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The paper was unfolded, revealing it covered with densely packed small characters.

Chai Ying carefully read the words on the note under the desk lamp and finally understood the current situation:

Wang Tianfeng is currently serving in the Suppression of Rebellion Brigade. Not long ago, he secretly conducted security checks in three locations, including northern Jiangsu, which the Suppression of Rebellion Brigade visited. He confirmed that the secret service bureaus in the three locations had been severely infiltrated. Zhang Anping had no choice but to launch a thorough investigation into the four stations in the three locations and their subordinate intelligence groups. As the deputy director of the secret service bureau, Zhang Anping ordered the arrest of all members of the secret service bureaus in the four stations!

In the intelligence report, Zhang Anping issued the following orders:
1. In the three locations and four stations, evacuate comrades with a high probability of exposure immediately, and evacuate a small number of comrades who can be evacuated. In the operation mode of Intelligence No. 2, a special type of comrade is prepared for evacuation. In situations where it is necessary to "take the blame", this type of comrade will evacuate and then hide other comrades.

2. The representatives of Intelligence Group No. 2 stationed in the three locations to negotiate with the underground party should immediately cooperate with the organizations in the three locations to strengthen communication and investigate the arrested personnel. Except for the arrested comrades with clear evidence, the identities of the other comrades should be simply disguised—as long as it can be simply proven that these comrades are not "underground party members".

In the note he passed, Zhang Anping specifically stated that only simple packaging was required, and that packaging must be done quickly.

3. Prepare for counter-espionage – At an appropriate time, send out a “traitor” to provide necessary evidence to prove the losses during this period. This preparation must be arranged around point 2.

4. Comrades in the three locations and four stations must cooperate with Mao Renfeng's instructions!
From Chai Ying's perspective, almost every word of Zhang Anping's orders was filled with the word "risk"—the safest course of action was to evacuate all comrades who might be exposed at this point.

But Zhang Anping's orders gave the impression of dancing on a knife's edge.

According to organizational regulations, Chai Ying could have raised objections, but after much consideration, she chose to comply.

She couldn't communicate with Zhang Anping face-to-face for the time being, so she couldn't understand the full picture of Zhang Anping's plan. Under these circumstances, Chai Ying was inclined to trust Zhang Anping's arrangements.

Despite the risks.

As soon as she made her decision, orders were immediately converted into coded telegrams, which were then transmitted through radio stations. These radio stations were either military or government-owned, or at the very least owned by wealthy businessmen whom ordinary secret service officials dared not offend...

……

Party Affairs Bureau.

Ye Xiufeng met Mao Renfeng's "secret envoy"—the other party claimed to be a secret envoy of Director Mao of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

Upon meeting this person, Ye Xiufeng was almost certain of his identity—this person was indeed a member of the Security Bureau, and not long ago, he had even secretly sent him a message, pointing out several traitors.

Of course, the other party demanded a considerable reward at the time and did not reveal whose people he was working for. However, almost all the traitors he pointed out were related to Zhang Anping. At that time, Ye Xiufeng suspected that this person was Mao Renfeng's protégé.

The so-called reward was merely a tactic used by Mao Renfeng to conceal his true intentions.

Now it seems that is indeed the case.

"Director Ye, to make a long story short—does the Party Affairs Bureau know about the situation of the Party Affairs Bureaus at all levels in northern Jiangsu, southern Shandong, and southern Anhui?"

Ye Xiufeng's heart skipped a beat—the most special thing about these three places was that the Anti-Rebellion Brigade under the section chief had recently gone there and had even established an intelligence-sharing mechanism with the local party branches through his orders.

Ye Xiufeng did indeed give the order, but he also hinted at it:
Just put on a show.

The reason is simple: the Suppression Corps appears to be under the Youth Army, but it is essentially an intelligence force. Having a troublesome Bureau of Investigation and Statistics is enough. What if another Bureau of Suppression comes along in the future? How will we manage?
At this moment, the envoy mentioned three locations, and Ye Xiufeng naturally suspected that it was related to the Suppression of Rebellion Brigade.

Ye Xiufeng, in a show of magnanimity, said, "Mr. Zhao, please speak frankly!"

"The Suppression Corps accused the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics and the Party Affairs Bureau of having completely rotten secret stations and Party headquarters in the three locations!" Upon seeing this, the secret envoy dropped his trump card:
"The Bureau of Investigation and Statistics has already secretly dispatched people. If nothing unexpected happens, by this time tomorrow, all the personnel of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics' four stations and intelligence groups in the three locations will likely be taken down."

Ye Xiufeng was startled, instantly understanding why the Security Bureau had sealed it off. Combining this with his various investigative intelligence reports about the Security Bureau, he immediately guessed the inside story:
These three places are basically occupied by members of the Mao faction, the Zheng faction, and other veteran factions. The fact that the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics is going to kill them is almost certainly orchestrated by Zhang Anping himself!

From Ye Xiufeng's perspective, Zhang Anping is a very good ally:
The Party Communications Bureau was weak in the training of new employees, and Zhang Anping was able to provide the Party Communications Bureau with the "business" of personnel training.
He could work with Zhang Anping and also call upon troublemakers to deal with difficult characters;

Finally, Zhang Anping was genuinely capable of getting things done, and occasionally by currying favor with Zhang Anping, one could reap some credit without lifting a finger.

However, all of the above has one very important prerequisite:

Zhang Anping must be the deputy director of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, and there must be a powerful force within the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics that can rival Zhang Anping.

If Zhang Anping were to take control of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, it would no longer be the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, but rather a resurrected Kuomintang secret service. In that case, Zhang Anping would not be an ally, but a mortal enemy!

It seems that Zhang Anping is about to turn things around!

He realized why Mao Renfeng was sending a secret envoy despite the risks, and instinctively leaned towards cooperating with Mao Renfeng. However, driven by his political instincts, Ye Xiufeng said:
"What a spirit! Your Bureau of Investigation and Statistics truly deserves to be called a model of surpassing the old guard. In terms of spirit, you far surpass our Party's Bureau of Investigation and Statistics—I, Ye, admire you!"

Admirable my foot!
Ye Xiufeng's goal at this moment was naturally to slaughter a fat sheep. How could he not slaughter a fat sheep that was delivered to his door?
If they aren't killed, even God himself wouldn't stand for it!

Upon hearing this, the secret envoy immediately began to use his silver tongue:
"Director Ye is a veteran in the intelligence field. Doesn't he know how low the possibility is that all four intelligence stations are completely rotten?"

"If I can figure this out, how could Deputy Director Zhang not understand? Yet he still reacted so strongly—Director Ye must know why!"

Ye Xiufeng feigned confusion, thinking to himself, "If I don't understand the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold,' then what's the point of being the director of the Party's intelligence bureau?!"
Seeing Ye Xiufeng's feigned confusion, the envoy immediately realized that Ye Xiufeng was waiting to be fleeced, so he changed his approach and said in a deep voice:

"Director Ye, after the Suppression Corps went to the three locations, it did not achieve any results in the first two months. However, in the following month, after shaking off the Party headquarters and the secret stations, it captured hundreds of underground Party members. This is the core reason why the Suppression Corps accused the local Party headquarters and the local secret stations of being completely corrupt."

"Faced with accusations from the Suppression of Rebellion Brigade, the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics chose to undergo painful self-examination. I wonder if the Bureau of Communications will also choose to undergo painful self-examination?"

"If the Party Affairs Bureau also intends to do this, then pretend I said nothing!"

Ye Xiufeng's expression immediately became serious.

Zhang Anping was able to undergo "scraping the bone to heal the wound" because the members of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics in the three locations and four stations were not Zhang's people at all. Even if they were all killed, Zhang Anping would not suffer any real loss.

But the Party's General Affairs Bureau won't do it!

Although the Party Affairs Bureau was still filled with CC Clique henchmen after his several purges, the vast majority of the Party Directors were his people.

If someone like Zhang Anping were to undergo bone-scraping surgery, wouldn't everyone under him be living in fear?

Moreover, he had hinted to the party branches at all levels in the three places that they should outwardly comply but inwardly resist. If a purge were to be launched as a result, how could he convince the people?

Seeing Ye Xiufeng's expression gradually become serious, the envoy was secretly pleased and quickly added:
"Director Ye, do you think it's reasonable for the Suppression of Communist Party Organizations to have cracked down on so many organizations in just one month?"

"If the Communist Party organization were so easy to crack, how come the Communist Party has become more and more prosperous after so many years of fighting against the underground party, with the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics and the Bureau of Party Communications?"

Ye Xiufeng's brows twitched involuntarily, and eight large characters involuntarily surfaced in his mind:
Forced confessions and false accusations against innocent people!
is it possible?
It's not a matter of possibility, but a certainty—the underground Communist Party is a formidable opponent. The Party's intelligence bureau has been fighting the underground Communist Party for so many years and knows this all too well. The Suppression Corps, a group of greenhorns who escaped from the Youth Army, how could they possibly arrest so many Communists in just one month without the cooperation of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics and the Party's intelligence bureau?!
Upon witnessing Ye Xiufeng's performance, the secret envoy immediately pressed his advantage:

“Deputy Director Zhang must have known this situation, but he was eager to bring down Director Mao, so he ordered the arrest of all members of the Security Bureau at the Fourth Station to prevent the Suppression Corps’s killing of innocent people and claiming credit for their crimes from being exposed—Director Ye, the opportunity is fleeting!”

Ye Xiufeng slowly asked, "Mao Renfeng, what is your intention?"

"Director Mao's meaning is very simple: the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics will take the lead and do the work that offends people! The Bureau of Party Affairs only needs to cooperate—Director Mao doesn't care about offending people for the sake of the country's greater good!"

Ye Xiufeng couldn't help but sneer inwardly, "You, Mao Renfeng, have been forced into this situation, haven't you!"
They think they can ignore offending people for the sake of the Party and the country?!
They talk a good game, but they sing a better game!

But he was a little unwilling. If he could take advantage of such a fat sheep that was delivered to his door, wouldn't he regret it to death?

“Mr. Zhao is right, but I would like to speak with Mr. Mao in person—is Mr. Mao perhaps unwilling to meet with Mr. Ye?”

The envoy gritted his teeth inwardly; he refused to believe that Ye Xiufeng, the director of the Party's intelligence bureau, was unaware of the current situation!
If Director Mao could get out, would I need to come and talk to you?

"Director Ye..."

Ye Xiufeng interrupted, "What? Director Mao doesn't even have this much sincerity? How can I trust him? Your Director Mao... has a criminal record!"

One sentence left the envoy speechless.

The "past offense" of Mao Renfeng mentioned here refers to the fact that Mao Renfeng shifted the blame to Zheng Yaoquan at a crucial moment, causing Zheng Yaoquan to leave the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics in disgrace.

That's a fact, and there's no way to wash it away.

The secret envoy gritted his teeth:

"It seems Director Ye needs us to show sincerity... I wonder what kind of sincerity Director Ye needs?" Ye Xiufeng smiled slightly. The envoy's mind went blank for a moment, and he seemed to recall that when the butcher slaughtered a pig at home, he always smiled like that as he approached the restrained pig...

Twenty minutes later, the secret envoy left the Party Affairs Bureau looking utterly dejected.

The price paid... was too high!

But then I thought, Director Mao is in imminent danger. No matter the cost, the most important thing is to get Director Mao out of this crisis.

The price to pay is only necessary if Director Mao remains in his position. If he loses his position, what does it matter how high the price is?
After figuring it out, the envoy felt much more relaxed.

……

Xuzhou.

Inside the secret station disguised as a trading company, the confidential secretary and the head of the telecommunications department walked into the station chief's office with anxious expressions.

"Stationmaster, a secret telegram from Nanjing!"

The stationmaster of Xuzhou Station was taken aback at first before taking the coded telegram. When he saw that the telegram contained more than 500 words, he was even more puzzled.

So long?
After glancing at the first line of the telegram, he asked, "It wasn't sent from headquarters, was it?"

“That’s definitely not it—” the Telecommunications Director said softly, “The method of sending the message is not one of the ones commonly used by the headquarters, and it’s using the emergency backup No. 2 cipher.”

This is also why he summoned his confidential secretary; the second code can only be deciphered through the confidential secretary.

The stationmaster remained silent and began to read the telegram in a daze.

As he read, sweat beaded on his forehead.

The Suppression Brigade actually arrested so many comrades?!
Taking a deep breath, the station chief looked solemnly at his confidential secretary: "Comrade Shengchun, your translation is correct, isn't it?"

The confidential secretary was shocked and instinctively reached for his sidearm, while the director of telecommunications did the same. It turned out that both of them were targeting each other.

"They're all our comrades!"

The stationmaster snapped, "The situation is urgent, we'll explain later—Comrade Shengchun, is your translation correct?"

"That's right." The confidential secretary suppressed his astonishment. The head of the telecommunications department at Xuzhou Station was actually one of his comrades?

"The Suppression Brigade arrested so many people right under our noses, and we didn't even notice?!"

In fact, on average, the number of comrades arrested by the Suppression of Rebellion Brigade in any single location was not large.

Furthermore, because the underground party was unaware of the true situation of Intelligence Group No. 2, the comrades of the underground party did not communicate with the representatives of Intelligence Group No. 2.

Most importantly, the underground party organizations in the three locations were different, making it impossible to collect data in a timely manner like the Suppression of Rebellion Brigade.

Therefore, the stationmaster of Xuzhou Station, a comrade who chose to head towards the light, was so astonished after seeing the first paragraph of the telegram sent from Nanjing.

The aggregated data is chilling, but the losses in a single location are actually not that significant.

The confidential secretary and the director of telecommunications, who were also undercover agents, remained silent, because even more shocking things were yet to come.

The stationmaster continued reading, his face then showing shock, a slight pallor, and fear.

Zhang Anping actually sent people to secretly arrest them!

And they still want to take them all at once?

The name Zhang Anping carries immense weight within the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics—no, to be precise, throughout the entire intelligence community—as heavy as Mount Tai pressing down upon one's head.

Suppressing his fear, the stationmaster continued reading, but at this moment the solemnity on his face slowly dissipated.

The reason is simple; it can be determined from the content following the telegram:
Mao Renfeng had no doubts about his identity, or even if he had, Mao Renfeng could not allow himself to become an underground party member at this time. In the telegram, he clearly instructed: immediately collect evidence of the Suppression of Rebellion Brigade's torture and forced confessions and accusations of innocent people being communists.

After reading the telegram, he put it down, took a deep breath, and said, "Comrade Shengchun, Comrade Minghao, what do you think?"

The confidential secretary and the head of the communications department felt awkward. All three of them were wearing Nationalist army uniforms, and they were at the headquarters of the Xuzhou secret station, where they ended up discussing how to deal with the Kuomintang...

"I think we can do as instructed in the telegram..."

Before the Telecommunications Director could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door. The Telecommunications Director immediately fell silent, while the Station Chief raised an eyebrow.

It was his secretary knocking on the door, but there was something "problematic" about the rhythm of her knocking. This rhythm clearly indicated that she had received a coded signal from her superiors.

"Enter!"

As the stationmaster spoke, the secretary came in and deliberately said, "Stationmaster, Madam said she's going home tonight and specially brought you dinner."

The secretary made a point of showing the lunchbox.

The station chief gestured for the head of the telecommunications department to take it, and then, to the secretary's astonishment, opened the lunchbox and took out the intelligence hidden in the interlayer.

The secretary was stunned. Reading the organization's telegrams in front of the secret agents?!

The stationmaster...

The station chief said while reviewing the intelligence:

“Minghao and Shengchun are both our comrades—Hong Lei, you should listen to this too.”

So, the two who were initially taken aback became three people—three people who had connections with each other and were constantly fighting in secret. They looked at each other with strange expressions. They were all comrades, so what were they fighting about before?
At this moment, the station chief finished reading the telegram from his superiors and said to the three people in the awkward atmosphere:
"Our superiors instructed us to cooperate with Mao Renfeng's orders!"

The three of them were stunned.

The secretary was unaware of the previous telegram, but the confidential secretary and the head of the communications department knew the instructions from Nanjing. Faced with this timely telegram from their superiors, the two couldn't help but have a startling guess:

Hiss—Mao Renfeng, could he be one of our comrades?
The stationmaster noticed their unusual behavior and realized what they were thinking, so he immediately shouted:

"Don't think like that, it's impossible!"

A chill ran through them. Could it really be... true?
Don't think too much, don't think too much...

……

What happened at Xuzhou Station was simultaneously unfolding at secret stations in Jinan, Wuhu, and Yanzhou.

Countless comrades at the four stations immediately sprang into action, following instructions from their superiors and fully complying with orders from Nanjing.

Then, something even more unexpected happened:

People from the Party Affairs Bureau came knocking on the door at this time.

It's not about finding fault, but rather... cooperating with them!
To cooperate with their plans targeting the Suppression of Rebellion Brigade!

Some of the comrades who were "exposed" in this incident, facing the Security Bureau which was doing its utmost to cooperate, all had a nagging feeling in their hearts:
Could these people from the Party's Information Bureau... also be comrades?

Wow—the organization has such deep influence within enemy intelligence agencies!
Meanwhile, some people in the Party's intelligence bureau were also thinking:

If it weren't for the Suppression of Rebellion Brigade, I would never have imagined that our comrades were spread across three locations and four stations...

(Chapter 2 will probably be out around 2 or 3 AM, I'll read it tomorrow morning. Got to work the night shift...) (End of Chapter)