Hattori Hikoo stood in the yard of the military police station in a raincoat and said loudly: "Tonight, we are going to conduct a raid on all suspicious targets. We must remain silent during the operation and not give the rebels a chance to hide and escape! Second Lieutenant Sakai is in charge of Kasai
, Miyamoto is in charge of Nankai, and I am in charge of Hongqiao, do you understand?"
Miyamoto: "Understood!"
Sakai: "Understood!"
Hattori Hikoo waved his hand and ordered: "Get out!"
Several closed military vehicles drove out of the gendarmerie one after another. Hattori Hikoo got into his car, Suzuki Sochang sat in the passenger seat, and the car followed the military vehicles into the heavy rain.
Suzuki Souchang was also involved in the previous task of transferring twenty prisoners. When passing by Songdao Street, he couldn't help but said: "Major, why does the Water Supply and Epidemic Prevention Department need so many prisoners?"
Hattori Hikoo said calmly: "Don't ask around when you shouldn't ask. Knowing too much will not do you any good."
"yes."
Ten minutes later, the military vehicle arrived at Canal Road.
Hattori Hikoo said to Suzuki: "According to intelligence, the Bao Shuigen brothers who live at No. 34 Red House Alley are acting very suspiciously. You and your people should rush in immediately to arrest them, and then search their residence!"
"Yes!" Suzuki put the hood of his raincoat on his head, opened the door and stepped out of the car.
After a while, a dozen military policemen wearing raincoats, using the cover of the wind and rain, quietly surrounded No. 64 Canal Road.
Suzuki Souchi waved his hand, and the two sturdy military policemen took a few steps back and slammed into the thin wooden door. With a click, the door panel was knocked open with a gap as wide as one person.
A gendarme reached through the gap and removed the latch, and others rushed in.
"Don't move!"
"do not move!"
"Shoot if you move!"
There were two wooden beds in the bedroom. The Bao brothers, who woke up from their sleep, had no time to react before they were cornered by more than a dozen 38 rifles.
"Search!" Suzuki ordered.
More than 20 military policemen rummaged through the house and quickly found a pistol in a rice vat. Under Bao Shuigan's pillow, they found a red manifesto that was banned even in Kuomintang-controlled areas.
Suzuki quickly came to Hattori Hikoo's car window and said: "Major, the man has been arrested, and a pistol and a banned book were found."
Hattori Hikoo nodded and said: "Very good, send someone to escort them back to the military police first, and the rest will continue the search!"
"yes!……"
The targeted actions of the gendarmerie were very effective, and a total of 16 people were arrested. During the arrest in Nankai, there was a firefight, and an important person in charge of the underground party was beaten to death in the street.
…………
Early the next morning.
"Ring ring ring ring ring~" the phone on the table rang.
Jiang Xinyu picked up the phone: "Hello, who is this?"
"Captain Jiang, my pocket watch is missing. Did I leave it at your house yesterday?" Xu Haichuan's voice was on the phone.
"Oh, I'm still wondering. Whose pocket watch is it...will you pick it up or should I send it to you?"
"I don't dare to bother Captain Jiang. I'll come to pick it up right now. Please wait for me for a while."
"OK."
Ten minutes later, Xu Haichuan hurried to Jiang Xinyu's house. When he entered the door, he first tore off his pocket watch and then put it in his pocket. This was to cope with unexpected situations.
Jiang Xinyu put his old pocket watch back in the drawer and said, "What happened?"
"Last night, the gendarmerie suddenly launched a raid. Several of our comrades were arrested, and Lao Xu, who was responsible for the underground work in Nankai, also died!"
"how so?"
"I guess Hattori Hikoo's idea is that as long as there is any suspicion, he should be arrested first."
"Are these comrades in danger?"
"As far as I know, no evidence has been found in the residences of most comrades. As long as they refuse to confess and find someone to act as guarantee, there shouldn't be a big problem."
"That's good. It's best to find people who can talk to the Japanese as guarantees. If that doesn't work, just spend more money on it!"
Xu Haichuan frowned and said: "The gendarmerie found guns and a red manifesto at the Bao brothers' house. They will definitely not be able to get out!"
"Who are the Bao brothers?"
"One is named Bao Shuigan and the other is named Bao Shuisheng. They are both action personnel. Yesterday I took them to the ruins of Songdao Street."
"How can guns be found so easily?"
"I guess they went out with me yesterday, and it started raining heavily after I came back. They didn't expect the enemy to conduct a raid in this kind of weather, so they didn't hide the gun in time."
Jiang Xinyu murmured: "Too careless."
Xu Haichuan said rather annoyed: "Yes, this is my fault, I should have reminded them in time!"
Jiang Xinyu waved his hand and said: "No, I mean, I am too careless!"
Xu Haichuan said in surprise: "What does this matter have to do with you?"
"We have been shipping supplies to Jizhong frequently recently. I should have thought that with Hattori Hikoo's character, there might be a raid!"
"I can't blame you. I'm responsible for all the work. The responsibility lies with me!"
Jiang Xinyu thought for a while and said: "If the Bao brothers are arrested, you will be in danger. I don't think you should go to Peiping, find an excuse, and hide out for a while."
"The comrades who have direct contact with me have been tested many times. I have never doubted their loyalty to the revolutionary cause!"
"Then what are your plans?" Jiang Xinyu still believed in Xu Haichuan's ability to recognize people.
"I came to discuss with you to see if there is any way to rescue them."
"The gendarmerie is heavily guarded, and it is impossible to save people... Unless they are transferred to other prisons, the chance will be greater."
Xu Haichuan sighed and said: "I will go to Peking tomorrow. I can't help you with anything. You can only do this. Of course, you must ensure your own safety!"
"I understand." Jiang Xinyu was still a little worried and said: "When you arrive in Peking tomorrow, send me your phone number through the radio. If the Bao brothers betray and join the enemy, I can notify you as soon as possible!"
"Okay! But I believe you won't need this phone!"
"hope so."
"What are you going to do about the incident with the Water Supply and Epidemic Prevention Department?"
"I have a preliminary idea, but it's not perfect yet. I'm going to discuss it with Chang Hongling in the next two days. I need manpower."
"If that doesn't work, how about sending a few of our comrades to assist you?"
Jiang Xinyu shook his head and said: "No, that way, my identity will no longer be a secret. Furthermore, if the military commander discovers it, too many of our people will be involved, which will arouse their suspicion!"
Xu Haichuan knew that if Jiang Xinyu wanted to deal with the Ministry of Water Supply and Epidemic Prevention, he would not only have to guard against the Japanese, but also not expose any flaws in the eyes of the military commander!