Huang Xianzheng also spoke up, saying, "What the Director said is absolutely right. Shanghai is the financial center of the country, and it is of great significance for the four major banks to stick to Shanghai. Once they withdraw from Shanghai, it will be very detrimental to our financial system. Therefore, we must not back down in the slightest. We must fight back hard and teach the Nanjing government a lesson!"
The Military Intelligence Bureau's forces in Shanghai were naturally divided between the Intelligence Section and the Shanghai Station under the two bureau chiefs. However, everyone knew that although the Intelligence Section was powerful, it was mainly responsible for detailed work and intelligence gathering. As for field operations like this, they had to be handed over to the Shanghai Station.
Bian Ze responded, "The Shanghai station has recently been fully staffed and has ample supplies. Chen Hongchi has also been preparing to take more proactive measures to deter the enemy and puppet forces. This is a perfect opportunity. He is an expert in action and is adept at these kinds of things!"
"Then appoint him!" The bureau chief nodded coldly. "I transferred him to Shanghai because I valued his operational capabilities. However, he has been in Shanghai for over a year and has yet to launch any significant operations. Instead, he has been forced to hide in the foreign concessions. If it weren't for the intelligence department's assistance, who knows what kind of mishaps would have occurred. Make it clear to him that this operation is extraordinary. If he fails to handle it properly, I will hold him accountable!"
"Yes, I will definitely warn him!" Bian Ze hurriedly nodded in acceptance.
The director then looked at Gu Zhengqi and asked, "Don't you have an informant in the Fourth Branch? Is there any new information there?"
The Fourth Branch Office was a special agency established by the Chongqing government in Shanghai to coordinate and manage the four major state-owned banks. Gu Zhengqi had planted a mole there and had a very detailed understanding of the changes in Shanghai's financial sector.
Upon hearing the Director's question, Gu Zhengqi quickly replied, "The situation over there is very bad. The other three major banks are doing alright, but the Central Bank is in trouble. It is said that Nanjing government agents are openly blocking the entrance, which has already affected the bank's business. Many customers have been scared away. These people are fearless and may attack the bank staff at any time, causing widespread panic. Director, we must take action, otherwise the Central Bank will not be able to hold on."
"Hmph!" The director's face darkened, and he slammed his hand on the table. "The intelligence department has also sent a message that Zhou Fushan, who was in charge of promoting the work, has run away. Now all the work has been handed over to Li Zhiqun. This guy is a die-hard traitor. He is determined to follow the Japanese. He is ruthless and unscrupulous. I estimate that he will make his move soon. We cannot wait passively. We must take the initiative and strike first."
At this point, he suddenly stood up and solemnly ordered, "Order Chen Hongchi to take action as soon as possible!"
The order was quickly relayed to Shanghai Station. Upon receiving the telegram, Chen Hongchi dared not delay and immediately gathered his key officers to assign the mission.
Two days later, around nine o'clock in the morning, a middle-aged man in a smart suit walked out of an apartment building in downtown Shanghai, carrying a briefcase. He was Ji Xiangqing, a specialist at the Shanghai branch of the Nanjing Central Reserve Bank.
A car was parked at the entrance. When the driver saw Ji Xiangqing come out, he quickly got out of the car and greeted him respectfully, "Mr. Ji!"
Ji Xiangqing simply nodded. The driver opened the back door, and Ji Xiangqing bent down and got into the car. The driver then got in, and the car started and drove towards the Reserve Bank.
Just as the vehicle drove out of the alley, a car sped towards it from another direction and braked suddenly, blocking its way.
The driver was startled and quickly slammed on the brakes, bringing the vehicle to a stop.
Before Ji Xiangqing could even ask a question, two figures darted out from both sides of the vehicle. These were the action team members who had been lying in ambush, disguised as pedestrians.
They moved swiftly, raising their guns and firing as soon as they got close. Their Browning pistols fired continuously, shattering the car windows. Ji Xiangqing and the driver didn't even have time to react before they were hit by several bullets and collapsed into their seats.
To ensure the success of the operation, the team member responsible for killing Ji Xiangqing simply stuck his gun into the car and fired two more shots at Ji Xiangqing's head. After confirming that he was on target, he nodded to his comrade, and the two of them quickly ran to the car blocking their way, opened the door, and got in. The car started moving at the same time and soon disappeared without a trace.
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