Luo Jiang said: "Sir, last night, our intelligence personnel discovered that the Japanese army was secretly transporting heavy weapons to Shanghai. I want to ask my intelligence personnel to come in and report this matter."
17-19
Seeing Commander-in-Chief Zhang nod to him, he turned around and left the conference room, called Peng Shaoyong and Li San, and asked them to report what they found to the superiors present.
Therefore, Li San first described how they discovered Japan's secret warehouse, how he sneaked into the warehouse at night and found that the Japanese army was assembling various artillery pieces.
Director Hu asked: "How many artillery pieces are there? Have you counted them?"
Li San said: "Sir, what I saw are all assembled, mainly Type 41, Type 94 and Type 99 mountain cannons, as well as flat-fire cannons and a large number of mortars. There are still many that have not been assembled.
I don’t know and I don’t dare to talk nonsense.”
Then, Peng Shaoyong reported the situation he had investigated. In one sentence, a "Qingjin Maru" steamer with a carrying capacity of about 60 tons had been transported to Shiliupu Pier for four consecutive days!
He said in a hoarse voice: "Sir, I judge that it should be transported from a Japanese warship, and the quantity may be very large! This situation should also be taken into account."
The faces of the people at the table also became serious at this time. They all knew that the Japanese army's firepower was stronger! Sun Yuanliang was also discussing in low voices with Song Xilian beside him.
Qian, the fat secretary-general of the municipal government, pointed at Peng Shaoyong and said: "Aren't you going to check that dock?"
When Peng Shaoyong heard what he said, he became furious.
He gritted his teeth and said: "Sir, that is a public pier managed by the city government. Someone warned the shipyard not to inspect it!"
Secretary-General Qian shouted: "Who! Who warned!"
Peng Shaoyong stared at him, "Geng Jizhi! Secretary of the municipal government!"
Secretary-General Qian opened his mouth and was speechless, looking at him as if he was stupid.
Zhai Zhenchuan, who was sitting opposite Luo Jiang, slammed the table and said loudly: "He should be arrested! Shoot him!"
The people sitting at the table all stared, some looking at Secretary-General Qian, and some looking at Luo Jiang.
Sun Yuanliang said loudly: "Sir, can we blow up that warehouse?"
Commander-in-Chief Zhang looked back at Luo Jiang, as if he wanted to ask his opinion.
Luo Jiang stood up again and said, "Report to the commander-in-chief. When we go back tonight, I will arrange for someone to investigate the warehouse. If it is possible to destroy it, I will report to you and follow your orders!"
Commander-in-Chief Zhang was silent for a long time, and finally said: "Brother Luo Jiang, you investigate first. As for whether it can be blown up, there is a matter of time. You investigate clearly first, what to do, and we will see the situation later!"
Luo Jiang immediately said: "Yes, sir, I will definitely do it!"
At this time, Commander-in-Chief Zhang turned his attention to Secretary-General Qian and said calmly: "Now there is such a thing. Mayor Yu of Shanghai sent Secretary-General Qian to make a request to me, saying that the current situation in Shanghai is chaotic and out of control.
I hope we can send troops into the city to maintain order. Secretary-General Qian, please tell us about this situation."
Secretary-General Qian straightened his body, looked at the people at the table seriously, and said: "Commander-in-Chief Zhang, and all the officers, the situation in Shanghai is like this. For some unknown reason, there is a conflict between gangs and merchants in Shanghai, and even between gangs and merchants.
Serious fights suddenly broke out among gangs, and deaths and injuries occurred every day, causing panic and chaos in the market. Relations in all aspects also became tense, and they were a bit unsustainable."
Wang Jingjiu said: "Secretary-General Qian, where are your police officers? Aren't they just there to maintain order?"
Secretary-General Qian had no choice but to say: "General Wang, to be honest, all the police in Shanghai have been mobilized and go out on the streets every day to maintain order. The same goes for the patrols in the concession. But they still can't maintain order! They are no longer ordinary beatings.
They are killing each other, and now even guns are being used! This morning, a gun battle broke out on Fengtian Road! More than a dozen people, all using guns, were brutally killed, including the leader of the Hongmen Hongkou Hall and his bodyguards.
They were all beaten to death! The police can no longer maintain it! If this continues, Shanghai may become even more chaotic! That’s why Mayor Yu asked the military to enter Shanghai to maintain order in Shanghai! Commander Zhang, there is really nothing we can do now
!”
Sun Yuanliang smiled and said: "Commander-in-Chief, isn't this just right! I will send troops to Shanghai now! Let the soldiers patrol the streets of Shanghai and see who dares to cause trouble!"
Wang Jingjiu said: "Brother Yuanliang, this is inappropriate. Who doesn't know what kind of army you are in? You are an elite member of the national army! We are not meeting here today to maintain order in Shanghai! As soon as you enter the city, won't you be exposed?
Our goal? Commander-in-Chief, at least for now, we should not enter the city. I think it would be better to send a more ordinary force that will not alert the Japanese to the city."
Commander-in-Chief Zhang turned to Director Hu, "Are there any other troops around Shanghai?"
Director Hu opened the folder in front of him again, but without reading it, he said directly: "Commander-in-Chief, the nearest unit is the 28th Army stationed in Hangzhou Bay, currently under the Tenth Group Army. The Army Commander
Tao Guang, with the rank of lieutenant general, graduated from the Nanjing Martial Arts Hall. This army was originally the Hunan Army and was part of He Jian's 35th Army. Due to its contribution to the suppression of the Communist Party, it was reorganized into the 28th Army. The army was under the jurisdiction of the 28th Army.
The 16th Division, the 62nd Division, the 63rd Division, and the 192nd Division. This army has recently been transferred from western Hunan and is currently stationed in Hangzhou Bay. This is the closest unit to Shanghai."
Wang Jingjiu said with a smile: "He has four divisions. It should be okay to keep one division and transfer the rest to Shanghai, right?"
Song Xilian said: "Commander-in-Chief, I think that the transfer of the 28th Army to Shanghai will be a cover for our combat operations, and we can be surprised!"
The other officers heard what he said and nodded in agreement.
Commander-in-Chief Zhang thought for a moment, nodded and said: "Let me ask the chairman for instructions first. How about it, let's talk about the next step." He looked back at Director Hu, "Now should we talk about our next battle plan?
?”
Director Hu smiled and said: "Commander-in-Chief, it's almost six o'clock now. Let's wait until we finish dinner. Our battle plan is a bit complicated. I want to hear more about the three division commanders Jingjiu, Yuanliang and Xilian.
Opinion."
Commander-in-Chief Zhang waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's discuss it after dinner."
17-20
It was while having dinner that Luo Jiang received an urgent call from Captain Ma Yuanbiao.
Ma Yuanbiao said on the phone: "Sir, I don't know what happened to Peng Shaoyong's Second Brigade. He called me twice in a row, looking for Peng Shaoyong. Finally, he directly said that he wanted to see you and said there was an important situation. What do you think we should do?"
Luo Jiang said: "Okay, I understand. I will ask Peng Shaoyong to go back!"
He returned to the cafeteria, found Peng Shaoyong and asked: "What's wrong with your second brigade? Why do you keep calling you?"
Peng Shaoyong rolled his eyes and thought for a while, then whispered: "Then something must have happened to Chen Zifeng's group. Recently, Chen Zifeng's group has often discovered important situations. Sir, I'd better go back and take a look, so that nothing bad happens.
.If it’s important, I’ll call you tonight.”
Luo Jiang nodded, "Okay, you can go back after eating."
After Peng Shaoyong finished dinner, he took Li San and drove straight to Qiaojia Alley on Huolun Mofang Street.
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At almost six o'clock in the afternoon, Liao Ruolan and Qiao Yanfang returned to Qiaojia Lane together.
As soon as they entered, they noticed that there was an atmosphere of anxiety and anxiety in the residence.
Most of the brothers are back. But they are not talking, laughing, or playing around like they usually do. Some are milling around in the courtyard, while others are gathering together to talk in low voices, even looking a little sneaky.
Qiao Yanfang and Liao Ruolan broke up. When they were about to break up, they stared at each other with alertness, mystery, and even warning in their eyes. They nodded to each other, and then walked away separately.
Qiao Yanfang went directly to Xiao Ancheng's radio station. Liao Ruolan went upstairs to find Mr. Asakura.
She had huge doubts and uneasiness in her heart. Huang clearly instructed her to try to facilitate the exchange, but she didn't know how to facilitate it. The only person she could discuss with was Mr. Asakura.
So, as soon as she returned to the room upstairs in the west wing, she and Mr. Asakura stood in front of the window, looking at Qiaojia Nong outside the window, while talking in a low voice.
What Liao Ruolan told Mr. Asakura mainly included the following situations. First, the Japanese captured a Chinese agent and proposed this morning to exchange this Chinese agent for Naoki Takaji, the Japanese agent detained in Nanshi Branch.
Second, Japan designated Gui Longhai as the guarantee for this exchange to ensure that the exchange goes smoothly. Third...
She whispered: "Mr. Asakura, I received instructions from the organization to try to facilitate this exchange. I was also told that this exchange is extremely important! But I don't know why it is important."
As expected, Mr. Asakura was experienced, shrewd, profound and wise. He looked out the window at the messy Qiao Family Lane without moving, and after thinking quietly for ten minutes, he turned back and looked at Liao Ruolan calmly and deeply.
He said softly: "Liao Sang, I feel that there are at least two points in it that may be very important. I wonder if you can take advantage of them."
"Say!" She stared at Mr. Asakura motionlessly with her big bright eyes.
"Liao Sang," Mr. Asakura faced her face to face, staring into hers with a pair of scheming eyes, "I guess that the Japanese named Takahashi may have an important private deal with Gui Longhai! But this
What kind of deal it is, I can't think of it. Otherwise, why would Gui Longhai do this? Secondly, the Japanese agents may have asked Gui Longhai to be a guarantee for the safety of the exchange location."
"Exchange locations? What does this mean?" Liao Ruolan asked doubtfully.
"Think about it, where is the safest place for them to exchange? It can be said that no place in Shanghai is safe! They are all afraid that the other party will set a trap and lay an ambush! Wouldn't that mean losing both the wife and the troops?"