If I stay in Shanghai to oversee things, I can handle any unexpected situations promptly. In times of crisis, I can even use my status as Fujiwara Tomohito to provide protection for the intelligence department. But if I leave, I will be too far away to help in case of an emergency, and it will be a disaster!
Huo Yueze was well aware of the difficult situation, and he nodded repeatedly in acceptance, assuring everyone that he would not act rashly.
Ning Zhiheng reiterated discipline at the meeting, urging everyone to have a clear understanding of the current situation, to abandon any complacency or underestimation of the enemy, and to prepare for even more severe tests.
After the meeting ended and everyone left, Ning Zhiheng and Zuo Rou took a walk and chatted on the lawn in the garden.
"When I return to Chongqing this time, I'll be entrusting all the transportation channels in Shanghai to you. If anything happens, you can communicate with Yi Hua'an. He will be in charge of the specific work of Fujiwara Company. If you can't resolve it, call me immediately, and I will rush back to handle it as quickly as possible."
Zuo Rou nodded slightly, looking at Ning Zhiheng with reluctance. Although they rarely saw each other in Shanghai, sometimes not even for months at a time, they were at least in the same city, which made them feel more at ease. This time, Ning Zhiheng was going to be thousands of miles away, which made Zuo Rou very worried.
Zuo Rou said softly, "You must be careful when you go back to Chongqing. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's the rear area. I've heard that the Chongqing area is frequently bombed by the Japanese, and many people have died. I'm really worried about you."
Ning Zhiheng smiled slightly and said, "I will be careful. This time when I go back to eliminate the enemy, no matter how it goes, I will stay for three or four months at most. There are many big shots there, and so many powerful figures. What am I, a mere colonel and section chief,? In the end, Shanghai is my base. Without the intelligence network and smuggling channels in Shanghai, I am nothing but a yes-man in the eyes of those big shots. You must take good care of this family and make sure there are no mistakes."
Hearing Ning Zhiheng's words, Zuo Rou nodded heavily. She knew that Ning Zhiheng had devoted all his efforts to Shanghai in recent years. His most trusted subordinates, the intelligence network he had built over the years, and all the sources of his funds were located there. These were Ning Zhiheng's most important resources, so of course she had to take good care of this family for Ning Zhiheng.
Ning Zhiheng did not linger any longer. He returned to Shanghai the next day and visited several influential figures in Japan, including the garrison commander Tada, the head of the Kagesa Agency, Kagesa Hiroki, and Colonel Katsuta Takashi of the Military Police Headquarters. He spread the news that the Hong Kong branch had encountered some operational problems and that he had left Shanghai to go to Hong Kong to handle them.
In the Fujiwara Company office, Ning Zhiheng explained everything to Yi Huaan and Hirao Daichi before calling in Kimura Maki and carefully instructing him: "Kimura, during my absence, you must follow Akagi-kun's orders in everything you do. The company's security is entrusted to you!"
Kimura Maki was taken aback. He was the chairman's bodyguard, and he had thought the chairman would take him to Hong Kong with him.
He quickly pleaded, "President, please let me go with you. Hong Kong is not under our jurisdiction; it's too unsafe there!"
Ning Zhiheng waved his hand and explained with a smile, "Kimura, it's precisely because that's not our jurisdiction that I'm not taking you there. Hong Kong is quite hostile towards Japanese people, and the vast majority of our branch offices there are Chinese. Taking you there would be too conspicuous. Besides, I have my own security forces there, so there's no need to worry about safety."
At this point, he patted Kimura Maki on the shoulder and said again, "Don't worry, I'll be back soon. The security situation in Shanghai is too chaotic right now, so you guys should stay here to ensure the safety of the company headquarters."
Seeing that the chairman was determined, Kimura Maki didn't dare to say anything more. So that very night, Ning Zhiheng boarded a passenger ship bound for Hong Kong and began his journey home.
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