Intelligence team leader Kang Xuezhi reported first: "Our intelligence team has a total of ten members. We have opened a trading company in the East District and deployed three members. Two more members have entered the City Hall. The other members are being deployed. However, we do not yet have any connections with those key departments."
In Shanghai, members of the intelligence department are spread across all levels of the business, police, and political circles. They all start as ordinary employees and then use the intelligence department's various resources to gradually rise to key positions. The best way, of course, is to pave the way with money. This method of infiltration, although it takes a lot of resources and time, is subtle and leaves no trace, making it the safest way.
Ning Zhiheng thought for a moment and said, "We need to find a way to settle the remaining team members as soon as possible. It would be even better if they could get into Team 21. Wen Hao has great ambitions. Team 21 is still expanding its ranks. This is a good opportunity."
Kang Xuezhi nodded and agreed, "Yes, I will arrange it as soon as possible."
Ning Zhiheng then turned to Deng Zhihong and asked, "How are the arrangements for the action team going? As I said, the action team's deployment must be centralized and covert, and their identities must be convenient for them to be deployed at any time."
Deng Zhihong also reported: "Our action team has transferred sixteen members this time, intending to enter the police force. I have already bribed a police chief in the East City Police Department. He promised to give me a few patrol officer positions. I plan to use the identity of a patrol officer as a cover to gradually gather the personnel together. This way, as long as we receive an order, we can move out quickly without worrying about being noticed by the people around us."
Ning Zhiheng nodded and said, "Remember, the intelligence team should spend more resources and use the same methods as in Shanghai. In short, don't be afraid to spend money and take over key positions as soon as possible."
The mission team's principle was to remain discreet and covert, with personnel staying together and ready to act at any time upon receiving instructions.
Your work will be temporarily overseen by Xuezhi, who will also manage the radio station. Your current task is to adapt to the environment and integrate into your new role as quickly as possible. If you encounter any problems, please contact Hua'an immediately; he will provide assistance!
"Yes!" the two answered in unison.
After Ning Zhiheng finished arranging the work, he and Yi Hua'an left quickly. From now on, he would no longer contact or meet these subordinates directly. All work would follow the Shanghai model, with Yi Hua'an relaying orders via radio.
Two days later, Uehara Junpei held a small gathering at his residence, inviting many of his military friends to attend. The attendees were all senior generals of the Central China Area Army, including eight lieutenant generals at the division commander level. He also invited the commander-in-chief of the Central China Expeditionary Army, Nishio Hidehiro, and the two chiefs of staff, Itagaki Jiro and Suzuki Mitsuki.
Uehara Junpei solemnly introduced his sworn nephew Fujiwara no Tomohito to everyone. As a direct descendant of the Fujiwara family, Fujiwara no Tomohito immediately gained the approval of these generals.
Of course, this was very different from the situation in Shanghai. After all, this was the core power center of the Central China Expeditionary Army. Every senior general had his own stance and background, and his status was far higher than that of the various departments in Shanghai. In this circle, although they had enough respect for the Fujiwara family, they still treated Fujiwara Tomohito, a direct descendant, with composure.
Ning Zhiheng was well aware of his own position, which was not yet enough to make these powerful figures in the military take him too seriously. However, it didn't matter; this was just the beginning. What he needed to do was to gradually integrate into their ranks and make deliberate connections. Therefore, he lowered his stance and, as a junior to Uehara Junpei, sincerely expressed his goodwill to the attending generals.
The military officers were extremely satisfied with Ning Zhiheng's performance. This young nobleman was not only respectful but also had an outstanding appearance and extensive knowledge. In particular, he was eloquent and could display confidence and refinement appropriately in his conversations with everyone, regardless of their status. He demonstrated remarkable interpersonal skills and subtly stirred up the atmosphere of the gathering with his words. They couldn't help but nod in approval.
Uehara Junpei was well aware of Ning Zhiheng's social skills and was not surprised by his performance. The banquet was filled with laughter and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious. The guests and hosts were all happy and then took their leave.
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