Xie Xuan doesn't care how the Japanese side deals with Luke. To him, Luke was just meat on the chopping board, and he could cut it however he wanted.
What he is most concerned about now is whether the Kuomintang will take action against our army.
Xie Xuan immediately handed over the "Operation Plan to Destroy the Communist Army South of the Yellow River" issued by the Kuomintang Military Command Department to Gong Bing. He insisted that Gong Bing pass the information as quickly as possible, preferably directly to the central government. report.
A few days later, Gong Bing told Xie Xuan that the full text of the "Operation Plan to Destroy the Communist Army South of the Yellow River" had been forwarded to the cave dwelling.
After Xie Xuan learned about it, he breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Shancheng ordered Shenpu Station 3 from time to time to closely monitor the developments of the New Fourth Army of the Communist Party of China, which made Xie Xuan's nerves tense.
On New Year's Day in 1941, Xie Xuan stayed by the radio all day, paying attention to the radio programs in Shancheng.
Fortunately, I didn’t hear any news about the war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party all day long.
In the evening, Xie Xuan specially met with Gong Bing, and he even brought a bottle of wine.
As an undercover agent, he is not qualified to enjoy it. The country is suffering from disaster and the people are in dire straits. Even on such a major festival, the only thing he can do is to have a drink with Gong Bing.
Xie Xuan poured a glass of wine for Gong Bing: "Come here, I wish our country can expel the Japanese invaders as soon as possible and the people can live a stable life as soon as possible. Cheers."
Gong Bing said firmly: "The war of resistance will be won, and the people will be able to live a happy life."
Xie Xuan said worriedly: "I am very worried now that Shancheng has made anti-communism a top priority, even ahead of anti-Japanese resistance."
Although the Hundred Regiment War was inspiring, it also prematurely exposed our party's military strength.
The Japanese army was deeply aware of the vulnerability of the rear, and the Chinese army was even more afraid that our army was too powerful. In the early days of the Anti-Japanese War, our party only controlled tens of thousands of troops. Who would have thought that just four years later, the Eighth Route Army alone had a hundred regiments. How could they not be afraid?
Gong Bing comforted: "If the Kuomintang goes against the grain, it will definitely be spurned by the people across the country and will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history."
Xie Xuan shook his head: "The Kuomintang has ranked anti-communism at the highest level, and their "Operation Plan to Destroy the Communist Army South of the Yellow River" will inevitably be implemented. They don't care whether they will be spurned by the people across the country, and they don't care whether they will They will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history. If they still had the integrity, there would be no such plan."
The national army will definitely take action, but it is really difficult to judge when and where to attack our army.
Gong Bing asked: "You mean...the national army will take action against our army soon?"
Xie Xuan muttered: "Yes, it's just a matter of time. I estimate it will be very soon, and the scale will not be small."
Gong Bing asked: "Since things are inevitable, then minimize the losses and at the same time, actively respond. Do you have any ideas?"
Xie Xuan said: "Our party is still very weak. If it is attacked by the Kuomintang army, the losses will definitely be huge. Once a military conflict does occur, we must first win the support of public opinion and actively publicize the Kuomintang's anti-communist campaign to the whole country and even the world." , to win the support and sympathy of the people. In addition, if the incident occurs around Shenpu, the comrades of the underground party must be prepared, not only to protect themselves, but also to be prepared to welcome comrades from all over the country who retreat to Shenpu, and to establish And maintain communication lines so that comrades who retreated to Shenpu can be sent back to the army at any time."
Gong Bing shook his head: "Why are you always so pessimistic? The situation may not be so bad."
Xie Xuan's caution is a good thing for latent work, but it would be too negative to always consider the worst outcome in everything.
Xie Xuan said: "I also hope that this will not happen, but we must make corresponding preparations."
A few days later, on January 6, the Kuomintang troops suddenly surrounded and attacked the headquarters and affiliated units of the New Fourth Army that had been ordered to move north.
Of the nearly 10,000 troops, only more than 2,000 broke through, and the New Fourth Army suffered heavy losses.
The radio station in the mountain city immediately broadcast this major news. This was a major military victory for the Kuomintang.
Xie Xuan was at home at the time, and he was shocked when he suddenly heard the radio station in Shancheng broadcasting such sudden news.
Things really happened, and it seemed more serious than I imagined.
Something happened to the main military officers of the New Fourth Army, especially when there were traitors in the military department, which was even more tragic and infuriating.
The next day, after Xie Xuan arrived at the Secret Service Department, he first went to Li Junshi's office.
Li Junshi said with a smile: "Do you know the news about Shancheng yesterday?"
The war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party was indeed a great event for the Wang puppet government.
Wang Mingzhao's policy was to peacefully fight communism and save the country. He was doing anti-communist things under the banner of peace. The so-called saving the country was actually betrayal and becoming a puppet of the Japanese.
Now Shancheng has also become anti-communist, and he is so proactive that he used tens of thousands of troops to surround the headquarters and affiliated units of the New Fourth Army. The New Fourth Army suffered heavy losses, and of course the Wang Puppet was very happy.
Xie Xuan smiled and said: "I heard that the Kuomintang and the Communist Party fought so hard that we felt relaxed. It would be great if they could keep fighting."
No matter how sad your mood is, you can't show it at all in front of the enemy.
This is the sadness of an undercover agent. His true emotions can only be buried deep in his heart.
Li Junshi shook his head: "If the national army can win the battle quickly, that's fine. If the CCP is allowed to delay for a few years, it's still unclear who will win."
Li Junshi said: "This time the New Fourth Army was attacked and the troops were scattered. Someone will definitely come to Shenpu. We must take this opportunity to eliminate the remnants of the New Fourth Army as much as possible."
Xie Xuan said: "I will make arrangements immediately."
In addition to the Secret Service, Xie Xuan also had to congratulate the Japanese.
For example, Jiro Ono and Yuri Ohgi of the Military Police, as well as other familiar Japanese.
In addition, a congratulatory message must be sent to Shancheng.
No matter how disappointed I feel, I have to send a report to the mountain city to congratulate the National Army on its victory, and wish the National Army to pursue the victory and cleanly inform all the New Fourth Army and the CCP troops.
It was not until night, after Xie Xuan and Gong Bing met, that they could finally release their true emotions.
With tears in the corners of his eyes, he reported the news he had found out to Gong Bing.
Gong Bing said in a deep voice: "The matter is more serious than you expected before. The central government has instructed us to be prepared to deal with any dark reactionary situation."
Xie Xuan said firmly: "We firmly support the central government's resolution."
Gong Bing said slowly: "You previously predicted that party members and cadres of the New Fourth Army would retreat to Shenpu. This situation is very likely to happen. The comrades of the underground party are already making preparations to safely cover the return of the comrades to the army. As for you, you still have an important task..."
