On the evening of Xiaobao's arrival in Jining, he was invited by Qi Lianyuan to the high-end residence of the Japanese mine owner of the Hengshan Coal Mine.

After the discovery of coal, Jining began to develop rapidly, but after all, the time was very short, and there were not so many hotels in Harbin. So I entertained Xiaobao in my own home.

Takeda Ko, the owner of Hengshan, and Mimatsu Nokatsu, the owner of Xiaohengshan, were responsible for entertaining Xiaobao on behalf of several other Japanese miners. Of course, there is also Qi Lianyuan here, who can be a translator for Xiaobao.

In fact, these Japanese miners are discriminated against in the eyes of the Japanese authorities and the military, and their status cannot be compared with those of the Japanese chaebols. But they are also spread over Northeast China, and they transport millions of tons of coal from Northeast China back to Japan every year.

Now, in order to protect their own interests, they actually have to grovel to a Manchurian like Xiaobao, and it is not a taste in their hearts.

The banquet was not placed on tatami mats, but according to the Chinese custom, everyone sat around the table.

"The large white fish that Mr. Takeda and Mr. Mimatsu specially got from Lake Kokai is very delicious. Mr. Xiaobao must have a good taste. Qi Lianyuan said with a smile.

"You can't be so polite. I, Qian Xiaobao, have never stood in the way of other people's wealth. As long as I can do it, just open my mouth. Xiaobao said boldly.

Takeda and Mimatsu were both very happy when they heard Qi Lianyuan's translation. Takeda shouted a Japanese word outside.

A subordinate walked in with a box in his hand, and he put it on the table and turned around and pushed it out.

Takeda Gong opened the lid of the box and pushed it in front of Xiaobao with a smile.

"I heard that Mr. Qian likes German goods, and this is specially prepared for you by Mr. Takeda." Qi Lianyuan said in a timely manner.

Xiao Bao stretched out his head to look into the box, which contained two brand-new Luger pistols inserted in the holster. This is a high-end pistol.

If you have two guns like this on your waist, it will be a good luck. Xiaobao suddenly became happy.

Qi Lianyuan took advantage of Xiaobao's happiness and took out a few pieces of paper and spread them on the table.

"Brother Xiaobao is a reckless hero who doesn't know how to write and ink. Let me tell you a little bit about the mortgage between Schiderski and a couple of Japanese bosses. Qi Lianyuan said. Next, he told Xiaobao the names of the properties in different locations, the names of the forest farms, and the shares of several coal mines.

There are too many names, Xiaobao can't remember them at all. He just looked at Qi Lianyuan and said, "You don't see that Schidelsky is about to collapse, write down everything you have and don't, and want to bite Schidelsky hard, right?" ”

Unexpectedly, just this sentence actually made Qi Lianyuan stuck.

"How is it possible, how is it possible," Qi Lianyuan said in a loud voice.

"I don't care if it's real or fake. I'm just responsible for reporting it. Xiaobao said and folded a few pieces of paper in Qi Lianyuan's hand and put them in his pocket.

"Anyway, I'll help if I can. Multiple friends, multiple paths, aren't they? Xiaobao said with a smile.

Hearing Xiaobao say this, the other three people immediately relaxed. There was laughter and laughter at the wine table.

Takeda slapped his face again, and four Russian girls walked in. They sat next to Xiaobao and the other four people like flower arrangements.

"I think rich people in Northeast China like Russian women very much, why do Japanese people also like Russian women?" Xiaobao asked Qi Lianyuan in a low voice.

"Japan has been bullied by foreigners just like China before. Now that there is a chance to bully and bully foreigners, it can be regarded as revenge. There is a sense of psychological satisfaction. But after trying it, I realized that foreign women are not bullied by ordinary men. Qi Lianyuan said with a smile.

With a few glasses of wine down, Takeda and Mitsumatsu became even more profligate. The Russian girl sitting next to the two of them screamed in surprise.

Xiaobao really can't stand it. What's even worse is that this scene also made him feel hot. If you stay any longer, you will be out of the world.

Xiaobao got up and hugged the box and was about to leave. Qi Lianyuan, who could no longer be old and strong, also stood up and sent Xiaobao back to the Jining branch.

Xiaobao walked far away and could still hear the screams of Russian girls coming from inside.

"Japanese people can really mess around when they're drunk." Xiaobao said.

"Usually Japanese people seem to follow the rules, but when you drink, you reveal your true form. In fact, people are almost the same virtue, and pretending is useless. Qi Lianyuan said with a smile.

The two of them took a carriage back to the Jining branch.

"Actually, these Japanese businessmen can afford cars. But they can't buy it. Today's Japan is still a bit like the Tang Dynasty in China, where merchants have money but no status. If they buy a car, they will be looked down upon, especially by those in power. That's terrible. Qi Lianyuan explained.

"I understand this, people with power can make them bankrupt with their mouths." Xiaobao said.

The carriage headed northeast in the direction of Jiguan Mountain.

Xiaobao got off the bus in front of the Jining branch and felt that the atmosphere was very different from when he left.

There is now a strong atmosphere in the Jining branch. Important local guards have doubled. Xiaobao saw it in his eyes but didn't know what was going on.

In the underground prison of the Jining branch of the Ministry of Intelligence, the director of the agency, An Mu Guiji, looked at a dead man with a grim face.

"It's only a meter above the ground, I didn't expect him to hang himself." Lieutenant Shiota in charge of guarding the prison said.

"As long as you are strong-willed, you can die no matter what. In the case of lax guards, of course. Yasuki glared angrily at Shiota.

The name of the deceased on the ground was Kovalev. It was one of the dozens of people that Hideko Kono grabbed from not far from the border this time.

In addition to Kovalev, seven other people are the subject of the scrutiny. It is very likely that they were Soviet spies, but who exactly they were, it is not known. That's why these eight people were held in the tightest underground cell. Unexpectedly, something happened.

Kovalev's clothes were torn, revealing his back. A rope made of scraps of clothing was put around his neck, and the other end was tied to an iron railing only a meter above the ground. Kovalev strangled himself to death with his downward force.

"Is he the one we're looking for?" Yasuki said in a low voice.

This time, the Soviet spies who instigated dozens of Russians to cross the border were hiding among them. Kamiji Yasuki must dig him out.

The Soviet Union and Japan remained semblance of friendship. But both sides frequently exchanged spies. If you catch it, it's also a secret interrogation, and then it's secretly disposed of. Never say anything.

The USSR recognized Manchukuo very early. And ambassadors were sent. Consulates have also been set up in Harbin and other places.

But they knew from each other that sooner or later there would be a war between the Soviet Union and Japan.

"Could it be like Andrei last time he ran away, his death was to cover the real big fish?" Hideko Kono, who had been silent, said.