Agents of the Republic of China

The sound of the bombing finally subsided. Lin Xiaotang, who was running in the night, looked at the already white sky and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but after a while, everyone's hearts immediately tugged again.There was another huge roar in the sky. Lin Xiaotang and Xiao Shanling looked at each other, with deep worry in their eyes. A new round of bombing by the Japanese army had begun again!

The headquarters of the garrison of the Eighteenth Army is located at the foot of a mountain only seven or eight miles away from the Huangshan official residence. It is backed by mountains, high mountains and dense forests. It happens to be an excellent place for Tibetan soldiers, and it also controls the entry and exit of the Huangshan official residence. It can be said that it is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Lin Xiaotang and Wang Sheng joined forces with He Chong's troops, and the total number reached nearly 400. It was not so easy to sneak around, and they were stopped by the sentry post of the Eighteenth Army before they went far.

When they got here, Lin Xiaotang and the others couldn't take a step forward. The reason was that the sentry post had already received an order from the Eighteenth Army Command, and no one was allowed to enter the barracks without the command.

But fortunately, Xiao Shanling, the chief of staff of the Chongqing Garrison Command, was among the accompanying people. Although it was just a decoration, his reputation was still very useful to ordinary officers and grassroots soldiers.The company commander on duty at the sentry post did not dare to neglect, and immediately asked the regiment headquarters stationed in the local area for instructions.

Not long after, the head of the regiment ran over panting with his adjutant and guards.

"What's the matter, can't I see Commander Luo?" Xiao Shanling asked with a cold face, the frost on his face put great pressure on the group leader and the others.

Although the weather is still cold, the running all the way still made all the people sweat profusely. The head of the regiment stood up straight, ignoring the sweat dripping from his forehead, "Mingjian, Chief of Staff Xiao, it's not a lowly rank that prevents the chief from seeing the military seat." , It is true that the headquarters has issued an order before, without the order of the headquarters, I dare not let it go...!"

"Then what if I force my way!" Xiao Shanling replied coldly.

While they were talking, bright flames suddenly came from the direction of Huangshan Mansion, and then deafening explosions filled everyone's eardrums.

Xiao Shanling was taken aback, "Oops, it's still too late!" The head of the regiment and all the guards stared blankly at the flames rising from the Huangshan mansion, and they were stunned for a moment.

Xiao Shanling kicked the head of the regiment to the ground, "Damn, you see clearly, if you don't rescue, even your Army Commander Luo will be unable to eat!"

The soldiers around were stunned, and hurriedly aimed their guns at Xiao Shanling and the others, but the regiment leader quickly got up from the ground, stretched out two big-eared melon seeds, and rewarded them, "Bastard, listen to my order, and escort Xiao Shanling." Commander, go to headquarters!"

Only then did the crowd guard Lin Xiaotang, Xiao Shanling and others, and rushed towards the headquarters.

On the way, Xiao Shanling asked the head of the regiment with a dark face, "Boy, I'm not the commander, don't yell in the future!"

The head of the regiment smiled and took off his hat, "Commander, you don't know me anymore. I was a soldier who taught the corps before. I followed you out of Nanjing. Not only you, but I also know that gentleman." .” He pointed at Lin Xiaotang.

The head of the regiment gave a thumbs up while running, "Commander Xiao and this gentleman, you two are the great benefactors of our brothers who evacuated from Nanjing. If it weren't for you, we would have become little Japanese ghosts. Today Even if you don't kick me at night, I have already made up my mind to send you to the headquarters, who knows, you are more impatient than me, and you kicked me before you finished speaking!"

Xiao Shanling and Lin Xiaotang couldn't help laughing, but they really didn't expect to meet their old friends at this time, Lin Xiaotang approached the head of the regiment, "Brother, don't hide your own people, there is such a big commotion in the Huangshan mansion, why do you bother?" There is no response, I see that the barracks is still quiet!"

The head of the regiment also showed a confused look on his face, "Sir, I can't answer this question. I can only guarantee that you will be sent to the headquarters. As for whether I can see Commander Luo, I can't guarantee it!"

Xiao Shanling and Lin Xiaotang froze at the same time, "How to say?"

"Since the day before yesterday, we haven't seen Commander Luo, not to mention Commander Luo, the deputy commander and the chief of staff are gone. We just stationed a regiment here to guard the traffic arteries. You know, we ten All three divisions of the Eighth Army participated in the Battle of Changde. Our regiment is a guard regiment directly under the military headquarters. Because there are a large number of friendly troops on the outskirts of Chongqing, we have a regiment guarding the main entrance to the Huangshan official residence. In the past two days, all The orders were issued by Geng Chunshou, the deputy chief of staff who stayed behind!"

"Geng Chunshou?" Lin Xiaotang looked back at Xiao Shanling and Wang Sheng, they shook their heads blankly, expressing that they were not familiar with this person.

Luo Guangwen's [-]th Army belongs to the elite troops of the Communist Party. Luo Guangwen himself is also a general of Chen Cheng's Civil Engineering Department. Nearby, too, is well thought out.The commander here was originally not Luo Guangwen, but in the previous battle of Changsha, Luo Guangwen was bombed by the Japanese army and was slightly injured. Recently, he stayed in the headquarters of the Eighteenth Army. This is also Chiang Kai-shek’s sympathy for the trusted generals , it is next to the Huangshan official residence, and the medical institution of the official residence is nearby, which is convenient for Luo Guangwen to treat and recuperate his injuries. This alone will make Luo Guangwen feel grateful.Because of this, Luo Guangwen temporarily served as the commander of the guard force.

"Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Research! How could it be such a coincidence? Could it be that Pei Zhongyan is hiding some kind of trap here?" Lin Xiaotang whispered his doubts to Wang Sheng and Xiao Shanling while walking. There was no doubt about his loyalty to Chiang Kai-shek. He was just afraid that Pei Zhongyan would infiltrate the Eighteenth Army through the research department.There is also this regiment leader, who is obviously a real man who fights on the battlefield, and he is definitely not the kind of villain who wants to do shady deeds.

Walking near the command post, the regiment leader also became puzzled, and couldn't help asking a sentry on the side of the road: "Where are the people from the third battalion? With such a big commotion, is the commander of the third battalion still asleep?"

The sentinel stood at attention, "Reporting to the regiment commander, the third battalion set off an hour ago. At that time, you hadn't passed here yet. The commander of the third battalion specifically explained that this was an order from Deputy Chief of Staff Geng. If you ask, You can go directly to Deputy Chief of Staff Geng."

The head of the regiment was stunned, and then cursed, "Damn, I transferred a battalion away without even saying hello! Now that something has happened, I can't bring the first and second battalions over, right? How to guard it!"

While speaking, the regiment leader led Lin Xiaotang and others to the headquarters.The headquarters was brightly lit, and the people inside seemed to have heard the complaints from the commander outside, and seven or eight figures came out of it.

"Commander Lou, come here so late, what's the matter?" asked the leader, a middle-aged officer in the uniform of a major general.

Head Lou looked at the man's sullen face and was obviously a little annoyed, but he still gave a military salute honestly, "Deputy Chief of Staff Geng, the Huangshan mansion was bombed, we should rescue it immediately, and, my Where did the Third Battalion go? This is the traffic artery of the chairman’s mansion, without soldiers guarding it, if something happens, who will be responsible.”

Deputy Chief of Staff Geng smiled with obvious disdain, "You don't need to teach me about this matter. Commander Luo and the others went to the official residence to recuperate. I am the chief officer here now. You just need to obey the orders. As for the guards, You don't have to worry, the base camp has already mobilized other troops to fortify."

"I was just about to ask you, Commander Luo, Deputy Commander, and the Chief of Staff. I haven't seen them for two days. There are nearly two thousand brothers in this regiment. Now that something happens, I want to report directly to the Seat report!"

Deputy Chief of Staff Geng didn't care about Commander Lou's almost contradictory tone, he waved his hand, "No need, Commander Luo has already handed over the command to me before leaving, I'm not interested in listening to your opinion on how to command, Huangshan The official residence was bombed, and I have already dispatched the third battalion to quickly rescue, you return to your post and listen to the order, and if you dare to disturb the morale of the army, I have the right to arrest you immediately!"

"Wait!" Lin Xiaotang pulled the exasperated Colonel Lou, "I would like to ask Deputy Chief of Staff Geng, the Huangshan mansion was just bombed, and it took only 10 minutes, but the third battalion set off an hour ago. Yes, can Deputy Chief of Staff Geng still be able to foretell the future!"

"This...!" Deputy Chief of Staff Geng was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Also, the guard regiment is responsible for guarding the leader, and the replacement of the military commander must be approved by the base camp, the Ministry of National Defense and the attendant's office. According to Deputy Chief of Staff Geng, Commander Luo just said this easily. The position has been handed over to you, I want to ask, can this matter be so childish?"

Deputy Chief of Staff Geng's face suddenly turned pale, and Lin Xiaotang continued to ask, "Third, all communications in Chongqing are currently interrupted. How did the base camp know that there is a shortage of troops here, and will send other troops to support it? Deputy Chief of Staff Geng Sir, you'd better answer my three questions clearly, otherwise, I also have the right to arrest you immediately!"

"You, who are you, how can you ask about the deployment of the army!" Deputy Chief of Staff Geng was a little out of breath.

Xiao Shanling and Wang Sheng behind Lin Xiaotang heard what Lin Xiaotang said, and secretly ordered his subordinates to prepare for battle.

Lin Xiaotang took out his black military ID and flashed it in front of Deputy Chief of Staff Geng, "I am a special commissioner of the military command, do you think I am qualified to ask? Also, my military rank is lieutenant general or your chief, right?" Who is more qualified to ask you a question?"

When Deputy Chief of Staff Geng saw the familiar black ID in Lin Xiaotang's hand, his expression became a little distorted. He gritted his teeth and shouted: "I don't care if you are in the military command or the central command. In short, this is a military restricted zone. No one has a headquarters or a Ministry of Defense. The leaders of the chamber are not allowed to enter!"

As he spoke, Deputy Chief of Staff Geng waved his hand, and dozens of black figures suddenly appeared in the nearby camp. Although there were not many people, they surrounded the team of 400 people in the open space in front of the headquarters. Open, there are two heavy machine guns, the black muzzles pointing directly at Lin Xiaotang and others.

"One step further, I have the right to think that you are trespassing on the military restricted zone, and I can order you to be shot!" Deputy Chief of Staff Geng's face flushed with a strange blush, and his finger was already on the trigger of the pistol. .