Spy Wars: I am the Captain of the Military Police

Chapter 899 Let’s see who can’t hold on first

Is Matsui Iwane being forced into a corner?

Or did he have some kind of tacit approval or support that allowed him to act so recklessly?

The incident in Shanghai happened just after Tojo Hideki left. Was it a coincidence or... Zhou Zhengqing's brain was working rapidly, analyzing various possibilities.

Nanzō Yunko looked at Zhou Zhengqing's profile as he fell into deep thought, and a complex light flashed in her bewitching eyes.

She took a step closer, almost touching Zhou Zhengqing, her voice filled with allure and concern: "General... Matsui Iwane is desperate! He dared to attack Itai and Nakamura. Our forces in Shanghai are now leaderless and in great danger."

Zhou Zhengqing slowly raised his head, and his eyes swept across Nanzō Yunko's face like an icy blade. The coldness in his eyes made Nanzō Yunko subconsciously take half a step back, and the coquettish look on her face also faded a little.

"Why are you panicking?" Zhou Zhengqing's voice was eerily calm, a stark contrast to the tense atmosphere before him. "If Matsui Iwane thinks he can solve the problem by controlling our people, then he's too naive."

Zhou Zhengqing did not immediately give any specific instructions, but instead ordered Nanzō Yunko: "Do three things immediately.

First, notify Takeshige Aoki and ask him and his men to cease all proactive actions against the expeditionary force headquarters and maintain observation, but not to act rashly without my order.

Second, immediately send an inquiry telegram to Matsui Iwane, using a firm tone.

Third, send inquiry telegrams to all division and regiment commanders of the Central China Expeditionary Force, asking them about the whereabouts of the chief of staff of our military police headquarters.

I want everyone to know that our people have lost contact in Shanghai...

In particular, I request the 101st Division, the 2nd Division, and the 12th Division to send personnel to Shanghai to investigate the situation on my behalf."

"Hi!" Seeing Zhou Zhengqing so calm, Nanzō Yunko quickly regained her professional state and bowed to accept the order.

But she couldn't help but ask, "What about Section Chief Itai and Chief of Staff Nakamura?"

"Their lives are not in danger for now. Matsui Iwane doesn't dare to openly kill senior military police officers. He's controlling them for the purpose of negotiation, or... to buy time."

Zhou Zhengqing's tone was tinged with cold sarcasm. "It seems General Matsui is eager to clean up his own mess before the Battle of Nanjing begins. Well, let's see who this fire of his will ultimately burn."

Just as Nanzō Yunko was about to send the message, there was another knock on the office door, the voice was hurried and a little uneasy.

"Come in." Zhou Zhengqing said in a deep voice.

The door was pushed open and in came Masaki Yamaya.

At this moment, his face was filled with obvious anxiety and confusion.

"General, there is an emergency to report!" Yamaguchi Masaki spoke hurriedly without even having time to salute completely.

"What's the matter? Tell me slowly."

Yamaguchi Masaki took a deep breath and tried to steady his voice: "It's about Captain Ichijo Yusuke from the Songjiang side.

In accordance with your previous strict orders, his communication with the headquarters uses fixed-time, fixed-frequency, and encrypted communications.

He usually sends back a briefing on the day's situation at 8 o'clock every night.

This rule was never delayed by the captain, who would always send back a "safe and sound" message even if there was nothing important going on.

Zhou Zhengqing nodded. This was a strict rule he set to ensure the smooth flow and security of information.

Yusuke Ichijo has a rigid personality and strictly enforces this disciplinary requirement.

Yamaguchi Masaki's voice trembled a little: "But... General, today... it's almost 9 o'clock in the evening, and our communications department has not received any signals from Songjiang!

We proactively called three times, using the preset emergency backup frequency and password.

But... there was no response from the other party!"

The air in the office seemed to freeze instantly.

Itai and Nakamura are under house arrest in Shanghai, and now Yusuke Ichijo has suddenly lost contact in Songjiang! This is definitely not a coincidence!

Most likely, the Tenth Army followed Shanghai's example, surrounding and controlling Yusuke Ichijo's gendarmerie, cutting off their external communications and effectively placing them under house arrest.

No matter which situation, it points to the same conclusion: Matsui Iwane and Yanagawa Heisuke have torn their faces apart and started to "blockade" the military police forces sent by Zhou Zhengqing to central China!

After pacing back and forth for a long time, Zhou Zhengqing looked at Shan Gu Zhengshu and said, "Shan Gu, go and do a few things right away.

First, we must mobilize all our connections in Kyoto, especially those with the royal family and the elder statesmen.

Spread information in an "anonymous" way but in a way that allows the other party to guess the source.

In order to shirk the responsibility for the poor performance of the Xicheng front, Commander of the Central China Expeditionary Force, Matsui Iwane, openly used force to detain and persecute Imperial Military Police officers who were enforcing military discipline in an attempt to cover up the truth. His actions have seriously undermined internal unity and are tantamount to warlord separatism!

Second, through our channels in the domestic press, we released some vague signals, suggesting that there were serious contradictions within the Japanese army on the front lines, and that senior generals were fighting among themselves, which might affect the war situation.

Third, contact the 4th Division and have them stop in Tianjin for a rest and recuperation on their way south, saying we want to entertain our "old friends."

"Hi! I'll do it right away!" Masaki Yamaya responded and left the office.

"Matsui Iwane... Yanagawa Heisuke... I wanted to boil the frog in warm water and take my time, but you can't wait, so don't blame me." Zhou Zhengqing muttered to himself, unable to stop the smile in his eyes: "The show has begun! Let's see who can't hold on first!"

Zhou Zhengqing was not worried about Shunsuke Nakamura, Yudai Itai and Ken Nakagawa. Matsui Iwane didn't dare to do anything to them. At most, he would just keep them under house arrest.

But it’s hard to say about Yusuke Ichijo.

Yanagawa Heisuke generally doesn't care what he does to Ichijo Yusuke and his military police battalion, but who knows if Ichijo Yusuke has a tough personality, and if he fights with the Tenth Army...

Every military policeman in the military police brigade is his tool. The death of one is a loss. He must immediately inform Yusuke Ichijo to be patient and wait for his action.

Conventional intelligence channels, whether it is Takeshige Aoki's Shanghai Special High Section or the intelligence network of the North China Front Army, may be monitored, interfered with, or even become unreliable at this sensitive moment.

He needed an "eye" and "ear" that was absolutely loyal, absolutely efficient, and completely independent of the internal factions of the Japanese army.

In an instant, a name came to his mind, Makarov!

He immediately closed his eyes and immersed his consciousness in the system space that only he could perceive.

"System, retrieve the real-time location and status of Makarov, the commander of the Makarov Tactical Team, and his team members."

A cold electronic voice responded immediately: [Command confirmed, querying tactical units, Makarov Tactical Team.]