Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 1931, Ga Ga's Rampage

Chapter 1931, Ga Ga's Rampage
Shilipu Wharf.

The dividing line runs north and south, clearly separating the two worlds, yin and yang.

To the south, it belonged to the International Settlement. There were many ships coming and going. Large quantities of cargo were being loaded and unloaded, creating a very lively scene.

The most eye-catching feature is the three rather primitive cranes.

It can lift hundreds of kilograms of goods.

At that time in China, it was considered a relatively advanced port facility.

The crowds were dense.

A large number of people were constantly moving back and forth to transport goods.

People carried it on their shoulders.

Or a handcart, a horse-drawn carriage, or something like that.

To the north, in Japanese-occupied territory, there were far fewer ships coming and going. There were also no cranes.

"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff..."

The Japanese soldiers in charge of dock management cautiously approached.

If it were before, he might not have been so nervous. But now, he knew about the Heavenly Dragon Dojo.

The head of the organization before us single-handedly took on the entire Heavenly Dragon Dojo. A perfect annihilation.

What is strength?

This is strength.

There was nothing fake. Millions of people witnessed it.

The once invincible Tianlong Dojo has come to an end. All has vanished like smoke.

"How can it be so desolate?"

Zhang Yong frowned. Just a wall separating them, yet such a huge difference?
No boats coming and going, no business. No business, no profit. How can we make money?
"Your Mightiness……"

"Baka! Tell the truth!"

"Tie!"

The dock manager felt a jolt of fear. He hurriedly began to explain.

Of course, it's because of the Japanese-occupied areas. They need to conduct all sorts of inspections. They need to check personnel. They need to check for contraband.

There is no doubt that the intensity and density of the inspections far exceeded those in the neighboring International Settlement.

As a result, naturally no business comes this way.

All inspections are cancelled!

"what?"

"My order is hereby issued: from this moment forward, all inspections are hereby cancelled."

"Your Mightiness……"

"Bring me a pen and paper!"

"Tie!"

Zhang Yong quickly wrote down the order.

It was written in Japanese, of course. Then it was stamped with the seal of the Poison Agency.

He was extremely adept at this kind of thing.

Anyone who disagrees can come and find me.

As they were talking, a cargo ship flying the Japanese flag slowly docked.

Compared to the neighboring area, the docks in the Japanese-occupied zone rarely saw a cargo ship arrive. The piers were all empty.

I asked casually. I learned that the cargo ship came from Fengtian (Shenyang). There was cargo on board.

The owner of the goods was Zhou Fohai.

"It's him again?"

Zhang Yong's eyes flickered, as if he were deep in thought.

This old guy is really keen on making money! He's involved in everything.

He actually used his real name.

However, only someone of his rank could influence the air route between Fengtian and Shanghai.

If they had used someone of a slightly lower rank, the Japanese invaders probably wouldn't have agreed. Sure enough, the higher the position and the higher the rank, the faster they could amass wealth.

Therefore,
We must climb up!
We must seize power as soon as possible! We must control more resources!
My gaze drifted away.

Notice the three hidden yellow dots.

A cargo ship from Fengtian. Then there are three yellow dots on the ship.

Could they be members of the Anti-Japanese United Army?
They came to Shanghai?
Long ago, members of the Anti-Japanese United Army also came to Shanghai.

Unfortunately, time passed and nothing significant was accomplished. Ultimately, there was no further news of them.

It is now July 1940.

Based on the timeline, the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army should have entered a very weak phase.

Organized armed struggle is unlikely to have ceased to exist. Most of the remaining forces have retreated into Soviet territory.

Those who remained in the Japanese-occupied areas could only wage a difficult underground struggle...

Shake his head.

Banish distracting thoughts.

Let's observe for now.

Perfect, I canceled all the checks myself.

All people and cargo on the cargo ship can move freely.

I watched silently as three yellow dots landed one after another. Two men and one woman. The woman was quite young. Then they each got into a rickshaw and drove away.

It's certain they're working together, but they're operating separately and very cautiously.

"report!"

Suddenly someone arrived in a hurry.

It's said someone called the dock, looking for Xiong Zhuangsan.

"Whose phone number?"

"Your Excellency, the other party did not say. They only said it was a call from Fengtian."

"Fengtian?"

Zhang Yong raised his eyebrows.

Could it be that the big boss behind the Tianlong Dojo has appeared?
it is good!
it is good!
This is what fantasy novels are all about!

Kill the young one, and the old one will naturally jump out!
Then keep killing!

Upgrade all the way...

Back at the dock management office.

The call came from here.

He picked up the microphone casually.

"say."

"You're Da Xiong Zhuang San?"

"Yes. It's me. Speak your mind, or shut up."

Zhang Yong was too lazy to be polite with the other party.

He played along, then proceeded to wreak havoc.

If you're not convinced, come and challenge me.

“Ookuma-kun, I am Tsuji Masanobu…”

"Who?"

"I'm calling you from the Kwantung Army headquarters..."

"Oh."

Zhang Yong hadn't reacted yet.

What letter?

Kwantung Army Headquarters?

What does this have to do with me? Why are you looking for me?

Lack of interest.

I want to hang up.

Get to the point if you need something, don't call randomly if you don't. We're not that close...

"Big Bear, there is something important."

"explain."

"The Kwantung Army Headquarters would like you to investigate all matters related to the Green Dragon Society."

"What Azure Dragon Society?"

Zhang Yong pretended to be confused. In fact, he knew about the Green Dragon Society.

It was organized by Hideki Tojo. He had clashed with them many times, and many of his members were killed.

However, Zhang Yong was unaware of the specific details regarding the Azure Dragon Society.

This is only the tip of the iceberg. A glimpse of the whole picture through a small part.

This Tsuji Masanobu...

and many more.

Suddenly I remembered.

This Tsuji Masanobu seems to have quite a background!
Like Kanji Ishihara, he was a staff officer by training. Both were renowned staff officers.

Maka, a staff officer in the Japanese army, held a very special position.

Nominally, they are staff officers, but they wield considerable power.

The operational plans they formulate are often approved by the military commanders.

Therefore, it is absolutely correct to say that these staff officers were the instigators of the war.

Although they didn't kill anyone on the front lines, the crimes they committed were no less numerous. Unfortunately, they weren't severely punished after the war.

People like Kanji Ishihara weren't even on the list for the Tokyo Trials.

That's a shame. They have to be eliminated.

"You may not be aware that behind the Heavenly Dragon Dojo is the Azure Dragon Society."

"is it?"

Zhang Yong neither confirmed nor denied it.

I have a feeling that the other party is definitely not telling the truth.

What Green Dragon Society?

Do you think I'm an idiot?

It's more like the Black Dragon Society.

But that's not important.

The other party will definitely think of this as well.

Therefore, calling it the Azure Dragon Society was actually just a trial balloon.

The key point of this call is that the caller has established a connection with Xiong Zhuang San.

With a mere staff officer speaking up, there's no problem with anything they say.

Afterwards, they could easily claim it was a misunderstanding.

"Good thing."

This is Zhang Yong's self-summary.

Although he was just a lowly staff officer, he came from the Kwantung Army Headquarters!

What does it mean?
This indicates that the Kwantung Army Headquarters also learned of what happened at the Tenryu Dojo.

Furthermore, a few hours later, the staff officer contacted him. No one would believe there wasn't something fishy going on.

Let me make a bold guess. It's likely that the Kwantung Army headquarters needed my help.

I'm curious. What kind of help do I need?

Is there something that the Kwantung Army Headquarters is unable to do on its own?

The current commander of the Kwantung Army is still Yoshijiro Umezu. He took office after the Nomonhan Incident and was sent by the Imperial General Headquarters to handle the aftermath.

The so-called "cleanup" meant to curb those disobedient generals.

This includes lower-ranking military commanders and division commanders. Ensure these individuals do not act first and report later, thus preventing insubordination.

The most troubling thing for the Japanese invaders' headquarters right now is that there are people causing trouble again.

"Big Bear, we keep in touch regularly."

"it is good."

"If you encounter any trouble, please feel free to call the Kwantung Army Headquarters at any time."

"it is good."

Zhang Yong gave a perfunctory answer.

I thought to myself, you're in Fengtian, and I'm in Shanghai. What's the use of a telephone?

The other party called from so far away; they must want to use me. They want me to become a tool in their hands.

Do you agree?
Of course I agreed.

Can't ask for it.

They carried out massacres within the ranks of the Japanese invaders.

So cool.

No matter who is killed, they are all Japanese invaders.

It's also possible that they killed high-ranking Japanese officials, or some very important figures.

This is a perfect opportunity to escalate the conflict.

This caused the various Japanese invaders to fight each other.

The Japanese invaders were already riddled with factions, and the struggle between the army and the navy was an even more intractable problem.

Within the army, there are various factions. If you instigate a blood feud, it's a cycle of killing each other until everyone is wiped out…

correct.

And there's Yongren too!
We must use Yongren to incite a rebellion!
rebel……

Internal strife...

The Japanese invaders were caught in a bloody and chaotic situation...

perfect!

"Jie Jie Jie..."

He couldn't help but reveal the signature smile of a major villain.

I subconsciously stared at Longhua Airport.

That was Japanese territory.

Previously, if "Zhang Yong" wanted to come, the only way was to bomb him from the air.

But now, if I bring the poison machine in, I'll probably have no trouble getting in. It's a pity I can't act. Otherwise, I could destroy all the Japanese planes.

Oh, right, going to Fengtian...

It seems like you can take a plane.

Of course, you can't fly the plane yourself.

Zhang Yong can fly a plane. Wakayama Rogue, on the other hand, cannot.

Otherwise, it's easy for people to connect them.

However, it wouldn't be a big problem to requisition a plane to Fengtian in the name of the Poisonous Organs.

At worst, my organization will build a few planes ourselves. Take me out.

have a bee in one's bonnet……

"report!"

More people arrived.

He said that the Consul General, Shigeaki Akiyama, was looking for him.

So he led the team back.

There's nothing going on at the dock for the time being.

His focus now is no longer on trivial matters.

If we're going to do something, let's do something big.

Back at the Consulate General.

As is customary...

He threw out a wad of Japanese yen.

They found that the Japanese military police were very respectful.

They probably all know what happened at the Tianlong Dojo.

Admiring the strong is human nature.

The Japanese invaders were no exception.

parking.

get off.

Enter the lobby.

Shigeaki Akiyama and Kichisaburo Nomura were both there.

say hello.

Then sit down.

He seemed very tired.

Akiyama Shigeaki spoke up, "You're stealing the spotlight."

"Just now, Tsuji Masanobu from the Kwantung Army Headquarters called me," Zhang Yong replied, seemingly ignoring the question.

silence.

Akiyama Shigehime hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

He certainly understood what the other person meant. He just didn't see anything wrong with showing off.

If I don't stand out, how could the Kwantung Army Headquarters possibly notice me?
Being noticed by higher-ups is certainly a good thing.

"I suspect you'll be tasked with dealing with the South Manchuria Railway," Kichisaburo Nomura warned. "Be careful."

"What happened to the South Manchuria Railway?" Zhang Yong asked curiously. "Did they get into trouble?"

"An independent kingdom, possessing its own military power."

"Is there such a thing?"

Zhang Yong expressed his surprise. He had indeed never heard of it.

He actually knew very little about the South Manchuria Railway.

All I know is that people from the South Manchuria Railway are arrogant. Outsiders don't want to associate with them.

Even the Special Higher Police are wary of them!

"The South Manchuria Railway Company has its own army and police."

"The Kwantung Army once tried to strip him of his military power, but ultimately failed."

"Tojo tried it before. But he failed in the end."

"Now, the Kwantung Army headquarters is probably eyeing you. They want to use you as a weapon to take down the Black Dragon Society."

"It would be best to eliminate the Black Dragon Society. If we can't, the loss will be to outsiders."

"The former commander of the Kwantung Army, Kenkichi Ueda, had close ties with the Black Dragon Society. Yoshijiro Umezu wanted to use someone else to do his dirty work."

Kichisaburo Nomura put it bluntly.

There is nothing new under the sun.

Power struggles have always been like this.

One emperor and one courtier.

The South Manchuria Railway was approved by the former Emperor Tianhuang.

It was granted many powers, to the point that it became a self-contained entity.

But the current locusts, and their main base, are not really liked.

"and……"

Nomura Kichisaburo hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Finally, he slowly said:

"The headquarters was most worried that the South Manchuria Railway and Xinjing might be up to something shady."

"Xinjing?"

"Human hearts are unfathomable!"

"No wonder."

Zhang Yong understood.

It turns out that the headquarters was wary.

There were concerns that the Black Dragon Society was secretly colluding with the puppet state of Manchukuo.

If it gets to that point, it will be very difficult to remove the problem. It will cause serious damage.

In fact, the South Manchuria Railway was completely purged because of the arrival of a million Soviet troops.

The Soviets wiped out the Kwantung Army and the South Manchuria Railway Company together.

Obviously, the Japanese invaders would not do such a thing.

The only solution is to scrape the bone to remove the poison.

And I myself am very likely to be that scalpel.

"Be careful..."

"I understand."

Zhang Yong nodded, indicating that he was eager to learn.

Deep down, he couldn't wait for someone to invite him to go on a killing spree and slaughter the Japanese invaders again and again.

This infighting among the Japanese invaders was incredibly brutal!
No matter how much they were hacked down, it was always the Japanese invaders who died.

Cool.

"By the way, the Imperial Navy wants to assign you a new job. What do you think?"

"What errand?"

"Head of the Special Intelligence Section of the Imperial Navy stationed in Shanghai."

"Special Intelligence Section?"

"Yes. Responsible for handling all intelligence related to the Imperial Navy."

"Thank you!"

Zhang Yong immediately expressed his gratitude.

Having a public title will make things much easier in the future.

Head of the Navy's Special Intelligence Section.

He wasn't a high-ranking official.

He wields considerable power.

The main advantage is that it can compete with the army.

From this moment on, I will be the object of desire for both the army and the navy.

well.

Competition is essential for progress!

Navy idiots get 200, Army idiots get 300...

Then the Navy idiot gave another 400, and the Army idiot gave another 500...

Haha!

I smile even in my dreams.

but!

calm.

Don't get carried away with your success...

correct.

Suddenly, something came to mind.

Turning to Kichisaburo Nomura, he asked, "Should we investigate Bald Charlie?"

"You're very smart." Nomura Kichisaburo nodded in satisfaction. "As the head of the Special Intelligence Section, your first task is to keep an eye on the British fleet in the Far East and keep track of the movements of their main warships."

"Do you want the others?"

"If possible, that would be best. We want the US, France, and the Netherlands."

"understood."

"There's another matter, which is to track down that mysterious, unmarked warship."

"What battleship?"

Zhang Yong pretended to be stupid again. He knew perfectly well what was going on.

It's the USS Beta Star destroyer with all its obvious markings removed.

Because of the great distance, the Japanese aircraft could never be identified as being of a specific type, so it remains a mystery.

"that is……"

Kichisaburo Nomura provides a brief description.

As expected, the Japanese navy had obtained far too little intelligence.

It's even impossible to determine whether the target is a destroyer or a cruiser. Some opinions lean towards a cruiser.