It was night, in an inconspicuous house in Lishui County, everyone led by Mingtai was sitting around a table with a topographic map of the nearby mountainous area, discussing something in a low voice, when they heard a sudden sound coming from outside the door.
One short and three long knocks on the door.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Guo Qiyun and Yu Manli took out their pistols and instantly entered a fighting state.
Fortunately, Uncle Li waved his hands to the two of them in time and explained: "Don't be nervous, we are one of our own."
This made the atmosphere in the room calm down, and then Uncle Li stood up and opened the door, letting the people in.
If Li Qiang had been present, he would have been shocked, because it was not someone else but Xiao Wang, who had been extremely flattering in front of Wang Manchun before!
"Everyone is here, let me introduce to you. This is the translator Wang who is next to Lieutenant Shan, the person in charge of the labor camp." After speaking, Uncle Li pointed to Mingtai again, "And this is the rescuer.
The commander-in-chief of the operation..."
However, before Uncle Li could finish what he said, Mingtai directly stopped him, "Okay, Uncle Li, we met by chance, so there is no need to introduce it in such detail. Let's talk about the news you brought!"
As soon as these words came out, Cheng Jinyun frowned on the side, obviously having objections to Mingtai's move. However, just as he was about to speak, Uncle Li stopped him with his eyes, and he could only give up in frustration.
And the little king didn't seem to care, and said straight to the point: "Lieutenant Shan received the news that a Japanese merchant ship will set off from Wusongkou the day after tomorrow to sell some of the laborers in the labor camp to Japan, and will be sent to Japan by the gendarmerie.
I am personally responsible for the armed escort. So if you want to take rescue operations, tomorrow will be your last chance."
Although Mingtai has already known the information Xiao Wang brought, it is enough to confirm the accuracy of the information obtained by Cheng.
Thinking of this, Mingtai nodded clearly, "That's right. With the few manpower we have now, it is definitely unwise to fight against the heavily armed gendarmerie. Is there any other news?"
"Yes!" Xiao Wang said without thinking, "Just this afternoon, Wang Manchun, director of the No. 76 Intelligence Division, has arrived at the labor camp and is investigating the case of new government officials secretly buying and selling labor."
Mingtai nodded slightly after hearing this, then pointed to the location of the mine marked on the map in front of him, and said without hesitation: "We have checked the environment and defense forces around the mine, and want to launch a rescue here.
, I’m afraid it will be very difficult.”
Mingtai then pointed to Lishui County where everyone was sitting now, and continued: "So, we plan to act here. I wonder what Translator Wang thinks?"
"Here?" Xiao Wang couldn't help but be startled as soon as these words came out, and then said with some worry, "It's a good place, but how many of you are there in total? If you can't succeed with one blow, wait until the Japanese follow up
It will be troublesome if support arrives."
"That's what you saw." Mingtai said calmly.
"That's it...that's all?" Translator Wang looked at the men, women, and children in the room in surprise, and said in disbelief, "Sir, are you kidding me? It's not that difficult with just such a small number of people.
It’s not a big problem, it’s simply impossible! Otherwise, I think it’s better to forget it, because if you continue like this, you’re going to die!”
Mingtai couldn't help but chuckle after hearing this, "Translator Wang, thank you for your advice, but an order is an order and must be resolutely implemented."
"This..." Seeing that Mingtai had made up his mind, Xiao Wang stopped trying to persuade him. Instead, after thinking for a moment, he took the initiative and said, "As expected of a commander, he is indeed very courageous. If you insist on taking action, sir, it's not impossible."
.But the premise is that you have enough patience.”
"Don't worry, what we lack most is patience." Mingtai said with a smile.
Xiao Wang didn't waste any time and directly marked a route on the map with a pencil, "Sir, please see, the workers must pass through the town every day when they go from the camp to the mine. And when they get to the town, there will be a separate line.
A small detachment of troops is responsible for purchasing and taking sick workers to medical treatment. They will stay in the town for at least thirty minutes at a time. As long as you can wait patiently until the large army has gone away before taking action, you should be able to eat them easily.
With these enemies, the success rate of the operation will also be greatly improved."
"Well, this is a good idea." Mingtai nodded in agreement and then turned to look at Uncle Li, "Uncle Li, what do you think?"
"I think it's feasible too."
"Okay! That's it!" After saying that, Mingtai turned to look at Xiao Wang again, "By the way, Translator Wang, can you please help find a few reliable and capable workers in the labor camp?
Shall we reveal our battle plan to them in advance? When the gun fires, they will lead others to respond quickly to our actions."
"No problem." Xiao Wang agreed simply, "To tell you the truth, there are actually two people in this labor camp who have led soldiers and fought in battles. One is Staff Officer Liu of the 21st Army, and the other is
Battalion Commander Tian of the New Fourth Army, do you think you should give them a break first?"
"Okay, it's up to you to handle this kind of thing yourself! But you must remember one thing, that is to keep it secret, do you understand?"
"Understood! Don't worry, sir."
Before leaving, Mingtai gave a few more worried words and then let the little king go...
At the same time, in the temporary interrogation room in the labor camp.
"Director Wang, the specific figures have been calculated." Jiang Zheng stood upright in front of Wang Manchun and reported.
"How many?"
"Four hundred and twenty-three."
Wang Manchun couldn't help but sneer after hearing this, "In other words, the more than two hundred people who are not recorded in the book are just going to be shipped out the day after tomorrow?"
"Yes."
"Do you know where those people are hidden?"
"It's not clear yet, but I can be sure that it's somewhere in the camp." Jiang Zheng said firmly.
"Really?" Wang Manchun couldn't help but raise his eyebrows after hearing this, "Why are you so sure?"
"Ji Zhi followed the workers all the way back from the mine, and also bribed the guard at the door to confirm that no workers had gone out during this period."
"Well done!" Wang Manchun said with great appreciation after hearing this, "Then what we have to do now is to find ways to find those workers who do not appear on the roster."
Before he finished speaking, Li Qiang on the side stepped forward and said: "Director Wang, I have a plan for this humble position, but..."
"It's just what? Chief Ming just said it doesn't matter!"
After hearing this, Li Qiang lowered his voice and whispered to Wang Manchun.
After hearing this, Wang Manchun was silent for a moment, and then said as if he had made up his mind: "Okay! I'll do as you say!"
…
At midnight, a rapid ringing of the phone broke the tranquility of the night, and at the same time, Cheng, who was already a little uneasy, tensed up his nerves.
Because the caller was none other than Liang Zhongchun!
"Hello? Director Liang, what are you doing on the phone so late?" Although Acheng was pounding in his heart, he still pretended to be calm on the surface.
However, the next moment, Liang Zhongchun's anxious voice came over the phone, "Brother Acheng, something big happened! I just received the news. Just now, the Japanese raided a den of the Red Party's underground party.
In Lishui County near the mine, do you know what they are doing? They are actually planning to rescue prisoners of war in the labor camp! You said these Red Party members are really powerful! How do they know that these laborers will be transported away the day after tomorrow?
What? Fortunately, the Japanese discovered it early, otherwise we would all be dead!"
Having said this, Liang Zhongchun finally took a breath, and then asked with some worry: "Hey, Brother Acheng, the boat the day after tomorrow...is it okay? Why do I always feel that I don't have any confidence in my heart?"
What? Hello? Hello! Are you listening?"
Little did he know that Cheng was already frightened out of his mind!
I don't know how long it took, but Cheng finally came back to his senses and said, "Hey, I...I'm listening. Haven't all the dens been taken away? Then what else do you have to worry about?"
"What the hell!" Liang Zhongchun cursed angrily, "It's not like you don't know that those red gangsters are better than monkeys when it comes to sticking hair on them. If they help these guys make such a big noise, all the people will have fled!"
Hearing this, Cheng felt a little relieved, "So, they missed the point?"
"Originally, it was all in vain, but the Japanese actually captured the people in the town to make meat votes and forced the red party members to show up. Not to mention, they actually captured six or seven red party members and killed them on the spot!"
As soon as these words came out, Cheng's heart, which had been relieved, rose again. His pupils shrank unconsciously, and he said in disbelief: "Why should you be shot on the spot? Why not interrogate?"
"The combat troops did this. What do they know? Don't tell me, even I think it's a waste. If you leave this to me, I can dig out a lot of it!"
"Okay, I understand! I will notify the port immediately and ask them to strengthen their vigilance."
"Then you took so much trouble!"
Before he finished speaking, Cheng hung up the phone and immediately ran to Minglou's room to truthfully report the entire incident to Minglou.
It's okay that Minglou didn't listen. After hearing Cheng's report, he immediately jumped up and said angrily, "Why did such a problem occur? Why was it exposed? What went wrong?"
"Brother..."
"Let me ask you, did Liang Zhongchun mention Mingtai's name?"
"No." Ah Cheng said truthfully.
"That's good. If there is a Mingtai among those people, then Liang Zhongchun will definitely make a fuss about him. Since there is not, then... he may still be alive..."
"I'm going to find him now!"
After speaking, Ah Cheng turned around and walked out the door. However, he was stopped by Minglou after he had only taken a few steps.
"Where are you going to find someone who is doing nothing but fooling around?"
"That's better than waiting here and doing nothing, right?"
"No! Wait! Without manpower, he should give up this operation." Minglou said with the last trace of luck.
Ah Cheng didn't want to but shook his head, "I'm afraid not..."
"Why?" Minglou asked in a deep voice.
"Because I told him that the ship transporting workers will arrive the day after tomorrow, and tomorrow is our last chance to rescue. I think with Mingtai's character, he will insist on continuing the action."
As soon as these words came out, Minglou immediately widened his eyes and asked, "Why did you tell him this?"
Ah Cheng was also extremely regretful, "I didn't know things would turn out like this, I..."
"Okay, stop talking!" Minglou raised his hand to interrupt Acheng. After thinking quickly for a moment, he asked, "How many people can you summon right now?"
"Four, four or five..."
"How many are there?"
"Four! Plus five of me!"
"Immediately! Find him immediately! He shouldn't stay in the town, in the surrounding mountains or in the woods. Find him immediately and intercept him before he takes action!"
"Don't worry, brother! Even if it costs me my life, I will bring him back intact!" After saying that, Cheng turned around again, but was called back by Minglou again.
"Come back! What did you just say?"
"I said I would bring him back intact."
"The last sentence!" Minglou shouted.
Ah Cheng was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then said loudly: "I will fight for my life..."
"Bullshit!" Before Acheng could finish what he said, Minglou yelled, reached out and grabbed his collar, and said to him commandingly, "You must live, and he must live, both of you must live.
Come back to me and see my eldest sister safely and alive, do you hear me?"
As soon as these words came out, Cheng's eyes immediately became wet unconsciously, and then he solemnly agreed: "Yes! I understand, brother!"
…
At the same time, the lieutenant on the mountain was like a victorious general, leading a group of soldiers on the way back to the labor camp, and even proudly made a killing mark on his saber.
Suddenly, the team behind him suddenly became agitated for no reason. Before he could figure out what happened, Xiao Wang ran over and pointed in the direction of the labor camp.
He stammered: "Mrs...Mrs., look! It's on fire! It's on fire! The labor camp is on fire!"
"What did you say?" After hearing this, the mountain hurriedly looked in the direction of Xiao Wang's finger, and sure enough he saw a blazing sea of fire. The soaring fire could be seen clearly even from a long distance away.
"Baga!" After scolding him fiercely, the mountain was no longer in the mood to continue marking. Instead, he pointed the command knife in his hand in the direction of the labor camp and ordered, "Everyone is here, run forward immediately! Hurry back.
Firefighting at the campground!”
And just as he was leading the team to put out the fire on the mountain, in a dense forest in the east of Lishui County, Mingtai was saying to Uncle Li with a sad and angry look: "Uncle Li, the matter has come to this, do you still want to continue to persevere?
"
Although Uncle Li's eyes were slightly red at this time, he still said firmly: "Yes, I still insist that Translator Wang did not betray us. I believe my comrade, there must be something hidden in this!"
"That's the best, otherwise I will definitely let that kid be buried with Brother Dong!"
