Liu Tongfang followed Ning Zhiheng into the study. Ning Zhiheng closed the door and sat down opposite Liu Tongfang.
Ning Zhiheng handed the materials to Liu Tongfang and said solemnly, "Brother Tongfang, the intelligence we have obtained this time is of great importance, far exceeding my expectations. As the head of the Hangzhou Military Intelligence Station, you have the right to know, and the subsequent operations will also be entrusted to you. So I can now formally inform you and hope you are mentally prepared."
Upon suddenly hearing Ning Zhiheng's solemn words, Liu Tongfang immediately tensed up. He didn't speak, but reached out and took the document, beginning to carefully read through it.
Just as Ning Zhiheng had expected, as time went on, Liu Tongfang's expression grew increasingly shocked. He never imagined that the material in his hand would be so important. Ning Zhiheng had actually grasped all of Japan's underground forces in the Hangzhou area. It could be said that the Japanese had suffered a complete defeat on the intelligence front, and all their loopholes had been exposed to the guns of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department.
Now, with just a single order from him, he can accomplish the goal he has been striving for for many years: to completely eliminate the Japanese intelligence forces in the Hangzhou area. This is an honor he can boast about for the rest of his life!
Of course, this feat was accomplished under the wise leadership of Team Leader Ning Zhiheng!
But soon, his mood changed, and his face turned ugly. The list included three officers from the Hangzhou Military Intelligence War. His subordinates had been turned by the Japanese. How could this be?
The Military Intelligence Investigation Bureau at this time was different from the Military Intelligence Investigation and Statistics Bureau, which later evolved into the so-called Military Intelligence Bureau. In this early stage, it conducted extremely strict investigations and screenings of all its members. The officers who could join the Military Intelligence Investigation Bureau were politically reliable and outstanding talents.
Yet, within such a strictly managed national intelligence agency, three intelligence officers were successfully turned by the Japanese. The disastrous consequences of this were immeasurable. Frankly speaking, based on this alone, Ning Zhiheng could have immediately arrested and executed Liu Tongfang, the military commander.
At the very least, the assessments of Liu Tongfang as incompetent, poorly managed, and a mere figurehead are entirely accurate. After all, as the military commander, the Hangzhou military intelligence station he led not only failed to effectively investigate and combat Japanese intelligence organizations, but the enemy also successfully infiltrated the station. This would be considered serious incompetence and dereliction of duty anywhere.
If this matter were to reach the higher-ups of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department, especially the department head, it would be self-evident what would happen to Liu Tongfang.
A chill ran through Liu Tongfang's heart. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became. He stammered, "Zhiheng, you have to help me this time. I knew nothing about these three intelligence officers being turned. You know the situation in Hangzhou is complicated. It's hard to guard against Japanese infiltration. There are bound to be some oversights in our work. I hope you can put in a good word for me, Zhiheng!"
In the end, his tone inevitably carried a hint of pleading. Despite having been in charge of a region for many years, his fear of the Chief was deeply ingrained. The Chief's ruthless methods of dealing with his subordinates were well-known. Any officer who neglected his duties would be punished according to the family rules without any leniency.
After spending half a month together, Ning Zhiheng's impression of Liu Tongfang had greatly improved. When Ning Zhiheng first arrived in Hangzhou, Liu Tongfang not only led all the high-ranking officers of the station to welcome him and held a grand welcoming banquet, but also sent him generous gifts. It could be said that Liu Tongfang deliberately befriended Ning Zhiheng and flattered him. Later, Liu Tongfang fully realized his mistakes and actively cooperated with Ning Zhiheng's assassination of Kawamoto Kuraji. In particular, the three of them had a heartfelt conversation at the banquet, and their relationship became very close. Naturally, Ning Zhiheng would not make things difficult for Liu Tongfang.
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