Chapter 1101: I want you to think, life and death are together
At the mouth of Jiuxiang River, two steamships were waiting by the river under the willow forest.
Xiang Chu stood at the bow of a ship with his hands behind his back, listening to the sound of gunfire.
The cold wind suddenly blew and snowflakes fell down in a flurry.
He was so focused on tonight's actions that he was completely unaware that snowflakes were already falling on his shoulders.
Xu Lai came out of the cabin with his coat, put it on him, and said with concern:
"Brother Chu! It's cold outside, you should go down to the cabin and wait."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No! I'll wait a little longer. Nothing can happen to the Xinghai couple."
Xu Lai comforted him, "Don't worry! Mr. and Mrs. Xinghai will definitely arrive safely."
At this time, a whistle sounded on the river.
A relatively large steamship sailed towards Jiuxiang Bridge.
Xiang Chu said thoughtfully: "Perhaps this is the steamer going to pick up Aoki Sanfu."
Xu Lai said worriedly, "Did they fail to kill Aoki Kuao?"
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "If that happens, we will lose everything."
Bao Ge ran down the embankment, passed through the willow forest and came to the boat, saying happily:
"Director! Madam! The quartermaster is escorting the Xinghai couple over here."
Xu Lai said happily: "That's great!"
Xiang Chu ordered, "Abao! Tell the quartermaster to come over and take the others on that boat, and immediately cross the river to Pukou Railway Station. After you drop them off at Pukou, return to Pier 19 in Xiaguan."
"Yes!"
Bao Ge hurriedly took the order, turned around, rushed into the willow forest, and ran up the embankment.
Xu Lai asked with a smile: "Brother Chu! Don't you want to meet Mr. Xinghai?"
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "I'd better not scare him with my general uniform."
Xu Lai hugged his arms tightly and said with emotion: "You are always the hero behind the scenes."
Under the guidance of Bao Ge, Xinghai and others ran down the embankment and boarded another steamer.
Liu Zhengxiong ran to Xiang Chu and said with a wry smile: "Chief! You don't know how dangerous we are."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "We are lucky to be able to escort Xinghai and his wife here. Have you been exposed?"
Liu Zhengxiong said angrily: "Are you kidding? We are all veteran agents, how could we be exposed?"
Xiang Chu took out two masks and two certificates and handed them to him, saying, "Old Liu! Take that steamer to Pukou immediately. Make sure to put masks on Xinghai and his wife before entering the train station. These certificates are their new identities. If there is a train, head north immediately."
Liu Zhengxiong took the mask and ID and said worriedly:
"Why don't you leave? There are Japanese patrols everywhere. We almost ran into one when we came here just now."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No hurry! Let's wait for Lan Cheng. Get on the boat quickly. If there is anything, contact us by radio."
"Yes! Take care."
Liu Zhengxiong hurriedly took the order and ran onto another steamer.
The steamer left the shore and headed towards Pukou on the other side of the river.
Because the Jiuxiang River Bridge was destroyed, many people took the water route to Nanjing.
The addition of many steamships to the Yangtze River greatly concealed the operation.
The Japanese patrol passed by the upper embankment, shining their flashlights in all directions.
Fortunately, the steamer was hidden under the willow forest and was not discovered by them.
Xu Lai said worriedly, "Brother Chu! Lan Cheng and his men are escorting the caravan, so the chances of encountering a patrol are too high."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Indeed! Ask Ma Fugui to send a telegram to Lan Cheng, asking them to hide the goods and then have the New Fourth Army take them. Just rush back first."
"it is good!"
Xu Lai turned and ran into the cabin.
There was a noisy sound coming from the direction of Jiuxiang River Bridge.
The large steamer set up a searchlight and swept it towards the shore from time to time.
The light showed the teams of Japanese patrols on the embankment.
Soon, Xu Lai walked out of the cabin and said with a smile: "Brother Chu! Lan Cheng got here in time and hid the goods in the Guandi Temple east of Jiuxiang Village in advance."
Xiang Chu praised: "Not bad! You know how to adapt to circumstances. I have to inform Uncle Mi by telegram."
Xu Lai smiled and said, "Alai has already sent a telegram to Uncle Mi for you."
Xiang Chu held her in his arms and said with emotion: "We are so connected!"
Xu Lai nodded and said, "I think of you as much as I want to think of you. We will live and die together!"
Shanghai Special High Section, Section Chief’s Office.
Qingmu Lianhua was staring blankly at the two photos of the studio director and Chu Xi in her hands.
Yamashita Fuyuko reported from outside the door: "Section Chief! An urgent message from the Hangzhou Garrison Command."
Qing Mu Lianhua hurriedly put the photo into the drawer and responded loudly: "Come in!"
Yamashita Fuyuko walked in and handed her the telegram folder.
After reading the telegram, Qingmu Lianhua was puzzled: "Qingmu Kuao had just been promoted to the director of the Cabinet Intelligence Bureau, but he died at the hands of the Chinese guerrillas for no reason. Why did he go to Nanjing instead of returning to his post?"
Yamashita Dongzi stood aside quietly and dared not say a word. Since it involved an important person, she couldn't say anything.
Qing Mu Lianhua thought for a moment and ordered, "Dongzi! Call the Hangzhou Garrison Command. The Special High Section has already sent agents to investigate the matter.
In addition, inform No. 76 Li Shiqun about this matter and let him keep it to himself and not spread it to others. Strengthen the inspection of stations and docks around Shanghai and arrest any suspicious persons immediately if found. "
"Hello!"
Yamashita Dongzi bowed and accepted the order.
The Director's Office, Secret Service Headquarters, 76 Jessfield Road.
Wu Shibao handed a stack of photos to Li Shiqun and said with a smile:
"Director! Here is everything I have collected."
Li Shiqun took the photo of Xinghai and said thoughtfully:
"Strange! Why didn't Xinghai appear at the station, dock, or airport in Shanghai?"
Wu Shibao smiled and said, "Of course he got off the ship early and was picked up by the Red Party agents."
Li Shiqun slapped the table and laughed, "That makes sense!"
At this moment, the office phone rang.
Li Shiqun hurriedly picked up the phone and slowly put it down after listening.
He pondered for a while, not daring to reveal the death of Aoki Kuao, and said with a smile:
"Shibao! You are right. I guess Xinghai must have disembarked in Hangzhou, and then was sent to Nanjing by Red Party agents, and then took the train north to Pukou."
Wu Shibao said anxiously: "Director! We should quickly notify Dingcun and stop Xinghai at Pukou Railway Station."
Li Shiqun smiled mysteriously and said, "No! We can't give him this great credit, otherwise when will this director be able to make a breakthrough? Go and urge everyone to continue to strengthen the inspections at the stations and docks, and arrest any suspicious persons immediately."
Wu Shibao nodded and said, "I understand! Execute immediately."
In order to please Ding Cun, he rushed back to his office and sent a telegram to Ding Cun:
"Director! Xinghai may have boarded the train at Pukou Railway Station. Shibao dares to tell you!"
At dawn, willow banks outside the Jiuxiang River estuary.
Lan Cheng finally led the shadow spy onto the steamship.
Xiang Chu stayed awake all night and said happily: "Good brother! You are finally back."
Lan Cheng smiled bitterly and said, "Boss! There were Japanese patrols everywhere, so we disguised ourselves as patrols and were able to get here smoothly. None of our brothers were injured or killed."
Xiang Chu said happily: "Great! Get on the boat and leave immediately."
The spies boarded the ship, and the steamer left the shore and headed upstream of the Yangtze River.