The air in the train smells bad.
The carriage was full of Japanese soldiers. Meng Shaoyuan and Zhen Naiko were sitting here, looking really out of place.
Sitting in the train were part of the Japanese army's Shigeto detachment.
Just now, when I entered the station, the man who was working as a coolie was called Liu Fuqin. He was an outside agent of the military command. He was not on the list, but he had given them instructions before.
Did he recognize himself?
Must have recognized it.
Because he looked at himself several times while working, and was kicked hard by the Japanese supervisor for this.
Meng Shaoyuan always felt a little uncomfortable.
It doesn't feel good.
Rebellion by agents is inevitable, especially outside agents. Because they have not received formal and systematic training, they use their original work to hide their true identities and do not know how to protect themselves, so they are more likely to be exposed.
These outside agents join the military for various reasons, and some even just make a living. Once their identities are exposed, they are more likely to rebel after being arrested.
You can't expect them to be strong-willed.
Where is Liu Fuqin?
Meng Shaoyuan's bad feeling never stopped since he got on the train.
If the most feared thing really happens, then once the train arrives in Nanjing, it will be a big deal.
no.
This situation must be avoided.
The whistle blew and the train started moving slowly.
Meng Shaoyuan stood up and moved around: "I'll walk around casually."
"Yes." Zhen Naiko nodded obediently.
Meng Shaoyuan walked slowly towards the first-class carriage.
This is a military train with Japanese soldiers on board, so you don’t have to worry about guards at all.
Meng Shaoyuan walked into the first-class carriage in a swaggering manner.
Good guys, they are really all officers.
The youngest are all second lieutenants.
There are many empty seats in the carriage.
"who!"
Seeing a stranger intruding, the second lieutenant sitting closest to the compartment door stood up. Seeing the old-fashioned military uniform Meng Shaoyuan was wearing, his attitude became a little more friendly:
"This is an officer's compartment and you are not allowed to enter."
"Ah, I'm here to see General Asama."
"Which General Asama?"
"General Asama Akutagawa of the Asama Detachment."
"You know him?"
"Yes, we are very good friends."
"General Asama is not on this train."
Meng Shaoyuan was "disappointed".
"Let him in."
At this time, a colonel sitting in front said.
Meng Shaoyuan smiled inwardly.
His voice was very loud just now, just so that others could hear it.
Although it is not far from Shanghai to Nanjing, it does take some time to drive.
In this era without mobile phones or computers, it is actually particularly boring for people who often take trains.
They are often willing to find someone to talk to, who can relieve this boredom to the greatest extent.
As long as an officer here is interested in him, that's it. What's more, he is wearing an old-fashioned military uniform from the Russo-Japanese War, which makes him more likely to attract others' interest.
It worked.
"Your Excellency, officer." Meng Shaoyuan arrived in front of the colonel.
"Ah, sit down." The colonel asked him to sit down opposite him and asked his name.
As usual, Meng Shaoyuan was talking nonsense.
"General Asama, your friend?"
The colonel's name was Hiraga Shinsaku. When he heard that "Rukawa Kaede"'s grandfather had participated in the Russo-Japanese War, he actually bowed slightly to show respect.
"Yes, we are friends." Meng Shaoyuan answered fluently: "I remember the last time we met, he was in Shanghai for repairs, and the troops suffered heavy casualties. Ah, he was also responsible for guarding a group of Chinese prisoners of war. I just seemed to hear something shallow The people from the Ma detachment are in this car. I just wanted to try my luck to see if I could see General Asama."
Having said this, Shinsaku Hiraga had no doubts: "I think you are mistaken. I am commanding the 2nd Transportation Monitoring Team of the Chongtō Detachment. After the battle order of the Fifth Army was lifted, the entire detachment was transferred back to Taiwan for repairs. We were sent Go to Nanjing to coordinate the management. General Asama and his detachment are currently fighting in Anhui, and I don’t think you will see him for the time being."
"Ah, I'm really confused." Meng Shaoyuan looked a little embarrassed: "Then I won't disturb you, officer. Goodbye."
"Oh, just sit here. There are a lot of empty seats. The air outside is very bad and very turbid."
Isn't this what Meng Shaoyuan has been waiting for?
"Your Excellency, officer, thank you very much." Meng Shaoyuan hesitated for a moment: "However, I have a companion who is also outside."
"Go and bring her in. Bring her in along with their luggage."
"Yes, Your Majesty Colonel."
After a while, Shinaki was brought in.
She was still very surprised. How could "Rukawa-kun" sit in the same carriage with these imperial officers?
If there might have been a little doubt about "Rukawa Kaede" before, then when he saw such a beautiful and energetic imperial girl with him, the last doubt in Hiraga Shinsaku's heart disappeared.
"Ah, sir, I remember I brought something good."
Meng Shaoyuan took out a bottle of wine from his luggage.
Hiraga Shinsaku's eyes lit up.
Laurel crown!
The famous Japanese sake Kyoto "Gekkeikan"!
The best sake in Japan are "Hakutsuru" from Kobe and "Seiwa Ozeki" from Nishinomiya.
But no matter from which angle you look at it, the reputation of "Laurel Crown" is not inferior to these two wines.
Moreover, "Rukawa Kaede" is originally from Kyoto. With the arrogance of Kyoto people, of course he disdains drinking wine from other places.
"This is really great." Hiraga Shinsaku was overjoyed: "Ever since I fought in China, I haven't had an authentic hometown wine for a long time. Ah, cup, bring me a cup."
Two cups were brought, Meng Shaoyuan filled them full, and he took the lead in raising the cup: "Your Excellency, officer, I respect you."
"Thank you, Rukawa-kun, there is no better gift than this!"
…
"The train will arrive at 12 noon."
"Remember, you must catch the target person no matter what. Also, this is a military column with soldiers who have recently been transferred to Nanjing to fight bloody battles for the empire. They must not make a big fuss. After locking the target, the secret arrest."
…
Colonel Hiraga Shinsaku thought he had met his year-end friend on this train.
No matter what "Rukawa Kaede" says, it can always touch his heart.
It's just a pity that "Rukawa Kaede" doesn't seem to have a very good drinking capacity. After just one drink, he was already drunk and shouted "Long live the Japanese Empire, China will be defeated".
When it came time for the second glass of wine, I was only halfway through it, and all the wine was spilled on me.
"He is drunk." Colonel Hiraga Shinsaku smiled: "Xiaolin, find a set of your clothes and help him change into them. Remember to take off the officer's badge and unit number."
"Yes." Second Lieutenant Xiao Lin stood up and helped Meng Shaoyuan: "Rukawa-kun, come with me to change your clothes. It's very cold and you may get sick."
"Long live the Japanese Empire!"
Meng Shaoyuan raised his empty cup and shouted again.
Makoto pursed her lips and smiled. Rukawa-kun was so cute even when he was drunk...
…
"The military column has arrived."
"Be prepared and don't let it go. This is what Mrs. Akagi specially instructed."
…
The train began to slow down.
Meng Shaoyuan looked a little more awake: "Your Excellency, officer, I'm so sorry, I made a fool of myself."
"Young man, it's nothing to be a little bold."
"Ah, your clothes will be returned to you after I clean them."
"Don't take it to heart. I'll give it back to Second Lieutenant Xiaolin when the time comes."
The whole bottle of sake was drunk.
Hiraga Shinsaku looked out the window: "Rukawa-kun, Shinakiko, you will follow me in a moment. The train station is too chaotic, and I heard that China's agents are active very frequently."
"Okay, thank you very much, sir."
…
The train has arrived at the station.
On the platform, several Japanese spies stared unblinkingly at the people getting off the car for fear of making any mistakes.
In the past, the Japanese special agencies in China's capital were so severely damaged that they could hardly stand.
Now, the empire has just occupied Nanjing, and the Japanese special agencies have just begun to recover.
In addition, the agencies currently entering Nanjing are mainly from the army, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' power here is too weak.
Moreover, Aya Akagi is a woman, a woman without official authorization, and there are only a few agents she can mobilize.
It is really difficult for so many people to stare at an entire train.
"The enemy will not go where the supplies are piled. Focus on the manned carriages."
"Yes. Ah, do you need someone to keep an eye on the officer's compartment?"
"Do you think our enemies will stay with the officers of the Imperial Japanese Empire? The ones who came to Nanjing this time are affiliated with the Chongteng detachment. There is no way our enemies can get close to them!"
…
A group of officers surrounded Colonel Hiraga Shinsaku and got out of the carriage.
Meng Shaoyuan, who was wearing a pick-up logo, was among them.
What a wonderful journey.
In the part where you pretend to be drunk, was your performance too exaggerated?
My acting skills still need to be honed.
Looking towards the platform in the distance, I saw several people searching among the crowd getting off the train.
Yes, it was indeed exposed.
That Liu Fuqin can be sure that he betrayed himself.
Moreover, the news that he is in Nanjing will spread soon.
This trip to Nanjing was already in deep danger from the moment we boarded the military column.
Relying on the "help" of Makoto, Captain Hahara, and Shinsaku Hiraga, I have been safe and sound until now.
But what happens next?
God knows!
Following Hiraga Shinsaku, the journey was smooth and we left Nanjing Station smoothly.
Are those Japanese spies still looking for me stupidly?
"Rukawa-kun." It seemed that Shinsaku Hiraga was still a little reluctant to leave: "That's it. I will assemble the team immediately. I hope we will have the opportunity to meet again in the future."
"Yes, your Excellency, officer." Meng Shaoyuan said seriously: "I think we will definitely be able to meet in the future, and when the time comes, I will even treat you to a drink."
"Okay, okay." Shinsaku Hiraga said with a smile on his face, "But I hope your drinking capacity will not be so bad next time we meet."
"I think I'll try my best!"
