"Master, where are we going?"
After parking the car in the backyard of a commercial store in Yangshupu, the fat man finally couldn't help but ask Ma Xiaoguang.
Ma Xiaoguang whispered to the fat man: "Hujiang University, it may also be the Open University Cotton Factory... Anyway, this time, Shangfeng asked us to carefully scout this area!"
"How do you investigate such a large place?"
"Whatever we can think of, the Japs can definitely think of... Whatever the Japs can think of, we can definitely think of..."
Ma Xiaoguang looked around cautiously and whispered to the fat man.
"What do you mean, old man, are the Japanese preparing for street fighting?"
"It's not preparation, I'm afraid it's already started. Our 88th Division is already looking for private housing. Couldn't the Japanese have thought of it? I'm afraid they will have to catch the enemy by surprise!"
"Next let's speak Japanese as much as possible and use that set of neon IDs!"
Ma Xiaoguang continued to talk to the fat man.
The fat man nodded clearly and said nothing more.
As the two walked on the street, they saw groups of "Japanese Overseas Chinese Volunteer Team" from time to time.
"Ma Dan, the Japs are really all mobilized."
The fat man cursed secretly.
It didn't take long for the two of them to reach Zhoujiazui Road and bump into a group of "Japanese Overseas Chinese Volunteer Team".
"I am Han Yuliang, a special correspondent of the East Asia Times, and this is my assistant Ijuin Hayato..."
Ma Xiaoguang magically took out a press card from his body, handed it to the captain of the "Volunteer Team" and said.
"I am the captain of the Overseas Chinese Volunteer Corps, Navy Sergeant Tetsuaki Yamamoto... It's too dangerous for the two of you to be here!"
Tetsuaki Yamamoto, the captain of the "Volunteer Team", said with concern after seeing Ma Xiaoguang's ID.
Ma Xiaoguang said eagerly: "For the sake of the empire, we must go to the front line to report in person, so that everyone can know your bravery and fearlessness... right, Ijuin-kun?"
"Sodersne!"
The fat man also said with a ferocious look on his face.
"Many places here are restricted areas and you are not allowed to trespass! In this way, I will arrange for a guide to lead you two to places you can go."
Tetsuaki Yamamoto pondered for a moment and said.
“Thank you so much!”
Ma Xiaoguang and Fatty stood at attention with a snap, and then bowed in standard Japanese style to say thank you.
The guide's name is Hideyuki Funakoshi, a young man who wears glasses and is somewhat polite and shy.
As the three of them were walking on the road, Ma Xiaoguang asked with concern: "Funakoshi-kun is still a cultural person, why do you think of joining the volunteer team?"
"It is my duty to be loyal to the empire."
Funakoshi Hideyuki said firmly.
Ma Xiaoguang said with admiration on his face when he heard this: "Funakoshi-kun's courage and determination are really admirable..."
When Funakoshi Hideyuki heard this, he was a little shy and even said he didn't dare. He was actually at a loss.
Although he felt that it was not good for Chief Ma to fool an inexperienced young man like this, the fat man fell silent when he thought that these "Volunteers" would soon join the Neon Army in massacring the Chinese compatriots.
But he knows his own family affairs.
I am not particularly fluent in Japanese, so I have no problem understanding it.
Unfortunately, without Chief Ma's talent for language, what he said was a bit loose, so he kept silent and kept his head down.
Zhoujiazui Road is a little quiet.
It was so quiet that it made people a little nervous.
"Why is the street so quiet?"
Ma Xiaoguang asked Funakoshi Hideyuki, pretending to be puzzled.
"Shh! Don't talk! Many residential houses around have been requisitioned by the army... Look at that trading house, there is a team inside!"
Funakoshi Hideyuki carefully lowered his voice and spoke to the two of them.
Ma Xiaoguang nodded without saying anything, and he and Fatty exchanged glances inadvertently...
Upon closer inspection, there was indeed an occasional flicker of light in the residence, like a steel helmet or a bayonet.
Other than that, everything is silent!
Ma Xiaoguang and Fatty took a deep breath, constantly sighing in their hearts at the quality of the Neon Army's individual soldiers.
I walked east along Zhoujiazui Road for more than 20 minutes.
"I'll send you two to Mai's Hospital. That's no longer the 'Volunteers' security zone. As for the place to stay, I'm afraid we can only deal with it for one night..." Funakoshi Hideyuki said to the two of them.
Ma Xiaoguang said to Funakoshi Hideyuki: "Funakoshi-kun, thank you for your trouble! We must also be like soldiers. Accommodation and accommodation are just minor issues. You should return to your post now and continue fighting!"
Funakoshi Hideyuki nodded and said: "Okay, but you have to be careful, those Chinese students are very unfriendly to the 'Volunteers'!"
After that, the two said a few more words about the wheel.
Funakoshi Hideyuki said goodbye and left, returning the same way.
Seeing that there was no one around, the fat man quickly asked eagerly: "Master, we have entered a den of thieves! What should we do?"
Ma Xiaoguang said in a deep voice: "We have to find a way to notify MISS Liu, mark out the problematic houses in this area, and tell them the coordinates. Have you written down all the ambush points on the road just now?"
"I must have written it down! I will draw a picture later and mark the location and coordinates... The question is how to send it to Albert Road? Or send it directly to the 88th Division..."
"The goal of driving is too big. It will take several hours to walk here and back, and it's hard to make a phone call or send a telegram!"
The fat man replied in the affirmative, and then revealed the question that worried him the most throughout his journey.
"There is no way... There is no way. I guess there should be one at Hujiang University, but how can we find the equipment in a short time?"
Ma Xiaoguang pondered for a moment and said.
"Can maps also be transferred?" The fat man was a little confused.
"Okay, that thing is called a fax machine. In theory, it can send a lot of pictures. Let's just throw in two or three maps and coordinates. It's a joke." Ma Xiaoguang replied affirmatively.
"Is there such a machine?"
The fat man was a little uneasy. To be honest, he was not familiar with office equipment.
"This thing is only commonly used by big newspapers and meteorological departments. It must be in Hujiang University..."
"Fortunately, I asked MISS Liu to get one quietly. It's on Albert Road. Now let's draw out the pictures first and figure out how to get the equipment later... After the intelligence is sent, we still have to stay here. Let's take care of the brothers from the 88th Division."
Ma Xiaoguang said to the fat man in a deep voice.
Just as they were told, the two of them found a secluded place, turned on their portable flashlights, and started working on the site map.
Both of them brought the map of Hongkou in Shanghai with them.
At the moment, I compared the map and based on my observations and memories along the way, I marked the confirmed, suspected and possible enemy ambush points, firepower points and ammunition storage points along the road...
The two men alternately guard the perimeter, which is marked on the picture.
Finally, they reviewed each other's evidence and worked hard for nearly forty minutes before completing the firepower configuration map of the neon army in this neighborhood.
The fat man looked at the map in his hand, took a breath and sighed: "Hey... I didn't expect the Japanese to be so cunning! If you break in here rashly, the iron in your body will melt!"
Ma Xiaoguang nodded and said: "Yes! So we must spread the picture as soon as possible. It will take time for us to deploy heavy artillery and organize our troops."
After that, he solemnly put away the completed drawings and hid them safely.
After placing them together, the two continued walking north along Jungong Road. When they arrived at the intersection of Minzhi Road, Ma Xiaoguang suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?" Fatty asked.
"There is an ambush!" Ma Xiaoguang said in a deep voice.
