Chapter 689: A Good Show

Zhe Tian Ping Nei took a deep breath, lifted his head to look at Chen Yongren, and said in a low voice: "There's too much profit in this; giving it to anyone to eat isn't really eating, and no matter whose hands it's in, it won't be clean!"

Besides, if you don't take it, how will your superiors view you?

If you're unwilling to be a grasshopper on a rope, that's equivalent to losing a chance at promotion! Someone like you could never understand!

Chen Yongren snorted derisively: "Major His Excellency, this is not an excuse or reason for violating military discipline; the appearance of materiel and equipment in the hands of the Eighth Route Army means you are colluding with the enemy and betraying the country, not mere corruption."

"I didn't do it; this has nothing to do with me!" Zhe Tian Ping Nei said indignantly: "The logistics supplies A Ren't just ours; the locust army has plenty of supplies, all bought from nobles' estates. Why don't you investigate those?"

When materiel shows up in the hands of the Eighth Route Army, it's not something you can dismiss by saying it's unrelated; it's not just you—I will not let anyone involved off the hook." Chen Yongren said coldly.

After saying that, Chen Yongren turned to the excited Zhongyuan Shen: "Zhongyuan, go immediately and invite these two to come here as guests."

Remember, they are brigadier generals of Younger Brother Country; you must be polite, understand?

The old devils have been preparing for the mop‑up operations; the several army officers who need to take part have also been holding meetings at military headquarters—this is simply a heaven‑sent opportunity.

Before the mop‑up even began, two officers ran into trouble, which will certainly be a heavy blow to the little devils' morale.

"I understand, sir!" Zhongyuan Shen exclaimed, accepted the order, and left excitedly.

Brigadier general, the opportunity actually came this fast?

If they are willing to be polite, I'll be polite too; if they A Ren't, I'll let them experience how formidable the Special Investigation Unit is!

Even beating up a major is this satisfying—let alone two brigadier generals!

Although he hadn't slept for over ten hours, he felt no fatigue at all; instead, he grew even more excited.

Chen Yongren also placed another call to Gangcun Ningci.

The call was connected quickly.

"Moshi moshi, Chief Director Sir, any new developments?" came the slightly tired voice of Gangcun Ningci from the other end of the line.

Chen Yongren's side was rooting out internal termites, and with a new development imminent, Gangcun Ningci had no mind to sleep either.

So he simply waited.

"Hai!" Chen Yongren responded.

"Speak." Gangcun Ningci said.

According to Zhe Tian Ping Nei's current statement, Yue Sheng Hu Zhuzhu and Cunjing Junxiong are also involved in selling supplies related to this matter; I have already sent people to summon them for questioning," Chen Yongren said vaguely.

"What?" Gangcun Ningci exclaimed in disbelief: "Yue Sheng Hu Zhuzhu, Cunjing Junxiong, commanders of the Mixed 9th and 16th Brigades?"

These two are about to lead their troops in mopping up the Eighth Route Army.

At the evening meeting, they solemnly declared they would surely clear the Eighth Route Army out of North China; now, looking at it…

"Hai!" Chen Yongren said solemnly.

Gangcun Ningci fell silent, then a wave of fear washed over him.

Before the mop‑up even started, two brigade‑level commanders were already selling supplies and allegedly linked to the Eighth Route Army; if the mop‑up really begins, who knows what could happen.

The old devil couldn't help cursing, "Baka!"

The current situation is already severe; after finally exposing the previous mole, now two more have appeared, and they're both senior officers…

Even if this matter is resolved afterward, it will have a profound impact on one's career.

What a bunch of useless good‑for‑nothings!

If this gets out, the face of the North China Army will be completely lost.

Suddenly.

Chen Yongren then heard a table‑slap sound coming from the other end of the line.

Immediately afterward, Gangcun Ningci snapped: "Chief Director Sir, this matter is too big; no matter what, we must get to the bottom of it, especially whether they have any ties to the Eighth Route Army!"

"Hai, I understand!" Chen Yongren stood at attention and accepted the order.

Even over the phone, Chen Yongren could feel how furious Gangcun Ningci was.

Just as he was about to hang up, the line shouted: "Hold on, Chief Director Sir."

"Uncle Gangcun, is there anything else?" Chen Yongren asked.

"Once they're caught, wait for me to interrogate them together." Gangcun Ningci said in a low voice: "I must personally ask what this bunch of scoundrels really intends to do!"

Gangcun Ningci even felt like swallowing them whole.

Come in person?

The old devil is indeed furious.

But this is even better.

After all.

The two generals are suspected of treason—no small crime—letting Gangcun Ningci witness this in person would also lend credibility to the matter.

"Uncle Gangcun, from your voice you sound exhausted; you should rest more. I'm here, so everything's fine." Chen Yongren feigned concern.

"Compared to my health, the cause of Younger Brother Country is obviously more important; I must get to the bottom of why they did this to prevent it from happening again." Gangcun Ningci said.

"Whether it happens or not, it's not up to my agreement," Chen Yongren again tried to persuade: "But you are the commander of the North China Army; if your health fails…"

Having said that, Chen Yongren fell silent.

He added to himself, "That would really be great."

"Chief Director Sir, no need to say more—get ready now; we'll see each other later." Gangcun Ningci said in an unrefusable tone, not giving Chen Yongren a chance to speak, and hung up.

Chen Yongren also hung up, a confident smile playing at the corner of his mouth.

Since the old devil Gangcun wants to come in person, let's put on a good show for him.

The mind‑control skill can currently control six people.

Even counting those two brigadier generals, that's only five people—simple for Chen Yongren.

……

Gangcun Ningci's actions were swift.

After hanging up the phone, he arranged the guard detail and the motorcade, also brought along Anda 23, and rushed to the warehouse.

Seeing the supply warehouse burned to ashes, Gangcun Ningci's face grew grim; subsequently, under the leadership of Anteng Zhongsi, he found Chen Yongren.

Chen Yongren had already, through perception, known that Gangcun Ningci was coming, but when he entered, he still feigned surprise: "General Gangcun Ningci, Chief of Staff Anda, you've come?"

"General Gangcun Ningci, Chief of Staff Anda."

Seeing Gangcun Ningci walk in, the several officers inside turned pale, their faces as if they had eaten feces; they all lowered their heads and fell silent, filled with uncertainty about their own futures.

"And those two?" Gangcun Ningci asked.

"Zhongyuan Shen has already led his troops to capture them." Chen Yongren gestured for Gangcun Ningci and Anda 23 to sit down before saying: "I believe they…"

Before he could finish speaking, a noisy sound again came from outside the door.

"Chief Commander, everyone has been brought back!" Zhongyuan Shen led a troop of men walking in.

Among them were two middle-aged Japanese with bruised noses and swollen faces; from the general's uniforms they wore, it was easy to see that they were the 'main characters' of this interrogation.

Yue Sheng Hu Zhuzhu, Ji Cun Jing Jun Xiong.