Chapter 643

【Frame‑and‑blame mission completed】

【Personnel losses: 0】

System reward: 【Corn farming technology】

【Corn farming technology】: Master, you are skilled at planting corn; in the future, a certain old person who likes corn will be your most loyal fan?

Hmm?

Corn?

This damn…

Chen Yongren had grown accustomed to the dog system's occasional glitches.

After casually checking the system rewards, Chen Yongren collected his thoughts.

Okamura Ningchi never imagined Tanaka Tarou would die so resolutely.

Right then, the old devil's face grew so grim it looked like it might drip water.

Although the case was settled, his confidant had turned into a major hidden trouble, genuinely making this old devil very uncomfortable.

Tanaka Tarou was, after all, someone he had personally promoted.

Once reported, he couldn't avoid responsibility; though it wouldn't cost him his military post, it would surely affect his promotion.

Anda, meanwhile, stayed silent in a sly manner.

"Okamura Commander, Chief of Staff, Tanaka Tarou is dead; we can close the case now." Chen Yongren said, then tossed the diary into the brazier.

Anda's eyes widened; he instantly grasped Chen Yongren's meaning, his gaze hinting at satisfaction.

Okamura Ningchi, meanwhile, stared at Chen Yongren in surprise.

It had been wondering how to obtain that diary, never expecting Chen Yongren to simply burn it.

"Tanaka Tarou has already admitted his guilt; it was his own insufficient greed, his betrayal of the locust army, and finally suicide out of shame." Chen Yongren looked toward Okamura Ningchi.

"Commander Sir, look, can we write the report this way?"

Chen Yongren knew full well that a diary would have no real impact on Okamura Ningchi; at most it would merely annoy him in his career.

It would be better to curry favor now, first win this old thing's trust, then later more effectively ensnare this old devil.

The dog thing isn't trying to manipulate me; I, the young master, will slowly manipulate you.

While hiding in North China, we'll eventually need a big scapegoat for the future.

"Yo, Chief Director Sir, this report is perfect; it should be written this way." Okamura Ningchi nodded and said to Anda: "Anda Sir, you agree, right?"

"Of course, General Sir." Anda calmly replied: "Chief Director Sir just arrived at the North China Military Department, and in an extremely short time cracked an extremely heinous spy case—that's a great achievement!"

"Okamura Commander, we ought to properly reward Chief Director Sir!"

Anda won't let any opportunity to benefit his own people slip by.

Hearing this, Okamura Ningchi nodded, pondered a moment, then said: "Chief Director Sir has merit in cracking the spy case; he truly deserves a proper reward—we can't let our warriors feel disheartened."

Having said that, it again looked at Chen Yongren and said: "Chen Sang, I promised you—the Special Investigation Squad will, from today onward, cancel its provisional establishment, be formally established, and come under direct command of the North China Headquarters."

"Squad Leader Yuan Chief, for his merit in capturing spies, his rank shall be promoted from lieutenant to major."

"Besides that, all members of the Special Investigation Squad, regardless of rank, shall each be promoted one level and receive a reward of 50,000 yen in cash!"

"Chief Director Sir, you may freely allocate this 50,000 yen among your subordinates."

"Hai!" Chen Yongren stood at attention, then asked: "But Commander Sir, since this case is already closed, what authority does the Special Investigation Squad have?"

"It's simple—assist me in conducting internal screening." Okamura Ningchi said: "The investigation includes all suspicious elements, even the military police!"

"For ranks below general, you shall oversee them."

"For ranks of general and above, I will handle them; if the circumstances are serious, I will personally issue directives for your investigation."

"Moreover, any unit of the North Peiping government—if you have evidence, you may likewise search them!"

The Tanaka Tarou case left Okamura Ningchi with a considerable psychological scar.

Internal screening?

That's just a local tyrant.

Of course.

These are all the overt gains.

Solving cases and earning merit—even rewarding to break the heavens holds nothing new.

More of it is hidden gain.

"Hai!" Chen Yongren excitedly accepted the order.

"For the convenience of your investigative unit's work, I will personally help you find a new office; when military academy graduates are assigned, you will have priority in picking personnel." Okamura Ningchi added.

"Hai!" Chen Yongren stood at attention again.

The old devil appears to be bleeding heavily, but in fact he has lost nothing.

This time we really made a big profit—cleared our own suspicion, and chopped off one of Okamura's arms; the rest is now much simpler.

Continue to acquire more valuable military intelligence, then gradually eliminate Okamura Ningchi's people, letting this dog thing experience the feeling of being sidelined.

After returning to headquarters, Chen Yongren's major-rank uniform was immediately sent over.

Okamura Ningchi personally replaced his rank insignia.

Anda 23 kept clapping nonstop.

"Chief Director, keep working hard; the headquarters needs talent like you—don't ever let me down." Okamura Ningchi tried to pat Chen Yongren's shoulder but couldn't, so he just patted his arm and left it at that.

"Commander Sir, rest assured, Chief Director will certainly not let you down." Chen Yongren said solemnly.

A muttered complaint—just in case I get serious, you old devil won't be able to withstand it.

After further encouraging Chen Yongren, he then handed over the 50,000 yen to Chen Yongren for them to celebrate.

Because the new office is still under renovation, Chen Yongren can only temporarily work in the old office.

Returning to the Special Investigation Group, the members gathered around Chen Yongren to inquire about the situation.

"Warriors, your efforts were not in vain." Chen Yongren pulled out 50,000 yen and lightly tossed it onto the table: "This is our reward."

"Besides that, thanks to my efforts, everyone's military rank will be promoted by one level!"

"Including you!" Chen Yongren said to the two signal operators: "You have no rank, so I specially appoint you as Army Second Lieutenants!"

Upon hearing this, the devils' expressions became even more excited; their looks at Chen Yongren were full of gratitude, and they expressed their gratitude to him.

Without background or ability, promotion is inherently difficult.

But now…

Without lifting a finger, the rank was promoted.

Roughly speaking, I now have several more years of struggle compared to others.

"Here is the reward, distribute it yourselves." Chen Yongren threw 20,000 yen onto the table.

50,000 yen, Chen Sang only took 30,000, which is already very conscientious.

Anyway, they don't even know exactly how much reward they got.

Even if they knew, this bunch of bastards wouldn't say more.

Looking at the yen on the table, they became even more excited, more grateful to Chen Yongren, and also more reverent toward him.

After following for less than a day, they got a rank promotion and also received the reward.

Where can you find such good days?

Tanaka Tarou became a scapegoat, but the matter was not thereby interrupted.

That afternoon, Chen Yongren began a thorough inspection of Tanaka Tarou's subordinates and trusted aides.

The Special Investigation Group was officially established; naturally they had to kill a few chickens to show strength, but anyone with any problem would be transferred from their original post.

In short, they were kept away from the North China Command, and thereafter there was no possibility of promotion.

These troubles were resolved.

Chen Yongren returned to the office this time, organized his thoughts, and prepared for the next action.