The military police completely ignored Ye Yaoxian and others' explanations and took the vehicles and personnel directly to the military police headquarters.
Upon entering the Gendarmerie Headquarters, Ye Yaoxian and his group felt even more uncertain. Despite the fact that the Special Agent Headquarters was known as a man-eating den among the citizens of Shanghai, it was nothing compared to the Gendarmerie Headquarters.
If you get into the Secret Service headquarters, you can still get out with money. But if you get into the Military Police Headquarters, it's almost certain death. There's virtually no way you'll get out alive.
Just as they were filled with fear, Tsuda Naoki pointed at Ye Yaoxian and ordered, "Everyone, lock them in the cells. Take this man to the interrogation room and prepare for interrogation."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yaoxian was terrified. He was actually just a scholar who worked in economics and had been recruited by Li Zhiqun to join the Special Agent Headquarters. He had never experienced anything like this before, and at this moment, he couldn't help but shout in a trembling voice, "Sir, we really are from the Special Agent Headquarters. This is all a misunderstanding. You can verify with Minister Li and everything will be clear..."
But before he could finish speaking, he was kicked to the ground by the military police behind him and dragged away.
Having worked at the Military Police Headquarters for a long time, Tsuda Naoki had seen many spineless cowards like this, so he didn't take it to heart. He turned and walked towards the office building. Now, Ishikawa Takeshi was in charge of the daily affairs of the Military Police Headquarters, so Tsuda Naoki went directly to Ishikawa Takeshi's office to report.
"Ishikawa-kun, the intelligence is very accurate. I have brought all the people and goods back. The goods were searched and found to be controlled materials such as Western medicine and electrical equipment," Tsuda Naoki reported, bowing.
Ever since receiving Ning Zhiheng's orders, Ishikawa Takeshi had been waiting for an opportunity. Only after receiving the message from his inside source did he arrange for Tsuda Naoki to take action. Upon hearing the report, he asked, "Did we alert the Third Fleet?"
"Without alerting anyone, I specifically chose Da Guangdong Road as the location, as it is far from the military dock, as per your orders."
Ishikawa Takeshi was relieved and nodded in satisfaction. The internal relations of the Japanese military were complicated. The relationship between the army and the navy had always been strained. Even the military police headquarters was unwilling to have a conflict with the navy. Therefore, he only targeted Li Zhiqun and deliberately avoided the Third Fleet.
"Begin the interrogation immediately, make sure the testimony is solid, and as previously agreed, avoid the Kagesa Agency and pin the blame on Number 76. Now, we'll wait for Chairman Fujiwara's instructions."
"Yes, sir!" Tsuda Naoki nodded in acceptance and left.
After watching Tsuda Naoki leave, Ishikawa Takeshi picked up the phone and reported back to Ning Zhiheng.
In the Fujiwara Company office, Yi Hua'an was reporting to Ning Zhiheng: "Muyu reported that no major movements of Li Zhiqun have been detected recently, and there have been no changes in the personnel at the Special Agent Headquarters."
Ning Zhiheng was not surprised by this. Although Luo Xingchao was the second-in-command of No. 76, he had never been able to get involved in the financial work that Li Zhiqun controlled. Li Zhiqun had always kept the smuggling activities very well hidden, without calling on any personnel in Shanghai, and without even letting Luo Xingchao know. Therefore, Luo Xingchao did not receive the news.
"What about Lita Bank?"
"Li Zhiqun appointed a man named Ye Yaoxian as the general manager of Litai Bank. This man has some reputation in the financial world and is an expert in banking. He is now considered Li Zhiqun's right-hand man. Moreover, Li Zhiqun has begun to contact major companies and banks in Shanghai, requiring these merchants to deposit a certain amount of money with Litai Bank. There is a fixed amount to be deposited. If they do not do so, he will come to cause trouble. I heard that several merchants have already been arrested."
"It's all the same old tricks. They're just trying to make money in the market and then target our downstream customers."
"No, he avoids us like the plague, of course he doesn't have the guts, but those small merchants have suffered, and now there are complaints everywhere."
Ning Zhiheng waved his hand, not caring about the merchants. In Shanghai, bullying the strong and the law of the jungle were commonplace. If Li Zhiqun hadn't dared to get involved in smuggling and offended Ning Zhiheng, Ning Zhiheng wouldn't have bothered with Li Zhiqun, since the shadowy figure behind him, Yu Shu, was not someone to be trifled with.
"Tell those people to behave themselves for a while, don't be too high-profile, and don't expect us to interfere in everything. Just don't cause me any trouble!"
"Yes!" Yi Hua'an nodded and accepted the order.
Just then, the phone on the table rang. Ning Zhiheng glanced at the time and roughly guessed who was calling. He picked up the receiver, and sure enough, it was Ishikawa Takeshi's voice: "Tomohito, the people and the goods have been captured. I've started the interrogation. What's the next step?"
"After the interrogation, all those involved will be executed on the spot. And Li Zhiqun will be notified that this time I want everyone to know that no matter who they are, in Shanghai, they must follow my rules!"
Ning Zhiheng's tone was murderous and unwavering. He would show no mercy to these traitors. He had to kill them before Ying Zuoyushu received the news and contacted him. Otherwise, once Ying Zuoyushu spoke up, he would have to back down, just like when he had asked Ying Zuoyushu to rescue Wan Mulin. No matter what excuse he used to refuse, it would be a disgrace to Ying Zuoyushu. Ying Zuoyushu was no longer in Shanghai and did not need Ning Zhiheng's help. If he did not have a way out, it would be difficult for them to get along in the future.
Upon hearing this, Takeshi Ishikawa on the other end of the phone immediately nodded and said, "Yes, sir, I'll do it right away!"
An hour later, in the office of Agent 76's headquarters, Li Zhiqun paced anxiously back and forth.
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