You were allowed to marry into No. 76 family, and you were promoted to director?

Chapter 409 Explicit Explanation
"If we report it bit by bit, the opportunity to fight will be fleeting, and the battle of annihilation will probably only be able to be fought as a blocking battle!"

Boss Dai glared at Shen Xing speechlessly:

"Shen Laosan, do you think I don't know? But now, the annihilation battle has turned into a blocking battle. If we go up to the principal now and say, 'Principal, Tiger Girl's telegram was real, and as long as we follow Tiger Girl's intelligence, we can gain the upper hand everywhere and carry out a counter-encirclement and annihilation battle against the Japanese army!'"

"Is that so? Old Shen, tell me, can I go and tell them?"

Shen Xing shook his head dejectedly. If he were to say this, most of the Kuomintang's secret police would probably be dismissed, and even those who remained would be held accountable and demoted.

This can be considered dereliction of duty, causing an unprecedented great victory for the Kuomintang against the Japanese army to be aborted.

Given the principal's ambitious and boastful nature, if he finds out about this, we're doomed!
Boss Dai waved his hand; he didn't want to see Shen Xing for the foreseeable future.
"Alright, go about your business. Unless it's important, don't come hanging around me again!"

Shen Xing sneered inwardly, "If you weren't the bureau chief, do you think I'd want to come to you?"

With such a huge mistake, you, Boss Dai, still want to use a clever trick to turn the error into a precise grasp of the future battle situation, and let the Principal see the intelligence capabilities of the Military Intelligence Bureau!

How shameless!
Furthermore, with such a great achievement, you, Boss Dai, are going to erase the intelligence sent back by Young Tiger and Tiger Girl with just one mistake? Shen Xing was so angry that he trembled all over just thinking about it.

Meanwhile, in Shanghai, at Plum Blossom Hall.

Ding Moqun's team has returned.

The intelligence obtained by the hunters was personally verified by Ding Moqun and his men, and all of it was accurate.

With excitement, Ding Moqun strode confidently into Yingzuo's office.

"Chief!"

Seeing the smile almost overflowing in Ding Moqun's eyes, Yingzuo breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the intelligence sent by the hunter was true.

"Ding-san, you seem to be in a good mood. Does that mean the intelligence the hunters obtained was all true?"

Ding Moqun nodded confidently:
"Chief, I have personally compiled the intelligence gathered from various places. According to the feedback, the addresses mentioned in the intelligence are indeed the bases of the independent regiments and guerrilla forces in the border region."

"Well done, Ding-san truly lives up to his reputation as a pillar of our empire. If this sweep is a complete success, when we meet again, I will have to address Ding-san as 'Director'!"

Ding Moqun wanted Yingzuo's promise.

Ding Moqun, inwardly overjoyed, maintained a smile as he looked at Yingzuo and said:

"Chief, all the personnel who carried out this mission have been brought to Mei Agency. They can only return after the large-scale cleanup is over."

Yingzu nodded slightly; he had anticipated Ding Moqun's actions.

After all, if the news leaked before the large-scale operation, all the effort they had put in and the large sum of money they had spent on the mission in other places would have been wasted.

Most importantly, if the sweep fails, Kagesa doesn't even dare to imagine what kind of punishment the cabinet will impose.

“Ding-san’s considerations are very thorough. In that case, we’ll have to entrust the work of No. 76 to Ding-san.”

At noon, Ding Moqun returned to No. 76 and immediately summoned the deputy section chiefs of each department, including Wang Ningyu.

In the director's office, Ding Moqun looked at everyone:

"Due to the classified mission, the section chiefs are not able to return for the time being, so the deputy section chiefs will continue to act as section chiefs for the time being."

"Ms. Wang, is everything alright on your end?"

The people from the Action Section were the ones who were taken away the most, and Wang Ningyu, the deputy director, was in charge of the Action Section.

In the past two weeks, Wang Ningyu has placed many of her own people in the Action Section, making management much easier than before.

Ding Moqun was naturally aware of this, but there was nothing he could do about it.

"Please rest assured, Director, I have no problems."

Wang Yiya looked at Ding Moqun with a calm expression, but her mind was in turmoil.

Ding Moqun's return indicates that the reconnaissance operation has ended, but Dao Yan and the others have not returned, which sends a very bad signal to Wang Yiya.

That means the intelligence Ding Moqun obtained earlier was likely true; otherwise, there would be no need for him to be so cautious, as if he were afraid of the intelligence being leaked.

Xie Biran, from the intelligence department, was secretly delighted. He had already managed to subdue everyone in the intelligence department during this period, following Ding Moqun's instructions.

If Miao Xue were to return at this time, all his previous efforts would likely be in vain.

However, it is clear that Miao Xue will not be back for a while. If he is given more time, even if Miao Xue returns, Xie will be confident that he can completely turn the intelligence department into his own personal fiefdom.

What about the other subjects?

Upon hearing Ding Moqun's question, Xie Biran suppressed a laugh and shouted:

"Please rest assured, Director, the intelligence section will absolutely not cause any trouble."

Wang Yiya took a slight breath and replied expressionlessly:
"The telecommunications department is operating normally."

Ding Moqun glanced thoughtfully at Wang Yiya, and finally smiled:
"That's good. If there's nothing else, everyone can go home now."

After everyone left, Ding Moqun called Zhang Sanjin and asked him to come over.

Inside the director's office, Zhang Sanjin, with his large, oily belly, cheerfully served Ding Moqun a cup of tea.

"Director, please have some tea."

Ding Moqun snorted and cursed irritably:

"What 'Director'? That's nothing!"

Zhang Sanjin placed the teacup on Ding Moqun's desk with a fawning manner, bowing and scraping as he said:

"Director, I'm just getting used to this title first. It's only a matter of time."

Ding Moqun was secretly delighted, but outwardly remained serious:
"Alright, stop joking around. I called you here to ask if Xiaoya has been doing well lately?"

Zhang Sanjin did not go with Ding Moqun to carry out the mission.

Since the Mei Agency attempted to assassinate Dao Ya and carried out several operations, Ding Moqun has instructed Miao Xue to secretly protect Dao Ya.

Later, Dao Ya reconciled with Mei Jiguan, but Ding Moqun was still worried. After Miao Xue returned, he sent Zhang Sanjin to check on Dao Ya from time to time.

Although Ding Moqun's order was for Zhang Sanjin to occasionally look after Dao Ya, Zhang Sanjin spent almost every day near Dao Ya during this period, protecting her safety.

"Miss is fine. In fact, she has been frequently seen with Japanese people at high-end establishments lately. As you know, sir, I really don't know what kind of cooperation she has with those Japanese people, but there is no need to worry about her safety."

Ding Moqun asked with a furrowed brow:

"Is Xiaoya still helping Koji Ida sell off supplies from the military supply department?"

Seeing Zhang Sanjin nod, Ding Moqun raised his hand and rubbed his temples.

Today at the Mei Agency, Ding Moqun learned from Yingzuo that the Military Police Headquarters was expected to undergo major changes soon.

Koji Ida will most likely be replaced.

If this really goes through, the new commander will definitely investigate the quartermaster department's deficit thoroughly, and then Xiaoya will be in trouble.

"Bastard!"

Ding Moqun suddenly cursed, and Zhang Sanjin trembled, quickly asking:

"Director, what happened?"

Ding Moqun waved his hand:
"nothing."

"By the way, didn't Zhao Xuan stop Xiaoya from continuing to help Ida Koji?"

Zhang Sanjin shook his head:

"No, and recently, Commander Zhao has been frequently visiting the old factory area with his epidemic prevention supervision team. The team members are all being received by young ladies."

"I did some investigation, and it seems that the supervisory team often receives gifts because of their work. Commander Zhao always has the girls exchange these gifts for the equivalent amount of silver dollars, and then the girls sell those gifts on the black market."

"But none of these pose any harm to Miss."

Ding Moqun nodded slightly:
"Here's what you'd like, contact Zhao Xuan and tell him you're bringing Xiaoya home for dinner tonight."

Zhang Sanjin was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, and quickly replied:

"Director, perhaps you can talk to Commander Zhao about this in person later."

Ding Moqun looked at Zhang Sanjin with some confusion:
"What, he already knows I'm back, so he's planning to come and visit today?"

Zhang Sanjin shook his head with a strange expression:
"No, Director. The situation is like this: the epidemic prevention supervision team has been carrying out health inspections recently. Just the day before yesterday, the head of the epidemic prevention supervision team, Sasaki, sent out invitations to various intelligence agencies and units with prisons throughout Shanghai."

"Today, the epidemic prevention and control inspection team will visit various prisons to check their hygiene conditions."

Ding Moqun was stunned when he heard this. Inspecting the hygiene of the prison? What genius came up with this idea?

Seeing Zhang Sanjin's hesitant expression, Ding Moqun suddenly realized something, and his eyes narrowed:
"You mean...they're coming here?"

Zhang Sanjin whispered:

"That's right. It's not just here. Sasaki specifically requested to check the hygiene conditions of major prisons in Shanghai, and even mentioned that he wanted to examine the food and medical records of the inmates."

Upon hearing this, Ding Moqun's eyes widened in surprise:

"This is crazy!"

Zhang Sanjin smiled wryly and remained silent. He had already investigated this matter, including the situation of the units that the epidemic prevention and control supervision team had inspected before.

The conclusion was that they weren't there for hygiene reasons; they were there for the gifts and cash prizes.

If the gifts and red envelopes weren't delivered properly, the supervisory team would make a big deal out of it in their report, at best holding the supervisor accountable, and at worst shutting down the entire unit. Ding Moqun sneered. These people were using the guise of epidemic prevention to make money; they were more ruthless than bandits.

"Was Zhao Xuan the one in charge of this?"

Zhang Sanjin said helplessly:
"Commander Zhao is the leader of the supervisory team. If the leader doesn't agree, how could the people in the team be so presumptuous!"

"Most importantly, the members of the supervisory group are quite special: Mizuki Uchiyama from the Military Police Headquarters Intelligence Department, Michiko Sakai from the former agency, Sasaki from the Ume Agency, and Yua Murakami and Yuichiro Yama from the Special Higher Police."

"It can be said that the composition of the epidemic prevention supervision team basically covers all the intelligence agencies in Shanghai."

Ding Moqun was taken aback. Could the top officials of the major intelligence agencies agree to something like this?

Wouldn't this mean that Zhao Xuan, as the head of the supervisory group, would have control over the entire intelligence system of Shanghai?

No intelligence agency commander could ignore this!

But ironically, everyone acquiesced.

What does this mean? Either Zhao Xuan is highly skilled, or there's some tacit agreement behind the scenes.

Ding Moqun leans towards the latter, believing that the epidemic prevention supervision team must have the tacit approval or even authorization of higher-ups, which is why the heads of various intelligence agencies had no choice but to bow down and cooperate with this action, which was ostensibly for epidemic prevention but was actually a power reshuffle.

Based on the previous actions of the epidemic prevention supervision team, Zhao Xuan was able to obtain a lot of incriminating evidence and intelligence during each inspection.

It can be said that Zhao Xuan's actions, under the guise of health inspections, were actually a form of infiltration and surveillance, which went far beyond the scope of corruption and was essentially an intelligence gathering operation disguised as compliance.

Once the epidemic prevention and control supervision team has completed all the health inspections in Shanghai, Ding Moqun dares not imagine how much seemingly insignificant intelligence network Zhao Xuan could possess, which, when integrated, would be enough to overturn the entire power structure of Shanghai.

Every loophole in the investigated unit, every hidden account, and every official's weakness becomes a bargaining chip for his covert manipulation.

This health inspection was nothing more than a meticulously planned power hunt.

Thinking about this, Ding Moqun felt a chill run down his spine. If Zhao Xuan was manipulating all of this himself, then Zhao Xuan was in big trouble.

However, if Zhao Xuan does all this and hands over all the intelligence he obtains to a big shot in Tokyo, then Zhao Xuan is nothing more than a pawn, and the real storm is yet to come.

The secrets of the investigated units, the incriminating evidence against the officials, and the loopholes in the institutions have already reached the highest levels of government in Japan through encrypted channels.

Ding Moqun suddenly realized that this epidemic prevention operation was not about restoring order at all, but rather a comprehensive rehearsal of a purge of the intelligence systems in Shanghai by Tokyo through Zhao Xuan.

Once the time is right, a new power structure directly controlled by the central government will completely replace the existing structure.

"Okay, let me know in advance when the supervisory team comes to my unit, number 76."

"Furthermore, instruct all departments to stop what they are doing and get everyone cleaning!"

"We should focus our efforts on places like dungeons and interrogation rooms, making sure we don't leave any evidence that the supervisory team can use against us."

Zhang Sanjin nodded repeatedly; he dared not get involved in such a matter.

At this moment, Zhao Xuan was sitting in a white Chevrolet sedan in the convoy of the supervisory team heading towards the military police headquarters.

Michiko Sakai handed a document to Zhao Xuan for review:

"Team leader, this is the health inspection report from the Mei Agency, which includes the medical examination reports and dietary information of the detainees."

Sasaki, who was driving, was feeling rather complicated. After all, he had taken people to inspect his hometown and brought back a batch of gifts from there, which made him feel a little awkward.

"Sasaki-kun, when we were inspecting the Mei Agency dungeon just now, we heard that besides those on the list we have, Kagesa supposedly sent another group of people to Tilanqiao Prison yesterday. Is that true?"

Sasaki sighed slightly. After all, they were coming to inspect his hometown. Sasaki naturally had to inform Kagesa in advance, otherwise, before he could even reach the position of chief of special operations, Kagesa would probably make an example of him.

“Michiko, team leader, after all, this is the Mei Agency, and I still have many things to prepare. If I don’t tell Kagesa in advance, I’m afraid… Therefore, it was my suggestion to send a batch of detainees to Tilanqiao Prison.”

After saying that, Sasaki quickly took a document from his briefcase in the passenger seat and handed it to Michiko with one hand:
"But don't worry, team leader, I've made a record of all those who were sent to Tilanqiao Prison. These are their files, as well as their interrogation records during their detention."

Zhao Xuan's lips curled slightly:

"Thank you for your hard work, Sasaki-kun."

Zhao Xuan's gaze lingered on the file for a moment, then he closed the document and handed it to Sakai Michiko:

"Alright, since there are no problems, let's compile and archive these documents after we finish work today. When Mr. Okamura arrives next month, we'll hand them over to him at the same time."

Shigeru Okamura, the cabinet will personally visit Shanghai next month to inspect the effectiveness of epidemic prevention. As a special envoy, although Okamura only holds the rank of major, his background and backing are extremely strong.

After Okamura Shigeru arrived, although Zhao Xuan was still nominally the team leader, Okamura Shigeru was actually in charge.

Moreover, Shigeru Okamura was the younger brother of Neiji Okamura, a relationship that gave him a level of influence in the military that was difficult for ordinary people to match.

The official purpose of this dispatch to Shanghai is to supervise epidemic prevention, but in reality, it is to use this as a stepping stone to gain a foothold in Shanghai and pave the way for a key position in the Military Police Command later.

Of course, these fragmented pieces of information, no matter who they are, will not be of much intelligence value unless they are compared and analyzed piece by piece and a lot of time is spent organizing them.

However, all this intelligence has already passed through Zhao Xuan's hands beforehand.

With Edith's help, all the intelligence that Zhao Xuan handled has been backed up by Edith and integrated and analyzed in the big data operation.

According to Zhao Xuan's estimation, before Okamura Shigeru arrives, all the basic intelligence of all departments in Shanghai, the allocation of resources, the movement of personnel, and the layout of covert operations will be presented to him without reservation.

Previously, if Zhao Xuan wanted to investigate someone, it might have taken some effort, but now, the personnel files of various departments in Shanghai are all under Zhao Xuan's control.

With the detailed allocation of materials, Zhao Xuan could use the flow of materials and salaries to confirm the personnel composition and actual operation of each department.

Any unusual transfers, clandestine formations, or secret dealings will be exposed.

These were details that Zhao Xuan only discovered during the progress of the epidemic prevention and control supervision team's work.

This is why Zhao Xuan accelerated the hygiene inspection work of various departments in Shanghai.

After everything was over, Zhao Xuan didn't even dare to imagine how vast an intelligence network he would have in his hands.

After taking the document, Michiko Sakai glanced at Zhao Xuan's profile. She was now certain that Zhao Xuan was extremely loyal to the Empire.

Although there were some tactics involved, Michiko viewed them merely as self-preservation and an attempt to increase her own leverage.

In Michiko's view, Zhao Xuan's actions perfectly matched her expectations of a true elite: outwardly humble, inwardly decisive, and skilled in both patience and strategic planning.

Zhao Xuan had already saved her life, and now she had discovered so many of his good qualities. At this moment, Michiko understood why Aizawa Keiko was so infatuated with Zhao Xuan.

She gently closed the folder, her fingertips trembling slightly, a surge of indescribable emotion welling up inside her.

The supervisory team's convoy slowly came to a stop. Sasaki turned to look at Zhao Xuan, who was pretending to sleep with his eyes closed:
"Team leader, we've reached number 76."

"Oh, I heard that Director Ding has returned. Perfect, Michiko, you will be in charge of the inspection this time. I'm going to find Director Ding and catch up."

"Hi!"

As soon as the supervisory team got out of the car, Ding Moqun, along with Zhang Sanjin and others, came out to greet them.

"Welcome to the inspection team!"

Ding Moqun stepped forward with a smile and nodded slightly at Zhao Xuan, who was walking in the center.

Zhao Xuan raised his hand and waved, and Michiko immediately led Yamayuki and the others into Building 76 to conduct an inspection.

Zhao Xuan walked side by side with Ding Moqun, exchanging pleasantries in a casual tone.

"Uncle, now that you're back, it probably won't be long before you become Director 76."

Upon hearing Zhao Xuan's words, Ding Moqun said with a deep smile:

"Haha, Ah Xuan, Ah Yan won't be back for a while. Since you're here today, invite Xiao Ya over for dinner tonight."

Zhao Xuan smiled and agreed:

“Great! Xiaoya has been talking about her uncle for a while now, and I happen to have nothing to do tonight.”

Half an hour later, in Ding Moqun's office, Zhao Xuan sat on the sofa, steam rising from the teacup in his hand.
"Uncle, it seems the sanitation situation at No. 76 is not very satisfactory. It's been half an hour and they still haven't finished checking it."

Ding Moqun frowned slightly. This shouldn't be happening!
Although he had some doubts, Ding Moqun still smiled and said:
"Ah Xuan, you know that even if a department like ours has good hygiene, it can't be that good."

“Especially in places like prison cells, we can’t possibly expect those prisoners to shower every day, can we? Nor can we expect them to keep the environment clean to a satisfactory level.”

Zhao Xuan nodded:

"Uncle, don't worry, our supervisory team has naturally taken these special circumstances into account."

"But we came from the Mei Agency, Uncle. Do you know how long we spent inspecting the Mei Agency?"

Ding Moqun was somewhat stunned:
How long?

Zhao Xuan raised his hand and extended one finger:
"ten minutes!"

Upon hearing this, Ding Moqun's face darkened.

He knew what Zhao Xuan meant, but Ding Moqun never expected that when Zhao Xuan led the team to inspect No. 76, he would actually ask him for a kickback!
Zhao Xuan took a sip of tea, his gaze calm as still water:
“Uncle, in ten minutes, the Mei Agency has over three hundred rooms, from the archives to the solitary confinement cell, down to the mold in the corners. Efficiency is always about the task, not the person.”

Ding Moqun's lips twitched slightly, but before he could speak, Zhao Xuan spoke up again:

“Uncle, it’s not that I’m targeting you, but we’re family after all, so I should think of you more.”

"Think about it, if our inspection team is serious and responsible in every place we go to, but we just do a perfunctory job at No. 76, what do you think others will think?"

Ding Moqun was furious inside, but still managed a forced smile:
“Ah Xuan is right. Family members should keep public and private matters separate.”

Ding Moqun slowly stood up and walked to his desk:

"Since the supervisory team is efficient, I feel reassured. If there is a problem with No. 76, we will fix it."

(End of this chapter)