Espionage codename: Shen Gongbao

It's 8:30 in the morning.

Wang Xuesen arrived at the office on time, leisurely wiping the table, drinking tea, and reading the newspaper.

Yes, I was reading the traitorous newspaper, "Ping Bao".

The phone rang.

"it's me."

"Okay, Director Li, I'll be right there."

hang up the phone.

Wang Xuesen jogged all the way to the conference room.

Armed military police guarded the entrance.

The atmosphere inside was somber.

Two Japanese men sat at the head of the table, along with key leaders such as Ding Mocun, Li Shiqun, and Tang Huimin.

"Xue Sen"

"This is Lieutenant Colonel Haruki Yoshitaka of the Mei Agency, and this is Commander-in-Chief Okamura Ichiro of the Military Police," Li Shiqun said, standing up.

"Hi!"

Wang Xuesen, like a Japanese officer, stood upright with a taut face as he bowed in salute.

The two bigwigs nodded slightly, instantly developing a favorable impression of his Japanese-style military officer demeanor.

"Xue Sen"

"Some of you here don't speak Japanese very well. Mrs. Okamura mentioned that your wife said you speak Japanese very fluently."

"You will be the translator for these two officers this time."

Li Shiqun's Japanese is decent; simple communication shouldn't be a problem.

However, in case of errors during important reports, his wife, Ye Jiqing, usually acts as the translator. Moreover, as one of the parties involved, she is not suitable to translate.

Ding Mocun and Tang Huimin are even less capable; they only know some basic Japanese.

In case of major events, Mao Ziming is the only option to act as the translator.

But Li Shiqun didn't trust Mao Ziming, so the task fell to Wang Xuesen, who was neither close to nor disliked by either side.

The country lady that Wanjia danced with every day turned out to be Okamura's wife.

What the hell!

This girl is really something; she found a great backer.

"Sirs, I am ready." Wang Xuesen suppressed his joy and bowed again with a stern face.

"Haruki-kun, come here." Okamura handed the newspaper to Haruki Yoshitane.

Qing Qiqingyin took the newspaper, shaking it as he questioned Ding Mocun and the others, "You fools, can anyone tell me how Tang Zengyang ended up in Shancheng?"

"The Chiang Kai-shek government is now loudly proclaiming their victory."

"This is a provocation against the Great Japanese Empire, a disgrace to us."

"Your stupidity has brought shame upon the Empire, you damned idiots!"

Wang Xuesen translated almost simultaneously, which terrified Ding Mocun and the others, who turned pale and broke out in a cold sweat.

"Your Excellency Qingqi, as the director of No. 76, I have an inescapable responsibility."

"However, at the time of the incident, the people we were monitoring Tang Zengyang were temporarily reassigned by Marine Corps officers patrolling nearby due to the red ticket riot on Haining Road."

"This gave Tang Zengyang an opportunity to take advantage of the situation."

"According to reliable intelligence, Tang left from Hongkou Railway Station. I think we can ask the head of the Second Police Station."

Ding Mocun nodded and bowed, subtly shifting the blame to the Japanese and Li Shiqun.

Everyone knows that Zhang Yuan, the chief of the Second Police Station, is one of Li Shiqun's men.

Yes, yes.

"Tang Zengyang and I had already reached an agreement, and I had the money ready. Who would have thought that at this crucial moment, he would be kidnapped by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS)?" Tang Huimin nodded in agreement.

Wang Xuesen turned around and began translating.

He deliberately used the pure Choshu Domain accent, his words coming out short, forceful, firm, and unquestionable, like steel blades slashing at the two of them.

That's not translation.

It sounded more like a questioning from high-ranking officials of the Choshu Domain.

Not to mention Okamura and Haruki, even Li Shiqun and the others were terrified when they heard it.

Okamura and Haruki Yoshitane trembled and were almost startled enough to stand up and bow.

In the Army Ministry, high-ranking officials such as Hideki Tojo and Shunroku Hata were all from the Choshu Domain aristocratic families, and the Choshu Domain accent represented the strong will of those important figures.

It is the accent that every Japanese soldier reveres most, apart from the "Miya-sama Kotoba" (the Emperor's words symbolizing divine authority).

This left Okamura and his companion feeling both frightened and offended, yet also unable to refute it.

"Li Jun, aren't you going to say something?" Qing Qiqingyin coughed lightly, regaining his upright posture.

"Dear Lieutenant Colonel."

Li Shiqun bowed respectfully and explained, "It was nighttime, and Tang Zengyang was in disguise. The other side made detailed and meticulous arrangements. The crowds at Hongkou Railway Station are complex, and conventional methods would not have been able to stop them."

"I do have many questions and would like to ask Director Tang."

Wang Xuesen turned around and began translating with a strong and resonant voice.

"Okay." Okamura nodded.

Li Shiqun took a couple of sips of tea and looked at Tang Huimin, saying slowly, "Tang Zengyang's escape this time was meticulous, clearly the result of a long period of planning."

"He was picked up by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS)."

"I'd like to ask, he'd been in Shanghai for so long without ever thinking of leaving, so why was he in such a hurry to run away as soon as Director Tang arrived?"

"You should know that this is something that Director Kagesa Yoshiaki is paying close attention to."

"Surrender or die."

"Tang Zengyang escaped so smoothly, isn't it because some people and the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics have resurfaced and are secretly colluding?"

Upon hearing this, both Ding Mocun and Tang Huimin's expressions changed drastically, and the hairs on their bodies stood on end.

"What did he say?" Qingqi asked, urging Wang Xuesen urgently, sensing that something was wrong.

"Lieutenant Colonel, would you like me to provide simultaneous interpretation?" Wang Xuesen asked.

"That would be perfect." Qingqi is an impatient person and usually hates this kind of slow flipping through pages.

Wang Xuesen first translated Tang Huimin's words.

Haruki and Okamura glared fiercely at Ding and Tang.

"Gentlemen, you are senior CC officers, shouldn't you explain yourself?" Qingqi questioned sharply.

As he spoke, Wang Xuesen provided a precise simultaneous translation.

Ding Mocun knew that Qing Qiqingyin was Li Shiqun's powerful backer, and if he continued to protect him, he might end up dragging himself down with him.

"Old Tang, I'm sorry, this is all I can do for you..." Ding Mocun said respectfully.

"Sirs, Tang Huimin is in full charge of the matter concerning Tang Zengyang. I only learned the details afterward."

"It would be more appropriate for Tang Huimin to answer."

As he spoke, Wang Xuesen began to translate simultaneously. The two voices, one soft and the other sharp and forceful, blended together to create a unique texture.

"Tang, tell me," Qingqi said.

Tang Huimin looked at Ding Mocun in alarm, but the latter pretended not to see him.

"I...you two, this is slander! I am utterly loyal to the Imperial Army."

"It was Li Shiqun. He deliberately had Wu Sibao divert Lin Zhijiang away, and then used the red ticket issue to deliberately send the action team away."

"He... he's retaliating."

Translated by Wang Xuesen.

Li Shiqun laughed: "The ones who arrested and fought the Red Tickets that night were the Japanese Imperial Army's Marine Corps, which was responsible for maintaining the security of Shanghai. You mean the Japanese Marine Corps colluded with the Red Tickets to frame you?"

"hehe."

"You are truly loyal to the Imperial Army."

"Or do you think too highly of yourself?"

Wang Xuesen immediately emphasized the implication that Tang Huimin "disdained" the Imperial Army.

"Baka!" Haruki slammed her hand on the table and yelled.

"You idiot, how dare you slander soldiers of the Great Japanese Empire? Are you insane?" Even the taciturn Okamura was enraged.

"Li Shiqun, you son of a bitch."

"Don't you dare try to pin this on me."

"Gentlemen, that's not what I meant."

"He's framing me!" Tang Huimin shouted angrily, unable to win the argument.

"Getting impatient?"

Whether it's a frame-up or not, the evidence will tell.

Li Shiqun smiled faintly and steadily picked up the newspaper on the table: "Everyone, you should have seen the 'Great Beauty Gazette' this morning, right?"

Please take another careful look.

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