June 2, 1936.

Nanking, Caodutang Lane, Section Two, Statistics Bureau of the General Headquarters.

This agency is also known as the Special Service Section of the Rikken Seito.

First subject, Information Science.

The head of the department, Tang Zhong, looked noticeably nervous: "Do you know who the Japanese spy is?"

"Yes, Director Tang," Meng Shaoyuan stood up straight.

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"Speak!"

“Located at Nanjing Xinjiankou is ‘Damao Yangxing’!”

"You're not joking with me, are you?"

Just kidding? Meng Shaoyuan wanted to tell Tang Kechang that before crossing over to this era, he wasn't only a microexpression expert but also had a nickname:

Super Brain!

Anything you see will definitely stay in your mind.

On the morning of May 30th, a junior officer from the National Government's Military Commission, Xiong Zizhuang, discovered that a top-secret document was missing from his briefcase:

The entire national government army's strategic defense map!

If this top-secret material falls into the hands of the enemy, the consequences would be unimaginable!

That afternoon, an urgent telegram had been delivered to Chiang Kai-shek's desk:

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The Japanese intelligence agency has successfully obtained our military strategic defense blueprints. They are currently accelerating the translation process.

This report was directly sent by Xu Enzeng, director of the Investigation Department of the Central Organization Department of the Kuomintang, from Shanghai to Chiang Kai-shek's adjutant.

After receiving this telegram, Chiang Kai-shek was shocked and immediately summoned relevant personnel for questioning. The investigation quickly led to Xiong Zizhuang's doorstep. That afternoon, Xiong Zizhuang was arrested.

Chiang Kai-shek ordered Xu Enzeng to take over the investigation of this case, demanding that the Japanese spy who stole the secrets be arrested, and it would be best if they could also dismantle the Japanese intelligence agency in Nanjing.

This was supposed to be within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of National Defense, but Meng Shaoyuan, who had just graduated from the Central Military Academy and been assigned to the Special Service Section, actually knew in advance who the Japanese spy was.

Tang Zhong was still a little disbelieving: "How did you know?"

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Meng Shaoyuan responded fluently: "Reporting to the section chief, while I was organizing materials, I discovered Da Maoyang Trading…"

“Alright, don't tell me. Go tell Director Dai.” Tang Zhong didn't dare to be negligent: “Let's go see Director Dai right now!”

This was Meng Shaoyuan's first time meeting the renowned Dai Li.

He had a majestic bearing and rarely smiled.

Even hearing such a big thing, he remained expressionless: “Tell me in detail, don't omit anything.”

"Yes, Chief Dai," Meng Shao-yuan adjusted his breath, racking his brain to recall the case: "Da Mao Trading Company, ostensibly owned by Japanese-Korean businessman Park Jung-min. But based on years of intelligence and data analysis from our subordinate Comprehensive Intelligence Department, this trading company might very well be a Japanese espionage agency..."

However, Dai Li did not continue to ask: "This matter is the Central Investigation Department's business. We are only cooperating with the investigation. How did you find out so quickly?"

“I've been at the Intelligence Department for over a month now. Since I don't have any family in Nanjing, I usually just stay here after work and look through all sorts of intelligence reports.” Meng Shaoyuan spoke confidently:

“I also gathered some warehouse records. Damo Yang's warehouse is located at Xinjiekou Luzizicang, and their last shipment was three months ago. In these three months, they have only picked up goods twice, and each time the quantity was very small.”

I checked the warehouse records from earlier periods and found that Da Mao Yangxing took months, even half a year, between each shipment. This made me curious: how could a trading firm operating in Nanjing for two years survive on such limited business?

Dai Li pondered there.

Tang Zhong stood on the sidelines, not daring to utter a word. He was afraid that this naive young man would spout nonsense there and anger Director Dai, which would be troublesome.

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Dai Li suddenly asked, "Your name is Meng Shaoyuan?"

“Yes, Director Dai.”

Dai Li looked at him: "You are a graduate of the Whampoa Military Academy's 10th term, specially recommended by He Ruoyi. You graduated a month earlier with excellent grades on April 25th and entered the Intelligence Department, right?"

Meng Shaoyuan was also somewhat surprised that Dai Li had such a strong memory.

He Ruoyi was the first director of the Human Resources Department, a veteran member of Li Xing Society, known for having a pair of discerning eyes. Those he favored were sure to succeed.

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When he went to Huangpu to recruit people, it was only three days since Meng Shaoyuan had traveled to this time.

He Ruoyi just happened to fancy him.

"Both places are severely understaffed, so we chose ten or so top-performing students from Huangpu." Dai Li said slowly, "In the evaluation report, He Ruoyi highly recommended you. He still has a sharp eye for talent."

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His right index finger twitched.

In his past life as a microexpression expert, Meng Shao-yuan keenly captured the meaning of this gesture:

Dai Li was making a decision.

A minute later, Dai Li spoke: "Colonel Tang."

"Here."

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“Transfer Meng Shaoyuan to Department II.”

“Yes.”

Tang Zong knew that Meng Shao yuan had caught the eye of Director Dai.

The Second Division is the Action Division, and the Director was personally held by Dai Li.

To be in close proximity to Director Dai day and night, wouldn't it naturally lead to promotion?

"Meng Shaoyuan."

"Go!"

Dai Li didn't even ask Meng Shaoyuan if he was willing to come to the Second Department: "I'm temporarily assigning you to the special agent team, and I want you to take a few people to secretly arrest Pu Zhongmin. Do you dare?"

“Dare!” Meng Shao-yuan stood straight and answered loudly: “What’s there to be afraid of when capturing a Japanese spy?”

A glimmer of approval flashed in Dai Li's eyes: "We must not only apprehend Pu Zhongmin, but also pry open his mouth immediately to extract information about the Japanese spy agency behind him and dismantle it! At the same time, we mustn't let the Japanese get a handle on us. Most importantly, we must avoid damaging our relations with the people from the Zhongtiao Department. After all, this is their case."

Tang Zong heard this, and his hand instinctively went to wipe a cold sweat for Meng Shaoyuan. Let me know if you have any other text you'd like translated!

It's impossible to fulfill all of Director Dai's requirements, and even more so to achieve three things simultaneously?

I thought Meng Shaoyuan could soar to great heights, but now it looks like he's about to fall into a pit full of sharpened bamboo sticks any minute.

Chief Dai can use you, but if you fail to meet his requirements, he can discard you just as easily.

Tang Zhong began to have some sympathy for Meng Shao yuan.

But never would he have expected that Meng Shaoyuan, without a moment's hesitation, stated: “I guarantee to complete the mission! But please send me a five-person special forces team, with personnel chosen by myself. At the same time, I also need the authority to act conveniently.”

Well done, kid.

Tang Zhong's heart was even more shocked. He actually dared to bargain with Director Dai?

“I agree to all your demands. You can choose anyone from my two places, even if you want Tang Chief.” Dai Li didn’t hesitate: “During the mission execution, you don't need to report to me, I don't want the process, I want the result!”

"Yes! Then I will go execute the mission."

"Go."

Dai Li waved his hand.

As Meng Shaoyuan walked out, Dai Li also began to feel curious.

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It's almost impossible to fulfill all the demands he made. What qualifications did Meng Shaoyuan have to agree to them?

The simplest thing is to seize the common people.

But what about the last two?

Dai Li thought about it for a while there, and shook his head.

It seems like I don't have any better options.

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