After seeing the director off at the gate, Wei Liangbi did not rush back to the Second Action Division, but instead turned and walked towards Deputy Director Huang's office.
After meeting Huang Xianzheng, he gave a detailed report on all the circumstances of his meeting with the bureau chief.
Huang Xianzheng laughed and said, "I just received news that the Chairman just severely reprimanded him for negotiating with the British. This time, the blueprints are a good opportunity for him to salvage the situation, a lifeline. Naturally, he is satisfied. It just so happens that the Second Division is getting bigger and bigger, and the number of personnel is also increasing. Many of the new recruits are still junior officers. Don't be shy this time, report more ranks. Don't be at a disadvantage in terms of rank. Opportunities are rare, especially such a great achievement as this. It would be a pity not to make good use of it."
Wei Liangbi nodded in agreement, saying, "I understand."
Huang Xianzheng continued, "Especially Zhiheng's subordinates. Sun Jiacheng is still a major? Why hasn't he been mentioned yet? You know, he is Zhiheng's most trusted confidant. Zhiheng may not say it, but he is considering it. We should promote his people more and not let him down. You are his senior brother, so I don't need to say more about many things."
Wei Liangbi had always taken good care of Ning Zhiheng's trusted subordinates in the Second Operations Division. Upon hearing this, he quickly explained, "Zhiheng has given instructions on this matter. I have already commended Sun Jiacheng for his merits many times during this period. This time, I will definitely give him priority for promotion."
Huang Xianzheng stood up, walked to the window, looked in the direction of Shanghai, and said with emotion, "Zhiheng is now infiltrating behind enemy lines. He has to get supplies, collect intelligence, and clean up their messes when something goes wrong. It's not easy for him! Most of our current development is thanks to his hard work."
Wei Liangbi also felt deeply moved. Standing behind Huang Xianzheng, he said in a low voice, "You are right. We are in the rear, and we can hardly imagine the hardships Zhiheng has endured. As his senior brother, I can't help him at all, and I feel really guilty!"
The operation involving the blueprints came to an end, and by the end of September, a series of subsequent effects were beginning to emerge.
At the negotiating table with the British, the Chinese side presented the blueprints for the G-type engine that the British were eager to obtain, and immediately gained the initiative.
At the same time, another move arranged by Ning Zhiheng also played a huge role. Given the difficult situation of the Chinese government and its signs of bowing to the Japanese, the British government was afraid that the Chinese government would really side with the Japanese. The pro-war faction in the cabinet began to exert its strength. They believed that they had to give the Chinese government some help, otherwise they would be pushing the Chinese government to the Japanese government. Then, Britain would have to fight the Japanese army alone in Asia, which was something they absolutely did not want to see.
Therefore, the British side finally decided to lift the blockade of Myanmar and reopen the Burma Road, which had been closed for more than three months and was known as the "lifeline of China." As a result, various strategic materials began to be transported to Southwest China in a steady stream, and the situation, which was barely holding on and gradually becoming exhausted, was alleviated.
The success of this negotiation had a huge impact on the war situation. The military government was overjoyed, the strength of the pro-war faction was consolidated, and the Military Intelligence Bureau was able to make amends and reverse the previous adverse effects. For this, the Director did not hesitate to give a great reward to the Shanghai Intelligence Section.
The follow-up work went very smoothly, and all the commendations and awards were quickly implemented.
This time, Ning Zhiheng once again rewarded his subordinates for their merits. Shen Xiang, the person in charge of the Hong Kong region, and Ji Hongyi, who accompanied Ning Zhiheng to Hong Kong, were both promoted from major to lieutenant colonel for their effective work. Zuo Qiang was awarded a major merit and will be given priority for promotion in the next round. Six intelligence officers with the rank of captain were also promoted to major.
Meanwhile, the trusted confidants who remained in Chongqing were given priority for promotion. Sun Jiacheng was finally promoted to lieutenant colonel, and the others also received promotions to varying degrees. This operation was extremely profitable.
As October approached, the weather in Shanghai began to get a bit chilly. The early autumn breeze was refreshing and comfortable, and a light drizzle would occasionally fall, making the air feel fresh everywhere.
Ning Zhiheng was strolling along the garden path of Mulan Academy, savoring the scents in the air.
Everything has been going well lately. With the opening of the Burma Road, the transportation pressure on the intelligence department has been greatly reduced, and the work is going smoothly. The Fujiwara Company's business is stable, and the most important counterfeit currency plan is progressing well. The engraving plate of the ten-yuan Central Reserve Bank coin by Ito Teppei has been sent out through He Siming, and the underground printing plant has started mass printing. It can be said that everything is going well, and Ning Zhiheng is in a very good mood.
At this moment, the chief bodyguard, Kimura Maki, came over and reported to Ning Zhiheng: "Chairman, Secretary-General Su and Zhou Fushan, the Minister of Finance of the Nanjing government, are requesting an audience."
Ning Zhiheng was taken aback. It was not a problem that Su Yue came to see him, as the two had always had a good relationship. But why would Zhou Fushan ask to see him?
Although Zhou Fushan was an important official in the Nanjing government, the two had only met a few times at high-level banquets over the years, exchanging a few pleasantries, and had no other interaction whatsoever.
As everyone knows, Fujiwara Tomohito comes from a top aristocratic family and is arrogant. Apart from Su Yue, the secretary-general of the Shanghai Municipal Government, he never interacts with other Chinese people. Even if he does come into contact with them, he dismisses them with a few words and never gives them a chance to curry favor. This applies even to high-ranking officials of the puppet government. Therefore, it is difficult for Zhou Fushan to befriend him.
Ning Zhiheng thought for a moment and then instructed, "Please ask them to wait in the living room."
"Yes, sir!" Kimura Maki stepped back.
Ning Zhiheng did not immediately go back to greet the two, but lingered in the garden for a while before slowly walking back.
At this moment, Zhou Fushan and Su Yue in the reception room were also talking in hushed tones.
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