Lost and Spy

Chapter 316
Hanging on Meng Shaoyuan's chest was the camera that he bought from a reporter for 100 yuan.

In his hand, a white handkerchief hung from a branch.

On the battlefield, this generally represents the white flag.

Surrender, negotiate, or be an envoy of peace.

Belligerents are less likely to immediately shoot at someone waving a white flag.

"who?"

Two Japanese soldiers appeared.

This place originally belonged to the Japanese-controlled area.

"My own people, my own people." Meng Shaoyuan hurriedly said in fluent Japanese.

He is really grateful to his Japanese teacher Yuri Ai Yamashita. She taught him the proficient Japanese and helped him complete many tasks.

What is Yamashita Yuri Ai doing now?
Within a few minutes, he was brought before Captain Hashimoto.

"I'm Kudo Shinichi from Huari News." Meng Shaoyuan politely introduced himself. He originally wanted to give himself a very domineering Japanese name:

Akagi Takenori!

However, when he was introducing himself, Conan suddenly appeared in his mind.He is a detective, and he is an expert in micro-expressions. The two seem to have a lot in common, right?

Hearing the other party's strong Kyoto accent, Captain Hashimoto couldn't help but frowned: "The war is going on now, Mr. Reporter, what are you doing here?"

"I took great risks to pass through the China's defense zone." Meng Shaoyuan's expression looked a little scared: "Your Excellency, Captain, you know that when China and Japan went to war, Japanese expatriates formed a large number of volunteer teams. Struggle for the holy war of the empire. The Japanese in the concession need the most authentic first-hand information to boost their morale, not those published by the British, Americans or Chinese that are not good for the empire. news."

This reason is very good.

Meng Shaoyuan seized the opportunity: "Your Excellency, Captain, may I interview you?"

"Yes...soldiers of the empire, fight bravely for His Majesty the Emperor..."

With great patience, Meng Shaoyuan listened to Captain Hashimoto's rambling introduction of himself and the bravery of the whole brigade.

Of course, he didn't forget to take a few photos of Captain Hashimoto.

He even took a group photo with Captain Hashimoto.

"It really touched me." Meng Shaoyuan sighed with emotion: "Your Excellency's bravery will be known to all Japanese expatriates in the concession, and victory will definitely belong to us. Your Excellency, Captain, can I interview you everywhere? "

"You please."

At this time, the Chinese army on the opposite side started a small-scale assault again: "Mr. Reporter, this place is very dangerous, you should be careful."

"Thank you."

As soon as Meng Shaoyuan left, a sergeant next to Captain Hashimoto asked, "Your Excellency, Captain, you seem to be a little impatient with that reporter?"

"He's from Kyoto, a hated Kyoto person." Team Captain Hashimoto dismissed him, "If it wasn't for promoting the bravery of the whole team, I wouldn't even want to say a word to him."

……

Meng Shaoyuan had to admit that the perfect defense of the Japanese positions fully demonstrated the military accomplishment of their commanders.

Of course, for the infiltrated agents, their performance is not as good as military command.

The war has done serious damage here.

Large tracts of houses were destroyed.

Dead bodies can be seen everywhere.

Shanghai at the end of August was still sweltering, and there was a very unpleasant smell in the air.

We must find the weak points of the Japanese defense as soon as possible.

Along the way, I encountered Japanese patrols several times.

Relying on his proficiency in Japanese and his title of "Captain Hashimoto", Meng Shaoyuan got through smoothly.

It's a pity that several contact points were destroyed, and I didn't meet my own people.

Under a broken wall, Meng Shaoyuan's eyes suddenly lit up.

A small circle drawn with bricks.

This is the secret code of the latent group.

There is also a small triangle in the circle, and the position of the triangle is aligned with the north.

According to the marked positions, Meng Shaoyuan discovered several more codes one after another.

In front of a half-bombed tea house, the code disappeared.

Meng Shaoyuan took the camera in his hand and shot aimlessly.

"do not move!"

Suddenly, two people rushed out, pointing the shell guns in their hands at him.

"Reporter, reporter." Meng Shaoyuan quickly raised his hand: "I don't have a weapon, only a camera."

"Come with us, move and kill you!"

Under the pressure of gunpoint, Meng Shaoyuan was honestly taken by them to the teahouse, a relatively complete but dark room.

There was another person inside, whose true face could not be seen clearly even though he was hiding in the darkness.Hearing a few murmurs from his subordinates, he immediately asked, "Are you a reporter?"

Meng Shaoyuan immediately recognized the voice: "I'm afraid it will rain tomorrow."

The man was startled: "I'm not afraid of the rain, I'm carrying an umbrella."

"If you want to talk about the umbrella, it's the queen of the umbrella made by Lao Xingji." Meng Shaoyuan finished the code: "Feng Chen."

"who are you?"

After being called out by the other party's name, Feng Chen hurriedly asked.

"Wu Song's latent team leader, Feng Chen, I personally promoted you as an officer."

"Director Meng!"

Feng Chen quickly appeared from the darkness, surprised and delighted: "Director Meng, why did you take the risk to come here?"

He was single-handedly pulled out by Meng Shaoyuan. He thought his official career would be hopeless, but who would have thought that he would eventually become the team leader, so he has always been extremely grateful to Meng Shaoyuan in his heart.

"Feng Chen, our army has been fighting fiercely and urgently needs information. Why did the contact suddenly stop?" Meng Shaoyuan's tone suddenly became severe.

"The radio station is broken." Feng Chen was a little annoyed: "At first I wanted to find Shen Zui, Team Leader Shen and the others, but Team Leader Shen got exposed, borrowed a baby carriage, hid the radio station, and managed to get out of the enemy-occupied area. We were later discovered by the Japanese and ran all the way from Wusong to here.”

Without waiting for Meng Shaoyuan to ask, Feng Chen quickly continued: "Director Meng, we have not forgotten our work, and have been trying every means to investigate the Japanese army's defenses. For this reason, we lost the lives of two brothers. We estimated that the national army A counterattack will be launched here again soon, so we drew a detailed map of the Japanese army's defense, but we can't send it out."

Without a radio station, Feng Chen sent two groups of people to send out the defense map, but they were unsuccessful. Instead, in the next few hours, they lost the lives of two brothers one after another.

Now, there are only three of them left.

"Director Meng, the Japanese army is not strong enough." Feng Chen took out the defense map: "To the north of Luodian, the Japanese army's defense is empty. Only half of the squadron is stationed there, and there are still a lot of weapons and ammunition in storage. The only obstacle is that road. the river, but there is a pontoon bridge to cross the river."

it is good!
Meng Shaoyuan was overjoyed.

This information is really important.

He took the defense map and looked at it carefully, then took out the lighter and burned the defense map.

"This?"

Feng Chen was taken aback.

"It's all recorded here." Meng Shaoyuan pointed to his head: "If the Japanese do a body search, they will never be able to find my place."

"Then leave it to Director Meng."

"What about you? There are only three people left, and the radio station has been damaged. Feng Chen, I approve your retreat."

"No, Director Meng." Feng Chen panted, "The national army's counterattack is imminent, and we have to stay here. Have you forgotten what you said to me?"

"Feng Chen, if you can survive, you don't have to worry about the future. If you die in battle, you are unlucky, but your family can get a large pension.

I'm not afraid to tell you that in the new pension system we are about to announce, in addition to a one-time payment, family members can receive a condolence payment every year in the future.The spies of each class are treated differently. "

This is what Meng Shaoyuan said to Feng Chen that day.

"Director Meng." Feng Chen smiled: "Brothers are all grateful to you for letting us have no worries. Those of us who put our heads on our waistbands and died, we are content with someone to take care of our family."

Meng Shaoyuan nodded silently: "Feng Chen, if you can survive, I will give you a promotion."

"Thank you Director Meng, thank you Director Meng." Feng Chen was overjoyed.

Get promoted and get rich, who do you think doesn’t want to?
……

Meng Shaoyuan soon knew that his decision was correct.

When going back, we still have to pass Captain Hashimoto's position.

But here, Major General Asama Akutagawa, the leader of the Asama Detachment of the Japanese Army who was inspecting the Hashimoto position, ordered someone to bring "Kudo Shinichi" to him.

And a careful search was carried out.

Of course nothing.

"Your Excellency, General." Meng Shaoyuan said very cautiously: "I am a reporter. I am responsible for telling the expatriates in the International Settlement about the heroic performance of the soldiers. You can also search my camera. Where can I get all the photos in it?" I can also accept that the exposure is invalidated."

"There is no need for that." Asama Akutagawa looked Meng Shaoyuan up and down for a while: "Are you from Kyoto?"

"Yes, Your Excellency General, from Kyoto. Judging by your accent, are you also from Kyoto?"

Asama Akutagawa smiled slightly: "Have you been to the Gion Hall?"

"Ah, Gion Hall, I really want to go." Meng Shaoyuan's voice was full of longing, but also a bit of regret: "But the consumption there is not something a small reporter like me can afford."

Asama Akutagawa felt satisfied.

In the Gion Hall, you can enjoy the seven traditional performances that Japan is proud of, including Beijing Dance, Flower Arrangement, Tea Ceremony, Qin, Gagaku, Kyogen, and Bunraku.

A spy can learn Japanese and understand Japanese history and culture, but for places like the Gion Hall, people who are not real Kyoto people will never understand.

As a soldier, Asama Akutagawa is already very cautious.

"Okay, Mr. Reporter, you can leave now."

"Thank you, General."

"Remember, the brave spirit of the soldiers of the empire must be fully publicized in the newspaper."

"Understood, Your Excellency the General."

"Then, I won't send anyone to escort you."

"It's not necessary, Your Excellency, I think I can go back by myself."

This is the first time Meng Shaoyuan has dealt with Asama Akutagawa.

(End of this chapter)