Lost and Spy

Chapter 429: Taking Back the Throne
The assassination of Chi Muqinzhi quickly shocked the entire public concession.

The folks talk about it, and they dress up magically.It is said that a Japanese became the chief of the police and arrested the Chinese everywhere, which angered the heroes of the military command, and beheaded him in a rage.

Rumor has it that this time the military command used two of the seven tigers and four of the six leopards to fight against Chi Muqinzhi and his bodyguard, the Eighteen King Kong, to succeed.

Even the details are out.

It was as if they were by his side during the assassination.

While the people were uproarious, the Bureau of the Ministry of Industry in the public concession kept a rare silence. It only held a brief press conference to report the situation, and sternly stated that the Bureau of the Ministry of Industry will solve the case as soon as possible and arrest the murderer.

This point is exactly the same as what Meng Shaoyuan predicted before.

The Bureau of the Ministry of Industry knew what was going on, but they wanted to make peace with each other, making big things small and small things small.

Wu Jingyi was very nervous, and ordered all potential agents to reduce their activities and go out during this period, in order to guard against Japanese retaliation.

But she soon discovered that she was still hit by Master Meng.

The Japanese didn't even respond.

It was just that the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai lodged a serious protest to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, urging them to come in and solve the case to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals.

The reply from the Ministry of Industry Bureau was that Akagi Omiyuki was not only Japanese, but also an employee of the Ministry of Industry Bureau. Therefore, the Ministry of Industry Bureau would try to solve the case at any cost.

It's just an official statement.

Wu Jingyi was also convinced. Young Master Meng has thoroughly understood the psychology of the Japanese and those foreigners.

As for the Japanese, as the "Three Tigers of the Empire", Matsumoto Hitosuke and Tani Shigehara Michi, in front of their subordinates, were very stern, claiming that this was a disgrace to the empire and that they must avenge Akagi's relatives, but in private, On the contrary, he was a little ecstatic.

There is one less competitor for this piece of cake in Shanghai.

Here at Juntong, because of the death of Akagi Onoyuki, the cloud of defeat in the Songhu Battle was swept away, and morale was boosted again in the shortest possible time.

The climax of assassination against the Japanese is quietly brewing.

Meng Shaoyuan, who killed Akagi himself, was not idle. He sent two checks one after another, one to Sir Greenwood and one to Moyes.

Only one is required:
Put Sinclair back in the position of Commissioner of Police.

Moyes was a "pragmatic" American, and he accepted the check readily, while Sir Greenwood, who came from the dignity of the British Empire, was still a little hesitant.

Meng Shaoyuan didn't urge him, but just told him:
"I regret the death of Akagi Osamu..."

(Unfortunately, it was you who did it, thought Sir Greenwood.)
"If I have any news, I will notify the Bureau of the Ministry of Industry as soon as possible. With the death of Akagi, the patrol room has no leader, and it is easy to fall into chaos. A strong and highly prestigious person must come out to take charge of this task." a job."

(That Sinclair is your Meng Shaoyuan man, of course you wish it was him. Sir Greenwood is very unwilling.)
"I think Sinclair is an excellent choice...he is a hardworking man, a good man...I think if the Commissioner of Police is not decided soon, maybe the concession will continue to be chaotic, and even your lord lives are at risk.”

(He is threatening me, and Meng Shaoyuan is threatening me again! Sir Greenwood is angry...the dignity of the British Empire has been challenged again...but, is there anything this lawless Chinese can't do?)

After Meng Shaoyuan said these words, he said goodbye to Sir Greenwood politely.

He knew his lord would make a wise choice.

Sure enough, the next day, the Board of Directors of the Bureau of the Ministry of Industry announced that in view of the sudden situation, there is an urgent need to stabilize the public, so before the election of the new police chief, the old police chief Sinclair Joe Soltra Mr. Si acted in this capacity.

Sinclair won.

He has reclaimed the position he dreamed of all the time.

And he knew who brought it all to him.

None of those stupid pigs from the Ministry of Industry can be trusted.

At the critical moment, it was they who betrayed themselves.

Only one person is his friend:
Meng Shaoyuan!
Yes, it was Meng Shaoyuan who helped me the most when I needed help the most.

Even for himself, he did not hesitate to assassinate Akagi Omoyuki, which would have to bear tremendous pressure.

Well, now for Sinclair, he knows what to do in the days to come.

Resolutely and comprehensively turned to Meng Shaoyuan.

China's interests and Japan's interests have nothing to do with him.

But if he wants to protect his own interests, Meng Shaoyuan will be his strongest and most reliable ally.

Returning to the throne, the high-spirited Sinclair invited Meng Shaoyuan, Matsumoto Rentsugu, and Gu Shigehara Michi to an informal meeting at his home that night.

The so-called "informal" because this meeting was only held in Sinclair's private name and did not represent any opinions of the International Settlement.

Meng Shaoyuan was the last one to arrive.

"Mr. Meng, you are late."

When Sinclair said this, Meng Shaoyuan quickly observed the expressions of the two Japanese.

Matsumoto Hitotsu looked calm, and seemed indifferent to the assassination of Chi Muqin.

Gu Shigehara said?

There was even a smile on the corner of his mouth, and when he saw Meng Shaoyuan coming in, he even gave him a slight nod.

Undoubtedly, if possible, they would kill Meng Shaoyuan without hesitation.

But their performance is not like this.

They're trying to hide what's on their minds.

The Three Tigers of the Empire, okay.

Even that dead ghost Chi Muqinzhi is not an ordinary person.

Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "Mr. Police Commissioner, I have no way not to be late. Even Chief Akagi has been assassinated. A dignified Police Commissioner has died. What about us? We have to consider our own safety. So when we come I made arrangements to ensure that I would not be assassinated."

Everyone here is like a mirror in their hearts. The death of Akagi Osamu is absolutely inseparable from the guy in front of him.

But no one blamed him.

Gu Shigehara Michi even said: "Yes, it was really not a peaceful period of time, so I specially added more guards for myself to avoid Akagi-kun's tragedy."

He is telling the truth.

Meng Shaoyuan quickly judged from his expression.

The Japanese are also afraid. The death of Akagi Osamu taught them an extremely serious lesson. No matter what results they achieve on the battlefield, Shanghai is not what they decide.

Hitosuke Matsumoto didn't speak, just sat there very quietly.

Is this man Makoto's father?

Meng Shaoyuan had a strong curiosity.

"Well, everyone is here." Sinclair said: "We all know very well that some unpleasant things happened between China and Japan..."

"It's not something unpleasant, it's war."

Meng Shaoyuan immediately corrected his statement: "Japan brazenly launched a war of aggression against Shanghai, China, and pushed the Chinese people into the abyss of war."

Meng Shaoyuan is very bad, and Young Master Meng is very cheap, but no matter what, he must insist on one thing:

On the issue of right and wrong, he will never give in half a step!
"No, Mr. Meng." Matsumoto Rentsui said immediately: "It was your country's army that attacked us first, and the Japanese Empire was forced to fight back."

"OK OK."

Seeing that the two sides were about to quarrel again, Sinclair hurriedly said: "What we are discussing today is not who should be responsible for the war, but the future development of the International Settlement. Let's be honest, regardless of the war, the International Settlement needs Yes, it is peace. The International Settlement has existed for so many years, so it cannot be chaotic!

We are all saddened by what happened to Mr. Akagi. The Japanese must think that the Chinese did it, but there is no evidence.What about the Chinese?Hey, I have to be honest, I must have been very happy to see Mr. Akagi die.But is it actually made by the Chinese?I think there needs to be evidence. "

This is already blatantly favoring Meng Shaoyuan there.

The word "evidence" is repeated over and over again, and this is what the Japanese lack the most.

According to Akagi Caisha, on the day of the assassination, she heard gunshots coming from nowhere, and then a killer appeared, shot her husband a few times, and left quickly.

She only saw that the killer was wearing a woolen coat and a top hat. She didn't see what he looked like at all.

Moreover, when people are panicking, there will definitely be memory problems. Akagi Caisha can't even answer some details of what happened that day.

The most crucial pieces of evidence are completely missing.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Meng Shaoyuan quickly observed the two Japanese again.

What appeared on Matsumoto Rentsu's face was dissatisfaction, and it was serious dissatisfaction, but it passed in a flash.

Gu Shigehara said?

A smile continued to form at the corner of his mouth.

Meng Shaoyuan couldn't figure out what this smile meant to him.

It's a typical sarcastic expression.

The question is, is there a reason to mock Sinclair's blatant advocacy there, or is there some other reason?
"I don't want to see crazy revenge." Sinclair said immediately: "The Chinese kill the Japanese, or the Japanese kill the Chinese. This is not allowed in the public concession. If you want to survive here, you must Follow the laws here."

"Of course." Meng Shaoyuan interjected: "I love the International Settlement, and I hope to see that it will always be peaceful. What do we do? In fact, everyone knows it well, so, as far as I am concerned, it is absolutely not It will embarrass Mr. Police Commissioner. I will restrain my subordinates, abide by the laws of the concession, and never make trouble."

"Of course I also hope to see peace." Matsumoto Rentsusu said coldly, "But there must be an explanation for Akagi's death."

A trace of displeasure quickly flashed from Sinclair's eyes.

(End of this chapter)