Chapter 625 ‘Sickle’ Plan

Hongkou District.

 Super Higher Education Headquarters.

Araki Harima is reporting to Sanbonjiro.

“Section Chief, Miyazaki-kun was discharged from the hospital today. He sent news in the afternoon that the ‘Scythe Project’ is about to be officially launched.” Araki Harima said.

"The greedy, stupid and arrogant French will have to pay the price for their actions sooner or later." Sanbonjiro said with a gloomy expression and gritted his teeth. Although all this was within the plan, he learned that the French Concession really agreed to release Zheng Weilong and Sanbonjiro still couldn't hide their anger.

“Miyazaki-kun said that he will secretly contact Zheng Weilong by then to deepen the friendship again.” Araki Harima said.

"I understand." Sanbonjiro nodded. Miyazaki, a guy who only thinks about making money, is more disciplined and cautious when doing things seriously. This is to make a record in advance to avoid misunderstandings.

 …

 36 West Elhams Road.

This is the first time He Guan meets his new superior, Comrade Luo Haoran.

Luo Haoran gave him the impression of a serious man with a Chinese character face and bright eyes. Just looking at these eyes gave people the feeling that this person had endless energy.

"Minister Luo." He Guan saluted solemnly, "Qingdong People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Force, He Guan has been ordered to perform a mission and come to Shanghai to report to you."

"Comrade He Guan, you have had a hard journey." Luo Haoran shook hands with He Guan with a serious expression, "Please sit down and tell me what happened on the way here."

 He Guan briefly and concisely told what happened on the way to Shanghai.

"On behalf of the Qingdong People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Force and myself, I would like to express my gratitude to this unknown comrade." He Guan said seriously, "If this comrade had not secretly arranged it, we would have safely arrived in Shanghai with the wounded comrades of the New Fourth Army. It’s extremely difficult.”

“Although this is what we should do, I will convey your gratitude to this comrade.” Luo Haoran nodded slightly.

 This itinerary was arranged by Comrade "Baozu Gong" who put forward a preliminary plan, and then the two discussed it together and finally confirmed the plan.

Luo Haoran was full of praise for the entire plan, especially the most important part of it, the arrangement of passing the Japanese army’s checkpoint at the dock.

However, Fang Jinghua seemed a little uneasy about passing the Japanese military checkpoint in this way.

Luo Haoran was very supportive. Perhaps because he hated Cheng Qianfan deeply, Luo Haoran paid close attention to this man and knew him very well. He explained to Fang Jinghua:

Although we don’t know how Cheng Qianfan did it, the intelligence we gathered showed that Cheng Qianfan’s Jiujiu Trading was closely related to the Japanese army. The Japanese army along the way basically turned a blind eye to Jiujiu Trading. .

 It was a clever move to sneak into Shanghai through Jiujiu trade.

 In this way, Fang Jinghua made up his mind to use this plan.

At the same time, this also aroused Luo Haoran's curiosity. Judging from Fang Jinghua's reaction, this plan was not formulated by Fang Jinghua, or in other words, it was not entirely arranged by Fang Jinghua, especially the most important point of crossing the Japanese military checkpoint at the dock. One level.

"Which comrade came up with the idea of ​​using Jiujiu Trade to clear customs?" Luo Haoran asked happily, "This comrade has a very profound vision, and he can see at a glance that this guy Cheng Qianfan has a deep connection with the Japanese."

 At that time, Comrade "Charterer" just smiled and did not answer him.

Luo Haoran didn't mind either. He guessed that it should be a comrade on the hidden front controlled by Comrade "Charterer".

 Obviously, this comrade knew Cheng Qianfan very well, saw through the traitor of Mr. Cheng, and cleverly thought of taking advantage of him.

 …

“How is the condition of the wounded comrade?” He Guan asked.

 After arriving in Shanghai and meeting up with his comrades from the French Concession, Fang Muheng was picked up by his comrades from the underground party.

"Our comrade doctors have examined Comrade Fang Muheng's body. Fortunately, you arrived in time. If it had been half a day later, the situation would have been very dangerous." Luo Haoran said, "Don't worry."

As he said that, he glanced at He Guan and said, "Not bad, very vigilant."

He Guan scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed.

 From Minister Luo’s words, it is obvious that he knows Fang Muheng’s identity.

"I am not honest enough. I should take the initiative to report Comrade Fang Muheng's situation to you." He Guan said.

"You are right, you have done a good job." Luo Haoran shook his head, "This time it is because I am familiar with Comrade Fang Muheng. If I did not know him, in accordance with organizational discipline, I would not ask you about this New Fourth Army member unless it is really necessary. You don’t have to tell me your **** status.”

 “I understand.” He Guan nodded.

 …

“Have you ever considered going home?” Luo Haoran asked.

He Guan did not answer immediately. He thought for a moment and said, "Minister Luo, you know the situation in my family well. My uncle is from the Central Patrol House of the French Concession..."

"Mr. Jin from the Central Patrol Room, I have long admired your name." Luo Haoran showed a rare smile, and when he saw what He Guan was about to explain, he waved his hand, "Comrade He Guan, according to the information we have, Mr. Jin Kemu has no respect for the Japanese invaders. He hates it, but he is willing to do something for the anti-Japanese cause."

"The organization has contacted my uncle?" He Guan asked in surprise.

"We haven't had formal contact yet." Luo Haoran shook his head, "However, one of our comrades was captured by Cheng Qianfan's people before. We took advantage of Mr. Jin Kemu's relationship and hurriedly handed over our comrades to the Japanese before Cheng Qianfan Previously, people were successfully rescued.”

He looked at He Guan with a solemn expression, "Although we used money to smoothen the relationship and contact Mr. Jin Kemu, according to our analysis, Mr. Jin Kemu should have guessed the identity of the person to be released."

“He only collected money to protect himself; therefore, the organization believes that Mr. Jin Kemu is willing to contribute to the anti-Japanese war and is willing to support the anti-Japanese cause.” Luo Haoran said.

"If necessary, I want to go home and prepare to have a good talk with my uncle." He Guan thought for a while and said with a serious expression.

"Very good, this is just an organizational consideration." Luo Haoran nodded happily.

"I will definitely persuade my uncle to join the vigorous anti-Japanese cause." He Guan said.

"We must have a sense of proportion." Luo Haoran thought deeply and said, "In fact, our consideration is that we are not asking Mr. Jin Kemu to join the anti-Japanese war with a clear-cut flag. First of all, the French will not let a patriot with a clear-cut flag continue to serve as the chief inspector. .”

“Secondly, this will bring safety risks to Mr. Jin Kemu and his family.”

 “What does it mean in terms of organization?” He Guan looked thoughtful, and he understood something.

"Mr. Jin Kemu has done a good job before. We hope that Mr. Jin Kemu can secretly provide necessary help to our party and the anti-Japanese cause while protecting himself." Luo Haoran said.

 “I understand.” He Guan nodded.

 Previously, Jin Kemu secretly sympathized with and helped the anti-Japanese war on his own initiative. Now, what the organization needs to do is to contact and establish contact with Jin Kemu, so that the position and identity of the chief inspector of the Central Patrol Room can play a greater role in the anti-Japanese cause.

 …

"Minister Luo, you just said that Cheng Qianfan captured our comrades and handed them over to the Japanese?" He Guan thought about it again and again, but still couldn't hold it back and asked, "Cheng Qianfan has defected to the Japanese? "

"The Japanese made a request to the French Concession to hand over the captured patriotic and anti-Japanese elements to them. To this, the various patrol houses in the French Concession had different reactions. Some explicitly opposed it, and some secretly resisted. These are patrol houses that still have consciences. Officials, and some—"

Luo Haoran showed indignation, “Some police officers and police officers in the patrol house wantonly arrested patriotic and anti-Japanese elements, and chose to betray their compatriots to the Japanese.”

 “Does this include Cheng Qianfan?” He Guan asked immediately.

Luo Haoran shook his head, "According to our investigation, Cheng Qianfan's men did not hand over anti-Japanese elements to the Japanese. However, they are even more hateful than the Japanese invaders. They will blackmail the families of patriots, demand exorbitant ransoms, and threaten Hand over people to the Japanese without giving them money.”

Luo Haoran looked angry, "We know of several families of patriotic citizens and anti-Japanese people who were ruined by Cheng Qianfan and his men."

He Guan sighed inwardly and looked a little lonely. He really couldn't imagine that Qianfan would reach this point.

However, when he learned from Luo Haoran that Cheng Qianfan's focus was on making money and had not really started doing things for the Japanese, he felt a little relieved.

If Cheng Qianfan really goes that far, really does things for the Japanese, and really does things that harm his compatriots, then he will really be a traitor that everyone can punish.

 …

“Minister Luo, I would like to contact Cheng Qianfan,” He Guan said.

"I don't agree." Luo Haoran categorically objected, "Cheng Qianfan is very dangerous. Although he has not been openly a traitor, he is too close to the Japanese. Any contact with Cheng Qianfan may bring serious consequences. Great danger.”

He said to He Guan with a serious expression, "Comrade He Guan, I hope you realize the seriousness of the matter. You must not contact Cheng Qianfan in private. This is an organizational order!"

"Yes." He Guan nodded, "Without the consent of the organization, I will not take the initiative to contact Cheng Qianfan."

 …

 Taisdelang Road.

Cheng Qianfan was wearing headphones, and the lamp on his desk was covered with black cloth.

 He is sending a report to the northwest headquarters.

The second most powerful person in the government, Wang Chuanhai, has an absolute confidant with a Japanese agent. This is a huge event.

Wang Chuhai is the leader of the Japanese peace faction within the government.

 This person advocates compromise with Japan and advocates the theory of resisting Japan and subjugating the country.

Perhaps because of his sensitive status, Wang Chuanhai expressed his voice more through his allies and party members.

This group of people includes Zhou Fuhai, Gao Zhengwu, Tao Xingsheng, Luo Hangqiang, Mei Shenping, Zeng Zhengmin and others.

Before the fall of Nanjing, these people often gathered in the basement of Zhou Fuhai’s home at No. 8 Xiliuwan, Nanjing, spreading the defeatist theory that the country would be destroyed during the war of resistance.

This group of people is also secretly called the "low-key club".

After the fall of Nanjing, the government moved westward. In Hankou, Zhou Fuhai organized a so-called "Literary and Art Research Association", and even gradually established branches in Changsha, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing and other places to win over the so-called "peace" in the literary and art circles. The national salvation people opposed the Anti-Japanese War and the Red Party, and through publications, they vigorously publicized public opinion against the Red Sun.

 Cheng Qianfan’s Shanghai special situation team had previously received a secret order from Dai Chunfeng, asking him to pay attention to some literati from the Wang Reclamation faction, including Hu Luancheng, the chief writer of China Daily.

Before he could take action against Hu Luancheng, he fled Shanghai and went to Hong Kong. He joined the "South China Daily News" sponsored by Lin Bosong of the Wang Reclamation faction as an editor. He wrote editorials under the pen name "Quick Sand" and studied the so-called international situation. And they always came to the conclusion that resisting Japan would lead to the destruction of the country.

 …

 Specifically speaking, it is not surprising that Japan secretly placed spies around pro-Japanese government officials.

However, Hattori Shijie was able to appear in Zeng Zhengmin’s public photos as an entourage, which is enough to show that this person has gained Zeng Zhengmin’s trust.

 This illustrates the seriousness of the problem.

Of course, Cheng Qianfan was only keenly aware of the seriousness of this matter, what specific changes would occur, and what impact and turmoil it might have on the national government and the overall anti-Japanese situation. He knew that he was incompetent and could not see clearly.

However, he believed that Comrade "Teacher", Comrade "Xiangwu" and other leaders would be able to see through the mystery.

Amidst the ticking sound, Cheng Qianfan's heart was also filled with joy. Every time he contacted Yanzhou, he felt the sound of wind in his ears. The sound of wind with heat waves roared into his eardrums. This was with Yanzhou. Contact Voice:

 ‘Fire’ calls ‘farmer’!

 ‘Fire’ calls ‘farmer’!

“Wang’s close confidant Zeng Zhengmin is surrounded by Japanese special forces, and it is suspected that the two parties have secret contacts.”

“Hattori Shijie, JoongAng Ilbo, Issue 1, a photo taken during an inspection, with a bag in hand sideways.”

 …

 Heng Guan returns to the room.

 The sound of the door opening woke Huang Xiaolan up.

 Or it may be that Huang Xiaolan has never been able to really fall asleep.

"I'm back." Huang Xiaolan got out of bed, "Are you hungry? I left two meat buns for you."

“Hey, I saw it.” He Guan smiled, picked up the two meat buns on the small table, and ate them.

“Aguan, I want to go home and see my father, is that okay?” Huang Xiaolan asked softly.

He Guan's smiling face turned serious and he said, "No, our main task when we return to Shanghai this time is to treat Brother Mu Heng, and do as little other things as possible."

Looking at Huang Xiaolan who was a little disappointed, he added, "Xiaolan, you are a probationary party member. This is discipline."

Huang Xiaolan looked at her husband with a serious expression and nodded, "I obey organizational discipline."

"You can't go home, but I have a mission and need to go home." He Guan looked at his wife with an embarrassed expression, "I really have a mission."

Huang Xiaolan smiled and looked at her husband, "I'm not ignorant, and I won't blame you."

“Let’s go back together.” He Guan smiled and said, “My mother hasn’t officially met her daughter-in-law yet.”

 …

 Cheng Qianfan carefully observed the surrounding situation and walked quickly on the roof.

 The cat's ears stood up at the window sill.

 Looking at the person approaching like a ghost.

 The cat came to Cheng Qianfan's feet silently and rubbed it.

Cheng Qianfan opened the window, quickly climbed through the window and entered the house. With a wave of his hand, the cat who had completed its 'duty' followed him in.

　　　Thank you all for your support, thank you.

　　

 (End of this chapter)