Corruption was rampant in the officialdom and military during the Republic of China era, especially in the military where there were numerous factions and deeply entrenched relationships. The Military Intelligence Investigation Bureau often dealt with cases perfunctorily. Sometimes, a single phone call from a high-ranking official in the Bureau would be enough to hastily conclude a case.
Of course, if there is no background or backing, then that's another story. The Military Intelligence Investigation Department doesn't mind catching a few typical cases to set an example for the higher-ups.
Previously, these types of cases were handled by the intelligence department, so they had accumulated a lot of such cases, but they were all locked in filing cabinets.
To put it bluntly, in this army, anyone who has power and the opportunity to embezzle is corrupt. When Ning Zhiheng asked the intelligence department to find a case related to Bao Sheng, Yu Cheng immediately found it.
Although Yu Cheng looked down on the people in the Action Section, he admired Ning Zhiheng and highly recognized Ning Zhiheng's ability to handle cases, so he deliberately tried to befriend him.
Upon seeing the materials Yu Cheng had delivered, Ning Zhiheng was greatly satisfied and said with a smile, "That's wonderful! Is this all about corruption?"
Yu Cheng nodded and said, "They all are. Several of the captured officers mentioned Bao Sheng in their confessions, but he later used his connections and was let go. There are too many cases like this to handle. What, Zhiheng, are you keeping an eye on him? Could he be a spy?"
Corruption can be overlooked, but espionage is absolutely unacceptable; that's the bottom line.
Ning Zhiheng smiled but didn't speak, though that was truly what he was thinking. Otherwise, why would he want Gu Wenshi's interrogation records? Gu Wenshi was the operations staff officer of the 3rd Regiment of the 14th Division. With a little manipulation, Ning Zhiheng could easily connect Gu Wenshi with Bao Sheng, and then simply arrest Bao Sheng as well, labeling him a Japanese spy and subjecting him to severe torture. With the methods of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department, what kind of confession couldn't they get? By then, they could create an ironclad case, and even Deputy Division Commander Zhu behind him wouldn't dare to associate himself with Japanese spies.
This is Ning Zhiheng's source of confidence. As long as someone doesn't have a powerful backer, he can use his authority to frame them directly. Once someone enters the Military Intelligence Investigation Department, they become meat on his chopping block and can hardly escape his ruthless hands.
However, these were all backup plans for Ning Zhiheng. After all, he didn't want to escalate the matter. Even if he gained the upper hand this time and captured Bao Sheng, he would still incur the wrath of Commander Zhu Kang behind him. Although Ning Zhiheng was not afraid of him, the military was a complex place. If Zhu Kang's background was really strong, there was no need to make enemies.
Therefore, Ning Zhiheng felt it would be best to end the matter with Yin Shaoyuan.
He was now waiting for Commander Bao's reaction. If he was just a coward, knew when to back down, and knew when to advance and retreat, he would let him off the hook. But if he dared to cause trouble, he would have no scruples and would just be out of luck.
Ning Zhiheng and Yu Cheng chatted for a while before Yu Cheng took his leave.
Ning Zhiheng reviewed the documents in his hand to make sure he had a clear understanding of the situation.
Less than two hours later, Wang Shucheng pushed open the door and walked in.
"Team leader, we've obtained Yin Shaoyuan's confession. We've questioned him about everything. This kid has indeed done a lot. Besides being dishonest, he also confessed to a murder case. I've sent people to verify it, and we'll be able to close the case soon. He also confessed that this whole thing was instigated by his cousin Bao Sheng; otherwise, he wouldn't have had the guts."
After speaking, Wang Shucheng handed the thick stack of interrogation records to Ning Zhiheng's desk. Ning Zhiheng nodded; these interrogation records weren't actually important, just a formality.
Meanwhile, at the Kangyuankou checkpoint in the west of the city, two groups of people were locked in a fierce confrontation, each armed with weapons.
Liu Datong looked at the officer in front of him with a sneer and said coldly, "What? When did your garrison outside the city become so arrogant? You left your post without authorization and openly led your troops to attack the checkpoint. If I report this to the higher-ups, do you think you deserve to wear this military cap?"
The officer's face darkened, and he cursed, "Hey Liu, don't play dumb with me. Company Commander Yin has been missing for three hours. People saw him being taken away. If it wasn't you, who else could it be? You've got some nerve, daring to openly arrest an active-duty officer. I don't think you can bear this label."
Liu Datong laughed and said to the officer, "I definitely didn't arrest the person, but I know who did. However, your words don't carry weight. Let your regimental commander speak for you. Otherwise, if you're any later, you'll only be able to collect the body!"
The officer was furious upon hearing this. He said in a harsh voice, "Our regimental commander doesn't have time to see you. Tell me right now, who exactly arrested Yin Shaoyuan?"
Liu Datong's face darkened, and he cursed, "Don't try to put on airs. It's not that easy for him to see me, Liu. Anyway, it's not like my cousin was arrested, so I'm not in a hurry!"
Although the officer was anxious, he didn't dare to act rashly. The army disobeyed orders, left their posts without authorization, and even brought weapons and soldiers to storm the checkpoint. This was a serious matter, and if someone investigated, it would be no small thing. He was afraid he couldn't bear the consequences.
Just as he was hesitating, he heard the sound of brakes behind him, and his superior, Bao Sheng, arrived with his men.
Seeing that the enemy was growing in number, Liu Datong couldn't help but feel a little intimidated. However, he was not one to back down verbally and sneered, "Go ahead and shoot if you dare! Do you think this army is your private property?"
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