As soon as Ning Zhiheng had this thought, he became more and more tempted. He asked He Siming, "Do you know the specifics of the missing blueprints?"
He Siming thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The specifics are still unclear. I only know that there were four intelligence officers in their group. Apart from Naoto Yanagawa, the other three are safe and sound. They have already returned to Japan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating. I will try to find out more. However, I heard from the military attaché that when the 'Notting' passenger ship arrived in Hong Kong, the British garrison there acted strangely. They detained the 'Notting' in the dock for repairs, citing its age and potential safety hazards. The Japanese side believes that this may have been the work of British intelligence, or at least they heard rumors, but they have no concrete evidence. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' intelligence department has definitely started to take action. I estimate that things are turbulent in Hong Kong, and they've already started moving around."
The British? That's quite possible. Hong Kong was a British colony, giving them a home-field advantage and ensuring they had better access to information. In addition, British intelligence agencies are known in the international intelligence community for their efficiency and quick response, so such performance is not surprising.
Ning Zhiheng laughed and said, "This is quite interesting. German engines are really good stuff. Not to mention the British, even the Americans and Soviets are drooling over them. In short, this is going to be interesting. I'd like to give it a try and maybe I can get a piece of the pie."
He Siming looked at Ning Zhiheng with some surprise. He knew that his superior was always cautious, but this time he was clearly tempted. He couldn't help but say, "Is it necessary? Right now, all sides are stirring up trouble and eyeing us covetously. If we get involved, it's like playing with fire. Besides, even if we get our hands on these two blueprints, they won't be of any use. With our military industry capabilities, even if we have the blueprints, we can't replicate them. It's not worth the risk. This is too risky!"
"I don't see it that way. We can't use it, but it would be good to use it to do favors, especially for the British. They are now retreating to the British Isles, facing the Germans across the English Channel. The contest between the two relies entirely on their air forces. Their fighter jets are not as good as the Germans'. If they could get the latest G-engine technology as a reference, with their military industrial base, they could quickly develop the latest fighter jets to counter German attacks and bombings on the British mainland. From this point of view, it would be of great significance."
Moreover, their cutting off the Burma Road is like strangling us. We need their help. Fortunately, the British government is divided into two factions: some advocate compromising with Japan, while others advocate resolutely resisting Japan. The two sides are currently deadlocked.
If we give these blueprints to the British, it will be a very valuable bargaining chip. If handled well, it might even solve the problem of the Burma Road. In short, this is a rare and excellent opportunity.
With the Burma Road cut off, the intelligence department is increasing its efforts to transport supplies, putting more and more pressure on Ning Zhiheng. He can't help but feel anxious, and he certainly can't let any opportunity slip by.
Upon hearing this, He Siming immediately understood. As a section chief, he naturally had a broader perspective on the matter. He quickly nodded and said, "Then I will try my best to gather some relevant information and see if there is an opportunity to intervene in this matter."
Furthermore, according to Taro Sagawa's analysis, the whereabouts of the blueprints are currently unknown, and no one can determine who was responsible. Such important blueprints, if they were to appear on the intelligence market, would undoubtedly fetch an astronomical price. Shanghai is currently the center of China's intelligence market; if an intelligence broker obtained these blueprints, the Shanghai intelligence market is the only place where they could be sold for a substantial sum.
“That’s what I think too.” Ning Zhiheng nodded and paced back and forth in the room a couple of times. “I’ll spread the word and buy these two blueprints at a high price. Hopefully, I’ll get something out of it.”
After He Siming left, Ning Zhiheng could no longer sit still. He immediately ordered Yi Huaan to notify Huo Yueze and have him come to the city as soon as possible to receive his instructions in person.
That afternoon, in a safe house in the city, Huo Yueze, who had rushed from the concession after receiving the notification, was ordered to report to Ning Zhiheng.
Seeing Huo Yueze enter, Ning Zhiheng turned around from the window, gesturing for him to sit down. Once Huo Yueze was seated, he asked, "Has there been any activity in the intelligence market these past two days?"
Upon hearing Ning Zhiheng directly inquire about the intelligence market, Huo Yueze immediately realized that the section chief was likely searching for some important intelligence. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "I haven't heard anything yet, but there's a gathering in two days. What kind of intelligence do you need? I'll keep an eye out for it."
Ning Zhiheng then carefully explained the matter of the G-type engine blueprints, and finally asked, "These two blueprints are crucial. Tell me, who mainly provided the intelligence from South China?"
"There are two main people, one named Yong Feng and the other named Lao Kou. They are the ones who provide the intelligence for the South China region."
Among them, the intelligence provided by Yong Feng was more valuable, with a higher level of confidentiality, and therefore commanded a higher price. She basically provided intelligence on Hong Kong, Macau, and the Guangdong and Guangxi regions. In short, this woman wielded considerable influence.
Huo Yueze didn't elaborate on Lao Kou. Lao Kou's intelligence was relatively poor, and he mainly targeted the Fujian and Jiangxi areas. Based on the current situation, he estimated that Lao Kou was unlikely to obtain the blueprints.
Upon hearing Huo Yueze's introduction, Ning Zhiheng immediately recalled that he had seen a photo of Yong Feng at the Tan Mansion last time. She was a pretty woman in her thirties with a charming demeanor. Judging from her appearance alone, no one would guess that she was a seasoned intelligence broker.
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