Lost and Spy

Chapter 157 The wind and rain are coming
In 1936, December 25, the [-]th year of the Republic of China.

Everything is business as usual.

In the early morning, the citizens of Nanjing got up one after another, took out the toilet at home, waited until the "night" came to get it, and then prepared breakfast for their husbands and children.

The vendors on the street came out early in the morning, shouting endlessly.

Meng Shaoyuan woke up half an hour later than before.

Yesterday, he hardly slept all night.

Others don't know, but he knows what happened in distant Xi'an at 5 o'clock this morning.

Calm?

Knowing that a major event that shocks the whole country will happen, who can really be calm?
He went out and ordered a bowl of porridge, an egg and two steamed buns at the nearby breakfast shop.Thinking about it, I went to the fried dough stick stand next door and bought another deep-fried dough stick.

Young people have good appetites.

After eating, Meng Shaoyuan paid the bill and walked slowly towards his work place.

"Group leader Meng, Meng Shaoyuan."

Zhu Yanni rushed up from behind: "Have you had breakfast?"

"Just ate."

"Hey, I fancy a house in Nanjing and I want to buy it. When will you have time to help me refer to it?"

"You are rich now."

"That's not thanks to your young master Meng."

"Xiao Zhu, listen to me seriously, don't buy a house in Nanjing for the time being."

"Why, don't you buy a house in Nanjing?"

Meng Shaoyuan couldn't say anything more to her: "Little girl, what do you know, it's better to rent than to buy..."

Talking and laughing all the way, entering the unit, everyone who saw it said hello.

Everything is as usual.

Meng Shaoyuan sat in the office for a while, checked the time, picked up a document casually, and walked out.

Came to the Telecom main station, opened the door and went in: "Oh, Mr. Wei, are you still here to supervise the battle in person? Have you had breakfast? Send me a telegram to Shanghai later."

Director Wei Daming usually takes advantage of Meng Shaoyuan, but all his telegrams are sent first.

But today it was uncharacteristically: "Xiao Meng, put your telegram aside for now."

"What's wrong?" Of course Meng Shaoyuan knew what was going on, and asked knowingly.

"Hurry up, hurry up and get in touch." Wei Daming reprimanded him severely, then pulled Meng Shaoyuan outside the door, looked to both sides, and said in a low voice:

"It stands to reason that the telegram from Xi'an should have arrived two hours ago, informing the chairman of the committee, but today is out of order. Until now there is no telegram, and we can't contact Xi'an."

"No way, the radio station is broken?" Meng Shaoyuan looked like a layman.

"Xiao Meng, you don't understand the knowledge and arrangement of telecommunications. The radio station is broken? Are you kidding me?" Wei Daming didn't talk to him: "Director Dai calls every few minutes to inquire. I won't say much. I have to go in first. I will try my best to arrange a time to send your telegram to you."

"Success, thank you for your hard work, Mr. Wei."

Meng Shaoyuan stood at the door, lighting a cigarette.

It's a mess, and it's going to be a real mess soon.

However, this is also the beginning of a change in China's overall situation.

In a few hours, this place will also be a mess.

When it was time to eat at noon, the cafeteria was calm.

Only Wei Daming still didn't show up, but his subordinates came to order a few meals.

"Leader Meng."

Zhu Yanni and Lin Xuan sat down opposite Meng Shaoyuan with their lunch boxes. Zhu Yanni said excitedly, "Xiao Lin just told me that 'Modern Times' is going to be screened in Nanjing. Do you know who's playing it? Chaplin! Let's go see it." Movie."

See a movie?
Soon there will be no sleep time to keep you busy.

Before Meng Shaoyuan had time to speak, Kong Jinan came to the cafeteria in a hurry and took a look: "Xiao Meng, hurry up and finish eating, Director Dai told you to go."

"I'm coming."

Meng Shaoyuan put down his lunch box, followed Kong Jinan and left the cafeteria.

"Hmph, stingy, Xiao Lin, why don't we go and see together..."

……

"report!"

"Come in! Close the door."

Dai Li's complexion was not very good-looking: "Xiao Meng, have you met Song Ziwen?"

"I have seen."

"How about today?"

"Ah?" Meng Shaoyuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Director Dai, how can I see a person like Song Ziwen every day? He was the one who asked someone to come to me last time."

"Ah, yes, I'm confused too."

Dai Li immediately said, "Call Tang Dujin now and ask him if he knows what's going on in Xi'an."

"Now?"

"Yes, right now, in my office."

"Yes!"

Meng Shaoyuan dialed Tang Dujin's phone and chatted a few words: "Brother Tang, how is it going in Xi'an? Oh, okay, okay, hey, I'll treat you to dinner when I'm free in a few days..."

Before he finished speaking, Dai Li had already hung up the phone, impatiently asking, "How is it?"

"Director Dai, Tang Dujin said everything is normal and nothing happened."

"No, there is something, there must be something." Dai Li murmured: "It has been several hours, and the telegram has not been contacted. I contact the chairman every day, but today is not normal. This is very abnormal."

Meng Shaoyuan put on a surprised look: "Director Dai, do you mean the Chairman..."

"It has not been confirmed yet, and I am doing my best to restore contact with Xi'an." Dai Li has always regarded Meng Shaoyuan as his confidant and favorite general, but now there is chaos, and he has nothing to hide from him:
"I hope some accident happened. I'm not worrying about it... But just in case... I told the committee not to go to Xi'an, I must beware of Zhang and Yang, I must be careful, but..."

Meng Shaoyuan knew that Dai Li was not trying to excuse himself.

In 1936, Dai Li's intelligence work made significant progress, and the Northwest District urgently reported Zhang Xueliang's secret contact with northern Shaanxi.Dai Li immediately rushed to Luoyang to report to the Chairman.

But the chairman disagreed and ordered to continue the investigation.

Soon after, the news was confirmed before the Chairman went to Xi'an.

Dai Li reported immediately, but the chairman of the committee questioned Dai Li's intelligence because of internal discord within the Northeast Army and Northwest Army.

The boss said it's all right, and the subordinates have to spend more time talking, how can they get along in this company in the future.

In this way, the chairman went to Xi'an, and Dai Li worked as usual.

"Director Dai, I think the Chairman is auspicious, and everything will be fine." At this point, Meng Shaoyuan could only say so.

"I hope so, I hope so." Dai Li kept muttering and repeating: "Xiao Meng, from now on, all your people are armed with guns and ready for missions at any time."

"Yes, Director Dai."

……

Some things cannot be hidden.

Anxiety also began to spread quietly.

Feng Xiaocai from the General Affairs Department called Meng Shaoyuan over with a phone call: "Xiao Meng, it will take some time before you apply for weapons and ammunition, but just now Director Dai personally called and said that the weapons and ammunition will be approved for you." .Here, this is the bill of lading. I tried my best, but the group of people above are very stingy."

"Thank you, Chief Feng." Meng Shaoyuan threw a cigarette.

"Don't rush away, drink a cup of tea." Feng Xiaocai poured a cup of tea for Meng Shaoyuan and lit a cigarette: "Hey, you are the celebrity in front of Director Dai, have you heard any rumors?"

"What's the rumor?" Meng Shao asked pretendingly.

"You boy, don't pretend to be stupid with me." Feng Xiaocai lowered his voice: "I heard that you can't get in touch with Xi'an?"

"Section Chief Feng." Meng Shaoyuan looked taken aback: "I dare not talk nonsense about this matter. I am just a small spy. How could I know such a big matter."

Feng Xiaocai sighed: "Hey, Xiaomeng, we are confidants. Let me say a few words. Don't spread it. It's in my office. Whatever you say is up to you. Here we are, relying on Director Dai's support. As for Director Dai, the biggest backer is also the one above..."

He pointed to the ceiling: "It can even be said that he is Director Dai's only backer... The CC group has always been at odds with Director Dai, and they will speak ill of him whenever they find an opportunity... Over the years, no one we have offended Little, I'm used to walking sideways, if we suddenly have to put our tails between our legs, let's admit it, they might not let us go?"

Starting to think about the way out there?
"Xiao Meng, we are confidants." Feng Xiaocai mentioned the word "confidant" for the second time in a few short words: "You have many opportunities to go out to work and know many people. As for me, I have been working for so many years. There are also a few familiar friends who are willing to help. The more we get to this time, the more we have to help each other, whoever has a way, don't forget brother."

Although he didn't say anything clearly, the meaning was all in it.

"Section Chief Feng, you are offended by saying this. What is the relationship between us, can we help where we can? Besides, the matter may not be as serious as you think."

……

Today, no one is allowed to go to get off work.

This is the order Meng Shaoyuan gave to his first group.

Zhu Yanni and Lin Xuan are not happy.

I wanted to go shopping together after work.

It's all right now, is it a mess?
"What happened?" Tian Qi asked.

"I don't know." Meng Shaoyuan took out the money without saying anything, "Changle, go, buy some food for everyone, dinner will be settled here."

Time passed in that minute and second.

Dinner is ready and things are packed.

However, Meng Shaoyuan did not assign any tasks.

He is waiting.

Everyone is waiting.

The only difference is that Meng Shaoyuan knew what he was waiting for.

What is even more surprising is that Meng Shaoyuan even prepared weapons for everyone.

Submachine guns, revolvers, Brownings.

This looks like something big is going to happen?
The atmosphere in the office is very depressing.

The phone rang.

Meng Shaoyuan quickly picked it up: "Yes, I see, I'll come right away."

……

Sitting there, Dai Li's face was pale and sweaty, and if he observed carefully, he would find that this intelligence chief, who had always been known for his calmness, was shaking slightly there.

"Something happened, something really happened."

"Where is Xi'an?"

"Don't ask for now."

Dai Li pulled himself together: "Xiao Meng, immediately take your people to the outskirts of Nanjing and seal off the surrounding roads. We must ensure that the convoy from Shanghai passes safely!"

"Yes!"

"Any unruly person who tries to get close will be shot to death!"

(End of this chapter)