My years of espionage

Chapter 726 Doubt
"No, I didn't doubt Miyazaki-kun." Naito Kotsuba shook his head.

Imamura Hyoutaro sat on the armchair, crossed his hands on the table, and signaled Naito Kotsuba to continue.

"Professor Taniguchi arrived in Shanghai secretly, and we know that he has a limited number of people coming to Shanghai." Kotsuba Naito said, "However, the gunman was able to find the place where Professor Taniguchi was staying so accurately, and went directly to the entrance of the Sakura Guest House disguised as a person selling cameras. Assassinations by refugees, that says something."

"Refugees?" Imamura Heutaro asked immediately after hearing this key word.

"The assassin has a western face. Although his clothes are clean, they are a bit worn out. The camera he sells is of an older style, but it is also in good condition." Said Tsubasa Naito.

He considered his words and continued, "Mr. Counselor must have heard about what happened in Germany. Hojo-kun suspects that this person is a Jewish refugee who fled to Shanghai from Europe."

Imamura Heitaro was lost in thought, but he hadn't noticed the situation Naito said before.

"Is there any evidence to support this judgment?" Imamura Heutaro asked.

"People have been arranged to investigate the gathering area of ​​those people." Naito Kotsuba said.

……

Imamura Hyoutaro nodded.

"So, you think the shooter was ordered by someone, and the behind-the-scenes instigator is someone who is familiar with Mr. Taniguchi, and even someone around him leaked his whereabouts?" Imamura Heitaro asked.

"Yes, Counselor." Tsubasa Naito nodded, "Besides this explanation, I can't think of any other reason."

"But you forgot one thing." Imamura Heitaro shook his head, "Kentaro didn't know that Taniguchi-kun came to Shanghai."

"This is exactly what I want to say. I didn't doubt one of the reasons for Miyazaki-kun." Naito Kotsuba said, "When I talked with Miyazaki-kun, I didn't mention the assassination of Professor Taniguchi, but according to my observation, Miyazaki-kun really doesn't know anything about it."

Imamura Heitaro shook his head, Naito did not tell the truth, Naito should have some doubts about Kentaro, so Naito concealed the news that Taniguchi was killed, and then ruled out Kentaro's suspicion through secret observation.

Among his subordinates, followers, and students, Miyazaki Kentaro has the best relationship with Ono Junji of the Marine Corps, and he has a good relationship with Saito Kazuo, and the relationship with Hojo Hidetoshi and Naito Kotsuba is relatively average.

Hojo is a rather old-fashioned person, he is not targeting Miyazaki Kentaro, Hojo treats everyone coldly.

Only Tsubasa Naito seems to have deliberately kept some distance from Kentaro Miyazaki, or the relationship is visible to the naked eye.

……

"Professor Taniguchi is a famous scholar, and he is registered with the cabinet." Heitaro Imamura said, "I have already reported this matter to His Excellency Iwai, and he has already called Sanben Jiro, and the matter was forwarded to Sanben Jun's extra-high class to investigate."

He glanced at Naito Kotsuba, "In view of the relationship between Kentaro and Taniguchi-kun, I recommend Kentaro to Iwai-dono to participate in the investigation of this matter."

Naito Kotsuba frowned slightly. According to his thinking, it is best for Miyazaki Kentaro to avoid suspicion during the investigation of this matter.

"Kentaro is loyal to the empire, and Taniguchi-kun is his teacher. I can't think of any reason why he might have anything to do with Taniguchi-kun's assassination." Imamura Heitaro took a deep look at Naito Kotsuba, "Naito, be careful what you do. That's right, but you can't doubt your colleagues for no reason."

"Mr. Counselor, I didn't—" Naito Kotsuba hurriedly explained.

"We must be sincere and united." Imamura Heutarou waved his hand, interrupted Naito Kotsuba, and said meaningfully.

Kentaro treats people sincerely, hearty and generous, and he has a bad relationship with Naito, so the responsibility is naturally unlikely to be on Kentaro.

"Hai." Naito Xiaoyi sighed inwardly, bowed, stood at attention, bowed and nodded.

……

"Brother Fan, the matter is settled." Haozai got into the car and reported.

Faced with Cheng Qianfan's strong "invoking the teacher to ask the crime", Xia Wenqiao could only "cut the flesh" to make amends. Half of the goods in the warehouse on Bai Saizhong Road are now surnamed Cheng.

Xiao Cheng always 'considered his friends', he didn't ask Xia Wenqiao to spend money to buy back the goods, but asked for half of the goods directly.

Of course, Xia Wenqiao may not appreciate it. As the current situation becomes more tense and the goods are in short supply, he may rather spend money to buy back his own goods.

"Fang Hui's pistol didn't leave any flaws, did it?" Cheng Qianfan asked.

"The handling is very clean." Hao Zai said, "The southern pistol itself is relatively easy to jam, so it will not arouse suspicion. The old tower is a master, even if they disassemble the gun, they will not find anything."

Cheng Qianfan nodded, Laota is a firearms expert of the Shanghai Special Affairs Team, with superb craftsmanship.

"Where is Hua Zi?" He asked.

"Everything went according to the plan. What Huazi learned was that we deliberately tampered with the guns because Team Leader Xiao's purpose was not to kill Cheng Qianfan, but to intensify Cheng Qianfan, Xia Wenqiao, and Zhang Xiaolin. The contradiction between them makes them dog eat dog."

Speaking of 'dog bites dog', Haozai smiled.

"What a joke." Cheng Qianfan scolded Haozai, but he laughed too, "No clue left."

"No." Haozai shook his head, "According to your instructions, Brother Fan, we have planned this matter for a long time. Huazi saw the opportunity before and privately mentioned Fang Hui to Zhan Si. Zhan Si was very concerned about Huazi approaching Fang Hui, Encouraging Fang Hui to do something to Brother Fan is tacit consent."

Cheng Qianfan nodded in satisfaction, he threw a cigarette to Haozai, and he smoked a cigarette himself, but he held it in his hand instead of lighting it.

Hua Bingren's chess piece was laid by him a long time ago, and it was buried very deep, so there is little possibility of something going wrong.

……

"Araki-kun, this is all the information about Professor Taniguchi's assassination and related files and confessions." Hojo Hidetoshi and Araki Harima shook hands and handed over the relevant files.

Araki Harima flipped through the file casually, without looking up, he asked, "Hojo-kun, have you found out the identity of the shooter?"

"Not yet." Hojo Hidetoshi shook his head, "However, we have arranged for people to investigate the Jewish ghetto."

"Do you suspect that this person is one of those refugees from Europe?" Araki Harima pointed to the photo in the dossier, which was the photo of the shooter's body.

"It's just a direction of suspicion." Hojo Hidetoshi said.

Araki Harima nodded noncommittally, "Professor Taniguchi's students, and this..."

As he spoke, he glanced at the name on the file, "Where is Sakamoto Yoshino from the Consulate General?"

"It's placed in the guest house. If Araki-kun needs it, you can ask them to ask questions at any time."

"Hojo-kun arranged it very well, thank you." Araki Harima smiled, and he shook hands with Hojo Hidetoshi again, "Hojo-kun, please stay."

When he came to the guest house, Araki Harima did not immediately ask the relevant personnel. He first borrowed the phone number of the Sakura Guest House and reported the situation to Jiro Sanben at the headquarters of the Super High School.

In the past, Araki Harima probably would not have thought of reporting the situation first, and he would report to Sanben Jiro after questioning the relevant personnel.

This guy Miyazaki, after becoming friends with this guy, I really became the kind of guy I hated the most back then.

Before that, he looked down on the people who flattered people and asked for advice on everything.

Araki Harima smiled and shook his head.

……

"Section Chief, yes, Hojo Hidetoshi from the Military Attaché's Section of the Consulate General has handed over the relevant files to me."

"There are not many clues. The gunman is a young man with a Western face and his identity is unknown."

"The relevant personnel are also students of Hiroyuki Taniguchi, and one is Yoshino Sakamoto of the Consulate General in charge of reception."

"Yes, they are all citizens of the Empire. Two of them are members of the Empire's 'pen force', and the other woman and man are Professor Taniguchi's students and assistants."

"Ryono Sakamoto is a staff member of the Consulate General, and this person is one of Counselor Imamura's trusted assistants."

"There is another situation." Araki Harima said.

"Professor Hiroyuki Taniguchi, who was assassinated, is a famous scholar in the empire. He also has another identity. He is a professor at Kobe University and also Miyazaki-kun's tutor when he was studying at Kobe University."

"I know what you said." Sanben Jiro had a cold, and his voice was distorted on the phone because of his stuffy nose.

He is naturally clear about Miyazaki Kentaro's situation.

However, when he learned that it was Miyazaki's teacher Hiroyuki Taniguchi who was assassinated and killed, he was still very surprised.

"Chairman, did Miyazaki-kun go to see you?" Araki Harima asked.

He has also learned the news that Cheng Qianfan was shot at the entrance of Xianshi Department Store, and according to Miyazaki Kentaro's habit, he will report the incident to Sanben Jiro in time.

"No." Sanmoto Jiro said, "Okay, don't worry about Miyazaki's situation. Your current priority is to investigate the assassination of Professor Hiroyuki Taniguchi."

"Hay."

……

Hearing that Araki Harima hung up the phone, Sanben Jiro also put down the receiver.

Thinking of Araki Harima's concern about Miyazaki's situation just now, Sanben Jiro shook his head and snorted again.

Hearing the news of Cheng Qianfan's assassination, Sanben Jiro was taken aback. If something happened to Miyazaki Kentaro, the amount of red wine in his safe would be directly affected.

Of course, the most important thing is that this guy Miyazaki has always been loyal to him, if there are casualties, it will be regrettable.

Knowing that Miyazaki Kentaro was safe and sound, Sanben Jiro was waiting for Miyazaki Kentaro's call.

However, Miyazaki Kentaro never called. Instead, he waited for a call from the Imperial Consulate General in Shanghai, asking the Special Higher Section to send staff to investigate the assassination of Professor Hiroyuki Taniguchi.

Sanben Jiro considered again and again, and arranged for his most trusted Araki Harima to go to the Sakura Guest House to investigate the case of Hiroyuki Taniguchi.

And during this period of time, Jiro Sanben was thinking about why Miyazaki Kentaro didn't call in time, or came to report to him immediately about the assassination.

"Chairman, Miyazaki-kun is here." Koike knocked on the door and came in, reporting.

"Let him in." Sanben Jiro said with a smile on his face.

……

"Chairman." Cheng Qianfan saluted respectfully.

"Is there no injury?" Sanben Jiro returned the salute, looking at Miyazaki Kentaro and asked.

"Thanks to the protection of the section chief, Hong Fu, the subordinates are safe and sound." Cheng Qianfan showed a hint of fear, "If Fang Hui's bullet hadn't been jammed, the subordinates would not have seen the section chief."

"Fang Hui is Xia Wenqiao's person?" Sanben Jiro asked.

"Yes." Cheng Qianfan showed a look of surprise, "This subordinate has not reported to you, the section chief, and you already know?"

"I also know that Xia Wenqiao was not the one who did this, but you will kill Xia Wenqiao viciously." Jiro Sanben said with a half-smile.

"The head of the class has learned a lot!" Cheng Qianfan said with an expression of admiration.

"That's why you only wanted to make money after the accident, but didn't report it to me right away?" Sanben Jiro suddenly changed his face and flew into a rage.

"Chairman, listen to my explanation." Cheng Qianfan smiled mischievously, "At that time, what I was thinking in my mind was to seize the time to attack Xia Wenqiao. If the time passes..."

"Asshole." Sanben Jiro scolded, "Apart from money, what else is on your mind?"

"There is also the sincerity and loyalty of the subordinates to the section chief, and the passion of the subordinates to His Majesty Tian Huang!" Cheng Qianfan stood at attention and said loudly.

Sanben Jiro snorted heavily, but did not reprimand him after all.

Glancing at Kentaro Miyazaki, Jiro Sanben suddenly remembered something. Did Miyazaki know about the assassination of Hiroyuki Taniguchi?
Judging from Miyazaki Kentaro's words and deeds, he should not know about this for the time being.

Miyazaki Kentaro and Imamura Heutaro are quite close. Why didn't Imamura Heutaro inform Miyazaki Kentaro about Taniguchi Hiroyuki's assassination immediately?

Was busy and forgot?
impossible.

The teacher was assassinated and died. Did Imamura Heitaro forget to tell Miyazaki Kentaro the truth about this student.

That is, something is delayed?
Or is there another reason?

Sanben Jiro looked calm, and leaned back on the back of the chair, just looking at Miyazaki Kentaro, but he was already thinking about it.

……

Araki Harima walked in the corridor of the guest house, with a serious expression on his face, but he was thinking about who to ask first, and in what manner and method.

Because of the assassination case, the residents of the guest house basically stayed in their rooms, and the entire corridor was very quiet. Under the pale streetlights, there was only the sound of riding boots stamping on the ground, which added to the eerie feeling.

At this moment, a person came out of the room in front of the corridor. The person looked at Araki Harima, "This is Captain Araki from the special high school."

The two subordinates behind Araki Harima were also taken aback, and they breathed a sigh of relief after seeing who it was.

"I'm Araki." Araki Harima gave this person a vigilant look.

A subordinate came over and whispered something in Araki Harima's ear.

"It turned out to be Assistant Naito from the Consulate General." Harima Araki nodded, and he glanced at the room where Tsubasa Naito walked out just now. The furnishings in the room were very simple, and there were a few cigarette butts on the floor at the door.

"Assistant Naito has been waiting for me?" Araki Harima asked.

"Exactly." Tsubasa Naito nodded, "As for the assassination of Professor Taniguchi, Hojo-kun and I investigated together before, and I hope to report some situations to Captain Araki."

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