The sun was blazing in Haigu in August. When the sun was setting in the west, a young man wearing a police uniform walked past on the east side of Victoria Road.
His steps were long and fast, but he was not panicked.
As he walked, he also observed his surroundings.
As a police officer, he has long developed the habit of observing the surrounding situation at all times.
His name is Lu Chengzhou, and he has just joined the patrol of the British Concession for three months.
Lu Chengzhou is not tall, has a Chinese character face, thick eyebrows, and bright eyes.
But his appearance is average, and he is the type who is inconspicuous in a crowd, but if you look carefully, he is very attractive.
The dormitory of the British Concession Police Department is just behind Gordon Hall.
After returning to the dormitory, I changed out of my police uniform and put on a half-used suit. I carefully stuffed the salary I had just received in my police uniform into my suit pocket and hurried out.
Lu Chengzhou is 20 years old and just graduated from the Haigu Police Training Institute in May.
Because of his excellent performance, he signed a three-year contract with the British Concession Industry Bureau and served as the Inspector of Road 24 of the Police Patrol Room.
Within three months of arriving at the police station, Lu Chengzhou quickly adapted to the work of a patrol officer, supervising his twelve patrol officers and responsible for the security at the four intersections of No. 24 Road.
Although every day is hard, it is fulfilling.
I patrol Route 24 more than a dozen times every day. After three months, I have walked on Route 24 nearly a thousand times.
No matter where a new weed grows, it cannot escape his notice.
"Road Patrol Chief, get out?"
When Lu Chengzhou just walked out, a young man walked out of the dormitory next to him. When he saw Lu Chengzhou, he said with a smile.
"Inspector Yan? Yes, I need to go out for a while." Lu Chengzhou heard the voice and knew it was Yan Hairong next door.
Yan Hairong, like him, is also the inspector of the police force, but he came a year earlier than him. He joined the police force in the 22nd year of the Republic of China. He was just promoted to inspector at the beginning of this year and was responsible for Kang Bonan Road.
"I'm going to pay you today, so I should have some fun." Yan Hairong seemed to suddenly think of this. The police department's salary is paid on time, on the twelfth of every month, neither early nor late.
Lu Chengzhou smiled and said nothing.
He and Yan Hairong were not friends at all. They were both inspectors and lived next door. They met at work to say hello, that's all.
Lu Chengzhou, who has just joined the police force, hopes to have a good relationship with everyone.
However, it is not possible to communicate in a simple and profound manner. Everything must be done step by step.
Besides, he does have something to do today.
Yan Hairong didn't pay attention. After Lu Chengzhou left, he stopped and looked at Lu Chengzhou's back, thought for a while, and then left in the other direction.
Lu Chengzhou went to a British-style cafe on Malta Road. After three months in the British Concession, Lu Chengzhou was still very familiar with the British Concession.
Before entering the cafe, Lu Chengzhou habitually observed the surroundings and only walked in after confirming that there was nothing unusual.
Entering the cafe, Lu Chengzhou looked around and soon saw Wu Zhiren sitting in the corner.
Their eyes met silently in the air. Lu Chengzhou nodded slightly, showed a knowing smile, and walked over with his legs raised.
"Inspector Lu, please take a seat." Wu Zhiren stood up from a distance away, and after Lu Chengzhou came over, he said with a smile.
Wu Zhiren is in his thirties and has an ordinary appearance. Sitting in a cafe, it is difficult for anyone to notice him unless he takes the initiative to stand up.
This is somewhat similar to Lu Chengzhou.
"Mr. Wu has helped me a lot. From now on, I will call you by my first name." Lu Chengzhou sat down opposite and said humbly.
"If you don't mind, I'll call you Brother Lu from now on." Wu Zhiren smiled. Although Lu Chengzhou was younger than him, he had a maturity beyond his peers.
Compared with Lu Chengzhou's status as a police officer, Wu Zhiren admires him for this. A mature and steady person will be more promising in the future.
"The pay was paid today. This is fifteen yuan, which is not much. But from now on, I will repay Boss Wu fifteen yuan every month." Lu Chengzhou took out a few bills and handed them to Wu Zhiren.
As a patrolman, he received a monthly salary of twenty yuan. After paying back fifteen yuan to Wu Zhiren, he had to live on the remaining five yuan for a month, and his life was very tight.
"You have just started working, and there are many places where you need money. I am not in a hurry for money." Wu Zhiren said quickly. He deliberately lent money to Lu Chengzhou, just to make friends with Lu Chengzhou.
"That's not possible. I'm very grateful that you can lend me money. Since I can pay back a little every month, how can I not pay back?" Lu Chengzhou insisted.
"Okay." Seeing Lu Chengzhou's firm eyes, Wu Zhiren had no choice but to collect the money. Some things cannot be forced. If he insisted not to do it, he might arouse Lu Chengzhou's suspicion.
"Thanks to Boss Wu for being considerate, he lent me money to help me tide over the difficulties. Lu will always remember this feeling in his heart." Lu Chengzhou said solemnly that no matter what Wu Zhiren's purpose was, he would always borrow money and this feeling.
Remember.
When Lu Chengzhou was in middle school, his father passed away.
Last year, his mother was seriously ill. In order to treat her illness, the family sold all their valuable things. However, it was still not enough.
Just when Lu Chengzhou was at a loss, he accidentally met Wu Zhiren.
The other party took the initiative to lend a helping hand. From the first time he borrowed money to now, Lu Chengzhou owed him a total of three hundred yuan.
"Easy to say, easy to say." Wu Zhiren's face was full of smiles. The reason why he lent money to Lu Chengzhou was just to let him remember this relationship.
Lu Chengzhou didn't even order anything in the cafe, but returned the money to Wu Zhiren, then got up and left.
Although he was paying back the money, Lu Chengzhou walked freely and did not appear inferior because of the money he owed Wu Zhiren.
Looking at Lu Chengzhou's back, Wu Zhiren nodded slightly. After Lu Chengzhou went out, he also paid and left.
In fact, Wu Zhiren was not a businessman, and he would not be so kind as to lend money to Lu Chengzhou.
These are just his methods.
Wu Zhiren is just his pseudonym, his real name is Zhang Fengxin, and he is the liaison officer of the Military Command Haigu Station.
His cover identity is the owner of the Guangfa Hotel in Yan'an Lane, Kang Bonan Road. He has been lurking in the British Concession for more than two years.
Lu Chengzhou graduated from the Haigu Police Training Institute. Because he was deeply appreciated by his coach, who was also the police commissioner, Clay Senqi, he joined the police as a patrol officer.
This was a very convenient identity for the military commanders lurking in the British Concession.
The most important thing is that Lu Chengzhou has just graduated from school and has not yet contracted the bad habits of patrolling. He is very malleable.
Such a young man, with a little guidance, will become a passionate revolutionary youth.
Zhang Fengxin learned that Lu Chengzhou's mother was critically ill and needed money urgently, so he took the initiative to lend a helping hand to Lu Chengzhou.
Facts have proved that Zhang Fengxin’s approach is still very effective.
Lu Chengzhou knew how to be grateful, and what Zhang Fengxin needed was Lu Chengzhou's attitude.
Lu Chengzhou's mother passed away last month, and Lu Chengzhou no longer needs his support, which makes Zhang Fengxin a little regretful.
After Zhang Fengxin left the cafe, he hailed a rubber truck at the door and went straight to the Wang Clinic at 32 Edinburgh Road.
Rubber rickshaw is what Haigu people call rickshaw.
This is the residence of Wang Xiaoxiang, the commander of Juntong Haigu Station, and it is also the liaison station of Juntong in the British Concession.
However, Zhang Fengxin did not notice that Lu Chengzhou, who had left before, had not gone far. He was just opposite the cafe.
This is also Zhang Fengxin's fault. After staying in the British Concession for a long time, he lost his initial vigilance. After going out and getting in the car, he went straight to his destination.
Lu Chengzhou was sitting on the rubber cart at the back. After "Wu Zhiren" got off the car, he asked the driver to continue forward. After more than a hundred meters, he turned a corner and stopped. After paying the fare, Lu Chengzhou
Chengzhou walked back again.
Through the light of Wang's clinic, Lu Chengzhou saw Zhang Fengxin wearing a gray gown.
Lu Chengzhou's eyesight and memory were very good, not to mention that he had just separated from Zhang Fengxin. If he couldn't recognize Zhang Fengxin, he would have amnesia.
Lu Chengzhou looked around. He also learned simple reconnaissance techniques at the Haigu Police Training Center.
The first principle of stalking is not to let the other party notice.
Finally, Lu Chengzhou found a suitable location to hide in a lane opposite the clinic.
He didn't have a watch, so he could only estimate the time. If "Wu Zhiren" didn't come out in half an hour, he would go back first.
When Zhang Fengxin entered the clinic, he never thought that he would be followed by Lu Chengzhou.
After he left the cafe, he had been thinking about how to report Lu Chengzhou's affairs to Wang Xiaoxiang.
Wang Xiaoxiang has a handsome face, tall and handsome appearance, and looks completely out of place with a "secret agent".
Because of his wealthy family, Wang Xiaoxiang received a good education since he was a child and graduated from Peking Union Medical College.
He obtained a medical license from the Ministry of Industry and Industry Bureau of the British Concession in Haigu and is an official Western medicine doctor.
This identity is his best cover.
Who would have thought that the famous Dr. Wang would actually be the station chief of Haigu Station of Military Command.
"Do you think Lu Chengzhou can be of use to me?" Wang Xiaoxiang sat opposite Zhang Fengxin, like a doctor who heard the patient explain his condition. After listening carefully to his report, he said slowly.
Zhang Fengxin took the initiative to contact Lu Chengzhou. Lu Chengzhou had just started working and his family was in urgent need of money. At this time, Zhang Fengxin approached Lu Chengzhou under the pseudonym Wu Zhiren, which was indeed a good opportunity.
However, military commander is a very special profession, and not everyone can be qualified for it.
Lu Chengzhou received police training and worked as an errand in the concession. Is he willing to serve the party and state?
You know, Haigu is now on the edge of party-state rule.
Also, does Lu Chengzhou have political beliefs? Will he be loyal to the party and the country in the future? As an intelligence officer, even if he has a little problem, he can tolerate it. Only political beliefs and loyalty cannot be conditional.
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Even if Lu Chengzhou is willing to join the army and his faith and loyalty are not in question, is his ability sufficient to serve as a correspondent for the army?
Lu Chengzhou is just a patrol leader, and his work scope is limited to Route 24. What kind of intelligence and clues can he provide?
"When Lu Chengzhou was in middle school, his father died. His mother was also in poor health. In order to treat her illness, she sold all the valuable things in the family. The Chen family, with only four walls left, had nothing left to pawn.
Last month, his mother also died of illness, and Lu Chengzhou owed me nearly 300 yuan. This man is very loyal and trustworthy. If he is a righteous person, he will probably contribute to us. Not to mention joining us,
At least you can become an operator." Zhang Fengxin said firmly.
Although he only had contact with Lu Chengzhou a few times, he felt that Lu Chengzhou was really a good operator.
And tonight, Lu Chengzhou's attitude strengthened his confidence.
Lu Chengzhou understands English and Japanese and can communicate directly with foreigners.
He is also bold in mind, alert and calm, and physically strong. He has achieved excellent results at the Haigu Police Training Institute.
This achievement includes shooting and fighting.
The results of the Haigu Police Training Institute also reflect Lu Chengzhou's strong judgment, understanding, memory, and ability to adapt to situations.
It can be said that Lu Chengzhou already has a good foundation and with a little training, he can become a quasi-intelligence agent.
If Lu Chengzhou's political stance was absolutely firm and he could be loyal to the party, state and leader, he would be able to develop immediately.
During this period, the military system was vigorously expanding.
At the same time, there are also considerable requirements for the quality and ability of personnel.
Military commanders need to recruit people directly from the society, as well as recommendations from existing military commanders, and even their relatives and friends, as long as they are willing, they can join.
But the current military command recruits members semi-openly in the name of various training courses.
The main targets are young students, at least high school students and at least junior high school graduates.
People like Lu Chengzhou who are already working as patrolmen are good candidates for development.
Zhang Fengxin believed that his several contacts with Lu Chengzhou would definitely lead him to the road of revolution.
As far as he knew, Lu Chengzhou also participated in several patriotic student movements when he was in middle school.
If his father hadn't died suddenly, perhaps Lu Chengzhou would be an active student movement leader now.
"Let's contact him next time and test his political beliefs." Wang Xiaoxiang said slowly.
When the development of military unification is launched in Haigu, special caution must be taken, and necessary inspections are still required.
Lu Chengzhou graduated from Railway No. 1 Middle School, then was admitted to the Haigu Police Training Institute, and then entered the British Concession Police Department.
It should be said that Lu Chengzhou's life experience is still very innocent.
Zhang Fengxin secretly investigated Lu Chengzhou. When he was in Tieyi Middle School, Lu Chengzhou was very patriotic and participated in some student movements.
After entering the Haigu Police Training Center, perhaps due to family reasons, he no longer got involved in political matters.
However, Lu Chengzhou's patriotic heart should not have changed yet.
