The Bravest

A nightmare tore apart Sun Yuelan's outward disguise, and her despair for the future could no longer be hidden. After waking up, Sun Yuelan did not dare to close her eyes. She sat up and leaned on Lin Jie's arms and told about the nightmare that started when she was thirteen years old. That night, her parents asked her to go to bed early and then went out. In the middle of the night, her father's friend Mr. Watanabe sneaked into the house with blood on his clothes. He hurriedly told Sun Yuelan a few words and disappeared. Her parents never came back. A few days later, the family in Gangcun next door adopted the helpless girl, and later she was admitted to the local police school at the age of fifteen...

"Maybe I have a good talent. The local Special High Police Department likes me. Uncle Watanabe also secretly looks for me every once in a while. What do you think I should do? Now that I'm married to you, I can only rely on you, Lin Jie. I'm so scared and tired."

"Well, it will be fine later. Just have a good sleep. You sleep first this time." Lin Jie understood Sun Yuelan a little bit. She didn't want to be a spy, she just wanted to find a place to hide and survive.

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The equipment of the machinery factory was moved to the warehouse prepared by Ono, and the construction of the new factory building began. On this day, Gangcun brought another piece of news. Lin Jie's special intelligence investigation office would be truly under Gangcun's name, and there would be an independent office. There was a formal subordinate relationship with the outside world. The second section of the special intelligence investigation office of the military police headquarters was headed by Lin Jie. The first section was headed by five Japanese agents led by Miss Michiko who was officially transferred to Gangcun.

"Mr. Lin, congratulations! You finally have your own territory now. Wow, I'm so envious." Xiao Ye came today to celebrate Lin Jie's official new office location. This is an independent small building with two floors and a small courtyard.

What made Ono envious was that this place was actually the exclusive station of Lin Jie's Special Intelligence Investigation Office Section 2. In fact, it couldn't be said to be Lin Jie's territory, but should be the station of Gangcun's external forces in the Military Police Headquarters. As for what it was used for, Lin Jie estimated that Gangcun represented the branch of Kenji Doihara's faction, which was equivalent to officially assigning Lin Jie to his name. However, this was also something Lin Jie liked to see. After fighting for so long under the banner of a student, he finally got on top of the big brother.

"It's all because the teacher thinks highly of me and acknowledges me as a student. I can finally be officially classified as a senior. I can hold my head high when I go out to do things in the future." Lin Jie would sing praises to Kenji Doihara whenever he met anyone, and at the same time flatter himself.

Although no invitations were sent out, many people who heard the news came. They were all of similar level to Lin Jie. Those of higher level looked down on Lin Jie, and those who were much lower than him could not get close to Lin Jie. It was all about personal relationships. After a lively time, everyone dispersed. After all, it was a business matter, and everyone would pay attention to the impact. They would just show up, congratulate him, consolidate the relationship, and then leave.

Lin Jie finally had a decent office. It was no longer just a desk and two chairs. There was a rest and conversation area in the corner, with a set of sofas and a coffee table.

"Major, please have some tea." Lin Jie enthusiastically poured a cup of hot tea for Gangcun and said politely.

"Well, this tea is good. Mr. Lin should continue to work hard and strive to make contributions to the Great Japanese Empire." Gangcun sat on the main sofa with a proud attitude and gave instructions.

"Hi," Lin Jie agreed seriously.

"Hahaha, forget it. We can't communicate like this. It's still the same as before. Lin-san, I'm not only happy for you today, but I'm also happy. You're finally not a bachelor commander anymore. You don't know yet, Michiko and the others in Section 1 are masters. They were the ones who tracked down Zhang Wu and his group last time. Unfortunately, I was a little greedy and took it for granted that I could catch them all in one fell swoop. Otherwise, Zhang Wu would have been my prisoner."

"Oh, I really didn't know that. But didn't you tell us that the teacher asked us to focus on intelligence investigation and analysis? Why did you also assign you elite operatives?"

"Haha, Mr. Lin, I haven't seen you take the initiative to arrest those people from Chongqing. Then what's the point of keeping a bunch of subordinates?" Gangcun looked at Lin Jie with a smile and answered a question that was irrelevant.

"Hahaha, I understand. From now on, as long as the teacher, as long as Gangcunjun sends me, I will do my best and never refuse." Lin Jie understood that this was a private force, which could be used for both public and private affairs. So he pulled Lin Jie out from No. 76, so that he could better conceal his tracks!

"Does the teacher have any specific arrangements?" Lin Jie asked tentatively.

"Not yet, but it's not like there's no work. I'll let you handle some of the intelligence investigation and analysis work. It's impossible for the teachers in the concession to completely give up. I'll just change the angle."

"How do we change it? We have absolutely no way."

"Haha, even though those Europeans and Americans are having a hard time now, who knows how much wealth they have hidden? And where is it hidden?" Gangcun said sinisterly.

"There's nothing we can do about it. Although Japan has declared war on the West, it hasn't gone too far with the Europeans and Americans in Shanghai. We can't just arrest them one by one, torture them, and force them to tell us where the wealth is hidden." Lin Jie didn't understand what Gangcun was thinking. He just vaguely felt that the Japanese were going to take action against the Europeans and Americans in Shanghai.

"It's impossible for us to arrest everyone one by one, but we can control them all together. When people face an uncertain future, they will always feel desperate. At this time, any conditions can be negotiated. Don't you think so, Mr. Lin?"

"Concentration camp, like in Germany?" Lin Jie looked at Gangcun in surprise.

"More or less. Of course, we are civilized people from the East, so our conditions will be better. We won't be as rude as the Germans." Gangcun smiled proudly.

"Can we get involved then?"

"This happens to be under the jurisdiction of the Military Police Headquarters. We have already discussed it. As long as it is not too extreme, everyone can do whatever they want! And it won't start right away. The Municipal Council still has a lot of power. It will take a process to slowly take over. It will probably take half a year! What the teacher means is that we should first understand the situation and make a list of key targets."

"Oh, I see. It's still the same approach. Find a good target, keep an eye on the person, don't let him escape, and then make your move when the time is right."

"Yes, but don't make a big fuss. And it's not just wealth that can be exchanged. We can also exchange valuable intelligence."

"I understand. There are also many information dealers in Europe and America. They only care about money, not people."

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Lin Jie was very happy in January. He married two beautiful ladies. Although he was shot twice and his injured body could not bear it for the time being, he had already got the money. Now he has a big boss and sees another chance to make a fortune. He is in a good mood.

Lin Jie is in high spirits, but Li Shiqun, who has been promoted, is running around for Wu Sibao, the mastermind of the gold robbery, and is very worried.

After Lin Jie's persuasion on the wedding day, Li Shiqun did not give up Wu Sibao. After spending a lot of money on various activities, Wu Sibao was taken care of in prison.

Wu Sibao was imprisoned in the military police prison. Since he was not tortured, he regained hope, thinking that Li Shiqun must be running a relationship for him and his life should be saved. But he didn't know that the Japanese had no intention of letting him go, but just wanted to squeeze out the last bit of value from Wu Sibao.

Li Shiqun did not give up Wu Sibao, but tried his best to save Wu Sibao's life. First, Wu Sibao knew that Li Shiqun had done many things behind the back of the Japanese. This was also the reason why Li Shiqun spent a lot of money to bribe the military police in the prison to prevent Wu Sibao from being abused. He wanted to stabilize him first and not let him confess all these things right away. Second, if Li Shiqun did not come forward to rescue Wu Sibao, then Li Shiqun's prestige in No. 76 would suffer a huge blow. Third, Wu Sibao was the number one thug in No. 76 and the largest force under him, Li Shiqun. With this force, he, Li Shiqun, could control No. 76 for his own use. If he lost control of No. 76, then he, Li Shiqun, would be a toothless dog in the eyes of the Japanese and could be abandoned by the Japanese at any time.

On this day, Li Shiqun, who was really at a loss, found the person behind the scenes of No. 76, Major General Yingzuo Zhenxuan of the Mei Bureau of the Military Police Headquarters.

"General Yingzuo, regarding the case of the gold robbery of the Bank of Japan, through the two days of interrogation, it can be basically confirmed that Zhang Guozhen did not rob the gold, but it was done by those people who have not been arrested yet. So I think the case is basically clear at this point. Regarding the treatment of Wu Sibao, I still suggest that he should be given a lighter sentence." Li Shiqun gritted his teeth and pleaded for Wu Sibao.

"Oh, the Imperial Army just occupied the concession, and Wu Sibao dared to openly rob the gold of the Japanese bank. This is a slap in the face of our Great Japanese Empire. If we don't punish him severely, will anyone be able to disobey the orders of the Imperial Army without being severely punished in the future? If that happens, where is the majesty of the Military Police Headquarters and where is the face of the Great Japanese Empire?"

"General Yingzo, the Wu family has almost sold all their property, and Wu Sibao has contributed to the Imperial Army. If he is dealt with too harshly, will it have an impact on the people under No. 76? After all, Wu Sibao's subordinates account for one-third of No. 76. He has a complicated relationship with the Green Gang in Shanghai and is not easy to deal with. As the saying goes, even if there is no credit, there is still hard work. Although Wu Sibao made a big mistake this time, we still have to consider the reaction of those below. What if..." Li Shiqun has expressed his attitude towards the Japanese's severe punishment of Wu Sibao.

Li Shiqun's meaning was very clear. First, Wu Sibao had already paid most of his assets. Second, Wu Sibao had contributed to the imperial army, so he only needed to be taught a lesson. Third, Wu Sibao had great connections and influence, and it would be bad if severe punishment caused unnecessary reactions.

"Then, Director Li, what is the best way to deal with this? Feel free to tell me if you have any suggestions."

"General Yingzuo, I think we should find a place to put him under house arrest and announce to the public that he has been sentenced to twenty years in prison. It would be best if the place of house arrest is not in Shanghai. That way, we can explain it to everyone, from top to bottom, and to all parties involved. As for the power left by Wu Sibao, we can just absorb it slowly, and it won't cause any bad things."

Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao touched his chin, thought for a moment and said: "Your suggestion is feasible. Then put Wu Sibao under house arrest in Suzhou. The environment there is quiet and convenient for supervision. Wait until the storm passes, and then make other arrangements."

Li Shiqun was secretly delighted, but pretended to be calm on the surface and said, "Thank you General Yingzuo for your generosity. I will definitely discipline Wu Sibao and let him continue to serve the empire."

"However, the loss of Specie Bank this time is too great, and someone must bear it, otherwise it will be difficult to explain. Does Director Li have any suggestions?" Ying Zuo Zhenxu's meaning was very clear. The gold must be returned, and assets of equal value would also be acceptable.

Li Shiqun cursed the Japanese in his heart for being greedy, but the meat was on the chopping block and had to be taken care of. He could only agree first. "General Yingzuo, I will tell the Wu family to make up for it as soon as possible."

"Director Li, you can take Zhang Guozhen away today. However, since he is the main culprit in the Japanese bank robbery, just deal with him." Ying Zuo Zhenxu spoke without a trace of emotion, as cold as a piece of hard ice.

"General Kagezoe, I'll take care of it."

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