After Kang Peichu's death, Lu Chengzhou's activities began to become more frequent.
Especially in liaison with the Third Army, Liu Shengzu was not good at leading troops, but his political consciousness was very high.
He has realized that the Japanese will soon be finished, and he must find another way out.
In fact, except for Liu Shengzu, those traitors in the city government who had not contacted Chongqing before were now in fear all day long, fearing that the national army would come back one day to settle accounts with them.
People like Sun Zhishu, Shen Zhuguang and others have been very calm recently because they have been in constant contact with Haigu.
They have been particularly active recently when Lu Chengzhou meets them as a flame.
Knowing that the military commander wanted to instigate rebellion against the puppet army, both of them felt that they could contribute.
After all, the North China Security Army has a total of twelve group armies. In addition to the third group army around Haigu, it can also contact other group armies.
Lu Chengzhou didn't expect that things would go smoothly.
He soon met with Liu Shengzu as Huo Huo.
After learning that Lu Chengzhou was the commander of the Haigu station of the military command and the rebel commissioner appointed by Chongqing, he said on the spot that he could lead the entire Third Army to rebel.
As for other security forces, Liu Shengzu could also assist in contacting them. He only made one request: after the national army returns, he should be allowed to retain his current position.
Of course Lu Chengzhou would not refuse. In fact, no matter what conditions the puppet army put forward, he would agree without hesitation.
Whether it can be done or not, I have to agree first and then tell you. As long as you are willing, it will be fine anyway.
While Lu Chengzhou was moving around, Kawasaki Hiroshi suddenly arrived at his office at the police station.
Seeing Lu Chengzhou preparing to go out, Kawasaki Hiro asked: "Ready to go out?"
Lu Chengzhou nodded: "Recently, military reunification and underground party activities have been frequent, and people in Haigu have been fluctuating. It is necessary to grasp the developments of all parties in a timely manner."
Kawasaki Hiroshi nodded slightly. There are really not many people like Lu Chengzhou who work hard for the imperial army.
The Chinese are just outsiders. Seeing the imperial army's temporary defeat on the battlefield, they immediately began to contact Chongqing, fearing that if they were a step too late, they would be settled by Chongqing's queen in the future.
Kawasaki Hiroshi said slowly: "Don't go out today, I will introduce someone to you."
Behind Kawasaki Hiroshi, stood a Japanese man wearing a major military uniform.
Like most Japanese, he is short and stocky and has a beard.
His two eyes were like poisonous snakes, staring at Lu Chengzhou with a vicious gaze that seemed to tear Lu Chengzhou's chest apart.
"Kunei Fumio, please take good care of me!"
Kunai Fumio bowed heavily to Lu Chengzhou and said in a deep voice.
Lu Chengzhou said quickly: "You are so polite, Major Chunei."
Kawasaki Hiroshi said coldly next to him: "The Japanese Defense Forces Headquarters is planning to select a group of soldiers with combat experience to form a 'picking team', with Fumio Kuchuchi as the captain, to carry out raids on Baodi, Wuqing, and Jixian. Destroy all anti-Japanese armed forces along the way!"
When Lu Cheng heard this on Monday, he immediately understood Kawasaki Hiroshi's intention and immediately said, "How do you need me to cooperate?"
Kawasaki Hiroshi nodded slightly, Lu Chengzhou still understood his heart very well.
Fumio Kunei said slowly: "We need someone to lead the way, provide intelligence along the way, and communicate with the local people."
The Picking Team is a special unit, basically composed entirely of Japanese soldiers. Relying on just a few translators from the Military Police will not help.
Lu Chengzhou said without hesitation: "How many people are needed? My men can provide three to fifty people at any time to serve Major Di Nei."
A smile finally appeared on Kunai Fumio's stern face. He was still very satisfied with Lu Chengzhou's attitude.
He shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "We don't need so many people. Ten people will be enough."
Lu Chengzhou said: "I immediately selected the ten most experienced people, and Miao Guangyuan from the Intelligence Department of the North China Working Group personally led the team. His men are all experts in dealing with the Communist Party."
Kawasaki Hiroshi nodded and patted Fumio Kuchiuchi on the shoulder: "Miao Guangyuan was originally the director of the second intelligence office of the British Concession Gendarmerie. He also specialized in dealing with the Communist Party in the Gendarmerie. He has rich experience and understands Japanese. This is true.
The perfect choice to lead this team.”
Lu Chengzhou smiled and said, "Yes, Miao Guangyuan is very capable, as well as his former deputy, Tang Dianwu, who is now a translator in the military police."
Kawasaki Hiroshi said: "Tang Dianwu will also participate in this operation."
Naturally, Lu Chengzhou had no objection. All the necessary personnel were in place.
After Kawasaki Hiro left, Lu Chengzhou went to the North China Working Group, called Miao Guangyuan to the office, and told him about the Intelligence Department's cooperation with the selection team.
Miao Guangyuan said excitedly: "It is my duty to cooperate with the excavation operation."
Lu Chengzhou said: "In this way, you select a group of people with rich experience, especially those who are familiar with the Communist Party's style."
The people Lu Chengzhou mentioned were all Miao Guangyuan's old subordinates.
Miao Guangyuan was also very excited when he heard that Lu Chengzhou asked him to pick someone. He felt that Lu Chengzhou finally miscalculated this time.
The people chosen by Miao Guangyuan were also his former subordinates.
He didn't bring anyone with him from the action team or Li Jiping.
From Miao Guangyuan's point of view, those people were not at all skilful in using it, and might even cause trouble for themselves.
At least, they won't snitch to Lu Chengzhou after they come back.
On February 25, 1945, the "Tickling Team" led by Kunai Fumio set out from Haiguang Temple in Haigu, collecting puppet troops and spies along the way, and captured the Baodi area.
At the same time, a total of 1,500 people from the 13th Jidong Anti-Japanese Armed Regiment, the 18th Army Division Special Agent Company, the Guard Company, the 10th District Team and the Xiangwubao Brigade set up pockets in Zhaogezhuang, northwest of Baodi County. After 14 hours of fierce fighting,
Except for five Japanese soldiers who fled to Baodi County, all the rest of the team were shot dead.
These included Fumio Kuuchi and Miao Guangyuan, as well as his subordinates in the Intelligence Department and several translators such as Tang Dianwu.
The anti-Japanese armed forces seized one mountain cannon, two light rifles, and a batch of other ammunition.
This battle made the Japanese army no longer dare to penetrate deeply into the liberated areas easily.
From late March to mid-April, the Japanese authorities dug deep "people-benefit trenches" along the old border of Wuqing County.
The south of the road runs from Yongding River through Shaoqidi, Baliqiao, Houxinzhuang, Dingzwu, Xiyouzhuang, Liudaokou, west of Daliubao Village, Benniujiao, Donggugang, Wangerdian, and then east to Yubakou
, dug deep trenches to benefit the people and surrounded the villages in Wuqing County.
The so-called "people-benefiting trench", which the masses call "people-destroying trench", has a deep ditch outside and a high earth wall built inside, in an attempt to block the attack of the Eighth Route Army guerrillas.
However, such methods cannot really stop the Eighth Route Army guerrillas.
In addition to exposing the cowardice of the Japanese army, it only cost people and money.
On April 23, 1944, the Communist Party of China held its Seventh National Congress in Yan'an and formulated the political line of "mobilizing the masses freely, strengthening the people's power, defeating the Japanese aggressors, liberating the people of the country, and establishing a new democratic China."
When Lu Chengzhou received the news in early May, he was extremely excited.
And on May 8, 1945, he heard exciting news: the German Communist Party surrendered to the Allies!
