Chapter eight hundred and seventieth investigation trip
The British Concession Military Police detachment was the first to know that the Third Army discovered the Communist Party's information.
Therefore, it is very necessary to investigate the Third Army.
The Third Army was established in Majiagou, Tangshan on October 1, 1939. Its officers were mainly from the first batch of graduates of Tongxian Military Academy, while the soldiers were young adults recruited from various counties.
The Third Army has jurisdiction over the 5th and 6th Regiments and the Artillery Corps. It is said to have 15,000 men, but in fact it has less than 3,000 men.
The investigation of the Third Army was first proposed by Lu Chengzhou. When he sent people to investigate, Kawasaki Hiroshi naturally included him in the investigation team list.
"Although you were newly married, I have to let you go to Qian'an County this time." Kawasaki Hiro called Lu Chengzhou to the office and explained to him.
"Is it appropriate for me to do this?" Lu Chengzhou said in surprise.
Qian'an County is where the Third Army is currently stationed. If he were to go to the Third Army, he would naturally be able to get a clear picture of the situation of the Third Army.
Although Lu Chengzhou was secretly happy, he couldn't show it at this time.
"Of course, since you are from Haigu, it is most appropriate for you to investigate. I think we should leave today." Kawasaki Hiro said.
For the internal investigation of the North China Pacification Army, the Chinese are the most suitable.
The Japanese investigation may be more fair and professional, but they have the biggest problem. They cannot communicate with the Chinese soldiers.
At least, they couldn't understand most of the Chinese that the Chinese soldiers spoke with thick accents.
Lu Chengzhou is from Haigu and can communicate with most Chinese people.
This is Lu Chengzhou's advantage and an important reason for sending him to investigate.
Of course, in addition to Lu Chengzhou, Ishida Qiuo, the consultant of the Intelligence Room, will also go with him.
For Hiroshi Kawasaki, if no Japanese participated in this investigation team, he would also have doubts about the investigation results.
"Hi." Lu Chengzhou responded.
After returning to the office, Lu Chengzhou immediately reported the matter to Ishida Qiuo. At the same time, he called Yongbao.
Although Ma Yuzhen was not at the newspaper office, there was nothing she could do. Lu Chengzhou had no choice but to ask his colleagues at the newspaper office to tell him.
After Ma Yuzhen regained her identity and married Lu Chengzhou, she was immediately recognized by everyone in Yongbao.
Even her colleagues in the newspaper office were much kinder to her than before.
Although Ma Yuzhen's identity has not changed, her husband Lu Chengzhou is the director of the Intelligence Office of the British Concession Military Police Detachment.
This position may not seem high, but the power in his hands is terrifying.
At least, for ordinary people like them, being able to serve in the gendarmerie is already a great achievement.
And Lu Chengzhou is not just an errand, he is also the director of the Intelligence Office.
"Lu Jun, why don't you go to the newspaper office?" Ishida Qiufu saw Lu Chengzhou telling the people at the newspaper office that he was going on a business trip, and felt that Lu Chengzhou could definitely meet Ma Yuzhen.
"No, the mission is important, let's go first." Lu Chengzhou shook his head. Kawasaki Hiro was very nervous about the appearance of the Communist Party in the Third Army. How could he have such a long-term love for his son and daughter?
Lu Chengzhou drove himself until after ten o'clock in the evening before arriving at the headquarters of the Third Army: Qian'an County.
Liu Shengzu, the commander of the Third Army Group, had already hosted a banquet at the best restaurant in Qian'an County.
Liu Shengzu was in his forties and graduated from the 16th class of the Japanese Military Academy. In October 1939, he was appointed major general commander of the Third Army.
Liu Shengzu was a little overweight, and his bulky body could hardly be accommodated in the large military uniform.
In addition to Liu Shengzu, there were also the county magistrate of Qian'an County and the captain of the Qian'an County Gendarmerie, Beicun Yi, as well as the commander of the Fourth Regiment of the Third Army, Li Ruqin, and the commander of the Fifth Regiment, Fang Pinqing.
When Lu Chengzhou's car first entered the county, someone reported it to Liu Shengzu.
At the same time, Liu Shengzu's guards rode in front to lead the way.
After arriving at the restaurant, Liu Shengzu and others were already waiting outside to greet him.
Although Lu Chengzhou is only the director of the Intelligence Office of the Haigu Ying Concession Military Police Detachment, he is here to shoulder the orders of the Haigu Military Police Headquarters.
Regardless of his rank, Lu Chengzhou this time was equivalent to the special commissioner of the gendarmerie headquarters.
Moreover, Lu Chengzhou came to investigate this time and had great power.
Not only did the Qian'an County Gendarmerie have to fully cooperate with him, but he could also arrest and interrogate officers below the level of the Third Army Corps at any time.
It is precisely because of this that Liu Shengzu specially held a banquet in person and waited until now.
"This must be Director Lu, right? You've had a hard journey." Liu Shengzu had already heard about it. This time, Lu Chengzhou was driving the car himself. After Lu Chengzhou got off the car, he walked over to Lu Chengzhou with a smile.
Looking far away, he stretched out his fat right hand.
"Hello, Commander Liu, it's not too hard to come here by car." Lu Chengzhou stretched out his hand, shook hands with Liu Shengzu, and said neither humble nor overbearing.
"Is this Ishida-kun?" Liu Shengzu turned to look at Ishida Akio. Although he was not wearing a military uniform, Liu Shengzu, who had lived in Japan, recognized him at a glance. Therefore, he deliberately spoke in Japanese.
After all, among the few people brought by Lu Chengzhou, Ishida Qiuo seemed very unique. He was short and had small eyes, but there was a condescending contempt in his eyes.
"Hello, Commander Liu." Ishida Qiuo's eyes quickly softened when he heard Liu Shengzu's pure Japanese.
No matter how many soldiers Liu Shengzu had under his command, or the combat effectiveness of the Third Army, at least he was a major general commander and a graduate of the Japanese Military Academy.
After arriving at the private room of the restaurant, Liu Shengzu introduced Kitamura Yi, Li Ruqin and Fang Pinqing to Lu Chengzhou and Ishida Qiuo.
Kitamura Ichi and Lu Chengzhou both belong to the military police system, and Ishida Akio is also there, so he is relatively polite to them.
But this was not the case for Li Ruqin and Fang Pinqing. They already knew Lu Chengzhou's intention.
For the officers leading the troops, Lu Chengzhou's behavior was not very comfortable.
Their emotions are also reflected on their faces.
When Liu Shengzu introduced Lu Chengzhou to them, although the two of them smiled, their smiles were really forced.
"Captain Li, Commander Fang, and Director Lu came to the Third Army to investigate this time to help us find communist saboteurs in the army. You must go all out to support Director Lu's work." Liu Shengzu is worldly and he naturally understands that he
The thoughts of my subordinates.
"Captain Li, Commander Fang, please take care of me." Lu Chengzhou stood up, raised his glass, and said with a smile.
Li Ruqin and Fang Pinqing had no choice but to raise their glasses, sit there, nodded towards Lu Chengzhou, and took a sip of wine.
Lu Chengzhou wasn't angry either, but he drank all the wine in his glass.
If Lu Chengzhou really came to investigate the Communist Party, he would naturally be very frustrated.
After all, Li Ruqin's Fang Pinqing was the chief military officer, and it was through them that Liu Shengzu controlled the Third Army.
But Lu Chengzhou's trip was not to investigate the Communist Party.
