During this period, the Japanese released not many biological and chemical weapons, but they could cause significant damage to the Eighth Route Army every time.
The damage is lasting. Even if many soldiers survive poison gas bombs, they will suffer permanent damage after recovery.
This kind of harm is not only physical, but also psychological. It also brings low morale.
Troops that have been attacked by gas bombs usually have a slower recovery period than other troops.
Yao Guangyuan was silent for a long time.
Seeing his silence, Xu San took the initiative and said: "It's unrealistic for us to equip the troops with gas masks, but simple kettles and towels are still acceptable. After one or two corresponding drills, it should be able to have good results." . This exercise does not need to be done secretly, we can do it openly."
"Why is this?" Lin Dong asked curiously.
"In order to show it to the Japanese," Yao Guangyuan explained to this junior with a smile, "We can place intelligence agents in the Japanese hinterland, and they can also place spies in our troops."
"Our purpose is to prevent the Japanese from using poison gas bombs. The manufacturing cost of biological and chemical weapons like poison gas bombs is very high, which may be dozens or even hundreds of times that of ordinary artillery shells. If they are released on prepared troops, wouldn't it be a loss? "Xu Sanyou explained from another aspect.
"Comrade leader's insights are indeed unique. No wonder the staff is praising your strategic analysis."
"Haha, I used to be a small businessman, so I'm quite sensitive about money." Xu San smiled, avoiding the important and choosing the light. The strategic analysis is good because he understands history and knows the direction of the war in the later period. If he were really asked to be a staff officer and write reports, he probably wouldn't be able to hold it in for a long time.
"you are too humble!"
"Another point is that the army not only manufactures poison gas bombs, but also manufactures and releases viruses. For example, the plague. They can arrange a few spies and release a few virus-carrying rats in the base area. This must be very easy, right? ? And the plague virus studied by 731 may be extremely contagious. I think Comrade Hengshan should know the dangers of plague, right?"
Of course Yao Guangyuan knew the dangers of plague. Thinking that the Japanese would use plague to harm people, he couldn't help but punch the table: "These beasts!"
"Haha, calling them beasts is really flattering them!"
The evil deeds done by 731 are simply horrific, but Xu San has no way to make these evil deeds public to the world now.
Today he is here to take off a corner of the hijab first, and the rest is to be taken care of slowly.
"Do the comrades in the group have any good suggestions?"
"Rodent eradication! As long as the rats are eliminated, the source of transmission is eliminated. I don't have many other suggestions. I think there should be talents in epidemic prevention in the organization. They are professionals in this kind of thing. If others intervene, then it is just a layman. An expert leader may have good intentions but do bad things.”
After hearing what Xu San said, Yao Guangyuan also realized the importance of this matter: "How much do you know about that army?"
"I don't know much, I just know what they do and the names of a few officers. The gas bombs and plague mentioned just now are just speculations, based on what happened to Chen Changhai."
Yao Guangyuan looked at Xu San in front of him and thought to himself, what a powerful young man, he can take out so many things with just a few clues. Fortunately, he is not a real puppet soldier. However, in order to ensure the accuracy of the intelligence source, he still asked: "Regarding that army, where is your intelligence source?"
"A Japanese friend, I can only say this much."
"Do you have friends in Japan?" At this time, Lin Dong interrupted again.
"There are also anti-war factions among the Japanese army in China. After all, the war is going like this, and even the little Japanese can't stand it. Their living standards in some areas are not as good as those of the people in our base areas." Xu San gave young comrades Er Er some popular science. The domestic situation of the Japanese.
Before Yao Guangyuan set off, the Second Section also analyzed Xu San's identity and intelligence sources, including the possibility that there might be an anti-war faction in the Japanese army on Xu San's intelligence line.
Because of this, the review will be simplified, and as long as there is no treasonous tendency, it can be developed first.
Yao Guangyuan did not get to the bottom of it. The fewer people who know about such an important informant, the better.
If Xu San told him that one day he would be exposed and arrested, he might not be able to withstand the torture and would reveal this important informant.
"Comrade Er Er, have you written down everything that Comrade Leader reported just now?"
"Write it down!"
Regarding 731, Yao Guangyuan chatted with Xu San for a while, and Xu San also said everything he could. After all, Xu San's own knowledge was limited, and there were some things that were beyond the times that he could not say.
"Comrade Xu San, have you ever thought about going there to further your studies?" Yao Guangyuan suddenly asked.
"Advanced studies?"
"Yes, but..."
"I know, let's beat the little devil away. I think it's a little early for me to go now."
"It's best if you can understand. To be honest, I'm quite conflicted in my heart. On the one hand, I hope you can go to Kangda University for further study, but on the other hand..."
Xu San smiled and said, "Didn't I make the choice for you? Don't be embarrassed." After saying that, he patted Yao Zhiyuan on the shoulder.
"It's good to understand!" Yao Guangyuan also smiled, and then changed the topic: "Isn't it lonely to be an intelligence officer?"
"In the beginning, I felt very powerful for a while. At that time, I felt like I was the only one left in the whole world. Then I met Lao Qian, and I even made a joke with him." After saying that, Xu San smiled bitterly. For a moment, he seemed to be a bit self-deprecating. At that time, he was quite lonely. Although he knew that he wanted to resist Japan and save the country, he still felt confused and directionless.
"What a joke, can you tell me?" Yao Zhiyuan seemed to be very interested in this.
"Haha, let's not talk about it. We are all gay. It's embarrassing to say it."
"Then let's not talk about this."
"What did you say?" Xu San asked.
"Are you interested in leading the intelligence work in Ping'an County?"
"Me? Okay?" Xu San was a little surprised. He never dreamed that the review would be so simple, and he would be promoted after the review.
"I said you can do it! You can do it! Didn't you lead the rescue operation of more than 300 people very well? You almost rescued 300 villagers intact without firing a shot."
"That's a fluke. It's mostly luck. Don't say that luck is also a part of strength. You can't fool me with this."
The words were blocked, and Yao Guangyuan was not angry. He just curled his lips and said, "This is an order!"
"Then there's nothing we can do! I obey orders."
Yao Guangyuan straightened his clothes and stood solemnly in front of Xu San: "Comrade Xu San, I now officially appoint you as the person in charge of the Pingan County Intelligence Station in western Shanxi, codenamed Group Leader."
