Chapter 856: The Japanese spy activities are rampant
Chapter 856: The Japanese spy activities are rampant
Faced with Zhang Yunhe's threats and promises, Moser had no choice but to agree.
That afternoon, in the former Governor's Mansion, a secret telegram was sent to Lundun.
The secret telegram was sent in the name of Mercer. The content of the telegram told how the former governor, Misyang, led senior officials and troops on the island to surrender to the Japanese. He and his soldiers fought back and repelled the Japanese army, but Misyang and most of the senior officials and officers were taken away by the Japanese.
Of course, this secret telegram was reviewed by Zhang Yunhe and his subordinates before it was sent out. The content was true, but part of the truth was concealed.
A day later, Lundun replied to the telegram, which appointed Mercer as interim governor and ordered him to lead the military and civilians of the entire island to continue to resist the Japanese attack.
After reading the telegram, Zhang Yunhe placed it on his desk and said to Tian Tao and Mercer, "Notify all the soldiers and civilians on the island that the new governor will deliver an island-wide radio address at 7 o'clock tonight. Prepare a carefully prepared speech for him!"
"Yes, sir!"
After the two of them left, Zhang Yunhe continued to handle military and political affairs.
Ten minutes later, Ge Chao knocked on the door and walked into the office.
"Sir, the guards spotted two people acting suspiciously outside the Governor's Mansion. When they were about to arrest them for questioning, they slipped away alertly. The guards chased them for a while but couldn't catch up. I suspect someone is trying to gather intelligence!"
Zhang Yunhe raised his head after hearing this, and after a moment of consideration, he said, "Zuo Tong is in charge of counterintelligence work now. Tell him and let him handle this matter!"
"Yes sir!"
The news that the new interim governor was going to make a radio speech soon spread, and at 6:50 that evening, many residents turned on their radios at home to listen to the broadcast.
As soon as 7 o'clock arrived, the Governor's Office began to broadcast a speech. The new Governor, Mercer, said that the Japanese had been driven off the island, and order must be restored quickly on the island. Schools must resume classes, factories must resume work, and shops and restaurants must continue to operate. The Governor's Office will definitely try its best to ensure the supply of materials.
However, the supply of food and necessary daily necessities is subject to strict restrictions. Each person is only allowed to purchase half a pound of food per day. Cooking oil, salt, etc. are rationed, and relevant identification must be brought when purchasing.
In his radio speech, Mercer also said that in this critical moment, the military and civilians on the island must unite, and all military and civilians on the island enjoy the right to freedom and equality, and if there are any criminal acts, they will be treated equally.
The benefits of promoting Mercer soon became apparent. The foreigners became obedient, and those working in the government and various departments no longer slacked off at work.
Zhang Yunhe was thinking about gradually replacing foreigners with Chinese people in the government and its subordinate departments.
Due to the strict deadline given by Komoda Yasuichi, commander of the 104th Division, Maeda Yoshitsugu of the Lan Agency had to secretly send additional spies to the island opposite, and ordered the Japanese spies already on the island to step up intelligence collection, otherwise they would be severely punished if they failed to produce useful intelligence by the deadline.
But how could it be so easy to secretly send spies to the island? The patrols and sentries of the merchant group were no pushovers.
Because of the militarized management, patrols and sentries on the beaches, as well as inspections at major traffic intersections, were very frequent and strict. The Lan Agency sent two groups of personnel in succession but failed to sneak in. Instead, they lost some personnel, and the rest had to retreat and find new ways.
Later, the Japanese spies of the Lan Agency really came up with a good idea. They found a secret transportation route between the island and Ao Island, disguised themselves as personnel of a smuggling merchant ship, and successfully sneaked into the island.
These Japanese spies who had infiltrated were very careful and started working immediately after joining up with the original Japanese spies. However, their work of gathering intelligence was soon hindered. Due to the militarized management, there were many places they could not go to, especially near airports, docks, military camps, governor's offices, government offices at all levels, etc. Once they got close, they would be questioned and inspected by the sentries and patrols.
But in order to complete the mission, they had to take risks. They disguised themselves as people of various identities and approached confidential areas for reconnaissance, or used the cover of darkness to conduct close reconnaissance at night.
Their behavior was undoubtedly dangerous, and accidents soon occurred. Several Japanese spies were too close to escape and were discovered, killed, or captured by the patrol team. However, some military and economic intelligence was still detected and passed on by the Japanese spies.
That morning, Zuo Tong came to report to Zhang Yunhe on the interrogation of the captured Japanese spies.
"Sir, after our interrogation, we found that those people sneaking around the military camp and fortifications were Japanese spies. They were affiliated with the Lan Agency and were assigned by Maeda Yoshitsugu to use the secret shipping channel between Okushima and us!"
"I've already assigned a special intelligence team to monitor this secret shipping route, closely monitoring every person who comes to the island and verifying their identities!"
Zhang Yunhe asked, "Have you found out the whereabouts of their accomplices?"
"Not yet. They're all in single contact, but one person gave me the address and contact information of the contact station. I've already sent someone to monitor it, waiting for the big fish to take the bait!"
"Another person explained that they have already passed on the intelligence they have obtained about our side. They have two lines here, each with a radio!"
Zhang Yunhe said, "We must do everything we can to catch all the Japanese spies on these two lines and seize their radio stations!"
"Yes, sir!" Zuo Tong agreed.
After nightfall, Zhang Yunhe was about to leave the office to have dinner with his wife and children in the restaurant when his Tiexue computer suddenly vibrated, indicating that someone was calling.
He immediately answered: "Hello?"
The call was from Matsui: "Sir, the China Expeditionary Force Headquarters has recently launched a military operation. I don't know exactly where the attack will be, but the headquarters has dispatched 100 fighters and bombers from various airports, and the 51st Division has received combat orders. I believe this military operation will take place in South China."
Zhang Yunhe was startled and asked, "Are you sure it's the 51st Division?"
"Sure, because a colonel officer in my headquarters has been transferred to the 51st Division to serve as the regiment commander!" Matsui said on the phone.
Zhang Yunhe asked again, "Which airport will the 100 fighter planes and bombers be transferred to?"
"This is top secret. I asked someone indirectly, and the other party said it was a military secret and could not be disclosed. I was worried that it would arouse suspicion, so I didn't ask any more questions!" Matsui said.
"okay, I get it!"
After Zhang Yunhe ended the call, he thought for a while, picked up the phone on the table and called the Intelligence Department.
"Hello, Intelligence Department!" Ah Gui's voice came from the phone.
Zhang Yunhe asked, "Where is the Japanese 51st Division now?"
"The 51st Division has been stationed in the Xiangshan area. Because the intelligence department has just been established, our intelligence capabilities are weak. However, I have secretly sent intelligence personnel there, and have not received any feedback yet!" said Ah Gui.
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