In the following period, Shanghai's urban area recovered extremely quickly. The return of a large number of Shanghai residents completely revitalized the metropolis. The Japanese also formed a new Shanghai municipal government, and a government system dominated by the Japanese was completed.
Even the sparsely populated western and northern regions after the war have gradually returned to their former bustling state, with the population rapidly recovering. Management systems and police stations in various regions have been established quickly, and the Japanese control has been strengthened once again, gradually bringing Shanghai firmly under their control.
After lying low in the concession for a period of time, Ning Zhiheng saw that the outside situation was gradually calming down and prepared to start new attacks on other important targets.
At that moment, Bian Ze, the special envoy from the Wuhan headquarters and deputy head of the intelligence section, appeared at the Shanghai Hushui Wharf.
He was dressed in a long gown, wearing a top hat, with a thick scarf hanging in front of his chest, and carrying a wicker trunk. He blended into the crowd without standing out. He lowered his head and stepped off the passenger ship, looking around.
Ning Zhiheng, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly went to greet them. The two exchanged glances but did not speak. Ning Zhiheng took the rattan box from Bian Ze's hand, turned around and walked to the car in the distance, where he invited Bian Ze into the car.
Once inside the back seat of the car, Ning Zhiheng finally let out a sigh of relief and said softly, "Section Chief, why didn't you bring any attendants or guards? What if something happens on such a long journey?"
Bian Ze laughed and said, "Bringing a bunch of people will attract more attention, while it's safer to be alone. My skills can't compare to yours, the top fighter in the Military Intelligence Bureau, but even a few strong men would have a hard time getting close to me. Besides, it's still quite safe to travel through Hong Kong. I was just worried about running into trouble in Shanghai. I didn't expect the checks here in the concession to be so lax."
Ning Zhiheng knew that Bian Ze, as the confidant of the Director, was also quite skilled and had great confidence in himself.
He laughed and said, "Section Chief, you are truly skilled and daring! I can't compare. Ever since I received the secret telegram, I've been worried about your safety on the journey. I can finally rest assured now that I've finally picked you up."
In fact, Shanghai has gradually resumed commercial operations. After all, it is the largest commercial city in the Far East, with massive amounts of goods and commodities from all over the world entering and leaving Shanghai every day. The Japanese are happy to see this happen, so the inspection of overseas transportation channels into Shanghai has been much less stringent, but the inspection of inland commercial transportation is more rigorous.
Fortunately, Ning Zhiheng's trading company had been using the Shanghai-Hong Kong route and then transferring to the mainland during this period. Although it was troublesome, it was very safe and there were no problems with its operation. In fact, it was quite profitable and provided a lot of operating funds for the intelligence station.
Bian Ze also chose this route this time. Although it took a lot of time on the road, it did ensure safety.
Bian Ze said to Ning Zhiheng with great admiration, "Zhiheng, you did a great job this time. Just four days ago, the movement of the Japanese Central China troops northward confirmed that your intelligence was correct. The General Headquarters greatly praised our Military Intelligence Department for obtaining such important intelligence, and the Director is also very proud."
"This is all my duty!" Ning Zhiheng quickly replied.
Bian Ze's main purpose in coming this time was to commend the successful demolition of the Fukuoka warehouse. That evening, Ning Zhiheng gathered the key members of the intelligence station at the Tan Mansion, and Bian Ze personally held a simple award ceremony for Ning Zhiheng and Huo Yueze.
Ning Zhiheng was awarded the Second Class Yunhui Medal once again. This was Ning Zhiheng's third time being awarded the medal, but it was Huo Yueze's first time receiving the medal. He gently stroked the medal, his heart filled with excitement, and he could not calm down for a long time!
Because of the great merit this time, which even reached the ears of the emperor and alarmed the leader, the General Headquarters greatly rewarded the intelligence station, and almost all the personnel who received the commendation were promoted.
Captain Sun Jiacheng was promoted to major for his meritorious service; Captain Yi Huaan was promoted to major for his meritorious service; Captain Miao Yongyi was promoted to major for his meritorious service. This time, a total of three officers in the intelligence station were promoted to the rank of colonel.
Lieutenant Zuo Gang was promoted to captain; Lieutenant Zuo Qiang was promoted to captain; Lieutenant Zuo Rou was promoted to captain; Lieutenant Ji Hongyi was promoted to captain.
Lieutenant Tang Tingshan, who performed outstandingly in the demolition operation, was promoted to captain, as was Lieutenant Deng Zhihong. More than forty other personnel were also promoted or commended.
All the personnel at the intelligence station had benefited greatly from this operation, especially the three colonel-level officers, who had just been promoted a few months earlier. Thanks to this great achievement and Ning Zhiheng's emphasis on recognizing their merits, they had all taken the most crucial step and entered the ranks of colonel-level officers, which would be considered mid-level officers in the National Revolutionary Army.
Officers in the military intelligence investigation department, in particular, face extreme difficulty in getting promoted; without significant merit, it is virtually impossible to be promoted.
Just like Yi Huaan and Huo Yueze, they had been struggling at the lieutenant rank for many years without any opportunity to be promoted. However, since following Ning Zhiheng, their promotion speed has been so fast that even they sometimes feel like they are dreaming.
However, once you reach the rank of colonel, it's not so easy to get promoted. Take Ning Zhiheng, for example. He made so many contributions at the rank of major that the section chief finally couldn't suppress him and promoted him one rank.
Therefore, they will not be promoted in the short term. At most, they will receive a medal. The military would not allow them to be promoted too quickly.
Bian Ze also highly praised the work of the intelligence station. After meeting with Zheng Hongbo the next day and discussing for a long time, he stayed for only two days before leaving Shanghai safely under Ning Zhiheng's arrangement.
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