Zhang Yong drove his motorcycle to the entrance of the concession.
Because they were going to board a yacht, there was no use having too many people. Therefore, Zhang Yong only led a small team.
At the entrance of the concession, Li Yuanqing was not seen. Instead, Catherine was seen. She seemed to be waiting for Zhang Yong's arrival here.
"open!"
She greeted warmly.
Zhang Yong looked around and didn't see Dickens.
Yes, it’s definitely not good for Catherine to come to see you. But let’s listen to what she says first.
If possible, get a British ship.
Preferably a battleship...
Yachts and the like are actually not very safe.
Wouldn't it be terrible if we encountered a Japanese destroyer or gunboat?
It is still unclear whether there are Japanese gunboats along the coast. But if there are, it will be very troublesome if they encounter them.
The Japanese gunboats were equipped with 7mm heavy machine guns, which were bulky Type 92 heavy machine guns. They were still very powerful.
Slow down the car and slowly come to Catherine.
"open!"
Catherine immediately beamed. She came up happily, sat directly behind Zhang Yong, stretched out her arms to hug Zhang Yong, and lay on top of him.
Is it fragrant? Very fragrant.
But there is no feeling. The closer she is, the more fishy she becomes.
Zhang Yong was very clear about the abilities of these beautiful spies. The same was true for those Japanese female spies.
She is extremely gentle to him.
They all tried their best to please.
However……
Who knows what kind of faces they hide behind their extreme gentleness?
That Hayakawa Haruko killed her companions with her own hands. She showed no mercy at all.
"Zhang, I have something to ask you."
"Is there any benefit?"
"I'll accompany you!"
"No. I mean dollars, pounds, or gold bars. No francs."
"You are so consistent!"
"Excellent."
"However, you do have a great opportunity to make a lot of money."
"explain."
"Have you heard about what happened at the consulate that night?"
"Know something."
"The man named Zhao Yinzu is dead. He was poisoned."
"oh?"
Zhang Yong's eyes lit up slightly.
He doesn’t know about this yet. Zhao Yinzu (Ishikura Yuichi) is actually dead?
Or was he poisoned? Who was the murderer?
Why?
Was he exposed and then silenced by spies?
"you do not know?"
"I have no idea."
Zhang Yong answered frankly. He really didn’t know!
After forging the scene, he ran away immediately. He did not inquire about what happened next.
What happened next had nothing to do with him.
He is responsible for throwing stones.
After creating ripples in the silent pool, he has nothing to do with it.
He needs to wait until things ferment to a certain level before he comes out to harvest.
Now, it is still a time for ripples to spread.
Yesterday, at the MGM Cabaret, Frei didn't mention it. Zhang Yong also deliberately didn't ask.
"It seems that you didn't lie yesterday."
"Me? Lying?"
Zhang Yong shook his head. Did you test yourself yesterday?
Do Americans doubt themselves?
Whatever you want, just doubt it. It doesn't matter to him.
He just wants dollars.
All others were pulled down.
"Zhao Yinzu died very strangely. He was probably Japanese." Catherine continued.
"I don't know." Zhang Yong responded calmly, "My sense of smell is not 100% accurate. Especially those who studied abroad or Japanese who did not grow up in the country. Their smell may have changed.
Or it may be so weak that I can’t detect it.”
Zhang Yong first applied a patch to himself.
He has already made such a patch before, lest others think that he can't make mistakes.
In fact, the map will definitely not be wrong. However, he cannot give others this feeling.
Everyone makes mistakes. He was certainly no exception.
"Zhao Yinzu grew up in China, and then went to the United States to study at Chapman University." Catherine said, "If he hadn't obtained the blueprints, no one would have suspected him. The Japanese spies were so hidden
deep."
Zhang Yong did not respond.
It's best for him to just listen and not say anything about this matter, so as not to reveal the truth.
He faced professional spies. Their professional skills were very strong. They were not good at all kinds of reasoning.
This Catherine is also the one who pretends to be a pig and eats the tiger. She deliberately pretends to be a novice to lure people into taking the bait.
"What did Fred tell you?"
"The topic was not mentioned."
"Your main topic is money? Do you want them to pay you to investigate?"
"Yes."
Zhang Yong admitted frankly.
It's basically a transaction. Of course, you have to talk about money.
The Americans are so wealthy that they can pluck out any hair on their legs and it will be of great use to him.
Unfortunately not.
"You should go find MacFarlane."
"Why?"
"There is definitely no formal funding. We can only find other ways."
"Can you give me some advice?"
Zhang Yong humbly asked for advice.
He is short of money now.
Well, individuals don’t need it. The country needs it.
The money obtained by capturing Japanese spies is only small amounts. If you want to make big money, you have to find another way.
Buying dozens of planes at random costs half a million dollars. It’s still missing. There is no matching package.
If it is based on the normal market price, the unit price of fifty Italian aircraft with supporting equipment will be at least 20,000 US dollars.
Without money, I can’t even think about it.
A country's air force cannot only have fifty aircraft. Once a war breaks out, they will be used up in a few days.
He wanted to add as many fighter jets to the Air Force as possible before the outbreak of the all-out war of resistance. Even if it was one or two more, that would still be combat effectiveness.
"Intelligence agencies all have prerogatives."
"For example, your MI5..."
"Didn't we arrange for a destroyer to follow the Italian freighter?"
"Thanks!"
Zhang Yong said it sincerely.
No matter how hard the British try to trick us, this matter is indeed good for China.
Even though they knew that the British wanted to use China to hold back the Japanese invaders and contain the Japanese invaders, they had their own Xiaojiujiu. However, others had destroyers!
The British Empire's Far East Fleet stationed in Singapore is still quite strong. It ranks third in East Asia.
After the Japanese invaders and the beautiful country, there was the British Empire.
There are two battleships, five cruisers, and a dozen destroyers permanently stationed there.
Unfortunately, there are no aircraft carriers.
This was the main reason why John Bull's Far East Fleet was quickly destroyed after the outbreak of the Pacific War.
"I just said you have a chance to make a lot of money."
"Appreciate further details."
"Do you know about duty-free products?"
"What?"
"McFarland and the others have special privileges. They don't need to check when leaving the country. They don't need to collect taxes."
"Tell me more specifically."
"I won't tell you the details. It's not necessary. You just need to know that the Americans will not give you money directly. But you can ask to borrow the duty-free goods channel. They will definitely agree."
"what is going on?"
"The goods you bring back from the United States do not need to be inspected or taxed when leaving the country. Don't you understand?"
"not understand well……"
"Come with me tonight and I will tell you in detail..."
"Tell now."
"No……"
Catherine's eyes are as charming as silk.
Zhang Yong secretly increased his vigilance. She was seducing herself again.
It's definitely not easy to feel at ease.
It is impossible for her to simply help the Americans.
She is from MI7 and MI5, and she must be working for the benefit of the British Empire.
However, the information she provided was indeed very useful.
It's really not possible to give US dollars directly. I guess Bald Eagle doesn't have that much budget.
But the intelligence services have prerogatives, that's true.
The same goes for Huaxia. The Fuxing Society Secret Service has privileges. The same goes for the Party Affairs Investigation Office.
Even the inspection team of the Military Law Division of the Garrison Command has its own privileges.
The so-called privileges are, to put it bluntly, smuggling.
The same goes for bald eagles.
There is no need to check or pay taxes when leaving the country. That is a huge profit!
Directly smuggling contraband, such as weapons and ammunition, cigarettes, alcohol, etc., is a huge profit. The profits obtained are used to fund the intelligence department.
Therefore, the funding for the intelligence department seems very small on the surface. But in fact...
"How was it; were you moved?"
"really."
Zhang Yong did not mince words either.
Of course he was moved!
However, what he was thinking of was not contraband, but machine tools, or something else.
At Lawrence's place, he can only make small purchases. The variety may not be complete. However, if there is a safe transportation channel, he can get more machine tools.
It can also effectively bypass supervision and transport it to China quietly. No outsiders know.
Then, get some tobacco from China and go over there...
Uh, stop it.
this is not OK……
"Then go find McFarland if you have time."
"good."
"Now, tell me something about us?"
"you say."
"When are you going to Singapore with me?"
"What to do?"
"Go shopping. Food and accommodation are included. When you're done, I'll give you a big gift package."
"Catch Japanese spies?"
"Absolutely. I just want you to go take a look and take a walk."
"What's in it for me?"
"I've given all my people to you. What else do you want?"
"What's in it for me?"
Zhang Yong asked seriously. He was not ashamed.
The other party asked him to catch Japanese spies. He was there to do the work. Of course he needed to be paid.
Going to Singapore is a long trip, and the pay shouldn't be too little.
After all, once you leave China's territory, there seems to be no guarantee of your own safety.
"This matter has not been decided yet..."
"It's better not to go. I don't feel safe. It's too far."
Zhang Yong told the truth.
He would not leave the country easily unless absolutely necessary.
timid.
fear death.
I went there and I didn’t even know how I died.
The people around me were unfamiliar with the place. I couldn't run away even if I wanted to.
"Then it will be the same when we bring people over." Catherine changed her mind with a smile.
Zhang Yong suspected that she was testing him, but there was no evidence.
This woman is also an old fox.
pretty.
cunning.
He is no match for conspiracy.
However, as long as he is on Chinese soil, he can be invincible.
"I also want duty-free goods."
Zhang Yong directly set out the conditions and followed suit.
As a result, Catherine was laughing so hard that she was full of flowers and charming.
"you are wrong……"
She shook her head. Then she chuckled again.
Zhang Yong looked calm. He was neither happy nor sad. He didn't think there was anything funny about himself.
He was originally a rookie. He didn't understand anything. He didn't even know how to operate duty-free goods. But it didn't matter. Others told him and he gradually understood.
"Our homeland is too far away from you. Duty-free products are not cost-effective."
"Then what should I want?"
"A piece of land."
"What?"
Zhang Yong was slightly surprised.
A piece of land? Land?
He actually heard it clearly, but he just didn’t quite understand the operation inside.
Catherine wants a piece of land for herself?
Land sale?
"You can buy a piece of land in India."
"India?"
"Yes. India. We can give you a very favorable price."
“How deep is the discount?”
"Only ten pounds per acre. Ten thousand acres, only one hundred thousand pounds."
"real or fake?"
Zhang Yong's heart was pounding.
This price is cheaper than in the beautiful country.
According to the newspaper that Tang Shengming brought back earlier, the land for sale advertisements on it cost five hundred dollars per acre.
At the current exchange rate, one pound is equivalent to about five U.S. dollars. Pound 10 is about 50 U.S. dollars.
Compared with beautiful countries, land in India is indeed very cheap.
Of course, India cannot be compared with the beautiful country. However, it is indeed attractive.
Mainly, you can build plantations and build castles.
What man doesn’t want to build a castle? As long as he has money, it can be a small independent kingdom!
It's a pity that Catherine's proposal is very tempting. But it has a fatal flaw, which is that in more than ten years, India will be independent. By then, the situation will be chaotic. No matter how beautiful the manor is, it will be useless. It will all be used to make wedding clothes for others.
"of course it's true."
"Can I change it to another place?"
"Where do you want it?"
"New Zealand. Or Australia."
"Can."
"real?"
"Of course. As long as it's under the Queen's rule, it's okay."
Catherine replied with a smile.
Zhang Yong's heart is moved. That's good. As long as his heart is moved, she wins.
Catherine really hopes to have a special talent like Zhang Yong in her hands, because he is really very useful, especially in dealing with Japanese spies.
This alone is worth MI7 or MI5's efforts to win over the other party.
The British's only rival in the Far East was the Japanese.
And Zhang Yong is the nemesis of Japanese spies.
As long as Zhang Yong is willing to take action, he can defeat the Japanese invaders.
"Can any land be used?"
"As long as it is ownerless or the owner is willing to sell it."
"How long is the property rights?"
"Freehold."
"real?"
"Of course. According to the laws of our British Empire, land property rights are permanent. The wind can enter, the rain can enter, but the king cannot. You should know this sentence."
"ah……"
Zhang Yong's thoughts immediately flew away.
He ignored the plantations. He ignored the castles. He thought of the mines.
That's right. It's a mine.
iron ore.
Australia is very rich in mineral deposits.
So far, many mines have not been discovered.
That land may be ownerless.
Once purchased...
“How do you count in the middle of nowhere?”
"That's cheaper. You can buy several acres for a pound."
"After I buy it, everything underground belongs to me, right?"
"Of course. If oil can be found on your land, it will be very profitable."
"That's right. Oil..."
Zhang Yong followed what the other party said to avoid suspicion.
Australia doesn't seem to have much oil, but it is very rich in iron ore. What it needs is to build a few iron ores.
Of course, don’t show up yourself. Use local white gloves to show up.
By the way, what does New Zealand have?
"Then it's settled." Catherine was very happy.
Zhang Yong is indeed jealous of money.
When I heard about the benefits, I was immediately moved.
Those Japanese are stupid too. They can’t let go of their children to trap the wolf.
Why didn't I think of giving Zhang Yong a piece of land in the three northeastern provinces? Maybe he will really be tempted when...
Fortunately, he took action decisively and used land to retain Zhang Yong first.
"Okay." Zhang Yong nodded.
I secretly regret that I did not study world geography well in my previous life.
Where are Australia's iron ores mainly distributed? I'm so confused that I can't even remember...
in a hurry……
That is the real golden mountain!
"correct……"
"you say."
"After you get the drawings, take a photo for us."
"You want it too?"
Zhang Yong was suspicious, but then he reacted.
Yes, this is the point of Catherine.
They need drawings.
"For reference!" Catherine said lightly.
"Okay." Zhang Yong nodded cheerfully. Then he took out a drawing from his arms and presented it in front of her.
Catherine's eyes suddenly brightened.
drawing!
Battleship's!
She saw it right away!
damn it!
The drawings are actually here with Zhang Yong!
This guy is really amazing! He was actually brought out from the consulate.
Outsiders are still looking everywhere!
Americans missed it in vain!
She had preconceptions that what Zhang Yong had obtained were the drawings that appeared in the consulate of the beautiful country.
"want to?"
"What conditions?"
"think it yourself."
Zhang Yong said slowly, sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai.
Catherine was lost in thought.
drawing……
want to……
condition……
This damn Zhang Yong, it’s not easy to get him to let go.
What conditions can be used to impress the other party?
Zhang Yong remained silent.
He gave Catherine plenty of time to think.
Quiet.
Suddenly, a red dot entered the edge of the map...
