At this moment, General Zhang Zhengkui, commander of the Eighth Army Group of the National Revolutionary Army and commander of the right-wing front, was in his operations room, looking at the sand table in front of him with a furrowed brow, seemingly lost in thought.
The adjutant pushed open the door and entered, approaching Zhang Zhengkui and reporting in a low voice, "Commander, Ning Zhiheng has arrived!"
Zhang Zhengkui seemed not to hear him, and after a while he nodded. The adjutant quickly left the office and led Ning Zhiheng, who was waiting at the door, into the office.
Ning Zhiheng entered the operations room, which was spacious and filled with combat maps. There was a large sand table in the middle of the room.
Standing before the sand table was a slender general with deep, unwavering eyes. Even the most senior officer had not given Ning Zhiheng such a sense of pressure. This was the unique aura of a general who had led troops into battle for many years and held the power of life and death.
"Reporting, Ning Zhiheng from the Special Operations Brigade of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Special Operations Team is here to report." Ning Zhiheng respectfully saluted and reported loudly.
Zhang Zhengkui glanced up but didn't pay much attention. However, a thought suddenly struck him, and he immediately looked up again to examine the young officer more closely.
Just as Ning Zhiheng felt the pressure from Zhang Zhengkui, Zhang Zhengkui also keenly sensed the extraordinary qualities of this young man: his upright posture, clear face, and, more importantly, his eyes, which were clear and full of confidence and determination.
Zhang Zhengkui is a veteran who has fought on the battlefield for many years and is also a high-ranking government official. His vision is beyond that of ordinary people. He has seen countless young talents, but Ning Zhiheng's temperament stands out. His every move exudes military spirit. He is a typical son of a soldier.
It gives the impression of a sword sheathed in a scabbard, with only half of it exposed. The sword's edge is sharp, yet it is restrained and concealed, making it very eye-catching!
Ning Zhiheng was originally outstanding in temperament, and the director was particularly impressed when he first met him! After Ning Zhiheng left, he told Bian Ze that this person had a calm temperament and extremely strong psychological qualities, and was a rare talent. Everything Ning Zhiheng showed later proved the director's sharp eye.
More importantly, Ning Zhiheng was going on a killing spree tonight. Despite being new to the battlefield, he felt no tension and blended in seamlessly. He was calm and composed, killing Japanese invaders as easily as slaughtering chickens and sheep. The confidence of having a gun in hand and life and death in his grasp, and the feeling of killing his enemies, made Ning Zhiheng feel as if he had been reborn. His mental fortitude was even stronger, and he was not at a disadvantage even when facing a big shot like Zhang Zhengkui.
"Looks like you're one of the elite members of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department. Ning Zhiheng, did you graduate from the Whampoa Military Academy?" Zhang Zhengkui approached Ning Zhiheng with his hands behind his back and asked kindly.
"Reporting to the Commander, I am a student of the 3rd Platoon of the 11th Infantry Class of the Whampoa Military Academy!" Ning Zhiheng replied loudly.
"The eleventh class?" Zhang Zhengkui was taken aback. He looked at Ning Zhiheng's rank and couldn't help but wonder, "You've only graduated a year ago, and you've already been promoted three ranks to become a colonel-level officer. What connections did you use?"
As he finished speaking, his tone turned somewhat cold. He had previously admired Ning Zhiheng's outstanding demeanor and even developed a fondness for his talent. However, he hadn't expected that this young officer would be promoted to major just one year after graduation. Clearly, he was a privileged son who had gotten ahead through connections. In the Nationalist Army, one could never be promoted so quickly without a background!
Despite Zhang Zhengkui's intimidating presence, Ning Zhiheng showed no fear whatsoever and faced the situation calmly.
Because he knew very well that General Zhang Zhengkui was one of the most powerful figures in the Baoding faction, practically the head of his own faction. As for whose connections to use, well, that would be interesting!
"Reporting to the Commander, my teacher is He Feng and He Yongnian, instructors from the Whampoa Military Academy, and my superior is Huang Xianzheng, deputy director of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department!" Ning Zhiheng answered in his clear voice without the slightest hesitation.
"What? He Yongnian's protégé? Huang Zhongxin's subordinate? Heh!" Zhang Zhengkui looked at Ning Zhiheng in surprise, and his expression immediately softened. After all this time, it turned out that he was a young backbone member of his own faction. This was a bit embarrassing!
The Baoding Clique was a pivotal military force in modern history, unmatched by any other force in the National Revolutionary Army. Even the leader himself was a member of the Baoding Clique, only later rising to prominence and taking control of the entire army.
In order to maintain his position and suppress the power of the Baoding Clique, he transferred a large number of key members of the Baoding Clique to the Whampoa Military Academy as instructors. At the same time, he stipulated that the new generation of the Baoding Clique must be graduates of the Whampoa Military Academy, otherwise they would have no future or opportunities in the military.
This has resulted in a relatively small number of newcomers in the Baoding faction. The leaders of the Baoding faction value these talents highly and try their best to provide them with convenience, thus providing a large amount of fresh blood to the Baoding faction in order to safeguard its future interests and status.
He Feng and He Yongnian were among the more important backbone members of the Baoding Clique. In particular, their performance in the army was outstanding, which earned them the appreciation of many bigwigs. In addition, they were upright and honest, and had many friends and comrades in the army. Therefore, they had a wide network of connections in the Baoding Clique. Even Zhang Zhengkui appreciated them.
As for Huang Xianzheng, courtesy name Zhongxin, he was also a representative arranged by the bigwigs of the Baoding Clique to enter the Military Intelligence Investigation Department. This was also a promise made by the leader to the Baoding Clique to ensure that no covert means would be used against them. Therefore, Huang Zhongxin was also a highly valued member of the Baoding Clique.
He was both a disciple of He Yongnian and a subordinate of Huang Zhongxin, so it goes without saying that he was a key member of the younger generation of the Baoding clique with very clear roots.
Suddenly, Zhang Zhengkui remembered something and asked with some surprise, "Are you one of the two disciples that He Yongnian arranged to enter the Military Intelligence Bureau?"
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