After parting ways with Xu Yongchang, Chai Liang rushed back to the villa and reported the handover of funds to Wan Mulin. Wan Mulin knew that even if Chai Liang had problems, he could only be someone from the Military Intelligence Bureau, so there would be no problem with Chai Liang delivering the funds. He simply asked a couple of questions and then said nothing more.
Late that night, Chai Liang left the villa again and rushed to a safe house to report everything that had happened that day to Ji Hongyi. When Ji Hongyi heard that Xu Yongchang was asking to rejoin the team, he couldn't sit still. He carefully inquired about the details and then immediately reported to Huo Yueze.
When Xu Yongchang returned to the team, it was Huo Yueze who personally went to Xu Yongchang's home to persuade him. He was very familiar with Xu Yongchang's situation, and he was overjoyed when he learned that Xu Yongchang had successfully infiltrated the headquarters of Workers No. 76.
The informant within the Shanghai Intelligence Section's headquarters at Agent 76 had been personally led by Ning Zhiheng, a fact unknown even to Huo Yueze, the section chief. Therefore, when Xu Yongchang appeared before Huo Yueze, his eyes lit up immediately, and he knew that this was an extremely rare opportunity.
So the next day, Huo Yueze went to the city in person. When Ning Zhiheng finally got to the safe house and listened to Huo Yueze's report, he was very happy. At present, there are only three members of the Wooden Fish Team in the No. 76 Special Agent Headquarters, and they are all concentrated in the First Division. Ning Zhiheng has always felt that the strength is too weak and has long been thinking about setting up more inside agents. Now it seems that Xu Yongchang is the best candidate.
First of all, Xu Yongchang's family has always been under the control of the intelligence department. Xu Yongchang's younger brother is still under the care of the intelligence department and runs a restaurant in the International Settlement to support his parents.
As for Xu Yongchang himself, his experience and background are reliable. It was Ning Zhiheng who issued him a historical certificate so that he could go back to his old unit. Now he is asking to return to the unit, which is entirely in line with his own situation.
Ning Zhiheng said happily, "This matter is very important. We have always wanted to get close to Wang Hanmin, but we have never had the opportunity. Now that Xu Yongchang is working in the Second Action Team, this is a rare opportunity. I will arrange for him to be screened immediately. There shouldn't be any problems!"
"But Xu Yongchang wanted to return to the army."
"Nonsense!"
Ning Zhiheng waved his hand dismissively and said.
"Soldiers are duty-bound to obey orders. He finally has this opportunity to infiltrate No. 76. The role he can play in the future is immeasurable. How can we let him do whatever he wants!"
Huo Yueze knew Ning Zhiheng's personality; once he made a decision, his subordinates would not dare to disobey. Xu Yongchang was definitely going to stay.
Huo Yueze then reported, "There's one more thing. Last night, Wan Mulin had Chai Liang hand over a sum of $20,000 to someone."
Ning Zhiheng's eyes narrowed, and he asked, "Who is it?"
"This person's identity is unknown. He is in his thirties and speaks with a Beijing accent. The two sides used code words when they met, which is like the style of our intelligence department."
Ning Zhiheng pondered for a moment, then paced slowly around the room before finally speaking: "It should be people from the Shanghai station. The telegram from headquarters mentioned that the Shanghai station is currently in a difficult situation. We just provided them with a batch of weapons, and it seems they raised funds from Wan Mulin. Wan Mulin is backed by Yue Sheng. Given the relationship between the Director and Yue Sheng, this makes sense. We don't need to worry about them. Just be careful not to have any contact with them. Safety is the top priority!"
"Yes!" Huo Yueze nodded in agreement.
At the same time, in Kangjiaqiao, Shanghai, the gate of the Second Brigade of the 76th Special Agent Headquarters suddenly opened. A line of armed guards stood at attention and saluted as a convoy of vehicles drove into the compound, and then closed the gate.
The vehicle stopped in the courtyard, and the guards opened the door. Wang Hanmin, deputy director of the Special Agent Headquarters, and Luo Xingchao, director of the First Division, got out of the car.
Wei Minglang, the captain of the Second Action Team, led his main officers to greet them.
Wei Minglang was about forty years old, tall and thin, with a long and narrow face and a fierce and gloomy appearance. He looked like a difficult person to get along with.
Upon seeing Wang Hanmin's arrival, he stepped forward, saluted, and said, "Director, the reconstruction of the Second Battalion is a busy task, and I haven't quite gotten everything sorted out yet. Please point out any shortcomings!"
Today is Wang Hanmin's first visit to the Second Action Team, and his main purpose is to inspect their work.
Wang Hanmin's current direct forces consist only of the First Division and the Second Action Brigade. He knows in his heart that the First Division can only be deployed but not subdued. However, the Second Action Brigade is a unit he formed himself, and he has high hopes for this unit. After all, the armed forces here will be his capital for survival in the puppet government, and he cannot afford to be negligent in the slightest.
Today, he specially invited Luo Xingchao to come to the Second Brigade for inspection, which was also to show goodwill to Luo Xingchao and to show his intention to get closer to him.
Wang Hanmin knew Wei Minglang very well. This man had been in the army for a long time and was a good commander. Wang Hanmin spared no effort to win him over, and the results were quite good.
He laughed heartily, stepped forward and grasped Wei Minglang's hand, saying with a smile, "Minglang, I saw that the guards at the gate were very disciplined. It's clear that you are good at managing troops! I feel most at ease handing over the Second Battalion to you."
Wei Minglang grasped Wang Hanmin's hand and repeatedly said he didn't deserve it. He then looked at Luo Xingchao and said with a smile, "Director Luo, it's an honor to have you here! I'm so sorry I didn't greet you properly!"
After Wei Minglang defected to the enemy, he met Luo Xingchao once at the headquarters of Special Agent No. 76 and knew some of Luo Xingchao's situation, so he naturally dared not neglect him.
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