Espionage: Mastering the Ten Cruelest Tortures of the Military Intelligence Bureau from the Start

As for the station chief's evaluation of the Party Affairs Investigation Department, Su Mingzhe remained noncommittal, since history had already proven that a significant portion of the 76th Division were members of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS).

Su Mingzhe had nothing to say about the entire unit surrendering.

They strike hard at their own people, but kneel down when they see outsiders.

It is indeed late-stage osteomalacia.

Principal Chang had only been in Chang'an for a few days when a fierce conflict broke out between the two sides.

Su Mingzhe was secretly worried. He only hoped that the 50,000 yuan worth of medicine and weapons he had donated a few days ago would come in handy.

This might reduce the Red Party's casualties in the fighting.

But he can't help much now; even if he manages to buy supplies, he can't get them to his comrades.

Just as Su Mingzhe was lost in these helpless thoughts, the silence of the office was broken by a series of urgent knocks on the door.

Immediately afterwards, the stationmaster walked in with slightly heavy steps.

He was clutching a file folder tightly in his hand, his face grim.

Something's not right. Something's definitely not right.

Upon seeing this, Su Mingzhe was surprised and quickly stood up to give his seat to the stationmaster.

This was, in fact, the first time the stationmaster had ever voluntarily entered his office.

However, the stationmaster did not sit down as Su Mingzhe had expected, but instead handed the file bag in his hand to Su Mingzhe.

Su Mingzhe hurriedly took the file bag with both hands, opened it with a heart full of doubts, and examined it carefully.

What comes into view is a file, the owner of which is a middle-aged man.

Su Mingzhe stared intently at it and saw clearly written "Duan Zhengliang, Deputy Director of the Jilin Provincial Investigation Office of the Party Affairs Investigation Department".

Su Mingzhe wondered to himself: Why would the people from the Party Affairs Investigation Department want to see this for me?

This sudden action left him completely bewildered, and in his confusion, he subconsciously looked up at the stationmaster.

At this moment, the stationmaster slowly spoke:

"A rotten orange is a rotten orange. I just cursed these useless people a few days ago, and it came true."

Duan Zhenliang's defection led him to confess all the agents of the Party Affairs Investigation Bureau who were lurking in Manchukuo, causing heavy losses to the Party Affairs Investigation Bureau.

The Party Affairs Investigation Department organized three assassination attempts, all of which failed. Then, Boss Dai reported the incident to the principal.

The principal was furious and ordered our Military Intelligence Investigation Department to get involved in the matter.

"Those incompetent people in the Party Affairs Investigation Department didn't even know that Duan Zhenliang's entire family had been transferred to Manchuria. I really don't know what they're doing all day!"

He was truly angered by his incompetent teammate this time.

The stationmaster calmed himself down, paused, and then continued:

"To ensure the success of the assassination, we must use a new face. Boss Dai immediately thought of Chang'an Station and specifically asked you to lead this assassination operation."

The stationmaster frowned, his face filled with dissatisfaction and helplessness towards Boss Dai's decision.

But he knew very well that even if he was unwilling, he could only carry out orders.

He knew full well that Boss Dai's arrangement was nothing more than a scheme to gain favor with the principal and to completely overshadow the Party Affairs Investigation Department.

Using it as a stepping stone for their own advancement is nothing short of a naked political game.

The stationmaster sighed inwardly. How could Boss Dai not know the dangers of the assassination operation?

Even so, Boss Dai still chose to let Su Mingzhe take the risk.

"Yes."

Su Mingzhe's voice was calm and firm, without the slightest hesitation or retreat.

The stationmaster nodded slightly, and solemnly instructed:

"This operation must be carried out as covertly as possible, so you can't take too many people with you."

You can choose from all the agents at Chang'an Station, but you can only bring two.

You will be the leader of the assassination team, with full command and decision-making authority over this operation. The codename for this operation will be 'Woodpecker'.

Su Mingzhe replied without hesitation:

"Let's go with Shen Bei and Luo Dayou."

While other agents may have a slight edge in certain professional skills, the key to this assassination operation is the seamless teamwork among the members.

"I'm not afraid of having a god-like opponent, I'm only afraid of having a pig-like teammate," that's what Su Mingzhe was thinking at that moment.

Su Mingzhe knew Shen Bei and Luo Dayou well, having worked with them for a long time. He was very familiar with their temperaments, ways of doing things, and their respective areas of expertise, so he was naturally more adept at using them.

"Alright, they've been with you for a long time, so it's settled then. The three of you will carry out the mission of eliminating traitors."

The stationmaster nodded slightly in approval, then said with a solemn expression:

"Time is of the essence, the three of you must set off immediately."

Also, make sure they don't inform their families; the operation must be kept secret.

The stationmaster stepped forward, patted Su Mingzhe heavily on the shoulder, and then turned to leave.

However, just as his hand grasped the doorknob, he paused slightly, as if he had gone through an internal struggle.

Then, he slowly turned his head, his eyes filled with concern and reluctance, and said to Su Mingzhe:

"If the mission is too difficult, do not force it. Abandon the assassination immediately. I will explain to Boss Dai."

Come back safely.

After saying this, the stationmaster opened the door and quickly left, leaving Su Mingzhe alone in the room.

In the past, most of his missions involved capturing Japanese spies in familiar environments, but now he had to step into enemy territory to carry out assassination missions, which was undoubtedly a completely new and challenging experience for him.

Thinking of this, Su Mingzhe felt a surge of excitement deep inside.

However, he knew that this trip was no joke, and the slightest mistake would lead to utter ruin.

First, he summoned Shen Bei and Luo Dayou. After the two stood still, Su Mingzhe solemnly began to assign tasks:

"You two come with me on a field mission. This matter must be kept secret and you must not tell anyone."

If this mission is successfully completed, I will submit your promotion report to the station chief for lieutenant.

Upon hearing this, Luo Dayu's face lit up with joy, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Shen Bei, on the other hand, was completely different from Luo Dayou. He frowned slightly and fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

He knew in his heart that this mission would not be easy, and that he might very well have to risk his life.

But he couldn't refuse.

However, deep down, he did not feel any resistance whatsoever.

On the contrary, he even accepted it with a sense of acceptance.

From the moment Su Mingzhe promoted him from a lowly soldier struggling at the bottom and at risk of becoming cannon fodder to a second lieutenant, Shen Bei secretly made up his mind that he would entrust his life entirely to Su Mingzhe.

Then, Su Mingzhe compiled a list of items and handed it to Shen Bei, saying:

"Go to the equipment department to collect your gear according to this list, then change into civilian clothes, and we'll set off immediately."

Shen Bei took the list and glanced at it. He saw that the contents included Browning pistols, detonators, and potassium cyanide.

The pistol and detonators were left for the traitor, while the potassium cyanide was kept for himself.