Spy war in the Republic of China, peak undercover

Lu Yang returned to the Military Control Commission's secret base in the mountain city, which was an old-style photo studio hidden in the downtown area.

On the surface, this is an ordinary shop for taking wedding photos and family photos, but secretly, it is a hidden place for Military Intelligence Bureau intelligence personnel to transmit information and plan operations.

Walking into the backyard of the photo studio, under the dim light, Lao Wei was pacing anxiously.

Seeing Lu Yang coming back, he immediately went to meet him.

"Boss, how's it going? Did you make three moves?"

Lu Yang shook his head, a trace of fatigue on his face. "He doesn't know much. He only knows that Zero asked him to open the safe. As for what's inside, he has no idea."

Old Wei sighed, a look of disappointment on his face. "It seems this clue is broken again."

Lu Yang patted Old Wei on the shoulder and said soothingly, "Don't lose heart, we still have a chance. Since 'Zero' wants to use Ma San to open the safe, it means that the contents of the safe are very important to him. As long as we find this safe, we can find clues about 'Zero'."

Lao Wei nodded and cheered up. "Boss, what should we do next?"

Lu Yang walked over to a table, picked up a pencil, and drew a circle on the map of the mountain city, circling an area on the west side of the city. "The Wanfu pawnshop is in this area. Ling had Ma San deliver something to the men in black, which means their contact point should be nearby. Let's start here and search carefully. We're sure to find some clues."

"Okay, I'll arrange some staff right away." Lao Wei replied.

Over the next few days, Lu Yang led the military intelligence agents to conduct a blanket search of the western end of the city, centered around the Wanfu Pawnshop. They disguised themselves in various identities, blended in with the crowd, and carefully observed every suspicious person and object.

Lu Yang knew that this was a difficult task that required great patience and carefulness. Because "Zero" was very powerful and his minions were spread all over the mountain city, if he was not careful, his identity would be exposed and he would fall into a dangerous situation.

However, Lu Yang did not give up. He always believed that as long as he worked hard enough, he would be able to find "Zero" and crush his conspiracy.

During the search, Lu Yang never forgot to keep in touch with Liu Ruyan. He needed Liu Ruyan's intelligence network to help him find "Zero" faster.

That night, Lu Yang came to the "Hongmei" teahouse again.

Liu Ruyan was behind the counter, gracefully brewing tea. Seeing Lu Yang come in, she smiled slightly and motioned him to talk in the room in the backyard.

"Lu Yang, is there any progress on your side?" Liu Ruyan asked.

Lu Yang shook his head, a hint of disappointment on his face. "We caught the locksmith, Ma San, but he doesn't know much. He only knows that 'Zero' asked him to open the safe. As for what's inside, he has no idea."

Liu Ruyan pondered for a moment and said, "I haven't found anything new here. Those recruited by Zero are very cautious and difficult to approach."

Lu Yang sighed, feeling a little frustrated. "It seems that we have encountered a very difficult opponent."

Liu Ruyan comforted him, "Don't be discouraged. We still have time. Since Zero is recruiting so many people, it means his plan is very large and will take time to prepare. As long as we seize the time, we will definitely find his flaws."

Lu Yang nodded, cheering himself up. "You're right. We can't give up. I'll keep working hard to find Zero and stop his plot."

"I believe you." Liu Ruyan looked at Lu Yang with encouragement in her eyes.

Just then, a man in a black windbreaker walked in. He lowered the brim of his hat so that his face could not be seen. He walked straight to the counter and whispered a few words to Liu Ruyan.

When Lu Yang saw the man, he was suddenly startled. He recognized him. He was the man in black who met Ma San in the alley!

Lu Yang immediately signaled Liu Ruyan not to say anything and to continue talking to the man in black.

Liu Ruyan nodded, pretending nothing had happened, and talked to the man in black.

Lu Yang approached quietly, trying to hear what they were talking about.

"Is everything ready?" the man in black asked in a low voice.

"It's ready," Liu Ruyan replied. "We'll trade tomorrow night at the same place."

"Okay." The man in black nodded, turned and left the teahouse.

Lu Yang watched the black-clad figure leave, his eyes filled with murderous intent. He knew his chance had arrived!

"Ruyan, who is that man in black?" Lu Yang asked.

Liu Ruyan shook her head. "I don't know either. He always wears a mask when he comes here, and he never reveals his identity."

"However, I know he will come to trade with me tomorrow night. Then I can catch him and get information about 'Zero' from him." Liu Ruyan continued.

Lu Yang nodded and said, "Okay, I'll help you tomorrow night."

"No need, just leave this matter to me," Liu Ruyan said. "You have more important things to do, which is to find Zero and stop his conspiracy."

Lu Yang knew that what Liu Ruyan said made sense. He couldn't focus all his energy on the man in black. What was more important was to find "Zero".

"Okay, I will send someone to protect you secretly tomorrow night." Lu Yang said.

"Thank you." Liu Ruyan said gratefully.

Lu Yang left the "Hongmei" teahouse and returned to the secret contact point.

He told Lao Wei about his plan to capture the man in black at the "Hongmei" teahouse tomorrow night, and asked him to select elite men, ambush in secret, and be ready to support Liu Ruyan at any time.

"Boss, don't worry, I will definitely get things done." Lao Wei said.

The next night, Lu Yang disguised himself as an ordinary tea drinker and came to the "Hongmei" teahouse.

The teahouse was still bustling with activity, with guests clinking cups and chatting, seemingly unaware that a dangerous storm was about to come.

Lu Yang found a seat by the window and sat down, drinking tea while observing the movements around him.

He saw that Liu Ruyan was standing behind the counter with a calm expression, seemingly unaffected by anything.

Time passed minute by minute, but the man in black never showed up.

Lu Yang began to feel a little anxious. He was worried that the man in black would cancel the transaction or change the transaction location.

Just when he was about to lose his patience, a man in a black windbreaker walked in. He lowered the brim of his hat so that his face could not be seen. He walked straight to the counter and whispered a few words to Liu Ruyan.

Lu Yang recognized him immediately; he was the man in black!

Liu Ruyan nodded, took out a small package from under the counter and handed it to the man in black.

The man in black took the package and turned to leave.

At this moment, Liu Ruyan suddenly attacked, grabbed the black-clad man's wrist, and shouted, "Catch the thief!"

The teahouse suddenly became chaotic. Several Military Intelligence Bureau agents rushed out from all directions and surrounded the men in black.

Seeing this, the man in black immediately pulled out his pistol and shot at the Military Intelligence Bureau agent.

Gunshots suddenly rang out throughout the teahouse, and the guests panicked and fled in all directions.

Lu Yang also immediately drew his pistol and joined the battle.

He was agile and had accurate shooting skills, and he quickly killed several of the black-clad men's accomplices.

However, the man in black was no pushover. He was agile and had great marksmanship, and engaged in a fierce gun battle with the Military Control Commission agents.

The teahouse suddenly turned into a bloody battlefield, filled with gunshots and screams.

Liu Ruyan was also involved in the battle. Although she did not have a gun, she was very brave. She used the tables, chairs and benches in the teahouse to fight a desperate battle with the enemy.

After a fierce battle, the man in black was finally subdued by Lu Yang.

Lu Yang grabbed the man in black by the hair, dragged him under the light, and looked at his face carefully.

He saw that the man in black was wearing a human skin mask, and underneath the mask was a sinister and cunning face.

"Who are you?" Lu Yang asked coldly.

The man in black sneered but did not answer.

Lu Yang knew that it would be difficult to get information from him.

He took the man in black to the interrogation room of the Military Control Commission, preparing to torture him to extract a confession.

However, what Lu Yang did not expect was that the man in black was actually a tough guy, and no matter what means he used, he could not make him speak.

The man in black remained silent, with a mocking smile on his face.

Lu Yang felt somewhat helpless.

Just when he was about to give up, Lao Wei suddenly ran in.

"Boss, we found it!" Lao Wei said excitedly, "We found out the identity of the man in black!"

Lu Yang's spirits perked up when he heard this. "Who is he?"

"He is the deputy director of the Shancheng Police Department, Wang Mingde!" said Lao Wei.

Lu Yang was shocked when he heard this. He never expected that the deputy chief of the police station would be a minion of Zero!

He immediately ordered Lao Wei to arrest Wang Mingde and search his residence.

Soon, Wang Mingde was arrested and his residence was searched thoroughly.

In Wang Mingde's residence, the Military Intelligence Bureau agents found a list of important figures from various departments in the mountain city, as well as their home addresses and contact information.

When Lu Yang saw the list, he immediately understood Zero's conspiracy.

"Zero's" goal is not just the "Pangu Project", he also wants to control the entire mountain city!

Lu Yang felt a deep sense of crisis. He knew that he had to find "Zero" as soon as possible to stop his conspiracy, otherwise the mountain city would be in an irretrievable situation.

Lu Yang stood in the interrogation room, the cold light illuminating Wang Mingde's face with a pale pallor. The once high-ranking deputy chief of the police station now slumped in his chair, trembling like a stray dog.

"Wang Mingde, what else do you have to say?" Lu Yang's voice was as cold as ice, without a trace of warmth.

Wang Mingde raised his head, his eyes filled with fear and despair. "Major General Lu, please spare me. I had no choice. I... I was only coerced by Zero!"

"Coercion?" Lu Yang sneered, "You are the deputy chief of the police station. What could possibly coerce you?"

Wang Mingde had a sad face and spoke incoherently, "I...I've embezzled and accepted bribes, and I owe a lot of money. 'Zero' has evidence against me. If I don't obey him, he'll send me to jail. I...I'm just trying to save my life!"

Lu Yang narrowed his eyes. He knew Wang Mingde was lying. How could a greedy and lustful man betray his country just to save his own life? There must be a bigger conspiracy behind this.

"Wang Mingde, I advise you to tell the truth, otherwise, I will make you live a life worse than death!" Lu Yang said sternly.

Wang Mingde was so frightened that he trembled all over. He knew that Lu Yang was not joking. If he continued to hide it, he would probably die without a burial place.

He gritted his teeth and finally spoke, "I'll tell you everything! Actually, Zero's goal isn't just to control the mountain city. He wants something else..."

"What is it?" Lu Yang asked.

"'Bashu Order'!" Wang Mingde said tremblingly.

"'Bashu Order'?" Lu Yang frowned. He had never heard of this thing.

"what is that?"

Wang Mingde swallowed his saliva and said slowly: "The 'Bashu Order' is a token of the Sichuan Army. Whoever controls the 'Bashu Order' can control the Sichuan Army and even command the entire southwest region's army!"

Lu Yang was shocked when he heard this. "Zero wants to control the Sichuan Army? What does he want to do?"

Wang Mingde shook his head. "I don't know. I only know that 'Zero' has been secretly searching for the 'Bashu Order'. He seems to be very afraid of the power of the Sichuan Army."

Lu Yang fell silent, his mind racing as he pondered Zero's conspiracy. If Zero truly took control of the Sichuan Army, the consequences would be disastrous, altering the entire Southwest region's war situation and potentially affecting the entire course of the War of Resistance.

He must stop Zero, no matter the cost.

"Where is the 'Bashu Order' now?" Lu Yang asked.

Wang Mingde shook his head. "I don't know. 'Zero' never told me the whereabouts of 'Bashu Order'. I only know that he has been sending people to look for him."

Lu Yang was a little disappointed, but he knew he couldn't give up. As long as he found the "Bashu Order", he could find "Zero" and crush his conspiracy.

"If you continue to work for me and help me collect information about the 'Bashu Order', I will consider giving you a way out." Lu Yang looked at Wang Mingde and said coldly.

Wang Mingde was surprised when he heard this. "Really? Major General Lu, are you really willing to let me go?"

"The prerequisite is that you must work for me sincerely." Lu Yang said, "If you dare to play tricks, I will make you die an ugly death!"

Wang Mingde nodded and said, "I dare not! I dare not! I will do my best to serve Major General Lu!"

Lu Yang ignored Wang Mingde's declaration of loyalty and left the interrogation room. He knew that someone like Wang Mingde was unreliable and could turn against him at any moment. However, he needed Wang Mingde's help to gather intelligence on the "Bashu Order," so he had no choice but to use him temporarily.

When we returned to the backyard of the photo studio, Lao Wei had been waiting for a long time.

"Boss, everything has been arranged. We have sent people to closely monitor Wang Mingde. If he makes any unusual movements, he will be arrested immediately," said Lao Wei.

Lu Yang nodded in approval. "Very good. Remember, always stay alert and don't let him get away."

"Yes, boss." Lao Wei replied.