Zhan Yuanliang had considered the matter very clearly. This operation was far too dangerous. Even if he didn't go to the banquet hall and only poisoned the food in the kitchen, if he couldn't evacuate in time, his exposure would only be a matter of time. Therefore, this was definitely his last operation.
Shang Zhenyun looked at Zhan Yuanliang with a deep gaze and said, word by word, "Then you should find a way to enter the banquet hall and try to target the main targets. This opportunity is too rare. If you don't succeed, you will die trying!"
Upon hearing this, Zhan Yuanliang's hand trembled involuntarily, and the small bottle almost slipped from his grasp. At the same time, he narrowed his eyes and looked up to meet Shang Zhenyun's gaze intently. It was obvious that he was being sent to his death.
The air in the room suddenly became tense. Although Zhan Yuanliang was somewhat prepared, being asked to be a suicide soldier was still unexpected. Originally, as long as the plan was proper and the evacuation was timely, he still had a chance to escape. Now it seemed that even that hope was gone, which made him hesitate for a moment.
"What? You're unwilling?" Shang Zhenyun's voice turned cold. "You know the consequences of retreating in the face of battle and disobeying military orders. Have you forgotten the rules after being undercover for so long?"
Shang Zhenyun was so focused on this mission that he couldn't care less about anything else. If he didn't seize this opportunity, he was afraid he wouldn't have another chance.
Having heard that he had already put it this way, Zhan Yuanliang knew he couldn't refuse, so he nodded and agreed, "Okay, I will try my best to identify the target!"
At this moment, Shang Zhenyun took out another photo from his pocket, handed it to Zhan Yuanliang, and said, "This person is called Keisuke Ueno. He is a top Japanese biochemical expert, the director of the Qingshui Research Institute, and the person in charge of the Japanese poison gas factory in Nanjing. He was our main target in the previous mission to sabotage the poison gas factory."
Zhan Yuanliang took the photo, examined it carefully, and asked, "Was he also a target of this operation?"
"Yes!" Shang Zhenyun said solemnly, "We were ordered to sabotage the Qingshui Research Institute to stop the Japanese from manufacturing poison gas, but we paid a huge price and only destroyed some poison gas facilities. It was all a temporary solution. Later, we decided to target people, so we set our sights on Ueno Keisuke. As long as we assassinated him, the Japanese poison gas manufacturing would come to a standstill. However, we carried out several assassination attempts against him, but they all failed in the end, and we lost many brothers."
I know this banquet is a large affair, and many Japanese military personnel in Nanjing may attend. Ueno Keisuke holds a significant position in the Japanese military, and I suspect he'll likely be there. It's a one-off deal anyway. If you can't take action against the primary targets tomorrow, then try to find Ueno Keisuke and make him your second target. Eliminating him would be a major achievement.”
Shang Zhenyun has always been resentful about the failure of the mission to sabotage the poison gas factory. His brothers sacrificed themselves for this mission, and the Nanjing station has not yet recovered. So whenever he has the chance, he thinks about making up for this regret. Ueno Keisuke is the target he wants to eliminate.
"Understood, I will keep this person in mind as my second target!" Zhan Yuanliang nodded in agreement.
Shang Zhenyun thought for a long time, then said again, "Pack your things. Tonight I'll take your wife and children away and settle them in Jiangbei. After you take action tomorrow, if you can escape alive, go directly to Jiangbei and reunite with your family. If not..."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "I will make arrangements for them, send them back to the rear, and ensure they live a peaceful and comfortable life in their next life."
This is cutting off his own escape route! Zhan Yuanliang sighed inwardly. In order to infiltrate the Japanese consulate, the Japanese only trusted people who lived in Nanjing, had families, and had immediate family members living with them, so that they could be controlled.
Therefore, he quickly married an ordinary woman, which enabled him to successfully go into hiding. Over the years, the two of them treated each other with respect and affection. They later had children and were no different from ordinary people.
Now that his family members have been taken away as hostages, Zhan Yuanliang had no choice but to give in. He finally nodded and agreed, saying, "Okay, it's good that they're moved first. Otherwise, I'll be worried and uneasy. I hope you keep your word!"
Upon hearing this, Shang Zhenyun solemnly replied, "You have rendered meritorious service to the Party and the country, and I would never make things difficult for your family. I swear that if anything untoward happens, I will treat them well and will never break my promise!"
The two had made a decision, and time was of the essence, so Zhan Yuanliang quickly went to explain the situation to his wife. Soon, the sound of a woman sobbing could be heard from inside the house, and it took quite a while before she stopped.
The couple packed up their valuables, then woke up their two children, dressed them neatly, and brought them to Shang Zhenyun.
"I'm entrusting everything to you, I'm counting on you!" Zhan Yuanliang pleaded. Once tomorrow's operation begins, his undercover career will be over. He can no longer worry about the future, the safety of his family, or his future life. He can only trust that Shang Zhenyun will keep his word and live up to his trust.
Shang Zhenyun nodded heavily, took the luggage, and went out of the room first. Zhan Yuanliang hugged his wife and children one by one in the room, tearfully saying goodbye, and saw them off at the door, watching them disappear into the night.
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