Shenpu has an international friend, Hans, a member of the Polish Communist Party and a writer, who wants to bring a set of printing equipment from Shenpu to the base area.
They need Xie Xuan to help them solve the equipment problem, or provide funds.
Xie Xuan said in embarrassment: "My money is also tight."
"When have you ever been in a tight situation? The last time Ivanov was there, you asked for 2,600 rubles. This amount of money is the activity fund of the Far East Intelligence Agency."
"I didn't know this was their funding. Besides, I want to use this money to purchase other equipment."
"Hans was born in Krakow, and later left his birthplace to study in Germany. He went to university in Germany, participated in the German workers' movement and the German Communist Party in Leipzig and Stuttgart, and also visited the Soviet Union and met Lenin and Stalin. After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, he went everywhere to buy and raise medical supplies. He disguised himself as a German doctor, and his wife, Qiudi, disguised herself as a nurse. They took the medicine and risked it to the New Fourth Army transportation station to support the New Fourth Army in the war. Now, they have to wear condoms again. The printing equipment went to the base area to print newspapers for our party and promote the anti-Japanese war.”
"I put the 2,600 rubles in the car and will give it to you now."
Compared to others, he was indeed a little less conscious. They traveled thousands of miles to come to China to fight against Japan and should have spent all their wealth.
No. 5 Tongfuli was a place personally selected by Xie Xuan. Both the front and back doors are accessible. Moreover, it shares a wall with the next door. If the front and back doors are blocked, one can climb over to the next door from the second floor to leave.
Before Xie Xuan left through the back door, he put on a pair of glasses and a hat.
When I walked out, my steps were longer than before, giving people a completely different feeling, both in body shape and appearance.
Before Xie Xuan came to No. 5 Tongfuli, he had already observed the surrounding environment. When he opened the back door, he found that there was a shoe stall at the entrance of the alley.
In the past, Xie Xuan would only remember one more shoe stall, but now, this shoe stall that suddenly appeared caught his attention.
When passing by the shoe stall, Xie Xuan took a careful look at the stall owner. Perhaps he sensed Xie Xuan's gaze. The stall owner did not raise his head to look at him, but was busy repairing the shoes in his hand.
After getting the money, Xie Xuan returned to Tongfuli No. 5 from the front door.
Xie Xuan said: "Old Palace, there is a shoe stall in the alley behind, which is very unusual. Next time we meet, we will change the location. This is the new address and key, please keep it."
Gong Bing said in surprise: "Why are there two keys?"
Xie Xuan said: "These are two houses connected together. The second floors are very close and can be easily climbed over. We entered from one house and talked in the other house."
This is the backup joint location he had prepared long ago. Since there are uncontrollable factors here, the backup joint location must be activated immediately.
"What about here?"
"Abandoned."
"It's a pity. It can be reused."
Xie Xuan shook his head: "No, safety is always the most important thing. This place is abandoned for us, but the Secret Service can still use it. After you leave, it will immediately become my safe house everywhere. From now on, our joint We need to arrange a few more locations and use them in turn each time.”
"How much does that cost?"
Xie Xuan suddenly said: "I didn't print the money. By the way, let's get more printing equipment this time and set up a banknote printing factory in the base area."
Gong Bing smiled and said: "Your idea is really unreasonable. Just now you were talking about the meeting place, and now you are talking about printing money."
Xie Xuan said: "I am serious, you can report it to your superiors."
Gong Bing asked worriedly: "If you treat this place as a safe house everywhere, will there be any hidden dangers?"
Xie Xuan explained: "I was worried about the shoe stall that suddenly appeared in the back. If he saw me or recognized me, I could explain it. Besides, this place has become a safe house everywhere. The previous rent, Can it be fully reimbursed? We can’t let the organization handle this money, right?”
Gong Bing smiled and said: "At this time, you are still thinking about money."
"There is no way, money can solve too many problems. The remaining problems that cannot be solved require more money."
"Wrong logic, remember, money is not everything."
"Let's go, let's meet at a new place next time, and then we'll talk about whether money is everything."
Xie Xuan asked Gong Bing to go through the front door. He had walked around outside just now and found nothing unusual.
"good."
In the alley behind, the stall owner, who was immersed in shoe repair, said softly: "Why does the person who walked out on the 5th look familiar?"
"I didn't dare to look more, for fear of being exposed."
They are indeed spies. Not only the stall owners are spies, but also the shoe repair customers.
"If I watch it a few more times, I'll definitely remember it."
"It's useless to look familiar. If we catch the anti-Japanese elements, we will be prosperous."
***
When Xie Xuan and Gong Bing were in contact, Oki Yuri called Takei Jiro, the president of Takei Co., Ltd., to his office.
Jiro Takei is short and fat, wearing a custom-made suit, and his whole body is round, like a lantern.
He was sitting on the large sofa in Ohgi Yuri's office. He completely filled the sofa, but even so, he looked like he was floating on the sofa.
Jiro Takei took out a cigar from his bag with difficulty, lit it, and leaned on the sofa to smoke.
His attitude made Omu Yuri very dissatisfied.
This is the Military Police Special High School Course. Even if you are Japanese, you can't ignore the majesty of the Special High School Course so much, right?
Yuri Ohgi said coldly: "Mr. Takei, the equipment you are selling was sold to the Communist Party base in northern Jiangsu. You need to give me a reasonable explanation."
It is true that Takei Jiro is Japanese, but the Special High School has the right to investigate anyone, including Japanese businessmen, soldiers, and even politicians.
Takei Jiro played with the cigar in his hand, took a sip and said casually: "Shenpu has thousands of supplies shipped out every day, and many commodities from Northern Jiangsu will be shipped to Shenpu. If the goods from both parties Without circulation, Shenpu will become a dead place."
Yuri Oki sneered: "There is no problem with the circulation of goods, but for your Mitsubishi sewing machine, the Communist Party has established three military clothing factories in northern Jiangsu to continuously provide military uniforms for the New Fourth Army. In addition, there are also diesel engines and generators for their Military production has made great contributions.”
Jiro Takei did not explain at all why the equipment was sold to Northern Jiangsu. He only emphasized that this was a normal trade. He was angry for no reason.
"I will investigate this matter."
Ohgi Yuri said coldly: "If you can't find out, you should leave it to the Special High School Class."
Takei Jiro asked calmly: "Can I make a call?"
"certainly."
Ohki Yuri knew that Takei Jiro had a background in the military, so he naturally called someone to ask someone from the military to intercede for him.
However, he was afraid that he would disappoint Takei Jiro this time. No matter who came to intercede, he would not let Takei Jiro go.
He really couldn't stand the condescending tone taken by Jiro Takei just now.
