Today, at three o'clock in the afternoon on August 12, at the request of Japan, the "Committee for the Joint Committee on the Armistice Agreement" composed of members of the committees of Britain, the United States, France, Italy, China and Japan, met at the Ministry of Industry Bureau of the Public Settlement
A meeting was held in the conference hall to discuss ways to solve the current crisis in Shanghai. The meeting is still in progress.
What Chairman Chiang Kai-shek was hesitant about was that launching an attack while the meeting was in progress seemed not to be a good idea?
His greater hope is that European and American countries can suppress Japan!
Therefore, a member of the Chiang Committee sent a telegram back to Commander Zhang Zhizhong: "We hope to wait for orders, and it is important to avoid conflicts among small units."
Commander Zhang Zhizhong felt very depressed when he received this telegram and stood in front of the map for a long time without speaking.
At eleven o'clock that night, Lieutenant General Kiyoshi Hasegawa, commander of the Japanese Navy's Third Combined Fleet, issued an order for all aircraft carriers, heavy cruisers, and light cruisers to sail to the Huangpu River. The warships lined up in the Huangpu River, and all cannons were fired.
Point to Shanghai.
After Commander Zhang Zhizhong received this information, he felt a little relieved. There was no difference between starting the war one day earlier or one day later. What he also understood was that the war would be extremely tragic!
24-21
That night, at Qiaojiaong Station, Chen Zifeng, Xiao Ancheng, Qiao Yanfang and Tan Hao gathered in the radio station room to summarize the various situations they saw today.
The situation they saw was similar. To sum it up in one sentence, the national army was ready for battle and was waiting for the war to begin!
Of course, another sentence is that the Japanese army is also ready for battle and waiting for the war to begin!
The only uncertainty is who? When? will fire the first shot!
Chen Zifeng was like a wolf that found its prey and couldn't wait to catch it, wandering around the hut.
He said viciously: "Tell you, it's either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow! The battle will definitely start! Tell me, tell me what we should do! Damn it, let's just sit and watch! Ah!"
Qiao Yanfang said: "Oh, Zifeng, you'd better sit down, you're spinning around, I'm dizzy looking at you!"
Chen Zifeng sat down on the small bamboo chair, "Okay, I'm sitting down! Tell me what we should do!"
Qiao Yanfang said: "What else can we do! We have our tasks!"
Tan Hao stared at Chen Zifeng and whispered: "You don't want to go to the battlefield, do you?"
Chen Zifeng pointed at him forcefully, "You are right! I just want to go to the battlefield! If I don't kill a few Japanese soldiers, I won't be able to survive!"
Qiao Yanfang curled her lips and said, "You know how to talk nonsense! When we go up, we will be considered a class or a platoon!"
Chen Zifeng shouted: "No matter what, I just want to go to the battlefield! An Thief, why don't you say anything!"
At this time, Xiao Ancheng whispered: "In this case, I say, you should ask Peng Shaoyong for instructions and see what he says."
Chen Zifeng shouted to him: "What are you asking for? Can you say something useful?"
However, suddenly, he opened his eyes again and stared at Xiao Ancheng motionlessly, as if he finally heard other meanings from his words.
Qiao Yanfang and Tan Hao also looked at him strangely. It was as if something suddenly jumped into their hearts.
Chen Zifeng stared at him and said, "Hey, An Thief, what do you mean?"
Xiao Ancheng looked at him innocently, "I don't mean anything else. You said you don't know what to do, so just ask for instructions."
However, Chen Zifeng still stared at him like a thief, his eyes moving back and forth, as if he was thinking about something.
Qiao Yanfang and Tan Hao looked at his expressions, and then thought about Xiao Ancheng's words, they actually had other meanings.
Qiao Yanfang flashed her beautiful big eyes, smiled brightly, and said: "Brother, you are so smart. Zifeng, you are Peng Shaoyong's subordinate, you have to fawn over the commander, right? You have offended others, and you should make amends."
Just for a moment."
Chen Zifeng sneered, curled his lips and said: "You are a security thief, you are just a security thief! You are full of evil intentions! Why don't you say something without knowing it? And you are going around me!"
Xiao Ancheng said: "I just said it clearly. Tell me, how should we ask Peng Shaoyong for instructions?"
The four of them originally thought this was a very simple matter, but after thinking about it carefully, they realized that this request for instructions was difficult to explain.
First, this request needs to show their respect for the superior. This is obvious. Second, Peng Shaoyong is not important, what is important is Luo Jiang. They have to convey this respect to Luo Jiang through Peng Shaoyong.
The key is that under these two points, there is another hidden meaning. Who are you, Luo Jiang? Are you secretly collaborating with the Japanese? We want to find out your attitude!
Qiao Yanfang said with a smile: "Peng Shaoyong is easy to handle, but the difficulty is Luo Jiang. Brother, we can't let him see it."
Chen Zifeng thought twice and said: "The simpler the request is, the harder it will be for Luo Jiang to see. Let's make it simpler."
They debated for a while, and finally agreed on a message requesting instructions: "The situation may have changed recently. I would like to ask for your patronage and clear instructions on how the third team will carry out its next work."
After the telegram was prepared, Xiao Ancheng sat in front of the radio station, tapped the key, and quickly sent out the request for instructions.
Qiao Yanfang stood nearby with a smile and whispered: "Brother, if you have a chance, would you like to learn how to do newspaper service?"
Xiao Ancheng looked at her, but couldn't answer her words.
Chen Zifeng curled his lips and said deliberately: "Well, our team will have three operators!"
Qiao Yanfang turned around and hit him, "You're the only one who knows how to talk nonsense!"
24-22
It was very late at this time. Peng Shaoyong was preparing to go to bed when he received the telegram from Chen Zifeng.
When he looked at the telegram, his first feeling was that Chen Zifeng was quite sensible and knew that he needed to ask for instructions when something happened.
When he was thinking about how to reply, he felt vaguely that something was wrong.
A few days ago, this Chen Zifeng had a fierce quarrel with him, and even suspected that he was secretly collaborating with the Japanese!
What's going on? He's so respectful now?
Did he know he was wrong? Trying to redeem himself? It doesn’t seem to be the case. Chen Zifeng is not this kind of person!
Only then did he realize that Chen Zifeng was asking Luo Jiang for instructions rather than asking him for instructions! This bastard was playing tricks on him! In this case, it would be best to ask Luo Jiang for instructions on this matter. Look at Luo Jiang
What an idea!
Thinking of this, he called Luo Jiang.
He repeated Chen Zifeng's message on the phone, and then said: "Sir, several of my groups may have this problem. What should we do next? I want to hear your opinion."
As soon as Luo Jiang heard Peng Shaoyong mention Chen Zifeng, his anger rose in his heart.
Damn it, Chen Zifeng, you dare to suspect your superior of collaborating with the enemy! How can this little lieutenant understand what I am doing!
In the matter of escorting Sato to Zhenru Town, the cunning Chen Zifeng was actually smarter than the officer! He went directly to Dongjiangwan Road to stop him! No matter how generous the officer is, he cannot tolerate a shrewd villain like you!
What makes Luo Jiang smarter than Peng Shaoyong is that he is more proficient in officialdom and knows how to remain calm! No matter how angry he is in his heart, he will not say it on the phone.
Chen Zifeng said that "the situation may change". Do you still need to say that? There will definitely be a war in Shanghai! He asked "the next step", what does it mean? Does he want to participate in the fighting?
When Luo Jiang thought of this, his mind naturally turned a corner. Well, if you want to go, I'll let you participate! On the battlefield, anything can happen!
He said into the phone: "Shao Yong, Chen Zifeng's concern for the current situation is commendable and worthy of encouragement. My suggestion is that you can relax and let him use his abilities. What do you think?"
Peng Shaoyong listened to Luo Jiang's words and asked cautiously: "Sir, do you think it would be better for me to call you back?"
Luo Jiang pondered for a moment and said, "Let's do this. You reply to him. Your group's mission remains unchanged, but you can decide your own specific goals."
Peng Shaoyong thought about Chen Zifeng's call and Luo Jiang's suggestion to call back, and finally figured it out.
Or, he thought he figured it out.
His first feeling was that Luo Jiang disliked Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng. His second feeling was that Luo Jiang recognized the abilities of Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng! Perhaps Luo Jiang also expected Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng to do something evil again
Let's get some results and win back some face for him! Sato was kidnapped by Japanese agents, and Luo Jiang was even more embarrassed than himself!
In this way, although he was very angry with Chen Zifeng, he couldn't do anything to him. Damn it!
Therefore, Peng Shaoyong followed Luo Jiang's suggestion and sent a telegram to Chen Zifeng's group: "The tasks of your group remain unchanged, and the specific goals can be determined by yourself."
Late at night, Chen Zifeng and others were a little surprised when they received this telegram.
Their common feeling is that Peng Shaoyong will not make decisions without authorization. He is willing to give them such a large space for action, so he must have asked for permission to cross the Luojiang River!
Qiao Yanfang sneered at them, "I think Luo Jiang may have evil intentions!"
Chen Zifeng tilted his mouth and said with a proud smile: "I don't care what they think! I just want to go to the battlefield! Tomorrow, Xiao Qiao and Tan Hao will take the brothers to look after the house, and An Cheng and I will go to see Brigadier Huang. His
The troops are the main force attacking the Japanese Marine Corps Headquarters! The old beggar is still there! I just want to vent my anger! If the national army can capture the Marine Headquarters, hell, maybe I can catch the old beggar.
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Qiao Yanfang giggled, "You have a beautiful idea!"
24-23
At this time, at Li Xiulan's house in Baofu Lane, Fangbang Road, the phrase "think beautiful" also appeared in Lin Jiatai's mind.
From today on, Lin Jiatai can no longer live in Li Xiulan's house.
Li Xiulan's injuries have been generally healed, and she can do some housework at home without any serious problems. However, her body is still relatively weak and her face is very pale. It may take a long time to recover to her former self.
She smiled and said to Lin Jiatai: "A Tai, from now on Ala's cooking will be delicious and ready-made."
Lin Jiatai really hoped for this. However, he quickly said in his heart: "What a beautiful idea!"
Lao Liu's malaria has basically recovered, and even the attack was very mild. Mr. Du's quinine is indeed very effective.
Dr. Fu arranged a new residence for Lao Liu. The location is on Saposai Road. It is a two-story Shikumen house. The location is very remote and does not attract attention.