LRAB Chapter 211 The Bloody Arm Is a Fake Communist
Chapter 211 The Bloody Arm Is a Fake Communist
"Yes, but you need to pay special attention to these people." Yan Shuo pointed to several photos, his tone becoming serious. "They're from an organization called the Black Tide Action Bureau, and they're quite powerful."
"The Black Tide Operations Bureau?" Wang Li frowned, his face full of doubt. "What kind of department is that? I've never heard of it before."
"It's an intelligence agency jointly run by Germany, Japan, and Italy, mainly for sharing intelligence, but it seems to be dominated by the Japanese."
Yan Shuo slowly explained, "I found out about it by chance. I heard that this department has several thousand people and is quite powerful. It has only recently started operating in the Far East."
"Several thousand people? That's impressive?"
Wang Li's face was filled with shock, and his tone was full of disbelief. "They came to China to cause trouble; they definitely don't have good intentions. If we don't take precautions, sooner or later there will be big problems!"
"It's hard to say, I haven't investigated the specifics yet."
Yan Shuo shook his head and added, "However, this is a newly established department, and there are quite a few Soviets in it, those with Russian faces, both White Russians and Red Russians. I can't tell their stance. Anyway, no matter what, these people who come to our Chinese territory to do intelligence and sabotage are definitely not good people, and we must be more vigilant."
"Yes, don't worry, I will definitely send a telegram to Yan'an as soon as possible and report the truth."
Wang Li spoke solemnly, picking out these photos and setting them aside. "These are extremely important; they concern our underground work and the overall situation of the War of Resistance against Japan. We absolutely cannot be careless!"
"Yes, and one more thing," Yan Shuo instructed, "After you go back, quietly remind the people you've placed in various places to keep a close eye on the Black Tide Action Bureau and try to avoid direct conflict with them in my business dealings. I won't show my face. My identity outside is just a clueless boss. I'm only responsible for providing the money, checking the accounts at the company every few days, and I know nothing and don't participate in anything."
"Okay, okay, your logic is correct!"
Wang Li nodded repeatedly, his face full of agreement. "If you don't participate and are unaware of the situation, even if something happens, it won't implicate you, and this intelligence platform won't collapse. It's good that you continue to maintain this identity!"
"Mmm, good to know." Yan Shuo waved his hand with a smile, pushing a stack of invoices from foreign firms in front of Wang Li. His tone returned to its usual casualness. "Alright, let's not talk about these troublesome things. Now, take a look at the goods from these foreign firms. If you see something you like, pay for it if you have the money. If you don't have the money, use the minerals from your border region to pay for it. Anything is fine!"
Wang Li picked up the invoice, opened it, and his eyes lit up instantly. He quickly flipped through it, exclaiming, "Hey, okay, okay, stop talking, I need to study this carefully! So many good things, every single one of them is exactly what we need. I want them all! It's just a pity that money and minerals are limited; I need to think this through carefully!"
Yan Shuo smiled without saying a word, leaned back in his chair, picked up the tea on the table and took a sip. Looking at Wang Li's conflicted yet delighted expression, a hint of a smile flashed in his eyes.
Regardless of their identity or stance, it would be worthwhile to help gather more anti-Japanese supplies and drive away the Japanese.
Wang Li was engrossed in reviewing the inventory list, agonizing over which supplies to prioritize, when Yan Shuo suddenly spoke up, his tone casual yet serious, interrupting his thoughts: "By the way, Brother Li, let me tell you something. A few days ago, I was wandering around Yiyuan Park, and I ran into something strange. There was a Communist Party member dragging a bloodied arm, being chased all over the place by people from the 76th Division. It caused quite a stir. You know about it, right?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Li put down the order form, his joy fading and replaced by a serious expression. He sighed and said, "You mean this? I know, but unfortunately, we found out a bit too late. Because of this, we lost a few brothers. Luckily, we discovered it not too late. We immediately notified the relevant contact points and transferred and notified the upstream and downstream contacts of those who were lost. Otherwise, it would have been a real disaster, and the entire intelligence network could have been disrupted."
"Yes, it's good that you know what's going on." Yan Shuo nodded and slowly added, "Those aren't real Communists, they're bait. I heard that Wu Sibao was in charge of organizing it. This time, 76th Division mobilized quite a few people. The first team was the main force, Ji Chuan's second team was responsible for support, and Huang Tiejun also sent people to cooperate in the third team. In total, there were about two hundred people. In the past few days, they've arrested more than a dozen people who fell for it, all of them trying to rescue that 'blood-armed Communist'."
Wang Li's brow furrowed even more, his fingertips tapping lightly on the table. His tone was heavy: "I also suspected something was wrong. What Communist would be wounded and still running around like that? Of these dozen or so people arrested, four are our official members, three are activists under investigation, one is a liaison officer, and the rest I don't recognize. They're most likely civilian patriots, wholeheartedly devoted to resisting Japan, and didn't realize it was a trap. By the way, are there any members of your Military Intelligence Bureau or the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics?"
"I haven't received any notification from my subordinates yet, but there might be some members of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) mixed in with them."
Yan Shuo shook his head, his tone laced with sarcasm, "But you also know the nature of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong). Most of them are cowards who fear death, and there are very few who have guts and dare to charge forward. Even if there are, they are probably a minority."
"No matter who it is, save them as much as you can." Wang Li looked up at Yan Shuo and said earnestly, "They are all forces fighting against the Japanese. We should save as many as we can. Even if they are civilian righteous people, they are truly doing this for the country."
"I found out too late, several days have passed. The defenses at No. 76 are definitely getting tighter and tighter. Whether I can save them or not, I have to see how things go."
Yan Shuo softened his tone a bit, then changed the subject again, with a hint of teasing, "Oh, right, there's something else I need to tell you. A newspaper office in the concession was bombed. My men went to investigate and found a lot of printed materials for protests hidden inside. You guys are being a bit too sloppy here. Quickly notify your superiors to handle this, don't leave any loose ends and give the Japanese something to hold against you."
Upon hearing this, Wang Li quickly explained, "Oh, this matter isn't on my line. I already notified my superiors yesterday. As you know, we have rules against lateral communication. I can't directly contact the people on that line; I can only report it up the chain of command. The rest is up to the higher-ups to decide."
"Okay, sure." Yan Shuo nodded, his tone carrying a hint of warning, "But I have to tell you, if you've notified them and there's still no response or anyone sent to clean up the traces, then you need to be careful. Either there's a problem with that line, or someone on your line is acting strangely."
Wang Li's heart sank, and his expression instantly turned serious. He solemnly said, "Well, that's how it is in principle. Don't worry, I'll be careful and keep a close eye on things here. I'll also urge my superiors again. There won't be any mistakes."