Of the two intelligence stations in Shanghai, the one led by Ning Zhiheng had always been outstanding, not only carrying out a major operation behind enemy lines such as bombing the Fukuoka warehouse, but also using its strong financial resources to infiltrate the Shanghai intelligence network.
During this period, we have obtained a series of important military intelligence reports. Last month alone, we sent out three pieces of highly valuable military intelligence about the Xuzhou front. The current progress of the battle on the front is quite smooth, and these three pieces of intelligence have been of great help.
Even the General Staff was extremely satisfied with the intelligence work in Shanghai, which made the Chief of Staff very proud in front of the leader.
However, in comparison, the intelligence station led by Zheng Hongbo was really not up to par.
This time, Ning Zhiheng actually failed in his attempt to deal with a businessman, which made Hou Weizhao, Cui Guangqi, and others somewhat want to watch the show.
Zheng Hongbo also said with a smile: "Ning Zhiheng is a proud and arrogant man. He has never suffered any loss since he debuted. He will definitely not let this failure go unpunished. I estimate that he is planning the next assassination. Fu Yaozu will not escape death!"
And then there's Lu Tianqiao from the Green Gang, jumping out too! These gang members are truly ignorant of their own limitations!
"Station Chief, Lu Tianqiao's men have actually come to our doorstep. No matter what the reason is, we have to teach him a lesson!" Cui Guangqi, who was standing to the side, was also eager to try and asked for instructions.
Hou Weizhao also spoke up, saying, "I agree with Guangqi's idea. Luo Xingchao and his group's hideout has always been safe. I estimate that this unexpected exposure was likely caused by Chu Wenkang being targeted by the Green Gang when he went to change his bandages."
Therefore, Dr. Zhou from Wangjia Alley might also have been exposed. This time, Luo Xingchao withdrew early, and the Green Gang members were left empty-handed. They will definitely be furious and go after Dr. Zhou. As long as I have enough men lying in ambush there, we can attack them as soon as they leave, which will also teach Lu Tianqiao a lesson!
"Don't act rashly!" Zheng Hongbo waved his hand and said, "Lu Tianqiao dared to side with the Japanese. Given Ning Zhiheng's character, how could he let him go? We shouldn't cause any more trouble, otherwise it would be bad if we alarmed Lu Tianqiao."
"Is this Dr. Zhou Huian reliable? Could it be that he leaked information to the Green Gang?" Cui Guangqi suddenly asked again.
Upon hearing this, all three fell silent. After a moment, Zheng Hongbo shook his head: "Although Dr. Zhou is not one of our members, he has helped us many times without expecting anything in return. If he were going to betray us, he wouldn't have waited until now. He is still a reliable person. It is no longer safe for him to stay in the French Concession. Weizhao, you should arrange for Dr. Zhou to evacuate immediately and temporarily take refuge in the International Settlement!"
"Yes, I'll arrange it right away!" Hou Weizhao nodded and left to carry out the order.
At ten o'clock the next morning, in the study of the Lu Mansion, Luo Zidong was talking with Lu Tianqiao when a member of the gang hurriedly walked in.
Rushing to Luo Zidong, he whispered, "Brother Dong, here's your phone."
Luo Zidong nodded, got up and went to the living room outside, picked up the phone and asked in a deep voice, "What is it?"
"Brother Dong, I feel something's not right. These three people haven't shown up since yesterday. I'm worried something's wrong and I'm thinking of taking action." Yan Xing's voice came from the other end of the phone.
It turned out that this morning, Yan Xing, who had been monitoring Thumb Lane for a long time, found that the three targets had not been seen by 10:00 a.m., which reminded him of the time two days ago when they came up empty-handed at the rented house near Fu Yaozu's house.
At the time, they discovered that the target they were monitoring had not appeared, and when they rushed in, the place was already empty.
Yan Xing asked Lao Tian, the owner of the grocery store, and Lao Tian said that the owner, Yu Chaoyang, goes to work on time every morning and usually leaves home long ago at this time.
Upon hearing this, Yan Xing could no longer remain calm, so he quickly reported it to Luo Zidong.
Upon hearing this, Luo Zidong knew he was in trouble. He quickly ordered, "Start immediately, and try to take them alive!"
“Yes,” Yan Xing replied, accepting the order.
He put down the phone, pulled out a pistol from his waist, turned around, waved to his gang members, and led the way in.
But things turned out exactly as he expected; the house was empty. Looking at the hole in the roof, Yan Xing was furious.
Without saying a word, he led his men to Wangjia Alley, intending to capture Zhou Huian and interrogate him to find out the whereabouts of the Wuhan agent, but unfortunately, there was no trace of him there either.
Luo Zidong was quite helpless upon learning the result. Just a short while ago, he had reported to Lu Tianqiao that he had found the whereabouts of the Wuhan agents and would soon capture them all. However, the two consecutive failed operations were enough to show that this time the opponent was different from the gangsters they had encountered before, and was far more difficult to deal with than they had imagined.
Lu Tianqiao, however, was not in a hurry. He smiled and said, "There's no need to worry so much. They're just a dozen or so gunmen. As long as they're in the French Concession, we'll find them sooner or later."
Lu Tianqiao had great faith in Luo Zidong's abilities. Over the years, despite the suppression of the big boss Yue Sheng, Lu Tianqiao had managed to maintain his strength within the Green Gang and develop to his current position, thanks in no small part to Luo Zidong's contributions.
Luo Zidong, however, said without concern, "These people are vigilant and have clear objectives. I'm afraid they might threaten your safety, so you should still be on high alert when you go out."
He paused for a moment, then said softly again, "I think it would be best if you avoided going to the Guangyuan Metropolitan Area for a while."
Upon hearing this, Lu Tianqiao put down his teacup with slight displeasure and said impatiently, "This is my only hobby in my life. Do you expect me to give it up? I've seen all kinds of storms over the years. Do you think I should be a coward because of a few gunmen? Besides, I'm not Fu Yaozu. If they dare to make a move, I'll make sure they don't come back alive!"
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