"Also, Dai Daguang and Su Yu are meeting in two days. Are you planning to return the jade to Tian Liqun?" The section chief remembered something else. "To keep Su Yu in check, Dai Daguang has to show up!"
"Yes, Chief, I've got Dai Daguang under control. He has a family and wouldn't dare disobey us. He's agreed to cooperate fully, but I'm still undecided. Should we hand these two jade artifacts over to Su Yu?" Ning Zhiheng said with some hesitation.
"Don't give it to him yet. Let's delay for two more days. Didn't Dai Daguang say that Su Yu's deadline was at most ten days? If we keep these two jade artifacts, we can create another rendezvous between Tian Liqun and Su Yu. We can observe whether there are any flaws in the plan!" Bian Ze, who was on the side, said. He was experienced and had considered everything very thoroughly. After hearing this, the director nodded.
“Yes, let’s delay him for two more days and create another opportunity for a rendezvous!” Ning Zhiheng nodded in agreement.
"Zhiheng, after you go back, write a detailed report on the progress of the case for me! You did a great job this time. I always reward and punish fairly, so keep up the good work!" The section chief said encouragingly to Ning Zhiheng, and the affirmation in his eyes was evident to everyone.
"Yes, Your subordinate will do your utmost!" Ning Zhiheng stood at attention, saluted, and answered loudly.
The case details had been discussed, and the section chiefs wanted to continue their meeting. Wei Liangbi and Ning Zhiheng bowed and left the office.
After walking a distance out of the office and seeing that no one was paying attention to them, the two of them finally breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Zhiheng, you did a great job this time! You're definitely getting the credit this time!" Wei Liangbi patted Ning Zhiheng on the shoulder and said happily, "By the way, thank you for Lao Shao's matter. He's wasted half his life, always feeling frustrated and unfulfilled, especially the promotion to the rank of colonel, which has been a hurdle for him. If he can fulfill his wish this time through your words, it will be a great comfort to him!"
“I know what he’s thinking. Old Shao has done a lot for me, so I’m willing to say a few words to help him fulfill this wish,” Ning Zhiheng replied with a smile.
“Zhiheng, have you thought about this? This operation will no longer be led by you and me. Gu Zhengqi will personally arrange it in the intelligence section, and our action section will be led by Deputy Section Chief Xiang. There won’t be much room for us to get involved. We will get much less credit for this case in the future. In the end, how can we protect our interests?” Wei Liangbi lowered his voice and said to Ning Zhiheng.
Ning Zhiheng nodded, and after hesitating for a while, he said, "Actually, when I first reported the case, I was already mentally prepared that there would definitely be higher-ups in the department involved. I can't handle such a big pie by myself!"
Wei Liangbi nodded and said, "That's natural, but what I want to say is that in addition to promotions in military rank, we should also try for promotions in positions."
Wei Liangbi's words are very correct. After Ning Zhiheng is promoted to major, his position will definitely change. The action team leader of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department is a captain.
A major-level officer must at least reach the level of a team leader.
In other words, after Ning Zhiheng's promotion, he must leave Wei Liangbi's First Action Group and find another suitable position.
The Operations Section also has some major-level officers, but the three action team leaders, like Wei Liangbi, are the main military officers and wield real power.
Ning Zhiheng asked in confusion, "Then what do you mean, Senior Brother?"
“You should know that the Military Intelligence Investigation Division is still expanding its recruitment this year. There are rumors that the three action groups in the Action Section will be expanded to five. That means there will be two more positions for action group leaders. An action group leader must be at least a major. You are just in time to catch this train. What we need to do is not only get a promotion in rank, but also try to secure one of the positions for action group leader,” Wei Liangbi said.
Upon hearing this, Ning Zhiheng's mind raced. If he could advance further and become one of the only five military commanders in the Action Section, it would undoubtedly be of great help to his career.
It is common knowledge that only those who have served as military commanders have a much better career path than those who serve in auxiliary positions. Commanding officers are more likely to achieve results and political achievements. Ning Zhiheng did not want to serve as a staff officer or adjutant for someone else with the rank of major.
If one can serve as a military commander like Wei Liangbi, the chances of future promotion will be much greater!
"So, according to you, senior brother, how can we secure this position?" Ning Zhiheng asked, puzzled.
“You, Zhiheng, have you forgotten what our roots are?” Wei Liangbi said to Ning Zhiheng with a smile.
"Us? Of course, we're graduates of Whampoa Military Academy, disciples of the Emperor, and members of the Baoding Clique! That's right! Senior brother, you mean you want to find Deputy Director Huang!" Ning Zhiheng suddenly realized, secretly regretting his slow realization. There was a great figure behind him, but he was blinded by his own ignorance!
“Of course, at this critical moment, it’s time to come knocking on his door. Besides, we’re all in the same boat. As the highest-ranking officer of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department and the Baoding Clique, he should protect us and fight for our interests!” Wei Liangbi nodded and said.
Within the Military Intelligence Investigation Department, the Baoding faction was a considerable force, and even Deputy Director Huang, as its leader, could not take care of every single one of his subordinates.
For example, the other students from the Baoding Department who entered the Military Intelligence Investigation Department with Ning Zhiheng were still gaining experience and seniority in various departments, and were all second lieutenants. Only Ning Zhiheng became a captain.
However, Deputy Director Huang values Ning Zhiheng the most, after all, his performance is the most outstanding and he is the most worthy of cultivation.
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