Courtyard House: Reborn in the 1940s, Starting with Killing Japanese Devils

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yaoxian's expression changed drastically, and he remained silent for three seconds before speaking:

"Boss Dai, Zhao Heng captured Araki alive, which is a great achievement for the Party and the country and for the Military Intelligence Bureau. Moreover, he saved my life and is my brother who risked his life for me."

This statement ostensibly states a fact, but in reality expresses dissatisfaction.

Dai Li's tone remained calm and composed: "I know that."

Don't worry, Lao Liu, I will neither treat you badly nor your brothers badly.

"If Zhao Heng succeeds in assassinating Chen Moqun, I will promote him by one rank, reward him with ten small yellow croakers, ten thousand US dollars, and award him a fourth-class Precious Tripod Medal."

Thus, Zhao Heng, codenamed Yama, is about to depart for Shanghai.

After a moment's thought, Zheng Yaoxian made a request to Dai Li: "Boss Dai, I request to go to Shanghai with Zhao Heng."

Dai Li refused outright: "No, Sixth Brother. After Fourth Brother's sacrifice, the position of head of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shancheng Station has been vacant. I need you to take up this position and be stationed in Shancheng."

After a fierce internal struggle and weighing of options, Zheng Yaoxian finally took a deep breath and replied firmly, "Yes, Boss Dai, I understand your intention and will do my best to live up to your trust."

After hanging up the phone, Zheng Yaoxian immediately told Zhao Heng about Dai Li's arrangements in detail.

"Dai Li actually sent me to eliminate traitors? This is simply using someone else to do his dirty work, trying to get rid of me through the Japanese."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng frowned and said angrily in a low voice.

"This move is extremely risky, but if you can skillfully maneuver it, you might be able to turn misfortune into good fortune and safety." Zheng Yaoxian nodded in agreement, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"I want to see Dai Li in person and explain my demands to him clearly."

Zhao Heng spoke calmly, his gaze fixed on Zheng Yaoxian's face.

"But before that, I have to use the radio to send a telegram to northern Shaanxi to report the current situation to Minister Ke Gong."

Zhao Heng was always cautious. As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly went up to the room on the second floor, took out a radio from a hidden compartment, pulled out the antenna and copper coil, and began to adjust the frequency of the radio waves.

He skillfully calibrated the frequency band, lightly pressed the transmit button, and radio waves pierced the night sky, sending this crucial intelligence to a distant place.

Beep beep~ Tick-tock!

……

In the sacred land of northern Shaanxi, inside the Central Special Branch's Telegraph Office, the telegraph operator quickly copied down the incoming telegram and delivered it to the Minister of Works as soon as possible.

"Sir, it's an urgent telegram from Guying."

The telegram clearly stated: "[Commander, Dai Li has ordered me to proceed to Shanghai to carry out an assassination mission, specifically to kill Chen Moqun, the former head of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai station. Lonely Shadow]"

Minister Ke Gong frowned deeply as he read the telegram, and said in a deep voice, "I never expected Dai Li to be so cunning, sending Guying to Shanghai to carry out an anti-traitor operation and eliminate Chen Moqun."

A moment later, he picked up the kerosene lamp and burned the telegram himself. The ashes from the burning cigarette drifted lightly onto the corner of the table.

"Return the call to Guying and tell him to be extremely careful in everything he does. After arriving in Shanghai, make contact with Cobra, the head of the Shanghai underground intelligence group."

He instructed, "Also, send a telegram to Cobra and pass this message on to him."

"Yes, sir!"

The telegraph operator immediately nodded in agreement and turned on the radio to begin transmitting.

The radio waves pierced through the deep night once again, and the instructions from northern Shaanxi were quickly transmitted back to the mountain city.

Upon receiving the reply, Zhao Heng's expression grew even more resolute. He carefully put the radio away, removed the antenna, and hid it back in the secret compartment.

Cobra? It seems I'll be meeting Ming Lou this time.

Zhao Heng took a deep breath, secretly planning to take this opportunity to discuss terms with Dai Li.

……

In the Dai Mansion in Shenxiandong, in a secret room on the first basement floor, Dai Li, dressed in a gray Zhongshan suit, stood in front of an oil painting, his gaze as sharp as an eagle's, carefully scrutinizing Zhao Heng from head to toe.

"Zhao Heng, what are your requirements for this mission to eliminate traitors in Shanghai? Just tell me."

"Boss Dai, I need your absolute trust and support."

During the operation, I will only obey your orders. No one from the Shanghai Military Intelligence Station has the authority to give me orders.

Zhao Heng's expression was frank, and his words came as a great surprise.

"In addition to that, I also need a miniature radio, a pistol, and some American-made hand grenades."

After hearing his request, Dai Li nodded slightly: "Okay, I agree."

After a moment's thought, Zhao Heng added, "There's one last request, which is related to time."

Whether it's infiltrating to gather intelligence or carrying out an assassination, sufficient time is needed to understand the target's daily routine and habits.

"Boss Dai, I need six months."

Dai Li nodded, finding the request reasonable: "Alright, I'll give you six months. I want to see Chen Moqun's death in the newspapers."

"From now on, you will be directly under my jurisdiction and at my command. Your code name is Yama."

Zhao Heng gave Dai Li a standard military salute and earnestly expressed his loyalty:

"This humble servant thanks you for your guidance, sir! Please rest assured, sir, the people I hate most in this life are traitors and Japanese invaders."

After leaving the secret room, Zhao Heng got into a black Buick sedan and drove away from the Dai Mansion.

Before heading to Shanghai, he had to meet with Mingtai to tell him about it.

Throughout the journey, Zhao Heng kept an eye on the rearview mirror to see if anyone was following him.

To ensure safety, he even drove around the Fairy Cave three times.

After confirming that no agents from the Second Military Intelligence Bureau were found, Zhao Heng turned the car around and drove towards the east of the city.

……

Inside the Chunqiu Barbershop, Zhao Heng had just pushed open the door and walked in when he immediately closed it behind him.

"Mingtai, I have something urgent to tell you," he said. "Dai Li has given me orders to go to Shanghai in three days to eliminate traitors and assassinate Chen Moqun, the former head of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai station."

Upon hearing this, Mingtai paused for a moment, a complex expression on his face: "Shanghai?"

"Comrade Zhao Heng, I understand the situation. After you arrive in Shanghai, you can go to the Ming Mansion to find my elder brother, Ming Lou, and he will help you."

Without hesitation, Mingtai took out a jade pendant from his collar and handed it to Zhao Heng: "This is a jade pendant that my eldest sister gave me when I was little. You can take it."

Zhao Heng nodded and solemnly accepted the jade pendant: "Okay, I will, Mingtai."

"During my absence, you must not use the radio or contact the Southern Bureau. Maintain complete silence."

He gently instructed, "Just stay in the barbershop and do business normally. Don't leave casually, and definitely don't disappear without a reason."

Mingtai immediately nodded in agreement: "Okay, don't worry."

Seeing that Mingtai agreed, Zhao Heng carefully explained a few more points that needed attention, and only after confirming that he had remembered them did he feel a little relieved.

He glanced at the sky outside the window, knowing that time was running out and he couldn't delay any longer, so he prepared to leave the barbershop.