You were allowed to marry into No. 76 family, and you were promoted to director?

Chapter 329 Homecoming
After reading the telegram, Boss Dai was completely dumbfounded.

What kind of tricks are the Japanese playing?
"After leaving Shanghai, Mao Sanlin's confidant found someone who was waiting for him outside and sent this telegram. It has been verified that the telegram is authentic."

"So, Director, what do we do? Do we really take out five million yen in silver dollars to trade with the Japanese?"

Boss Dai continued reading the telegram with a gloomy expression, looking at it over and over again.

After a long while, Boss Dai slammed the telegram on the table:
"Damn it, the Japanese are definitely got us cornered!"

"No matter what, we must save Mao Sanlin. Otherwise, if the Japanese make a big fuss about it, we really won't be able to explain it to our colleagues who are fighting on the front lines."

Mao Shu nodded with a wry smile. He hadn't expected that the way to save Mao Sanlin would be so simple.

The meeting had just ended, and back in his office, he was still thinking about how to rescue Mao Sanlin.

After all, Mao Sanlin wasn't incompetent; he was betrayed by an inside man. Besides, Mao Sanlin was indeed his confidant. If they didn't try to rescue him, how would Mao Shu lead the team in the future?
Before Mao could come up with a solution, someone from the Telegraph Office arrived and handed him a telegram.

After the translation was completed and read, Mao Shu, like Boss Dai who had just read the telegram, was completely dumbfounded.

When did the Japanese start engaging in kidnapping?
But there's no other way. Money can save lives, but we can't risk several more lives, and we might not even be able to save them.

Just as Boss Dai said, the Japanese will expose this matter.
Mao Shu didn't even dare to imagine what his colleagues on the secret front would think if they found out.

"Secretly send a telegram to Shanghai Station, use their funds to rescue the people first."

Mao Shu immediately nodded. After all, they were his own people. Even if he had to make up the difference in funding from the Shanghai station, Mao Shu would have plenty of ways to refuse.

In the French Concession of Shanghai, Fu Zhengguo, who had been moved to a backup contact point, was sitting in his newly cleaned office.

Zheng Yi walked in holding the telegram he had just received:

"Stationmaster, a secret telegram from the mountain city."

Fu Zhengguo immediately stood up, stepped forward, took the translated telegram, and quickly read it:
"Are you sure this is a secret telegram from Chongqing? What is this nonsense?!"

They actually made them use silver dollars equivalent to five million Japanese yen to trade with the Japanese and exchange them for Mao Sanlin.

Although the Japanese yen has depreciated significantly due to domestic inflation, 10,000 yen can still be exchanged for 2,000 silver dollars.

Five million Japanese yen is equivalent to one million silver dollars. Damn it, where can you find one million silver dollars in Shanghai now?
Are we going to empty our savings?
"I've confirmed it; it's a coded telegram from home."

Upon hearing Zheng Yi's words, Fu Zhengguo's lips twitched violently.

After a fierce internal struggle, Fu Zhengguo finally said, with a heavy heart:

"Give the order: sell everything you can, raise a million silver dollars, and return Mao Sanlin as soon as possible. If it's too late and we end up with a cripple, we'll have to accept it even if we have to grit our teeth."

"And this money... no way. Here's what we'll do: Zheng Yi, you go and call back. We must get headquarters to make up the difference in funding."

In the office of Aizawa Keiko, Special Higher Police Section, Wusong Road, Shanghai.

Zhao Xuan sat on the sofa, looking at Lan Zehuizi sitting opposite him with a conflicted expression, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't. Zhao Xuan then started his dialysis mode.

Just as she had guessed, Lan Zehuizi was now also starting to have doubts about Zhao Xuan.

Although Zhao Xuan was credited with Mao Sanlin's arrest, how Zhao Xuan found Mao Sanlin was something that neither Aizawa Keiko, Kishimoto Osamu, nor Watanabe Kyoko could figure out.

With these questions in mind, after returning from Watanabe Kyoko's place, Aizawa Keiko called Zhao Xuan to her office.

Before Lan Zehui could ask, Zhao Xuan smiled and said:

"So eager to reward those who have made contributions? However, Xiaoya deserves half the credit for this."

Lan Zehui's expression froze, and she looked at Zhao Xuan with confusion:

"Xiaoya was involved too?"

Zhao Xuan leaned back on the sofa, appearing very relaxed, and said:

"Otherwise, how do you think I found Mao Sanlin?"

“Xiaoya recently started doing business with the Green Gang. I asked Xiaoya to have the Green Gang members search for me in the area I specified overnight.”

"Hard work pays off, and with a little bit of luck, Mao Sanlin's location was secured."

Aizawa Keiko asked curiously:
"Ah Xuan, how did you find him? Mao Sanlin is a seasoned agent. It's impossible that there were no sentries around the command post. It's really hard to pinpoint Mao Sanlin's location without alerting those sentries."

Zhao Xuan took the map he had prepared earlier out of his pocket and handed it to Lan Zehui. After Lan Zehui unfolded the map and looked at it, Zhao Xuan said:

“I divided the area around Cunji Hospital into eight zones, and I marked the places where Mao Sanlin might be hiding in these eight zones according to the probability of their occurrence.”

"The Green Gang members only need to start searching from the least likely place and continue to the second most likely place. If they still cannot find any trace of the Military Intelligence Bureau after searching these areas, then the area with the highest probability is where Mao Sanlin is located."

"That's why I said it takes a bit of luck."

After hearing this, Lan Zehuizi's eyes lit up, and she looked at Zhao Xuan with admiration. Even though she heard it with her own ears, Lan Zehuizi was still surprised.

This method can be described as clumsy, but ironically, it was the most effective in finding Mao Sanlin.

Moreover, Zhao Xuan's marking of the possible areas was a stroke of genius. He was able to make use of something as mysterious as luck, and Lan Zehui couldn't help but admire this man who had completely captured her heart.

Seeing this, Zhao Xuan continued:

"After I basically determined the area where Mao Sanlin was located, I found the building map of that area and the layout of the sewers. I must say, I found something different on the map, and it was this place that made me even more certain that Mao Sanlin was in this area."

"In fact, until the very last second before the successful arrest, luck was still the dominant factor in this operation."

After hearing this, Aizawa Keiko shook her head directly:

"No, it's not luck, it's skill!"

Lan Zehui also realized that the special place Zhao Xuan mentioned was the three points connected by the secret passage.

The residences in the middle section of the alley, Zhoushan Lake, and the administrator's hut in the southwest corner of Zhoushan Lake Park.

If Zhao Xuan hadn't discovered this, even if someone saw Mao Sanlin appear at the location marked on Zhao Xuan's map, there was a high probability they wouldn't have been able to catch him. Mao Sanlin would have been able to escape successfully through the secret passage.

So how could this be luck? It's all about skill!

A bright smile bloomed on Aizawa Keiko's face as she suddenly understood.

After returning from Watanabe Kyoko's place, Aizawa Keiko was preoccupied. Now it seemed that she shouldn't have doubted Zhao Xuan, but rather blamed others for not understanding or being able to fathom Zhao Xuan's plans.

Although Lan Ze Huizi didn't directly ask Zhao Xuan, she had harbored suspicions. Now that she was certain it was a misunderstanding, Lan Ze Huizi stood up, bowed slightly to Zhao Xuan in shame, and lowered her head.

"I'm sorry, Ah Xuan, I shouldn't have doubted you."

Zhao Xuan quickly got up and helped Lan Zehuizi up. The two looked at each other for a moment, and then Zhao Xuan looked away and smiled:
"If this matter cannot be explained clearly, anyone would be suspected. It's just that time was tight, and after I asked Xiaoya for help, I didn't have time to report to Huizi. I should be the one apologizing."

"You two must have had an argument when you went to see your mother this time, right?"

Aizawa Keiko blushed, quickly lowered her head, and replied in a voice barely audible:
"She's unreasonable and makes wild guesses."

That's right, Aizawa Keiko did have a dispute with Watanabe Kyoko. The reason was that Watanabe Kyoko suspected that Zhao Xuan was a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, and that Mao Sanlin's arrest was a ruse used by the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Although there was no evidence, Watanabe Kyoko asked Aizawa Keiko to find out the truth when she got back. If Zhao Xuan couldn't explain it clearly, then there was a problem.

At that moment, Aizawa Keiko slammed her hand on the table and stood up, saying that Zhao Xuan was her man and whether or not there was a problem with him was none of Watanabe Kyoko's business.

After the unpleasant parting, Aizawa Keiko did indeed have some doubts in her heart, and it was only after returning to the Special Higher Police that the current situation arose.

"Huizi, thank you for your trust in me."

Aizawa Keiko's eyes reddened slightly. Hearing these words, she felt that all the grievances she had suffered were worth it!
After leaving Lan Zehui's office, Zhao Xuan also became wary. This incident made Zhao Xuan realize that some things are not enough for just himself to know; you also have to be able to explain them and make them work!
Fortunately, after sending a telegram to Shancheng, Zhao Xuan realized the problem and immediately contacted Dao Ya to help clean up the mess.

Zhao Xuan used to be the one cleaning up after others, but now it's his turn. It's a rather novel feeling.

Director’s Office, 76 Jessfield Road.

Dao Yan and Wang Ningyu were summoned here after they returned.

Upon learning of the Special Higher Police's arrest of Mao Sanlin, Ding Moqun was completely dumbfounded.

So easy?

Moreover, Zhao Xuan was in charge of the entire process. Was Zhao Xuan cheating?
Even though Zhao Xuan caught Mao Sanlin by waiting for him to come to his doom, Ding Moqun wasn't surprised. But the location of the "waiting for the rabbit to come to his doom" left Ding Moqun with a lot of questions.

Instead of waiting for the suspect to come to Cunji Hospital, you went to a seemingly unrelated place, and the person actually got caught. This is too bizarre, so bizarre that Ding Moqun even suspected that Zhao Xuan was colluding with the Kuomintang agents.

"Director, with Section Chief Dao by my side, I'm not worried about those Military Intelligence Bureau people. Besides, Mao Sanlin has been arrested, so the Military Intelligence Bureau definitely won't cause any more trouble in the short term."

Thinking back to the cabin in Zhoushan Park where Dao Yan took down three people in three seconds, Wang Ningyu still feels somewhat dazed.

Ding Moqun chuckled dryly. He was filled with doubts and needed to be alone for a while.
"Now that the matter is over, Xiao Dao and Deputy Director Wang, you should go and get some rest."

Not long after the two left, Zhang Sanjin rushed in.

"Director, we've investigated thoroughly. Zhao Xuan's methods for capturing Mao Sanlin are simply miraculous!"

While pondering this question, Ding Moqun, without waiting for Zhang Sanjin to finish his rambling, stood up and snatched the intelligence from Zhang Sanjin's hand. After reading it, Ding Moqun slumped back into his office chair.

It's safe to say that Ding Moqun is now kicking himself.

If only Zhao Xuan were still in Unit 76.

Zhang Sanjin discovered that Zhao Xuan had Dao Ya contact the Green Gang and use their intelligence network to conduct a gradual investigation in the areas Zhao Xuan had designated along Zhoushan Road.

From the least likely location, we traced it to the second most likely location, and finally determined that the most likely location was probably where Mao Sanlin was hiding.

Then they found a detailed map of the area, pinpointed Mao Sanlin's location, and even blocked his escape route.

If Ding Moqun hadn't seen this intelligence, he probably wouldn't have been able to come up with this line of thinking even if he racked his brains.

It could be said that Zhao Xuan's search this time was largely due to luck, but in Ding Moqun's view, what luck? This was clearly a matter of strength and confidence.

Without that ability and confidence, would someone else dare to do that?

So Ding Moqun regrets it!

The reason she married Dao Yan to Zhao Xuan was because she saw that Zhao Xuan was a talented person, and later she proved that she had the right judgment.

As a result, my niece is now married and I couldn't keep her. What kind of mess is this?!

If time could be turned back, when Zhao Xuan was dragged out as a scapegoat by Tu Feiyuan, he would definitely use all his connections to keep Zhao Xuan at No. 76.

Now, in the entire 76th Division, the only people capable of handling big things are Dao Yan and Miao Xue. Zhang Sanjin is no good. He's fine for small things, but for big things, he'll definitely get you killed.

However, Dao Yan still favored Zhao Xuan, and Miao Xue was promoted by Zhao Xuan himself.

Ding Moqun grew angrier the more he thought about it, scratching his head and sighing again.

At the same time, at the Guanghua Bookstore on Hankou Road, Sun Jianzhong also found out how Mao Sanlin had been arrested.

Wang Shuyu, who had just finished dinner and was reading and drinking tea in the secret room, changed her expression five or six times in just a few seconds after hearing the intelligence that Sun Jianzhong had just brought back.

Ultimately, Wang Shuyu labeled Zhao Xuan as follows:
“Uncle Sun, this man is too dangerous. Right now, the Military Intelligence Bureau is dealing with him, but what if we were to face him? We must apply to the organization to eliminate Zhao Xuan as soon as possible. Otherwise, I’m worried that if we run into him in the future, we might be arrested by him and his men for no reason.”

As for Wang Shuyu's previous suspicion that Zhao Xuan was a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, after hearing Sun Jianzhong's words, Wang Shuyu no longer had any doubts.

Zhao Xuan is a complete and utter traitor!

Sun Jianzhong nodded solemnly:
"I will get on this matter as soon as possible, but the chances of the organization agreeing are slim. After all, this is not the first time we have submitted an application to eliminate Zhao Xuan. The organization's point of view is that we are not absolutely certain, and it is also inconsistent with our current development plan."

Wang Shuyu will never forget the time when she was arrested and taken to the interrogation room of the Military Police Headquarters Intelligence Department, where Zhao Xuan and Aoki Junko interrogated her.

If it weren't for Chenguang, she probably would have died long ago.

After taking a deep breath, Wang Shuyu smiled at Sun Jianzhong:
"Let's try again. We still need to eliminate Zhao Xuan as soon as possible."

Junko Aoki is dead. As for how she died, almost no one outside knows. All that is known is that Zhao Xuan personally executed her at the military police headquarters' firing range.

It's very likely that Junko Aoki was a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, but even if she was, she's already dead, leaving only Zhao Xuan!
The following day, even Zhao Xuan was surprised that the Shancheng authorities would so readily agree to pay the ransom to save Mao Sanlin.

A junior agent from the Shanghai station arrived with ransom money. This was the first time someone from the Shanghai station had come to the Wusong Road Special Higher Police so openly.

Sun Bing joined the Military Intelligence Bureau quite early, and now, the Shanghai station has had three different station chiefs, so Sun Bing can be considered a veteran of three administrations.

This time, carrying the ransom, he swaggered directly to the gate of the Special Higher Police, feeling both excited and nervous.

He was genuinely worried that the Japanese were using entrapment tactics.

However, to Sun's surprise, the Japanese released Mao Sanlin very readily. After counting the ransom, they let Sun take the man away and gave him three hours during which they would not track or arrest the two men.

At first, Sun Bing was very cautious after picking up the person, but after he found that the Japanese were not tracking him and he successfully entered the French Concession, Sun Bing finally felt relieved.

However, Mao Sanlin's current situation is not very good either. Both of his thumbs have been cut off by the Japanese, and Mao Sanlin will never be able to use a pistol again.

At this moment, in the Special Higher Police Section Chief's office, Yamao Kazuo stood in front of the desk with a displeased expression, and Zhao Xuan also fell silent after listening to Aizawa Keiko's words.

“A person who is basically useless is being traded for a million dollars. This deal can’t be done just once. So let’s be more decisive and let him go back.”

Yamayu Kazuo sighed, but he still collected some interest.

Originally, it wasn't time to cut off Mao Sanlin's second finger today, but when he heard that the Military Intelligence Bureau had come to pay the ransom, Yamao Kazuo was furious and went straight to the dungeon to cut off Mao Sanlin's left thumb.

"So, when we capture Kuomintang agents in the future, we'll follow this procedure?"

Lan Zehui nodded as she looked at Zhao Xuan, who had asked the question:
"For unimportant individuals, or those who are stubborn and unyielding, we'll follow this procedure. Those who are willing to surrender will also receive preferential treatment, won't we?"

Yamayu Kazuo snorted and looked at Aizawa Keiko, asking:

"Section Chief, what about the underground Communist Party members?"

Aizawa Keiko's lips twitched:
“If they can afford the ransom, it’s not impossible for them to do so.”

After saying that, Aizawa Keiko pushed the two boxes out:

"Of the one million ransom, one hundred thousand was given to Osamu Kishimoto, Yoshiaki Saki, and Yua Murakami. Each of these two boxes contains one hundred thousand silver dollars, which are yours."

Zhao Xuan didn't stand on ceremony and picked up the suitcase with a smile. Yamao Kazuo's resentment disappeared, and he picked up the suitcase and grinned.

"Section Chief, I think there's nothing wrong with this. Anyway, if we keep them here, they'll just be thrown into Tilanqiao Prison. We might as well let them make the most of their remaining time."

After receiving their share of the money, even Kishimoto Osamu and the others had nothing to say.

Moreover, Kishimoto Osamu and Murakami Yua were basically of no help in this arrest operation; the operation was entirely directed by Zhao Xuan.

Half an hour later, in the Special Higher Police meeting room, Aizawa Keiko finished reading the commendation order, opened the box containing the military rank and medals, and personally changed Zhao Xuan's military rank in front of everyone.

Now, Zhao Xuan is also a captain, and the position of advisor has become a permanent position in the Special Higher Police, enjoying allowances and the corresponding benefits.

However, in terms of the benefits he deserves, Zhao Xuan has long been living in Villa No. 3 in the apartment complex, and it can be said that his benefits are top-notch.

After the commendation ceremony, Kishimoto Osamu genuinely applauded Zhao Xuan for the first time.

Originally, Kishimoto Osamu was already impressed by Zhao Xuan's ability to lead the team to capture Mao Sanlin, but after reading Zhao Xuan's action report, Kishimoto Osamu was simply amazed.

Currently, within the Special Higher Police, only Yoshiaki Saki is not entirely convinced of Zhao Xuan's abilities.

However, the telecommunications department basically had no contact with Zhao Xuan, so even though he was dissatisfied, Sasaki Yoshiaki still gave Aizawa Keiko face on this day.

The news of Zhao Xuan's promotion to captain in the Special Higher Police quickly spread throughout Shanghai.

In the office of Director 76, Ding Moqun sighed after hearing the news brought by Zhang Sanjin. It seemed that it was no longer possible to bring Zhao Xuan back to 76.

"Director, besides Mr. Zhao's matter, there's another matter. Pangolin sent another telegram, this time with high encryption."

Ding Moqun's eyes lit up. He quickly took the telegram and told Zhang Sanjin to go to the window before he began to translate it.

Upon seeing the translated content, Ding Moqun couldn't help but swallow twice.

The Zhenxingqi Society, which is lurking in Shanghai, will soon meet with a mysterious person from Chongqing. This person has a secret intelligence file containing a list of people involved in Project A.

If a Japanese person saw this name, they might be completely baffled, but Ding Moqun only needed to see the name of the project to understand what Zhenxing Qishe was up to.

Nu Ai was the earliest spy in ancient China, and she provided a great deal of intelligence support for Shaokang's restoration.

Therefore, the Female Ai Project is a plan to plant spies within the target organization.

Ding Moqun knew how important the list of names in this plan was without even having to think about it.

If you can get your hands on this list, you'll be able to accomplish almost anything with half the effort and get things done with ease.

After letting out a long breath, Ding Moqun lit a cigar and burned the telegram at the same time.

"Three golds".

Standing at the window looking out into the courtyard, Zhang Sanjin quickly turned around, his face beaming, and ran back to his desk.

"Director, what are your instructions?"

"Put everything else aside for now. In the next few days, pay close attention to what's happening at Zhenxingqi Society."

Zhang Sanjin opened his mouth, wanting to ask himself how he could know where the Zhenxingqi Society people were and how to keep an eye on them.

However, seeing Ding Moqun get up, put on his trench coat, and head out, Zhang Sanjin still didn't ask.

Ding Moqun, who had just reached the door, suddenly stopped and turned to look at Zhang Sanjin, saying:
"I'll tell you the specific arrangements when I get back."

Zhang Sanjin breathed a sigh of relief. If he were just sent there, where would he find people from the Zhenxingqi Society?

After finishing his shift at No. 76, Chen Yuliang decided to visit Yi Xincheng at the Military Police Hospital.

Picking up a newspaper from this morning, Chen Yuliang flipped through it and his gaze settled on the missing person notice.

(End of this chapter)