Meng Shaoyuan changed into the clothes of an ordinary soldier.
The leader was Guo Chan's guard company commander He Xinmin.
The eight captured Japanese were imprisoned in a secluded courtyard and were closely guarded, making it difficult to escape from this place.
"If you can help me, please tell me. Commander Guo has specially explained it." Outside, He Xinmin said in a low voice: "The meal will be served immediately. You, Xiao Xu and Xiao Wu will serve the meal together, and you can just observe those few people." A Japanese."
Meng Shaoyuan said "hmm".
To be honest, the Nationalist government treated the prisoners well, and they only ate white rice. There is also a semi-vegetarian dish. This treatment is quite good in the current Wuhan National Army.
Five Japanese people were doing their own things in the yard.
Some closed their eyes and meditated there, and some were walking around, but no one spoke.
"It's time to eat, it's time to eat."
As soon as he walked into the yard, Xiao Xu knocked on the rice bucket and said.
On the roof, a machine gun was set up, staring eagerly at the yard.
Soon, the other three Japanese who were in the room also came out.
Originally, he wanted to see their class status from the time they queued up for meals, but Meng Shaoyuan was soon disappointed.
These eight Japanese people are lined up according to their age.
So cunning.
Meng Shao was originally responsible for cooking, so he could better observe the Japanese at close range.
Japanese people are very orderly when receiving their meals.
Starting from the first Japanese, Meng Shaoyuan naturally raised his head every time he served them food.
Although it was only a very short time, at this moment, Meng Shaoyuan had clearly remembered their faces and the fleeting expressions on their faces.
When the third Japanese came in line, Meng Shaoyuan raised his head after finishing his meal, and when he met the Japanese's eyes, both of them had expressions of surprise and shock on their faces.
Meng Shaoyuan recognized this person!
And they are "old friends"!
Lieutenant Xiaolin!
Last time I went to Nanjing to pick up film, Second Lieutenant Kobayashi was next to Colonel Shinsaku Hiraga!
When we evacuated Nanjing, we used him to successfully escape!
Damn it, why did you meet him here?
Rukawa Kaede!
Second Lieutenant Xiaolin also recognized the Chinese soldier in front of him at a glance. It was Rukawa Kaede who he thought had been captured or killed in the raid by the Chinese guerrillas!
…
That day, after repelling the attack of the Chinese guerrillas, Second Lieutenant Xiaolin discovered that "Rukawa Kaede" was missing, and he immediately sent people to search for it.
Unfortunately, he could not find "Rukawa Kaede" until dark.
Less than half a month later, Second Lieutenant Xiao Lin was transferred to the front-line unit, and this became a regret for him in the years to come.
The life and death of "Rukawa-kun" is unknown, and there is a high possibility that he was captured or killed by the Chinese.
That's all his own responsibility. If he could let "Rukawa-kun" stay with him that day, maybe such a tragedy wouldn't have happened. That's all his own responsibility.
"Rukawa-kun, I'm sorry."
Every time he had free time during the war, the figure of that young man would always appear in Second Lieutenant Xiaolin's mind.
…
But now, this young man appeared in front of him again, and he actually wore the uniform of a Chinese soldier?
what happened?
Although Lieutenant Xiaolin was shocked inside, his face was expressionless.
This also fully reflects the quality of a Japanese officer.
Find an opportunity, contact him, and ask what's going on.
Then, maybe he can help himself...
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Damn it, why did you meet Second Lieutenant Xiaolin here?
Has your identity been exposed?
No, that day, Second Lieutenant Xiaolin thought he was captured or missing.
The expression on his face just now was one of shock.
Even, there was a hint of joy.
He was overjoyed to discover that he was not dead!
Plans have changed!
Meng Shaoyuan made a judgment in his mind in the shortest time...
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"Things have changed."
As soon as he went out, Meng Shaoyuan immediately said to He Xinmin: "There is a Japanese there who recognizes me."
He Xinmin immediately became nervous: "What should we do?"
"It doesn't matter." Meng Shaoyuan thought for a moment: "He probably doesn't know my identity yet. Captain He, please find a way to allow me to have personal contact with Second Lieutenant Xiao Lin."
"Okay!" He Xinmin had no time to think: "The interrogation will continue in the afternoon, and I will specially arrange for you to be alone with him."
The plan has been made, but now there are changes...
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Interrogation is a daily routine for these eight Japanese.
This time it was slightly different. It seemed that Lieutenant Xiaolin was taken out too early, and the previous interrogation of the Japanese was not over yet.
He had to wait in the outside room.
Two Chinese soldiers guarded him.
One of them is Rukawa Kaede.
"Hey, I'm going to the hut."
said a soldier.
"Go." "Rukawa Kaede" Meng Shaoyuan had no expression on his face.
As soon as the soldiers went out, Meng Shaoyuan looked outside and turned around: "Second Lieutenant Xiao Lin, why were you caught by the Chinese?"
"Rukawa-kun, you, you are not dead." Second Lieutenant Xiaolin asked, "That day, I thought you fell into the hands of the Chinese."
"Yes, I was caught by the Chinese." Meng Shaoyuan had already thought about how to answer: "But have you forgotten, I speak Chinese very well, I said I was a college student and was caught by the Japanese , they believed me and forced me to become a soldier."
In China, things like arresting young men are common. Second Lieutenant Xiaolin didn't find it strange at all: "After you disappeared, I was quickly transferred to the front line. Unfortunately, I was caught by the Chinese this time. Mr. Rukawa, I miss you very much."
"I miss you too, Second Lieutenant Xiao Lin." Meng Shaoyuan said eagerly: "In Nanjing, we were such good friends. No, I can't see you being tortured by the Chinese. I want to save you."
"It's not that simple."
Second Lieutenant Xiao Lin's mind is still very clear: "The Chinese people are very defensive. If you act rashly, you will be exposed."
He liked this young man who was about the same age as himself.
Therefore, he didn't want anything to happen to this young man.
"No, I must do this." Meng Shaoyuan looked very stubborn: "What's more, I have never forgotten that I am a citizen of the Yamato nation. How can I kill my compatriots with weapons on the battlefield? "
Lieutenant Xiaolin thought for a moment: "Rukawa-kun, let's do this. Don't act rashly. I'll think about the plan carefully. You must protect yourself."
"Yes, don't worry."
"Okay, the Chinese are going to interrogate me soon, Rukawa-kun, don't show anything strange."
The room fell silent again.
…
Judging from the entire conversational tone and facial expressions of Second Lieutenant Xiaolin just now, he did not doubt himself.
Moreover, when he made the rescue proposal, Lieutenant Xiaolin refused at first, but later he was obviously tempted by his persistence.
However, he had no way of making the decision on his own.
He would go back and report to that "high bank".
"Is there any way to find Gao'an in one fell swoop when he was reporting?" After listening to Meng Shaoyuan's introduction, Guo Chan came in person and asked.
"It's difficult." Meng Shaoyuan said: "I think they will be very cautious and must have their own way of communicating. I found that when they were resting in the yard and cooking, there was no verbal communication between them. , if Gao An was a veteran spy, he would definitely take precautions to avoid exposing his identity.
One more thing, Commander Guo, I am actually pretty sure about finding out who Gao An is, but how do I get him to speak? How to explain the information he knows? The longer time passes, the less he can use. So I thought, can I use my identity as 'Rukawa Kaede' to make some articles to expose him? "
Guo Chan smiled bitterly: "I am the commander of the Wuhan Security Command. You are experts at this trick, but I am not as good as you. Well, let me introduce you to someone, Wan Guocai, director of the Inspection Division of the Wuhan Security Command."
The middle-aged man who had been standing next to him shook hands with Meng Shaoyuan: "Chief Meng, I have long admired you for your great reputation in solving the Bailifu spy case quickly and beautifully."
Meng Shaoyuan was a little embarrassed: "Director Wan, I'm sorry. I was in such a rush to act that I took action without even notifying you."
"It's okay." Wan Guocai looked very magnanimous: "Actually, I used to be a soldier. Later, I was injured in the Songhu Battle. After I recovered, I was transferred to do inspection work. Commander Guo is a layman, and I don't know much about it. As an expert, I can learn more with you, Director Meng."
"Director Wan, you're welcome." Meng Shaoyuan said seriously: "I have made a preliminary plan in my mind, but I need your cooperation."
"Tell me, I am the commander of Wuhan's security, so I have some privileges."
"My plan is to rescue Second Lieutenant Xiaolin and the seven Japanese first."
As soon as Meng Shaoyuan spoke, Guo Chan and Wan Guo glanced at each other. Guo Chan then said: "Chief Meng, this may be difficult, isn't it? We have sent many people to take care of these Japanese, and you alone can How to save us? If I were that Gao An and you rescued us easily, you would definitely be suspicious."
"Commander Guo also said that he is a layman, but these words are very knowledgeable." Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said: "There are two ways, one is very complicated, human psychology, the more complex the plan, the more likely it is to succeed. .The other one is simple. Excessive simplicity will make people doubt its authenticity."
At this point, the plan in Meng Shaoyuan's heart became more and more mature: "I am going to use a two-pronged approach to let Gao An emerge on his own and give us valuable information."
Guo Chan and Wan Guo thought for a while, but still couldn't figure out what to do.
"Here's my plan."
Meng Shaoyuan said all his thoughts slowly: "The method is a bit more complicated, and there are more things to prepare."
"Leave this to me." Wan Guocai agreed: "I will do it in the shortest time!"
