Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 50 Two small yellow croakers were fed to the dog
"You get ten small yellow croakers for every person you catch. Your friend must be quite valuable."

Cao Weida picked up the small yellow croaker on the table, tossed it around, and looked at 'Wang Fugui' with a half-smile.

Wang Fugui smiled slightly, "Whether it's valuable or not is up to you to decide. How much do you think would be more appropriate?"

Oh, is this a sales tactic? Instead of asking if it's okay, they ask how much?
"That depends on his status. If he's just an ordinary 'friend,' then the money is enough. But if your friend has become someone else's 'friend,' then you've wasted your money."

"I still believe in my friend. He went to Langfang Coffee Shop for a short break yesterday afternoon, and there may have been some misunderstanding with the Imperial Army."

"Don't worry, whether it succeeds or not, we will offer you the same reward afterwards."

Cao Wei Da understood. It wasn't some kind of carefree trip; it was more like he was going out to carry out some kind of espionage operation, and he got caught by the Japanese before he even started.

After rubbing the small yellow croaker for a moment, Cao Weida nodded in silence. "Alright, since you've said so, I'll give it a try."

"What's your friend's name? How can I let him know that I'm your 'friend'?"

“Yu Feng, just tell him that his uncle back in Suzhou is very worried about him and that he should go back as soon as possible.”

After memorizing the code, Cao Weida got up and put the small yellow croakers one by one into his pocket.

"I can't guarantee it will work out, but I'll do my best. Whether it succeeds or not depends on fate. I hope your friend hasn't betrayed you yet."

“Of course, I’ll leave everything to Captain Cao.” Wang Fugui stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and said with a smile, “If it really can’t be done, I would appreciate it if Captain Cao could find a way to send him on his way. The cost will be calculated separately.”

Cao Wei Da nodded.
He stopped at the door. "Although Wen San'er isn't a bad person, he's timid and cowardly. I'd better not let him come here next time; I'm scared."

Wang Fugui paused for a moment, then nodded with a wry smile: "Okay, I understand. I won't let him go next time."

To be honest, he didn't want Wen San'er involved at this time either. Although Wen San'er was still trustworthy, as Cao Weida said, Wen San'er was timid and afraid of trouble, and not capable of accomplishing great things.

But there was nothing he could do. The intelligence organization in Beiping had been decimated by the Japanese, and he suspected that there had been a traitor within the organization!
Otherwise, it wouldn't explain why the intelligence station was being discovered and arrested one after another; his friend was caught just as he was about to make contact.

Fortunately, his friend was shrewd and sensed something was wrong once they arrived at the destination. So he abandoned the rendezvous and prepared to evacuate, but was still captured by Japanese spies.

If he gets caught during the rendezvous, he won't need to come to Cao Weida.

There was a traitor in the station, and he dared not have much contact with the people in the station until he found out who the traitor was. And in Beiping, it seemed that only Wen San'er could be trusted.

After all, the other party had saved his life!

Cao Weida was in a good mood after leaving Quanjude, and he had made initial contact with the Kuomintang.

If my guess is correct, that 'Wang Fugui' should be Xu Jingge.

Xu Jingge is now a key assassin appreciated by Boss Dai. He carried out many important missions during the War of Resistance against Japan and made great contributions to the victory.

In the original drama, after the victory of the War of Resistance against Japan, Xu Jingge served as a lieutenant colonel in the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Don't assume that just because there are so many major generals and field officers during the War of Resistance Against Japan, a lieutenant colonel is nothing special.

It's worth noting that even until his death, Boss Dai was only a major general, which shows that in the Military Intelligence Bureau, the rank of colonel was highly prestigious.

After the victory of the War of Resistance, putting aside everything else, with Xu Jingge's connection, at least I can live a comfortable life.

For the sake of the future, Cao Weida had to do his best to help Xu Jingge. After leaving Quanjude, he got into Xiangzi's rickshaw.

"Let's go to the military police headquarters."

Since this concerns the Matsui Special Service Agency, is there anyone more suitable than Koji Matsui?
"Cao Sang." As soon as Cao Weida got out of the car, the two Japanese soldiers at the door greeted him with friendly expressions.

During this period, Cao Weida would come over from time to time, and he was often seen calling Matsui Koji and Fujita Sosuke brothers. The Japanese were just bad, not stupid, so naturally they would not offend Cao Weida.

They even had to express goodwill, because if they offended someone, who knew if that person would speak ill of them to their superiors.

Moreover, Cao Wei Da was very adept at social skills and would always bring them small gifts whenever he came. They didn't express their gratitude, but they were still friendly.

"Nagamo-kun, Akashi-kun," he said, expertly handing over a few packs of cigarettes. "Thank you for your hard work. I'm here to see Commander Matsui."

"Hey, Cao-san, wait a minute."

A moment later, Koji Matsui appeared at the door.

Upon seeing Cao Wei Da, a smile involuntarily bloomed on his face.

There was no way around it; every time Cao Wei came, it meant there was money to be made.

Although the two were already quite familiar with each other, Cao Wei Da still greeted them respectfully before revealing the purpose of his visit:
"Matsui-kun, I'm sorry to trouble you again this time."

"I came here today hoping to get someone out of here with you."

"Hey, Cao-san, you're too kind. We're friends, and friends should help each other. There's no need to be so polite. Tell me, who is this, and when was he arrested?"

"Yesterday afternoon, at a coffee shop in Langfang, a man named Yu Feng."

Upon hearing the location, Langfang Cafe, Matsui Koji couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. "Cao-san, who is he to you?"

“Not familiar.” Matsui Koji nodded, then said meaningfully, “Cao-san, this matter is a bit complicated.”

"Don't worry, this is the number this time." Cao Weida held up three fingers.

Matsui Koji's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. "Yoshi, it seems your friend is very sincere this time. We are friends, so I am definitely willing to help you. This is the amount before the torture is carried out. If the torture is carried out, the amount will be increased by two more. Furthermore, after he comes out, I do not want to see any trace of him in Beiping again."

Both sides are intelligent people. Cao Wei was able to ship so much cargo out in such a short time; even a fool would know where it was going.

However, Matsui Koji didn't care about any of this. The situation was becoming clearer, and Japan's defeat was basically a foregone conclusion.

Apart from a small number of die-hards, the rest, whoever had connections or backgrounds, were trying every means to make money and seek a way out.

“No problem, my friend is quite generous.” Cao Weida readily agreed, feeling somewhat pleased. His superiors knew perfectly well that the other party had agreed, so could they perhaps cooperate more deeply in the future?
"Also, prepare a Chinese corpse, you know what I mean."

"I understand, of course I understand, Mr. Matsui, thank you for your trouble." Cao Weida smiled and stuffed three small yellow croakers into the other man's pocket.

Feeling the heaviness in the pocket of his clothes, Matsui Koji's lips curled up even wider. "Alright, I'll make the arrangements right away. You can go to the Matsui Special Service Agency to pick him up in two hours."

The Matsui Special Service Agency was practically Matsui Koji's backyard; he could release whomever he wanted with just a word.

"Xiangzi, let's go to the phone booth over there."

"Transfer to the Fifth District Police Station, Patrol Police Office, find Lian Cuihua."

He had five positions available, including Lian Cuihua, and he also arranged for four trusted thugs to become patrol officers.

Thanks to Cao Weida's connections, the bureau chief directly assigned them idle jobs at the patrol police office. They basically just had to clock in and then smoke and drink tea at the patrol police office. They received a salary for nothing and did no work. It couldn't be more carefree.

After dialing the number and transferring the call, Xiao Erduo's voice came through the receiver.

"Hello, who is this?"

"It is I, Cao Wei Da."

Although the person wasn't by his side, Xiao Erduo immediately stood up, his attitude extremely respectful, "Brother Cao, what are your orders?"

"Find a car and take that Hou guy to the Matsui Special Agent Agency. Remember, he's going to die."

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away." After hanging up the phone, Xiao Erduo immediately put on his police cap, which was still on the table, adjusted his slightly oversized clothes, and shouted to his colleague beside him:
"Lianhu, gather your brothers and come with me."

After finishing his phone call, Cao Weida got into a rickshaw.

"Xiangzi, let's go to the Matsui Special Service Agency."

"Hold on tight."

Xiangzi was an honest man who knew his place. He never asked questions he shouldn't ask and never said things he shouldn't say. When his master needed a rickshaw, he would pull it diligently.

Cao Wei Da was quite satisfied with this performance.

Two hours later, at the small gate in the backyard of the Matsui Special Service Agency.

Squeak~~
After being dormant for a long time, it made a harsh, scraping sound when it was first turned on.

Then, a man in his thirties, who looked somewhat tired and was dressed in casual clothes, came out.

He walked with a slight limp, and there were faint marks on his neck.

Cao Weida twitched his lips. Well, those two small yellow croakers were fed to the dog.

"Yu Feng, your uncle back in Suzhou is very worried about you and wants you to go back as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, the man's eyes lit up, and he nodded.

Upon hearing his response, Cao Weida raised two fingers and beckoned to a spot not far away, whereupon a rickshaw sped over.

Yu Feng whispered his thanks, forced a smile, and awkwardly got into the rickshaw.

Without saying a word, the driver silently pulled the cart and ran away into the distance.

The next moment, two men wearing felt hats helped up a 'drunkard' and handed him over to the people inside the door.

Seeing that the matter was over, Cao Weida did not linger and rushed to the military police headquarters.

After paying the final payment, Koji Matsui took out a cigarette and gestured to the side.

Cao Wei Da understood, and the two found a place to smoke.

"Cao Sang, the money has been prepared and handed over to Sang Liuji. I'll leave the rest to you."

"I will certainly live up to the trust of my superiors. However, if we encounter any die-hards who resist and disrupt the Imperial Army's important preparation of military supplies, I would appreciate your assistance."

Matsui Koji immediately declared righteously, "The battle at the front is intense, and supplies are scarce. This is precisely the time when we need help from all sides! As friends of the Empire, anyone who dares to delay the military strategy of the Imperial Japanese Army is a sinner of the Imperial Japanese Empire! I will punish them severely!"

(End of this chapter)