Chapter 627: Operation Plan Five, New Mission Issued

Chen Yongren arrived at the Special Agency by car.

Along the way, he casually confirmed Chen Yongyi's location.

Cuihua Hutong?

Is this old brother of mine meeting up, or has he changed his hideout?

Chen Yongren knocked on Anda 23's office, and after receiving approval from inside, he pushed the door and entered.

"Yo, Chief Director Sir, you really have the bearing of a Younger Brother Country soldier." Anda sized him up from head to toe and smiled.

Chen Yongren was very humble, slightly bowing and saying, "Uncle Anda, you're joking; in front of you, I still need to learn and improve—how could I count as a Younger Brother Country soldier?"

"You still speak just like before." Anda walked over to Chen Yongren, patted his shoulder, and said, "Since that's the case, I must quickly train you into a true Younger Brother Country soldier so you can serve the country in the future!"

"Hai!" Chen Yongren straightened up slightly.

He casually used his scan-eye to see that its current situation was worrying about the Fifth Operation Plan.

According to the information from the dog system, the Fifth Operation Plan has existed for a long time, with an outline since the 27th year of the Republic.

The core of the plan is "to conduct larger-scale operations in Huaxia," aiming to annihilate the enemy's central army or seize strategic points that directly threaten the Chongqing government, thereby causing it to further lose control and incite its various armies to split and collapse.

In several previous internal meetings, Anda and Okamura Neiji, along with other officers of the North China Front Army, had already drafted a rough plan.

The little devils are still quite efficient.

Anda 23 raised his hand to check the time, then handed the folder in his hand to Chen Yongren: "Time's about up; the meeting will start soon. Follow me to the conference room, take the folder, and sit behind me to take notes."

"Hai!" Chen Yongren respectfully took the folder.

Yesterday, Old Devil Anda said that today many senior officers would go to the North China Headquarters to hold a meeting and formulate Operation Plan Five, so it's not strange for Chen Yongren either.

Afterwards, Chen Yongren followed behind Anda 23 to the North China Army's conference room; since the meeting hadn't started yet, they were chatting with familiar colleagues, boasting about their battle achievements.

"Commander Anda!"

At this meeting, many officers were already seated in the conference room; upon seeing Anda 23 enter, they all rose and bowed.

Chen Yongren immediately activated his scan-eye to discern these guys' identities.

Aside from the North China Army officers, the rest were outsiders who had come to North China for the meeting, labeled "outsiders."

Commander of the 1st Army, Yoshimoto Tadakazu, rank of lieutenant general.

Chief of Staff Huagu Zheng, rank of major general.

Commander of the 20th Division, Nagatsu Sahishige, rank of lieutenant general; Chief of Staff Zhongjing Zengtailang, rank of colonel; behind them sat a senior aide, Zhongshan Liangfu, rank of lieutenant colonel.

7th Army, commander of the 26th Division Yano Otosaburo, rank of lieutenant general; Chief of Staff Hakugin Juji, rank of lieutenant colonel…

Besides these, the 28th Army, 11th Army, 3rd Air Division, and divisions of Class A, B, C all participated in this operation.

In total, two front armies, four armies, sixteen army divisions, and one air division—those little devils really are planning to take off, huh?

Because Anda was sitting there, the officers below didn't dare be too rowdy, shifting from loud chatter to now whispering privately.

Chen Yongren casually moved a chair, sat behind Anda, and surveyed the conference room.

"Chief Director Sir, how does it feel to attend this kind of meeting for the first time?" Anda 23 asked quietly.

"It feels quite interesting." Chen Yongren thought for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

Indeed, it's interesting; if I were to toss a few high-explosive grenades in here, I could directly change the current situation in North China.

Although it wouldn't drive the little devils out of North China, it could directly wipe out the North China Japanese army's command system, throwing them into internal chaos for a while.

"Take notes seriously, listen seriously, study seriously." Anda instructed: "In military affairs, it's better to do less than to make a mistake. Understand?"

"Hai!" Chen Yongren bowed, deliberately showing a nervous expression: "Chief Director, I will faithfully follow your teachings, Uncle."

"Don't be nervous; you'll get used to such occasions later." Anda 23 smiled and comforted him.

Chen Yongren gave a slight nod.

A major officer originally hadn't attracted the interest of many senior officers in the conference room.

But after seeing Anda's attitude toward him, their expressions showed a bit of surprise and curiosity.

What identity does that little major have, that a lieutenant general would treat him so politely?

"Uncle, what are these people's identities? Could you introduce them?" Chen Yongren ignored the curious glances directed at him, looked at Anda, and whispered, "So I don't make a fool of myself later and embarrass the military department."

Although he had already learned this via the scan-eye, he himself had no channel to obtain information.

Anda introduced the identities of the officers on both sides of the long table one by one.

Chen Yongren listened and nodded along.

Officers continued to walk into the conference room and take their seats, but the main seat remained empty.

Where had that old bastard Okamura Neiji gone?

Chen Yongren was thinking about that when the conference room door was pushed open again; following the sound, he saw a short-statured little devil with round-frame glasses walking into the conference room.

The scan-eye activated.

It was indeed that old bastard Okamura Neiji.

The current status showed that this old devil wanted to exploit the gains from the Pacific War to expand his advantage, so as to cooperate with other theaters in encircling Chongqing.

Upon seeing him enter, the Japanese officers all rose to show respect.

"Commander Okamura has arrived—quickly stand up!" Anda rose swiftly, turned his head slightly, and whispered to Chen Yongren.

In this situation, not standing wasn't an option, so Chen Yongren also rose to his feet.

Okamura Neiji wore an arrogant expression as he entered the conference room and approached the main seat.

His cold gaze swept over the officers on both sides, finally settling on Chen Yongren.

For this young man who had just arrived in Beiping and given him gold, Okamura Neiji still retained a deep memory.

Moreover, he was a young noble.

Though Okamura Neiji came from a poor background, he gave a slight nod to him, then turned his gaze toward the Japanese officers on both sides of the long table.

All the officers present caught this point, and inwardly they were even more surprised by Chen Yongren's identity.

"Gentlemen, we are not holding this meeting for the first time, so I won't waste words on idle chatter." Okamura Neiji lightly pressed his hands together, gesturing for everyone to sit down.

He then turned to Anda 23 and said: "Anda-san, tell the assembled colleagues about the North China offensive plan."

"Hai!" Anda 23 stood up straight and said: "I believe the locust army fighting in China should launch an attack on both the northern and southern fronts to crush the main force of the National Government's central army!"

"Then, after entering Sichuan Province, we will capture Chongqing and various key locations in Sichuan, and with minimal forces ensure its stability…"

"The northern route will use the newly formed Fifth Area Army, composed of the main forces of the North China Area Army; when necessary, our North China Area troops should also provide effective support."

"The southern route will be centered on the Eleventh Army, with the Third Air Division, stationed in Nanjing for preparations, providing air support."

Damn it.

That old bastard Anda really dares to think that?

Chen Yongren was thinking about that when the dog system issued another mission.