On a cloudy day, the house looked a little dim without an oil lamp.
Uncle Li was sitting by the window, using some light to repair his shoes.
Song Shutang stepped forward and took the work from his hands and said: "Careful eyes, lest you get too dark early and lose sight of things."
"I don't have to stare at it, I can do it by touching it with my hands." Although Uncle Li explained, he did not ask for the shoes again when Song Shutang snatched them away. Instead, he smiled happily.
Put the shoes aside and sit next to Uncle Li.
Looking at the light rain outside the window, Song Shutang said: "I went to the Hongyanzui memorial service today."
Uncle Li naturally knows this.
But Song Shutang came straight to him after coming back from the memorial service, which showed that he felt a little uncomfortable.
Logically speaking, this is a good time to instigate rebellion and win over.
At the very least, it's good news.
But Uncle Li didn't look happy at all, but showed concern.
He was well aware of the danger at this moment, and was afraid that Song Shutang would slowly fall into a dead end, leading to mistakes in his work in the future, which would lead to irreparable consequences.
"Memorial services always make people feel unhappy, but they will be fine in a few days," Uncle Li said consolingly.
"It's not that I'm in a bad mood, it's just that I have a few more worries for no reason."
trouble?
Uncle Li asked: "Are you still fighting against Japan and saving the country?"
"exist."
"Are you still arresting spies?"
"exist."
"Then what are you worried about?" The smile on Uncle Li's face made Song Shutang feel a little clearer.
He stretched out his hand to open the window and let the wind blow the rainwater into the house. Uncle Li said: "So you don't have any worries. You are still fighting against Japan and saving the country. You have not stopped and you have not done anything wrong. Where do your worries come from?
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"Just like the rain, the wind will decide whether it falls inside or outside the house, but it will fall down eventually, and it will not hover in the air, let alone fly back to the sky. Even if a strong wind sweeps it up to the sky, it will still be there.
After the wind dissipates, it will still fall to the ground again, and the result will not change."
Uncle Li's words gradually brought a smile to Song Shutang's face.
He wants to choose his own path.
Uncle Li told him that there was nothing wrong with either choice.
As long as he is still fighting Japan and saving the country, everything is right.
Seeing Song Shutang come to his senses from the confusion, Uncle Li breathed a sigh of relief.
It is true that he wanted to develop Song Shutang.
It's true that it's selfish.
But he hoped that Song Shutang would be safe.
And he would not insist on development. He believed that everything should go as it should. Even if Song Shutang and he never walked on the same path, Uncle Li would not be disappointed.
Uncle Li has not changed.
Just like the first time we met.
Song Shutang's smile contained some memories of the past.
Some of the confusion in my mind was sorted out by Uncle Li in a few words. This trip was very valuable.
Song Shutang stood up and planned to leave. Before leaving, he warned Uncle Li not to work on a cloudy day to avoid hurting his eyes.
But Uncle Li asked: "Nie Hong, Yan Qinghui's identity is innocent, what investigation are you going to do next?"
What investigation?
Song Shutang already had an idea in his mind.
But I never mentioned it to Uncle Li, just because I didn't want him to worry.
But now I am still being asked proactively.
It can be seen that Uncle Li also guessed his plan.
Stopping, Song Shutang turned around and said, "I have a sense of propriety."
"You want to investigate the person in the Military Command Bureau who knew about the last action of the Sword Holding Group." Uncle Li exposed it directly.
Song Shutang did not refute.
If there is a problem with the task, the news will inevitably be leaked in advance.
There is no problem with the members of the Sword Holding Group who know the news.
So who else knows this news?
Naturally, he is from the bureau headquarters.
Uncle Li continued: "Anyone who can know the operational arrangements of the Sword Holding Group must be at a high level within the bureau headquarters. It is very dangerous for you to investigate like this."
Collaborators appear among high-level officials.
You are investigating secretly again.
If the other party realizes that you have this plan, they will have many ways to deal with you.
You may be helpless before you even realize the danger is coming.
It is even difficult to shake these high-level officials. Investigations may only be able to hit a rock with an egg, and it is not impossible for others to confuse right and wrong.
Song Shutang naturally understood what Uncle Li said.
But the comrades of the Sword Holding Group must seek justice.
No matter who the opponent is, even if he has a high status in the Military Command Bureau and dominates the world with one hand, Song Shutang will make him pay the price.
This investigation is extremely dangerous, and Song Shutang has been mentally prepared for it.
"Did you not inform Nie Hong and Yan Qinghui?" Uncle Li asked again.
Song Shutang remained silent.
He really didn't notify.
He wanted to bear such danger alone.
Seeing that he remained silent, Uncle Li scolded: "You are so confused, Nie Hong. Why doesn't Yan Qinghui want to investigate the truth? Why didn't they take the initiative to inform you? They have the same thoughts as you. No one will care about you. Look at you."
What are the three doing? Instead of working independently, we should investigate reasonably."
Uncle Li knew that it would be impossible to persuade him to give up.
Song Shutang, Nie Hong, and Yan Qinghui will not give up.
In that case, let's investigate together.
Now the three of them are fighting on their own and want to keep the danger to themselves, which is a big mistake.
"If I investigate faster, Brother Nie and Brother Yan will not be in danger." Song Shutang said.
"How do you know they don't think so, and then they each seek speed rather than stability, and in the end they are all in danger."
"They probably won't."
"After the two of them rushed out of the air-raid shelter, don't ask me about stability." Uncle Li felt that after the sacrifice of everyone in the Sword Holding Team, he needed to shoulder some responsibilities. Although Nie Hong and Yan Qinghui were hiding behind the scenes, they had no choice but to do so.
You know, he also wants Song Shutang to understand this truth.
It was precisely because of the danger that he didn't want to involve Nie Hong and Yan Qinghui.
But what Uncle Li said is right.
Maybe we really should sit down and have a good chat.
Either we work together to investigate, or someone gives up on the investigation, which is better than making mistakes in the chaos.
"I know Uncle Li, I will tell them when I get the chance," Song Shutang said.
"They are both very smart. If you take the initiative to mention this matter to them, they will think it is not your character."
"It's too familiar for me to justify." Song Shutang felt that this was indeed a problem.
"So don't offer cooperation, just ask them if they are investigating separately, and then ask them to give up the investigation and show that you are investigating alone, and they will take the initiative to cooperate with you." Uncle Li said.
"How about Uncle Li being an old fox?"
"You kid is looking for a beating."
"Let's go, Uncle Li. I'll see you again when I have time."
"Go back and change your clothes to avoid catching a cold."
"know."
Watching Song Shutang walk into the rain, Uncle Li's worried expression appeared.
It is difficult to describe the dangers involved in investigating high-level personnel within the Military Command Headquarters.
He could only hope that Song Shutang and the three of them could work together to protect themselves.
In fact, regarding the matter of the Sword Holding Group, he also requested help from the organization to investigate, but after all, he could not risk his own life and expose the organization's latent personnel, so the organization did not approve his request.
Song Shutang returned to the Intelligence Section from Shangshibanpo.
Go and report to Shen Luchui about the scene of today's memorial service.
Song Shutang did not behave strangely in front of Shen Lushui, but said that there were many people present at the meeting, which was a bit unexpected.
After listening to the report, Shen Lushui said: "The Red Party is just trying to take advantage of the opportunity to gain momentum, and it is beyond our control. The intelligence department's top priority is to arrest and investigate Japanese spies."
"That's what the section chief said."
"You should go back early to rest and change clothes."
"Thank you section chief for your concern."
As for the situation at the memorial service, there is no need for Song Shutang to make a report. Party personnel will definitely report clearly, including who attended the memorial service, who delivered a speech, what the content of the speech was, etc. There will be no omissions.
I didn't see Long Hao when I came out of Shen Lushui's office.
Apparently he is still responsible for keeping an eye on Yan Dong and Wang Ren.
After saying hello to Zhu Yue, Song Shutang didn't go home. He went directly to the Military Command Bureau to take a shower and change clothes. Taking a shower in the bureau was much more convenient than at home.
There was no rush to leave after get off work.
Wait until Long Hao comes back from his shift.
I asked about the situation with Zhu Yue.
Yan Dong and Wang Ren have to say that they are very honest now. Even Yan Dong no longer lives in the city. He lives in the arsenal these days.
Before he was responsible for purchasing, he often lived in the city.
He doesn't come out anymore.
It seems that this kind of surveillance work will continue for a while. As for whether they will stop selling privately, Zhu Yue and Song Shutang think not.
Greedy people will not give up easily after they have tasted the sweetness.
Especially after escaping the most dangerous investigation, your confidence will increase a lot.
