Chapter 390: The Biggest Roadblock

After making the phone call, Yu Lexing arrived.

A mighty procession of three large trucks. Fifty police cadets arrived.

Zhang Yong greeted them at the door.

Zhong Yang, Yang Zhi, Cao Mengqi, and Luo Yiming were also there.

Yang Lichu was in the office.

Director Yang didn't like to receive or see off people. He was also a bit of a delicate person. He didn't like to wait for others.

'Instructor Yu!'

'Shaolong!'

The two shook hands enthusiastically.

This was the first time Zhang Yong had seen Yu Lexing. He observed him quietly.

He was a very complicated historical figure.

Along with Shen Zui, they were both veterans of the Military Intelligence. Their lives had been very eventful.

'Get out of the truck!'

Yu Lexing gave the order.

The police cadets on the truck got out one after the other. Then they formed a line.

Zhang Yong carefully observed each one.

They are all young.

They are all full of energy.

Most of them have a look of confusion in their clear eyes.

Some have a look of excitement in their eyes. They are very curious about their surroundings. Especially the planes in the distance.

Are they eager to try?

Are they itching to do something?

They never expected to be assigned to an air force base.

Planes are new to most of them. Not to mention flying in one. I guess not many of them have seen one before.

They are like fresh graduates from university. They have not yet been beaten up by society.

But soon, they will know the cruelty of society. They will be forced to grow up.

'Here. The roster!'

'Thank you!'

Zhang Yong takes the roster.

There is basic information on everyone. Including name, photo, place of origin, etc. There is also information on their family members.

By comparing the photos, you can basically remember someone.

Zhang Yong quickly remembers.

These people would become his subordinates. They were his trusted core staff.

The Chief had actually been very considerate in arranging things this way. All of them were graduates of the police academy. Young and inexperienced. He, Zhang Yong, was the boss.

Under his command, there was not a single person with more seniority than him.

Strictly speaking, Cao Mengqi was not under his command. He just liked to hang around Zhang Yong.

Zhang Yong's real subordinates were Zhong Yang, Wu Liuqi and those police academy graduates.

Later, Yang Zhi, Luo Yiming and others were added.

There were also those battle veterans. For example, Wei Yong.

Those battle veterans were pure roughnecks. Even seniority was useless.

The military and intelligence services had relatively high requirements for cultural quality.

In fact, if you want to become the backbone of the military and intelligence services, it is absolutely impossible without education.

People like Wang Tianmu and Chen Gongshu were not rough and ready. They were educated. As for people like Cao Mengqi, they were direct graduates of the Huangpu Military Academy. Their pedigree was impeccable.

Without education, they couldn't even read intelligence reports, let alone carry out their missions.

'Shaolong, as the Director ordered, I have brought you the best trainees of this intake.'

'Thank you. Thank you, Director. And thank you, Instructor Yu.'

'You're welcome.'

'Instructor Yu, please!'

'Please!'

Zhang Yong led Yu Lexing into the air force base.

The police academy students looked excited as the plane drew closer.

This would be their workplace from now on.

Their task was to protect the safety of the air force. They would capture any spies connected with the air force.

'Zhong Yang!'

'Yes!'

'Take them to dinner! They must be hungry!'

'Yes!'

Zhong Yang agreed and went.

He was sort of a senior to these people. It was naturally convenient to communicate.

'Commander Yu, shall we go eat first?'

'No need. We'll first hand over the work.'

'That's good,'

Zhang Yong nodded.

The people were brought in. But the procedures still had to be followed.

There were many documents to be signed.

Red tape exists in all ages. This is especially true when it comes to personnel matters.

Zhang Yong had to sign off on all sorts of things related to the positions, salaries, benefits, medical care, pensions, accommodation, food, etc. of these police academy students.

It should be noted that they are subordinate to the Air Force General Staff Intelligence Department.

Externally, they have no connection with the Special Services Department of the Restoration Society. On the surface, this is indeed what is said.

Only internally does it know that it is a secret posting of the Special Services Department of the Restoration Society.

'Director Yang, this is Instructor Yu.'

'Instructor Yu, this is Director Yang.'

'Hello.'

'Hello!'

Back in the Intelligence Department 3 office. Zhang Yong introduced Yu Lexing and Yang Lichu to each other.

Yang Lichu comes up to meet Yu Lexing. The two shake hands. There is no salute. This is because Yang Lichu is not in uniform. Technically, she is not really a soldier.

'Instructor Yu, I am only a nominal position. Captain Zhang makes all the decisions,'

'Thank you, Director Yang,'

'You two discuss this at your leisure. I will go arrange accommodation,'

'Thank you!'

Zhang Yong sees Yang Lichu off.

The cadets have just arrived and do indeed need accommodation.

From now on, they will be stationed at the airbase. Not at the headquarters in Goose Lane. They are 'sort of' the air force's people.

Why does the Director attach so much importance to this personnel addition?

Because this is the first time the Special Branch has branched out. It has branched out to the fledgling field of the air force. And it is an absolute domain controlled by Madam.

So there is no room for error.

It must be done well.

On the one hand, it is to impress Madam.

On the other hand, it is to demonstrate the Special Branch's combat effectiveness.

Of course, there are also a series of benefits to be gained behind the scenes.

You must understand that under the name of the Air Force, many things can be carried out smoothly.

The simplest thing is to replace equipment.

If the Special Branch of the Restoration Society proposes to replace equipment, many people will definitely object.

Various applications are required...

Various approvals are required...

In the end, the result may be left unresolved.

Even the head of the department does not have the power to purchase weapons and equipment in private. That would be overstepping the mark. It would be forbidden.

However, if the Air Force proposes to replace equipment...

No, it's not even worth mentioning.

The Air Force will replace its own equipment. It will buy its own equipment. It will replace its own equipment. No one else needs to be involved.

Yes, the Air Force has such conveniences.

The Air Force Commander Zhou Zhirou's intelligence was used in exactly the right place.

He himself was not very capable. However, he handed over the power of the Air Force to that lady. The Air Force suddenly became the apple of heaven.

No one dared to question it.

Even the President of the Republic.

If the President wanted to know what was going on in the Air Force, he was too embarrassed to ask the Madam directly and could only ask around.

Boss Dai also wanted to enjoy such convenience. He could do whatever he wanted.

Of course, this was after the full-scale war.

'Shaolong, you really have a bright future!' Yu Lesheng said with deep emotion.

'Instructor Yu is too kind. I know my own abilities. Apart from catching Japanese spies, I can't do anything else,' Zhang Yong said honestly.

The main thing is to be sincere.

He didn't know Yu Lexing very well. But he wasn't being evasive either.

After all, he needed to maintain his persona. That persona was that he could only catch Japanese spies. Nothing else.

So don't ask me to catch any communists or anything like that. I can't do it.

'It's amazing that you can catch Japanese spies.'

'Alas, now I'm in a difficult situation.'

'What kind of situation?'

'Yang Junjian...'

Zhang Yong briefly explained the situation.

It wasn't a leak. Everyone in the Fuxing Society knew.

Now, his biggest obstacle is Yang Junjian. This son of a bitch must be captured.

'Shaolong, I have something to say...'

'Instructor Yu, please advise.'

'I suggest you go to Tianjin yourself. Whether you capture the person or not, it will prove that you are actively working.'

'Go to Tianjin?'

'Yes! Take the train. Take the Jinpu Road. You can get there in one day and one night.'

'Once you get there...'

'You just need to report to the Chief, and ask him to coordinate. The Chief will definitely do his best. Chen Gongshu is in Tianjin, and he will be in charge of the overall arrangements.'

'Thank you!'

Zhang Yong's eyes gradually brightened.

It seems that it really can be done. Even if there is no credit, there is still hard work.

Let's talk about it when we get to Tianjin.

Whether we can catch the person is one thing. But at least I went and tried. If it really doesn't work out, there's nothing I can do.

After all, man proposes but God disposes...

Take Yang Lichu with you and go to Tianjin in secret. Arrest the man.

Leave the coordination to the Chief and Wang Tianmu.

The Chief is keen to get on with the wife. He will of course do his best.

Chen Gongshu is the stationmaster of Tianjin Station. Wang Tianmu is the stationmaster of Beiping Station. Both are senior members of the military intelligence. There is no need to worry about a lack of manpower.

Once we find Yang Junjian's location, we can launch a surprise attack. Then bring him back.

Dead or alive. Dead is fine.

'Shall I call the Chief now?'

'Go ahead!'

'Okay!'

Zhang Yong pondered for a moment before calling the Chief.

The Chief answered quickly.

'Hello.'

'Chief, this is Zhang Yong. I have something important to discuss.'

'Go ahead.'

'I want to go to Tianjin myself and bring Yang Junjian back.'

'How long will you be gone?'

'One week.'

'Very well. I'll give you ten days. You must return within ten days, whether or not the task has been completed.'

'Yes.'

'How many people are you taking with you?'

'I have four key men with me at the moment. I'll take another twenty from the men that Commander Yu is bringing.'

'Transport.'

'By train.'

'Route.'

'The Jinpu Road.'

'No. The Jinpu Road is dangerous at Jinan Station. You'll go to Hankou first, and then take the Pinghan Line.'

'Yes!'

Zhang Yong agreed.

He was puzzled.

Take the Pinghan Railway? Can't take the Jinpu Road?

What was he worried about?

Who was in charge of Jinan Station?

Han Fuzhu?

Was it unsafe?

Was there a reason for this?

But since the Chief had given such an order, of course he would follow it.

First go to Hankou. From Hankou, take the train to Beiping. Then from Beiping to Tianjin. But this seems to be a much longer route...

Never mind, there's no point in thinking about it.

Just follow the plan.

At this moment, the director would not want to kill himself.

He also hoped to quickly capture Yang Junjian and fulfil his wife's wish. Otherwise, if the Japanese dragged Yang Junjian out and made him issue a statement of surrender, his wife would not look good.

So he discussed it with Yang Lichu.

Yang Lichu did not have any objections to the details. The only objection was –

'I don't want to go.'

'This...'

'I'll wait here for you to come back.'

'Okay!'

Zhang Yong knew she was afraid of the hard work.

There was no need to hide it.

At that time, taking a long-distance train was indeed very tiring.

Even the trip from Nanjing to Shanghai took nine hours. It was very boring. People were very tired after a long ride.

For a girl, a long journey was indeed troublesome.

If there were women in the group, they would definitely carry a lot of things with them. This was not conducive to mobility.

From Hankou to Beiping, it's over 1,000 kilometres. It's over 200 kilometres longer than from Nanjing to Tianjin. It may take more than 30 hours. It's really very trying.

If there's an accident on the way, it will take even longer. And if there's a battle, it's even more dangerous.

That's good. Let her stay in Nanjing and take care of the loose ends at Intelligence Section 3.

'I'll go with you!' Yu Lexing volunteered.

'That's great!' Zhang Yong couldn't have asked for more.

This was a pleasant surprise.

You have to understand that those police academy students were all brought in by Yu Lexing.

They listen to Yu Lexing the most.

If Yu Lexing doesn't go with them, there might be miscommunication on the road.

The main thing is that Zhang Yong doesn't know them well. They don't know Zhang Yong well either. Cooperation can easily break down. It can even go wrong. And in actual combat, miscommunication often means death.

With Yu Lexing leading the team, it'll be fine.

Besides, Yu Lexing is an instructor who specialises in complex training exercises and is best at commanding various operations.

In a sense, he is the leader of the charge!

Suddenly, I realise what's going on.

Perhaps the Director has already anticipated what he is going to do, so he has specially arranged for Yu Lexing to lead the people?

Awesome...

No wonder Boss Dai is so capable.

He really is capable of developing and expanding the General Assembly in the future.

Good.

Start preparing immediately.

Swiftness is the essence of military strategy. There can be no delay. We leave as soon as we say we leave.

Select the personnel.

This is all Yu Lexing's business. Zhang Yong will just have a look.

In addition to Yu Lexing leading the team, there are also three team leaders, namely Ouyang Sheng, Nangong Hanqing, and Tan Haitao, all of whom are outstanding students.

Of course, Zhong Yang and the other three are also to be brought along.

The weapons are at the airbase. All Browning M1935 high-powered pistols. Caliber 9mm.

All the police academy students once again witnessed the generosity of the Air Force.

They were all brand new high-powered pistols!

The Air Force is rich.

They boarded the ship from Jinling and went upriver. They arrived at Hankou Station.

The head of the Fuxing Society's Hankou Station was called Jia Tengying. An unremarkable name.

Jia Tengying recommended someone to Zhang Yong. His name was Luo Bailong. He was the main force at Hankou Station. He was very capable. But his appearance was very ordinary.

It has to be said that some people are born to be secret agents. Luo Bailong is one of them. He is also very good at swimming. He can be said to be amphibious, fully competent. Jia Tengying said that this Luo Bailong could secretly protect Zhang Yong and the others until Zhang Yong returned safely to Jinling.

Zhang Yong knew full well that he would find an opportunity to speak to Jia Tengying alone, 'Stationmaster Jia, please speak if you have something to say.'

'Shaolong, I do have a favour to ask...' Jia Tengying paused, unable to continue.

Zhang Yong said frankly, "Stationmaster Jia, if I can do it, I will do it right away. If I can't, I will ask someone else to do it. What do you think?'

This line was borrowed from Tang Shengming. It was used in a practical way.

The key was being frank. It won him favour.

Jia Tengying looked around and whispered, "Shaolong, please help your brother!'

'What's so serious?' Zhang Yong was stunned.

'Alas, to my shame, I messed up a task. I don't know how to explain it to the department head.'

'What is it?'

'A radio and a code book have gone missing from our Hankou station...'

'Ah? How come?'

'One of our surveillance points was attacked. The radio was taken. So was the code book.'

'Weren't the code book and the radio stored separately?'

'Careless...'

'Umm...'

Zhang Yong didn't know what to say.

Such a basic mistake. If it's true... Well, if it's true...

The Chief will not let this go lightly.

No wonder Jia Tengying was so nervous.