The only question they were thinking about was which point on Sichuan Road south of the Japanese Marine Corps Headquarters was the most suitable for an ambush! Xiao Ancheng meant that Dongjiangwan Road was more likely!
22-23
That night, at around ten o'clock, Huang Hanhui walked quietly onto the Waibaidu Bridge.
This evening, he met Fu Xuelan in a small teahouse on Broadway Road.
After hearing her report, he felt very worried.
He looked at Gui Longhai sitting in the car across the street and asked softly: "Have you investigated it? Do you trust what he said?"
Fu Xuelan smiled and said: "Yes, I have inspected it and I trust what he said. Of course, I have to make it clear that I trust him not because of his political stance, but just because of his personality. This time Comrade Liu was able to escape danger, and all
Depend on him!”
Huang Hanhui looked back at her, "Do you also believe that the Japanese could kidnap Sato?"
She said: "Yes, Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng are both professional agents and very experienced. On this type of issue, they are more sensitive than ordinary people! Chen Zifeng has a saying that I very much agree with. There is no airtight wall in the world! The military is armed
The secret of the escort may have been leaked a long time ago! Therefore, the possibility of the Japanese hijacking being successful is very high!"
Huang Hanhui understood what she meant. Of course, this was also something he had to work hard to check!
After breaking up with Fu Xuelan, he had two things to do quickly. The first thing was that tomorrow morning, Comrade Liu Richen would meet with several leading comrades of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee. He had generally done this, and the time and place were
It has been confirmed that several leaders of the provincial party committee have also been notified. He will be responsible for the security work outside.
The second thing is to verify how successful the Japanese agents are in kidnapping Sato! If it is really quite high, he may need to take additional measures!
At this moment, he walked onto the Waibaidu Bridge like a stroll.
The bridge is very quiet, with very few pedestrians and vehicles.
When he was almost reaching the middle of the bridge, he saw Hisanobu Okamoto walking out of the dark shadows and looking at him calmly.
Huang Hanhui nodded to him and walked into the shadows with him again.
He asked directly: "Do the Japanese have any plan to kidnap Sato Takuto?"
"Yes!" Jiuxin replied immediately.
"Who is responsible?"
"Kawakami of the Navy is in charge. Takahashi is assisting us in the Army. It's just assistance."
"What's the meaning?"
"We are a smokescreen, not a real hijacking!"
"Where is the real hijacking?"
"I don't know. Takahashi didn't reveal anything."
"Can those people from Kawakami really succeed in kidnapping Sato?"
"I heard from Takahashi that the navy seems to be very confident! I am saying this with reservations. Takahashi said that the navy is 100% confident!"
"Are they so sure?" Huang Hanhui asked in surprise.
"Yes! That's how it feels to me! To be honest, I'm also very surprised. Takahashi once organized several people to study this issue and guessed how the navy would hijack it. However, they couldn't figure it out at all!"
"Okay, I understand." Huang Hanhui said succinctly.
After he broke up with Hisanobu Okamoto, he began to consider another issue, whether he should take further measures!
Fu Xuelan said that Comrade Liu attaches great importance to the "Demon Sword Project"! This is also something he attaches special importance to! If the agents from Kawakami really succeeded in kidnapping the old beggar, what should I do?
Huang Hanhui had been thinking about this problem while walking westward along the north bank of Suzhou River.
This night passed so peacefully, and there seemed to be no movement at all.
22-24
The next day, August 9, 1937.
In the morning, Shanghai was as calm as ever, at least on the surface it seemed that way.
A layer of mist spreads from the Huangpu River, undulating in the streets and alleys, making it moist and cool.
The dew-covered gravel road reflects the golden glow of the rising sun, which is short and dull.
Busy people in the city don't pay attention to this. They walk over in a hurry and start their day's work.
The whole city is moving according to its own rhythm.
In Qiaojia Lane, Chen Zifeng and his team members were having breakfast. Some of them were sitting in the main room, some were squatting in the patio, eating with their heads down, and no one spoke.
Since yesterday, they have not gone out on missions. Their mission today is to stay vigilant inside and outside this Shikumen house. Chen Zifeng said that they should be prepared for Japanese agents to raid!
At this moment, a gunshot suddenly rang out nearby, shrill and sharp.
Everyone put down their jobs. Some people listened attentively to the direction where the gunshots were heard, while others rushed into the house to get weapons.
There was a sound on the roof, and the brother who was on guard on the roof fell heavily into the courtyard. His chest was blood red, and the blood gradually spread under his body. Everyone could see that he was dead!
Yang Sanqiang picked up a rifle and ran up the stairs, shouting: "The little devil is here to attack!"
More people rushed into the house to grab weapons and loaded them with bullets. A light machine gun was set up at the door of the main room, facing the door. Some people pointed their guns at the roof of the nearby house to guard against a sneak attack.
Chen Zifeng stood at the door of the hall and shouted loudly: "No one is allowed to shoot! No one is allowed to show their head!"
The brothers rushed to the window or door one after another, hiding and observing outside.
Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng went up to the second floor, pressed against the window and looked out.
The brother who was watching here immediately pointed to the distance.
They all saw that on the rooftop of the second floor building not far away, there were three people dancing, cheering and laughing towards Qiaojiaong, as if they were very proud of the shot they just made.
Chen Zifeng soon noticed that several people appeared at both ends of the Qiaojia Lane. They had their hands in their arms or lower backs, watching eagerly, as if they were ready to rush over at any time.
Chen Zifeng asked loudly: "What's going on at the back door!"
A brother ran over and said loudly: "A few guys also appeared outside the back door. They are Japanese at first sight!"
Chen Zifeng looked back at Xiao Ancheng, as if asking him what he thought.
Xiao Ancheng said: "Zifeng, this is a deliberate provocation! They are just waiting for us to rush out!"
Chen Zifeng had the same idea. The Japanese spies outside were looking for an opportunity to raid them!
He said loudly: "Everyone is on alert, and if there is any situation, report it loudly! No shooting is allowed without orders!"
Everyone was holding guns and looking out from the windows, ready to shoot at any time.
At this time, a sharp siren sounded outside. Some armed patrols appeared in Qiaojia Lane. They shouted loudly to the Japanese, as if to warn them. Then, more patrols rushed over, blowing sirens.
The Japanese agents who were preparing for provocation stared at the patrolmen, remained in a stalemate for a moment, and finally put away their guns and left.
It gradually became quiet outside Qiaojia Lane. The patrolmen patrolled back and forth in the front and rear alleys.
Xiao Ancheng whispered: "With the patrol here, those Japanese will not go crazy again!"
Chen Zifeng sneered at him, "It seems that the superiors have already discussed it with the concession authorities."
Xiao Ancheng added: "Zifeng, the Japanese want to stir up trouble! Even start a war!"
Chen Zifeng said: "Send a report to Peng Shaoyong and explain the situation here!"
Xiao Ancheng went to the radio station cabin and reported to Peng Shaoyong what happened here.
22-25
When Peng Shaoyong received Xiao Ancheng's telegram, he couldn't help but sneer. He guessed that Chen Zifeng's team might be scared!
He turned around and reported to Luo Jiang on the phone.
Luo Jiang couldn't laugh at all when he received his call.
He has received reports from each brigade that the Japanese Marine Corps has been mobilized! Preparations are being made for war!
The distribution of Japanese troops he collected is: the Marine Corps Headquarters on Dongjiangwan Road, Hongkou, with about 800 people. The Japanese barracks at Jiangwan and Tiantong'an, with about 1,000 people. The Yangshupu Gongda Cotton Factory in East Shanghai has about 800 people.
There are more than 100 people. There are about 100 people at the Zhongtian Cotton Mill in Xiaoshadu, Huxi. There are about 100 people at the Gordon Road Branch. The Japanese Primary School on North Sichuan Road, the Japanese Residential Area on Baipaolo Road and Dou Le Road
There are about 500 people in Japanese military hospitals and other places.
In addition, there are more than 1,700 Marines on the Japanese warships outside Wusongkou, who landed at Huishan Pier last night. The 3,000 Japanese Marines stationed in Hankou will arrive in Shanghai tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
Calculated in this way, the Japanese Marine Corps has a total of more than 7,400 people. In addition, Japan has organized 3,600 local soldiers and 3,500 volunteers, which is also a considerable force!
Therefore, in comparison, the situation reported to him by Peng Shaoyong is nothing. It would be strange if Chen Zifeng could not save his Qiaojiaong station and the old beggar!
The latest information he received was that the Japanese army occupied the Bazi Bridge this morning and built fortifications. At the same time, Japan began to repatriate its nationals along the Yangtze River. He understood that the war was about to start, and this was inevitable!
He had just gone to the Japanese Marine Corps Headquarters and the military barracks at Tiantongan for observation.
The Japanese army is using a large number of sandbags to build fortifications on the street. Some light tanks and armored vehicles have also come out and parked at intersections or outside barracks doors.
There were many Shanghai citizens standing nearby watching, with serious expressions on their faces.
Luo Jiang once again contacted Director Hu of the Beijing-Shanghai Garrison Command by phone, first to check the distribution of Japanese troops, and second to determine the exact time and driving route for tomorrow's escort.
He said: "The Japanese army has begun to prepare for war!"
Director Hu said: "This is inevitable!"
"Why are we still not moving? Our troops are still far away in Suzhou, Wuxi and other places!"
"District Chief Luo, please don't worry. All the vehicles and trains required for the movement of the troops have been arranged. According to my calculations, all troops can enter the position in just one day and one night!"
"When will our army prepare to enter the position?"
"This is a political issue as well as a diplomatic issue. The League of Nations is about to meet, and we are seeking support from European and American countries."
"Politics and diplomacy will probably be resolved through war in the end, right? What do you think?" Luo Jiang asked softly.
"Of course!" Director Hu said simply.
After that, they reconfirmed all the details of the military escort and transfer of Sato Takuto before noon tomorrow. They all believed that tomorrow's escort and transfer will be carried out smoothly!