Lost and Spy

The United States has begun to pay attention and prepare to mine gold in the Philippines.

Tian Qi admires Meng Shaoyuan even more now.

This guy started setting up in the Philippines very early.

Moreover, before the US military landed on Luzon Island, he had already completed the first collection of gold treasures.

Dozens of tons of gold.

Although this is only a drop in the bucket compared to all the treasures buried in the Philippines, dozens of tons of gold treasures are enough for any group to operate perfectly.

And, obviously, Meng Shaoyuan's "Golden Thief" plan is not over.

Even, this is just the beginning.

For example, when he learned about the gold in Santa Romana, he immediately made arrangements and sent Crete.

However, the intervention of the Americans made his actions difficult.

"A comprehensive plan must be launched."

Dutra said there: "This operation, named 'Project Big Wood', is under the overall command of General MacArthur, but since the general needs to continue to direct the war in Luzon, the specific work is directed by me. Peter gentlemen."

At this time, his eyes fell on Tian Qi: "You are a hero of the Allied Powers, a genius and meritorious service on the intelligence front. Therefore, you will serve as the security commander of the 'Big Wood Project'."

"That is my honor, Mr. Dutra." Tian Qi said calmly: "I will lead my people and go all out to assist the 'Big Wood Project'."

No one has any doubts about Tian Qi. He is the hero of the Allied Powers and the savior of the Allied Powers.

And what he has shown on the intelligence front is nothing but admirable.

No one is more reassuring than him being responsible for the safety work of the entire "Big Wood Project".

"Then, I guess we can get moving."

MacArthur finally said: "Gentlemen, let that gold belong to the people who really deserve it."

The only one who truly belongs, in MacArthur's view, is the United States!

……

"That's a good thing."

"A good thing?" Tian Qiyi was stunned: "Once the United States directly joins, the risks and difficulties will increase significantly."

"Dangerous?" Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said: "Our gold treasures are being transported in an orderly manner, and no one can threaten us. The Americans openly started to search for gold, but in fact they provided us with cover.

Lao Qi, I used to think that getting dozens of tons of gold would be enough for people like us to live a prosperous life for a lifetime. But now my mind has changed. I just want to continue to steal food from the mouths of Americans. "

"to make."

Now that he saw that Meng Shaoyuan had made a decision, Tian Qi no longer hesitated: "Now I am responsible for the security work of the entire 'Big Wood Project'. If there are any clues, I will inform you directly as soon as possible."

Meng Shaoyuan nodded: "You must ensure your own safety and nothing will happen to you."

It's not that I'm greedy, but that Japan plundered too many supplies in Southeast Asia.

Japan's "trophies" in Southeast Asia amounted to hundreds of billions of dollars, equivalent to trillions in Meng Shaoyuan's era.

Among them, there are more than 6000 tons of gold alone, and there are also many priceless diamonds, jade, jade, antiques, calligraphy and paintings and other rare treasures.

It is now difficult to estimate how much wealth Japan has plundered from Asia. The Americans re-examined the figure decades later and put it at US$100 trillion.

This number may be exaggerated, or it may not be enough, but what is certain is that after Japan's looting of Asia, which has always been rich, the proportion of gold reserves in the world's gold reserves at that time dropped to a pitiful 5%.

It is impossible for all this wealth to fall into the hands of the Americans.

Therefore, Meng Shaoyuan decided to stay here and divide the gold with the Americans.

It may be very difficult, but what have I experienced over the years that are not dangerous?

Chestnuts are taken from the fire, and food is taken from the tiger's mouth.

Nothing more than that.

Meng Shaoyuan did too many of these things.

Now, the new mission is in Santa Romana.

There are hundreds of tons of gold buried there.

The treasure hidden there alone exceeds all the gold reserves previously discovered by Meng Shaoyuan.

"Ben Walmorris." Meng Shaoyuan said at this time: "He is the servant of Prince Takeda. He completed Tunnel No. 8, the last gold-hidden spot in the 'Yama Lily Club'. After the farewell ceremony, Takeda left early because of physical discomfort. , and his servant Ben Walmorice followed.

The "Yamayuri Club" killed all the locals involved in the plan, but forgot that Prince Takeda's servants were also locals. By the time they remembered, a horrified Ben Walmorris had already fled.

In order to search for Ben Walmorris, Yamashita Fengfumi searched everywhere in the Philippines and killed innocent people indiscriminately. Unfortunately, they failed to find Ben Walmorris in the end. Therefore, you need to find this person, pry open his mouth, and tell the Americans the secrets of Tunnel 8 that he knows. This will make the Americans trust you more. "

Obviously, Ben Walmorris is a key figure.

When the Americans learn the secret of Tunnel No. 8 from his mouth, they will immediately dig it to verify its authenticity.

And this also bought him enough time.

Speaking of this, Meng Shaoyuan paused briefly and continued: "There is another person, Yamashita Fengwen's driver, Major Kojima. He also knows where some gold treasures are buried, and organized a commando team to make sure that Major Kojima survives. .”

Tian Qi is not surprised at all as to why Meng Shaoyuan knows so much. What else does Meng Shaoyuan not know?

Tian Qi asked: "Ben Walmorris, how do I find this person? Yamashita Fengwen sent so many people but still didn't catch him. Who knows where he is hiding now."

"Manila." Meng Shaoyuan smiled slightly: "He is hiding in Manila. Lao Qi, a large-scale search will only turn him into a rat in the cellar. He will hide in his cave and never come out. It is very difficult to find him. On the contrary, it increased even more.

But once American forces retook Manila and order began to slowly return to the city, Ben Walmorris felt safe. He probably wouldn't have thought that even though Yamashita Fengwen ran away, there were still people watching him. "

He pointed at himself: "That person is me!"

……

Ben Walmorris is grateful to have survived.

Although he is a servant of Prince Takeda, he is still a local Filipino, and he knows the secret of Japanese Tunnel No. 8.

When he learned that all the local Filipino insiders in Tunnel 8 had been silenced, Ben Walmorris immediately became horrified.

He ran away without hesitation.

Then, there was the large-scale arrest of Yamashita Fengfumi.

Ben Walmorris can't remember how he survived.

But no matter what, he is still alive.

Moreover, he also changed into a new identity:

Noam Salgado.

An honest local man.

Ben Walmorice made up his mind to make a clean break with his past.

He lives a very low-key life.

There are many job opportunities in Manila under reconstruction. Ben Walmorris often does odd jobs. As long as he earns enough money for three days, he will buy enough food, return to his residence, and live in seclusion. Absolutely no contact with the outside world unless absolutely necessary. No one would have thought that a former servant of a Japanese prince would live such a life.

He didn't care, as long as he was alive, that was more important than anything else.

As for the future?

Ben Walmorris never thought about it.

Tunnel No. 8?

A lot of gold in it?

No, forget it.

That's not something you should consider.

Early in the morning, when he saw the empty rice vats, Ben Walmorris knew it was time to go out and look for work again.

Despite his downfall, Ben Walmorris pays great attention to his appearance whenever he goes out.

He carefully arranged his shabby clothes in front of the mirror.

Then he walked out of his residence.

As soon as he went out, he immediately felt something was wrong.

A car was parked outside, and a person was standing next to the car.

The man waved to Ben Walmorris.

Ben Walmorris walked up to him boldly: "Sir, is something wrong?"

Tian Qi looked at him: "Name?"

"Norm Salgado." Ben Walmorris smiled humbly and said, "Is there anything I can do for you?"

Tian Qi pointed to his car: "Let's go, Mr. Sam Salgado, I am Colonel Peter Lin from the Strategic Intelligence Service. I will take you to a place."

……

The atmosphere in the interrogation room was extremely dull.

Tian Qi was the first to break the silence: "Is there anything you want to tell me?"

"Sir, I don't know what I can tell you." Ben Walmorris suppressed the nervousness and fear in his heart: "I really don't know why you brought me here."

"Well, since you don't say it, let me say it for you." Tian Qi said unhurriedly: "Your name is not Noam Salgado, your name is Ben Walmorris, who used to be Personal servant of Prince Takeda of Japan, am I right?”

Spen Wormory bowed his head.

He knew that this day might come sooner or later, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon.

"Don't be afraid, Ben Wormorice." Tian Qi's tone was very calm: "Although you are a servant of Prince Takeda, you did not participate in the war, so your crime is not serious. Of course, you are still guilty. .

If you can assist us, we will absolve you of all crimes and give you a reward so that you can continue to live well as Noam Salgado without having to worry about it anymore. "

Seeing that Ben Wormorris still didn't speak, Tian Qi reminded: "Don't you really want to tell us the sorrow faced by your compatriots who were slaughtered by the Japanese?"

Ben Walmorris sighed deeply, knowing that he could no longer hide it: "Tunnel No. 8, sir, the Japanese buried a large amount of gold there, and after the tunnel was completed, they killed everyone involved. Filipinos in Tunnel Construction.”

"So, can you tell us the exact location of the tunnel?"

"Yes, sir, I will tell you all I know."

……

Dutra witnessed the interrogation firsthand.

Peter Lin was the candidate MacArthur personally recommended to him as soon as he arrived in Manila, and he confidently told Dutra that Peter Lin would definitely play a huge role in the search for gold.

To be honest, Dutra still didn't believe it before.

He admitted that Peter Ring was a brilliant agent and saved the fate of the Confederacy.

But hunting for gold is not the same as intelligence work.

Is he up to it?

However, Peter Lin made a qualitative breakthrough on the second day after the "Big Wood Project" started.

He captured key figures:

Ben Walmorris!

And, with just a few words, he successfully pried open Ben Walmorris' mouth.

"Congratulations, Colonel Peter."

When Tian Qi came out of the interrogation room, Dutra said sincerely: "You used the shortest time to get the 'Big Wood Project' off to a good start. If Ben Walmorris's confession is followed, 8 No. Tunnel, then the existence of the golden treasure can be completely confirmed. You are an American hero."

"Thank you, Mr. Dutra." Tian Qi said lightly: "This is my responsibility. Ben Walmorris is just the beginning. The next target will be Yamashita Fengfumi's driver, Major Kojima. I will ask General MacArthur Organize a commando team and capture Major Kojima."

Dutra did not ask where the information came from.

He just felt that it was his greatest luck to have Peter Lin's full assistance.

……

Due to the impact of the war, it was not until half a month later that the Americans found the location of Tunnel No. 8.

When they started to dig, they first dug a tunnel where a large number of bones were buried.

These people are all Filipinos who participated in the construction of Tunnel No. 8.

Dutra, who personally directed the excavation, prohibited any photography.

He didn't want the secret that the Americans were looking for gold to get out.

Then, it was the official excavation of Tunnel No. 8.

After more than ten days of meticulous and painstaking excavation, the secrets in Tunnel No. 8 were finally revealed.

Box after box piled up there.

When the first box was opened, the people around suddenly burst into cheers.

gold!

It's filled with gold!

This proves that the "Golden Lily Project" is real.

Japan indeed buried countless gold treasures in the Philippines.

And Tunnel No. 8 is just the beginning!

There will be more treasures waiting for Americans to dig out!

"You deserve a big medal, Colonel Peter." Dutra said with emotion: "This is of great significance to the United States, and you are definitely the hero of it!"

Tian Qi just smiled lightly and didn't say much.

Yes, it took the Americans a month to finally find a cache of gold.

During this period, a guy named Meng Shaoyuan used his special status to do countless things.

He is the one hiding behind the scenes and truly controlling everything! (End of chapter)