"Only TNT and detonators are used, as this provides better stability. You know, every military special train is preceded by an armored train. If the stability is not good, it will be easy to detonate."
TNT is known for its stability; it is insensitive to friction and vibration, and even if hit by a bullet, it will not detonate. It must be detonated with a detonator, making it the preferred choice for blasting operations.
Deng Zhihong chuckled and nodded, saying, "TIT explosives will do, no problem."
"One point needs to be clarified!" Ning Zhiheng then instructed.
"If everything goes smoothly, once the explosion is initiated, all personnel must evacuate immediately. We cannot linger at the explosion site for too long just to check the situation of the target. You must know that there will be armored trains escorting the special train, with at least twenty fully armed Japanese soldiers on board. Once they get on our side, it will be very difficult to escape. Moreover, this is along the railway line, and the Japanese defenses are very strong. The sound of the explosion will quickly attract nearby Japanese troops. Therefore, once the explosion is initiated, we must evacuate as quickly as possible."
"Then how do we determine if the operation was successful?" Deng Zhihong asked, puzzled.
Knowing this was how it would be, Ning Zhiheng secretly rejoiced that he had given those extra instructions. Otherwise, Deng Zhihong would have definitely stayed in place to observe the situation after the explosion, and might even have fired a finishing shot at the target, which would have greatly increased the danger!
"Whether the operation succeeds or not, we'll know sooner or later. It doesn't matter if it fails this time. Once they get to Shanghai, they won't escape our grasp either. It'll just take a little more effort. So you must remember, never be greedy for credit or get too attached to the battle. We don't need to get entangled in it too much. You are the operation commander, so you need to be aware of the situation. If you find anything amiss, immediately abandon the operation. Do you understand?"
Ning Zhiheng spoke these words with a strong tone, emphasizing their importance and leaving no room for Deng Zhihong to disobey.
Deng Zhihong was startled, immediately stood at attention, and solemnly accepted the order: "Yes, Zhihong would never dare to disobey military orders and will certainly act according to your command!"
At this moment, Kang Xuezhi, who was standing to the side, hesitated. He was meticulous and considered things more carefully. He said, "Chief, Jinshanwei is fifty kilometers away from Nanjing. We need to carry so many explosive materials. The team members can't go there on foot. We must use motor vehicles, at least one truck. Using motor vehicles means going by road. The railway line is the area most strictly controlled by the Japanese. There will definitely be many checkpoints along the way. Driving a vehicle and carrying so many explosives will definitely not be possible. We will need permits. All of this needs to be taken into account."
Ning Zhiheng was meticulous and had naturally made arrangements for this. He asked in a deep voice, "I have also considered this. Tonight, a transport convoy will be heading to Zhenjiang. This is a convoy from the Fujiwara Company of Japan transporting supplies to the Fujiwara branch in Zhenjiang. In an hour, Zhihong, lead the team to the three-way intersection on Gulou Street in the eastern part of the city to wait. The convoy will pass through here. You will get on the last truck. We have bribed the driver, and the explosives are also in the truck bed."
Upon hearing this, Kang Xuezhi and Deng Zhihong were both taken aback. They were naturally familiar with the Fujiwara Company, which belonged to Fujiwara Tomohito, a top Japanese nobleman. It was the largest conglomerate in East China and even Central China, and could be described as a behemoth in the Japanese-occupied areas. They did not expect that the Director could get in touch with them and provide them with convenience.
Ning Zhiheng naturally couldn't tell the two people about his relationship with the Fujiwara Company, even if they were high-ranking officers in the intelligence department. This was his biggest secret, so he could only arrange things this way. In fact, Yi Hua'an was the one orchestrating everything behind the scenes.
At this point, he continued, "Fujiwara Company's convoys are exempt from inspection in Japanese-occupied areas, and this road is one they are used to driving on, so they will definitely have no problem passing through. You will break away from the convoy near Jinshanwei and then proceed on foot to the demolition site."
At this point, he specifically instructed, "Remember, the driver only took our bribes; he's not one of our people, so don't say anything."
"Yes, say nothing!" Deng Zhihong stood at attention and accepted the order.
After discussing the specific details, everything was arranged properly and all aspects had been carefully considered. Deng Zhihong felt there were no problems, so he took his leave and hurried to select team members and make preparations for the operation.
Watching them leave, Ning Zhiheng instructed Yi Huaan, "I'll leave the rest of the work to you. The company needs to maintain confidentiality and select the most reliable people to assist them. Don't let anything go wrong."
"Yes, don't worry! I've arranged everything, I guarantee there won't be any problems!" Yi Hua'an nodded emphatically.
An hour later, Deng Zhihong and ten team members waited quietly in the designated location, hiding in a dark corner.
Soon the sound of vehicle engines could be heard, and bright headlights grew closer as a convoy sped past the intersection.
After waiting for the vehicles in front to pass, the last truck quietly stopped at the intersection.
Deng Zhihong knew they were there to pick him up, so he waved his hand. His team members quickly approached, lifted the curtain of the rear compartment, and nimbly jumped into the compartment. The vehicle started again and soon caught up with the convoy ahead, heading east.
The back of the truck was already filled with a pile of items, which were covered tightly with tarpaulin. Deng Zhihong stepped forward and lifted the tarpaulin, revealing a pile of wooden crates neatly stacked inside.
"Open it and take a look!" Deng Zhihong instructed in a low voice.
The team members quickly opened the wooden crate, which was indeed full of various supplies that Deng Zhihong needed, including TNT explosives and detonators, as well as a bundle of fuses, estimated to be at least several hundred meters long, enough for the operation.
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