Upon hearing Huang Xianzheng's words, the bureau chief relaxed and his vigilance eased slightly. He hadn't taken advantage of Huang's misfortune at this critical juncture, which showed that Huang Xianzheng was still quite reasonable.
Bian Ze was Duan Tiecheng's old comrade-in-arms and friend, and he was deeply concerned about Duan Tiecheng's situation. Seeing that Deputy Director Huang said so, he quickly persuaded him, "Yes, Director, Tiecheng and the others had no choice but to do this. They have done their best, and they are still trapped in downtown Shanghai with their lives hanging in the balance. Even if they have made mistakes, they have worked hard. Please, Director, show them leniency and let them atone for their crimes!"
"Smack!"
The bureau chief slammed his hand on the table and said coldly, "They still want to redeem themselves? Look at them, they can barely protect themselves. If it weren't for the intelligence department's help, they would probably be prisoners of the Japanese by now!"
Zhao Ziliang said from the side, "Director, I suggest that Zhiheng go to Shanghai to handle this matter. In our Military Intelligence Bureau, who can compare to Zhiheng in terms of action capabilities? He will certainly not disappoint you, Director!"
"inappropriate!"
As soon as Zhao Ziliang spoke, both the bureau chief and Huang Xianzheng said in unison.
This surprised everyone else in the room. Apart from Wei Liangbi, no one knew why.
Both bureau chiefs knew that Ning Zhiheng was currently in Shanghai. If they agreed to the proposal at the meeting, everyone would know that Ning Zhiheng was in Shanghai when the operation was carried out, which was absolutely unacceptable.
Ning Zhiheng bears a heavy responsibility in Shanghai. He is not only tasked with collecting intelligence for the intelligence network, but more importantly, he controls a gold smuggling channel. This channel is incredibly profitable and is not only used to collect and purchase intelligence for the intelligence network, but also serves as a treasure trove for Director Zhang and Huang Xianzheng.
Huang Xianzheng, in particular, had been involved in smuggling since he opened up smuggling channels in the Kuomintang-controlled areas. All sorts of controlled materials and military supplies were continuously being transported to the Chongqing area. The sheer quantity and variety of these supplies left even a figure like Huang Xianzheng speechless with astonishment.
The reason Chongqing is able to control the prices of scarce and military goods is entirely due to Ning Zhiheng's smuggling channels. Previously, there was no market for these goods, and prices rose uncontrollably.
Although prices remain high, there is still a market for these goods. As long as you are willing to pay, you can find them on the black market. Prices are not rising uncontrollably. In short, everything is still under control.
Of course, the profits involved were also enormous. The Baoding faction benefited greatly from this, receiving priority in supplying the military with everything needed, such as medicines, gasoline, batteries, and electronic components. This greatly pleased the leaders of the Baoding faction, who in turn gained considerable influence and status.
Putting aside everything else, just take sulfonamides, which are now considered a life-saving treasure. Huang Xianzheng has sent out several boxes of them, creating countless good karmas!
What others consider priceless treasures are nothing special in Huang Xianzheng's hands. Now, his old friends and acquaintances in the army all know that if they want to find scarce supplies, they just need to ask him, Fatty Huang. He is a veritable treasure trove, which has earned Huang Xianzheng a lot of face.
Under these circumstances, how could Huang Xianzheng be willing to let his most capable subordinate take such a big risk? Besides, even if the mission was completed at a cost, what would be the point? Apart from making the Director even more wary, there would be no substantial benefit whatsoever. Therefore, he firmly disagreed!
The Director was also reluctant. Another mistake had occurred at the Shanghai station, and if Ning Zhiheng's intelligence department were to intervene again, what would happen in the future? Should he simply hand over the Shanghai station to Ning Zhiheng? That was absolutely impossible. The Baoding faction's power within the Military Intelligence Bureau had already reached the limit he could tolerate. If it were allowed to expand so recklessly, not only he, but even the Principal would not agree.
But if Ning Zhiheng isn't allowed to take action, what about the task of destroying the legal tender? This is a task personally assigned by the principal, who has already urged him several times. If it's delayed any longer, the Japanese might actually succeed in printing it—that's a billion dollars! That would be enough to drag down the economy of the Nationalist-controlled areas by a whole level. If the Japanese then take the opportunity to plunder huge amounts of resources and wealth, using war to fuel war, the balance of power would shift, and this would have an extremely negative impact on the development of the entire war situation. What should he do?
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I recommend the book "The Great Spy of the Republic of China". It has an unconventional style, and the writing and plot are both excellent. It leans towards a historical genre and is a slow burn, but the plot speeds up after the third volume, which focuses on espionage in Northeast China. It has already reached one million words, so it's time to devour it!
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