October 12, 1937, morning.
Nanxiang Town, Jiading County, Shanghai.
The dark clouds are low.
Early in the morning, the station was full of people.
Officials at all levels, business representatives, journalists, etc.
Standing at the front was Yang Sen, commander of the 20th Army of the Sichuan Army, who entered Shanghai early.
His face was serious and solemn, unsmiling.
Meng Shaoyuan was standing beside him.
"Meng Shaoyuan."
"Commander Yang."
"Our 802nd Regiment of the Sichuan Army, as the vanguard, arrived in Shanghai and immediately entered the designated combat position. It was the first time for all the officers and soldiers of the regiment to come to Shanghai. They were born in a unfamiliar place, so everything was taken care of."
"Don't worry, Commander Yang." Meng Shaoyuan said without hesitation, "I will personally take on the task of guiding the 802nd Regiment, and will stay on the battlefield to coordinate with the entire regiment."
"Thank you for your hard work." Yang Sen sighed: "I arrived in Shanghai a few days ago and talked with colleagues at all levels. From the first day of the Anti-Japanese War, your military command has fought bravely to kill the enemy, fight to the death, and sacrifice a lot. There are some rumors. You don’t have to take it to heart.”
Meng Shaoyuan knew what he meant.
Yang Sen continued in a low voice: "Last year, there was a big disaster in Sichuan. People from all walks of life in Shanghai donated money enthusiastically, and the donations were almost robbed. However, the robbers were killed by a group of mysterious people, allowing the huge donation to reach Sichuan smoothly, and we were freed." It is an urgent need. I am indescribably 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 was."
As he spoke, he cupped his fists and said, "Brother Meng, thank you very much!"
Meng Shaoyuan smiled.
Yang Sen arrived in Shanghai on the 8th, and representatives from all walks of life in Shanghai greeted him that night, including Mrs. Qiangwei.
It is thought that Cai Xuefei told Yang Sen this news.
Her purpose is very simple:
Let the Sichuan Army be grateful to Meng Shaoyuan and make cooperation smoother.
Before Meng Shaoyuan had time to speak, a large number of military police armed with live ammunition suddenly appeared.
The "battlefield observation group" that arrived in Shanghai from Nanjing just yesterday has arrived.
The leaders were Lin Qingquan, deputy secretary-general of the Executive Yuan, and Shi Yifeng, director of the Audit Office of the Ministry of Finance.
"Commander Yang, the Sichuan army has sworn in and marched out of Sichuan. How majestic it is. I admire you."
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 from Wang Jingwei and is a representative of the peace talks faction.
On September 5, the Sichuan Army held a swearing-in meeting in Chengdu. When the news reached Nanjing, everyone was excited. Only Lin Qingquan said this in private:
"Why are these double-gun soldiers coming to Shanghai? To rob the powerful? To harm Shanghai? Their staying in Sichuan is the greatest help to the government."
I don't know how this word came out, causing an uproar in the Sichuan army. If Liu Xiang hadn't suppressed it repeatedly, several Sichuan army generals who were in Nanjing and liaising with the Military Commission would have rushed into the Executive Yuan on the spot and uncovered Lin Qingquan.
Later, Lin Qingquan had to come forward to "refute the rumors". He had never said these words, and it was all political enemies who spread rumors and slander.
Although the situation did not escalate, he and Liang Zi of the Sichuan Army were completely connected.
Yang Sen's attitude made Lin Qingquan a little embarrassed.
When he saw that Meng Shaoyuan was there, he coughed: "Director Meng."
"Here, Secretary-General Lin."
"Where are the documents I asked you to prepare?"
Yesterday, as soon as the observation team arrived in Shanghai, they immediately made a phone call to the Supervision Office, personally from Lin Qingquan, asking them to immediately prepare a work report during this period.
Zhou Weilong, the head of the Juntong 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 was replaced by me sooner or later. This work report needs to be sorted out by me personally, which ones can be made public and which ones are not. It must not be leaked."
"Absolutely not allowed to be leaked?" Lin Qingquan was dissatisfied: "In addition to inspecting the war in Shanghai, we also have a mission to supervise the work of the military commander in Shanghai. Is there anything that we cannot let us know?"
"Secretary-General Lin." The speaker was Deputy Head Shi Yifeng: "What you said is slightly wrong. There is no word 'supervision' in our work. When the commissioner lectured us, he said 'inspection of the war in Shanghai' , inspect the work of military reunification in Shanghai, and avoid the recurrence of rumors. Although this is only a difference between two words, the meaning is completely different."
Being disappointed by his deputy captain, Lin Qingquan had an angry look on his face.
Meng Shaoyuan just pretended not to see it: "Secretary-General Lin, intelligence work is so important. It is so top-secret that it is specially submitted to the committee. No other person will know about it. Otherwise, he will be punished for leaking secrets. Secretary-General Lin, Meng Shaoyuan is really not that big." courage."
He took out the big hat of the chairman of the committee. Lin Qingquan knew that he was against him, but there was nothing he could do.
"Guys, I'm going to check the safety work at the station." Meng Shaoyuan didn't bother to talk to him anymore.
After taking a few steps, he found Shi Yifeng slowly following him.
This person was sent by the Ministry of Finance to review military unification expenditures. Meng Shaoyuan knew with his toes that he must be 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, 'We'll be full after eating.'"
Meng Shaoyuan smiled.
Shi Yifeng also smiled and said: "We are really full. We people know nothing about war and intelligence work, so why are we here to investigate? It's just that you did a very good job in the early stage of Shanghai, so it touched some people's feelings. Benefit."
"Shao Yuan knows."
"Before coming here, Minister Kong told me." Shi Yifeng said slowly: "He asked me to bring you a few words. First, he asked you not to think so much and concentrate on your work. It's okay over there in Nanjing."
Over there in Nanjing, it's okay.
This sentence is equivalent to giving Meng Shaoyuan a reassurance.
"Second, Minister Kong wants you to pay attention to safety. There are things that don't require you to go to dangerous situations yourself. Don't put yourself in danger. In the future, you will have many big things to do."
Meng Shaoyuan could only smile bitterly.
This is beyond my 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 calmly: "Not only did I let him go back to Nanjing barefoot, I also let him go back to Nanjing naked."
Shi Yifeng smiled very happily: "Okay, okay, then you are busy, I won't disturb you anymore."
Are you looking for trouble?
Meng Shao had originally arranged for people to deal with this group of inspection groups, but now that Shi Yifeng had brought information from Nanjing, he no longer had to worry about anything.
"Director Meng."
"Assistant Wu, why are you here?"
Wu Jingyi was holding a suitcase in her hand: "Director Dai just asked someone to take it to our place. He said it was a gift for you, and he also said that he must hand it over to you personally."
Dai Li's gift to himself?
Meng Shaoyuan was very curious: "Open it."
Wu Jingyi put down her suitcase and opened it.
When the two people looked at each other, their expressions changed.
In the suitcase is a set of military uniforms and a military cap.
"take it out."
Meng Shaoyuan's voice was a little excited.
Wu Jingyi carefully took out the military uniform.
That is the uniform of a lieutenant colonel of the National Revolutionary Army!
