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Chapter 1366 Troops

As time passed, Temasek gradually regained its former prosperity, and at the same time, a piece of news spread among the people.

A Japanese businessman frequently frequented casinos and nightclubs. He was generous and often hosted banquets for Japanese military and political leaders. He had close relations with the gendarmerie.

Residents of Temasek often saw this man parading through the streets in a convertible sedan①, accompanied by a Japanese woman. The two of them were chatting and laughing, and behaved in a very high-profile manner.

However, for ordinary people, this was just a topic of conversation that was not too insignificant and was soon replaced by other news.

On the other side of the strait, in Johor Bahru, this news did not cause any commotion. As Britain's closest Malay ally, Johor has no shortage of rich people.
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Johor Bahru, Japanese Southern Army Officers Club.

In a room facing the street, Wu Chunyang drew aside the blinds and looked outside. The Japanese 25th Army Headquarters building across the street was clearly visible.

If it weren't for the pass issued by the Temasek Military Police, a businessman would definitely not be qualified to stay in such a strategic military guesthouse.

rustling.

Wu Chunyang wrote a line on the paper:

[Has the logistics supply route been clarified? ]

After writing, he pushed the note to Gui Youguang who was standing beside him. Gui Youguang shook his head and also wrote on the paper.

[The Japanese were very strict in checking and it was impossible to track the transport vehicles, and the Japanese troops mostly had to get supplies on the spot.]

[Can we find it through prisoner transport? ]

[The prisoners disappeared near the port military base and were difficult to track down.]

Wu Chunyang frowned, lit the note and put it in the ashtray. After the note burned out, he poured some water into the ashtray and flushed it into the toilet, completely destroying what the two had written.

After dealing with the aftermath, he sat on the sofa and thought for a long time. The Japanese troops stationed in Johor were the 25th Army. He thought that he could find the 25 troops through the 9400th Army's logistical supply routes or prisoners, but now it seems that it is not so easy.

Lighting a cigarette and putting it in his mouth, Wu Chunyang began to analyze from the beginning.

First of all, the 9400th Unit is likely to be a biological and chemical warfare unit like the Kwantung Army’s water supply unit.

The Japanese recruited Chinese workers of different ages and genders to conduct a control experiment. Wu Chunyang could not think of any other reason.

The deputy director made this very clear in his report to headquarters, and Melrose also knew it, which is why the Americans were so generous in giving money to people.

Secondly, the 9400 troops’ base should be very concealed.

Unlike Manchukuo, Malaya was a traditional Western colony. The Kwantung Army could conduct human experiments in the urban area of ​​Harbin with impunity, but not here.

At the same time, the experimental base is located in a deserted place, which can also prevent the virus from getting out of control.

The Japanese were certainly not worried about the natives being infected. What they were worried about was that the matter would get out of hand and lead to the exposure of the 9400 troops.

The bad news is that there are large amounts of virgin forests and uninhabited areas in Johor.

Wu Chunyang rubbed his temples in distress, remembering what the deputy director had said about divergent thinking, and had to patiently ponder the above two points.

What does a biological warfare unit need?

Medicines, various glassware, laboratory equipment, consumables, chemical reagents, etc.

But these things can be purchased in Malaya, and there are also many stocks in local schools, so there is little hope of finding the 9400 troops by using them.

While recalling his knowledge of biochemistry, Wu Chunyang suddenly heard a squeaking sound, the source of which was inside the house.

He turned his head and saw a black mouse flash past the corner of the wall. Gui Youguang was so angry that he threw his shoes out.

The weather in Southeast Asia is hot and there are many rats. I have been in Johor Bahru for less than half a month and similar situations have occurred several times.

Wu Chunyang smiled and was about to turn back, but the next second, a flash of inspiration came to him.

Yes, little white mouse!

Regardless of whether the Japanese were conducting human experiments, early biochemical research was inseparable from mice, and Wu Chunyang was cheered up.

It is said that the circulatory system, nervous system, endocrine system and metabolism of this thing are similar to those of humans, and can basically simulate the physiological and pathological processes of humans.

A standard experimental mouse has a strict breeding process and consumes a lot of energy.

In a short period of time, the Japanese were unable to cultivate or obtain mice from Malaya and could only transport them from their home country. This was a breakthrough!

More importantly, the Military Control Commission’s technical textbooks stated that the transportation of mice had extremely demanding temperature conditions, which could not be too high or too low.

In other words, the Japanese would not just find a merchant ship or plane to transport the mice to Johor Bahru. They must have used special means of transportation, which makes it easy to check.

Wu Chunyang was excited, but did not take any action immediately. Instead, he started from the concealment of the base and tried to find more clues about the 9400 troops.

Compared with the previous one, this one is easier to guess. No matter how hidden the Japanese biological and chemical base is, it cannot do without electricity.

The experimental equipment needs electricity, the living facilities need electricity, and the defense facilities need electricity.

This means that the 9400 troops are either stationed close to the power grid or have their own power generation equipment.

Taking all factors into consideration, the latter is more likely.

As far as Wu Chunyang knows, small and medium-sized generators mostly use diesel, gasoline, kerosene and coal to generate electricity.

According to the Military Intelligence Bureau's data, there are no coal mines in Johor, but there are several oil fields. This is also the main reason why the Japanese army was eager to open up the Southeast Asian battlefield.

Therefore, there is a high probability that the 9400 troops rely on fuel-fired power generation and are located near an oil field!

——Given the Japanese’s stinginess, it is impossible for them to set up a biological and chemical base too far away from the oil fields, as doing so would be a waste of transportation capacity.

Wu Chunyang stood up suddenly and strode out of the room regardless of Gui Youguang's shouting.

The next day, a secret telegram mixed in with normal business messages was delivered to Wu Chunyang. The content of the secret telegram only contained the name of a ship: [Nissin Maru].

Through secret channels, Wu Chunyang received the information and latest intelligence of the [Rishin Maru]. This is a ship converted from a merchant ship, specially used to transport experimental animals, equipped with a constant temperature cargo hold and isolation facilities. It set sail from Tokyo Port two days ago and its current whereabouts are unknown.

On the other hand, the Military Control Commission’s Malaya Station reported that there were three oil fields in Johor.

One is the Kota Tinggi oil field in northeastern Johor;

The second is the Barrow Bay oil field in central Johor.

The third is the Muar oil field in northern Johor.

Inside the safe house, Wu Chunyang placed two pieces of intelligence on the table, staring at the Johor map intently, thinking about a question in his mind.

If he were Japanese, where would he deploy the biological and chemical base?

Gui Youguang next to him tapped the Barrow Bay Oil Field on the map and expressed his opinion.

"This is located in the core area of ​​Johor, far from the front line, relatively safe, close to oil fields and coastline, convenient for transporting fuel and various supplies. The 9400 troops should be nearby."

Retracting his hand, Gui Youguang said, "We just need to place spies in Barrow Bay. Once we find the Rijin Maru, we can lock on to the target location."

This speculation is reasonable and well-founded, but Wu Chunyang shook his head and expressed a different opinion.

"You overlooked the most crucial point, fresh water!"

"Fresh water?" Gui Youguang was puzzled.

Wu Chunyang had no expression on his face and asked back: "During the training, I was told that biochemical experiments require a lot of fresh water to dissolve reagents, clean equipment, and prepare solutions. The amount of water used to prepare pure water is also very large. Have you forgotten?"

"Well, hahahaha, keep talking."

Gui Youguang laughed dryly twice. If he could remember all this, he would have been admitted to Central University long ago. Why would he go to Zhejiang Provincial Police Academy?

Giving the guy a cold look, Wu Chunyang pulled the map in front of him and pointed at the three oil fields, analyzing them one by one.

“Although there are rivers in the Baro Bay and Muar oil fields, the banks of the rivers are densely populated areas, which is not convenient for confidentiality and is even less safe. Only Kota Tinggi meets the requirements.”

He slapped the "Johor River" in the north of Kota Tinggi heavily. The contour lines around the river told the two that this was a mountainous area.

The location is secluded, there are oil fields, fresh water, it is mountainous and sparsely populated, all conditions are perfectly met.

Relying on water transportation, the Japanese could transport prisoners, fuel, and supplies quickly and cheaply.

Gui Youguang's eyes sparkled, and he asked for battle in a low voice: "I will immediately take people to the mouth of the Johor River to keep an eye on it. The mountainous area is advantageous to us. As long as we don't make any noise or fire, the Japanese will never find us."

"Don't be impatient, let me think about it."

Wu Chunyang waved his hand, put his chin on his hand and fell into deep thought. After a long time, he gave the order in a deep voice.

"We'll do it in two steps. It will take at least a week for the Nissin Maru to travel from Tokyo Harbor to Johor Bahru. Just send a few people to watch the estuary. You have a more important mission."

Gui Youguang asked curiously: "What mission?"

"Catch a local hunter!"

Wu Chunyang changed his posture and crossed his arms over his chest: "Sparsely populated doesn't mean there are no people. What do you think the 9400 troops will do if they encounter hunters and mountain people who accidentally enter the restricted area?"

"Kill and silence!"

Look, Gui Youguang was the one who answered first. Before Wu Chunyang finished speaking, he answered first.

"Yes, if you catch someone, ask them if anyone is missing near Kota Tinggi. Especially since the Japanese came, it's better to find out the approximate area."

While packing up the maps, Wu Chunyang reminded everyone to prevent the bald guy from acting on his own and ruining the plan.

"Don't worry, I promise it will be fine."

Gui Youguang's chest pounded loudly. He just caught a hunter, not Yamashita Fengwen.

Neither of them mentioned the hunter. A kind man cannot command an army, let alone a native of Malaya. All they had to do was to get some information out of him and then bury him.

The 9400 Unit had some progress, but Zuo Zhong and Wu Jingzhong did not make much progress. The situation did not improve until the Combined Fleet entered Temasek for repairs.

On that day, several luxury cars drove to the largest casino in Temasek. Two old men, one tall and one short, got out of one of the cars. They were accompanied by several vigilant and muscular guards.

"Mr. Yamamoto, what do you think of the place I chose?" the shorter man asked the other.

The old man called Yamamoto didn't say anything. He had a strong physique, clear facial features, and neatly combed short hair. He looked very energetic.

Glancing at the casino sign, Yamamoto tilted his head and smiled, "We'll know how this place is if we go in and play a few rounds. Mikawa-kun, do you have enough money?"

"Of course, Yamamoto-kun, Tasa."

"Dozo."

Sanchuan confidently raised his right hand to invite Yamamoto, and the other party did not hesitate, and the two walked into the door of the casino.

① In 1899, Opel began producing the first convertible

②1895: French scientist Louis Pasteur used mice as experimental animals for the first time when studying rabies vaccines, marking the initial application of mice in scientific research.

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