My years of espionage

Chapter 2022 Summer
In August, Shanghai is unbearably hot.

Shanghai.

The Huxi Branch of the Military Police.

"Major, I've found some leads regarding the Red Party's Su Zhe," Oda Hideto reported to Hengshan Akima.

"What did you find out?" Hengshan Qiuma asked.

“There might be something about the relationship between Su Zhe and Cheng Qianfan that we didn’t know before,” said Oda Hideto.

"What do you mean?" Hengshan Qiuma asked.

“According to our investigation, Su Zhe lived in Fondeli during his childhood, which is not far from Cheng Qianfan’s home in Yandeli, only two streets away,” said Oda Hideto.

"Subsequently, the intelligence officers in charge of the investigation conducted an in-depth investigation," said Hideto Oda. "The existing intelligence confirms that Su Zhe and Cheng Qianfan knew each other since they were children."

“It is indeed a new discovery.” Hengshan Qiuma nodded, then looked at Oda Xiudou and asked slowly, “But what does this prove? Don’t forget, Cheng Qianfan’s true identity is Imperial agent Miyazaki Kentaro.”

……

"Major," said Hideto Oda, "We previously speculated that the Shanghai Special Higher Police had arranged for Kentaro Miyazaki to impersonate Cheng Qianfan. If that's the case, then there's something wrong with it."

"What's the problem?" Hengshan Qiuma asked, frowning slightly.

“Kentaro Miyazaki is impersonating the adult Cheng Qianfan, so naturally he doesn’t know Su Zhe. However, Su Zhe obviously knows Cheng Qianfan. Faced with a Cheng Qianfan who doesn’t know him, Su Zhe couldn’t possibly not have some questions,” said Hideto Oda.

"So, you suspect that Su Zhe has become suspicious of Cheng Qianfan's identity, and that he may have even discovered Cheng Qianfan's true identity?" Hengshan Qiuma pondered before speaking.

Then he shook his head. "This possibility is extremely low. Su Zhe is a member of the Red Party. If he really found out that Cheng Qianfan had a problem, he would not have remained inactive. At the very least, he would have reported it to the Red Party. In addition, the European war had not yet broken out at that time, and the French influence had not been affected."

Hengshan Qiuma said to Oda Xiudou, "At the very least, if Su Zhe reports the situation to the French Concession authorities, the French Concession authorities will not allow Cheng Qianfan to continue to exist in the French Concession Police Station. The Red Party will not let go of Cheng Qianfan, who has such a status and power in the French Concession Police Station."

“I understand what Major means,” said Hideto Oda. “I have also considered what Major said, but as I just said, it is a contradiction that Kentaro Miyazaki does not know Su Zhe, but Su Zhe knows Cheng Qianfan. However, this contradiction has not produced any chemical reaction, which does not make sense.”

……

"What do you mean?" Hengshan Qiuma looked at his subordinate with interest.

"I request to investigate the files of Kentaro Miyazaki. I am very interested in how Kentaro Miyazaki successfully infiltrated the French Concession and infiltrated under the cover of Cheng Qianfan," said Hideto Oda, revealing his ultimate goal.

“Oda.” Akima Kōzan glanced at Hideto Oda.

"Hai."

“You need to understand, Kentaro Miyazaki works for the Shanghai Special Higher Police, and the Special Higher Police will not provide us with Kentaro Miyazaki’s files,” Akima Hengshan said.

"Major," Oda Hideto said, looking troubled, "it's all up to us..."

"Stop talking." Hengshan Qiuma waved his hand.

"Major, Su Zhe died suddenly, and all the clues about Su Zhe have been cut off," said Oda Hideto. "If, as we have judged, Su Zhe discovered that Cheng Qianfan was problematic, then it is inexplicable why the Red Party did not take any action."

"I will report this to Lieutenant Colonel Zuo, but as for the outcome, I cannot promise you anything," Akima Hengshan said after a moment's thought.

"Thank you, Major," Hideto Oda quickly said.

……

Telasto Road.

Mao Xuanyi looked around warily, and after confirming that no one was following him, he knocked on the door of a Shikumen house.

"Did you get your hands on it?" Wu Shunjia asked eagerly when she saw Mao Xuanyi return.

"Got it." Mao Xuanyi took a towel and wiped the sweat from his forehead, saying, "The explosives for the Special Operations Team are also in short supply, but fortunately Captain Jiang is loyal enough."

"That's great!" Wu Shunjia said happily.

The sixth anniversary of August 13th is just around the corner. The Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters has ordered all districts and stations to take action as appropriate to deter the Japanese and puppet troops and commemorate the sixth anniversary of August 13th.

The Director sent a secret telegram from Nanjing, assigning the operation in Shanghai to Mao Xuanyi and Wu Shunjia.

The two men set their sights on the Japanese military camp at the racecourse.

There was a horse farm and barracks for a Japanese cavalry squadron here. It had been attacked by a special operations unit before, but the enemy not only did not abandon the horse farm camp, but also expanded it extensively.

After discussing it, Mao Xuanyi and Wu Shunjia decided to make a bomb to attack the Japanese army's horse farm.

“You’re an expert when it comes to bombs, so I won’t say much more,” Mao Xuanyi said thoughtfully. “I’ll be in charge of leading the team to survey the terrain and develop a plan. We’ll meet again later to finalize the action plan.”

“Okay.” Wu Shunjia nodded and said happily, “This time we’ll definitely give those little devils a big firework display.”

……

Shanghai Special Higher Police Department.

Arao Tomohiro looked at Yoshimura Shinpachi with a serious expression, "Are you sure you saw Mao Xuanyi?"

"Lu-san, the section chief is asking you something," Yoshimura Shinpachi said to Lu Tonghui.

“The weather wasn’t very good at the time, so I didn’t see clearly,” Lu Tonghui quickly said. “Besides, I was afraid that if I got too close, the person would discover me, so I was only 70% sure.”

"Seventy percent certainty?" Arao Tomohiro frowned.

“Sir,” Lu Tonghui said, “as long as I see that person again, I will be able to confirm whether it is Mao Xuanyi.”

"Where did you see the person?" Tomohiro Arao asked immediately.

“On Howlist Road, near the former McLaren Police Station,” Lu Tonghui said.

“Very good.” Arao Tomohiro nodded and said to Lu Tonghui, “You only have one thing to do these days: keep watch in secret at Howlisto Road and see if you can see that person again!”

"Understood." Lu Tonghui nodded vigorously.

“Lu-san,” Arao Tomohiro said with a smile.

"Please give your orders, sir," Lu Tonghui said, bowing and scraping.

……

"A great reward will be given as long as Mao Xuanyi is found." Arao Tomohiro patted Lu Tonghui on the shoulder. "The Great Japanese Empire never mistreats those who have made contributions."

"I understand," Lu Tonghui said excitedly, "I swear to serve the Great Japanese army to the death."

……

Nanjing.

"This deep-seated hatred must be settled with the enemy sooner or later!" Cheng Qianfan said to Zhang Ping through gritted teeth, his eyes reddening.

During the second phase of the Japanese and puppet troops' "mopping-up" campaign, they adopted the inhumane "Three Alls" policy in the New Fourth Army's base areas.

The Wang Jingwei regime's official newspaper, the China Times, boasted and praised the enemy's achievements in the "mopping-up" campaign in Nantong.

In fact, the enemy carried out a bloody massacre in Nantong. In particular, the village of Shizongdian in Nantong was massacred by the Japanese and puppet troops. More than 100 people, young and old, were killed. The youngest victim was a three-month-old baby!
“Our base area has suffered great damage during this enemy’s mopping-up operation,” Zhang Ping said. “Not only that, but in Nanjing, the Special Agent Headquarters has been arresting people everywhere these days. The enemy is extremely arrogant.”

“The rabbit’s tail won’t last long,” Cheng Qianfan said coldly. “According to the intelligence we have, the Japanese army is suffering defeat after defeat in the Pacific theater, and the Americans are gradually blocking the Japanese army’s sea transport lines, which is extremely fatal for the resource-poor Japanese islands.”

He looked at Zhang Ping and said, "The more frantic the enemy is now, the more it shows they are afraid. This is the darkest hour before dawn."

“There’s something I need to tell you,” Zhang Ping said. “I saw a patrol car nearby yesterday.”

"Patrol car?" Cheng Qianfan's expression changed. "Does the patrol car have an antenna?"

“Exactly,” Zhang Ping said. “Could this be the latest Japanese radio detection vehicle you mentioned?”

“Yes.” Cheng Qianfan took a deep breath and looked at Zhang Ping with a serious expression. “The enemy’s radio detection vehicle couldn’t have appeared nearby for no reason. This means that the enemy has discovered something, or at least has some suspicions.”

……

“Then I’ll have to be extra careful when sending telegrams from now on,” Zhang Ping said.

“No, remain silent for now.” Cheng Qianfan shook his head and said, “Without my order, the radio must not be turned on for the time being.”

He explained to Zhang Ping, "As far as I know, the enemy's latest radio detection vehicle is very advanced and can quickly lock onto a location."

“Once the enemy locks onto us, it will be troublesome,” Cheng Qianfan said. “Even with my influence, it will be very difficult, and we may not be able to stop the enemy from entering and searching.”

His expression was extremely serious. "We absolutely cannot let our guard down."

“I understand.” Zhang Ping nodded seriously.

……

That evening, Cheng Qianfan returned home on Yihe Road. Bai Ruolan sniffed her husband and smelled the perfume on him, which made her furious.

Cheng Qianfan pointed to his sleeping daughter and gave an awkward smile.

Bai Ruolan rolled her eyes at her husband.

Cheng Qianfan squatted down and stared at his daughter, who was sleeping soundly.

His second child was born two months ago; it's a little girl.

Cheng Qianfan gave his daughter the nickname 'Summer'.

Just then, the phone rang in the living room downstairs.

"Sir, the phone."

"coming."

……

Sakuragi Izakaya.

Cheng Qianfan raised his glass, "Young Master Du, come, let's have a welcome feast to wash away the dust of your journey."

The call was from Atsuto Kawada. Upon learning that young master Atsuto had arrived in Nanjing, Cheng Qianfan hurriedly went out to meet Atsuto Kawada.

After a few rounds of drinks, Atsuto Kawada waved his hand, and the geisha tactfully withdrew.

"Why did Young Master Du suddenly come to Nanjing?" Cheng Qianfan asked.

"Kentaro," Atsuto Kawada said, "have you been in close contact with that senior of yours lately?"

“Li Cuiqun?” Cheng Qianfan looked surprised. He shook his head. “Li Cuiqun has been busy with the cleanup campaign all year. I occasionally contact him by phone, but we don’t usually have much contact.”

He lowered his voice and said, "Li Cuiqun has become increasingly arrogant lately, and our business has actually been affected to some extent."

"That's certainly outrageous," Kawada Atsuto sneered. "He dares to secretly contact Dai Chunfeng in Chongqing, is there anything Li Cuiqun wouldn't dare to do?"

"Young Master Duren, are you saying that Li Cuiqun is colluding with Chongqing?" Cheng Qianfan asked in astonishment.

Cheng Qianfan was aware that the Chongqing Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters had sent people to contact Li Cuiqun, but this was not something he was in charge of.

His identity was extremely important, and Dai Chunfeng naturally wouldn't let him risk getting involved in such secret contact with the enemy.

“How could it be impossible!” Kawada Atsuto sneered, glancing at Miyazaki Kentaro. “Zhou Liang reported Li Cuiqun.”

“Zhou Liang?” Cheng Qianfan was taken aback at first, then nodded. “If it’s Zhou Liang, I’m not surprised at all.”

He pondered for a moment and said, "Zhou Liang and Li Cuiqun have been fighting for power within the Rural Cleanup Committee for a long time. Li Cuiqun shows no respect to Zhou Liang, who promoted him. Zhou Liang deeply hates Li Cuiqun, so I'm not surprised at all that he took action against Li Cuiqun."

As he spoke, Cheng Qianfan asked Kawada Atsuto, "But, young master Atsuto said that Li Cuiqun was colluding with Chongqing. Does this mean that Zhou Liang has substantial evidence that Li Cuiqun is treasonous?"

……

“Zhou Liang secretly submitted ‘Ten Pieces of Evidence of Li Cuiqun’s Collusion with the Enemy’ to the Shanghai Gendarmerie Headquarters,” Kawada Atsuto said.

"Ten certificates?" Cheng Qianfan was shocked.

“Most importantly, Zhou Liang submitted the original letter from Dai Chunfeng to the Military Police Headquarters, in which he persuaded Li Cuiqun to defect,” Kawada Atsuto said.

Cheng Qianfan frowned. "After Li Cuiqun established the Special Agent Headquarters, he attached great importance to the suppression of Chongqing. His hatred for Chongqing was even greater than that for the Red Party."

He said to Kawada Atsuto, "According to the intelligence we have, Dai Chunfeng deeply hates Li Cuiqun. How could he be willing to put aside his hatred and turn Li Cuiqun against him?"

“Nothing is impossible when it comes to Zheng Zhi.” Kawada Atsuto shook his head. “Kentaro, you have to understand, Dai Chunfeng writing to Li Cuiqun to persuade him to defect isn’t inherently a problem. The problem lies in…”

He snorted coldly and said, "Li Cuiqun did not report this matter to the Empire."

"I understand." Cheng Qianfan nodded slightly.

For the Japanese and the Wang Jingwei regime, Li Cuiqun's mere act of concealing Dai Chunfeng's letter to them attempting to subvert the regime was enough to condemn him to his doom.

Of course, most importantly, Li Cuiqun became increasingly arrogant, and his power struggle with Zhou Liang directly led to a falling out between Li Cuiqun and Zhou Liang, his initial backer.

In addition, Li Cuiqun's arrogance and domineering attitude also aroused Wang Tianhai's dissatisfaction.

Both the Wang Jingwei regime and the Zhou Yongkang faction were very dissatisfied with Li Cuiqun, and the Japanese were also very unhappy with some of Li Cuiqun's actions. Under these circumstances, Li Cuiqun could be said to have been "abandoned by all" by the Japanese and puppet troops.

"Are they preparing to take action against Li Cuiqun?" Cheng Qianfan asked, his eyes lighting up.

Kawada Atsuto shook his head and said to Miyazaki Kentaro, "Colonel Haruki is still protecting Li Cuiqun."

“Colonel Haruki.” Cheng Qianfan nodded upon hearing this.

The reason why Li Cuiqun dared to offend Zhou Liang and showed no respect for him during the "cleansing" operation, seizing the materials and money that Zhou Liang considered his own, was primarily because he had Qing Qiqingyin as his backer.

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