Lost and Spy

Chapter 3442 Golden Secret
When he heard the word "magic", Meng Shaoyuan immediately understood what was going on:
"Did Shi Jixiongtai discover a cave that is special and easy to transform?"

Takeda Etsuo was surprised: "You, you know?"

Meng Shaoyuan smiled.

To be honest, the so-called magic is actually worthless.

Meng Shaoyuan himself has also performed magic tricks before.

He already knew what was going on. He glanced at Takeda Etsuo and said, "Continue."

"Yes." Takeda Etsuo dared not neglect it at all: "Just like you said, when Shi Jixiongtai was looking for the place where the gold was hidden in the early stage, he went there with a strong purpose, and after hard searching, he finally found a cave that met his requirements.

He took me to see the cave. At first I didn't understand his purpose, but after he explained it to me carefully, I suddenly realized it. He planned to transform the cave into a well-designed maze similar to a mechanism. I don't know if you can understand what I mean. "

"I understand. It's just a small magic trick." Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said, "This cave is like a box in the hands of a magician. Put anything in it and open it, and it will disappear."

"Yes, that's what I meant." Takeda Etsuo nodded like a chicken pecking at rice. "After I listened to Shi Jixiongtai's idea, I carefully inspected the cave. I have to admit that the cave Shi Jixiongtai chose is perfect.

The reason for this is that the cave has a complex terrain and has two entrances, one of which is extremely hidden. Moreover, Shi Jixiongtai, in the name of safety, does not allow anyone other than him to survey the cave, so he is the only one who knows the secret entrance.

He came to me because designing a mechanism in a cave is not as simple as designing props on a magic stage. Although his idea is good, he lacks professional engineering and technical skills, which is exactly what I have. "

Driven by twelve tons of gold, Takeda Etsuo agreed to cooperate with Ishiji Yutai.

This engineering technology, which seems complicated to outsiders, becomes not complicated in the hands of Etsuo Takeda.

Moreover, they carried out the construction under the pretext of transforming the gold-hiding cave, which would definitely not arouse anyone's suspicion.

It only took a short time for Etsuo Takeda to complete the transformation of the cave.

Once the transformation was completed, Shi Jixiongtai couldn't wait to start implementing his plan.

Boxes of gold were transported into the cave.

And that very night, these boxes that were originally filled with gold would be secretly replaced.

Etsuo Takeda participated in the whole process.

It would be an incredibly arduous task for just two people to steal all twelve tons of gold.

However, as ants devouring an elephant, Takeda Etsuo and Ishiji Yutai worked almost day and night, and over time, it became no longer a difficult task.

When they have completed everything, you can fully feel the feeling even without description.

Now what they had to wait for was for the Allied forces to begin landing on Luzon so that they could blow up the gold cave.

Then, apart from them, no one else in this world knows this secret.

Then, the Allied landing battle finally arrived.

While Manila was actively deploying its defenses, Ishiji Xiongtai once again found an excuse to bring Takeda Etsuo to Quezon.

According to what he said to Takeda Etsuo, he wanted the other party to see with his own eyes the secret hiding place of the gold.

"When I set out, I always felt a little uneasy." Takeda Etsuo said solemnly, "Or rather, although I haven't known Ishiji Xiongtai for a long time, I always think that he is not a person who is willing to share with others. You can even say that he is very selfish. This can be seen from some small details in daily life."

"Oh, really?" Meng Shaoyuan suddenly became curious: "Tell me, how did you find out?"

Takeda Etsuo thought for a while: "For example, when we were renovating the cave, one day, we got a chicken to improve the food. After the chicken was cooked, I found that one chicken leg was missing. When the chicken was served, Shi Ji Xiongtai couldn't wait to take the other chicken leg. All this seemed so natural to him.

Although eating two fewer chicken legs is not a big deal, these little things in life can already reflect a person’s character.”

Meng Shaoyuan nodded slightly.

Takeda Etsuo should be considered a science and engineering man, right?

I have to say that this science and engineering guy's observation is still very subtle.

Some unintentional actions in life will often betray you without you even knowing it.

It was these discoveries that perhaps saved Etsuo Takeda's life.

The reason why Meng Shaoyuan made such a judgment was because he also believed that Shi Jixiongtai was definitely not someone who was willing to generously share twelve tons of gold with others and allow the existence of a second person in the world who knew such an important secret.

He will find a way to kill Takeda Etsuo, so that the secret will be known only to him.

"So, I made preparations in advance." Takeda Etsuo continued: "When I arrived in Quezon, all preparations for blowing up the gold cave were completed. The gold cave was blown up, and then Shi Jixiongtai began to celebrate the success. All those who participated in the construction of the cave attended the celebration banquet.

When the celebration banquet was halfway through, a Japanese sergeant arrived with his soldiers and killed all the workers involved in the cave construction in front of me. The scene was bloody and I was terrified. The sergeant was temporarily recruited to kill people, so he knew nothing about what was going on here. After the execution, he left.

Shi Ji Xiongtai patted my shoulder and said to me, "Takeda-kun, from now on, this secret will only be known to us. When the war is over, our happy life can begin." But I don't know why, the more he said this, the more scared I felt.

I am always ready. Shi Jixiongtai said to me again, let's have another drink, then go our separate ways, and meet here again after the war is over. When he turned around to get me a drink, I took out the pistol I had prepared long ago and pointed it at him. "

Takeda Etsuo clearly remembers everything that happened that day.

He pointed a gun at Shi Jixiongtai and forced him to drink all the wine. No matter what Shi Jixiongtai said, he refused.

In the end, under the coercion of Takeda Etsuo, Ishiji Yutai had to drink the wine in the glass in fear.

As expected, the wine was indeed poisonous.

Shi Jixiongtai was poisoned to death by himself.

When Meng Shaoyuan heard this, he understood.

Regardless of whether what Takeda Etsuo said was true or false, and regardless of whether the wine was poisonous or not, Takeda Etsuo might have already decided to find an opportunity to kill Ishiji Yutai.

How many people would you be willing to share a secret about twelve tons of gold with you?

Therefore, even if Shi Jixiongtai was innocent, he was doomed to die.

"I am very lucky that I was able to escape a disaster." Takeda Etsuo still looked scared: "If I hadn't prepared in advance, maybe I wouldn't be able to sit across from you and talk to you now."

Meng Shaoyuan smiled. No matter what the truth of the matter was, he didn't want to reveal it.

All I care about is those twelve tons of gold.

other?
Did Takeda Etsuo kill Ishiji Yutai, or did Ishiji Yutai intend to silence him? What does it have to do with me?
"That's great. I appreciate the atmosphere of openness between us."

Meng Shaoyuan looked very serious and said, "Now that you have told me your secret, it's time for me to tell you my secret."

Takeda Etsuo immediately became alert.

Meng Shaoyuan said slowly, "A full twelve tons of gold! Any normal person would go crazy for it. When I heard about the existence of this gold, do you know what my first thought was? I wanted to take it for myself.

I have the privilege to tell you now that I am not Kudo Shinichi, nor am I Taniguchi Shibuya. My real identity is Colonel Charles, the highest security and defense commander of the U.S. military in Manila. "

Takeda Etsuo was shocked.

He could never have imagined that this young man would be a colonel in the US Army.

Meng Shaoyuan didn't care about his thoughts at all: "So, if I have twelve tons of gold in my hand, I have a way to transport it out of Manila. And you? You know the specific hiding place of the gold and know how to open this batch of gold.

So, if you can help me get this batch of gold, then, after it is successfully shipped out of Manila, I will give you two tons of gold. This gold is enough for you and your family to live a worry-free and wealthy life for several lifetimes after the war is over."

Takeda Etsuo had no expression on his face. After a while, he said, "You won't give me the gold. After you get the gold, you will kill me without hesitation."

Really a smart guy.

Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "Maybe, maybe I will kill you, maybe I will keep my promise, who knows? But you don't have any choice now, you can only choose to trust me, you can only choose to let go and take a gamble."

Takeda Etsuo was silent for a long time: "Now besides cooperating with you, what other options do I have?"

Meng Shaoyuan stood up with satisfaction: "Then, I will find you another place. Takeda, I know you are a smart person. Smart people will know how to choose. Don't make any unnecessary resistance."

He left the dilapidated house.

Two of his men walked in.

After a while, Takeda Etsuo was brought out and stuffed into a car.

Before getting on the car, Takeda Etsuo looked back.

He knew that from now on, he would say goodbye to everything here.

"boss."

Gan Ning stood beside Meng Shaoyuan and handed the two gold bars he took out of the chicken coop to his boss.

"How is the transportation of our gold going?"

Meng Shaoyuan asked while playing with the two gold bars in his hand.

"Several dozen tons of gold and other treasures are too much to transport, and we also have to ensure transportation safety." Gan Ning said, "So, our transportation speed is not fast. While ensuring safety, we have also tried to speed up. At present, more than half of the gold has been transported to the Port of Manila."

"Safety, safety." Meng Shaoyuan murmured and repeated the two words: "I am also considering the issue of safety. Eggs cannot be put in one basket. Therefore, the first batch of gold has been shipped from the Port of Manila and is expected to arrive in the United States in the next few days.

We still have time. I will not stay in this position forever. I must use the power in my hands to transport all the gold treasures before I am replaced."

"Xu Zhu and I will speed up."

Gan Ning had just finished speaking when Meng Shaoyuan interrupted him: "Don't be impatient. If you are impatient, problems will easily arise. What we are facing now is not just our own gold. Xiao Ke has gone to San Romano, where a large amount of gold is hidden. Also, I just learned from Takeda Etsuo the whereabouts of a batch of 12 tons of gold."

"So many?" Gan Ning exclaimed in amazement.

"Yes, it is wealth, but also a new problem we face." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "I must ship out every ounce of gold we find. I will not leave any for the Americans. Our mission is far from over."

As he spoke, he glanced at Gan Ning and said, "I am going to send you to escort Takeda Etsuo to Quezon."

"I understand." Gan Ning answered without any hesitation.

Meng Shaoyuan then said: "Quezon is not like Manila. It is not a territory under my control. You need to face all the unexpected problems that may arise. You need to make your own judgments and find solutions.

I have prepared a batch of US dollars for you. Now, there is no weapon more advantageous than US dollars. "

Gan Ning smiled and then asked, "Where is Takeda Etsuo?"

Meng Shaoyuan glanced at the gold in his hand and said, "Takeda Etsuo always said that he had no blood debts on his hands, but I never believed these Japanese. The fortifications he helped the Japanese army build indirectly stained his hands with blood."

"understood."

From this moment on, Takeda Etsuo's fate was sealed.

As Takeda Etsuo himself expected, when the gold was found, it had already lost its value.

He was just gambling.

The difference is that he lost the bet.

Meng Shaoyuan looked into the distance and said, "I don't know how things are going with Xiao Ke."

"Don't worry, boss." Gan Ning seemed very confident: "Xiao Ke was the first one to follow you. He is very experienced, and he is also a legitimate American. His American identity is very useful in the Philippines."

"I hope so."

Meng Shaoyuan threw the two gold bars in his hand to Gan Ning: "Take it."

"What do I need this for?" Gan Ning muttered.

Yeah, what else do you need this for?
He has handled dozens of tons of gold.

"The weather is so nice." Meng Shaoyuan stretched his muscles and said, "I think tomorrow will be even better!"

(End of this chapter)