And there is another key factor here, that is, Tian Boguang himself has this desire.
Everyone knows that Tian Boguang's Japanese name is Takeda Kaede, and he is the legitimate son of the Takeda family in Kyoto, Japan. Both his father and mother died in the conspiracy between the heads of the Takeda family, and his only sister was also missing.
The initiator of this conspiracy was his uncle, Takeda Yoshio.
During the three years that Tian Boguang joined the mercenary group, he thought about revenge all the time.
But at that time, Takeda Yoshio already held the rank of colonel of the Japanese Army and was a senior officer in the Japanese army. Now seven or eight years have passed since Tian Boguang fled Japan. He doesn't know whether his enemy uncle Takeda Yoshio is still serving in the military, or whether he has retired and returned home to be the head of his family.
But he was far away in Shanxi. During the Songhu Anti-Japanese War and the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War, he had captured several Japanese officers for torture with the help of his brothers, but none of them knew the whereabouts of Takeda Yoshio, and had never even heard of his name.
Tian Boguang was also very frustrated and confused. If he didn't even know the whereabouts of his enemy, the hope of revenge would be very slim. What's more, he also wants to know the whereabouts of his sister Masako Takeda. His sister was only 15 years old when he fled. If she had survived, she would be a 20-year-old girl now.
And Zhou Wen also knew that continuing like this was not an option. He had promised to help him get revenge.
Zhou Wen then thought that if he wanted to find out the whereabouts of a Japanese, it would be most likely to go to a Japanese circle.
Moreover, during the mercenary group's sneak attack on Japan's Shengjin Bank in Tianjin, Tian Boguang's performance could be praised as perfect. Not only did he successfully portray the image of a young master from a large family, but he also developed an insider in just a few days, who is his current wife, Zi Hui, whose original name is Mieko.
Zhou Wen knew at that time that Tian Boguang had the talent to be a spy.
Moreover, the mercenary group also needs to place an informant in the Japanese overseas community in Shanghai. In the jargon of the intelligence community, it is an intelligence station. I don't want to find out any critical information, but it is still necessary to be able to collect some trends in the Japanese overseas community at any time. Where possible, it is much better to have a general understanding of some of the Japanese military objectives in Shanghai than to know nothing before.
What's more, there are still more than three years before the war between China and Japan, and it is uncertain when it will be possible to obtain important information.
Zhou Wen didn't know much about intelligence warfare, and he mainly wanted to deal with it as soon as possible. So he didn't think Tian Boguang and his wife would be in any danger.
Because they don't have to pretend at all, they are actually Japanese and a real couple. No matter from which perspective, no one will suspect that they are Chinese spies. Moreover, even if Tian Boguang inquired about Takeda Yoshio everywhere and was suspected, in the end it was just a matter of internal fighting within the Takeda family, and it all happened for real. Can you say that Tian Boguang is a spy?
Therefore, after making the decision to transfer Tian Boguang out of the first team, Zhou Wen sought Tian Boguang's opinion and wanted to arrange for the couple to lurk in the Japanese Overseas Chinese District in Shanghai for a period of time.
You know, whether it was the Songhu Anti-Japanese War or the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War, at least dozens of Japanese died at the hands of Tian Boguang. He had proven his position in the war and made countless contributions, which can be regarded as As a meritorious member of the mercenary group, Zhou Wen naturally treats him as a brother.
So he also had to respect Tian Boguang's opinion. If he preferred to serve in the First Regiment, Zhou Wen would never stop him.
In the end, Tian Boguang readily agreed and was very grateful to Zhou Wen for such an arrangement.
Of course he knew that if he could not find out the whereabouts of Takeda Yoshio and his sister Takeda Masako, it was only possible to go to the Japanese overseas community to inquire.
And when Zi Hui learned about her husband's life experience, based on her current relationship with Tian Boguang, she was naturally willing to come to Shanghai with Tian Boguang.
Some time ago, Zhou Wen asked Jiang Tao to give the couple some basic training as agents.
Soon after, Zhao Ying led Tian Boguang and Zi Hui into the conference room.
Zhou Wen stood up with a smile and greeted them: "Old Tian, Zi Hui, how do you feel after arriving in Shanghai these days?"
When Tian Boguang saw Zhou Wen, he instinctively wanted to stand at attention and salute, but he immediately thought of Jiang Tao's repeated instructions before coming. He took advantage of the situation and scratched the back of his head with his raised hand, and said with a natural expression: "It feels very good. It is much more prosperous than Tianjin, and more international. The control over Hongkou is not as strict as in the Japanese Concession in Tianjin. Pass on information It’s also very convenient.”
It turned out that before he left, Jiang Tao told Tian Boguang that after accepting the mission to lurk in Shanghai, he must forget his status as a soldier and always remind himself that he is just an ordinary person now. No one is allowed to salute any of his former comrades or superiors when he sees them, and the same is true in the rear. Only in this way, after a period of adaptation, will he forget the military instinct he has developed over the past few years.
Of course Zhou Wen saw Tian Boguang's intention, but seeing his natural concealment movements, he couldn't help but praise his almost invisible transformation. He is indeed a master of acting, and he can compete with that little girl in Hongxiu. .
Zhou Wen said to Zhao Ying: "Call Yi Ge and Xiao Shun. I will hand over the task at once. From now on, you three siblings and Lao Tian and his family will be partners."
Zhao Ying responded and walked out.
Zhou Wen smiled and asked Tian Boguang in Japanese: "How is it? You two have been around the Japanese community for a few days. Have you thought of what identity you can lurk in?"
Tian Boguang stood up and bowed, and also replied in Japanese: "Takeda Nagahito has met your Excellency, I think it is better for my wife to answer your question."
He is reminding himself all the time that Tian Boguang has once again become Takeda Kaede, but his name has been changed to Takeda Nagahito. Now he is an authentic Japanese, and all his behavior and conversation must conform to Japanese habits.
Zi Hui also bowed to Zhou Wen and said: "Mie Zi has met your lord, and my husband and I have discussed it. It would be more suitable for us to open a tavern. One is because the guests in the tavern have a very mixed status, ranging from high-ranking officials to peddlers and lackeys." They all come to take care of me, so it’s easier to get information. Another thing is that the Japanese food I cook is pretty good, and I often get compliments from my husband.”
Zhou Wen smiled and joked: "To be praised by a noble person like Mr. Takeda, Mieko's craftsmanship must be outstanding. Your life should be guaranteed, and it can save me a lot of money!" "
