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In the year of turmoil, the situation in Shanghai remained tense. The Japanese officers, though showing signs of decline, still clung to their positions, while Wang Weiquan acted like a desperate dog, closely following his master and continuing to serve as a tool of oppression. In this darkest hour before dawn, Lin Feng and Old Xu understood that delivering a fatal blow to the enemy required dismantling them from within. Thus began a thrilling plan of subversion.
Lin Feng had long been undercover in the Wang Wei Secret Service Agency. With exceptional courage and intelligence, he had repeatedly escaped perilous situations and transmitted valuable intelligence to the organization. Old Xu, disguised as a businessman and known as the Traitor, skillfully navigated the political landscape of Wang Wei with his extensive connections and social acumen, achieving remarkable feats. The two exchanged knowing glances, fully aware that they must take the initiative to find Wang Weiquan's Achilles' heel. The key puppet officers wielding real power were undoubtedly the best points of entry.
Their first target was Chen Qishan, the head of the Wang Wei Military Police Headquarters. Coming from an old warlord background, he had allied himself with Wang Jingwei for self-preservation during these chaotic times. Despite holding military power, he often faced suspicion and suppression from the Japanese officers. Lin Feng quietly gathered all information about Chen Qishan through internal channels of the Wang Wei Intelligence Agency: his family background, interests, past experiences, and even his hidden pains and aspirations. After thorough investigation, they discovered that Chen Qishan felt deep sorrow over his homeland's downfall. Although forced to serve Wang Wei, he still harbored a flicker of patriotism within him. Recently, he had also clashed with high-ranking Japanese officers over military command issues.
One night, Lin Feng managed to evade surveillance and disguised himself as an antique dealer to knock on Chen Qishan's door. When it opened, Lin Feng respectfully presented a precious gift: a long-lost statue of a Buddha from his hometown. This was something Old Xu had gone to great lengths to procure, evoking nostalgia in Chen Qishan. As Chen Qishan accepted the statue, a flicker of emotion crossed his eyes. Lin Feng softly spoke: "Sir, in this time of national crisis, can you bear to watch your hometown continue to suffer? If the Japanese officers are doomed, why should you accompany them to their grave?" His words struck like a hammer against Chen Qishan's heart.
Then Old Xu stepped in as a prominent figure in the business world to analyze the current situation for Chen Qishan: "The international anti-fascist alliance is gaining victory after victory; the Japanese officers have suffered repeated defeats in the Pacific theater; Wang Weiquan is on the brink of collapse. Sir, if you turn away from darkness towards light now, not only will you secure a way out for yourself but also make great contributions for your hometown and country that will be remembered in history!" Old Xu spoke earnestly and passionately.
At the same time, Lin Feng dangled a bait: "The organization promises that if you defect, your safety and that of your family will be guaranteed. After the war, you will be properly settled and have an opportunity to return to your rightful path and contribute to building our nation." Chen Qishan fell into deep thought; years of frustration and resentment surged within him. Finally, he slowly nodded in agreement to cooperate with Lin Feng and Old Xu.
From that moment on, Chen Qishan became their internal informant within Wang Wei. He provided detailed information about the distribution of Japanese forces in Shanghai, including defensive structures at various locations and weaponry arrangements, as well as specific plans for several upcoming small-scale military operations by the Japanese officers. Lin Feng quickly relayed this intelligence back to the organization; based on this information, the Base of Resistance made early deployments and ambushed Japanese forces multiple times, inflicting significant losses.
The second target was Zhao Wenyuan, head of intelligence at Wang Wei. A shrewd and capable individual who was a trusted aide of Wang Jingwei but selfishly greedy for wealth. Lin Feng and Old Xu decided to exploit his weaknesses. Old Xu used his business connections to set up a banquet—a so-called investment negotiation meeting—and invited Zhao Wenyuan to attend. At the banquet, various delicacies dazzled Zhao Wenyuan's senses amidst luxurious arrangements. After several rounds of drinks, Old Xu discreetly handed him an investment proposal detailing enormous profit returns on the condition that Zhao Wenyuan would cooperate with them and share intelligence resources.
Lin Feng then added at just the right moment: "Director, while you serve Wang Wei diligently, have you considered your own future? Once the Japanese officers are defeated and Wang Jingwei falls from power, where will you go? By cooperating with us now, both wealth and future are guaranteed—why not seize this opportunity?" Zhao Wenyuan pondered; on one hand was his reluctance to part with immediate wealth; on the other hand was his judgment about the situation. After much hesitation, he gritted his teeth and agreed to cooperate.
Zhao Wenyuan's involvement greatly enhanced their intelligence-gathering efforts. He frequently exploited his position to steal classified documents from both Japanese officers and Wang Wei—this included recent Ton Codes from the Japanese officers as well as private communications between high-ranking officials of Wang Wei and Japanese officers. Acquiring this intelligence meant that their organization could directly anticipate enemy movements and seize control over the war's initiative.
On the eve of a planned large-scale sweep by Japanese officers against the Base of Resistance, Zhao Wenyuan obtained intelligence ahead of time and informed Lin Feng. Lin Feng urgently notified the Base of Resistance while discussing strategies with Chen Qishan; together they decided to create trouble for the Japanese officers. Chen Qishan deliberately delayed military dispatches to disrupt their assembly plans; Zhao Wenyuan manipulated information transfer processes to mislead military actions by Japanese officers. When they followed erroneous routes into mountainous areas, they were met with fierce attacks from ambushed guerrilla fighters suffering devastating losses.
As their subversion efforts deepened, more puppet officers from Wang Wei were drawn over. Qian Dele, head of military law enforcement at Wang Wei who was dissatisfied with how Japanese officers treated puppet officers arbitrarily joined Lin Feng and Old Xu’s ranks after persuasion. He used his power to secretly protect comrades from the Underground Party who were being pursued by both Japanese officers and Wang Wei while providing information about personnel changes within Wang Wei so that Underground Party members could prepare ahead for potential dangers.
This subversive movement was akin to planting time bombs beneath Wang Weiquan’s foundation. Through precise strategies, sincere communication, and timely incentives, Lin Feng and Old Xu successfully dismantled their enemy from within. The officers they had turned played crucial roles at critical moments contributing indelibly towards bringing forth victory in the Anti-Japanese War while allowing Shanghai—a city weathered by storms—to gradually glimpse hope for life anew.
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