"Kawamoto-dono, Kawamoto-dono!"
Michio Qingtian hurried in, holding a newspaper in his hand: "This is the 'Huari News' that just came out. Take a look at this."
Kawamoto Kojiro took the newspaper and looked at it, his expression suddenly changed.
newspaper, accusing the Americans of maintaining neutrality in name but actually providing support to the Chinese government there.
What nonsense.
Kawamoto Kojiro was a little unhappy.
This will cause the US government to protest.
But what is more important is what follows.
The article named "Angus International" by name, saying that they transported large quantities of weapons and ammunition to the Chinese army, seriously violating the principle of neutrality.
However, what concerned Kawamoto Kojiro the most was the end of the article.
"A foreigner who seriously insulted the Japanese Empire. No, we can no longer call him a foreigner. He became a Chinese national. When Japan was about to arrest him, Angus & Co. continued to favor him and will At 2 p.m. on November 3, we departed Shanghai on the American cargo ship 'Cape Warrior'."
Foreigner? Become a Chinese citizen? Japanese arrest?
Vance white!
Kojiro Kawamoto immediately connected the dots.
The answer points directly to Wan Sibai.
I can’t control whether this news is true or false at the moment.
I would rather be deceived than let go of any clues.
2pm on the 3rd?
It's today!
"Immediately find the dock where the 'Cape Warrior' is docked, and immediately notify the consulate and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau to start negotiations!" Kawamoto Kojiro quickly made arrangements: "Qingtian, find me the person in charge of this newspaper!"
…
"Come on, eat more."
Meng Shaoyuan ordered a table full of dishes, and continued to diligently take dishes to Shi Mintong, who was sitting opposite him.
"Director Meng, that's enough, that's enough." There was already a bowl full of vegetables in the bowl in front of Shi Mintong: "If there is more, I really won't be able to eat anymore."
"You have to eat even if you can't. Come on, drink."
Meng Shaoyuan filled Shi Mintong's wine cup with wine again: "Drink more, eat more."
"That's enough, Director Meng." Shi Mintong drank a cup of wine: "I know my mission, and I also know that I may not be able to come back this time. It's okay, it's okay, you gave me so much money , I have never seen so much money in my life. It’s worth it, it’s worth it.”
Meng Shaoyuan opened his mouth, but stopped talking.
Shi Mintong smiled: "I never thought that the face my parents gave me would one day be put to such a use and help me make so much money. I have two younger brothers and one younger sister. , the whole family is counting on me. No matter whether I live or die this time, at least my family doesn’t have to worry.
I have no ability, and I am still not married in my thirties, but my brother wants to marry a wife and cannot be a bachelor like me. My sister will also get married in the future. Who doesn’t want his sister to get married in a glorious way? It's fine now, it's fine now, all these troubles have been solved. "
"Brother, I'm sorry for you." Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "I have no ability and can't think of a better way. I can only trade my own brother's life for the life of a foreigner. I asked Assistant Wu to find someone, and she I found you so quickly, and as soon as I saw you, I knew you were the person I was looking for."
After saying that, he stood up and bowed deeply to Shi Mintong.
"Director Meng, this is impossible, this is impossible." Shi Mintong was frightened and quickly stood up: "I am just a little spy, you are the master, how can you bow to me."
"Director Meng."
Wu Jingyi opened the door and walked in: "It's almost time."
"Okay." Before Meng Shaoyuan spoke, Shi Mintong picked up the wine bottle, drank the wine in a few sips, and wiped his mouth:
"Director Meng, I'm leaving then."
"Brother, let's go!"
…
"Cape Warrior".
Captain Rhett looked at the time, lit his pipe, and took a few puffs.
At the pier, there suddenly appeared a lot of patrols and...
spy.
Yes, these people are supposed to be secret agents.
And the crew also heard that these people were communicating there in Japanese.
The "Cape Warrior" is the property of Angus International. What are these Japanese doing here?
Suddenly, several cars sped over.
As soon as it stopped, those who got out of the car were Moyes, the president of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Hiromitsu Hiromitsu, the military attache of the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai, and even Mr. Petters, the deputy consul of the US Consulate General in Shanghai.
what's the situation?
"Captain Rhett." Moyes came over.
"Call Mr. Joy immediately and tell him that the Japanese are coming." Captain Rhett gave instructions in a low voice, and then went up to him: "Mr. President, why are you here?"
"Ah, this is Hiromitsu Hirosawa, the military attache of the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai." Moyes introduced a few people: "They received intelligence that the 'Cape Warrior' violated the neutrality agreement and helped the Chinese government smuggle prohibited items. "
"That's nonsense." Captain Rhett looked very angry. He first complained and protested a few times, and then pulled Moyes aside: "Mr. President, of course we have prohibited items, but before the war broke out, we also This has always been done, but I can guarantee that we have definitely not helped the Chinese government."
Moyes looked towards the Japanese and lowered his voice: "I know they are not here to check for any prohibited items, but to find a person."
"Looking for someone?" Rhett shrugged: "I don't have the person they want here at all."
As he was talking there, several trucks filled with goods and a car roared towards him.
What got out of the car was Joey Freemont, the chairman and general manager of Angus International Bank.
"Mr. Vice Consul? Mr. President? Why are you all here?" Joey walked over with a smile on his face: "What's wrong? Did something happen to me here?"
Hiromitsu Hirosawa winked, and Kojiro Kawamoto who came with him immediately came over and said: "Mr. Freemont, on behalf of the Japanese government, I strongly protest against your violation of the neutrality agreement!"
Joey spread his hands: "What are you talking about!"
Kawamoto Kojiro didn't say a word, but handed the other party today's "Huari News".
"You read a Japanese newspaper to me?" Joey said with laughter: "I can speak some simple Chinese, but I'm sorry, I don't understand Japanese at all."
"Then I can read it to you."
Kawamoto Kojiro read out the article.
"It's simply inexplicable." Joey protested loudly: "This is slander and slander. I will sue this irresponsible reporter."
"Listen, Mr. Freemont." Kawamoto Kojiro said coldly: "We are not interested in your smuggling at all, but you also know that I can make a big fuss about your smuggling and say that you are assisting China. Government, can you give a reasonable explanation?”
Joey seemed to wince.
His appearance was all seen by Kojiro Kawamoto. He, who is deeply interested in psychology, smiled: "But there is no such quarrel between us. If you hand over the person, no matter what you smuggle, you will do it with us." It doesn’t matter!”
"Who? I don't even know who it is." Joey looked at it but didn't seem to give in.
Kawamoto Kojiro said easily: "In that case, do you mind if I conduct a routine inspection on your truck?"
"You want to inspect my truck?" Joey immediately objected: "This is simply ridiculous. What qualifications do you have to inspect my truck?"
"Joy." Vice Consul Pettus called him to his side: "Hey, the Japanese Consulate made a serious protest to our consul, and threatened the Japanese army to enter the public concession for arrest. You have to know that the Ministry of Industry Bureau is The last thing we want is for this to happen, so we must make some compromises for the benefit of the United States."
Joey was unhappy, but he still gave in: "Okay, these damn Japanese monkeys. If they can't find out, I'll settle the score with them."
"Mr. Fremont, have you made a decision?" Kawamoto Kojiro began to urge.
Joey waved his hand angrily: "Check it, go check it, but remember, if the person you are talking about is not found, you must give me a reasonable explanation for this matter!"
…
"Name!"
"Matsumoto Makoto."
"Are you the person in charge of 'Huari News'?"
"Yes, I am an editor and a reporter."
"Tell me, where did you get this report?"
"I said, I am a reporter and I must guarantee the news provider."
"Ms. Matsumoto, we are all Japanese, I don't want anything unpleasant to happen!"
"I reject!"
…
All the goods on several trucks were searched, but no one was found.
The truck was loaded with Chinese specialties that Angus International was preparing to ship to the United States.
Damn it!
The information is false.
Have you been teased by the military commander again?
Wan Sibai wasn't in the car at all?
"I protest, I protest!" Joey's voice became louder again: "This is a blatant trampling on the legitimate rights and interests of an American company!"
"Kawamoto-dono, Kawamoto-dono." A Japanese spy hurried over, leaned in front of Kawamoto Kojiro and whispered: "We have found the target."
"What? Is the information true?"
"It's true. Wan Sibai showed up, along with his wife and children."
"Gather everyone immediately and get there as quickly as possible."
Kojiro Kawamoto was never willing to stay here for another minute. As soon as he gave the order, he immediately said to Joey: "Mr. Freemont, I think there may be some misunderstanding between us. I will apologize to you, but now I still There are urgent matters that need to be attended to.”
…
"Ms. Matsumoto, let me ask you one last time, will you tell me or not?"
"I have nothing to say!"
"Then I'm sorry, I can only torture you, a terrible punishment!"
Makoto was a little scared.
But she still stubbornly shook her head.
"Ms. Matsumoto, I'm offended."
At this moment, the door of the interrogation room was suddenly kicked open, and then a voice came:
"Who dares to touch my daughter!"
