After the introductions were completed, Anderson left the room to avoid suspicion. However, Ning Zhiheng was worried that Anderson might do something wrong, so he gestured to Huo Yueze, who then went out to chat with Anderson in the garden.
Ning Zhiheng faced Miller directly. Without much pleasantry, he said bluntly, "Mr. Miller, I've already heard Mr. Anderson's explanation of the details. Let's get straight to the point. We need to determine the value of this mole. You can give me a price first!"
Miller carefully examined Ning Zhiheng. He had been working in Wuhan and didn't know much about the situation in Shanghai. Looking at this man, whom Anderson had described as the biggest financier in Shanghai's intelligence circles, Miller said in fluent Chinese, "Fifty thousand dollars! I assure you, this mole is absolutely worth the money. Moreover, if you deal directly with him, you can pay fifty percent of the current Shanghai market price for every intelligence transaction. So, with just one high-value intelligence, you'll make a profit."
Trading directly with the mole eliminates the commissions from the two middlemen, naturally resulting in a much lower price. However, Ning Zhiheng also needs to bear some costs and risks himself.
However, Ning Zhiheng was unwilling to get bogged down in this minor detail. He immediately nodded and readily agreed, "No problem, Mr. Miller. I can make the deal now. But before we do, may I ask if this mole can help me find out the original source of that intelligence? In other words, can he help me find the Chinese military mole who provided that intelligence?"
This was Ning Zhiheng's real purpose. Compared to that, he was more concerned about the intelligence network that the Japanese had set up in China. If he dug deeper, he might find even greater gains.
Miller was overjoyed to hear Ning Zhiheng agree to his offer so readily. It was a great thing to have such a gain before returning to China.
After listening to Ning Zhiheng's question, Miller thought for a moment and replied, "Mr. Lin, I can tell you that this mole works in the staff department of the Japanese headquarters. He has only seen the translated material of this military intelligence and has no access to the original. If we want to find out the mole in the Chinese army, we must start with the intelligence department of the Japanese military headquarters, which I think will be difficult."
His answer disappointed Ning Zhiheng. It seemed that finding the mole would not be so easy. He decided to leave this matter to headquarters for now.
Ning Zhiheng and Miller agreed on the price, and Miller gave Ning Zhiheng the name of the mole and the agreed method of waking it up.
Ning Zhiheng called Anderson in and paid the agreed-upon cash, thus completing this special transaction.
Ning Zhiheng and Huo Yueze left Anderson's house and rushed back to Tan's mansion. In Ning Zhiheng's study, Ning Zhiheng gave Huo Yueze some instructions.
"Tonight, I will send a telegram to headquarters informing them of the leak of the military defense deployment plan in northern Jiangxi. This is no small matter. It is not convincing enough that a single telegram could mobilize and adjust so many troops in northern Jiangxi. So, as before, in order to gain the trust of the General Headquarters, this material and the original film must be sent back to Chongqing immediately."
Huo Yueze, of course, knew the gravity of the situation, and he immediately nodded in acceptance, saying, "I will personally deliver this intelligence back to Chongqing and make sure it is absolutely safe!"
Ning Zhiheng shook his head and said in a deep voice, "For this kind of thing, just send a reliable person. There's no need for you to go in person."
"Yes, then let's send Deng Zhihong back. Is that alright with you?"
“Then send him back. There’s no time to lose. He should leave tonight.” Ning Zhiheng nodded. “The situation in Shanghai is becoming increasingly complicated, and a storm is brewing. I need you here to stabilize the situation and keep an eye on things.”
At this point, Ning Zhiheng sighed and continued, "The Shanghai station and the assassination team are making too many moves now. Unfortunately, Shanghai is not what it was two years ago. I'm worried that they will make a mistake sooner or later. Once a problem occurs, we must not be affected. This place is where my life's work is invested. You must be extra careful and absolutely cannot make any mistakes."
"Yes, please rest assured, I will act with caution."
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