After listening to Taro Sagawa's words, Yoshiko Kitaoka said disappointedly, "These people from the Shanghai Intelligence Bureau have been infiltrating for a long time and are deeply hidden. They pose the greatest threat to us and have become a major problem. We must not let up in our pursuit of them!"
Taro Sagawa nodded and said, "You're right. The bases of Chinese agents are all within the concessions, so your undercover team needs to keep investigating. Also, the Shanghai station has suddenly disappeared this time. Both surveillance locations are now empty. Although these people have suffered heavy losses, their agencies and intelligence personnel have not been lost. Their strength is still there, and we must not ignore them."
Ryoko Kitaoka was aware of this situation. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Did our surveillance alert them, which is why they suddenly withdrew?"
“I don’t see it that way. This is probably a preventative measure taken by the other side to prevent someone from falling into our hands after the operation fails, and they will reveal their contact station. It won’t be long before they re-establish a station in Shanghai. Your undercover team still has a lot to do!”
"Yes, I understand!" Kitaoka Ryoko replied respectfully.
Sagawa Taro continued, "There's one more thing, Team Leader Kitaoka. Now that the location of your printing base has been exposed, and the location of the library building is no longer a secret to the Chinese agents, you might consider changing the location to prevent further sabotage by the Chinese agents."
Kitaoka Ryoko smiled and said, "Section Chief, I don't think it's necessary to change the location of the printing base. The library building is a very safe location, and the equipment inside has already been deployed. Moving it again would take a long time to start over, and besides, we can't find a more suitable place for the time being."
Moreover, the Chinese intelligence agents have already suffered heavy losses this time, and I judge that they cannot possibly organize such a large-scale attack again; they lack the capability. Therefore, my opinion is not to relocate. I have set up multiple checkpoints inside the building; they simply cannot find any loopholes. No matter how many come, we will eliminate them—they will only be moths to a flame!
Seeing Kitaoka Ryoko's confident demeanor, Sagawa Taro figured she was quite sure of her plans, so he said no more. Since the Eclipse Plan had been entrusted entirely to her, he shouldn't interfere too much.
"Alright, you can handle everything as you see fit. In any case, Team Leader Kitaoka, this operation was a great success, and you deserve the credit. Facts have proven that your initial decision was correct. Sending an undercover team into the concession to fight espionage with spies has yielded remarkable results. I will report your merits to headquarters, and I believe Section Chief Tsuchihara will be very proud of you!"
Sagawa Taro's words delighted Kitaoka Ryoko, who quickly bowed and thanked him again, saying, "Thank you, Section Chief. I will definitely work harder and live up to your expectations!"
The search operation in Shanghai is in full swing. The Japanese side has temporarily cut off the passage to the concessions. All six bridges on the Suzhou Creek leading to the concessions are heavily guarded. All Japanese soldiers are fully armed and have machine guns on hand to guard the checkpoints and not allow anyone to pass. Patrol speedboats are constantly patrolling the river, creating a state of high alert.
Huo Yueze arrived at the Suzhou River bank early in the morning, but seeing the scene before him, he knew there was no hope of crossing the river, so he had no choice but to retreat. It seemed that he would still have to contact them by radio.
At this time, the atmosphere in Shanghai was tense, with large numbers of Japanese soldiers and police taking to the streets, setting up checkpoints, and beginning to search every household.
The search was conducted very thoroughly. The police officers carried household registration files and checked each household one by one. Any suspicious persons without a good citizen certificate were pulled out and sent to the military police headquarters for interrogation.
At the Dingxin Flour Mill in the west of the city, the workers were going about their work as usual. The factory owner, Luo Yaoming, stood inside the gate, watching the Japanese patrolmen outside the factory.
Zhang Lin, the foreman beside him, walked over and said in a low voice, "It seems like this is quite a show of force. The Japanese are really going all out."
Luo Yaoming remained calm and asked softly, "Have those people been settled?"
"They've been settled in. It's just that the room is a bit cramped. Two of their wounded soldiers have received the best medical treatment and have been bandaged up. They're fine and everything is alright."
This Dingxin Flour Mill was one of the earliest properties established by the Intelligence Section. It had a very solid foundation, with all the necessary procedures and permits in place, leaving no room for complaint.
At that moment, the flour mill gate was pushed open, and a group of Japanese soldiers rushed in, accompanied by local police.
Jun Yaoming quickly straightened his sleeves and stepped forward to greet him.
"Oh, Chief Chen, it's been a long time! What an honor to have you here today... "
The lead sheriff looked at Jun Yaoming, his attitude softening slightly. This Boss Luo was a man of some means, and it wasn't easy to offend him easily. Besides, they usually had a good relationship. So he said directly, "Boss Luo, today is a city-wide search to arrest suspicious persons. Gather everyone from your factory. The Imperial Army will check everyone's ID and verify the list. Remember, not a single one can be missing. If anyone is missing, we'll arrest them and send them straight to the Military Police Headquarters. You know, no one sent there ever comes out alive!"
A Japanese army lieutenant waved his hand, and Japanese soldiers scattered and formed a circle in the open space at the gate, holding long guns and waiting in ambush.
Seeing this scene, Jun Yaoming bowed slightly and hurriedly nodded in agreement: "Okay, okay, I'll gather the people right away, please wait a moment!"
After saying that, he turned to the foreman Zhang Lin and shouted, "What are you standing there for? Quickly gather everyone over here, and remember, not a single one can be missing!"
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