Two motorboats were riding the wind and waves. Hattori Kazuki was wearing a combat suit that was very different from ordinary Japanese infantry. He stood on the bow of the boat and was blowing the lake breeze, which felt quite energetic.

This feeling is good.

"Sir." A subordinate brought him a black cloak and draped it over his shoulder.

“I don’t need it.”

"Hayi!"

"Ask the guide, how long does it take to get to that nameless island?" A boy from Hattori asked rudely.

...

"Tajun, what are your instructions?" The guide and the translator were called to the cockpit of the motorboat. The thin translator with a separate head was seen as a slim translation boy. He nodded and bowed, and showed a flattering smile like a dog licking.

“Ask, when will we be able to reach our destination?”

"Taijun asked you, when will you reach that island?"

"Taijun, there is a man-eating devil on that island..."

"Haga, what do you ask, say, don't say those uncommon things." The samurai sword at the waist of a Japanese ninja next to Kazuno Hattori said "silently", revealing a three-inch blade.

"Yes, yes, I said, I said, at this speed, Taijun, it will be there in two more hours." The guide was so scared that his calves were weak and he almost knelt down.

"Three hours, six hours, it's too slow!" Hattori Kazuna likes to collect cold weapons from ancient China, so he naturally has some understanding of Chinese culture.

"Taijun said it was too slow!" The thin translator pointed to the guide and shouted.

"Taijun, there is nothing we can do about it. This night is not as fast as the daytime. Of course, your small steamer is faster, but the ship behind it can't keep up, so it's the fastest in three hours." The guide hurriedly said, "Even during the day, it will take a noon."

Hattori Ichino understood that the speed of the motorboat is not affected by the wind direction, so the speed can naturally be faster, but the sailing boat cannot do it, and the speed of the wind is not as good as the speed.

You can't leave the big troops behind, just go there first.

What he wanted was to catch everyone on the island in one go, so he had to have enough manpower and ships to block the water surface, otherwise he would not have to call on the local garrison to help him.

"Miao Sang, what time is it now?" Hattori Kazuno asked the thin translator.

"Reporting to Taijun, it's only a quarter of an hour before nine o'clock." The skinny translator immediately changed his smile.

"Yaxi, so, before three in the morning, we can reach our destination?" Hattori Kazuno nodded and asked.

"According to this time, there is no problem."

"Very good, I'll go to sleep for a while. After 2:30, you will be responsible for waking me up. Do you understand?" Ichino Hattori gently patted the thin translator's shoulder with satisfaction.

"Don't worry, Taijun, I'm very honored to serve you." The thin translator was so excited that he was shocked. This Hattori Kazuki was obviously a Japanese senior official. If he could get involved in this relationship, he would not rise to prominence in the future and become a success. When he thought about it, he would be excited.

...

"Axiang, Xiaole, you two escort Meimei back first, Xiaowu and I have something to do." After seeing off Zhou Fuhai, Yang Shuhui and his wife, Lu Xiyan arranged for Meng Fanxing to go home first.

He also went to see Tang Jin.

I don’t have time during the day and have to have dinner with Zhou Fuhai and his wife at night, so I can only wait until after I finish my work.

"Then you come back soon." Meng Fanxing knew that Lu Xiyan was going to see Tang Jin, so he didn't ask much, but as usual, he still gave instructors, got in the car, and returned to Lu Mansion.

"Oberman, please keep the matter tonight confidential." Lu Xiyan called Oberman over and instructed him.

"Mr. Lu, don't worry, I won't tell anyone." Oberman is a very qualified butler and professional manager. Although he belongs to Thor, he is now working for Lu Xiyan. He is a double-pack company. Lu Xiyan is his boss. How could he disobey the boss's intention?

"Well, go, let's leave the business here at the guild hall to you, Mr. Thor and I are very relieved." Lu Xiyan nodded. He had always been in contact with Thor. Many situations about Europe were sent to him through some channels. He knew about the news that happened in Europe one step earlier than many intelligence officials.

The situation in Europe has further deteriorated with the declaration of war on Germany by Britain, France and other countries. It took less than ten days from the Soviet Union to the time when Germany and the Soviet Union met in Poland.

The combat effectiveness of the Polish army was much more optimistic than before the war. The British and French coalition forces did not even make any effective response, and Poland was destroyed.

This is a very bad sign. Since war has been declared, the war will not stop so easily. Germany's war wheel has already started. Who will be the next one with the power of victory?

There is no doubt that the French Republic!

Britain and the European continent are still separated by an English Channel, while France and Germany are bordered by the western part of the country, and the two sides have already deployed millions of troops.

In fact, it would be safer to stay in Shanghai. France has almost no strategic depth. Once the German army breaks through the defense line, France will be in danger.

Lu Xiyan hoped that Saul would return to Shanghai. Although the French Concession might also fall, at least the safety is guaranteed.

Thor can be said to be his mentor. If there was no other surgery, I am afraid he might not be able to stand out so quickly. He does not want something to happen to the Thor family.

...

"Lao Lu, why did you come here? You have been waiting for you for a long time." When we arrived at the third floor of Windsor Hotel, Tang Jin and Cao Bin were both there, but we didn't see Qi Huan.

"There's no way, I can't offend Zhou Fuhai now." Lu Xiyan smiled.

"I really didn't expect that Lao Lu, you went to Hong Kong for the New Year and actually became a neighbor of this Zhou for a month. This is really God's will." Tang Jin sighed.

"Actually, it was my first time meeting with him today, but Meimei and Yang Shuhui had some contact." Lu Xiyan smiled embarrassedly and said, "It has something to do with a big traitor like Zhou Fuhai, and it is not something worth showing off. If Meimei hadn't reached out to save his son once, our two families wouldn't have known each other."

"Deputy Team Lu, does Boss Dai know about this?"

"What do you think?" Lu Xiyan gave Cao Bin a blank look.

"Stupid, when Old Lu was in Hong Kong, Boss Dai was there too. Do you think Boss Dai wouldn't know?" Tang Jin followed Lu Xiyan and gave Cao Bin a big roll of eyes.

"Yes, look at my memory, I forgot about this matter." Cao Bin slapped his forehead and smiled embarrassedly, "Team leader, is this a wonderful opportunity to break into the Wang Puppet?"

"This..." Lu Xiyan lowered his head and played with the teacup in his hand.

"Old Cao, it is best for us not to have a direct relationship with Wang Puppet. Once it is not involved, the risks will be exposed." Tang Jin said.

"Then how to deal with the relationship between Deputy Group Lu and Zhou Fuhai?" Cao Bin asked.

"Touch first, don't refuse, don't support, don't express your opinion, don't take any false posts." Tang Jin said slowly.

Lu Xiyan was a little surprised. Tang Jin could resist such a great temptation and prevent him from approaching Zhou Fuhai on his own initiative. This was a rare opportunity, and this was not intentional.

"Brother Tang, actually I mean that. Let's not refuse Zhou Fuhai's line for now, but this cannot be too close. Tonight he intended to invite me to serve as an official of the new government, and I refused." Lu Xiyan said.

"They are negotiating with the Japanese and constantly attracting political and business people in Shanghai. It is normal for Zhou Fuhai to fall in love with you." Tang Jin smiled, "As Lao Lu, as long as he nods, he will at least give him a minister, lower than this, and he will not do it."

"Ha ha……"

"However, Lao Lu, you should be careful when you contact Zhou Fuhai. This person is more scheming, so don't be used by him." Tang Jin reminded.

"I know, I will be careful." Lu Xiyan nodded, "By the way, have you talked to Director Carl about the deputy director?"

"I feel he supports it, but it probably won't work if he wants him to propose to add a deputy director." Tang Jin said.

"I am another person. If he mentions it to the Public and Directors Bureau, the weight will definitely be good." Lu Xiyan said.

"Col. Rechagov!"

"Yes, tomorrow night, I'll ask Colonel Rechagov to have dinner at the French Guild Hall. The last time he made a bet, he lost." Lu Xiyan smiled.

"You really have you, Lao Lu, thank you!" Tang Jin was sure that Lu Xiyan was helping him wholeheartedly, otherwise he would have used such a favor as Rechagov.

"It's not too early, I have to go back." Lu Xiyan stood up and said, "Brother Tang, be a little more at ease."

"knew."

...

"Old Ma, let the old ghost ask for instructions to his superiors. Zhou Fuhai will directly win me over to take up a false post this evening. I refused and asked for further instructions from his superiors." Lu Xiyan returned to the mansion, and the one who opened the door was Lao Ma.

"I understand, sir." Lao Ma nodded.

...

It was half past two in the morning. The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. Suddenly, layers of dark clouds floated from somewhere, and soon covered the entire lake.

The motor of the motorboat was extinguished.

Because it is already very close to the nameless island, if the sound of the motor is heard by the people on the island, it will not be effective in the raid.

Hattori Kazuno, who woke up in a sleep, ordered a pre-war deployment meeting. This time, it was a specific assignment of combat tasks. The previous meeting on the shore could only be regarded as pre-war mobilization.

"This is the situation related to the nameless island we sent people to disguise as fishermen to investigate. Although this island is not big, it is about four or five kilometers in radius. There is a hidden artificial dock on the island, and there is also a road that can be used to exercise carriages. They set up observation posts at several commanding heights on the island. Kameda, you lead a team, dive from a 500-meter-long place, directly occupy the dock, and then kill the observation posts at this commanding heights to prepare for my subsequent troops to land on the island."

"Hayi!"

"Anto, have you seen this cliff near the water? Your team will come here and bring the communication station to seize the commanding heights on the island. After the battle begins, we will provide guidance to our ground troops at any time." Another man from Hattori ordered.

"Hayi!"

"Murakami, your squad will follow me from the dock."

"Hayi!"
Chapter completed!