Ning Zhiheng also had this in mind. The intelligence dealers who could operate in the Shanghai intelligence network were not good people. In this day and age, they would sell anything for money and profit, so it wouldn't hurt to be cautious.
Every intelligence transaction that Huo Yueze and Ji Hongyi participated in was well-prepared, and even the parties involved in multiple transactions could not be completely trusted.
Don't be fooled by the fact that this is the International Settlement; anything can happen if you're not careful.
After considering it for a long time, Ning Zhiheng decided to make contact with Anderson in person to see what tricks he was up to. After all, this was not Japanese territory, and he had enough manpower. As long as the arrangements were well-organized, the other party wouldn't be able to pull any tricks.
Having made up his mind, Ning Zhiheng asked in a deep voice, "Have you agreed on a place for the transaction?"
Huo Yueze hurriedly replied, "The same as before, the transaction will be conducted at his villa. We've been there many times, and we're very familiar with the terrain inside and around it, so we can make arrangements in advance."
The location of the transaction hasn't changed, so it seems there won't be any problems. Ning Zhiheng nodded and said, "Then let's set a time to meet him as soon as possible. I want to see what he's up to."
"Yes, I'll arrange it right away!"
Watching Huo Yueze leave quickly, Ning Zhiheng sat in his chair, closed his eyes to rest, and pondered carefully in his mind.
The northern Jiangxi region was the forefront of the Kuomintang army's defensive system centered on Changsha, where a large number of Kuomintang troops were stationed and defended. If the Japanese could obtain the Kuomintang army's defensive deployment and plans for the entire southern Jiangxi region, then with the Japanese army's rapid mobility and powerful offensive capabilities, as long as the plan was well-designed, a sudden attack would not only defeat the Kuomintang army in the entire southern Jiangxi region, but they would also be unable to escape and would be wiped out by the enemy, with incalculable losses.
This time, I must find out the source of this military intelligence. If it is confirmed that the Japanese have indeed obtained this military intelligence, then I must report it immediately. You must know that the Battle of Changsha is about to begin. Before that, I must adjust the troop deployment and defense plan of the entire southern Jiangxi region. This is a huge workload and cannot be completed in a short time. Time waits for no one!
Just as he was weighing his options, Zuo Rou pushed open the door and came to his side, gently placing her hand on his shoulder and saying, "Have you finished talking about things?"
Ning Zhiheng nodded and said, "We've finished talking. I came back urgently to deal with this matter. The situation in Shanghai is tense right now, and unexpected situations keep happening. You all need to be careful here and pay close attention to your safety."
In fact, Ning Zhiheng came back this time not only to handle this important intelligence, but also to deal with the major mistakes that had occurred in the previous smuggling transportation line.
In this matter, Zuo Rou, as the head of the Shanghai Intelligence Department and in charge of all smuggling affairs, bears responsibility. However, Ning Zhiheng is ultimately unwilling to reprimand her severely, and only offers a subtle reminder.
Zuo Rou had learned the whole story from Huo Yueze before, and realized that because of her carelessness, the Japanese had managed to infiltrate her side. If Ning Zhiheng hadn't intervened in time to eliminate the Japanese female spy and retrieve the Japanese investigation documents, it would have caused significant losses.
Zuo Rou bit her lip and said seriously, "I've been thinking these past few days that you'll definitely punish me severely when you come back. I almost made a big mistake this time. I know the Military Intelligence Bureau is fair in its rewards and punishments. You don't need to worry about me. If you make a mistake, punish it. Otherwise, it will be difficult to convince the public!"
Zuo Rou's words made Ning Zhiheng extremely gratified. Zuo Rou was clear about separating public and private matters in her dealings with people, and she did not have the kind of entanglement and calculation that little women have. She was straightforward and generous, and even more responsible than men. He was sure he had not misjudged her.
Ning Zhiheng couldn't help but grasp Zuo Rou's hand, patting it gently as he comforted her, saying, "It's been hard on you. I did come back this time to reiterate discipline and deal with this matter. You were negligent in your precautions, which led to the problem. However, when you were in contact with Kitaoka Ryoko, you noticed her unusual behavior in time, followed her, found the infiltrator's hideout, and ultimately managed to completely eliminate the infiltrator. That's a meritorious service, so don't blame yourself too much. I'll handle it!"
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