Behind a seemingly gentle servant is actually a member of the Resistance with special skills. In 1937, it was a bloody and bloody time, and in Nanjing, two ordinary Nanjing youths, Zhan Changbing and Zhan Changlin, secretly staged a thrilling anti-Japanese story. These two brothers, ostensibly "honest employees" of the Japanese consulate, are actually undercover agents sent by the military commander, approaching the Japanese military top level step by step, waiting for a perfect opportunity for revenge. When the opportunity comes, how will they use their "identity" to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy?
In the cold wind of 1937, the city of Nanjing suffered an unprecedented catastrophe, in which the Japanese invaders ravaged Nanjing, and countless innocent people were killed in this disaster. And in this chaos and despair, there are two seemingly ordinary young people, Zhan Changbing and Zhan Changlin brothers, but they are burdened with unknown secrets and heavy responsibilities.
The Zhan family was originally an ordinary family in Nanjing, and the two brothers had simple personalities and simple lives. The elder brother Zhan Changbing is three years older, and their lives are not rich, but the brothers who depend on each other have a deep affection for each other. Changlin used to be a small soldier in the guard of the national government, and participated in the "128" Battle of Songhu, although he later retired from the army due to family reasons, but that period of military career gave him a deeper affection for the country.
By chance, in 1934, Zhan Changlin was introduced to work in the Japanese consulate, which seemed to be an ordinary servant position, but he was trusted by the Japanese because of his "honest" appearance. Behind this job, there is a hidden far-sighted plan of the military commander. During a chance meeting, Zhan Changlin was told his true identity as an undercover agent. This is a choice that is as heavy as a mountain, and in the face of national difficulties, Zhan Changlin did not hesitate to choose to serve the country.
Since then, Zhan Changlin has incarnated as "Yuan Lu" and silently collected intelligence inside the Japanese Consulate. His work may seem simple, but it is full of crises and challenges. Every time a document is delivered, every time he cleans up the garbage, his identity may be revealed, but he is consistent and cautious. He used the fake postmarks he made to skillfully convey information to the outside world, and helped the state agencies crack the codes and plans of the Japanese army many times.
The dangers and pressures of intelligence work are unimaginable to ordinary people. Zhan Changlin often can't sleep at night, he knows that once his identity is exposed, not only himself, but the entire family will face a catastrophe. But even under such pressure, Zhan Changlin never had the idea of backing down. Together with his elder brother Chang Bing, in order to better carry out his mission, he even re-entered the consulate to work, while showing loyalty to the Japanese while secretly collecting intelligence.
Over time, the Zhan brothers gradually gained the trust of the Japanese, which also gave them more opportunities to get closer to Japanese military dignitaries. At the end of 1937, the situation in Nanjing became more tense, and the atrocities of the Japanese army made the anger in the hearts of the Zhan brothers grow stronger. Once, they learned that a Japanese dignitary was going to attend an important dinner, which was a rare opportunity.
On the day of the dinner, Zhan Changlin was in charge of bartending for the guests, who planned to poison the wine of the Japanese dignitaries. The whole process is fraught with risks, and once discovered, they will have nowhere to escape. But the Zhan brothers were thoroughly prepared, and everything seemed to be under control. At the last moment, Zhan Changlin's hand trembled slightly, and this momentary hesitation made his heartbeat almost stop. But he finally made up his mind and steadily dripped the poison into the glass.
After the dinner, the news came that the target had been poisoned and died. Although this is a small victory, it is a release of anger and sadness in the hearts of the Zhan brothers. They know that this is just a small counterattack on the long road of the war of resistance, and the real victory is still far away.
Although the Zhan brothers' actions were secret, they were eventually discovered by the military commanders. They were recalled and asked what reward they wanted. Zhan Changlin's answer was simple but firm: "Withdraw from the military command." "He is not for fame, not for profit, but only for the sake of returning to the life of ordinary people quietly, away from war and killing. This kind of tenacity and sacrifice beyond ordinary people has moved everyone.
The Zhan brothers are a microcosm of countless anti-Japanese heroes. Not only did they hide under the noses of the enemy as ordinary people, but they also protected countless compatriots with wisdom and courage. In that turbulent era, they wrote their own heroic epics in their own way. Zhan Changlin's final choice also makes us think that the real heroes are often those who can choose to give up personal gains and losses for the sake of greater ideals at critical moments. They are not only witnesses of history, but also the eternal pursuit of courage and sacrifice in the hearts of each of us.