Li Zhiqun pondered for a long time, weighing the pros and cons repeatedly. In fact, deep down he was still willing to submit to the puppet government. After all, if the puppet government really came to power, he would have achieved his goal and become a founding official. But now that the higher-ups did not recognize him and he wanted to be someone else's dog, he was afraid he would be kicked out. So he didn't want to do it.
Thinking of this, he steeled his heart, turned to Luo Xingchao and said, "Xingchao, you see things clearly. I'm caught in the middle of it all, and I'm actually worried about gains and losses. Do you have any good suggestions?"
At this point, he quickly added, "If things succeed, I will never treat Xingchao unfairly!"
Luo Xingchao laughed and nodded, saying, "Director, you're too kind. Let's be more straightforward and eliminate Ding Mo's men directly. I think we should start with Zhang Mingshi!"
Zhang Mingshi was Luo Xingchao's superior and the head of the First Division. He came from the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) and was a chief of CBIS agents. After defecting to the enemy, he joined the 76th Special Agent Headquarters and even got close to Ding Mo, becoming one of Ding Mo's confidants. Li Zhiqun had always been dissatisfied with him, so when Luo Xingchao proposed to take action against Zhang Mingshi, Li Zhiqun was naturally willing.
Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he quickly guessed Luo Xingchao's intention. It turned out that Luo Xingchao also wanted to rise in rank and had his eye on the position of section chief. Now he wanted to use him to get rid of Zhang Mingshi and pave the way for him.
Damn it, none of them are easy to deal with! Li Zhiqun cursed inwardly. However, at this stage, his interests were aligned with Luo Xingchao's. He wanted to eliminate dissidents, while Luo Xingchao wanted to advance further. Only then could they have the basis and conditions for cooperation, which was actually a good thing!
Without further hesitation, Li Zhiqun asked, "What's your idea?"
Luo Xingchao chuckled and said, "What other methods do we need? No matter how eloquently we try, Ding Mo won't believe us. Everyone knows the truth. Just take action. The Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai Station is fighting us to the death. Isn't it normal for them to assassinate a section chief from the 76th Bureau? What do you say?"
Li Zhiqun thought it made sense. Anyway, using the name of the Shanghai station to get rid of these troublesome guys was a reasonable excuse. It was just an excuse, and he didn't care whether others believed it or not!
Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "That's a good idea. Let's do it this way. I'll make the arrangements right away. Xingchao, from now on, the position of director of this department will definitely be yours! Don't worry, I will fully support your work and give priority to providing financial and human resources."
Upon hearing this, Luo Xingchao knew that his plans could not be hidden from Li Zhiqun, so he didn't bother to refuse and said with a smile, "Then thank you for the promotion, Director. However, I would like to ask for your help in terms of personnel. As you know, I come from the Military Intelligence Bureau, and I have no respect for those street thugs."
Upon hearing this, Li Zhiqun understood. He knew that Luo Xingchao was referring to the Green Gang members he had previously planted under Luo Xingchao's command. He laughed heartily, waved his hand, and said, "Of course, of course! What I said before will definitely be kept. Moreover, a large number of Military Intelligence Bureau agents will be captured soon. At that time, all personnel will be added to your First Division and placed under your unified management. What do you think?"
Just as I thought! Luo Xingchao was shocked. There was no mistake. Li Zhiqun spoke with such certainty that there must be a problem with the Military Intelligence Bureau. Was it the Shanghai Station? Or the Shanghai Intelligence Section? The message had to be sent out immediately to confirm all personnel and find out who had fallen into Li Zhiqun's hands.
The two chatted for a while longer before Li Zhiqun got up and left. Luo Xingchao, seeing that it was getting late, couldn't sit still any longer. He quickly tidied up and left the office as well.
Three hours later, Yi Hua'an received the intelligence from Luo Xingchao. Upon seeing this intelligence, he felt a chill in his heart. It was extremely similar to the situation he had previously confirmed regarding Sun Xiangde. As it turned out, Sun Xiangde ultimately betrayed all of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics' forces in Shanghai to the 76th Bureau.
So who will be arrested this time? According to Muyu's judgment, it is very likely that they are from the Military Intelligence Bureau. As for whether it is the Shanghai Station or the Intelligence Section, it is still uncertain. We can only follow the previous director's approach and check our own personnel to see who has lost contact.
Yi Hua'an was in charge of intelligence work in Shanghai. He had an intelligence team and an action team led by Zuo Gang. He immediately made emergency contact and began to investigate them one by one. At the same time, two telegrams were quickly sent with the same content. One was sent to the Second Action Division in Chongqing, and the other was sent to the Tan Mansion of the Intelligence Section.
The radio transmission in the darkness quickly alerted all parties involved. Upon receiving Zuo Rou's report, Huo Yueze dared not delay and immediately verified the identities of all personnel within the concession.
The telegram sent to Chongqing was quickly handed to Ning Zhiheng. Upon seeing the situation in the telegram, Ning Zhiheng was immediately shocked. He was more worried than Yi Dong'an, that is, what if the person who was arrested was not a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, but a member of the underground party?
Unfortunately, he is currently in Chongqing and cannot contact the farmer, so he cannot issue a warning to the underground party and ask them to investigate themselves, as he did last time. It seems that the situation in Shanghai is likely to change significantly, and he must return to Shanghai as soon as possible to take charge. Otherwise, if he stays in Chongqing, he will be a step behind in everything he does. That is where his foundation is located, and if a major mistake is made, he will regret it.
He dared not delay any longer. Even though it was already late at night, he drove directly to the bureau chief's residence and urgently requested an audience with him.
When the bureau chief heard that it was Ning Zhiheng who was requesting a meeting, he was quite surprised. This was the first time Ning Zhiheng had come to see him late at night since returning to Chongqing. In the past, no matter what major events had occurred during the crackdown, Ning Zhiheng had never been this nervous. It seemed that the situation must be serious.
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