However, Chongqing at that time not only lacked a fixed urban area, but was also almost entirely populated by migrants. Every day, refugees would flood in, and the population registration system was extremely chaotic. In addition, most of the country had fallen, and the Japanese could easily plant anyone in the city. The Military Intelligence Bureau could not investigate the authenticity of their origins, which made it easy for Japanese spies to enter the city and blend in with the real people, making it difficult to distinguish between them.
It is precisely because of these reasons that Gu Zhengqi's Second Intelligence Division has been unable to effectively combat Japanese spy organizations for so long. This time, it was only thanks to the decryption team's efforts that three Japanese spies were captured. Otherwise, the results would have been even worse. Now that Yi Dong is dead, Gu Zhengqi knows that the work will be even more difficult in the future. Therefore, it is better to ask Ning Zhiheng to take action now. Although it is somewhat embarrassing, it is much better than having to accept severe punishment from the Director again if a major problem arises later.
Besides, face is not a big deal for an old fox like Gu Zhengqi.
Bian Ze agreed with Gu Zhengqi's words. He had even more confidence in Ning Zhiheng's abilities and said, "Director, with a major battle imminent and Japanese spies so rampant, it is indeed a good idea to have Zhiheng in charge of counter-espionage work. It would be a waste to use his talents only to oversee operations!"
The director felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He also wished that Ning Zhiheng would take action and eliminate Japanese spies in the Chongqing area. Moreover, even if Ning Zhiheng made great contributions in this rear area, it would not affect the distribution of major interests in the Shanghai area. It was indeed a good idea.
However, Bian Ze and Gu Zhengqi said this because everyone now believes that Ning Zhiheng has been in charge of secret operations at the Chongqing Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters for the past six months.
But the director knew perfectly well that the man was just Ning Zhiheng's double, his shadow. The real Ning Zhiheng was still far away in Shanghai, in charge of smuggling goods. How could he possibly have returned to Chongqing to conduct counter-espionage work?
He had no choice but to wave his hand and refuse their suggestion. He then instructed, "Zhiheng has his own matters to attend to. As I said, he is in charge of an important operation. Unless there are special circumstances, we cannot let him be distracted. Don't always think about taking advantage of others. Instead, do your best to capture the mole in this bombing case. That is the most urgent task. With such a person hiding among us, we are afraid we won't even dare to close our eyes when we sleep!"
Hearing that the Director had rejected their request once again, Bian Ze and Gu Zhengqi were both helpless. They did not understand the reason, but military orders could not be disobeyed, so they could only nod and accept the order.
Early the next morning, Wei Liangbi urgently requested an audience with the Director and handed over the telegram he had received in the early hours of the previous day.
The bureau chief carefully examined the telegram in his hand, and just one glance made him stand up abruptly.
"Our military defense plan for the northern Jiangxi region has been leaked and obtained by Japan. Subsequent materials and original film have been sent to Chongqing."
Upon seeing this information, the Director was well aware of the serious consequences that would result if this intelligence had been leaked. He had always placed great trust in the intelligence passed on by Ning Zhiheng, and for such a long time, the Shanghai Intelligence Section had never made any mistakes in transmitting intelligence.
He could no longer sit still and instructed Wei Liangbi: "Immediately dispatch capable personnel to meet the people from Shanghai. Make sure to bring back the materials and film as quickly as possible. The General Headquarters will definitely request to see them."
"Yes, I have already sent people to meet them and bring back the materials and film as soon as possible. However, Director, we still need to find this mole as soon as possible. Otherwise, even if we change our defense deployment, there is still a possibility of a leak. By then, even if we discover it, it will be too late to change the deployment."
Of course, the Director knew that what Wei Liangbi was worried about was very likely to happen. Just yesterday, Gu Zhengqi was saying that there had been a leak in the Military Commission, and today the Japanese obtained the military defense plan for the northern Jiangxi region. It is conceivable that this mole must be hiding in the operations department of the Military Commission.
"I will leave this matter to Bian Ze. You keep a close eye on the intelligence department's information and report to me at any time."
After saying that, the bureau chief picked up the telegram and strode outside.
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