Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 222: Does it make you look awesome?

"Go, bring me Cao Weida from the police station."

Regardless of whether Cao Weida was involved in this matter, since Yoshiko Kawashima had spoken, he naturally wouldn't let it go unchecked.

So, Cao Weida, who was "on duty" (slacking off) at the police station, was completely bewildered when several Japanese soldiers appeared in front of him and dragged him out.

"No, who are you? Why are you arresting me?!"

He felt uneasy. Could it be that something went wrong, or that someone had been caught and betrayed him?

But that shouldn't be the case. Not to mention that not many people know his identity, in the entire Beiping and surrounding areas, only Lao Luo and a few brothers who were gathered together know about this plan and him. No one else knows anything about him!
And all of these people are fine; none of them were arrested!

Apart from a few people, no one else knew that he was involved in this matter!
If it had really been discovered, it wouldn't have been these few Japanese soldiers who came to arrest him; it should have been the intelligence agency.

So, initially suspecting he had been betrayed and intending to rebel and run away, he suppressed his urge to take action and started shouting loudly.

With just these few Japanese soldiers at such close range, he was confident he could take them all out before they could react. He decided to observe first.

But once they take action, there will be no turning back.

"Don't move! Behave yourself!" the soldier holding him threatened coldly, tightening his grip on him to prevent him from moving, but taking no further action.

This discovery made him even more convinced that the Japanese had no idea he had planned this incident, and that there must be something else going on.

"Stop! What right do you have to arrest Brother Cao!"

Just as Cao Weida was being dragged out of the office building, the Japanese soldiers' path was blocked by Xiao Erduo and Duomen.

One by one, they pulled out their guns and aimed them at the Japanese soldiers, their eyes glaring angrily, their weapons cocked, as if they were about to fire at any moment.

The Japanese soldiers who came to "invite" Cao Weida were startled. They clearly did not expect that in Beiping, there would be someone who dared to resist them in public.

Immediately, they all became furious and pulled out their guns to confront each other.

The Japanese squad leader leading the group roared, "You damned bastards! Are you trying to rebel?!"

"Get the hell out of here! If you dare take Brother Cao away today, I'll rebel against you, so what!"

Xiao Erduo Xiang is loyal to his brother. In the original novel, when his brother was imprisoned, he tried to reason with Jin Hai several times, but was repeatedly tricked. Later, he blew up the prison without saying a word and shot him to break him out!
Such a bold and righteous person dared to offend even the Kuomintang, let alone the Japanese.

He waved his hand and shouted, "Brothers, listen up! If these little devils dare to take Brother Cao away, I'll kill them!"

"Okay!" *N!

The people Xiao Erduo brought, especially the brothers who came in with him, were all loyal and incredibly daring.

Upon hearing this, instead of being afraid, they were all excited, waiting for Little Ear's order to shoot these Japanese devils into a sieve!
The Japanese squad leader's pupils contracted. He clearly hadn't expected that the usually timid, cowardly, and servile black dog would actually dare to do such a thing!
He came from the battlefield, and his senses were sharper than others. He could tell that the other side was not joking, but really intended to kill them!

How could he not be terrified and furious?!

"Rebellion! Rebellion!! You damned vermin!" Squad leader Serri, usually reserved, was momentarily speechless.
Although there were only a dozen or so armed police officers on the other side, only three of them came to take Cao Weida away!
Even if they know that even if they are beaten to death on the spot, all the others will have to die with them, so what? They'll all be dead by then!

But if they back down, wouldn't they lose all face?!

Even if you get back safely, your superiors will still dislike you!

They might even blame them for bringing shame to the Imperial Japanese Army and send them directly to the front lines!
He was caught in a dilemma, unsure of what to do.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded.

Xu Hancheng ran out of the office building, panting. The moment Cao Weida was led out of the office, San'er ran to tell him the news.

"Etc., etc!"

"Don't shoot, don't be impulsive, let's talk this out!"

Xu Hancheng rushed up, taking three steps at a time, and before he could even catch his breath, he hurriedly smiled apologetically and separated the two people on either side.

Then, glaring at them, he said, "Little Ears, what are you doing? You dare point guns at the Japanese officer! What do you want?! Put your guns down right now!!"

Little Ears ignored him completely. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Cao Weida give him a look.

Having understood the meaning behind the look in his eyes, Little Ear swallowed the words that were about to come out and waved for his brothers to put down their guns.

Seeing that Xiao Erduo obediently put down his gun, Xu Hancheng breathed a sigh of relief.

If a shooting were to occur at the police station today, his term as chief would truly be over!
When the Japanese come to hold him accountable, he, as the bureau chief, will definitely be held responsible!

Thankfully, Little Ears and the others haven't lost their heads yet.
He secretly wiped away his cold sweat, put on a fawning smile, and turned to say, "Sir, please calm down. These boys are ignorant and have a bad temper, but they absolutely have no intention of going against you."

"They just acted impulsively when they saw their superior being arrested."

He looked at Cao Weida and tentatively asked:
"I just don't know, whose orders did you come to 'invite' Inspector Cao? Is there any written instruction or anything like that?"

"Or has Inspector Cao done something wrong?" The situation had already put the Japanese squad leader in a difficult position, but Xu Hancheng's arrival eased the tension and gave him a good way out.

To be honest, he was quite relieved and had developed some goodwill towards Xu Hancheng.

Relieved, he put on a stern face and said in a deep voice, "Director Xu, this matter was ordered by Chief Chuanben of the Bamboo Bureau. Inspector Cao Weida is requested to go and cooperate with the investigation."

"Therefore, Director Xu, please manage your subordinates well to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings between us!"

"Chief of the Kawamoto Agency?! The Bamboo Agency?!" Xu Hancheng gasped, his heart trembling instantly.

Goodness gracious, how did Cao Wei Da get involved with the Bamboo Agency?
Many people know about the Japanese Special Higher Police (THD), a particularly famous intelligence organization, but many are unaware that there was another intelligence agency whose rank was not much lower than the THD.

Those are the four mechanisms: plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum.

These four agencies were code names for intelligence organizations in China. Their main function was to induce or subvert Chinese government officials, military commanders, and intellectuals.

But that doesn't mean they only know how to do that; they are also adept at interrogating captured spies and gathering intelligence.

The Bamboo Agency was a secret service agency active in Beiping, Tianjin, and other places.

When Xu Hancheng learned that the other party was actually Yoshitaro Kawamoto, the head of the Bamboo Agency, who had ordered him to "invite" him, his legs began to go weak.

He asked, his forehead covered in cold sweat, "Has Inspector Cao done something wrong?"

"Director Xu, it's my duty, please forgive me for not being able to comment!" The squad leader refused to answer with a cold face, his icy gaze sweeping over Little Ears and the others blocking his way.

"Get out of the way right now! If you dare to obstruct us again, you will be charged with resisting arrest!"

In his view, now that his origins had been revealed, these cowardly Chinese bastards should be too afraid to cause trouble, right?

But he unfortunately ran into a brick wall.

Upon hearing this, Little Ears immediately became unhappy.

What, trying to make yourself look cool?

What's wrong with bamboo machinery? Do you think I'm easily scared?!

If you anger me, I'll just shoot you all dead and then run away with Brother Cao to join the Red Party!

With such a vast world, people, guns, money, and food, you can live comfortably anywhere.

He rolled up his sleeves, about to explode, but Cao Weida interrupted him first:
"Alright, this officer didn't say I've done anything wrong, he just asked me to cooperate with the investigation."

"What kind of behavior is this, obstructing the officers from carrying out their duties? Get out of the way right now!"

Well, since Master Cao has said so, what else can we do?
Even though he was unwilling and a little worried, Xiao Erduo could only ask his brothers to make way for him.

The two Japanese soldiers holding Cao Weida relaxed their grip and carried him out of the police station.

It can be said that Cao Weida was a prominent figure in the Outer Five Districts Police Station. Now that he was taken away, everyone in the police station was paying attention, including Zheng Chaoyang.

Second floor, window of the confidential office.

Seeing Cao Weida being taken away by the Japanese, Zheng Chaoyang frowned, his thumb and forefinger unconsciously rubbing together.

For the anti-Japanese base area, Cao Weida's importance was beyond doubt. When necessary, these underground party members had to be prepared to sacrifice themselves for Cao Weida!
Seeing Cao Wei Da being taken away, a thousand thoughts raced through his mind as he tried to guess what could have caused the Bamboo Agency to be mobilized!

"No, this matter needs to be reported to Lao Luo."

Although, judging from the words of the Japanese squad leader, Cao Weida was probably just involved in something and was simply cooperating with the investigation.

Given Cao Weida's current importance within the Japanese, there will certainly be many people who will protect him.

However, just in case, he decided to consult with Lao Luo about a possible solution.

After making up an excuse, Zheng Chaoyang left the police station, got into a rickshaw, and drove around Beiping aimlessly. After changing his clothes and taking several rickshaws, he finally stood in the alley opposite the Ruijin Grocery Store.

On the other side, Cao Weida was taken to a room in the Bamboo Agency's office area.

This is an interrogation room, fully equipped with all kinds of interrogation equipment.

There are no windows here, and even in broad daylight, one needs to turn on a dim lamp to see any light.

As soon as he entered, a musty smell mixed with some unknown odor hit him, making Cao Weida's nose itch.

A simple table was placed in the middle, and a Japanese officer in his forties with a mustache sat next to it.

After he entered, the Japanese officer looked up at him and said with a forced smile, "Mr. Cao Weida, I've heard so much about you."

(End of this chapter)