Keep a close eye on Chapter 1111.
Keep a close eye on Chapter 1111.
Maochuan Mansion operated in Tianjin for many years, ostensibly as an "academic research institution" or "non-governmental cultural exchange group," but in reality, it was an important Japanese intelligence base in North China, with a complex network that infiltrated all levels of society.
Whether it was gathering intelligence, turning traitors to defect, or carrying out assassinations and sabotage, the Maochuan Mansion achieved "remarkable results".
Logically speaking, in terms of seniority, ability, and existing "work foundation," Hidekazu Mogawa should be a strong, or even the top, contender for the position of head of the Tianjin Special Service Agency.
“Yes.” Nanzo Yunzi nodded in confirmation, her tone even more playful. She even tilted her head slightly, revealing a slightly mocking expression: “Mogawa Hidekazu and his faction have always believed that this position is rightfully his.”
After all, Maochuan Mansion has been operating in Tianjin for many years with remarkable results and a solid foundation.
Many people in both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs system and the military intelligence system have tacitly accepted this.
Unexpectedly, at the last moment, Yi'e Cheng, who appeared out of nowhere, also snatched it away.
She described it as if she had seen it with her own eyes: "I heard that after the appointment was officially issued, Mochikawa Hidekazu flew into a rage in his mansion, smashing many of his beloved porcelain pieces. Even his most capable subordinates from the Chinese group were terrified and dared not approach him."
His relationship with Giga Seiya is currently... "very tense" is an understatement; it's practically open discord, akin to fire and water.
In some informal settings, the two men's henchmen had already clashed several times.
Nanzo Yunzi stepped forward, lowering her voice even further, with a mysterious air about sharing classified information: "There are unconfirmed but widely circulated rumors that after the head of the Ie Agency took office, in order to quickly establish his authority and to crack down on the power of the Maochuan Mansion, this 'local tyrant,' and to consolidate his own position, he has been very strict in suppressing several important lines under the responsibility of the Maochuan Mansion, especially the Huaxia Group, the action team composed of traitors and thugs, and some of the commercial intelligence networks that have infiltrated the business community."
Under the guise of "rectifying discipline" and "improving efficiency," he found some excuses to transfer or sideline several of Maochuan's close associates and key personnel. He also withheld some special activity funds that should have been allocated to Maochuan's residence under the pretext of "coordinating resources."
This is utterly devastating.
"And as for Hidekazu Mogawa..." Nanzo Yunko's sneer deepened, "He doesn't seem to be one to swallow his anger and wait for his doom."
Our Special Higher Police's informants stationed near Maochuan Mansion and in other underground strongholds in Tianjin have reported a significant increase in unfamiliar faces visiting the mansion recently. Moreover, these people's demeanor... suggests they are mostly local Tianjin gang leaders, porters, thugs, and possibly even outlaws who have migrated from beyond the Great Wall or Shandong.
The atmosphere inside and outside the mansion was tense and eerie.
Some people privately speculated that Hidekazu Mochikawa, having been pushed too far and suffered too much loss by Seiya Giga, might... have already decided to kill him, secretly recruiting soldiers and preparing to find a suitable opportunity to strike decisively against Giga Giga and completely eliminate this obstacle.
"Dogs fighting." After listening to Nanzo Yunzi's vivid and detailed description, Zhou Zhengqing's face remained expressionless. He simply snorted three words coldly from his nose, his tone as indifferent as if he were commenting on a fight between stray dogs on the roadside.
He had seen plenty of infighting, brawls, and even assassinations within intelligence agencies in movies and TV shows, so he wasn't surprised at all.
Yige Cheng also arrived suddenly, eager to establish his authority.
Mochikawa Hidekazu is a local strongman who has been deeply entrenched for many years. How could he allow others to sleep soundly?
A fierce conflict erupts between the two, escalating to a life-or-death struggle; this is almost an inevitable plot development.
In Zhou Zhengqing's view, as long as this internal strife did not affect his military police headquarters, nor disrupt the superficial "order" of Tianjin and the various "businesses" he was engaged in, he was happy to watch the show.
"Just keep this to ourselves, don't get involved," Zhou Zhengqing instructed Nanzao Yunzi after a few seconds of contemplation.
"General, could he come directly to you for help?"
Zhou Zhengqing chuckled upon hearing this: "Hehe, if it were before, he might have come over to ask because he knew him before, but now, I think he wouldn't dare to come over."
You yourself said he used his connections with the military, but our current relationship with the military... do you think he would risk offending the military by going through the military police headquarters?
"I see." Nanzo Yunzi nodded in agreement.
"However, I need to keep a close eye on the situation on both sides."
Especially for Giga Seiya, who has just taken office and whose position is not yet secure, and who is at odds with Mochikawa Hidekazu, in order to break the deadlock or protect himself, he might make some big moves to demonstrate his presence, or... in desperation, he might seek outside help.
"Watch out for any unsolicited contact he makes with anyone from our military police headquarters, or other entities such as the North China Area Army Headquarters or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Report any unusual activity immediately."
"Yes!" Nanzo Yunzi straightened up and responded crisply, firmly remembering Zhou Zhengqing's instructions.
The relaxed expression on her face, as if she were sharing gossip, disappeared, and she transformed back into the capable and shrewd head of the Special Higher Police.
She knew that although Zhou Zhengqing said he wouldn't get involved, this "close monitoring" was itself a form of deep preparation for intervention.
If those two "dogs" find something of value, or if they infringe upon the interests of the Military Police Command, they will absolutely not hesitate to take action.
Just then, Huizi, who had been squatting next to the snowman, tried to pin an even larger withered leaf as a "medal" onto the snowman's red ribbon.
Perhaps it used too much force, or the snow was too slippery, and its little body lost its balance.
With a cry of "Ouch!", she sat back down in the soft snowdrift. Her thick cotton pants made her look like a little roly-poly toy. She swayed for a moment but didn't get up immediately.
"Pfft..." Sakura, who had been standing quietly to the side with her eyes never leaving Zhou Zhengqing and Nanzo Yunzi, couldn't help but chuckle when she saw Huizi's appearance. She quickly covered her mouth with her hand.
Zhou Zhengqing was amused by his sister's clumsy yet adorable fall, and a smile appeared on his lips. He temporarily put aside the melodramatic infighting within the intelligence agency, walked over, reached out and "pulled" Huizi out of the snowdrift, gently patting the snow off her body.
"Are you hurt?"
Hui Zi didn't cry at all; instead, she found sitting in the soft snow very fun. She grinned and slapped Zhou Zhengqing's hands that were patting the snow away with her little hands: "It doesn't hurt!... It's fun!"
Nanzo Yunzi stood quietly to the side, watching Zhou Zhengqing's gentle expression towards his sister, so different from when he had given the order earlier. She then glanced at Yingzi, the beautiful and gentle maid in the corridor, whose eyes were only on the young master and young lady.
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