Spy War: I am the Living King of Hell

Shortly after Yang Xuewu left, groups of Japanese soldiers arrived at the "Matsu Machine" in less than two minutes.

In fact, this was also the influence caused by Yang Xuewu. Yang Xuewu committed crimes in Hongkou many times. The Japanese could not catch Yang Xuewu, so they began to increase the number of patrol personnel.

This is the main reason why the Japanese arrived less than two minutes after Yang Xuewu left.

Not long after, Ono Akira also arrived. Looking at the explosion scene, Ono Akira sighed helplessly.

In the past, Ono Akira had the ambition to kill Yang Xuewu, but after repeated failures, Ono Akira now just wanted to get by. He had lost confidence in dealing with Yang Xuewu.

Although Okada Masaharu's body was not found at the scene, Ono Akira felt that Okada Masaharu was in great danger.

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On the other side, when it was night, Yang Xuewu locked the door of the safe house and went straight to Yoshino Ichiro's house.

Although there were many patrol checkpoints along the way, it was of no use to Yang Xuewu as he could easily avoid the inspections.

Not long after, Yang Xuewu came to Yoshino Ichiro's house.

"Mr. Yang, you didn't leave?" After seeing Yang Xuewu, Ichiro Yoshino asked in confusion.

Like Ono Akira, Yoshino Ichiro also knew Yang Xuewu very well. He felt that the "loose mechanism" incident today must have been done by Yang Xuewu, but what Yoshino Ichiro did not expect was that Yang Xuewu did not leave Hongkou.

"Yoshino, I have something else to consult you about, so I didn't leave."

"Is that so? Mr. Yang, please ask. I will tell you everything I know."

"Okay, do you know anything about the "Xingyayuan"? "

"Mr. Yang, of course I know about the Xingya Institute."

"Okay, then tell me about the situation of the "Xingyayuan"."

Hearing this, Yoshino Ichiro nodded and said, "The Institute for the Development of Asia was established two years ago, and its president is our Prime Minister."

"Guards?!" Yang Xuewu asked in surprise.

"Yes, he is the president."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xuewu nodded. This could explain why a deputy director of the Central China Liaison Department of the Asia Development Institute actually needed to be a major general.

"Go on, what is the main purpose of this "Xingyayuan"?"

"Mr. Yang, this is what happened. Two years ago, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believed that the military had not only the right to control but also the right to engage in diplomacy over the areas occupied by China. This caused dissatisfaction among many people, and even caused two foreign ministers to resign because of this."

"In order to resolve this dispute, the 'Asia Development Board' was established. After its establishment, the 'Asia Development Board' was divided into two departments. The first department was responsible for politics, and the second department was responsible for economy."

"After the establishment of the Asia Development Institute, liaison committees were set up in various places. I know of places like Beijing, Shanghai, Daocheng, Hankou, Yangcheng, and Ludao."

"But the military is definitely unwilling to do so, because the establishment of the Asia Development Board actually weakened the power and interests of the military. In order to get the military to agree to set up the Asia Development Board, the cabinet agreed to let the military directly handle administrative affairs. Now many of the senior executives of the Asia Development Board are military personnel."

After listening to Ichiro Yoshino's story, Yang Xuewu finally understood what this "Asia Development Institute" was doing.

To put it bluntly, the main purpose of establishing this "Asia Development Board" was to share Japan's interests in China.

"Yoshino, I understand. Do you know this person named Ishikawahara Nana? He seems to be a major general in the army and will come to Shanghai to take up a post soon." "Of course I know that Ishikawahara Nana is not coming to Shanghai to take up a post soon, but he has already arrived."

"Arrived already?"

"Yes, he arrived the day before yesterday. He will serve as the deputy director of the Central China Liaison Department of the Asia Development Institute."

"Yoshino, introduce me to this Oikawahara Nana."

"Okay, Ichikawahara Nana graduated from the Army University. In 1931, he became a senior staff member of the Reward Section of the Personnel Bureau of the Army Ministry. In 1934, he was promoted to infantry colonel and transferred to the Japanese Kwantung Army, where he served as the commander of the 30rd Infantry Regiment of the 33th Brigade of the th Division."

"In 1936, Ikawahara Nana was transferred back to the Army Ministry and served as the head of the Personnel Bureau's Rewards Section. During his tenure, Ikawahara Nana was appreciated by many high-ranking officials."

"In 1938, Ikawahara Shichi was promoted to Army Major General and transferred to the Central China Expeditionary Force, and later to South China, where he participated in the offensive against Lingnan and other places.

"In the following two years, Ikawahara Nana was constantly transferred to other places to participate in the war. Ikawahara Nana was very capable and had made many military achievements. That's why he was transferred to Shanghai this time to serve as the deputy director of the Central China Liaison Department of the Asia Development Institute."

"If nothing unexpected happens, I think Iikawahara Nana will be promoted to lieutenant general next year after a transitional year."

Hearing this, Yang Xuewu smiled. Now that Ichikawahara Nana was being targeted by him, he definitely had no chance of being promoted to lieutenant general, even if he was promoted posthumously.

"I see, Yoshino, I have a question. Ichikawahara Nana's rank as a major general can only make him the deputy director of the Central China Liaison Department of the Asia Development Council. Then who will be the director of the Central China Liaison Department of the Asia Development Council?"

"Mr. Yang, the minister is Tsuda Keito, a vice admiral of the navy."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xuewu was overjoyed. He didn't expect that a mere Central China Liaison Department of the Asia Development Institute would have an army major general and a navy lieutenant general serving there.

"Yoshino, introduce me to Tsuda Keichi."

"Okay, as far as I know, Tsuda Jingzhi graduated from the Naval University. He first worked in the Military Affairs Department and later went to China. He is a real expert on China."

"In 1923, Tsuda Jingzhi was appointed as the naval attaché to the Chinese Embassy in the Republic of China, and in 1930 he was appointed commander of the Second Overseas Fleet."

"In 1934, he was promoted to vice admiral and served as commander of the puppet navy in Manchuria. In 1939, he served as director of the Central China Liaison Department of the Asia Development Council."

"This is all I remember about Tsuda Jingzhi's resume. If you need more detailed information, Mr. Yang, I can help you look it up."

"No need, these are enough." Yang Xuewu said with a smile.

At this time, Yang Xuewu had already made a decision, which was to destroy the Central China Liaison Department of the Asia Development Institute. Even if he failed to do so, he would definitely be killed when Ichikawahara Nana and Tsuda learned of his mistake.

If an army major general or a navy lieutenant general were killed, it would certainly be painful for the Japanese. As long as it could make the Japanese uncomfortable, Yang Xuewu was willing to do it.

"Mr. Yang, do you want to do something to them?"

"Yes, these two people are worth my effort." Yang Xuewu replied.

"Then you should be careful, Mr. Yang. Xingyayuan is very well guarded, and you need a special pass to enter or leave."

Hearing this, Yang Xuewu nodded. He was mentally prepared for this. It would be strange if the defense of a unit headed by an army major general and a navy lieutenant general was not tight.

After continuing to chat with Ichiro Yoshino about the situation of the Central China Liaison Department of the Asia Development Institute, Yang Xuewu said goodbye.

On the way back, Yang Xuewu hummed a slogan excitedly. Today, he not only solved the problem of "loosening the mechanism", but also determined the target of the next action. Yang Xuewu was very happy. Today was a fruitful day. (End of this chapter)