Early the next morning, Araki Tetsuya, Uehara Junpei's attendant, came to invite Ning Zhiheng to meet with Uehara Junpei. However, this time, instead of going to the official residence, they went directly to the military intelligence department.
The Military Intelligence Bureau was located in the center of Hankou Town, Wuhan, surrounded by Japanese troops. Ning Zhiheng's vehicle entered the restricted area and quickly arrived at the office building of the Military Intelligence Bureau.
There were still many staff members moving back and forth in the office building, their steps hurried. Araki Tetsu led Ning Zhiheng to the top floor of the office building. This floor only had Uehara Junpei's office, and the surroundings immediately became quiet.
Araki Tetsu invited Ning Zhiheng into Uehara Junpei's office, where Uehara Junpei was personally organizing documents next to a bookshelf. There were also many documents piled up on the desk, making it look a little messy.
"Uncle, I heard you're going to the front lines? Why so suddenly?" Ning Zhiheng asked. On the way here, Araki Tetsu had already explained the reason to him.
When Uehara Junpei saw Ning Zhiheng enter, he quickly turned around and waved for Ning Zhiheng to sit down. He also put down his work and sat down in a chair, saying helplessly, "There's been some situation at the front. I need to go to northern Jiangxi immediately to conduct an on-site investigation and attend a military conference. Tomohito, I originally planned to take you on a proper tour of Wuhan after I got through this busy period, but it seems there won't be time!"
Going to northern Jiangxi? Ning Zhiheng immediately realized that the National Revolutionary Army must have made a major adjustment to the defense deployment in northern Jiangxi, which was also noticed by the Japanese military. Uehara Junpei should be heading to the front line to investigate this matter.
Ning Zhiheng quickly replied with a smile, "Uncle, you are busy with important military and national affairs, so of course you should prioritize national affairs. I have been visiting around Wuhan these past few days and there is nothing much to do, so you don't need to worry. But is the situation at the front very serious?"
Uehara Junpei was also aware of Ning Zhiheng's schedule these past few days, so he nodded and said, "The matter came very suddenly, catching me off guard, but it's not a big problem. I estimate it will take some time to deal with. So, during my time away from Wuhan, I'll have Yamada-kun from the Special Higher Police accompany you. If there's anything you need, just arrange it with him."
“Yamada-kun?” Ning Zhiheng was taken aback, but quickly realized that the person Uehara Junpei was referring to was Lieutenant Colonel Yamada Nobuyuki, the head of the Special Higher Police Section in Wuhan, and one of the four Japanese intelligence officers he had described that night.
“Uncle, I have my own attendants protecting me, there’s no need…”
Just then, there was a knock at the door. Araki Tetsu brought in a middle-aged military officer in his thirties, who was none other than Yamada Nobuyuki, the head of the Special Higher Police.
Yamada Nobuyuki took two quick steps, bowed respectfully to Uehara Junpei, and said, "General, what are your orders?"
Uehara Junpei pointed to Ning Zhiheng, who was sitting upright to the side, and solemnly instructed Yamada Nobuyuki: "Yamada-kun, Tomohito has come all the way to Wuhan to visit me, but I am very busy with military affairs and have to rush to the front line for inspection. I really have no time. So during my absence, please accompany him to Wuhan to enjoy the sights. You must pay attention to protecting Tomohito's safety and not let anything go wrong!"
Upon hearing Uehara Junpei's instructions, Yamada Nobuyuki was overjoyed. He had met this Mr. Fujiwara a few days ago at a welcoming banquet and had been looking for an opportunity to get close to and curry favor with this powerful figure. He never expected that Uehara Junpei would directly order him to accompany him today, which was a rare opportunity.
He immediately tapped his heel and straightened his body, saying, "Please rest assured, General, it is my honor to serve Mr. Fujiwara. I will do my best to protect Mr. Fujiwara's safety until your return."
After he finished speaking, he bowed to Ning Zhiheng.
Ning Zhiheng could only nod in response, glanced at Uehara Junpei, then at Yamada Nobuyuki, and replied helplessly, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Yamada-kun. Please take good care of me!"
Uehara Junpei laughed and said to Ning Zhiheng, "Don't blame me for being nosy. This is a war zone after all, and there are remnants of various forces. Your identity is not ordinary, and you absolutely cannot have any problems. Yamada-kun's Special Higher Police is very powerful here and will definitely protect your safety. Otherwise, I will never feel at ease!"
Hearing Uehara Junpei's words of concern, Ning Zhiheng could only nod in agreement. At this moment, Araki Tetsuya pushed open the door again and reported, "General, the vehicles have been arranged!"
Uehara Junpei nodded. He was decisive and efficient, and got up quickly and walked towards the door.
Ning Zhiheng, Yamada Nobuyuki, and others followed behind, and soon waved goodbye to Uehara Junpei and his group.
At this moment, Ning Zhiheng looked at Gao Qishige, who was seeing them off, and turned to Yamada Nobuyuki, asking in a low voice, "Who is this officer?"
When Ning Zhiheng asked, Yamada Nobuyuki glanced at Takasaki Shigeo and replied softly, "This is Lieutenant Colonel Takasaki Shigeo, a confidant of the General, and highly trusted by him."
"Oh!" Ning Zhiheng nodded. He had specifically asked this person about it because he noticed that the person's gaze kept glancing at him intentionally or unintentionally, as if he was paying close attention to him.
However, Ning Zhiheng did not find anything wrong with it. The people around Uehara Junpei knew his identity and were naturally willing to find an opportunity to talk to him. After all, the Fujiwara family name still held great weight in the minds of the Japanese.
Nobuyuki Yamada continued, "Sir, I will accompany you throughout your activities in Wuhan. Please feel free to ask if you need anything!"
"Then I'll have to trouble you!" Ning Zhiheng also felt that having an in-depth conversation with this Special Higher Police Section Chief might bring him some unexpected gains.
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