As Jiang Xinyu expected, Tao Jianming's car successfully passed the checkpoint a few minutes later.
"Captain, it's that guy!" Daniel saw Jiang Xinyu and Miyamoto whispering something at a glance.
Tao Jianming: "Don't look at him!"
About thirty meters in front of the checkpoint, a few sandbags were temporarily built, and a light machine gun was mounted on them. If someone tried to force his way through, even if he was lucky enough to pass the checkpoint, this machine gun would block the way!
At the same time, on the second floor of Nuanxiang Pavilion.
Two Japanese military police were lying on the ground. One died on the spot and the other was seriously injured. The health soldiers were dressing the wounds of the injured.
Hattori Hikoo just asked the Madam and Yufeng to get a preliminary understanding of the gunman's situation. He came to the injured soldier and said: "People here said that there are only two gunmen."
The injured soldier groaned in pain and said, "Yes."
"Did you hit them?"
"……No."
"Two versus two, the other side is unscathed. One of you is dead and the other is injured. This shows how slack you are in your usual training!"
"…………"
Hattori Hikoo ignored him and walked straight into the opposite room. A man and a woman had already dressed and were waiting nervously for the Japanese to ask questions.
There was a rope tied to the window frame that hung downstairs. Hattori Hikoo thought for a while, jumped onto the window sill, and pulled the rope hard.
"Is this where they jumped out?" Hattori Hikoo turned around and asked the man and woman.
Prostitute: "Yes, the first one jumps out, and the second one follows closely..."
Before he could finish his words, Hattori Hikoo suddenly jumped from the window sill.
"Major!"
Several military policemen hurriedly ran to the window, leaned down and looked down. Hattori Hikoo was already downstairs, and said without raising their heads: "You all come down!"
Several gendarmes carried rifles on their backs, and one after another they also grabbed the rope and slid down.
Hattori Hikoo looked around and said: "The gunman used a rifle. It is impossible for him to carry it around. He will probably throw it away after going downstairs. It should be nearby!"
The Japanese soldiers scattered and soon found the rifle under a pile of debris. Daniel had not deliberately hidden it, but just threw it there casually.
There were still four bullets in the gun chamber, but Daniel only fired two shots in total. One shot hit Wang Kejie, and the other shot killed a Japanese soldier.
Hattori Hikoo threw his rifle to a military policeman and walked forward quickly. He was assuming that he was the two gunmen and simulating the most likely way for them to escape.
When we reached the alley, there was a bustling street outside. Normally, the person planning the operation would definitely arrange for someone to meet the gunman.
There are military and police everywhere. The best way to evacuate is of course by car. Although other unrelated vehicles are prohibited from passing today, as long as you have a police ID, you will be fine!
I sent someone to inquire nearby, and without much effort, I found out that a car had been parked in front of Shunxiang Mipu. After the gunfire, two people came and drove the car away.
According to eyewitness descriptions, the physical characteristics of the two men are almost identical to those of the gunman in Nuanxiang Pavilion. It can be basically concluded that they are the same person!
After asking along the way, Hattori Hikoo came to that path because Tao Jianming took the wrong road and had been here once.
It was the Japan-China Friendship Conference, and there were police on duty at every intersection. Hattori Hikoo waved them over and said, "About fifteen minutes ago, did you see a black car driving by?"
"Report Major, yes!" a policeman said.
This can be said to be a dead end for cars. Unless they go the wrong way, no one will drive here, so the police were deeply impressed by Tao Jianming's car.
"What's the license plate number?"
"O3...55, yes, it's o355!" Other police officers also echoed.
"Where did they drive to?"
"The car probably went the wrong way and turned around when it arrived."
Hattori Hikoo said to the military police next to him: "Notify all checkpoints immediately to intercept a car with license plate number o355!"
"yes!"
The Japanese soldier turned around and was about to leave when Hattori Hikoo stopped him again and said, "Forget it, there is no need to notify you. After such a long time, this car should have slipped out of the checkpoint long ago!"
A total of more than a dozen people who were acting suspiciously were arrested at various checkpoints and all were brought back to the gendarmerie.
A sidecar motorcycle sped over. Hattori Hikoo got out of the car and strode to the checkpoint.
Miyamoto, Jiang Xinyu, and the deputy director all came forward. Hattori Hikoo said in a deep voice: "You are all here. I order that checkpoints be immediately set up at the fourth gate of Yanjin and the station pier, and all hotels must be searched.
The rebels must be caught!"
"Yes!" The deputy director hesitated for a moment and said, "Major, I suggest that we mobilize the army to participate. Otherwise, our manpower may be a problem."
Hattori Hikoo shook his head and said: "The army has military matters, just arrest a few rebels, there is no need to make a big fanfare!"
The deputy director pinched his teeth and said in embarrassment: "But if all the police force is devoted to this matter, other aspects will be stretched."
Hattori Hikoo: "Let me give you a direction. This time we will focus on interrogating foreigners, especially those who have come to Yanjin in the past month. No matter what their apparent identity is, they must be confirmed and verified!"
Miyamoto's eyes lit up and he said, "Major, have you found any clues?"
Hattori Hikoo nodded and said: "When the gunman drove away, he actually took the wrong road, which shows that they are definitely not from Yanjin. Even if they are outsiders, if they live in Yanjin, this situation is unlikely to happen!"
"Major, without further ado, I'll go back and make arrangements right now!" The deputy director turned around and hurried away.
Hattori Hikoo said to Miyamoto: "The military police will also participate in the search!"
Miyamoto: "Yes!"
"Also, take the woman named Yufeng from Nuanxiang Pavilion and the old madam back to have their portraits painted by an artist!"
"Understood!" Miyamoto bowed and led a few Japanese soldiers to Nuanxiang Pavilion to arrest people.
Two cars drove up one behind the other. In the car behind was Wang Kejie, who survived the catastrophe. He rolled down the window and leaned out and said, "Major Hattori, long time no see."
Hattori Hikoo put his feet together, gave a military salute, and said: "Minister Wang, I've frightened you!"
Wang Kejie smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. That boss Dai from Chongqing wants to kill me in his dreams. After so many years, what can he do to me?"
"Minister Wang, we still can't take the military commanders lightly. Their methods are sometimes difficult to guard against!"
"Thank you, Major, for reminding me. I'll go back first. Let's talk again when we have the chance!"
"Okay." Hattori Hikoo said to Jiang Xinyu: "Captain Jiang, send a few people to escort Minister Wang back to the hotel."
Jiang Xinyu turned around and called Li Kai and said, "Team Leader Li, please bring a few brothers to escort Minister Wang."
"Yes!" Li Kai led a few people and followed Wang Kejie's car all the way to the Asia Hotel.