You were allowed to marry into No. 76 family, and you were promoted to director?

Chapter 407 Accident
The military police hospital is the largest contributor; other hospitals, even if they don't receive as much, won't receive significantly less.

After this health inspection, Zhao Xuan estimated that he would receive gifts worth about a million silver dollars.

Moreover, when they first arrived, Oobo gave each of Zhao Xuan and the others a large red envelope.

“Yamao-kun, those are all good things. We’ll split them when we get back. Even if we don’t sell them to pay back the money, it’s good to keep them to give away.”

"Moreover, we can't refuse to accept it."

Yamayu Kazuo stroked his chin and nodded:
"Indeed!"

Yamayu Kazuo recalled that when he first arrived, Oboku had given him a red envelope, which everyone else accepted, but he alone did not.

At that moment, Yamayuu noticed that Ooyagi looked a little nervous. Zhao Xuan smoothed things over by accepting the red envelope and putting it into Yamayuu's hand.

In that instant, Yamayu Kazuo felt he would never forget it for the rest of his life. Ooyagi's tense expression visibly relaxed, and his smile became much brighter.

When the inspection began, Ooboji instructed other hospital directors and leaders to take the supervisory team to inspect the items, while he went to the backyard to direct the hospital's doctors and nurses to move the gifts.

Now that the practice of bribery and embezzlement has spread among the Japanese army, Zhao Xuan naturally wouldn't mind adding fuel to the fire.

Since the military is in this state, as long as Zhao Xuan drags the intelligence departments into it, everyone will be on the same boat. What intelligence can't be bought with money?

Zhao Xuan raised his hand and patted Yamayu Kazuo on the shoulder:

"We still don't have much experience with this first routine health inspection. Remember this: each person should drive their own car. Don't be like today. Look, even Director Oboku is worried. So many gifts, and we only brought a few cars. How are we going to give them all out?"

Yamayuu Kazuo's lips twitched. He had only ever seen Zhao Xuan so blatantly accept bribes.

But thinking that Zhao Xuan did indeed have the cabinet's reply, Yamao Kazuo felt much more at ease. If this were in ancient China, it would be considered accepting a bribe by imperial decree!
Yamayu Kazuo, who originally didn't care much about money, was surprised and also felt greedy when he saw this scene.

Yamayu Kazuo naturally didn't care about the small amount of money, but he never expected that what the other party gave him would far exceed his expectations.

With so much money, Yamao Kazuo thought to himself, if he saved it up, he would become the richest man in his hometown after the war was won!

Then, would his beloved Lily still look down on him? He could buy her even if he had to spend money.

"Yoshi, Zhao-san, you're right. We can't put Oobo Hisashi in a difficult position, and we certainly can't put the directors of other hospitals in a difficult position. I'll give the order that when we go to other hospitals, each person will have their own car. If we don't have enough cars, I'll find a way to get more. My brother works at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so borrowing a few cars is no problem at all."

Seeing that Yamayu Kazuo had changed a lot, Zhao Xuan was very pleased.

Even the Imperial Warriors were changed by themselves; doing this brings a sense of accomplishment.

After a day's itinerary, Zhao Xuan led his team to the old factory area.

On that very day, the epidemic prevention and control supervision team's convoy had already delivered gifts to the old factory area six times, piling up like mountains.

Such things could not possibly be brought back to the Special Higher Police, and Zhao Xuan had previously promised the members of the supervisory team that all earnings from work would be split equally on the same day.

When Zhao Xuan arrived, it was already six o'clock in the afternoon.

At this moment, Dao Ya was directing her men to count the supplies that Zhao Xuan had sent.

Daoya held the ledger, her eyes sparkling as she looked at it.

"Xiaoya, are you done counting?"

Dao Ya was still somewhat shocked when she came to her senses. She hadn't expected that a unit like the epidemic prevention and control supervision team could be so lucrative.

The total value of all the gifts received on this single day exceeded three million silver dollars, with the bulk coming from the Military Police Hospital. The other hospitals did not receive as much as the Military Police Hospital.

This doesn't even include the bribes given to patients at various hospitals.

Zhao Xuan did the math, and found that the total amount of red envelopes sent by major hospitals in Shanghai was nearly 100,000 US dollars.

"Brother-in-law, I've tallied it up. The total value of these gifts is about three million four hundred thousand silver dollars, and if these gifts were put on the black market, I'm confident I could make a profit of four million silver dollars."

Zhao Xuan smiled and nodded:
"Okay, then these things are yours. We've all agreed that you'll fund the purchase of these gifts, and we'll split the profits equally."

"Just calculate it according to the prices you calculated."

Dao Ya smiled and nodded repeatedly. She could earn 600,000 silver dollars just by handling the business once. Dao Ya naturally didn't want to miss such a good deal.

With this money, Dao Ya figured that it would be able to replenish some of the savings she had lost in her previous conflict with the Mei Agency.

Soon, Dao Ya and Sato Ai had three million to four hundred thousand silver dollars prepared and delivered to the warehouse designated by Zhao Xuan.

At this moment, inside Warehouse No. 8 in the old factory area, the members of the epidemic prevention supervision team sat around a round table. The table was already full of colorful, fragrant and delicious dishes, all of which Zhao Xuan had asked Dao Ya to prepare in advance.

After a busy day, Zhao Xuan raised his glass, smiled at everyone present, and said:

"Ladies and gentlemen, the epidemic prevention and control supervision team has just been established, and its first mission has been a complete success. This is all thanks to everyone's concerted efforts. Let's raise a glass to celebrate our first victory."

After downing the first glass of wine, Zhao Xuan noticed Sasaki's somewhat anxious expression and the curious glances from the others. Without beating around the bush, Zhao Xuan got straight to the point:

"Today's harvest was pretty good, but such opportunities are rare. We can't possibly use the guise of inspecting sanitation to visit various hospitals every day."

"However, as for our supervisory team's work, if we want to, there are basically new arrangements every day, it's just a matter of how much workload we have."

"I'm sure everyone is curious about how much work we accomplished today. I won't go into details, but Michiko, why don't you tell us?"

Sakai Michiko took a deep breath. After the statistics came out, Zhao Xuan had Dao Ya tell her the situation.

Michiko was quite pleased that Zhao Xuan trusted her so much.

Michiko coughed lightly, stood up, smiled at everyone, and said leisurely:

"The fact that our work was completed so smoothly today is inseparable from the wise leadership of the team leader and the active cooperation of the major hospitals."

"To thank our epidemic prevention supervision team, the major hospitals prepared some small gifts. As it happened, Ms. Daoya and Ms. Sato Ai were quite interested in these gifts, and after compiling the results, they decided to buy them."

"As everyone knows, Miss Daoya is the team leader's family member, so we can't ask for an exorbitant price. Therefore, we sold it to Miss Daoya at cost price. Does anyone have any objections?"

Yua Murakami wasn't interested in money, and she had known Toa for quite some time. She also quite liked the cute little girl. After hearing what Michiko said, she smiled and shook her head.

Yamayuu Kazuo wouldn't have any objections, because he often brought snacks for Toa, and now Yamayuu Kazuo and Toa have a very good relationship.

If Yamayuu Kazuo were to sell the items to Toya at cost price, he would naturally have no objection. Even if he were to sell them at a discount, Yamayuu Kazuo would not utter a word of objection.

Seeing that no one had any objections, Mizuki Uchiyama naturally shook her head as well. In her opinion, those gifts were absolutely not something she could take back. Now that they could be sold off, she didn't care how much commission she got.

Mizuki Uchiyama doesn't care much about money, but she won't refuse it if she can get her hands on it.

As for Sasaki, all he wants to know now is how much he will get this time.

Sasaki had already thought it through. If the money was enough, he would have to make some plans to secure a future for himself, since the position of chief of special agents of the Mei Agency had been vacant for a long time.

There is a special agent director in No. 76, whose rank is below that of the bureau chief.

Originally, it was Kagesa who brought about the establishment of Unit 76, and its internal structure was basically based on Kagesa's opinions.

Therefore, both No. 76 and Mei Agency have the position of Chief of Special Agents.

However, Zhou Lifo was mostly in Nanjing, which is why Ding Moqun always held the reins of power at No. 76 in Shanghai.

But the Mei Agency is different. Kagesa is in Shanghai. If you work in the Mei Agency, you'll basically reach the level of section chief.

To go further, we must resort to extraordinary measures.

Sasaki had long coveted the position of Chief of Special Operations at the Mei Agency. If he could use money to pull strings and bypass Kagesa to become the Chief of Special Operations, that would be ideal.

If it weren't for Zhao Xuan and his joining the epidemic prevention supervision team, Sasaki wouldn't have had such thoughts. But now that he has the opportunity, he doesn't want to give up his chance to rise to the top.

"It seems everyone is eager to know how much we'll get this time. Please look over here."

Daoya had already sent people to deliver the cash to this warehouse, and as Michiko pointed, everyone's eyes were drawn to it.

Seeing the rows of brand-new boxes placed in the corner, everyone stood up.

Michiko followed Zhao Xuan to the box and then yanked open the lid.

When Sasaki saw the neatly stacked silver dollars wrapped in red paper inside the box, his heart skipped a beat.

He had roughly calculated that he would be lucky to get 40,000 to 50,000 silver dollars this time, but the current situation is not what he expected at all.

"As everyone can see, Miss Daoya has already prepared the money. As the team leader arranged beforehand, we will split any extra income earned during work equally."

"Here, there are a total of 3.4 million silver dollars. After distributing 400,000 silver dollars to the staff members of the various departments who participated in today's operation, as well as necessary bribes, the remaining 3 million silver dollars will be divided equally among the six of us."

Even Mizuki Uchiyama gasped upon hearing Michiko's words.

The three million silver dollars were split equally among Sasaki, Yua Murakami, Michiko, Yuichiro Yama, Yua Murakami, Mizuki Uchiyama, and Zhao Xuan.

Yua Murakami never expected that the gifts sent by major hospitals in Shanghai for just a routine health check would be so valuable.

Even Yua Murakami, who has no interest in money, had to take this matter seriously at this moment.

Seeing everyone's stunned expressions, Zhao Xuan calmly said:
"Alright, it's just a small amount of money, no need to make a fuss. After dinner, everyone will take 450,000 silver dollars, and the rest is mine."

Seeing Michiko about to speak, Zhao Xuan interrupted her directly: "Although we said that we would share the benefits we received each time equally, as the group leader, I don't mind taking a little loss. Three million is not enough to be divided among seven people. So, let's round it up and each of you take four hundred and fifty thousand."

"Remember, this is only the first time. Our epidemic prevention supervision team has a lot of work to do in the future. Don't feel that I'm at a disadvantage this time. Our goal is to work steadily and continuously. I also need everyone's help to complete the work."

After Zhao Xuan said that, everyone shut their mouths.

Upon hearing the news of 450,000 silver dollars, Sasaki's face turned red.

My initial expectation was only 30,000 to 50,000, but to my surprise, I received a whopping 450,000.

The tenfold difference filled Sasaki with excitement.

With this money, Sasaki was absolutely confident that he could pull strings and win over the director of the Mei Agency's special operations team!
With reddened eyes, Sasaki bowed slightly to Zhao Xuan and said respectfully:

"Team leader, from now on, I will do my best to fulfill any orders you may give."

Michiko Sakai gave Sasaki a deep look; she hadn't expected this guy to be so ambitious.

However, 450,000 silver dollars was indeed enough for Sasaki to do many things he never dared to think about before.

Even Michiko felt a slight ripple in her heart.

Mizuki Uchiyama stood there blankly, her thoughts the same as Sasaki's, both feeling that getting 40,000 or 50,000 yen this time was already a lot.

The difference of tenfold was enough to almost make even Mizuki Uchiyama collapse.

With the money in hand, Mizuki Uchiyama had already figured out how to spend it. First, she would upgrade the equipment of her subordinates. Most importantly, the money would be enough for her to recruit more undercover agents, bribe more enemies, and gather more intelligence.

Thinking about these things, Mizuki Uchiyama's eyes lit up.

Mizuki Uchiyama had to admit that she had been too narrow-minded before!

Originally, Mizuki Uchiyama planned to write down the matter of accepting bribes in her little notebook, waiting for an opportunity to severely punish Zhao Xuan. If she could also drag the Special Higher Police into it, that would be the best outcome.

But now, Mizuki Uchiyama's thinking has changed. If she can continue to have such a stable income by following Zhao Xuan, many of her previous plans can be realized.

Compared to other factors, Mizuki Uchiyama values ​​her own abilities and future prospects more.

And that's exactly what Zhao Xuan can offer her.

Yua Murakami has already figured out how to spend the money. Those devices that she never dared to dream of before seem like something she can consider buying now.

Of all those present, perhaps only Yamayu Kazuo had the simplest idea: to save money!
His goal was to return to his hometown and become the richest man there after the war ended!

After dinner, the entire epidemic prevention and control supervision team returned home with a full load of supplies.

Office of the Chief of the Special Higher Police Section.

Lan Zehui was stunned when she saw the full 400,000 silver dollars that Zhao Xuan had brought.

After a long while, Lan Zehuizi looked at Zhao Xuan in surprise:
"Ah Xuan, this is..."

After Zhao Xuan explained the situation, Lan Zehui gasped.

She had thought the epidemic prevention supervision team was a lucrative department, but she never expected it to be so lucrative!
Moreover, the reason why Aizawa Keiko truly felt the epidemic prevention supervision team was because of their subsequent trip to Harbin to monitor the destruction of the Sheshan virus by the Ishii troops.

You could say this was a windfall, and a huge one at that.

As a result, before he could even get the big credit, Zhao Xuan secured at least three months' worth of funding for the Special Higher Police Department with just a simple hygiene inspection.

Even excluding equipment maintenance costs, the 400,000 silver dollars that Zhao Xuan obtained this time would be enough to cover the expenses of the Special Higher Police for more than half a year.

"Ah Xuan, this is so much income in just one day, what will it be like in a month?"

Zhao Xuan laughed heartily:
"Huizi, what are you thinking about? There's nothing wrong."

"Even if the epidemic prevention supervision team works for a whole month, not counting today, on average, they would be lucky to earn 10,000 to 20,000 yuan a day."

"Not every place is like a hospital."

"Besides, I can't go to the hospital for check-ups every day. For a job like this, twice a year is already the limit."

Hearing this, Lan Zehui smiled awkwardly. She had indeed been surprised by the amount of money Zhao Xuan had brought today.

Thinking about it now, it makes sense. If Zhao Xuan had led the epidemic prevention supervision team to visit all the major hospitals every day, the hospitals would probably have had to close down after two or three visits.

Furthermore, such matters are manageable within the unspoken rules, but if they escalate beyond the hospital's capacity, the cabinet will absolutely not let Zhao Xuan off the hook.

After calming down, Aizawa Keiko glanced at the box containing the money, then looked away and said slowly:
"Ah Xuan, you should take this money back. It's all your earnings from your work, how can you let it be incorporated into the Special Higher Police?"

Zhao Xuan pretended to be taken aback for a moment, then looked at Lan Zehuizi with a serious expression and said:

"Keiko, when did I ever say that this money was earmarked for the Special Higher Police?"

Lan Zehui's pretty face flushed red. Had she misunderstood? It couldn't be that Zhao Xuan had brought this money to show off in front of her, could it?

"Huizi, although you have a family that means you don't have to worry about food, clothing, or daily necessities, how can a woman not have money in her hands!"

"So, this money is for you. Save it carefully. If anything changes in the future, having money in hand will give you more options."

Lan Zehui's eyes instantly reddened. She never expected that this money was actually given to her by Zhao Xuan.

For a moment, Aizawa Keiko was filled with mixed feelings, wondering what Zhao Xuan really meant. Did he accept her? Or was he just trying to compensate her with money out of guilt?
After taking a deep breath, Aizawa Keiko stared intently at Zhao Xuan with her beautiful eyes:

"Ah Xuan, you..."

Originally, she wanted to ask Zhao Xuan what he meant, but Zhao Xuan raised a finger and pressed it to Lan Zehui's lips, looking down into her eyes, and said gently:
"Don't overthink it. Just know that everything I do is for your benefit. Whether you need money or not, you must take what I give you!"

Aizawa Keiko's heart skipped a beat. The tone that left no room for refusal sent a shiver down her spine, and she nodded as if possessed.

Realizing what she had just done, Lan Zehuizi quickly took a step back and lowered her head, not daring to look at Zhao Xuan.

Zhao Xuan sighed inwardly. Using such a woman was truly tormenting him.

After slowly exhaling, Zhao Xuan still had a smile on his face:

"Huizi, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

Hearing this, Lan Zehuizi came to her senses and realized that she still had something important to tell Zhao Xuan.

"Ah Xuan, wait a minute!"

"You interrupted me just now, and I forgot that I still had something to say."

Despite saying this, Lan Zehuizi avoided Zhao Xuan's gaze. She quickly turned and went to her desk, poured a cup of tea for Zhao Xuan, and then led him to sit on the sofa. Only then did Lan Zehuizi take a few deep breaths to suppress her surging, jubilant emotions and say:

"The Mei Agency has already sent people to confirm the intelligence of the anti-Japanese forces in the border area. They are mainly led by people from No. 76, with Ding Moqun serving as the deputy commander, but in reality, he is no different from the commander."

“I paid special attention to Ayan’s situation. She went to Anhui, and it would take at least ten days to half a month to go there and back.”

"But don't worry, I've already spoken to the military police there. They'll protect Ayan's safety for my mother's sake. It doesn't matter if the mission isn't completed. If you want, we can try to transfer Ayan to the Special Higher Police after this."

Zhao Xuan shook his head upon hearing this:

"Huizi, thank you for your concern for Ayan. But you know Ayan's abilities, so I don't think there will be any major problems. As for the transfer to the Special Higher Police, Huizi, what I want more is for Ayan to take a step further and become the deputy director of the Special Operations Department of the 76th Division, or even be promoted directly to the director of the Special Operations Department."

"Of course, these things can't be rushed. It all depends on whether the information Ding Moqun obtained this time is accurate."

Lan Zehui pursed her lips, feeling genuinely relieved. She had been truly afraid that Zhao Xuan would agree and then transfer Dao Yan to the Special Higher Police.

Although Aizawa Keiko was extremely reluctant to let Dao Yan come over, she didn't want Zhao Xuan to be distracted by Dao Yan and encounter danger, so transferring him to the Special Higher Police was a good option.

However, since Zhao Xuan had already rejected it, Lan Zehuizi naturally wouldn't continue to dwell on this issue that she didn't want to discuss in the first place.

"Alright, but I don't think Yingzuo will easily let Ayan become the chief of special operations! Even Ding Moqun, I feel doesn't have much of a chance."

"Who can say for sure about such things? I heard from Ayan that Yingzuo has already agreed to Ding Moqun's request. If this large-scale crackdown can be successfully concluded, then Ding Moqun is very likely to be promoted to the director of the 76th Bureau."

Upon hearing this, Lan Zehui frowned slightly and looked at Zhao Xuan:

"What if we fail?"

This large-scale sweep was bound to fail; it was a trap that Xia Gong had laid long ago.

Now everything is ready, we are just waiting for the Japanese to launch a large-scale mopping-up operation, and then give the little devils a head-on blow.

After the failure, Zhao Xuan speculated that Ding Moqun would definitely have to take the blame, but Ying Zuo would never be able to remove Ding Moqun from the position of chief of special affairs; at most, he would just be reprimanded.

After all, Zhou Lifu still needs Ding Moqun to withstand the pressure in Shanghai.

Otherwise, Zhou Lifu would have already found an excuse to have Wang Ningyu replace Ding Moqun.

With Zhou Lifo around, Yingzuo would give him some face, and Wang Da would never agree to replace Ding Moqun.

(End of this chapter)