This cannot be delayed; the message must be relayed to headquarters as soon as possible. As for whether they can notify the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics in time, that is beyond our control.
“Wuzhi, you should focus your energy on our cause. Try to take on fewer cases in the future, especially avoid dangerous operations. They are too unsafe. Remember, we don’t need these so-called merits now. Colonel Katsuta promised to promote you as soon as possible, didn’t he? You see? As long as we have power and money, all other problems will be solved.”
Ning Zhiheng wore an indifferent expression, clearly showing no interest in these matters whatsoever.
Takeshi Ishikawa couldn't help but smile bitterly. He knew that with Tomohito Fujiwara's current status and position, he naturally wouldn't care about these things; what he valued was money and profit.
"Don't worry, I'll be careful!" Takeshi Ishikawa replied repeatedly.
The two talked for a long time until late at night before Ning Zhiheng finally saw Ishikawa Takeshi off.
That evening, Ning Zhiheng used the Fujiwara Company's radio to send a telegram to the Second Operations Division in Chongqing within the designated communication time.
Early the next morning, in an office of the Second Operations Division of the Military Intelligence Bureau in Chongqing, Deputy Director Wei Liangbi held the telegram in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then ordered, "Prepare the car immediately, I'm going to headquarters."
Wei Liangbi arrived at headquarters and reported the situation to his superior, Huang Xianzheng.
"You mean, the Japanese military has discovered the Central Bureau of Investigation's (Zhongtong) infiltrative organization?" Huang Xianzheng asked in surprise.
"Come to think of it, Zhiheng just returned to Shanghai, how did he get this important news so quickly?"
Wei Liangbi nodded and said, "Yes, Director, Zhiheng's work ability is beyond doubt. He did not explain the source of the intelligence in the telegram, but to obtain such classified information, he must have important channels in the Japanese military. What do you think we should do?"
"What to do? Of course, we'll hand it over. But we've always been locked in a fierce struggle with the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong). Given the character of our bureau chief, I doubt he'll notify the Zhongtong. Even if he did, they might not pay any attention and might even think we're making fun of them!" Huang Xianzheng waved the telegram in his hand and said dismissively.
The relationship between the Military Intelligence Bureau and the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics has always been terrible. There are many grudges between the two departments, and they have often stabbed each other in the back and tripped each other up, causing great internal strife. They both hope that the other will make a fool of himself. Ning Zhiheng's intelligence may not be taken seriously.
Wei Liangbi couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He knew that Huang Xianzheng was right, and the matter would likely just end like this. He nodded in agreement: "Understood, I will report in a while. What instructions do you have for the other matter?"
Another thing Ning Zhiheng did was to order Wei Liangbi to assassinate Xu Ancai, the commander of the 143rd Division stationed in Changde, Hunan. The reason, of course, was that Xu Ancai had affected the security of smuggling channels, and that Xu Ancai had to be assassinated without attracting attention, leaving no trace.
Huang Xianzheng attached great importance to the transportation route, as this smuggling route was too important. For this reason, Ning Zhiheng, as the head of the action department, personally stayed in the dangerous place of Shanghai. It was unprecedented in the entire Military Intelligence Bureau for a high-ranking agent of his level to stay behind enemy lines.
Moreover, this channel involves interests from all sides, so how can it be ignored?
“He’s just a fool who doesn’t understand the big picture. Zhiheng’s view is right. It’s not worth making a big fuss about this kind of person. If we make too much of a move, we’ll attract attention. You’re the expert at this kind of thing, so I’ll leave it to you. Execute it!”
Over the years, Wei Liangbi has done mostly these kinds of things: arresting and killing people everywhere, killing Japanese spies, killing corrupt officials, especially dissidents in the military. Whether it's assassination or murder, he is skilled in his methods and naturally adept at it.
"Yes, I'll prepare it right away!"
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