Haiyang’s true identity is that he is likely directly under Dai Chunfeng’s command, placed under Xiao Mian’s command by Dai Chunfeng, and is the most deeply hidden key to victory in protecting the Kuomintang’s Shanghai armed forces.”
"One lame leg, one good leg!" Dong Zhengguo's expression was extremely serious, and he even exclaimed in admiration, "Dai Chunfeng is indeed too cunning, he almost fooled everyone."
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(End of this chapter)