"Well done!" The bureau chief slammed his hand on the table and exclaimed excitedly.
"This is a great opportunity for us to make a fuss. It's not a good thing to have a member of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) using its power to develop a Japanese spy network. I'm going to report this to the Chairman personally and make a big splash with the drug case. Let's embarrass those arrogant guys who call us country bumpkins every day. Do they think these intellectuals are so clean? What a joke!"
Whenever the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) is mentioned, the Director's face turns gloomy and unpleasant, revealing his deep resentment towards it.
Gu Zhengqi also spoke up, saying, "What the Director says is true. This is a rare opportunity. The Presidential Bureau's work in the enemy-occupied areas has been a complete failure, and its work in the Nationalist-controlled areas is also full of loopholes. I think they are a bunch of useless people who hold party and government privileges and dare to think they can rival us. This time, we must teach them a lesson!"
The others nodded in agreement. The Military Intelligence Bureau and the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics had clashed many times, and were hostile to each other from top to bottom. This was not a new thing, so they naturally couldn't let go of the opportunity to kick each other while they were down.
"Alright, I'll plan this carefully." After hearing everyone's discussion, the bureau chief signaled for everyone to quiet down.
He then said to Shao Wenguang, "Continue reporting on the case."
Shao Wenguang hurriedly replied, "Yes!"
Then he went on to describe the investigation of the Jingfu Club, mentioning that they were hesitant to act rashly and dared not alert the suspects, so they had to abandon the Jingfu Club and instead target individual individuals separately. They finally uncovered the Rose Group, followed by a series of actions including arrests, interrogations, and further arrests, which ultimately led to the successful cracking of the entire drug case.
Each step was clearly laid out and logically sound, which earned nods of approval from everyone in the conference room. Everyone looked at Shao Wenguang, the head of the intelligence section, with new respect.
The bureau chief smiled and said, "You were able to adjust your investigation targets in a timely manner, and decisively abandoned Jingfu Club, choosing Sheng Wenhua as your breakthrough point. The whole case was handled cleanly and efficiently, which is truly outstanding."
At this point, he turned to Huang Xianzheng and smiled, "Zhongxin, you have a lot of talented people here!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Xianzheng couldn't help but laugh heartily, while still humbly saying, "You flatter me, Director. But Shao Wenguang is indeed a skilled man. He was among the first to join the Military Intelligence Bureau when it was first established. Over the years, he has worked diligently and has made many merits, which is quite remarkable."
Huang Xianzheng was very perceptive. When he saw that Ning Zhiheng had specifically asked Shao Wenguang to report on the case, he already knew what Ning meant.
Ning Zhiheng and Wei Liangbi, these two fellow disciples, were practically one entity within the Military Intelligence Bureau. Shao Wenguang was Wei Liangbi's confidant, and naturally, he was also favored by Ning Zhiheng. This time, he wanted to curry favor for him in public, since Shao was, after all, one of his subordinates. Huang Xianzheng was naturally happy to see this happen and immediately said a few good words for Shao Wenguang.
When the director heard Huang Xianzheng's introduction, he looked at Shao Wenguang with a hint of surprise. The officers of the Second Action Division all had backgrounds in the Baoding clique. At first, he thought Shao Wenguang was transferred from the military because of his mature age. Now he realized that he was actually an early member of the Military Intelligence Bureau when he was in charge. He couldn't help but take a few more glances at Shao Wenguang.
"You're a seasoned veteran agent, very experienced. Oh, right, I remember now, your name was on the case report about the capture of Xue Lang and Su Yu back in Nanjing. You're truly a rare talent. Alright, this time we'll give you special recognition for your contributions!"
The bureau chief had an amazing memory; he quickly recalled Shao Wenguang's name.
The director's words thrilled Shao Wenguang, who quickly bowed and said, "Thank you both for your guidance."
After the case briefing, Ning Zhiheng pointed to some physical evidence nearby, picked up a box of Tanxiang Ointment, and handed it to the bureau chief at a low price, saying, "This is the drug we seized from the Jingfu Club. The Japanese call it Tanxiang Ointment. This new type of drug is very harmful. It can quickly make people addicted, and its allure is far greater than that of ordinary opium. With this drug in their possession, it becomes much easier for the Japanese to develop and control our personnel. We must be vigilant against such incidents in the future."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was moved. What Ning Zhiheng said was indeed true. If the Japanese possessed such a powerful weapon, China would suffer greatly in the intelligence war between China and Japan, and it would be difficult to defend against.
This was the first time the Director had seen the actual product of the Epiphyllum Ointment. He examined it carefully and then passed it to Huang Xianzheng beside him. They passed it around for everyone to look at. The Director said helplessly, "It's really hard for us to guard against this kind of drug. The Japanese are really scheming. They are not only our enemy on the front lines, but they also come up with all sorts of other methods. Our intelligence station in the Northeast reported that the Japanese are arresting laborers everywhere there and have even demarcated no-man's-lands. Those who are sent in have never come out alive. I wonder what they're up to? Could it be that they're developing something like Epiphyllum Ointment?"
The Military Intelligence Bureau had a certain intelligence force in the Japanese-occupied areas and was aware of the movements of the Japanese.
Ning Zhiheng frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Director, you're right. Our people have discovered that the opium in the Tanxiang Ointment comes from Northeast China. It should be the best of the 'borderlands,' commonly known as 'frozen soil.' It should have been developed by the Japanese in Northeast China."
Everyone nodded slightly upon hearing this. Zhao Ziliang said in a deep voice, "The Japanese are indeed far superior to us in terms of technology and military strength. They have also been preparing for many years. Their desire to destroy us is still alive and well. They are truly troublesome!"
Everyone shared the same sentiment. Ning Zhiheng then asked, "Director, did the intelligence reports from the Northeast region mention the location of the no-man's land designated by the Japanese?"
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