Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1256 Thorough Investigation of the Traitor

"The Prime Minister has ordered us to set up a special investigation team immediately," he said solemnly, "and MI34 will be directly responsible for the investigation. Obviously, the nature of this leak is very serious."

"MI34?" Harris asked in surprise. "Doesn't that mean...?"

"That's right," Montgomery said coldly, "The Prime Minister suspects that this is not a simple leak, but an infiltration by foreign forces."

Cunningham pondered: "Could it be a Soviet spy?"

"No," Williams suddenly said, "If it was Suvia, they would have used this information directly. But now it seems that the target of the leak is the Bird Empire."

"So..." Montgomery's eyes sharpened, "We might be looking for a spy from another country."

There was silence in the conference room as everyone realized the seriousness of the problem.

&34；从现在开始，&34；蒙哥马利下令，&34；所有参与&39；雷霆&39；计划的人员都不得离开基地。军情六处的调查组随时会到，我要你们全力配合调查。&34；

He paused, then added: "At the same time, I want you to list all suspicious people and things. No matter who it is, as long as there is a little suspicion, report it immediately."

"Understood!" the generals responded in unison.

"Also," Montgomery said at last, "the lesson of this failure tells us that we should not easily formulate such a large-scale action plan without absolute confidentiality. From now on, all important plans must be kept strictly confidential, and the fewer people who know about it, the better."

As they walked out of the conference room, Williams whispered to Montgomery: "Marshal, I suspect the target of this leak is China."

Montgomery stopped and asked: "What do you mean?"

"You think," Williams lowered his voice, "if the intelligence was leaked directly to the Bird Empire, they would not be able to make such a complete defense deployment so quickly. But if it was China..."

"They can analyze the intelligence first, and then choose the right time to tell the Byrd Empire," Montgomery thought, "so that the Byrd Empire can make arrangements calmly."

"That's right," Williams nodded, "and China's relationship with the Bird Empire has obviously improved recently. This leak is probably a way for them to show goodwill to the Bird Empire."

Montgomery's eyes became deep: "If this is true, then we have to re-evaluate China's intelligence capabilities."

Dragon's Nest, CIA, China, late at night.

Yan Shuangying was reviewing a document when suddenly the special telegraph machine on the table rang urgently. He immediately put down the document and quickly deciphered the code.

"Emergency report! After the failure of the Thunder Plan, the British military was furious. MI34 has intervened in the investigation, and all personnel involved in the plan have been restricted. My every move is being monitored, and the situation is very dangerous. Request instructions! - Europe No. 34"

Yan Shuangying's eyes instantly became sharp. European No. 1 was an important chess piece that they had been lurking in the British military for many years. Once exposed, it would not only cause huge losses, but also expose other intelligence networks.

He immediately pressed the communicator: "An Yu, contact Long Yan immediately!"

Soon, a string of encrypted signals came.

"Longyan received it. MI34 is currently investigating the leak channels of the Thunderbolt plan. The investigation team is led by Smith, the most elite counterintelligence expert of MI34. They have already obtained a list of several suspicious targets. - Longyan"

Yan Shuangying frowned: "Is Europe No. 34 on the list?"

"Not yet, but that could change at any time. Smith is a very capable person and is good at finding flaws in details."

Yan Shuangying pondered for a moment and suddenly asked: "Can your position in the Prime Minister's Office influence this investigation?"

"It's difficult to have a direct influence," Longyan replied, "but I can exert some indirect influence through the Prime Minister's Secretariat. You know, there are different opinions within England on whether to continue to fight against the Bird Empire."

"I understand," Yan Shuangying quickly typed on the keyboard, "You take action immediately. First, release the news through the Prime Minister's Secretariat, suggesting that this bombing plan may affect the prospects of peace talks between England and the Bird Empire. Second, create a few false leaks to lead the investigation to other places."

"Received. I will ask several important aides of the Prime Minister to raise questions at the cabinet meeting, saying that now is not the time to intensify the conflict. At the same time, I have prepared some "evidence" suggesting that it may be the work of Soviet spies."

At this moment, An Yu hurried in: "Director, there is news from Europe No. 34 that MI34 has begun investigating the communication records of all officers involved in the plan."

Yan Shuangying's eyes condensed, and he immediately issued a new order to Longyan: "Speed ​​up the action! At the same time, activate the "Mist" plan."

"Understood. I will act immediately. But..." Longyan seemed a little hesitant.

&34;What's the problem?&34;

&34;Smith is extremely perceptive and if handled improperly, it could backfire.&34;

Yan Shuangying sneered: "Then he is too perceptive. Create more "clues" for me, so many that he can't distinguish the true from the false. Remember, this is not a simple counterintelligence operation, but a bigger game."

"I understand." Longyan's reply seemed more determined.

"In addition," Yan Shuangying added, "let Europe No. 34 stay calm, do what needs to be done, and don't act rashly. We will handle everything."

"Yes."

After issuing the last order, Yan Shuangying leaned back in his chair with a deep look in his eyes. In this invisible war, every step must be taken just right. Being too radical will alert the enemy, and being too conservative may lose the initiative.

Now is the time to test Longyan's ability. As an important chess piece lurking in the power center of England, he must use all his wisdom and means to resolve this crisis without exposing himself.

"An Yu," Yan Shuangying suddenly said, "Let Europe No. 34 prepare a response plan. If the most critical moment really comes, we must ensure that Europe No. 34 can evacuate safely."

"Yes!" An Yu immediately went to arrange it.

In a temporarily converted office at the English Western Front Headquarters.

General Smith was reviewing the documents carefully. As the best counterintelligence expert in MI6, he was well aware of the importance of this investigation.

&34；把所有参与&39；雷霆&39；计划的人员档案都拿来。&34；他对助手说道，&34；从最高级别的将领到最普通的文书，一个都不能漏。&34；

Soon, a thick stack of files was placed in front of him.

"Start with the inner circle," Smith lit a cigarette, "focusing on those who have access to the complete plan."

His eyes swept across the list one by one: "Field Marshal Montgomery, Lieutenant General Harris, Admiral Cunningham, General Williams..."

"General," the assistant suddenly said, "should we check their adjutants and confidential secretaries? Although these people are not high-ranking, they often have access to confidential documents."

Smith's eyes lit up: "That's right. Go and get all the detailed information of the adjutants and confidential secretaries of all senior military officers. Focus on checking their communication records, bank transactions and social activities in the past six months."

&34;Yes!&34;

In the next few days, Smith led the investigation team to conduct a carpet search. They reviewed every telegram record, verified every suspicious financial transaction, and even the family background of the officers.

"General," an investigator rushed in, "we found a suspicious telegram record. Just two days before the bombing, there was an encrypted signal sent from the headquarters."

Smith immediately took the information and said: "The message was sent at 34 a.m. and lasted less than a minute. Have you found the sender?"

&34;Not yet, but according to the duty log, there were only three people in the communications room that night.&34;

"Check the background of these three people for me!" Smith said sternly.

At this time, another investigator also brought a new discovery: "General, during our routine inspection, we found that a major general's adjutant had several deposits of unknown origin in the past six months."

&34;Which major general's adjutant?&34;

&34;Colonel James Wilson, adjutant to Major General Black. &34;

Smith pondered: "Major General Black was one of the important generals involved in the "Thunderbolt" plan. His adjutant did have access to the details of the plan."

&34;Would you like to summon Colonel Wilson?&34;

"No," Smith shook his head. "Don't alert him yet. Keep monitoring him and record his every move."

However, at this moment, a document from the Prime Minister's Office was delivered to Smith. After a quick glance, he frowned.