My years of espionage

Chapter 2053 Acting
“We need further intelligence support; it’s difficult to make a judgment right now,” Araki Harimaru said to Mori Hikaru after carefully examining Zhao Chaoyang’s body.

“Zhao Chaoyang has been ambushed.” Mouri Mitsuto looked around and said to Araki Harima, “The enemy created an accident to stop the vehicle and then attacked with heavy firepower.”

As he spoke, his expression became extremely serious. "The attackers have very strong firepower and are extremely dangerous."

“I have a question,” Araki Harima said thoughtfully, “Why is Zhao Chaoyang here?”

"Are you going to the train station?" Mouri Hikaru asked, looking in the direction of the train station not far away.

He said to Araki Harima, "I'm afraid we'll have to go to Gesfil Road to find out."

Just then, a military policeman jogged up to Mitsutomo Mori and said, "Major, we've apprehended two suspicious individuals and found weapons on them."

"Oh?" Mitsutomo Mori was overjoyed and gestured for his men to lead the way to see.

Araki Harima thought for a moment, then led his men and followed.

……

After half an hour.

Mitsutaka Mori requisitioned a private room in a teahouse.

"Araki-kun, do you think what these two people are saying is true?" Mitsutomo Mori asked Harima Araki.

The two men arrested by the military police were not tough guys and quickly confessed.

The two men, Jia Youcai and Jia Youxue, were formerly pirates from Sanshan Island, but later joined forces with Jessfield Road.

The two confessed that they were hiding nearby on the orders of You Yongxiang to ambush Director Wan Haiyang's convoy.

Could the gunman's target be Wan Haiyang?
However, Wan Haiyang didn't show up, so Zhao Chaoyang became the scapegoat?
wrong!

Araki Harima had heard of You Yongxiang. He was originally a member of the Communist Party, but after being arrested and tortured, he surrendered to Jessfield. After all, he was a former member of the Communist Party and was quite capable in arresting and capturing members of the Communist Party.

If these two were acting on You Yongxiang's orders to set up an ambush here, that doesn't make sense.

……

Soon, Jia Youcai confessed that the so-called assassination was just a performance. According to You Yongxiang's orders, their mission was to fire a shot without hurting anyone, and then retreat decisively.

acting?

"Let's not jump to conclusions yet," Araki Harima said. "The first thing we need to confirm is whether these people's identities are genuine."

Mouri Hikaru nodded.

Their identities were quickly confirmed.

Jia Youcai and Jia Youxue were indeed members of the Political Security Bureau, and they were subordinates of You Yongxiang.

"So, those two weren't lying. They were indeed ordered to ambush here, but it was just a staged assassination," said Mori Hikaru. "That explains why they were ambushing Wan Haiyang, but Wan Haiyang didn't show up."

As he spoke, Mouri Mitsuhito sneered, "Wan Haiyang is also afraid of death. He wouldn't dare to actually use himself as bait in an act."

“Logically, it makes sense. However, while they were putting on an act, the other group was actually carrying out an assassination,” Araki Harima said.

"Moreover, this group obviously didn't know that Wan Haiyang wasn't in the car. They came specifically for Wan Haiyang, and Zhao Chaoyang essentially died in Wan Haiyang's place," said Mao Liguangren.

“Logically, it makes sense.” Araki Harima nodded and said, “However, there is one point of doubt that makes it impossible to verify some things for the time being.”

He looked at Mao Liguang and said, "You Yongxiang is dead."

Yes, You Yongxiang is dead, killed in this ambush.

In this case, there are doubts about the testimonies of Jia Youcai and Jia Youxue.

"As for the truth, just ask Wan Haiyang," Araki Harima said with a smile.

Mao Liguang nodded, but he still had a question in his mind: if Jia Youcai and the other man's confession was true, then why would Wan Haiyang put on such a show?
……

Tel Aviv Road Police Hospital.

Cheng Qianfan arrived in a hurry with a gloomy face.

"Sister Qing, are you alright?" he asked Ye Xiaoqing with concern.

"I almost got shot, I'm so lucky to be alive," Ye Xiaoqing said with lingering fear. She looked at Feng Man with gratitude in her eyes, "Xiaoman risked her life to save me."

"Team Leader Feng is truly a heroine; she remained calm in the face of danger," Cheng Qianfan said, praising Feng Man.

Cheng Qianfan accompanied Ye Xiaoqing and Feng Man back to No. 9 Ma Sinan Road.

"Who do you think did this, Sister Qing?" Cheng Qianfan asked Ye Xiaoqing.

"It's hard to say." Ye Xiaoqing shook her head. "When Brother Qun was around, he offended a lot of people. Now that Brother Qun is gone, that hatred might transfer to me."

She said to Cheng Qianfan, "Of course, it's also possible that they came specifically for me. After all, some people have long found me an eyesore."

……

Cheng Qianfan frowned.

"Sister Qing suspects... the Japanese?" He looked at Ye Xiaoqing and said, "It shouldn't be that bad, right?"

“You said it yourself, I didn’t say it was Japanese,” Ye Xiaoqing said, glancing at Cheng Qianfan.

With that, Ye Xiaoqing snorted coldly, "Given the current situation, even if I do nothing, those people won't trust me."

Cheng Qianfan shook his head with a wry smile. The relationship between Ye Xiaoqing and the Japanese could no longer be described as mere conflict; it was hatred.

“I don’t think it’s very likely that it was Japanese,” Feng Man suddenly said.

Cheng Qianfan then looked at Feng Man with interest, "Team Leader Feng, please speak."

"Given the Japanese way of doing things, if they were to take action, they would likely be even more reckless, and the outcome would be even more pessimistic," Feng Man said.

She glanced at Cheng Qianfan and Ye Xiaoqing, who were listening attentively to his analysis, thought for a moment, and continued, "Speaking of which, there are quite a few people suspected of doing this kind of thing in Jessfield Road and Nanjing right now."

"There are no outsiders here, Team Leader Feng, you might as well speak frankly," Cheng Qianfan said to Feng Man. "Do you suspect Wan Haiyang, or Hu Yunhe?"

……

"Wan Haiyang!" Before Feng Man could speak, Ye Xiaoqing coldly uttered Wan Haiyang's name.

She has a very bad impression of Wan Haiyang now.

Wan Haiyang took action against Dong Zhengguo's independent investigation department, and subsequently launched a major purge within Jessfield Road, purging many people loyal to Li Cuiqun.

It could be said that Ye Xiaoqing hated the Japanese who killed Li Cuiqun the most, and Wan Haiyang was the second most hated person.

“From a motivational standpoint, Wan Haiyang has the motive,” Cheng Qianfan pondered, “but does he, Wan Haiyang, have the audacity to lay a hand on Sister Qing?”

"There's nothing they wouldn't dare to do in the face of power and desire," Ye Xiaoqing said, shaking her head.

……

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Feng Man went out and returned shortly afterward.

"Captain He said they didn't catch the gunman," Feng Man reported to Ye Xiaoqing. "The enemy withdrew immediately after missing their first shot, being very cautious. The subsequent search also didn't find any valuable clues."

Ye Xiaoqing and Cheng Qianfan exchanged a glance. The gunman was very professional and cautious, which made them even more suspicious of Wan Haiyang.

Wan Haiyang was in the action team when he was in the Military Intelligence Bureau. After surrendering to Jissfield Road, he was also in charge of action affairs. When it comes to assassination, Wan Haiyang is an expert.

“There should only be one gunman,” Cheng Qianfan analyzed. “This may seem unprofessional, but in fact, it’s quite the opposite.”

He told the two women, "Fire only one shot. Whether it hits or misses, retreat immediately without delay."

Just then, He Hanpeng returned and reported to Ye Xiaoqing, "Sister Qing, Wan Haiyang's men were ambushed near the train station."

"Is Wan Haiyang dead?" Cheng Qianfan asked immediately.

“No.” He Hanpeng shook his head. “Wan Haiyang wasn’t in the car. Zhao Chaoyang was the one who died.”

Ye Xiaoqing asked a few questions, then waved her hand, signaling He Hanpeng to step down.

……

"Why are you looking at me like that, Sister Qing?" Cheng Qianfan asked, glancing at Ye Xiaoqing.

"You didn't do it?" Ye Xiaoqing asked bluntly.

“No.” Cheng Qianfan shook his head. “I do want to kill that Wan guy, but it’s just a thought.”

He lit a cigarette, took a light puff, and said, "Wan Haiyang cannot die now; the consequences would be extremely dire."

"I didn't realize that Brother Fan was so considerate of the bigger picture," Ye Xiaoqing said with a smile.

Cheng Qianfan had previously informed him that Wan Haiyang was the mastermind behind the assassination attempt at Xiaguan Railway Station.

Based on her understanding of Cheng Qianfan, her husband's junior colleague was extremely afraid of death (and thus extremely afraid of dying). Since Wan Haiyang dared to send someone to assassinate him, Cheng Qianfan, given his personality, probably wished he could kill Wan Haiyang immediately.

"The Political Security Bureau has just been established," Cheng Qianfan said slowly.

Ye Xiaoqing nodded slightly; she understood what Cheng Qianfan meant.

The Political Security Bureau had just been established when the director of the Third Political Security Bureau sent someone to kill the director of the First Political Security Bureau. This was a huge scandal involving integrity, and the impact would be extremely negative.

……

“That’s a bit strange,” Feng Man said.

Cheng Qianfan and Ye Xiaoqing both looked at her.

“The gunman was probably targeting Wan Haiyang, so why wasn’t Wan Haiyang in the car?” Feng Man said.

"Did you get wind of it beforehand and escape in time?" Ye Xiaoqing said, then shook her head.

She and Cheng Qianfan exchanged a glance, and almost simultaneously uttered three words:

something wrong.

……

Cheng Qianfan reassured Ye Xiaoqing and Feng Man again, saying he would help investigate and apprehend the perpetrators, before leaving.

“Brother Fan, the train station was indeed a trap. Wan Haiyang wasn’t in the car,” Li Hao said to Cheng Qianfan.

"Have all the brothers been safely evacuated?" Cheng Qianfan asked.

"They've all evacuated," Li Hao nodded and said, "leaving no loose ends."

"Where is Wan Haiyang now?" Cheng Qianfan asked.

"I don't know." Li Hao shook his head and said, "Wan Haiyang has cleaned up the area around Jisifeier Road multiple times, so it's difficult to get the most up-to-date information."

“That won’t do.” Cheng Qianfan shook his head. “We must find a way to establish connections on Jessfield Road.”

He thought for a moment and then asked Li Hao, "How is Cao Yu now?"

“He does nothing all day long,” Li Hao said. “However, this Team Leader Cao doesn’t seem to care much; on the contrary, he’s quite carefree.”

Cao Yu and Dong Zhengguo are good friends, and Dong Zhengguo is also a confidant of Li Cuiqun.

Therefore, Cao Yu naturally ended up on Wan Haiyang's purge list.

However, no one knows what method Cao Yu used, or what person he asked to speak on his behalf, but in the end he was not taken down like the others who were purged.

However, Cao Yu was unharmed, but he was stripped of his authority and is now a commander without any real power.

……

"Contact Cao Yu for me and tell him I want to see him," Cheng Qianfan said.

"Understood," Li Hao said. "Does Brother Fan still think Cao Yu has value?"

“Being able to remain unscathed during Wan Haiyang’s purge is itself a testament to his ability,” Cheng Qianfan said. “This man is an old-timer on Jessfield Road; he must have his own purpose.”

I had just returned to No. 22 Xuehuali Road when Araki Harima called.

About half an hour later, Cheng Qianfan secretly met with Araki Harima at the Chunfeng Deyilou.

……

"Wan Haiyang's men were ambushed near the train station. Miyazaki-kun, you know about this, right?" Araki Harima handed a cigarette to Miyazaki Kentaro and asked his friend.

“I know,” Cheng Qianfan said. “It’s a pity Wan Haiyang didn’t die.”

Araki Harima looked at his friend in surprise.

“I was attacked at Xiaguan Railway Station a few days ago when I was traveling from Suzhou to Nanjing,” Cheng Qianfan said.

"I know about this. Have you found out who did it?" Araki Harima asked.

"It was Qu Yan who instructed Wan Haiyang's trusted subordinates," Cheng Qianfan said. "The person behind it is definitely Wan Haiyang."

Araki Harima's eyes narrowed. "So, Shanghai Railway Station..."

"It was my arrangement." Cheng Qianfan did not deny it, but nodded very decisively, "or rather, it is related to me."

Araki Harima was both pleased and helpless when he heard Miyazaki Kentaro admit it so frankly.

I was glad that he was my best friend and was very honest about this, without hiding anything from me.

Unfortunately, Kentaro Miyazaki is becoming increasingly reckless. It's not that Wan Haiyang can't be touched, but at least we should discuss it with him first.

“If anyone else asked me, I would shake my head and firmly deny it,” Cheng Qianfan said to Araki Harima, flicking his cigarette ash. “But I will not lie to Araki-kun.”

……

"You just said it was related to you..." Araki Harima asked.

Cheng Qianfan nodded and then mentioned the names of Zhang Yun and others.

“So, Zhang Yun and his group wanted to assassinate Wan Haiyang to avenge him, and you merely provided the intelligence,” Araki Harima said.

“You could say that,” Cheng Qianfan nodded. “Of course, even if Zhang Yun and his group can’t kill Wan Haiyang, I’ll make my move again sooner or later.”

When Cheng Qianfan mentioned taking action against Wan Haiyang, his tone was very casual, as if he were about to kill some nobody.

“Miyazaki-kun,” Araki Harima said, “this was information deliberately released by Wan Haiyang. Now there is intelligence indicating that this was all an act by Wan Haiyang.”

……

"Acting?" Cheng Qianfan looked at Araki Harima with a puzzled expression.

Araki Harima then told Cheng Qianfan about Jia Youcai and Jia Youxue, who had been arrested, and their statements.

"Acting? Pretending to be assassinated?" Cheng Qianfan was first startled, then looked enlightened, and then became furious. "So, I've been tricked?!"

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