Chapter 3441 What is the truth

Takeda Etsuo's face turned pale, and he realized that he had fallen into a trap.

In a trap that "Kudo Shinichi" had designed long ago.

But I have always been cautious, walking on thin ice, for fear of revealing any clues.

Can it bear fruit?

The result seems to be exposed after all.

Takeda Etsuo was not reconciled.

It is human nature to strive to survive. Even if they know it is impossible, the vast majority of people will still choose to try.

Takeda Etsuo is no exception.

He collected his emotions and tried to look normal: "Kudo-kun, what are you talking about? You don't need to spy on me. Whatever you need to know or get from me, you can tell me. I

There will be absolutely no reservations.”

"Life is like a play, and play is like life." Meng Shaoyuan smiled lightly: "Everyone is acting, and everyone is trying to play their role well. It's just that some people have clearly written the script of life, but they just can't

He is willing to act according to the script. He believes that he has his own script.

You can say that this kind of person is tenacious, but you can also say that he is wishful thinking. I have met many such people before, and in Manila, I met them again, and that is you, Takeda Etsuo!"

Takeda Etsuo's expression was still very calm: "Kudo-kun, what exactly do you want to say?"

"Gold bars." Meng Shaoyuan finally said: "In your chicken shed, I would like to know where those two gold bars came from?"

Speaking of this, it seems to be to add: "You don't have to wonder why the chicken didn't crow. I have many capable people under my command. To be honest, this little thing is not difficult for them."

Etsuo Takeda was silent for a while and said: "Kudo-kun, it turns out that this is what you are talking about. I can completely explain this. Before the war ended in Manila, I had been helping to renovate the fortifications and making suggestions for modifications.

.

That's Major Asada, he and I are from the same place in Japan. That day, he found me and told me that he had decided to marry His Majesty the Emperor in Manila, and I was just an engineering technician. I didn't have to

If I die here, I have a high chance of surviving.

Major Asada begged me that if I can survive and have the opportunity to return to Japan and my hometown in the future, I must help him take care of his wife and children. For this reason, he gave me not two, but four gold bars.

root."

"Oh, really?" Meng Shaoyuan seemed to be interested: "Four?"

"Yes, four." Etsuo Takeda nodded: "After the Americans occupied Manila, you also know the miserable situation of the Japanese here. In order to survive, I used two gold bars to bribe the person who captured me.

, otherwise, maybe I would be dead now.

I am really grateful to Major Asada. Without him, I might be dead now. Unfortunately, I still failed to live up to his expectations. And the remaining two gold bars are something I will not use under any circumstances. I

He will return to his hometown alive and hand it over to his wife and children."

"A very touching story." Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "I was almost touched, really. Takeda, you are not only good at acting, but you can also make up stories. But, I have a little doubt. If

You really care about Asada’s family so much, why do you stubbornly stay here when I suggest you and have a way to take you out of Manila?”

Takeda Etsuo was startled.

A smile appeared on Meng Shaoyuan's face again: "Because you made up this story temporarily. No matter how good the screenwriter is, he must think over a script again and again before it can make the logic basically reasonable, but you can't. You don't have the time.

.

Therefore, there are inevitable loopholes in the story you made up. Ah, I think if you are given a little more time, you will create an excellent script."

Takeda Etsuo remained silent.

But Meng Shaoyuan didn't want to talk to him at all: "Since you don't want to say it, let me tell it for you. There is no such thing as Major Asada, you made this up yourself. What is the origin of the gold bars? I know."

"I know!"

When these words were spoken, Takeda Etsuo's eyelids jumped.

Meng Shaoyuan just pretended not to hear: "'Mountain Lily Society', I think you have heard of this organization. This is an organization that tries every means to transport the huge wealth that Japan plundered in Southeast Asian countries back to Japan, or hide it in the Philippines.

Waiting for it to be opened in the future.

What about you? You are in charge of engineering technology. When you dig the hidden gold caves, you will definitely have the opportunity to come into contact with it. Maybe, you have mastered one of the gold caves. Don’t lie to me, because I am not Kudo Shinichi, I am Taniguchi

astringent!"

"I am Shibuya Taniguchi!"

This name is well known in Manila.

Given Etsuo Takeda's status, he did not have the opportunity to see "Shibu Taniguchi" in person.

But he had known about this person's existence for a long time.

I also know even more how scary this person is.

Meng Shaoyuan did not want to give him more time to react: "I am Shibu Taniguchi, and before I served as the director of the Japanese secret service in Manila, I was an inspector stationed in the Philippines by the Yamayuri Club, specifically to inspect the hidden gold.

So you think I don't know this gold exists?

You stay in Manila and are willing to endure the humiliation. No suffering can knock you down, because you know that as long as you survive this period, you will have the opportunity to open this treasure, right?"

Takeda Etsuo did not answer.

He knows that his secret has been seen through by the other party, and the best way now is to remain silent.

"Tell me." Meng Shaoyuan sneered at the corner of his mouth: "You can't deceive me, I promise. I have many ways to get you to reveal your secret. But I am not willing to do so.

I appreciate your tenacity. If I use brutal means to pry this secret out of your mouth, then you will get nothing. All your efforts will be in vain. But what if you take the initiative to cooperate?

What I can guarantee is that when I find your secret and the golden cave, I will give you part of it. You may not be able to get all of it, but at least the future life of you and your family will be guaranteed.

"

The expression on Takeda Etsuo's face made it impossible to deceive Meng Shaoyuan. He smiled and said: "Japan must have failed. You must also know in your heart how low this country will be after its defeat.

Endless suffering will be waiting for you and your family, but when you go back with gold, at least you no longer have to worry about starving to death. How to choose, Takeda Etsuo, you decide for yourself."

When Meng Shaoyuan finished speaking these words, he was not in a hurry, but lit up a cigarette and started smoking slowly.

He knew that the other party would definitely agree. With a character like Etsuo Takeda's, he knew what kind of choice was the most correct.

More than ten minutes later, Etsuo Takeda finally spoke, but he did not immediately explain where the gold was hidden: "That day, there was no sign of the Allies landing, and a man named Ishiji Yuyasu found me. This man,

He is also from the Mountain Lily Society.

He was not in charge of Manila, but in Quezon. When he found me, he did not tell me anything about the situation. He just borrowed me temporarily through connections and went to Quezon with him."

Meng Shaoyuan calculated the time and found that when Takeda Etsuo followed Shiji Xiongtai to Quezon, he had not yet arrived in the Philippines, so it was normal for him to not know these things at all.

He continued to listen to Takeda Etsuo's words: "When I arrived in Quezon, Ishiji Yutae was very polite and entertained me for two days. I finally couldn't help it and asked him what he needed me to do. He invited me

After a drink, he told me everything.

Yes, it is a gold treasure. He is responsible for hiding gold in the Quezon area. And he is deeply worried about the future of the empire. He believes that the empire will lose this war sooner or later, and what it will face in the future is the empire.

The people suffered endless suffering.

Therefore, he had to think about the future and decided to take the gold he was responsible for as his own."

oh?

Meng Shaoyuan was a little curious.

Quezon is also the largest city in the Philippines.

And the gold that Shi Jixiongtai is responsible for is definitely not a small amount.

According to my own estimation, it is estimated to be calculated in tons.

How can we make so much gold disappear?

I'm afraid I don't have a good solution for a while.

Takeda Etsuo didn't notice anything strange about the other party: "I was frightened when I heard it. This was stealing empire assets. If it was discovered, I would be shot. So, I didn't dare to agree. But

, when Shi Jixiongtai told me the specific number of this batch of gold, I was completely shocked."

He took a deep breath: "Twelve tons, twelve tons of gold!"

Meng Shaoyuan also took a breath of air.

Twelve tons!

As a single city, apart from Manila, Quezon is amazing.

How could Shi Jixiongtai find a way to get twelve tons of gold?

Etsuo Takeda told everything he knew: "When I heard this number, I immediately gave up all my persistence. Your Excellency, I think no one in this world would be unmoved by so much gold, right? I

After struggling, I finally agreed to cooperate with him.

However, how can we steal these twelve tons of gold? I don’t know at all. Besides, since there is so much gold, why did Shi Ji Xiongtai find me? He can completely steal it. You know, the more people who know this kind of thing, the more likely they are to steal it.

Less is better.

Shi Jixiongtai quickly told me the truth, because if he wanted to make this batch of gold 'disappear' without anyone noticing, he had to make use of my expertise, engineering technology, and he was going to use a 'magic' to make it happen.

These twelve tons of gold have completely disappeared from this world!"

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