Agents of the Republic of China

Happy time always flies by quickly, and in a blink of an eye, the time has come to the end of the 32nd year of the Republic of China.During this nearly a year, Lin Xiaotang has been in a dormant state. During this period, Shangzhi also officially entered the Lin family. Therefore, Lin Xiaotang's main task every day is to accompany the two beautiful wives in Shanghai and around Jiangsu and Zhejiang. In [-], Lin Xiaotang had been in a tense state of mind, and the year Dong Jiayi came to Shanghai was also the most relaxed and leisurely time for him.

The organization has entered the track, and under Lin Xiaotang's instruction, it has launched all-round cooperation with Yan'an. The material control plan is proceeding in an orderly manner. Through cooperation with Yan'an, the material control plan has penetrated into every corner of the enemy-occupied area. The anti-Japanese base areas are quietly growing, and the Japanese and puppet troops can only own the city and surrounding areas. Three consecutive large-scale raids in a year have failed, and the Japanese army is now in decline.

The "smuggling" with Fenghua Film Company and Longsheng as the main body is still in progress. Through these two channels, a large number of materials from Nanyang safely entered the anti-Japanese base areas and some anti-Japanese troops who had a close personal relationship with Lin Xiaotang, and quickly transformed into A sharp weapon to destroy the Japanese army.

Shanghai is still in an indescribable balance.As expected, Zhuang Chongxian and Yuan Jianfeng became the protagonists of the new round of Shanghai's struggle for hegemony. Of course, it was limited to the underground world, and their struggle was completely under Lin Xiaotang's control.The Japanese and the puppet government have already learned a lesson from Li Shiqun, and they no longer dare to fix power on a certain person without restriction. Therefore, in Lin Xiaotang's view, these tricks of Zhuang Chongxian and Yuan Jianfeng are far worse than they were back then. , It's just a trick.

Looking around the world, the war has entered a new stage, and the Axis alliances of Germany, Italy, and Japan have begun to face an embarrassing situation together.

On the Soviet-German battlefield, the Battle of Kursk occupied the hottest part of the entire summer. The Soviet Union, Russia and Germany invested a total of nearly 300 million troops and [-] tanks, and more than [-] aircraft participated in the battle, becoming the largest in history. The biggest tank battles and air battles.

There were nearly 50 casualties in the entire battle, and after the defeat of the German army in this battle, they completely lost the initiative in the war, and Russia began a comprehensive counterattack to regain the country.

At this time, the U.S. army stabbed the German army in the back and successfully landed in Sicily. Italy was defeated. If the German army did not mobilize effective forces from the Soviet-German battlefield to assist in its defense, the fall would have been instantaneous. something happened.

On the Pacific battlefield, the Battle of Midway Island in the 31st year of the Republic of China was the starting point for the Japanese navy to turn from prosperity to decline, and the Central Pacific became the world of the US Navy.But at this time, the Japanese army still firmly grasped the initiative in the South Pacific battlefield, centered on Rabaul, the port city of New Britain in the Bismarck Islands, and took the front line of Guadalcanal Island and Tulagi Island as the defensive front. Trying to prevent the US military from continuing to move south.

However, after the United States paid huge casualties, it still captured Guadalcanal Island and Tulagi Island, which directly heralded the US military's full-scale offensive against the South Pacific region. At this time, the Japanese army, although planned by the local base camp, formed two A brand-new corps and the Eighth Fleet were put into the Pacific battlefield, but the consumption of weapons, equipment and resources has caused Japan's already weak economic foundation and production capacity to collapse.

The Chinese Expeditionary Force and the British Army have been resting for more than half a year. After receiving a steady stream of supplies from the United States, they have launched an attack on northern Myanmar.According to the news from Yangon, the Burmese National Defense Forces, that is, the Burmese Independence Army, has also realized that the Japanese army's defeat has been determined at this time, and thus began to secretly communicate with the expeditionary force and the British. The Burmese government, including Aung San, High-level officials have already expressed their willingness to cooperate with the coalition forces of China, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Because of this, the Myanmar Yangon Station controlled by Lin Xiaotang began to erode the underground forces in Myanmar in a short period of time, and expanded to a jaw-dropping level. .

With all the good news, Lin Xiaotang knew that the time to set off was approaching.

However, it is indeed too difficult to infiltrate the mainland of Japan. With Lin Xiaotang's identity, it is basically impossible to infiltrate silently. In addition, Tadaki Kawakami paid special attention to him, which made it even more difficult. difficulty.

As early as September, Lin Xiaotang started to get in touch with Pan Zhongzhong who had returned to Shanghai. As a thank and return to Lin Xiaotang, Yan'an also specially sent Pan Zhongzhong, who had a good relationship with Lin Xiaotang, back to Shanghai to host the activities of the underground party. It is also to strengthen the further cooperation between the two sides.

During the secret meeting with Pan Zhongzhong, Lin Xiaotang revealed his thoughts to him, which was also approved by Pan Zhongzhong.For this reason, Pan Zhongzhong also specifically asked his superiors for the support and help of the agents of the Communist International hiding in Japan.

But this action made the Yan'an side somewhat embarrassed, because at this time, the Communist International had been disbanded, and if they wanted to mobilize those spies lurking in Japan again, they had to obtain the consent of the Soviet Union and Russia. For this reason, although the Yan'an side felt that it was a bit difficult , but still sent a telegram immediately to ask for advice from the other side. Of course, these were all carried out under top secret circumstances.

Lin Xiaotang had an idea, and thought of a key person, that is Toda Tsu's boss - Tachibana Osamucho.

Although Chief Tachibana was nominally a member of an underground organization in Shanghai, over the years, Lin Xiaotang has gradually learned about this person's true background through bits and pieces of information.Chief Tachibana, Hidemi Ozaki, who was arrested before, and Isao Nakanishi, who has left Shanghai and returned to the mainland, are all intelligence personnel of the "Ramza" group. Their direct leader is the former Communist International. The Communist International announced After the dissolution, their leadership fell into the hands of the Russians.In other words, Chief Tachibana must have a channel to contact the Russian intelligence agency.

After the last time, the intelligence organization of the "Ramza" team in Japan suffered heavy losses. Many important members and members of the Japanese Communist Party were arrested one after another, but they definitely still have hidden powers, which Lin Xiaotang can use in the future the power of.

Lin Xiaotang's plan was that it would be inappropriate to contact the Russians directly in the capacity of Pan Zhongzhong, and it would take a long time for Yan'an to contact the Russians, and many political factors would be involved in it. It is still unknown to put it into practice, but if I directly explain the pros and cons to Mr. Tachibana face-to-face in my own capacity, and let him report directly to the other side, will the effect be better?

Hearing Lin Xiaotang's thoughts, Pan Zhizhi hesitated for a moment, while Lin Xiaotang smiled relaxedly, "Mr. Pan, I know this matter makes you very embarrassed. You have always been in a cooperative relationship with Mr. Tachibana. Their superiors must obtain the consent of the superiors. But don't worry, I and Tachibana Zhichang are also old acquaintances. This meeting is just a separate meeting between the two of us. You have nothing to do with this matter, or you have nothing to do with it. Don't understand this matter!"

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Todajin is still the same, but the business is much lighter. The Japanese military officers and businessmen who gathered here in the past have disappeared. There are only two waitresses left in the shop. When Lin Xiaotang came in, he was leaning on the door frame and dozing off. When the wind chimes sounded when customers came to the door, they immediately stood up and bowed subconsciously.

Masaru Tachibana at the counter was also startled, looked up and saw Lin Xiaotang, he couldn't help smiling, "Long time no see!"

There was no business in the store anyway, so Chief Tachibana simply gave the two waiters a holiday, and the two girls bid farewell to the boss and Lin Xiaotang happily and left.

Haruka Tachibana chose a seat on the inside, but with a view of the entrance, politely asked Lin Xiaotang to sit down, and offered a cup of tea.Can't help but sigh, "The war is unfavorable, and now even some old customers seldom patronize!"

Lin Xiaotang took a sip of hot tea, let the hot air swirl in his chest, and felt much more comfortable. Looking at the dark sky outside, "Isn't this a good thing? At least it means that the war is coming to an end?"

A contradictory expression appeared on Tachibana's face, "I understand, but I still can't be happy. After all, it's my motherland. It's really uncomfortable to watch it slowly decline."

Lin Xiaotang nodded, he understood Tachibana's complicated mood very well.Being involved in an inexplicable war and seeing the fate of the country must be defeated, this is indeed a very frustrating feeling for the Japanese who have been going smoothly for a hundred years, even against Tachibana It is no exception for a Japanese citizen like this.

Lin Xiaotang did not continue talking on this topic, but directly explained his purpose of coming, and finally said emphatically: "I know that you are now under the leadership of the Russians, and I need you to fully explain my action plan to them. I need their full support."

Haruka Tachibana took a deep breath, and his two already completely white eyebrows gradually squeezed towards the center of his brows, but his words became vigilant and indifferent, "Why should I promise you, what are you going to Japan for? Is it a situation beyond redemption?”

Lin Xiaotang casually raised his teacup, "I don't know where Japan will go after the war, but I clearly know the position of the Americans towards Japan. If my estimation is correct, the influence of Japan's militarism will be preserved to the maximum extent. , Even the emperor will not be affected in any way, believe this, Russian people of insight can also see it, do you mean that the Russians are willing to leave an American lackey in the Far East?"

"Also, Senior Tachibana, you are not clear about the current situation of your Japanese government. It is a matter of great benefit and no harm to Japan, China, and Asia. You are very clear about the relationship with Yan'an, and among them and Chongqing, who will China choose in the future, I believe you will have your own answer."

Lin Xiaotang suddenly stopped, staring closely at Tachibana Haruhiko's eyes, "Don't you want to see a brand new Japan in the future? Or, a Japan created by you all?"