"Zhongtong?" Cheng Qianfan took a deep breath of cigarette.
He looked at Chi Chi's silly "turned-mouth" who was still pretending to be tortured, and breathed out a puff of smoke, "Military commander?"
"Red Party?" he asked finally.
The "upturned mouth" didn't speak, and he was breathing rapidly and his eyes were tightened, like a fish out of water with its gills pinched. This was a sign of panic after the secret was discovered.
"Why bother holding on?" 'Ms. Xiao Cheng' sighed, took two puffs of cigarette, and pressed the cigarette butt directly on 'Qiuzui''s cheek, who let out a shrill scream.
"One hour." Cheng Qianfan glanced at Haozi, "I will ask for his confession in one hour."
"Understood." Hao Zai said quickly. He looked at Cheng Qianfan, hoping to get 'real' instructions from the team leader's eyes or hidden gestures.
However, Cheng Qianfan didn't say anything, turned around and left the torture room.
Hao Zai then understood what the team leader meant: no need to consider other things, interrogation will be strict!
Cheng Qianfan returned to the office and stood in front of the window. It was gloomy outside the window and it looked like it was going to rain.
Although it is already the end of March, the cold weather makes the whole world seem to be filled with chill.
‘Mr. Xiao Cheng’ wants to order an investigation of a certain person, who is almost invisible in the French Concession.
'Qiao Zui' was found in the rental house in Walnut. The patrol found a Mauser pistol, several bullets, two boxes of brand-new unused dry batteries, some diode parts, adjustment plates, earplugs, etc. from the room. wait.
Mauser pistols and bullets don't mean much.
However, the answer is obvious as to what dry batteries, electronic parts, adjustment dials, earplugs, etc. are used for.
This is something only latent spies have.
Hao Zai is still interrogating 'Qiaozui', but in fact, Cheng Qianfan is already sure that 'Qiaozui' is from Chongqing. As for whether it is the Central Command or the Military Command, it is not yet known.
However, it is more likely that he personally prefers the unification of China.
It can be said that the military commanders are very busy with the construction and leading the troops to surrender to the sun, and will not take any other actions out of the blue.
In addition, after the previous assassination incident at the entrance of the Terrace Road Police Hospital, the French Concession authorities made serious representations to the national government, and Dai Chunfeng took advantage of the situation and issued an order to the Shanghai Station: "No high-level officials in the French Concession should be dealt with without approval." Civil servants' orders, so the possibility of the military commander taking action against him is very small.
However, if 'Qiao Zui' is really the Central Commander, Cheng Qianfan can't figure out why the Central Commander attacked him and how those guys got involved in this assassination incident.
…
‘Tiaozui’ could not survive the torture.
Hao Zai handed Cheng Qianfan's confession.
‘Mr. Xiao Cheng’ took the paper and read it carefully.
"A bunch of self-righteous idiots." Cheng Qianfan snorted coldly, not trying to hide his disdain for Zhongtong in front of his subordinates.
Things are simple:
‘Qiuzui’ is indeed a member of the Central Government. He is a latent agent arranged by the Central Government to infiltrate Zhang Xiaolin’s ‘New Asia Peace Promotion Association’.
Zhang Xiaolin offered a large reward to one of his men who was pretending to be Wang Kangnian to assassinate Cheng Qianfan.
‘Qiaozui’ got Shangfeng’s instruction and stepped forward.
The Central Command's wishful thinking was that if "Qiao Zui" could kill Cheng Qianfan, he would firmly admit that he was ordered by Wang Kangnian after his arrest. In this way, the contradiction between the puppet Shanghai regime and the French Concession would expand.
In addition, Wang Kangnian naturally knew that this matter was not his instigation. The Central Committee would leave clues and point the finger at Zhang Xiaolin. This would create a conflict between the two traitors, Wang Kangnian and Zhang Xiaolin. This could be said to be a plan to kill two birds with one stone.
If "Qiao Zui" fails to kill Cheng Qianfan, he will first identify Wang Kangnian after being arrested, and then be tortured for identifying Zhang Xiaolin.
In this way, 'Mr. Xiao Cheng' will definitely take revenge on Zhang Xiaolin, and Wang Kangnian, who was 'framed', will definitely not give up. At the same time, Cheng Qianfan and Wang Kangnian also have a grudge, and the fight between these three parties will greatly affect these.
With the manpower and energy of the traitors and pro-Japanese elements, the Central Government could easily control the three parties. At the same time, it could also take the opportunity to develop and restore the Central Government's power in Shanghai as soon as possible.
In the entire operation and plan, the only sacrifice Zhongtong paid was to "turn his lips".
This is a mission from which there is no turning back.
…
"Brother Fan, I think Zhongtong's plan is still very vicious." Hao Zai said, "The whole plan is linked to each other."
Cheng Qianfan sneered and shook his head, "The person who made this plan must be extremely conceited and complacent about his plan. He thinks he can strategize and have everything under control."
"I think it's already very impressive, mainly because I met you, Brother Fan." Hao Zai said.
"Stop flattering me." Cheng Qianfan glanced sideways at Hao Zi, "This plan seems brilliant and comprehensive, but how do we know the truth now?"
"Brother Fan means to raise your lips..."
Cheng Qianfan nodded, "No matter how good the plan is, its real effect depends on the person who executes it."
He couldn't help but cursed 'stupid' again, "Making and controlling a certain plan is like a flag-bearer controlling the situation, unless it is a very smart flag-bearer who can take one step at a time and see a few steps, ten steps, that kind of self-righteousness,
Guys who have high ambitions but low abilities are often trapped in this kind of conceit."
"Brother Fan is that kind of brilliant flag-bearer." Hao Zai said.
"Don't flatter me." Cheng Qianfan glared at Hao Zai.
"Just tell the truth." Hao Zai said.
Cheng Qianfan carefully read Qiaozui's confession. In this confession, Qiaozui confessed that the Central President wanted to "fish in troubled waters". However, this person did not confess the Central President's plan.
Related personnel.
Didn't you betray Pao Ze?
Cheng Qianfan was surprised inside.
This did not conform to the impression he had learned from the Japanese about the people arrested by the Central Government.
Of course, objectively speaking, Zhongtong also has some tough and tough men.
However, 'Qiuzui' even confessed such a 'sophisticated' plan to the Central Government, but did not reveal even one of his accomplices?
Does this person think that he can 'avoid the important and take the easy' and get away with it?
Or is it delaying time?
"How are you now?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
"The torture was very severe, and now I have passed out." Hao Zai said, "If the torture continues, I'm afraid I won't be able to bear it."
Brother Fan hinted that he needed to be interrogated with real swords and guns. Although he couldn't bear it, he could only be cruel.
"This person has a lot to hide and is dishonest." Cheng Qianfan said in a deep voice.
He took a few steps and said, "Go call Lao Huang and treat 'Tiao Zui'. Don't kill him."
"yes!"
"The interrogation will continue tomorrow." Cheng Qianfan said in a deep voice with a serious expression and a hint of murderous intent.
"I understand." Hao Zai nodded.
When Qiuzui started the assassination, there must be other personnel from the Central Government watching nearby. One day was enough for the Central Government to arrange an evacuation.
After waving his hand to Hao Zai to leave, Cheng Qianfan looked out the window at the rain that finally started to fall, feeling a little irritated.
This kind of thing, where one of his own people is arrested and he has to kill his compatriots himself, is the most undesirable thing for a person like him, and it is also the greatest psychological torture.
He suppressed the helplessness, depression, and guilt in his heart, and began to think about whether his handling method was appropriate.
The parts that could be used to assemble the radio were found in Qiao Zui's rental house. So many police officers saw this with their own eyes, so it couldn't be hidden.
He must show his cruel side.
Besides, Xiao Cheng always cherishes his life very much, and naturally hates the murderer who assassinated him with itch.
No matter what the reason is, he must order severe torture without hesitation.
As for instructing Lao Huang to cure the "crooked mouth" and wait for the prisoner to recover a little before interrogating him, that's fine. This is normal behavior during the interrogation process.
All handling actions are reasonable and reasonable.
Cheng Qianfan lit a cigarette and smoked slowly, quietly enjoying the falling rain.
Thinking of those guys from Zhongtong suddenly attacking him, he couldn't help but cursed again, 'a bunch of idiots!'
…
Wujiaochang.
"Director, Qiao Ming took action, and now he has been arrested by the patrol room." A Central Unification agent hurriedly reported to Su Chende.
"Is Cheng Qianfan dead?" Su Chende asked immediately.
"No." The subordinate shook his head, "The bullets couldn't penetrate the glass of Cheng Qianfan's car."
"That's bulletproof glass." Su Chende had more knowledge than his subordinates and understood immediately. He shook his head regretfully, "Damn it! This guy escaped death."
"Director, what should we do next?" the subordinate asked.
"Arrange a few people." Su Chende thought for a moment and said, "Impersonate Cheng Qianfan's men and attack Zhang Xiaolin. Remember, shoot a few shots and then run away. Don't really kill Zhang Xiaolin."
"Understood." The subordinates nodded in agreement, thinking that there was no need to explain the director's words. If they really wanted them to kill Zhang Xiaolin, they wouldn't have the ability.
"The director strategized and manipulated these traitors and pro-Japanese factions in the blink of an eye." A Central Unification agent on the side complimented at this time.
A smile appeared on Su Chende's face, and these words simply scratched his itch.
…
Zhang Xiaolin learned in the evening that his place on Xijilaihuoxing Street had been cleaned up and sealed by Cheng Qianfan's people.
At noon, when he learned about Cheng Qianfan's assassination, Boss Zhang was both happy and regretful. He also scolded foreigners for being bad, saying that the bulletproof glass was actually of such good quality.
If he was in a gloating mood at noon, now he was furious.
It’s not like he sent someone to do it, how could Cheng Qianfan taint someone’s innocence out of thin air?!
While the house was on fire, Zhang Xiaolin received a call from Sanbonjiro.
Your Excellency, the director of the Shanghai Special Higher Education Course, scolded Zhang Xiaolin on the phone, and did not give any face to this great traitor in Shanghai.
Sanbonjiro even directly threatened that if Zhang Xiaolin did not obey orders again, he would personally come to Zhang's house to invite Zhang Xiaolin to go to the special high school.
"Si Renniang!" Zhang Xiaolin heard the voice on the other end of the phone shouting, and smashed the phone in anger, "Oriental people, they are like dogs!"
He was really angry. This time he really did 'nothing'. Anyone who wants to just watch the fun can get into trouble like this.
…
Extraordinary courses.
"You heard it." Sanbonjiro hung up the receiver and looked at Kentaro Miyazaki, "Now everyone will think that you are sure that Zhang Xiaolin arranged for someone to assassinate you, and the Central Government will not know that that person has spoken."
"The section chief is far-sighted." Cheng Qianfan had a look of admiration on his face. He really admired Sanbonjiro's quick response.
He took the time to report to Sanbonjiro that he had been assassinated and that after a rigorous interrogation, he confirmed that the assassin turned out to be a member of the Central Military Commission.
Moreover, the Central Commander-in-Chief planned to take advantage of Zhang Xiaolin's "despicable" plan and instead draw the fire onto Zhang Xiaolin.
Sanbonjiro thought for a moment, then picked up the phone and called Zhang Xiaolin, scolding the Shanghai tycoon.
If Zhongtong can place a lurker like "Qiao Zui" under Zhang Xiaolin, there will naturally be others.
Soon, the Japanese reaction to this matter will be known to the Central Government, and they will come to the wrong judgment that everything is going smoothly and everything is going in the direction they expected.
"Do you think this 'cocky mouth' is of great value?" Sanbonjiro asked.
"It's hard to say." Cheng Qianfan shook his head, "In this plan, 'Qi Zui' is destined to be a victim. With the character of 'Cheng Qianfan', 'Qi Zui', the assassin, will inevitably die."
He paused and thought, "If 'Qiaozui' is really a very high-level agent with important value, the Central Government will not give up on this person so easily."
Sanbonjiro nodded slightly, Miyazaki Kentaro's analysis made sense.
"However, I feel that this person still has something to hide." Cheng Qianfan continued, "So, my subordinates sent someone to treat him to prevent him from being punished but dying."
"Tomorrow." Sanbonjiro thought for a while and said, "If there is no result in the interrogation tomorrow, I will secretly send him to the Special High School Division."
"Hai."
…
Cheng Qianfan learned the news that Zhang Xiaolin's motorcade was shot by "unknown persons" early the next morning.
"Is Zhang Xiaolin dead?" he asked.
"No." Li Hao shook his head, "The gunman had a shootout with Zhang Xiaolin's bodyguard, and then took advantage of the chaos to escape."
"What a pity." Cheng Qianfan shook his head regretfully, then he took a sip of soy milk, but seemed to have thought of something, put the glass down, smiled and said, "Interesting!"
There are two possibilities for Zhang Xiaolin’s assassination:
First, Zhang Xiaolin directed and acted himself, using a bitter trick to deal with the Japanese's questioning.
Secondly, this matter was exactly the method of the person in charge of the Central Government of Shanghai. Once he succeeded, he became even more proud, and then he repeated his old tricks, intending to make this troubled water even muddier.
Cheng Qianfan thought about it again and felt that the latter was more likely.
If Zhang Xiaolin were to direct and act on his own, this would be a stupid idea in itself.
Only the Central Commander of Shanghai, a guy who prides himself on being smart and thinks everything is under his control, would be so conceited and resort to such tricks again and again.
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