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

Chapter 399 Stay
In Shanghai, in a secret room behind the Guanghua Bookstore on Hankou Road.

Sun Jianzhong hurriedly entered the secret room and, seeing Wang Shuyu reading a book, quickly said:
"Shuyu, the Special Higher Police have mobilized a group of people to leave Shanghai, and the Military Police Headquarters has mobilized two battalions to leave around the same time as the Special Higher Police. In addition, our people also saw a small team wearing biohazard suits leaving earlier."

"During the subsequent investigation, we determined that those people were all heading towards Sheshan. Do you think something might have happened in Sheshan?"

Wang Shuyu put down the book in her hand. Without even two seconds to think, her breathing became heavy.

"Uncle Sun, there's no doubt about it, something must have happened over there. Could it be that Young Tiger has already made his move?"

Sun Jianzhong shook his head:
"I'm not sure yet, but I've already notified the guerrilla team and asked them to try their best to find out the situation. Red Hare has agreed."

Before Sun Jianzhong could finish speaking, Wang Shuyu's heart skipped a beat, her pupils contracted slightly, and she looked at Sun Jianzhong nervously, growling:
"Uncle Sun, quick! Stop Red Hare! Whatever you do, don't let it get close to Sheshan!"

"why?"

Wang Shuyu took a deep breath:

“Uncle Sun, you just said you saw a team from the Special Higher Police leaving Shanghai wearing biohazard suits. I think they were also heading to Sheshan. They even used biohazard suits, so the problem in Sheshan is probably closely related to the gas leak. Therefore, we can’t go to Sheshan. This matter can’t be hidden. If it’s as expected, there will definitely be some big moves going on in Sheshan. We don’t need to take the risk. We can get a general idea of ​​what happened in Sheshan by looking at the evidence from the side.”

Moreover, once the poison gas is leaked, the wind direction is unpredictable, and approaching rashly will only alert the enemy and may even lead to unnecessary sacrifices.

Wang Shuyu felt that what needed to be done at this moment was not to rush up to see what was going on, but to observe the situation calmly and use the enemy's hand to see the whole picture of the situation.

True wisdom lies in sensing the approaching storm, rather than struggling to survive it.

"Uncle Sun, contact the armed work team as soon as possible and tell all personnel to stand by. This storm may have only just begun."

Without hesitation, Sun Jianzhong nodded and hurriedly left the secret room.

Wang Shuyu had no interest in reading anymore and sat anxiously in her wheelchair, waiting.

Shanghai, Shanghai Station on Avenue Joffre in the French Concession.

Fu Zhengguo looked at Zheng Yi, who was standing in front of his desk reporting the situation. After she finished speaking, Fu Zhengguo asked, somewhat stunned:

"Xiao Zheng, do you think it might have been Young Tiger who made the move?"

Zheng Yi replied uncertainly:

"I don't know, but how could Young Tiger possibly complete this task assigned by his superiors alone?"

"However, the unusual personnel and troop movements of the Military Police Headquarters and the Special Higher Police, all heading towards Sheshan, suggest that even if this matter is related to Young Tiger, the connection is probably not significant."

Fu Zhengguo tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, his gaze fixed on the map on the wall, where the location of Sheshan was circled in red. He slowly stood up; outside the window, a light rain fell, and the shadows of the patrolling police officers on the street corner were stretched long and thin by the streetlights.

He whispered, "It may not be that the young tiger acted alone, but his appearance is like a key that has unlocked some mechanisms that we have not yet noticed."

Zheng Yi frowned slightly, about to speak, when Fu Zhengguo raised his hand to stop her:

"The Special Higher Police's technical division personnel are even wearing biohazard suits; this is definitely not for an ordinary mission. If the poison gas experiment had truly gone out of control, the Japanese high command would never have allowed the news to leak out. The most dangerous people now are not those on the scene, but those trying to get closer to the truth."

Zheng Yi felt a chill run down his spine, finally understanding the deeper meaning behind Fu Zhengguo's words.

"Stationmaster, what do we do now? Are we just going to stand by and watch?"

Fu Zhengguo sighed:
"What can we do? Young Tiger is the commander-in-chief of this operation. Keep trying to contact him and find out if he was the one who did it!"

Just as Zheng Yi was about to turn and leave, Fu Zhengguo suddenly called out to her in a low voice:
"Wait, send a secret telegram to Shancheng as soon as possible about the information we have. Although we don't know the specific situation in Sheshan, the current situation has changed beyond our expectations."

"After learning about this situation, the authorities in Shancheng will probably reassess the mission, which will give us more time to prepare and understand the specifics."

"Yes!"

Zheng Yi strode out of the office, while Fu Zhengguo pondered the situation Zheng Yi had just reported, muttering to himself, "Could it really be that Young Tiger made the move? But why didn't he contact them as planned? If he has truly penetrated deep behind enemy lines, he is probably in grave danger right now."

At four o'clock in the afternoon, as long as you are in Shanghai, you can see the sky in the western suburbs turning red as long as you look up.

The flames were like blood, staining the clouds so that they surged like flowing lava.

The Special Higher Police acted swiftly, and the two military police battalions led by Sato Kei were also very decisive.

After the Special Higher Police's Technical Division demarcated the area, they immediately sealed off villages and mountain roads within a five-kilometer radius, followed by a continuous stream of gasoline being poured into the forest.

The fire cut off the possibility of the virus spreading and also completely destroyed the Ishii unit's plan to produce poison gas bombs in Shanghai.

The fire engulfed the evidence and buried the truth.

Sato Kei stood outside the fire line, expressionless as he watched the thick smoke rise, as if observing a solemn ceremony.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the bustling city, an encrypted radio station was quietly transmitting the coded message "Burning Mountains" to the mountain town.

On the rooftop of the Donghua Hotel on Avenue Joffre in the French Concession, Fu Zhengguo gripped the railing tightly with both hands, his knuckles turning white from the force, his gaze fixed on the western suburbs where the sky was reddened by the firelight.

Zheng Yi was standing next to Fu Zhengguo at this moment. Just now, Zheng Yi had sent a secret telegram to Shancheng.

"Station Chief, we have sent a coded message to Shancheng. However, we have no idea about the current situation. All we know is that the flames are raging over Sheshan, and the Sheshan Research Institute is likely to be engulfed in flames as well."

"Although we don't know the reason, we can be sure that our mission seems to have been completed."

Fu Zhengguo's lips twitched slightly; this mission had been completed inexplicably.

However, Fu Zhengguo still sent the Hurricane Team to find out the situation.

"Judging from the current situation, it is very likely that we will not need to do the task ourselves, but whether it has been completed or not will have to wait until the Hurricane team returns."

Zheng Yi nodded slightly, looking thoughtfully at the fire in the western suburbs:

"Stationmaster, do you think it might be a tiger cub?"

Fu Zhengguo shook his head with a wry smile:
"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? But judging from the instructions Young Tiger gave us, this matter is most likely related to him."

As soon as Fu Zhengguo finished speaking, Zhang Hao, Zheng Yi's radio operator, pushed open the iron gate to the rooftop and came up:

"Station Chief, Section Chief, I just received a call from Tiger Girl. The cause of the Sheshan fire has been determined: it was a virus leak from the Sheshan Research Institute, which caused the situation to spiral out of control. The Japanese had no choice but to burn down the institute and everything within a five-kilometer radius of it."

Fu Zhengguo and Zheng Yi suddenly turned around to look at Zhang Hao:

"you sure?"

Zhang Hao was slightly taken aback, then quickly said:

"It's not that I'm sure, it was Tiger Girl who called us and said it herself. I can only confirm that the call was made by Tiger Girl."

Fu Zhengguo exhaled, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty as he turned to look towards the western suburbs.

Zheng Yi frowned slightly and waved to Zhang Hao, indicating that he could leave.

After Zhang Hao left, Zheng Yi looked at Fu Zhengguo:

"Station Chief, how could Young Tiger have gotten the news so quickly? Especially such a confidential matter as a poison gas leak!"

Fu Zhengguo squinted slightly, gazing at the half-sky glowing red in the western suburbs, and replied leisurely:
"That can only mean one thing: Young Tiger is indeed infiltrating the Japanese, and either in the Special Higher Police or in the Military Police Headquarters!"

Because Sheshan is currently under lockdown, only personnel from the Special Higher Police and the Military Police Headquarters have been dispatched to the Sheshan lockdown area.

As for why it wasn't the original agency, Fu Zhengguo reasoned that if it really was a gas leak, the original agency would be responsible for escorting the first batch of prisoners from Tilanqiao Prison to Sheshan.

So far, none of them have returned, so the original personnel have had no chance to transmit the intelligence.

Moreover, the original escort team from the agency has been gone for so long and has not returned. Fu Zhengguo wondered if they had been infected with the virus.

After much thought, Fu Zhengguo felt that this possibility was very high.

Therefore, the young tiger could only be hiding in the Military Police Headquarters or the Special Higher Police.

But Fu Zhengguo couldn't guess who this person was.

Fu Zhengguo slowly stubbed out his cigarette, his gaze cold and deep. "No matter who he is, the fact that he was able to get the news out at this critical juncture means that he is not in great danger."

Zheng Yi whispered, "But once the Japanese start investigating internally, Young Tiger's situation will be extremely dangerous."

Fu Zhengguo shook his head and smiled:

“If Young Tiger still needs our concern, he wouldn’t be Young Tiger. Xiao Zheng, immediately send a secret telegram to Shancheng with the message Tiger Girl sent. This mission can be said to be complete. Although we don’t know if the virus leak is related to Young Tiger, it doesn’t matter. Our mission is complete.”

Guanghua Bookstore on Hankou Road, Shanghai.

Wang Shuyu, who was in a wheelchair, was pushed to the backyard.

Wang Shuyu looked up at the sky in the western suburbs, then withdrew her gaze with mixed emotions, turning to look at Sun Jianzhong beside her:
"Uncle Sun, it seems that our guess was correct. There was a very serious gas leak at the research institute in Sheshan."

"Based on the map sent by the guerrilla team, I am now absolutely certain that the source of that fire is Sheshan."

"The fact that the Japanese were so determined to burn down Sheshan suggests that after the fire, the vegetation on Sheshan will be completely destroyed, and the Sheshan Research Institute will also be completely wiped out in the fire."

Sun Jianzhong slowly exhaled; what had happened today was truly too surreal.

They had been wondering how the Military Intelligence Bureau would act and how Young Tiger would proceed.

Before the Kuomintang's intelligence agency could even make a move, news arrived that a potential gas leak had occurred inside Sheshan. Based on the current situation, it's almost certain that the Sheshan Research Institute no longer exists. Whether it was a gas leak or an internal explosion, the Japanese wouldn't allow any trace to remain. The fire destroyed not only the buildings, but also evidence of their unspeakable crimes.

The fact that the young tiger remained undetected indicates that he was still operating silently in the heart of the enemy's territory.

Wang Shuyu gently stroked the armrest of the wheelchair, her gaze slightly narrowed:

"This fire may be fate, or it may be the result of someone risking their life."

"Uncle Sun, do you think it's possible that it's a tiger cub?"

Sun Jianzhong shook his head. He couldn't predict or deduce such a thing.

After all, Sun Jianzhong really couldn't understand how the young tiger could have gotten the Japanese to burn down Sheshan all by himself.
Sun Jianzhong preferred to believe that Heaven had eyes rather than that one person could stir up such a huge wave.

But if it was truly done by human hands, then the tiger cub's courage and skill far exceed what ordinary people can imagine.

"Shuyu, I don't think it can be Young Tiger, and it can't be Young Tiger. If it really is him, then what a terrifying opponent we'll be facing in the future!"

Wang Shuyu shivered upon hearing this, but the thought of Chenguang calmed her down.
"Uncle Sun, there's no need to be so pessimistic. The Military Intelligence Bureau has its young tigers, and we also have Chenguang."

Upon hearing this, Sun Jianzhong smiled.
"You're right. What the Military Intelligence Bureau has, we also have. It's still uncertain who will emerge victorious."

No. 18 Shanyin Road, Hongkou District.

Kyoko Watanabe received Doi-Yuan, who had rushed over, in the tea room.

Seeing Doiyuu's haggard appearance, Watanabe demonstrated his tea ceremony, pushing a cup of Longjing tea in front of Doiyuu. Watanabe then took a small sip and said softly:

"Too fat, I'm afraid you can't handle this matter with your connections alone."

Doi-Yuan picked up the teacup, ignoring whether the tea was scalding hot or not, took a sip, and then let out a long sigh:

“So here I am!”

Seeing how pragmatic Doi-Yuan was, Watanabe laughed:

"So, you've made up your mind: accept my help, but pay the price!"

Doi-mado stared at Watanabe Kyoko with an uncertain expression for a while before finally nodding dejectedly.

"Hi!"

After reluctantly agreeing to Watanabe Kyoko's words, Watanabe smiled and said:

"I warned you long ago not to mess with the Ishii unit, and I also told Shiro Ishii not to mess with Shanghai."

“But none of you listened to me.”

Tu Feiyuan is regretting it now. He regretted it when the virus brought by Kasahara Heiji and Karasawa Saburo was stolen by Nishiki Line's pickpockets and then recovered.

But at that time, Toyoda couldn't resist the temptation of the Sheshan project and risked leaving the virus behind.
Later, when the virus reached the Special Higher Police, Doi Madoka finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought that as long as he delivered Kasahara Heiji and Karasawa Saburo to the Sheshan Research Institute and safely escorted the virus there, the most difficult part of his mission would be completed.

But who would have thought that those two good-for-nothings, Kasahara Hei and Karasawa Saburo, would actually let the virus leak at the Sheshan Research Institute? Luckily, it leaked at the Sheshan Research Institute, otherwise...
Tu Feiyuan didn't even dare to think about it. The mere thought of Shanghai being engulfed by the virus sent chills down his spine, and his shirt was instantly soaked with cold sweat.

Now he just wants to keep his position as head of the agency, at least not be sent back to Japan, because if he is sent back, he will definitely be sent to a military court.

Kyoko Watanabe immediately saw through Doiyuu's thoughts and continued:

"However, it's not too late. All the mistakes started because of Kasahara Hei and Karasawa Saburo's errors. And since they are still in the Ishii unit, it's easy to handle. The main responsibility will definitely fall on the Ishii unit."

"Not only was the virus leak from the Sheshan Research Institute caused, but the three companies of the Military Police Command were also killed. The Ishii Unit is also to blame."

"I believe Koji Ida also knows how to cooperate with us."

"I will report this incident to the Cabinet truthfully. After this incident, the Cabinet will definitely conduct stricter supervision of the Ishii Unit. The Cabinet will also send people to investigate the leaked virus. If there are any more, they must be destroyed. The Empire cannot afford the risk of the virus leaking again."

Doi-man's eyes lit up; he had already understood what Aizawa Keiko meant:
"President, I understand. But what about the follow-up investigation?"

"You don't need to worry about that. The Special Higher Police's response this time was excellent. If an investigation into the Ishii unit is to be launched, the Special Higher Police's Technical Section should handle it. I believe no one will be able to find a reason to refuse."

Doi-Yuan's lips twitched slightly. So, in their eyes, this whole thing was a scapegoat, but in Watanabe Kyoko's hands, it became the key to the Special Higher Police's further advancement!

If the subsequent investigation is indeed assigned to the Special Higher Police's Technical Section, then the Special Higher Police's authority throughout the Empire will undoubtedly rise to a new level.

This is a cross-border investigation!

Moreover, anyone who participates in the follow-up investigation will be promoted at least one rank upon their return.

Kyoko Watanabe is paving the way for Keiko Aizawa!
Just as Watanabe Kyoko and Doihara were plotting how to profit from the aftermath of the Sheshan Incident, in the Special Higher Police's Technical Section laboratory on Wusong Road, Murakami Yua looked at Zhao Xuan with excitement:

"Zhao Sang, it worked! I never expected it to be penicillin!"

Although everything was under Zhao Xuan's control, he still showed a happy expression. After all, it would be a bit unreasonable to be too calm about such a big event.

"Indeed, I never expected that the effective drug to contain the Sheshan virus would be penicillin. I was just experimenting with it on a whim, but I never expected this!"

If they weren't still in the lab, Yua would have been dancing with joy and celebrating with Zhao Xuan.

Yua Murakami originally had no hope of developing a cure for this highly contagious and deadly virus.

Unexpectedly, penicillin showed a strong inhibitory effect on the virus in the early stages of culture, with consistent results in three consecutive experiments, providing conclusive data.

"Mr. Zhao, we need to inform the section chief about this as soon as possible. He's very worried about us!"

Half an hour later, in the Special Higher Police's large conference room, after listening to Yua Murakami's report, Keiko Aizawa looked at Zhao Xuan sitting beside her with a shocked expression:

"Ah Xuan, is what Yuya said true? Have we really found a cure for the Sheshan virus?"

That's right, the virus has now been renamed the Sheshan virus, and the Japanese have even promoted it.

The reason for burning Sheshan was that this terrifying virus was discovered there. Burning Sheshan was not only to destroy the virus and prevent its further spread, but also to protect the people of Shanghai.

Major newspapers have already prepared press releases and are just waiting to spread the word about this tomorrow morning.

Although this will inevitably cause panic in Shanghai, the situation in Sheshan cannot be kept secret. Without a suitable reason, various rumors will likely spread, making it even more difficult to control the situation.

In particular, members of the underground Communist Party and the Military Intelligence Bureau would never miss an opportunity to undermine the authority of the Japanese authorities. Only by proactively disclosing information could they gain control of public opinion.

But that's not absolute. Now things are different. Zhao Xuan and Murakami Yua have found a magic bullet. All they need to do is publish this statement in tomorrow's newspaper, and the Special Higher Police's image in the eyes of the people of Shanghai will be reversed, allowing the Empire to dominate international public opinion and even gain a good reputation.

Zhao Xuan naturally knew why Lan Zehui was so happy. Although Sheshan was burned down, it seemed that no evidence was left behind.

But Zhao Xuan stayed.

The nanobugs in Sheshan have already captured biochemical research evidence from the Sheshan Institute.

Zhao Xuan wouldn't let these historical incriminating documents be buried forever with the dust of history. These video materials not only record the origin of the virus, but also clearly recreate the entire process of the Japanese army's human experiments.

Now, let's make the Japanese happy for a while!

As for the chain reaction that would occur after tomorrow's newspaper announced that penicillin was the effective drug against the Sheshan virus, Zhao Xuan was immediately delighted.

Dao Ya is probably grinning from ear to ear this time.

Although penicillin is not a new drug at all, having been discovered in 1928, at present, only the factory hidden underground in the old factory area of ​​Daoya can mass-produce it.

Japan, Tokyo.

The Imperial Conference has been held three times today, and each time, shortly after it was adjourned, the Cabinet Ministers contacted everyone to return.

At this moment, at the imperial conference, Tianhuang's face was ashen. He never expected that a small experiment would directly lead to the martyrdom of thousands of imperial warriors.

Moreover, the virus developed by the Ishii unit was terrifyingly destructive.

According to data from the Special Higher Police's Technical Section, within just four hours of the virus leak, the entire Sheshan area was reduced to a dead zone.

This kind of high-risk and difficult-to-control biological weapon is not what Tianhuang wants.

Previously, they used biological weapons such as mustard gas bombs. Now, upon suddenly hearing that there was an even more powerful one, Tianhuang was initially quite happy. However, as telegrams from Shanghai continued to arrive, the smile on Tianhuang's face completely froze.

This is a virus that cannot be controlled by humans; once discovered, it must be eradicated quickly.

Why invade China? Isn't it just because they covet China's land area and resources?

If the virus developed by the Ishii unit were to spread widely, it would be completely beyond human control. In that case, the entire Dragon Kingdom would likely become a no-go zone for humans.

Tianhuang sat upright on his high seat, but no one knew that his hands, hidden in his sleeves, were still trembling slightly.

That damned Shiro Ishii! Not long ago he said he had made a major breakthrough in virus research and wanted to send a copy to Tokyo for further study.

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