Agent: Intercepting Yu Manli at the start!

Chapter 100: Each person plots their own way to break the deadlock!

Upon hearing this, Lan Yanzhi's expression changed drastically: "These beasts actually dared to target our Lan Family Bank? Once counterfeit currency circulates, not only will the Lan Family be bankrupt, but the entire financial order and monetary credibility of Shanghai will be completely disrupted!"

"No, I absolutely cannot stand idly by and do nothing about this!"

Zhou Xiao raised his hand to stop her: "How do you plan to stop me? Do you really think you can stop this grand scheme all by yourself?"

Lan Yanzhi looked at him anxiously: "Zhou Xiao, you must have a way, right?"

Just as Zhou Xiao said, she was all alone and couldn't cause any trouble.

Even if he immediately told his father, Lan Changming, the Japanese army had plenty of ways to force him to submit—coercion, bribery, targeting his family members…all deadly.

Zhou Xiao said calmly, "Rouge, I'm telling you this so you're prepared, not so you can act rashly."

Lan Yanzhi was no longer the willful and arrogant young lady she once was. Years of experience had transformed her into a calm and capable intelligence agent. She understood that impulsiveness would only lead to disaster, and reckless action was tantamount to suicide.

Zhou Xiao fell silent for a moment, then spoke: "I've been thinking about something—taking down the Japanese headquarters of the Sugi Agency in Shanghai."

"I have a general idea of ​​its location now; the most important thing right now is to destroy it without exposing ourselves."

Destroying a stronghold is not difficult; the difficulty lies in remaining hidden safely after the bombing.

Now that he has just gained the trust of the Japanese army, the best course of action is to complete the mission quietly.

Moreover, the list of participants for the "Heavenly Voice Project" remains missing...

He would never risk exposing his identity to remove the thorn in the side of the Sugimoto organization unless absolutely necessary.

He looked directly at Lan Yanzhi: "Every word I just said is top secret; not a single word can be leaked."

"Wait for my instructions. Your cooperation may be needed for the subsequent actions."

"I guarantee that before the Japanese launch a currency war, the Sugimoto Agency will be completely wiped off the map."

Lan Yanzhi nodded: "Mm."

Now that he had a general idea of ​​the location of the Sugi Agency headquarters, Zhou Xiao decided to go and discuss countermeasures with his sixth brother, Zheng Yaoxian.

This duo is invincible when they work together.

With two brains combined, they might be able to come up with a foolproof plan that could both eradicate the drug den and preserve Zhou Xiao's identity.

……

Oriental Apartment, Room 303.

As soon as Zhou Xiao entered, he got straight to the point: "Sixth Brother, today Ken Oshima took me to see the headquarters of the Sugimoto Agency. I was blindfolded the whole time, but I've basically figured out where it's hiding."

"It's not just a den of counterfeiters, but also a core base for the secret research and development of biological toxins, viral agents, and chemical agents. It's heavily guarded and at an extremely high level."

"As per Ken Oshima's plan, a new batch of counterfeit currency will be released into the market through Lan Family Bank three days later."

"Once the Lan family successfully 'endorses' the currency, they will quickly spread to all banks in Shanghai and use massive amounts of counterfeit money to destroy our financial lifeline and monetary foundation."

Zheng Yaoxian frowned slightly after hearing this.

The whole thing is indeed tricky.

Zhou Xiao had just learned the address of the Sugi agency. If the Military Intelligence Bureau were to launch a surprise attack at this moment, the Japanese army would undoubtedly suspect him first—after all, he was the only Chinese person who had been in contact with that location. Any slight disturbance would be tantamount to exposing his identity, rendering his infiltration efforts futile.

Therefore, blowing up the Sugimoto machine itself is not difficult; the difficulty lies in blowing it up cleanly, concealing it, and making sure no one associates it with him. That is the real challenge.

Zheng Yaoxian said slowly, "In this operation, Ken Oshima must die. Only when he is dead will your identity be truly safe."

That bald old devil can't be kept alive; no amount of persuasion will change anything.

If he were alive, he would eventually follow the clues and uncover the flaws, and Zhou Xiao's infiltration would come to an end.

Moreover, his usefulness has already been exhausted, and keeping him around would only pose a threat.

"In addition, to clear your name, you need to find someone to take the blame, or to create another major event that can divert attention—it must be reasonable and substantial enough."

"By the way, Zhou Xiao, are there any other clues?"

Zhou Xiao pondered for a moment and replied, "Today I took the opportunity to search through the office of the Military Police Headquarters, hoping to find the list of 'Project Celestial Music,' but time was too tight and I didn't find it. However, I did hear some news—"

"Hirofumi Asano will arrive in Shanghai by plane the day after tomorrow to take over as the new head of the Special Higher Police Section."

"Asano Hirofumi?" Zheng Yaoxian frowned. "This guy is not easy to deal with."

Zhou Xiao was slightly taken aback: "Sixth Brother, you've dealt with him before?"

Zheng Yaoxian nodded slightly: "I know a little bit."

"Back when I was doing underground work in Beiping, Hirofumi Asano was in charge of intelligence affairs there. He was extremely ruthless—once he had his eye on someone, he would act immediately without hesitation, even without the slightest evidence."

"Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free."

"At that time, several comrades from the Military Intelligence Bureau infiltrated his intelligence system. Because he became suspicious, he skipped the interrogation and executed them directly, without following any procedures or looking at any evidence."

"Of course, those he eliminated were all people who posed no use to him whatsoever."

"That's why almost every undercover agent who tried to get close to him ended up badly. He never waited for solid evidence; suspicion was a death sentence."

Zhou Xiao chuckled lightly: "He really is a cold-blooded character."

"If someone kills someone without even checking the evidence, just based on suspicion, how can the subordinates feel at ease? And can the higher-ups really allow him to do such a thing?"

His temperament is exactly like Asano Hirofumi from the spy game. It seems that this is undoubtedly the person who will be parachuted into Shanghai to take over the Special Higher Police.

That person must be eliminated.

Zheng Yaoxian replied, "That's right. That's why he's often sent to the most troublesome areas, but he always manages to carve out a path to survival in the enemy camp with his iron fist and decisiveness."

"Even the Military Intelligence Bureau, the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, and the underground Communist Party rarely placed people around him."

nonsense.

A person who treats human life like dirt and is quick to kill, has blood on his hands. Who would dare to easily approach him as an undercover agent?

"Therefore, if he really comes to Shanghai to take charge of the Special Higher Police, it will be extremely risky for you, so you must be extra careful."

"Don't let his violent actions fool you, he has an extremely clear mind. He is good at dissecting things layer by layer and loves to play psychological games—in his view, it is a kind of enjoyment to make people suffer the most pain in a very short time."

Zhou Xiao suddenly blurted out, "Let's just kill him."

Only the dead pose no real threat.

Now that we've got such an unruly Special Higher Police chief, keeping him around will only cause trouble!

"Take care of him?" Zheng Yaoxian couldn't help but glance at Zhou Xiao again, his tone revealing a hint of admiration. "He has personally dealt with quite a few people over the years, and even more people have tried to take his life. Several assassination attempts have been carried out by him, but he has managed to evade them all."

"This person is extremely vigilant; thorough preparation is essential before taking any action."

Zhou Xiao's mind raced, considering all the possibilities.

Zheng Yaoxian was also pondering how to combine the assassination of Asano Hirofumi and the dismantling of the Sugi Agency headquarters into a unified effort.

Spread a big net!

This time, the two decided to join forces to set a trap and eliminate Asano Hirofumi and the Sugimoto Agency headquarters.

Each of them was plotting a way to break the deadlock.

The most crucial part of the entire game is that Zhou Xiao must retreat completely, without revealing a single trace.

Boss Dai has sent a secret telegram with strict orders: ensure Zhou Xiao's safety at all costs and protect his most deeply hidden and ruthlessly exploited trump card.

Zhou Xiao pondered for a moment, then looked up at Zheng Yaoxian: "Sixth Brother, you decide on the Asano Hirofumi side; I'll take charge of the Sugimoto Agency side."

"Finally, we'll discuss and refine the details, then proceed separately."

Zheng Yaoxian nodded in agreement.

Zhou Xiao was familiar with the structure and operation of the Sugi Agency, while Zheng Yaoxian had figured out Asano Hirofumi's habits and temperament.

Clear division of labor leads to twice the result with half the effort.

It's important to understand that they were both top-tier operatives in the Military Intelligence Bureau, a perfect combination. If they joined forces to deploy their forces and proceed cautiously step by step, their opponents would have virtually no chance of turning the tide.

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The two were lost in thought, silently weaving an invisible net.

A few minutes later, Zhou Xiao had a rough idea in his mind—a plan that could both eliminate the headquarters of the Sugi Agency and ensure his own safety.

But seeing that Zheng Yaoxian was still deep in thought, he did not interrupt him.

After a moment, Zheng Yaoxian looked up and asked, "You already have an idea?"

Zhou Xiao nodded: "I've got it."

Zheng Yaoxian: "Tell me about it."

Zhou Xiao said, "The headquarters of the Sugi Agency is the highest-level secret base of the Japanese military."

"Very few people knew the truth; they were almost all high-ranking Japanese officials. But there was one exception—Ken Oshima's driver and adjutant, Kinoshita Honda."

"Honda Kinoshita is a close confidant of Oshima Ken. Last time, it was he who drove Oshima Ken to the Sugimoto headquarters."

"Therefore, the breakthrough lies with him."

"According to my information, Ken Oshima deliberately weakened the garrison forces in order to cover up the headquarters of the Sugi Agency."

The reason is simple—heavy security attracts attention, which is tantamount to admitting guilt without being asked.

Therefore, no heavy troops were deployed around the headquarters, in order to block the news as much as possible.

"But I suspect that the main force of the Japanese army must be secretly deployed in the surrounding area. Once there is any disturbance at headquarters, reinforcements will arrive in the blink of an eye."

Zheng Yaoxian listened quietly without saying a word, waiting for Zhou Xiao to reveal his full plan.

"Therefore, to take down the headquarters, we must be quick, accurate, and stealthy—we must not launch a direct attack, nor make a big commotion, otherwise the surrounding Japanese troops will surround us in an instant, and we will have no way to escape."

My plan is as follows—

"The first step is to pinpoint the exact location of the Sugimoto headquarters. Leave this to me; I'll take a detour around the city tomorrow, and I'll most likely be able to find out where it's hiding."

"The second step is to take control of the Honda tree after confirming the location. Whether he says the address or not is irrelevant; the key is to bring him there in person."

We set up a sentry post at the entrance of the Sugimoto headquarters. We first had the sentry observe the area under the Honda tree before we attacked and severely injured him, but left him alive.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yaoxian's eyes lit up immediately.

wonderful!

This move was indeed brilliant.

The sentry was wounded but not killed, so that he could live and spread the word that it was Honda Kishiro who led the Military Intelligence Bureau to break into the Sugimoto headquarters, and that Zhou Xiao had nothing to do with him.

This way, it can be completely removed.

Regardless of whether Honda Kishiro revealed the exact location of the Sugimoto Agency headquarters, he became a ready-made scapegoat.

What followed was predictable: plant a few explosives inside the Sugimoto machine, set it on fire, and the entire machine would soon be reduced to ruins.

I plan to hand over this destruction operation to the Mingtai Action Team.

Mingtai, Yu Manli, and Guo Qiyun are all capable of handling the task.