vstars Chapter 712 Undercurrents in the Foundry
Chapter 712 Undercurrents in the Foundry
"When I receive the detailed information that the fiat currency template has been successfully counterfeited, your wife and son will be released, provided you don't play any tricks!"
Ichiro Kumamoto quickly said, "I'll keep an eye on the progress of the template and will definitely notify you once it's successful. But how can I notify you in time?"
A strange man's voice came from the phone: "There is a grocery store at the intersection of the street east of the Sanyo Mold Factory. If you know that your template has been successfully counterfeited, go to that grocery store and buy five packs of Laodao brand cigarettes. I will know and call you!"
"Hayi, I understand!"
The team researching the counterfeiting project of legal currency templates was all in Office No. 3 of the Sanyo Mould Factory. Plainclothes guards were stationed in this row of bungalows day and night, and patrols often passed by, making it impossible for unrelated people to get close.
In the past two days, the situation in Office No. 3 has been a little abnormal. Every researcher involved has been walking faster, going to the toilet less often, and even the meal time for the entire research team has been repeatedly postponed.
Some people noticed this and felt that the fiat currency template was about to be successfully imitated.
Shortly after three o'clock in the afternoon of that day, Haruta Saori, a precision artist, was observing the latest refined drawing of the template with a magnifying glass.
After confirming that there were no more flaws, I relaxed and felt the urge to urinate. I immediately handed the refined picture to the team leader: "Team Leader, I think there is no problem. As long as we cast it according to this refined picture, it should meet the requirements. Even if it can't be 100% similar, we can reach 98% similarity!"
"Are you sure there's no problem?" the team leader asked after taking the refined picture and taking a look at it.
"I've checked it no less than ten times and didn't find any problems. If there really is a problem with the print, it's definitely not a problem with the drawing, but a problem with the casting process, pigment and paper," Haruta Saori said hurriedly, unable to hold it in any longer.
The team leader was puzzled: "Why are you in such a hurry?"
"I haven't gone to the toilet all day. Do you think I'm in a hurry?"
The team leader was also embarrassed to see a woman like Haruta Saori say such things, and immediately said: "Then you should go to the bathroom quickly. I will find you if I have any questions!"
"Well, I'm leaving first!" Saori Haruta said and quickly turned around and walked out.
She walked quickly, almost running, into the women's restroom, but before she could squat down, a figure appeared behind her and hit her on the back of the head. Her eyes rolled back and she fainted on the spot.
The unconscious Saori Haruta was dragged away, and fifteen minutes later she came out of the women's restroom again.
After coming out of the bathroom, Saori Haruta no longer felt the urgency and anxiety she had before. She was still wearing a white coat, thick glasses and a mask, but the shoes on her feet were a bit shabby, and her walk looked a little weird.
When she returned to the studio, the team leader said, "Ms. Chuntian, I have given the drawings to the machine operator for casting. I think the rough mold will be cast soon!"
"Well, let's discuss it if there is anything!" Haruta Saori nodded and said.
The team leader was a little surprised when he heard the voice: "Miss Chuntian, why is your voice..."
"I've been feeling a little irritated for many days. It became a little more serious today, but it doesn't matter. I'll just find some medicine to clear the heat!" said Saori Haruta.
"So that's how it is. Then you must take your medicine in time. You are the main force of our research team, and you must not let anything go wrong!"
Haruta Saori nodded and asked, "Okay, I'll pay attention! Team leader, after the rough template is cast and handed over to the sculptor, how long do you think it will take to complete it?"
The team leader said, "Casting the rough piece is easy and can be completed in two hours at most. But the sculptor is a bit more complex. Last time, it took three days, and polishing also takes time. I think the replica of this template should be completed in four days at most!"
"By the way, team leader, after the template is completed, will the printing of currency be done here?" Haruta Saori asked casually.
The team leader shook his head. "How is that possible? We're just doing research and experiments here. We have a banknote printing press, but the other equipment isn't enough to support the printing of large quantities of banknotes!"
"So they have to find another printing factory to print large quantities of banknotes?"
"of course!"
Haruta Saori took a sip of tea and continued, "I remember there didn't seem to be a printing factory or equipment capable of large-scale banknote printing in Shanghai?"
"How is that possible? Of course there are. As far as I know, there are only two in Shanghai. One is called Jason Printing Factory, located in the French Concession; the other is called Commercial Printing Factory, located in the area controlled by the Imperial Army. If I'm right, the higher-ups will definitely assign the banknote printing job to Commercial Printing Factory!"
"Moreover, the printing of the Central Reserve Bank notes was completed at the Commercial Printing Plant!"
After hearing this, Saori Haruta understood.
Sure enough, the rough template was cast out quickly, and its size was exactly the same as the real template. Next, the sculptor carried out the detailed carving operation.
After six o'clock in the evening, Saori Haruta went to the bathroom again when everyone else went to eat.
Before leaving get off work in the afternoon, Zhang Yunhe called Ma Dazhi using virtual dialing.
"Hello?" Ma Dazhi's voice came from the phone.
"It's me. Is it convenient to talk?" Zhang Yunhe asked.
"It's convenient, I'm alone!" said Ma Dazhi.
Zhang Yunhe took a puff of his cigarette and said, "The latest intelligence is that the Japanese 11th Army stationed in Jiangcheng has decided to launch an attack on the Zaoyi area. Notify Jiangzhou and have them prepare early!"
"Understood. I'll send the secret message tonight!"
After finishing the call with Ma Dazhi, Zhang Yunhe used virtual dialing to call Yu Shuinong's office. If Yu Shuinong worked at the Blue Shirts Society headquarters, he should be able to receive this call in the office.
The phone rang three times before it was picked up. A voice thick with rain came from the other end: "Hello?"
Zhang Yunhe changed his voice and said, "The latest top-secret international intelligence reports that the Gauls have been secretly sending people to contact the Germans in an attempt to negotiate their surrender. According to the information I have, there's a over 9% chance that the Germans will accept their surrender, and the news will be published in the newspapers within the next few days!"
"Also, the Japs are in contact with the Germans, and the Germans are keen to win over the Japs. Both sides have the intention and idea of forming an alliance!"
"If news of the Gauls' surrender gets out, it will inevitably accelerate the process of the Germans and the devils forming an alliance. I heard that the Joker is very dissatisfied with their secret contact. I suggest that you send someone to contact the Joker to deepen the relationship and gain more assistance!"
"If the Japs form an alliance with Germany, then the Joker will be forced to cut off trade with the Japs in order to curb their power!"
"The enemy's headquarters has already formulated a guiding plan for a long-term war with me, and has made a strategic decision to march south to Southeast Asia!"
After Yu Shuinong listened quietly, her voice trembled slightly: "Are these three pieces of information reliable?"