Chapter 240 Confirming Identity
After learning that the case was being investigated personally by the director, Liu Wannian never left the surveillance point again.
He did find the right person. Kono Kobayashi and Jiang Tengkong were in the Yuanfeng Hotel at that time. After arriving in Nanjing, Kono Kobayashi immediately asked his men to inquire about Chu Lingyun's whereabouts.
In addition, he also asked people to explore the route out of the city.
Without sufficient intelligence support, Kono Kobayashi's plan was to launch a strong attack, that is, to find Chu Lingyun and then kill him by force.
A strong attack does not require too much preparation and it is easy to kill the assassination target with one blow, but the disadvantages are also obvious. Once someone is killed, they will all be exposed, and it will be a big trouble to leave the city at that time.
Kono Kobayashi doesn't want to die here just to kill Chu Lingyun.
However, Jiang Tengkong took the initiative to ask for information but was rejected by Kono Kobayashi.
Kono Kobayashi had no prejudice against Jiang Tengkong, but Jiang Tengkong did not have his complete trust. Whether it was finding Chu Lingyun's whereabouts or finding the best escape route, Kono Kobayashi only let his people do it.
"Team leader, the two people who went out this morning are now wandering around the city gates. They've been to several gates."
Liu Wannian was at the surveillance point, and his team members reported the surveillance results to him at all times.
City gate?
Liu Wannian immediately looked at the map. The suspect went to the city gate, but did not leave the city. He just walked around there. They were scouting for a way out of the city.
This result made Liu Wannian even more excited. He was almost certain that the group in front of him was the one they were looking for.
We are not afraid of the large number of Japanese spies, but we are afraid that they are hiding deep. This is their home ground. Once these rats show up, they will have no chance of escaping.
"Chief, you're here."
Liu Wannian was at the surveillance point. When he received the news that Henian was coming, he immediately went to the door to wait.
New Year greetings arrive every day, which further proves the importance of this case.
“Are there any new photos?”
As soon as Henian arrived, he asked that he should contact Meigui as soon as possible to discuss together how to act so as to catch this group of Japanese spies in one fell swoop.
According to Liu Wannian's investigation, there were about sixteen Japanese spies in this group.
So many Japanese spies are experts in action, so they must be caught before they take action, otherwise it is likely to cause chaos.
"Yes, I'll get it for you."
Liu Wannian took the photos and reported the latest investigation results.
"I'm thinking of running away right after I take action. Now that I'm here, I can't escape."
After listening to the report, Henian threw the piece away and snorted coldly.
Unfortunately, Jiang Tengkong is still not in the newly taken photos. It seems that Jiang Tengkong’s days in the Special High Section are indeed not as good as he said. The fact that he has not appeared for two consecutive days is enough to prove that his movements are restricted.
"Section Chief, you are right, they can't escape."
Liu Wannian laughed and said, there were a total of sixteen Japanese spies. Even if they could not capture all of them alive, at least capturing half of them would be an unprecedented victory for their Military Intelligence Department.
"Do you have the room numbers for each of their rooms?"
He Nian suddenly asked. Liu Wannian was startled for a moment, then nodded immediately: "Yes, I have checked it out. They are all on the second floor of the hotel, and they have connected rooms."
These people lived together, and Henian frowned again.
The entire second floor was filled with their people. It was almost impossible for Henian to sneak in and connect with Meigui. Once discovered by the people inside, both he and Meigui would be doomed.
Unfortunately, Rose's existence was top secret, and he couldn't say anything to his subordinates, and he couldn't even ask them for help or advice.
When Henian arrived at the surveillance point, Jiang Tengkong was lying on the bed.
Although it was a separate room, Jiang Tengkong was surrounded by Kono Kobayashi's men. Not to mention going out, even if he opened the door, the people next to him could hear his movements.
In this operation, Kono Kobayashi was obviously on guard against Jiang Tengkong. He did not let Jiang Tengkong participate in either finding out the news about Chu Lingyun or finding a route out of the city.
Although Jiang Tengkong participated in the operation, his current situation is almost like house arrest, which makes him a little worried.
He was not worried that Kono Kobayashi would suspect him. This was just the instinctive self-protection of the operatives. If he led the team and there was someone he was not familiar with, it would also restrict his freedom.
Moreover, the Military Intelligence Department received the news in advance, and the protection of Chu Lingyun must have been even tighter. Kono Kobayashi's action this time was doomed to fail.
He was afraid that the military intelligence department would find them, and if there was an exchange of fire, his safety would be completely unprotected.
He is surrounded by Kobayashi's trusted subordinates. If a fight breaks out, they will only protect Kobayashi. No one will come to protect him.
"Kono-kun, have you found out anything about Chu Lingyun's situation?"
Jiang Tengkong, who couldn't sit still, took the initiative to go to Kono Kobayashi's room to ask questions. It was normal for him to ask these questions, after all, he was also a member of the operation.
Apart from Kono Kobayashi, he has the highest rank here.
"Not yet. Jiang Tengjun, you've come just in time. You have some understanding of Chu Lingyun. Is there any way to lure him out?"
Kono Kobayashi shook his head and said that his people had gone to investigate several times. Although they had Chu Lingyun's photo, they didn't dare to ask casually and could only watch passively.
In the past two days, they have seen many vehicles driving out of the Military Intelligence Department, but the curtains of each vehicle were drawn, so they had no idea whether Chu Lingyun was inside.
The current search method is not efficient at all, and Kono Kobayashi is getting a little anxious.
Who knows how long Chu Lingyun will show up, or even if he doesn't show up at all.
"have."
Jiang Tengkong nodded. Kono Kobayashi was overjoyed and immediately sat up straight. He asked softly, "Jiang Teng-jun, please speak?"
"Chu Lingyun will definitely be interested in me. We fought each other in Wuhan. If I go out as bait, I will definitely be able to lure him out."
Jiang Tengkong said slowly that he was trapped in the hotel and couldn't get out. Not only could he not pass on information to the Chinese, he was also in danger at all times.
Going out might actually break the situation.
And once he shows up, the Chinese will definitely realize that this is an illusion and make targeted arrangements.
"Jiang Tengjun, I didn't expect you to be so fearless and willing to be the bait."
Kono Kobayashi was in awe. Bait is very dangerous, and this is Chinese territory, but it must be said that Jiang Tengkong's method is indeed feasible.
If you can't find Chu Lingyun, then lure him out.
Jiang Tengkong and Chu Lingyun are old rivals. Once Chu Lingyun knows that he appears in Nanjing, he will definitely try his best to find him.
"To serve the Empire, even if it means death."
Jiang Tengkong said righteously that only he knew that he would be the safest one if he was discovered by the Chinese.
"Jiang Tengjun, let's plan carefully. We need to lure out Chu Lingyun while ensuring your safety."
Kono Kobayashi said quickly that he didn't know that Jiang Tengkong had already betrayed him, and he was still thinking about Jiang Tengkong.
Before long, a plan to lure the snake out of its hole was worked out between the two of them.
Jiang Tengkong went outside first and deliberately showed up to let the people in the Military Intelligence Department know that he had arrived in Nanjing.
This is not the point. The key is how to lure out Chu Lingyun. If other people are lured out, it will not help their mission at all.
Chu Lingyun is the leader of Operations Group 4 of the Military Intelligence Department. It is not easy to find Chu Lingyun, but it is not difficult to find his subordinates.
Jiang Tengkong had investigated Chu Lingyun before. Although Iijima Nao from the intelligence team did not find much useful information, he had done a lot of investigations on Chu Lingyun's subordinates.
Soon, they locked onto their target, Zhao San.
Zhao San is the nickname of Loach. He followed Chu Lingyun when they were at Wuhan Station. Jiang Tengkong had inquired about him and knew some information about Loach. It was not easy to find Chu Lingyun, but it was not difficult to find Loach.
Loach is good at socializing and knows many people from all walks of life.
Kono Kobayashi and Jiang Tengkong finally walked out of the hotel.
"Section Chief, Team Leader, someone is coming out."
Liu Wannian's men had been monitoring and shouted as soon as they saw two unfamiliar faces. Henian came to the window and finally saw Jiang Tengkong.
Jiang Tengkong appeared and confirmed that the person they were looking for was in the hotel.
"Follow them."
He Nian gave the order and followed him out, hanging far behind. It would be good if Jiang Tengkong came out. Once he came out, he would have a chance to connect with the other party.
Kono Kobayashi is not a pure reckless man. He is actually very smart. He knows how to bribe thugs to find Loach. Soon they find someone who knows Loach.
After finding the person, Kono Kobayashi did not take any action and took Jiang Tengkong back to the hotel.
Kono Kobayashi was very cautious. He would not act rashly before making an absolutely safe plan. He also did not give Jiang Tengkong the opportunity to go out alone, which made Jiang Tengkong's plan to find the Chinese to report to him go down the drain again.
For two consecutive days, Kono Kobayashi did not make any movement. Henian still could not contact Jiang Tengkong, and did not dare to act rashly.
In the past two days, after get off work every day, Chu Lingyun would go to No. 35 Lotus Lane and keep an eye on the people inside.
Every time he went out, he would disguise himself as the old man. Even if he met Jiang Tengkong and Kono Kobayashi head-on, they would not think that this old man was their target this time.
Around seven o'clock, a man walked towards us from a distance.
The man walked slowly. When he passed No. 35, he looked around and then went forward and knocked on the door.
The servant quickly opened the door and led him inside.
Chu Lingyun in the dark watched all this silently.
"Secretary Liang, Old Wu wants to do something, but he says he won't do anything. This won't help him hide and will easily attract attention."
The person who came was Director Yang. In the study, Director Yang spoke quickly to Secretary Liang.
Lao Wu handed over his black market work to Xiao Su, and Lao Zheng left Nanjing again. Now he has no tasks at all and can only stay at home every day.
Doing nothing is fine for a while, but it will arouse suspicion over time. After all, in this era, if you live alone and do nothing, how will you get the income to live?
Once noticed by intelligence agencies, it is easier to be exposed.
"You're right. What does Old Wu think?" Secretary Liang nodded. This was indeed a problem.
"Old Wu can repair cars. He wants to set up a stall at the entrance of the alley. This way he can be close to home so he doesn't miss any intelligence, and he can also earn some living expenses."
Director Yang said softly that Old Wu could indeed repair cars and his skills were quite good.
He mainly repaired carts, wheelbarrows and bicycles, but not cars. In this era, it took more than just anyone to repair a car.
After thinking for a while, Secretary Liang nodded and said, "Okay, he's repairing his car at the door. If Miss Qiu goes over there, she'll definitely see him."
"You agree." Director Yang smiled.
"I agree. Why not? I will agree to anything that is beneficial to our work." Secretary Liang said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll tell Old Wu about this news soon and ask him to be ready to set up his stall at any time."
Director Yang didn't stay long this time, only about ten minutes before leaving in a hurry. After he came out, he walked in the opposite direction, and Chu Lingyun immediately followed him.
Director Yang was very alert. He called a rickshaw, but did not get off near Old Wu's house.
The car had to reverse once before it arrived at Old Wu's side.
This time, he did not go directly to Lao Wu's house, but circled nearby. After making sure that no one was following him, he came to Lao Wu's door and knocked gently.
In the darkness, Chu Lingyun saw Old Wu open the door and leave directly without continuing to follow him.
In fact, Chu Lingyun had lost him, but when he noticed that he was heading towards Old Wu's house, he decided to wait and try his luck.
Fortunately, the person who came out of Dr. Liang's house really came to Old Wu.
The identities of Dr. Liang, his servant, and the man who appeared can be confirmed. Just as he guessed, they are all members of the Red Party.
It's a pity that they were a bit careless. Fortunately, it was their own informants who discovered the problem this time. If they were found out by the Party Affairs Investigation Office, they would be in great danger.
"Director Yang, has the organization agreed?" Old Wu asked anxiously as soon as he entered the room.
"I agree. You can make preparations and set up your auto repair stall tomorrow." Director Yang smiled and nodded.
"Very good."
A smile finally appeared on Old Wu's face. He had been stuck at home these days and couldn't do anything, so he was actually very anxious.
Setting up a stall at the entrance of the alley, in addition to considering one's own safety, has a small purpose.
If he was outside all the time and Miss Qiu came again, he would be able to see her first.
Old Wu has always wanted to get in touch with Miss Qiu and find out whether he is his comrade and whether he has any concerns. That's why he ran away last time.
Chu Lingyun quietly returned to his residence and took off his disguise.
Chu Lingyun burned the portrait on the table. After their identities were confirmed, the portrait was no longer needed. If someone else found the portrait in his place, it would be disadvantageous to them.
The next night, Jiang Tengkong went out again.
He Nian, who had been keeping an eye on him for several days, immediately followed. After several days of reconnaissance and planning, Kono Kobayashi finally formulated an action plan.
Jiang Tengkong acted as bait to lure Chu Lingyun to show up.
They found an outside player that Niu Qiu had recruited. This outside player would go to a pub to drink tonight, and he would deliberately show up in the pub with Jiang Tengkong.
During this time, they would pretend to be drunk, speak Japanese, and deliberately reveal their identities so that the outsider could hear.
At the same time, they rented a house in the east of the city near the city gate.
Jiang Tengkong would be placed there by him to lure Chu Lingyun into the trap.
He brought his men to monitor the periphery. As soon as Chu Lingyun appeared, he would let two snipers shoot and assassinate him. If the snipers could kill the target directly, they would immediately rush out of the city gate and escape outside the city.
If the sniper fails to kill the target, he will personally lead his men to attack, and after killing Chu Lingyun, everyone will evacuate immediately.
In order to ensure that they could escape, Kono Kobayashi specially activated an action team lurking here and asked them to provide support outside the city.
First update. I had something to do during the day today, so the update will be a little late. Please forgive me, friends.