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Zhang Anping urgently needed to summon him, so Wang Tianfeng naturally wouldn't waste any time. After hanging up the phone, he hurriedly went to Zhang Anping's office.

After glancing at Yu Beiping, who had stood up after seeing him, he ignored him and asked Zhang Anping:
"Did something happen?"

Zhang Anping said with a cold expression, "Beiping, you tell me."

Yu Beiping replied and repeated his previous statement to Wang Tianfeng.

Wang Tianfeng's expression remained largely unchanged throughout the entire process—he knew from the beginning that Mao Renfeng would never obediently serve as a puppet bureau chief. He even felt that Zhang Anping's actions were too hasty and that he should wait until the official title was firmly established before considering reforms, rather than impatiently wielding the knife before his position was secure.

But he also considered things from Zhang Anping's perspective:
The local officials were in a state of political opposition, and what was the result?
How long has it been since the Military Intelligence Bureau was reorganized into the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics? How many local officials and deputies have colluded to abuse their power for personal gain?

The most senior members of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics hold the most crucial and core positions, but most of them lack high personal integrity. Over time, more and more people will be influenced and corrupted by them.

Time waits not for us!

Because he had considered the issue from Zhang Anping's perspective, Wang Tianfeng did not offer any advice. Moreover, based on his trust in Zhang Anping's abilities, he did not believe that Mao Renfeng could really cause any trouble.

But ultimately, they underestimated Mao Renfeng, or rather, they underestimated the backlash from the entire Bureau of Investigation and Statistics bureaucracy.

Wang Tianfeng never expected that these people would use this method to scheme against Zhang Anping.

The most disgusting thing about this method is that the entire Secret Service will become a target that others want to eliminate as soon as possible!

However, if the negative consequences of this approach cause a stir, Zhang Anping will be held responsible. During the period when Mao Renfeng was submissive, countless rumors circulated within the Attendant's Office that Mao Renfeng had become depraved. If the Attendant's Office had to compromise in order to quell public anger, would it be directed at the "puppet" Mao Renfeng or at Zhang Anping, the actual person in charge?
It goes without saying!

Of course, Mao Renfeng might not fare well, but Zhang Anping would certainly lose his "favor" very easily!
This can be described as a brutal tactic that kills a thousand enemies but also inflicts eight hundred casualties on oneself.

But ironically... it actually works.

After giving the uneasy Yu Beiping a deep look, Wang Tianfeng waved his hand:
"You go out."

Yu Beiping glanced at Zhang Anping for his opinion, and only after receiving Zhang Anping's nod did he bow and take his leave.

After leaving Zhang Anping's office, Yu Beiping breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief.

Even the most troublesome Wang Tianfeng didn't linger on him for long, so his adventure this time must have been a success.

This operation was too risky for Yu Beiping—but he had no choice but to take the risk. He thought he was the target, so he brazenly used the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics to take the initiative. But there was no turning back once the arrow was released. If he didn't report it, it would be considered that he had ulterior motives.

Being infiltrated in the enemy camp, and with his opponent being a high-ranking spy like Zhang Anping, he had no time to consult his superiors. As a key member of Zhang's faction, if he discovered information detrimental to Zhang's faction and failed to report it immediately, he would lose the cornerstone of Zhang's trust. He had no choice but to take this risk.

Of course, the premise for making such a risky move is:
After weighing the pros and cons, Yu Beiping concluded that the Mao faction had little chance of winning against Zhang Anping.
At this point, betraying Zhang's faction would obviously be detrimental to his infiltration, so he made this choice without having time to consult his superiors.

Fortunately, the risk paid off, and he was not questioned—the reason that he was a spy who had selfish motives for his daughter was accepted.

Just as Yu Beiping had thought, neither Zhang Anping nor Wang Tianfeng questioned Yu Beiping's actions in the office at this moment. Their eyes were both focused on the unseen and sinister conspiracy.

“This time, it’s not just Mao Renfeng,” Wang Tianfeng said coldly, “there are others as well.”

Zhang Anping's expression was gloomy: "I know."

Zhang Anping's performance gave Wang Tianfeng the feeling that this was both expected and unexpected.

This is actually not difficult to understand.

Zhang Anping never trusted Mao Renfeng. He certainly knew the story of Mao's perseverance and humiliation, but due to political rules, he could not take action against Mao's puppet and lackey, Renfeng, who had backed down.

He is now clearly targeting the veterans from the Secret Service era, and their joint counterattack is to be expected.

I just never expected the methods to be so... disgusting!
Zhang Anping said grimly, "I'm leaving this to you. I need the list by 8 PM tomorrow night. Can you do that?"

What list?
Of course, it's a list of people who were "wrongfully accused".

"you think?"

Zhang Anping's expression was icy:
"Let's cut the Gordian knot and put out the fire first. We'll hold a meeting the day after tomorrow to make an example of them!"

Wang Tianfeng nodded: "I understand."

Although this matter will take up his energy and disrupt the rhythm of his current plans, its importance is clearly greater.

He turned to leave, but Zhang Anping called him back.

Wang Tianfeng looked at Zhang Anping with a hint of doubt.

Zhang Anping took a deep breath and said in an indescribable tone:

"By the way, let a few real... Communists go."

Ok?
After a moment of surprise, Wang Tianfeng understood Zhang Anping's plan—to release a few real Communists, then turn around and accuse the other side of escalating the situation, framing it as "fishing in troubled waters and rescuing Communists."

Political struggles sometimes require a justifiable excuse.

However, Zhang Anping in the past would clearly have disdained to do such a thing, or even considered it.

Wang Tianfeng gave Zhang Anping a deep look and nodded silently.

The Zhang Anping of the past would not have thought or acted this way, but the Zhang Anping of today has experienced far too much.

After Dai Chunfeng's death, he became the only person in the Kuomintang's secret service who was actually doing things. He constantly offended people and was constantly plotted against. His methods became increasingly unscrupulous. Is that hard to understand?
After walking to the door, Wang Tianfeng turned back and whispered to Zhang Anping:
"This was something I decided on my own."

The implication is clear:

If any problems arise in the future, blame it on me.

Zhang Anping retorted angrily, "I'm not that kind of person!"

"You have to learn to let go—if you had learned to let go sooner, you wouldn't be in such a passive position."

Wang Tianfeng left as soon as he finished speaking. He's not the type to give advice, so don't expect him to be sentimental.

Zhang Anping seemed to be deep in thought.

Actually, he was considering something else:

Should we save Yuan Nong at this point?

After meeting with Chai Ying yesterday, the entire Second Intelligence Group was fully operational, and today the Intelligence Department held a meeting with a large number of people from the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics participating—Yuan Nong's location should be known to the Second Intelligence Group.

Now that Wang Tianfeng is being held back by Mao Renfeng and the others, these crucial few hours are enough for me to arrange a rescue. If he personally participates in the operation, the chances of rescuing Yuan Nong are as high as 98%!

But how much of an impact will it have on me after I'm rescued?

Furthermore, who is the real mole?

Liu Shijie? Zhou Xianhui?
Are they both, or just one, or perhaps neither of them are actually the case?
One question after another was placed before Zhang Anping, making him extremely wary—the most crucial one being, if he saved Yuan Nong now, would Wang Tianfeng turn his attention to him?

Zhang Anping was daring and adventurous in the past because he was remarkable for giving up his undercover work for the Nationalist government.

But Zhang Anping dared not gamble now, much less fight a battle he was not confident of winning—if something happened to him, the entire Second Intelligence Group would suffer heavy losses, which he could not afford.

This is more important than my own life!

First, deal with the traitor, then consider whether to rescue Yuan Nong—it is imperative to ensure the safety of [Qingsong].

Zhang Anping made a decision.

Based on the information currently available, Zhang Anping can confirm that Qingsong is definitely a comrade hidden in the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Qingsong Intelligence Group is an intelligence group with Comrade Qingsong at its core.

That's why he made that decision.

...Because of Zhang Anping's orders, the intelligence department, which was originally sharpening its knives, suddenly changed its target and began to thoroughly investigate the "fake underground party" incident.

The actions of the intelligence department could not be hidden from the deeply entrenched anti-Zhang forces within the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics. When they realized that the intelligence department had turned around and was conducting a thorough investigation, these people panicked. When they decided to follow Mao Renfeng, they knew that this meant going against Zhang Anping, and they thought they were mentally prepared.

But when that moment actually arrived, they were filled with panic.

Some even suggested:

Why don't we have a proper talk with Zhang Anping? This matter... there's really no need for a fight to the death!

A very stupid and extremely weak suggestion.

To Mao Renfeng's amusement and exasperation, some people actually agreed.

“Let Zhang Anping see that we are not powerless to resist. If he pushes us too far, we will fight to the death. He should then seriously consider our interests.”

The elder who agreed to the proposal was not a weakling in his daily life—not long ago, he had personally executed three underground party members without even blinking an eye.

Logically speaking, such a "tough" person shouldn't be so weak.

But it was he who agreed to such a weak and even idiotic suggestion!

Is he really brainless?
no!
Rather... he was too afraid of failure!

Failure means a change of power, and how could someone who has tasted power easily give it up?
Not everyone has the courage to burn their bridges!
"Gentlemen, this isn't something we can just wield—even if Zhang Anping does compromise this time, will he really give up?"

"will not!"

Mao Renfeng said earnestly, "The essence of this conflict is that he feels you are all blocking his path to change the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics—either he gives up his ambitions, or you all vacate your positions to those young people. There is no other choice!"

Everyone understands the principle, but not everyone has the courage to fight with bayonets.

"Director Mao is right, everyone. We are now fighting a desperate battle. Either we get out of here, or we fight Zhang Anping to the death and win our chance to survive! Otherwise, compromise and concessions will at most make Zhang Anping temporarily back down!"

"He backed down this time, but next time, we might not have the chance to unite!"

The speaker was Zheng Yaoxian's representative. Old Zheng was in Yan'an directing the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics' forces to "suppress the Communists." He had been betrayed by Zhang Anping to the point of almost losing his underwear, so his representative's attitude was naturally very firm.

The secrecy surrounding the "heart-digging strategy" was handled by the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (BIS). Countless pieces of evidence showed that the Communist Party never received a single piece of information from the beginning. This remarkable achievement, however, was attributed to the entire BIS by Zhang Anping.

With just one simple sentence, all of Zheng Yaoxian's achievements have been erased, and as a result, the Zheng faction is now almost merging into the Mao faction!

With this person's help (his straight man), the others also became more determined.

Just like he said: Zhang Anping may compromise this time, but next time, he will definitely not give them the chance to unite!
"Then let's do it—Zhang Anping is just a young upstart. When I was working in intelligence, he was still nursing in his mother's arms. Now he wants to kick me out of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics? Dream on!"

Everyone expressed their determination, and finally they reached a consensus.

Therefore, Mao Renfeng issued the order to counterattack:

First, protect the "fake underground party members" and silence them at crucial moments;
Second, launch a full-scale counterattack immediately!
The so-called full-scale counterattack refers to the large-scale arrests of the "underground party." The reason why the term "underground party" is in quotation marks is because this so-called underground party is actually a group of young people they developed. These radical young people did not hesitate when faced with the opportunity to join the Communist Party, and even left behind written evidence.

Behind these people are key figures of the Party and the state.

It's funny to think that when faced with the temptations of the Communist Party, most of the children of these key figures of the Party and the State chose to join without hesitation.

This is actually a very, very cold joke!

But Mao Renfeng and his ilk never considered one question from beginning to end:
Why did their "fake underground party" manage to so easily bring these future pillars of the party and the country under their control?
……

Zhang Anping, who secretly started this fire, is now "out of the loop".

Of course, it was impossible to remain uninvolved, but he took advantage of the current opportunity to extricate himself and begin making crucial preparations.

In a coffee shop, Zhang Anping, dressed as a woman, meets Chai Ying.

"Our comrades have located Yuan Nong—" Chai Ying whispered to Zhang Anping:

“His current alias is ‘Bai Xiangwen.’ He teaches at the Fifth Municipal Middle School and lives in Room 205, Unit 3 of the school’s teachers’ apartment.”

"In addition, he has a wife named Lin Li, who is also a teacher at No. 5 Middle School. I suspect that this Lin Li is our comrade and that they are pretending to be husband and wife."

Zhang Anping, dressed as a woman, listened to Chai Ying's story with an elegant smile, but an indescribable sadness inevitably appeared in his eyes. He could not save Yuan Nong for the time being, or rather, he had to give up on rescuing Yuan Nong. Therefore, he could not save this woman who was pretending to be his wife either.

"Furthermore, the situation at No. 5 Middle School is somewhat complicated. According to our understanding, eight of the 37 full-time teachers at No. 5 Middle School have backgrounds in special clubs."

Chai Ying looked somewhat embarrassed when she said this.

She never expected Yuan Nong to go to such a dangerous place to lie low—the so-called special organization background refers to the Three People's Principles Youth League and the current Party Affairs Bureau.

At the beginning of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Three People's Principles Youth Corps truly fulfilled its responsibilities, comforting soldiers, organizing anti-Japanese national salvation movements, treating wounded soldiers, and visiting military families, among other practical matters.

However, after the War of Resistance against Japan entered a stalemate, the nature of the Three People's Principles Youth Corps inevitably changed. Under the background of restricting, preventing, and opposing communism, intelligence agencies quickly infiltrated it and used it as a convenient tool.

As for the Party Affairs Bureau, it goes without saying.

The reason she was able to know the background of the teachers at No. 5 Middle School was naturally due to the powerful intelligence capabilities of Intelligence Group No. 2.

"Anping, could Yuan Nong's exposure be due to the teachers with special club backgrounds at No. 5 Middle School?"

Zhang Anping maintained her elegance, speaking as if in casual conversation with a close friend, but her tone was very certain:
"No! Don't overestimate the special groups—the truly anti-communist people among them have long been absorbed by intelligence agencies and won't teach peacefully. Most of the people who can stay in the school are those who joined with enthusiasm but can't leave now."

"Of course, don't underestimate them either. You need to find the right balance, understand?"

Chai Ying nodded slightly and asked:

"What's next?"

"I'll try to find a way to see him."

Upon hearing this, Chai Ying was shocked and whispered, "This is too dangerous!"

Yuan Nong is currently under enemy surveillance, albeit remotely. Zhang Anping has always suspected it's a trap—meaning the surveillance is likely very intense, and it would be too dangerous for Zhang Anping to rashly enter the game.

"I can protect myself and won't be discovered." Zhang Anping waved his hand, his attitude clear.

After taking a deep breath, Chai Ying did not try to persuade her further.

No matter how resolute Zhang Anping's words were, as long as there was a glimmer of hope, he would not easily part with any of his comrades.

Just like with Yuan Nong, Zhang Anping had already made the decision to give up on Yuan Nong, but now he still had to risk going to see him.

Although Chai Ying did not continue to persuade him, Zhang Anping still made a point of recounting the intelligence that Mingtai had collected at the intelligence department.

First it was Liu Shijie, and now Zhou Xianhui has inexplicably appeared—these two different versions made Chai Ying sense something strange.

There is no doubt that Yuan Nong is now part of a scheme, but who exactly is the traitor?

Zhang Anping's decision to risk meeting Yuan Nong was indeed justified—if the traitor could not be identified, it could very well endanger [Qingsong].

"You must be careful!" Chai Ying undoubtedly agreed with Zhang Anping's risky move, but after thinking about it, she still advised:
"How about we have Mingtai lead the team to provide backup? In case something happens..."

“No need. If I can’t get away, Mingtai will be even less able to get away—and the Security Bureau is very busy today, Wang Tianfeng will definitely be tied up. This is the only chance!”

Chai Ying thought about it and agreed with Zhang Anping's reasoning. Although it was ultimately risky for Zhang Anping to act alone, considering his skills, she finally agreed and then asked:
"Should I provide some materials that would allow me to recognize Yuan Nong?"

Zhang Anping smiled and said, "No need. This comrade is very stubborn. Sometimes actions speak louder than words." (End of Chapter)