Wei Liangbi spread his hands, making a helpless gesture, and said, "This morning, the Director came in person and specifically emphasized that we must leave the prisoners alive. If we use heavy force and someone dies, we cannot bear the responsibility."
Besides, the interrogation was conducted by the intelligence section, which was approved by the section chief and the division chief. We were just there to accompany them and observe; we couldn't interfere without permission. Otherwise, if something went wrong, we'd be the ones to take the blame.
Ning Zhiheng was also helpless. This method ensured the safety of the prisoner's life, but if Xie Ziming was physically strong and had amazing willpower, the date of obtaining a confession could not be guaranteed.
"By the way, senior brother! There's something I need to report to you." Ning Zhiheng took out a piece of white paper from his shirt pocket.
"What is this?" Wei Liangbi asked, taking the blank paper and examining it. He didn't recognize the Japanese writing on it either.
"When we searched the radio station yesterday, we found a piece of paper on the table with writing on it. I suspect it was a telegram drafted by Xie Ziming. He needed to make a draft and then convert it into code one by one. I used a pencil to restore the handwriting. Is it possible to find a reliable person to translate it?"
Upon hearing Ning Zhiheng's words, Wei Liangbi was overjoyed. He quickly checked the manuscript in his hand again and said, "This clue is too important. I'll go find Deputy Section Chief Xiang right away and ask him to arrange a reliable person to translate it."
After speaking, Wei Liangbi asked Ning Zhiheng to notify Wang Shucheng, who was on duty at home, to come over and continue to accompany the interrogation in the interrogation room.
Then, together with Ning Zhiheng, they rushed to the office of Xiang Yan, the deputy head of the action section.
Xiang Yan was in his office when he saw Wei Liangbi and his companion arrive. He took the opportunity to inquire about the progress of the case.
Upon hearing that Wei Liangbi wanted someone fluent in Japanese, he immediately picked up the phone and requested a translator from the telecommunications department.
Because the Telecommunications Department specializes in communications interception and decryption, it has a number of dedicated translators.
A translator quickly arrived, and Xiang Yan asked him to translate the text on the spot. The translated text read: "Windmill Puppet has been arrested. Snow Wolf returns to Shanghai today. Details will be provided in person. Shadow has been confirmed to restart. Black Sparrow!"
Ning Zhiheng and Wei Liangbi immediately sensed something was wrong upon seeing the telegram. Xiang Yan, noticing their grim expressions, quickly asked, "What happened? This should be a draft telegram. Is there something wrong with the content?"
"Section Chief, you're right, this is definitely a telegram, and it should have been sent just yesterday before the arrests. The first sentence, referring to the arrests of Fu Cheng and Huang Xiansheng, is fine, but the problem lies in the second sentence: 'Snow Wolf is returning to Shanghai today!'" Wei Liangbi replied with a wry smile, holding the translated telegram.
"What, who is this snow wolf?" Xiang Yan asked.
Ning Zhiheng took over the question and explained, "The target we were tracking yesterday, Cui Hai, should be the Snow Wolf mentioned in the telegram. We discovered that Cui Hai and Xie Ziming met at noon, and then we split up to follow them. I followed Cui Hai back to the hotel and found that he was about to leave Jinling. The situation was urgent, so we had to arrest him on the spot, but we failed. At the last moment, he pulled the pin on a grenade and committed suicide."
Therefore, Xie Ziming, also known as Black Sparrow in the telegram, had already contacted the Special Higher Police headquarters by radio and informed them of Snow Wolf's return to Shanghai yesterday, which would take less than a day from Nanjing to Shanghai.
In other words, if Snow Wolf doesn't return to the Special Higher Police headquarters by noon today, it will arouse their suspicion. They'll probably confirm his disappearance by this evening at the latest. Snow Wolf's position in the Special Higher Police headquarters is likely quite high; he knows Black Sparrow's identity, and we suspect he probably knows the identities of the other members of the Shadow Squad as well. We can't be sure how the Special Higher Police headquarters will react to his disappearance, but one thing is certain: we don't have much time left!
Xiang Yan immediately understood. He quickly picked up the telegram and said to Ning Zhiheng and Wei Liangbi, "Don't go there either. Wait for me here. I'll report it right away!"
After saying that, he hurriedly went out the door.
Ning Zhiheng and Wei Liangbi exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat dejected. They hadn't expected the arrest to be a step too late, which had given Xie Ziming the opportunity to contact the Special Higher Police Headquarters.
With such a major problem as Snow Wolf going missing, if the Special Higher Police Headquarters reacts promptly, then after tonight, all the secrets Snow Wolf possesses will be questioned, including everything he knows about the Shadow Group.
The newly activated password will be deactivated, and each member of Shadow may be instructed to go into hiding or evacuate via radio broadcast. This is, of course, the last thing the military intelligence department wants to see.
Xiang Yan returned quickly!
"Come with me, the Chief of Staff wants to see you personally!"
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