And then there's Ding Mo, occupying the position of director of the 76th Special Agent Headquarters, doing absolutely nothing all day but climbing the social ladder, getting on good terms with these high-ranking officials of the new government, and in the end, he even concurrently became the Minister of Social Affairs. Meanwhile, I'm fighting tooth and nail with the Chongqing agents every day, risking my life, but I haven't gotten anything in return. I'm still not even a full deputy director. Your Excellency, these people see me as an outcast. You must say something for me!"
Li Zhiqun felt increasingly aggrieved as he spoke. Since joining the puppet government, he had been working tirelessly and risking his life to protect the high-ranking officials of the new government and to wage a brutal spy war against Chongqing agents. However, he still could not gain their approval and was unable to rise in the puppet government system. How could he be content with this?
The real reason is that his status within the Kuomintang was too low. These former high-ranking officials would never respect a lowly agent who only earned a few dozen dollars back then. So no matter how hard he tried, they looked down on him from the bottom of their hearts.
Qingqing Zhengliang wanted Li Zhiqun to have the same mindset. The Special Agent Headquarters was growing stronger and stronger, and he had to keep it firmly in his hands. As for the puppet government, the more it alienated them, the more it suited the Japanese interests.
He gently patted Li Zhiqun on the shoulder and said with a smile, "I already know about this matter. I'll put in a good word for you. It's too obvious to ask Zhou Fushan to relinquish his position as Minister of Police. I recommend you for the position of Vice Minister of Police. He holds multiple positions and it's impossible for him to manage everything. This way, the real power of the Ministry of Police will still be in your hands. After a while, I'll find a way to make him hand over the position and then promote you to the top position!"
Upon hearing Qingqing Zhengliang's promise, Li Zhiqun was overjoyed. He knew that with the Japanese's strength, not to mention Zhou Fushan, even Wang Tianhai would have to give way. Now that they were willing to directly stand up for him, the matter was practically a sure thing.
He quickly bowed deeply and said to Haruki Masayoshi, "Thank you for your appreciation, Colonel. I, Zhiqun, would never dare to fail to pledge my loyalty to the death!"
"Just go for it with confidence, I'll support you wholeheartedly!" Qing Qingzhengliang nodded in satisfaction, then frowned and changed the subject, "By the way, there's one more thing. I heard that Section Chief Luo is facing many restrictions at the Special Agent Headquarters. Didn't I tell you that we should support his work at the Special Agent Headquarters? But you don't seem willing to?"
Li Zhiqun was startled by Qing Qingzhengliang's words. He immediately realized that Luo Xingchao must have spoken ill of him to Qing Qingzhengliang in the office that morning. He quickly explained, "Colonel, that's not true at all. I have always supported Section Chief Luo's work. Perhaps he has some misunderstanding?"
"Then let's clear up the misunderstanding! Li Jun, the reason I have always firmly supported you is because of your loyalty to our empire. I hope I won't always have to remind you of that."
Furthermore, Section Chief Luo has always held a favorable impression of you, praising your work ability and attitude to me on numerous occasions. However, you treat him very differently. I've heard that you've been hindering the development of his department and refusing to assign him the personnel he requests. Is that true?
Li Zhiqun was speechless at Qing Qingzhengliang's questioning. A few days ago, Luo Xingchao applied to him to hand over the captured Military Intelligence Bureau personnel to his intelligence section, but he rejected it. Of course, there was also a little scheme to suppress Luo Xingchao's development. But this guy turned around and told Qing Qingzhengliang. He really had no scruples at all!
Now that Qing Qingzhengliang's tone was so stern, it was clear that he wouldn't tolerate any further disobedience. Li Zhiqun had no choice but to nod and agree, "Understood, the reason I..."
Qingqing Zhengliang waved his hand to interrupt him, and said in a calm tone, "You don't need to explain the reason to me. In short, after you go back, immediately allocate the personnel he needs to him, understand?"
"Yes, Zhiqun understands!" Li Zhiqun dared not be negligent in the slightest and quickly bowed his head to accept the order.
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