The director's thoughts are complicated; he wants the horse to run fast, but he also doesn't want the horse to eat grass!
I'm so conflicted!
After pondering for a long time, the director still couldn't come up with a good solution. The Shanghai station had clearly lost the ability to take action again. It was barely able to protect itself, so how could it talk about completing the mission?
The ten billion yuan was related to the entire war situation, and the national interest did not allow him to have any more personal thoughts. After a long while, he finally spoke and said: "Ziliang's suggestion is good, but Zhiheng has been carrying out a very important secret mission recently and really can't get away. We can't count on him this time."
The Shanghai station is now in dire straits and unable to continue fighting. Sending another specialist to Shanghai would be pointless as there would be no one to handle the situation. I think it would be better to let the Shanghai intelligence department take over. The intelligence department is very capable, and Huo Yueze is a shrewd and efficient person. Let's entrust this matter to him!
As for Duan Tiecheng and Wang Hanmin, we'll deal with them after they've evaded this search!
As soon as the director spoke, the room fell silent. His actions had taken everyone by surprise.
In the eyes of others, Huo Yueze was nothing more than Ning Zhiheng's old subordinate. Although he was capable, he was too inexperienced. If Ning Zhiheng hadn't promoted him repeatedly, how could he have risen so quickly to become the head of the Shanghai Intelligence Section?
Such an important task, entrusted to him? It's clearly inappropriate. What is the Director thinking?
However, the director's order had already been issued, and the matter was difficult to change, so no one dared to say anything more.
Huang Xianzheng and Wei Liangbi, who were listening attentively, immediately changed their expressions. They understood the meaning of the director's order. It was a disguised way of letting Ning Zhiheng take over this dangerous mission, but he didn't mention anything about how to deal with Wang Hanmin. Obviously, he didn't want to relinquish command of the Shanghai station. This was like ordering someone to do the work but not giving them any benefits!
"Director, this is not appropriate. The destruction of legal tender was an order personally issued by the Chairman. Huo Yueze is inexperienced and has limited ability. Putting him in charge of such an important task is a bit of a joke. Besides, the Shanghai Intelligence Section itself has a heavy responsibility. Collecting intelligence from all aspects of the intelligence network is their main task..."
Just as Huang Xianzheng finished speaking, the bureau chief gently made a downward gesture, interrupting him, and said in a kind tone, "Zhongxin, this matter is decided. We'll discuss the details later!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Xianzheng's face flushed red, and anger surged within him. However, as a seasoned official with deep cunning, he was able to restrain his anger and resentment. He let out a soft sigh and endured it.
Seeing that Huang Xianzheng had stopped speaking, the bureau chief waved his hand, and everyone in the room tactfully left the conference room, leaving only the two bureau chiefs to conduct the final negotiation.
“Zhongxin, don’t blame me. This mission is too important. If we don’t handle it properly, it will have an extremely negative impact on the war situation. The principal will not let us off easily. We should put the overall situation first!” the director said solemnly.
"The bigger picture is more important?" Huang Xianzheng replied coldly. He looked at the bureau chief and said sarcastically, "Every time something goes wrong at the Shanghai station, Zhiheng is sent to clean up the mess, but he doesn't get any benefits. Bureau chief, don't forget that the $300,000 Zhiheng pays you every year is something he has to squeeze out of his own pocket. He is in a difficult situation in Shanghai and is working hard. It is already not easy for him. Let's not let him take such risks!"
With no outsiders around, Huang Xianzheng disregarded his pride and spoke frankly.
The bureau chief's face darkened. He looked at Huang Xianzheng and slowly said, "Zhongxin, don't forget that we are still soldiers of the Party and the State. We must distinguish between public and private matters. Now, we are dealing with ten billion yuan. You should be able to tell which is more important!"
"What should be done with Wang Hanmin from Shanghai Station?" Huang Xianzheng asked immediately afterward.
Doing the work requires taking the benefits. How could such an important task be completed so easily? Didn't you see what happened to Duan Tiecheng and Wang Hanmin?
Seeing that the Director had made up his mind, Huang Xianzheng simply asked for benefits directly. By dealing with Wang Hanmin, the Shanghai station could naturally be taken over by the intelligence section. At that time, the largest Class A station of the Military Intelligence Bureau would be in the hands of the Baoding faction!
The director already had a plan in mind. Shanghai Station was absolutely not to be abandoned. He said calmly, "The failure of this operation is entirely Duan Tiecheng's responsibility. Wang Hanmin was just cooperating with the operation and obeyed Duan Tiecheng's orders in everything. I will naturally punish Duan Tiecheng severely, but Wang Hanmin does not deserve punishment. He will remain at Shanghai Station and let him atone for his crimes through meritorious service!"
Huang Xianzheng was furious. This guy was so stingy! After all that talk, he still wouldn't let go of Shanghai Station. Why should he sell his number one general?
"Director, then I'm afraid I can't comply. We agreed that the Shanghai Intelligence Section would not interfere with the Shanghai Station's operations, but would only be responsible for collecting intelligence and managing smuggling channels. Now you've gone back on your word, which is hard to convince the public!" Huang Xianzheng refused to back down.
Things are different now. In the past, every time I clashed with the Director, I always suffered a great loss because I compromised and wasn't assertive enough. Now, he is full of confidence and will never suffer the same loss again!
When the bureau chief saw Huang Xianzheng's tough attitude, he was not in a hurry at all. He had dealt with Huang Xianzheng for many years and knew him well. He naturally knew how to make the other party give in!
"Zhongxin, since you brought up the topic of smuggling channels, I also have something to say to you!" the bureau chief said softly.
"What did you say?" Huang Xianzheng asked in surprise.
The director then smiled and said, "Well, I looked at the Equipment Department's work report a few days ago and found a problem."
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