Chapter 361: The Imperial Bodyguards

Li Jingzhi had a passionate encounter.

It really was like the feeling of being newlyweds after a short separation.

It was exhilarating.

Speaking of moving,

Li Jingzhi naturally couldn't wait to do it.

She was indeed a little embarrassed about continuing to live in the office.

She was willing to do anything for her dream. But after all, she was a woman, and she was still shy...

So she went out to look at houses.

Li Boqi was right, it was very close. It was right next to the office.

If you made a hole in the wall, you could get there directly.

Or if you had Cao Mengqi's skills, you could just climb over the wall and be home in no time.

But climbing over the wall was dangerous. You could get shot by the sentries.

There are guard towers at both ends of the wall. They are manned by sentries. There are also searchlights.

Since the attack on the headquarters in Jige Lane, the security at the office has been greatly enhanced. There is a company of soldiers stationed there.

At night, there are also agents in ambush in the dark. Only Li Boqi knows the location.

Even Zhang Yong doesn't know.

The house is not new. After all, there are no new houses in this area. But it is very clean. Second floor. The first floor is the living room. The second floor is the bedroom.

The first floor is about 80 square metres. The second floor is about 50 square metres.

Basically, it's the same layout as Yu Zesheng and Cui Ping's home. Most houses at the time were like this.

This is already considered good. Because there is a separate bathroom.

This is very important to Li Jingzhi.

Which woman doesn't want a separate bathroom? Who wants to go to a public toilet?

There are tables, chairs, and stools. They are all set up. But you need to prepare your own bedding.

Li Jingzhi can't use other people's bedding either.

She has money now. She can afford it.

Zhang Yong's salary and bonuses are also in her hands. She takes them without any hesitation.

Zhang Yong can't use them anyway.

The guy has a lot of extra money. He has long been tacitly recognised by everyone as the number one money-grubber.

The benefits distributed during the Mid-Autumn Festival were more than in previous years. Everyone was happy.

'Do you like it?'

'Yes.'

'Then I'll just buy it!'

'Good!'

Li Jingzhi was even happier.

In her joy, they couldn't help but indulge in some intimate moments.

Afterwards, Zhang Yong began to whisper in her ear.

'Xu Enzeng is in Shanghai.'

'What for?'

'I think he's here to arrest someone important in the Red Party.'

'The Creeper?'

'Don't you ever think about the Creeper!'

Zhang Yong was speechless.

She really wasn't in the Red Party, but she was better than the Red Party.

She cares more about the Creeper than the real Red Party. Little does she know that this could be a trap!

"Do you have any idea why Chen Mei let you know?'

'I saw it by accident.'

'You said she doesn't know how to keep secrets? How could she let you see it?'

'I have good eyesight...'

'Have you ever thought that the Creeper may not even exist? It could just be a decoy set up by the Ministry.'

'Decoy? What's the point?'

'To catch people like you. To catch the real Red Party.'

'How?'

'The fact that you are so concerned about the movements of the Creeper shows that you are highly suspicious. How else can you be baited?'

'I...'

Li Jingzhi was actually not convinced.

She felt that what Zhang Yong said might not be true. What if the Creeper was real?

Zhang Yong: ...

This woman is really stubborn.

There are advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that she has a firm goal. She is almost unyielding.

I have clearly taken her through all kinds of punishments, and she was quite scared at the time. As a result, now that the fear has gradually worn off, she is once again seeking the light.

The downside is that she has less experience in fighting than I do, and she could be taken down at any time.

Fortunately, she is in the Songhu office. Li Boqi probably feels some sympathy for the Red Party. So, he hasn't moved against her. He has given her a chance.

However, if she continues to make too obvious a move, I don't think Li Boqi will be able to hold back either.

No, letting her move out was also to prevent her from going too far.

In case she let something slip. Then it would be over.

'Is Xu Enzeng really that powerful?'

'Yes.'

'Then who exactly is he here to arrest?'

'I don't know.'

Zhang Yong shook his head. He thought to himself, how would I know?

I'm not an expert on Xu Enzeng's mind.

In fact, an old spy like Xu Enzeng, who is full of guile, is probably not even clear to the people around him.

Previously, his confidential secretary Qian Zhuangfei had already taught him a very profound lesson. Xu Enzeng would never make the same mistake twice. That was why he was becoming more and more terrifying.

In fact, Zhang Yong was also a little curious.

Who was Xu Enzeng really coming to Shanghai to arrest? Which heavyweight member of the Red Party was he after?

The person they had encountered in Jinling before belonged to the 301 level or above. Could it be that someone of the same level would also be arriving in Songhu?

Is Xu Enzeng acting on a whim?

...

Back at the office.

Preparing to contact Takasugi.

But then Li Boqi stops him again. He looks very serious.

Zhang Yong is puzzled.

'Commander Xuan is treating tonight.'

'Me?'

'We're all going. The team leader and the captain are going.'

'Oh.'

Zhang Yong looks at his watch.

It's already 4pm. No need to get down to business.

He can hang out wherever he likes, and leave work promptly at 5 o'clock. Then it's off to a big meal. The Xuan Commander is treating, so it's going to be a big meal.

'Where is it?'

'The Peace Hotel.'

'Where?'

'The Peace Hotel.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong says he knows.

He didn't realise it was actually there. The name is legendary.

The Nightingale mentioned it once before. But in fact he has never been there. Zhang Yong has only passed by the entrance.

In these chaotic times, the Peace Hotel seems to be a chain. There are branches everywhere. Shanghai is of course no exception. This one in Shanghai seems to be quite high-end. Quite luxurious.

If it were his own money, Zhang Yong would definitely not go in. But if someone is treating, it's a different story.

Xuanshangwei is treating. Of course you have to go and support the show.

At these kinds of public events, everyone knows it's all for show, and Chu Zuo won't mind.

It's only when there are secret meetings behind closed doors that Chu Zuo gets nervous.

'What exactly does Commander Xuan want?' Zhang Yong wondered.

With no one else around, he asked with an open mind.

Li Boqi kept a poker face all day long. But he did teach.

He taught everything.

As long as Zhang Yong was willing to learn.

'Third place.'

'Isn't the Director of Security and the Commander of the Garrison good?'

'No,'

Li Boqi answered very firmly.

Zhang Yong: ?

This isn't good?

He's such a high-ranking official, and he's still not satisfied?

To be honest, he's already very satisfied with being a small team leader. He's never had the slightest thought of getting promoted.

And of course, he's never had the slightest thought of getting rich...

Getting rich is a side effect of catching spies. Can you call that getting rich? That's called loot!

"Why?'

'Where in ancient times was the Imperial Bodyguard more popular than the Military and Horse Department?'

'I see.'

Zhang Yong immediately understood. A vivid illustration.

Yes, the Special Investigation Office of the Restoration Society was the ancient Imperial Bodyguards. They were responsible only to the emperor. No one else had any say.

They controlled the lives and deaths of others.

They were second only to the emperor.

Who wouldn't be happy?

'The office chief told me that Chen Lifu might become the director,'

'Not might. He will.'

'Then won't that be...'

'The office chief will still report directly to the office chief. It won't go through the director.'

'Really?'

'Of course,'

Li Boqi replied with certainty.

Zhang Yong searched hard for memories of the later period. Unfortunately, this section is missing.

His knowledge of the military and political alliance is more from 1938 onwards.

At that time, the military and political alliance had already become independent. The Party Affairs Investigation Office was also renamed the Central Political and Military Commission.

Then there was the Special High Court, the 76th Division...

It was like a mahjong table.

Plus a replacement for the Red Party. It was very lively.

But Zhang Yong really didn't know the details of the Fuxing Society during the period from 1935 to 1937.

Ding Muchun wanted to be the director of the Third Division.

Xuan Tiewu also wanted to be the director of the Third Division.

Was there really a Third Division? What was the name of the Third Division later?

'So tonight...'

'Dinner. Drinking. Dancing. Playing cards. It's lively with a lot of people.'

'I understand.'

Li Boqi's meaning was that it was not okay to talk about it in private.

If Xuan Tiewu finds an opportunity to discuss this with him in private, he must refuse. Otherwise, he will be in trouble.

It will be hard to explain later. The director is suspicious. Don't give the other person a chance.

The reason there is so much excitement is that you don't want to be alone. This will avoid complications.

'So what should I do now?'

'Go to the telecommunications department.'

'The task is...'

'They seem to have made some new discoveries. Go and have a look.'

'Team Leader, will it be a violation of the rules if I go in and out of the telecommunications department so casually?'

'No.'

'Then I won't go.'

'Are you being casual?'

'What?'

'I told you to go. It's in line with the rules.'

'Er...'

Zhang Yong was speechless.

He had no choice but to go to the telecommunications department. He knocked on the door on purpose.

This was called avoiding suspicion.

He didn't want the information to leak and suspicion to fall on him.

'Team Leader Zhang, come in!'

'Thank you!'

Zhang Yong then walked in.

Chen Mei handed him a folder directly.

'Take your time and read it. If you don't understand, I'll explain it to you in detail.'

'Okay,'

Zhang Yong opened the folder. Inside were some monitoring records.

He read them carefully. Finally, he understood some of them. It seemed that there were seven radios. The records all started a month ago.

The latest one was only registered three days ago.

In other words, this radio was only used for the first time three days ago. No. It was intercepted by the telecommunications team.

Zhang Yong doesn't understand the specific technical principles. He just understands the general meaning.

What this folder is trying to convey is that seven possible Japanese spy radios have been discovered. This indicates that the Japanese spies are becoming active again.

However, the interception can only determine that the radios are new and that they are probably being used by the Japanese spies. Other information, such as location and distance, is completely lacking. Even the time the radios are turned on is irregular.

'Team Leader Chen...'

'First, we judge that the Japanese spy radio stations have not yet formed a unified network. There are no strict transmission or reception times. It is possible that the Japanese spies carrying the radios may not be affiliated with the same secret service agency. Each has its own arrangements. Second, these radios are probably being tested. Or they are deliberately disrupting our eavesdropping. Third, the content of the transmissions is of a relatively low level of confidentiality. It is possible that they are trying to lead us in the wrong direction.'

'Have you deciphered any of the codes?'

'Yes.'

Chen Mei brought another folder.

The top of the folder was marked with the words top secret. There were also remarks such as strictly forbidden to take out of the telecommunications room.

Open it.

Inside was a decrypted telegram.

'Saury, four horsemen, sea eagle, Changsheng Island, Qingdao's fish.'

Zhang Yong: ???

What's all this about?

Promoting tourist specialties? Or just typing randomly?

Looking at Chen Mei with confusion.

Chen Mei shook her head, 'We can only decipher the literal meaning.'

'This...' Zhang Yong frowned.

His head hurt.

It was nerve-wracking.

He was most afraid of playing such intellectual games.

He couldn't afford to play.

Sigh, let's go catch the Japanese spies.

Oh yes, there's a Nagata Takako and a Daihō Maru, invite them all.

There's also a Nogaya Kintarō. Invite him too. Let's see what these Japanese spies can discover.

Maybe there'll be a miracle?