Looking at Uehara Junpei's questioning gaze, Takasaki Shigeo felt helpless. He knew Ning Zhiheng well enough.
After much deliberation, he finally had to answer truthfully: "I'm sorry, General, I really haven't found an effective way to deal with Ning Zhiheng. He is the most outstanding intelligence expert in China's intelligence department. He is meticulous, sharp, and has a level of investigation and judgment that is beyond the reach of ordinary people. According to my investigation, he has almost no weaknesses that can be exploited. I even dispatched the entire Sword Light Team to assassinate him, but we stepped into a trap that he had already set up, resulting in the annihilation of the entire team. For the time being, I have not found a better countermeasure."
Upon hearing Takasaki Shigeo's answer, Uehara Junpei felt somewhat disappointed and asked, "As far as I know, our opponents on the Chongqing intelligence front used to be the Second Intelligence Division of the Military Intelligence Bureau. Why did it suddenly become the Second Operations Division? Are you aware of this situation?"
Gao Qishige nodded quickly. The intelligence network had previously planted many informants in the Military Intelligence Bureau, so collecting this kind of publicly available information was not a problem. He explained, "That's indeed the case. Among the various departments of the Military Intelligence Bureau, the Second Action Division is the most powerful force in the Chinese military, the Baoding Clique. They are only responsible for military affairs and not intelligence work. However, Ning Zhiheng, the director of the Second Action Division, is recognized by the Military Intelligence Bureau as the number one counter-espionage expert. Back in Nanjing, our intelligence network in Nanjing was completely destroyed by him, and almost all the intelligence teams were arrested."
Later, due to factional infighting, Ning Zhiheng stopped engaging in counter-espionage work. However, this time, the Military Intelligence Bureau, pressured by the Chinese high command over the bombing of the Huangshan official residence, finally set aside factional interests and reinstated Ning Zhiheng. It must be said that this man was extremely troublesome; once he took over intelligence work, he was relentless in his actions, striking one after another. In less than a month, our intelligence network was completely destroyed.
"No wonder this man is known as King Yama Ning; his fearsome reputation is well-deserved. This time, I've truly experienced his power!"
Upon hearing Takasaki Shigeo's words, Uehara Junpei nodded and let out a long sigh.
He continued, "I have two ideas. The first is to use decapitation. This method is simple and effective. It only requires one or two assassins to solve the problem. Of course, it needs to be well-planned to ensure a successful strike without alerting the enemy, otherwise it will be difficult to contact him in the future."
Secondly, we should stall for time and avoid Ning Zhiheng's wrath. He was only put in charge by the Military Intelligence Bureau under pressure from higher-ups. I estimate that once this arrest operation is over, he will no longer be in charge of counter-espionage work, and the work will return to the Second Intelligence Division. At that time, you can start sending personnel to form an intelligence team. Of course, if we can successfully eliminate Ning Zhiheng, this process can be completed ahead of schedule. In short, don't be too hasty.
With his rich political experience, Uehara Junpei realized after only a moment's thought that Ning Zhiheng could not preside over counter-espionage work for long, so he proposed this prudent countermeasure.
Takasaki Shigeo hurriedly nodded and accepted the order: "Yes, sir. I will select skilled personnel to organize another assassination attempt on Ning Zhiheng."
Uehara Junpei pondered for a moment, then asked, "Currently, the Chongqing intelligence network only has four groups led by Silver Fox left. Is she safe now?"
"I dare not say at the moment!" Takasaki Shigeo replied after a moment's thought.
"Silver Fox and her team went into hiding a long time ago. Only Silver Fox occasionally sends back some messages, but they are all relatively public information. I judge that her activities have been greatly restricted. At present, it can be said that she has lost her intelligence capabilities. However, fortunately, she is careful and meticulous and has a high level of vigilance. Although she was the first to be discovered by Ning Zhiheng, she was able to evade arrest this time, which is enough to demonstrate her work ability. Moreover, she was the first to discover the abnormality of the Military Intelligence Bureau's operation and judge that there was a problem with the executor. Only after our investigation did we find that Ning Zhiheng had taken over the work. However, our response was inadequate, and we ended up getting involved with the Sword Light Team instead."
“I see!” Uehara Junpei nodded and said.
He still had a strong impression of Chiemi Tanikawa. In Japan, a male-dominated society, Chiemi Tanikawa's ability to rise to the ranks of high-ranking spies as a woman was undoubtedly remarkable.
He initially ordered the recruitment of outstanding talents from various intelligence departments to supplement the military intelligence office because he valued Chiemi Tanikawa's exceptional ability to turn people to defect, which is why he specifically requested her to be transferred.
Uehara Junpei thought for a moment and then said, "Given the current dire situation in Chongqing, I don't think Silver Fox will be of any use staying there. Moreover, given Ning Zhiheng's abilities, I'm afraid she won't escape this fate either. It's better to let her stay away for a while."
Takasaki Shigeo was taken aback. He hadn't expected that General Uehara would value Silver Fox so much, even allowing her to leave Chongqing to evade the Military Intelligence Bureau's pursuit. This was unprecedented.
But he didn't hesitate any longer and quickly nodded in acceptance: "I will arrange for a suitable person to take over her work immediately."
Uehara Junpei looked at Takasaki Shigeo with some confusion, smiled slightly, and explained: "According to your report just now, Silver Fox has already revealed herself to Ning Zhiheng. If she continues to stay in Chongqing, she can only remain in hiding and may be exposed at any time. In that case, we might as well withdraw her."
"People should be used in the right way. She's an expert at turning people to defect, and we're about to open up a new intelligence region, which is exactly what we need to utilize her abilities. That's why I thought of transferring her back."
"Opening up new intelligence zones? You mean...?"
Changsha!
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