Chapter 496: The Japanese Major General Returns to the Village
The Japanese attacked Wuhan with the whole country's strength, and the ace agents also rushed to the scene.
On the surface of the Yangtze River, the Japanese landing ship Nancang was cutting through the waves and heading westward.
On the top deck, Kenji Doihara was drinking tea with three Japanese agents.
A short and fat agent in his 40s said with a smile, "Doihara-kun! I didn't expect you to give up your position as division commander and continue to work as an intelligence officer."
Doihara Kaner's troops were defeated in Lanfeng, so he didn't give up his position as division commander. However, he was thick-skinned and said with a smile: "Kuchiki-kun! Doihara still loves the job of intelligence officer."
After saying this, he quickly changed the subject and said, "Kuchiki-kun! Are these two your brothers?"
The short and fat agent nodded and said, "My name is Kuchiki Taro, and these two are my second brother Kuchiki Jiro and third brother Kuchiki Saburo. The three of us are all disciples of Aoki Jinjun. We have been lurking in the Yellow Crane Tower District of Wuhan, the Yueyang Tower District of Yueyang, and the Tengwangge District of Nanchang for decades. The three of us brothers have assassinated hundreds of Chinese soldiers or senior officials. We are considered the ace agents of the empire and the most powerful chess pieces of the three birds. Haha!"
Doihara Ken'er complimented, "Three aces from one family! They are all lurking in famous buildings in China, which is really impressive."
Jiro Kuchiki was a big, strong man. He said in a loud voice, "Intelligence Officer Doihara! Mitori sent us here to assist you in your operation. Are you trying to deal with the increasingly powerful Military Intelligence Bureau in China?"
Doihara Kenji smiled and said, "Well! The Chinese Military Intelligence Bureau has been expanding like crazy and now has tens of thousands of agents. They are indeed very powerful, but in the eyes of this intelligence officer, they are rubbish."
Kuchiki Saburo was as thin as a monkey, with a pair of small eyes that looked very shrewd. He smiled slyly and said, "Intelligence Officer Doihara! You don't want us to deal with the head of the Kage Agency so that you can take his place, do you?"
Doihara Kenji waved his hands repeatedly and said, "No! We can't just deal with them. We need to find out the problems with the Shadow Agency. For example, whether the sinking of the Dongcang, the leak of the frontline troop deployment, the leak of the location of the Anqing oil depot, and other incidents are related to them."
Kuchiki Taro smiled and said, "Intelligence Officer Doihara! Mitori asked us to fully cooperate with you while also assisting Captain Aoki's actions."
Doihara Ken'er took out a telegram and handed it to him, saying with a smile, "Aoki Ito wants you to follow the Shadow Agency and report its every move to him."
Kuchiki Taro took the message and read it with Kuchiki Jiro and Saburo. The three of them couldn't help but smile, because the message read: "Kuchiki Three Aces! If you can directly assassinate the head of the Shadow Agency, this wing commander will reward you with three million French francs! Aoki Itoku."
"Yoshi!"
The three Kuchiki brothers cheered in unison.
Kuchiki Saburo nodded heavily.
At this time, on the river surface of Ma'an Fortress.
Under the guidance of the lead motorboat, the Nishicang landing ship was moving slowly and carefully through dangerous shoals, reefs, shipwreck areas, and minefields.
Yu Xiaowan opened the porthole of the captain's room and saw the forts and bunkers standing in the dangerous places on the mountains on both sides. She was surprised and said, "Brother Chu! Where is this place?"
Xiang Chu couldn't bear to watch, and smiled bitterly: "This is the Madang Fortress that was specially built by German military consultants at a huge cost of hundreds of thousands of people. In addition to the forts and bunkers on both sides, 1765 mines were laid to form three mine defense lines, 3 artificial reefs were set up, 35 ships were sunk, and heavily guarded. It is said that it can stop the devils for a month."
Xu Lai asked anxiously: "How long did the final blockade last?"
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "3 days!"
"what?!"
Yu Xiaowan and Xu Lai exclaimed.
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "The defenders are quite brave, but it's a pity that the commander of the 16th Army, Li Yunheng, is keen on running a military academy and is distant and defensive. The commander of the 167th Division, Xue Weiying, deliberately took a small road and missed the opportunity to fight. What a pity!"
Yu Xiaowan said angrily: "Don't worry about the failure of Ma Dang. Jiujiang also fell last night. Before we reach Jiujiang, the Japanese will probably rush into Wuhan."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "Not really!"
Shanghai Special High Section, Section Chief’s Office.
Awei Mako said happily: "Section Chief! We have captured three agents from the China Shanghai Military Control Station who were monitoring the Chuyue Hotel. They have all surrendered."
Nanzō Yunko asked in confusion, "Mako! Why do you think these Chinese agents want to monitor the Chuyue Hotel?"
Awei Mako smiled bitterly and said, "According to the surrendered Chinese agents, they are looking for the Chinese ace agent Xiang Chu."
Nan Zao Yunzi said angrily: "Didn't Xiang Chu die a long time ago?"
Awei Mako shook her head and said, "I don't know! There are also surrendered Chinese agents who said they want to kill the head of the Shadow Agency to avenge the Chinese ace agent Xiang Chu."
Nanzō Yunko said bitterly: "You want to harm my Nobita? You are dreaming!"
Awei Mako said thoughtfully: "Section Chief! The informant said that he is a good friend of Xiang Chu and is eager to meet you and tell you some information about China's ace agent Xiang Chu."
Nan Zao Yunzi waved her hand and said, "To prevent him from cheating, let's wait until we catch Ye Hongguang, the head of the Shanghai Military Control Station."
"Hello!"
Awei Mako hurriedly accepted the order.
The next day, Xicang passed Madang, entered Hukou, and docked at Jiujiang Port.
Liu Zhengxiong wore a brand new Japanese major general uniform and ran happily into the captain's room, saying happily:
"Chief! Xiaowan! I want to go home."
Yu Xiaowan hurried back to the inner room, took out a bag and stuffed it into his hand, smiling and saying, "Uncle Liu! This is what Brother Chu and I prepared for you. Come home quickly!"
"Why are there any gifts?"
Liu Zhengxiong was puzzled. He opened it and saw a lot of gold bars and French currency. He smiled and said,
"Thank you! I wish you a long life together."
After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave.
Yu Xiaowan smiled and said, "I like this wish."
Xiang Chu grabbed Liu Zhengxiong and said anxiously, "Hey! This is Jiujiang, it's still some distance away from Nanchang."
Liu Zhengxiong said hurriedly: "Our Liujia Village is at the junction of Jiujiang and Nanchang."
"I see!"
Xiang Chu nodded, paused, and said with concern, "Jiujiang is densely covered with lakes, and the enemy and our forces are intertwined. In addition to wearing the Japanese major general's uniform, you must also bring the national army major general's uniform and two certificates, and then call Lu Xiong and others to drive the small motorboat back."
Liu Zhengxiong laughed and said, "Boy! Great minds think alike."
"Uncle Liu! Bring some food for the journey!"
Yu Xiaowan stuffed a bag of canned food into his hands.
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "He is the quartermaster, how could he bring less?"
"The more the better! Hehehe!"
Liu Zhengxiong took it happily, turned around and slipped out of the captain's room.
Xu Lai pointed out the porthole and said, "You two! Chief Steward Liu brought two small boats with 2 people and a small motorboat full of food."
"what?!"
Xiang Chu and Yu Xiaowan exclaimed in surprise.
The two men moved to the porthole and saw three small motorboats parked beside the ship.
Lu Xiong, Ning Qiang and others, wearing Japanese military uniforms, were already in the motorboat.
Liu Zhengxiong actually started to talk about the ostentation when he returned home, which was really speechless.
Xiang Chu was about to run out to stop them, but Yu Xiaowan grabbed him and said with a smile, "Brother Chu! Just let Uncle Liu take people out to scout."
Xiang Chu tapped her forehead and gently scolded: "You! You have a kind heart. It's not impossible for him to go back, but this is too grand. Forget it! Just send more people out for reconnaissance."
Yu Xiaowan said angrily: "Uncle Liu also wants to return home in glory!"
Xu Lai said thoughtfully: "You two! Will the return of the Japanese major general to the village scare people to death?"