"Brother Ming, this... this, this, this... what is this?"
Looking at the scroll that looked like an ancient painting half spread on the table in front of him, Okamura Shizō was stunned.
He saw that the randomly arranged pages on the unfolded part were like the long tail of a phoenix, rising up in a flexible manner; they were also like a real dragon covered with scales, swimming leisurely and lifelike. In his opinion, what kind of report was this? Even if it was called
It’s probably no exaggeration to call it a work of art.
However, Li Qiang just replied calmly: "This is called the Dragon Scale Book. It is a book bound using a binding technique called Dragon Scale Binding. Colonel Okamura is so well-informed.
Don’t you even know this?”
As soon as these words came out, Okamura Yukizo couldn't help but blushed, and said with shame: "I'm ashamed to say it, brother Ming, don't tell me you know the dragon scale book you are talking about, I have never even heard of it.
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never believe it, that there could be such exquisite and clever books in this world. I have to say, your Chinese cultural heritage is quite amazing!"
"Colonel Okamura, what you said is quite right. After all, we are a nation with a cultural heritage of more than 5,000 years. Our ancestors have naturally left a lot of things, but we, the younger generations, are not living up to expectations.
, which resulted in the cessation of inheritance of many skills.”
After hearing this, Okamura Shizo nodded in agreement, "Well, that's true. In fact, it's not just me. Many scholars also highly respect your culture and history during the Han and Tang Dynasties. Even now, our
Many customs and habits in the region are still deeply influenced by it!"
"Okay, okay, Colonel Okamura, let's talk about culture and history when we have time. As for now, you'd better come over and help me finish the last bit! So as not to delay your submission to the superiors."
Hearing this, Okamura Shizo suddenly came back to his senses and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Okay, okay! Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
In this way, the two of them worked hard again, and it wasn't until the sky seemed to be getting dark outside that they finally finished the dragon scale book.
"Phew! It's finally done, but I'm exhausted. I'll tell you, brother, this dragon scale book is too troublesome. No wonder it took you so long." It wasn't until it was done that Okamura Shizo wiped his forehead.
He was sweating and let out a sigh of relief.
Li Qiang had a look of helplessness on his face, "Do you think I want to? If it weren't for saving my life, I wouldn't have to go to such trouble, right?"
"Save your life? Are you exaggerating? I wanted to ask you before, who are you guarding against with so much effort?"
"As the saying goes, you must not have the intention to harm others, and you must have the intention to guard against others. Colonel Okamura, don't you really believe that Yao's brain can set up such a big trap? Who knows the mastermind behind the scenes?
Isn’t there any hidden backhand? So, it’s always right to be careful.”
"Well, that's true, okay then! I'll send this report to the staff department right now, and ask Brother Ming to be patient for a few more days. When the staff department has the results, they will naturally let you go.
.”
"I'll leave it all to Daisaku Okamura."
"Easy to say, easy to say..."
Two days later, the Military Police Headquarters.
"How is the situation? Is there any progress?" Yokota asked with a gloomy look on his face, sitting behind his desk.
Okamura Shizo quickly stood at attention and replied: "Report to Chief Yokota that the Special High School Division and No. 76 are jointly operating to trace the whereabouts of the Red Party Xiaokai."
"Does this rumored Xiaokai really exist?"
"According to the investigation records left by Section Chief Nan Zao, Xiao Kai has been operating in Hong Kong before, but only started secret activities in Shanghai in the past six months or so. Responsible for communications and liaison, Section Chief Nan Zao has been tracking this person for nearly three months.
It’s time.”
"Three months? Three months, but there has been no progress at all. It can be seen that if this little Kai really has someone, then he must be very cunning." Yokota muttered solemnly, and after a long while he continued to ask.
He said, "Where's the cobra?"
"Commander Yokota, this person's whereabouts are even more mysterious than that of Xiao Kai. He has been missing for a long time before. As for why he suddenly started to act again, it is unknown."
"Did you gain anything over there on No. 76?"
"this……"
As soon as these words came out, Okamura Mikizo obviously hesitated, which immediately aroused Yokota's dissatisfaction, "Just say what you want to say, why are you so hesitant?"
"Although No. 76 seems to be quite cooperative on the surface, it seems to my subordinates that they are just doing their job but not doing their best. They don't seem to be focusing on investigating the death of Section Chief Nanzo."
"Baga! Then what are these bastards doing?"
"I heard that they are busy fighting among themselves."
"Infighting?"
"Yes, you also know that Li Shiqun, the director of the Secret Service Headquarters, is not only in charge of No. 76, but also serves as an errand for the Qingxiang Committee. Therefore, the affairs of No. 76 are usually handled by his confidant Wu Shibao and his deputy director
Wang Manchun came to take care of it. But now Wu Shibao is in custody for robbing gold, and Wang Manchun, who was supported all the way by Section Chief Nan Zao, has lost his biggest backer because of the death of Section Chief Nan Zao, and he can no longer restrain those guys.
, everyone wants to take advantage of the chaos and take advantage of it. It is estimated that there is already chaos within No. 76, so how can they focus on other things?"
"Fighting within each other, a bunch of idiots who succeed more than they can accomplish and fail. They can't do anything else. They only know how to fight among themselves every day! Do you like fighting? Then I will let you fight to the fullest! Go and pass on my message and call Wang Manchun
Come see me immediately."
"yes!"
Soon, Wang Manchun rushed over after receiving the order.
"Chief Yokota, are you looking for me?"
After seeing Wang Manchun's haggard and exhausted look, Yokota's tone became much more easy-going, "Ms. Wang, I can see that you must be having a hard time during this time, right?"
Wang Manchun sighed, "Well, to be honest with Commander Yokota, the death of Section Chief Nanzo is a huge blow to us."
Yokota also echoed with a sad face: "Yes, Yunzi's death is not only a loss to No. 76 and the Super High School, but also a loss to our Empire of Japan."
"Don't worry, I will fully cooperate with you to track down the real culprit and avenge Section Chief Nan Zao."
"It's rare that you have such a heart. I believe that Yunzi will be happy if he has a spirit in heaven!" At this point, Yokota suddenly changed the subject, "However, I heard that your subordinates have been very restless recently.
, is there such a thing?"
As soon as these words came out, Wang Manchun couldn't help being startled, but he hurriedly replied truthfully: "If I go back to Chief Yokota, it is indeed true. First, something happened to Wu Shibao, and then to Section Chief Nan Zao. Now No. 76 has been divided into
Several factions are clamoring all day long for internal reorganization!"
"So how are you going to handle this?"
"I have collected the opinions of representatives from various factions and reported them to Director Li, but I have not received any reply until now."
Yokota said angrily: "That's the case, then it's okay to reply to Miss Wang without waiting!"
Hearing this, Wang Manchun couldn't help being stunned, "Chief Yokota, what do you mean?"
"There is an old saying in China, how can a man live in depression for a long time? Although Miss Wang is not a husband, I still fully recognize your ability. Instead of staying in No. 76 and being constrained everywhere, why not start a new business and give full play to your talents?
"
"Chief Yokota wants to leave No. 76 while taking a humble position?"
"Why, you don't want to?"
"No, no, no, Chief Yokota, you misunderstood. You also know how I got the position of deputy director. Logically speaking, there was no order from Section Chief Nanzo. No matter how hard I was criticized, I had to be tough.
Let's keep going. To be honest, when Section Chief Nan Zao is around, he often reveals his respect for you inadvertently. So I think if Section Chief Nan Zao is still alive, he will definitely hope that he will.
I followed her footsteps and obeyed Commander Yokota's orders. But..."
"But what?"
"Although I am very grateful for Chief Yokota's appreciation, in the final analysis, I am just a female stream. No matter how capable I am, it is difficult to convince the public. The current No. 76 is a living example. So... So I boldly proposed
, can Mr. Beizi take the lead in starting a new business, and Beizi assist him as his deputy?"
"Are you Mr. Minglou?" Yokota couldn't help but ponder for a moment before continuing, "I'm not doubting his ability. After all, he also served as the deputy director of the Special Commission for a period of time, but he committed a crime after all.
fault……"
Just when Yokota was still hesitant, Okamura Yukizo, who had been silent all the time, suddenly said: "Sir Yokota, I think this will reflect your magnanimity. After all, not everyone is like this."
He is courageous, not to mention that Mr. Ming has a close relationship with Mr. Zhou, and his younger brother has just severely offended that Li Shiqun, so he is definitely the best choice to check and balance No. 76."
After hearing this, Yokota finally made up his mind, "Okay! Miss Wang, after you go back, you should discuss it with Mr. Ming. If you have the result, give me an answer as soon as possible."
"Yes!" Having said this, Wang Manchun paused, and then asked cautiously, "Um... Chief Yokota, what about my little brother..."
"In that matter, Miss Wang, I didn't mean to make things difficult, but it was just the same. To tell you the truth, Yunzi's case has alarmed the staff department, and the initiative is no longer in the hands of our special higher education department.
so……"
"I understand the position, and I also understand the difficulties faced by Chief Yokota, but I have been detained for so many days, and my family is really worried. Do you think you can be accommodating and allow the family members to come and visit?"
"Well... although it's against the rules, it's not impossible. Well, you can send a representative over tonight and let Okamura-kun make arrangements for you!"
"Thank you very much, Commander Yokota."
After saying that, Wang Manchun said goodbye happily and left.
And shortly after she left, the smile on Yokota's face disappeared without a trace. He turned to Okamura Shizo and said, "Do you know what to do?"
"Don't worry, Chief Yokota, my subordinates will definitely make arrangements!"
It was evening, and it was not until the sun was about to set that representatives of the Ming family finally arrived at the military police headquarters.
"You must be Colonel Okamura, who succeeded Section Chief Minamizo as the Chief of the Special Section, right? My husband has mentioned you a lot before, and today I finally see you. It's not disrespectful to say this, so why don't you ask Colonel Okamura?
Don’t be polite!”
As soon as she entered the door, Haitang immediately put her hands on her, and after speaking, she handed the box of pastries in front of Okamura Shizo.
Okamura Mikizo was not stupid, so naturally he saw that what was in the box was not any ordinary pastry, so his business-like face immediately showed a smile, "Hi, Miss Haitang, brother Ming and I have a past."
We are friends, why are you so open-minded?"
"Colonel Okamura, you can't say that. We can't make things difficult for you because of another relationship, right? One code is the same. I just hope that Colonel Okamura can remember the friendship in the past.
If you take care of me, the entire Ming family will be extremely grateful!"
As soon as these words came out, Okamura Mikizo couldn't help but murmur in his heart: Look, she is indeed a young lady from a famous family in Shanghai. She speaks well. Look at that Yao family, she opens her mouth and shuts up just thinking.
How I was in the beginning, how I was in the political and business worlds, I talked lively, but didn't even take any actual actions. In comparison, it was really a mess in the sky and the earth. I just deserved to end up like this!
Thinking of this, Okamura Mikizo immediately stood up and enthusiastically took Haitang to a conference room on the second floor.
"Huh? That... Colonel Okamura, don't you want to visit? Why do you..."
"Sister Haitang Wuyou, let me tell you the truth. In fact, we also know that there is a high probability that your husband is innocent. The reason why we have taken him into custody is a helpless move. After all, there are so many pairs of eyes watching, and we can only do this.
Look, after all, how do you say that sentence? Human words are terrible!"
"What Colonel Okamura said is true. Even though the tongue is soft, it can make the difference between life and death. Sometimes, just one sentence is enough to kill people. It is always right to be careful."
"Thank you for your understanding, Miss Haitang. I'll go and bring you here right now. Please wait a moment!"
After saying that, Okamura Shizo turned around and left the room.
We didn't have much time, so we walked in with Li Qiang.
"Okay, I have brought him here, but according to the regulations, the visiting time is only half an hour. You must hurry up. I will go to guard outside first. If you need anything, just say hello."
After hearing this, Li Qiang quickly raised his hands and said to him, "Thank you."
Okamura Mikizo waved his hand, said "You're welcome!" and walked out.
However, after going out, Okamura Mikizo did not guard the door as he said. Instead, he turned around and entered the next room. At this time, the next room showed a scene that looked like a formidable enemy. Yokota
He even took charge personally. Soon, after a round of intense debugging, a visit under strict surveillance began...
