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

Chapter 1082: Shrinking Turtle

Elantra put away his pistol, turned around and gave an order on the radio: "Mission accomplished, everyone evacuate. Disperse and move according to the predetermined plan and gather at point B."

"Understood!" The commandos took quick action.

"Sklin," Elant continued to order, "you and your deputy will observe from the high ground for another three minutes to make sure nothing is missed."

"Got it." The sniper's calm voice came.

Elante took one last look at Asanogawa's body, his eyes showing no emotion. In the darkness at three in the morning, the bloody smell filled the air.

"Retreat!" He gave the order, and the entire team disappeared into the darkness as quickly as ghosts in the night.

The roar of engines could be heard in the distance, a sign that reinforcements were approaching.

But this elusive special forces team had long since disappeared, leaving only bullet shells and cold bodies on the ground as witnesses of this perfect assassination.

"Report!" A spy rushed into the command room, "Lord Asanogawa...Lord Asanogawa was assassinated!"

Hong Yuzhang's hand, which was checking the map, suddenly stopped. He slowly raised his head, a trace of pain flashing in his eyes.

"Details." His voice was surprisingly calm.

"It was a well-equipped special forces unit," the spy reported quickly, "They disguised themselves as the Ministry of Finance's escort vehicles and ambushed Lord Asanogawa's motorcade on Changsu Street. The whole process took less than ten minutes..."

Hong Yuzhang closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Asanogawa was his confidant, and their friendship of twenty years was gone in an instant.

"Damn it!" He suddenly slammed his fist on the table, causing the teacup to jump up. "These rats hiding in the dark!"

But after his anger, Hong Yuzhang quickly calmed down. He walked to the window and looked at the flickering fire outside, his eyes becoming sharp.

"Pass the order down," he turned to his adjutant and said, "Strengthen the security of the headquarters. Double the number of people at all checkpoints, and strictly check everyone entering and leaving."

"Yes!" The adjutant stood at attention and saluted.

"Also," Hong Yuzhang continued, "dispatch three special agent squadrons to the headquarters. I want to set up a tight net here."

The adjutant hesitated: "But sir, the riot outside..."

"Leave it to Ono," Hong Yuzhang said coldly, "Let him handle it."

"clear!"

Soon, a large number of spies poured into the headquarters. Every corridor was guarded by soldiers with live ammunition, and every corner was posted with secret sentries. Outside Hong Yuzhang's office, a reinforced company was deployed.

Inside the safe house, Black Fox put down the information just sent by the Mitsui family and frowned.

"Captain," Gru asked in a low voice, "Hong Yuzhang's reaction is not what we expected."

"Yes," Black Fox's voice was somewhat solemn, "This old fox is more cautious than I thought. According to the intelligence from the Mitsui family, not only did he not personally command the suppression operation, but he completely retreated to the headquarters."

"Then we..."

"The plan has changed," Black Fox stood up, his eyes sharp, "Since he won't come out, let's go in."

Gru gasped: "But according to intelligence, there are at least three special agent squadrons guarding the Jade Headquarters. It's like a fortress!"

"So," Black Fox sneered, "we need a bolder plan."

He walked to the map and ran his finger over the architectural diagram of the Pu Yu headquarters: "Notify the other teams, we are going to give Hong Yuzhang a surprise tonight."

Black Fox quickly picked up the communicator and connected to Elantra's channel.

"Lao Yi, has Asano River been dealt with?"

"Well," Elantra's voice was a little tired, but he quickly regained his composure, "We disguised ourselves as a Ministry of Finance escort vehicle to approach the target and ambush at the best location. The whole process went smoothly and there were no casualties."

"Well done," Black Fox smiled, then his tone became serious, "But something went wrong here. The old fox Hong Yuzhang is more cautious than we thought. He did not personally lead the suppression, but completely locked himself up in the Pu Yu headquarters. The Mitsui family just sent intelligence, and he dispatched at least three special agent squadrons to strengthen the defense."

There was silence on the other end of the communicator for a moment.

"You mean..." Elant thought.

"The plan needs to be changed," Black Fox said directly, "We have to work together to find a way to pull this old fox out of his hole. When you have rested enough, come to the safe house in the west district of Mitsui Chamber of Commerce to meet me."

"Okay," Elant replied briefly, "see you in an hour."

Black Fox put down the communicator and turned to Gru: "Notify the other teams to gather at the West District safe house in an hour. Elante and I will re-formulate the action plan."

Gru immediately went to convey the order. Black Fox looked at the architectural diagram of the Jade Headquarters on the table again, his eyes sharpened. Hong Yuzhang's caution actually gave them a better opportunity.

An hour later, at the Mitsui & Co. West District safe house.

Black Fox and Elantra sat in front of the battle map, and the other team leaders were also present.

"Hong Yuzhang, this old fox," Black Fox pointed at the architectural drawings of the Pu Yu headquarters, "completely sealed himself off in the headquarters. There are three special agent squadrons, each with 200 people, plus the existing guards, there are at least 700 people guarding. A frontal assault is almost impossible to succeed."

Elante nodded: "He is trying to turn himself into a hedgehog."

"But," Black Fox sneered, "the more he does this, the more opportunities he gives us. According to the latest intelligence from the Mitsui family, his wife and daughter are now in a villa in the East District."

"He has concentrated all his defense forces at the headquarters," Elante's eyes lit up, "there must be gaps in the defense of his family."

"That's right," Black Fox stood up, "It's already four o'clock in the morning, and we must act before dawn. The plan is this -"

His finger quickly moved across the map: "We will divide into three groups. Elantra, you lead the first group to control his family within half an hour. I will lead the second group to set up an ambush on this road." He pointed to a slightly remote route.

“Why this road?” someone asked.

"Because there are Pu Yu's industries on both sides of this route, and they have strongholds along the way. Hong Yuzhang will definitely choose the most reliable route." Black Fox explained, "Gru will be in charge of the third group to cut off all his possible retreat routes."

"Time is very tight," Elantra looked at his watch, "Can the deployment be completed in half an hour?"

“It must be done,” Black Fox’s voice became firm, “Hong Yuzhang must be dealt with before dawn. Once dawn comes, the whole situation will change.”

"Understood," Elante immediately stood up, "I will lead the team out now."

"Remember," Black Fox warned, "be careful when controlling his family and don't hurt them. We need them as bargaining chips."

"Don't worry." Elantra replied briefly and left quickly.

The other team leaders also acted quickly. Black Fox stood alone in front of the map, his eyes fixed on the necessary path.

Half an hour later, it was time to finish off Hong Yu Zhang.