Dong Shu left with the meteorite copper, while Zhang Bei remained in Changsha.
Through the people who remained there, it was known that this was not the Zhang family's base.
It was just a place where they had some business dealings with the Zhang family.
For this matter, they specially gathered some scattered members of the Zhang family in Changsha.
As for how Zhang Bei had Dong Shu obtain the Japanese military defense map, it had nothing to do with him.
He only needed to wait for the results. This was the benefit of having a powerful backer.
However, early the next morning, the entire city of Changsha was plunged into absolute shock.
Lu Jianxun, the temporary commander of the Changsha Garrison, was found dead in his underground fortress.
There was no blood or disorder, only a sharp wound on Lu Jianxun's neck.
His blood had stained his desk red.
What was puzzling was that Lu Jianxun's underground chamber was a special place.
Once closed, it could only be opened from the inside.
From the outside, it could only be forcibly opened with explosives.
Plus, there was a military camp outside, and an elite squad of a hundred men in the fortress, all Lu Jianxun's private soldiers.
Trying to kill him from the outside was almost impossible.
Yet, Lu Jianxun was found dead in the fortress, and his elite squad had been wiped out.
If the military district commander hadn't come to look for Lu Jianxun that morning, they wouldn't have discovered his death.
The entire fortress was stained with blood, with bodies everywhere.
What made it even more eerie was that all these people had died from heart punctures or their heads being pierced by sharp objects.
Many died quietly, not even knowing what killed them.
The fortress looked untouched, there was no evidence, not even a bullet casing.
Not even a single bloody weapon was found.
Some speculated it was a revenge plot within the official circles, but who could have bypassed the tens of thousands of troops outside?
Therefore, many suspected it was the work of ghosts, and the entire camp was filled with fear.
Fortunately, Zhang Da Fo Ye stepped forward in time and stabilized the situation.
The military power naturally returned to his hands.
In addition to this news, a massacre occurred near the American consulate.
It was said that the place was the residence of a foreign merchant.
All 78 people there were dead, including the foreign merchant, who was found mysteriously dead at his dining table.
He was still holding a glass of wine. Everyone was dumbfounded, these people died under unclear circumstances.
It could even be said that they died peacefully. What was even more unsettling was that there were a few Americans among them.
They were known to have close ties with the military.
Therefore, some believed that these people were killed by the Japanese in an assassination attempt.
Their goal was to disrupt the cooperation between the military and the United States.
But this rumor was quickly debunked. According to insiders, the trading company was actually a Japanese operation, and all those who died were Japanese.
This caused quite a stir, even reaching the highest commander of the military.
Suddenly, the entire Changsha city was in a strange state.
"Fo Ye! They're all dead, everyone is dead."
In a villa in Changsha, Qi Tie Zui looked at Zhang Da Fo Ye with fear.
Early that morning, Zhang Da Fo Ye had received orders to take charge of the military camp.
The restored Fo Ye was full of energy. After stabilizing the military, he eagerly returned home.
But upon his return, he learned that the Japanese stronghold in the city had been destroyed.
Even the nearby American consulate had suffered casualties.
No one knew who did it, nor when they did it.
However, their Japanese opponents were also killed in the massacre.
"What are they trying to do? Are they trying to provoke a conflict between nations?"
Zhang Fo Ye had already guessed that the Zhang family was likely behind this.
But weren't they only after the meteorite copper? Why kill others? This situation, if not handled well, would surely lead to war.
Even his position could be implicated.
Everyone in Changsha knew that Lu Jianxun and he were at odds, and each wanted the other gone.
Now that Lu Jianxun was dead, along with his elite squad, it was just an internal struggle. He could use the opportunity to appease the troops and regain his position.
But now, not only were there dead Japanese in the city, but also Americans.
This had escalated to an international conflict, beyond Zhang Fo Ye's control.
Otherwise, with Zhang Da Fo Ye's abilities, he would have eliminated them long ago.
But now, they had wiped them all out, which was satisfying, but left a mess. A wrong step could lead to disaster.
"Fo Ye! It's time to consider how to clean up this mess."
A young man wearing glasses said.
This was Jie Jiu Ye, one of the Nine Gates, known for his cunning.
"Jiu Ye! What do you think we should do?" Zhang Da Fo Ye asked.
Jie Jiu Ye was the mastermind of the Nine Gates, his presence gave Zhang Da Fo Ye peace of mind.
"The most important thing now is to stabilize the military. This can't be concealed. According to my classmate, the Japanese are furious, but it's a conflict zone. So, we don't have to worry about the Japanese. We can guide public opinion.
Just say that the Japanese committed a crime and were killed by people from the underworld, leaving some evidence.
The real trouble is Qiu De Kao. If he had died in the massacre, it would have been good.
But he wasn't there last night and escaped. Therefore, the most urgent matter now is to deal with Qiu De Kao. We need to keep him under control.
Otherwise, if he relays the information to the US, under pressure from above, Fo Ye, you'll be in danger."
Jie Jiu Ye analyzed the current situation step by step.
Listening to Jie Jiu Ye's analysis, Zhang Da Fo Ye felt relieved.
He thought it was a dead end, but now the key was actually Qiu De Kao.
"Contact Qiu De Kao immediately!" Zhang Da Fo Ye said.
Zhang Ri Shan whispered, "Fo Ye, Qiu De Kao is terrified, he doesn't dare to go out. It's almost impossible to contact him."
"Such a coward!" Zhang Da Fo Ye sneered.
Jie Jiu Ye said, "My classmate has some business dealings with him. I'll visit Qiu De Kao using his name. We must keep him calm now.
Otherwise, if the military blames the Nine Gates, the Nine Gates will be in danger."
Everyone in Changsha knew that the leader of the Nine Gates was Fo Ye, and Fo Ye was a military man.
So, if this is investigated thoroughly, Zhang Da Fo Ye will inevitably be implicated.
Even if he commanded tens of thousands of troops in a city, it wouldn't save him.
The thought of having to visit his former nemesis made Zhang Da Fo Ye unhappy.
"Who led the Zhang family this time? So mindless?"
Zhang Da Fo Ye couldn't help but scold.
Qi Tie Zui quickly said, "Fo Ye, watch your words!"
"Hmph!" Zhang Da Fo Ye knew he had spoken out of line, but he still snorted coldly.
On the other side, Dong Shu and his men left Changsha in a hurry.
But such a major incident in Changsha would naturally spread everywhere.
When Dong Shu found out, he was dumbfounded.
He was certain that Zhang Bei was behind this.
But Zhang Bei was clearly by his side last night and didn't leave.
So who killed them? The thought made Dong Shu shiver.
"Good! Good! That devil didn't follow me."
Dong Shu was relieved now.
He was scared, only wanting to finish the task as quickly as possible, go home, close the door, and feel safe.
He didn't know that the one who did it wasn't Zhang Bei, but the puppet Zhang Bei had modified.
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