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After getting into the car, Ito, who had just come out of the Security Bureau, had a face so gloomy that ink could be squeezed out of it.

As an old agent who is knowledgeable and experienced, Ito believes that he has seen all kinds of difficulties and is prepared to be tortured by various difficulties when fighting against Zhang Shihao.

But now he found that his preparations were...still a little superficial.

Just like what happened in the Security Bureau, to be honest, if it was another opponent, he would probably think that this was a clumsy counter-espionage plot. If he had to be more serious, it was at most a double counter-espionage plot by the opponent, the purpose of which was to cover up "Wang Tianfeng".

But the opponent is Zhang Shihao!

From the perspective of an agent, he believed that both Gu Shenyan and Wang Tianfeng were schemed against by the other party - Zhang Shihao must have a deep understanding of Wang Tianfeng, so he made such a targeted arrangement.

If a dumber person was in charge, whether it was Gu Shenyan or Wang Tianfeng, they would be investigated for this, or even stripped of their positions and directly imprisoned.

But he is not a fool and will not fall for this trick.

However, due to his fear of Zhang Shihao, he felt that Zhang Shihao, who was used to scheming and plotting, would never set up such a simple plan.

To be honest, this situation is actually very tricky, with one thing leading to another. The safest way is to take down Gu Shenyan and Wang Tianfeng at the same time.

From the perspective of just in case, this is undoubtedly the best way to go.

This would also be how most mediocre people would respond - that is, what Ito considers fools.

Ito is not a fool. Given that he has taken advantage of Zhang Shihao several times in a row, Zhang Shihao would not think of himself as a fool.

Then, he should have predicted that he would only end the chaos with a quick and decisive move and would not easily touch the two of them.

On the contrary, giving them enough trust will benefit them - the two will be grateful for the Imperial Army's kindness and will work harder to serve the Imperial Army.

If that’s the case, why did he set up this complicated plan?

Ito, who was sitting in the car, couldn't figure it out. The more he couldn't figure it out, the more worried he became.

He was worried that Zhang Shihao had other plans, and that Zhang Anping would play him like a monkey and then follow in the footsteps of his predecessors.

Finally, when the car was about to arrive at Ito's agency, Ito Masashi told the driver:

"Go to Okamoto Mansion."

……

Jiang Sian got up in the morning and received the news that the Military Control Commission had taken action against the Security Bureau's escort team before going to work. After receiving this news, Jiang Sian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Anping is still the Zhang Anping I know!

In the intelligence war behind enemy lines, sacrifices are inevitable, but he has always felt unfair that Zhang Anping allowed Wang Tianfeng's men to be "annihilated" as part of his plan.

Although from a real standpoint, he had no right to be dissatisfied, and was even accustomed to the Kuomintang's behavior.

But Zhang Anping is his teacher after all. Although they have different beliefs and choose completely different paths, Jiang Sian's trust in Zhang Anping is no less than that of other people in Shanghai Station.

Now Zhang Anping has taken action and saved these soldiers who were about to die. Deep down, he is still very proud.

Then, the uninvited guest, Ito Masashi, came.

In the study.

After Ito Masaaki solemnly lit the incense for the spirit tablets, he knelt down in front of Jiang Sian with a solemn expression and said in a deep voice:
"Okamoto-kun, you should have heard the news, right?"

"I heard it." Jiang Si'an nodded, and then said, "I'm not very surprised."

Ito was stunned: "Why?"

Jiang Sian looked at Ito, and after confirming that he was really confused, he said:

"Hasn't Ito Agency ever heard a word?"

"What?"

"Do not abandon, do not give up!"

Never abandon or give up?

Ito pondered this sentence, while Jiang Sian continued:

"Since the Empire occupied Shanghai, Zhang Shihao has done this more than once or twice. If that's the case, why should we be surprised?"

Ito frowned: "But they are not from Shanghai Station."

"Does it make any difference to Zhang Shihao?"

This sentence made Ito silent.

In fact, Ito prefers another explanation:
Zhang Shihao needs to do something to let people see that he did not deliberately betray Wang Tianfeng. Rescuing the executed members of the Military Control Commission can well prove this point.

After all, the blade of public opinion that he had prepared would definitely make Zhang Shihao uncomfortable.

After a long time, he murmured to himself:
"In other words, what Wang Tianfeng did was reasonable and logical?"

Jiang Sian asked curiously: "Wang Tianfeng? What's going on?!"

Ito then recounted Wang Tianfeng's actions and Zhang Shihao's frame-up of Gu Shenyan one by one.

After listening to this, Jiang Sian had only one thought in his mind:
Although I know that Wang Tianfeng is a fake defector, but this... I don’t understand!

Although I know that Gu Shenyan is one of us, but this... I still don’t understand!

He really couldn't understand what his teacher was thinking. Logically speaking, Wang Tianfeng's actions were likely to arouse suspicion, and the "false accusation" against Gu Shenyan could backfire if he wasn't careful...

wrong!

He was confused, and Ito was also confused. Is this the result he wanted?
After thinking for a long time, Jiang Sian asked, "Ito-kun, what do you think of what Wang Tianfeng did?"

Ito frowned and asked, "Do you think there's something wrong with Wang Tianfeng?"

Jiang Si'an said: "Is he overconfident or is he doing it on purpose? Just 19 people want to kill Zhang Shihao's action team? That's... too good to be true!"

"These are his 'Death Row Special Forces'," Ito explained. "One of the teams was unwilling to work for the Empire. My team outnumbered them and killed 13 of them, while the other team only had five and one escaped."

Jiang Sian could tell from Ito's words that Ito still "trusted" Wang Tianfeng. This trust meant that he believed that Wang Tianfeng's betrayal was real.

In fact, Wang Tianfeng's layout is in line with the choices and actions made during internal strife, so it is normal for Ito to make such a judgment.

"What about Gu Shenyan?"

Ito asked back: "Do you think there is something wrong with Gu Shenyan?"

Gu Shenyan was originally Okamoto Heiji's man - to be more precise, he was a thorn in Minami Yoko's development. After Minami Yoko's death, Chongqing's spy network was handed over to Okamoto Heiji, and Gu Shenyan naturally became Okamoto Heiji's subordinate.

But the relationship between the two has changed several times, and now they are like strangers.

Therefore, when Ito was "dealing with" Gu Shenyan, he did not care about Okamoto's thoughts - or rather, Ito was worried that the two of them were secretly connected, so he deliberately let Wang Tianfeng replace Gu Shenyan.

"Are you sure it was Zhang Shihao who did it?"

"Correct."

"I don't know how good Zhang Shihao's shooting skills are, but do you think a man who makes his men shoot again as a habit would leave such a big flaw?"

Well, the problem is back to square one:
Since there is nothing wrong with Wang Tianfeng and Gu Shenyan, why did Zhang Shihao set up this trap?

The interception of the escort convoy can be explained, and it is a reasonable explanation, but why set up this unnecessary plan?
Jiang Sian and Ito both started brainstorming and thinking hard.

Jiang Sian's hand unconsciously reached out to the table, and he resisted the urge to tap the table with his fingers. Then his palm unconsciously drew circles back and forth on the table.

This action made Ito think, and he suddenly said:
"Okamoto-kun, do you think it's possible that Zhang Shihao just did this casually?"

Jiang Sian was stunned. Just do it casually?

Ito became more certain of his speculation:
"He shot a man and saved his life, and then said one sentence, which made us ponder and even suspect him. I'm afraid there is no more exaggerated benefit in the world than this, right?"

"Zhang Shihao, he really is...full of tricks!"

Jiang Si'an said:

You are good at guessing!
He estimated that this was not Zhang Anping's purpose, because he knew the true identities of Wang Tianfeng and Gu Shenyan. After thinking about it, he felt that Zhang Anping was most likely deliberately leaving a thorn in Ito's heart so as to better protect Gu Shenyan.

When Jiang Sian thought about this, he put on a whispering posture:
"It turns out... that's how it is..."

Ito sighed and said, "If Zhang Shihao is not eliminated, there will be endless troubles!"

A simple and casual action by the opponent can make his side rack their brains, panic, see enemies everywhere, and be restricted in their hands and feet. This undoubtedly shows that everyone, including him, is instinctively at a psychological disadvantage when facing this person.

As the saying goes, the general of an army cannot be taken away, and the will of a common man cannot be taken away. If this continues, will anyone still be willing to fight against Zhang Shihao?

...After leaving Okamoto Mansion, Ito conducted a detailed investigation into today's ambush.

The results of the investigation were exactly as expected!
Ito's agency quickly investigated and pursued the suspect based on the clues they had. The result they got was the same as countless cases in the past. Once the Shanghai Military Control Commission took action, they would definitely clean up the mess. Even if they found clues, there was only one result if they rushed in:
air!
Although Ito was mentally prepared, he still sighed. If Zhang Shihao was not eliminated, the initiative would always be in the hands of the opponent!

He tried his best to study this ambush, but faced with the ingenious layout, he could only sigh repeatedly.

It's really uncomfortable to be an opponent of such a person.

He stayed in the office until after nine o'clock in the evening before getting in the car to go home. He thought that today's hard work was over, but he never expected that as soon as he got out of the car, he saw Gu Shenyan standing stealthily at his door.

Seeing Ito coming back, Gu Shenyan rushed over.

"Director, you are really dedicated to your duties! I am so lucky to have a director like you!"

Ito sighed in his heart. He thought he could have a good rest, but he didn't expect that he would have to continue using his brain.

But he said, "Gu Jun, let's go in and talk."

"Head of the agency, please..." Gu Shenyan blocked the top of the car door with his right hand and respectfully asked Ito to get out of the car.

After taking Gu Shenyan back to his home, Ito changed into a kimono and motioned for Gu Shenyan to follow him to the study.

After entering the study, before Ito could speak, Gu Shenyan said anxiously:
"Chief, I ask to investigate on my own initiative!"

"Since someone heard Zhang Shihao say that I leaked the information, I think we must investigate according to the rules and we must not be careless!"

Ito frowned: "Deputy Director Gu, I have already said that this matter ends here!"

Gu Shenyan said anxiously: "Director, it's not that I want to go against you, it's just that there are so many strange things about this matter!"

"Ok?"

"I have been dealing with the Military Control Commission for quite some time. I even worked for them in the past!"

"If the Military Control Commission wanted to get rid of me, they would have used this method a long time ago! But they didn't! And now that Wang Tianfeng has arrived, the Military Control Commission can't wait to frame me. Why is that? There must be some other motive!"

Gu Shenyan pointed his sword at Wang Tianfeng.

"Deputy Director Gu, I'll say it again, this matter ends here!" Ito said in a serious tone: "I don't want to hear any more about this matter, do you understand?"

Gu Shenyan was filled with gratitude and said:
"I am so lucky to have the trust of the director in this matter!"

"The kindness of the head of the agency is like Kong Ming meeting Xuan De. I will repay him with my own death!"

Ito smiled and said, "Mr. Gu, since you can feel my trust in you, that's great. You are a friend of the Empire, and the Empire will definitely not treat you unfairly! Work hard, and don't just focus on the Security Bureau. With Mr. Gu's ability, the Security Bureau is just a shackle that binds you."

Gu Shenyan's eyes lit up: "Thank you for your advice, Chief. I am very grateful!"

After writing the bad check, Ito encouraged Gu Shenyan again before sending him away.

I thought I could rest now, but I didn't expect that just when I returned to the study to be alone, the old servant came to report:

"Master, someone claims to be Wang Tianfeng, the director of the Security Bureau, and requests a meeting."

"Wang Tianfeng?"

Ito rubbed his aching head and sighed, "Let him in."

Wang Tianfeng was led in by the old servant. Compared to Gu Shenyan's blatant flattery, Wang Tianfeng was more "tactful". He sat down with a bored look on his face and said:
"I arrived here at the same time as Gu Shenyan."

The implication was that he had been waiting in secret for as long as Gu Shenyan had been waiting.

Ito smiled and said, "Director Wang is thoughtful."

In the past, Wang Tianfeng ignored her, but now he is trying to please her. For the time being, Ito is enjoying this novel feeling.

Wang Tianfeng did not continue to flatter, but went straight to the point: "I have thought about it for a long time, and I feel that today's matter is not that simple."

Ito was a little fed up: "Director Wang, I've already said that this matter ends here!"

Ito is a little regretful now. He brought Wang Tianfeng and Gu Shenyan together. The two of them didn't achieve anything, but they stabbed each other abnormally often.

"I have new ideas."

Ito wanted to scold him, but Wang Tianfeng was the leader of the nine great warriors of the Military Control Commission after all, and he might make other discoveries, so he patiently said:
"Please tell me, Lord Wang, but I don't want to make anything up."

After hesitating for a while, Wang Tianfeng said:
"Captain Ito, have you ever heard a saying?"

"What?"

"When it is empty, make it real; when it is real, make it empty."

Ito was an expert on China and naturally knew this sentence from Sun Tzu's Art of War. He looked at Wang Tianfeng and waited for his explanation.

Wang Tianfeng whispered, "What if this is a deliberate attempt to create a bewildering array?"

Ito's eyes narrowed: "Wang Jun, do you have information?!"

Note that he used intelligence, not evidence.

Wang Tianfeng had previously served as the acting district mayor of the Beijing-Shanghai district.

Wang Tianfeng shook his head: "No, Zhang Shihao nominally handed over the Beijing-Shanghai area to me, but the actual control is still in his hands. He will not let anyone know about this level of undercover."

Ito remained silent, waiting for Wang Tianfeng's next words.

"I thought about it carefully. When the Security Bureau was first established, it set the principle of eliminating members of No. 76."

"As we all know, No. 76 was infiltrated by Zhang Shihao and turned into a sieve. If you use this as a guideline, you can indeed prevent the infiltration of the Military Control Commission."

"Logically, the newly established Security Bureau should have achieved a lot."

"But so far, the Security Bureau has gained very little - this shows that there must be a Military Intelligence Bureau undercover in the Security Bureau."

"Its level must be quite high."

"Then, Zhang Shihao's theory of deliberately setting up a maze is purely a lie."

Are there any undercover agents from the Military Control Commission in the Security Bureau?
No doubt, there must be!
Ito was certain of this without Wang Tianfeng telling him.

But, could the undercover be Gu Shenyan?

Ito stared at Wang Tianfeng with burning eyes: "Wang Jun, do you think it could be Gu Shenyan?"

"I don't know." Wang Tianfeng shook his head: "But I think Zhang Shihao's behavior is not without reason. What do you think, Chief?"

Ito remained silent again.

He did not agree with Wang Tianfeng's words, but he did not dare to be careless.

After much thought, he made a decision:
"Wang Jun, I know about this matter."

"Please go back. I hope that the prince can serve the empire wholeheartedly in the Security Bureau."

Wang Tianfeng looked at Ito deeply:
"I see."

After saying that, he got up and left.

After Wang Tianfeng left, Ito sighed, thinking that this person really didn't understand the ways of the world, or he was too disdainful to understand.

What he said was very obscure, and he should have pretended not to understand, and then quietly monitored Gu Shenyan, but what about him?

I just replied "I know"!
Letting go of his resentment towards Wang Tianfeng, Ito couldn't help but feel a headache when he thought about the possibility of what Wang Tianfeng said.

"Zhang Shihao, Zhang Shihao, is this just a casual comment or do you have a deeper meaning?"

"Being your opponent really makes me... feel uneasy!"

……

Zhang Anping, who was less than ten kilometers away from Ito, sneezed at this time.

"I guess it's probably that old guy Ito who's talking about me."

"Maybe it was me!" Xu Baichuan looked resentful.

Zhang Anping ignored Xu Baichuan's resentment and laughed, "I don't know how many brain cells Ito will waste this time."

"I've wasted a lot of time on this, too - you're keeping me in suspense, do you still have a conscience?"

"Okay, okay, stop pretending - it's your turn soon." (End of this chapter)