Lost and Spy

Chapter 553 Plenipotentiary Special Envoy
"Report, Zou Yaowei, the special envoy of Commander-in-Chief Yan Xishan of the Second War Zone arrived in Shanghai, ordered by Director Dai, and personally received by Meng Shaoyuan, director of the Shanghai Special Office of Military Command."

Yan Xishan?
What did his people come to Shanghai for?
travel?
Meng Shaoyuan raised his teacup: "What did you say?"

"No."

Wu Jingyi shook her head: "I told you to receive him personally. I have already sent someone to pick him up and arrange him at the International Hotel, which will arrive in about half an hour."

"People from Yan Xishan come to Shanghai." Meng Shaoyuan took a sip of tea: "It's lively, this big Shanghai is really a good place, anyone can come. Well, since Mr. Dai personally gave the order, we have to obey it. Yes Alright, Assistant Wu, I think that everyone can't be arranged in the International Hotel in the future, otherwise, sooner or later people will pay attention there."

"Got it, the car has been arranged outside."

"Special Envoy Yan Xishan." Meng Shaoyuan stood up and smiled, "I heard that this officer is the famous Yan Laojiao. I don't know if he will bring me the famous old Shanxi vinegar."

……

Meng Shaoyuan was still disappointed. The special envoy of Chief Yan didn't even bring a bottle of old vinegar, but only hypocritical greetings:

"This is Director Meng, right? I've been looking forward to it for a long time."

"Be polite." Meng Shaoyuan smiled in a fake manner: "Commander Yan holds an important position as the commander-in-chief of the second war zone. When the Anti-Japanese War broke out, he made outstanding achievements. First, he cooperated with the Eighth Route Army and won the great victory in Pingxingguan. Then he personally led the army in Xinkou. The Jinsui Army and the Central Army fought together, fought bloody battles for 23 days and nights, and inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese army, my brothers really admire it.”

"That's what revolutionary soldiers should do." Zou Yaowei spoke in a strong Shanxi accent: "I'm in Shanxi, and I've heard of the great reputation of Master Meng from Shanghai for a long time. We are soldiers, fighting the enemy head-on. Director Meng lives in Shanghai, so that The Japanese invaders were terrified when they heard the news, and they gave great cooperation to the frontal battlefield, but whenever your name is mentioned, we all admire it."

Damn it, it's just a business bragging.

Just keep boasting like this, we can brag about each other until tomorrow morning, don't you believe it?
The room doorbell rang, and it was according to Meng Shaoyuan's instructions that the food was delivered to the room.

A total of four dishes, one soup, and one bottle of wine.

"Mr. Zou, I'm really sorry."

Meng Shaoyuan cupped his hands: "Originally, I was supposed to take good care of Mr. Zou, but I thought that since Mr. Zou, as the special envoy of Chief Yan, would have to take the risk of coming to Shanghai, he must have a heavy responsibility. In order to prevent the wall from having ears, I asked someone to deliver the food here."

"It's so good, it's great." Zou Yaowei didn't pay much attention to it, "It's my first time in Shanghai. In the next few days, I will be taking care of Director Meng."

"Easy to say, easy to say, please."

Meng Shaoyuan poured wine into two cups: "Mr. Zou, this cup is to respect Commander Yan and the brothers of the Jinsui Army who fought bloody battles on the front line."

"Please."

"Please eat the food and taste the taste of Shanghai cuisine."

Zou Yaowei picked up the chopsticks, ate a piece of winter bamboo shoots, and frowned: "Sorry, wait a minute."

He got up, took out a stainless steel bottle from his luggage, and walked back: "We Shanxi people just like this, without this, nothing tastes good."

Said, poured half a bowl.

A strong vinegar smell soon filled the air.

"Come here, Director Meng, taste it, taste it, this is a good thing." Zou Yaowei enthusiastically poured half a bowl of old mature vinegar into Meng Shaoyuan's bowl.

Then he picked up his own bowl and took a big sip, as if he wanted to enjoy it more.

Damn, Meng Shaoyuan felt sore in his mouth when he saw it.

"We Shanxi people can't miss a meal." Zou Yaowei was satisfied: "The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the rise of the Qin State, the wine that the old Qin people drank is this vinegar. It has been passed down for thousands of years. There is no vinegar in the day."

This is also, just like Sichuan and Hunan people are very spicy, while Cantonese people are so bland, and the customs are different in different places.

After drinking and chatting there for a while, Meng Shaoyuan turned to the main topic: "Mr. Zou came to Shanghai this time. I don't know what the task is. Director Dai has an order, and I will fully cooperate with you."

"Director Lao Meng is coming." Zou Yaowei said sternly, "This is Chief Yan who personally asked Director Dai for help. I came to Shanghai this time because of a Shandong native."

"Shandong people?"

You are a Shanxi native, and you went to Shanghai for a Shandong native?Are you talking about tongue twisters?

"Exactly, this person is well-known in Shandong." Zou Yaowei said slowly: "In many places in Shandong, people are called by his name. This person is the Shandong bandit Liu Heiqi!"

Liu Heiqi?It sounds like a little impression.

"His name is Liu Guitang. Because he is ranked seventh and has dark skin, he was called Liu Heiqi, and Shandong people gave him another nickname, 'The Demon King of Confusion'." Zou Yaowei looked serious: "In the fourth year of the Republic of China At that time, he gathered a group of brothers to become bandits, and was repeatedly suppressed by officers and soldiers, but the more they were beaten, he had more than ten thousand men.

This man is unscrupulous. In the rural areas of Pingyi and Feixian County, the most vicious curse is "You are Liu Heiqi, you are Liu Junjun".He also likes women. It is said that there are as many as 81 women around him. Of course, there must be exaggerations. After the Japanese entered Shandong, they also lured them to ensure the safety of the rear. "

Zou Yaowei talked eloquently there, and Meng Shaoyuan slowly remembered.

Yes, the gangster Liu Guitang, later defected to the national army, and then defected to the Japanese again, probably like this?
"In the 17th year of the Republic of China, he was incorporated, and his unit was reorganized into the New Fourth Division of the National Revolutionary Army. He served as the division commander. It was during this period that he met Chief Yan." Zou Yaowei continued: "Because his new Fourth Division The discipline of the division and army was lax, which had a serious impact on the local people, and was scolded by Shangfeng, so he simply ran to the northeast to join the Japanese and served as the commander-in-chief of the Puppet Manchukuo Third Route Army.

After his so-called Third Route Army was defeated by Han Fuqu, he ran to Tianjin and hid. In the 24th year of the Republic of China, he came out of the mountains again, recruited old subordinates from the past, and arrested strong men everywhere. It didn't take long for him to have nearly [-] subordinates.After the Japanese invaded Shandong, they tried to win him over, but conflicts arose between him and the Japanese, so he decided to fight against Japan anyway. "

Anti-Japanese anyway?

This kind of bandit goes over and over again. If you have milk, you are a mother. If you join the national army today, you can join the Japanese tomorrow. There is no sense of ethnicity or shame.

However, during the Anti-Japanese War, whether it was bandits or local anti-Japanese armed forces, they were all forces that the National Government actively fought for. Generally, Liu Guitang, who beat bandits, was given the title of a teacher, and he was not required to actively resist the Japanese, as long as he did not cause trouble.

This is also a kind of sadness and helplessness.

"As for Liu Guitang, he once took refuge in the Japanese, so he was worried that this time anyway, the Shandong National Army would not trust him. He had a friendship with Chief Yan before, so he secretly contacted Chief Yan. What does Chief Yan mean? The armed forces that can be contacted must be united. In 105 counties in Shanxi, 70 counties are headed by special commissioners from the Sacrifice League. Shanxi has therefore become a model area for the national industry to fully cooperate and persist in the war of resistance. Therefore, Liu Guitang is also a target to win within range.

Anyway, Liu Guitang wanted to do whatever he wanted, but he was worried that he had defected to the Japanese, and the national government would not let him off easily. Therefore, he proposed that both sides send a plenipotentiary representative to negotiate in Shanghai.Officer Yan sent me here. "

You talk about yours, what does it matter to me?

Meng Shaoyuan didn't think so.

What's more, a bandit who keeps repeating, betrays today, betrays tomorrow, has no loyalty at all, why should he be so fancy, and send some kind of plenipotentiary representative.

Meng Shaoyuan had no interest in recruiting bandit teams, but since it was a task assigned by Dai Li himself, he would be perfunctory and let them talk about leaving Shanghai quickly, and his task would be considered complete.

Anyway, it won't be long before Liu Guitang will rebel again, and he will have to be beaten at that time.

"Mr. Zou has a heavy responsibility, and I will definitely help him." Meng Shaoyuan said with a hypocritical expression, "Who is the person sent by Liu Guitang?"

"They had a total of eight sworn brothers at the beginning. The seventh son of Liu Guitang, the first six all died one after another. Only his cousin, the eighth brother Liu Mancai, was left. He was also known as Baye Liu, also known as Abacus Liu." Zou Yaowei immediately replied: " Liu Mancai didn't know how to fight wars, but he was good at fighting. Liu Guitang's money was all managed by him, and he was his confidant.

In this negotiation in Shanghai, it is inevitable that the two sides will bargain. Liu Guitang must strive for the best interests, so Liu Mancai was sent out.What I mean is that I want to ask Director Meng to help us arrange a place where we can negotiate safely. At the same time, in order to prevent the news from leaking and being controlled by the Japanese, Director Meng should also be responsible for our security in Shanghai. "

It's not difficult either.

Meng Shaoyuan had just one thought in his mind, you two should hurry up and get out of here.The struggle situation in Shanghai is so complicated, and now I have to take on the heavy responsibility of protecting you. How can I have so much free time.

But after all, he was sent by the commander-in-chief of the second war zone, and he had to do his best to save face: "Don't worry, Mr. Zou, I dare not talk about other places, but in Shanghai, the one I, Meng Shaoyuan, wanted to protect People, there will be no accidents. How about it, Mr. Zou, when are you going to meet Liu Mancai?"

"Tomorrow." Zou Yaowei pondered for a while: "According to the agreement, Liu Mancai will live in the Xingwang Hotel. I would like to ask Director Meng to send two people to protect him. Like me, he is coming to Shanghai for the first time. He lives in an unfamiliar place. If it falls to Japan It’s not good in the hands of special agencies.”

"Success, I'll send someone to find him now."

Meng Shaoyuan just wanted to get up and leave, but Zou Yaowei was hesitant and a little embarrassed: "Director Meng, the Anti-Japanese War is in full swing, and Shanxi has limited funds. I live in such a high-end hotel. I am afraid that the funds are not enough."

I rely on!

Yan Xishan is Yan Laoshu, this guy is not inferior at all to being stingy, isn't he?
Meng Shaoyuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Mr. Zou, don't worry, all your expenses in Shanghai will be borne by the military commander. You, Mr. Zou, just live here with confidence, and you don't have to worry about the rest of the expenses."

(End of this chapter)