wind in the dark night

Chapter 229 Many crises
In the low-lying area of ​​Menghuzhai, melted rainwater and snow accumulated to form a natural pool of water. Looking down from a high place, it looks like a half moon, which is how the pool got its name "Moon Pool".

The Tiger Village was stationed in Yueliangpao because there was water source here all year round.

Yang Feng tiptoed around two sleepy sentries and groped his way down the winding mountain road, one step deep and one step shallow. He walked alone in the dark mountains. The cold wind was mixed with the howling of night owls, which made people feel creepy.

After walking for about two hours, Yang Feng discovered to his dismay that he was lost. He had been blindfolded when he came here and had no idea where he came from. It was not easy to walk out smoothly in the pitch-dark mountains.

He didn't dare to walk any further. If he went in the right direction, everything would be fine. But if he went in the wrong direction, the further he went, the worse it would be. Judging from the current situation, he could only wait until daybreak and figure out the directions before walking any further.

……

In the brightly lit room of National University Riverside College, Junichiro Shibuya and Yumi Akiyama sat opposite each other across a table.

Junichiro Shibuya said slowly and steadily, "You are not the most suitable candidate for the position of communications squad leader, but I still chose you. Do you know why?"

"do not know."

Yumi Akiyama answered respectfully.

"Because you are a woman."

"........."

"The five races live in harmony, and the land is blessed by the kingly way. It sounds harmonious, but in fact, among the five races, the Han people make up the majority, and the other four races are just a complement. Squad leader Akiyama, let me ask you a question. Do you think that the Japanese who become naturalized citizens of Manchukuo will recognize from the bottom of their hearts that this is their motherland?"

"No. At least I won't."

"The same is true in reverse. In the hearts of many Han people, the Kuomintang authorities are their motherland. Therefore, in the police department, especially the special agent department, we must have reliable eyes and ears to see, listen, understand the situation, and solve problems. The task I gave you is to use your own advantages to win over one or two senior police officers, just for this purpose!"

"I'm sorry I couldn't complete the task."

Yumi Akiyama bowed.

Junichiro Shibuya said: "There is a Chinese proverb that goes, 'When a man pursues a woman, it's like there's a mountain between them, but when a woman pursues a man, it's like there's only a layer of gauze between them.' It means that when a man pursues a woman, it's like there's a mountain between them, but when a woman pursues a man, it's as easy as poking through a layer of gauze. I believe that with your looks, as long as you're willing to put down your pride, few men will refuse you."

Akiyama Yumi said: "But, Qi Yue..."

Shibuya Junichiro interrupted her: "You chose the wrong target. Qi Yue is in love with Bai Xue and has a mistress. I heard that he is also close to a female police officer. It will be difficult for you to succeed with him because he has no shortage of women. Moreover, he knows that you are working for me and will think this is a temptation."

Yumi Akiyama said: "I didn't think it through."

Shibuya Junichiro said coldly: "Is it because you didn't think it through, or do you just not want to do it? You chose Qi Yue because you guessed that he would refuse, and then used this as an excuse to prove that you are not suitable for this kind of thing. If I guess correctly, you came to see me today to refuse this mission, right?"

Yumi Akiyama bowed again and said, "General Shibuya, I beg you, please don't let me do this again. As a mother, I also have dignity. If Nobita knew about this..."

Junichiro Shibuya snorted, "Captain Akiyama, may I ask, between your so-called dignity and the country, which is more important?"

“Of course it’s nationally important.”

"Then don't use your dignity as an excuse!"

"........."

"You must choose your target carefully. Don't let me down again this time."

"Yes!"

"I heard that you received a letter from home."

"Yes."

"Whose letter is it from?"

"It's father."

"He cares about you."

"...Yes." Shibuya Junichiro sat up straight and said calmly: "Work hard and try to achieve something. When you return to Japan in the future, you will have an explanation to your father."

Yumi Akiyama lowered her head and said nothing.

……

At daybreak, rime appeared in the mountains. This is a very common natural phenomenon in the Northeast. Under the influence of humidity and low temperature, the rime is crystal clear and everything is covered in white.

Yang Feng found the right direction and walked quickly down the mountain. When he reached the woods at the foot of the mountain, he stopped and used his rifle to pick up the fallen leaves in the ditch. Because when he went up the mountain, he knew from the sound that Brother Chen had hidden his bicycle in the pile of fallen leaves.

With a slight bang, the gun barrel hit the iron object. He pushed aside the pile of fallen leaves and saw that the bicycle was indeed inside. He was very happy. If it weren't for the bicycle, he would have been too late.

Just as he was about to pull the bicycle out, two people came in from the shadows outside the woods, both of them carrying rifles on their shoulders. In their haste, Yang Feng had no time to dodge and had to dive into the pile of fallen leaves.

The two people who came in were the secret guards of the Tiger Village. One of them said to the other, "Sanmin, wait here. I will go back and find someone to replace you."

The man named Sanmin said, "Hurry up, I'm so sleepy that I can't even open my eyes."

The other agreed and walked up the mountain.

There was a pile of fallen leaves in a ditch not far from Yang Feng. Judging from its shape, it was more suitable for a shelter. The sentry named Sanmin walked over and buried himself in the pile of fallen leaves.

After a while, perhaps because he was worried, he crawled out from the pile of fallen leaves, left the forest with his rifle, climbed up a big tree, and stood guard with his gun.

Yang Feng quietly pushed aside the fallen leaves and peeked outside. From a distance, he saw Sanmin sitting on a tree branch. He couldn't help but groan in his heart. As long as he came out, he would be able to see him immediately from the tree.

In this situation, it is impossible to launch a sneak attack on the opponent and you can only wait patiently.

……

Five thirty in the morning.

The sky is bright.

Guessing that the shift relief team would be here soon, Sanmin came down from the tree, yawned as he returned to the woods, looked around, and burrowed into the fallen leaves again, holding his rifle and closing his eyes to rest.

He just left a while ago.

Qi Yue and his men appeared in the mist.

"Deputy Captain Qi, look!"

Zhao Zhenhai pointed at the ground.

The white rime made the footprints very clear, extending from the tree roots into the forest.

Qi Yue made a gesture, and everyone got out of the car, took out their guns, spread out, and followed the footprints into the woods.

Qi Yue was not too worried. Both the Anti-Japanese United Army and the Loyal and Patriotic Army should have been safely transferred by now.

The footprints stopped at the pile of fallen leaves in Sanmin.

It is no secret that the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces' secret sentries like to hide in thick piles of fallen leaves. In addition to hiding their whereabouts, it also serves to keep warm. After years of accumulated "bandit suppression experience", the Japanese and puppet troops have long known that the key is how to find people. There are many similar piles of fallen leaves in the mountains, and it is impossible to find every one of them.

Sanmin, who was still sleepy, heard some noise outside and sat up quickly. Before he could see the situation clearly, Daping pulled out a dagger from his trouser leg, rushed forward, and cut Sanmin's neck with one stroke.

Two secret agents stepped forward, dragged Sanmin out of the pile of fallen leaves together, and threw him heavily to the ground. Sanmin covered the bleeding wound with his hand and made a hoarse sound from his mouth. It was obvious that he was not going to survive.

Zhao Zhenhai held Sanmin's rifle and came to Qi Yue excitedly: "We've solved one!"

Qi Yue was secretly surprised. The intelligence had clearly been sent out, so why was there still a secret sentry? Who could this secret sentry be?

(End of this chapter)