Chapter 731: Uehara's departure (seeking a monthly ticket)
Early the next morning, Uehara Junping's attendant Takashi Araki came to invite Ning Zhiheng to meet Uehara Junping, but this time it was not to go to the official residence, but to rush directly to the Military Intelligence Department.
The Military Intelligence Department is located in the center of Hankou Town, Wuhan, surrounded by Japanese troops. Ning Zhiheng's vehicles entered the guard zone and quickly arrived in the office building of the Military Intelligence Department.
There were still many staff members walking back and forth in the office building, and his pace was in a hurry. Takashi Araki led Ning Zhiheng to the highest floor of the office building. There was only the Chunping office of Uehara on this floor, and the surrounding area suddenly became quiet.
Tetsu Araki invited Ning Zhiheng into Junhei Uehara's office. Junhei Uehara was sorting out documents by himself next to a bookcase. There were also a lot of piled up documents on the table, which looked a little messy.
"Uncle, I heard you are going to the front line? Why is it so sudden?" Ning Zhiheng asked. On the way here, Takashi Araki had already explained the reason to him.
When Junping Uehara saw Ning Zhiheng coming in, he quickly turned around and waved his hand to signal Ning Zhiheng to sit down. He also put down his work and came to the seat to sit down. He said helplessly: "There is some problems on the front line. I need to go to the northern Jiangxi area to conduct field investigations immediately and attend a military meeting. Zhiren, I originally planned to spend this time and accompany you to visit Wuhan well. It seems that there is no time!"
Going to northern Jiangxi? Ning Zhiheng immediately realized that the Kuomintang must have made major adjustments to the defense deployment in northern Jiangxi, and was also noticed by the Japanese military. Now Junpei Uehara should be rushing to the front line to investigate the matter.
Ning Zhiheng quickly replied with a smile: "Uncle, you have to work hard on military and national affairs, of course, state affairs are the priority. I have been visiting Wuhan City these days, and there is nothing left on the left. You don't have to worry, but is the matter on the front line very serious?"
Junhei Uehara also knew Ning Zhiheng’s itinerary these days, so he nodded and said, “The incident happened very suddenly, which caught me off guard. However, it was not a big problem. I guess it would take some time to deal with it. In this way, during my time when I was not in Wuhan, let Yamada Jun of the Special High School class accompany you. If there is anything, you can arrange it for him.”
"Yamada-kun?" Ning Zhiheng was stunned, but soon realized that what Junhei Uehara said was exactly what Nakasa Yamada, the head of the Wuhan Special High School in Japan, and it was also one of the four Japanese intelligence officials he described that night.
"Uncle, I have my own entourage to protect me, there is no need to..."
At this moment, there was a knock on the door outside the door. Tetsu Araki brought in a middle-aged officer in his thirties. It was Nobure Yamada, the head of the Special High School Class.
Yamada Nobure took two steps, bowed to Junhei Uehara, and said respectfully: "General, what are your instructions?"
Junhei Uehara pointed to Ning Zhiheng who was sitting aside and solemnly ordered Yamada Noburi: "Yamada Jun, Zhiren has traveled thousands of miles to visit me this time, but our army is really busy and is about to rush to the front line to inspect. I am really flawless, so during my absence, I would like to accompany him to have a good time in Wuhan. You must pay attention to protecting Zhiren's safety and not make any omissions!"
When Yamada Noburi heard the orders of Junhei Uehara, he was immediately overjoyed. A few days ago, he met Mr. Fujiwara at a welcome banquet and had been looking for opportunities to get close to this powerful man. Unexpectedly, Junhei Uehara directly ordered him to accompany him today, which was a rare opportunity.
He immediately knocked his heels and said with a straight body: "Please rest assured, General, it is a humble honor to be able to serve Mr. Fujiwara. I will do my best to protect Mr. Fujiwara's safety and wait until your return."
After saying that, he bowed to Ning Zhiheng.
Ning Zhiheng had no choice but to nod, look at Junhei Uehara, then look at Noburi Yamada and answer helplessly: "Then it's a blessing for Yamada, please take care of it!"
Junhei Uehara laughed and said to Ning Zhiheng: "Don't blame me for being troubled. This is a war zone after all, and all forces have remnants. Your identity is different. You must not have any problems. Yamada's special high school courses are very powerful here. They will definitely protect your safety, otherwise I will always be worried!"
Ning Zhiheng heard Junhei Uehara's concern, so he had to nod and agree. At this time, Takashi Araki pushed the door and entered again and reported: "General, the vehicle has been arranged!"
Junhei Uehara nodded. His style was decisive and decisive, and he did things neatly without any delay. He stood up and walked out the door quickly.
Ning Zhiheng, Yamada Noburi and others followed behind, and soon waved to see off Junpei Uehara and his group.
At this time, Ning Zhiheng looked at Shigeo Takasaki who was seeing him off with him, turned to Noburi Yamada and asked in a low voice: "Who is this officer?"
When Yamada Noburi heard Ning Zhiheng's inquiry, he glanced at Shigetsu Takasaki and replied softly: "This is Shigetsu Takasaki Nakasa, the general's confidant, and he is very trusted by the general."
"Oh!" Ning Zhiheng nodded. He specifically asked this person, and found that this person's eyes always glanced at him intentionally or unintentionally, as if he was very concerned about him.
However, Ning Zhiheng did not think it was inappropriate. Everyone around Uehara Junhei knew his identity and of course he was willing to find an opportunity to talk to him. After all, the Fujiwara brand is still very important in the minds of the Japanese.
Nobure Yamada continued: "Sir, during the next period, I will accompany you in Wuhan throughout the whole process. Please give me any instructions if you have any questions!"
"That's hard work!" Ning Zhiheng also felt that having an in-depth conversation with the head of the special high school class would have some unexpected gains for him.
Just as they were talking, Shigezuo Takasaki came to him a few steps and bowed slightly.
"Mr. Fujiwara, Shigetsu Hitosaki, I met in a hurry before, and I didn't have time to greet my husband, please forgive me!"
Ning Zhiheng was stunned, pretending to be a memory, suddenly raised his head and said with a smile: "Ah! I remembered that you were the officer who left with Araki Jun after the banquet that day!"
When Takasaki Shigei saw Ning Zhiheng recalling, he smiled slightly, and continued: "Mr. Fujiwara has to stay for a while when he comes to Wuhan this time. If he has time, he will definitely ask for more advice from Mr. Hu. "
Nobure Yamada said, "Mr. Fujiwara's itinerary in Wuhan is fully accompanied by me. Takasaki, if you have time, you can visit him together."
Shigetsu Takasaki spread his hands and said helplessly: "It's a pity that it's not possible now. I'm going to leave Wuhan soon to handle some affairs. When I come back, I will definitely ask my husband and Yamada-kun to sit together."
After chatting for a few more words, after saying hello to Ning Zhiheng, Shigeo Takasaki turned around and left.
Ning Zhiheng looked at Takasaki Shigei's back and said with a smile: "It seems that the war is coming, and everyone's military affairs are very busy now! Yamada Jun, if your official duties are busy, you don't have to accompany me throughout the journey. I have personnel guards around me. In this Wuhan city, can anyone still be detrimental to me?"
Nobure Yamada quickly replied: "Sir, please don't get me wrong. Our special high school class has no combat missions. We usually are responsible for daily public security. I have a lot of time, so the general asked me to accompany you. As for Takasaki, he is responsible for intelligence work in Chongqing. The affairs are indeed busy. Even if we are seldom seen."
Ning Zhiheng felt aroused when he was aware that Shigeho Takasaki was an intelligence officer who was responsible for intelligence work in Chongqing. Will it have anything to do with the leak of the defense plan in northern Jiangxi?
Unfortunately, Shigetsu Takasaki is about to leave Wuhan, otherwise, he could try to contact him and maybe find some valuable clues.
At noon, in the back hall of Uncle Quan’s Chinese Medicine Store, Miao Yongyi was putting several stacks of brand new US dollars on the table. Looking at Uncle Quan’s surprised eyes, he said proudly: “How is it? This money is enough. I just took out the entire 10,000 US dollars from Citibank. According to the market, there is no problem to get all those people out!”
Uncle Quan suddenly frowned and asked, "Did you misappropriate all the funds given to you by Wuhan Station? I said, I will find a way to get it together. If it is not enough, I will ask you for your words..."
Miao Yongyi couldn't help but laugh and said with a smile: "I'm just an action captain. How much money can Wuhan Station give me? With my little salary, I can't get much more than that."
"Then where did you get so much money? They are still US dollars?" Uncle Quan picked up a stack of US dollars and looked through them carefully.
Now in Wuhan, the value of fiat currency is getting lower and lower, and the US dollar has become the strongest currency, even stronger than silver dollars and gold, because as the war continues, the US dollar's anti-counter rate is getting higher and higher, and it is a value-added currency with investment value. In major banks, it is difficult to exchange so many US dollars without a certain relationship.
Miao Yongyi waved his hand and explained: "Uncle Quan, don't worry, this money is fine. It's all the activity funds given to me by the Operations Department of the Military Affairs Bureau. I can handle it with all my powers. No one will find my account."
Miao Yongyi's words made Uncle Quan even more surprised. The Operations Department of the Military Control Commission is a major difference from other departments. It is a special department specially set up for the military. Its military authority is amazing. He looked at Miao Yongyi and said in a deep voice: "Tell me the situation in detail!"
Miao Yongyi looked at Uncle Quan’s serious expression and began to tell Uncle Quan about the joint last night.
Chapter completed!