Chapter 1 Identity???? Looking at the "Bus"???? After leaving the military department, Ye Shouzhong and his men rushed to Zhangduo General Station. This area was their own defense zone, so they could wear their uniforms. When they were about to leave, Zhou Zikun gave them 500 yuan, but Ye Shouzhong insisted on taking only 300 yuan, saying that the military department was in a difficult situation and didn't have money to spend. In the end, Zhou Zikun took back 200 yuan and gave them an additional 500 rounds of ammunition.???? On their way, while resting under a tree, Ye Shouzhong told everyone: From now on, we will leave the New Fourth Army and secretly carry out the tasks assigned by the military department. From now on, all actions will be commanded by me, and if I'm not around, Xu Changsheng will take over. Let's not use our former titles, just call each other "Old Ye", "Old Xu", "Little Yang". Xu Changsheng joked: Calling you "Old Ye" sounds like calling you "Old Master", you're getting a good deal! Everyone burst out laughing. The money given by the military department was in legal tender, and Ye Shouzhong handed it over to Yang Shaoliang to keep safe, telling him to be responsible for managing all the money and goods from now on, and that every expense needed his approval, and they had to keep accounts. Yang Shaoliang nodded seriously.???? After resting for a while, everyone got up and continued on their way. When Ye Shouzhong mentioned Zhangduo General Station, he couldn't help but feel a bit amused. After becoming the commander of the special operations unit, he would often wear civilian clothes to blend in with the locals. He thought that this time, they might be able to get some help from the station.???? At the station, Ye Shouzhong met with Zhang Yuan, who was in charge of logistics. Zhang Yuan asked them what they needed, and Ye Shouzhong told him about their mission and asked for his help. Zhang Yuan thought for a moment and then said: I'll write a letter to introduce you to Liu Jingzhi, the owner of the tea shop in Taiping. You can discuss the details with him yourself. Okay, thank you, Station Master Zhang!???? Zhang Yuan had his reasons for thinking of Liu Jingzhi at this time. Liu Jingzhi was from Sanmen Village in Taiping County and had started his business from a young age. He was diligent and hardworking, and his tea shop had become famous throughout the province. He was also kind to his neighbors and had set up schools in the area. After the New Fourth Army arrived, he had met with Ye Ting, Xiang Ying, and Zhang Yunyi, among others. He had many connections with high-ranking officials in the Nationalist Party but had chosen to support the New Fourth Army. His home had become a voluntary supply station for the army. This time, Ye Shouzhong's request was something that Zhang Yuan believed Liu Jingzhi would not refuse.???? The warehouse manager led Ye Shouzhong and his men into the military supplies warehouse and quickly gathered some goods to put aside. The manager registered each item on a form and had Ye Shouzhong sign it. The goods were mainly things they needed for their journey, such as coarse cloth shirts and pants, canvas shoes, flashlights, batteries, rain cloaks, oilcloth umbrellas, and so on. Each person also took a short knife. Ye Shouzhong told everyone to change into civilian clothes, adjust their gun holsters, and put their guns inside their jackets. They rolled up their pant legs and tied the knives to the outside of their calves. They divided the remaining goods into five portions and each person carried one portion with them.???? Later, Zhang Yuan brought over a letter of introduction and a pass with the station's seal, as well as a scroll. He said: Mr. Liu is very understanding and willing to help us. Last time, he asked for some writing materials, and this time it just so happens that you can bring them to him. Ye Shouzhong was worried about not having anything to give to Liu Jingzhi, but Zhang Yuan had solved his problem. He was deeply moved and sincerely admired the former head of the finance department's leadership.???? In the evening, Zhang Yuan treated Ye Shouzhong and his men to a meal of noodles, with a layer of oil and scallions on top, and a poached egg in the middle. The aroma filled their nostrils, and they hadn't even taken a bite yet. Ye Shouzhong thought that this was Station Master Zhang's way of seeing them off, and his eyes felt a bit moist.