857, is the throat of the battlefield of China and one country
Liao Ruolan was also surprised. While shaking hands with her, she invited Nakama and Yoshikawa behind her to come in.
Chen Zifeng also smiled and waved to her.
Only Xiao Ancheng didn't move. Just now, he saw Ruolan glance at him for an instant. Although it was only for a moment, he clearly saw the deep anger and disgust hidden in Ruolan's eyes!
He immediately understood that the news about him forcing Lin Jiatai to change his ways at the Shaanxi Railway Station had probably already spread! Such evil things always spread around the world as quickly as possible!
He felt unspeakable annoyance in his heart, but there was nothing he could do!
Anyone who followed Liao Ruolan in could tell that they were two Japanese. They stood with their feet side by side, their hands on the sides of their pants, nodding and saying "Hai", exactly like Japanese soldiers.
Liao Ruolan introduced two Japanese people to Chief Sun, "This is Mr. Daisuke Nakama, and this is Mr. Kanta Yoshikawa. They are both members of the Military Department of the Japanese Anti-War Alliance. They just want to come to the Shaanxi front line to have a look."
After being polite and courteous, the guests finally sat down at the round table.
Chief Sun is at the head, with two wealthy businessmen on the left and Commander Zhao on the right. Next to Commander Zhao are Zhongjian and Yoshikawa, then Liao Ruolan. Next to Liao Ruolan is naturally Qiao Yanfang, then Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng.
After a while, the meal came up. It was indeed a simple meal. A large bowl of egg and shredded pork noodles was placed in the middle for whoever wanted to eat it. Surrounded by six home-cooked dishes, both meat and vegetable, it was really not a luxury. Finally, there was a large plate of chopped green onions.
Oil cake.
Although the food is simple, it tastes quite good and has a Shaanxi flavor.
Chief Sun first told the two wealthy businessmen about fundraising.
He said gently: "Please be sure to tell the wealthy businessmen and gentlemen in Xi'an that it is winter now, but many of my soldiers are still wearing single clothes. As for food, weapons and ammunition, they are even more lacking. Gentlemen, as soon as the Japanese army crosses the Yellow River,
We’ve arrived in Xi’an! The situation is not optimistic.”
The two wealthy businessmen nodded frequently and repeatedly said that they would inform the colleagues of the Chamber of Commerce of Mr. Sun's wishes and strive for more donations, etc., etc., they couldn't say anything.
Next, Chief Sun turned his attention to the two Japanese.
When Mr. Zhongjian saw it, he turned back and signaled to Liao Ruolan to translate for them.
After some questioning by Chief Sun, the people at the table found out that Mr. Nakama was once an instructor at the Japanese Army Sergeant School. Yoshikawa was his student and was also a soldier.
Chief Sun asked: "You two are thousands of miles apart, why do you want to observe the war in Shaanxi?"
Mr. Nakama spoke frankly and said softly: "Shaanxi here is the throat of China's battlefield! Therefore, it has attracted special attention from Japan's domestic anti-war alliance. The two of us just wanted to see what the situation was like on the front line."
Commander Sun was a little surprised, "Mr. Zhongjian, how do you say that Shaanxi is the throat of China's battlefield?"
Mr. Zhongjian said: "Chief Sun also said just now that the Japanese army will arrive in Xi'an as soon as they cross the Yellow River! Once Xi'an is lost, they can attack the Communist Party of China in northern Shaanxi! As far as we know, the Communist troops in northern Shaanxi are not
Many, most of them were sent behind enemy lines to establish anti-Japanese base areas. If the Japanese army goes south, they will pass through Hanzhong and reach Sichuan! In this way, Chongqing will be in danger! The two most important anti-Japanese forces in China are here!"
Although Mr. Nakama's words are simple, they immediately point out the key to China's war of resistance! The two most important forces of China's war of resistance are located in the north and south of Xi'an! If the Japanese army captures these two points
, then the overall situation of China's war of resistance is in danger!
Commander Sun nodded slightly, turned to the two businessmen next to him again, and said softly: "Both of you have heard it. The overall situation is important here in Shaanxi, and brothers have a heavy responsibility! Although our Fourth Group Army has the courage to resist the enemy, without the courage of the Shaanxi elders,
Support, I’m afraid it will be difficult to persist! If you two can summon some wealthy businessmen and gentlemen, I would be very willing to talk to them.”
The two businessmen nodded repeatedly, indicating that they would convey Chief Sun's wishes to all colleagues in the Xi'an Chamber of Commerce.
This meal took a long time, and the things discussed were all related to the current overall situation of the Anti-Japanese War.
Mr. Nakama also introduced some situations in Japan.
He said softly: "If China doesn't win a few battles, the atmosphere in the country will probably become even crazier!"
Chen Zifeng also occasionally introduced the activities of Japanese spies in Chongqing and Xi'an.
At this dinner table, the only person who remained silent was Xiao Ancheng.
He didn't even dare to look at Ruolan, he was afraid of seeing the anger and disgust in her eyes again. He lowered his head to eat, and his mood was extremely bad.
Qiao Yanfang looked at Liao Ruolan from time to time, and then looked back at Xiao Ancheng. She also understood that Lin Jiatai's incident might have reached Sister Liao's ears. Looking at Brother Xiao's depressed expression, she felt very sad.
17-18
After dinner, the two officers said goodbye to everyone and went upstairs first. The two businessmen also said goodbye and left.
But Chen Zifeng held Liao Ruolan's hand and talked about this and that, but had no intention of saying goodbye to her.
Qiao Yanfang glanced at him and saw that he had other ideas. This idea was in her best interest!
She pushed him and whispered: "Zifeng, please accompany Sister Liao for a walk. Brother Xiao and I are going back first. We have something to do in the afternoon." She added: "Sister Liao, come to Zhangde Street when you have time.
Come, let’s talk for a while.”
Liao Ruolan waved to her, then turned back and continued talking to Chen Zifeng, without even looking towards Xiao Ancheng.
Xiao Ancheng didn't have any expectations anymore, so he turned around and walked out first.
After a while, Qiao Yanfang followed him, tilted her lips at him, and motioned for him to go to the other side.
Sure enough, two minutes later, they all saw Chen Zifeng driving an antique car, with Liao Ruolan and two Japanese guests sitting in the car. The car soon drove towards Qixianzhuang.
Qiao Yanfang whispered: "Brother, you don't need to say more, I understand everything. Let's walk slowly, just think of it as a walk."
Xiao Ancheng looked at the antique car going away and thought, this is the only way to go! He sighed in his heart, so be it!
17-19
In the antique car, Chen Zifeng was steering the steering wheel with a sly smile hidden on his face.
Liao Ruolan stared at him and said, "Zifeng, let's go to the Eighth Office."
Chen Zifeng immediately said: "I know, I know. I also went to the Eighth Office the day before yesterday. Let me tell you, I chatted with Mr. Liu for a long time. Mr. Liu said that he hoped I would go again when I have time. You see, this is not going smoothly.
?"
Liao Ruolan stared at him again, but she was quite surprised. Unexpectedly, this guy actually became friends with Comrade Liu!
There were not many cars on the street and not many pedestrians. Chen Zifeng drove an antique car and drove forward leisurely.
He asked casually: "Where are the two Japanese friends? They didn't come?"
Ruolan said: "They are going to northern Shaanxi, and it has nothing to do with the army. It's just that Mr. Zhongjian and the two are going to the front line, so they came to visit the Fourth Army today."
Chen Zifeng asked again: "Ruolan, how long will you stay in Xi'an?"
Liao Ruolan smiled and said: "I want to accompany these two gentlemen to the front line. If I don't go, no one will understand what they say!"
Chen Zifeng burst out laughing, "That's right, that's right. Maybe it won't be long before we go to the front line too!"
Liao Ruolan looked back at him, feeling a little surprised.
17-20
The antique car quickly arrived at Qixianzhuang and stopped directly outside the gate of No. 4 Courtyard.
Chen Zifeng got out of the car and sent them in politely and with a smile.
Mr. Nakama and Yoshikawa were both tired, so they waved to Liao Ruolan and went back to their rooms to rest.
Liao Ruolan had no choice but to say: "Zifeng, what are you doing, come and sit in my room?"
Chen Zifeng chuckled, "Ruolan, I've been waiting for your words!"
Liao Ruolan's room was very simple, with a table, a chair, a bed, and nothing else.
She asked Chen Zifeng to sit on the chair, and she sat down by the bed. She smiled and said, "If you have anything to ask, just ask."
"Oh, Ruolan, I'm really surprised to meet you in Xi'an." He had an exaggerated expression on his face.
"I'm surprised too. Have you been in Xi'an?"
"No, no. We arrived in Chongqing from Wuhan at the end of October. We were busy doing this and that! A few days ago, the superior asked us to come to Xi'an again. We had no choice but to come."
"Did you get the news that we are going to Xi'an?" Liao Ruolan said with a smile.
"No, no. I only found out today! Oh, why did you send four Japanese to Xi'an? Ruolan, don't worry, I'm just asking."
"I don't care. I knew you would ask this. This matter is also simple. It is the task assigned to me by the Japanese Anti-War League, asking me to send these four Japanese to Xi'an."
"You came out of Shanghai without any trouble, right?"
"It's not a big trouble, but there are some minor troubles. I want to apply for a pass at the Military Police Station, but Takahashi has been slow to do it."
"So, what happened to you later?" Chen Zifeng stared at Liao Ruolan with a shrewd and cunning look on his face.
"It took a while. Then I went to the door and asked, and Takahashi finally did it for me."
"Why? Oh, I'm just curious. I really have no other meaning." He chuckled, still looking at her.
Liao Ruolan looked at him with the same smile, probably guessing what he meant.
She said casually: "Let me tell you this. I don't know the reason at all! Takahashi won't explain it to me. We were followed by Japanese spies on the way from Shanghai to Xi'an. Let me tell you, on our way
If I encounter any trouble, such as being questioned by the military police, I will go find the stalker and ask him to come forward and explain."
Chen Zifeng laughed strangely, his whole body shaking with laughter, and he kept saying: "Smart, smart, you are so smart!"
Liao Ruolan looked at him steadily, "So, I still don't understand what Takahashi means. In addition, I can only guess that Mr. Nakama and Mr. Yoshikawa may be a little abnormal. Is this what you mean?"
Chen Zifeng stared at her with ghostly eyes, "Oh, Ruolan, didn't you ask them?"?