Espionage: You're tasked with spying, but you'll blow up the Special Higher Police?

Li Boyang didn't seem to have much affection for Zhou Hongyi; in fact, Zhou Hongyi could sense a hint of hostility from him.

This is a bit strange. It's the first time I've met him, and I haven't offended him. Why is he looking at me like I'm an enemy?

Zhou Hongyi was slightly puzzled, but Chen Gong quickly revealed the truth.

"Hmph, Li Boyang, aren't you just jealous that my brother got in and took your place? Boss Dai said that in our Military Intelligence Bureau, the capable are the ones who get promoted. If you really had that ability, you wouldn't have been squeezed out. And I advise you to control your temper. This mission is extremely important, and the target's identity is very mysterious. If you succeed, you might get a promotion when you go back. If you mess it up... forget about a promotion, you might get shot!"

Upon hearing Chen Gong's words, Zhou Hongyi suddenly realized that the military rank he had obtained last time had actually been stolen by this guy in front of him. What a coincidence! But who could blame him for being so outstanding and sought after?

Li Boyang raised his chin and said, "Chen the Beard, stop spouting nonsense. Do you think I'm that petty? Zhou Hongyi, right? Since you're more familiar with the location and target, you'll lead the way for us tonight to carry out the decapitation plan. Chen the Beard, you guys stay far away and watch how our Boyang team does things."

"What? You want my brother to show you the way? Just find someone under him to show you the way. If that doesn't work, I, Old Chen, will show you the way. He's the director of the Second Branch now. He's too big a target, and his status isn't appropriate."

"Identity? What identity? His current identity is that of a member of our Military Intelligence Bureau. As a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, one must prioritize the interests of the Party and the country, not just think about oneself!"

Zhou Hongyi originally wanted to participate in this operation, after all, he also had a system mission he wanted to complete along the way. He immediately raised his hand and said, "Brother Chen, Captain Li is right. Now that I have joined our Military Intelligence Bureau, I should put the interests of the Party and the country first. No problem, I will lead the way for the brothers tonight. With me guarding, we can feel more at ease. After all, if any unexpected situation occurs, I can deal with it nearby."

"But……"

Chen Gong wanted to speak, but Zhou Hongyi interrupted him with a look. This puzzled Li Boyang, who was standing to the side. Who was the captain and who was the team member? How could they not tell the difference between the two of them?

Chen Gong glared at Li Boyang but said nothing more. Zhou Hongyi then opened the map and pointed out the location for today's operation, the ambush site, and the escape route after the operation.

"Tonight, they will go to the dock to pick up a mysterious Japanese expert. Captain Chen and I have made a preliminary assessment of his identity; he must be related to the batch of chemicals they transported earlier. After picking him up, their convoy will take the target to the Japanese military camp via this road."

In one of the cars responsible for picking them up was our target, Ryunosuke Kondo. Accompanying the convoy were at least thirty Japanese soldiers, about ten special agents, and ten Special Higher Police spies. I will provide a detailed list of their weapons and equipment later.

I believe the best time to strike is right after Kondo steps out of the Special Higher Police headquarters. Their guard will be at its lowest then, and the troop transports will need time to regroup, further weakening their defenses. This combination of low guard and low vigilance makes this the perfect opportunity for us to strike. Therefore, I suggest this is the ambush location.

Zhou Hongyi pointed sharply to a corner on the map, and everyone around craned their necks to look. Chen Gong recognized the place, and he gasped, exclaiming, "Brother, you mean we should make our move on the main road in front of the Special Higher Police?"

“That’s right. If the target is picked up by the mysterious person, their defenses will only be stronger and their vigilance will be higher. Once they enter the military camp, the difficulty will increase exponentially. At that point, not only will we not be able to take down the target, but it’s also unknown how many of our Party’s warriors will be able to escape. Captain Li, what do you think?”

Li Boyang frowned, but now all eyes were on him. If he denied Zhou Hongyi's plan, it would be tantamount to admitting defeat, and he didn't want to be overshadowed by this upstart.

“Very good, let’s do it that way. What you said is basically in line with my plan. So you will lead the way tonight. Are you ready on your end?” He turned to Chen Gong and asked.

Chen Gong curled his lip, raised his right hand and waved it. Soon, with a "clang," three large wooden crates were carried onto the table by his men. After opening the lids, they revealed a full range of weapons, both long and short, including throwable ones.

"I'm all set, so let's talk about the specific roles for each of our groups."

Zhou Hongyi didn't offer any suggestions on the specific division of labor within the group; Chen Gong and Li Boyang discussed and completed the task themselves.

"Alright, there are still two hours before the operation. So, those of us who will provide cover will set off first. Brother, remember that tonight you are only leading the way. Keep your disguise up and don't expose yourself."

Before leaving, Chen Gong whispered something to Zhou Hongyi, who then made an "OK" gesture with his hand. Although the bearded man didn't understand what it meant, he could guess the gist of it.

After Chen Gong's squad left, the Kuomintang assassins brought by Li Boyang's squad silently began to check their weapons and load bullets.

Li Boyang held a pistol in his hand, examined it inside and out, and suddenly threw it at Zhou Hongyi.

Zhou Hongyi instinctively reached out to catch it, and then heard Li Boyang ask, "Do you know how to use it?"

Zhou Hongyi curled his lip, picked up the pistol and examined it repeatedly, saying, "What's there to know about using it? As long as you can aim the gun and pull the trigger, even a child can kill someone."

"Alright, then I hope your strength is as great as your words. However, tonight's main attack will be handled by me and my team. You are only responsible for leading the way and keeping watch, guarding the main road intersections, and informing me immediately if there are any signs of Japanese trucks or soldiers in the distance."

“No problem,” Zhou Hongyi replied with a shrug.

With the time they had scouted drawing ever closer, Zhou Hongyi led Li Boyang and his ten-man team through the streets and alleys. They quickly passed through a residential area, climbed onto the relatively low rooftops, and used the varying heights of the rooftops to take a shortcut to their designated location.

They lay prone on the rooftops covered with flowers and plants. Zhou Hongyi pointed to a building across the street that was still lit up and said, "This is the headquarters of the Special Higher Police in Shanghai. There are about 120 Japanese agents stationed there, and of course, there are some civilian staff among them. However, the new head of the Special Higher Police has the authority to mobilize the military police and the troops stationed around Shanghai. If he calls for help, we will have less than ten minutes to retreat."

Li Boyang glanced at the flashing lights of the Special Higher Police headquarters in the distance, spat on the ground, and said, "Okay, got it. Be quiet. Let's go down and find a good place to ambush."

Li Boyang and his squad members quickly disappeared into the shadows of a poorly visible street corner, while Zhou Hongyi was assigned to keep watch at the intersection near the military police headquarters, where the army could provide reinforcements.

However, Zhou Hongyi had another task, and he certainly wouldn't just obediently stay at the intersection and keep watch.

He slipped into the courtyard of a shop that had already closed, and quietly rummaged through a pile of stones in the courtyard to find a package. Yes, this was the package he had hidden there beforehand. Inside was a set of Japanese military uniforms to disguise himself, and of course, a fake beard.

He changed his disguise, flipped over and jumped out of the courtyard, quietly waiting for the Kuomintang military intelligence to launch an attack.

Zhou Hongyi glanced at his watch; it was already time for the other party to leave, but Kondo seemed to be unpunctual, actually departing a few minutes late.

The other party appeared to be sitting in a black sedan, slowly driving out of the Special Higher Police compound, followed by two cars and several motorcycles.

Zhou Hongyi estimated that the Special Higher Police alone had dispatched more than twenty people this time. If they went further, the military police would also arrive to join them. The period right after they stepped out of the gate was the most psychologically relaxed time for the enemy.

Just as Kondo's convoy turned a corner and entered the street, gunshots suddenly rang out from both sides of the road.