The scene became quite awkward. Everyone knew that the authority of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department had been seriously challenged and questioned, mainly because of the power struggle between the two bigwigs sitting in the main seat.
To ensure his absolute dominance in the Military Intelligence Investigation Bureau once again, the Director began to suppress the Baoding faction. However, Deputy Director Huang, who was usually a nice guy, acted out of character and, with the help of his powerful backers, launched a fierce counterattack. This caused the Military Intelligence Investigation Bureau, which had always been doing well, to face unprecedented resistance in the military. Several bigwigs from the Baoding faction joined forces to restrain him, and the conflict escalated, even resulting in a shooting incident. More than ten agents from the Military Intelligence Investigation Bureau were injured or killed. The situation grew bigger and bigger, and in the end, even the leader had to step in to stop it.
This incident made the Chief and his close associates realize that without the approval of the Baoding faction, the most powerful faction in the military, the Military Intelligence Investigation Department would find it difficult to operate and achieve anything, and even the leader could not easily interfere.
Finally, everyone realized that continuing this infighting would only lead to endless internal strife and no one would benefit. So they shook hands and made peace. The Baoding faction agreed to allow the Director to establish his own military force and permitted the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Special Operations Team to gather scattered soldiers, expand its organization, and reorganize it into the Loyal and Patriotic Army, without obstructing or interfering.
The director also made a solemn promise that the Baoding faction's power within the Military Intelligence Investigation Department would be strengthened. For example, the important logistics department, the Equipment Section, would be completely controlled by the Baoding faction, which is the most lucrative department.
There is also the Inspection Section, which is the main department responsible for supervising violations of discipline and law. Naturally, it is also controlled by people from the Baoding Clique. After all, dealing with the military still requires the support of the Baoding Clique.
As for the Action Section, the largest department, Huang Xianzheng has taken over and taken away nearly half of its power. Not to mention that the Baoding faction also holds a certain amount of real power in some other departments.
It can be said that Hwang Hyun-jung's counterattack this time actually raised his status in the Military Intelligence Investigation Department by a lot.
Like this military conference, in the past, Huang Xianzheng would usually avoid it if he could, and would not participate at all, since he would just be a figurehead if he came.
But that's no longer the case. Nearly a third of the senior executives from various departments present at the meeting are key members of the Baoding faction, and many things cannot be bypassed by Deputy Director Huang.
Huang Xianzheng frowned upon hearing Xiang Yan's words, but he was always magnanimous and knew that this guy was always straightforward and didn't mean anything by it. So he didn't take it to heart.
The section chief waved his hand and said promptly, "Then let's leave it at that. The meeting is adjourned. I will immediately report this important matter to the leader and the General Headquarters and request credit for the Shanghai Station."
After speaking, he stood up, nodded to signal that the meeting was temporarily suspended, and then walked away quickly with light steps.
As soon as the director left, the meeting room erupted in noise as everyone lowered their heads and whispered among themselves, preparing to get up and leave.
But then he suddenly realized that many of his colleagues hadn't made a move, and he immediately stopped talking, sat back down in his seat, and the meeting room fell silent again.
Those officers who remained seated were naturally members of the Baoding faction. Huang Xianzheng had not yet gotten up to leave, so how could they dare to get up and make a move?
Huang Xianzheng, who was sitting in the main seat, remained motionless, looking at the officers in front of him with a meaningful gaze. Suddenly, he smiled and said, "Everyone, there's no need to be so reserved!"
After saying that, he slowly stood up and stepped out of the conference room.
At this point, everyone stood up one by one and left.
Huang Xianzheng returned to his office, and Secretary Yu quickly stepped forward and said, "Chief, Station Chief Ning's secret telegram!"
Huang Xianzheng nodded. Ning Zhiheng had completed such an important mission, so he should be informed. Although he already knew the contents of the telegram, he still took it and carefully examined it.
As expected, the content was largely the same as the telegram sent to headquarters. He smiled with satisfaction, then said with a hint of disappointment, "What a pity, Zhiheng was just promoted to lieutenant colonel, otherwise..."
Secretary Yu was taken aback when he heard this, then smiled and said, "Station Chief Ning seems to have just graduated from Whampoa Military Academy last September! In just over a year, he has been promoted from second lieutenant to lieutenant colonel, which is already a rare honor. It may not be easy for him to be promoted again."
Upon hearing this, Huang Xianzheng smiled wryly and waved his hand, saying no more.
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