Liu Youjun didn't agree with Lu Chengzhou's view because he didn't know the power of propaganda.
After Li Xiangxue learned that the Japanese were plotting against the 29th Army, he did not worry about Liu Youjun.
Li Xiangxue believed that if the united front work of the 29th Army could be done well and if the 29th Army could be treated with great righteousness, no matter how hard the Japanese tried to alienate them, they would not succeed.
"Your information is very important. I need to report it to my superiors immediately." Li Xiangxue said eagerly.
The Japanese have already taken action and cannot delay another second.
After receiving Li Xiangxue's report, Tian Nanchen immediately reported to the Northern Bureau.
In accordance with the spirit of the Wayaobu Conference, the Northern Bureau decided to launch united front work against the 29th Army in Haigu in advance with great force.
In accordance with the decision of the Northern Bureau, the Haigu Municipal Party Committee mainly focused on united front work with the lower-level officers and soldiers of the 29th Army.
The 38th Division of the 29th Army is stationed in Haigu and is responsible for military training for students in the second grade and above of Haigu High School.
The Municipal Party Committee mobilized the "Democracy First" captains and patriotic students who participated in military training to use this opportunity to carry out friend-making activities and win them over to the anti-Japanese stance.
Many party members and members of the "Democracy Pioneers" got to know some patriotic officers and soldiers.
After the military training, he kept in regular contact with them and presented them with progressive books, periodicals and daily necessities, which strengthened the relationship with the officers and soldiers of the 29th Army.
At the same time, the Haigu Municipal Party Committee also formed a condolence group through the Student Federation, the "Democracy First" Team and other organizations, and visited Yangcun, Xiaozhan, Beicang, Machang and other 29th Army stations many times to conduct condolence activities.
Naturally, these activities organized by the underground party cannot be hidden from the Japanese secret service and military command.
The military commander expressed his tacit approval of the Communist Party's actions.
The Communist Party is actively striving for the 29th Army to resist Japan, and the military commander can turn a blind eye.
Otherwise, let the Japanese secret service draw the 29th Army over. Once there is a war in North China, the entire North China will quickly fall into Japanese hands.
Of course, the Communist Party’s united front work is not omnipotent.
Some officers and soldiers were patriotic and willing to resist Japan, but they did not believe in communism.
At the same time, there are also a small number of officers and soldiers who, for various reasons, are dissatisfied with the government, have grudges against their superiors, or are pessimistic about the Sino-Japanese war, resulting in their behavior being negative.
There are several taverns near the Yangcun station of the 29th Army. After Lu Chengzhou received the mission, he would go there for a few hours every day after get off work.
If you want to make friends, it's actually very simple. Just treat someone to a drink.
Lu Chengzhou was bold and kind, and he was a native of Haigu, so most people would not be suspicious of him.
Lu Chengzhou usually went to Yangcun Tavern every other day. As long as he was a friend with whom he could get along, he was willing to treat him.
As a result, whenever Lu Chengzhou arrived at Yangcun Tavern, he would definitely meet someone he knew.
Whether you are here to get some food or drink, or you are someone who really wants to make friends, Lu Chengzhou will accept everyone who comes.
Lu Chengzhou's task is not only to serve the Japanese secret service, but also to "check for leaks and fill gaps" in the united front work of the Haigu underground party.
It is better for those who are willing to be traitors to come out now than to suddenly appear to cooperate with the Japanese army in the future.
"Brother Lu, here we come."
When Lu Chengzhou went to Yangcun Tavern for the third time, as soon as he walked in, he saw a middle-aged man wearing a military uniform and no hat, who came up to him with a smile.
This man's name is Chen Deming, the deputy security captain of the 38th Division stationed in Yangcun.
According to the Treaty of Xinchou, only foreign powers are allowed to station troops within 10 kilometers of Haigu City and its surroundings, and Chinese troops are not allowed to be stationed.
In order to ensure public security in Haigu and deal with unexpected emergencies, the Haigu security team was initially expanded to 1,500 people, but now it actually has more than 3,000 people.
The security brigade in Yangcun is actually a complete regular battalion. Chen Deming is the deputy security brigade leader externally, but in fact he is the deputy battalion commander.
Even though he has hundreds of brothers under his command, his life is hard.
In the past, when I went to a restaurant, I would only order a bottle of Laobaigan with a plate of shredded tofu or peanuts.
But after meeting Lu Chengzhou, he always had big fish and big meat, so this time he was spoiled for choice.
Now, let Chen Deming go back to his original state, drinking wine and eating shredded tofu, and it already feels bland and tasteless.
"Brother Chen, what a coincidence?" Lu Chengzhou pretended not to know and said "surprised".
"I was thinking of going out to eat meat today, but I didn't expect to meet Brother Lu. I didn't tell you, I'll treat you to this meal." Chen Deming said with "loyalty to the sky".
"How can that be done? This meal is mine, and you can invite me next time. Let's go into the box." Lu Chengzhou quickly stopped Chen Deming's exaggerated movements.
Since Lu Chengzhou was "kind", Chen Deming had no choice but to go with the flow.
"There is another brother who is also very loyal. Let me introduce him to you. Li Wanliang, the captain of the second squadron of the Yangcun Security Brigade." Chen Deming took advantage of him, and of course he would not forget his brother.
"Hello, Captain Li." Lu Chengzhou smiled and extended his right hand. He knew that the so-called squadron leader was actually the company commander.
Chen Deming was very disgusted with students coming to Yangcun to offer condolences.
In particular, he found the anti-Japanese ideas promoted by the students even more ridiculous.
Chen Deming is such a person, and this Li Wanliang is probably not much better.
When new friends came, Lu Chengzhou was even more generous. He ordered a few famous dishes, such as braised shark's fin, braised elbow, red braised duck, and any other specialty dishes.
"This is Brother Lu. He is the most hospitable and a financial backer." Chen Deming introduced with a smile.
"I wonder what Brother Lu does for a living?" Li Wanliang is a few years older than Lu Chengzhou. Maybe he is a soldier. His face is full of vicissitudes of life and he looks about the same age as Chen Deming.
"It's embarrassing to say that I have nothing to do. I can only do something for the foreigners in the British Concession and earn a living." Lu Chengzhou sighed.
"Anyone who can do things for foreigners is a capable person." Li Wanliang originally had contempt for Lu Chengzhou, but when he heard that there was a foreigner behind Lu Chengzhou, he immediately did not dare to underestimate him.
"Brother Lu often comes to Yangcun. Are you here to take goods from the wharf?" Chen Deming suddenly asked.
He met Lu Chengzhou several times in this tavern and found him to be hospitable and generous, and he always had a good meal.
If Li Wanliang hadn't asked, he really wouldn't have paid attention to Lu Chengzhou's occupation.
Yangcun, like Tanggu and Beicang, is one of the important docks in Haigu.
This unit of the 38th Division stationed in Yangcun is known to the outside world as a security brigade, but it is actually a regular battalion.
In addition to protecting the environment and the people, one of the most important responsibilities of the Yangcun Security Brigade is to protect the Yangcun Pier.
"I heard that Yangcun can get Japanese goods, but there is no channel." Lu Chengzhou frowned and realized the plan. He just needed a suitable reason, and Chen Deming found it for him.
