Spy Wars: Return of the Red Luan

Chapter 172 Yang Dengying's New Post

On the morning of July 1, Chen Jiehua, who had not slept well all night, woke up in a half-awake state.

In the morning, the Fushimi returned to Shanghai. After entering the port, the Marine Corps Major in charge returned to his post and reported to the Commander-in-Chief's office. He first gave a truthful report on the investigation process of the stolen silver coins.

According to the major's report, the main reason why the investigation went so smoothly was Colonel Shibayama's analytical and reasoning abilities. Based on Private Kondo Kita's trace evidence identification techniques and his own reasoning skills, Colonel Shibayama discovered the location where the enemy had hidden the silver coins.

Well, Private First Class Kondo Kita, that's impressive? I'll call him up when we get back so I can see him myself.

The major continued his report, explaining that because six comrades had died in Manchuria, and Mr. Zhao and another survivor had not yet recovered, Colonel Shibayama had left behind eight members, including Major Matsukata.

"Yes, I approve this. The economic situation of the navy in Manchuria cannot be disrupted."

"But Chai Shanjun is still too cautious. He should leave more people behind. Judging from the current situation, Manchuria is not peaceful. All shops and silver coin escort teams need to be reinforced with more manpower in the future!"

Forget it, the landlord's family has no surplus grain either. Tell him to contact the headquarters himself and ask the military command for people.

After the major finished his report, he went back to Shibayama Masao to send a telegram conveying the commander's approval. He also went to the military camp to inform Kondo Kita that he was about to make a name for himself, as the commander had personally summoned him. He urged him to quickly tidy his uniform and head to the commander's office, so as not to keep the commander waiting.

Fifteen minutes later, Liu Junze and Kondo Kita reported to the commander's office.

"Aoki, I heard about the final outcome of the incident. Was it because I didn't guide things well enough?"

"Old Liu, don't be paranoid. It's alright. You did a great job. You all completed the mission perfectly. It's just that I overlooked the conflict between the various factions in Japan. The timing of this event was unfortunate."

"Okay, I thought something went wrong somewhere."

"How's Old Zhao doing over there? Did you see him?"

"Old Zhao should be fine, but I haven't seen him myself; I only read it in the report."

"Last time I asked you to keep an eye on Yang Dengying and Wang Xuewen, did the two of them have any special interactions?"

"Huh? From the time Yang Dengying entered the school until I graduated, it was only about ten days. They didn't have much contact, and after graduation, he never went back?"

Damn it, I completely forgot about this. Luckily, Lao Yang is one of our comrades, and Wang Xuewen is most likely one of our own, so there's still a chance to salvage the situation.

"Alright, I overlooked this, but it shouldn't be a big problem. This Northeast guidance is just a small test for you, and it also gives me the opportunity to promote you to flagship. Once you're on flagship, the rest is up to you."

"That's no problem, I get along well with everyone."

"Go back."

After completing communication with Liu Junze, Commander Aoki issued a personnel adjustment order: Kondo Kita was promoted to Navy Ensign and appointed as Vice Lieutenant on the flagship.

Kondo Kita, now on the flagship, occasionally showed curiosity about the main guns. The new flagship liaison officer was curious about the main guns? That's easy, just let him fire a few shots during each routine live-fire training exercise.

Kondo Kita was easygoing and didn't tattle. He even helped the sailors and artillerymen cover up minor mistakes. During breaks, he would often take everyone ashore for drinks, and he quickly became friends with the sailors and artillerymen on the flagship.
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In early July, Chen Jiehua contacted Fujiwara Mio using the headquarters' telephone to inquire about the situation of the special class at the Tongwen Academy. Mio informed him that the second special class had graduated, and the personnel were used to fill the gaps in the Marine Corps and intelligence network according to the rules of the first class, with no surplus personnel.

The third batch of students had just entered the school and were unable to graduate.

Okay, I'll go to the school and take a look. They need people everywhere right now. I thought our group had enough people, but once we expanded out, I realized we're still short-staffed.

The key is that all the people he has are his own mark, and they are all registered with Kenji Doihara, such as Liu Junze, Zhao Shiyu, Zhou Yongsu, and Zhao Yiyue. Those who are not registered are not his opponents, such as Zhu Huiwu.

Chiang Kai-shek wasn't taking the bait, so we had to find someone else. It would be a waste to keep a high-ranking agent like Yang Dengying at Tongwen Academy.

After finding a driver at the headquarters to take him to the East Asia Tongwen Academy, Chen Jiehua told the driver to go back, saying that he would go home with his wife after finishing his business.

As it turns out, a talent like Yang Dengying would excel anywhere. Meixu said, "This head of education really treats the school like his home. He eats and lives at the school and hasn't left for a whole year!"

“He manages the school very well. Besides being the head of education, he is also the chief steward. He is willing to do all kinds of dirty and hard work, and he doesn’t care if it’s thankless. Even naughty and problematic students are willing to listen to him. I’m really reluctant to let him go.”

“Mei-xu, you have to think about it. When I put him in the academy, it was only a temporary arrangement. He will definitely be transferred when the time is right. Right now, there is a place where he is needed more.”

As they were talking, Yang Dengying, who had just received the notification, jogged all the way from the playground to the principal's office.

"Aoki-kun, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"Mr. Yang, we meet again. How are you doing here?"

"Thank you, Aoki-kun, for arranging a safe haven for Tōei. There is no safer place than this."

"Haha, according to Mio, Mr. Yang hasn't stepped out of the school gate for over a year. Is he really afraid of dying?"

“Don’t make fun of Toei, Aoki-kun. You don’t know how precious it is to be alive until you’ve experienced that moment. Toei is indeed afraid of death.”

Damn, you're quite the bachelor; you can even make being afraid of death sound so sophisticated and elegant. He's completely killed the conversation; there's no way to continue.

While Chen Jiehua rolled his eyes in surprise, Yang Dengying continued, "But Dengying knows that Qingmu-kun personally came to the academy because he must need Dengying's help."

"I have no way to repay Aoki-kun's kindness in saving my life and recognizing my talent. I only have this one life, and I will leave it to Aoki-kun to do as he pleases."

This guy is truly amazing, his transitions and connections are perfect and beautiful, he got to say everything. You're a real talent.

"Alright! Mr. Yang is so generous! Meixu, I have no choice but to ask you to take your beloved general."

“Alright. So if Mr. Yang has to leave the academy, Mio thinks that Mr. Yang is more familiar with the teachers at the academy than Mio is, so please recommend a new head of education.”

"Deng Ying recommends Professor Wang Xuewen."

“Meixu, since Mr. Yang recommended Teacher Wang Xuewen, he must have some extraordinary abilities. Go and talk to Teacher Wang. I have some things to discuss with Mr. Yang.”

After Fujiwara Mio left in a huff, Chen Jiehua asked Yang Dengying to sit down. "Mr. Yang, my Aoki organization in North China is currently lacking a strong and capable person to lead it. After much consideration, Aoki believes that Mr. Yang is the most suitable."

"The Aoki Organization in North China? What would I primarily need to do?"

"All I need is for you to oversee all affairs of the North China Aoki Organization, with your primary task being to oppose the Doihara Organization!"

(End of this chapter)