Wang Husheng has been spending the past few days in fear.
On the one hand, Wang Husheng was worried that the action plan would fail. On the other hand, he was also worried about the security of the base area, because now there were only militiamen left in the entire base area. Although there were many people, their combat effectiveness was completely incomparable to that of the regular army. Once the Japanese invaded in large numbers,
It is very difficult to defend against an attack.
Worry was nothing but worry, but Wang Husheng couldn't conjure an army out of thin air.
Therefore, the only thing Wang Husheng can do is to strengthen investigation in all directions.
Fortunately, the structure of the Dameishan base area is already very sound. In addition to the militia, organizations such as the Women's Rescue Society and the Children's League have also been established. But don't underestimate the Women's Rescue Society and the Children's League, especially the little kids in the Children's League.
The sentry reconnaissance is really awesome. It is impossible for the Japanese and puppet troops to hide it from them.
Therefore, in the past few days, Wang Husheng issued a death order to the children's corps of each county, ordering the children's corps of each township and village to keep an eye on all traffic arteries and traffic passes. Once the whereabouts of the Japanese are discovered, they will immediately report it to the villagers' army.
The village corps sent the letter to the county brigade, which then notified the base area.
Fortunately, the Japs have been quiet these days and there has been no unusual movement.
But Wang Husheng is also an old revolutionary. He did not relax his vigilance because of this, because he knew that the more vigilant it is at this time, so he strictly ordered the county militia and children's corps to continue to strengthen their vigilance. Even so, Wang Husheng evening
I sleep with my eyes half-open to prevent emergencies.
The emergency did not occur after all, but Kawashima Yoshiko caused trouble again.
Yoshiko Kawashima once again asked for an urgent meeting with Xu Rui.
Although he was very reluctant to get in touch with this demonic Japanese female spy, he had no choice. After receiving the report, Wang Husheng packed up his mood and went to the guest house to meet Yoshiko Kawashima.
After the meeting, Kawashima Yoshiko said seriously: "Mr. Wang, on behalf of His Excellency General Doihara, I would like to propose an ultimatum to you, limiting your main force to cease all military operations within twenty-four hours, and at the same time, you will send
The Wolf Fang troops heading to Shanghai must also stop all assassination operations. In return, the Imperial Japanese Army will also stop all actions against your party and return all the arrested personnel. In addition, His Excellency General Doihara will also give you a generous gift.
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Wang Husheng's heart moved slightly, but he asked calmly: "What gift?"
Yoshiko Kawashima said in a deep voice: "Weapons and equipment that are enough to arm an infantry regiment of the Imperial Army!"
"A regiment?" Wang Husheng said, "Miss Fangzi, I want to remind you again that the conditions proposed by our Commander Xu are the preparation of a division!"
Yoshiko Kawashima said in a deep voice: "If you still insist on the weapons and equipment of a division, then there is really no need to continue this negotiation."
Wang Husheng stood up and said, "Then let's meet on the battlefield."
After saying that, Wang Husheng turned around and left, but Yoshiko Kawashima was unwilling to give in. She shouted at Wang Husheng's back: "Mr. Wang, we can give you twenty-four hours. If you change your mind during this period, you can come to me at any time.
If you are still unwilling to accept this condition after twenty-four hours, we will have to meet on the battlefield."
Wang Husheng snorted coldly and left.
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Five minutes later, Wang Husheng's telegram was placed in front of Xu Rui. Along with Wang Husheng's telegram, there was also a secret telegram sent by Jiang Nan from Nanjing.
Because the caller was from Jiangnan, Sai Hongfu still pouted and was a little unhappy.
Du Xing did not know what was going on between Xu Rui, Sai Hongfu and Jiangnan, so he said: "Commander Xu, according to the information provided by Jiangnan, the Japanese attack on Wannan is fake, but crossing the river north to attack Damei Mountain is real! What's more, Tufei
Hara Kenji has taken a big step back compared to yesterday, and promised to provide equipment for a coalition, so just accept it as soon as possible."
Xu Rui also nodded and said: "Well, the heat is almost done, it's time to stop."
After a pause, Xu Rui turned to Xiao Taohong and said: "Xiao Taohong, call Lao Wang back immediately and ask him to tell Yoshiko Kawashima that we will cease fire for 48 hours. If Japan releases all personnel within 48 hours,
, release the seized materials, and at the same time send a regiment's equipment to the designated location. The ceasefire will last indefinitely. However, if the Japanese side cannot do this within forty-eight hours, then both sides will have to fight on the battlefield.
See you."
"Yes." Xiao Taohong agreed and hurried to the next room to send a telegram.
Xu Rui said to Du Xing again: "Secretary Du, if nothing else happens, Kenji Doihara will definitely agree to release the people and release the seized materials. After all, they are just dozens of tons of cotton yarn, cotton cloth and gauze. He has no reason."
Hold on tight, but the next step is the most critical part of the entire plan."
"Commander, please don't worry, everything has been arranged." Du Xing said with a smile.
Xu Rui still asked: "Who is Secretary Du looking for? Is it reliable?"
Du Xing said: "This person is a big boss of the Qinggang Wu generation. The loading and unloading business of Shiliupu Terminal is basically under his name. Moreover, this person is also a disciple of Du Yuesheng. Of course, these are not the most important. The most important thing is
The important thing is that this person has obvious progressive tendencies and has secretly helped our party many times."
When Du Xing said this, Xu Rui felt relieved and said: "Secretary Du, the goods transfer process must be fast. Although the devils at No. 76 Jisi Feier Road have been beaten by us so that they dare not show their faces.
But there is no guarantee that there will still be their spies on the Shiliupu Pier, so the subcontracting process must be fast enough!"
"I will go there in person then!" Du Xing nodded and said, "But where is the American and British Tobacco Company?"
"I will make contact there." Xu Rui said, "There will be an American cargo ship waiting at Shiliupu Pier."
This American freighter was contacted by Xu Rui through Stilwell's relationship. The relationship between Japan and the United Kingdom is already very tense, but the relationship between Japan and the United States is still good. There is a high possibility that the Japanese navy will intercept the British ship in the Yangtze River Channel.
merchant ships, but we still have to give some respect to American merchant ships.
Du Xing said happily: "Then there will be no problem."
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Xu Rui's meaning was quickly reported to Kenji Doihara through Yoshiko Kawashima.
After Kenji Doihara read the telegram, he did not say anything for a long time and just kept pulling his hair.
Jun Nakamura, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but ask: "Your Excellency, General, what did Miss Yoshiko say in the telegram?"
Doihara Kenji said oh and handed the telegram to Nakamura Jun. After reading it, Nakamura Jun said: "General, this is a good thing. Xu Rui finally agreed to suspend military operations, and the Wolf Fang troops will also be suspended.
Assassination, isn't this exactly the result you want to see?"
"As for the price we paid, it was just more than 20 insignificant party members, and the weapons and equipment of a regiment. But these weapons and equipment were originally captured by us from the National Army, and they are not worth mentioning. Oh, right.
And the batch of cotton yarn and cotton cloth that we seized are not worth much."
Kenji Doihara shook his head and said, "But I always feel like something is wrong."
"Isn't it right?" Nakamura Jun said blankly, "What's wrong? I don't think there's anything wrong in my humble position?"
Doihara Kenji shook his head and said nothing. If he knew something was wrong, why would he need to pull his own hair?
While Kenji Doihara was pulling his hair, the adjutant came in hurriedly and reported an inside message that shocked him: "Your Excellency, General, we have just received reliable information that the Central China Condemnation Army Headquarters has secretly formulated a plan to raid Damei Mountain.
And we have begun to secretly step up preparations and will implement them within two days at the latest.”
"Nani?" Nakamura Shun exclaimed, "raid on Damei Mountain?!"
"Sodesna!" Kenji Doihara's face finally showed a look of surprise as he said, "I understand. No wonder Xu Rui suddenly gave in and actually agreed to a ceasefire for forty-eight hours. It turned out to be the Central China faction.
Xu Rui must have noticed in advance that the condemned army was about to take action, so he stepped down and agreed to a ceasefire."
"I see." Nakamura Shun said, "General, do you want to stop Central China from sending condemnation troops?"
"Don't worry yet." Doihara Kenji sneered, "It's okay to let Central China send the condemned troops to test the strength of the Dameishan Independent Regiment. If the Dameishan Independent Regiment fails, it will be a good opportunity to lower the price. You can also say that we didn't know about it in advance.
, if Central China’s sent to condemn the army fails, it will also make those idiots understand why the empire tried so hard to recruit Xu Rui.”
"Sodesnai." Shun Nakamura marveled, "It turns out to be killing two birds with one stone."
Kenji Doihara sneered and said: "We won't suffer any loss."
Nakamura Shun asked again: "Your Excellency, General, will the release of the more than 20 underground party members detained in the military police, as well as the cotton yarn and gauze detained in the warehouse of the Open University Cotton Factory, be temporarily suspended?"
"This is not necessary." Doihara Kenji shook his head and said, "We at the Doihara agency can still claim that we did not know about the raid by the Central China Condemnation Army, but if we are detaining more than 20 party members and that batch of goods, we will not
If we let him go, it means we lack sincerity. If Xu Rui is angered by this and resumes the assassination operation in advance, it will be unsightly."
"I understand, I understand." Nakamura Shun paused and said, "I will give the order to let him go."
Fifteen minutes later, Nakamura Jun's order came to the secret prison where more than 20 party members were imprisoned, as well as the warehouse of the Open University Cotton Factory where the batch of cotton cloth, cotton yarn and gauze was detained. After receiving the order, the prison immediately released the prisoners, and the Open University
The garrison at the cotton mill also immediately notified the Ministry of Industry Bureau of the Concession and asked the Ministry of Industry Bureau to notify them to pick up the goods.
Two hours later, a group of trucks slowly drove into the warehouse of the OUHK Cotton Mill.
Soon, packages of cotton cloth, cotton yarn and gauze were loaded onto trucks and transported to the Shiliupu Pier in the public concession. Then from Shiliupu Pier, they were loaded onto an American freighter. Since it was at night, they were lurking at the pier.
Agent No. 76 nearby did not notice that some of the cotton bales had been swapped.