Spy Wars: Red Shopkeeper

Chapter 87 Reply
The Japanese did not come, but Ding Mocun and Li Shiqun did.

Ding Mocun stared in surprise, then took two quick steps to look at him. "You're attending the banquet tonight too? Are you okay?"

"Fortunately, I'm lucky enough to survive." Gu Yansheng smiled bitterly and shook his head.

Li Shiqun looked at him without saying anything. When did Ding Moqun get to know Gu Yansheng?

"Secretary Ling, Director Gu," Li Shiqun stepped forward and said, "The Japanese won't be coming for the time being, so we were sent here to report the situation. Are you two okay?"

"We're fine, how's things going at the venue?" Ling Xianwen asked directly.

Li Shiqun shook his head. "So far, seven have died, and 26 are still being treated. The scene is a mess, and the ground in the venue has been blasted into several craters."

Ding Mocun curled his lips and said, "When something happened, Shiqun and I were immediately called over. We were searched and questioned, and we were even scolded. It was so embarrassing."

"Why are you being scolded? It's obvious that there's something wrong with their own people." Gu Yansheng complained.

"What exactly happened at the scene?" Ling Xianwen was curious.

"Shiqun, go ahead."

"Well, there is only one assassin, and it can be confirmed that he is a Chongqing agent.

Before the banquet began, the military police did conduct a security check, but the Japanese liked to use Chinese people. Their own expatriates were lazy and not as hardworking as the Chinese, and were unwilling to do some of the dirty and tiring work.

Therefore, the daily cleaning and vegetable preparation services at the overseas Chinese club have always been provided by Chinese people.

Today, the assassin has been working in the Overseas Chinese Club for a long time, so he came and went freely in the club without arousing any suspicion. No one knew whether the guns and grenades were brought in that day or hidden there a long time ago. This is a confusing matter now.

Today he may have felt that the occasion was suitable, with many people and high-ranking officials gathered, or he may have received some instructions that he must kill someone, so he chose to abandon his hidden identity and take action.

Judging from the circumstances at the scene, he should have been discovered immediately before he took action. I guess the Japanese saw him when he pulled out his gun.

So he first shot and killed the Japanese waiter closest to him, and then without thinking too much, he threw a grenade into the crowded area, causing the first explosion.

When the military police rushed in, he had a grenade that he didn't have time to throw, and he was shot dead by the military police and the officers present. The second grenade he threw didn't leave his hand, and it exploded and killed him.

"Then what kind of poison did we get?" Gu Yansheng asked.

"The Japanese are still testing the poison." Li Shiqun thought for a moment and said, "But based on my experience and your symptoms, it's probably arsenic."

"Arsenic?!" Ling Xianwen's voice rose a degree when he heard this word.

Gu Yansheng also sat up straight, waiting with a solemn expression.

Li Shiqun smiled comfortingly: "Don't worry for now, the advantage of arsenic is that it is colorless, odorless and easy to purchase. If it is mixed into the wine or drinks, you won't even know it when you drink it.

But the disadvantage is also obvious, which is that it is easy to not drink enough, just like the symptoms of you, some people are more severe and some are milder. The less you drink, the milder the symptoms, and if you don't drink at all, you will be fine."

"Will that be okay?"

"No, it's arsenic poisoning. It's fine at first, and it won't be a problem later. A small dose is just the reaction you guys have. Vomiting and abdominal pain, but it won't be fatal. Just recuperate for a while and you'll be fine."

This is a relief.
Ling Xianwen relaxed, turned his head to look at Gu Yansheng, smiled, and shook his head helplessly: "What do you think happened to us? We even got to taste something from the storybook."

After saying that, he turned around and vented his anger on the two of them.

"Hey, directors, can't you arrest all the Military Intelligence Bureau members? Last time you arrested a bunch of them, this guy wasn't on their list? He's not in the concession, is he?"

Ding Mocun sighed and said, "Secretary-General, the spy business is not that simple. We have the big list, but these undercover agents are not necessarily directly selected and sent out from the Shanghai District. For example, this person is from Chongqing, what school did this person graduate from? Is it possible that no one in the Shanghai District knows about this person except his superiors?"

"It's no use explaining to me. If you say that, will the Japanese accept it?"

This remark stopped the two of them in their tracks.

"Headache."

"Don't worry about it. We two patients don't have headaches yet. You can leave now. Don't disturb us from recuperating."

"Okay, let's go first. You two can have a good rest."

"Wait." Gu Yansheng stopped him and asked, "How are General Iwasa and Mr. Hase? Are they injured?"

Li Shiqun shook his head. "Commander Iwasa was shot. The assassin shot him. The extent of the injury is unknown. The Japanese are performing surgery and won't let us in. Consul Hase's injuries aren't serious. The explosion scraped his arm a little. He should be fine after a bandage."

"Then should we go and take a look?" Gu Yansheng turned his head to look at Ling Xianwen.

Ling Xianwen nodded and said solemnly, "I am going to see it."

After saying that, he simply lifted the quilt and said, "Let's go now."

Army Hospital.

Seeing them both smiling, Hasegawa stretched out his arms and said, "I'm fine. You didn't have to come all this way. You're also patients. My injuries aren't as severe as yours."

This is indeed the case. Big shots like Hasegawa Inkawa and Iwasa Taro arrived last, so he basically didn't eat or drink and was only busy giving them tasks.

Hasegawa added, "The Military Control Commission assassins were probably afraid that the arsenic time would expire and someone would become ill, so they had to force the attack and shoot us directly."

"It was also a fluke."

After a few emotional sighs, Ling Xianwen talked about the real purpose of this visit. "Mr. Hase, don't worry about the assassin. The people from the secret service headquarters have him. Just get some rest. And by the way, please give us some guidance. How should Director Gu and I handle this matter that the commander-in-chief mentioned?"

Hasegawa said sternly, "Economic replacement to eliminate Chongqing's influence is an order issued by the War Guidance Section of the Imperial Headquarters. The Military Police Command must definitely carry it out, but I also know that this will cause dissatisfaction among some merchants in the concession.

From our perspective, things need to be done and public opinion must be controlled. The situation cannot be too ugly. Therefore, for foreign businessmen from some powerful countries, you can promise to ensure that their entry and exit exchanges will be smooth. As long as the big ones are appeased, some small businessmen will not be a big problem.

But this matter must be kept secret. If too many people knew that we were treating them differently, it would backfire. When you two contact each other, you can tell them not to spread the news, otherwise even this condition will be lost."

Gu Yansheng and Ling Xianwen nodded. It seemed that the measures were inevitable. However, as a faction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there were some benefits after all.

Once this is opened, a whitelist will be set up, and they will have the final say on who is on the whitelist.

Gu Yansheng only stayed in bed for one night and went to work the next day very dedicatedly, so much so that Ling Xianwen had no time to slack off.

But there is really no way to be lazy now. Fu Xiaoan and the others were lying there rolling their eyes. They had to continue with the Japanese mission and deal with the company quickly. It was a good thing to be discharged from the hospital early.

After arriving, Gu Yansheng first asked Liu Xiaolou about the gathering at the Judicial Department last night. In those days, information communication was indeed not smooth. This group of people were only focused on having fun and didn't even know that such a big thing had happened in Hongkou. They were having a lot of fun.

I called Lu Bowen, and he immediately said he would come over to talk.

"Is everything going well?" Gu Yansheng poured him a glass of water.

"It went smoothly. I received a response from the organization. The content was a little beyond what He Yun and I expected. By the way, were you there yesterday? I looked carefully but couldn't find you."

"No, the Japanese had something urgent to do and were holding a banquet there. I called you that afternoon, but no one answered. I guessed you were selling futures at the Zhongye Gongshang at that time. I was thinking of finding an excuse to leave early that night to go find you, but you ended up getting poisoned and going to the hospital. There was no need to go then. The Japanese certainly didn't have time to manage the radio station in the concession at that time."

"What? You are poisoned?" Lu Bowen was stunned and looked around with wide eyes.

"It's okay." Gu Yansheng smiled. "A little arsenic. Seven Japanese officers were poisoned to death. It was done by the Military Control Commission."

"No, it's arsenic, not fruit candy. You say it so lightly. Have you checked carefully? Is the Japanese hospital reliable? Do you want to go to the hospital in the French Concession to have another look?" Lu Bowen didn't care about the Military Control Commission at this time. He looked extremely nervous.

"I'm really fine. Those who are injured are still lying in the hospital. I must be fine if I can come to work."

Lu Bowen frowned and looked at Gu Yansheng's face carefully, then sighed for a long time: "It's really not easy to be a traitor. The risk factor is too high. You have to guard against the Japanese and the Military Control Commission."

"Let's get down to business. What does the organization say?"

"The organization said that you should avoid eating food from outside if possible, especially anything related to the Japanese and the No. 76 gang. If you can postpone any gatherings, do so. If you can't, eat less."

"Is that what the organization said?" Gu Yansheng asked with a smile.

Lu Bowen's face turned serious. "I'm the team leader. Can't I represent the organization at this moment?"

"Okay, okay, you're in a higher position so you're right." Gu Yansheng nodded repeatedly and said with a smile, "Please continue, Team Leader."

Lu Bowen sighed, then stepped forward and said seriously, "Tomorrow afternoon at 3:00, we need to meet at the DDS Café on Xiafei Road. The organization has clearly stated that you are the one who will meet there."

"Me?" Gu Yansheng was a little surprised.

Lu Bowen nodded: "Yes, it's you. Although I don't know why the organization asked you to go, but since it's an order, I think I still have to carry it out."

Gu Yansheng nodded. This news was a little beyond his expectations.

According to the initial arrangement, they were only responsible for inventory or money, and then agreed with the transfer station to hand over the goods at a certain location, without meeting each other during the period.

Even if they have to meet, Lu Bowen should go.

I couldn't figure it out after thinking about it, but there must be a reason why the organization arranged it this way. I'll know when I get there.

"Okay, I get it. What's the code for the meeting?"

"Tomorrow in the cafe, the contact person's table will be placed with a report from three days ago, with a hat on top. The report will be on page three, with a corner torn off in the lower right corner, missing the last seven words of the report at the end.

If you ask him to borrow a newspaper, he will say it is expired and you should go buy a new one. Then you tell him the seven words you have prepared, and he will say, "Here is the newspaper for you. I have to go." Then he will leave, and the connection is complete.

For the rest, you can find time to go out by yourself. He will wait for you outside, and you can make an appointment to talk at a place.

I brought you the newspaper on the way here. Look, it's just this page. Just write it down when the time comes."

"I understand." Gu Yansheng took note and nodded.

"Be careful, observe your surroundings, and retreat if you feel any danger."

"Don't worry, I will."

"Then I'm leaving. Arsenic, pay attention to what I say. When you go out with those two gangs at a fixed place, you must be careful about what you eat and drink."

"Okay, I understand."

".Arsenic! If He Yun knew about this, she would be worried to death."

"Then don't let her know."

"Seven people died. How could such a serious matter be concealed? Even if Hongkou's defenses were tight, it would have been reported in tomorrow's newspapers."

(End of this chapter)