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

Chapter 670 Multi-party Struggle

He was naturally paying attention to the scheme personally set up by Ye Shaohong.

That's what we'll do tonight.

The same thing happened afterward.

After an autumn rain, the weather in Jiangcheng gradually turned cooler, and walking on the street, you could clearly feel that there were fewer pedestrians.

Ye Shaohong did not take a car to Jiangcheng Station today.

He left home early and traveled on foot.

As he walked, Ye Shaohong spotted a furtive figure on the road.

This guy isn't some street thug.

Why did Ye Shaohong pay attention to him? Because as the man walked, a raised mark could be faintly seen on his lower back.

Ye Shaohong was very familiar with these kinds of marks.

It was common to carry a gun in the back midfield position during the Republic of China era, and Ye Shaohong also had this habit.

By observing where the man's gaze lingered as he walked, Ye Shaohong was basically able to confirm his identity.

Another bastard from the Party Affairs Investigation Department.

These people are quite dedicated.

Last night, during an operation led by Zheng Chaoshan, the Party Affairs Investigation Department personnel engaged in two separate fights.

More than 20 people were injured or killed.

In the end, he returned empty-handed.

This must have made Zheng Zhaoshan very upset.

Zheng Chaoshan was indeed anxious, and early in the morning, he eagerly dispatched his intelligence personnel to search the streets for the mysterious old farmer.

It looks like they're desperate and might do something rash.

But Ye Shaohong was a sensible man.

He knew perfectly well that Zheng Chaoshan's crazy actions were futile; the plan he personally devised was to be executed by Special Agent Group No. 5.

Without his instructions, Ma Yunfei would not have been able to come out.

Let them keep busy, and Ye Shaohong can enjoy the show.

And so, Ye Shaohong leisurely made his way to Jiangcheng Station. He had just entered his office and hadn't even had a chance to sit down when there was a knock on the door from the outside.

"Come in!"

At Ye Shaohong's shout, Li Yunlong rushed in. "Station Chief, there's new information."

"Last night, the Party Affairs Investigation Department, led by Deputy Commissioner Zheng Chaoshan, launched a large-scale search operation in Jiangcheng."

"It's said they've captured several Japanese spies who were hiding there!"

When Li Yunlong mentioned this matter, his eyes shone brightly, as if they were still shining.

Ye Shaohong laughed upon hearing this.

"Mass manhunt?"

"This must be the official statement from the Party Affairs Investigation Department."

"They're really good at patting themselves on the back!"

With a light laugh, Ye Shaohong casually pointed to the kettle next to him, and Li Yunlong immediately understood and walked over.

I brewed Ye Shaohong a strong cup of tea.

Ye Shaohong picked up the strong tea, gently blew on it twice to disperse the tea leaves floating on the surface, and then brought his lips to it, taking a small sip. After setting down the teacup, Ye Shaohong looked at Li Yunlong.

"You came here today because you want me to step in and get back the Japanese spy that the Party Affairs Investigation Department captured last night?"

"Hey!"

"You're quite adept at finding opportunities."

In fact, Li Yunlong's idea was not wrong.

Although the Nationalist government's Party Affairs Investigation Department and Special Service Department are both intelligence agencies, their functions are different.

One inside and one outside.

The Party Affairs Investigation Department is in charge of domestic espionage, ideological work, and political work.

Strictly speaking, the Party Affairs Investigation Department also has the function of monitoring and investigating the Special Agents Department.

That's precisely why the Special Service looked down on the Party Affairs Investigation Department. After all, nobody likes being investigated.

And what about the Secret Service?

From the very beginning, their main function was foreign espionage, and under the ulterior motives of the bald-headed chairman, they also supervised military departments.

Therefore, if we go into details, the Special Service Department had the right to take over the case of any Japanese spies discovered and apprehended by the Party Affairs Investigation Department.

Of course.

These are just the official explanations.

The situation during the Republic of China era was unique; few people would take these responsibilities, which were originally written into dogma and regulations, to heart.

Whether it's the Special Service Department or the Party Affairs Investigation Department, they have long since blurred this concept.

There are already signs that they are interfering in each other's areas of authority. Everyone is crossing the line, and slowly, no one cares anymore, and they gradually become unscrupulous.

Except when you go to court against the bald-headed chairman...

"The stationmaster is wise!"

"That's exactly what I think. Those bastards in the Party Affairs Investigation Department, how could they possibly uncover Japanese spies?"

"When it comes to counter-espionage work, you have to look to our Special Service Department."

Li Yunlong chuckled wickedly. He had been with the Special Service Department for quite some time and was well aware of the dirty tricks and schemes of the two intelligence agencies.

They gained a clearer understanding of the grudges and hatred between the two intelligence agencies.

If this had happened to someone else, they might have had a very difficult time snatching the credit from the Party Affairs Investigation Department.

But Ye Shaohong is different.

Ye Shaohong's fearsome reputation wasn't limited to their Special Service Department; throughout China, he was a figure to be feared. If Ye Shaohong were to personally take action, those lackeys in the Party Affairs Investigation Department might not be able to withstand the pressure.

"Stop flattering me."

I know what you're thinking.

"But not today. Believe me or not, even if I call them today, those people in the Party Affairs Investigation Department won't give me that kind of face."

“They would reject me without hesitation.”

Ye Shaohong shook his head, which was a complete rejection of Li Yunlong's suggestion.

As for whether Li Yunlong could figure out the intricacies of the situation, Ye Shaohong didn't care. In Ye Shaohong's opinion, Li Yunlong was quite clever.

Although it was somewhat greedy.

But given time and a chance to react, he should be able to figure out the reasons. After waving his hand and making a decision on the matter, Ye Shaohong didn't intend to discuss it further.

He then turned to Li Yunlong and inquired about the tasks he had previously assigned him.

"I asked you to arrange for people to investigate Mayor Wang's whereabouts. Have you found any leads yet?"

"Compared to those Japanese spies, finding Mayor Wang is now more urgent."

This was a task that Ye Shaohong suddenly gave to Li Yunlong a couple of days ago.

There is only one purpose.

Find Mayor Wang and eliminate this threat beforehand.

Li Yunlong understood Ye Shaohong's thoughts, after all, just a few days ago, he had used Mayor Wang's name to pass on false information to the eldest son of the Kong family.

He also wanted to eliminate any potential threats. So after receiving Ye Shaohong's orders, Li Yunlong did his job diligently, spending the last few days running around and busy.

They wanted to get ahead of the Party Affairs Investigation Department and find Mayor Wang's whereabouts first.

"I dare not neglect the task you assigned me, stationmaster."

"Don't worry."

“I had already sent out all my intelligence agents a long time ago. I just received a call this morning saying that someone has found Mayor Wang’s whereabouts.”

"We are currently conducting a second verification."

"If nothing unexpected happens, we should have accurate information before lunchtime."