As the two bureau chiefs entered the hall, all the officers hurriedly stood at attention, saluted, and waited for instructions.
The bureau chief glanced around, nodded slightly, and smiled, "It seems this is quite a scene!"
At this moment, Zhao Jiang also led a group of people out of the back hall carrying a prisoner. The bureau chief waved his hand, and Zhao Jiang quickly brought the person in front of the bureau chief and stopped.
Huang Xianzheng looked at the man dressed as a waiter with suspicion and asked, "Is this also a Japanese spy?"
Ning Zhiheng nodded and replied, "Yes, this Japanese spy disguised himself as a waiter and infiltrated the wine cellar. He even poisoned the wine, but we have already found out. All the wine has been destroyed, and the restaurant manager has gone to buy new, better wine. It won't delay the banquet."
The director waved his hand, signaling to take the prisoner away. He was very satisfied. Judging from the current situation, the Japanese had planned the assassination, using sniping and poisoning, but the Military Intelligence Bureau was unharmed and even countered the enemy. It was clear that his Military Intelligence Bureau was well-trained and a step ahead.
He turned to Ning Zhiheng and said with a smile, "Zhiheng, it seems we won't be able to have dinner today. Go and handle official business and track down the remaining culprits. We'll talk again later."
Ning Zhiheng spread his hands and said with a smile, "It's alright. It's a rare honor for the two directors to be here. You must enjoy yourselves to the fullest today. Besides, the Japanese came out in full force this time, and I estimate that they have already been wiped out by our Second Division. There are no remaining foe. My senior brother will handle it. I'll take this opportunity to have a drink with the two directors."
Ning Zhiheng's words startled both bureau chiefs. Huang Xianzheng asked, "What? The Japanese have come out in full force? You've been acting all mysterious all day long, what's going on?"
Huang Xianzheng had already realized what was happening. He could tell that Ning Zhiheng and the others seemed to have been prepared for this turn of events, and that this was not an accidental assassination attempt.
At this moment, the director also looked at Ning Zhiheng, meaning he wanted him to give an explanation. Just then, the phone in the hall rang.
Zhao Jiang stepped forward and grabbed the phone. After listening for a moment, he hurriedly turned to Ning Zhiheng and reported, "It's Director Wei on the phone!"
Ning Zhiheng knew immediately that there was a result from Daguanping. It made sense; with an absolute advantage and a surprise attack, the ambush shouldn't have taken long, and a result should be in sight by now.
He apologized to the two bureau chiefs, quickly stepped forward, picked up the phone, and Wei Liangbi's voice came from the other end: "Zhiheng, the operation went smoothly. Of the thirty-three Japanese armed personnel, we killed twenty-four and captured nine alive. None escaped. However, the Matsui Kensuke you mentioned was also killed."
Ning Zhiheng was taken aback, but quickly dismissed it. Based on today's results, the Japanese had deployed as many as 38 armed personnel. Such a large-scale action group was probably the limit of Chongqing's intelligence network.
It must be said that tonight's entrapment operation was carried out exceptionally well. Even the leader, Kensuke Matsui, was killed. It is conceivable that the Japanese task force was indeed wiped out in one fell swoop.
Thinking of this, Ning Zhiheng ordered, "Senior brother, things went smoothly here too. We killed two people and captured three alive. I'll have Lao Shao send them back to you in a bit. You'll have to work hard and interrogate the criminals immediately. We must eradicate evil completely and thoroughly dig out all the remaining accomplices. Arrest them immediately. You don't need to ask me for instructions on the rest."
"Yes, I'll take men back immediately for interrogation and we'll definitely uncover all the remaining accomplices," Wei Liangbi replied on the other end of the phone.
Ning Zhiheng suddenly continued with an order: "After the operation is completed, no one is allowed to leave the Second Division. They must await my instructions at any time."
Wei Liangbi was clearly somewhat surprised. Such a large operation had just ended; could there be another big move? But he quickly replied, "I understand. I await your instructions!"
After finishing his chores, Ning Zhiheng turned around and saw that the two bureau chiefs were also looking at him intently. He smiled slightly, bowed, and said, "Bureau Chiefs, please come upstairs and take a seat. I have something important to report to you both."
"Alright, judging from your posture, you've set up a trap! We really need to listen carefully."
"Not at all! You flatter me, Director, but it was indeed arranged in advance. Please!"
Ning Zhiheng gestured for Nie Tianming and Zhao Jiang to stay and greet the officers, while he led the two bureau chiefs and their trusted entourage to a VIP room on the third floor.
Because a lot of effort had been put in beforehand, and the invitations to the celebration banquet were very extensive, almost every officer in the Military Intelligence Bureau who could be associated with the organization was invited. As a result, there were many guests today, and the rooms and hall of Juxianlou Restaurant were already full. Only the third floor was left empty, specially arranged for the two bureau chiefs.
As the high-ranking officers went upstairs together, Nie Tianming and Zhao Jiang began to call for people to take their seats and start the banquet. The officers in the hall finally breathed a sigh of relief, relaxed, and sat down to whisper among themselves.
Today's banquet was full of surprises. First, a sudden gunfight put everyone on edge, and then the unexpected arrival of two bureau chiefs caught all the participating officers off guard.
Everyone was in their own groups, sitting together in familiar groups. At a table in the corner, several officers were also talking in hushed tones.
Guan Xingxiu looked around and quietly asked Gong Maode, "Captain, did you notice? These Japanese were dealt with too easily. The gunfire stopped very quickly after it started. And how did they catch this Japanese spy so accurately?"
Lian Lei, standing to the side, nodded and said, "I also find it strange. Today's banquet is such a grand affair, with even the two bureau chiefs and Director Ning in attendance, yet there aren't many officers from the Second Action Division here. At most, there are some logistics personnel from the General Affairs Section and the Telecommunications Section. Not a single officer from the main departments is to be seen. This is not normal. The Second Action Division must be planning a major operation!"
Gong Maode glared and said in a low voice, "You think you're so sharp-eyed? Everyone else is blind? Everyone here is shrewd! Let me tell you in advance, we're here for a banquet today. Eat more and don't cause trouble. The important thing is to have a good drink with Tianming, no, Section Chief Nie and Old Zhao. They are all people with bright futures ahead of them."
Lian Lei didn't take the captain's words seriously, chuckled, and said, "Understood. Eat more, drink more, and cause less trouble. I didn't eat lunch today, I've been waiting for this meal, I'll have a good drink later!"
Guan Xingxiu, standing to the side, chuckled and teased, "Look at your pathetic self!"
After saying that, he looked up at the surroundings and muttered to himself, "To be honest, there aren't many people in the Second Operations Division."
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