Chapter 266: Assassinate Tufei Yuan

Hearing this, Tengyuan Jintai's heart stirred.

Chen Yongren's analysis was indeed sound; the plan's secrecy level was high, so a leak could only come from inside.

Thus, the investigation scope could be narrowed; any department that had accessed this information would be suspect!

Thinking this, Tengyuan Jintai gave the several officers before him a cold glance.

The plan was formulated by them; since it's a leak, their suspicion is naturally greatest.

Seeing Tengyuan Jintai's fierce gaze, those unlucky Japanese officers, who didn't know what he was thinking, showed panic and hurried to explain.

"Major His Excellency, this matter has nothing to do with us."

"Since the plan began, we've been living inside the agency, with no contact with the outside; even if we wanted to leak, there's no chance."

"Director Tengyuan, perhaps this matter really has nothing to do with them," Chen Yongren said, feigning thought.

Seeing Chen Yongren speaking for them, several people showed some gratitude on their faces.

After all.

If this matter blows up badly, one's own life won't be safe.

"How could it be unrelated?" Tengyuan Jintai said rapidly: "Besides the military, only our Special Agency could have accessed this information!"

"No, Director Tengyuan, the possible channels for a leak are certainly not limited to these two," Chen Yongren said calmly.

"Huh?" Tengyuan Jintai gestured with his hand for Chen Yongren to continue.

"For example, the railway administration department—although we threw out a bait," Chen Yongren said with a smile: "but we cannot neglect railway security."

"If we dispatch troops and impose martial law there, it will inevitably alert some resistance fighters, who will surely try to investigate this."

"It could also be a leak through the new government's General Office."

"The new government has just been established not long ago; its officials vary in quality and have not undergone strict secrecy training."

"The Shanghai-Nanjing railway line was put under martial law secretly, but the dockside made a grand show, as if afraid no one would notice."

"As long as the information is slightly compared, a discerning person can realize that the dockside might be a bait."

Tengyuan Jintai frowned tightly; hearing Chen Yongren say this, the so-called ironclad secrecy system was indeed full of holes.

Under Chen Yongren's guidance, he quickly broke out of his mental rut, gritted his teeth and said: "There's also the group of family members of the conference participants!"

"They are also targets for resistance fighters to obtain information; all these people could become channels for leaking news!"

"That's right, Director Tengyuan; there are far too many internal channels for a leak," Chen Yongren said regretfully.

"Besides needing to quickly find out how the information was leaked, we also need to quickly compile a detailed list of the casualties."

"To soothe the feelings of the victims' families, especially the new government's mood, the first peace conference has suffered such fierce retaliation."

"This will inevitably cause panic among personnel inside the new government; we must stabilize internal morale, or mishandling could lead to staff loss within the institution."

Hearing this, Tengyuan Jintai wore a constipated expression.

Originally, the idea was to use this peace conference to seize international discourse for the new government, employing soft tactics to dismantle the stubborn resistance.

Unfortunately.

Everything vanished with the smoke of the special train blown to pieces.

And now, there are still many messes waiting for him to clean up.

"Chen Sang, you're absolutely right; if I had known it would turn out like this, I should have left this matter to you to handle!" Tengyuan Jintai said with some regret.

Looking at the several people standing before him, he snapped angrily: "A bunch of idiots, what are you still standing here for?"

"Do you still want me to treat you to a meal?"

"Chen Sang has already said it; immediately act according to his method!"

"Hai!"

Hearing this, the several Japanese officers, relieved, straightened up and hurried out of Tengyuan Jintai's office.

"Moreover..." Chen Yongren added.

"What else?" Tengyuan Jintai asked.

"How will we face the General's wrath and calm his anger?" Chen Yongren said helplessly.

Hearing this, Tengyuan Jintai's expression stalled.

Just as his words fell,

the telephone on the desk rang.

Chen Yongren picked up the phone, and from the other end came the voice of Tufei Yuan'er.

"Uncle Tengyuan, it's the General," Chen Yongren said, covering the mouthpiece.

"What?" Tengyuan Jintai lost his composure; indeed, what he feared had arrived.

"Give me the phone quickly!"

Tengyuan Jintai hastily grabbed the phone, seemingly not wanting Chen Yongren to hear him being scolded, and waved at him.

Chen Yongren immediately understood, turned and left the room.

Just as he closed the door,

Chen Yongren, through the wind‑ear, heard a burst of Tufei Yuan'er's angry, flustered shouting.

"Tengyuan Jintai, you idiot, how did you guarantee to me!"

"Why did the special train suffer an ambush by anti-Japanese elements!"

"How did you handle security work and inspection!"

"I've told you many times, this matter is extremely important, absolutely cannot be taken lightly; why don't you remember what I said!"

"Because of your blunder, the military is very dissatisfied with this matter; I will fly to the Army Ministry the day after tomorrow to report."

Faced with Tufei Yuan'er's raging fury, Tengyuan Jintai dared not utter a word of rebuttal, repeatedly bowing his head.

"General, please rest assured; this subordinate will certainly do well in security work, guaranteeing your safe return home!"

May I ask where you will board this time? Your humble servant will prepare right away.

The day after tomorrow at 7 a. m., Splendid Dragon Airport, boarding a transport aircraft.

Boarding an airplane?

Hearing this, Chen Yongren's eyes lit up.

How convenient.

I just got a piloting skill, was thinking how to find a plane to fly, and this just dropped into my lap!

Splendid Dragon Airport?

He also had memory of this airport: Songhu's first military airfield under army jurisdiction.

After Songhu fell, the little devils occupied the airport and carried out a series of expansions on Splendid Dragon Airport mainly to meet the Japanese army's need for fighter parking.

Old Devil Tengyuan.

So you can keep getting scolded in the future, young master will reluctantly help you deal with this guy.

By the way, I can also test out the piloting skill.

Don't thank me.

I'm just a passing yellow weasel.

Indoors.

Tengyuan Jintai was still on the phone.

Upon hearing he was returning home, this old devil naturally did not dare to be negligent.

Yes, your humble servant understands; please rest assured, this time your humble servant will personally supervise, and before you return, your humble servant will…

Tengyuan Jintai thought for a moment.

'To say now that one could investigate the outcome is undoubtedly just bullshit.'

Thinking of this, he immediately said again: 'Before you return, your humble servant will surely produce a preliminary report on this incident!'

Hopefully so!

I originally thought Tengyuan Er would just hang up the phone.

Who knew this old devil still had more to say.

How are the preparations for the Blood Paulownia Plan in the Songhu area going?

Huh?

Blood Paulownia?

Chen Yongren's heart stirred.

What new plan is this now?