Everything is going step by step.

On the third day, Yin Rugeng sent a check for one million yen.

The desire for power can completely blind a person's eyes.

What a liar.

You are really a big liar.

Meng Shaoyuan received the check with satisfaction.

At Marco Polo Bridge, the Chinese army is still putting up the most tenacious resistance.

Japan has requested negotiations three times in a row. In fact, this is just to buy time for more troops.

By July 25, 1937, the number of Japanese troops consolidating in Pingjin and Tianjin had reached more than 60,000.

After the combat deployment of the Japanese garrison in North China was basically completed, in order to find new excuses for further launching a war of aggression against China, it deliberately created the Langfang Incident and the Guang'anmen Incident on July 25 and 26.

On the afternoon of the 26th, the North China Garrison issued an ultimatum to the 29th Army, requiring all Chinese defenders to withdraw from the Pingjin area before the 28th, otherwise action would be taken.

Song Zheyuan sternly refused, and on the 27th, he announced to the whole country that he would defend his territory and resolutely defend his territory and resist the war.

On the same day, with the approval of the Emperor, the Japanese Army General Staff ordered the Japanese North China Garrison to launch an attack on the 29th Army, mobilized an additional 5 domestic divisions of about 200,000 people to China, and issued a formal combat mission to the commander of the North China Garrison, Kozuki Kiyoshi:

"The Chinese army responsible for conquering the Pingjin area."

A bloody battle between Pingjin and Tianjin is no longer inevitable.

On the evening of July 26, the Japanese army issued a combat order to the Tong County Security Force. In the early morning of tomorrow, in cooperation with the Xuandao Regiment, they launched an attack on a battalion of the 143rd Division of the 29th Army stationed outside the south gate of Xincheng, Tong County.

After receiving the order, Zhang Qingyu immediately reported the information to Meng Shaoyuan.

At 5 p.m. that day, Meng Shaoyuan, the "Sakuragi Hanamichi", arrived at the Tong County Security Team No. 1.

Yoshiko Kawashima once again invited Major Watanabe, the consultant of the First Corps, to have dinner and provided convenience for Meng Shaoyuan.

As soon as Meng Shaoyuan sat down, he found a brand new playing card on the coffee table next to him.

Who invented Ork?

The Italians say they are Venetians, the French say they are themselves.

Then the Chinese said that the prototype of poker existed during the Southern Song Dynasty.

In fact, Meng Shaoyuan felt that such an argument was ridiculous. He was not applying for intangible heritage, so why bother fighting over the origin of an entertainment tool?

"An uprising is imminent." After listening to Zhang Qingyu's report, Meng Shaoyuan played playing cards in his hand: "What are you going to do?"

At this time, Zhang Qingyu, Zhang Yantian, and Shen Weiqian admired Director Meng very much.

He actually mingled with the Japanese, and judging from their attitude, they respected him very much and even issued him a special pass.

With this special pass, Meng Shaoyuan understood all the fortifications and military equipment in the Japanese garrison barracks, laying a good foundation for the uprising.

These agents are really amazing.

This is Zhang Qingyu’s most intuitive feeling.

I have been in Tong County for so long, and I have only entered the garrison barracks a handful of times. Even if I can enter, I will always be loudly reprimanded by the Japanese if I stay in a certain place for a while.

But what about Director Meng?

In just a few days, everything was figured out.

In front of him, we must not lose the face of our brothers in the security team.

Zhang Qingyu pondered for a moment: "What I mean is that there are still some preparations that have not been completed. Until the official uprising begins, the Japanese orders must be obeyed.

We were ordered to ambush at the south gate of the old city and Dongzongtun to serve as interceptors. When the 29th Army retreated, we were ready to clear a path and fire shots and artillery into the air."

"Okay!" Meng Shaoyuan stopped what he was doing: "The Chinese will not fight the Chinese. Once the brothers of the 29th Army are surrounded, they will be in a very difficult situation. They must be allowed to evacuate safely. However, if you do this,

The Japanese will definitely find out and be prepared for retaliation."

"We understand, Director Meng." Zhang Qingyu quickly replied: "If you are retaliated against, it will just provide an excuse for the uprising."

"That's it." Meng Shaoyuan stood up and put the playing cards into his pocket: "I will continue to monitor the Japanese. If there is an incident, it will not occur later than the 29th."

The uprising of the Tongxian security team has become unstoppable.

Now, it's time to finish.

Major Watanabe, who was invited by Kawashima Yoshiko, still ate at the restaurant of the Goodwill Apartment.

When Meng Shaoyuan arrived, the two people were chatting animatedly.

"Sakura-kun."

As soon as she saw Meng Shaoyuan, Kawashima Yoshiko immediately greeted him attentively.

Sakuragi-kun?

Major Watanabe was startled.

Could it be the Sakuragi Flower Route that has become very popular in Tong County recently?

As soon as Kawashima Yoshiko introduced him, he realized that it was indeed this person.

Watanabe Hiro, 29 years old, unmarried. Advisor to the First Corps of the Security Force of the Jidong Autonomous Government, Major.

When he knew that the person sitting in front of him was the popular "Sakuragi Hanamichi", he was very excited. When Meng Shaoyuan spoke, Watanabe Hirofu became even more happy:

"Sakura-kun is from Kyoto?"

"Yes." Every time Meng Shaoyuan talks about Japanese, he always thinks of his Japanese teacher Yuri Yamashita. You said why the gap between Japanese and Japanese is so big.

"I'm from Nagahama." Watanabe Hiroo said quickly: "Sakuragi-kun and I can be said to be from the same hometown."

Nagahama is a small town close to Kyoto, both on the shores of Lake Biwa. It is no exaggeration to say that we are from the same hometown.

Unexpectedly, Meng Shaoyuan just smiled and said nothing.

There was even a hint of sarcasm in that smile.

Hiroo Watanabe is not surprised at all.

Kyoto people are famously arrogant and never think that Nagahama has anything to do with Kyoto. In their eyes, Nagahama, Hikone and Omi Hachiman who are close to them are all "peasants".

It would be weird if "Sakuragi Hanamichi" showed kindness to me.

However, Watanabe Hiroo doesn't care about this: "I was once stationed in Kyoto. Ah, I remember the 'Sandaime Yabei' there. I have eaten the food there several times and will never forget it. Last year I went back to visit relatives."

When I was there, I even made a special trip there. It was the 40th birthday of the boss, Maematsu Takamoto, and many big shots from Kyoto were there, so I couldn’t eat it. It’s a pity that I miss it so much.”

Fortunately, when teaching me Japanese, Yamashita Yuri also specifically told me about Kyoto's customs, famous attractions, buildings, and time-honored brands.

Among them is the "Third Generation Kiyabei".

This is a restaurant that specializes in excellent cuisine. It has been around since the Jiaqing period in China and has been doing so until now.

The dignitaries and dignitaries in Kyoto always like to eat at the "Sandaimei Yabei".

Almost the same as Ma Xiangxing in Nanjing.

And the boss of this generation is indeed called Maematsu Takamoto. It is said that this man showed amazing talent in cooking when he was young, and he took charge of "Thirty-year-old Kimebei".

not bad.

Meng Shaoyuan was particularly grateful to Yamashita Yuri Ai in his heart, but he had a nonchalant look on his face: "Yes, Miyabei Sandaime, that is the pride of Kyoto. I ate there before I came to China. If you do it next time

When you go to Kyoto, you can go directly to Maematsu Takamoto. No matter how crowded it is, the person introduced by the Sakuragi family will definitely save a place for you."

Watanabe Hiroo was startled.

A trace of suspicion flashed across his eyes.

what happened?

His expression was not hidden from Meng Shaoyuan.

Why does Hiroo Watanabe look like this?

What did I say wrong?

Meng Shaoyuan carefully recalled what he just said.

There aren't any flaws?

Watanabe Hirofo suddenly said: "Mr. Sakuragi, Miss Kawashima, I was very happy with the dinner today. I have a combat mission tomorrow. I have to go back first. Please take your time."

No, no, there must be something wrong.

Meng Shaoyuan began to feel nervous for no reason.

There must be an omission somewhere. Although things like the sixth sense are illusory, they are real.

Now, Meng Shaoyuan has a sixth sense:

There is danger, and it is a huge danger.

"Mr. Sakuragi." Kawashima Yoshiko said with a smile: "It seems that everything is under your control?"

"Yes." Meng Shaoyuan regained his composure: "Miss Kawashima, I think you can leave Tong County. This place doesn't seem to be particularly suitable for you."
To be continued...