There was a suitcase on the table, and Hattori Hikoo said: "Captain Jiang, you handled the Shengping Theater incident properly. This is the bounty given to you by the city hall and the garrison headquarters."
Jiang Xinyu bowed and said: "I am just doing my job in my humble position..."
Hattori Hikoo waved his hand and said: "How many people can do their part in such a life-and-death situation? You deserve the money, don't be too modest."
"Thank you Major."
"Why are you thanking me? The bounty has nothing to do with the gendarmerie."
"If the gendarmerie changes to another captain, I believe I won't be able to get this money."
Hattori Hikoo smiled and nodded, and said: "It's a pity that you are Chinese, otherwise, based on this merit, I can transfer you to serve in the military police!"
Jiang Xinyu: "Thank you, Major, for taking care of me! Uh... is Mina okay?"
Hattori Hikoo: "Mina is an extrovert. She walked through the gate of hell as if nothing happened. However, I hope that similar incidents will not happen to Mina again!"
"Major, I asked Mina to leave, but she didn't listen..."
"It can also be seen from this incident that Mina is sincere to you, and I hope you will not let her down."
"yes!"
Hattori Hikoo poured two bowls of tea, handed one to Jiang Xinyu, and said: "Commander Shimomura takes the Shengping Theater incident very seriously and requires us to find out the truth within a time limit. I want to hear your opinion on this matter."
Jiang Xinyu thought for a while and said: "There are many Russians in Yanjin. It is not easy to find them. Moreover, once the Soviets are offended, it may have a negative impact on the imperial army. This is also
factors that should be considered.”
Hattori Hikoo thought for a moment and said, "You mean to put the overall situation first and let this matter pass?"
Jiang Xinyu: "This humble post is just a suggestion. The big idea is up to you and Commander Xia Cun to decide."
Hattori Hikoo nodded and said: "Your suggestion is very good. Considering the current situation the empire is facing, it is not yet time for a head-on confrontation with the Soviets... I will go meet Commander Shimomura right now to renegotiate this matter!
"
"If you don't have anything else to do, I'll go back first."
"good."
Jiang Xinyu left the team headquarters, got into his car, and opened the suitcase. There were twenty gold bars stacked inside!
He persuaded Yanxiong to stop investigating the Soviets, which was actually the intention of his superiors. After all, Yan'an still relied on the Soviet Union in many places, and it should provide appropriate help when necessary.
Moreover, Lu Qiusheng was coming to Yanjin at the end of the month and was planning to stay at the Spring Breeze Hotel. If the Japanese conducted a large-scale raid in Russia City, it would definitely affect the safety of Lu Qiusheng and the Anti-Union comrades.
Lu Qiusheng and the representatives of the Anti-League were already on the way, and there was no way to notify them. If there were to be a large-scale manhunt, it was hard to say whether an accident would happen.
Therefore, no matter what considerations he had, Jiang Xinyu had to help the Soviets once, even though he had no good impression of them in his heart!
…………
the next day.
In the name of a routine inspection, Jiang Xinyu made a special trip to the Chunfeng Hotel to have a look around, so that he could have a good idea of the surrounding environment, so that if an accident happened, he could make more appropriate arrangements for Lu Qiusheng's evacuation.
On the way back, I met Ray-Ban who was leading a patrol on the street.
"Xin Yu, we haven't seen each other for a while. If you're okay, can you find a place to have a drink?" Lei Ban signaled his policemen to continue patrolling the streets.
It was almost noon now. Jiang Xinyu nodded in agreement and said, "I have nothing to do, as long as I don't delay your work."
"What's the point of delaying work? Come out for a walk in the morning and you'll be fine in the afternoon."
"Is the police station so quiet now?"
"The Japanese don't keep a close eye on them, and everyone just hangs around for a while." Lei Pen handed Jiang Xinyu a pack of cigarettes and said, "Where should we go to eat?"
"You pick a place."
"How about... go to my house? Xiao Taohong is still waiting for me to buy her food."
Jiang Xinyu smiled and said: "Okay, you are very family-oriented."
Lei Ban said helplessly: "This girl is not only able to spend money, but she is also very particular about poverty. She doesn't like to go into the kitchen. She says she gets old quickly because of the constant smoke and fire!"
"Stop complaining, you cried and shouted to marry me, no one forced you!" Jiang Xinyu opened the car door and the two of them got in the car.
I found a restaurant, ordered a few dishes, and a bottle of Laobaigan, put them in a food box and put them in the trunk of the car.
Ray-Ban: "How can I let you settle accounts when you come to my house for dinner?"
Jiang Xinyu started the car and said: "Don't forget, I am your creditor. How can a creditor ask a debtor to treat you? Doesn't this add fuel to the fire?"
"If you say that, starting from tomorrow, I will go to your house for dinner!"
"Okay, if you don't mind that the food at my house is simple, just come. I'm worried that eating alone will be boring."
Lei Ban chuckled and said: "Forget it, once and twice, it's happened too many times. You don't need to chase me away. Miss Minai should roll her eyes at me."
When we arrived at Ray-Ban's house, as soon as the food and drinks were put on the table, we heard someone knocking on the door outside.
"Is Miss Pink at home?" A woman in her thirties stood outside the door.
Xiao Taohong went out to talk for a while, then hurriedly went to the bedroom, took out her satchel, and said, "Captain Jiang, please excuse me for a moment. You can eat slowly."
Lei Ban frowned and said, "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to play cards at Mrs. Zhang's house next door. I'm short of three. I agreed yesterday. It's not good if I don't go."
"Going to play cards when you're hungry? I bought your favorite fried dumplings."
"Wait until I come back to eat..." As she spoke, Xiao Taohong smiled apologetically at Jiang Xinyu and hurried out of the house.
"Girl, why don't you go shopping recently?"
"Are you worried about her losing money?" Jiang Xinyu picked up the wine bottle and filled two glasses.
Lei Ban picked up the wine glass and took a sip, and said: "It's not that I'm worried about her losing money. When guests come to the house, they should at least serve the wine and take care of them. This is a woman's duty!"
Jiang Xinyu smiled and said: "The tone of your voice sounds like you have learned from the old man."
Lei Ban was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly and said: "Really, I accidentally repeated my father's words! Oh, I have accepted my fate by marrying such an aunt!"
After three rounds of drinking, Lei Peng started talking more and said, "Xinyu, we are brothers who share weal and woe. I really want to advise you on some things!"
Jiang Xinyu clamped a piece of tendon and said: "Please advise, I am all ears."
"I still say the same thing, it's time to leave a way out for yourself!"
"What escape route?"
Ray-Ban drank the wine in his glass, reached for the bottle and filled it up, saying: "Don't pretend to be confused!"
Jiang Xinyu knew that some time ago, the military commander's rebel group approached Lei Pen and persuaded him to abandon the dark side and join the bright side to serve the country and the nation.
Lei Pen was waiting for the official notification from the Central Military Commission. Several months passed, but there was still no news. The military commander's conditions were very loose. As long as he agreed to join, he would be considered a formal field worker.
In this case, there was a choice between the two, and the answer was extremely simple. Without much hesitation, Lei Ban agreed to the rebellion group and expressed his willingness to join the military.
In fact, military reunification also has a testing stage. The first task given to Lei Ban by the rebellion team is that if suitable personnel are found, they can try to instigate rebellion!
Today, Lei Pen used Xiao Taohong as an excuse to go home for dinner with the purpose of "instigating rebellion" against Jiang Xinyu!