Shanghai Public Concession.

Meng Shaoyuan sat there, drinking tea, and put a pack of cigarettes aside.

Opposite, is a Western restaurant owned by the French.

Before the start of the war, there were frequent exchanges of information between Chinese and Japanese spies in the public concessions, but after the start of the war, there were many fewer of them.

After all, there is still a big difference between the two countries whether there is a war or not.

A short man sat opposite Meng Shaoyuan.

"Mr. Yoshimoto?"

"Yes, you are Meng Shaoyuan?"

Head of the X Department of the Japanese Navy's Military Command Department, Hirohara Yoshimoto.

"Mr. Yoshimoto, drink tea." Meng Shaoyuan enthusiastically poured tea for Yoshimoto Hirohara.

"Mr. Meng." Yoshimoto Hirohara frowned: "I'm a naval officer of the Great Japanese Empire, and you are a Chinese intelligence department, I really don't understand why you want to meet with me?" If it weren't for the middleman I trusted, and I was repeatedly invited, I wouldn't have come. So, what information do you want from me, it's absolutely impossible. ”

"Mr. Yoshimoto, what are you talking about?" Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile: "When China and Japan go to war, we are hostile countries, I won't be so naïve and think that I can get information from you." ”

"So you ......"

"I just admire you and want to meet you."

"Admire me?"

Meng Shaoyuan was serious: "You haven't been in China for too long, but you quickly got our military cipher code, and you don't have to deny it, Du Xuntu was arrested by us, you must already know this." There are not many people with such great ability as you. I've always wanted to see you, and if I don't see you again, I'm afraid it will be difficult in the future. ”

A smile appeared on Yoshimoto's face.

Yes, this is his proud work after coming to Shanghai.

It is definitely not an easy task for any intelligence officer to be able to crack the enemy's military cipher code in the shortest possible time......

"Mr. Nitta."

"Please take a seat, Mr. Huang, why are you in such a hurry to see me?"

"Mr. Nitta, I have a new piece of information."

Nitta Yuki listened to Huang Qingdong while occasionally turning his head.

Who's that in the restaurant opposite?

Meng Shaoyuan and?

Hirohara Yoshimoto?

How could Meng Shaoyuan be with Yoshimoto Hirohara?

"I can tell you that Hirohara Yoshimoto is cooperating with us, and the so-called cooperation is to exchange information with each other."

When he exchanged hostages with Meng Shaoyuan that time, all the words he said came to Nitta Yuki's mind.

Meng Shaoyuan knew that Yuki Nitta would never believe it, he just planted a seed in the other party's heart:

Seeds of suspicion.

The seed took root without Yuki Nitta noticing.

Yuki Nitta had quietly investigated Yoshimoto Hirohara, so one belonged to the army and the other belonged to the navy, and there was not a lot of information that could be obtained.

Moreover, there is nothing particularly suspicious about Hirohara Yoshimoto.

However, now Yuki Nitta saw Meng Shaoyuan and Yoshimoto Hirohara together with his own eyes, and they seemed to have a good conversation.

That seed is quietly germinating......

"Hahaha, amazing, amazing." Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile: "Mr. Yoshimoto, I really admire you more and more, the war between China and Japan is the war between China and Japan, but this will not hinder our friendship." There is an old Chinese saying that you know each other at first sight, and I want to talk about us. ”

Yoshimoto smiled: "I've heard a lot of things about you, and you're a very good member of the intelligence agency. ”

"Where, where." Meng Shaoyuan waved his hand: "What am I worth?" By the way, Mr. Yoshimoto, what did I ask you for from the middleman? ”

Yoshimoto Hirohara hesitated: "You really want it?" ”

"Then can there be a fake?" Meng Shaoyuan was particularly serious: "As I said, one of my relatives is from the newspaper, and now that China and Japan are at war, if a Japanese haiku can be published at this time, it may be able to play a role in easing Sino-Japanese relations." ”

Yoshimoto Hirohara took out an envelope and handed it to Meng Shaoyuan, with some embarrassed looks.

Meng Shaoyuan took out the paper inside, and it was written in Japanese haiku:

"On the banks of the Huangpu River, there is river water, and that little starlight shines on the ship."

What bullshit doesn't make sense?

Fuck, I write dozens of songs every day.

Meng Shaoyuan learned from Chen Rongyang that Yoshimoto Hirohara liked to write Japanese haiku, which many people knew.

And if anyone asks him for a haiku that he writes himself, he won't refuse.

The intermediary also put forward Meng Shaoyuan's "request".

This is one of the reasons why Yoshimoto Hirohara is willing to come to see Meng Shaoyuan today.

His haiku was already ready.

"Okay, okay, this artistic conception." Meng Shaoyuan "tsk" and praised non-stop: "Mr. Yoshimoto, you are really capable of writing and martial arts, not only do you do such a good job of intelligence work, but also write this haiku, absolutely amazing." In particular, this sentence, 'That little bit of starlight shines on the ship', is so majestic that it is impossible for a soldier to write at all. ”

Yoshimoto Hirohara was embarrassed and triumphant.

It's always nice to have your work appreciated.

Meng Shaoyuan carefully put it away, then took out a thick envelope from his pocket and put it in front of Yoshimoto Hirohara: "Mr. Yoshimoto, this is yours." ”

"What is this?"

"You can open it and look at it."

Yoshimoto Hirohara opened in doubt.

Inside, it's a stack of yen.

"What does that mean?"

"We call this a pen." Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said: "One thousand yen, don't be too little, I said, my relatives are from the newspaper, and when they publish your masterpieces, they always have to give you a pen." ”

"That's, it's too much, isn't it?"

"Not much, not much, such beautiful verses, I still think it is less."

Meng Shaoyuan scolded in his heart, what kind of bird? Ten bucks is not worth it.

"Then I'll take it cheekily." Yoshimoto Hirohara collected the money and raised the teacup: "I replace wine with tea, toast you." Regardless of the relationship between China and Japan, I think we are still very happy. ”

"Of course, of course. By the way, call the dish, call the dish, we have to have a good drink today. ”

What did Yoshimoto Hirohara give Meng Shaoyuan?

Why did Meng Shaoyuan give money to Yoshimoto Hirohara?

"Mr. Meng, I really look down on those people in the Admiralty, but as an officer of the Great Japanese Empire, I will never betray Japan's interests. It's impossible for them to exchange information with you! ”

On that day, Xintian Yugui answered Meng Shaoyuan categorically.

Perhaps, it is your own mistake?

Those people in the Admiralty, what can't they do?

Otherwise, why did Meng Shaoyuan give Yoshimoto Hirohara money just now?

And it looks like quite a bit?

They now order wine there.

Toasted each other and laughed from time to time.

Yaga!

Anyway, Yoshimoto Hirohara, you are an officer of the Empire, and you are so friendly with a Shina intelligence officer.

Have you forgotten who you are?

Or have you already started exchanging information with Meng Shaoyuan?

"Mr. Huang, thank you for your information."

Yuki Nitta's mind is no longer on this: "I will confirm the authenticity of the information when I go back, I still have some things, so I won't leave you more." ”

As soon as Huang Qingdong left, Yuki Nitta immediately borrowed the phone in the restaurant: "Hey, I'm Yuki Nitta...... That pickpocket, yes, Zhang Agen...... I need to see him immediately, quickly, I'm waiting for him in Louie's restaurant......"

He hung up and returned to his seat......

"I'm Manager Gu, and Yuki Nitta just called to see a pickpocket named Zhang Agen."

"Captain Chen, who is Zhang Agen?"

"Pickpockets in the Public Concession are famous."

"Immediately find Zhang Agen before the Japanese, quick!"

Meng Shaoyuan and Yoshimoto Hirohara drank an entire bottle of wine.

Yoshimoto Hirohara was covered in sweat and laughed from time to time.

Meng Shaoyuan also drank almost: "Mr. Yoshimoto, today is really an unforgettable day." Okay, I think you must have something to do, that's all for today, and I hope we will have a chance to meet next time. ”

"Yes, definitely."

When Yoshimoto Hirohara stood up, he was already shaking: "Mr. Meng, you are my friend, we will definitely drink together in the future." ”

"I ...... I'll send you out...... Get out ......."

"Ouch, sir, be careful."

As soon as he got out of the hotel, Yoshimoto Hirohara stumbled, and a Chinese with sharp-beaked monkey cheeks rushed out on the side, and helped Yoshimoto Hirohara: "I'll help you call a car." ”

"Yours, great." Hirohara Yoshimoto came up with a stiff Chinese phrase.

He was sent to the rickshaw, and he didn't forget to wave his hand to Meng Shaoyuan: "Goodbye." ”

"Goodbye."

Meng Shaoyuan's body was also shaking.

The Chinese quickly helped him too: "Sir, I'll also help you call a car." ”

Meng Shaoyuan took out a few yuan and learned Yoshimoto Hirohara's tone: "Your great good, this, reward you." ”

"Sir, Nong wants something."

Zhang Agen flatteringly handed the two envelopes to the man in front of him.

The man nodded and pulled the money out of his pocket: "Go ahead, don't talk to anyone." ”

"Thank you boss, thank you boss."

Zhang Agen left happily.

The man immediately handed the two envelopes to Yuki Nitta, who was beside him: "Your Excellency Nitta, you want it." ”

"Well, go back immediately, remember that this matter must be kept secret."

"Yes."

"Boss Tian, the matter is done."

Standing in front of Tian Qi, Zhang Agen respectfully said: "This is what that person rewarded me." ”

"You take it." Tian Qi took out another ten oceans from his pocket: "This, I rewarded you." ”

"Thank you, Boss Tian, thank you, Boss Tian."

Zhang Agen has never encountered such a good thing, taking money from both sides.

Tian Qiyi turned around: "Director Meng, I lost a thousand yen." ”

"I'll go back and make it up for you."

Meng Shaoyuan smiled.

Zhang Agen stole an envelope containing 1,000 yen from Yoshimoto Hirohara and an envelope with haiku written on it from Meng Shaoyuan.

It's just that he handed over to Yuki Nitta, but all of them were transferred by the other two envelopes prepared in advance.