My years of espionage

Chapter 2072 Xingya Maru

“Masuo Seiichi has spoken,” Dai Chunfeng said, though there wasn’t much of a smile on his face.

“Although Matsuo Seiichi has spoken, his confession is all about his independent third undercover team, so it’s not very valuable,” Qi Wu said.

Qiao Chuntao looked at Sheng Shuyu.

Although no words were spoken, the probing gaze seemed to say:

You didn't get any valuable information either.

Sheng Shuyu's face was ashen. He hated Matsuo Seiichi to the core. This bastard stubbornly refused to speak, which made his progress far inferior to Qiao Chuntao's. Then, the value of Matsuo Seiichi's words would be greatly reduced.

……

"We can't rule out the possibility that Matsuo Seiichi deliberately revealed the information we knew, or perhaps he was hiding something," Sheng Shuyu said through gritted teeth.

"Since you suspect there's something being concealed, then continue the interrogation," Dai Chunfeng said calmly. "Don't worry about whether they live or die."

"Understood." Sheng Shuyu nodded.

"What about Naoya Tsuchiya?" Qiao Chuntao asked.

“Tsuchiya Naoya doesn’t say anything.” Sheng Shuyu frowned and said, “Before his identity was exposed, he just cried out that he was innocent. After his identity was exposed, he was like a mute. Except when he was being tortured, he was silent the rest of the time.”

……

Qiao Chuntao's eyes lit up. "Commander Sheng, Tsuchiya Naoya definitely has some secrets."

"Of course I know," Sheng Shuyu said irritably.

The more silent he is, the more it demonstrates Naoya Tsuchiya's value.

“I’ll pry open Naoya Tsuchiya’s mouth.” Sheng Shuyu sneered and said, “I don’t believe it. I’ll cut off his flesh piece by piece and see how long he can hold out.”

"Do you think there are any other Japanese infiltrating Luojiawan besides Tsuchiya Naoya?" Dai Chunfeng suddenly asked.

Naoya Tsuchiya, posing as Yang Erbao, actually infiltrated No. 19 Luojiawan, which both shocked and angered Dai Chunfeng.

At the same time, I felt a wave of fear.

Furthermore, the fact that Li Kui was actually a spy planted by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) at No. 19 Luojiawan infuriated Dai Chunfeng even more.

Qi Wu, Sheng Shuyu, and Qiao Chuntao all remained silent; there was no answer to this question.

……

"Investigate!" Dai Chunfeng said menacingly. "Launching an internal investigation in Luojiawan, no, throughout Chongqing, we must turn everything upside down!"

"Investigate not only Japanese spies, but also spies planted by other forces with ulterior motives," Dai Chunfeng said in a deep voice.

"Understood." Qi Wu nodded. "I'll take charge personally."

"Get the secrets that Tsuchiya Naoya possesses as soon as possible," Dai Chunfeng instructed Sheng Shuyu again. "I suspect he also has information on other Japanese spies."

The fact that Matsuo Seiichi, the leader of the independent third undercover team, only knew about the situation of his own team disappointed Dai Chunfeng. Of course, it was also possible that, as Sheng Shuyu said, Matsuo Seiichi was hiding something.

However, at present, Naoya Tsuchiya is more valuable.

……

Qi Wu and Sheng Shuyu left.

Dai Chunfeng looked at Qiao Chuntao with admiration and satisfaction in his eyes.

"Very good." Dai Chunfeng smiled and said, "You are indeed my student, and you have not disappointed me."

"It's all thanks to the director's excellent guidance, and the skillful command of Director Qi and Commander Sheng," Qiao Chuntao said. "This student dares not take credit."

"Alright, enough with the modesty." Dai Chunfeng looked at Qiao Chuntao. "What are your thoughts on your future work?"

"Students will follow the director's instructions in everything," Qiao Chuntao said.

The superior isn't asking this question because he really wants you to express your thoughts. If you foolishly reveal your plans, you'd be an idiot.

……

"What do you think of the Red Party?" Dai Chunfeng suddenly asked.

"Spreading rumors and misleading the public will bring disaster to the country and its people," Qiao Chuntao said without the slightest hesitation.

"Very good, you have a firm stance." Dai Chunfeng nodded in satisfaction.

During the War of Resistance against Japan, the Military Intelligence Bureau (MIB) focused its main efforts on dealing with the Japanese. However, the leader deeply resented the Communist Party.

The wariness and hatred towards the Red Party under the guidance of the leader's will naturally influenced and directed Dai Chunfeng, who took the leader's will as his own, and thus affected the actions of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

In order to carry out the leader's will, Dai Chunfeng did not forget to take some actions against the Red Party from time to time.

In 1938, he ordered the Northwest District Operation of the Military Intelligence Bureau to arrest and secretly kill Xuan Guyu, a senior advisor of the 18th Group Army who was working on the anti-Japanese national united front in Xi'an.

In 1930, the Military Intelligence Bureau deliberately fabricated a rice-grabbing incident among starving people in Chengdu. They arrested more than ten people, including Luo Chemu, secretary of the Sichuan-Kang Special Committee of the Red Party and representative of the Eighth Route Army in Chengdu, Che Ronghua, a member of the Military Commission of the Sichuan-Kang Special Committee, and Hong Xizong, head of the Chengdu branch of Xinhua Daily, intending to frame the Red Party for the rice-grabbing incident.

However, failing to achieve their goal, they buried Hong Xizong and others alive, and secretly imprisoned Luo Chemu and Che Ronghua.

……

“The Japanese are like a rabbit’s tail; they won’t last long,” Dai Chunfeng said. “On the Pacific battlefield, the Japanese are powerless to attack and exhausted from defense. On the domestic battlefield, the Japanese are also powerless to launch large-scale offensives. The dawn of victory in the War of Resistance is just around the corner.”

He looked at Qiao Chuntao and said, "This country ultimately belongs to the National Government. We need to prepare in advance for dissidents."

Qiao Chuntao didn't speak, but listened quietly.

Dai Chunfeng looked at Qiao Chuntao and suddenly said, "Go to Yanzhou."

Qiao Chuntao is brave and resourceful, a trusted confidant carefully cultivated by Cheng Qianfan. Most importantly, Cheng Qianfan harbors extreme hatred for the Communist Party, and his subordinates are also influenced by him. Zheng Zhili can rest assured that he can trust such an outstanding talent of the Party and the country.

……

“Yes,” Qiao Chuntao said, then hesitated for a moment, “Director, my family…”

“Go!” Dai Chunfeng said. “Yanzhou is the headquarters of the Red Party, and the screening process is very strict. Bringing your families along will not attract attention.”

"Understood," Qiao Chuntao nodded and said.

"These are your and your family's new identities." Dai Chunfeng handed a file folder to Qiao Chuntao. "Remember this and destroy it promptly."

"Yes," Qiao Chuntao replied. After a moment's thought, he asked, "Director, should I report my trip to Yanzhou to the section chief?"

"No need," Dai Chunfeng waved his hand. "Only I know about this. I will arrange for someone to contact you."

"clear."

……

No. 22 Xuehuali Road.

After a winter rain.

The banners celebrating the New Year hung limply, looking listless, much like the Japanese who were struggling to maintain their war of aggression.

"The common people are barely surviving," Old Huang said in a low voice as he poured yellow wine into Cheng Qianfan's cup.

The puppet government forcibly requisitioned the city's stored grain, and citizens queued for three days to buy only two kilograms of moldy rice.

Even with this kind of moldy rice, many ordinary people still can't afford it.

Rice prices have soared to 780,000 Central Reserve Bank coupons per shi (a unit of dry measure), a 3,000-fold increase compared to two years ago.

"This is the last madness of the Japanese invaders," Cheng Qianfan said with a stern face.

"As far as I know, the combat capabilities of Japanese soldiers have declined, their weapons and equipment have also deteriorated, and even basic military supplies have become scarce," he told Lao Huang. "The more this is the case, the more cruelly the enemy will oppress the Chinese people in order to maintain their aggressive rule."

……

Back in his office, Cheng Qianfan called Li Hao over.

"Have you got any information about the gold ship?" he asked.

"I was just about to report to you, Brother Fan," Li Hao said. "Mao Xuanyi led a group of men to infiltrate the dockworkers. According to their investigation, the Xingya Maru is very suspicious."

"Oh?" Cheng Qianfan perked up. "Tell me in detail."

“These past few days, Xingya Maru has been continuously loading coal onto the ship,” Li Hao said. “Mao Xuanyi has calculated it carefully and believes that the weight of the coal is incorrect.”

Cheng Qianfan nodded slightly. The density of coal is different from that of gold. If the enemy had indeed mixed the looted gold into the coal, the weight would definitely be different.

The Japanese hoarding of gold has reached an appalling level; the military police arbitrarily break down doors to search private homes and plunder gold.

Even the gold teeth in the mouths of the elderly were forcibly broken off by Japanese soldiers with pliers.

……

"When will Xingya Maru depart?" Cheng Qianfan asked.

"The intelligence Shen Ling has is that the Xingya Maru will depart in two days," Li Hao said.

Cheng Qianfan nodded, lost in thought.

"Tell the young Taoist priest and Mao Xuanyi to prepare according to the previously planned schedule," he said to Li Hao.

"clear."

……

Formerly the Astor House Hotel.

"It's confirmed." Bi Qixuan's eyes shone with excitement. "Xingya Maru."

"Are you sure?" Jing Qingxi's eyes lit up as she asked.

“It’s confirmed,” Bi Qixuan said. “We bribed a crew member to sneak into the ship’s hold and discovered the gold hidden in the coal.”

"That's great!" Jing Qingxi rubbed her hands excitedly. "Excellent!"

He turned to look at Xiao Aocheng, "Are the manpower all ready?"

"We're in position," Xiao Aocheng said. "Ready to go at any time."

"Excellent." Jing Qingxi nodded in satisfaction. "When will the Xingya Maru set sail?"

“Two days later,” Bi Qixuan said, “we can’t wait for the ship to leave. If we do, this batch of gold will be lost to us on the vast ocean.”

"Bribe the people at the docks and rob the gold under cover of night," Xiao Aocheng said.

……

“No way.” Jing Qingxi shook her head directly. “The Japanese value gold very much. Our manpower isn’t even enough to fill the gaps between the Japanese soldiers’ teeth.”

"Then what do you suggest we do?" Xiao Aocheng asked worriedly.

“Remember this, our goal isn’t all the gold on the ship; we don’t have the capacity to take that much,” Jing Qingxi said. “As long as we can get a portion of the gold, I can sit back and enjoy the good life for the rest of my days.”

"What do you mean?" Bi Qixuan asked.

"A substitution." Jing Qingxi said with a slight smile.

……

"Xingya Maru," Han Lin said to Fan Xianyun.

"Are you sure?" Fan Xianyun asked.

Han Lin nodded. "Huo Meng confirmed it himself."

"We must never let the Japanese invaders take away the gold stained with the blood of our people," Fan Xianyun said.

"What's the organization's plan?" Han Lin asked.

"We'll substitute the beams and pillars," Fan Xianyun said. "We'll get as much as we can."

"Can we find a way to blow up the Xingya Maru?" Han Lin asked, "so that we can keep the gold in the country once and for all."

“This plan has been discussed by the organization,” Fan Xianyun said. “However, we have run into trouble with our explosives. Putting aside how to infiltrate the ship and how to place the explosives, the shortage of explosives alone makes this plan very difficult to implement.”

Not long ago, the military police discovered the explosives that the Red Party had secretly smuggled into Shanghai, resulting in the deaths of many comrades.

For the Red Party, which was short of resources, every bullet, every gun, and every pound of explosives was extremely precious.

"Sigh." Han Lin let out a heavy sigh.

……

"Use explosives," Mao Xuanyi said in a deep voice. "There is no other way but to use explosives to blast the Chenxingya Pill."

“Theoretically, it is possible,” Cheng Qianfan said in a deep voice, then shook his head. “After careful calculation, Wu Shunjia realized that the amount of explosives needed to sink a large ship would be enormous. Not to mention anything else, it would be extremely difficult to transport all that explosives onto the ship.”

"Chief," Mao Xuanyi said, "Difficult doesn't mean impossible; there must be a way."

"We can hide the explosives in the coal and smuggle them onto the ship," the young Taoist priest said after thinking for a moment.

Cheng Qianfan frowned in thought.

The young Taoist's plan is logically sound.

only……

……

“I have a question,” Li Hao said. “Even if the explosives are successfully transported onto the ship, when will they be detonated?”

"Of course, we'll wait until the ship sets sail before detonating it," Mao Xuanyi said immediately. "Even if we detonate the explosives before the ship sets sail, we'll only destroy the ship; the enemy could still successfully salvage the gold."

Li Hao looked at Mao Xuanyi, took a deep breath, and said, "Then, this operation is a fight to the death!"

Yes, there is only death and no life.

After the ship set sail, the brothers on board detonated explosives. There was no way they could survive; they could only sink to the bottom of the water along with the ship and the gold.

“I’ll go,” Mao Xuanyi said. “I’ve led a team to infiltrate a ship before, and I’m quite familiar with the structure of ships. I’m the most suitable person for this mission.”

……

Cheng Qianfan looked at Mao Xuanyi, who simply met his gaze with a calm expression.

"No." Cheng Qianfan slowly shook his head.

"Senior." Mao Xuanyi said anxiously.

“I mean, this plan is not advisable.” Cheng Qianfan shook his head and gestured to stop Mao Xuanyi from continuing.

"The ship still needs to be blown up," Cheng Qianfan said. "However, what we need to do is get the explosives onto the ship and then figure out a way to detonate them."

"What does the Master mean?" the young Taoist priest pondered, "a timed explosion?"

Cheng Qianfan nodded.

……

“By the way,” Li Hao said happily, “with Wu Shunjia around, setting up a time bomb and detonating it together won’t be a problem.”

"Okay." Mao Xuanyi nodded.

He was determined and prepared to sacrifice himself for his country; dying on the battlefield is the best end for a revolutionary soldier.

However, it would be better if we could temporarily avoid making sacrifices. No one doesn't truly love their own life, but sometimes it's a matter of duty.

“Okay, it’s settled then.” Cheng Qianfan made the final decision. “Find a way to get the explosives onto the ship, and then detonate them as time bombs.”

He looked around at the group, then turned to Li Hao and said, "Tell Wu Shunjia that you must manage the time well."

"clear."

"Chief, I need to discuss the plan with Wu Shunjia personally," Mao Xuanyi said.

“Okay.” Cheng Qianfan nodded. “You are familiar with ships, and he is familiar with explosives. If you work together, we will give the Japanese a spectacular fireworks display that they will never forget.”

Everyone smiled.

……

A secluded courtyard in the former French Concession's Pétain district.

This is where Wu Shunjia secretly manufactured bombs.

Mao Xuanyi arrived on his bicycle. He cautiously looked around and, after confirming that no one was following him, knocked on the gate.

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