Fall into crisis again

  Lao Wang has been trying his best to control himself and not let anyone notice anything special between him and Nanyun, thinking that if the higher-ups find out, no matter how he explains it, it will have a negative impact.

  Xuzhou's celebratory event included a high-ranking general's banquet, and Li Zongren specifically invited Old Wang to attend as well. Old Wang thought to himself: This is an opportunity to test Nan Yun. He then ran to the secretary's office and knocked on the door.

  "Beautiful girl, tonight the Xuzhou Garrison Command is having a cocktail party, will you accompany me to attend?"

  Nan Yun furrowed his brow and said: "Has that person arrived yet? It's a bit inconvenient, isn't it?"

  Old Wang thought to himself: I knew you wouldn't dare go, afraid of running into acquaintances, huh?!

  In the afternoon, Old Wang was drinking tea in his office and drafting false intelligence about Japanese troop movements. It was intentionally for Nan Yun to see. Just then, Nan Yun knocked on the door and came in.

  Old Wang asked: "Beauty, what's wrong?"

  Nan Yun said with a pout: "Can't I come looking for you if there's nothing going on?"

  "Women are generally better at this kind of thing," Old Wang explained. "How dare I, I'm always waiting for Miss Li's great favor."

  Nan Yun didn't bring the door with him, and Old Wang knew he definitely wasn't coming to get intimate.

  Nan Yun said with a smile: "I can accompany you to the wine party tonight. I'll go prepare now."

  "After all, one's body is what matters most, if it doesn't work out then don't persist!" Old Wang said hypocritically.

  "It's nothing! I came quickly and left quickly." After saying that, Nanyun went out.

  Old Wang was now certain that there was a mole for Nanyun within the Xuzhou government office, and she must have had access to the list of attendees at the banquet. Judging from the time it took, this traitor wasn't an iron-clad Han traitor either. It only took one morning to confirm that this person didn't even know Nanyun's identity. Otherwise, Nanyun would still be out doing something else. Finally, Old Wang wondered again how long the woman's thing would last.

  Old Wang was a bit worried that Nan Yun might find out about his frequent visits to the telegraph room at the war zone headquarters. He had to think of a way to investigate this matter.

  As soon as it got dark, the officer's car arrived at Old Wang's door. Nanyun accompanied Old Wang into the car, while his younger brothers whistled on the side.

  The wine party has started, and Nan Yun is particularly eye-catching, whether it's speaking or behaving, all revealing the elegance of a young lady. The wolf friends from the five war zones are also unwilling to miss this opportunity to get close to Lao Wang. Especially among them, there is one who noticed the detail about the wine that Lao Wang had learned in his etiquette elective course. First, gently shake the cup to observe the color, then use your nose to lightly smell it, followed by blowing air into the glass and smelling again. Finally, take a sip.

  From this point of view, Nan Yun really received high-level training and must ensure that he can adapt to various roles.

  Old Wang saw Li Zongren raising his cup from afar and said to Nan Yun, who was close to his ear: "Director Li is looking for me, I'll go over first."

  Nan Yun nodded and continued to socialize with the people around him.

  Li Zongren raised his wine glass and clinked it with Old Wang's, saying: "The Xiang Army is about to have a double happiness soon!"

  Old Wang smiled and said: "Na Bi's Shang De Gong, now they are all anti-Japanese heroes in the hearts of the people."

  Li Zongren smiled and said, "I've already reported all the merits to the Chairman. I reckon the Xiang Army is about to be promoted! This time, at least we'll get a lieutenant colonel position, but the happiest thing is still to hold onto a beautiful woman!"

  Old Wang hastily leaned in close to Li Zongren's ear and said: "It's best if the beauty doesn't get involved, I'm currently investigating her background."

  Li Zongren tasted the wine in his cup and said, "There may be some problem."

  Old Wang shook his head and said: "I'm not very clear either, it's just that I feel a bit strange. Recently she has been making quite a stir in the anti-Japanese propaganda in Xuzhou City."

  Li Zongren knew about the Military Bureau's affairs and didn't think he should ask too much, so he just kept quiet.

  The two men were silent for a moment before Li Zongren spoke up.

  "Is there any latest news about Xiang Army?"

  Old Wang said: "There is also a grand ceremony of calling the soul held in Japan. The Army General Staff and the Navy Command Department quarreled with each other, but there was one thing that was somewhat valuable."

  Li Zongren remained silent and waited for further instructions.

  "The General Staff of the Army is enraged and has decided to take revenge on my Fifth War Zone. Initially, it was decided to mobilize nine divisions and one mechanized brigade, totaling over 200,000 troops, to attack Xuzhou. The goal is not only to capture Xuzhou but also to annihilate the main force of my Fifth War Zone. Currently, we are in the initial preparation stage for this campaign."

  Li Zongren lost his mood for the wine party after hearing Old Wang's words! He pulled Bai Chongxi and left.

  Before leaving, ask Old Wang if there is any latest news and report it back as soon as possible.

  Old Wang thought to himself: "Whether we fight or defend is entirely up to you two now."

  Nan Yun watched the two heavyweight figures leave and felt puzzled in her heart. She leaned over to Old Wang's side and whispered, "Where did these two masters go? Now that they're gone, what's the point of continuing this wine party?"

  Lao Wang thought it was unnecessary to lie to Nanyun, so he said: "Just now when I was about to go out, I received a piece of intelligence. The Japanese army has mobilized nearly 200,000 troops to besiege Xuzhou. The commander-in-chief and Bai Zongchang may have gone to discuss what to do."

  Nan Yun nodded thoughtfully as if he was deep in thought.

  Old Wang thought to himself: You must be thinking that before you left, someone came to my office and tried to get information from me. I reckon they've already been confused by Zhao's Baozi shop. With so many people coming in and out every day, how can we distinguish who is the one sending intelligence? Moreover, Zhao's Baozi is located right at the entrance of the warlord's department, if you want to make a move, you have to weigh it carefully.

  At this time, Old Wang saw Zhang Zizhong and Pang Bingxun chatting with Xu Zuyi. Old Wang also wanted to bask in the glory of the anti-Japanese generals, so he went over to join them.

  Xu Zuyi saw Old Wang coming over and introduced him:

  "This is Temporary 59th Army Commander Zhang Zizhong and Temporary 40th Army Commander Pang Bingxun."

  Old Wang hastily stepped forward to shake hands, and Zhang Pang two people heard Xu Zuyi introduce himself like this and joked:

  "The Chief of Staff is going to replace us now!"

  Everyone burst out laughing. It was only natural that the officers of the troops who participated in the great victory of Xuzhou were promoted one rank. This temporary appointment is not an agent, but a future promotion.

  Xu Zuyi pointed at Old Wang and joked, "This is the commander of the fully armed regiment you saw outside Xuzhou City. He's Wang Xiangjun from the Military Bureau's office in Xuzhou. We owe our victory in this battle to his intelligence."

  Two men enthusiastically said goodbye to Old Wang. After the banquet, Old Wang directly sent Nanyun back to her dormitory and turned around to head towards the War Zone Command Center. Old Wang believed that Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi would also be unable to sleep at this time.

  As soon as he entered the office, the two were looking at the map and speculating about the possible tactics of the Japanese army. When Old Wang came in, Li Zongren called him to the front of the map and said: "Look, how will the Japanese General Staff make this move."

  Old Wang thought: It's too early to show his trump card at this time.

  "It doesn't matter how the Japanese army walks, the problem lies with us ourselves."

  Li Zongren nodded to Old Wang, indicating for him to continue.

  "If we want to defend Xuzhou, the Japanese can defeat us no matter what, the only difference is the size of the price they pay. If we prepare to abandon Xuzhou and retreat, then the Japanese cannot defeat us."

  Bai Chongxi sighed, "The key to the problem is this. When I just left Weixian, the old man found me and talked to me once. I told him that Xu State cannot be defended. The great victory of Taierzhuang has made the people's anti-Japanese sentiment very high! I'm afraid this sentiment will not be used in the right place. If the old man orders us to defend Xu State to the death, then these tens of millions of troops will be lost."

  Li Zongren hesitated for a moment and said: "Jiansheng, you should not stay in Xuzhou anymore. Go to Chongqing to meet Old Jiang. Make it clear what's at stake. Set off tomorrow!"

  Old Wang said, "Recently, there have been quite a few Japanese agents active in Xuzhou City. These guys are stirring up the masses everywhere. De Gong still needs your help to calm down the anti-Japanese young people. Wuhan is going to hold a grand anti-Japanese propaganda week activity, and it just so happens that our boss Dai is also going to Wuhan. I'll fly directly to Wuhan tomorrow to see if we can do something to calm things down. Those dozens of people will be entrusted to De Gong."

  Li Zongren nodded, and Old Wang's change in address towards himself indicated that they were closer now.

  Old Wang returned to his post and began packing his luggage. Nan Yun walked over, helping Old Wang tidy up while asking: "Where are you going?"

  Old Wang thought to himself: even if I tell you, you wouldn't dare go; there are too many people in Wuhan who know you.

  "I'm going to Wuhan for an anti-Japanese propaganda week, you stay home and take care of the house. If anything happens, discuss it with Commander Deng."

  Nan Yun nodded slightly

  Old Wang ran to Wuhan with a secret unknown to anyone, he would definitely go abroad after the end of the war. Old Wang wouldn't get involved in Chinese people fighting against each other. But for his own brothers under him, he had to leave them a way out! When the time came, they could choose which side to lean towards, it was up to them!

  As soon as the plane arrived in Wuhan, Old Wang drove directly to Dai Li's residence without considering his fatigue and reported on his work after meeting with the leader.

  Lao Wang expressed his idea of controlling Wuhan's propaganda week, and Dai Li scratched his head and said: "This is a bit more difficult to handle. You know that the Propaganda Department is in charge of the Third Bureau, do you know who the director of the Third Bureau is now?"

  Old Wang thought: I wonder when I will come back?

  On the surface, still a look of astonishment, shaking head indicating he didn't know.

  "It is Guo Moruo,"

  Old Wang said: "When I was in Shanghai, I had some understanding of ***, and I felt that their ability to organize and publicize the masses is indeed much stronger than ours. If you think this matter is difficult to handle, just send me to San Ting, I think I can do a good job."

  Dai Li pinched out the cigarette in his hand and said: "Your words just now are suspicious of being red!"

  Old Wang smiled and thought to himself: I was born in the new China, grew up under the red flag. A socialist crowd with a good root and red sprout. Wanting to join the party is not enough, they don't want me.

  "Alright! Since you're willing to go, I'll make a call for you tomorrow. If you need any help, come find me."

  Old Wang didn't sleep well all night, wondering if he could see Zhou Dada. He estimated that his current level was not enough. Especially since he was doing espionage work, most people disliked him. Thinking of this, Old Wang sighed. He still had to start from scratch with a negative score.

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