Lost and Spy

Chapter 275 Fatal Negligence
Everything is proceeding step by step.

On the third day, Yin Rugeng delivered a check for 100 million yen.

The desire for power can completely blind a person's eyes.

Liar.

What a big liar I am.

Meng Shaoyuan accepted the check with satisfaction.

At Marco Polo Bridge, the Chinese army is still carrying out the most tenacious resistance.

Japan has asked for negotiations three times in a row. In fact, this is just to buy time for the increase of troops.

By July 1937, 7, more than 25 Japanese troops had successively assembled in Pingjin.

After the combat deployment of the Japanese Garrison in North China was basically completed, they deliberately created the Langfang Incident and the Guang'anmen Incident on July 7 and 25 in order to find a new excuse to launch a war of aggression against China.

On the afternoon of the 26th, the North China Garrison issued an ultimatum to the 29th Army, demanding that all Chinese defenders withdraw from the Pingjin area before the 28th, otherwise they would take action.

Song Zheyuan sternly refused, and on the 27th he issued a self-defense telegram to the whole country, resolutely defending the soil and resisting the war.

On the same day, with the approval of the Emperor, the Japanese General Staff ordered the Japanese North China Garrison to launch an attack on the 29th Army, dispatched about 5 people from five domestic divisions to China, and issued a formal combat mission to the Commander of the North China Garrison, Kazuki Kiyoshi:

"Responsible for the crusade against the Chinese army in the Pingjin area."

The bloody battle in Pingjin is no longer inevitable.

On the evening of July 7, the Japanese army issued a combat order to the Tongxian Security Team. In the early morning of tomorrow, they will cooperate with the Xuandao United Force to launch an attack on a battalion of the 26rd Division of the 29th Army stationed outside the south gate of Xincheng, Tongxian County.

After receiving the order, Zhang Qingyu immediately reported the information to Meng Shaoyuan.

At 5:[-] p.m. that day, "Sakura Flower Road" Meng Shaoyuan arrived at the No. [-] Security Team of Tong County.

Kawashima Yoshiko once again invited a team adviser, Major Watanabe, to have dinner with him, which provided convenience for Meng Shaoyuan.

As soon as Meng Shaoyuan sat down, he found a brand new pair of poker on the coffee table next to him.

Who invented Oak?
The Italians say it's the Venetians, the French say it's themselves.

Then the Chinese said that the prototype of poker existed in the Southern Song Dynasty.

In fact, Meng Shaoyuan felt that such a debate was absurd, and he didn't want to apply for intangible heritage, so why fight over the origin of an entertainment tool?
"The incident is imminent." When Zhang Qingyu reported the information, Meng Shaoyuan played poker in his hand: "What are you going to do?"

At this time, Zhang Qingyu, Zhang Yantian, and Shen Weiqian admired Director Meng very much.

He actually mixed with the Japanese, and seeing the attitude of those Japanese, they respected him very much, and even issued him a special pass.

With this special pass, Meng Shaoyuan found out all the fortifications and military equipment in the Japanese garrison barracks, laying a good foundation for the uprising.

These secret agents are really amazing.

This is Zhang Qingyu's most intuitive feeling.

I have been in Tong County for so long, and the number of times the garrison barracks have entered is very small. Even if I can enter, once I stay in a certain place, I will always be reprimanded loudly by the Japanese.

But what about Director Meng?
In just a few days, everything was cleared up.

In front of him, the brothers in the security team must not lose face.

Zhang Qingyu pondered for a while: "I mean, there are still some preparations that have not been completed. Before the official uprising, the orders of the Japanese must be obeyed.

We were ordered to ambush at the south gate of the old city and the East General Tunnel for interception. When the 29th Army retreated, we were going to make way and fire guns into the air. "

"Okay!" Meng Shaoyuan stopped what he was doing: "The Chinese don't fight the Chinese. Once the brothers of the 29th Army are encircled, they will be in a very difficult situation. They must be allowed to evacuate safely. However, if you do this, The Japanese will definitely find out, and be prepared for retaliation."

"We understand, Director Meng." Zhang Qingyu replied quickly: "If you are retaliated against, it will just provide an excuse for the riot."

"That's it." Meng Shaoyuan stood up and put the playing cards in his pocket: "I will continue to monitor the Japanese, and the uprising will not exceed the 29th at the latest."

The uprising of the Tongxian security team was unstoppable.

Now, it's time for the finishing touches.

Major Watanabe, who was invited by Yoshiko Kawashima, still ate at the restaurant of Goodwill Apartment.

When Meng Shaoyuan arrived, the two were chatting passionately there.

"Sakuragi-kun."

Seeing Meng Shaoyuan, Yoshiko Kawashima immediately greeted him courteously.

Sakuragi-kun?
Major Watanabe was taken aback.

Could it be the Sakuragi Flower Road that has become very popular in Tong County recently?
As soon as Yoshiko Kawashima introduced him, he realized that it was indeed this person.

Hiroo Watanabe, 29 years old, unmarried.Adviser of the first corps of the security team of the Eastern Hebei Autonomous Government, Major.

When he knew that the person sitting in front of him was the hot "Sakuragi Flower Road", he was very excited, and when Meng Shaoyuan spoke, Hirofu Watanabe was even happier:

"Sakuragi-kun is from Kyoto?"

"Yes." Every time Meng Shaoyuan talks about Japanese, he always thinks of his Japanese teacher, Yuri Yamashita. Why do you think there is such a big gap between Japanese and Japanese?

"I'm from Nagahama." Hiroo Watanabe said quickly, "Sakuragi-kun and I can be said to be from the same hometown."

Nagahama is a small city next to Kyoto, both of which are on the shore of Lake Biwa. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are from the same hometown.

Unexpectedly, Meng Shaoyuan just smiled and said nothing.

There was even a hint of sarcasm in that smile.

Watanabe was not surprised at all.

People in Kyoto are notoriously arrogant. They never think that Nagahama has anything to do with Kyoto. In their eyes, Nagahama, Hikone, and Omihachiman who are next to them are all "farmers."

It would be strange if "Sakuragi Flower Road" showed kindness to himself.

However, Hiroo Watanabe doesn't care about these things: "I was once stationed in Kyoto, ah, I remember the 'Three Generations Kiyahei' there, I have eaten the food there several times, and I will never forget it. I went back to China last year to visit relatives When I was there, I went there specially, that day was the 40th birthday of the boss Takamoto Mae Matsu, and many big shots from Kyoto were there, so I didn’t get to eat it, it’s a pity, I miss it so much.”

Fortunately, when teaching herself Japanese, Yamashita Yurika also told herself about the customs of Kyoto, as well as famous scenic spots, buildings, and time-honored brands.

Among them is the "Three Daiki Yahei".

This is a restaurant with the ultimate in cooking. It was established around the Jiaqing period in China, and it has been doing so until now.

The dignitaries and dignitaries in Kyoto always like to eat at "Three Daiki Yahei".

Almost, just like Ma Xiangxing in Nanjing.

And the boss of this generation is indeed called Mae Matsu Takamoto.It is said that this person showed amazing talent in cooking when he was young, and he was in charge of "Three Dai Kiyahei" at the age of 30.

not bad.

Meng Shaoyuan was very grateful to Yuri Yamashita in his heart, but his face was full of indifference: "Yes, the third generation Kiyahei, that is the pride of Kyoto. Before I came to China, I ate there. If you If you go to Kyoto, you can go directly to Maematsu Takamoto, no matter how crowded the place is, the person introduced by Sakuragi’s family will definitely reserve a place for you.”

Hiroo Watanabe was taken aback.

A trace of suspicion flashed across his eyes.

what happened?

His expression did not deceive Meng Shaoyuan.

Why did Hiroo Watanabe have such a look?
Where did I say something wrong?

Meng Shaoyuan carefully recalled what he said just now.

There are no flaws?

Hiroo Watanabe suddenly said: "Mr. Sakuragi, Ms. Kawashima, I had a very happy dinner today. There is still a combat mission tomorrow. I have to go back first. Please take it easy."

No, no, there must be a problem.

Meng Shaoyuan became nervous for no reason.

There must be an omission somewhere. Although the sixth sense is nothing, it is real.

Now, Meng Shaoyuan has a sixth sense:
There is danger, and great danger at that.

"Mr. Sakuragi." Yoshiko Kawashima smiled and said, "It seems that everything is under your control?"

"Yes." Meng Shaoyuan regained his composure: "Miss Chuan Dao, I think you can leave Tong County. This place doesn't seem to be particularly suitable for you."

This is the secret code agreed between them.

The security team of Tong County is about to revolt, Yoshiko Kawashima can send this information out, and let her superiors know after a two-day delay.Then evacuate Tong County.

"Okay." Yoshiko Kawashima put on the cigarette holder: "Mr. Sakuragi, I wish you all the best."

"Thank you."

Meng Shaoyuan's answer was somewhat perfunctory.

Where did I go wrong?

That expression of Hiroo Watanabe.

What exactly does it mean?

……

"Dear brother... I have fully adapted to life at Kyoto Imperial University, and I will work hard... Ah, do you know that a few days ago, Maedamatsu Takamoto, the boss of Midai Kiyahei, died. When visiting Lake Biwa, I fell into the water and drowned, what a sad thing... I heard that many people in Kyoto attended the funeral of Takamoto Maedatsu..."

This was a letter from Koo Watanabe's sister who was studying at Kyoto Imperial University two months ago.

Former Matsu Takamoto is dead!

However, that "Sakuragi Flower Road" said: "If you go to Kyoto next time, you can go directly to Maematsu Takamoto..."

He just came from Kyoto, so he didn't know that Mae Matsu Takamoto was dead?
There is something wrong with this person!

Meng Shaoyuan was also unlucky.

There was really nothing wrong with his answer.

He knew "Three Daikiyahei" and "Maedatsu Takamoto".

It can be said that he knows everything well.

And the biggest problem is:
Former Matsu Takamoto actually drowned.

Just two months ago.

No matter how clever Meng Shaoyuan was, it was impossible for him to grasp this information.

In this era, there is no instant news broadcast on TV.

No matter how famous a restaurant owner is, if he dies, at most it will be just an obituary in the local newspaper. Can it still spread to China?

Even Yamashita Yuri Ai couldn't know.

Therefore, Meng Shaoyuan had a fatal negligence that could put him to death, an omission that he could not control artificially.

He was in great trouble.

"I am Hiroo Watanabe, and I request to see Mr. Hosaki Shigeru immediately!"

(End of this chapter)