After confirming that Lao Tiantou died of anthrax, officials from the Department of Health immediately took the body to the western suburbs for cremation. All bedding and other items were burned or buried deep underground.
Including Jiang Xinyu, all those who had close contact with Lao Tiantou went to the Sixth Military Hospital for special examinations to prevent further spread of the germs.
Lao Tiantou died of anthrax, which did not cause much panic. As long as there was no widespread plague, this was a normal case.
Jiang Xinyu knew that when he mentioned Lao Tiantou's illness in the morning, the expression on Er Mulu's face showed that he had something to hide, which should be related to the cause of the illness.
The Department of Water Supply and Epidemic Prevention is nearby, could it be related to them?
This is a natural association. The rumors about the Kwantung Army supplying water and epidemic prevention troops made this association infinitely amplified.
Everyone else was fine. After preliminary diagnosis, Er Mumi was also infected with anthrax and was forced to stay in the hospital for isolation treatment. He was not allowed to see anyone except doctors and nurses.
Early the next morning, Xu Haichuan came to Jiang Xinyu's house. His expression was very relaxed, and he didn't seem to be worried about being discovered at all.
Jiang Xinyu: "Why are you here?"
Xu Haichuan smiled and said: "Don't worry, I have said goodbye to all my new and old friends in the past two days. The reason for coming to you is very good. In fact, I do want to say goodbye."
"you are leaving?"
"Yes, the train at noon the day after tomorrow, well, it's hard to leave my hometown..." Xu Haichuan sighed.
Jiang Xinyu said absently: "Beiping and Yanjin are not far away. You can come back and visit at any time..."
Xu Haichuan's eyes flashed and he said: "Comrade Xinyu, are you worried?"
Jiang Xinyu was silent for a moment and said: "There is something that makes me feel very uneasy..."
After listening to Jiang Xinyu's story, Xu Haichuan pondered for a long time and said, "Do you suspect that Lao Tiantou's death is related to the Department of Water Supply and Epidemic Prevention?"
Jiang Xinyu nodded and said: "This is not the most important question. The most important thing is what they are doing to detain those prisoners of war? Are they conducting bacterial experiments on humans as the rumors say?"
"If your guess is correct, what do you think the enemy's purpose is?"
"Just imagine, if these prisoners of war were infected with bacteria such as anthrax, what would be the consequences if they were sent to densely populated areas?"
"You mean, the enemy uses bacteria to create chaos in the city?"
"That's right!"
Xu Haichuan thought for a while and said: "However, even if those prisoners of war are infected with bacteria, the scope of infection is limited. Not to mention other places, Yanjin has at least a dozen deaths from infectious diseases every year, and there is no large-scale
of plague."
"More than a dozen cases occur every once in a while, and basically all family members and friends are sent to the hospital in time, and the hospital will treat them in isolation. But those prisoners of war are different. They themselves may be kept in the dark. They come into contact with people in large areas, which makes it difficult to prevent them."
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Xu Haichuan also felt that the matter was serious. Bacteria such as anthrax can cause infection through the air, especially the frail elderly, women and children, who are the most susceptible to infection.
Jiang Xinyu continued: "In addition, Chongqing is very concerned about this matter. I think the Japanese are more likely to target the Kuomintang-controlled areas!"
Xu Haichuan breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Fortunately it's not Yan'an!"
Jiang Xinyu said seriously: "Don't forget the words, if the national army collapses, with our current strength, I personally think we are not a match for the Japanese army!"
Xu Haichuan said disapprovingly: "That's not necessarily the case! We are no longer climbing snowy mountains and crossing grasslands. Even if we really go head-to-head with the Japanese, we may not necessarily win who will win!"
Jiang Xinyu looked at Xu Haichuan and said: "In the face of great right and wrong, should we just watch the Japanese murder our compatriots?"
Xu Haichuan lowered his head and said nothing, weighing the pros and cons in his mind, and then said after a long time: "What are your plans?"
"I want to find out the truth of the matter first, and then decide on the next step!"
“Where to start?”
"Er Mulu should know some inside information, but he didn't dare to tell me. I wanted to find a chance to ask him, but I was put in isolation and treated again. I don't know when I will be able to come out."
Xu Haichuan thought for a moment and said, "Are you sure Er Mongwu is infected with anthrax?"
"Sure."
"Which hospital is he in?"
"The infectious diseases department of the 6th Military Hospital, I don't know which ward it is in."
Xu Haichuan patted the table lightly and said, "It doesn't matter. Seeing that you are so worried, I will go for you and try to find out the truth!"
Jiang Xinyu thought for a while and said: "No, you have too many acquaintances in the hospital. If you are bumped into by someone, it will definitely arouse suspicion."
Xu Haichuan: "Because I have many acquaintances, I used my resignation as an excuse and no one would notice me even if I walked around in the hospital."
As the most famous forensic doctor in Yanjin, Xu Haichuan is familiar with many Japanese doctors. It is not surprising whenever he appears in the hospital.
Besides, he was going to work in Peiping soon, so it was only natural for him to say farewell.
"...Okay, you can give it a try, but you don't have to force it. If it doesn't work, I'll find an opportunity to discuss it with Chang Hongling and see if there are any other ways."
Jiang Xinyu knew that since Xu Haichuan was so confident, he would definitely be sure not to reveal his identity. With his many years of lurking experience, it shouldn't be too difficult to do this.
"I know." Xu Haichuan stood up and said with a smile: "This is the first time I have done something unrelated to the task. I hope I will not be criticized by my superiors."
Jiang Xinyu said solemnly: "Although it has nothing to do with the mission, it is related to the lives of hundreds of compatriots. I think in a sense, doing this is more important than the mission!"
Xu Haichuan reached out and patted Jiang Xinyu on the shoulder and said, "Go ahead and do it. I fully support you in this matter. You should find out what conspiracy the Japanese are playing!"
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Noon, 6th Military Hospital.
Xu Haichuan was familiar with the place. He went up to the fourth floor and made two rounds to the infectious diseases department.
The hospital guard patrolling the stairs stopped him and said, "Sir, this is an infectious disease area and visits are prohibited."
Xu Haichuan: "I'm not visiting patients, I'm here to find people."
"Who are you looking for?"
"Is Dr. Yamamoto here?"
"Who are you?"
"My surname is Xu, and I am a friend of Dr. Yamamoto."
The guard's attitude immediately became polite and said: "Please come in, Dr. Yamamoto's office is the first door on the left."
"Thank you." Xu Haichuan stepped into the room.
The guard was far away, and he heard Dr. Yamamoto greeting him enthusiastically: "Forensic Doctor Xu, welcome, welcome, what kind of wind brings you to me..."