Holding the original shares, they fought all the way to the Korean War!

At that time, if the principal asks him...

Yu Nong, are you aware of this?

If he says he doesn't know, then that's dereliction of duty.

He said he knew, but wasn't sure, which is also a dereliction of duty.

He needed to determine as soon as possible whether Kiyoshi Kazuki was dead or not.

No matter what method is used, no matter what cost is paid.

He picked up another phone on the table and dialed a number.

"Send a message to several stations in North China, instructing them to activate all the agents lurking in Taiyuan."

"I need to know whether Kiyoshi Kazuki is dead or not."

"yes!"

A crisp voice came from the other end of the phone.

Dai Li put down the phone, stood up, and walked to the window.

I stared at the gradually darkening sky and remained silent for a long time.

This matter must be reported to the principal as soon as possible.

Although it's still uncertain, it's a very big deal.

If the principal finds out through other channels while he, the head of the Military Intelligence Bureau, remains completely unaware, then he will be in big trouble.

Dai Li strode out of the office.

In the corridor, several staff officers were busy at work.

Upon seeing Dai Li emerge, everyone stopped what they were doing and stood at attention.

Dai Li ignored them and walked downstairs.

The door to the secretary's office was still open in the lobby downstairs.

Dai Li walked to the door and knocked.

"Come in."

A sound came from inside.

Dai Li pushed open the door and went inside.

The head of the secretariat is surnamed Lin. He is the chairman's personal secretary and has been with the chairman for many years.

Upon seeing Dai Li enter, Secretary Lin put down the documents in her hand and looked up at him.

"Yu Nong, what's the matter?"

"Secretary Lin, I have an emergency and need to see the principal immediately."

Dai Li spoke calmly, but there was a hint of urgency in his eyes.

Secretary Lin stared at him for a few seconds, then nodded.

"Wait a moment, I'll go and inform them."

He stood up, walked out of the secretary's office, and walked down the corridor toward the chairman's office.

Dai Li stood still, waiting.

His heart was beating a little fast, but his facial expression remained unchanged.

Having worked in intelligence for so many years, he had long since learned to remain calm under any circumstances.

But today, he had to admit that he was a little nervous.

It's not because of fear, it's because of uncertainty.

He wasn't sure if Kiyoshi Kazuki was really dead, or if the news was true or false.

If you're unsure, report it. What will the principal think of him if the news turns out to be false?

However, if we wait until it's confirmed before reporting, and something goes wrong, the responsibility will be even greater.

Dai Li took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

Never mind, let's report it first.

The real can not be fake, the fake can not be real.

If the news is false, he will then explain to the principal.

A few minutes later, Secretary Lin returned.

"The chairman lets you in."

Dai Li nodded, strode out of the secretary's office, and headed towards the chairman's office.

He stopped at the office door, straightened his clothes, and then knocked.

"Come in."

A familiar voice came from inside.

Dai Li pushed open the door and went inside.

The chairman sat behind his desk, holding a calligraphy brush, reviewing documents.

He was wearing a Zhongshan suit, and his expression was very calm.

When he saw Dai Li enter, he put down his brush and leaned back in his chair.

"Yu Nong, what's up?"

Dai Li walked to the desk and stood at attention.

"Principal, there is an emergency that I need to report to you."

The chairman's eyes flickered slightly.

But his facial expression remained unchanged.

"Speak."

Dai Li took the telegram out of his briefcase and handed it over with both hands.

"This is intelligence sent from Taiyuan Station today."

The Chairman took the telegram and looked down at it.

His gaze lingered on those few lines of text for a good ten seconds.

Then, he raised his head and looked at Dai Li.

"Katsuki Kiyoshi was assassinated?"

His tone was calm, but there was something indescribable in his eyes.

There was surprise, doubt, and a hint of anticipation.

Dai Li nodded.

"Yes, it's not certain yet whether he/she is dead, but it's highly likely."

The Chairman did not speak, placed the telegram on the table, and leaned back in his chair.

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, once, twice, three times.

The office fell silent.

Dai Li stood there, not daring to speak or move.

After a long while, the chairman finally spoke.

"Yu Nong, was this done by someone from your Military Intelligence Bureau?"

His gaze was fixed on Dai Li, his eyes sharp.

Dai Li quickly shook his head.

"Principal, no."

"I've checked, and there are no recent records of any actions taken against Kiyoshi Kōzuki by any of the Military Intelligence Bureau's stations."

"This wasn't done by the Military Intelligence Bureau."

The chairman frowned slightly.

"If it wasn't the Military Intelligence Bureau, then who did it?"

Dai Li thought for a moment and then spoke cautiously.

"I suspect it might have been done by the Eighth Route Army."

"The Eighth Route Army?"

The chairman's brow furrowed even more.

"Do they have that capability?"

Dai Li nodded.

"Principal, the Eighth Route Army is familiar with the terrain in that area, and their intelligence system is also quite strong."

The chairman remained silent.

He picked up the telegram on the table and read it again.

Then put it down and lean back in the chair.

"If it was done by the Eighth Route Army, why don't they publicize it?"

Dai Li thought for a moment and then spoke.

"Principal, the Eighth Route Army may also have concerns."

"If they admit they did it, the Japanese will definitely retaliate fiercely."

"With their current strength, they cannot withstand the Japanese retaliation."

"Therefore, they will choose to remain silent, neither admitting nor denying it."

"Let the outside world guess."

The chairman listened, and the expression on his face relaxed slightly.

"What you said makes some sense."

He paused, then asked.

"If it wasn't the Eighth Route Army, then who else could it be?"

Dai Li shook his head.

"Principal, I can't think of anyone else."

"If it wasn't the Military Intelligence Bureau, the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, or the Eighth Route Army, then there's only one possibility."

"What is it?"

"It could also be a political struggle within the Japanese army."

The chairman's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

"You mean, it was done by one of their own people?"

Dai Li nodded.

"Katsuki Seiji was dismissed, reportedly because of Terauchi Hisaichi."

"If he ordered it, it's not impossible."

After listening, the Chairman did not speak.

He stood up, walked to the map hanging on the wall, and his gaze fell on the location of Shanxi.

"Kiyoshi Kazuki, commander of the First Army, is equivalent to a theater commander in our country."

"If this person really dies, it will be a shot in the arm for the morale of the front lines and for the confidence of the people across the country."

Dai Li stood behind him without saying a word.

The Chairman turned around and looked at Dai Li.

"Yu Nong, are you sure that Kiyoshi Kazuki is dead or not?"

Dai Li shook his head.

"Principal, it's not certain yet."

"The Japanese had a tight control over the news, and it took a lot of effort for the people at Taiyuan Station to find out about it."

"Whether Kiyoshi Kazuki is dead or not still needs further confirmation."

The chairman nodded and walked back to the table to sit down.

"Then go check it out."

"We must find out the truth about this as soon as possible, at all costs."