That night.

Hiroshi Otsuki followed the advice of Takeo Okada and gathered all the personnel who had fired the gun together, and soon discovered a clue.

A pseudo-government police member fired a gun while chasing him today. He did not see clearly whether he had hit him or not. Only a few drops of blood were seen at the scene.

However, through the preliminary comparison of the warhead marks, Jia Jixiang, who can be confirmed to be one of the targets of the pursuit, has been injured, which proves that the current pursuit strategy is effective.

He casually sent away the "meritorial officials" who fired the gun. Otsuki ordered the search team to search the houses one by one as Okada Takeo said, and transferred more than a dozen military dogs to cooperate with the action.

The search lasted for two full days.

The nearby streets were filled with the sound of smashing doors and barking of military dogs. Countless people were driven out of their homes and were identified by the Japanese and traitors.

Unfortunately, except for catching a few thieves, he did not even notice Zuo Chong and his men's shadows, and the other party completely disappeared into this ancient city.

In this regard, Takeo Okada, who closely monitored the development of the situation, gave his own guess, that is, the secret service must have multiple safe houses in the city, or have cover for the support staff.

This was just like not saying it. Otsuki Hiroshi, who had seen hope of promotion, was frustrated and still refused to give up and tried to order the operators to search the entire Nancheng.

According to the Japanese's own statistics, there are more than 300,000 residents. It is obviously not something that a colonel can decide if there are so many people.

Ozuki was soon called to the office by orders from Souchi Desunari. It is said that the commander with heavy troops was very angry when he gave the order and even slapped the table.

When Okada Takeo received the news, he immediately rushed to the North China Front Command from the Central ~Kong Hotel and waited quietly in the reception room.

Half an hour later, the dusty Dayue Haoshi came back. He saw his cheeks red and swollen, his eyes full of resentment.

"Oh Dayue, you are..."

Takeo Okada said in shock, then felt that this question seemed not good, so he quickly comforted him: "It is my reason for Otsuki Jun to suffer grievances.

However, Commander Suichi Deanuchi is too harsh on you. It’s just a search operation. Even if it’s a little larger, there is no need to insult a warrior of His Majesty the Heavenly Locust like this.”

As he said that, Okada, who was indignant, wet his handkerchief with the cold water from the kettle in the reception room, handed it to the other party, signaling Ozuki to apply to the wound.

After taking it, Hiroshi Otsuki covered his cheeks and shook his head with a sinister expression: "Okada, this has nothing to do with you. It is different from Western countries. The empire ~ the evil tricks of corporal punishment in the army have been around for a long time.

I forgot this and only thought about how to catch Zuo Chong and use it as a promotion rank to gain appreciation from my superiors. I ignored the impact of such a large-scale action on the situation and public opinion."

Although he said it nicely, the veins on his forehead proved that he was not as quiet as he looked. A colonel was slapped in the face in public, which was a great humiliation.

Takeo Okada, who also had a background in studying abroad, understood the other party's mood, opened his mouth and said nothing in the end. This was the business of the North China Front Army, and he was not convenient for him to participate too much.

The reception room became quiet. When Dayue's face disappeared, the two went out to Zhongyang Hotel, and sat in the bar inside the hotel and ordered two glasses of whiskey while drinking and chatting.

"Dozo~"

"Dozo~"

Touching each other's glasses, Dayue drank the wine in one go, pulled open the collar, slapped the table hard, and cursed softly.

"Damn Zuo Chong, if it weren't for his reason, I wouldn't have been punished by the commander. I would have caught him, and I would have!"

It would be fine if you can't see hope, but you can't catch the target even though you are in front of you. This feeling is really annoying.

Looking at the Colonel who was a little disobedient, Okada sighed: "Please forgive me for being direct. Many people have said this, but Zuo Chong is still alive and continues to cause trouble to the empire.

Besides, Dayuejun, you have seen through the other party’s conspiracy and the combat plan has not been stolen. Since this is the case, why not be able to get along with him? You are the staff officer, and it is not your duty to arrest intelligence personnel."

"Business plan?"

Hiroshi Otsuki put the wine glass heavily on the table and signaled the bartender to fill it up. He turned his head and said seriously: "Don't you understand Okada-kun? I don't care about any combat plan, because no matter how big the victory is on the front line, it has nothing to do with me.

If the battle goes smoothly, it is because the Tianlou is wise and the chief commander. The commanders are in charge and have nothing to do with the staff. Zuo Chong is my only chance. Otherwise, I will probably end my old age with the rank of colonel until I retire from active service."

These words were a little bit profound, but when faced with the same "same type" who had the same life experience and was in an awkward situation, he chose to speak up.

After hearing this, Takeo Okada glanced at the bartender who was walking away and said sincerely: "No, I understand that it is difficult for people like you and me to get promotion in the army, and we must seize every opportunity.

But as a friend who hits the mark, I must tell you one thing: Zuo Chong is a terrible opponent who always appears in an unexpected way and then sends a fatal blow.

The so-called arrest is a waste of time. Everyone knows this, so I, who belongs to a minority in the Central China Sendment Army, was sent to Beiping to perform this mission.

Listen to me, give up. I will write down the efforts you have made in keeping the combat plan confidential. Even if you cannot be promoted, it is always OK to remember a good deed."

Hiroshi Otsuki felt grateful when he heard this. He took a lot of risks to do so. If someone knew that they had received personal gains, the other party would not escape punishment.

As a nobleman, how could he implicate his friend? He looked at Okada and raised his glass to politely decline: "No need, I have a subordinate of Zuo Chong in my hand, or I can find it through her..."

"Your Excellency Colonel, Your Excellency Colonel."

As he was talking, a spy came hurriedly from outside and kept shouting. When he came to the two of them, he glanced at Takeo Okada in embarrassment.

Hiroshi Otsuki knew that something must have happened, so he waved his hand indifferently: "It doesn't matter, Okada is my good friend. Just say anything, don't hide it."

"Hayi." The spy lowered his head and said honestly: "The woman let go. According to her instructions, Zuo Chong has a safe house in Dongcheng, and now the military police have surrounded it."

"Nani!"

Hiroshi Otsuki stood up directly, shouted in surprise, and immediately ordered: "Hurry, please notify the gendarmerie troops by phone not to act rashly, and wait until I reach the scene before taking action."

"Hashidou sack, please be careful. Zuo Hsiao is sinister and good at making traps with dangerous goods. We have lost a lot of manpower because of this." Takeo Okada next to him reminded.

"Yosi, let them pay attention."

Thinking of the bombed subordinates who were blown away when searching the small courtyard of the Jade Hutong, Otsuki quickly reminded the little spy, secretly cursed the despicable Chinese in his heart, and turned to invite Okada to go with him.

He could see that although it was his first meeting, Okada really regarded himself as a friend. He was really a rare honest man in the army and had extraordinary abilities.

Take the other party over, one is that the other party is a member of the secret service department, and may be able to help them, and the other is that if Zuo Chong is caught, he will take it as a return of this favor.

Takeo Okada naturally would not refuse, and followed behind with a smile. Several people got in the car and set off, and rushed to Toutiao Hutong near Dongcheng Yan~Shougong.

As soon as he got off the car, Dayue saw the woman wearing hands and handcuffs pointing at a villa and gestured silently with the military police. More than a dozen fully armed soldiers were ready to go.

“Have you determined the location of the safe house?”

Seeing this, he hurriedly asked the person in charge of the scene to ask about the specific situation. Dayue himself did not notice it. The repeated failures made him lose his previous patience and become upset.

"Hayi, I'm sure. I'm in a room on the third floor. According to the confession of my neighbor, I saw strangers appearing in the building this morning."

The person in charge first reported the information currently in charge and took out a drawing: "We have found the building blueprint and can launch a raid at any time. The elite troops in the army are responsible for the operations.

Once the residents in the building are controlled, the woman will identify them and find out the Chinese spies. Please rest assured that as long as the target is here, you will never be able to escape."

"Swoog, then let's start."

Hiroshi Otsuki, who didn't want to wait for a minute, waved his hand and ordered the person in charge to take action immediately. He walked to Takeo Okada and started chatting while talking and laughing.

Takeo Okada said something and looked at the woman covered in scars. He seemed to be a little curious about the member of the secret service and asked Otsuki a few questions.

For example, the situation when arresting the other party and whether the other party had explained any useful information, Dayue answered these questions one by one without any concealment.

While the two talked, Japanese soldiers rushed into the western building with long and short guns. With scolding and screams, they quickly occupied the building without any resistance during this period.

Seeing this, the person in charge was about to take the female prisoner to identify him. Before entering the door, the female prisoner stopped on the stairs and looked back at the distance, and was immediately pushed into the building by the spies.

Hiroshi Otsuki wanted to keep up, but looking at Okada who was so excited, hesitated for a moment and chose to wait for news outside. Unexpectedly, this move would save his life.

Not long after the female prisoner entered, a room on the third floor suddenly exploded. An explosion occurred. A fireball broke through the window, and glass fragments and human body and limbs flew everywhere.

Dayue stood there in a daze, then half of her thighs in Japanese military trousers fell not far away, and black smoke rose. He was stunned for a few seconds, and screamed loudly from his mouth.

"Hurry! Go and save people!"

After shouting, his legs fell and he collapsed on the ground, his eyes full of despair. Now he was finished. Not only did Zuo Chong not catch it, but the only clue was cut off, and so many people died.

It is conceivable that when the news comes back to the headquarters, the wait for him must be as simple as slaps. Those colleagues who have long had opinions about him will flock to tear him into pieces.

Takeo Okada sighed after being silent, stepped forward and helped the other party up, patted him off the dust on his clothes, put his hand on his shoulder, and said seriously in a tone.

"Mr. Dayue, please be stronger!"
Chapter completed!