Niu Feng is the director of the Central China Urban Work Department. He came to Suzhou this time mainly to meet with the ophthalmologist of the Suzhou Urban Work Branch, convey to him the latest line, principles and policies of the Party Central Committee, and exchange work progress with him. lessons learned.
Niu Feng had worked in Shenpu for several years before. The Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee's agencies were located in Shenpu's concession. On the eve of the outbreak of the Pacific War, the central government ordered the provincial party committee's agencies to evacuate Shenpu.
When Niu Feng was in Shenpu, he had heard of the name ophthalmologist. He was a very legendary comrade. Even the head of the New Fourth Army and even the head of the Central Committee knew this code name.
Hearing someone say the secret code, Niu Feng turned his head and saw Yang Zhiyi. A smile immediately appeared on his face: "I didn't bring the fire, the fire was left in my hometown."
Yang Zhiyi did not know him, but he had read Yang Zhiyi's file and knew that this comrade was an experienced underground worker.
Yang Zhiyi asked again: "Do you smoke?"
Niu Feng said: "Smoke, but you have to light the fire."
Yang Zhiyi said: "My home is nearby and there is a fire at home."
In Niu Feng's eyes, he saw the kindness that only exists between comrades. Although it was the first time they met, they seemed to be old friends for many years.
The safe house Xie Xuan asked Yang Zhiyi to arrange was located on Shantang Street, and Yang Zhiyi then took Niu Feng there.
Shantang Street is an old street. Although there are many famous houses, this safe house is very ordinary. There is a secluded house in the alley behind, with neighbors on both sides.
After Yang Zhiyi brought Niu Feng into the room, he closed the door. When he turned around, Niu Feng had already extended his enthusiastic hands.
"Hello, Comrade Yang Zhiyi."
Niu Feng held Yang Zhiyi's hand tightly and said with a smile.
Yang Zhiyi said excitedly: "Hello, Mr. Niu...bu...Niu."
Niu Feng asked softly: "Where is the ophthalmologist?"
Yang Zhiyi said: "Your whereabouts were discovered by Wang Puppet Agent. It is not convenient for him to come to see you."
Niu Feng frowned and said, "How could they know my whereabouts?"
Yang Zhiyi said: "Comrade Ophthalmologist is investigating. He analyzed that there is probably a problem at Dawangzhuang."
"It is indeed possible, but it cannot be ruled out that something went wrong in Suzhou. Where is he and when can I see him?"
Yang Zhiyi said: "I'm afraid it won't work today. If you have urgent work, you can leave it to me first."
Niu Feng smiled and said: "Comrade Ophthalmologist is very cautious. By the way, do I have to call him Comrade Cherry Meat in Suzhou? Since I am in Suzhou this time, I will follow your arrangements. However, we need to meet as soon as possible. I can't Stayed in Suzhou for too long.”
Yang Zhiyi said: "You rest here first, I will come to you later."
Niu Feng pried open the sole of his shoe, took out a small folded piece of paper, handed it to Yang Zhiyi, and said, "I have a few documents here. You can forward them to Comrade Yingrou first."
"Okay, I'll pass it on to him."
Yang Zhiyi can no longer meet Xie Xuan directly, and even Gu Jiahan can't meet him at the moment. He can only pass it on to Xie Xuan through a dead mailbox.
Although this was troublesome, Yang Zhiyi knew very well that Xie Xuan's approach was correct.
In Xie Xuan's position, no matter how cautious you are, you should be cautious.
Watching Yang Zhiyi walk out the door, Niu Feng silently closed the door. He walked to the table, sat down, and lit another cigarette. He had to know why he came to Suzhou, and would the Wang Puppet know?
In the evening, Niu Feng was about to go out for dinner when suddenly there was a knock on the door, three times loud and two soft. When he heard it, he knew it was his comrade.
Niu Feng hurried to see the door, only to find that it was not Yang Zhiyi, but a young man who he recognized at a glance. This was Xie Xuan, whom he was coming to Suzhou to meet.
Xie Xuan smiled and said: "Hello sir, can you lend me a fire?"
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After the two exchanged codes, Niu Feng invited Xie Xuan in: "Didn't we meet tomorrow?"
Xie Xuan smiled and said: "Minister Niu has come to Suzhou, how can I keep you waiting?"
Niu Feng said seriously: "Comrade Cherry Meat, although you are in the enemy's camp, you cannot use the enemy's flattery tactics on your own comrades."
Xie Xuan said seriously: "In order to find the source of the intelligence leak as soon as possible, we can't wait until tomorrow."
Niu Feng said: "Tell me about the situation."
"The problem must lie in the base area. It may be Dawangzhuang, or you may be recognized on the road, but this possibility is extremely low. I think the chance of something happening at home is higher. So, I asked Minister Liu to stay at home I spread a false news, saying that you disappeared suddenly and may have fallen into the hands of the enemy. Although it is a rumor, there is no solution."
Niu Feng said disapprovingly: "Don't say I'm missing, just say I'm dead. It doesn't matter. When did we Communists ever believe this?"
Xie Xuan said: "If Li Junshi has an intelligence agent in his hometown, I will definitely receive the news soon."
Niu Feng smiled and said: "Can you trick the enemy into playing around? Apart from this method, is there any backup plan?"
Xie Xuan said: "Of course, if Li Junshi doesn't respond, you have to make the noise bigger. Or even write him a letter in your name. Or, have someone pretend to be you and be found out by the interrogation office. , or it can be captured by the Police Department or Suzhou Station of the Secret Service. The specific method to be used depends on the situation."
Niu Feng smiled and said: "I have heard about the action you planned for a long time. This time I am the protagonist, and I have to experience it myself."
"I dare not. Without the cooperation of the organization and comrades, what effect will my plans have? Minister Niu, can you tell me about your trip to Suzhou this time?"
Niu Feng said slowly: "Okay, we have to start from the Gujiaweizi study class..."
This is Niu Feng’s cadre training class in Xinglunhu, Huainan. The main members are former cadres of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee, and there are nearly a hundred people.
In addition to teaching them, Niu Feng also studied the lines, principles and policies of the Party Central Committee, and summarized the experience and lessons learned at work with them.
Especially while working at Shenpu, the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee mishandled the situation several times and almost caused serious trouble.
"Is this study session over?"
"No, there are still half a month of classes left, so I came to Suzhou first. After I go back, I have to share my underground work experience in the occupied areas with my comrades. Although you can't be there, you still have to introduce it to me. I It will be conveyed to comrades.”
Xie Xuan asked: "Do these cadres participating in the study know that you are coming to Suzhou?"
Niu Feng said in surprise: "Do you doubt them?"
Xie Xuan was smiling playfully just now, and he thought that Xie Xuan had fallen into the bad habits of Wang's pseudo-agent. But Xie Xuan's words completely changed his impression of Xie Xuan.
"I doubt anyone."
