After driving for five hours continuously for more than a thousand days, the puppet troops finally arrived at the riverside at the mouth of the company commander of the Imperial Association Army before dark.
Major General Nakamura was just about to order the troops to disperse and search, when a second lieutenant from the vanguard rushed over.
"Sir, a large number of excavation marks were found on the river bank ahead, as well as many mules and horses' footprints!"
Nakamura was shocked, and then ordered: "Go over now!"
When they reached their destination, a large excavated river bank appeared in Nakamura's field of vision. The deputy walked around the area and then ran over and reported: "General, we are late!"
"It hasn't rained during this period. Judging from the traces of soil excavation, the gold buried by the Eighth Route Army on the river bank should have been transported away three days ago. Judging from the footprints left by mules and horses on the ground, the Eighth Route Army used at least 1000 yuan to move the gold.
Hundreds of mules and horses!”
"Can you follow these horse hoof prints to find where the Eighth Route Army moved the gold?" Major General Nakamura quickly flashed a disappointed expression on his face, stared at the adjutant, and asked with expectation.
Nakamura shook his head and replied: "No...horse hoofprints can only be found by the river, and they disappear when you leave the river!"
"The grass and trees are very lush now. If it were the second day after the mules and horses passed by, we could still judge and track them based on the small changes in the broken grass and trees. But now it has been too long, and those small changes have all disappeared!
"
Major General Nakamura subconsciously wanted to get angry, but in the end he held back.
"More than a hundred mules and horses are marching. Such a big movement cannot be made silently. Check it out immediately. Everyone goes out to check. We must find out where the Eighth Route Army moved the gold?"
"Whether it's the Imperial Association Army or the Imperial Army, as long as the information provided is true, we will be promoted to two levels and will be rewarded with a thousand yuan!"
There must be a brave man under a heavy reward. Major General Nakamura believes that facing the temptation of money and power, his subordinates will definitely try their best to find the good news they want to know.
At this time, he suddenly thought of the puppet company commander who had always been with him. In order to dispel his subordinates' concerns about the promise he had just made, he made a decision on the spot.
"Zhang Jun, Captain Zhang. Although we did not find the gold based on the information you provided. However, judging from the situation on the scene, the information you provided is true. The imperial army is true to its word. After returning, I will recommend you to the front army.
Commander, I will reward you with a thousand yuan. I hope you will continue to serve the Imperial Army in the future. The Imperial Army will definitely not treat you friends badly!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will definitely be loyal to the Imperial Army and serve the Imperial Army wholeheartedly despite my humble position!" The company commander of the Imperial Association Army, who was following Major General Nakamura, replied with excitement on his face and a very flattering look on his face.
What the Japanese didn't expect was that the flattery and compliments they saw were just appearances.
This company commander of the Imperial Association Army had a firmer heart than anyone else. Although he was fixated on the label of a traitor, his true identity was an intelligence officer of the Eighth Route Army who infiltrated the Japanese and puppet forces.
After all the gold and oceans were transferred, in order to allow the intelligence personnel hidden within the Japanese and puppet troops to further grow into senior leaders of the Japanese and puppet troops and provide more intelligence to the Eighth Route Army, Huang Yu decisively seized this opportunity and allowed several intelligence personnel to pass
Tell the Japanese the location of the gold in various ways to win their favor and be promoted to a higher position!
Obviously, Huang Yu's goal was achieved.
A piece of information that is almost useless, directly exchanged for the position of commander of the Imperial Association Army!
One month later, it has been almost four months since Wang Ping left Yan'an. In less than a month, his wife Ouyang Antong's due date will arrive.
At ten o'clock in the evening, in Yan'an, a city with almost no electricity or nightlife, except for a handful of patrol troops who were still in high spirits, everyone else was asleep.
However, tonight is destined to be a sleepless night for many people in Yan'an City.
At twelve o'clock in the evening, a large group of security forces suddenly appeared at the quiet city gate.
Guard posts and patrols were placed more than one kilometer around the city gate. No disturbance could escape the eyes of these guards.
After another hour, dozens of people left the headquarters and came to the city gate together, discussing something in a low voice. Everyone had a smile on their face and was in a very good mood.
You don't need to guess to know that they must be waiting for someone when they appear at the city gate so late.
The commander-in-chief, deputy commander-in-chief, commander-in-chief, and several other heads of the headquarters were dispatched together. They have hardly appeared in the past few years.
The Chongqing intelligence personnel and the Japanese and puppet army intelligence personnel who monitored the headquarters' every move immediately caused a sensation. Everyone focused their attention on the small gate of Yan'an City. However, because the headquarters security group put up a guard post
It's too far away. Even though they guessed that a very important person would come to Yan'an soon, they couldn't see who it was, they could only get a rough idea from a distance!"
"So, for these people, tonight in Yan'an is destined to be a sleepless night."
"Boss, when will Comrade Wang Ping arrive!" The commander-in-chief, who was surrounded by everyone, seemed a little impatient to wait and asked, staring at the commander-in-chief.
"The river defense force reported that they will all cross the river at eight o'clock in the evening. According to the normal marching speed, as long as there are no accidents, they should be there soon!"
"Commander, how about you and the deputy commander go to the city gate to have a rest first, and I will call you over when he arrives!"
"No!" the commander refused without hesitation.
"Comrade Wang Ping is worthy of me waiting here for him, even if I stand here waiting all night!"
Up to this time, among the dozen or so heads of the headquarters, only the commander, deputy commander, commander-in-chief, and deputy minister Li knew what Wang Ping was doing in Peiping, and knew that Wang Ping had brought a big surprise to Yan'an.
At this moment, I am on my way back to Yan'an.
Therefore, as soon as the commander finished speaking, a leader next to him couldn't help but ask: "Commander, I heard you mention this Comrade Wang Ping. He seems to be just a regiment-level cadre, how can he be qualified to work with you guys here?"
Wait for him!"
"It's absolutely worth it. Once you see what he brought back, you won't have such doubts!" The commander-in-chief did not explain, but answered very confidently.
The commander-in-chief did not say anything, so the chief could only turn his attention to the deputy commander-in-chief.
"Deputy Commander, after waiting for so long, it's time to tell us why we have been waiting here for so long!"
The deputy commander did not hide anything and simply introduced: "You must have heard about several things that happened in Beiping City during this period, right?"
"I know!" the chief who just spoke affirmed.
"In more than two months, six or seven traitors died in Peiping, five of which were notorious traitors. In addition, several small Japanese businessmen died. By the way, the Japanese North China Front headquarters was hit by unknown shelling, and they died.
Two major generals and a large number of junior officers!"
"One more thing!" the deputy commander said.
"The Japanese North China Front has issued an order asking the Special High School to end the assassination of our Eighth Route Army commanders at all levels!"
"Why?" Several leaders who didn't know the reason looked at the deputy commander at the same time, showing shocked expressions.
From the deputy commander's expression at this moment, they vaguely guessed that this matter had something to do with Wang Ping.
However, an ordinary regiment-level cadre of the Eighth Route Army made the Japanese North China Front compromise and bow to the Eighth Route Army. No matter from any aspect, it seemed impossible, and we did not dare to link them together.
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