The relationship between the Special High Technology Bureau and the Military Police Command is a superficial one. The Special High Technology Bureau must obey and assist in the work assigned by the Military Police Command, and most of the funds of the Special High Technology Bureau are allocated by the Military Police Command.

However, the personnel appointments and dismissals of the Special High Technology Bureau are not under the jurisdiction of the Military Police Command, but are directly under the responsibility of the domestic Special High Technology Bureau headquarters.

Although the Military Police Headquarters does not have the power to appoint and dismiss personnel of the Special High Technology Bureau, the Special High Technology Bureau is generally very honest in front of the Military Police Headquarters. Otherwise, without the support of the Military Police Headquarters, it would be difficult for the Special High Technology Bureau to carry out its work.

Moreover, the people in the Military Police Headquarters have always looked down on and hated the people in the Special High Technology Bureau. After all, the Special High Technology Bureau does despicable things, and no one likes them.

It doesn't matter to Sato, the gendarmerie commander. As long as the Special High Police maintains social order and avoids chaos under the leadership of the gendarmerie headquarters, it is the greatest support for his work.

"Please sit down!" Sato took Tanaka Daiei to a quiet room and said to him.

"Hi!"

Both parties kneel facing each other.

Sato placed his hands on his legs and looked at Tanaka Daiei and said, "Tanaka-kun, you've been a little slack in your work lately. I've received reports that not only your Special Higher Section, but also our Military Police Headquarters, even the Expeditionary Force Headquarters, and some other departments have infiltrated with Blue Shirts spies and underground party members!"

"This is not a good sign. You must know that these spies are very destructive. They hide deep in our hearts and can steal confidential information at any time, causing great damage to the Imperial Army!"

"You just mentioned this situation in the meeting, which shows that you are still clear-headed. But since you know this, why didn't you take some action?"

Tanaka Daiei said, "Sir, I did this on purpose! As for Higanbana, you know about her. She's like a ghost. It's not just us in the Special High Section. I've found traces of her in the Military Police Headquarters and the Expeditionary Force Headquarters. She's terrifying!"

"I often feel like my every move is under his watchful eye. Over the past year or so, many of our operations have been sabotaged, mostly due to prior leaks. I can't even tell if this person is hiding in the Special Higher Police or the Military Police Headquarters!"

"That time, the munitions ship disappeared and was later found, but the munitions were gone. At the time, only the people at the Expeditionary Force Headquarters knew that the cargo ship carrying the munitions was coming to Shanghai. Commander Matsui's adjutant was even arrested and imprisoned for this, and he remains in prison to this day!"

"But according to my investigation, I found that the adjutant was most likely not the one who leaked the information. He was just taking the blame. The real leaker was someone else, but I just can't find it!"

"The reason I haven't taken any action during this period is that I'm secretly investigating. If we take any action, Higanbana will get the news!"

Sato frowned and said, "But if you don't take action, it's not a solution. We can't let Higanbana continue to be so arrogant. This will have a great impact on our intelligence work and morale!"

"The operation must be carried out, but the most important thing is to maintain confidentiality. Don't let anyone involved know before you arrive at the operation site!"

Tanaka Daiei nodded: "We are strengthening control in this area and formulating relevant systems and regulations!"

Sato added, "We must retaliate against the Blue Shirts Society's assassination attempt this time and crush their arrogance. We will absolutely not allow them to wantonly assassinate our dignitaries on our territory. Otherwise, wouldn't that be a disgrace to our empire?"

"So this time, you, the Special High Technology Department, can't just sit there and do nothing. You must take action. Your Special High Technology Department is the leader among other spy agencies, so you must achieve results and set an example!"

"Hi!" Tanaka Daiei nodded in agreement.

Sato changed the subject at this point, "I'm leaving you alone because I have something to inform you about. Given the recent unfavorable intelligence situation regarding China, it's very likely that a dedicated China intelligence unit will be established in the country!"

"Establish a separate intelligence department for China? Wouldn't that overlap with the functions of our Special High Section?" Tanaka Daiei frowned when he heard this.

Sato pressed his hand to signal Tanaka Daiei to calm down. "Don't worry. After all, your Special High Technology Department is just a secret service department. Its main function is to conduct internal surveillance and combat the infiltration of enemy intelligence forces!"

"Because the Imperial Army requires a large amount of intelligence support for its military operations, relying solely on your Special High Technology Bureau's external intelligence gathering capabilities can no longer meet military needs. This is visible both inside and outside the military!"

"But don't worry, I've received accurate information from China. The newly established foreign intelligence agency is still affiliated with your Special High Technology Department and has the obligation to assist your Special High Technology Department in carrying out its work and tasks. However, their main task is to collect intelligence on all aspects of China to serve the Imperial Army's military operations!"

Tanaka Daiei still felt a sense of urgency in his heart. He knew that the new intelligence department to be established soon would not completely obey the Special High Technology Bureau. It would only be under the Special High Technology Bureau in name. The head of this intelligence department would definitely be appointed and dismissed from within the country.

After some thought, Tanaka Daiei asked, "How long will it take for this new intelligence department to be established? Has it got a name yet?"

Sato shook his head. "We don't have a name yet. The top brass at home are still in the discussion stage. The team members will likely be drawn from various backgrounds. According to my estimate, it will take about three to four months to prepare!"

"Its office will be located in Shanghai, so your Special High Technology Department will be able to get their intelligence assistance nearby!"

Now Tanaka Daiei understood that what Sato was talking about was actually that this intelligence organization was affiliated with the domestic Special High Technology Headquarters, not with his Shanghai Special High Technology Headquarters.

At this time, in a private house 200 meters away from the gendarmerie headquarters, Zhang Yunhe sat on a chair and took off his headphones. There were several monitoring devices on the table.

He lit a cigarette, thought for a while, and then used virtual dialing to call the number in Ma Dazhi's office.

"Hello?" Ma Dazhi's voice came over.

Zhang Yunhe asked, "Is it convenient to talk?"

"I'll go buy a pack of cigarettes in ten minutes!"

After hearing what Ma Dazhi meant, Zhang Yunhe hung up the phone.

Ten minutes later, he used virtual dialing again, this time dialing the number of a public telephone booth across the street from the Municipal Council Building.

The phone was quickly picked up: "It's me!"

Zhang Yunhe recognized Ma Dazhi's voice and immediately said, "Under pressure from the Military Police Headquarters, the Japanese secret service and Unit 76 have decided to launch a frenzied revenge against the Blue Shirts Society's recent assassination attempts. They must have some intelligence on the Blue Shirts' Songhu Station. I don't have any information on their specific actions yet. Please remind them to cease all activities for the next period of time!"

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