Chapter 152: An old friend
June 11th, weekend.
When I get up in the morning, it rains constantly and rainstorms are everywhere.
"Meimei, it's so heavy rain, let's go to the hospital later today?" Looking at the rainwater like a waterfall under the eaves, Lu Xiyan felt a little touched. Sometimes the power of nature is really not something that humans can resist.
Beep...
A car is far and near, and Lu Xiyan looked carefully at the window. Isn’t this his own car?
It’s the sixth brother Yan Lei!
When I came here braved such heavy rain, something must have happened, and Lu Xiyan's heart skipped a beat.
"Come in!"
Although he held an umbrella, when he came in, Yan Lei's body was soaked. It was obvious that the rain was too heavy and he couldn't hide.
"Doctor Lu, Manager Meng, this is today's newspaper. The dam at the entrance of the Yellow River Garden broke, and millions of people's homes were destroyed and displaced." Yan Lei's voice changed.
The newspaper was taken out of my arms, and there was still some heat left. The corners were already soaked in rain.
The first version of the highlighted first photo is aerial photo. Under the vast ocean, there are several pointed thatched roofs on the water that may be completely submerged at any time.
The news title is: Yesterday's bloody massacre - Jiang (Zhiqing)'s Yellow River Garden burst.
This is a Japanese article written from the perspective of the Japanese army, but you might as well see the truth of some things from this.
Lu Xiyan and Meng Fanxing looked neither good-looking. When they saw the contents in the newspaper, their chests seemed to be blocked, and they felt uncomfortable.
"The news from the Military Control Commission was that the Japanese army bombed the entrance of the garden, causing the Yellow River to burst the dam." Yan Lei took off his coat and twisted the water inside and said.
"Yan Lei, drink a little hot water."
"Thank you, Manager Meng." Yan Lei took the water cup and took a big sip.
"Do you believe it?" Lu Xiyan looked up slightly. Huayuankou was not a strategic location. Where did the Japanese bombing do? Is there too many aviation bombs and nowhere to throw them?
Yan Lei said embarrassedly: "I don't understand this. No matter who did it, as long as it can block the Japanese army's advance westward and save our country."
"Meimei, what do you think?"
"It's rainy season at this time. Once the Yellow River is opened, I'm afraid that the people on the south bank will suffer. This is a trick to kill one thousand enemies and damage oneself by 800." Meng Fanxing said.
"The problem is that if the Japanese army cannot stop the occupation of Zhengzhou, then Wuhan will be in danger." Lu Xiyan said that under the influence of Meng Fanxing, he gradually became interested in current affairs and military aspects.
Wuhan is now the command center of the Anti-Japanese War, and it is also the first place of the Xinhai Revolution. It is a military, economic and cultural center. Once it is lost, the impact will be great.
"Doctor Lu, my fourth brother asked me to tell you that Zou Huai had made an appointment with him last night, saying that the Military Control Commission might send powerful people to Shanghai to take charge, so that you can be mentally prepared." Seeing Meng Fanxing go back to his room, Yan Lei said silently.
"Strong man?" Lu Xiyan narrowed slightly.
"Zou Huai didn't say who it is, but from his tone, I guess this person has little relationship with him." Yan Lei said.
"Is this going to affect our cooperation?"
"Maybe that's what it means." Yan Lei nodded.
Lu Xiyan's expression changed slightly. The Military Control Commission's strategy to fight against Japan in Shanghai is to use assassination against assassination, and agents against agents. Anyway, you hit me, I will hit you in the game.
Although it is that simple, it is a heavy blow to the Japanese army and those who sell themselves and defect to the traitors. If they defect to the Japanese masters, they are not just the money and power they want, these two things must be based on the enjoyment of life.
My life is gone, what's the use of these?
Of course, some people are also considered traitors because they are afraid of death and are slightly threatened by the Japanese. Such people are even more damn if they don’t have any backbone.
"Also, Yoshiko Kawashima is still living in Broadway Building this time. She may have been in Shanghai for a while. Her whereabouts are mysterious. No one knows what she is doing when she comes to Shanghai this time."
"Just pay close attention."
"OK."
"Tell the fourth brother, next, we will focus on the politicians and cultural people that the Japanese have attracted. Since the Japanese are interested in them, we cannot fall behind." Lu Xiyan said.
"clear."
"Brother An Zi, Yan Lei, what are you muttering in the study? Come out and eat some fruit?" Meng Fanxing shouted in the small living room outside.
"Okay, here we come..."
"Yan Lei, come and try this melon, it's delicious."
"Thank you, Manager Meng." Meng Fanxing had known Yan Lei's identity for a long time. She also knew that Lu Xiyan had a connection with the "Iron Blood Anti-Traitor Group". However, she did not know Lu Xiyan's identity and status in the "Iron Blood Anti-Traitor Group", and just regarded it as a "friend" to interact with people in the Iron Blood Anti-Traitor Group.
For civil anti-Japanese teams like the "Iron Blood Anti-Traits Group", it is necessary to maintain contact and good relations in the targets of the anti-Japanese national united front.
With such selfishness, Meng Fanxing is certainly willing to use Yan Lei, and will not object to Lu Xiyan's deeper exchanges with the Iron Blood Anti-Traitor Group.
Lu Xiyan also knew that it was difficult to conceal Meng Fanxing’s relationship with the Iron Blood Anti-Traitor Group. After all, living under the same roof, what is abnormal that can’t be seen?
As long as Meng Fanxing doesn't know the biggest secret, that's fine. Now he just wants to tell Meng Fanxing, but he doesn't know how to say it.
Because he accepted the appointment from Chongqing on behalf of the "military advisor", it is even more impossible to say.
As noon approached, the rain finally dropped.
Yan Lei drove Meng Fanxing to the hospital to see Meng Hao, and took Lao Mengtou along the way, but Lu Xiyan did not go. After Meng Fanxing left, he went to Guangyuan Teahouse.
Tan Si was waiting for him there.
On rainy days, there were fewer tea guests, so Lu Xiyan went directly to the third floor.
"Doctor Lu is here, I will make a pot of Longjing before the rain for you." Tan Si, wearing a long gown, stood up and greeted him.
"My fourth brother is so polite to me?"
"You are our military advisor now, and I respect you as much as possible." Tan Si smiled and said.
"I know what you asked Lao Liu to bring to me. Why is there anything else?" Lu Xiyan asked, asking Yan Lei to bring the message. Why do you have to do it in one fell swoop?
"The brothers from Nanjing have heard a message, saying that they seemed to have seen Ichiro Asano at the Nanjing Station." Tan Si lowered his voice.
"When did it happen?"
"It's been a month."
"It's been a month, you're just telling me now?" Lu Xiyan was a little unhappy.
"Don't worry, I sent them a photo of Ichiro Asano half a month ago. When a brother sold cigarettes at the station saw it, he remembered that he had seen this person at the station. He bought him two packs of cigarettes, and gave him a piece of legal tender. At that time, he had no change and he still found a convenience store at the station to exchange it." Tan Si explained.
"Is he the only one?"
"There are two people, and one of them should be a follower. They are not tall and in their twenties. They are carrying two suitcases, one big and one small, and their accent is a bit strange."
"What does it look like? Can you describe it?" Lu Xiyan asked.
"The square face, the forehead is a little narrow, the neck is a little shorter, wearing a gray cloth gown, the skin is a little dark, there are calluses on the second section of the index finger of the right hand, and the walking is a bit outer horoscope. When he saw the photo, he remembered that he had seen this person."
"The news we asked from the Ministry of Industry and Technology is that Ichiro Asano has returned to Japan for vacation, but why did he appear in Nanjing?"
"Yes, for this matter, I specially asked Lao Wu to travel to Nanjing and personally go to the brother to confirm it." Tan Si said, "He said that what he saw was the person in the photo."
"Ichiro Asano did not return to Japan, but went to Nanjing. What did he do in Nanjing?" Lu Xiyan said in surprise.
"It's not clear yet, but there must be an important task."
"Fourth brother, why do you remember to send the photo of Ichiro Asano to the bottom?" Lu Xiyan asked. He didn't give an order.
"This is not that Ichiro Asano suddenly disappeared. He said he was going back to Japan, but he was a Japanese man, so there was no need to go back secretly, making himself seem to have evaporated from the world. So he kept a little care and asked his subordinates to pay attention to the train stations, docks and other places. If Ichiro Asano really returned to Japan, it would be fine. If he didn't go back, he would have to take the necessary means of transportation. So he sent his photos to brothers from several nearby cities." Tan Si explained.
"This is just looking for a needle in a haystack!" Lu Xiyan sighed.
"Actually, I didn't expect to find anything, hehe..." Tan Si couldn't help but feel a little proud. He was unintentionally trying to get into the willow, which actually made him discover such a big secret.
"We know nothing about where Ichiro Asano went and what he did. But such a secret action must be very important to the Japanese. Fourth brother, do you know how to do it?"
"I understand, I must be ordered to keep an eye on all stations and docks entering Shanghai. Once you find out, report it immediately." Tan Sidao.
"Would you like to ask the Military Control Commission for assistance in this matter? After all, they have much more staff than us?"
"The benefits of having a lot of people are good. Since it is a cooperative relationship, it is also appropriate to ask them to help." Lu Xiyan thought for a moment and nodded.
"Doctor Lu, I have something to tell you. I hope you are mentally prepared at that time." Tan Si suddenly became serious.
"What's the matter?" Lu Xiyan asked in surprise.
"An old friend of the military advisor passed by Shanghai and wanted to meet him." Tan Si said slowly.
"Old friend of the military advisor, you asked me to see me. Wasn't that a mistake?" Lu Xiyan said, "Fourth brother, wouldn't you find an excuse to say that I'm not in Shanghai, for example, go to the countryside to recuperate?"
"He just made a request for a meeting, and I haven't answered him yet. This person is not small. I'm worried that if we contact him, there will be trouble." Tan Si said.
"Fourth brother, you have been talking for a long time and haven't told me who this person is yet."
"Mr. Hu Yunzhi."
"Hu Yunzhi?"
"It's not uncommon for Doctor Lu to have never heard of it, because you were still studying in France at that time. This person is a wanted criminal in Chongqing and offers a reward of 100,000 yuan." Tan Sidao.
"A reward of 10 oceans, what crime did this man commit?"
"Assassination..."
After hearing the assassination object, Lu Xiyan was slightly amazed. No wonder he was wanted. This person was too fierce. If he had done this, I am afraid that the current history should be rewritten.
He really yearns for such a powerful man.
The problem is that this great man has been hunted down by the Military Control Commission, and now they have reached a cooperation agreement with the Military Control Commission. Once discovered by the Military Control Commission, it will violate the principle of intelligence sharing.
Chapter completed!