The meaning of this telegram is very clear. Whether or not Naoki Takaji can be successfully rescued is related to the navy's next strategy!
Not long after, he received another telegram from Vice Admiral Kiyoshi Hasegawa, commander of the Navy's Third Combined Fleet. The content also had the same meaning, but it was stated more clearly.
Commander Hasegawa said in the telegram: "If Prince Chunbo of the Army Staff Headquarters is offended, it may affect our Shanghai strategy! The rescue must be successful!"
Sato understood that Takaji Naoki's uncle was the handsome prince of the Army General Staff Headquarters.
He is a very powerful guy! If Naoki Takaji is not rescued, Prince Chunbo may insist on going his own way and refuse to send troops to Shanghai!
If this happens, the "Demon Sword Plan" that he has formulated over the past few months and has achieved great results will be wasted! This is the last thing he wants to see!
Therefore, he was very polite when he saw Takahashi tonight. He made the coffee with his own hands, placed it in front of Takahashi, and motioned for him to taste it. Kawakami and Akitsu poured the coffee from the coffee pot themselves.
Sato watched Takahashi taste the coffee, smiled and said, "How is it?"
Takahashi put down the cup with both hands and said respectfully: "Thank you, very good."
So, Sato said directly: "Takahashi-kun came tonight, it must be about the Eagle Division agent? I have been thinking about this matter all day today, but there has been no particularly good way. Takahashi-kun has
Any suggestions?”
Both Kawakami and Akitsu realized that Mr. Sato wanted to assist Takahashi, and even called him "Takahashi-kun".
Look at that kid who is so proud that his face is glowing red, as if he just drank a large glass of sake! Damn that guy!
Takahashi was indeed a little proud, and said with a smile: "Mr. Sato, this is what happened, I will discuss it with you. Today at noon, we captured a Chinese agent in a small alley on Fangbang Road. I discussed it with Mr. Inoue
Regarding this matter, I want to exchange this Chinese agent for Eagle Division. What do you think?"
This news surprised both Sato and his two students.
Takahashi, this bastard, looked inconspicuous and looked completely stupid, but he caught a Chinese agent! How could he have such good luck!
Sato thought for a moment and asked softly: "Takahashi-kun, is this Chinese agent important enough?"
Takahashi had obviously considered this issue and quickly said: "It's just an exchange of agents, at least on the surface. I believe that the Chinese side will not know the importance of Eagle Division. Of course, we can't show that we are too anxious.
Look."
At this time, Sato glanced at Kawakami and Akitsu, as if hoping they would say something.
Akitsu understood what he meant and immediately said: "Mr. Takahashi, I think your suggestion is feasible. However, there is also a little doubt. You must also know that the hostility between us and the Chinese agents is already very deep. This is the first point.
Second point, wouldn’t they take the opportunity to set a trap? Use Eagle as bait to lure us into the trap! Is this possible?”
Takahashi nodded and said with a gentle smile: "This is indeed a possibility, and it must be avoided! Therefore, Mr. Inoue's opinion is to ask Mr. Du Yuesendu to be a guarantee to prevent China from playing any tricks!"
"So, where is the location? Has Mr. Takahashi considered it? Maybe it's not easy to exchange in the concession? What if the French or British maliciously intervene?" Akitsu responded quickly and asked.
"We have also considered the specific location, and we chose Nanshi! The dispute between our country and China can only be resolved on the Chinese border." Takahashi stared at her and answered seriously.
Akitsu understood. Takahashi was very meticulous. He had obviously considered this issue.
"So, after the general location is determined, have you considered the specific location? You can't exchange on the street, that would be a bit ridiculous." Akitsu curled his lips and asked without giving up.
At this moment, Takahashi was speechless.
He and Inoue thought about the specific exchange location for a long time, but they couldn't think of a suitable location.
The racecourse in the French Concession is very spacious, but it is also a good place to be sniped! There are high-rise buildings everywhere in Shanghai, and no matter where you choose, you may be sniped!
It’s not appropriate to choose indoors, any indoor place seems like a trap!
He and Akitsu stared at each other. His eyes were stern, but Akitsu smiled, as if he was very casual.
A proud smile appeared on Sato's face. Akitsu spoke softly, but with a hidden edge, he hit Takahashi's arrogance softly and hard. However, the blow was enough, and in the end he still had to assist the army in the rescue.
He knows the key points very well!
Therefore, he spoke with a bit of condemnation and whispered: "Akitsu, don't be like this. Let's discuss it with Takahashi-kun. However, Takahashi-kun, the location must be suitable, otherwise, there may be trouble.
!We can’t afford such trouble! Don’t you think so?”
Akitsu heard what his teacher meant clearly and decided to help the Army in the end.
She bowed quite respectfully to Sato, then bowed to Takahashi, and said softly: "Mr. Takahashi, I'm sorry, please forgive my bluntness. However, if you have any questions, it's better to raise them early. Otherwise, you will be in vain."
, it won’t be good.”
Takahashi stared at her. He now felt that Kawakami was not scary at all, he was just a savage guy.
But this beautiful and coquettish woman should not be underestimated. If a woman is shrewd, she will be extremely terrifying!
Thinking that this matter must be assisted by the navy, Takahashi said as respectfully as possible: "Miss Akitsu has considered it very carefully, I admire her. If you have any other questions, you can tell them."
Qiujin smiled, bowed his head to him politely, and said softly again: "Mr. Takahashi, I have another question. If Mr. Du Yuesendu you just mentioned is unwilling to provide this guarantee, what will you do? According to
According to the information I have, Mr. Du has always been biased against our Empire of Japan, a very deep prejudice! In 1932, when Japan and China clashed in Shanghai, this Mr. Du was very cruel to senior officials in the French Concession.
He said, if the French side allows our troops to pass through the concession, he will destroy the French Concession! The French did not let our troops pass through the French Concession in the end! Mr. Takahashi, this Mr. Du has a criminal record!"
Qiu Jin's words, which are both soft and yet hard, go straight to the core of this exchange operation! If Du Yuesen refuses to guarantee, this exchange operation will not be established at all! It will not be possible!
The malice on Kawakami's face was more obvious. He curled his lips and stared at Takahashi contemptuously.
What he was thinking was, brat, let me see what you do! Are you giving in?
Sato was still very polite and said with a slight rebuke: "Akitsu, please be polite, we are discussing with Takahashi-kun."
Takahashi was indeed stumped by the questions raised by Akitsu. Mr. Inoue did say that he would work hard to obtain Du Yuesen as a guarantee. But his words did not indicate that he was sure about the matter.
However, although Takahashi was stumped by Akitsu's words, he was also a very shrewd person after all.
He looked at Sato's gentle and elegant smile, and then at Akitsu's cunning look that pretended to be innocent, and suddenly felt that there was something wrong with it. Sato must have received instructions from the country to help him rescue Takaji. Here comes the General Staff Headquarters
This was made very clear in the telegram!
Therefore, Akitsu probably said this not because he wanted to refuse, but because he had other ideas.
Thinking of this, he nodded humbly to Akitsu and said calmly: "I have long heard that Miss Akitsu is super smart. Today I learned a lesson. I guess, if you say so, do you have any good ideas? If so,
Please feel free to enlighten me. As Mr. Sato said just now, we are just discussing."
He threw this big problem back easily.
What he was thinking was, if you don’t have a good idea, I won’t be polite!
Akitsu smiled and nodded to him, seeming to be satisfied with what he said. After that, she poured coffee for Takahashi, and then said softly: "Teacher Sato has already thought of a solution for you. I feel that it may be more effective."
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At this time, not to mention Takahashi, even Mr. Sato was surprised.
Because he has not discussed this matter with Kawakami, Akitsu and others, and there is no good solution.
He looked at Qiu Jin and seemed to have everything in mind. So, he didn't say anything.
At this time, not only Takahashi, but also Sato looked at Akitsu calmly, waiting for her to continue.
Akitsu said softly: "Please tell Mr. Takahashi to Mr. Inoue that we should continue to seek Mr. Du as a guarantee. If he is willing to guarantee, that is the best thing. If he does not agree, Mr. Takahashi and Mr. Sato have another suggestion."
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Takahashi glanced at Sato and said hurriedly: "Miss Akitsu, please continue."
Qiu Jin said with a smile: "Since the exchange is in Nanshi, why not ask Gui Longhai as a guarantee?"
Takahashi looked at her in surprise, a little speechless.
Du Yuesen's identity is very important, especially in Shanghai! If you cough, there will be an earthquake in Shanghai!
And that Gui Longhai is just the small section chief of the Nanshi Police Station! How can he ensure that the exchange goes smoothly!
How could those Chinese agents listen to a little policeman!
Qiujin seemed to read his thoughts and said with a smile: "Mr. Takahashi, this Gui Longhai once hid a very important person in the house of a woman named Li Xiulan, and hid it secretly there. We believe that this person
It must be very important to Gui Longhai! Because he secretly meets with this person every night! And talks for a long time! Mr. Takahashi, this person was controlled by us at noon today! Kawakami has captured him.
And hide it in a very safe place! Teacher Sato asked Kawakami to capture this person in exchange for Takashi! However, you have now captured another Chinese agent, which makes the exchange more likely to succeed.