For three consecutive days, the radio stations of the Japanese and puppet troops broadcast their fabricated news non-stop. Even newspapers joined in and published some photos, including photos of Yamada Shun and Princess. Now, Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao,
Some of the more progressive newspapers in Guangzhou began to reprint some false news about the Japanese army because they could not figure out what the little devils were going to do. At the same time, in order to seize the selling points of the news, the most popular ones were whether Ni Hua and Yamada Jun were in love and whether Japan
Is the princess with Liu Yimin?
Liu Yimin, Luo Ronghuan and others were able to see through the Japanese army's tactics, but that does not mean that others could see through them.
Liu Yimin knew that rumors told a thousand times are the truth, and he often used this method to deal with and deceive the little devils. Therefore, on the first day when the Japanese army launched a propaganda war, Liu Yimin ordered the Political Department to quickly counterattack and counterattack the Japanese army's propaganda war.
Refuting the slander and rumors one by one will not allow the little devils to succeed in their conspiracy to slander the Eighth Route Army. However, in the propaganda war, the party who spreads the rumors always has the first advantage, and can make up any random information. The counterattack of the instructor's political department seems a bit feeble.
At this time, it was the eve of the Fifth Plenary Session of the Fifth Central Committee of the Kuomintang. The news that the Eighth Route Army established an anti-Japanese base area, established an anti-Japanese democratic regime, and reorganized the local armed forces of the Kuomintang, as propagated on the Japanese and puppet army radio stations, became the focus of attention of interested people. Members of the Kuomintang Central Committee gathered in Chongqing
We talk about two things all day long. One is that Vice President Wang has betrayed the country and surrendered to the enemy, and the other is naturally the Eighth Route Army instructors establishing local political power in Shandong and reorganizing the local armed forces of the Kuomintang.
Most of these Kuomintang Central Committee members insist on resisting Japan, and some of them have problems with Wang Jingwei. But they have one thing in common, which is to prevent the Communist Party from growing stronger. Some time ago, the Japanese army has been on the offensive and has not bothered to settle accounts with the Communist Party. Now the Japanese army
The attack momentum has weakened, and it is time to discuss the issue of the Communist Party. If no measures are taken and the Communist Party is allowed to develop, the Communist Party will turn China red before the Japanese can destroy it. Therefore, these are always the first batch of people to attack China.
The retreating Kuomintang Central Committee members began to form small groups, gathering together and muttering, preparing to discuss how to limit the development of the Communist Party at the Fifth Plenary Session of the Fifth Central Committee.
Early in the morning on December 20, Shen Honglie, Qin Qirong and others, as well as Shen Zui, the leader of the communication team of the National Army stationed instructors, blocked the door of the instructor division headquarters and asked to see Liu Yimin.
Shen Honglie did not leave Shandong and accepted Liu Yimin's suggestion to work in a joint office. Liu Yimin was busy and did not bother to ask him how the recruitment of naval school instructors was going. As soon as he heard that it was him who asked for a meeting, Liu Yimin invited him to come to the office.
Shen Honglie was not here to report on the preparations for the establishment of a naval academy. His problem was very simple. He wanted to personally inspect Li Wenli and Zhang Liyuan's residences to see if the rumors about the Japanese army were true. Otherwise, he would not be able to report to the Kuomintang Central Committee and the Kuomintang Central Committee.
The government and the Military Commission reported. Shen Zui’s question was simpler. They asked Commander Liu to order a large-scale raid in Shandong to capture a Japanese princess and exchange the Japanese princess for prisoners of war from the national army.
Although Liu Yimin didn't know the specific battle plan of the Japanese army, he knew that once the Japanese army launched, the offensive would be fierce. By then, I'm afraid there would be swarms of planes in the sky and ant-like infantry on the ground. However, his battle plan was to wait until the Japanese troops left the fortified
When the defense line launched an attack, they launched another thunderous blow. At this time, the Japanese army had not yet launched, and the main force of the instructors had to continue to hide and wait. For the sake of safety, Liu Yimin still issued an emergency order to completely clear the Shandong base area, requiring all agencies and schools to evacuate to the mountainous areas.
The militia, district squad, and county brigade prepared for mine warfare and tunnel warfare, and the troops confronting the Japanese army in Dexian, Qingdao, Yanzhou, and Shandong directions were prepared to deal with a large-scale Japanese attack.
At this time, Liu Yimin was concentrating on the movements of the Japanese army. Hearing that Shen Honglie came to him to inspect Li Wenli, Zhang Liyuan's troops became angry and couldn't help but ask: "Does Chairman Shen also believe in the Japanese army?" Spreading rumors?”
Shen Honglie blushed a little, but still replied: "Commander Liu, I don't believe the rumors about the Japanese army, but there is an order from the top. I must meet with Li Wenli and Zhang Liyuan to check the actual situation of their troops. Please Forgive me! ”
Liu Yimin looked at these people. Except for He Siyuan, they were all resolutely anti-communist guys in history. They would eventually part ways. Even He Siyuan, if we force him to cooperate with our party now, it may not be possible. However, the Japanese army A large-scale attack is imminent. These people are all senior officials of the Kuomintang Shandong Provincial Government. Shen Honglie is the provincial chairman and security commander. If unfortunately they fall into the hands of the enemy, there will be big trouble!
After calming down, Liu Yimin persuaded patiently: "Chairman Shen, I believe you have received strict orders to see Li Wenli and Zhang Liyuan. You may also want to collect some evidence that our army has reorganized their troops. I can tell you responsibly. , our army did not take any action against their troops. If I wanted to reorganize them, they would have joined the Eighth Route Army long ago. Think about it, all the Japanese army's troops were wiped out by us. Li Wenli, Zhang Liyuan will be ours Opponent? Our army has only reorganized part of the civilian army in Western Shandong. The main reason is that when the Japanese army attacked Liaocheng, the civilian troops defending Liaocheng disobeyed General Fan Zhuxian's order and abandoned the city. General Fan Zhuxian was martyred. Wang Laixiandi abandoned the city and fled. The First Army, which had already secretly colluded with the Japanese army, fled to Linqing and prepared to surrender to the Japanese army. It launched an attack on the 10th detachment stationed in Linqing and the 16th detachment of Jizhan'ao who had fled to Linqing. The two sides started a melee in Linqing City. After our army destroyed the Japanese 21st Division at Attaché, we rushed to the aid of Shandong Province and prepared to attack the Japanese independent fourth brigade that attacked Liaocheng. When we arrived in Linqing, we received a report from the fleeing people and learned that Wang Laixian had defeated the Imperial Association. We raised the military flag in an attempt to eliminate the 10th and 16th detachments by force as a gift to surrender to the Japanese army. Our army then attacked Lincheng, eliminated Wang Laixian's troops, and met the Japanese army in Linqing, annihilating the independent mixed fourth brigade. regiment. This matter has already been reported to the Military Commission. It belongs to the elimination of the rebels. Chairman Chiang should be very clear about it. Everything I said is true and there is no lie. If Chairman Shen doesn't believe it, you can find someone to understand. If you really want to see him Li Wenli and Zhang Liyuan can send a report and order them to report the situation, but there is no need to go there in person."
Qin Qirong became impatient and asked very rudely: "Master Liu said so nicely, so what happened to Li Wenli's Kaobin group? Are they also rebels?"
Liu Yimin doesn't have a good impression of Qin Qirong. Historically, this guy was a friction expert named by the chairman. He was burdened with the blood debt of Eighth Route Army cadres and soldiers, and he also colluded with the Japanese and puppet troops. However, history has changed now, and Qin Qirong is Shi Ye has not yet revealed his true face, and Liu Yimin cannot take measures against him. He can only explain patiently: "Kaobin's regiment is not a rebel, but an upright anti-Japanese hero. At that time, they were attacked by the Japanese army, and the entire regiment suffered heavy casualties. Our army When they arrived for rescue, there were less than 300 people in the regiment. After the battle, Kao Binzhi asked our army to treat the wounded, and asked to join the Eighth Route Army, willing to return to Li Wenli's army freely. As a result, there were only more than 20 people who did not The injured soldiers returned to Li Wenli's Ministry, and the remaining more than 200 wounded soldiers followed Kao Binzhi to our army's field hospital for treatment. They are all still in the field hospital, and Chairman Shen can see them at any time."
Qin Qirong wanted to join Li Wenli and Zhang Liyuan, with the purpose of raising an armed force under his own command so as to compete with the Eighth Route Army for territory. No matter how Liu Yimin explained, he was playing the piano to a bull. No, as soon as Liu Yimin finished speaking, Qin Qirong stood up. He came up and said: "What you said so nicely is actually to cover up the fact that you annexed the local armed forces of the national army. The purpose of reorganizing Wang Laixian's troops is to eliminate the rebels, and to annex Kaobin's regiment is because they voluntarily joined the Eighth Route Army. If there are other similar phenomena, I'm afraid it will be They violated military discipline and bullied the common people. Commander Liu, I know you are eloquent, but no matter what you say, you can't stop our determination to join forces with Li Wenli and Zhang Liyuan."
Liu Yimin was immediately annoyed, and two sharp arrow-like eyes were fixed on Qin Qirong's face. Qin Qirong was startled, and involuntarily shrank behind Shen Honglie.
Liu Yimin said coldly: "Qin Qirong, who do you think you are? How dare you say nothing to me? I destroyed the 21st Japanese Brigade and where were you when Chahar sent the regiment? I destroyed the 8th Japanese Army. Division, where were you when we were in the 10th Division? Let me tell you, the entire national army’s combined record does not kill as many Japanese as my instructors! Don’t talk about you, it’s Chairman Chiang, Mrs. Chiang, They all spoke politely to me. Li Zongren, Yan Xishan, Zhang Qun, Zhang Zhizhong, Chen Cheng, which one of them was not polite when they met me? When will it be your turn to accuse me? If it weren't for the bloody battle of our Eighth Route Army, you would be right now Maybe you have been captured by the Japanese and surrendered, but you can still keep making irresponsible remarks like this? I tell you, you must be honest when you arrive in Shandong. If I find you doing something that undermines unity and resistance against Japan, , Hehe, be careful!"
Shen Honglie hurriedly tried to smooth things over: "Mr. Liu, Director Qin are also anxious to complete the tasks assigned by the superior. I'm a little impatient. Please forgive me."
Qin Qirong heard Liu Yimin say that he might have been captured by the Japanese and surrendered. He didn't want to and wanted to argue with Liu Yimin again. He Siyuan held him tightly.
After calming down for a while, Liu Yimin felt that he had something to say, so he softened his tone and said, "Chairman Shen, the only reason I advise you not to go is because the Japanese army is very likely to launch a heavy siege against Shandong. You can do whatever you want." When our main force moves, safety can be guaranteed. Neither Li Wenli nor Zhang Liyuan has the ability to protect your safety. The reason why they were able to survive in the past was because the Japanese army did not really regard them as opponents. If the Japanese army knew that you had arrived at their place , I can guarantee that a large group of Japanese troops can eliminate them. In addition, there is another situation you need to consider. Li Wenli’s Ministry has Japanese spy activities. If you want to go, please also go to Zhang Liyuan. As far as I know, Zhang Liyuan is here. People are relatively reliable. If you are attacked by the Japanese army, you must quickly move closer to our army and never put yourself in danger. You must know that you are the chairman of the Shandong Provincial Government. Once you fall into the hands of the Japanese invaders, the consequences will be disastrous!"
This was said very sincerely. Shen Honglie was not a fool, so he naturally knew that Liu Yimin really cared about his safety. However, the task must still be completed.
Shen Honglie thought for a moment and said with emotion: "Just do what Master Liu said. I will go to Zhang Liyuan in southern Shandong to see the situation. If nothing can be done, I will lead the provincial government to join the Eighth Route Army, or I will try to retreat to northern Henan. Don't worry, if I fall into the hands of the Japanese invaders, I am not Wang Jingwei and will not become a traitor. I will just die with the Japanese invaders."
Liu Yimin heard the generosity he said and couldn't stop him anymore, so he opened the drawer, took out two pokers, and two boxes of ammunition, and handed them to Shen Honglie and He Siyuan for self-defense. Then he called the Chief of Staff Zeng Zhongsheng. , asked him to replenish ammunition for Shen Honglie's guards, notify the troops along the way to pick up and escort them, and then asked Zeng Zhongsheng to take Shen Honglie and others away.
This was the second time Shen Zui faced Liu Yimin at close range. Just now, when Qin Qirong contradicted Liu Yimin, he was vaguely hoping that Liu Yimin would arrest Qin Qirong, so that there would be a good show. Unfortunately, Liu Yimin was angry and did not What about Qin Qirong? Later, seeing how thoughtful Liu Yimin was about Shen Honglie's safety, Shen Zui felt a little guilty in his heart. However, since he was on a mission, he still raised the issue of the Japanese princess.
Liu Yimin told Shen Zui bluntly that there was indeed a high-level Japanese female assassin who went to Shandong under the pseudonym Tang Xiuer. She did not know if she was a princess, and her purpose was to assassinate Liu Yimin. She was not accompanied by a female official from the Japanese imperial palace, but from a big shop in Juxian County. The girl Zhuang went to study in Japan was named Zhuang Yulian. Now the problem is very clear. These two women disguised themselves as fugitive students from Peiping and infiltrated into the Eighth Route Army. When they arrived in Jinan, they did meet her at a breakfast stall in Jinan. Tang Xiuer investigated When it was time for the plane to take off at the airport, he reported it to the Japanese army, which caused his aircraft formation to be intercepted by Japanese fighter planes. After committing the crime, Tang Xiuer killed Zhuang Yulian and two monitoring soldiers and escaped. Among the many rumors spread by the North China Front Army, this is the only one This is quite true. It is estimated that Tang Xiuer escaped to Peiping and informed them of the situation.
Shen Zui has a graceful appearance, martial arts skills, and is good at acupoints. He is a well-known operational expert in the military. As soon as Liu Yimin told him the situation, he knew he was not lying. If Tang Xiuer was really a Japanese princess and was hiding in Shandong, I'm afraid the instructor would have caught her long ago. With Liu Yimin's character, she might have been shot in public. You must know that Tang Xiuer killed Liu Yimin's guard commander and caused the Eighth Route Army to lose five aircraft. Liu Yimin himself was killed.
However, Shen Zui was also a martial arts practitioner with a strong competitive spirit. When he heard that Tang Xiu'er was a skilled martial artist, he was a little eager to give it a try. He took the initiative to ask Liu Yimin for help, saying that if he found traces of Tang Xiu'er, please inform him and he would personally capture the female assassin.
Liu Yimin glanced at Shen Zui and told him that he was no match for Tang Xiuer. Don't think that just because you know a little bit of acupuncture skills, you are so great. It's far from it! If you have such thoughts, you might as well go to Shanghai, where there is a concession to protect you, and you can kill the Japanese and traitors to your heart's content. .
After saying a few words, Liu Yimin suddenly asked: "When Dai Li sent you here, did he also give you other tasks?"
Shen Zui was stunned for a moment, then closed his mouth and didn't answer.
Liu Yimin hated spies the most. He also knew that Shen Zui was young and experienced and was Dai Li's right-hand man. He also knew that people like Shen Zui were also a passionate young man at the beginning and joined the revolution enthusiastically. However, the Kuomintang The revolution with the Nationalist Government began to betray the revolution before it was completely successful, and became increasingly corrupt, ruining the ideals of many people. Of course, during the Anti-Japanese War, many secret agents of the military command stood on the front line of the Anti-Japanese War, and did not hesitate to shed blood and sacrifice, and wrote many legends.
Liu Yimin said word by word: "Dai Li must have given you a task, which is to assassinate me when necessary. Otherwise, he would not send an action master like you to my place. Are you going to report to Dai Li? As the old saying goes, don’t mess with me! I look forward to hearing about you showing off your skills in Shanghai and Nanjing!”
Shenzui walked away dejectedly.
With these difficult guys gone, Liu Yimin picked up the phone and called Qian Zhuangfei, asking if there was any telegram indicating changes in the enemy's situation. Qian Zhuangfei reported that there was and would send it over immediately.
At this moment, Security Minister Hu Di came with two comrades from the Ministry of Social Affairs, saying that he wanted to report to Liu Yimin.
Liu Yimin has a problem. It may be that he has read too many books before time travel, and he is very wary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, which is in charge of Kang Sheng. Although he also knows the special achievements that the red agents have established for the revolution, he always has some injustices in his mind. The dead hero cannot let go. Now that Kang Sheng is no longer the Minister of Social Affairs, I wonder what these two comrades want from him. Are they here to investigate Wang Dahu's violation of military discipline and the killing of prisoners?
The two comrades from the Social Department were the same man and woman who came last time with the two cadres from the General Political Department. Liu Yimin didn't even ask their names.
After the two people saluted Liu Yimin and reported, it was the female comrade who spoke first: "Report to Comrade Liu Yimin: We need Comrade Ni Hua to write a report on her study and work in the United States and review her. Since Comrade Ni Hua is Your wife, Chief Hu Di does not dare to make the decision, and asks us to report to you, please approve!"
Liu Yimin's eyes suddenly became sharp as he looked at Hu Di and the two comrades.
Hu Di hurriedly reported: "Commander, I have already said that Comrade Ni Hua's work in the United States is under the leadership of a head of the central government. We don't know the specific situation. But the comrades from the Ministry of Social Affairs insist on seeing you, so I have to bring them here. ."
Only then did Liu Yimin realize that this lesbian was of medium height, with short haircuts, a fair face, double eyelids, and big eyes. She stood there neither humble nor overbearing.
Originally, it was normal for Ni Hua to write a report. However, it would not work if he was subject to review. It was just playing the piano randomly! Besides, Ni Hua is so pure and has no inner-party struggle in his mind, so he might not be able to accept it. It will be very irritating. If you write or say something wrong again, it will be easy for others to catch you. In the future, if you engage in any kind of movement like in history, these things may be misinterpreted by others, which is not good. .
Think about it: Deputy Chief of Staff Zuo Quan still wears the label of a Trotskyist. He directs operations during the day and writes letters of complaint to the central government at night. Liu Yimin said carefully and carefully: "Ni Hua went to the United States to study, and it was her own expense. Her family's money has nothing to do with our party. As for her work in the United States, she was entrusted by me to help us do some work within her ability. It was purely to ask her to help our Red Army. Later, the Central Committee made it clear that Comrade Chen Yun contacted her , mainly using her identity and social connections to purchase supplies and raise funds for us. She was not a party member herself. At that time, she was appointed as the deputy director of the Seventh Army Field Hospital. The purpose was to attract her to sympathize with the Red Army, support the Red Army, help the Red Army, and It is not a formal appointment in the strict sense. The Central Committee knows this, and the records of the Party Committee of the Seventh Red Army are also documented. In other words, Comrade Ni Hua only truly joined our army after returning from Wuhan. The previous ones are all It was our army that asked her for help, including rescuing me in Chengdu. Therefore, Ni Hua’s study and work in the United States does not need to be reported to anyone, nor does it need to be reviewed by anyone. It is purely her private matter. Of course, Ni Hua Comrade Hua has helped us a lot and made great contributions. The central government knows everything she has done. If the Ministry of Social Affairs needs to know more, they can go to Comrade Chen Yun, who knows everything. You can also go to the Chairman and Vice Chairman Zhou, and they all know it too. There is no need to look for Ni Hua. She is not yet a party member, but is just a senior intellectual and professional in the military. Your Ministry of Social Affairs should not disturb her."
The female comrade listened to Liu Yimin's easy words and ignored Ni Hua completely. She couldn't help but said loudly: "Report to Comrade Liu Yimin: Ni Hua is the deputy director of the Eighth Route Army General Hospital and the deputy director of the Instructor Field Hospital. He is still yours."
Madam. According to the organizational principles, she is obliged to explain everything to the organization, including all her experiences before participating in the revolution, and accept organizational review."
Seeing that the female comrade was plausibly speaking, Liu Yimin thought for a while and said slowly: "I have already said that Ni Hua is not a party member yet. We cannot hold her according to the party member standards, nor can we hold her according to the organizational principles. As long as she is dedicated to resisting Japan and does not violate
Eighth Route Army discipline will suffice. After a period of study and education, her thoughts have improved, and when she asks to join the party, she will naturally report everything to the party organization."
When he said this, an idea flashed in Liu Yimin's mind. The chairman asked Ni Hua to go to the United States to seek aid again, and he would never let the Ministry of Social Affairs review Ni Hua. This is unreasonable!
When he thought of this, Liu Yimin asked: "By the way, I forgot to ask you, who approved it for Ni Hua to write a report and accept the review? Why didn't the central government notify the Shandong Bureau and the Shandong Military Region Party Committee?"
The female comrade replied: "Report to Comrade Liu Yimin: We are staff members assigned as instructors by the Central Ministry of Social Affairs, and this is our responsibility."
When Liu Yimin heard this, he banged the table and shouted loudly: "Play the piano randomly! You two can represent the Ministry of Social Affairs? How dare you censor comrades casually? If Ni Hua is censored today, will Political Commissar Luo and I be censored tomorrow?"
Hu Di, what do you do for a living? These two comrades and the two comrades from the Eighth Route Army Headquarters were on a business trip to Shandong together. When did they become staff members assigned as instructors? Why didn't you report it?"
Seeing Liu Yimin's anger, the female comrade was not timid and said loudly: "Report to Comrade Liu Yimin: The two of us did come to Shandong to do business, but the incident of the Second Cavalry Regiment killing prisoners occurred, and Minister Kang instructed us to investigate and deal with it. This matter has never been resolved.
After handling it to the end, we stayed as instructors. Now, the radio stations and newspapers of the Japanese and puppet army are using Ni Hua's study in the United States to spread rumors. Shouldn't we take care of it? Shouldn't we censor Ni Hua? It's just for your safety.
, we also have an obligation to help the Instructor and Security Department review Ni Hua."
Liu Yimin's tone became colder and colder: "After talking for a long time, it turns out that you are making the decision privately!"
When the female comrade heard this, she became anxious and said loudly: "Comrade Liu Yimin, how can you say that we are making the decision privately? Aren't we asking you for instructions and reports? The job responsibility of the Ministry of Social Affairs is to examine all suspicious elements and ensure the safety of our team.
Purity. We are fulfilling our responsibilities. Please support us and allow us to review Ni Hua!"
Liu Yimin was too lazy to pay attention to her and said to Hu Di: "Send these two comrades back to Shaanxi. Send a telegram to Li Kenong and tell him to study carefully how to summarize the lessons of the Soviet area's anti-revolutionary expansion, how to enhance the democratic atmosphere within the party, and how to
We must improve the intra-party security system, how to establish an intra-party complaint and complaint system, and how to standardize the work of the Ministry of Social Affairs. He must study it thoroughly and report directly to the Central Committee. By the way, send a system compilation to the Shandong Bureau. We must organize study. In addition,
You must write an inspection to the division party committee, carefully review the existing problems in security and security work, and find ways to solve the problems. Don't wait until Political Commissar Luo and I were assassinated by the Japanese and you will cry and wipe your eyes. By then, I'm afraid
It’s not as simple as writing a check.”
Liu Yimin is now a member of the Central Committee, and this is consistent with his status.
Hu Di knew that he had been harmed by these two ignorant girls and boys from the Social Department, and his face became extremely ugly. After saluting Liu Yimin, he picked up the two comrades from the Social Department and walked out.
When Qian Zhuang flew over, he encountered Hu Di dragging two comrades from the Social Department out with a depressed look on her face. The female comrade kept shouting, "Comrade Liu Yimin, please support us!"
Qian Zhuangfei reported: "Commander, I have just received a notification from the headquarters that the Japanese troops on the Zhengzhou front line launched a surprise attack on the troops in the first theater last night. This morning, the Japanese troops in Shanxi launched a full-scale attack on our base areas in southeastern Shanxi, central Shanxi, Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei, and northern Shanxi.
The Japanese army dispatched a large number of aircraft, and the main force also came out in full force, and the offensive was fierce. In addition, the Japanese army commanded the North China Security Army in the Pingjin area to encircle Jidong. Our Pingxi base area and Luxi base area were both attacked by the Japanese army. We received a call from the headquarters, asking us to report it quickly.
Enemy situation."
Liu Yimin grabbed the telegram and read it carefully.