Chapter 147: The Turning Point Brought by Technology

Chapter 147: The Turning Point Brought by Technology

While Bai Zeshao and Monkey were having their meal, Liu Xiaobing and the others also began their respective operations.

Unfortunately, the progress of things was not as smooth as they had imagined.

Six in the afternoon.

Bai Zeshao and the others gathered once again to discuss what each had gained today.

"I'll go first. I ran around for a whole day with almost no results. How about you guys?" Bai Zeshao looked at the group after speaking.

"The matter regarding the car has been cleared up. It was stolen from the Security Department this morning, and the driver was killed. There are no other clues," Qin Shuai said with a somewhat dejected look.

"Same here," Liu Xiaobing said.

Ren Qiang didn't speak; he just shook his head.

"Don't get discouraged, everyone," Bai Zeshao comforted them, seeing their expressions. "After all, this group of Japanese agents is hiding very deeply, and we still have time."

Yet even Bai Zeshao found his voice trailing off involuntarily toward the end of his sentence.

"Alright, you guys keep thinking about it. I have to head back to the telecommunications room," Ren Qiang suddenly chimed in.

"It's already this late, aren't off-duty hours already here? Why are you heading back? Are you on duty today?" Bai Zeshao asked curiously.

"No, it's mainly because the branch has equipped the Telecommunications Section with a new monitoring device. This equipment is imported from abroad, and compared to the set we are currently using, it is much better in both accuracy and range. Since I happened to understand this equipment beforehand, I've been the one debugging and using it," Ren Qiang explained.

"Wait." Seeing Ren Qiang about to leave, Bai Zeshao suddenly called out to him.

"What is it?" Ren Qiang turned around and asked curiously.

"You mean your newly added equipment can monitor all radio stations in Shanning?" Bai Zeshao inquired.

"How could it be that powerful? But compared to before, it now only takes one minute to lock onto a radio signal source, and the monitoring range has increased from the original five hundred meters to one thousand meters," Ren Qiang shook his head and said.

"Very good." Bai Zeshao waved his hand with a hint of excitement.

"What, have you thought of a way?" Liu Xiaobing asked curiously.

"That's right, though I'm not sure if it will work. However, I need to consult Ren Qiang, the professional here," Bai Zeshao looked at Ren Qiang once again.

"Ask me? Regarding radio stations?"

"Yes, I suppose your Telecommunications Section must have some understanding of the radio activities in Shanning, and you probably even have a rough idea of the specific locations of some radio stations, right?" Bai Zeshao fixed his gaze on Ren Qiang.

"Xiao Bai, it's not that I won't tell you, it's mainly because this involves certain confidentiality regulations, and I don't have the authority to leak it," Ren Qiang replied with a wry smile and a shake of his head.

"It's fine, we can talk about this later. Just answer me whether you know or not," Bai Zeshao said, unconcerned and straightforward.

"Yes," Ren Qiang nodded.

"Alright, that's settled. We might as well change our mindset and use technological means. No matter how deeply hidden the Japanese are, they still have to communicate with the outside world, and the radio is the best and fastest way," Bai Zeshao said to the group with a smile.

Everyone present was smart. Although Bai Zeshao didn't spell out the rest of his words, they all figured it out.

Previously, the Special Service Office's Telecommunications Section must have had some understanding of the active radio stations in Shanning. Even if they didn't know the exact locations, they certainly must have delineated some suspicious areas.

Now, with the new equipment, if they narrowed the monitored area down to Yihe Road, the scope would shrink significantly.

At that point, by using the process of elimination to thoroughly check the previously suspected radio stations one by one, they would eventually find the Japanese lair.

The realization brought a trace of admiration into the eyes of everyone looking at Bai Zeshao.

"You all understand what I mean, right?" Bai Zeshao said with a smile.

Everyone nodded.

"However, there are two problems now. One is the monitoring equipment itself—whether it can be officially put into use right now; the other is the distribution of radio stations on Yihe Road." With that, Bai Zeshao looked at Ren Qiang.

"As for the first problem, I can answer you: it can be used, but it hasn't been officially put into operation yet. So wanting it to work immediately won't work; the earliest it can be ready is tomorrow morning. As for the second problem, I am powerless there. You'll need to ask Section Chief Qian for that," Ren Qiang said quickly.

"Alright, Section Chief Qian's part will be left to me," Bai Zeshao said briskly. "Then let's break up for today. Everyone is tired, so get a good night's rest and we'll fight again tomorrow."

"En."

"Ren Qiang, I'll have to trouble you to work overtime tonight," Bai Zeshao said with a smile as he looked at Ren Qiang, who was walking at the very end.

"It's nothing. Even without your matter, I still need to debug the equipment. Besides, once it's truly put into operation, the Red Party in Shanning will have nowhere to hide," Ren Qiang said cheerfully, full of confidence.

"It seems you really have a lot of confidence in this set of equipment." Ren Qiang's words stirred ripples in Bai Zeshao's heart, but on the surface, he looked at Ren Qiang with curious eyes.

"It's not that I have confidence, but that this equipment is simply too powerful. I won't go into the technical details, but I can tell you that currently, only our place in the entire country is equipped with one. It's just too expensive," Ren Qiang said with a hint of pride.

"Alright, that's good. The more powerful your equipment is, the more beneficial it will be for our operation. Tomorrow's operation will completely depend on you," Bai Zeshao patted Ren Qiang on the shoulder.

"I know. I'm heading out," Ren Qiang said and turned to leave.

Bai Zeshao picked up the phone on the desk and called Qian Huiwen to apply for authorization.

After listening to Bai Zeshao's explanation, Qian Huiwen's eyes lit up. "Xiao Bai, I didn't expect your mind to turn this fast. Alright, I agree to this matter. I'll have Ren Qiang notify you tomorrow."

"Then I'll thank Section Chief Qian," Bai Zeshao said with a smile.

"It's all for the sake of work. Anything else? If not, I'm hanging up."

"Nothing else."

Qian Huiwen hung up the phone directly. Bai Zeshao put down the receiver and soon left the Special Service Office.

However, instead of going home, he headed toward Secretary He's residence on Chunhe Road.

Secretary He was also stunned by Bai Zeshao's arrival, failing to understand why he had come again so soon, considering the two had just met yesterday.

"Secretary He, there is a situation that requires the organization's attention regarding the use of radio stations. The Special Service Office has purchased a new monitoring device capable of locking onto a signal source within a thousand meters in one minute," Bai Zeshao relayed what Ren Qiang had said.

"Are you sure their accuracy is that high, and the time is that short?" Secretary He asked with a grave expression.

"I can't guarantee it, but we should be able to verify it when we capture the Japanese tomorrow," Bai Zeshao smiled faintly.

"The Japanese?"

"That's right. Tian Yaopeng not only wasn't executed, but he was actually rescued by the Japanese," Bai Zeshao said calmly.