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On an ordinary afternoon in Suzhou, in a humble restaurant on the corner of the street, a bowl of seemingly ordinary noodles is about to stage a deadly plot. Wu Sibao, once known as the "No. 76 No. 1 Killer", left countless legends on the dark Shanghai Beach. His name once frightened countless people, but at the moment, he is just an ordinary person seeking a temporary refuge.
Behind the years of sin and killing, he knew that he was walking on the tip of the knife at every step, but he never imagined that the real threat was hidden in a bowl of hot noodles. Is Wu Sibao's death really just because of this bowl of noodles?
Shanghai Tang's Notoriety: Secret Service 76 and the Rise of Wu Sibao
Shanghai, in the 1940s, in the shadow of war and political intrigue, was both cosmopolitan and a hotbed of clandestine activity. During this period, Shanghai was full of spies, spies, and all kinds of underground activities, and the No. 76 secret service was at the heart of all this.
Located in Shanghai's French Concession, the headquarters of Secret Service 76 is unassuming, and its seemingly ordinary façade hides its actual function: a trained spy and assassination agency.
The group was controlled by a Kuomintang spy chief, but under Li Shiqun's leadership, its role and influence went far beyond ordinary intelligence gathering. Li Shiqun, an ambitious and extreme leader, has almost no moral or legal restrictions on the actions of his subordinates, and can use any means as long as the end can be achieved.
Against this backdrop, Wu Sibao has emerged with his ruthless and efficient execution ability. He is not just an executor, but also a strategist, able to independently plan and execute complex assassination and kidnapping missions. His name caused panic on the beach in Shanghai, few dared to mention his name publicly, and his presence became a symbol of the horror reputation of Secret Service 76.
Assassination and Crime: Wu Sibao's Dark Life
Wu Sibao's criminal activities spanned many corners of Shanghai, and each of the areas he covered showed the wide reach of his criminal organization and his personal brutality and efficiency.
In terms of assassination, Wu Sibao is particularly adept at taking advantage of Shanghai's complex urban layout to carry out operations, often choosing remote alleys or busy markets as the place to commit crimes at night, and quickly eliminating targets through carefully arranged traps and surprise attacks. In drug trafficking, Mr. Wu controlled the channels of drugs smuggled in from abroad, distributing them through a series of complex underground networks.
His team established a close connection between the dock and the warehouse, using various camouflage methods to hide the drugs in the daily cargo, successfully evading police searches. The drugs were not only sold in Shanghai, but also transported to other cities and even overseas through Mr. Wu's network.
Kidnapping and robbery are also Wu Sibao's forte. The kidnappings he orchestrates are usually aimed at wealthy businessmen or members of their families, with meticulous planning and close surveillance, choosing the best time to act. When it comes to looting, he prefers to target large financial institutions or convoys carrying valuable goods, using a combination of internal information and external forces to create opportunities to loot.
This kind of extensive and effective criminal activities made Wu Sibao's status in the No. 76 secret service agency rise rapidly. He is not only an executor, but also a strategist and leader, able to control every detail of criminal activity with precision. His abilities were highly recognized by the organization, especially in one of the special operations he led.
In that operation, Wu Sibao collaborated with several other hitmen and targeted a political figure who, due to his high vigilance and tight protection, posed a great challenge to the operations of Secret Service 76. On the night of the operation, Wu Sibao and his team covertly approached the target's residence, while several other killers were responsible for distracting the guards and cutting off possible escape routes.
When the operation entered a critical phase, the failure to immediately eliminate the target due to the mistake of one of the killers caused the guards to be alert and counterattacked. In the chaos, the other killers chose to retreat.
But Wu Sibao did not give up, he quickly adjusted his strategy, used the cover and darkness in the environment, went around to the other side of the target, and completed the assassination mission almost without mistake in an extremely dangerous situation.
Action Group Leader: The pinnacle of power
Wu Sibao's promotion has attracted widespread attention within the 76th Secret Service Agency. His every action was unmatched in his thoroughness and calmness, whether dealing with hostile forces or dealing with internal disputes, Wu Sibao was always able to solve problems in a swift and effective manner, and he not only established a solid position in the action group, but even began to influence the strategic direction of the entire organization.
Under Wu Sibao's leadership, the efficiency and success rate of the action team have been significantly improved. Every operation he organized was carefully planned and carefully prepared, and every link from intelligence gathering to operation execution was strictly controlled. Wu Sibao attaches great importance to the accuracy and timeliness of intelligence, and often personally supervises the work of the intelligence group to ensure that the information foundation for every operation is solid and reliable.
Wu Sibao also emphasized the importance of concealment and suddenness in the execution of tasks. He often uses unexpected methods and paths to accomplish missions, making it difficult for the enemy to predict and guard against.
For example, in an operation against a foreign spy network, he did not choose to raid directly, but first used a series of feints to distract the opponent's attention, and then quickly and accurately took down all the key people in one fell swoop when the opponent was least alert.
In addition, Wu Sibao also showed extremely high skill and innovation ability in the use of weapons and technology. He was not only familiar with a variety of traditional weapons, but also actively introduced new equipment and technologies, such as radio listening devices and specially designed weapons for assassination. The use of these devices and technologies has greatly improved the safety and success rate of the operation.
Wu Sibao's management of his subordinates is equally strict and effective. He is able to accurately assess the abilities and characteristics of each member, allocate tasks reasonably, and maximize the overall effectiveness of the team. He also pays special attention to the training and discipline of team members, and regularly organizes various practical drills to ensure that everyone can accurately execute orders under high-pressure situations.
Wu Sibao's position in the organization became more and more solid, and his influence gradually surpassed that of his direct superiors. His success and competence are highly valued and relied upon by the top of the organization.
The Gold Heist: Ambition and Failure
One night in 1941, the Bund area of Shanghai was extremely busy. In the darkness of the night, a major event is taking place: a shipment of gold looted by the Japanese army from Chinese customs is being secretly transported to the Zhengjin Bank on the Bund for safer storage.
The total weight of this batch of gold reached hundreds of kilograms, which was worth a fortune. This is a rare opportunity for anyone who covets this batch of wealth. Wu Sibao learned of this through his extensive intelligence network and quickly began planning a daring robbery.
He has carefully arranged a squad of his cronies, all of whom have shown great efficiency and loyalty in various operations in the past. They are each tasked with different tasks, from scouting the security of the vault to planning escape routes.
On the eve of the operation, Wu Sibao organized a final tactical discussion and equipment check to make sure everyone understood their role and plan of action. They are equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and tools, including explosive equipment and modified vehicles, which are designed to ensure that they can quickly enter the vault and evacuate quickly after completing their mission.
On the night of the operation, Wu Sibao's team arrived at the designated location near Zhengjin Bank on time. They act in groups, one responsible for creating chaos and distracting the guards, and the other directly attacking the vault. Everything seemed to be going according to plan, and they managed to bypass the perimeter security system and get into the vault where the gold was kept.
Just as they were about to move the gold out of the vault, they were suddenly met with an unexpectedly strong resistance. The bank's security measures were much tighter than they expected, and the bank's alarm system was triggered shortly after they entered the vault, and a large number of Japanese and Chinese police were quickly brought in.
In the chaotic shootout, Wu Sibao's team resisted hard, but due to the enemy's firepower, they were forced to retreat and failed to take any gold with them. The failure of this operation not only cost Wu Sibao a lot of resources, but more seriously, his identity during the operation was also revealed during the interrogation by some of the captured team members.
Afterwards, although Wu Sibao was assured by his superiors that he would not suffer in prison, he was forced to confess his guilt as the mastermind behind the robbery.
In prison, although he was not tortured, his condition remained precarious. At one point, he thought he could get away with the connections and power of his superiors, but the reality was that he was forced to face the serious consequences of his actions.
Mysterious Death: The End and Mystery
After months of detention at the headquarters of the Japanese military police, Wu Sibao was finally released. There was no special ceremony during the release process, except that a Japanese official simply announced his decision to release him and was escorted out of the gendarmerie headquarters by two soldiers. Although Wu Sibao has regained his freedom, he is still confused about the future prospects.
After his release, Wu Sibao decided to go to Suzhou, a relatively calm place, to avoid the complexities and dangers of Shanghai. He rented a small room in Suzhou, intending to take a break from the world, sort out the past, and think about his next move.
The place he chose was located in an old neighborhood, surrounded by ordinary citizens who did not pay much attention to his arrival, which gave him a certain sense of security. On the afternoon of the second day after arriving in Suzhou, Wu Sibao found a small restaurant nearby and ordered a bowl of local specialty noodles.
The restaurant is not big, but business is not bad, and the owner of the restaurant welcomes him and serves him the noodles he ordered. The noodles have an attractive color and look delicious with a simple sauce and a few slices of vegetables. Not long after eating this bowl of noodles, Wu Sibao suddenly felt extremely unwell, and began to experience severe stomach pain and dizziness, followed by symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea.
The situation took a turn for the worse, and his physical condition deteriorated rapidly. Seeing this, the owner of the restaurant and other guests rushed to help and immediately called an ambulance. By the time the ambulance arrived, Wu Sibao's condition had become so severe that he could barely speak, lying on the ground, relying on the help of the restaurant owner and guests to maintain his basic condition.
Despite the best efforts of those around him, his condition did not improve. As the ambulance arrived, Wu Sibao's vital signs gradually disappeared, and he finally died before he could reach the hospital in time. Wu Sibao's sudden death has attracted some attention, especially since his past identity and background in Shanghai have made the incident even more confusing.
There are two main speculations about the real cause of his death. One thought may be that Li Shiqun secretly ordered the poisoning of Wu Sibao in order to eliminate potential threats and leaks. Another speculation is that the Japanese, out of revenge and to eliminate the consequences, deliberately arranged this seemingly accidental poisoning.
Due to the political environment at the time and the entanglement of various forces, the truth may never be fully understood. Wu Sibao's death has become another unsolved mystery on the beach, leaving endless speculation and thinking for those who come after him.
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Resources:
From Hu Genxi. "Illustrating Shanghai" series of books Illustrating Shanghai's Old Alleys[M]. 2019