Chapter 342: Bank Robbery
Whew...... Outside the munitions warehouse, more than 40 powerful Dadao vehicles disappeared in the dust, leaving only most of the empty warehouses and Captain Harada and others who had not yet come to their senses.
"Alright, it's finally done." Watching the last car of the road Qi leave, Lieutenant Kobayashi Doryoshi, who was in a good mood, instigated: "Harada-kun, don't look at it, let's go have a drink!" I brought two bottles of sake that had just been shipped from Japan by Muto Trading Company, and it tasted great! β
Just a few days ago, the two met for the first time and were a little unpleasant, but after accepting Li Chengyuan's gold bars together, their friendship improved significantly, as if they had been friends for many years.
Harada was not in a good mood as Kobayashi, and he said worriedly: "Kobayashi-kun, have we gone too far this time." More than 200 tons of munitions, and artillery, I'm worried about ......"
Unlike Kobayashi Dorjee, who rolled around at the headquarters as soon as he graduated, Squadron Leader Harada rose step by step from a soldier and has been living a cautious life at the grassroots level. So I always feel unsteady these days, for fear that one day things will be revealed.
Xiao Lin waved his hand and interrupted: "Harada-kun, you are too worried, didn't we do what His Excellency the Commander wanted?" It was Lieutenant General Honma who said that the equipment for the three divisions of the Mongolian Xinjiang Representatives was just to do so. β
Harada argued in a low voice: "It's not a division, it's a division!" His Excellency the Commander's approval document only stated the equipment of three divisions, but we loaded more than 30,000 rifles alone, and even the 21st Division in Peiping and the 27th Division in Pingjin did not have so many rifles combined. β
The 21st and 27th Divisions are both so-called three-unit divisions, with three infantry wings, a mountain artillery wing, an engineer wing, and a baggage wing. and some auxiliary troops, the total strength is only 12,000, and it would be good to have seven or eight thousand rifles.
Kobayashi Dorjee pretended to be puzzled, spread out his hands and asked, "Uh, except for the different translations, aren't divisions and divisions the same thing?" Besides, even if it's three divisions, 30,000 rifles isn't too much, right? β
Harada said anxiously: "Of course there is a difference, and I heard that there are only a few thousand people in one division of the Mongolian Autonomous Army!" β
Kobayashi patted Harada's shoulder and smiled, "Nani? But His Excellency the Commander didn't tell us that. I just gave it according to the establishment of our 27th Division in Tianjin. Even if it's a bit much, it's not wrong! β
Harada still wanted to speak, but was pulled inside by Kobayashi Dorjee to drink. When Lieutenant Kobayashi was in the headquarters, it was not uncommon for senior generals to take advantage of their positions to grab personal gains. I heard that the Northern Branch dispatched troops to be quite good. The Kwantung Army went even further. Since the generals are taking the opportunity to make a fortune. Why should two little lieutenants grieve themselves?
Muto Trading Company. Feng Kun picked up the phone and said in Japanese, "Moxi Moxi, this is Muto Trading Co., Ltd....... Hay, I'm Kasaichi Muto! Yo West. Itamoto-kun's hard work, then please leave this matter to you......"
Seeing Feng Kun put down the phone, Chen Wanchun on the side hurriedly asked in a low voice, "How is it?" β
Feng Kun said with a smile: "The convoy has already hit the road, and it will be able to enter Jizhong this afternoon at the latest." β
Chen Wanchun was both excited and a little regretful, and said: "The cultural and tourism chiefs have done a really good job, but it's a pity that our women's team didn't make a big move!" β
Wen Bin comforted: "It's okay, it's your turn to contribute next." He raised his wrist, looked at his watch and said, "It's time, we'll go to the Zhengjin Bank right away." β
Half an hour later, two Muto Trading Company cars creaked to a halt in front of the Tianjin branch of the Yokohama Zhengjin Bank on Victoria Road in the British Concession. The sharp-eyed doorman hurriedly stepped forward to help open the door and carry his luggage.
Feng Kun casually took out a stack of dollars and handed it over, and said politely: "Hard work, Xiao Tanjun." β
Xiao Tanjun happily even showed his back molars, and hurriedly bowed and said, "Aligado, let's be private!" Mr. Muto, you are always so generous! β
Feng Kun smiled slightly and said, "This is what you deserve, you don't need to be polite!" "The news that Zhengjin Bank is going to transfer precious metals was inadvertently revealed by Saburo Tanyuan. When Zheng Huzi taught the secrets of intelligence work, he emphasized many times that he should not underestimate the sweeping aunts and janitors, who often had information worth tens of thousands of dollars.
The bank manager, Tada Moriji, hurried over, bowed deeply, and said respectfully, "Your Excellency the President hasn't personally come to us for guidance for a long time. β
Feng Kun said with a smile: "Tada-kun, you are too polite, you are a senior in the financial world. My trading company has just been established, and I need your attention. β
Tada Moriji hurriedly said: "No, no, no, the financial world is not about age, but about ability. Muto-kun is the youngest business genius in the Empire, and your achievements are beyond our reach. Then he said flatteringly, "I wonder what business you need to handle?" I'll do it for you! β
Feng Kun waved his hand, and several strong men came in with an iron box from the back car, explaining: "I just made a small fortune, and I don't feel at ease wherever I put it, so I can only ask Tada-kun." β
Tada Mori Kiji hurriedly stepped forward to check, opened the box and saw that it contained a large amount of gold, at least two or three thousand ounces. Rao is Tada Moriji is used to seeing gold and silver and couldn't help but exclaim: "President Muto, you are really amazing, I really can't think of any adjectives, maybe according to the Chinese, this is the legendary Nisin Doujin, right?" β
The lobby manager next to him hurriedly humorously complimented: "And it's not just one bucket!" β
Feng Kun smiled: "The two seniors don't make fun of me. Is there less gold you see? I'm afraid that gold and silver mountains are not uncommon. β
"That's different, most of the precious metals in the bank vaults belong to the Empire, and this is your private own." Kiji Tada Mori sighed with emotion: "Muto-kun, I'm afraid it won't be long before you become the richest person in the empire!" β
Feng Kun was taken aback, and hurriedly refused: "Tada-kun, don't say that, Your Majesty is the one who is rich all over the world. β
Tada Mori Kiji nodded hurriedly and said, "Hai, what Muto-kun said is that I lost my words." So he hurriedly instructed the staff to weigh, record, and put it into the warehouse.
Feng Kun didn't stay long. After handing over the gold, Shi Shiran left. Kiji Tada Mori led the staff to send him off at the door, and said enviously: "This is the demeanor of a big man!" β
On the way, Feng Kun asked, "Ying Ning, have you reconnoitred the terrain, are you sure?" β
Ying Ning's eyes smiled like a crescent moon, and said, "Don't worry, it's a piece of cake." β
Back at the trading company, Feng Kun's secretary hurried over and said with an anxious face, "President, Ito Gongzi called again just now. If you don't agree, we're going to close our trading house. "The secretary is a Japanese woman. Specializes in taking care of Feng Kun's business on the surface.
Feng Kun's face suddenly became gloomy, and he scolded in a low voice: "Bage Yalu, this bastard knows that Lu Dao relies on the power of the family to bully and dominate the market. β
The secretary advised: "President, the Ito family has a lot of power in the military. Be careful. These people can do anything! β
Feng Kun nodded dejectedly. said, "Xie Lu, thank you Mihoko." You go first, I'll take care of this matter. β
Mihoko bent down lightly and saluted, "Hello! Then he slowly exited the door.
Wanchun is afraid of revealing her identity. waited for Mihoko to leave before she dared to show up, and asked suspiciously, "What's wrong?" Is the trading company in trouble? β
Feng Kun nodded, and said angrily: "Well, now that Muto Trading's business is getting better and better, there are a few Japanese military second ancestors who are red-eyed and want to keep it for themselves, which is really unreasonable!" β
Don't think that only the four major families of the Kuomintang will take advantage of it, and those countries with legal systems like Japan and the United States also have this situation. It's just that their methods are more sophisticated and elegant, but the essence is the same.
Wanchun was a little angry and said, "What should I do then?" Leave it to us! He made a gesture to wipe his neck.
Feng Kun's eyes lit up, but after thinking about it for a while, he still refused, explaining: "No! These guys are damned, but they have a deep background, and it's hard to end up when something happens, so you can't do it unless you have to. β
Wanchun said worriedly, "Then what are you going to do?" β
Feng Kun smiled: "Don't worry, I have already planned and will give them an unforgettable lesson." As he spoke, he picked up the phone and dialed a number, saying, "Hey, is it Kimiko Ito?" Yes, I'm Kaichi Muto......" After a bit of muttering, Feng Kun started to make another call, then attended another party, and was busy until the evening. After staying at the trading company for a while, I quietly came to a courtyard across the street from the Shojin Bank. Wen Bin and Wan Chun have been leading their subordinates to wait here for a long time.
Wanchun was a little anxious, and asked, "When will you start acting?" β
Feng Kun said: "Don't worry, let's take a rest first." In the evening, the bank will take inventory, that is, the internal inventory, and the warehouse will not be closed until after nine o'clock, so we can start the operation at half past nine. β
Wen Bin frowned slightly, and said, "That time is too tight!" If you start at half-past nine, it will be at least twelve o'clock before you can enter the vault to carry it. And now it's dark at five o'clock, which means we only have five hours to move the gold. β
Feng Kun smiled: "Don't worry, we are very well prepared in the early stage, five hours is enough." As he spoke, he called a young man and introduced, "This is Ah Li, who works in Zhengjin Bank and is very familiar with the structure inside, so he will take you in later." β
Ali looked a little nervous, but he didn't dare to say anything, so he had to bow again and again.
Feng Kun comforted: "Ah Li, don't be afraid, after the matter is completed, I will give your family a large sum of money and send you to a safe place for treatment." β
Ali smiled bitterly: "I don't dare to think about treatment, I just ask Mr. Muto to treat my family well." β
It turned out that this clerk named Ali was terminally ill and had a large family to support. Feng Kun took the opportunity to buy him after learning about it, but he didn't tell him the reason until just now. Although Ali was very scared, he had no choice, so he could only agree to it.
At half past nine in the evening, the group changed into night clothes and quickly disappeared into the tunnel. A few minutes later, the ground of Zhengjin Bank began to shake rhythmically. After a while, a piece of the floor was suddenly lifted, revealing a black hole. A capable little man first came out of the tunnel, and after it was indeed safe, he sent a signal to the tunnel, and Wen Bin and the others quickly drilled out of the tunnel. This time, almost all the manpower that could be mobilized came, and only Feng Kun stayed in the manor to avoid accidents.
Wen Bin looked around and said with a smile: "What kind of broken bank, the defensive measures are nothing more than that." Then he said to Ali, "Go, and take us to the treasury." β
Ali was familiar with the way, and led everyone to the iron gate of the vault very smoothly. There are three gates, and the lock on the first iron door alone requires three keys to be inserted at the same time to open.
Ali said: "This door lock is said to be so powerful that I can't open it. β
Wen Bin stepped forward to take a look, and hurriedly said to a young man next to him: "Xiao Li, quick, it's time for you to make meritorious contributions." β
Xiao Li said happily: "Travel, just take a look!" As he spoke, he pulled out a bottle and poured some liquid into the keyhole, and began his intense work. Time passed minute by minute, and everyone was waiting a little anxiously. Finally, an hour later, a crisp spring sound was heardβthe first lock was unlocked.
This lock-picking technique was taught by Zheng Huzi, and it is said that it was originally passed down by a Japanese female spy, who could kill any kind of lock during World War II in seconds.
After opening the first iron door, everyone was very happy, and urged Xiao Li to speed up the progress, after all, the earlier the vault door was opened, the more time there would be to deal with the aftermath. Click, another door was opened, this time in just half an hour.
However, the last iron door is very troublesome, because its lock is a combination lock, and there is no chain eye, and it is impossible to open it with ordinary lockpicking skills.
Xiao Li put something on his head unhurriedly and said, "I'm going to use the trick of the general seat teaching, you must not make a noise!" So everyone was busy holding their breath and watching Xiao Li listen. After being busy for nearly an hour, Xiao Li suddenly opened his eyes and opened the lock with a click.
Wen Bin stepped forward to inspect it, and only after confirming that there was no problem did he open the door, and what appeared in front of everyone was several rows of iron shelves, each row full of gold. Everyone didn't have time to cheer, and quickly began to carry nervously.
Feng Kun was indeed very thoughtful, and even the small cart was brought in from the tunnel. The gold was wheeled into tunnels in boxes and then transported to the Haihe River via skids. At the other exit of the tunnel, several small boats had been waiting for a long time.
When the vault was almost empty, the hour hand pointed to four o'clock. Wen Bin looked at the empty vault and said categorically: "Don't want the rest, withdraw immediately!" β
So everyone hurriedly closed the door of the vault and quickly evacuated from the tunnel, only Ying Ning did not go down the tunnel. She carefully filled in the tunnels and covered the lifted floors, trying to eliminate all the traces, and then quietly hid.
At eight o'clock in the morning, the staff of Zhengjin Bank entered through the back door on time and started their day's work. At nine o'clock, the front door opened, and customers came to the door one after another. Fortunately, no one noticed the abnormality of the floor, and under Wanchun's personal response, Ying Ning blended into the crowd and quietly walked out of the bank gate, and then got into the car and went straight to Haihe.
"Sister Wanchun, has all the gold been shipped away?" After Ying Ning escaped, he asked eagerly.
Wanchun touched her head lovingly, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, a gold ingot is not a lot." β
Ying Ning said, "Then where are we going now?" β
A complicated look appeared on Wanchun's face and said, "Go home!" (To be continued......)
PS: Thank you very much for the repeated defeats and the fate of the monthly ticket, the power went out today, so the update is late, and I will try to save the manuscript from tomorrow.