Lost and Spy

Chapter 367
December 1937, 10, morning.

Nanxiang Town, Jiading County, SH City.

The dark clouds were low.

Early in the morning, the station was full of people.

Officials at all levels, business representatives, journalists, etc.

Standing at the forefront is Yang Sen, the commander of the 20th Army of the Sichuan Army who entered Shanghai earlier.

His face is serious and dignified, and he is unsmiling.

Meng Shaoyuan was standing beside him.

"Meng Shaoyuan."

"Commander Yang."

"The 802nd Regiment of the Sichuan Army, as the vanguard, arrived in Shanghai and immediately entered the designated combat position. The entire regiment's officers and soldiers are coming to Shanghai for the first time. They are born in a strange place, so please leave everything alone."

"Don't worry, Commander Yang." Meng Shaoyuan said without hesitation, "I will personally take on the task of guiding the 802 regiment, and I will stay on the ground and cooperate with the whole regiment to fight."

"Thank you." Yang Sen sighed: "I arrived in Shanghai a few days ago, and I talked with my colleagues at all levels. From the very first day of the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, you fought the enemy bravely. You sacrificed a lot. There are some rumors. You don't have to take it to heart."

Meng Shaoyuan knew what he meant.

Yang Sen went on to say in a low voice: "Last year, there was a catastrophe in Sichuan, donations from all walks of life in Shanghai were enthusiastic, and the donation was almost robbed halfway, but the robbers were killed by a group of mysterious people, allowing the huge donation to reach Sichuan smoothly, which relieved us. I am inexplicably grateful from all over Sichuan. As soon as I arrived in Shanghai this time, someone quietly told me who the leader of this group of mysterious people is."

As he spoke, he clasped his fists together: "Brother Meng, thank you very much!"

Meng Shaoyuan smiled.

When Yang Sen arrived in Shanghai on the 8th, representatives from all walks of life in Shanghai welcomed him that night, and Mrs. Qiangwei was among them.

Cai Xuefei presumably told Yang Sen the news.

Her purpose is very simple:
Let the Sichuan army be grateful to Meng Shaoyuan and make the cooperation smoother.

Before Meng Shaoyuan had time to speak, a large number of military police with live ammunition appeared suddenly.

The "battlefield observation group" that arrived in Shanghai from Nanjing yesterday arrived.

The leaders are Lin Qingquan, deputy secretary-general of the Executive Yuan, and Shi Yifeng, director of the audit department of the Ministry of Finance.

"Mr. Yang, the Sichuan army swore to come out of Sichuan, how magnificent, I admire and admire."

As soon as he saw Yang Sen, Lin Qingquan complimented him.

"You're welcome, Secretary-General Lin." Yang Sen replied lukewarmly.

He didn't like Lin Qingquan at all.

This person is a member of Wang Jingwei and a representative of the peace talks faction.

On September 9th, the Sichuan Army held a swearing-in meeting in Chengdu. When the news spread to Nanjing, everyone was excited. Only Lin Qingquan said this in private:

"What do these two-handed soldiers come to Shanghai for? To rob the top? To harm Shanghai? They stay in Sichuan, which is the greatest help to the government."

I don’t know how this word got out, which caused an uproar in the Sichuan army. If Liu Xiang didn’t suppress it again and again, several generals of the Sichuan army who were in contact with the Military Commission in Nanjing would probably rush to the Political Council on the spot to find out Lin Qingquan.

Later, Lin Qingquan also had to come forward to "refute the rumors". He never said these words, and they were all rumors made by political enemies to hurt Yunyun.

Although the situation did not expand, he and Liang Zi of the Sichuan Army were completely tied up.

Lin Qingquan was a little embarrassed by Yang Sen's attitude.

Seeing that Meng Shaoyuan was there, he coughed: "Director Meng."

"Yes, Secretary-General Lin."

"Where are the documents I asked you to prepare?"

Yesterday, as soon as the observation team arrived in Shanghai, they immediately called the Supervision Office. It was Lin Qingquan himself who made the call, asking them to prepare the work report during this period immediately.

Zhou Weilong, the mayor of the military-controlled Shanghai District, and Cheng Yiming, the secretary, also received the same call.

Meng Shaoyuan smiled: "Secretary-General Lin, I only found out last night that my assistant was procrastinating, and I replaced him sooner or later. I need to sort out this job report myself, which ones can be made public and which ones are not. It must not be revealed."

"It must not be leaked?" Lin Qingquan was very dissatisfied: "In addition to investigating the war in Shanghai, we also have a task to supervise the work of the military command in Shanghai. Is there anything that we can't let us know?"

"Secretary-General Lin." It was Shi Yifeng, the deputy head of the regiment who spoke: "Your words are slightly off. In our work, there is no word "supervisor". , investigate the work of the military command in Shanghai, and avoid the reappearance of rumors', although this is only a difference between two words, the meaning is very different."

Displeased by his deputy head, Lin Qingquan's face showed anger.

Meng Shaoyuan just pretended he couldn't see it: "Secretary-General Lin, intelligence work is so important, so top-secret ones are specially presented for appointment, and the rest will not know, otherwise, they will be punished as a crime of leaking secrets. Secretary-General Lin, Meng Shaoyuan is really not that big. courage."

He lifted the big hat of the chairman, Lin Qingquan knew that he was against him, but there was nothing he could do.

"Guys, I'll go check on the security work at the station." Meng Shaoyuan didn't bother to talk to him anymore.

After walking a few steps, I found that Shi Yifeng followed slowly.

This was sent by the Ministry of Finance to review the expenditure of the military command. Meng Shaoyuan knew that he must have been sent by Kong Xiangxi.

"Shaoyuan." Shi Yifeng called out very affectionately: "Yesterday, I went to visit the eldest lady. The eldest lady knew the purpose of our visit, and only said one sentence, 'I am full enough'."

Meng Shaoyuan smiled.

Shi Yifeng also smiled and said: "It's really full. We people don't know anything about war and intelligence work. What are we here to investigate? It's nothing more than your work in Shanghai is very effective, so it touched the hearts of some people. Benefit."

"Shao Yuan knows."

"Before coming, Minister Kong told me." Shi Yifeng said slowly: "He asked me to bring you a few words. First, let you stop thinking so much and concentrate on your work. There is nothing wrong with Nanjing."

On the Nanjing side, it's all right.

Just this sentence is like giving Meng Shaoyuan a reassurance.

"Second, Minister Kong told you to pay attention to safety. There are some things that don't require you to go to dangerous situations yourself. Don't put yourself in danger. In the future, you will have a lot of big things to do."

Meng Shaoyuan could only smile wryly.

This is beyond his control.

"The last point." Shi Yifeng looked around and lowered his voice: "Lin Qingquan is a very annoying person. Minister Kong said that he came by car. Let him go back to Nanjing barefoot."

"Shaoyuan understands." Meng Shaoyuan said lightly, "Not only did I let him go back to Nanjing barefoot, I also let him go back to Nanjing barefoot."

Shi Yifeng smiled happily: "Okay, okay, then you are busy, and I won't bother you."

Are you looking for trouble?

Meng Shao originally arranged for people to deal with this group of inspection groups, but now that Shi Yifeng brought the Nanjing side, he no longer had to worry about anything.

"Director Meng."

"Assistant Wu, why are you here?"

Wu Jingyi was carrying a suitcase in her hand: "Director Dai asked someone to bring it to us just now. He said it was a gift for you, and he also said that it must be handed over to you in person."

A gift from Dai Li to himself?

Meng Shaoyuan was very curious: "Open it."

Wu Jingyi put down the suitcase and opened it.

When the two of them saw it, their expressions changed.

In the suitcase is a set of military uniform and military cap.

"take it out."

Meng Shaoyuan's voice was a little excited.

Wu Jingyi carefully took out this military uniform.

That is the uniform of the Lieutenant Colonel of the National Revolutionary Army!
(End of this chapter)