The New Fourth Army was attacked by the National Army and suffered heavy losses. At the same time, many problems were exposed. For example, the commander's thinking problems and some revolutionary speculators have also surfaced.
Some people voluntarily surrendered to the enemy when they were surrounded, while others became deserters out of fear. What's worse, they not only became traitors, but also assisted the national army in killing our army cadres.
The most detestable thing is that some people, desperate for the future of the revolution, first kill our army cadres and then defect to the national army.
No matter what the cost, no matter how much time it takes, we must get rid of these people!
Xie Xuan's mission is to find these scum.
This task is very difficult. Looking at the entire Shenpu, Xie Xuan may be the only one who can complete this task.
The next day, Xie Xuan also received an order from Shancheng, asking him to pay close attention to the New Fourth Army party members and cadres who fled into Shenpu from various places. On the battlefield, the national army has achieved a comprehensive victory, and we must catch all these fish that have slipped through the net!
Xie Xuan then called Shancheng back and said that the Shenpu Three Stations would do their best to arrest all the New Fourth Army who fled into Shenpu. If its own conditions are insufficient, it will use the power of the Japanese puppets and the concession to resolutely eliminate all the New Fourth Army entering Shenpu.
"Shimoda-kun, long time no see. Let's have a drink together tonight?"
After Xie Xuan returned to the office, he called Second Lieutenant Hirono Shimoda in the prisoner of war camp.
When the New Fourth Army enters Shenpu, it is estimated that a considerable part of them will be stopped by various checkpoints. After all, soldiers have a unique temperament, especially the soldiers of our army. They are tenacious, high-spirited, and have such a disdainful look that can easily reveal their identity.
Shimoda Hirano asked: "Okay, Xie Sang, I have a lot of people here recently. Are you interested?"
Every time I do business with Xie Xuan, I am very happy.
It's just that Xie Xuan only wanted twenty prisoners for the last carload. It would be great if he wanted two hundred.
Xie Xuan said: "I will only drink today. I will talk to you after I have contacted you."
Although he was just drinking, Xie Xuan still brought a gift to Shimoda Hirano, buying an exquisite silver plate from the silver house.
Shimoda Hirano was very happy to receive the gift, "Xie Sang is so kind."
Xie Xuan smiled and said: "We are friends, Shimoda-kun doesn't need to see anyone outside."
Shimoda Hirono said: "Well, next time you come to the prisoner of war camp, if you want someone, just ask, and they will be my return gift."
"Shimoda-kun is such a particular person."
"It's a courtesy that reciprocates."
The people in the prison camp can be exchanged for money in Xie Xuan's hands. What he gave to prisoners of war was equivalent to giving money.
Xie Xuan invited Shimoda Guangye to drink and gave him generous gifts, just to prepare for the future rescue.
He likes to be proactive when doing things, and let Shimoda Hirono owe a favor first. It will be much more convenient next time when he really needs to rescue someone.
A few days later, Xie Xuan heard the news: Deputy Commander Xiang and Chief of Staff Zhou of the New Fourth Army were killed. The murderer turned out to be Liu Hou, the adjutant of the Adjutant General's Office of the New Fourth Army!
Commander Ye was detained, and Deputy Commander Xiang and Chief of Staff Zhou had already broken out. While hiding, they were killed by their adjutant Liu Hou.
After Liu Hou committed the murder, he surrendered to the Kuomintang.
Xie Xuan received an order from Shancheng to prepare to meet Liu Hou and escort him back to Shancheng.
Xie Xuan immediately called Shancheng back and would definitely arrange the route himself to see Liu Hou off.
In the evening, Xie Xuan made an emergency appointment with Gong Bing and told him about the matter.
Gong Bing said in a deep voice: "I have also heard about this. At that time, Deputy Commander Xiang and Chief of Staff Zhou, as well as guard Huang Cheng and adjutant Liu Hou were sleeping in a cave on the mountainside. At the foot of the mountain were the chief of operations and reconnaissance. The section chief and several others are in charge of security.
Unexpectedly, at dawn, gunshots suddenly rang out. The people at the foot of the mountain didn't know where to shoot because of the loud echo in the mountainous area, and they didn't move toward the cave.
After a while, Liu Hou came down and said he was going to perform a scheduled task. The people below didn't pay attention. It wasn't until noon that the people at the foot of the mountain caught a hare and wanted to give it to the chief of the cave to improve the work. Then they discovered that the deputy commander and chief of staff Zhou had died, and Huang Cheng also fell in a pool of blood. .
But his heart was still beating and he had a pulse, so Huang Cheng was immediately sent to the local people's home to recuperate and hide, and the rest were immediately transferred and finally broke out. "
Xie Xuan said: "I have also heard that Liu Hou has surrendered to the national army in Taiping County and then left alone. It is said that he is going to a mountain city and will probably come to Shenpu."
Gong Bingbing said in a low voice: "Comrade Ophthalmologist, your mission is here, get rid of Liu Hou and avenge Deputy Commander Xiang and Chief of Staff Zhou!"
Xie Xuan said softly: "Don't worry, as long as he dares to come to Shenpu, he will not be able to leave alive."
Although his voice was not loud, anyone could hear the firmness in his tone.
Gong Bing said: "By the way, Commander Cheng, the former New Fourth Army's North Jiangsu Headquarters, has been appointed commander of the New Fourth Army by the central government. He also ordered that anyone who discovers Liu Hou should be killed immediately!"
Liu Hou has become a public enemy of the New Fourth Army, and even a public enemy of our party. No matter where he hides, he cannot escape justice.
Xie Xuan said firmly: "I will do my best to find Liu Hou."
Gong Bing asked: "The military commander asked you to take over Liu Hou, will he take the initiative to contact you?"
Xie Xuan is the commander of the Shenpu Third Station of the Military Command. Shancheng has given him an order to take Liu Hou to Shancheng. This is an extremely favorable condition for Xie Xuan.
Xie Xuan shook his head: "Liu Hou left alone from Taiping County. Without the company of the Kuomintang, it is difficult for him to contact us. What I am wondering now is, why did Liu Hou leave alone from Taiping County? Still insisting on it Going to a mountain city? Could it be..."
Gong Bing asked: "What?"
Xie Xuan asked: "Vice Commander Xiang and Chief of Staff Zhou, do they have important materials or large sums of money around them?"
Ordinarily, when the Kuomintang learned that Liu Hou killed Deputy Commander Xiang and Chief of Staff Zhou of the New Fourth Army, they should attach great importance to him.
However, Liu Hou left alone. Things were abnormal and he was a monster. There must be something unknown here.
Gong Bing said: "After the Kuomintang army attacked the New Fourth Army, the military department immediately destroyed all important documents. There should be a sum of money next to Deputy Commander Xiang. By the way, when Deputy Commander Xiang died, there was also money scattered on him. One hundred dollars.”
Xie Xuan said: "That's right."
"What's the matter?"
Xie Xuan said slowly: "People from the Kuomintang will do anything for money. Liu Hou surrendered with a large sum of money. If he wanted to keep it all for himself, he might not be able to save his life."
Money can make people go around, and money can make people lose their mind.
Liu Hou committed the murder not only because he lost confidence in the revolution, but also because of money.
Gong Bing asked: "Does Liu Hou still dare to contact you?"
Xie Xuan said firmly: "Definitely, but he will find a reliable person, which is why he went to the mountain city."
Knowing the whole story, he can arrange it calmly.
