At this time, the number of pedestrians on the street has significantly decreased. There are also groups of Japanese soldiers running around from time to time. It seems that the Japanese have really gone crazy. In such a big city, they want to find a stranger who doesnt know what he looks like or what his situation is. Thats like looking for a needle in a haystack.
It is estimated that the Japanese did this for two reasons: one was to retaliate, and the other was also to put on a show. After all, the chief of staff of a division was assassinated, and if nothing was done, it would be impossible to explain. However, it is likely that many people will suffer as well.
But Muyang had no choice and just hated these invading Japanese even more in his heart.
It was already afternoon, and Mu Yang bought a few books that caught his eye at a nearby bookstore. He returned to his room at the Guomin Restaurant and started reading. Dinner was sent up by the restaurant staff, and he ate a few mouthfuls before lying down on the bed to continue reading.
Muyang didnt want to go out and also didnt want to be stopped by Japanese people and have to undergo inspections, it was really troublesome.
The Japanese had been making trouble all night, and from time to time, cars would drive by on the big road outside the Nationalist Hotel, this Tianjin was really not peaceful tonight.
Last night, I read books until very late, but its rare to find a few good books. Zhang Henshuis "Tears and Laughter", "Golden Powder Family", Lin Weiyings "You are the April of Human World", and Xu Zhimos poetry collection. If it were in peacetime, he wouldnt have had the leisure to read this kind of book, but now that he is in the Republic of China era, perhaps due to the different atmosphere of the times, he actually got into it and found it quite interesting.
Wu Yang slept until 10 oclock, then got up, washed and had breakfast. After that, Wu Yang walked out of the National Hotel and headed to Commercial Street. At this time, it was estimated that the tailor had already made the clothes for himself.
As they walked down the commercial street, they saw that there were quite a few Japanese trucks and motorcycles parked on the street. Mu Yangs eyebrows furrowed, how did the Japanese start searching the commercial street?
He didnt dodge, which would have made him more conspicuous, but instead walked right in. As he passed by each store, he saw Japanese soldiers going in and out of every single one, apparently conducting a massive search, not letting any house go unchecked.
Mu Yang steadied his nerves and continued walking in, when he reached the entrance of the tailors shop, he heard Japanese voices shouting inside, accompanied by a girls shrill cries and wails.
Muyang felt a bad premonition, and quickly walked into the tailors shop. He saw two Japanese soldiers, one holding a rifle, the other grabbing Xiaokejuns arm and dragging her out. Behind them, Wulan tightly hugged Xiaokejuns waist, not letting the Japanese take her away.
At this time, Xia Kejun had already burst into tears, with tears all over her face. Wu Lan kept shouting: "We are students, not bad people, dont catch Kejun."
Next to him, a Japanese sergeant had already pulled out his pistol and was pointing it at Wu Cai Feng, who wanted to come over. At this time, Wu Cai Fengs waist was also tightly held by his wife, who didnt dare let him go forward. The woman in her mouth kept shouting: "Husband, dont dare to go over, the Japanese really know how to shoot."
The sergeant saw that the two Japanese soldiers could not move Xia Kejun, and loudly scolded in Japanese, "Fool, if that girl is blocking the way, stab her to death directly."
Two Japanese soldiers pulled again with force, Xia Kejun and Wu Lan fell to the ground at once, but Wu Lan still didnt let go, still tightly hugging Xia Kejuns waist. She knew that if she let go, Xia Kejun would never come back in this life.
The Japanese soldier still couldnt move the two girls, one of whom was furious and raised his rifle bayonet to stab them.
The two girls were so frightened that they screamed and closed their eyes, waiting for death there.
"Stop it, stop it at once!" Muyang shouted in Japanese, causing the house to shake and dust to fall from the ceiling.
The Japanese soldiers bayonet hovered in mid-air, the sergeant turned his head to look at Mu Yang, the two girls closed their eyes and hugged each other, Wu Cai Fengs wife still held onto his waist, the entire scene seemed to freeze after Mu Yangs loud shout.
"Bastards, what are you doing? Do you want to die?" Mu Yang took the initiative and scolded the sergeant loudly.
The Japanese sergeant blinked his small eyes and said: "Sir, we are on a mission, may I ask who you are."
"Is this how you carry out your duties, is this how the Imperial Army executes the Emperors orders? Is this how Lieutenant General Okada Shigeyoshi educates you? I will definitely report todays events to the Ministry of War and the Cabinet. This clearly contradicts the policy of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity and soothing the hearts of the Chinese people set by the Cabinet. You are ruining the future of the Empire." Anyway, Muyangs words were pouring out, saying big things that these ordinary Japanese soldiers couldnt understand would be better.
This Japanese army sergeant was indeed bewildered, were his actions really so serious? Didnt all the imperial soldiers in China do it this way? Had things changed now? He was just a small sergeant, how could he bear such a big crime?
"Sir, I dont know who you are." The sergeant became much more respectful and asked in a low voice.
"Yours, order them to stand by and not do anything that might harm the girl again, then come with me." Mu Yang said as he walked directly into the nearby tailors workshop.
The sergeant winked at two soldiers and said, "Stay here and keep an eye on them." Then he followed Mu Yang into the tailors workshop.
"Sir..." The sergeant had just opened his mouth when Moyang waved his hand to interrupt him, saying in a low voice: "This is my ID. Ill talk to you after youve finished reading it."
The sergeant major took over the armys hand disk from Muyang and found that it was actually an imperial special agent, and also came from the cabinet investigation room. Although he didnt know how powerful the cabinet investigation room was, the lieutenant colonels military rank of the other party was much higher than his own.
The sergeant hastily stood at attention and saluted, saying: "27th Division, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 4th..."
Before he could finish speaking, Muyang interrupted him and said: "I know youre from the 27th Division, whats going on today?"
"Ah, today..." The sergeant obviously didnt want to say anything more.
"Ive said it before, if I dont get a satisfactory answer today, Ill report directly to the Cabinet and let them know. As for the consequences, I think youll see." Mu Yang said coldly with a gloomy face.
"Captain, today we are conducting a search operation. Yesterday, the Chief of Staff was assassinated." The sergeant had just said this when Mu Yang interrupted him: "Get to the point, I already know all this."
"Alright, the search operation yielded nothing. We, our battalion commanders subordinates, were afraid of being punished, so we were ordered to find a pretty girl and present her to the regimental commander. That way..." The sergeant didnt dare say any more.
"Bastard." Mu Yang cursed loudly, then directly slapped the Japanese sergeant four times.
"Ah Hai, Lieutenant Colonel, I was wrong." The sergeant hastily admitted his mistake.
In the Japanese army, getting slapped was too normal, even if Muyang wasnt his direct superior, he couldnt muster up any thoughts of resistance.
"Take your people and get out." Mu Yang said in a low voice.
"Alright, Im leaving." Sergeant Mong hastily replied.
"Wait," Muyang shouted.
The sergeants heart tightened, "Wont you be changing your mind, Lieutenant?"
"You already know my current identity, but you should be aware that my identity cannot be casually revealed to outsiders. In Tianjin, only generals and above are aware of my true identity. I am still on a secret mission, so you absolutely must not reveal my identity to anyone. If my identity is leaked and the mission fails, I will directly report to Lieutenant General Ryōjun Kishimoto. You can imagine your own consequences."
After Mu Yang finished speaking, the face of this military officer was already slightly sweaty. Today he was truly unlucky to have encountered someone like that. It seemed that it would be better for him to pretend that nothing had happened when he got back. No one should mention it, and even the soldiers who followed him needed to be reminded not to say anything wrong, or they would get into trouble.
"Major, I understand, completely understand. Ill leave first." He bowed his head and left the room immediately. Once outside, the sergeant didnt waste any words and ordered two Japanese soldiers to leave with him.