Ning Zhiheng was speechless. The operation to eliminate Cui Guangqi was indeed somewhat rash. However, he had urgently activated Gu Feng to lure Cui Guangqi out, and he didn't want too many people involved in the subsequent operations to ensure that Gu Feng's existence was not known to others. Therefore, he only mobilized his two most trusted confidants, Sun Jiacheng and Zuo Gang, to carry out the operation. However, Cui Guangqi was shrewd and skilled. To be on the safe side, Ning Zhiheng decided to personally oversee the operation. If Sun Jiacheng and Zuo Gang still failed, he would personally kill them. Ning Zhiheng was always cautious and meticulous, and every operation was like a lion hunting a rabbit, always giving it his all.
The section chief then sternly reprimanded him: "Remember your position. If you make a mistake, the entire intelligence market and smuggling channels in Shanghai will have to be reshuffled. You know how big the losses will be. I don't want it to happen again. Do you understand?"
For the sake of the huge annual income of $300,000, the director would not allow Ning Zhiheng to make the slightest mistake.
"Yes, Zhiheng promises this is the last time!" Ning Zhiheng hurriedly bowed and agreed.
"Your operations unit needs to be set up immediately. You need to start building the framework now. I asked you to come back earlier to report on your work, but Deputy Director Huang was always indecisive. Now time is very tight. It must be completed before the Military Intelligence Bureau's founding ceremony. You have less than a month to do this, so you need to be quick!"
"Yes, I'll start right away and make sure it's finished before the conference," Ning Zhiheng replied, standing at attention.
After leaving the director's office, Ning Zhiheng hurried to report to Deputy Director Huang. Huang Xianzheng must have already made arrangements for the specific work of setting up the action unit.
The newly established Operations Division II was Huang Xianzheng's brainchild, and he had paid a huge price for it. Its personnel had to be all members of the Baoding faction. Although Ning Zhiheng was the head of the Operations Division, his power was limited, so he had to get involved immediately and try to place his own people in it.
In Huang Xianzheng's office, Ning Zhiheng gave a detailed report on his work performance.
Huang Xianzheng nodded and said, "I have been making arrangements for this matter for a long time. The establishment of the Military Intelligence Bureau is a great opportunity. The Second Operations Division is of paramount importance and is also our greatest strength in the Military Intelligence Bureau. I have applied to our superiors to transfer some capable personnel from the army, as well as some young students recruited in the past year. The framework has been set up and we are just waiting for you to take office. You can make arrangements for your original subordinates."
Ning Zhiheng knew the importance of this Second Operations Division. It was the main force of the Baoding Clique, and Huang Xianzheng would definitely take it personally. Naturally, he had already made preparations in terms of personnel.
"Chief, as you know, my work in Shanghai is quite special. I can entrust the intelligence channels to Huo Yueze, who is shrewd and capable and fully competent. However, I must personally oversee the smuggling channels, otherwise problems are likely to arise. Therefore, I won't be at headquarters for long. How can this problem be solved?"
Ning Zhiheng's original plan upon returning was to persuade the two section chiefs to abandon the plan to transfer him back to headquarters so that he could stay in Shanghai and focus on managing the intelligence and smuggling networks. However, he has now become the focus of the power struggle between the two sides. The section chiefs have specified that the position must be held by Ning Zhiheng, and Huang Xianzheng has no choice but to agree. However, Ning Zhiheng is currently overwhelmed and finds it difficult to manage both positions. He needs to communicate with Huang Xianzheng to figure out how to handle the situation.
Huang Xianzheng smiled and said, "This problem is not difficult to solve. I had considered before that you stay in Shanghai to develop your career, and your senior brother Wei Liangbi would serve as the director of the Second Action Division. However, the director firmly disagreed. Although Liangbi's talent is also outstanding, he is far inferior to you in terms of merit and influence. If he were promoted suddenly, it would be difficult to explain to both superiors and subordinates. Now that you are the head, the problem is solved. I will make him your deputy and serve as the deputy director. He is your senior brother, and there should be no problem with him partnering with you. When you are not here, he will take charge of the daily work. Besides, this Action Division is too important. I will devote some energy to keep an eye on it personally. You don't need to worry!"
Ning Zhiheng was overjoyed upon hearing this. If Wei Liangbi could become his deputy, many problems would be easily solved. He trusted Wei Liangbi's character. When he first joined the Military Intelligence Investigation Department, Wei Liangbi took great care of him. In order to pave the way for him, Wei Liangbi did not hesitate to transfer away the troublesome Liang Deyou, allowing him to take charge of the investigation of major cases as a newly recruited second lieutenant. Wei Liangbi recommended him for merit several times. It can be said that Wei Liangbi did his best to cultivate him, which allowed him to stand out and finally catch the eye of several high-ranking officials.
Within the Military Intelligence Investigation Department, the two brothers always stood together through thick and thin, sharing the same spirit. Outsiders also regarded them as one entity, and it was the perfect opportunity for him to take charge of Operations Division Two in their place.
Ning Zhiheng said with a smile, "It is indeed your foresight and discerning eye that makes you so good at recognizing talent. My senior brother is exceptionally talented and meticulous in his work. He will certainly not disappoint you."
Huang Xian listened to Ning Zhiheng's flattery with some helplessness. He knew that Ning Zhiheng had a strong personality and that being his deputy would not be a simple matter. If he arranged for someone else to be his deputy, he was afraid that Ning Zhiheng's methods would cause problems before long. Therefore, he could only choose Wei Liangbi. Fortunately, Wei Liangbi's talent was also excellent and everyone could accept it.
"Your intelligence station in Shanghai has been reorganized into the Shanghai Intelligence Section under the Second Operations Division. You will decide on the specific job assignments. A few days ago, I notified Wei Liangbi to immediately travel from Chongqing to headquarters. The work ahead is now in your hands. There are countless tasks involved in the reorganization, and time is of the essence. You need to hurry!"
"Yes! I'll get on it right away!"
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