Spy Wars: I am the Captain of the Military Police

"Captain Ono! Long time no see! You look well! Here, this is for you: Gyokuro tea from a long-established shop in Kyoto! The best!"

"Secretary Watanabe! The French imported red wine you requested is in your office!"

He was like a boy giving out money, giving it away as he went.

Wherever we went, the military police headquarters, whether officers or familiar ordinary military police, all greeted us with smiles, and the atmosphere was as warm as a festival.

Everyone received valuable gifts, ranging from famous cigarettes and liquors, high-end tea, antique ornaments, to jewelry, gold bars and silver dollars.

Xu Zhongyi's smile and gifts were like lubricants, allowing him to move freely in this nest full of Japanese military police.

When he walked to the door of the General Affairs Department, he happened to meet the General Affairs Department Chief Saburo Koto who came out in a hurry.

Saburo Koto has been in office for several months now and is the veritable "God of Wealth" of the Military Police Headquarters. However, the long period of managing logistical and financial trivia has made this originally youthful young man exude a cold aura, with a brow that never relaxes.

However, after seeing Xu Zhongyi, Koto Saburo showed a smile that he had not seen for a long time on his face. After all, Xu Zhongyi was an important partner and recipient of the spoils in the smuggling business.

"Oh! Xu-san! You're here!" Kotosaburo's eyes lit up when he saw Xu Zhongyi: "Itai-kun was just asking if you'd arrived!"

"Section Chief Xiao Teng!" Xu Zhongyi laughed heartily, put his arm around Xiao Teng Saburo's shoulders affectionately, pulled him to a corner, lowered his voice, and said with the excitement of sharing a secret: "Why are you rushing me? Good things never come late! I'm here to bring you good news!"

He looked around to make sure no one was paying attention, and lowered his voice even more: "Over at Lushun... that batch of 'hard goods'! It was all loaded onto the ship yesterday! It was shipped by the British Jardine Matheson's cargo ship, the Empress!

The shipping schedule is all arranged! First to Hong Kong! There we'll have a quick "bath" to change the packaging and documents, and then we'll transfer directly to Suzhou! No one will know! Absolutely safe!

Koto Saburo's eyes widened instantly, and his breathing quickened. "The Empress? A ship of Jardine Matheson? Mr. Xu! You're really cunning! You can even deal with the British?"

"Hehe!" Xu Zhongyi raised his eyebrows proudly, "Money makes the world go round! The British? They only recognize pounds! The freight we give is enough for them to make three trips!

How could he not be happy? Besides, with the general's face on his side, who in the concession wouldn't give him some face?

You're just dealing with those foreigners in the concession, why don't you take me with you? Shen Xilin gets all the benefits."

"Hahaha, Xu Sang, don't worry about it. From our perspective, you are my most important friend. Cooperation with Shen Xilin is only temporary. We will benefit greatly in the future." Kotosaburo spoke without hesitation, then asked anxiously, "When will the payment for that batch of goods be returned?"

Hearing this, Xu Zhongyi patted Koto Saburo on the shoulder and said, "Chief Koto! Don't worry! This batch of goods is large in quantity and of good quality! When we get to Suzhou, the "big boss" who took over will be waiting anxiously!

The price... is 30% higher than what we discussed before! This time... we're going to make a fortune!

Kotosaburo blushed with excitement, rubbing his hands together. "Oh, that's great! That's great! Xu-san! You really are my God of Wealth! Then... dividends..."

"Don't worry! You'll get it!" Xu Zhongyi smiled until his eyes narrowed into slits: "As soon as the ship arrives in Hong Kong and is confirmed to be safe, the first dividend will be sent immediately to the Military Police Headquarters!

I guarantee you'll have your hands cramped from counting the money! There's also the extra portions for Chief of Staff Nakamura, Section Chief Itai, and the biggest portion for General Takazaki... I've got them all ready! It's definitely a big surprise!"

"Hahaha! Xu-san! That's great! I love working with you! You're so generous, I love that!" Kotosaburo was so happy he couldn't stop grinning. "Then go quickly! Itai-kun is waiting for you in the office! Don't make him wait anxiously!"

"Okay! Let's talk later!" Xu Zhongyi waved his hand, picked up his briefcase, and walked briskly towards the office of the head of the Intelligence Department, Itai Yudai.

He was thinking in his mind, and had no idea why Yudai Itai was so anxious to find him!

However, he could take advantage of the opportunity that Yudai Itai came to him to give him a generous gift, including two gold bars and a title deed to the French Concession in Shanghai, to consolidate their relationship.

Yudai Itai's office is located at the deepest part of the second floor of the headquarters building.

The heavy wooden door was closed tightly. Two guards with expressionless faces and sharp eyes stood at the door. An oppressive silence filled the air.

The smile on Xu Zhongyi's face faded a little. He adjusted his tie and knocked on the door gently.

"Come in." Itai Yudai's low voice came from inside the door.

Xu Zhongyi pushed the door open and walked in.

The office was large but somewhat dimly lit, with heavy curtains half-drawn, blocking out most of the sunlight.

Yudai Itai stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window with his back to the door, looking at the gray sky outside. He was wearing a neat military police lieutenant uniform, and his slightly short back looked like a cold rock.

The oppressive feeling that Itai Yudai gives people is getting heavier and heavier! You can't tell that he is just a young man at all! He is completely different from when we first met in Harbin!

"Section Chief Banjing!" Xu Zhongyi instantly put on the most humble and respectful smile on his face and bowed deeply: "Xu Zhongyi, I have been ordered to report here!"

Itai Yudai slowly turned around, his face seemed a little blurry in the shadow, but his hawk-like eyes were as sharp as a knife, piercing Xu Zhongyi.

He didn't say anything, but just looked Xu Zhongyi up and down, as if he wanted to see through him.

Xu Zhongyi felt a little uneasy when he saw this look, but the smile on his face remained unchanged, and even became more flattering.

He stepped forward and gently placed the heavy briefcase on Itai Yudai's desk with an extremely respectful gesture: "Senior Section Chief, this is just a small token of my appreciation, not just my respect, but my tribute to you and General Takazaki."

Itai Yudai glanced at his briefcase, his face expressionless. He walked to the desk and sat down, pointing to the chair opposite: "Sit down."

"Hi! Thank you, Section Chief!" Xu Zhongyi sat down carefully, only half of his buttocks sitting up, his body slightly leaning forward, with an attitude of listening attentively.

Itai Yudai was silent for a moment, and somewhat deliberately imitated Zhou Zhengqing, tapping his fingers lightly on the smooth table surface, making a monotonous and suppressed "da, da" sound.

But this drum-like sound struck Xu Zhongyi's heart, making him feel inexplicably nervous.

"Xu-san," Itai Yudai finally spoke, his voice low and calm. "I won't beat around the bush. The Imperial Japanese General Staff recently approved a combat plan! ... It officially approved Lieutenant General Itagaki Seishirō's Shanxi Operation Plan."

Xu Zhongyi's heart suddenly trembled!

This news from Yudai Itai is too heavy!