I've already got hold of the investigator's location. Even if He Siming goes back to report, he won't be able to escape Guanyang Town. In the end, he'll still fall into my hands. This is a deal worth trying no matter how you look at it!
"Well said! Siming, I believe what you said and I believe the oath you made!" Ning Zhiheng's expression changed and softened completely, as if he had no doubt about the oath He Siming had just made.
He stepped forward, patted He Siming on the shoulder, and said sincerely, "Siming, why go to such lengths? I was just testing you. I understand your thoughts, but you also know that we are mortal enemies with the Japanese. We cannot hesitate on matters of principle. Besides, even if we were to join the Liangshan bandits, we would still have to give a pledge of allegiance! What do you say?"
"A pledge of loyalty!" He Siming was taken aback. He looked at Ning Zhiheng, a look of doubt flashing in his eyes. "Team Leader Ning, are you saying you'll only feel at ease if I kill a Japanese? But you only know my abilities; I'm afraid that might be a bit difficult!"
Ning Zhiheng laughed and said, "But words are no proof! Think about it carefully, what else can you use to prove yourself?"
The implication was that He Siming couldn't prove himself and therefore couldn't pass this test. Ning Zhiheng was trying to pressure him to see if he had any hidden information he hadn't revealed. If he didn't, he would have no choice but to let He Siming go.
He Siming remained silent, his mind racing as he tried to recall the details. Finally, he spoke up, "I remember now, there's another thing, but I don't know if it's true."
Is there really something going on? Ning Zhiheng quickly said, "Tell me as much as you can, so I can judge whether it's worthwhile."
He Siming began to recount: "This morning, the teacher told us that the military has been urging us more and more these past few days, and it is estimated that there will be a major landing operation in the next two days. He told us to focus on searching the eastern jungle area of Yangjing District. He judged that the Chinese garrison's artillery positions were deployed here, and ordered us to conduct reconnaissance in different areas. It is estimated that we will have results soon. At that time, just like last time, we will report the coordinates to the Air Force and have the Air Force carry out bombing."
At this point, he quickly explained again, "This jungle we're in now is where I was assigned to scout, but I haven't taken any action. I'm just resting here and will go back and give a cursory report."
Upon hearing this, Ning Zhiheng's eyelids twitched. This was extremely important intelligence. Only seven days had passed since the last landing operation, in which both sides suffered heavy losses. Now, the Japanese were about to launch another large-scale landing operation. This was no small matter, and he had to report it immediately.
There's also the matter of the artillery positions. This is a military secret, and I don't even know their exact location. If, as Akita Akio judged, they really are hidden in the jungle in this area, then it's dangerous. This area isn't large, and if someone is determined, they can still find out. In that case, all it would take is a coordinate, and the entire artillery position would be blown to bits, and the only heavy artillery brigade in the Chinese army would suffer a devastating blow.
The more he thought about it, the more alarmed he became. He turned to look at He Siming beside him and couldn't help but feel secretly fortunate. The magnitude of today's gains had completely exceeded his expectations. Who could have imagined that such an unassuming young man could decide the life and death of so many people with just a few words? To put it bluntly, if he had really saved the heavy artillery brigade from being exposed, he might have even changed the course of the war to some extent. It is evident how important the role played by a mole planted inside the enemy is.
Ning Zhiheng was truly grateful for his decision. He reached out and firmly grasped He Siming's hand, solemnly saying to him, "Siming, if your intelligence is true, do you know how many Chinese soldiers' lives you saved? Your merit is immeasurable!"
Ning Zhiheng's actions left He Siming somewhat at a loss. He murmured, "Team Leader Ning, I don't know if this information is accurate or not. You're being too serious!"
Ning Zhiheng shook his head. Such important intelligence was better believed than not. When doing intelligence work, one must always consider preparing for the worst-case scenario. He had to go back and report to General Zhang Zhengkui immediately.
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