Agents of the Republic of China

Li Shiqun and Ding Mocun were summoned to Nanjing by the furious Wang Jingwei, and calm was restored in Shanghai.But the only thing that dissatisfied the Shanghai people was that Wu Sibao still did not die. He struggled in the hospital for ten days and was still out of danger.

The uproar after Ding Shijun's death seemed to have settled with the departure of Ding and Li.But Lin Xiaotang clearly knew that this was just the beginning of a new round of fighting.

The war in Europe has intensified. After Germany occupied Denmark and Norway, it had already had direct contact with the British and French allied forces. After capturing the Netherlands and Belgium one after another, the German army bypassed the iron-walled Maginot Line and directly invaded northern France. , Its "lightning tactics" and mechanized combat tactics caught the British and French coalition forces by surprise, and were divided into two sections by the steel torrent of the German army. The main force of more than [-] elite troops was trapped in the port city of northeastern France—— dunkirk.

As the German army advances triumphantly in Europe, Japan, as its Asian ally, suddenly becomes excited.After a period of rest, the Japanese army began to attack frequently, and the war between the two lakes resumed.

The Public Concession and the French Concession are on the verge of a formidable enemy. The news of the defeat of the British and French troops in Europe has spread to Shanghai. Even so, they still tried their best to avoid ignoring the Japanese.Shili Yangchang fell into a strange balance.

At this time, Feng Yunxiu and Wanquan, who had gone to Chongqing, returned to Shanghai.But it didn't bring back the answer Lin Xiaotang needed.

After Feng Yunxiu and Wanquan went all the way to Chongqing, Wanquan met with the consignee through the arranged contact method. It was at the Chaotianmen Wharf in Chongqing. It was the first transaction, so the receiver arranged by Pei Zhongyan was also very careful.

Previously, the news of Zhou Sijing's "accidental" death had already appeared in the newspapers in Beiping, and the Chongqing side also got the news.It was within Lin Xiaotang's expectation that Pei Zhongyan did not show up.

After the goods were handed over, he used the vehicles he had prepared to send the goods to a hidden location. Feng Yunxiu followed Lin Xiaotang's order to arrange for the latent personnel in Chongqing to closely monitor all of this.

But Wanquan only saw the boss who was doing his best, and didn't see any other higher-level figures.In view of Zhou Sijing's death, the contact points and transportation routes in Beiping needed to be redesigned. Therefore, Wanquan pushed Feng Yunxiu to the foreground and explained that it was also the Kwantung Army's choice for Feng Yunxiu to take over Zhou Sijing's position.

The boss of footwork did not say anything, but said that he would report it as soon as possible.

It didn't take long for the boss to reply. After investigation and verification of Feng Yunxiu, he was also agreed to replace Zhou Sijing as the contact person in Peiping.Of course, Chongqing will pay him certain benefits.

After Takashimasuke left the customs, he sent a telegram to Lin Xiaotang, saying that the business and economics of the three northeastern provinces were all managed by the military. Some are stretched.

Therefore, he hoped that Lin Xiaotang could join the material control plan planned by the Kwantung Army as soon as possible. If necessary, materials from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions could be transported outside the customs. Dou, I still feel very comfortable in my heart.

In response to Takashimasuke's suggestion, Lin Xiaotang responded quickly, and will send personnel to the northeast as soon as possible to conduct on-the-spot investigations to determine the cooperation plan. If necessary, he can make a trip in person.

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At noon, the secret contact point in charge of contacting Toda Tsu suddenly received news that Tachibana Toshihisa had something urgent to meet with Lin Xiaotang.

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Tachibana Toshihisa put a plate of sliced ​​fugu sashimi in front of Lin Xiaotang, "Taste the fattest season of fugu! Last time I agreed to treat you to eat!"

Lin Xiaotang picked up a piece of snow-white fish and slowly put it into his mouth. While chewing, he showed an intoxicated expression, but he said a word clearly in his mouth, "What do you want me to do?"

Tachibana Toshihisa pretended to be cleaning the table, and approached Lin Xiaotang, "Mr. Pan returned to the base some time ago. Before leaving, he told me repeatedly that I can call you if there is something urgent."

Lin Xiaotang smiled, "Mr. Pan said it last time, but I didn't expect you to find me so soon."

Tachibana Toshihisa revealed a sense of helplessness, "To be honest, Mr. Pan has no other choice. Our line is a one-line connection. We are short of manpower. In addition, someone has been arrested recently. The specific situation is not clear yet, so I have to ask you for help." .”

Lin Xiaotang nodded, "No problem, what can I do!"

"In a few days, we will have a local intelligence officer come to Shanghai. Mr. Pan's people will connect with him. He has a piece of valuable information in his hands. I hope you can secretly protect their safety and ensure that the information leaves Shanghai safely. .This matter is top secret, so we hope you can send the most capable and reliable personnel to participate in this mission."

"This is absolutely no problem!" Lin Xiaotang replied very simply, "I can call a group of students to come over, and it will be more convenient to do things."

Tachibana Toshihisa took out a photo from his shirt pocket and handed it to Lin Xiaotang.Lin Xiaotang took it over and looked at the photo. It was a man in his 30s, with broad eyebrows and elegant demeanor, just like a university professor.

"He is the leader of a latent team on our side. He is the best among us. He has outstanding achievements. You can call him An Yiming. From today on, he will be one of your protection targets."

After finishing speaking, Tachibana Toshihisa pushed over a box of matches, which is a special match for the Huizhong Hotel bar, "Here, you can find him. Please take care of everything!"

Tachibana Toshihisa stood up and solemnly bowed to Lin Xiaotang.

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The bar of Huizhong Hotel was very lively. As a frequent visitor here, Lin Xiaotang used to come here to discuss business, but this time it was to find someone.

Among the crowd, Huo Yan and Guo Zhui shook their heads at Lin Xiaotang. After entering for half an hour, they still couldn't find the man named An Yiming.

Suddenly, there was a soft piano sound, and Lin Xiaotang followed the sound. A man was sitting in front of the piano on the stage in the venue, and his ten fingers were tapping the keys as briskly as flowing water. Lin Xiaotang listened carefully, and it turned out to be Debussy's "moonlight".

Lin Xiaotang quietly listened to the music passing through the venue, but it seems that not many people really appreciate the music, many people just regard it as an accompaniment, and the venue is still full of whispering noises.

Lin Xiaotang frowned, picked up his wine glass, quietly walked to the edge of the stage, and began to listen to this piece of music that he hadn't heard for a long time. The performer seemed to have no idea that anyone would like his performance, and looked up at Lin Xiaotang who was not far away in surprise. .

Lin Xiaotang raised his glass to him, nodded and smiled.The performer also responded with a knowing smile to Lin Xiaotang. This is a very attractive middle-aged man. When he smiled, he showed a few neat and white teeth. His eyes were not very big, but they were very bright, and seemed to reveal a warmth.

That's right, exactly the same as in the photo, he is An Yiming.

Lin Xiaotang closed his eyes, the music drilled into his mind from his ears, and poured into his heart like a stream of clear spring, it was extraordinarily cool and warm.

In an instant, Lin Xiaotang thought of many things. The first time I heard this song "Moonlight", my sister-in-law played it for me. It was when my elder brother was transferred back to Nanjing from the army. Every time after dinner, my sister-in-law would always play it for the two brothers. In the last song, my eldest brother liked this song "Moonlight" the most, so Lin Xiaotang remembered it deeply.

It's been a long time, I haven't heard this familiar piece of music for a long time. Although he closed his eyes, Lin Xiaotang still felt the moisture in the corners of his eyes. He couldn't help calling softly in his heart: "Brother, sister-in-law, how are you all?"

Before he knew it, a song was played, but Lin Xiaotang still couldn't extricate himself from the shock and touch brought by the music, until a slightly magnetic voice sounded, "Hello".

Lin Xiaotang opened his eyes, An Yiming had stood in front of Lin Xiaotang at some point, he smiled and said to Lin Xiaotang, "Sir, are you okay?"

Lin Xiaotang shook his head, "I'm sorry, but your playing is so good that I can't extricate myself from it."

An Yiming stretched out his hand politely, "Thank you very much for appreciating my performance, let's get to know you, my An Yiming, hello."

"Lin Xiaotang, from Nanjing, hello."

An Yiming looked at the glass in Lin Xiaotang's hand, "Whisky is not suitable for drinking while listening to music, let me buy you a drink."

He beckoned the waiter to come over, "Please bring over the wine I have stored."

The waiter obviously knew him, and after a while, he brought a bottle of foreign wine, and An Yiming poured Lin Xiaotang a glass. "Come, try the 15-year Mulantan."

Lin Xiaotang's eyes lit up, "Cuban rum? It's still 15 years old. It's very rare. Mr. An is a wine lover."

An Yiming was very surprised, "Mr. Lin is very knowledgeable. It's rare and rare. I thought I met someone with the same kind of music. I didn't expect that you also know the way of drinking."

Lin Xiaotang sighed, looked at An Yiming, and said with a pun: "In this world, music can heal trauma, and alcohol can make people forget their troubles temporarily. I don't know which one Mr. An prefers?"

An Yiming smiled, "If it were me, I'd rather choose the third one!" As he said, he quietly pulled out a pistol with his hand.

An Yiming lowered his voice, "Thank you sir for your help. The superior has notified me, but at present, all our work is still normal. If there is really a need, I will definitely ask sir for help."

Lin Xiaotang was taken aback, "So, you don't plan to accept my help, is it your own idea or your superior's idea?"