Zhang Zhengkui stared intently at Ning Zhiheng, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration: "Zhiheng, it's a real pity you went to the Military Intelligence Bureau. Your judgment is excellent; you have such a broad perspective. It seems you didn't waste your two years at military academy. You even see things more clearly than some of the commanding officers of combat units. The Japanese previously focused their efforts on the left flank, intending to encircle our army. But now, after their setback, they've set their sights on breaking through the right flank. Our forces on the right flank are also weak; our main forces have been deployed to the central and left flanks. The situation is critical!"
Ning Zhiheng quickly bowed and said, "These are just my humble opinions."
At this point, he hesitated for a moment. Since he had already talked to Zhang Zhengkui about this, he might as well bring up the matter he had discussed with the director again, thinking that he could remind Zhang Zhengkui and see if it would be of any help.
He coughed lightly, a hint of hesitation on his face. Zhang Zhengkui quickly noticed his unusual expression, softened his tone, and asked gently, "What else is there? Speak frankly and don't hold back!"
Ning Zhiheng reported softly, "During a previous operation, I captured a top-secret intelligence document from the Japanese military. However, due to special circumstances at the time, I did not obtain the complete document, only bringing back the cover page. The content was about the Japanese hydrological survey of Hangzhou Bay over the past two years. I reported this to my superiors. Because this intelligence was relatively ordinary, yet it was placed together with other highly classified intelligence, it indicates that the Japanese attached great importance to it. I suspect that the Japanese had planned and intended to land in Hangzhou Bay in their previous operational plans. Hangzhou Bay is located behind our right flank battlefield. Once the enemy lands, our rear will be cut off, and we will be in danger of being surrounded. The situation will deteriorate rapidly. I hope the commander can make preparations in advance."
These words made Zhang Zhengkui's eyes sparkle. Ning Zhiheng had indeed shocked him enough today, even revealing the location of Hangzhou Bay.
Zhang Zhengkui scrutinized Ning Zhiheng again, and slowly said, "Could it be that you were the officer who infiltrated the consulate in Hangzhou alone, assassinated the head of the Japanese spy network, and brought back top-secret intelligence?"
Ning Zhiheng's eyes widened as he looked at Zhang Zhengkui. This matter was top secret; even within the Military Intelligence Investigation Department, only a handful of people knew about it.
He didn't know that when he submitted the hydrological survey report of Hangcheng Bay, the section chief immediately forwarded it to the military government's operations room. The high-ranking generals at the time didn't take it seriously, but a few generals still kept it in mind.
This included General Zhang Zhengkui, who keenly sensed the value of this intelligence. At the time, in order to raise everyone's awareness of this intelligence and to demonstrate the capabilities of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department, the Director revealed the Hangzhou operation. However, for the sake of secrecy, Ning Zhiheng's name was not mentioned.
He ventured alone into the lion's den, assassinated the head of Japanese intelligence, and escaped unscathed, bringing back extremely important intelligence. This perfect operation immediately earned him high praise from several high-ranking officials.
Zhang Zhengkui had a vivid memory of the incident, but he never expected that the young officer who successfully carried out the mission would be a key member of his Baoding faction, and that he was now standing right in front of him.
Ning Zhiheng looked at Zhang Zhengkui in surprise, and finally nodded and said, "It is indeed a student. However, this matter occurred before the war, and in order to avoid diplomatic disputes, the Military Intelligence Bureau strictly prohibited the disclosure of this matter. Of course, now that we are openly fighting, there is no longer any value in keeping it a secret."
Zhang Zhengkui laughed heartily and pointed at Ning Zhiheng, saying, "I said before that He Yongnian's ability to teach students to be spies was first-rate, and it seems I was right, haha!"
Ning Zhiheng could only give an awkward smile. After Zhang Zhengkui's laughter subsided, he said, "Zhiheng, your abilities are indeed outstanding, and your vision is sharp. I've always kept the matter of Hangcheng Bay in mind!"
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