Agents of the Republic of China

In the blink of an eye, it was the Spring Festival of the 30th year of the Republic of China. Although the bombing by the Japanese army still showed no signs of stopping, the streets and alleys in Chongqing were already full of lively scenes. This was also due to the smuggling operation planned by Lin Xiaotang. Although the supply is not abundant, the daily life of ordinary people can barely be guaranteed.Against this background, the Kuomintang-controlled area and its accompanying capital Chongqing have finally maintained a seemingly peaceful and peaceful situation.People took advantage of the bombing intervals to buy New Year's goods in the streets, and even pasted Spring Festival couplets on the walls of the air-raid shelters.

The Huangshan official residence on the south bank of Chongqing is located between strange peaks and valleys, surrounded by pines and cypresses all over the mountain, forming a huge contrast with the hustle and bustle of Chongqing city.Along the tree-lined path in the mountains, a group of people came from a distance. At the position of more than ten steps behind the two people in the front, some figures in black tunic suits fell carefully behind, and vigilant eyes could be seen in the bushes from time to time. .

Jiang Jingguo took a coat from the bodyguard, took two quick steps, and put the coat on the old man in long gown who was walking in front, "Father, the weather is cold and the dew is heavy, so don't catch cold."

Chiang Kai-shek looked back at his eldest son with satisfaction. He was very pleased with Jiang Jingguo's performance all the time.The four words "family, country and world" that linger in his heart also make him full of confidence in the future. Now it seems that his eldest son's political performance is still very satisfactory. Although the concept of freedom and democracy has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but As the supreme leader of the National Government, Chiang Kai-shek still took over the power in his own hands for the eldest son, and started planning and planning very early.For him and Chiang Ching-kuo, Jiangxi's Three Youth League and the Green Cadre Class were just the beginning.

During this period of time, Chiang Kai-shek was still in a good mood.The Americans finally joined the war, which relieved a lot of the pressure on him. China finally no longer fought alone. A large number of American aid was continuously transported into the KMT-controlled area through the Burma Road and air transport, including the loss in the Songhu Battle. The exhausted Japanese air force has also been greatly compensated. The American Chennault formed the Chinese Air Force American Volunteer Air Force. It is conceivable that with the arrival of established American planes and pilots in China, China and the United States will jointly launch a counterattack against the Japanese Air Force. , to regain the long-lost air supremacy.

The only worry is that with the outbreak of the Pacific War, Pearl Harbor, as an outpost of the US military, suffered heavy losses from the Japanese raids. Although the Pacific Fleet did not suffer a fatal blow, the heavy oil depot stored in Pearl Harbor did. The heavy losses have also caused the U.S. military to be in a passive situation of strategic defense. It will take at least a year, or even longer, to change this situation.The Japanese offensive was in full swing, and the Philippines had been captured without bloodshed. The next targets were Hong Kong, Singapore, and Myanmar.

This is exactly what Chiang Kai-shek is most worried about at present. The British and American troops in Burma have mediocre combat effectiveness and chaotic command. In order to ensure the safety of the only land transportation channel, the Burma Road, Chiang Kai-shek had to make the decision to send an expeditionary force into Burma to fight. As a result, some elite troops will inevitably be mobilized, and the domestic battlefield will face greater pressure.Moreover, the future of the war in Burma is uncertain. In the bloody battle with the Japanese army in an unfamiliar environment, and the cooperation with the British and American troops, can the expeditionary force successfully achieve its strategic goals?

Chiang Kai-shek walked very slowly, Jiang Jingguo could see that he was thinking about something, so he deliberately slowed down and followed closely behind Chiang Kai-shek one step away.

Suddenly, Chiang Kai-shek stopped in his tracks, "Jing Guo, I remember that the government has personnel stationed in Burma, right?"

Jiang Jingguo immediately approached, "Yes, father, the foreign affairs department has an office in Myanmar, and the military command also has an office in Yangon."

Chiang Kai-shek folded his hands behind his back, "Well, you can discuss with Yu Nong later on to strengthen the intelligence work in Burma. The battle in Burma is imminent. Once the British and American troops show signs of defeat, the expeditionary force will start immediately. It is better to do it in advance. It’s best to be prepared!”

Jiang Jingguo nodded, "Yes, father!" It seemed that he suddenly remembered something, "By the way, father, we arranged Tang Shengming to go to Nanjing before, and the effect was unexpectedly good. At present, Tang Shengming has successfully entered the Central Military Commission of the puppet government. , and also controlled a certain amount of troops. In addition, relying on his original relationships and contacts, he won over a large number of middle and senior generals in the puppet army."

A smile appeared on Chiang Kai-shek's face, "This man is a talent, and it is rare for him to be able to serve the country regardless of his own gains and losses. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War in the future, I will reward him according to his merits."

Jiang Jingguo also smiled, "Yes, Tang Shengming is our most important insider, so I have always been in charge of the contact with him. Yesterday, he sent a confidential message, which is said to be hand in hand with the military command department of the occupied area. What I got was about the composition of the Japanese army’s southern army, the analysis of the characteristics of the commanders of each department, the logistics material supply system and the current situation, it is definitely a piece of top-secret information of extremely high value.”

"Oh, is that so?" Chiang Kai-shek stopped in surprise and turned around, "Why didn't you tell me the telegram yesterday."

Jiang Jingguo replied: "Reporting to my father, I got this late last night. Because there are many contents, I am sending someone to sort it out. After you take a walk, I believe this document will be placed on your desk."

Chiang Kai-shek nodded approvingly, "Tang Shengming has lived up to my expectations."

Jiang Jingguo smiled and nodded frequently.

Chiang Kai-shek suddenly realized something, and couldn't help but asked again: "I remember that the departments in the occupied areas controlled by the military, didn't Chen Gongtu die in Beiping last year? Didn't Shanghai have a new surname Lin?"

Jiang Jingguo showed admiration, "Father's memory is really good, yes, he is a young man named Lin, Lin Xiaotang!"

Chiang Kai-shek recalled it carefully again, "That's right, Lin Xiaotang, he has been lurking in the enemy-occupied areas to this day, and I heard that he came up step by step from the grassroots. He has worked very effectively in the past few years, and he is a talent!"

Jiang Jingguo nodded in agreement, "Father, I'm afraid you don't know yet, this Lin Xiaotang is only 25 years old this year!"

Only then did Chiang Kai-shek show a moved expression, "25 years old? So young?"

"It is said that he escaped when Nanjing fell, and he was the only one left in the whole family. Because of this, he has persisted in the most dangerous place for so many years." Jiang Jingguo didn't say too much about Lin Xiaotang, but replied lightly He said that he knew very well that according to his father's personality, he would definitely be interested in this person, so today's goal has been achieved.

Sure enough, Chiang Kai-shek didn't ask too much about Lin Xiaotang's situation, and the father and son walked quietly around the Huangshan official residence.After Chiang Ching-kuo resigned, Chiang Kai-shek just returned to his residence "Yunyoulou".

There was already a document bag marked top secret on the desk. Chiang Kai-shek put on his glasses and carefully looked at the documents in his hand. He did not change his posture for a full hour.After a long time, he breathed a sigh of relief and pressed the electric bell on the table.

The door opened silently, and the guard Shen Kaiyue walked in.

Chiang Kai-shek leaned on the chair and closed his eyes to rest, "Help me check the information of Lin Xiaotang, the person in charge of the military command in the occupied areas. Avoid Yunong, the more detailed the better."

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Although it is in Chongqing, the Spring Festival is still to be celebrated after all. Lin Xiaotang simply gathered a group of his men to celebrate the New Year in the courtyard arranged by the military command. They bought a large amount of fresh meat and vegetables, and planned to cook a table of dishes by themselves. Come and treat yourself.

Like most of the brothers, Datou is from the north, making dumplings is a must during the Spring Festival, so Lin Xiaotang specially sent someone to buy a lot of flour.

Lin Xiaotang and Shangzhi had never made dumplings before, and at this moment they were also laughing and laughing together, making flour all over their heads and faces.

Qiang Yihu pretended to be a flour delivery guy, and moved all the flour into the kitchen with a few guys, and took advantage of the space where he washed his hands to get close to Lin Xiaotang, "Those Japanese from the Northeast are very restless. They have been in frequent activities, and they have contacted a variety of people, including officers from the Central Army and the Sichuan Army, journalists from newspaper offices, businessmen, etc., and we have recorded all of them.”

Lin Xiaotang had a face full of flour, and was seriously struggling with a dough wrapped in meat stuffing. Hearing this, he said: "Let the brothers in Chongqing work harder. These people must have some important mission when they come to Chongqing at this time. Find out their purpose but remember not to startle them, and Pei Zhongyan, the people who have come into contact with you during this period should also find out. I have always been a little uneasy."

Qiang Yihu nodded, and then exited the kitchen.

Lin Xiaotang finally shaped the dumpling, put it back on the table excitedly, and waved at Shangzhi beside him as if showing off, "Xiaozhi, how do you like this?"

Xiaozhi chuckled, and carefully looked at this so-called dumpling, "Strictly speaking, yours is more like a bun."

Lin Xiaotang was a little discouraged at once, and unconvinced, immediately picked up another rolled dough, intending to wrap another one, but he asked Shangzhi gently, "Xiaozhi, what do you think of the Japanese's actions?"

Shangzhi quickly held the dumplings in her hands. Although it was her first time, the facts proved that her talent in cooking far surpassed that of Lin Xiaotang. "Until now, the Japanese have not actively contacted Pei Zhongyan and the others. In other words, their actions are likely to be controlled by themselves. However, my opinion is that they will definitely contact Pei Zhongyan. Contact, because this is Chongqing, and the Japanese lurking forces are few after all, if we want to do big things, without the cooperation here, it will definitely not work."

Lin Xiaotang's new work came out, and he put his dumplings together with those made by Shangzhi proudly, letting out a sigh of relief. "You are right, but I am still very surprised. Whether it is the Kwantung Army or Pei Zhongyan, they are not very powerful in Chongqing. The number of Japanese is pitifully small. Although Pei Zhongyan controls the Second Department of the Ministry of National Defense, he is an agent. Director, if it involves the mobilization of troops, it will never work without He Yingqin's nod, what kind of action are they planning?"

Lin Xiaotang stroked his chin playfully, his eyes revealed a curious light.