Zhao Jingdong led people to rush the Shanghai Star, and the loaded agents surrounded the bottom warehouse and controlled the cab. Mr. Edwards came out of the cabin and said in Chinese, "Who are you?" ”

Zhao Jingdong stepped forward and replied sternly: "You are the owner of the ship?" The City Police Department and the Secret Service Headquarters conducted a joint operation, and there were reports of prohibited cargo on the Starfish. ”

Edwards' face was solemn: "Prohibited items? What are prohibited items? Someone reported it? Who reported it? Since you are on official business, why don't you show your ID? ”

Zhao Jingdong sneered: "This is my certificate, please review it with Mr. Consul." As for who reported it, there is no comment. This is Shanghai, not London, do you still want to retaliate? ”

Mr. Edwards took the certificate, looked at it and handed it back, and said with a slight mocking smile: "It turned out to be Captain Zhao, disrespectful." It's not surprising that you know I'm British, but how do you know I'm the new consul of the British Consulate in Shanghai? I officially took over the post the day after tomorrow, that is, on September 18, and the work of the consulate was represented by the first secretary. Captain Zhao's information is too well-informed, right? It's not like you've been illegally listening and spying on me in violation of diplomatic principles, right? ”

Zhao Jingdong was speechless for a while, and Li Shiqun, who was hugging each other, came over, Zhao Jingdong gave a military salute and introduced: "This is the director of our secret service headquarters, Li Shiqun. ”

Li Shiqun said, "Mr. Edwards, please respect yourself. Someone, search! ”

Edwards smiled calmly and said, "Oh, Director Li was also alarmed. Although the Starfish is not big, it will take time to search, if Director Li does not want to restrict my personal freedom for the time being, I will not accompany me, I will go back to the cabin and wait for Director Li's disposal. ”

Li Shiqun smiled coldly: "Mr. Consul, please." ”

Edwards turned and walked towards the cabin, and Zhao Jingdong motioned for two of his subordinates to follow.

Half an hour later, Zhang Shengyu, who was ordered to search, hurriedly ran over and reported: "Director Li, Captain Zhao, the bilge is all used in construction, and each piece weighs seventy or eighty pounds of blue-striped stone. ”

What the? Li Shiqun was taken aback, he vaguely felt that something was wrong, could it be that this was Zhou Chengbin's plan to attack the west? Zhao Jingdong said angrily: "Are you sure the search is clear?" ”

Zhang Shengyu replied: "It was indeed searched clearly, not only the bottom warehouse was checked one by one, but the rest of the ship did not dare to be missed." Captain Zhao, what we are tracking is not one or two gold bars, but more than a hundred, if you are on the ship, it is impossible not to see it. Are you sure that the information you get in advance is accurate? With such fanfare, but it came back with a feather......"

Zhang Shengyu's words were very disrespectful. Zhao Jingdong, who was already on fire, was furious: "Presumptuous! Who are you talking to?! ”

Li Shiqun waved his hand impatiently and ordered Zhang Shengyu to leave, and said to Zhao Jingdong: "Accompany me to meet Edwards." ”

The two walked into the cabin, where Edwards sat thoughtfully on the couch with a cocktail in hand, with two agents of 76 standing behind him. Seeing the two of them coming in, he smiled and said, "Is the official business done?" If you don't give up, sit down and have a drink. ”

Li Shiqun did not speak with a calm face, and Zhao Jingdong said sharply: "Edwards, at midnight, you led people to secretly smuggle stones to the ship, what kind of heart do you have?" There must be an ulterior conspiracy! I advise you to be aware of current affairs and say what you know, otherwise, hum! ”

Edwards smiled slightly, slowly shook the wine glass in his hand, stared at the color of the wine in the glass, and said six words lightly: "This is my freedom." ”

Zhao Jingdong was furious and slapped the table: "Edwards, don't forget that you are in Shanghai!" Do you think I can't clean you up?! Why do you change the license plate with the yacht number and name on it so that it can be disassembled and replaced at any time? ”

Edwards put down his glass, got up and said, "I don't have to explain to you, it's my freedom!" Captain Zhao, please pay attention to your words and deeds, I am a diplomat of the British Empire. Your insult to me is tantamount to disrespect to the British Empire! What is the law of your country that prohibits the transport of stone at midnight? Which one stipulates that the ship's license plate must be fixed? I would like to lodge a protest with your country's diplomatic service. ”

Li Shiqun sneered: "Mr. Edwards, please believe that I will definitely find what I want." ”

Edwards picked up his glass, sat down again, and smiled, "That's your business, I'm not interested, there's no need to report to me." If there is nothing else, I will not leave the two of them, and I will not send them away. ”

Li Shiqun, who had nothing to do, angrily left the Sea Star and came to the financial office of the ship repair yard, where Ono Heiichiro was waiting and said: "Li San, I have heard about the matter, alas, this must be Zhou Chengbin's plan to attack the west. Just received a report from Ryuzo Yamaki that suspicious vehicles were found on two roads in the suburbs of Shanghai almost at the same time, and they disappeared after forcibly breaking through. I have ordered them to issue a notice to assist in the investigation and pursue the suspect vehicle. Also, my men found a suspicious fishing boat in Suzhou Creek, resisted the search and had a shootout, but unfortunately the man ran away, and after a careful search, it was found that it was a sailboat disguised as a fishing boat. ”

Li Shiqun replied: "Zhou Chengbin has set up a maze array for us, is the gold really going to be transferred out today?" Zhou Chengbin figured out what channel to ship out of Shanghai? ”

Heiichiro Ono sighed: "Maybe it's today, maybe all the actions today are just a trick, and there is another date for transshipment gold." Alas, I have less and less confidence in Zhou Chengbin, and it was a big mistake to let him successfully abscond at the beginning. ”

Ni Xin on the side interjected: "This batch of gold is extremely large, it is not something that can be carried by a car, and several emergencies are a car and a ship. Could it be that Zhou Chengbin decided to transport it separately? This does avoid the possibility of being caught all in one go, but the probability of some of them being seized has also increased a lot, and it is almost inevitable. Generals, directors, and subordinates thought that even if a part of this batch of gold was lost, Zhou Chengbin would not only be useless, but would be severely punished for dereliction of duty. If I were Zhou Chengbin, I would definitely find the safest way to do my best and transfer all the gold. ”

Li Shiqun nodded: "What Director Ni said makes sense, at present, we can be sure that Edwards's Starfish is part of the trick, we have been misled, and our main energy has been attracted here, so I think tonight is indeed the day when Zhou Chengbin decided to transfer the gold." ”

Ono Heiichiro said: "Shipping out of Shanghai does not mean that everything is fine, and there are many restrictions around Shanghai, and there is a crisis step by step...... Li Sang, at present, it is not known who killed the deer, continue to strengthen the investigation, such a large number of gold bricks, I don't believe that Zhou Chengbin can arrange a drop of water! Captain Zhao, in the name of the Japanese occupation forces in Songhu, contacted the local military and police organs and ordered them to cooperate, expand the scope of control, and set up checkpoints around Shanghai. This Edwards is not a good type, he has just taken office, and there is still time, one day...... Hum! Li Sang, it is estimated that there will be no gain here, so the order will be withdrawn first. ”

At 3 p.m. on 16 September, Zhao Jingdong reported to Li Shiqun: "The two cars that forcibly broke through the customs were found, but there was no one in the car, and a careful search did not find any suspicious items left, and it was found that the two cars were stolen." ”

Li Shiqun said: "The probability of success in transporting this batch of gold by vehicle is too low, and if you forcibly break through a checkpoint, you will inevitably be intercepted in front of you, and you can only abandon the car and run away." Segmented transport ...... It's like a fantasy, what does Zhou Chengbin want to do? Is this gold still in Shanghai? ”

Zhao Jingdong replied: "The subordinates feel that they are still there, and Zhou Chengbin has repeatedly attacked the west, just hoping to mislead us that this batch of gold has been shipped out of Shanghai, and when we relax, we will find another opportunity." ”

"It's also a possibility......"

Liu Zezhi rushed back to Shanghai to see Li Shiqun, Li Shiqun said: "Jingdong, continue to strengthen the investigation, and do not relax a little." You go get busy. ”

Zhao Jingdong agreed. Liu Zezhi said at this time: "Director, the payment has been recovered, is it still handed over to Mrs.?" ”

Li Shiqun nodded and asked, "Of course, it's still over to Madame." Is it smooth along the way? ”

"The road was very smooth, and I also explained to Manager Ye: even if there is nothing to do, he will contact me once a day at nine o'clock in the morning. It was when the ship was loaded on the dock, something almost happened: Zheng Min and another operative patrolled according to the usual practice, Zhang Xiaodan is that person, you know, flattering and almost clashing, fortunately, the director you are thoughtful, I rushed over and happened to meet him, stopped him, and asked Zheng Min to open the box for inspection, Zheng Min is also very knowledgeable, and after spot-checking the three containers, he was released without asking too much. ”

Li Shiqun was very satisfied and praised him: "Yes, if you are always so attentive to doing things, I will be less angry." Go and see where Ni Xin is, and let him come to see me. ”

Liu Zezhi said with a smile: "That's because you have a prejudice against me, your subordinates have always been conscientious, and everyone sees me in their eyes and says that I am the most dedicated." Director, after finding Ni Xin, I went directly back to the mansion to see my wife. ”

Li Shiqun smiled helplessly, waved his hand and said, "Go down." ”

Walking out of Li Shiqun's office, Liu Zezhi asked Pingchuan Xinye: "Pingchuan-kun, do you know where Director Ni is now?" ”

"I don't know, I saw him come back at about one o'clock, and the car was in the parking lot, but it was certainly not in his own office, because I had just gone to him and wanted him to sign the "Briefing" that Mianguan Yoshiichi had absconded from, and I didn't see him. Are you looking for him? ”

"It's the director who is looking for him, and I want to borrow a car from him. I'm going to look for him, this guy has been elusive lately. ”

After asking a few people from the intelligence department, he learned that after Ni Xin came back, he went directly to the interrogation room, Liu Zezhi thought about it, and also came to the interrogation room, and said to the guards at the door: "Is Director Ni inside?" Director Li asked me to come to him. ”

The guard smiled, "Here, in the first interrogation room, please come in." ”

At the door of the interrogation room, Liu Zezhi slowed down, and Ni Xin's voice came: "...... You should only have contact with his liaisons, how is it possible to know where he is hiding? ”

Ding Linjie continued: "Don't think about playing tricks with me, otherwise...... Secretary Liu, why are you here? ”

Liu Zezhi replied: "Director Ni, I have found you, and Director Li ordered you to go and see him immediately." "Whose hiding place are they talking about? How can I inquire? The people on trial are all members of peripheral organizations that have just developed the military command, so they shouldn't know about the situation of Zhou Chengbin and others, right?

Ni Xin got up and explained to Ding Linjie: "I'll come when I go, and you will continue the interrogation." Zeyuki, let's go. ”

The two walked out of the basement, and Liu Zezhi said: "You are really busy, I have gone upstairs and downstairs several times, go and see the director, Pingchuanjun is also looking for you, saying that he wants to wait for you to sign something." By the way, give me your car keys. ”

Ni Xin replied: "In the first unlocked drawer on the left hand of my desk, you can go and get it yourself...... By the way, no, I'll use it later, and the rest of the intelligence department hasn't come back yet. ”

Liu Zezhi was very dissatisfied: "The three cars of your intelligence department are all out?" ”

Ni Xin said with a smile: "Lao Quan, Ding Linjie, and Zhang Shengyu, aren't they there for the time being?" So the car is not enough, you want to borrow the car, as long as there is a car idle, can I not give it? Zezhi, if you are wronged, go to the driver's class to have a look, and you must use it first in the future, this is always okay, right? ”

Liu Zezhi pursed his lips and replied, "Okay, I'm leaving." ”

This article is from the novel of Kanshu.com