"Yes! We will obey your every word, Captain."
The other officers also gave their assurances repeatedly, and finally everyone wished each other well before leaving.
Soon after, Sun Jiacheng brought in Dai Junlun and Zhang Zixiang. These two were older and quick-witted, and were among the more respected leaders of the two hundred-plus student soldiers.
Back in Guanyang Town, Pudong, it was Zhang Zixiang who alerted the Japanese Tanikawa plainclothes detectives and discovered their residence, which led to the capture of the entire Tanikawa squad. He made a significant contribution, and Ning Zhiheng greatly appreciated him.
"Captain, I heard you're being transferred out of the Special Agents Brigade." Dai Junlun asked softly. He was also from Zhejiang and usually got along well with Ning Zhiheng. Hearing that Ning Zhiheng was being transferred out of the Special Agents Brigade, he couldn't help but feel a little reluctant.
Ning Zhiheng chuckled and said, "Yes! It's not just me, all of you student soldiers will be transferred away from the commando unit to the rear to attend special agent training classes. Study hard, and we'll be true colleagues from now on. Maybe we'll meet again someday."
These student soldiers will become the new force of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department in the future. Young students are highly valued by the Director because of their knowledge, enthusiasm and enterprising spirit. When recruiting new members in the future, young students will be the main focus. These student soldiers, as the first batch of trainees, will achieve considerable success in the Military Intelligence Bureau in the future. Ning Zhiheng naturally wants to establish some connections with them as soon as possible.
Ning Zhiheng also took out a large sum of money and gave it to them, repeatedly instructing them: "Two hundred US dollars to each student soldier. Keep the money safe. Remember, if anything changes, when you retreat, do not take the main road. Take the side roads with your classmates and head straight to Anhui. This money is in case you get separated. Keep it with you as travel expenses, and it may save your lives."
Dai Junlun and Zhang Zixiang exchanged a glance. The captain's words were somewhat puzzling to them, and neither of them quite understood them. However, they immediately stood at attention and replied, "Yes, we will definitely follow the captain's orders."
"Looking forward to seeing you again! Take care!" Ning Zhiheng reached out and shook hands with each of them before letting them leave.
The students, of course, did not know that Ning Zhiheng's instructions and arrangements today saved many of them from the disaster that followed and from the brutal and bloody escape. Many high-ranking Kuomintang secret agents were very grateful to Ning Zhiheng, who was then the captain of the Special Operations Brigade, for this very reason!
Dai Junlun and Zhang Zixiang, carrying suitcases, left Ning Zhiheng's room, crossed the courtyard, and arrived at a secluded spot. After observing that no one was around, Zhang Zixiang whispered to Dai Junlun, "It seems that the situation has changed. Our group will be transferred away from the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Special Operations Team. This is inconsistent with the mission the organization assigned to us before!"
"Yes, the organization assigned us the task of infiltrating the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Special Operations Team and awaiting orders. But now we're going to the training class. According to the captain, we'll be directly joining the Military Intelligence Investigation Department as intelligence agents. This changes the nature of our work. We must report this situation to the organization in time. I'll try to find a way to get out tonight and ask the leaders for instructions."
"Okay, let's distribute the money first, then I'll cover for you and report to the organization immediately!"
After they finished discussing their plan, the two turned and walked back to their dormitory.
The next morning, the section chief and the special agent team set off quickly. Zheng Hongbo, the station chief of the Shanghai station, and Ning Zhiheng, the deputy station chief, and others saw them off all the way, before reluctantly waving goodbye.
After seeing off the section chief and the others, the two rushed back to their residence and went to the office to discuss their next move.
Ning Zhiheng invited Zheng Hongbo to sit down, then smiled and said, "Station Chief, you have the deep trust of the Director. With the country in crisis, you bear a heavy responsibility. I, Zhiheng, will be working under you from now on. I hope you will take good care of me and teach me more!"
Ning Zhiheng's words were sincere and his gaze earnest. This humble attitude made Zheng Hongbo feel much better. However, as an old fox, he knew all too well that this was just a facade put on by Deputy Station Chief Ning.
If it were just some unknown young upstart who suddenly appeared to partner with him and become his deputy, he could use his seniority and authority as the superior officer to suppress the new deputy's arrogance. But with this Deputy Station Chief Ning, forget it.
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