A Kuomintang agent's spy career during the War of Resistance against Japan

Chapter 106 We must expedite the search for the "Good News Bird" and establish a stable co

Chapter 105: We must expedite the search for the "Good News Bird" and establish a stable connection at all costs.

Inukai Gakufu, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, cautiously said, "Section Chief, please calm down! According to the intelligence from the 'Deep Green' and our previous analysis, this person was able to quickly establish contact with the Tianjin station after the destruction of the Shanghai station and provide such crucial Kwantung Army intelligence. His identity and power are probably even more terrifying than we previously estimated."

He is likely not simply a Kuomintang agent, but rather... a mysterious figure with access to higher levels, perhaps even able to glimpse the core decision-making circles of the Imperial Army and Navy.

Yamashita Hōei (Mao Baoying) was also filled with mixed emotions. He had been appointed as the head of the special investigation team and was in charge of the "Hunter" operation because of his strange "good luck". However, since he had no clues, no matter how lucky he was, he could not imagine clues out of thin air. He could only visit Fu Jingnian, the former deputy station chief of the Kuomintang's Shanghai station, who had been in a coma in the hospital for several months, day after day, hoping to use his good luck to make this only clue "wake up" quickly so that he could have a clear target.

But the pressure is immense.

Upon hearing Tsukamoto Kameichi's words, he was overjoyed, thinking, "Finally, we have a clue!"

He took a deep breath and stepped forward: "Section Chief, I believe that since this person has reappeared and contacted the Tianjin Station, this is our opportunity!"

We should immediately strengthen surveillance and infiltration of Tianjin Station. At the same time, we should investigate all personnel who have recently had contact with Tianjin authorities, especially those who may have passed on information!

Kameichi forced himself to calm down. He walked to the huge map of Shanghai and said with a dark look in his eyes: "Tianjin Station is a tough nut to crack. Wu Jinzhong, that old fox, has been operating there for many years and is deeply rooted in the city."

We have been unable to locate his stronghold in the bamboo-lined military base in North China.

He pondered for a moment, then suddenly turned around: "Inukai-kun, immediately send a telegram to Deep Green, instructing him to do everything in his power to find out through what channels and by whom this intelligence report on the rising tide was passed to the Tianjin station!"

Was it by radio? Mail? Or human delivery? I need to know every single detail!

"Yamashita-kun, your investigation team should focus on the transportation routes between Shanghai and Tianjin, especially on suspicious individuals who have recently traveled between the two cities." Tsukamoto Kameichi's gaze swept over Yamashita Hoyo. "Make the most of your luck. I believe even the most cunning fox will leave its scent!"

"Yes, sir!" Inukai Gakufuku and Yamashita Hōō bowed and accepted the order at the same time.

Tsukamoto Kameichi walked to the window, gazing at the dark night sky, his voice as icy as the depths of hell: "The 'Crow' has arrived... No matter where you're hiding, who you are, I swear, I will find you!"

Shanghai, French Concession, Rue Foch, third floor of Shanghai Bank's Rue Foch branch.

The heavy curtains blocked out the noise and light from the outside world. Only the green-shaded desk lamp on the desk cast a dim yellow halo, illuminating the refined yet cold face of "Ruthless Scholar" Chen Gongshu.

At this moment, he was conceiving the overall plan for the next step of the "completely rebuilt Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai Station"!

Although he used to be the top assassin of the Military Intelligence Bureau, and participated in many operations personally, now that he has been in charge for a long time, he spends more time "sitting on the sofa thinking"!

Just then, a series of three long and two short knocks interrupted his thoughts. His long-standing tacit understanding allowed him to immediately recognize who it was from the way they knocked!

Sure enough, Deputy Station Chief Zheng Luxian walked in with a document in his hand, his face beaming with barely suppressed excitement. He said directly, "Station Chief, this is the latest internal report that Old Ghost just got from the City Hall!"

The Japanese and Korean armies fought a major battle at Zhanggufeng Shacaofeng, resulting in the complete annihilation of two regiments of the Japanese Kwantung Army and the Korean Army!

The Russians really helped us get revenge this time! Two elite Japanese regiments, more than four thousand men, were almost completely annihilated! It's truly gratifying!

He became more and more excited as he spoke, and walked to the huge military map on the wall, pointing northeast: "Station Chief, I think this incident is very likely to be the turning point of the entire war!"

Given the Japanese people's vengeful nature and the fact that they suffered such a great loss, how could they possibly swallow this insult?

We will inevitably have to draw a large number of troops from the battlefields within the Great Wall to the north to retaliate against the Russian bear! This will greatly reduce the pressure on our front lines at Wuchang, and may even... perhaps even create an opportunity for a strategic counter-offensive!

Chen Gongshu's eyes lit up. He took the "internal reference" and carefully read it while lighting a cigarette. He slowly exhaled a smoke ring and gently tapped the table with his slender fingers, making a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound.

"Mr. Lu," Chen Gongshu said after reading the internal report, his voice steady and calm, with a penetrating insight, "your idea represents the views of many people at present. It does sound very reasonable and inspiring."

He then changed the subject, his tone becoming serious: "However, the worst thing for people in our line of work is to be led by the nose by emotions and appearances."

To understand a problem, we must cut through the fog and see the deeper logic and conflicts of interest.

He stood up, walked to the map, and stood side by side with Zheng Luxian. However, his gaze was not focused on Zhanggufeng, but rather swept across the entire battlefield of the Republic of China, and even across Eurasia.

"You think the Japanese would retaliate against the polar bears on a large scale?" Chen Gongshu shook his head, a slightly mocking smile playing on his lips. "The possibility is extremely slim."

"Why?" Zheng Luxian asked in astonishment. "They lost two entire regiments!"

"There are three reasons." Chen Gongshu held up three fingers, explaining them in detail, demonstrating his exceptional logic and strategic vision!

"First, national strength and strategic focus. We have been at war with Japan for a full year, and the Japanese devils' boast of conquering the Republic of China in three months has long become a joke."

Although they still held a certain advantage on the battlefield, our main force remained intact, and their will to resist became increasingly tenacious. The war had clearly fallen into a stalemate and a war of attrition. The Japanese national strength was far from as formidable as they claimed; their resources, manpower, and financial resources had already been greatly depleted in the quagmire of the Republic of China.

At this point, should we open up a second front and engage in a full-scale confrontation with the industrially powerful polar bear?

Fighting on two fronts is a cardinal sin in warfare, and the Japanese, with their current national strength, simply cannot afford it.

The politicians and strategists at the Tokyo headquarters, unless they're insane, would never make such a foolish decision.

"Secondly, the attitude of the polar bear and the situation in Europe." Chen Gongshu's finger traced the European part of the map. "That strongman of the polar bear is not stupid. His number one major concern now is the aggressive little bearded Germany to the west."

Britain and France's appeasement policy and their attempt to divert trouble eastward are already very clear. That strongman's desire to strengthen military preparedness in the Far East is merely for deterrence, to avoid fighting on two fronts, not to engage in a life-or-death struggle with the Japanese.

The Battle of Zhanggufeng was fought fiercely and swiftly, both to uphold dignity and to flex our muscles. But its fundamental purpose was to "stop war with war," to inflict pain on the Japanese, to make them back down, and to ensure stability on the eastern front.

Do you see, after the Soviet army achieved a tactical victory, did it ever show any signs of crossing the Tumen River and pursuing the enemy deep into the territory?

No. What does that mean?

This shows that the Russians also want to know when to stop.

He paused, looked at Zheng Luxian who seemed to be deep in thought, and said the most crucial point: "Third, and most importantly, is the weighing of interests."

For the Japanese, the complete conquest and control of the Republic of China was the cornerstone of their continental policy, the core objective of acquiring resources, dominating Asia, and realizing their so-called "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere".

In contrast, the strategic gains from fighting the Russians for barren land in the frigid north of Manchuria were far less than those from conquering the interior of China.

The Japanese were well aware that weakening their offensive in the interior for the sake of northern Manchuria could even lead to the loss of all previous gains.

"Therefore," Chen Gongshu concluded with certainty, "the most likely outcome is that after some diplomatic negotiations and covert power struggles, Japan and the Soviet Union will tacitly choose to cease hostilities and negotiate, keeping the conflict within a certain scope."

Moreover, in order to contain Japan and prevent it from withdrawing from the battlefields of the Republic of China, the Russians will not only not reduce their aid to us, but will actually increase it, hoping that we can firmly tie down the hungry wolf, the Japanese, on the eastern front. This is the outcome that aligns with the strategic interests of all parties.

After listening to this meticulous and insightful analysis, Zheng Luxian's excitement gradually faded, replaced by deep admiration.

He sincerely said, "The stationmaster's insight is brilliant!"

It was due to the subordinates' lack of foresight; they only saw the surface victory or defeat and failed to grasp the underlying strategic game.

Your words have truly enlightened me! It seems that although this battle did not directly ignite a full-blown war between Japan and the Soviet Union, it has prompted the Soviet Union to increase its aid, which is extremely beneficial to our long-term war of resistance!

Chen Gongshu nodded slightly, about to say something more, when there was a gentle knock on the office door.

"Come in.

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The newly appointed head of the telecommunications department at Shanghai Station, Li Yiming, codenamed "Qin Xian," strode in with a coded telegram in hand, his face grave: "Station Chief, Deputy Station Chief Zheng, urgent telegram from headquarters, top secret."

After receiving the telegram and glancing at it only once, Chen Gongshu's face involuntarily darkened.