"Thank you all."

Mitsui stood up and bent down. His rank was higher than the three in front of him, but they were not in the same department. This time they were purely here to help him.

"Chief Mitsui, you're welcome, we are all working for Ishihara-kun."

Shimakura said calmly. His words showed his attitude. If it weren't for Ishihara Hiroshi, he would not be here, let alone help Mitsui to frame others.

Hiroshi Ishihara was the main reason. Mitsui had to thank Hiroshi Ishihara, not him.

"Yes, Section Chief Mitsui, since Mr. Ishihara has given the order, we will fully cooperate."

Yamaguchi followed suit and stated that he was at the lowest level, but only for now.

After joining the literary club, with the help of Hiroshi Ishihara and the two presidents, he believed that his promotion to the military rank was inevitable.

All he has to do is listen more to Ishihara Hiroshi and contribute more to the literary society.

"Director Mitsui, let's start executing the plan. This is the first task assigned to us by Mr. Ishihara. We can only succeed and not fail."

Takemoto said softly, the three people said different words, but the meaning they expressed was the same.

They followed Toru Ishihara's lead and they were carrying out Toru Ishihara's orders. If Mitsui really wanted to thank him, then thank Toru Ishihara, not them.

"Okay, I will inform you of Hoshino's situation at any time. I'll leave it to you this time."

Mitsui lowered his head gently, and the three of them stopped talking and went about their own business.

"Section Chief, I didn't expect Ishihara Hiroshi to have such strong control over them."

After the three people left, Esaki He whispered, and Mitsui Amu couldn't help but nod.

The attitudes of the three people made him understand that they were sincerely working for Ishihara Hiroshi, and were even proud to work for Ishihara Hiroshi. This was their pride and honor.

All along, what Mitsui wanted most was this kind of subordinate.

Whether it is Hasegawa or now Ishida Koyama and Jiang Tengkong, none of them have taken such initiative as the three of them. When they do things, they will be somewhat selfish.

Ishihara Hiroshi is just a businessman, and these three people are not his subordinates. It is really amazing that he can make a few people take such initiative.

Hiroshi Ishihara is a person who can only be friends with, not offend.

Otherwise, there is no need for him to speak out, and there are many people who will deal with him and want his life.

"Mr. Hoshino, we found a suspect."

Not long after, Hoshino received a report from Li Zhiqun. These Chinese people have not been idle recently. They have seen some Chinese agents before. They go walking on the streets every day, or check the newly issued certificates of good citizenship, and look for hidden Chinese agents through photos.

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"What suspect? From the Party Affairs Investigation Department or the Military Intelligence Department?"

Hoshino raised his head, Li Zhiqun had good abilities and was a talented person. Apart from being at a low level, there was nothing else.

This person can be trained well and become his right-hand man in the future.

What's wrong with the Chinese? The Chinese are better and easier to control, unlike the Japanese. Because of Mitsui, how many people dare to get close to them now?

"No, it's An Yaozu, director of the Zhabei branch of the police station."

When he heard that it was the branch director, Xinye immediately raised his head: "What suspicion does he have?"

"My people accidentally discovered that he sneaked to the headquarters of the dispatched army. Not knowing what he was doing there, he followed and monitored him and found that there was a counter-reconnaissance arrangement in his home. There must be something wrong with this person, and we are currently watching him."

Li Zhiqun quickly reported that no ordinary person would make counter-reconnaissance arrangements at home. Only people who have ulterior motives and are worried that their home has been entered without knowing it would do so.

In other words, only agents would do this.

"Did you find out what he was doing at the Dispatch Corps Headquarters?"

Hoshino was shocked. The branch director did not attract his personal attention. The important point was that he had been to the dispatched army headquarters.

Although many officers are still on the frontline battlefield, it is still a very important place.

"Not yet, but I'm keeping an eye on it. I believe I can figure it out soon."

Li Zhiqun shook his head, and Xingye thought for a moment and immediately asked: "Who knows about this now?"

"There are only a few people, just me and three of my subordinates, all of whom are absolutely trustworthy."

Li Zhiqun whispered back, ever since he knew that Mitsui's spies were among the Chinese, Hoshino no longer had so much trust in these Chinese agents.

He only trusts one person now, Li Zhiqun.

If Li Zhiqun also betrayed him, there was no need for him to stay in Shanghai. No matter how much the section chief blamed him, he would still escape, at least that way he could survive.

"Don't let others know your whereabouts. You go to the safe house and keep an eye on him. If there is any situation, report it to me in time."

Hoshino ordered that he did not trust other people, only the few people in front of him could be trusted.

This matter cannot be known to others, otherwise Mitsui will definitely make trouble for him, and the targeted person may escape like last time.

"Yes, don't worry, the news will definitely not be leaked this time."

Li Zhiqun learned a lot from the experience. Last time, he missed an opportunity to make meritorious deeds. This time, he must seize the opportunity and not go on business trips again.

"Team leader, Li Zhiqun and his three men are missing. We went to ask Hoshino. Hoshino said they took leave, but we felt something was wrong. The four of them should have gained something to perform a secret mission."

A team member sent to the Detective Division came back and reported to Jiang Tengkong.

The place where these Chinese people worked finally had an official name. Hoshino named them the Detective Division. Their main responsibility was to detect and detect hidden Chinese agents.

There are not many people, but it sounds a lot more formal.

"Find out immediately where Li Zhiqun and the others have gone."

Jiang Tengkong ordered, his men took the order and left, and he got up and went to Mitsui's office.

"Section Chief, there is something going on with Hoshino..."

Jiang Tengkong reported the latest intelligence to Mitsui. He had not reported this matter to the Chinese yet. He did not know what Li Zhiqun and the others were doing. He had no clue and had no way to report it.

You must find out their true mission before you can report it.

"I see."

After listening to Jiang Tengkong's story, Mitsui knew that the Yamaguchi side had taken action and the bait was being watched by Hoshino's people.

Their work efficiency is really high. Once Hoshino takes the bait, he will definitely be doomed this time.

There are Chinese internal agents in the dispatched army staff. Hoshino will never remain indifferent to such information. He will definitely die this time.

"Section Chief, I asked them to check Li Zhiqun's whereabouts. If they can't find it out, do you want to force Hoshino to tell him about it?"

Jiang Tengkong asked softly. The person he sent was not of high rank and could not question Xingye.

Li Zhiqun only took three of his confidants out. These four people did not have his spies. Unless he found them, he could not force them to tell them what their specific mission was.

If you want to know the truth about the mission quickly, you should start with Mitsui.

"No, just let them check."

Mitsui shook his head. He knew clearly that it was a trap and there was no need to act.

"Section Chief, do you know their mission this time?"

Jiang Tengkong was stunned and asked immediately. Mitsui suddenly looked at Jiang Tengkong with sharp eyes.

"This is not in line with your temperament."

Jiang Tengkong explained with a smile that for Mitsui, Hoshino is like a stick in his throat, and Hoshino's affairs are his biggest concern. This time he heard that something was not normal in the Detective Division, but he refused to ask questions. This is not a normal reaction.

There is no other explanation except that Mitsui Amu already knew about this mission.

"Jiang Teng, yes, I know what he is doing, so don't ask any more about it."

After thinking for a while, Mitsui nodded slowly. Jiang Tengkong was someone he could trust, and Jiang Tengkong guessed it himself, so there was no need to hide it anymore.

"If that's true, if that's the case, then we have to ask."

Jiang Tengkong smiled and nodded, while Mitsui frowned. Jiang Tengkong didn't wait for him to ask, and continued to explain: "Hoshino must know that you are paying attention to him. He is obviously abnormal, but you don't ask, and he will become suspicious."

"You're right, I was careless."

Mitsui suddenly realized that the authorities were obsessed with him. He was now thinking about how to get Hoshino to take the bait, ignoring his normal reaction.

Jiang Tengkong sighed slightly in his heart. He was indeed right about Mitsui's parity.

Mitsui is a qualified politician, not a qualified agent.

"You continue to do what you want to do, but one thing is, don't disrupt their actions, just let them know that we are investigating."

Mitsui was not stupid. It was indeed his negligence before, but now Jiang Tengkong reminded him and he immediately made amends.

"I understand, don't worry, nothing will happen to you."

Jiang Tengkong bowed his head and exited, while Mitsui stared at his back.

Jiang Tengkong is indeed good, and his ability is even higher than that of Ishida. He must be conquered as soon as possible and become his true confidant, so that he can be of great help to him in the future.

After returning, Jiang Tengkong did not make any arrangements, but asked two team members to find other Chinese agents many times and ask about the whereabouts of Li Zhiqun and others.

After knowing that Mitsui was involved, Jiang Tengkong no longer worried.

Since it was a mission that Mitsui knew about, it probably had nothing to do with the Chinese. It was probably Mitsui who used his bad intentions to set a trap for Hoshino.

It was none of his business and he didn't care.

"Rose actually noticed the abnormality, which is good."

On the other side, Chu Lingyun received Tian Pei's message and shook his head with a smile.

Takemoto, the others, and Mitsui had already started taking action, but Chu Lingyun did not take the initiative to intervene. With these people together, Hoshino was doomed this time.

Hoshino is an outsider and has no roots in Shanghai. These people, not to mention local gangsters, are definitely much better than him.

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Outside Xuzhou, an elite Japanese army was marching slowly.

It was indeed very slow, lazily and stop-and-go along the way, and from time to time someone would have diarrhea and fall behind.
To be continued...