Chapter 750 Officer Qin
Luchingo is angry.
He was extremely disgusted with the fact that He Xingjian only led the team to evacuate without caring about the lives of the people.
The Loyalty and National Salvation Army is now in an occupied area. Under the current situation of being behind enemy lines and surrounded by enemies on all sides, it is even more important to have a good relationship with the people.
With the support of the common people, the army has the greatest chance of survival. In addition, these common people are the natural eyes of the Loyalty and Salvation Army.
Finally, under Lu Xingge's strong persuasion, He Xingjian finally relented and sent someone to inform the people and order them to flee quickly.
His original intention was to keep the common people behind. Once the Japanese caught up, these common people would be natural human shields.
Lu Xinge let out a long sigh. He had done everything he could, and now he only felt helpless and sad.
In the end, He Xingjian still insisted on leading the troops to evacuate first. As for the common people, they had already been notified to flee. He, deputy commander-in-chief, had already done his best, what else should he do?
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Looking at He Xingjian's men and horses evacuating in chaos, Lu Xingge couldn't help but shake his head.
Many of these people are Du Yongsheng's subordinates and joined the Loyalty and National Salvation Army on the orders of Boss Du.
It is undeniable that many people have the determination and will to fight the war and are willing to fight the Japanese. However, in the eyes of Lu Xingge, a top student at the Central Army Officer School, these soldiers have poor discipline.
“Team leader, I seem to have seen Zhao Changgeng.” A Yuan found Lu Xingge and whispered.
“Zhao Changgeng? Did you read that correctly?” Lu Xingge was surprised.
Zhao Changgeng was previously suspected of being placed under house arrest by unknown forces, but he later regained his personal freedom.
He reported to the station that he was being collected for a debt dispute and was not exposed.
Lu Xingo is skeptical about this. In his opinion, although this statement is reasonable, it still feels that there are some unclear explanations.
However, I don’t know how Zhao Changgeng further explained to Zheng Lijun. Zheng Lijun finally chose to believe Zhao Changgeng and reprimanded Lu Xingge who came to persuade him, telling him to unite sincerely and not to doubt his comrades casually.
Lu Xingge was also helpless about this, but he was already wary of and on guard against Zhao Changgeng. For example, when the Loyalty Salvation Army came this time, he did not bring Zhao Changgeng with him.
"It just passed by in a flash. It looked like Zhao Changgeng." A Yuan looked confused. He just glanced at the other person and disappeared. He couldn't be completely sure.
"In this case, you should pay more attention. If you see Zhao Changgeng again, come and report quietly." Lu Xingge thought for a while and said.
If it is really Zhao Changgeng, that would be a bit strange. Why did this person secretly come to the Zhongyi National Salvation Army?
Could it be that Zhao Changgeng had a private connection with the Loyalty and Salvation Army?
He speculated secretly.
This is indeed possible. The Loyalty and Salvation Army is originally the armed force of the military commander, and many of its middle-level officers are from the military commander. Therefore, it is not impossible if there are channels of communication between the Loyalty and Salvation Army and the Shanghai Station that he does not control.
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“Commander.” Zhao Changgeng saluted He Xingjian respectfully.
“Has it been a smooth journey?” He Xingjian asked.
“I was very careful along the way, no one was following me,” Zhao Changgeng said.
"Hmm." He Xingjian nodded, "What do you say over there?"
“Mataka Kikuchi would like to meet with you, Commander.” Zhao Changgeng said.
"Have you told the Japanese my true identity?" He Xingjian's expression changed and he asked.
He had previously arranged for Zhao Changgeng to bring a token to contact the Japanese. It was not that he had already made up his mind to defect to the Japanese, but he was just hedging his bets and preparing for a rainy day:
Establish contact channels first. If things go wrong, He Xingjian will naturally not exclude taking up jobs for Japanese people.
However, He Xingjian was very cautious. He was worried that the Japanese would use it as a threat after knowing his true identity, forcing him to lead his troops to defect there now. Therefore, he had always strictly ordered Zhao Changgeng not to reveal his true identity to the Japanese.
From the Japanese, he is currently contacted in the name of a regimental commander of the Loyalty and Salvation Army.
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"No." He Xingjian shook his head directly, "It's impossible to meet."
He said to Zhao Changgeng, "With my identity and status, I must be known to the Japanese. It cannot be ruled out that the Japanese have my photos. Once we meet, Kikuchi Masataka will know my identity. This will make I’m very passive.”
The most important thing is that if the Japanese order him to defect there now, He Xingjian is not very sure that he will be able to pull the troops directly over.
He is willing to take refuge with the Japanese and become a traitor, but his subordinates may not be willing.
“My subordinate has already suspected Kikuchi Masataka. He tested me last time and wanted to find out your true identity, Commander.” Zhao Changgeng said.
“Ignore him, just be patient.” He Xingjian waved his hand, “As long as the line here remains and the Japanese are suspicious, they won’t do anything to you.”
He Xingjian said in a deep voice, he knew in his heart, so what if the Japanese doubted and tried?
When the Japanese know his true identity, they will not blame him for concealing it before. The deputy commander-in-chief of the Loyalty and Salvation Army has surrendered, and it is too late for the Japanese to be happy.
He knew very well that the most important thing was that there were people with guns in their hands, and the team was where he could live and work.
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“What else did the Japanese say when you came back this time?” He Xingjian asked.
"The Japanese are going to come down for a raid. I have a letter written by Kikuchi Masataka with me. If the commander's situation is critical, you can take this letter and give it directly to the Japanese army, and they will not harm the commander and the brothers." Zhao Changgeng said.
“Do you believe it?” He Xingjian was overjoyed.
Zhao Changgeng took out an envelope from his body and handed it to He Xingjian with both hands.
He Xingjian opened it and looked at it, but there were two letters. One was written to him, and the other was written in Japanese. He couldn't understand it, so he guessed it was for the Japanese army.
Putting the two letters back into the envelope, He Xingjian sealed the envelope, then carefully put it away, nodding with satisfaction.
"Okay, Shanghai Station has also sent people here. They may know you. There are many people and they are confused. You should go back quickly." He Xingjian said.
“My subordinates just saw Lu Xingge’s men from a distance, and I quickly avoided them,” Zhao Changgeng said.
“Were you not seen by them?” He Xingjian asked quickly.
“No, my subordinate reacted quickly and avoided it,” Zhao Changgeng said.
“Go back quickly.” He Xingjian said hurriedly.
"yes!"
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No. 27, Cao Lang Street, Columbia Road, Hanoi City, this is a place located in the suburbs of Hanoi.
A three-story Western-style house is located in the shade of greenery. The door of the house is closed, and the lawn path in front of the door extends forward to the road.
“The Japanese do not keep their word and go too far!” Wang Chuanhai cursed angrily.
Konoe's third statement to China was issued as scheduled. However, in this statement, the two sides agreed in secret talks that the Japanese troops should be stationed in China for a certain period, and that the Japanese troops would withdraw after the expiration, and that the Japanese troops would be stationed in China after peace conditions were achieved. All content such as the immediate withdrawal of troops from the areas agreed upon in the agreement was deleted without any mention.
Such a change shows that the Japanese have changed their face and the conditions have become more harsh after confirming his departure from Yucheng and the fait accompli that he was preparing to establish a new central government.
However, as Chen Bijun persuaded him, ‘The matter has come to this, there is no turning back, we can only choose to believe in friendly countries’.
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Wang Chuhai handed the statement he wrote himself to Zhou Liang to take to Hong Kong for publication in response to Konoe’s third statement to China.
After Zhou Liang arrived in Hong Kong, he first found Gu Mengyu, a veteran of the Kuomintang who was working on Hong Kong Island.
Gu Mengyu is not only a veteran of the Kuomintang, but also a close confidant of the Wang family. He once served as the Minister of Railways of the National Government.
Gu Mengyu was shocked after reading Vice President Wang's handwritten statement. He firmly opposed the issuance of this statement, believing that 'this is a stupid thing that will not only harm the country but also ruin Vice President Wang's reputation for life.' He even called Wang Chuanhai directly and strongly suggested that ' Vice President Wang thought twice'.
After receiving Gu Mengyu's telegram, Wang Chuanhai sighed again.
Chen Bijun was furious and scolded Wang Qihai, "You have a heavy responsibility for the country and the nation, how can you be shaken by an old man?" ’
Wang Chuhai was shocked and excited again!
Here in Hong Kong, Gu Mengyu was unwilling to obey orders, so Zhou Liang could only find someone else.
Find another "right-hand man" of the Wang family in Hong Kong, Lin Baisheng.
Lin Baisheng did not disappoint Wang Chuanhai and immediately stated, "I don't care what Mr. Gu says. This is a major matter that benefits the country and the people. The vice president believes in me. All I can do is to get the matter done."
Zhou Liang was overjoyed. He held Lin Baisheng's hands and said excitedly, "Bandang knows a good minister. Brother Lin is a true scholar of the country."
The two men then discussed and agreed to publish the telegram-style statement written by Vice President Wang to Chang Kaishen and the Chongqing Government on the front page of the South China Daily on the 29th.
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A map of Qingdong was placed in front of Yuichiro Watanabe.
The map shows villages and landforms, and even field trails and the location of a certain well are carefully marked.
“Captain, according to our investigation, the rebels under Gu Baoguo and the Chinese people in Qingdong have begun preparations for evacuation several days in advance.” Ohta Yuichi said.
“Do you suspect intelligence leaks?” Watanabe raised his head and asked.
“The possibility is extremely high.” Ohta Yuichi said.
"Yes." Yuichiro Watanabe nodded, "The Chinese people are already preparing to evacuate before the locust army comes, which is very suspicious."
“The scale of this sweep operation is unprecedented. Many people know about this military operation. It is not easy to find where the secrets were leaked.” Yu Ohta said with a serious look.
“We’ll talk about this later.” Yuichiro Watanabe clicked on a place on the map. “Keda reported that a small team of rebels was discovered by them.”
He looked at Yuichi Ohta and said, "Ota."
“Hai!”
"Immediately lead people to outflank them." Yuichiro Watanabe showed a sinister expression, "This group of enemies must be wiped out."
“Hai.”
After Yuichi Ohta left, Yuichiro Watanabe took the hot water handed over by the orderly, took two sips and put down the cup, "How is the progress with Maeda-kun?"
"The He Xingjian Branch of the Loyalty and Salvation Army seems to have received the information in advance. The branch has not fired a single shot and has fled like rabbits." The officer next to him said, "In addition to killing a group of Chinese people, Lieutenant Colonel Maeda did nothing else. reward."
"It seems that Ota's suspicion is right. The information about this raid has already been leaked." Yuichiro Watanabe snorted coldly, "Order the warriors to set fire."
He exhaled a stream of white breath, opened the military tent and took a look at the snow in the distance that had not completely melted. He said with a ferocious expression, "All the houses have been burned down. These Chinese people must be warned with iron-blooded means. Anyone who sympathizes with or supports the rebels must Any behavior will be severely punished by the Locust Army!"
“Hai!”
“Also, destroy the water source.” Yuichiro Watanabe said again.
“Hai!”
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"Officer Qin, go quickly! I'll cover you!" Shang Kui fired twice and urged.
Neither shot hit the enemy, but it frightened the Japanese army. The pursuing Japanese army lay on the ground and began to fight back.
"Shang Kui, take someone to carry Fourth Uncle You and protect the villagers from retreating." Qin Di crawled forward, came to Shang Kui's side, and ordered.
The guerrillas organized the villagers to retreat, and Qin Di was worried. He stayed at the end and checked again, and found that six old people were hiding at home, including Fourth Uncle You, the father of martyr You Fusheng.
The thoughts of several old people are very simple and sad. They feel that they are old and do not want to become a burden on the team.
Uncle You hid a kitchen knife at home. He wanted to stay and fight the Japanese to avenge his son Fusheng.
Qin Di spoke earnestly and finally knelt down to a few old people:
If even the grandparents cannot be protected, and even the father of the martyr cannot be protected, this will be the greatest shame of the Red Anti-Japanese Armed Forces!
This way, these old people were persuaded to leave. However, their retreat speed was too slow, and they were eventually discovered by the Japanese troops searching the mountain.
"No, the task assigned to me by the captain is to escort..." Shang Kui shook his head.
"There's no time." Qin Di shook his head, "Shang Kui, listen to me."
He grabbed Shang Kui's shoulders and said, "Fifth uncle You, Grandpa Meng, Aunt Xie, Third Aunt Qi, and Grandpa Luo, these five old people, promise me that I will take them out alive."
“Officer Qin!” Shang Kui fired a shot and shouted in a low voice, “You can’t!”
"There's no time." Qin Di lay down and fired several shots at the opposite side. One of the shots hit a Japanese sergeant in the shoulder, temporarily delaying the Japanese attack.
“You are from the local area and know the roads better than me.” Qin Di growled, “Quickly! Quickly! This is an order!”
Shang Kui looked at Qin Di. Director Qin always had a smile on his face and was so motivated in everything he did, as if nothing could stump him.
He has never seen Officer Qin with such a ferocious expression.
Qin Di took out a pocket watch from his body and threw it directly to Shang Kui, "Please organize this and hand it over to my mother! Tell her that she is unfilial and can't do what she promised her to do for her. Please take care of her!"
bang!
Shang Kui fired two more shots.
“Let’s go!” Qin Di roared, his eyes red with bloodshot eyes.
Shang Kui was deep in thought, took one last look at Qin Di, crawled back slowly, called on another comrade to carry Fourth Uncle You, gritted his teeth, and quickly disappeared into the night.
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