It was actually Wang Xuexin's intention to let Boss Qian expose his identity in front of Ning Jie.
Although this would put the intelligence personnel at great risk, for example, if his identity was exposed and Ning Jie was unwilling to surrender, then the intelligence personnel would definitely be unlucky.
But Wang Xuexin thinks it is worth it.
Because letting an intelligence officer take risks may save more than 2,000 lives, and more than 2,000 people may even join the revolutionary ranks and become Eighth Route Army soldiers. Soldiers with rich combat experience, and also have knowledge of Japanese equipment.
, knows the combat style and habits well, and may even have a lot of valuable military intelligence.
But of course, Wang Xuexin asked Zhang Zongping to ask Boss Qian about his wishes.
In other words, if Boss Qian decides not to go, he doesn’t have to go, and Zhang Zongping can find someone else.
But this is actually nonsense. Most intelligence personnel are prepared to sacrifice, and Boss Qian is one of them. As soon as he heard about the mission, he readily accepted it even before Zhang Zongping explained its importance to him.
Okay... Needless to say, it’s important. Boss Qian knows it well.
In fact, Wang Xuexin could choose to keep Boss Qian from revealing his identity.
For example, ask Boss Qian to find an excuse, saying that he met Ning Jie by chance and then told Ning Jie the information, and so on.
But Wang Xuexin believed that his identity should still be exposed.
There is no other reason. Although the 23rd Regiment is a pseudo-North China security force, most of them are Chinese, but there are still many Japanese.
The presence of these Japs prevents intelligence personnel from having much contact with Ning Jie and from discussing in detail publicly.
If Boss Qian's identity is not revealed and he is just an ordinary person, Ning Jie will only feel that he has been favored by Boss Qian.
Will he choose the Eighth Route Army?
I'm afraid not necessarily!
He might have dispersed his troops and fled alone in order to survive, or he might have taken several of his subordinates to join the stubborn army.
This is due to the inner guilt... because I have committed crimes with the Japanese in the past, and I am worried that old scores will be revealed.
But the recalcitrant army never refuses anyone in this regard, because they themselves have done many harmful things to the people, and at the same time, their military discipline is not strict.
Ning Jie would not have any worries in this regard if he defected to the stubborn army.
Wang Xuexin intentionally exposed his identity to Boss Qian, but he actually had two hidden meanings:
One, it was the Eighth Route Army that saved you and your men.
Second, the Eighth Route Army can accept the 23rd Regiment without settling old scores.
In fact, Ning Jie's worries about settling old scores were completely unnecessary, because as long as they were surrendering troops, they must be treated equally according to the discipline of the Eighth Route Army. As long as they do not make mistakes in the future and observe discipline, past mistakes will be forgotten.
This is the same policy as recruiting and surrendering bandits.
This is an extraordinary measure that has to be used in extraordinary times. Otherwise, if the Eighth Route Army settles old scores, those troops who have made mistakes in the past will fight to the end with the Eighth Route Army and follow the Japanese with all their heart, because they have no way to turn back.
This is obviously not in line with China's interests. Generally speaking, the Eighth Route Army should "unite all forces that can be united."
However, there are special circumstances.
This policy does not apply to some duplicitous people and those who are accustomed to duplicity. For example, Sun Liangcheng, who surrendered to the Japanese with more than 6,000 subordinates mentioned before, later surrendered to the stubborn army, and then to the Eighth Route Army... Anyway, whoever beats him will
Just vote for whoever you want.
As a result, the Eighth Route Army refused to let him "surrender" at all costs, and strictly ordered him to surrender only as "surrender" and not as "surrender", otherwise he would be resolutely destroyed!
Although there is only one word difference between "surrender" and "surrender", the difference is huge.
To "surrender" means to forget past mistakes and be one's own comrade.
If you "surrender", you are a prisoner. If you want to be interrogated, you must "frank and be lenient, but resist being harsh."
At this time, Ning Jie was of course considered a "surrender".
Since there were Japanese soldiers in the army, Boss Qian didn't say much. He just exchanged a few words and gave some gifts before leaving.
But Ning Jie knew in his heart that this was an olive branch extended to him by the Eighth Route Army, and the information given by Boss Qian was most likely true.
"What's going on?" Xiang Li'an asked in a low voice when he saw that Ning Jie looked a little strange.
Ning Jie didn't answer. He stood up easily and naturally, and then loudly ordered: "Keep going!"
When the troops started walking and heard the sounds of noisy footsteps and the clinking of equipment, Ning Jie whispered to Xiang Li'an: "The Japanese suspect that we are 'collaborating with the enemy' and want to disarm us in Dongxiao Village!"
Xiang Lian was startled as if he had been pricked by a needle, and looked at Ning Jie in astonishment.
Xiang Li'an didn't understand. The 23rd Regiment fought brilliantly in Datong. It had no credit but hard work. How could it "collaborate with the enemy"? It still had to be disarmed! Is there still any king's law?
Ning Jie reminded: "Relax, don't attract the attention of the Japanese!"
As he spoke, he smiled and waved hello to the Japanese staff officer who was looking back ahead.
Xiang Li'an was obviously not good at acting, his movements immediately became stiff, his face turned red and white, and he cast murderous glances at the Japanese from time to time.
However, Xiang Li'an thought about it for a while and asked: "Is the information accurate? Did Boss Qian give it to me?"
Ning Jie said "hmm" and replied: "It's almost the same. Otherwise, why do the Japanese insist that we rush to Dongxiao Village tonight?"
This is correct. The Eighth Route Army did not continue to attack. The 23rd Regiment could be stationed anywhere. Why did it forcefully march to Dongxiao Village, more than 60 kilometers away, to garrison?
First, the Japs had a squadron in Dongxiao Village. (At this time, Xiang Li'an did not know that the Japs had gathered more troops)
Second, the distance to Dongxiaocun could exhaust the 23rd Regiment almost to death.
If a squadron of Japanese soldiers wants to disarm the 23rd Regiment... it can indeed be done without the 23rd Regiment knowing what the situation is.
In addition, Xiang Li'an thought of another thing, so he said to Ning Jie: "Xingu Zhengyi, it seems that he made a report on us. I saw him making a report before, and the way he looked at me seemed a little wrong!"
This is the sixth sense of being a soldier. When Shintani Zhengyi feels a little ashamed of the 23rd Regiment, his eyes will change when he looks at Xiang Li'an and others.
Xiang Li'an didn't take it to heart before, but now he feels very suspicious.
Ning Jie said "hmm" and replied: "Japs, you should be ready!"
"Fuck you!" Xiang Li'an gritted his teeth and cursed: "These are bastards. I'm working for them, but they want my life! Tuan Zuo, tell me, what should we do now?"
"What else can we do?" Ning Jie smiled slightly: "We owe Boss Qian a favor!"
"Boss Qian?" Xiang Li'an didn't understand what Ning Jie meant.
Ning Jie said nothing, but stretched out his hand to write the character "eight".
So Xiang Li'an immediately understood that Boss Qian was from the Eighth Route Army.
Owing money and favors to the boss is like owing favors to the general public.