Spy game? Stop guessing, I really am an undercover agent!

Chapter 83 has another purpose.
After seeing off Zhang Zixian, who had come to deliver the documents, Chen Yang immediately took the appointment letter to the consulate to find Iwai Hiroichi.

He was not pleased with his appointment as deputy director of the Nanjing Special Affairs Committee.

On the contrary, he suspected that there might be some ulterior motive behind it.

Chen Yang has always believed that no one in this world, except his parents, would be kind to him for no reason.

He was worried that Kagesa might try to use him for his own purposes, and if that were the case, he needed to prepare a contingency plan.

He wasn't afraid of being used; in officialdom, only useless people wouldn't be used.

But using him isn't a cheap thing; well, it'll cost extra.
Shanghai, Consulate.

Chen Yang walked into the familiar red building and easily found the consul's office.

Standing at the door, Chen Yang took a deep breath and then knocked.

A voice from inside came from Hirokazu Iwai: "Come in."

Chen Yang pushed open the door and said with a smile, "Senior Brother Iwai."

Iwai Hiroichi looked up and glanced at Chen Yang with some surprise: "Chen-san, why aren't you in the Economic Department at this time? What are you doing here?"

Chen Yang sat down opposite Iwai Hiroichi without any hesitation, and said somewhat hesitantly, "Senior brother, there's something I'd like to ask you."

"This is an appointment letter specially sent from Jinling by Senior Kagesa."

I don't know whether I should accept it or not.

Hiroichi Iwai took the letter of appointment, looked at it, and smiled, "This is very good. A position as deputy director of the Special Affairs Committee is worthy of your previous contributions."

Chen Yang shook his head and said, "Senior brother, that's not right. Senior Yingzuo was planning to nominate me as an advisor."

“Provide him with advice on administrative matters and the structure of the special committee.”

"I'm worried because he suddenly appointed me as deputy director."

“Your worries are a bit unnecessary,” Hiroichi Iwai said with a smile. “Chen-san, you are a very cautious person.”

"More importantly, you are very talented, and besides, both Kagesa-kun and Sonoda-kun trust you very much."

Chen Yang sighed softly and said, "Senior Brother Iwai, you know that's not what I'm worried about."

Hiroichi Iwai shook his head and suddenly changed the subject, saying, "Mr. Chen, do you know how many intelligence agencies the Empire has operating in China right now?"

Chen Yang was taken aback for a moment, then pondered for a while before saying, "I really haven't calculated that."

Hirokazu Iwai slowly said, "The Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Navy, and the Army each have their own directly subordinate intelligence agencies."

"The Ministry of Home Affairs has the Special Higher Police, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the China Affairs Section and our Iwai Agency, the Army has the Information Section, Special Service Section and Southern Branch, which are dedicated to serving the War Command Section, and the Navy has the Navy's Special Affairs Investigation Office. In addition, there is the South Manchuria Railway, the Black Dragon Society, and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce."

"These organizations also have their own intelligence departments. In addition to serving their own interests, they also need to obey the orders of the military."

Chen Yang asked, somewhat puzzled, "Senior Brother Iwai, what does all this have to do with the Jinling Special Service Committee?"

Hiroshi Iwai nodded and said, "Of course it's related."

"To tell you the truth, the Jinling Special Service Committee is actually an experiment of Yingzuo."

"The intelligence work conducted by the mainland in China has never achieved very good results."

"The Special Higher Police have tens of thousands of employees, and the funds, materials, manpower, and resources they have consumed are countless."

"But the results achieved were not ideal."

"As a strategy expert in the China Affairs Division, Kageyama-kun's opinion is that the working methods of domestic intelligence agencies may not be effective against Chinese intelligence agencies,"

“We need a more targeted agency.” Chen Yang chuckled. “Does this Jinling Special Service Committee think it can target Chinese intelligence agencies?”

Iwai Hirokazu said seriously, "Of course not. Kagesa-kun's original suggestion was to reorganize the China Affairs Section."

"But most people in the General Staff believe that this organization should be retained, and that we can let Kagesa set up a new organization and see how it performs."

"If it works, then they will agree to the reorganization."

"Reorganize the China Affairs Sections in Central China, Fujian-Zhejiang, and North China into more targeted intelligence agencies."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang's heart skipped a beat. These were the future "Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum" four major intelligence agencies.

The Shanghai headquarters of the China Affairs Division was reorganized into the Mei Agency, with Kageyama Masaki in charge.

The Hankou Information Gathering Office was reorganized into the Bamboo Agency, with Shibayama Kenshiro in charge.

The North China Information Curriculum Reform Group was established by the Lanzhou Municipal Government and was headed by He Zhiying.

The information offices of Fujian and Zhejiang districts were reorganized into the Ju Bureau, with Xishan Zhaiyi in charge.

So, it seems that Kageyama Masaki established this so-called Jinling Special Service Committee in preparation for the reorganization of the four major agencies.

But what was he trying to do by lifting himself up there?

“Chen Sang, don’t question Kagesa’s attitude toward you.” Iwai Hiroichi smiled and said, “He believes that your talents should not be wasted on a small economic department.”

"Intelligence agencies are the best for training people; they want to develop your extraordinary abilities to the maximum extent."

"You probably haven't even realized it yourself, but your observation skills, thinking ability, and arithmetic skills are all top-notch."

"Moreover, you are calm and collected. You can see that from the incident in the VIP room of the racecourse. Even in such a chaotic situation, you were able to remember what happened and help Sonoda at the crucial moment."

"These are the basic qualities that professional intelligence officers in intelligence agencies must possess."

"Moreover, your starting point is higher than that of the average person because you have knowledge."

"Knowledge determines the upper limit of an intelligence officer's abilities."

"Some people think they are very clever, but that's just petty cleverness. Their vision is limited to the gains and losses of a single city, a single battleground, or a single place."

“You are different. You are the student that the teacher values ​​most. I believe your judgment is good.”

These words made Chen Yang blush.

Chen Yang couldn't help but think to himself: I never thought I was this amazing.

Hiroichi Iwai folded the appointment letter and put it into Chen Yang's pocket: "Chen-san, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared."

"You have already had more opportunities than others. Now, as long as you seize the opportunity and work hard to complete it, your future is limitless."

Chen Yang's heart tightened slightly. He stood up and bowed to Iwai Hiroichi, saying, "Senior Brother Iwai, thank you for your teachings. I know what to do now."

"That's good," Iwai Hiroichi patted Chen Yang on the shoulder, "Go back and work hard. If you have any problems, come to me, I'll definitely help you."

"Thank you, senior brother."

Shanghai Labor Union.

Secretary Pan of the Labor Union was writing furiously at his desk, outlining a plan for the next phase of the workers' movement.

A series of footsteps approached from afar. Secretary Pan looked up at the sound and saw his secretary, Zhao Jian, walking in carrying a pile of envelopes.
"Secretary Pan, these are all letters from various trade unions. Please take a look."

(End of this chapter)