“I have been at the Military Intelligence Investigation Department for some time now and have not been home. You can imagine how anxious the Japanese must be now that they can’t find me.”
Ning Zhiheng pointed to Tan Jinhui beside him and said, "So we found a double and sent him out. We'll follow behind him to see what our opponents are really like, and at the same time, we need to find out their true intentions. If it's an assassination attempt, we'll arrest them immediately."
Everyone present was a capable military talent, and they had already guessed as they had expected. Now, as they had guessed, they all nodded in agreement.
Ning Zhiheng then waved his hand, and Sun Jiacheng stepped forward and led Tan Jinhui out of the conference room. The rest of the conversation was no longer his concern.
Ning Zhiheng continued, "Now I will make a specific plan. Today, this stand-in will start at nine o'clock, first go to Hongyun Teahouse where I usually eat to have breakfast, then rush to Jianzhen Bookstore to read books at ten o'clock, rush back to Hongyun Teahouse for lunch at noon, and then go home to rest. At three o'clock in the afternoon, go to Jiuhua Theater in the south of the city to watch a play, then return to Hongyun Teahouse for lunch at six o'clock, and then go home to rest."
As for our people, they each had their own tasks. They set up ambushes in advance at several locations, including Hongyun Teahouse, Jianzhen Bookstore, Jiuhua Theater, and near my residence, to observe the enemy's movements and make arrests as soon as they made a move.
I need to remind you that there are surveillance points set up at my residence and Hongyun Teahouse, as these are the places where I usually spend the most time. My opponents have been investigating me for more than ten days, and they should have this basic information. Therefore, the ambushes at these two locations must be set up discreetly and at a distance so as not to alert them.
However, these two locations are relatively close to the Military Intelligence Investigation Department and have good security. If the enemy wanted to assassinate me, they might have some reservations. So I chose Jianzhen Bookstore and Jiuhua Theater. These two locations are relatively far away and have average security. Jiuhua Theater, in particular, has a diverse population and a complex terrain suitable for assassination and quick escape. However, this is not a problem for us because this is our home ground. We have enough manpower and can set up multiple ambush points. As long as they dare to carry out the assassination, they will definitely not be able to escape.
"Now everyone, disguise yourselves and set off immediately. Arrange yourselves according to the schedule. The stunt doubles will depart in half an hour. I usually go out alone, so the stunt doubles can't get too close. Wang Shucheng, your first action team is responsible for the stunt doubles' safety on the way. Divide the personnel into batches and arrange them carefully so that no one recognizes any familiar faces and alerts the enemy."
"Yes, sir!" the officers replied in unison.
After Ning Zhiheng finished explaining his plan, everyone understood the specific steps and was preparing to start assigning manpower.
At this moment, Huo Yueze showed some hesitation. Ning Zhiheng, with his keen observation skills, immediately noticed that Huo Yueze seemed to have something to say, so he asked, "Yueze, is there a problem?"
When Huo Yueze heard Ning Zhiheng ask him directly, he simply asked, "Team leader, I have a suggestion, but I don't know if I should say it."
Ning Zhiheng waved his hand and said readily, "Go ahead and say it. The purpose of this meeting is to pool our wisdom and efforts to fill in the gaps and make up for any deficiencies. Just say what you have to say."
“Alright, just a humble opinion,” Huo Yueze said cautiously. He knew Ning Zhiheng’s plans were always accurate, but he wasn’t sure if his idea was right. “Team leader, you’ve arranged for the double to appear during the day, except when he’s sleeping or resting at his residence. But assassinating someone during the day is very difficult and dangerous. The Japanese might not fall for it. Could you arrange a location at night, like a movie theater or a dance hall? These places are crowded and dimly lit, making them good locations for assassinations. Plus, it’s easier to escape after the operation. The Japanese will definitely consider such a location. Wouldn’t that be a better way to lure them out?”
Huo Yueze's words made sense to the officers present. After all, nighttime was much more convenient than daytime for assassinations, making it easier to succeed and retreat.
Ning Zhiheng nodded, agreeing with Huo Yueze's point of view. He explained, "Yuize makes a lot of sense. Nighttime is indeed more suitable for operations. However, there's one thing: I don't know how much the enemy knows about me. I'm afraid they'll know my usual habits. You might not know, but I never go out after work. At night, I'm either in the Military Intelligence Office or resting in my residence. I've never been to any dance halls or cinemas. In other words, I have absolutely no nightlife. If we suddenly start operating at night, Japanese spies aren't all idiots. If we arouse their suspicion, all our work will be for nothing, and it would be a real pity to have all our efforts wasted."
As soon as Ning Zhiheng said this, his officers understood. They thought to themselves, "As expected, with our team leader's meticulous planning, how could he not have considered this issue?"
They didn't have much private contact with Ning Zhiheng and weren't very familiar with his habits. They were all surprised that their team leader, so young, was so self-disciplined in his life, living almost like an ascetic. This was incredible for Ning Zhiheng, who had already achieved great success in his career at such a young age. Even they all liked to relax and unwind occasionally to relieve their tension. It was clear that Ning Zhiheng had a great deal of self-control!
Huo Yueze said with even more shame, "It was all my fault for being too clever. I assumed the team leader would have considered everything thoroughly. I spoke too much!"
Ning Zhiheng laughed and walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder and said, "If you have any questions in the future, just ask directly. I also have times when I don't think things through. Yue Ze, my face may have been captured by the other side, so I can't show myself rashly. Therefore, I can't command the entire operation on-site. This time, the entire operation will be entrusted to you to command on-site, make overall arrangements, and make on-the-spot decisions. I'll be waiting here for your good news!"
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