sovbooks Chapter 1776 Angry Kentaro
Chapter 1776 Angry Kentaro
Chapter 1776 Angry Kentaro
Extraordinary courses.
The principal's office.
"Takahashi-kun, thank you for your hard work." Arao Tomohiro glanced at Takahashi Takumaru and nodded slightly.
This Takahashi Takumaru was a relatively unknown figure in Iwai Mansion, but he had heard of him.
This person came from the Investigation Department of the South Manchuria Railway and worked diligently for the railway for several years. Although he is not well-known, he is indeed a practical talent.
The reason why Heitaro Imamura was able to get this person from the Manchuria Railway Investigation Department was probably because of Imamura Hitoshi's relationship.
"I hope our work can help you resolve the doubts in your mind," said Takahashi Takumaru.
"That's very helpful." Arao Chihiro said with a smile, "This is very good news."
As he spoke, he made a gesture of invitation.
Takahashi Takumaru bowed slightly to Arao Chihiro and left the office.
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Arao Chihiro looked at Yoshimura Shinchi, "Shinchi."
"What Takahashi said is true. His people are closely monitoring Cheng Qianfan. Not only has Cheng Qianfan never left the police station, but even Cheng Qianfan's subordinates, including Li Hao, who needs close attention, have always stayed in the police station and have not gone out." Yoshimura Shinchi said.
"Has he met anyone else secretly?" asked Arao Chihiro.
If there really was something wrong with Kentaro Miyazaki, he would not need to send out the intelligence personally or arrange for his trusted subordinates to do so. He could have quietly completed the intelligence transmission through other inconspicuous people.
"Probably not." Yoshimura Shinchi thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "According to the report from the detective inside the police station that we bribed, Cheng Qianfan did not contact anyone else."
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"No." Takahashi Takumaru said to Imamura Kogoro, "According to our surveillance, Cheng Qianfan only communicated with his subordinate Li Hao, and then our people secretly kept an eye on Li Hao."
"Li Hao once went to the Central Police Station's canteen and asked for a bowl of noodles for Cheng Qianfan, and the people in the canteen did not find any signs of him going out afterwards." Takahashi Takumaru said, "So, we can basically rule out the possibility that the information was leaked from the Central Police Station."
"Very good." Imamura Kogoro nodded, and then asked, "Your tracking and surveillance has not been exposed, right?"
"Absolutely impossible." Takahashi Takumaru said firmly, "Director, the people selected this time are all the most skilled in tracking."
Kogoro Imamura nodded and encouraged Takahashi Takumaru a few more words.
"Well done." He patted Takahashi Takumaru on the shoulder, "You are worthy of being the talented empire that the master specifically requested!"
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A few minutes later, he appeared in Imamura Heitaro's study, "Sir, I have carefully asked Takahashi and can confirm that Kentaro is fine."
"I see." Imamura Heitaro took off his glasses, rubbed his brows, and said, "Did Takahashi go to the Special Higher Police?"
"Yes." Imamura Kogoro nodded. He knew what Imamura Heitaro was going to ask, so he said, "Section Chief Arao was satisfied with the result and expressed his gratitude to us."
"Arawei is a man who likes to play tricks." Imamura Heitaro said with a sneer.
In fact, to secretly track and monitor Kentaro Miyazaki, Tomohiro Arao could simply arrange people from within the Special Higher Police to do the job. He did not need to meet with him, discuss, or ask Iwai Kokusaku to arrange people to do the job.
However, Chihiro Arao did just that.
He came to visit Imamura Heitaro in person and asked Iwai Kokan to help track and investigate his own agents. Just this request was very shocking, even explosive.
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"Sir, what you mean is that Arao is testing us?" asked Imamura Kogoro. "He has doubts about whether Kentaro is actually one of ours?"
"Maybe it was a test, maybe not." Imamura Heitaro said, "But Kentaro has close contacts here, at least he has attracted the attention and interest of Arao Chihiro."
Imamura Heitaro stood up and stretched. "Anyway, this time Kentaro has been cleared of suspicion. This is a good result."
If it is eventually discovered that Miyazaki Kentaro is the one who leaked information within the empire, this would definitely be the result that Imamura Heitaro least wants to see. For both public and private reasons, he would like to see Miyazaki Kentaro cleared of suspicion.
"But the information was indeed leaked," said Kogoro Imamura.
"Yes, the information was leaked after all." Imamura Heitaro said with a serious expression, "This is the second consecutive leak in a short period of time, and it is very likely that both leaks were done by the same person."
He looked at Kogoro Imamura, "This enemy lurking within the empire is highly dangerous!"
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"According to the intelligence feedback from the detectives in the police station, Cheng Qianfan did indeed 'learn' from Peter in the early morning that the Empire would move into the French Concession. He performed very well and should not have aroused Peter and Jin Kemu's suspicion." Yoshimura Shinpachi said, "And Peter and Jin Kemu were the second and third people Cheng Qianfan met since he left the Imamura Mansion last night."
"Therefore, I approve of the work of Mr. Takahashi at Iwai Mansion," said Yoshimura Shinpachi.
"However, the information that the Empire will enter the French Concession after dawn has still been leaked." Arao Chihiro said with a serious expression, "The French Concession authorities received the relevant information two hours before dawn."
"It was these two hours that gave the French Concession authorities the time and opportunity to mobilize their military forces and unite with the International Settlement to gather armed forces to resist the imperial invasion of the French Concession with force," said Arao Tomohiro.
At this moment, the scholarly air in Arao Chihiro's eyes was gone, and his entire look and expression were filled with hostility.
"This guy who leaked the empire's secrets deserves to be cut into pieces!" Arao Chihiro said grimly.
As the head of the Shanghai Special High Section, Tomohiro Arao firmly supports the empire's entry into the French Concession, the sooner the better.
Two hours before dawn, intelligence was leaked. Because of these two hours, the empire's attempt to enter the French Concession was temporarily curbed and it had to temporarily withdraw its troops.
Although the result of the multi-party meeting was a temporary withdrawal of troops, followed by consultations on the sovereignty of the French Concession as soon as possible, it seemed that the empire had gained a lot, but Arao Tomohiro did not see it that way.
Only the meat that actually goes into your stomach truly belongs to you.
This time, the Empire completely caught the French, British, Americans, and even the Soviets, Italians, and Germans off guard, hoping to create a fait accompli before all parties could react.
Now the plan to quickly occupy the French Concession has been thwarted. The most important thing is that the empire's idea of actually occupying the French Concession has been exposed. This is bound to arouse the vigilance of all parties. In the future, if they want to take action against the French Concession, there will be no such good opportunity.
Of course, the Empire could "negotiate" with the French Pétain government, force the French to surrender, peacefully resolve the sovereignty dispute over the French Concession in the form of a formal contract, and occupy the French Concession without bloodshed.
However, Arao Tomohiro still couldn't get over the fact that he had missed such a great opportunity.
This also made him hate the leaker within the empire even more.
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"Let Cheng Qianfan come to see me." said Arao Chihiro.
After all, Kentaro Miyazaki holds an important position in the Central Police Station in the French Concession. He hopes to obtain some relevant information from Kentaro Miyazaki about how the French obtained this secret intelligence. Even the slightest details may be helpful in searching for the traitor.
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"No." Seeing Arao Chihiro's slightly expectant eyes, Cheng Qianfan frowned and thought, and said, "Report to the section chief, I haven't received any relevant information."
"Didn't get any information at all?" asked Arao Chihiro.
"Section Chief, the Empire caught the French off guard this time and almost succeeded in entering the French Concession. This made the French Concession authorities even more wary and hateful of the Empire. They were afraid that the Empire would attack the French Concession again." Cheng Qianfan said, "So, the French also know that they have to protect their intelligence network."
Cheng Qianfan said with an embarrassed look, "I once exchanged views with Peter on this incident, and used this as a trigger to inadvertently mention how the French Concession obtained intelligence, but Peter avoided talking about it. It is obvious that the French attach great importance to protecting their intelligence network."
"Miyazaki, you know the serious nature of the series of leaks." Arao Chihiro glanced at Miyazaki Kentaro and said, "You have not been able to obtain any valuable clues."
He shook his head and continued, "I am disappointed with your performance."
"It was Miyazaki who disappointed the section chief." Cheng Qianfan said quickly.
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Arao Chihiro didn't say anything, he was thinking.
Cheng Qianfan naturally didn't dare to say anything. He stood respectfully, ready to face a new round of criticism and punishment from the section chief.
However, what he didn't expect was that Arao Tomohiro did not continue to criticize.
"I'll give you two tasks." said Arao Chihiro.
"Please give me your instructions, Section Chief." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Within a week, find out the source of the French intelligence this time, or find clues that can help the Empire find the traitor." Arao Chihiro looked at Miyazaki Kentaro, "This is an order."
Cheng Qianfan frowned slightly, looking bitter, but he finally nodded and said, "Ha Yi."
"Another thing." Arao Chihiro said, "The two leaks, especially the first leak, caused rumors in the French Concession that the Empire was going to move into the French Concession. This is a bad thing, but also a good thing."
He looked at Miyazaki Kentaro, his expression softened, and he said, "I'm also familiar with the name of 'Xiao Cheng Zong'."
Cheng Qianfan's expression changed and he was about to explain.
"Okay, no need to explain anything, this is a compliment to you." Arao Chihiro said, "I believe that with your ability and manpower, you can do a good job of monitoring the French Concession, especially the central area of the French Concession."
He picked up the cigarette box on the desk, took out a cigarette, lit it, took a puff and said, "This time, because there were rumors that the Empire was going to move into the French Concession, those in the French Concession who were dissatisfied with the Empire, especially those anti-Japanese elements hiding in the sewers, had to take action."
"This is actually a good opportunity for us to catch all the anti-Japanese elements hiding in the French Concession." Arao Chihiro's face was a little excited. "Miyazaki, your men need to take action and compile relevant clues and intelligence and provide them to the head of the 'tent'."
"Ha Yi." Cheng Qianfan said, "I will make arrangements when I get back. We must seize this opportunity to pull out the rats hiding in the sewers and kill them all."
"Go ahead." Arao Chihiro nodded slightly, "I look forward to hearing good news from you."
"Hai."
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After leaving the office of Section Chief Arao Tomohiro, Cheng Qianfan did not leave the Special High Section, but went directly to the office of Araki Harima.
"You come to me so openly, aren't you afraid that the section chief will know?" Araki Harima handed a cigarette to Miyazaki Kentaro and asked with a smile.
"Let's not talk about my true identity. Cheng Qianfan and Captain Araki are friends. Who in the Special High Section doesn't know this?" Cheng Qianfan said. "There is no need to hide it at all."
He lit up the cigarette, took a puff, and said, "Besides, even if it was a misunderstanding on the part of Section Chief Arao, then let it be a misunderstanding."
Araki Harima was moved when he heard that his friend was no longer addressing him as "Section Chief" but as "Section Chief Arao", a more unfamiliar title, and the tone of the words was not gentle.
"What's wrong?" Araki Harima asked, "Did someone scold you?"
"The Empire's entry into the French Concession was forced to be interrupted, and the occupation of the French Concession was frustrated. The fundamental reason was the intelligence leak, which gave the French more than two hours to prepare." Cheng Qianfan said, "This is very likely a spy hidden inside the Empire, and its harmfulness can be seen from this."
Cheng Qianfan flicked the ash off his cigarette and said, "Section Chief Arao is naturally eager to find and catch this traitor as soon as possible."
"This traitor is extremely dangerous and must be caught as soon as possible." Araki Harima nodded and said. He looked at his friend meaningfully and asked, "Did he give you an order?"
"There is nothing wrong with issuing an order. This matter concerns the French Concession, and it is within my responsibility to investigate it." Cheng Qianfan said, "However, Section Chief Arao directly put the blame on me for my poor intelligence gathering."
Cheng Qianfan took two puffs of his cigarette and continued, "In the two secret leaks of the Empire, Section Chief Arao said that I performed very poorly in them and disappointed him."
As he spoke, Cheng Qianfan glanced at Araki Harima, his face showing resentment, and continued, "In this kind of situation, even Section Chief Arao is powerless. There is a spy inside the empire, and it was the spy who did it. How can you blame me? He blames me, who should I scold? Should I scold the spy for not saying hello to "Little Cheng" before taking action? Why didn't he take the famous "Little Cheng" seriously? It's impolite to scold him?!"
Cheng Qianfan became angrier and angrier as he spoke. His mouth was dry, so he picked up the tea on the table and drank it all in one gulp.
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