Quartermasters can also fight the devils

After dinner, Kenzo Kojima went back to his room to rest. He planned to get a pass from Zhang Wenwu in the evening and take a train to Shanghai. He needed to make a comprehensive report to Chief Ono.

Hu San glanced at Chen Mingzhang who was still in a daze and said, "Mr. Chen, why don't you go and have a rest too? Get some energy so that you can accompany Lady Xiaodao and Brother Zhang to meet in the evening."

After hearing what Hu San said, Chen Mingzhang nodded. He was really very sleepy. He didn't hear a few words of Kojima Kenzo's scolding just now. He just wanted to go to bed and have a sleep.

Zhang Wenwu is now sleeping soundly in a room in the casino. He and Chen Mingzhang played in the private room until late at night last night, and the results were remarkable. According to his observation, Chen Mingzhang has lost at least 1,500 French francs of the 3,000 French francs he had just received yesterday. If he plays like this two more times, Chen Mingzhang will be out of money again, and then it will be time to torture this dog traitor.

Zhang Wenwu slept until two o'clock in the afternoon and woke up. After washing up, he hurried to the division headquarters. He had to go back to the quartermaster department to get a "pass" for Kenzo Kojima. At the same time, he had to report the situation with Liao Qian and discuss the future plans to see if the plans needed to be adjusted according to the development of the situation.

Liao Qian looked at Zhang Wenwu, who was obviously a little sleep-deprived, and said with concern: "Deputy Director Zhang, you also need to make sure you get enough rest." After saying that, he handed him a cup of tea.

"It's okay, Deputy Director Liao, I don't have any problems at all. I just played with Chen Mingzhang in the casino's private room for half the night last night, so I'm like this today. I'm in a pretty good state now. At least when Kenzo Kojima sees me like this, he will definitely be very satisfied and approve of me. Hahaha." Zhang Wenwu joked lightly. His optimistic spirit and attitude also made Liao Qian feel a little more relaxed.

"By the way, Deputy Director Liao, according to my judgment, the batch of goods that the Japanese asked me to take care of this time are most likely ordinary items, which may not even be considered contraband. It's mainly the Japanese who are testing them. What do you think?" Zhang Wenwu asked Liao Qian for advice. He felt that Liao Qian was also a professional spy and should have thought of more than him.

"Well, Deputy Director Zhang, what you said is absolutely right. The Japanese are obviously testing your abilities and observing your behavior, preparing to completely win you over in the future. This is a good thing, as it shows that the Japanese have initially believed that they can get the information they want from you, and that you have already entered the scope of their investigation." Liao Qian nodded, agreeing very much with Zhang Wenwu's judgment.

Liao Qian stood up, walked around the office several times with his hands behind his back, and said to Zhang Wenwu: "Deputy Director Zhang, let's proceed according to our previous plan. So far, everything is still within our expectations and plans. In addition, the photos taken before have been sent to the investigation offices in Beijing and Shanghai. I will notify you as soon as there is any news from there."

"Okay, Deputy Director Liao, then I'll be going to Zhenjiang Hotel. I have to continue gambling with Chen Mingzhang tonight. If there's nothing else to do tomorrow, I won't go back to the division headquarters. If you have anything urgent, just call Mr. Xue Si. I should be resting in the casino." Seeing that Liao Qian also agreed to proceed as planned, Zhang Wenwu stood up and prepared to go trade with Kojima Kenzo.

"Okay, you take care of yourself. By the way, Captain Feng from the third company of the Special Service Battalion found me this morning and said that you agreed to accept one of his relatives to the Quartermaster Department, right? He said that the relative had committed some crime in the past, but Captain Feng was willing to be a guarantor." Liao Qian suddenly remembered that Feng Guangquan had come to see him this morning. He just remembered it, so he hurried to ask about the matter while Zhang Wenwu was around.

"Oh, I know about this. It was me who suggested that Captain Feng act as a guarantor. You should screen his relative in the Political Department. If there is no major problem, send him to me after the recruit training. We are too short of manpower in the Quartermaster Department." When Zhang Wenwu heard that it was about Feng Guangquan's matter, he hurriedly greeted Liao Qian. The Quartermaster Department was too short of manpower.

"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I will arrange it." Liao Qian agreed indifferently. He was more concerned about the Japanese affairs. As for the matter of Feng Guangquan, his relative, if there was no major problem after passing the review of the Political Department, he would just have to do it according to Zhang Wenwu's requirements. It was a small matter.

Zhang Wenwu had just arrived at the entrance of Zhenjiang Hotel by rickshaw when he saw Chen Mingzhang and Hu San walking down the steps of the main entrance. Chen Mingzhang said enthusiastically, "Brother Zhang, you're here. I've been waiting for you to come over for dinner. I've already reserved a table."

Chen Mingzhang rested for an afternoon and finally came back to his senses. He was full of energy and greeted Zhang Wenwu to go to the restaurant on the first floor. He was looking forward to the transaction between Zhang Wenwu and Xiaodao going smoothly tonight so that he could get some money as soon as possible to supplement his expenses. His expenses were really high recently.

Accompanied by Chen Mingzhang and Hu San, Zhang Wenwu arrived at the restaurant on the first floor. He saw Kojima Kenzo stand up again and continue to look at Zhang Wenwu with a warm smile on his face.

Zhang Wenwu thought to himself: Little Japanese, this is a bit fake, the acting is too obvious.

"Mr. Kojima, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. I'm busy with military duties and can only come over at night. Please forgive me." Zhang Wenwu said politely, but his body leaned lazily in the chair, not looking like a soldier at all.

When Kojima Kenzo saw the dark circles under Zhang Wenwu's eyes, he understood that Zhang Wenwu had spent almost the entire night gambling with Chen Mingzhang. He said that he was busy with military affairs, but everyone knew that you had been hiding in the quartermaster's office and sleeping all day. Humph, you useless Chinese soldier. But Kojima Kenzo smiled and said that it didn't matter.

After Kojima Kenzo sat down, he gave Chen Mingzhang a look. Chen Mingzhang was stunned for a moment, then he realized that this was what Kojima Taijun had clearly told him just now, that he should ask about Brother Zhang’s pass. He almost forgot about it again.

"Brother Zhang, you are busy with so many things. Don't forget the matters concerning Lady Kojima. Have you brought the pass with you?" Chen Mingzhang asked Zhang Wenwu directly.

Kenzo Kojima had no doubt that if he had his samurai sword with him now, he would have chopped the loser Chen Mingzhang to pieces on the spot. Who would ask someone so directly as you do, without leaving him any room for maneuver? You are truly a talented person.

Zhang Wenwu didn't care that Chen Mingzhang asked so directly. Instead, he said with a smug look on his face, "Mr. Chen, I'm here, so you can rest assured. There will be no problem with the pass. It's with me."

Kojima Kenzo curled his lips inwardly, worthy of being a good friend of a loser, they were indeed the same kind of people. But when he heard that Zhang Wenwu had come with a pass, he was also happy in his heart, and quickly said: "I know that Deputy Director Zhang will definitely have no problem. I wonder when Deputy Director Zhang thinks the transaction is a good time?"

Zhang Wenwu also understood what Kojima Kenzo meant. The Japanese thought that the restaurant was crowded and unsafe, so he also felt that it was necessary to pay attention to safety. He blinked and said, "How about we go to Mr. Kojima's room to trade now?"

Kojima Kenzo thought about it and nodded in agreement, then stood up. Zhang Wenwu didn't say much either, he stood up and followed Kojima Kenzo to the guest rooms upstairs. As for Chen Mingzhang and Hu San, they were waiting in the restaurant, as they had nothing to do with the transaction. Besides, Kojima Kenzo wouldn't ask them to follow him into his room to listen to the details of his conversation with Zhang Wenwu. There was nothing they could do, as they were not qualified.

In Kenzo Kojima's room, Zhang Wenwu naturally handed the pass with the seal of the 102nd Division's Quartermaster Department to Kenzo Kojima. After checking it, Kenzo Kojima took out a deposit of one thousand French francs from his briefcase in the room and gave it to Zhang Wenwu.

Zhang Wenwu counted the French currency in his hand with an excited look on his face, but he said to Kojima Kenzo: "It's really a pleasure to do business with Mr. Kojima. If you need anything next time, feel free to contact me. But the price depends on the quantity of goods."

Kojima Kenzo put the "pass" into his briefcase and replied with a smile, "No problem. We also hope to do business with Deputy Director Zhang. We will definitely continue to do bigger business with Deputy Director Zhang in the future. Please take care of me when the time comes."

"Big business? No problem, as long as the price is right." Zhang Wenwu said nonchalantly, but his eyes were always on the French currency in his hand.

The greedy Chinese, Kojima Kenzo cursed again in his heart, but on the surface he still smiled and said: "No problem, we Japanese are very generous to our friends, and we will definitely give a price that will satisfy Deputy Director Zhang."

"Well, when Mr. Kojima's batch of goods arrives in Zhenjiang, please notify me in advance and I will come to collect the remaining balance then." Zhang Wenwu did not continue to talk with Kojima Kenzo about future cooperation, but shifted the topic to the subsequent balance of one thousand yuan in legal currency.

"Of course, please rest assured, Deputy Director Zhang, we Japanese are the most honest, and we will definitely pay you the balance on time as agreed." Kojima Kenzo could only follow Zhang Wenwu's words. At the same time, Kojima Kenzo had a new evaluation of Zhang Wenwu in his heart: a short-sighted person.

After the two completed the transaction, they returned to the restaurant on the first floor together. Chen Mingzhang had been looking forward to it for a long time. When he saw Kojima Kenzo and Zhang Wenwu walking towards him talking and laughing, he immediately relaxed. Seeing that the two of them had made the deal, he could also get some credit. After getting the money, he would go and win back all the money he lost.

Everyone was very happy during the meal. After eating and drinking, Zhang Wenwu continued to go to Hongyun Casino with Chen Mingzhang and Hu San to play. Kojima Kenzo returned to the room to pack his things, took his briefcase and went to the train station to take the night train to Shanghai to report the situation to Chief Ono.