Espionage: I became sworn brothers with Zheng Yaoxian at the beginning, and became the Seventh Broth

Chapter 324 The Eight Hidden Sects of the Martial World

After giving a brief explanation, Ye Shaohong picked up his military cap from the table, turned around, and left Chief of Staff Cheng Min's office.

As he walked out, he gave instructions to the field staff who accompanied him.

"Two things."

"Go to the military command medical room first and call Section Chief Li Yunlong over."

"Go and gather another team of field agents. We'll head back to Jiangcheng now."

As soon as he spoke, two field agents ran out. By the time Ye Shaohong came down from the military command building, more than a dozen field agents from the Jiangcheng Special Service Station had gathered downstairs. Three or four minutes later, Li Yunlong also ran over from a distance.

"Stationmaster, is there a mission?"

"Hmm, Yamada Hisao, that big fish, might be about to jump out."

Upon hearing Ye Shaohong's words, a hint of joy flashed across Li Yunlong's face.

Yamada Hisao.

That was the mastermind behind the major Japanese spy case involving the newly formed 7th Army, and also the biggest target of this operation.

If he could participate in the arrest and make meritorious contributions in the operation, given Ye Shaohong's fair and just approach to things, he would definitely recommend him for commendation.

At that time, his military rank should be able to be promoted.

"Well, so this cowardly fellow finally couldn't hold back anymore?"

"We must catch him this time!" Li Yunlong clenched his fists and roared, unable to contain his excitement.

"Don't worry, if he dares to jump out, he won't be able to escape!"

Ye Shaohong gave a brief response, and seeing that the field crew was ready, he waved his hand, and everyone ran towards the vehicles.

With the roar of engines, their three cars immediately drove away from the headquarters of the newly formed 7th Army.

Half an hour later, they returned to Jiangcheng.

Finding two people in a metropolis with over a million people is difficult, but Ye Shaohong has his own methods.

He had Zhao Hongying's photos and information in his hands.

Upon arriving at the city gate and seeing the garrison, Ye Shaohong immediately sent someone with the photos to inquire with others.

For most people, those old men from the city defense forces certainly wouldn't have paid any attention. But Ye Shaohong and his group were different.

The notorious reputation of the Special Service has spread far and wide in recent years, and because they also have the privilege of supervising the three major departments of the military, police and gendarmerie, they can be considered the direct superiors of the city defense forces.

When the secret service personnel were investigating a case, they requested the cooperation of the city defense troops, and the garrison guarding the city gates had no choice but to comply.

They dared not delay any longer.

One by one, they held the photos and carefully recalled the memories.

A moment later, someone actually remembered.

"I think I've seen this person before."

"When I asked her what she wanted to do in the city so late, she said she was visiting relatives."

When the matter was brought up, the city guard silently pursed his lips. Clearly, even he himself did not believe Zhao Hongying's statement.

But in the end, he let Zhao Hongying go. The reason was simple.

He took the money.

This kind of thing was very common in the Republic of China era and could be considered an unspoken rule, so Ye Shaohong did not hold him accountable.

Instead, they asked him about the direction Zhao Hongying had gone.

The city garrison soldier dared not conceal this fact.

He tilted his head and thought for a moment, then raised his hand and pointed to the west of the city, giving a confident reply.

"West of the city!"

"I saw her walking towards the west of the city."

"Sir, go ask at the shops up ahead; you might find other clues."

Regardless of whether this man was dutiful in his city guard duties, he did provide Ye Shaohong with a clue. Ye Shaohong nodded and turned to look at Li Yunlong.

Li Yunlong was also very sensible. He reached into his pocket, took out a silver dollar, and tossed it into the hands of the city garrison soldier.

"Well done."

"This is a reward from our superior."

After a brief conversation, Ye Shaohong and Li Yunlong got back into the car and drove off again, following the directions given by the city garrison.

As they passed a rickshaw cluster, Ye Shaohong patted Li Yunlong on the shoulder, and the rickshaw stopped again.

Then Li Yunlong took Zhao Hongying's information and photo and walked down.

A moment later, he returned looking disappointed.

"Station chief, we've asked around, and they haven't seen Zhao Hongying."

Li Yunlong's reply made Ye Shaohong's expression turn slightly serious. He suddenly realized that this search could not continue.

It's too slow. Even if they eventually manage to track down Zhao Hongying, they'll have missed the time she would have had to meet Yamada Hisao.

If Yamada Hisao escapes, finding the fox again will become incredibly difficult.

"Change your thinking."

"Let's go straight to the gang's headquarters nearby."

"Let them help us look for it."

Gangs were very powerful during the Republic of China era. The Green Gang and the Red Gang were spread throughout the country, and the southwest region was the stronghold of the Gelaohui (Pao Ge Society).

Sometimes, gang members can be surprisingly effective at accomplishing things that officials can't.

Such incidents are quite common.

Just like when the Second Battle of Shanghai broke out, Dai Yunong went to Shanghai alone to meet Du Yuesheng.

With Du Yuesheng's support, Dai Yunong was able to establish the Su-Hu Special Operations Team. In just a few days, it grew from nothing to a force of over ten thousand men.

The gang power in Jiangcheng cannot compare with that in Shanghai.

But it also has its unique characteristics.

That is, the gangs in Jiangcheng mostly colluded with government officials and had a tradition of working for the government, which had long been rooted in their souls.

So when Ye Shaohong and his group drove to Chengyi Gambling House, as soon as he introduced himself and explained his purpose, the leader of the gang agreed to Ye Shaohong's request without hesitation.

He immediately mobilized his men to search for Zhao Hongying's whereabouts in the western part of the city.

Li Yunlong was also busy.

He spent years mingling on the streets and was extremely familiar with all sorts of people. After a few strolls around, he easily gathered quite a few people. These people were all extraordinary individuals.

Most of them came from the "Dark Eight Gates," which are the same groups that people in later generations often refer to as bees, hemp, swallows, sparrows, orchids, ge Rong.

They also have a wide range of information channels.

With the help of these people, plus the local gang leaders and countless manpower deployed, accurate information was relayed back in just over ten minutes.

Zhao Hongying's whereabouts have been found.

At this very moment, she is resting and drinking tea alone in a teahouse next to the Confucius Temple.

It seems like they're waiting for someone.

This news greatly excited Ye Shaohong. He knew that his guess was correct; Zhao Hongying was willing to defy military orders to enter the city immediately.

She must have something important to report to her superiors. The fact that she's alone indicates that the person she's supposed to meet with Zhao Hongying hasn't arrived yet.

This is a rare opportunity.

If we can seize this opportunity and capture Yamada Hisao in one fell swoop, then this major espionage case involving the newly formed 7th Army can be declared over.

"very good."

"The intelligence you provided is very important; you have done a great service. I will ask for a reward for you once this case is closed."

"Now you all go out immediately and gather back the scattered personnel."

"Remember, we mustn't interfere with our objective."

After giving some instructions, Ye Shaohong waved his hand again, and he led Li Yunlong and the others to speed towards the Confucius Temple.