Half a month later, Li Jie came to Muto Shio's office, and Li Jie had some guesses about what Muto Shio wanted to do with him this time.
During this period, the situation suddenly changed. First, Yoko Minamada died, and Yoshimasa Fujita took over the work of the Special High School. Then Wang Tianfeng took the initiative to expose himself and was arrested, confessing that his mission was to protect the code book of the third theater.
With the help of Wang Tianfeng, the Mingtai team was ambushed and planned by No. 76. Team members Guo Qiyun and Yu Manli were killed one after another, and Mingtai was arrested. During the operation, Mingtai killed his teacher Wang Tianfeng with a razor blade in his mouth, and then planned to commit suicide by swallowing tablets. Wang Tianfeng was in Cao Ying and his heart was in Han Dynasty. He couldn't bear Mingtai to die, so he squeezed Mingtai's mouth tightly with his last breath to save Mingtai.
Similar to the original work, Mingtai was finally rescued by Minglou. The process was more thrilling than in the original play, and he was almost exposed. Afterwards, Minglou was severely reprimanded by the military commander.
However, the Japanese eventually fell into the trap of the Death Plan. Fujita Yoshimasa reported the code book to the Japanese military headquarters, and the Japanese army in the Third Theater quickly changed their combat plan. But they did not expect that what greeted them was a huge rout. All the Japanese troops in the third theater were killed on the battlefield, and the Nationalist Government achieved an unprecedented victory.
This news also made Fujita Yoshimasa furious. He ordered the arrest of Wang Manchun and put Wang Manchun in prison. The Japanese military suffered heavy casualties during this time. Lieutenant General Ishihara ordered a strict investigation. The Special High School and No. 76 were directly involved in the incident. If the person is not suitable for self-examination, this task falls on the Muto Mansion.
Seeing Li Jie arrive, Shixio Muto laughed loudly and said energetically: "Mr. Xiao, how about you come and take a look at my handwriting?"
Li Jie walked to the desk. Frankly speaking, Muto Shio's calligraphy was considered good among business players. Although Japanese and Chinese had different structures, they reached the same goal by different paths. In the eyes of Li Jie and others, there was not much difference.
"The hidden edge is slightly sharp, and the exposed edge is also reserved. It is expressed freely and has a profound foundation. Has the consul encountered a happy event recently?"
Li Jie's calligraphy is recognized by the Japanese cultural circle. When Shixiong Muto heard Li Jie's praise, the corner of his mouth could not be suppressed and he laughed: "Xiao Jun really has a bright eye. He has just received an order from Lieutenant General Ishihara, ordering the Muto Mansion to strictly investigate him." This third theater codebook incident, the Special High School and No. 76 are both within the scope of investigation!"
Shio Muto is not a law-abiding Japanese official. He has always wanted to develop the Muto Agency into a front-line organization comparable to the Plum Agency and the Bamboo Agency. Naturally, the Super High School does not want to see Shio Muto come out to fight for power. There is much suppression of the Muto Agency. Both sides There has been a secret rivalry.
This time, a wrong codebook led to a major defeat for the Japanese army in the Third Theater. The military headquarters was furious, and the city gate was on fire, which affected Chi Yu. The military headquarters ordered a thorough investigation of the special high school, and No. 76 was just a victim of the Japanese's anger.
Li Jie smiled slightly: "Congratulations, Consul, this serious failure in the extra-high school course is a rare opportunity!"
Shio Muto smiled meaningfully: "Those who know me well are Xiao Jun. I am personally responsible for the thorough investigation of this special high school course. Xiao Jun, I will leave it to you on the 76th. Don't let me down." .”
The entire arrest operation was guided by the Special High School, and No. 76 was responsible for the execution. As the person in charge of the front-line operations, No. 76 certainly could not escape the liquidation.
Wang Manchun was arrogant and had offended many people on weekdays. This time, her imprisonment not only did not cause any commotion, but there was even a lot of applause within No. 76.
Compared with Wang Manchun, Director of Operations Liang Zhongchun is much more tactful. It is not an exaggeration to call him a cunning old man. With Wang Manchun's arrest, Liang Zhongchun no longer has any constraints on taking charge of No. 76.
However, Liang Zhongchun was also in constant panic at this time, and was not happy about having the power alone. Number 76 was now a hot potato, and if he did not do well, he would get angry.
In the original work, Mingtai was later discovered, and Mingjing's death was inextricably linked to Wang Manchun. Shio Muto handed over the task of tracking down No. 76 to Li Jie, taking advantage of this opportunity to eliminate this hidden danger.
"Consul, don't worry. I promise to do it beautifully and never let the consul down."
Muto Shixiong looked at Li Jie with a smile: "Oh? Then I will wait for the good news from Xiao Jun."
The two looked at each other and smiled, each with their own thoughts in mind. Muto Shixiong disliked No. 76, mainly because the functions of the Secret Service Section overlapped with No. 76. No. 76 was highly valued after its establishment, and its resources There are only so many in total, which inevitably leaves the Secret Service Section in the cold.
In the dark secret room of Jiren Library, Li Jie and Sun Zhengqing sat across from each other. Sun Zhengqing listened attentively to the information Li Jie had recently obtained.
In the past year, Li Jie assisted Muto Shixiong many times, and Wu Mingda was killed. At that time, it caused an uproar within the new government. No. 76 was originally dissatisfied with the Japanese side for handing over the reception work to the Secret Service. Through Wu Mingda, The assassination incident vigorously criticized the Secret Service Section, and the Special High School also took advantage of the opportunity to make trouble for the Muto organization.
It can be said that that period was the most embarrassing time for Muto Shio. After Li Jie returned to Shanghai, he relied on the Ashikaga banner to communicate widely and had a certain influence in Japan's top management. At that time, Li Jie tried his best to mobilize relations to help Muto Shio overcome the difficulties. Passed the hard times.
Since then, Shio Muto has paid more and more attention to Li Jie. Now Li Jie is the second-ranking figure in the Muto organization after Shio Muto, although some core secrets are still in the hands of Shio Muto.
When Li Jie said that he would take over the investigation of No. 76 in the near future, Sun Zhengqing couldn't help but smile.
"Comrade Wasp, No. 76 has committed all kinds of evil, especially Wang Manchun, the director of the Intelligence Department. His hands are stained with the blood of comrades. This is a good opportunity. We must take this opportunity to attack No. 76. It is best to let It collapsed."
Compared with the ruthlessness of No. 76, although the Secret Service Department is also a secret service agency supported by the Wang Puppet Government, its methods are relatively milder.
Li Jie smiled faintly: "Mr. Sun, don't worry, Shio Muto has no intention of overthrowing No. 76, but if you want to abolish No. 76, it will be difficult to rely on this alone. After all, No. 76 is the Wang Puppet Government." One of the most powerful weapons."
Sun Zhengqing also knew that it was unrealistic to take down No. 76 at once, so he nodded: "If nothing else, Wang Manchun must die. Cobra sent a secret message. Wang Manchun is always a hidden danger, so we can kill her sooner." It’s best. As for the rest, just play by ear, do as much as you can, and don’t be cautious.”
Sun Zhengqing seemed to have a deep hatred for Wang Manchun. It was probably because a comrade died tragically at her hands before.
"Wang Manchun has sinned deeply, and good and evil will be punished in the end. Her end has come."
