Yu Cheng's words left both the Director and Gu Zhengqi speechless. Needless to say, Inoue Takahiko was doomed.
Gu Zhengqi's eyes darted around, and he leaned forward, whispering to the director for instructions: "Director, Ning Zhiheng's investigative abilities are undeniable, but his interrogation methods are still worrying. A criminal in his hands probably won't live long. Actually, there are still many intelligence and clues that can be further investigated. Why don't we bring over the members of the Hump Team from our intelligence department and interrogate them again? We should make the best use of our personnel!"
The bureau chief couldn't help but roll his eyes, and finally scolded Gu Zhengqi: "You can just ask Ning Zhiheng for the person directly, don't expect me to ask him, I can't afford to lose face like that."
Eight days ago, he insisted on using personnel from Operations Division Two at the meeting, clearly confident of victory. Later, his willingness to cooperate with the Intelligence Division on the air raid case was already a favor. Now he's even handed you the Hump Group's codebook. If you still want to snatch prisoners, how can we get along in the future?
Gu Zhengqi immediately shut his mouth. He had made a huge profit this time and was naturally too embarrassed to ask Ning Zhiheng for help again. That's why he wanted the bureau chief to step in. But his wishful thinking didn't work out, so he simply decided to stop while he was ahead and said no more.
The bureau chief couldn't help but shake his head. He knew his old subordinate Gu Zhengqi better than anyone. Gu Zhengqi would grab as much benefit as he could, and he would do anything as long as the benefits were enough. As for whether he cared about his reputation or not, that depended on the situation.
The director ignored Gu Zhengqi and spoke again: "Alright, the first battle of the crackdown has been a success and progressed smoothly. In just seven days, we have cracked the leak case, the air raid case, and also uncovered the Hump Group, two radios and codebooks, and twelve spies have been arrested. I must say, this time, appointing Ning Zhiheng as the executor was the right move!"
But Yu Cheng spoke up again: "Director, the Second Operations Division has actually gained far more than just these!"
"What?"
The director and Gu Zhengqi exchanged a glance, then looked at Yu Cheng again.
Yu Cheng coughed lightly, considered his words carefully, and said, "Just two days ago, when I went to report to Director Ning on the investigation of Yuanze Trading Company, I saw a radio on his desk, along with a codebook. I am certain that this was just seized by the Second Operations Division. In other words, they have also cracked a Japanese intelligence group in the past few days. However, I do not know the specifics, so I did not ask any further questions."
The bureau chief's eyes narrowed, and he pressed for more details, asking, "Are you sure?"
"I'm sure!" Yu Cheng nodded affirmatively.
"The radio was the type used by Japanese spies. When I went to report, many people in the Second Division were in a hurry, indicating a major operation was underway. Moreover, while I was interrogating Ji Anmin and Hou Xiangchen these past two days, there were always people conducting interrogations in the interrogation room next door, with prisoners being dragged in and out from time to time. I inquired privately with the interrogation staff and they said that more than ten Japanese spies had been arrested. Their interrogation work these past two days has been extremely arduous, almost non-stop all night."
Yu Cheng was also a shrewd man. During the time he was interrogating the criminals in the Second Operations Division, he still managed to figure out quite a few things. After all, the interrogation room was only so big, and with careful observation, many things could not be hidden from people.
Upon hearing this, the bureau chief couldn't contain his curiosity. In just seven days, Ning Zhiheng had already achieved remarkable results, which was astonishing. But now he learned that he had also cracked a spy group, captured more than ten Japanese spies, and seized a radio and codebook. This was simply unbelievable.
Gu Zhengqi, standing to the side, was even more puzzled. He opened his mouth, then finally said doubtfully, "Chief, even catching a dozen pigs would take some effort. Now it's a spy team. Is this even possible?"
"Whether it's possible or not, we'll find out for ourselves. This Ning Zhiheng is quite composed. Such a big case, and he hasn't even reported it to headquarters. What is he planning?"
The director could no longer sit still. The news Yu Cheng brought him today was too shocking. So many Japanese spies had been captured in just a few days. He had to confirm it before he could feel at ease.
He picked up the phone and dialed Huang Xianzheng.
"Zhongxin, are you aware of the situation with Zhiheng?"
"What's going on?" Huang Xianzheng's inexplicable voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Zhiheng's operation to eliminate the enemy has made a major breakthrough, but it hasn't been reported yet. If Yu Cheng hadn't reported it, I would still be in the dark. I'd like to go to the Second Division to take a look. What do you think..."
"Oh, is that so? I really didn't know. Well then, I'll go with you to take a look right away."
"Okay, I'll wait for you downstairs!"
The Second Operations Division is different from other divisions. After all, it is a force of the Baoding Clique and a special area directly under Huang Xianzheng's jurisdiction. If the Director wants to go and check, he still has to tell Huang Xianzheng.
Before long, the two bureau chiefs met downstairs and headed to Operations Division Two together again.
Ning Zhiheng was also completely bewildered. He had just received a phone call from Huang Xianzheng informing him that the bureau chief was coming to inspect the mopping-up operation. He dared not delay and immediately gathered all his officers of colonel rank and above to line up at the gate to welcome the two bureau chiefs.
The officers of the Second Division were also surprised. After the establishment of the Second Division, Huang Xianzheng was his direct superior and often came to inspect. However, as the military commander of the Military Intelligence Bureau, the director himself had not come many times. But in the past few days, for some reason, he came to inspect the work one after another. The arrival of the two directors made these subordinates nervous. They all dealt with the situation carefully and dared not be careless in the slightest.
The vehicle soon arrived at the Second Operations Division. The two bureau chiefs got out of the car. This time, the bureau chiefs were not in a hurry. They waved to the officers, said a few words, and then entered the office building with Huang Xianzheng.
Ning Zhiheng and Wei Liangbi followed closely behind. Soon after, in the office, the bureau chief sat upright in the main seat, cleared his throat, and then said, "Zhiheng, the main reason for coming here this time is to inquire about the progress of the clearing operation. Please give a report now!"
Ning Zhiheng was taken aback. He had sent Yu Cheng back to headquarters earlier, and should have finished reporting on the progress by now. Why did the Director still need to inquire about the progress?
He was puzzled, but he readily agreed and began to recount the investigation of the Hump Team. However, he was interrupted by the Chief of Staff shortly after he began to speak.
“We already understand what you’ve said. There’s no need to go into the details of the Hump Group. We’d like to know some other things.”
Huang Xian, who was on his way, had already heard the bureau chief describe some of the situation of the Hump Group. He was happy to know that Ning Zhiheng had cracked another spy group and was also eager to hear about the latest developments in the investigation.
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