Spy Wars: I can get rewards by being a bully!

Chapter 398 Conflict of Interests in South China

The atmosphere suddenly became very good. Lin Ze no longer mentioned his feeling unwell. He poured more wine and the two of them started toasting each other.

After three rounds of drinks, Lawrence suddenly said, "The cooperation on oil is going very smoothly. However, the Naval Intelligence Department has heard some news recently. If the Japanese and our interests in South China conflict in the future, the Naval Intelligence Department hopes that it will not affect cooperation in the north. Mr. Lin holds a high position in the Military Police Command. I wonder what the Japanese military leaders think?"

Lin Ze looked drunk on the surface, but he was very sober on the inside.

He suddenly understood that Lawrence came to him this time because something might have happened and he came to test his attitude. The reason why he didn't go directly to Kitahara Ransuke was, firstly, it was inconvenient for Kitahara Ransuke to talk about these things directly, and secondly, Lawrence also hoped to establish a buffer between him and Kitahara Ransuke.

There is no doubt that Lin Ze is the most suitable person to deliver the message.

But what did Lawrence mean when he said that there might be conflicts of interest in South China in the future?

The Japs are still mired in the Jiangcheng battle, so how could they have a conflict of interest with Mi Lijian in South China?

Could it be that some large Japanese trading companies have started doing business in the south and are competing with the Americans for the market? But what does this have to do with the military?

"Mr. Lawrence, don't talk about your high position and power. I am just a lieutenant, and I am Chinese. In the headquarters, I only have the job to do, not the right to speak."

"You are too modest. Come, drink, drink, Mr. Lin. I will give you a few bottles of American wine later."

Lin Ze curled his lips and asked, "What good wine do you have in your place?"

Lawrence achieved his goal by saying it out loud, because he knew that Lin Ze would definitely tell Kitahara Ransuke what he said.

After eating and drinking, the banquet ended around eight o'clock. Lawrence played his part to the end, looking very drunk, and said a lot of "heart-to-heart talks" to Lin Ze, then went upstairs to rest.

Lin Ze did not go home, but went directly to the gendarmerie headquarters.

As expected, workaholic Kitahara Ransuke had not rested yet. Lin Ze knocked on the door and went in, and he was still working at his desk.

"Kitahara-kun, Lawrence is acting strange today."

Because the information leak was resolved, Kitahara Ransuke was in a good mood these two days. He motioned Lin Ze to sit down and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"

"He started by saying a bunch of meaningless things and then suddenly asked me if the Empire's interests conflicted with theirs in South China, would that affect our cooperation with them? I wanted to know what the top management's attitude was."

After saying that, Lin Ze stared at Kitahara Ransuke, trying to see something from his face.

Unexpectedly, Kitahara Ransuke also looked confused, and he didn't look like he was pretending.

"Conflict? What conflict can there be with them?"

After walking around the room for a few times, Kitahara Ransuke curled his lips and said, "The British and Americans are evil and cannot be trusted. They have their own thoughts. The so-called cooperation is just a temporary interest. As for the conflict Lawrence mentioned, I really don't know, but I will report this matter to the higher-ups. This Lawrence is also wishful thinking. Do we have to reveal the attitude of the higher-ups to him just by cooperating once?"

Now the Japanese's hostility towards the Americans has almost reached its peak. The Japanese are a very strange nation. If they are defeated, they will be extremely servile. But when they recover, they will feel that their previous servility was a humiliation and they will clamor to wash away the shame. Their brain circuits are so abnormal that they cannot be understood by normal nations.

Their hostility towards the Americans probably started during the Black Ship Incident, and now, as their strength and ambitions grow, this hostility has been magnified.

Everyone knows what happened later. The five-star general commented on this.

Lin Ze was not discouraged even though he failed to get the information he wanted from Kitahara Ransuke.

When it comes to intelligence, both hard work and luck are essential.

And don't be impatient, because being impatient can be fatal.

Lin Ze smiled and said, "Mr. Beiyuan, this Lawrence also gave me a check for one thousand dollars, saying it was to thank me. I have to hand it over, right?"

Kitahara Ransuke quickly whispered, "Lin-san, you are a good person in every way except that you are too honest. This kind of thing is very common. If you don't say it and I don't say it, who would know? One thousand dollars is not a small amount of money for you, but for the headquarters, this amount of money is nothing. Okay, go back and have a rest. There is no such thing as one thousand dollars. Lawrence just wanted to talk to you, that's all."

After returning home, Lin Ze still managed to make up for it with another meal. He had a big appetite and he really couldn't get full at the Six Nations Restaurant.

Fortunately, the three girls had just made some leek wontons in the afternoon.

As for leeks, those who like them love them very much, while those who don’t like them think they taste bad.

Lin Ze could just accept it.

The wontons at the Lin family are quite particular. The wonton skin is white, shiny and almost transparent. Put some small shrimp skin in the chives and add a little egg. Not too much, otherwise it will taste like three-fresh dumplings.

Because wontons are relatively vegetarian, the soup requires some effort.

As the weather got colder, wild ducks from the Baiyangdian area began to be sent to the city of Peking in batches. The meat of this kind of wild duck is rather tough and lacks fat, so it cannot be used to make roast duck, but it is indeed perfect for making soup.

Put two wild ducks and an old hen in the pot, add two pieces of bones, simmer over low heat, and stir to create foam as time goes by. Stew for a day and the soup will taste very delicious and look very clear.

When the wontons are cooked, take them out and add sesame oil, coriander, white pepper and seaweed. Then pour the broth on them and tear the chicken into pieces and cover them on top. That's it.

Lady Tang felt distressed when she saw Lin Ze wolfing down his food. She thought to herself, "My master is out there dealing with the Japanese invaders all the time. I wonder how much energy he must have spent and he can't even get enough to eat!"

After eating three large bowls of food in a row, with sweat on his forehead, Lin Ze slowly drank half a bowl of soup to digest the food.

Ms. Tang was handing out towels and serving fruits.

She is tall, which is actually more in line with the aesthetic standards of later generations. She is not the type who has no flesh, but just the right height.

Especially the long legs, the typical wine glass legs, tall and powerful.

Perhaps knowing Lin Ze's preferences, Miss Tang sometimes wears tight clothes at home. Unlike the loose traditional training clothes, this kind of clothes is tight and close-fitting, which makes her figures look more perfect.

Ruoxue looked at her with envy.

Xiyue smiled and said, "What are you looking at? Your eyes are fixed on it."

Ruoxue came back to her senses and said with a firm look in her eyes, "Well, it's okay! We have two! Don't we always say double happiness?"

Xiyue blushed and hit her, "What are you talking about, you little bitch!"

The house was warm and cozy, after having a full meal, he played and laughed with the women in the family. This was a peaceful life that many people envied.