Kitaoka Ryoko paid no heed to Alphonse's words. She was well aware of the true nature of these Western powers—they were all bark and no bite—and paid them no heed whatsoever.
Internationally, relations between the Japanese and these Western powers deteriorated, and as the Japanese army achieved successive victories on the battlefield, their confidence and ambitions grew increasingly inflated.
Therefore, Kitaoka Ryoko simply ignored what Alphonse said.
“Mr. Alphonse, this is the second time in just two months that I have received the remains of my own people. Rest assured, I will never come a third time, because I will personally send these bastards to the gallows.”
Alphonse dismissed Kitaoka Ryoko's words, but the increasingly arrogant attitude of the Japanese, who were putting constant pressure on the French consulate, left him feeling quite helpless.
Alphonse, unwilling to argue further, said directly, "I hope it's as you say, and we don't want this to happen either. Alright, please identify the people, and then we'll begin the handover!"
Kitaoka Ryoko quickly identified all the bodies, and Lei Daming, who was standing nearby, finally confirmed that the ten bodies, including An Ruwei's, were all Japanese spies and agents. It seemed that Zhang Puhe's analysis was very accurate.
Thinking of this, he turned to look at Zhang Puhe, but Zhang Puhe was focused on Kitaoka Ryoko. He had seen the woman's photo before, and she looked almost exactly the same as in the photo, except that she was even more beautiful and dashing in person.
This woman was one of the intelligence department's main adversaries, and Zhang Puhe kept this in mind.
Lei Daming, seeing Zhang Pu staring intently at him, couldn't help but cough softly.
At this moment, Kitaoka Ryoko finally noticed the two Chinese police officers, stepped forward, and asked, "May I ask, what are the results of your investigation into these cases?"
Lei Daming had absolutely no goodwill towards the Japanese. He gave Kitaoka Ryoko a cold look, then turned to Zhang Puhe and said, "Give them all the investigation files and make a proper handover. This matter is no longer our concern!"
"Yes!" Zhang Puhe nodded and said.
He handed over the investigation materials to Kitaoka Ryoko, and after the handover was completed, Kitaoka Ryoko led her team back to the Special Higher Police headquarters in Shanghai to report the situation to Sagawa Taro.
After reporting the entire situation to Taro Sagawa, she said fiercely, "Chief, this is the Chinese's retaliation for the previous failed operation. This makes me even more certain that the French Concession is the stronghold of the Shanghai Intelligence Bureau. I request that more people be sent into the French Concession to intensify the investigation, find out the whereabouts of the Shanghai Intelligence Bureau, and further eliminate them."
After receiving the news that his infiltration team had been wiped out once again, Taro Sagawa's originally high spirits turned quite depressed.
“Team Leader Beigang, it’s clear that the Shanghai Intelligence Bureau still holds a significant advantage in the concessions. As the Chinese military strategist said, warfare should consider the timing, location, and the people. We are at a disadvantage in every aspect in the French Concession. Sending in more infiltrator teams would be irresponsible to the lives of our agents. Fortunately, you still have an infiltrator team; perhaps we can do some more work!”
Taro Sagawa clearly didn't want to send any more people into the French Concession, and Yoshiko Kitaoka had no choice but to accept it.
Taro Sagawa continued, "In a few days, three experts from China will arrive in Shanghai. You should focus your efforts on completing the Eclipse Project."
"Yes, sir!" Kitaoka Ryoko nodded helplessly in agreement. At present, the most important thing is the Eclipse Project, and other actions are insignificant compared to it.
Ning Zhiheng also received a telegram from Huo Yueze that evening, and was very happy to learn that the Japanese infiltrator team had been eliminated once again. He also figured out where the Shanghai station had gone wrong, and couldn't help but sigh. It seems that any detail can determine success or failure. The Shanghai station lost too unfairly this time.
The next morning, Yi Hua'an knocked and entered the office of the president of Fujiwara Company.
"Chairman, Takeshi Ishikawa requests an audience."
"Quickly, invite him in!"
Takeshi Ishikawa quickly pushed open the door and entered, his steps light and his face beaming with a smile.
Ning Zhiheng had sharp eyes. Seeing Ishikawa Takeshi's happy expression, he quickly guessed what was going on. Then, looking at the collar insignia on Ishikawa's uniform, his face lit up with joy. He quickly stood up, walked up to Ishikawa Takeshi, put his hands on his shoulders, and asked with a smile, "The promotion order has finally come through. Oh, I should call you Lieutenant Colonel Ishikawa now. Congratulations, Takeshi!"
Takeshi Ishikawa burst into laughter. His promotion order had finally come through this morning, announced by Takashi Katsuta, who personally stamped it with his seal.
The first thing he did after his promotion was to share his joy with his good friend, Tomohito Fujiwara.
He knew that Fujiwara Tomohito had spent a lot of money to get this promotion order, which allowed him to be promoted from major to lieutenant colonel, a position he had only held two years prior.
It should be understood that even in field units, a junior officer would need to achieve such rapid promotion to have made significant military contributions. He was merely a military police officer stationed in the rear, and military police officers generally had no chance of going to the battlefield, so it was rare for them to make enough military contributions, and promotion was even more difficult. His current achievements were entirely due to Fujiwara Tomohito.
He bowed deeply to Ning Zhiheng and said sincerely, "Zhiren, thank you!"
Ning Zhiheng accepted the offer with a smile. After Ishikawa Takeshi stood up, he stepped forward, put his arm around Takeshi's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Takeshi, today is a day to celebrate your promotion. Tonight we'll hold a celebration party and invite all the officers from the Military Police Headquarters, as well as your friends. I want everyone to share in our brotherly joy!"
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