A top killer?
are you crazy!
Meng Shaoyuan felt that these people were really a bunch of lunatics!
Want to go against a huge organization with your own power?
What's wrong with it?
Meng Shaoyuan was not worried about his own safety at all.
When have these people ever truly succeeded?
Trying to change the entire situation with a single act of courage is undoubtedly a wishful thinking.
Probably Mao Qike's death gave the killers some shock. Until they arrived at the dock the next afternoon, the journey was uneventful.
In order to ensure that Meng Shaoyuan could board the ship safely, Wu Jingyi deployed a large number of agents near the dock.
Those "passengers" who inquired about ship schedules and fares had barge guns in their arms.
Those dock coolies who were resting had submachine guns in the sacks under their buttocks.
The patrolmen who patrolled around vigilantly monitored every suspicious person.
Anyone who has evil intentions may be better off being caught by the patrol than directly killed by those agents.
No one can succeed here.
This is Shanghai, a public concession!
Meng Shaoyuan brought three subordinates: Gan Ning, Xu Zhu, and Ma Dai.
The captain and first mate had long been bribed by Wu Jingyi.
They have only two choices. The first is to send Meng Shaoyuan to Wuhan safely, and then they can get a large reward.
The second is that once something happens to Meng Shaoyuan on the road, terrible things will happen to them and their families.
Very cruel.
But this is war time.
Meng Shaoyuan was arranged in the first class cabin, and the three cabins closest to it were booked by him.
He lived alone in a room, Gan Ning and Ma Dai lived in the same room, and Xu Zhu's cabin was next to Meng Shaoyuan's cabin.
Xu Zhu was the first to go in and check the cabin. After confirming that it was safe, he invited Meng Shaoyuan in.
"There is a submachine gun under the bed, and a Browning under the pillow..." Xu Zhuyi asked Meng Shaoyuan to take a look: "There are two guns hidden here, and here is a spare Browning..."
are you crazy!
This is a ship, a ship bound for Wuhan, not a battlefield!
Why do you want so many weapons?
Fighting?
How could a bounty make people so panic-stricken?
Meng Shaoyuan sighed a little.
Damn it, sooner or later we have to figure out who came up with this evil plan!
…
"Report, the 'Evil Eagle' has left its nest and is on the ferry 'Firebird' heading to Wuhan."
"Very good, where are our people?"
"Two groups of people have already boarded the ship, including former military reunification agent Liao Yuting. At the same time, we have spread the news and it is estimated that a killer has boarded the ship."
"Okay, I think the 'evil eagle' won't be able to fly this time."
A smile appeared on Matsumoto Hitsugu's face.
"Evil Eagle" is Meng Shaoyuan's code name!
"Pluck off his wings and let his body float on the Yangtze River!"
Matsumoto Nitsugi's voice was slightly hoarse.
"Your Excellency, Chief of the Agency." Kawamoto Kojiro asked: "Why not directly mobilize naval forces to intercept directly on the Yangtze River?"
"You don't understand." Matsumoto Nitsugi was a little helpless: "The 'Firebird' is the property of the Americans and belongs to the American Spray Shipping Company. After the Great Guangming Cinema incident, the empire has been under great pressure. The Americans have even They began to claim compensation from us, so the military repeatedly warned that direct conflicts with European and American powers were strictly prohibited during extraordinary times.
Many of our supplies must be imported from the United States. Once we are at odds with the United States, it may trigger a series of subsequent reactions. Therefore, although the "Evil Eagle" is very important to us, what the military and the country have to consider is the overall situation. They will not fall out with the United States because of a Chinese. They will never do such a thing. "
Kawamoto Kojiro nodded slightly: "But even without the help of the navy, it may be difficult for Meng Shaoyuan to escape unscathed this time."
"Not necessarily." Koichi Hahara, who had been silent all the time, suddenly said: "If Meng Shaoyuan is so easy to be assassinated, then they are not worthy of being our biggest opponents. I think since he dared to board the ship, he must have done everything possible. Ready. I can even say this, even if the Navy is willing to help, Meng Shaoyuan's hiding place cannot be found on the Firebird.
The people we sent will not succeed, and neither will Liao Yuting. They are facing the most cunning opponent in history. I am even very worried that they may not come back. Or in every corner of the ship, there is a gun pointed at them, and as soon as they make a move, the bullet will penetrate their hearts..."
"You are too pessimistic, Major Hahara." Matsumoto Nitsugi sneered: "You proposed this plan, and now you question it? Yes, Meng Shaoyuan is indeed very powerful, but it's not so terrifying, right? "
"Your Excellency, Agency Chief." Hahara Koichi said calmly: "The key point of this plan is that it is not necessary to successfully assassinate Meng Shaoyuan in one go, but to make him live in vigilance and fear every minute and every second of every day. He is always on guard against someone assassinating him. He is also a human being and will get tired as well.
We can find opportunities. No matter how careful a person is, there will always be flaws. But now, it is when his energy is at its strongest, his momentum is like a rainbow, and he is arrogant, so we have no way to succeed. But as the number of assassinations increases, he will become more and more tired and his energy will become more and more scattered. That is our real opportunity! "
…
Is there a killer on board?
Meng Shaoyuan didn't know.
If so, it means someone around him has rebelled and revealed his whereabouts.
Not bad.
Because I was prepared.
Before leaving, I discussed it with Wu Jingyi. If I encounter a killer on the ship, Wu Jingyi will be notified as soon as I arrive in Wuhan, and then I will investigate the suspects one by one.
Hidden dangers must be eliminated as soon as possible.
It's not scary to have a traitor around, but the scary thing is not being able to find it.
There was a brief knock on the door.
This is a secret code.
"Come in."
Gan Ning walked in: "Report, after investigation, there are fifteen passengers on the ship who bought their tickets this morning, and eight people bought their tickets temporarily. Five of them are men and three are women. After investigation, These people are all suspected of being assassins. One of them has a figure and appearance very similar to Liao Yuting described by the old Shanghai agent, and is a key suspect."
Someone knocked on the door again.
This time it was Ma Dai who walked in: "There is a couple in the first class cabin, both around fifty years old. When the waiter wanted to help them with their luggage, they were refused. This is not in line with the rules. I am monitoring them closely."
Meng Shaoyuan said "Oh": "Where do the other suspects live?"
"They're all in second class."
"Hey, talk about these people." Meng Shaoyuan suddenly sighed: "If you want to kill someone, you have to spend at least a little money, right? My head is worth five million yen after all. Living in a second-class cabin, of course there is a great chance of assassinating me. decreased."
He thought what he said was humorous, but Gan Ning didn't smile at all: "I'll assassinate you if I have a chance."
"what chance?"
"Tomorrow night, there will be a dance on the ship. First-class guests can attend for free, while second-class guests can purchase tickets to enter. If I want to do something to you, that would be the best choice."
"Huh? Oh."
Meng Shaoyuan was embarrassed.
It seems that I am not the only smart one.
"Close surveillance." Meng Shaoyuan quickly changed the subject: "If you are not sure, don't take action, and don't disturb other guests."
"clear."
Gan Ning then asked: "What happens once the target is confirmed?"
"Confirmed?"
Meng Shaoyuan sneered...
…
The "Firebird" traveled steadily on the river.
The dinner whistle sounded.
But at this time, the first-class guests were already dining in the dedicated restaurant.
"Hello sir."
A couple said hello politely.
"Hello."
Meng Shaoyuan also smiled and said hello.
"My surname is Wu, Koutian Wu, Wu Rong. This is my wife, Xing Meile." Wu Rong introduced himself politely: "I would like to ask why we can only order Western food, but you can order it here. Where’s the Chinese food?”
"This." Meng Shaoyuan looked at the four dishes and one soup in front of him, and then looked at what was on the tables of other guests. It seemed a little out of the ordinary: "It's very simple, just spend money."
"Ah, spending money? We have already spent money. The price of first class is not cheap."
"That's because you didn't spend enough." Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile: "I think this meal is about seven to eight times more expensive than on land. If you are willing to spend this money, you can also eat authentic Chinese food."
Wu Rong suddenly realized.
"We are destined to meet each other." Meng Shaoyuan suddenly said: "Since we have met, let's sit down and eat together."
"Why are you so embarrassed?"
"It's okay, it's okay. We meet by chance. We can keep each other company on the road."
"That would be disrespectful."
Wu Rong and his wife sat down.
It can be seen that Xing Meile is obviously well-educated, and there is nothing wrong with her sitting posture.
"Mr. Wu goes to Wuhan to do business?"
"Yes, yes." Wu Rong replied hurriedly: "I run a small business. During the war, I have no choice but to make ends meet. What about you? I haven't asked you your name yet?"
"Me?" Meng Shaoyuan said openly, "My name is Meng Shaoyuan."
"Oh, it's Mr. Meng. What does Mr. Meng do?"
"My line of work is a bit special." Meng Shaoyuan smiled: "I'm a spy."
"Special agent?"
Wu Rong was stunned for a while.
"Yes, and he is also a big secret agent."
Meng Shaoyuan didn't hide anything at all: "I am the director of the Shanghai Special Office of Military Command. I control thousands of secret agents, big and small. Am I awesome?"
"Awesome, awesome. Disrespect, disrespect." Wu Rong looked a little at a loss.
"There's more." Meng Shaoyuan suddenly lowered his voice: "There are many people on this ship who want to kill me. Maybe that waiter, yes, that's him, maybe he is a killer!"
