On December 23, 1941, the Japanese troops stationed in Hunan forcibly crossed the Xinqiang River, and the Third Battle of Changsha began.

On the basis of the previous two battles of Changsha, the national army further summed up its experience and launched defensive operations. The front-line corps of the Ninth Theater relied on various positions to resist one by one, giving considerable attrition and delay to the Japanese army.

When the enemy penetrated deep into the area of Changsha for the scheduled decisive battle, the defenders of Changsha, China, stubbornly held their core positions and continuously thwarted the Japanese attack. At the same time, the second line counterattack corps carefully coordinated to encircle the Japanese army. Seeing that the situation was not good, the Japanese army immediately began to retreat.

As Zhu Muyun expected, the Japanese army's offensive was only to drag down the national army, not other military purposes. However, this was not the case with the Nationalist army, and once the Japanese retreated, the encirclement force of the Nationalist army immediately switched to blocking, volleying, and tailing the enemy, and pursued them relentlessly.

However, that's not all. On the same day, the Fifth Division of the New Fourth Army made a sudden move. In the early morning of the 23rd, the 43rd and 44th regiments of the 15th Brigade of the 5th Division of the New Fourth Army and the 1st Brigade of the Second Column attacked Dwarf Mountain again on the left and right flanks.

The 44th Regiment conquered the General Ridge of Dwarf Mountain in one fell swoop, took advantage of the victory to develop on the dam, and completely annihilated the machine gun battalion of the 6th Division. The second column crossed the Nanhe River and annihilated 1 platoon of the 6th Division. The Japanese troops stationed in Guchang heard the news and came to help, but were repulsed by the 43rd Regiment.

The sudden action of the New Fourth Army shocked everyone. The Battle of Changsha was too far away from Guxing, and they couldn't feel anything. However, Guchang was close at hand, and the Fifth Division had only invested one brigade, and it had already defeated Guchang's Sixth Division without the strength to fight back. If the other two brigades were all put into battle, would Gu Xing still be in the hands of the Japanese army?

Zhu Muyun knew about this when he first arrived at the Political Security Bureau, and he was very happy that the Fifth Division had won one victory after another. The New Fourth Army will really seize the opportunity and conduct it on the same day as the Battle of Changsha

When Zhu Muyun was happy, the enemy was naturally very miserable. The atmosphere of the entire Political Security Bureau today is very strange. All speakers did not dare to speak loudly, for fear that if the voice was loud, it would attract the New Fourth Army.

"Bureau, the Sixth Division should be able to hold on, right?" After Zhu Muyun arrived at Li Bangfan's office, he asked worriedly. Last night, the main generals of the Sixth Division were basically at the Guxing Hotel.

"It's okay for the time being, although the Sixth Division has suffered casualties, the New Fourth Army has also suffered heavy losses." Li Bangfan said that if you kill 1,000 enemies, you will lose 800 yourself. The weapons of the New Fourth Army were not as sophisticated as those of the Sixth Division, especially the second column, which only lost one platoon, but the losses caused to the second column were probably more than one company.

"How many guns does the New Fourth Army have? They used to slip away with a few shots, and if we lost a battalion, they had to lose at least a regiment. Zhu Muyun said immediately.

"Military matters, none of which have anything to do with us. The Huang Wei Army had already sent troops to Guchang to support, and it would not be long before the New Fourth Army would retreat. Li Bangfan said slowly, the task of the Political Security Bureau is not to obtain military intelligence, but to fight against the anti-Japanese elements of Guxing.

"Yes." Zhu Muyun said that since Li Bangfan was reluctant to say more, it was naturally because the war situation was unfavorable. If the Sixth Division really achieved a great victory, it should be celebrated like a holy war.

Perhaps, from today, the celebration of the ancient star will end. The front line suffered a defeat, and if it is celebrated again, it will be to give the enemy a long face.

"Mu Yun, what do you think of Senior Officer He?" Li Bangfan asked suddenly.

"He high-ranking official? He's the central boss, what can I think of him? Zhu Muyun said in surprise that he was just a spy, and in the eyes of people like He Peilu, he was a little person who couldn't be on the stage. In the eyes of provincial and municipal officials, the entire political security bureau is the object of contempt.

During this time, he participated in several celebrations, and Zhu Muyun would not have wanted to go if he hadn't brought a mission. Although many people ask Zhu Muyun to make a fortune, more people, after knowing Zhu Muyun's identity, the contempt in their eyes makes him very angry and helpless.

"Didn't you say you had to comprehend the spirit of his speech at the poker table, how did you understand it?" Li Bangfan said casually.

"This, it's just a momentary gaffe, it's no wonder." Zhu Muyun was stunned for a moment, recalled the situation at that time, and knew that it was Sun Minghua who reported it. What I said at the time was just a joke. Besides, He Peilu didn't take the central government seriously, the export is always how Hubei Province is, and the Japanese holy war has won a great victory, it should be the cooperation of the whole country, not Hubei Province.

"I don't want to blame you, I just want to hear what you really think." Li Bangfan waved his hand and said disapprerovitically.

"I just think it's a little strange why Senior Official He didn't mention the Central Committee in his speech since he was a member of the Central Committee. This is consistent with the previous remarks of the Republican Party of the Republic of China. Zhu Muyun said that the reason why he left at that time was because he didn't want to stay in that environment.

Otherwise, with Zhu Muyun's political consciousness, on such an occasion, he would not easily leave early, let alone say such things. Now it seems that he was still impulsive at that time, and with people like Sun Minghua, every word must be carefully considered.

"Your feeling is very right, He Peilu not only has a lot of complaints about the central government, but also is not enthusiastic about the affairs of the imperial army. He only wanted to have an autonomous government, just like in North China. However, they did not have the ability to engage in self-government. Last night's donation campaign was so inopportune. I still want to support the holy war of 50 million, do you know how much donation was collected last night? Not even five million. Li Bangfan said coldly.

If He Peilu only had thoughts about the Nanjing government, the Japanese would not have an opinion on him. They wanted to divide and rule China, and they did not want the Nanking government to unify China. Therefore, there is the state of Manchuria, and there is the autonomous politics of North China. Coupled with the current Nanjing government, there are only benefits and no disadvantages for the Japanese to control China.

If He Peilu can set up an autonomous government in Central China, the Japanese will certainly be willing. Even the Republican Party of the Republic of China was established with the covert support of the Japanese. However, the Nanjing government was very smart, they were firmly opposed to the creation of the Republic of China, and for this, they took a tough attitude.

The Japanese succumbed, hoping that the Nanking government would be able to contend with Chongqing. And He Peilu is not enough to shoulder such a heavy responsibility. Moreover, what happened last night also made the Japanese feel that He Peilu's ability was insufficient.

After He Peilu's remarks reached Nanjing, they aroused strong protests from Mr. Wang. The Political Security Bureau has received a notice from the headquarters that Nanjing has asked Gu Xing to monitor He Peilu. It is necessary to grasp He Peilu's words and deeds and report to Nanjing at any time.

This task originally had nothing to do with Zhu Muyun. However, after Li Bangfan learned of Zhu Muyun's remarks, he felt that Zhu Muyun could participate in this case.

"Five million? It's a little less, but as long as we work together to complete the task of 50 million, there is still no problem. Zhu Muyun said.

"This mission has nothing to do with you, I would like to give you a special mission." Protect 'Ho Peilu, all-round. Li Bangfan said meaningfully.

"Protect high-ranking officials? I heard you right. Mu Yun is incompetent, how can he take on this heavy responsibility? Zhu Muyun unexpectedly said that he has always been incapacitated, which everyone knows. If you can't even protect yourself, how can you protect others?

"By protection, I mean to know his movements at all times and never leave your sight for a moment." Li Bangfan said slowly, of course it is impossible for Zhu Muyun to protect He Peilu, and he is not qualified to protect him.

"Wouldn't it be better to leave this matter to the intelligence department or the action team?" Zhu Muyun asked. He finally understood what Li Bangfan meant, and spying on He Peilu, this matter is big or small. This is like walking a tightrope, once He Peilu finds out, not only will he be in trouble, but Li Bangfan will also have to be unlucky.

"The only person I believe in the most is you." Li Bangfan said that this was actually a political task, and he felt that it was unreliable if it was given to Sun Minghua or Zheng Siyuan. Once they leak the news, the consequences are unimaginable.

But Zhu Muyun is different, as long as he explains it clearly to him, Zhu Muyun can do it without leakage. Spying on He Peilu, once the other party knows, the consequences are unimaginable. Therefore, even if you tell Zhu Muyun, you can only do it in the name of "protection". Moreover, if you try not to use the Political Security Bureau, even if you want to use it, the less you can, the better.

"Thank you for your trust." Zhu Muyun said busily.

"This is a secret mission assigned by the headquarters, and it is only 'protection' at present." Li Bangfan said. He believed that Zhu Muyun already knew what he meant.

"Can you use someone from two places?" Zhu Muyun asked, he understood what Li Bangfan meant, "for now" is just protection, maybe further actions will be taken in the future.

"It's better not to use it, and even if you do, use it sparingly." Li Bangfan admonished.

"I don't have any experience in this area, so I would like to ask the bureau for guidance." Zhu Muyun said that when he heard Li Bangfan's order, he was planning in his heart how to monitor He Peilu.

He Peilu has her own bodyguards and guards, and it is difficult to get close to him. It is even more difficult to know his whereabouts every day. If you want to get close to He Peilu and win his trust, it is difficult to do it without more than a year.

"Start with the people around him." Li Bangfan reminded that although he received a surveillance order, the military department also gave him another order, ready to sacrifice He Peilu at any time.

"The people around him are all confidants, and it is not easy for them to provide us with information." Zhu Muyun said.

"That's where you have to figure it out, not only to be hidden, but also to be fast. And it all has to be your personal behavior. Once the provincial government holds you accountable, I can't help you. Li Bangfan said that this is also the reason why he handed over the task to Zhu Muyun.

Only Zhu Muyun, who is loyal to himself, can bear such grievances. Even if he let him die, Zhu Muyun would not refuse.

"I know, this matter has nothing to do with the Political Security Bureau, and it has nothing to do with Nanjing." Zhu Muyun said solemnly.

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