Lost and Spy

Chapter 468 Boarding Inspection

The Cambria Breaker.

Despite some minor snags, the world's fastest British cargo ship left the docks in Nanking.

"From now on, your safety will be protected by us." Captain Schiller said frankly: "In Shanghai or Nanjing, you can do whatever you want, but now, you are in extreme danger."

Yes.

Meng Shaoyuan felt helpless.

This is China's Yangtze River, but it is Japanese warships that are running across the river now.On land, I can call the wind and call the rain, but here, I am nothing.

Just someone who needs protection.

"What a wonderful place." Daniel lit a thick cigar: "It's a pity. What I am worried about now is not you, Meng, but the three hundred and fourteen people in the cargo hold. You will be hidden on this ship." One person is too simple, but there are more than 300 people. If you encounter a Japanese warship and the Japanese forcibly board the ship for inspection, it will be exposed soon.”

"That's why I hired you at such a high price." Meng Shaoyuan didn't look worried: "There is an old saying in China, take people's money and help them eliminate disasters."

Daniel shrugged.

That's why he strongly requested to come to China.

It is definitely a pleasure to work with Meng Shaoyuan.It might be dangerous, but to make big money, the less dangerous the better.

"Hey, hey." Captain Schiller picked up the binoculars: "I found a Japanese warship, I found a Japanese warship!"

Meng Shaoyuan immediately took over the binoculars. In the binoculars, the Japanese flag flying on the warship was clearly visible.

Daniel, you have a crow's mouth!
Captain Schiller was still very calm, and he looked up.

The flag of the British Empire fluttered in the wind.

"Meng, do you want to go into the cabin or stay here."

"I'm an interpreter, of course I need to stay here." Meng Shaoyuan didn't look scared at all.

What's there to be afraid of?The Japanese did not know that they were on this ship.

If you really know, where can you hide?
The Japanese ship approached quickly, and immediately raised a semaphore to request the "Cambria Breaker" to switch the radio to the designated channel.

It was the Japanese Navy's gunboat "Seta" and asked the "Cambria Breaker" to stop for inspection.

Captain Schiller repeated repeatedly that this was a cargo ship of the British Empire, and the Japanese Navy had no right to inspect it.

However, the "Shiduo" believes that the "Cambria Breaker" departed from Nanjing, and it is very likely that it is carrying prohibited materials or Chinese officials.

This would violate Britain's neutrality.

Soon the two parties started negotiations.

As a result of the negotiations, Captain Nishizawa Bonan, the captain of the "Shita", will bring an interpreter on board to negotiate, and no weapons are allowed.

This is the most important.

Once you carry weapons on board, the meaning changes.

The British have all kinds of shortcomings, but they are not sloppy in details.

Nishizawa Bonan, the captain of the "Seta", looks like he is in his 30s. He should be young and promising in the Japanese navy, right?

He can speak relatively fluent English, and he carefully asked why the "Cambria Breaker" went to Nanjing, where was the destination, and what kind of materials were carried on board.

"This is an empty ship." Captain Schiller said frankly: "We arrived in Shanghai from London, and then took a special passenger to Nanjing. We stayed in Nanjing for a while, and now we are going to Chongqing."

His frankness surprised Bonan Nishizawa: "Special guest? May I know what kind of special guest it is?"

"Me." Daniel said: "Daniel, the former police chief of the Ministry of Industry Bureau of the Shanghai International Settlement."

"Mr. Daniel, hello." Caesar Bonanke said politely: "I may ask, why did you come to Nanjing and why did you go to Chongqing? This is a time of war."

"You are just a lieutenant officer, and you are not qualified to ask these questions." Daniel showed the arrogance of the British: "However, in order to get rid of your entanglement as soon as possible, I can tell you that I bear the special responsibility of the British Empire." A major task, I went to Nanjing, met with senior officials of the national government, and discussed the current situation with them.

And I went to Chongqing to inspect the place and make an accurate assessment of the future war between China and Japan.When I come back from Chongqing, I will go to Shanghai again, and I will meet with your commander Matsui Iwane, and also, I will have some necessary discussions on the Sino-Japanese War.Mr. Captain, are you satisfied now? "

What a big breath.

For a while, it was a senior official of the Nanjing National Government, and for a while, it was Commander Matsui Iwane. What is the origin of this British man?

Nishizawa Bonan asked cautiously: "Even if you are still the police chief of the Shanghai Public Settlement Industry Bureau, it seems that these things are not in your hands, right?"

"Rude, disrespectful!" Daniel looked very dissatisfied: "Captain Schiller, send someone to my cabin and bring my box."

The box was brought quickly.

Daniel opened the box and took out the first document: "This is the ruler of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the king of the British and the British Empire's dominions, the emperor of India, Albert Frederick A. Letter of appointment from His Majesty Sir George VI! Underneath, is the signature and seal of Prime Minister Chamberlain."

The long list of titles made Bonan Nishizawa dizzy.

After taking the document and looking it over carefully, it turned out to be a letter of appointment from King George VI of the United Kingdom, appointing Daniel as the British Empire's Far East Observer and His Majesty's special envoy.

The observer is the real deal, and the special envoy of His Majesty the King is a title that the British especially like to add.

"There is still this document." Daniel took out a second document: "This is a certification document issued by Ambassador Jia Decgan, the embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of China!"

Both documents were confirmed to be correct.

Nishizawa Bonan was in awe.

A war broke out between China and Japan, and countries such as the United States and Britain remained neutral. However, these European and American countries have such important interests in China. They need to know how far the war will go and what impact it will have on their own interests.

And these so-called "observers" are actually assessing the situation in China and letting the country know as soon as possible.

In December 1931, the League of Nations made a resolution to send a survey team to the Far East to investigate Sino-Japanese relations. In February 12, the League of Nations investigation team set off for China.In September of the same year, the investigation team completed its report.

On February 1933, 2, the General Assembly of the League of Nations passed a resolution, basically accepting the opinions and suggestions of the report of the League of Nations investigation team, and affirming that the puppet "Manchukuo" would not be recognized de facto or legally.

Although the report did not take a completely impartial position in judging Japan's occupation of Northeast China, it still angered Japan.

Japan then announced its withdrawal from the League of Nations.

Nevertheless, in order to avoid being isolated internationally and to devote all their energies to the aggression against China, after the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War, the frontline commanders of the Japanese army received orders from the country to try not to touch the Consider the interests of Britain, the United States and other countries in China, avoid conflicts, and avoid finding excuses for Britain and the United States and other countries to interfere.

These observers are even more immobile.

Caesar Bonan respectfully returned the two documents to Daniel, and his eyes fell on Meng Shaoyuan who had been silent all this time: "Who is this?"

"My name is Kudo Shinichi." Unexpectedly, Meng Shaoyuan spoke fluent Japanese.

"You, are you Japanese?" Nishizawa Bonanda was surprised.

"Yes, Japanese." Meng Shaoyuan smiled: "I am their translator, entrusted by the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai, to act as Mr. Daniel's translator."

With a fluent Kyoto accent and a calm attitude, Southwest Bonan has no doubts.

"Do these British people understand Japanese?" Bonan Nishizawa asked.

"I don't understand a word."

"Okay, Kudo-kun, the full-scale attack on Nanjing is about to begin. These British people are meddling in their own business. I am worried that they will have a negative impact on the empire."

"Don't worry. They have something in my hands." Meng Shaoyuan smiled mysteriously: "Do you think these British guys are really so enthusiastic? No, this ship is carrying a large amount of smuggled goods. Several times. They promised to give me [-]% of the profits to silence my mouth, so they don’t care about the war in China.”

Caesar Bonan suddenly realized, and then smiled: "Then I have to scare them well."

"Hey, what are you talking about?" Daniel looked impatient.

Nishizawa Bonan switched to English and said: "Although you have special missions, I must do my duty and conduct a comprehensive inspection of the cargo ship."

Daniel's complexion suddenly changed, and his voice even raised his voice: "If you want to forcibly inspect, this is a violation of the sacred rights of the British Empire. I can even see it as a war against the British Empire! To protest, I want to lodge a complaint with the Japanese side. The most solemn protest. The British government will also issue the most severe warning!"

These damned Brits are doing the public good for their own benefit, and they still have to put on a face of being a gentleman.

Nishizawa Bonan cursed in his heart, but put on a helpless look on his face: "Mr. Special Envoy, don't get excited. Since you insist so much, I will give in and I will not check. But what is on board, you Yes, I know too. Special envoy of the British Empire king? If the Chinese know that you are using war to make money, it is not a glorious thing."

Daniel's face turned blue and white, but in his heart, he couldn't help but want to laugh.

Bonan Nishizawa ignored the British, and said to Meng Shaoyuan, "Kudou-kun, you will have to work hard along the way. Dealing with these British guys is not a pleasant thing."

Meng Shaoyuan said lightly: "It's nothing, everyone is doing things for the Great Japanese Empire."

"Yes, the Empire must win!"

Meng Shaoyuan's answer was: "We will win!"

(End of this chapter)