The capital of Shang, according to the classification of "Shang Shu Yu Gong", is located in the territory of Yuzhou, which is called "in the middle of heaven and earth" in history.
Less than 100 kilometers away from Shangdu, there is also Bianzhou, the "ancient capital of eight dynasties".
More than seventy kilometers to the west is Gongxian Arsenal, one of the most important arsenals of the Nationalist Government.
Therefore, no matter from which angle you look at it, the strategic location of Shangdu is very important. It is not difficult to imagine that Japanese spies will definitely have an idea here.
The exit of Shangdu Railway Station is directly opposite the current west entrance of Datong Road, and just over a hundred meters away is the Dajintai Hotel.
Dajintai Hotel has five courtyards, each with its own characteristics, with more than 100 rooms and more than 200 beds. The guest rooms are divided into six categories: A, B, Fu, Lu, Shou and Xi.
The hotel has more than 60 clerks and a guest canteen.
The facilities in the guest rooms are complete and novel, making it the largest hotel in the commercial capital at that time.
As Master Senpo, I got a large suite at the Dajintai Hotel. There were exactly three rooms, one for each person.
Ning Zhongping changed his name to Wang Changgui and pretended to be Master Senpo's attendant.
Different from the unclear information given by others in the past, the information given by Director Dai this time was very clear.
This summer, just three months ago, the Japanese Shiga Shuji, Tanaka Jiaofu, and Yamaguchi Tadayoshi were ordered to come to Zhengzhou and set up in the backyard of Baihuayin Building, No. 9 Tongshang Lane, Datong Road, under the cover of the "Cultural Research Institute" Secret service.
This gang of Japanese spies used the three provinces of Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu as their scope of operations to bribe traitors and collect intelligence.
"It seems that this time it is easier than usual."
After listening to the situation introduced by Master Senpo (Ma Xiaoguang), Changgui (Ning Zhongping) breathed a sigh of relief and said.
"That's not necessarily true. The Japanese are very cunning. They might have some other tricks up their sleeves." The fat man said while pouring tea for the two of them.
"Yes, if we just want to catch a few spies, Boss Dai won't send me here mysteriously. There are probably others we don't know about..."
Master Senpo said as he whipped Hardman.
"Then what should we do?"
When the two generals heard this, they knew that there must be another fat job. They became energetic and asked quickly.
"Why are you so anxious? Let's take a good look at Shangdu tomorrow. If that doesn't work, we'll look around, including Bianzhou, Gongxian, Songshan..."
"Master, do you think this is a trip at public expense? This Boss Dai is not Old Fox Ke..." the fat man asked with some apprehension.
"I am doing this for work. This place in Yu Province has a long history and profound cultural heritage. There may be a basin from the Tang Dynasty or a bowl from the Song Dynasty under our feet. Why don't we look for it?"
Young Master Senpo said nonchalantly, as if he was yearning for history and culture, completely forgetting that he was a spy.
The next day, the three masters and servants arrived at the local Laobizhakou market, ready to be immersed in the local market culture.
The market is along the streets of Jinshui River. Shops are located next to each other. People are coming and going, and it is bustling and lively.
"Master, if you are like this, why don't you ask Brother Guishou and Shopkeeper Luo to come with you..." The fat man whispered to Master Senpo in a low voice.
"I have arranged another important task for them, and they are two things. Both of them are big things..." Master Senpo said mysteriously and seriously.
Ning Zhongping and Fatty were already accustomed to Master Senpo's pretentiousness - in short, remember, Master Xin will live forever.
The Old Beizhakou Market sells everything, not just antiques, from elder brother’s diapers to prince’s pacifiers, everything you can think of is here...
Fatty and Ning Zhongping strolled leisurely with Master Senpo, and before they knew it, they came to a junk shop without a sign.
This shop has a neat appearance in the market, but it is a bit cramped. The shop is about ten feet wide, and even three people could not turn around after squeezing in.
Everything is sold in this shop, but they are all old, old furniture, old books, old calligraphy and paintings, old ornaments...
Including the shop owner, there is only one word to describe everything - old!
"You three, what are you doing?"
The shop owner was unhappy when he saw that there were three people in the shop who were just looking to buy, and no other customers could squeeze in. He quickly asked in the local dialect.
"Our master has some good goods that he is ready to sell." Ning Zhongping said aloud.
"If you have the goods, take them out. If you don't have them, just go to the ball..."
The shopkeeper drooped his eyelids and said angrily. He certainly didn't look good on the three people with empty hands.
"Can the goods you have on hand be good?"
The fat man said while patting his fat belly.
"You fat man, what good do you have?" The shopkeeper still didn't have a good look on his face.
"We have official documents from Jinling, Yang Mazi from Shanghai, secret files from Yanjing..." Fatty said mysteriously, blinking his eyes.
Hearing what the fat man said, the boss suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes shining brightly.
"Who is Master Senpo?"
"That's right." Master Senpo replied calmly.
Seeing what Master Senpo said, the shop owner looked him up and down.
But I saw that although Master Senpo was plainly dressed, he had an extraordinary bearing, and there was an indescribable pressure between his brows.
After pondering for a moment, the shop owner asked: "Where do the customers come from?"
"Come from where you came from."
"Where to go?"
"Go where you want to go..."
There was another round of slang that was like a wheel cut, and they went back and forth.
After saying that, the fat man was a little impatient, took out a jade pendant made of poor material, and threw it directly on the table.
"Is it really introduced by Boss Zhang?"
Seeing this extremely fake jade pendant, the shop owner's eyes lit up.
"Is Boss Zhang famous?" This is what Ning Zhongping and Fatty thought in their hearts, but they did not say it out loud.
"Wait a minute, you three..."
The shop owner rolled his eyes, glanced around quickly, gave some instructions to the neighbors, winked at the three of them, and led them through the back hall.
There is a small courtyard outside the back hall. The owner of the shop brought the three of them to the main room and sat down. He even poured tea for them with quick hands and feet.
His movements were skillful and swift, and he was completely different from the lifeless person in the front hall just now.
"I am Xiao Xilin..."
Boss Xiao switched to pure Mandarin, which was another change from the local dialect he just spoke.
"Boss Xiao is indeed well-deserved as he is a well-informed person! Haha!" Master Senpo laughed.
"Young Master Senpo is just kidding. Boss Zhang has roughly stated the situation in the telegram, but..." Boss Xiao said politely and went directly to the topic.
It turns out that Boss Xiao and Zhang Ruoqi, a master of the private intelligence community in Jinling, are colleagues. Not only are they colleagues, but they have also cooperated.
Before Master Senpo set off this time, he specially asked Boss Zhang to introduce senior colleagues from Shangdu.
As a big client of Shangfeng and Boss Zhang of the Special Operations Group, Boss Zhang must handle Master Senpo's orders immediately - serving the party and state while also collecting money. If such a thing is not handled well, he will be struck by lightning!
"You three want to enter the Tongshang Lane Cultural Research Institute?"
After hearing what Master Senpo said about his purpose, Boss Xiao looked hesitant and asked anxiously.
"It's not three, it's one, just me." Master Senpo said.
"If it's one person, it's easy to say. Although they are a little arrogant, they check people who come in very strictly!"
Boss Xiao felt relieved after hearing what Master Senpo said.
"Don't worry, Master, I'm sure I have some top-notch stuff that they're interested in. Regarding the northwest... then the business will become indispensable for you!" Master Senpo seemed to have noticed Boss Xiao's concerns and directly showed his trump card.
After hearing what Master Senpo said, Boss Xiao's expression softened and he showed a bright smile.
"Damn, this guy can fall out faster than he can flip through a book. He is really a talent!" The fat man complained in his heart when he saw this, and exchanged a look with Ning Zhongping again.
After chatting with Boss Xiao about industry trends and market conditions for a while, the three of them felt that their strange knowledge had increased.
After the business was settled, the three of them came out of Boss Xiao's shop and walked leisurely along the Jinshui River.
"No wonder that Xie Fafa is so bold..."
After coming out of Boss Xiao's shop, Fatty couldn't help but whisper.
"For some people, everything is a business...as long as the price is right!" Ning Zhongping's tone was vaguely helpless.
Master Senpo didn't take it seriously, but seemed to be in a good mood. He wandered around and walked leisurely towards the southwest.
The further south they went, the more lively it became. Half an hour later, the three of them arrived at the boundary of Laofenggang.
When we got to the neighborhood here, the atmosphere felt a little different. I couldn't say it was wrong, but the air was full of ambiguity.
The Hebei area of Laofenggang in Shangdu is a famous special service street here, among which Xinghuali has the most, with more than 30 streets adjacent to it.
But fortunately it’s morning now and it’s not yet work time…
"Master, is your taste too bad?" The fat man asked Master Senpo quietly.
"I don't want to come here either. I can't bear to be followed..." Young Master Senpo complained quietly.
When Fatty and Ning Zhongping heard this, they pretended to be looking around and looked around.
Sure enough, there were two men in short coats in the distance looking around as if nothing had happened.
At this time, he saw that Master Senpo had already walked to the door of a courtyard called "Meixiang Book Apartment".
"It's not too pleasant to look at here, so just make do with it and rest for a while."
Young Master Senpo said proudly to the two attendants, and then walked into the yard.
The two chief attendants looked at each other and then followed in.
"Master, I'm afraid this place is not cheap!"
As soon as he stepped into the yard, the fat man saw that the houses here were elegant, the flowers and plants were expensive, and the decoration was good, so he whispered.
"I mean, De Biao, don't I often tell you to do things with dignity! Look at Changgui, how calm he is..."
Young Master Senpo clasped his hands behind his back, took square steps, and swaggered toward the main hall while speaking loudly.
"Master, please come in."
The big teapot is very discerning. When they saw Master Senpo's behavior, the two guardians behind him knew that he was not an ordinary person, and they quickly greeted him warmly.
"We have guests arriving..."
The big teapot invited the three people into the main hall and announced in a long voice.
