My years of espionage

Chapter 2069 Be Polite!

Seiichi Matsuo and Naoya Tsuchiya carefully analyzed the current situation.

The two concluded that Zhou Changliu would soon be sent to Shenyang by Dai Chunfeng to clean up the mess left by the Shenyang Military United Front.

And it's highly likely they'll be setting off soon.

Seiichi Matsuo and Naoya Tsuchiya exchanged a glance, then both looked away, and the room fell silent.

"Should we make our move now? Or should we let Zhou Changliu go to Shenyang?" Matsuo Seiichi broke the silence.

From a safety perspective, Chongqing was the wartime capital of Chiang Kai-shek's regime and the headquarters of the Military Intelligence Bureau. Taking action in Chongqing would obviously involve enormous risks.

Even if they manage to get Zhou Changliu to talk and obtain the information they want, their undercover team will not be able to escape unscathed.

Sending Zhou Changliu to Shenyang would be a more prudent move.

They already knew Zhou Changliu's situation and appearance, so taking action in Shenyang would be relatively simple; it was practically a piece of cake.

However, a problem arises.

The credit for their operation in Chongqing went primarily to their undercover team.

At most, they deserve secondary credit in Shenyang. If the people in Shenyang are a bit more ruthless, their credit will be further diminished.

This was a difficult choice, and both of them had thought of it, which was why Matsuo Seiichi and Tsuchiya Naoya remained silent for a moment.

……

"Our plan to lure them out and force them to act quickly has flaws," Qi Wu said, slapping his forehead in frustration.

"Director Qi, are you saying that they might choose to let me go to Shenyang and make their move there?" Qiao Chuntao pondered for a moment, and immediately understood what Qi Wu meant.

“Yes.” Qi Wu nodded. “You have been fighting the Japanese on the front lines for a long time. What kind of choice do you think this enemy will make?”

“Personally, I still believe they will take action in Chongqing,” Qiao Chuntao said.

"Talk about it."

"They can't bear to part with the credit they've earned," Qiao Chuntao said succinctly.

“That makes sense.” Qi Wu thought for a moment and nodded.

“You’re leaving the day after tomorrow. I’ll arrange for Mao Fulin to bring you your boat ticket,” Qi Wu said.

"Understood." Qiao Chuntao nodded.

Mao Fulin was actually unaware of many of the details. As long as he wasn't told the inside story, there was nothing wrong with arranging for Mao Fulin to deliver the boat tickets.

"Furthermore, Yang Erbao visited Tao's Grain and Oil Store multiple times," Qi Wu said. "This Tao's Grain and Oil Store is very likely one of their bases."

"The owner of the grain and oil shop has been investigated." Qi Wu handed a document to Qiao Chuntao.

Qiao Chuntao took it with both hands and examined it carefully.

The owner of Tao's Grain and Oil Store is named Tao Run. He is a native of Chongqing and has never left Sichuan in his life. Judging from his resume, Tao Run is a perfect person.

“If this Tao Run really has a problem,” Qiao Chuntao said with a serious expression, “the Japanese have a long history of plotting against China.”

……

"Mao Fulin went to Houziba today," Matsuo Seiichi told Tsuchiya Naoya.

"Do you know what he went there to do?" Matsuo Seiichi asked.

“He must have gone to deliver the ship tickets.” Naoya Tsuchiya pondered for a moment and said, “Today, Mao Shun gave Mao Fulin a file bag. The bag’s string wasn’t tied properly, and the contents spilled out as Mao Fulin walked along the road. Although he quickly tidied it up, I still saw it.”

After he finished speaking, he fell silent.

……

"Let's do it," Matsuo Seiichi said through gritted teeth.

Tsuchiya Nao didn't say anything; he was still hesitating.

“I said, take action,” Matsuo Makoto said with a grim expression. “We’ll make our move on their way to the docks and take down their whole family.”

“It took me a lot of effort to infiltrate No. 19 Luojiawan,” Tsuchiya Naoya said in a deep voice.

"So what?" Matsuo Seiichi looked at Tsuchiya Naoya. "In Luojiawan, you must have been walking on thin ice every day."

He looked at Naoya Tsuchiya and continued, "This is a great opportunity to make a name for yourself. If this operation succeeds, you will become a hero."

“Furthermore,” Matsuo Seiichi’s eyes seemed to gleam, “even if you are exposed, it will be a good opportunity to evacuate.”

Naoya Tsuchiya's expression changed repeatedly.

“Tsuchiya-kun, you can become a hero and return to your country…” Matsuo Seiichi said.

Naoya Tsuchiya looked at Seiichi Matsuo and admitted that he was convinced by Matsuo's words.

“The operation must be foolproof,” he told Seiichi Matsuo.

……

Two days later.

Qiao Chuntao handed a Browning pistol to Xia Xiaoying, saying, "If anything happens, take the child and hide."

"Okay." Xia Xiaoying took the pistol and nodded.

Then, she looked at the sleeping child in the rocking chair, and her eyes suddenly reddened.

As a soldier, she was fearless in battle and had long been prepared to sacrifice herself for her country.

However, she is also a mother.

"Don't worry, everything is arranged." Qiao Chuntao reached out and put his arm around his wife. "If the enemy appears, it will only be their doom."

"Will the enemy take action?" Xia Xiaoying asked.

"It's hard to say," Qiao Chuntao shook her head. "However, my intuition tells me they will make a move."

"Don't worry," Qiao Chuntao reassured his wife. "We are only valuable to the enemy if we are alive. Their goal is to kidnap people, not to kill them."

……

Qiao Chuntao carried her suitcase and got into a rickshaw.

Xia Xiaoying, holding the child, got into another rickshaw.

Qiao Chuntao's gaze met that of the rickshaw driver Xia Xiaoying had boarded, and the latter nodded.

"Let's go," Qiao Chuntao said to the rickshaw driver she had gotten into.

"The enemy is likely to make a move today," said Lei Yang, the rickshaw driver. "Yang Erbao took the day off, saying he caught a cold."

"A good omen," Qiao Chuntao nodded slightly and said.

A good omen?
Lei Yang laughed; this officer's words were truly amusing.

Their destination was Chaotianmen Wharf.

“Sir,” Lei Yang said, “Chaotianmen Wharf is just two streets ahead.”

Qiao Chuntao nodded.

Just then, a commotion suddenly arose ahead.

……

"Thief! Robbery!" a woman screamed, chasing after a thief.

Passersby saw this and helped catch the thief, but the thief ran away, knocking over the carrying poles along the way and even pushing an elderly woman to the ground. For a while, the road was in chaos and confusion.

The thief ran towards the rickshaw.

Seemingly panicked and disregarding the path, it crashed directly into the rickshaw.

Lei Yang was so frightened that he hurriedly pulled the car to avoid it, but in the end he was unable to escape.

"Don't move." The crowd chasing the thief surrounded him, punching and kicking him. At this moment, several people surrounded the rickshaw, and one of them pulled out a pistol and pointed it at Qiao Chuntao.

"What are you trying to do?" Qiao Chuntao asked, feigning composure.

“Zhou Changliu, Station Master Zhou,” Nakata Junzaburo said coldly, “You’d better get off the train with me obediently, otherwise, I can’t guarantee the safety of your wife and son.”

"Who are you people?" Qiao Chuntao's expression changed drastically when the other party directly revealed her identity.

"Get out of the car," Junzaburo Nakata said.

Just then, a gunshot rang out.

……

Shintaro Sanada clutched his chest, staring in disbelief at the woman who had just looked terrified.

His body fell straight backward.

Xia Xiaoying, who had killed the enemy with a single shot, remained calm as she got out of the car with her child in her arms. A car braked sharply and stopped beside her. "Miss Leng, get in the car."

Xia Xiaoying got into the car without hesitation. 'Miss Leng' was the identification code, which was enough to show that the car was sent by the Military Intelligence Bureau to pick her up, so she could get in the car without worry.

After the mother and son got into the car, the driver stepped on the gas and drove off quickly.

Junzaburo Nakata felt a sharp pain in his back. He never expected that the rickshaw puller, who had been crouching on the ground in fear, would suddenly jump up.

Qiao Chuntao quickly drew her gun and fired repeatedly, hitting the other enemies surrounding the rickshaw one by one. Then she quickly got off the rickshaw and looked for cover.

Gunfire erupted in the streets, and a fierce battle raged.

The battle came quickly and ended quickly.

The Japanese never expected it to be a trap, and were caught off guard, suffering heavy casualties; some were killed, and others were captured.

Qiao Chuntao didn't linger at all; he quickly got into a car and left the scene.

Catching the suspect is the other brothers' job, but his safety is equally important.

"We've been planning this for days, but the actual execution only took a few minutes," Sheng Shuyu said.

“We came prepared, and the enemy has no idea they have fallen into a trap,” Qiao Chuntao said.

Today's operation was commanded on the front line by Sheng Shuyu.

Within the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters, only Commander Sheng was the most suitable.

“Speaking of which, your section chief owes me a favor this time,” Sheng Shuyu said. “Without me, he would have lost a key general.”

Qiao Chuntao turned to look at Sheng Shuyu. Although she didn't speak, her eyes and expression seemed to say:

How can you have the nerve to say something like that?

Sheng Shuyu, feeling rebuffed, fell silent.

Cheng Qianfan is despicable, and his subordinates are despicable too!

……

No. 19, Luojiawan.

"Tell me about the results of the battle." Qi Wu first inquired with concern whether Qiao Chuntao was injured, and then asked.

"We killed five enemies, wounded three, and captured six survivors, including the three wounded," Sheng Shuyu said.

"Where is Tao Run?" Qi Wu asked immediately.

“Tao Run didn’t personally participate in the kidnapping operation. He was at the nearby Fugui Teahouse, and the person has already been apprehended,” Sheng Shuyu said.

"Where is Yang Erbao?" Qiao Chuntao asked immediately.

"He's been arrested," Sheng Shuyu said. "Yang Erbao wasn't home today. He secretly booked a room at the Limin Hotel, probably waiting for news. We made a secret arrest of him."

"Good!" Qi Wu nodded in satisfaction. Although Sheng Shuyu was arrogant, his abilities were indeed remarkable.

"Let's go see our old friend," Qi Wu said with a smile.

……

Tao Run's face was ashen as he was bound tightly to the rack.

Upon seeing a group of people enter, including Zhou Changliu, the target of this operation, his expression changed, and he immediately revealed a look of fear and unease.

"Who are you? Why are you arresting me?" Tao Run shouted in terror.

“Mr. Tao, don’t you understand why you’re here?” Sheng Shuyu said.

"What do I understand?" Tao Run looked terrified and bewildered. "Who are you? Kidnapping citizens in broad daylight? Is there no law anymore?"

"Alright, stop pretending." Qiao Chuntao stepped forward and looked Tao Run up and down. "Now that you've seen me, what's the point of pretending?"

He patted Tao Run on the shoulder and said, "According to you, as an elite agent of the Great Japanese Empire, it would be too unbecoming of you to pretend to be crazy at a time like this."

“I don’t understand what you’re saying.” Tao Run shook his head and said, “What Japanese? I’m a genuine Chinese.”

"You won't shed tears until you see the coffin," Sheng Shuyu sneered.

"Let's use torture first," Qi Wu suddenly said.

Sheng Shuyu looked at Qi Wu.

“These little devils are all spineless; let’s loosen their bones first,” Qi Wu said coldly.

"Give this man a good welcome," Sheng Shuyu laughed heartily.

As Zhou Changliu and the other two left, Tao Run's gaze darkened.

These people didn't seem to be in a hurry to interrogate him personally, but rather wanted to torture him, which made him even more uneasy.

"I've been tricked," Matsuo Seiichi sighed inwardly.

What angered him most was that this was clearly a trap set by the Military Intelligence Bureau, but how did the Bureau know about their operation?

……

"Yang Erbao and Tao Run, torture them first, let them taste the bitterness," Qi Wu ordered. "And don't question them, just deal with them and make sure they don't have a chance to commit suicide, that's all."

“Okay.” Sheng Shuyu nodded, understanding Qi Wu’s interrogation strategy.

"Interrogate the others first, and break through the defenses as quickly as possible," Qiao Chuntao nodded and said.

He volunteered to Qi Wu, saying, "Director Qi, Commander Sheng, I am quite knowledgeable about interrogation techniques."

Qi Wu turned his head, gave Qiao Chuntao a deep look, and then suddenly smiled and said, "Okay."

……

Military Intelligence Bureau, Luojiawan Headquarters, Interrogation Room No. 3.

The six Japanese agents who were captured alive, including three who were shot, are all here.

The Military Intelligence Bureau only gave the three wounded men a simple bandage to ensure they wouldn't die quickly from excessive bleeding, and then left them to their own devices.

"Your identities, positions, and real names," Qiao Chuntao said calmly as her gaze swept over the six people. "Of course, you can choose not to tell us; that would make it even more interesting."

silence.

Apart from the three men who were shot, who were making low groans.

Qiao Chuntao gently shook his head. He slowly walked to the charcoal barrel that was burning brightly and took out a red-hot branding iron.

Then, without warning, he pressed himself directly onto a Japanese agent who had been shot.

A piercing scream rang out, followed by an abrupt silence as someone fainted from the pain.

It was accompanied by a burnt smell.

"That's rude." Qiao Chuntao shook her head. "I kindly helped you treat your injuries, and you didn't even say thank you."

Without warning, he drew his sidearm and shot the unconscious Japanese agent dead.

"You guys are so rude." Qiao Chuntao put the pistol back in its holster, a gentle smile on her face, and looked at the other five people. "I ask, you answer, that's what polite people do."

He glanced around, then nodded slightly. "You need to be polite, understand?"

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