Nanjimen.
It is located in the southwest corner of the mountain city. There is an Wengcheng facing west. The city gate has the four characters "Nan Ping Yong Cui" on it. It faces the pleasant Nanshan Mountain on the other side of the river. It is an important transportation thoroughfare for citizens in the city to go out of the city and cross the river by ferry.
In addition, the river bank outside the city gate is flat and open, which is convenient for business. Many merchants engaged in the sale of firewood, vegetables, and firewood gather here. Therefore, Nanji Gate has been one of the most important gates of the mountain city since ancient times.
The city defense force of the Guo Army stationed a battalion here. After receiving the news of the military blockade, this force took the initiative to provide help and assisted the spies in controlling the surrounding residents.
When Zuo Zhong and others arrived at the residential area, they happened to see groups of soldiers driving people out of their homes. There were shouts, curses, begging for mercy and crying everywhere.
The streets and alleys were filled with frightened parents holding their children, as well as elderly people who were stumbling and unable to move. The early spring night breeze made the crowd shiver with cold.
Facing this scene, Zuo Zhong's mood did not fluctuate at all. Compassion does not lead to soldiers, justice does not manage finances, emotion does not establish affairs, and kindness does not serve as an official. In his position, sometimes he must be ruthless.
It would be fine if the penicillin was stolen by other domestic forces or underground parties, but if it were the Japanese who stole the medicine, it would be troublesome and may cause historical changes.
Once the Japanese determine the huge role of penicillin, they will definitely study it. With Japan's chemical and biological level, it is entirely possible to achieve mass production within a few years.
Therefore, it is necessary to find the person who stole the medicine and the medicine as soon as possible. Penicillin cannot be allowed to fall into the hands of the Japanese under any circumstances. For this purpose, even if it harasses the people, it must be done.
At this time, Gui Youguang walked out of a small courtyard. Behind the courtyard was the pharmacy of Renxin Hospital. Zuo Zhong asked loudly: "Youguang, how is the situation?"
"Report, the person ran away." Gui Youguang replied with a frustrated look: "The house was kept very clean. Even the ground in the yard was swept. It was definitely done by an expert."
Zuo Zhong nodded slightly after hearing this. Since the medicine was stolen, what would the other party do if they didn't retreat? Wouldn't they be caught by the military commander? Now let's see if we can find some clues on the spot.
Although the medicine thief had cleaned up, Yan Guo had left a sound. It was impossible for such a big house not to leave some traces. Thinking of this, Zuo Zhong didn't say anything and walked into the yard.
This is a standard mountain town residence. Due to the restrictions of the terrain, the courtyard is very narrow without any extra decoration. The floor is paved with cobblestones from the riverside, which has a quite charming charm.
There is a row house on each of the other three sides of the yard. The one on the left is like a study, the one on the right is the kitchen, and the front is the main house. The three rooms are all made of wooden structures, with the columns painted black and the doors and windows painted light brown.
There were also small blue tiles protruding from the roof, and together with the antique window lanterns, it was clear that the original owner was an elegant man. Zuo Zhong looked around and turned around to ask Gui Youguang again.
"What is the situation with this house? Is the suspect a tenant or the owner? According to public security regulations and wartime regulations, everyone in the city must register with the police station. Do you have any information on the other party?"
Gui Youguang was well prepared and took a file from the little agent next to him and began to report: "The original owner of the house was a teacher, and he rented it to a man who called himself Lin Yuan a month ago.
The reservation was made for one year, and the rent was paid in one lump sum, using semi-new French currency. The other party told the landlord that he was a businessman, doing some lumber business in Chengdu and Chongqing, running a gang, and not having a fixed store.
This is the information and photos Lin Yuan left at the police station. According to the information, this person is 30 years old, from Chengdu, with a high school education, 168 centimeters tall, and 60 kilograms in weight. His fingerprints have been recorded.
I have asked people to make 1,000 photocopies of Lin Yuan's photos, which can be distributed to various checkpoints and Ge Laohui in the city at any time. Deputy Director, this bastard will never escape as long as he dares to show his face. "
"Don't worry, this matter should not be publicized."
Zuo Zhong replied perfunctorily, and took a few glances at the photo. The picture showed a man with dark skin, no beard, and no glasses. No wonder Gui Youguang was so confident.
Facial disguise is not a magic spell. Simply using makeup and oral fillers to change your appearance without auxiliary props can be easily seen through, especially by men.
"Let the Chengdu authorities verify the information." Zuo Zhong said after closing the file, then walked into the main house, raised his hand and shined the flashlight around, and finally stopped at the back wall.
A large wall table and two Taishi chairs were placed against the wall, blocking his sight. He bent down, put his head under the table and looked up.
Different from the blue brick walls of the hospital pharmacy, the walls here were painted with a layer of white lime, but the lime didn't seem to be completely dry, and there was a dull smell in the air.
Zuo Zhong wiped the wall with his fingers, and a white mark immediately appeared on his fingertips. From this, it can be known that the target named Lin Yuan retreated very hastily.
Another thing is that Zuo Jun returned to China for almost a month, and Lin Yuan rented the house for a month. This period of time was enough for the other party to steal medicine and evacuate. Why did Lin Yuan take action only three days ago.
Is there a possibility that Lin Yuan was not planning to steal the medicine, at least not in the near future? The one-year lease can also prove this.
So what happened that made the other party suddenly decide to steal the medicine and retreat, completely changing the original plan and not even having time to wait for the lime to dry.
Is it because the news about Penicillin leaked, or is there another reason?
Rubbing the powder from his fingers, Zuo Zhong slowly said, "Youguang, when was the last time the residents around saw Lin Yuan? Also, have they seen anyone else enter this courtyard?"
The big bald man following him immediately replied: "Just last night, the neighbor saw the target leaving the yard in a hurry without carrying any luggage.
As for the others, there is no mention in the confession. Lin Yuan was very busy. He went out before dawn every day and returned home after dark. He rarely communicated with his neighbors. "
"Haha, a lonely businessman?"
Zuo Zhong sneered when he heard this, stood up and pointed at the wall table and ordered: "Clear all the furniture out, remember to take pictures first, shovel the lime off bit by bit, look for the hole leading to the pharmacy, pay attention to safety."
As soon as he finished speaking, several little spies immediately swarmed up and quickly emptied the main room. Then they squatted next to the wall and concentrated on cleaning up the wall with a shovel.
Wu Chunyang and Gu Qi walked to Zuo Zhong and strongly asked him to go out and wait. No one knew whether the target had set a trap in the wall or it was safer to stay away.
With a no-nonsense left-point nod, several people came to the courtyard together and started a discussion about love under the dim moonlight. Wu Chunyang first raised something.
"Deputy Director, I just read the information. Youguang just brought Penicillin to the hospital, and Lin Yuan rented a house nearby. Where did his information come from? This must be clarified.
My opinion is that the hospital must have an informant from the other party. Even if not, someone must have inadvertently disclosed the location of the medicines to outsiders. This is a serious leak.
I think it's best for Dr. Ling to withdraw from the investigation temporarily. Don't get me wrong, Dr. Ling. I'm not targeting you. This is the normal process and regulations for case investigation, and no one is allowed to make an exception. "
After saying that, Wu Chunyang looked at the silent Ling Sanping. What he told was the truth. Anyone who himself or his relatives had a stake in the case should avoid it. This is also to protect the other party.
Regarding this suggestion, Gu Qi and Gui Youguang remained silent to express their agreement. If it were them, they would do the same thing. Otherwise, if something went wrong in the case, they would not be able to explain it even if they had ten mouths.
Many people think that there are too many regulations in the agency and are too rigid. In fact, they have not thought about the reasons for setting up these regulations. Only when they make no mistakes can they perform official duties with confidence.
Ling Sanping obviously knew this, and quickly asked Zuo Zhong for instructions, asking to go back to the dormitory to self-isolate, and then left the residential area accompanied or monitored by a small agent.
When he walked away, Gu Qi was the first to express his opinion. He also thought about the question Zuo Zhong had thought about before, which was why Lin Yuan retreated in such a hurry and whether he could open a breakthrough from here.
"Deputy Officer, one month is enough time for the other party to steal the medicine and retreat. There is no need to stay for such a long time. I think Lin Yuan not only wants to steal the medicine, but also has other purposes.
For example, the research results of Renxin Hospital on penicillin, and even our future generic materials, are the targets of this person, but the news about the drug was leaked, and he had to leave.
I thought the same thing as Chunyang. Even if the pharmacy staff didn't find out the problem, it doesn't mean that there are no Lin Yuan's accomplices in the hospital. The pharmacy is not a confidential place and many people go there.
As long as you are willing to observe, it is not difficult to obtain information about medicines and freezers. Then you can draw a schematic diagram and the target can determine the location of the hole through the wall by relying on simple calculations and measurements.
I think we can loosen things up on the outside and tighten them on the inside. On the one hand, we can spread the word that the thieves come from outside. On the other hand, we can secretly investigate the hospital members, focusing on their interactions with outsiders. "
Gu Qi expressed his suggestion, using fake news to confuse possible insiders, and then quietly identifying suspicious persons. This is a common routine for internal audits, but it is very practical.
Zuo Zhong took two steps with his hands behind his back, and nodded slightly to agree with this opinion. He ordered the release of the people in the pharmacy. He just didn't want to make the matter a big deal, and he still had to investigate what should be investigated.
In a few words, everyone unified the idea of detecting the case. The little agent in the house also shoveled the wall clean, and found a hole with signs of restoration on the shoveled wall.
These military commanders responsible for collecting evidence have received professional training and know how to extract important physical evidence without destroying the scene and how to eliminate hidden dangers.
Soon, a hole of more than ten centimeters was cleared. A small agent slowly put his hand into the hole. After a few seconds, he didn't know what he touched. He froze in place, with cold sweat covering his forehead.
"Slow down, don't move!
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He tried his best to steady his body and shouted in a low voice to his companion beside him. Then he moved his arm slightly, as if he was groping for something. After a long time, he slowly retracted his hand, revealing something.
A jointly made M24 grenade with the bottom iron cover removed suddenly appeared in the hands of the little agent. The investigators present swallowed their saliva and were filled with fear.
The internal explosive charge of the co-produced M24 is not as large as that of the German-made original, and the killing radius has also reached 5 meters. It is more lethal in a small space. As long as it explodes, there is absolutely no possibility for them to survive.
The little agent, who was trying to remain calm, coiled the drawstring into the wooden handle to prevent his hand from detonating the grenade by mistake. After doing so, he wiped the cold sweat from his head, breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Hurry and report to the deputy seat."
