The guards who were sitting in the corner eating saw that Sokov seemed to be in some trouble. They immediately stood up and rushed over, forming a fan shape around the table. When the diners around saw the tense situation here, they were frightened and screamed, rushing to run outside the hotel.

But what they didn’t expect was that a group of Soviet soldiers appeared outside at some point and pointed their black guns at the door. The diners who arrived at the door returned to the restaurant dejectedly, standing in the corner with a sigh, sighing in their hearts at how unlucky they were, and this would happen to them when they went out to eat.

Sokov also saw the soldiers outside. He recognized them at a glance as the guard platoon that Yakov had left for him. It seemed that he had come out for a private visit incognito. In addition to a few guards following him, there were more People are hiding further away, ready to come out for support when something happens.

"Don't be nervous, General Sokov." The man in a long gown with glasses, facing the gun pointed at him, acted very calmly. He opened his arms with his palms facing outward, signaling Sokov to take it easy: " We are our own people.”

Sokov thought that before the Far East Campaign broke out, the 88th International Brigade had sent a large number of personnel to conduct reconnaissance and sabotage operations deep behind enemy lines. Since he said they were his own, they might be from the International Brigade. However, before ordering the soldiers to put down their guns, Sokov still asked tentatively: "What part are you in?"

“General Sokov, I am Captain Peng, the instructor of the sixth company of the third battalion of the 88th International Brigade.”

“Tell me, which company does Lieutenant Chen belong to?” Sokov asked casually.

"He is the deputy company commander of the Sixth Company of the Third Battalion." Captain Peng said with a smile: "General Sokov, if you still don't believe my identity, let me tell you one more thing. The intelligence of the International Brigade you sent some time ago Section Chief Captain Feng, come here to look for Commander Yang’s head, right?”

"Yes, I did send Captain Feng here to perform a mission." After confirming the other party's identity, Sokov shook hands with the other party, and then told the soldiers behind him: "Put down your guns, it's one of your own. Then Go outside alone and ask them to put away their guns, so as not to affect the business of the boss here."

After Sokov and Lukin sat down opposite Captain Tao, Captain Peng turned to the boss and waiter hiding behind the counter and said: "Boss, don't be afraid, it's just a misunderstanding. Let everyone come out and continue eating."

But how could the boss believe the words of an ordinary diner? He still hid behind the counter fearfully. Even when the waiter wanted to come out, he pulled him back. When Sokov saw this, he was very anxious, thinking about what to do to eliminate the fear in the hearts of the boss and the diners. At this moment, he heard Captain Peng say loudly: "Two days ago, the military police force that everyone hated was wiped out by the Soviet army. You should know this news, right?"

Hearing what Captain Peng said, a diner bravely said: "Yes, I was watching the fun at the time. The little devil's body was piled up like a hill at the door, and the blood stained the ground red. ”

Now that someone spoke, the other diners also spoke: "Yes, I also know about this. After getting the news, I immediately rushed over to watch the fun. Unfortunately, the little devil's bodies were all cleaned up, leaving only the corpses all over the floor. Bloody…”

 While the diners were discussing, Captain Peng just smiled and said nothing. After the diners calmed down, Captain Peng continued: "Do you know who ordered the execution of those military police?"

 “Who is it?” the diners asked all at once.

"This is General Sokov." Captain Peng introduced to the diners: "When he learned that two twin sisters were robbed by the little devils and took them to the gendarmerie, he decisively ordered people to kill all the little devils in the gendarmerie. Kill them all."

The diner who had been to the scene to see the bustle carefully came to Sokov. After looking at it carefully, he shouted excitedly: "Old and young gentlemen, yes, this is the officer, but he was wearing the same clothes that day." It's not this suit of clothes, I didn't recognize it at first."

Learning that Sokov was the officer who ordered the execution of the Japanese military police, the fear in the diners' hearts disappeared immediately. They came over to say hello to Sokov, and some even gave him a thumbs up. Sokov could understand what they were saying, and even though he tried to stay calm in the face of their compliments, he couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth slightly. Lu Jin couldn't hear what the diners said, but he could guess what they wanted to express from their expressions, and couldn't help but cast an approving look at Sokov.

"General Sokov," Captain Peng thought that Sokov could not understand Chinese, and specifically explained to Sokov and Lu Jin: "These common people are praising you, saying that these Japanese military police have done all kinds of evil and brought everyone down." It’s so painful. You ordered all the military police to be executed, and you vented the evil in everyone’s hearts.”

When Sokov heard what Captain Peng said, he couldn't help but sigh: "Hey, what a pity. There were too few Japanese soldiers in the military police at that time, only a few dozen. If there were more, I could send them away." All go to the Jin Kingdom’s sacred toilet.”

At this time, the boss who was hiding behind the counter finally stood up, squeezed through the crowd and came to Sokov, Lukin and others, and knelt down in front of them, shocking Sokov. He quickly reached out to help the other person.

But the boss broke free from Sokov's hand, kowtowed to him three times respectfully, then straightened up and said: "Sir, at the beginning of this year, a Japanese expatriate took a fancy to my hotel and wanted to take it for himself." , I resolutely refused. They took my son and daughter-in-law to the military police, saying that they were anti-Japanese elements. I spent a lot of money and asked someone to redeem them, but when they were rescued, my son and daughter-in-law were gone. . The most pitiful thing is that my daughter-in-law is already seven months pregnant and has two lives. You helped me avenge this, and you are a great benefactor to our family. I haven’t said anything yet, what do you want to eat when you come to my restaurant again in the future? Just ask, I don’t want a penny.”

Although Sokov understood every word the boss said, in order not to reveal his true identity, he deliberately waited until Captain Peng translated before speaking: "The little devils have occupied the Northeast for more than ten years and have done bad things. Thousands and thousands. It’s a pity that this is not my defense zone, otherwise I wouldn’t mind settling accounts with them and letting them atone for the sins they have committed.”

The boss asked the waiter to bring the money for the meal just now, put it in front of Captain Peng, and said with a smile: "Sir, since you are with this officer, how can I accept your money? I still say the same thing By the way, just like this officer, you will eat for free when you come to my store from now on."

After finally waiting for everyone to disperse, Sokov looked at Captain Peng and asked: "Captain Peng, since the Kwantung Army has surrendered, why haven't you returned to Jian?"

"That's it, General Sokov." The expression on Captain Peng's face suddenly became serious: "The reason why I haven't returned to the army for a long time is because I want to find a few people."

"How many people are you looking for?" Sokov asked in confusion: "I wonder who they are?"

“Wang Juntao, the captain of the traitor squad.”

"Oh, what are you looking for him for?" "This is a hard-core traitor." Captain Peng said: "He assisted the Japanese special high-tech and military police, arrested hundreds of anti-Japanese comrades and progressives, and died only in He has no fewer than fifty people in his hands."

When Sokov heard this, he couldn't help but frowned: "Captain Peng, why don't you seek help from the local garrison?"

"I've looked for it, but it's useless." Captain Peng smiled bitterly and shook his head. "Those commanders told me that their mission was only to accept the surrender of the Japs and to maintain law and order in the city before our troops took over the city. The matter has nothing to do with them.”

"That's right." As soon as Captain Peng finished speaking, Lu Jin said: "After we took control of Fengtian, Misha also wanted to deal with those who attached to the Kwantung Army in the city, but the superiors did not allow us to do too much. Ask about this."

“Captain Peng,” Sokov looked at Captain Peng and said, “What other bad things did Wang Juntao do?”

"In addition to arresting anti-Japanese comrades and progressives, he also arrested some ordinary people and said that others were members of the Anti-Japanese League. If they did not want to be sent to the gendarmerie, they had to spend money to redeem them." Captain Peng said: "The rich people He used his family's savings to buy his own life; those people who had no money would be beaten to death by him or sent to the gendarmerie." At this point, he turned to look at the people who were busy behind the counter. Although the boss knew that the other party did not understand Russian, he still lowered his voice and said to Sokov, "The boss's son and daughter-in-law were arrested by this Wang Juntao and sent to the gendarmerie on trumped-up charges."

“Oh, I understand.” After hearing this, Sokov finally understood Captain Peng’s intention: “Captain Peng, are you eating here because that Wang Juntao used to eat here often?”

"Yes, that's right." Captain Peng continued in a low voice: "Actually, the boss doesn't know. If Wang Juntao hadn't been instigating him, how could the little Japanese expatriates have noticed the boss's restaurant. As far as I know, the boss wanted to I rescued his son and daughter-in-law and gave Wang Juntao three large yellow croakers, but the money was spent and the person is still gone."

"Are you alone?" Sokov asked: "You know, it is not so easy to get rid of a traitor who can thrive in the Einsatzgruppe. Even if you meet him, do you think that with your personal Can you eradicate him?"

Captain Peng was silent, and after a long time, he spoke: "General Sokov, you are right, I cannot get rid of him with my own strength, so I hope to get your help."

"Get my help?" Sokov said with a wry smile: "Captain Peng, you should know that my defense zone is in Fengtian, not Xinjing. In other words, I ordered people to bloodbath the gendarmerie, which can be done once, but You can't do it a second time. If I really help you get rid of Wang Juntao, a hard-core traitor, if you encounter someone with ulterior motives who accuses our Soviet army of killing innocent people indiscriminately. Now that you and the victims have come forward, things will still be better. I can barely explain it clearly. But if someone comes to make a fuss about this matter in a few decades, I'm afraid they will find ways to throw dirty water on our army."

"No way." Captain Peng said with shock after hearing Sokov's words: "General Sokov, I think this situation is impossible."

"Captain Peng, everything is possible." Sokov shrugged his shoulders, spread his hands, and said helplessly: "I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do about this."

 Learning that Sokov was unwilling to help him, Captain Peng's face was full of disappointment. He sighed softly and stared at the table with an extremely depressed expression.

"Captain Peng, don't worry." Sokov comforted Captain Peng and said: "Don't you have an old saying that evil will be rewarded with evil and good will be rewarded with good? It doesn't mean that there is no retribution, the time has not come. When the time comes, retribution will come. . A **** traitor like Wang Juntao can't hide for a lifetime even if he can hide for a while. I believe you will catch him sooner or later."

"General Sokov, I really didn't expect that you actually know our common saying?" Captain Peng said with a wry smile after a moment of surprise: "As you said, how can I deal with such a vicious person by myself? He's a **** traitor. Besides, he has been a traitor for so many years, so he must have many followers around him, and I can't get rid of them at all."

“I just told you not to worry, because your troops will arrive in Xinjing soon.”

“Our troops?” Captain Peng asked with surprise when he heard what Sokov said, “The 88th International Brigade?”

“No, it’s another troop.” Sokov explained to Captain Peng: “A troop from Guan Nei has the same leader as you and sings the Internationale.”

Captain Peng immediately understood what Sokov meant, and asked with shock: "Our troops in the pass have left the pass, General Sokov, is this true?"

"Of course it's true." Sokov was also worried that the other party would not believe his words, so he explained specifically: "The troops I sent met them on the way south. At that time, the two sides did not understand the language and almost started fighting. Fortunately, the other party's command The commander was smarter and took the lead in singing "The Internationale". Although there was still a language barrier, the same melody made the commanders of the two armies understand that the other party was their friendly army. Now they have captured Shanhaiguan and are heading towards Fengtian Come on, I believe they will be stationed in Xinjing soon. After they are stationed in the city, it will not be difficult for you to ask them to help you find those **** traitors."

"Great, this is really great." Captain Peng said excitedly: "I didn't expect that our own troops have actually left the border, and will be stationed in Fengtian and Xinjing in a few days. This is really amazing. Exciting good news. I will find a way to tell the brigade commander about it and make them happy too."

“Captain Peng, we will return to Fengtian in a few days.” Sokov asked Captain Peng tentatively: “I wonder if you are interested in going back with us?”

Regarding Sokov's kindness, Captain Peng thought for a moment, then shook his head and refused: "General Sokov, thank you for your kindness. I still plan to stay here and continue to search for the whereabouts of those **** traitors, waiting for our troops Once we arrive, we can lead them to follow the clues and arrest all these **** traitors one by one."

"Well, Captain Peng, since you don't want to go to Fengtian, I won't force you." Sokov stood up and extended his hand to Captain Peng: "We will see you later!"

 (End of this chapter)