Spy war in the Republic of China, peak undercover

Li Weimin was tall and thin, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and looked very gentle. When he saw Lu Yang, he just nodded lightly without showing much enthusiasm.

"Mr. Li, I've long heard of you." Lu Yang took the initiative to greet him.

Li Weimin pushed his glasses and said, "Major General Lu, Boss Dai has already told me about the Pangu Project. I will do my best to cooperate."

Lu Yang knew in his heart that Li Weimin only agreed to cooperate reluctantly because of Dai Yunong's face.

"Mr. Li, I want to know the specific content of the 'Pangu Project'." Lu Yang said directly.

Li Weimin shook his head. "The 'Pangu Project' is top secret. I cannot reveal it to you."

Lu Yang had expected Li Weimin to say this, so he didn't force it. Instead, he asked in a different way, "So, are there any suspicious people or things related to the 'Pangu Project' recently?"

Li Weimin pondered for a moment and said, "Recently, a group of experts from the United States are participating in the research work of the 'Pangu Project'."

"American experts?" Lu Yang frowned. "Who are they?"

"I don't know their specific identities, but they are all top talents in their respective fields," said Li Weimin.

"Is there a list of them?" Lu Yang asked.

Li Weimin shook his head. "The list is top secret, and only a few people know about it."

Lu Yang felt a little disappointed. It seemed that it was not easy to get more information from Li Weimin.

"Mr. Li, thank you for your cooperation," Lu Yang said. "If there is any new situation, please be sure to inform me."

Li Weimin nodded without saying anything.

After leaving Li Weimin's office, Lu Yang felt helpless. He needed more clues to find "Zero" and prevent him from obtaining the "Pangu Project".

Lu Yang left Li Weimin's office, his thoughts a tangled mess. American experts, a top-secret list, the "Pangu Project"... all the clues pointed in one direction: Zero was secretly plotting, attempting to steal China's future. Now, he had to race against time to find a breakthrough before Zero did.

He returned to a secret contact point of the Military Control Commission in Chongqing, which was ostensibly a small teahouse, but in reality it was full of Military Control Commission spies. He wanted to use the Military Control Commission's intelligence network in Chongqing to search for any information related to the "Pangu Project."

"Boss, you're back." A young man in a gray gown came up to greet him. He was Lu Yang's assistant in Chongqing, named Lao Wei. He was smart and quick in action.

"Old Wei, check if there have been any recent personnel changes or new arrivals at the Chongqing Police Department," Lu Yang instructed. "Pay special attention to those with unknown origins or unusual behavior."

"Yes, boss." Lao Wei responded immediately.

Lu Yang walked to the backyard of the teahouse, where several old tea trees were planted, lush and green. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself. He knew that to find a cunning opponent like "Zero", he must be patient and careful.

Not long after, Lao Wei hurried over. "Boss, I've checked. The Chongqing Police Department has indeed recently transferred a new officer named Ichiro Tanaka."

"Ichiro Tanaka?" Lu Yang frowned. The name sounded suspicious.

"Yes, boss. This Ichiro Tanaka was transferred to the police station half a month ago. He is said to be a master at solving crimes. He was transferred here to solve a series of theft cases that occurred recently in Chongqing." Lao Wei continued.

"A theft?" Lu Yang sneered. "Thefts happen every day in Chongqing. Do they need to transfer a 'crime-solving expert' from out of town? That's too much of a coincidence."

"Old Wei, check the background of this Tanaka Ichiro. The more detailed the better." Lu Yang said.

"Yes, boss."

Over the next few days, Lu Yang kept a close eye on Tanaka Ichiro's movements. He discovered that although Tanaka Ichiro appeared to be diligently investigating the theft, he actually frequently visited secret places, seemingly investigating something secretly.

One night, Lu Yang disguised himself as an ordinary citizen and came to a tavern frequented by Tanaka Ichiro. Located in a remote corner of Chongqing's old city, the tavern was dirty and messy, with a mix of good and bad people. It was a place for all kinds of intelligence transactions.

Lu Yang sat down in a corner of the tavern, ordered a pot of muddy wine, and while drinking, he observed the movements around him. He saw Tanaka Ichiro sitting at the bar, whispering something with a man in a black suit.

Lu Yang quietly approached the two people, trying to hear their conversation clearly.

"…'Pangu Project'…American experts…list…"

When Lu Yang heard a few key words, he was shocked. It seemed that there was indeed something wrong with this Tanaka Ichiro.

He was about to move closer when he suddenly felt someone approaching from behind. He turned around suddenly and saw a soldier in military uniform standing behind him.

"Sir, please show me your ID," the soldier said coldly.

Lu Yang was shocked. He knew he was exposed, but he couldn't be caught here, otherwise everything would be over.

He pushed the soldier aside and rushed out of the tavern.

The soldier shouted, "Catch the assassin!"

The pub was in chaos, and several policemen chased after Lu Yang.

Relying on his agility, Lu Yang quickly moved through the narrow streets of Chongqing's old city and soon escaped the police's pursuit.

He returned to the secret contact point and told Lao Wei what had happened.

"Boss, it seems that Ichiro Tanaka is the Japanese traitor we are looking for." Lao Wei said.

"That's right." Lu Yang nodded. "The question now is, how can we catch him and get information about the 'Pangu Project' from him?"

Lu Yang fell into deep thought. He knew that this Ichiro Tanaka was no ordinary Japanese spy; he must have received professional training and was very cunning. To catch him, he had to formulate a thorough plan.

"Old Wei, go investigate who Ichiro Tanaka has been in contact with recently and the places he frequents," Lu Yang instructed. "Remember, be careful and don't reveal your identity."

"Yes, boss." Lao Wei replied.

In the next few days, Lao Wei secretly investigated Tanaka Ichiro's movements and finally discovered that Tanaka Ichiro often went to an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of Chongqing.

"Boss, I suspect that the abandoned warehouse is Ichiro Tanaka's secret contact point." Lao Wei said.

Lu Yang's eyes lit up, the opportunity had come.

"Old Wei, get ready. We are going to take down that warehouse tonight." Lu Yang said.

"Yes, boss." Lao Wei responded excitedly.

As night fell, Lu Yang, along with Lao Wei and several military intelligence agents, quietly arrived at the abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of Chongqing. The warehouse was surrounded by darkness and silence, like a huge black hole swallowing everything.

Lu Yang signaled everyone to disperse and surround the warehouse. He then took Old Wei with him and quietly reached the warehouse door.

He gently pushed open the door of the warehouse and saw that it was brightly lit inside. Several people in Japanese military uniforms were busy working. One of them was Ichiro Tanaka.

"Get started!" Lu Yang shouted and rushed into the warehouse first.

The sound of gunfire instantly resounded through the night sky, and a fierce battle broke out...

Gunfire rang out in the warehouse, bullet casings clattered to the ground, and the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder. Lu Yang, agile and nimble like a cheetah, darted between the wooden crates and pillars of the warehouse, accurately shooting down every enemy.

Lao Wei and several Military Control Commission agents were not to be outdone. They were well-trained and worked in perfect harmony, and they quickly took control of the situation.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Ichiro Tanaka tried to escape, but was blocked by Lu Yang.

"Ichiro Tanaka, surrender!" Lu Yang said coldly.

Ichiro Tanaka's face was gloomy. He didn't expect Lu Yang to find him so quickly, and he didn't expect the Military Control Commission to be so powerful.

"Hmph, don't even think about getting any information from me!" Tanaka Ichiro said viciously, then pulled out a dagger from his waist and rushed towards Lu Yang.

Lu Yang was prepared and dodged Tanaka Ichiro's attack by moving sideways. At the same time, he kicked him on the wrist, and the dagger fell to the ground.

Tanaka Ichiro stumbled back in pain. Lu Yang took advantage of the situation and slashed his neck with a knife, causing Tanaka Ichiro to faint.

"Tie them all up!" Lu Yang ordered.

Soon, all the Japanese in the warehouse were subdued and Lu Yang began to interrogate Ichiro Tanaka.

"Ichiro Tanaka, I'll give you another chance. Tell me everything you know and I can spare your life." Lu Yang said.

Ichiro Tanaka closed his eyes and said nothing.

Lu Yang sneered, took out a silver needle from his pocket and inserted it into Tanaka Ichiro's acupuncture point.

Ichiro Tanaka suddenly let out a scream and his body began to twitch violently.

"I'll tell you! I'll tell you!" Tanaka Ichiro cried in agony. "Please, stop torturing me!"

Lu Yang stopped the acupuncture and waited quietly for Tanaka Ichiro's answer.

"I'm a member of the Japanese secret service, under orders to infiltrate the Chongqing Police Department to search for clues to the 'Pangu Project,'" Tanaka Ichiro said. "We've already gathered some intelligence. We know the 'Pangu Project' is linked to a group of American experts, and we also know they're conducting a secret study."

"What are you researching?" Lu Yang asked.

"I don't know." Tanaka Ichiro shook his head. "I was just following orders to gather intelligence. Only a few people know the specific content of my research."

"Anything else?" Lu Yang continued to ask.

"We have also planted other insiders within the Chongqing Police Department, who will help us obtain more intelligence," said Ichiro Tanaka.

Lu Yang frowned, it seemed that the situation was worse than he had imagined.

"Tell me the names of all the insiders you know!" Lu Yang shouted sternly.

Ichiro Tanaka did not dare to hide anything and told the names of all the insiders he knew.

Lu Yang's heart sank after hearing this. These insiders were key figures in the Chongqing Police Department. If they were used by the Japanese army, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Old Wei, notify the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters immediately and have them arrest these insiders." Lu Yang ordered.

"Yes, boss." Lao Wei replied.

After the interrogation, Lu Yang looked at Ichiro Tanaka lying on the ground, his heart filled with anger. He knew that the Japanese army's conspiracy was far more than that, and they must be planning a bigger conspiracy.

It was already early morning when Lu Yang returned to downtown Chongqing. The damp, cool air blew against his face, relaxing his already tense nerves a little. However, the list of insiders Tanaka Ichiro had given him, and Zero's desire for the Pangu Project, weighed heavily on his heart, preventing him from relaxing.

Instead of returning directly to the safe house, he drove to the Chongqing Police Station. He needed to personally arrange the arrest operation to ensure that these insiders could be caught in one fell swoop without leaving any hidden dangers.

The police station was brightly lit and heavily guarded. Lu Yang revealed his identity and went straight to the director's office.

"Major General Lu, why are you here so late?" Director Wang Mingde smiled and looked very respectful when he saw Lu Yang.

Lu Yang's face was serious. Without any greetings, he said directly, "Director Wang, I have received intelligence that Japanese spies have infiltrated the Chongqing Police Department and are trying to steal state secrets."

Wang Mingde's face changed drastically when he heard this. He knew the seriousness of the matter.

"Major General Lu, this...how is this possible?" Wang Mingde said in feigned surprise. "Our police station has always been on high alert. How could a Japanese spy sneak in?"

Lu Yang looked at Wang Mingde coldly, without saying anything, but took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to him.

"This is the list of spies I have. They are all key figures in the Chongqing Police Department," Lu Yang said. "I now order you to organize an immediate arrest operation and bring them all to justice!"

Wang Mingde took the list and turned pale. He recognized almost all the names on it, and they were all capable men under his command. He never imagined that these people were actually Japanese spies.

"Major General Lu...Major General Lu, is there...is there some misunderstanding here?" Wang Mingde said in a trembling voice, "These people are my confidants. They can't possibly betray the country!"

Lu Yang snorted coldly, "Director Wang, facts speak louder than words. What you need to do now is to cooperate with us in arresting these spies, not to defend them. Otherwise, I suspect you are also involved with them!"

Wang Mingde was frightened when he heard this and quickly said, "General Lu, calm down. I will cooperate, absolutely! I will organize the forces and capture these spies right away."

Lu Yang nodded without saying anything. He knew that Wang Mingde must have something to hide, but he didn't have time to pursue it. The most important thing was to capture these spies as soon as possible to prevent them from leaking more information.

Under Lu Yang's personal command, the Chongqing Police Department quickly launched a capture operation. Overnight, dozens of police officers were arrested, and the entire Chongqing Police Department fell into chaos.

Lu Yang sat in the director's office, watching the busy police officers, but he didn't feel relieved. He knew that arresting these insiders was only the first step. The more important thing was to dig out the "Zero" behind them and completely crush the Japanese army's conspiracy.

After the arrest operation was completed, Lu Yang immediately interrogated the arrested police officers.

These policemen were all cowards who were afraid of death. Under Lu Yang's torture, they quickly confessed everything they knew.

Based on their confessions, Lu Yang learned that "Zero" had established a huge intelligence network in Chongqing. This network not only infiltrated the police station, but also government agencies and military departments. Even people within the Military Control Commission were bribed by "Zero".

The power of "Zero" was beyond Lu Yang's imagination.