Spy wars start with lurking Secretary Hong

Chapter 436 Revising the Plan, Hong as a Hostage

Zhou Yi walked out, trembling all over and pale-faced.

Gu Qiuyan's eyes reddened: "Why are you doing this to yourself?"

"I already laid the groundwork in his office during the day, and this is the only... way."

“My leg is broken, and Gao Bin will carry me to carry out missions, but his mind is muddled from the fever, so he can only choose someone else,” Zhou Yi said, his teeth chattering.

"But this will cause you health problems later in life," Gu Qiuyan said with heartache, looking at the increasing amount of white hair at his temples.

"I can't worry about that now."

"Let's get through this first," Zhou Yi said, huddled on the sofa, trembling under the covers.

“What if their plan is true?” Gu Qiuyan asked.

"When I came back this afternoon, I passed by the Special City Park and left some information for Lao Wei. If it's true, the mountain will receive the signal." Of course, Zhou Yi wouldn't watch the Anti-Japanese Allied Army soldiers be wiped out.

"Thank you," Gu Qiuyan said gratefully.

In the middle of the night, Zhou Yi developed a high fever of over 39 degrees Celsius and fell into a coma. Gu Qiuyan quickly called an ambulance to take him to the hospital.

……

The next day.

Gao Bin carried a thermos to the office.

"Your aunt made you pigeon soup."

“You haven’t been home for days, and she’s been nagging about it every day. It’s making my ears hurt.”

"I got up early this morning to make soup for you, all the while making a clanging sound."

"Ugh, she's driving me to the brink of a nervous breakdown."

Gao Bin opened the window and addressed Hong Zhiyou, who was wiping the table.

"You weren't harmed by your aunt; you were just overthinking things."

Uncle.

"You're already this old, why do you care about red tickets or military intelligence? Let whoever they are, why bother with such trivial matters? Just wait until you retire."

"I'm counting on you to take care of the kids."

Hong Zhiyou sat down and said while drinking soup.

"Yes.

"Sometimes I also wonder if I'm just being bored."

"But I just can't seem to get it right."

"To be honest, I dream about these things every day now, and I haven't had a good night's sleep. Even sleeping pills don't work."

Gao Bin was also troubled.

"I've seen people addicted to opium, but I've never seen anyone suspect they're addicted."

"Uncle, if you keep going like this, you'll go bald from the little hair you have left."

"Take it easy."

"Look at me, I'm not short of money now, and my future is still pretty bright. If you don't back out, it'll be better to just not see it anymore."

Hong Zhi offered his heartfelt advice.

My uncle is really pitiful.

On the surface, they seem to know everything, but in reality, they know nothing.

Old Wu, on the other hand, is the complete opposite.

On the surface, they seem to know nothing, but in reality, they know everything.

Otherwise, if a person could fall asleep instantly, and still be able to eat a big pig's trotter every day at eighty years old, then Gao Bin would probably go insane before he even retires and has to raise his own children.

"Refund?"
"That won't do, I'll be bored to death."

"You can back out if you give me a grandson. Once I have a big, fat grandson, I won't do anything else; I'll just hold your baby every day," Gao Bin said with a smile.

“Alright, for your sake of living to a ripe old age, I’ll try my best to hurry,” Hong Zhi said.

"Did you take that gambling-addicted battalion commander from the mountain to see Wei Huanzhang last night?" Gao Bin got down to business.

"How do you know everything?" Hong Zhi asked.

"Why.

“Do you think I want to know? Director Wang from the 26th Regiment’s Quartermaster Department called me. He thinks you’re meddling in other people’s business,” Gao Bin said.

"What do you say?" Hong Zhi asked.

“I called him a bastard. He even took the meager rations from the mountain. These people are truly despicable,” Gao Bin said with a sneer.

“Uncle, it’s so good to have you protecting me. Forget it, you should work for a few more years,” Hong Zhi said.

"You brat."

“I’m your uncle, how could I not stand up for you? If I don’t take a tough stance, people will bully you.”

"Your uncle has gotten to this position not by doing nothing all these years."

"By the way, that Japanese ronin named Haruta, Chief Yamanari of the Special Higher Police has arrested him and given him a severe beating. He shouldn't dare to cause you any more trouble in the future."

Gao Bin walked to the window, pulled back the curtains, and peered down.

"Uncle, did you do this?" Hong Zhi asked.

"It wasn't me, it was Mrs. Keiko who made the connection. It seems this woman is quite interested in you."

"I've heard that many ladies and young women in Harbin are infatuated with you."

You've become a big star.

"I've already said it before: I'll acknowledge any child you have with a prostitute, but any child conceived by a Japanese woman is off the hook."

"I'm afraid I won't be able to explain myself to your grandfather when I go down to the underworld."

Gao Bin turned around and pointed at him, giving him a very serious warning.

Uncle.

“I’m accurate and confident, so you can rest assured,” Hong Zhiyou said jokingly.

"Ok.

"As long as you know what's going on."

Gao Bin nodded, then glanced at his watch and frowned, saying, "Huh, why hasn't Captain Zhou arrived yet? He's supposed to meet with the village head today."

"That shouldn't be the case."

“Captain Zhou is always punctual and rarely late. I’ll call and ask,” Hong Zhiyou said.

As he spoke, he finished his drink in a few gulps, walked to the telephone, and dialed Zhou Yi's home number: "Is Captain Zhou home?"
"okay, I get it."

After hanging up the phone, Hong Zhi said, "Uncle, Captain Zhou is sick. He had a fever of 40 degrees Celsius and went into a coma last night. He's in the hospital right now."

Are you sick?

"Why did he get sick now, instead of earlier or later?" Gao Bin asked in surprise.

"It's a bit of a coincidence."

"Uncle, could it be that you've been pushing me too hard?"

Hong Zhi secretly added a sentence for Zhou Yi.

"He's really sick, this is troublesome."

"If he's faking his illness, I'd be happy for him."

"Let's go to the hospital to see him."

Gao Bin frowned and greeted him.

Arrived at the hospital.

Zhou Yi was lying in a hospital bed receiving an IV drip, his face flushed red, and he was in a deep sleep.

Gu Qiuyan sat to the side wiping away her tears.

"What happened?" Gao Bin asked.

“She came back yesterday and complained of being cold in the middle of the night, but insisted on taking a shower. After the shower, she started having shivering and soon became delirious with fever. We had to bring her to the hospital in the middle of the night,” Gu Qiuyan replied.

"You're complaining about being cold, yet you still want to take a shower?"

Gao Bin reached out and touched Zhou Yi's forehead—good heavens, it was burning hot!

"Zhou Yi, Zhou Yi," he called out several times.

Zhou Yi opened his eyes groggily and saw Gao Bin. He said weakly, "Section Chief, I'm sorry."

"Okay, I get it.

"Can you still talk? Are you out of your mind?" Gao Bin asked.

"It's alright," Zhou Yi said weakly.

"You all go down. I want to have a few words with Captain Zhou alone," Gao Bin said.

"Yes, Section Chief Gao."

Gu Qiuyan and Hong Zhiyou left.

“Zhou Yi, if you don’t want to go, you don’t have to force yourself like this,” Gao Bin sighed when no one else was around.

"Section Chief, nothing can escape your discerning eyes."

"I'm afraid the village head will push you too hard."

"I... I don't want to put you in a difficult position, but to be honest, I... I don't want to take this job."

Zhou Yi spoke haltingly.

"You've put your heart into this." Gao Bin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He had always suspected that Zhou Yi was a red voter, so he would definitely be eager to learn about this plan.

It was also because Zhou Yi agreed.

It kept him awake all night.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Yi rejected him and the village captain in this way.

For a moment, Gao Bin felt quite ashamed and once again deeply questioned his intuition.

"Fine.

"Even if you don't tell me, I'm going to tell you anyway."

Gao Bin calmed himself down and had no intention of letting Zhou Yi off so easily.

He deliberately made himself sick while taking a bath.

It could be out of a desire to avoid danger, or it could be that a cunning old fox had figured out his thoughts.

Gao Bin had already prepared a backup plan to deal with him.

"call!"

Zhou Yi inwardly groaned.

Gao Bin is a persistent demon; he's determined to drive himself to his death.

"Do you remember the batch of medicines we seized at the West Peak of Laotuo Mountain last time?" Gao Bin asked.

"Yes." Zhou Yi nodded with a pained expression.

"The Japanese planned to inject toxins into that batch of medicine, which would cause a serious infectious disease once it was used."

"They planned to use that Xiao Dong to find someone to secretly help him transport the medicine up the mountain."

"The Japanese were responsible for poisoning it."

“We’ll handle the follow-up planning. Now that you’re sick, who do you think is the most suitable?”

Gao Bin revealed the core secrets to Zhou Yi.

Now Zhou Yi has no choice but to know, even if he doesn't want to. If he's a cunning old fox, Gao Bin believes he'll definitely slip up and try to pass on the information while he's sick.

"Bacterial warfare?" Zhou Yi's eyes lit up with surprise.

"Yes.

"Moreover, it is a toxin that is highly contagious and has a very high mortality rate."

"Given the conditions of the Anti-Japanese United Army, once the infection spread, it would surely wipe them out in one fell swoop."

"This was originally a golden opportunity to make a name for yourself. Since you don't want it, then push someone else instead."

Gao Bin sighed.

"Lu Ming, please."

“He’s ruthless, capable of such acts, and enjoys doing these heinous things,” Zhou Yi said weakly with a smile.

“But he’s a big mouth. If he leaks it, he could lose his head,” Gao Bin said.

"Then let more people participate."

“Pull Liu Kui along too,” Zhou Yi said.

“Hmm, that’s one way.” Gao Bin nodded. “The department wants to find someone with little experience and no background, but who is willing to betray the party to cooperate with Xiao Dong.”

"I think Ren Changchun is quite suitable."

"The young man has a handsome face and looks like he's destined for success."

"What do you think?"

Gao Bin asked again.

"You'd have to ask Zhiyou, Ren Changchun is one of his men," Zhou Yi said.

"He can't make that decision."

"Alright, it's settled then."

Gao Bin wasn't asking questions; he was indirectly revealing key information to Zhou Yi.

“That works too,” Zhou Yi nodded.

"You get some rest, I'll come see you again later." Gao Bin patted him and turned to leave the ward.

We arrived at the hospital's duty room.

He summoned the spies planted in the hospital: "From now on, the two of you will take turns watching over that ward."

"Captain Zhou must remember who he has contacted and who he has spoken to."

"And that Gu Qiuyan, have someone keep a close eye on her."

"Perhaps the foxes are about to show their tails."

"Yes, Chief Gao." The subordinate accepted the order.

Gao Bin pulled his coat on and got into the car with a group of guards.

Return to the lobby.

Gao Bin waved his hand and ordered Lu Ming: "Go, ransack Ren Changchun's house, send him back to Fujiadian, and deduct his salary for this month."

"No, Section Chief, what happened?" Lu Ming was completely confused.

"Don't ask, just do as instructed," Gao Bin instructed.

Soon, news spread that Ren Changchun's home had been ransacked, his salary had been docked, and he had been assigned to clean toilets in the living room.

Two days later.

Seeing that things had been brewing for a while, Gao Bin decided to officially launch the plan.

Economics Section, Section Chief's Office.

Hong Zhiyou is drinking tea.

Ren Changchun sat opposite him with a gloomy expression.

"Section Chief, did I do something wrong? Why is the Section Chief targeting me like this?" He looked at Hong Zhiyou in confusion.

Hong Zhiyou could guess the reason, but he couldn't say it.

"Don't worry, the difficulties are only temporary, and things will turn around one day." Hong Zhi didn't know how to comfort him.

"Understood.

"Section Chief, I'll go clean the toilets now."

Ren Changchun didn't ask any more questions and got up to take his leave.

As soon as he reached the door, Lu Ming walked over and waved the blue folder in his hand from two meters away, saying disdainfully, "Your legs are really fast, you disappeared in the blink of an eye. The section chief wants you to go to the office."

"Yes, Section Chief Lu." Ren Changchun lowered his head and walked away quickly.

Lu Ming fanned the air before entering Hong Zhiyou's office:

"Hey bro, busy?"

“No rush, Brother Lu, have a seat,” Hong Zhiyou said, raising his hand.

"Why.

"Why is everything so chaotic right now? Captain Zhou is sick, and Xiao Ren was inexplicably punished. It seems like they're targeting you," Lu Ming said, raising his eyebrows.

"Maybe."

“There are plenty of people in the hall who don’t like me, but they can’t touch me. Isn’t it normal to make an example of my men?” Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.

"Is that Director Liu?"
"Is it because of his daughter?" Lu Ming asked gossipily.

“Possibly,” Hong Zhi said.

"I heard that Li Songquan's plan was originally intended for Captain Zhou to carry out, but he fell ill."

"Why.

"You know, this world is a mess. People who want to work have no work, while people who don't want to work are forced to. It's just so unfair," Lu Ming complained.

"There will be opportunities." Hong Zhi smiled and ignored him.

……

office.

Ren Changchun walked in.

"Close the door," Gao Bin ordered.

Ren Changchun closed the door and saluted Gao Bin: "Section Chief."

"Xiao Ren, sit down."

"These past few days haven't been easy, have they?"

Do you know why I'm messing with you?

Gao Bin asked.

"I don't know." Ren Changchun shook his head.

There's a saying: "When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it first tests their will and subjects them to hunger and hardship."

"The department has decided to send you on a secret mission."

Gao Bin pointed at him and said in a deep voice.

"Me?" Ren Changchun looked bewildered.

"That's right, Xiao Dong in the interrogation room is a red ticket."

"Later, we'll arrange for you to escort him to the mountains under the pretext of having him lead the way to find medicine. On the way, you can betray him and hijack the medicine truck with him to go to the mountains."

"Once you get to the mountain, it would be best if you could infiltrate the Anti-Japanese Allied Army with the help of Xiao Dong. If you can't infiltrate, that's okay too. Just find a way to get down the mountain."

Gao Bin said.

"Section Chief, I...if I go into the mountains, they'll skin me alive!" Ren Changchun said in a panic.

"Won't.

“You usually sympathize with the innocent and you are a recent graduate of the police academy. This time, because of Hong Zhiyou and my relationship, you were targeted by Director Liu, your home was raided, and you were demoted.”

"These are all reasons for your betrayal."

Gao Bin said.

"Section Chief, can I not do this job?" Ren Changchun had a strong will to survive.

"no.

"This was decided jointly by the department, the military police, and the headquarters. If you refuse, the Japanese will kill your entire family," Gao Bin said coldly.

“Okay, alright,” Ren Changchun said.

"Don't worry.

"We need to work on that Xiao Dong in the interrogation room first, to make him act more convincingly."

"Go back first, and don't mention it to anyone, including Hong Zhiyou."

Gao Bin gave the instructions.

"Understood." Ren Changchun nodded.

Gao Bin got up and walked towards the interrogation room.

Lu Ming and Liu Kui are smoking.

"Section Chief." Upon seeing him, the two quickly greeted him.

Gao Bin walked directly up to Xiao Dong, circled him, and said, "You're really stubborn. Even your brush with death last time didn't scare you."

"Sir, I've confessed everything I was supposed to. I don't know anything else," Xiao Dong cried out, feeling wronged.

You don't need to pretend anymore.

"We have received information that the batch of drugs that you were intercepted by Sanjianghao is in the vicinity of the West Peak of Laotuo Mountain."

"You've been there before, you know how to get there."

"Think it over carefully, this may be your last chance to live."

Gao Bin patted his face and said.

After he finished speaking, he beckoned Lu and Liu to come out.

"Lu Ming, Liu Kui, the General Headquarters has decided to send you on a mission."

"You two will be the drafters. I'll have someone send the plan to you later. Once you sign it, submit it directly to the department. Director Liu will sign it when he returns."

"Specific content..."

Gao Bin waited until they reached an open space outside, then whispered something to himself.

"That's great! If we can wipe out the Anti-Japanese United Army, that would be a tremendous achievement!" Liu Kui said.

"Isn't it?

"The Japanese were too merciful. If they had revealed all these random new inventions earlier, the Anti-Japanese United Army would have been wiped out long ago," Lu Ming said readily.

"The epidemic prevention expert, Kobayashi, sent someone to poison that batch of medicine last night."

"They were moved overnight into a cave on the western peak of Laotuo Mountain."

"This is the address."

"After we go into the mountains with Xiao Dong, we can just bring the medicine."

Gao Bin said.

"The details aren't rich enough. Won't Xiao Dong notice?" Lu Ming frowned and asked.

"Yes.

"Not urgent.

"Drug injection to transfer toxins is only the first step."

"The Japanese are discussing their next steps; we just need to follow their orders."

Gao Bin pondered for a moment and said.

"Chief Gao, Chief Shibuya's assistant and expert Kobayashi have arrived." Guard Xiao Li walked in.

"it is good.

"Remember this, don't let a word slip, or you'll lose your heads," Gao Bin warned.

"We know," Lu Ming and the other person nodded.

"Liu Kui, fortunes change, and it's finally our turn to make a name for ourselves," Lu Ming said smugly, offering Liu Kui a cigarette.

"Whether it will be a good thing or a bad thing is still unknown."

“The Japanese are obsessed with saving face. If this plan falls through, you and I will both die without a burial place,” Liu Kui said.

"Yes, I hope God will bless us." Lu Ming's eyes were full of greedy anticipation.

……

Gao Bin returned to his office.

Tanaka's assistant and Kobayashi stood up at the same time: "Takahashi-kun."

"Gentlemen, is there something you need?" Gao Bin asked.

"As you know, Chief of Police Shibuya is a cautious and meticulous person. He believes that this plan, especially the part involving the National Police Agency, is not comprehensive enough."

“Red Ticket is always very cunning. Once he sees through our scheme, it will cause our plan to fail.”

"Therefore, Shibuya made detailed plans for the project."

"This is the part you need to do."

Tanaka handed over a document.

Gao Bin quickly flipped through the pages, his expression suddenly changing, his eyes widening: "Send my nephew Hong Zhiyou to act as a hostage?"

"That's right.

“Hong Zhi was escorting the car when he was taken hostage by Ren Changchun and Xiao Dong and taken up the mountain. The nephew of the head of the Special Affairs Section was taken hostage. Wouldn’t that make it seem more realistic?”

Tanaka sneered.

……

(End of this chapter)