Lost and Spy

Chapter 1276

Chapter 1276

On New Year's Eve in 1940, it was extremely cold.

It seems that it can be frozen into ice with one breath.

But no matter how cold the weather is, it can't stop the children's enthusiasm.

As soon as we finished eating at noon, the sound of firecrackers on the street rang out.

Then, there was the sound of children fighting again.

Wu Jingyi's residence has already been busy.

The New Year's Eve dinner is eaten here.

A total of three tables were set up, one table in the living room, and a special room was set aside for two tables.

During the Chinese New Year, we always want everyone to be happy together.

This year's New Year's Eve was different from usual, and none of the detachment leaders who were away came back.

The Japanese army's winter raids were so cruel that the detachment leaders had no way to separate themselves.

According to the news that came two days ago, there was a lot of fighting in northern Jiangsu.

Even Yuan Zhonghe, an important official who was sent to Yancheng to guard one side, was injured.

Fortunately, the injury was not serious.

In addition, the northern Jiangsu guerrillas under the command of Kong Chuanbo exchanged fire with the enemy six times within three days, an average of two battles a day.

In Wuxi, Suzhou, and Changzhou, there were also news of small-scale exchanges of fire.

Sometimes, Meng Shaoyuan didn't even want to read those reports.

Because he was worried about seeing his familiar name on the casualty list.

He sat alone in the yard with a stove at his feet.

Still cold.

Meng Shaoyuan didn't feel it.

Although the situation in Shanghai is under control, the situation in other places has become more serious.

And although Kai Ziwei's appointment has brought the military command a respite and adjustment, the Japanese are bound to be unwilling to let it go.

Shanghai, after all, is still a Japanese-controlled area.

In another month, Wang Jingwei's puppet government will be established.

Then came the time when the bayonet saw red.

This year, I'm not worrying about it.

Wu Jingyi is back.

Seeing Meng Shaoyuan sitting there in a daze: "Master, what are you doing, sitting in the courtyard in the cold?"

"Waiting for you." Meng Shaoyuan immediately returned to his hippie smile: "If you don't come back now, don't I miss you?"

"Slick tongue." Wu Jingyi scolded: "I just finished handling the affairs in the district, so I'm rushing back now? Are Yu Yanchu and the others here?"

"They're all here, they're all here." Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile, "Hurry in and direct."

When Wu Jingyi walked into the room, she called Li Zhifeng over: "What's wrong with this man today?"

"I don't know either." Li Zhifeng spread his hands: "I came back from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and I have been here in a daze until now."

At this time, Meng Shaoyuan was already thinking about how to get through 1940 in his mind.

If others don't want to, he can't ignore it.

Sofia moved a stool and sat next to him.

She was specially invited by Meng Shaoyuan.

"Hey, it's cold outside, what are you doing out there?"

"I don't understand what they said. I see that they prepared a lot of dishes, which seem to have everything from the south to the north." Sophia felt helpless.

She has been in China for a long time, but she still doesn't understand the living habits of Chinese people.

"In my place, people from the south and people from the north have them." Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile: "Northern people eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year. Southerners have fish during the Chinese New Year. They have more than enough every year, and they also have radishes, called Nian radishes. Hi, It's useless to explain so much to you."

"They seem to be talking about you." Sophia looked back at the room: "But they talk too fast."

"Three women in one drama." Meng Shaoyuan smiled again: "I know what they are talking about me there. As the district chief, I really don't have any majesty in their hearts."

"But I know you're a good man."

Sophia actually took the initiative to hold his hand for the first time: "But you like to pretend to be yourself. Among the you and your friends I know, maybe you are the one who is the most tired. After all, there are so many people waiting You take care of it."

Those who know me, Sophia also.

And Wu Jingyi too.

and also?

Forget it, I don't want to.

"Such a big stall is waiting for me."

Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "Sophia, have you ever thought about going back to China?"

Sophia suddenly misunderstood his meaning: "Are you going to drive me away? Don't forget, I am your bodyguard."

"No, you misunderstood me." Meng Shaoyuan shook his head: "Shanghai is becoming more and more unsafe, Sophia, if you are willing to stay by my side, there is one thing I would like to ask you to do."

"what's up?"

Meng Shaoyuan was silent for a while: "Although the International Settlement is an isolated island, it will be occupied by the Japanese sooner or later. Those of us who stay in Shanghai are to fight the Japanese, but there are many family members and non-combatants among our staff. Members, once the concession falls, those who have no combat effectiveness must be the first to be among them.

I have already contacted Joey and the Knights Hospitaller, using their special status, I plan to transfer these people in batches within a year.Some valuables, documents, and machines were also transferred together.I would like to ask you to be mainly responsible for this matter, including contacting Joey. Your foreign status can provide you with convenience. "

Sophia didn't hesitate at all: "You are my boss, since you let me do this, there is no problem."

"That's good." Meng Shaoyuan was relieved: "The first batch of evacuated personnel and supplies will be scheduled for the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. Sophia, it's okay if the supplies are lost, but we must ensure that the evacuated personnel arrive in Chongqing safely. I'm sorry for any loss. my brothers."

"Do not worry."

Meng Shaoyuan was already thinking about what would happen after the fall of the isolated island.

At that time, the situation between the enemy and ourselves will be completely reversed, the public concession will completely fall into the hands of the Japanese, and the military command must be fully transferred to underground work.

What about the brothers' family members in Shanghai?

How many people would fight bloody battles with the Japanese while worrying about what would happen if their family members fell into the hands of the Japanese?

At least, they have to relieve their worries first.

Or, in another mean way:

Those sent to the rear were also hostages.

Once an agent is arrested, they will take this factor into consideration when deciding whether to defect.

Meng Shaoyuan is no longer the Meng Shaoyuan who just came to this era.

He is now the district chief of Meng.

What he has to consider is the overall situation, not the gains and losses of any one person.

"What about you? Aren't you leaving?" Sophia asked suddenly.

"If I don't leave, I can't either." Meng Shaoyuan smiled wryly: "I am the head of the district, and I am in charge of so many people. Others can leave, but I have to stay here without orders from my superiors."

"What if you are caught by the Japanese?" Sophia's voice was full of worry: "Although I don't understand your industry, I also know that the Japanese hate you very much."

"The person who can catch me has not yet been born."

Meng Shaoyuan was full of spirit at this moment: "Don't worry, those Japanese are not enough for me!"

"Ready to eat."

There was a cry from inside the house.

"Come on, let's have New Year's Eve dinner."

Meng Shaoyuan stood up: "Let's go through this year happily!"

(End of this chapter)