Spy game? Stop guessing, I really am an undercover agent!

Chapter 271 The Visitors Are Not Friendly
The cooperation agreement for the tungsten ore mine was finally settled at the price proposed by Chen Yang. Shen Qingyao rushed back to contact her superiors. In addition to helping Chen Yang obtain enough tungsten ore, she also needed to report the news from Germany to her superiors.
Of course, Chen Yang wasn't idle either. Now that most of the rare earth resources are controlled by the South Manchuria Railway Company, he needs to transfer some rare earth resources to them. Since the two sides are currently in a honeymoon period, the South Manchuria Railway Company shouldn't refuse his proposal.

It's important to understand that while rare earth elements are scarce, very few countries possess the equipment to extract them. The Japanese know they are valuable, but they have no idea how to use them. Therefore, although they are controlled resources, the regulations aren't particularly strict.
Time flows quietly by, and July in the Far East arrives as promised...

The sweltering heat was intense, with the waves of Victoria Harbour lapping against Hong Kong Island. The hot sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, blew against the heavy velvet curtains of the Peninsula Hotel.

Accompanied by Mrs. Chen, Mr. Wang has been staying on Hong Kong Island for nearly a month and his face looks even more haggard than when he was assassinated by Kuomintang agents a few months ago.

What troubled him even more was the arrival of General Nanjiro from afar, whose purpose was to deliver an ultimatum to him on behalf of the Japanese military.

At the Peninsula Hotel, Mr. Wang sat opposite General Minami Jiro, a Kuomintang elder who had once been highly regarded by the Chinese people. At this moment, his face was tired, and a trace of helplessness churned deep in his eyes.

In contrast, Nanjiro's expression was full of oppression; the conditions he offered seemed glamorous on the surface, but were actually fraught with thorns.

The clauses of "peaceful nation-building" ultimately painted a blueprint for a puppet regime completely dependent on Japan.

After several rounds of exchanges, Mr. Wang's tense shoulders slowly relaxed, and his hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.

That complex look in his eyes, after struggling, finally turned into an empty compromise, for the disillusioned path of "saving the country" in his heart, and for the "leader" position that was within his grasp.

“Mr. Nanjiro,” Wang’s voice was slightly hoarse, “I… am returning to Shanghai to prepare for my appointment in Nanjing.”

Seeing Wang's expression, Nanjiro inexplicably relaxed. Sure enough, that shot from back then not only hit his body but also broke his spine.

Mr. Wang is no longer the ambitious second leader of the Kuomintang; he is like a stray dog!
"Don't worry, Lord Kagesa has arranged everything."

"By the way, about your personal secretary..."

"The Mei Agency has reached a conclusion: it was the Military Intelligence Bureau that carried out the attack. We are currently searching for the assassin."

"I believe that once you return to Shanghai, Lord Yingzu will give you a satisfactory answer."

Mr. Wang frowned, but ultimately said nothing.

Secretary Qian died under mysterious circumstances, and there has been no explanation to this day. If this had happened in the past, Mr. Wang would definitely have demanded an explanation from the other party.

But now, he doesn't even dare to say a harsh word.

The negotiations ended hastily, and a telegram regarding Mr. Wang's impending return to Shanghai was quickly sent to the Shanghai authorities.

This deadly telegram, like a thunderclap, shook the agent "Bing Yaozong" deep within the Seventy-Sixth Demon Cave.

That is, Dai Xingbing
He was a carefully planned and deeply embedded thorn in the enemy camp by the Military Intelligence Bureau's Nanjing Station.

With his position as a colonel and regimental commander of the 63rd Brigade of the 200th Division of the Guangdong Garrison, he became acquainted with many officers in the Reformed Government. Furthermore, on Qi Xieyuan's recommendation, he quietly integrated into the middle management structure of No. 76 as a special military envoy.

He was responsible for rescuing Liu Geqing and tracking down Secretary Qian's whereabouts.

To avoid revealing his identity, he had remained silent for over two months. Now, having obtained crucial intelligence, he disregarded his superiors' instructions and immediately initiated the emergency contact plan…

"urgent telegram:
Wang Jixin will return to Shanghai for a temporary stay before heading to Nanjing to assume his new "Chairman" post, requesting the execution of the assassination plan.

After the intelligence was sent out, Dai Xingbing knew he was in a dangerous situation and should not take any further action.

So, after the message was sent, it went into hibernation again!
Meanwhile, after receiving the intelligence, Wu Gengshu immediately reported to the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters. Upon hearing the news, Boss Dai immediately issued instructions: "Wang's treason and defection to the enemy is a crime deserving of death! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; we must kill him in Shanghai before he returns to the puppet capital, Nanjing!"

Upon receiving clear instructions, Wu Gengshu did not linger and went directly to Shanghai to meet with Dai Xingbing!
After the two sides made contact, Dai Xingbing bluntly stated, "Wang's whereabouts are elusive and his security is tight. Forcing our way in would be tantamount to suicide!"

Wu Gengshu and Dai Xingbing racked their brains. Finally, their focus fell on one person—Chen Chenglun.

This man was Wang's trusted personal secretary. After Qian's death, he took over Qian's position as secretary and was inseparable from Wang, handling Wang's most private schedules and documents.

Although he may not have held a high position, he was the key to understanding the details of Wang Jingwei's daily life and even briefly dismissing the guards on certain occasions.

Most importantly, Chen Chenglun is greedy for money!

This obvious weakness can be exploited!
Therefore, Wu Gengshu, carrying a huge sum of gold allocated by his superiors and a promise to "arrange a manor and a new identity in the United States after the matter is accomplished," went to Chen Chenglun.

Chen Chenglun was not a hero, but just an ordinary person who drifted along in the chaos of the world, hoping for a peaceful life.

Ultimately, the yearning for America and the greed for wealth triumphed over that paltry bit of loyalty and conscience.

So he sold out all of Wang's whereabouts!

When Wang arrives in Shanghai, he will rest for the night near Yuyuan Road. The security will be handled by the Mei Agency and No. 76. Chen Chenglun can use his power to create a scene of "burglars" committing crimes during the shift changes of the night guards.

Based on this, and after careful consideration, it was ultimately decided that Wu would be the main figure in the assassination operation, with Dai and Chen assisting Wu in carrying out the assassination plan.

The detailed plan was for Dai Xingbing to go undercover to distract the patrol personnel of No. 76, providing Wu Gengshu with an opportunity to infiltrate and assassinate Wang Ni. Chen Chenglun was responsible for providing the time when the guards were weak and the precise location of Wang Ni's bedroom that night. He was even required to cleverly distract some of the guards at crucial moments.

July 18, 1939.

Wang Jixin, along with his family, Madam Chen, and a group of staunch supporters, boarded a ship bound for Shanghai.

Chen Chenglun, who had left Hong Kong Island ahead of others to make arrangements in Shanghai, had also arranged his accommodation.
Night fell as dark as ink, and the moment of action drew near.

Wu Gengshu and three suicide squad members were waiting at the designated location, while Dai Xingbing was inside No. 76, holding his breath and waiting for the signal. The killing intent was about to be triggered.

However, just when Wu Gengshu thought everything was foolproof, an accident still happened.

Wu Gengshu placed great trust in Chen Chenglun, unaware that Chen was a traitor.

Since he could betray Wang, he could naturally betray them as well.

As expected, just before the operation was about to begin, Chen Chenglun, persuaded by his wife, dialed the hotline to the office of Li Qun, the head of the 76th Special Agent Unit. He poured out the details of the Military Intelligence Bureau's plan to assassinate Mr. Wang, the meeting place between the two sides, the personnel configuration, Dai Xingbing's true identity, and Wu Gengshu's hiding place to the shocked Li Qun on the other end of the phone.

Li Qun reacted with lightning speed, instantly assembling a large number of fully armed agents and fake police.

One group rushed straight to Wang's mansion on Yuyuan Road, completely sealing off the scene under the guise of protection, while the other group split into two groups, precisely targeting Wu Gengshu's gathering point and Dai Xingbing's residence.

It was Chen Chenglun's betrayal that led to Dai Xingbing's exposure and his immediate capture by the Seventy-Sixth Division.
At the same time, a large number of fake police officers and special agents of the Mei Agency surrounded the shop at No. 55 Yuyuan Road. Several members of the action team who were lying in ambush inside the shop waiting for the opportunity to act were shot and died on the spot. Wu Gengshu put up a fierce resistance, but was eventually subdued and captured alive because he was outnumbered.

The arrest of the two men also signifies the complete failure of this operation.
No. 76, Jisifeier Road, Shanghai.

In the interrogation room of number 76, Dai Xingbing and the seriously injured Wu Gengshu were roughly handcuffed to cold iron chairs.

Before Li Qun could even begin his triumphant interrogation, his subordinate rushed in to report: Mei Agency's convoy has arrived!

Upon hearing the news, Meijiro Teisho, the head of the agency in charge of Wang Jingwei's affairs, was furious. This was not only an assassination attempt, but also a blatant challenge to the core figure they had "carefully cultivated".

Kagesa sternly ordered his subordinates to immediately bring the criminal back to the Mei Agency for in-depth interrogation! When Major Sakata, the special envoy of the Mei Agency, stepped into No. 76 with an official document bearing the official seal and demanding the person's release in a commanding tone, Li Qun, though feeling aggrieved, could only follow the rules.

But just as the prisoner was being escorted to the center of the gloomy courtyard of No. 76, about to be handed over to the Mei Agency, a sudden change occurred!

There were no shrill sirens, only a deep, thunderous roar of engines approaching from afar. Several gleaming black sedans, like ghosts, silently but swiftly drove into the yard, precisely blocking the path of the Meiji police convoy.

The car doors opened almost simultaneously, and a group of sharp-looking men in dark gray uniforms, expressionless and with eyes as sharp as eagles, landed first, quickly scattered, and seized advantageous positions, forming an invisible wall of oppression.

Their demeanor was ruthless and efficient, a stark contrast to the Seventy-Sixth Special Agent and the Mei Agency personnel within the compound.
The rear door of the middle car opened, and a long leg dressed in crisp trousers and shiny leather shoes stepped out.

Immediately afterwards, a tall figure stepped out of the car and stood openly in front of the Mei Agency's vehicle.

Enraged by this, the driver of the Mei Agency leaned out of the car window and shouted, "Who are you people? How dare you obstruct the Mei Agency from handling a case?"

Major Junji Sakata, sitting in the passenger seat, looked at the man in front of him and felt like he had seen him somewhere before.

The driver cursed a few times, but the man acted as if nothing had happened, still standing in front of the car, looking at them with a half-smile.

The driver was furious and was about to get out of the car to show off his skills and offer him a friendly greeting when Sakata finally remembered who this person was.

He immediately jumped out of the car and grabbed the furious driver, Takei Makoto: "Takei-kun, don't be rude."

"This is Colonel Chi-ying, the head of the Lan Agency."

Upon hearing this, Takei Makoto shuddered. He naturally knew of Wachi Takaji's name, but as the intelligence chief for North China, why would he come to Shanghai and block the Mei Agency's vehicle, interfering with their investigation?

A hint of approval flashed in Kazuo Takaji's eyes, as if he was quite surprised to be recognized by Sakata Junji.

Those eyes swept over everyone present, finally settling on Major Sakata, who wore a respectful expression.
"The criminal shall remain." Kazuo Takaji's voice was not loud, but it was clear enough to drown out the noise in the courtyard, carrying an undeniable chill. "This case concerns Mr. Wang's safety, and even more so the stability of the new regime. It has been approved by the Special Higher Police and is now officially under the full jurisdiction of our Lan agency for investigation."

"Chief of the Wachi Agency!" Major Sakata cried out, his face drained of color. "This is the duty of the Ume Agency! Colonel Kagesa..."

"Colonel Kagesa's side has been personally explained by Chief Minamida of the Special Section 1," Kazuchi Takaji interrupted him, his tone still calm but sharp as a blade: "Moreover, to be so easily infiltrated to the core level, even Mr. Wang's trusted secretary was turned..."

"This is enough to prove that the intelligence work in Shanghai under the leadership of the Mei Agency in the 'new order' is full of loopholes and its efficiency is worrying."

“To nip problems in the bud and thoroughly eradicate the cancer buried at the highest level,” he stepped forward, his gaze piercing the pale-faced Dai Xingbing like an icicle, his voice suddenly turning sharp: “I believe that the Lan Agency’s ‘anvil’ is more suitable than any blunt weapon to crush the hard shell of these conspiracies!”

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of special agents suddenly poured out of the black sedan. They were the members of the "Anvil" action team that He Zhiying had mentioned!

Without a word, the group carried out orders with mechanical precision, completely ignoring Sakata's obstruction. They brutally and effectively snatched Dai Xingbing and the seriously injured Wu Gengshu from the hands of Agent 76, and shoved the convoy being escorted to the Lan Agency.

"Colonel Wachi, what you're doing is against the rules!" Sakata's expression changed drastically as he met Wachi Takaji's gaze without fear.

"Both Wu Gengshu and Bing Yaozong were brought back to the Mei Agency for interrogation at the request of Lord Yingzuo."

"Shouldn't you inform Lord Kagesa before doing this?"

“Sakata-kun, I admire your courage.” Kazuki Takaji sneered, “However, you probably don’t know that the Mainland General Staff has already issued a transfer order, and Kagesa will accompany Mr. Wang to Nanjing as the chief advisor of the military advisory group.”

"The position of Director of the Mei Agency will soon be vacant, and it is still unknown who will take that position!"

"So, Sakata-kun, you'd better watch your words..."

"Hahaha……"

Shanghai, Southern Transportation Department, Deputy Minister's Office.

With a loud bang, the office door was pushed open forcefully, and Qing Qiqing rushed in in a flustered manner.

"Qingqi-kun, what's wrong with you? Why are you so irritable?"

Qingqi Qingyin poured himself a glass of water, drank it all in one gulp, and then took a breath before sitting down in front of Chen Yang: "Chen Sang, have you heard the news that He Zhiying from the Lan Agency has secretly infiltrated Shanghai?"

"What happened to Kazuo Takaji?" Chen Yang didn't take the name to heart at all.

"What's wrong? Mr. Chen, are you really unaware or are you pretending not to know?"

"At this critical moment, He Zhiying came to Shanghai with a specific purpose in mind."

"Mr. Chen, this person doesn't seem to have any good intentions..."

(End of this chapter)