Chapter 102: Why Not Put Waste To Good Use?
Fujita Sosuke felt his heart move upon hearing this. You know, it really was like that, but he hesitated a bit:
“But these all have interrogation records, many have already been reported up and registered in ledgers. One or two would be fine, but this number is too large.
If we ‘resolve the misunderstanding’ with all of them, if those at headquarters find out, we’ll all be in big trouble.”
“Hey~~ Fujita-kun, have you forgotten how we ‘resolved the misunderstanding’ before?” Cao Weida prompted: “Since all who could defect have defected, the rest are diehards, and in the end, there’s only one way: eliminate them.
Anyway, whether they die early or late, they have to die eventually. Why not make use of them?
Perfect timing, recently the anti-Japanese elements have been too rampant. We kill a batch of them in the big prison as revenge. Isn’t that quite appropriate?
These days, nothing is in shortage like corpses. At that time, just put two gunshot wounds on their bodies, bury them in the soil, and the higher-ups won’t come dig them up one by one to check, right?
If it really doesn’t work and they absolutely need live ones to fill in, that’s simple too. Leave it to me, I’ll handle it perfectly for you!”
Beiping lacks everything except damn villains!
If he really can’t provide them, don’t we have the Kuomintang and Communist Party to provide them?
He can’t be the one saving people and doing all the work too. That’s not how things are done!
A look of intent appeared on Fujita Sosuke’s face. He thought about it, and it seemed Cao Sang was quite right.
As an official of the Great Japanese Empire, as the captain of the Gendarmerie Headquarters, with anti-Japanese elements so rampant, if he didn’t do some revenge, it really wouldn’t make sense.
This way, he could make a show for the higher-ups and get a hefty income. It was simply killing two birds with one stone!
Having figured this out, Fujita Sosuke couldn’t help but grin broadly, his face almost blooming like a chrysanthemum, patting Cao Weida’s shoulder and laughing heartily:
“Cao Sang, how is your brain wired? Why couldn’t I think of such a good idea!”
“Yōshi, yōshi yōshi! Just do as you say. However, I am just a martial man, not too familiar with the details here. I’ll still need you, Cao Sang, to help operate it.”
He had the same thought as Ono Shiota. Fortunately, he hadn’t treated Cao Sang as disposable before. If he had, he would regret it so much he’d probably slap himself with big slaps!
“Being able to serve Fujita-kun is my honor. Rest assured, I will definitely handle this matter properly for you.” Cao Weida thumped his chest loudly, utterly loyal and devoted.
Changing his tone, “However, Fujita-kun, you still need to do a small thing.”
“Say it!” It concerned his money bag, so he naturally had to give it his all.
“It’s like this, Fujita-kun. Since these people are now ready to ‘resolve the misunderstanding,’ from now on, we have to take good care of them.
Think about it, many of them have been tortured. They might not hold out and die. Before, if they died, they died. But now, they are all little money! Losing one person means losing a sum of money!
Also, treat the wounded quickly, don’t leave any aftereffects. We’re not doing a one-time business deal; we need good reputation! That way we can cooperate long-term!”
Fujita Sosuke blinked, and it really seemed to be the case. Now these people weren’t anti-Japanese elements anymore; they were all his little money!
They were all gold bars!
Losing one would pain him to death!
No way, we can’t let them die!
Ignoring talking to Cao Weida, he immediately picked up the telephone and cranked it.
“Moshi moshi, this is Fujita Sosuke! Connect me to Lin Yuanjiang of the East Asia Academic Research Association, Lin Sang. This is Fujita Sosuke. I now order you to immediately stop interrogating all the captured anti-Japanese elements and get doctors to treat them. No one is allowed to die!
I don’t need you to know why. You just need to execute my orders! Also, use the best medicines for all. If one dies, this major will take your life to compensate!”
Anyway, the treatment costs weren’t from his pocket; they were public funds, so he didn’t mind.
With a click, he hung up and dialed again: “Moshi moshi, Matsui-kun, jiri guara, gura jiri…”
After making several calls in a row, Fujita Sosuke finally hung up the phone, beaming:
“Cao Sang, let’s continue.”
“…” Cao Weida secretly gave a thumbs up. You’re the man, you’re really an action-oriented guy!
Since he wanted him to continue, he would.
“Another thing: if we catch more anti-Japanese elements in the future, avoid using torture if possible. Those rough men don’t know restraint and might damage our customers. Then we’d still have to treat them.
Moreover, this way, it shows our sincerity even more. Next cooperation will be smoother. Don’t you think so?”
Fujita Sosuke frowned, “Cao Sang, although what you say makes sense, I have to remind you that the Empire sets up special agent agencies to get intelligence from them.
If they capture people but don’t interrogate, it means they won’t get any intelligence at all.
This way, they won’t be able to account to the higher-ups and will face accountability. They won’t agree.”
“Fujita-kun, we can’t be too rigid in our thinking. We need to be flexible. There are always more solutions than difficulties. As long as we use our brains, no problem will be a problem.” Cao Weida narrowed his eyes confidently:
“Think about it. If we establish contact with China’s special agents, and we’re cooperating happily, don’t you think they…”
Knock knock knock~~
The knock on the door interrupted Cao Weida’s words. Immediately after, Matsui Koji, that little fatso, poked his head in.
“Fujita-kun, Cao Sang, am I disturbing you?”
“Of course not, Matsui-kun, come in quickly.”
“Matsui-kun.” Cao Weida stood up to greet him.
“We’re all our own people, no need for such formality. Sit, sit.” Matsui Koji’s chubby face smiled very affably.
Especially upon seeing Cao Weida, he was extremely warm. This guy was simply the God of Wealth!
He could casually come up with money-making ideas for him. He simply loved Cao Weida to death!
After sitting down, he eagerly asked: “Where were you up to?”
Obviously, when Fujita Sosuke called Matsui Koji just now, he had said something.
Fujita Sosuke immediately repeated what was just said. Matsui Koji found it more and more reasonable, excitedly asking: “And then? How to solve the intelligence problem?”
Fujita Sosuke immediately showed off his ‘wisdom and talent,’ sagely saying: “Although Cao Sang didn’t continue, I guess it’s to have the two parties provide us with some intelligence within their ability to report to the higher-ups.”
“Fujita-kun is indeed exceptionally wise.” Cao Weida gave a thumbs up. “This humble opinion of mine couldn’t escape Fujita-kun’s discerning eyes. Yes, that’s exactly what I thought.”
Fujita Sosuke beamed with pride, his eyebrows raising: “Then do as Cao Sang says. Matsui-kun, you handle the Matsui Special Agency side. I’ll handle the East Asia Academic Research Association side.”
“Yōshi, no problem. I’ll go back and call the Matsui Special Agency right now!” Matsui Koji came in a hurry and left in a hurry, looking eager.
As for what damage and impact this would have on the Japanese Army’s intelligence system… he couldn’t care less. Anyway, Japan was in such a state now; the so-called Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere was pretty much just a slogan.
There was an old saying in China that he found very reasonable: if a man doesn’t look out for himself, heaven and earth will destroy him. Better to grab some real benefits.
Seeing that the purpose of his visit was basically achieved, Cao Weida prepared to take his leave.
“Fujita-kun, then I’ll head back first. You get those wounded treated. I’ll come tomorrow to select people.”
After leaving the Gendarmerie Headquarters, Cao Weida originally wanted to take a rickshaw back, but as he reached a stop, a tram happened to pull up.
Cao Weida, who had never ridden a tram before, boarded with a ticket out of curiosity.
All the tram staff were men, wearing blue cloth uniforms and blue-billed caps.
The tram workers of this era worked very hard. They had to walk to the depot at two or three in the morning for early and late shifts, and after returning to the depot, they still had to walk home. They were one of the few occupations allowed to travel at night after curfew.
The trams of this era, commonly known as streetcars, were somewhat like trains and required tracks to run.
Not long after getting on, Cao Weida started to regret it.
The trams of this era were quite old, even including many scrap cars dumped by Japan. The bodies were aged, parts severely worn, with intense vibrations, loud noise during operation, and no shock absorption.
The ventilation was also poor, no air conditioner, and the seats were hard wooden boards. Soon he felt stifled.
Especially the speed, it was utterly despairing.
Beiping’s streets were narrow, trams passed through busy areas, and the people hadn’t formed the habit of yielding to vehicles, often walking in the road. To avoid pedestrians, tram speeds were generally only 15-20 mph.
Cao Weida looked around. Well, basically no one dressed flashily. If you could afford it, how comfortable a rickshaw was.
After two stops, unable to endure it, Cao Weida hurriedly squeezed off the tram.
“If this old man rides a tram again next time, this old man is a dog!”
After identifying the direction, Cao Weida prepared to cross a hutong, but just as he reached the corner, he suddenly stopped, leaned against the wall with a blank expression, looking ahead.
Not far away, a group of people were furtively muttering something. Among them, one person he had some impression of; he had seen the other’s photograph.
