Chapter 23: Rescue
According to the agreement reached between the military commander and Hu Biao, seven days later, the lonely military camp once again ushered in a condolence team organized by the people of Shanghai. After the relevant application, the concession responsible for guarding the lonely military camp was still allowed to visit.
In addition to refusing to release the imprisoned lone military camp from the concession, in order to take into account the wishes of Shanghai and the Nationalist Government, the concession side was relatively accommodating in this matter, and made up its mind that the two would not help each other and not be offended.
Looking at the condolence team that had successfully entered the lonely military camp, Xu Sandao, who was waiting outside the lonely military camp, said with a little worry: "Biaozi, can you really rescue Lao Qin and them by doing this?" What if the foreign devil finds out? ”
"Don't worry! It is still very powerful for the military commander to do this kind of thing. If they can't even do this kind of thing, they will really be a bunch of rice buckets. It's okay, in the eyes of foreign devils, only the regiment seat and a few company commanders are the most important.
What is the difference between a few ordinary soldiers and ordinary people after taking off their military uniforms? As long as the number of people in and out is okay, the foreign devils will not check them one by one. I've already tried this when I went in before. ”
In order to safely rescue his imprisoned comrades, Hu Biao thought of a way to steal beams and change pillars. Let the military commanders spend money to recruit a group of unemployed young people from Shanghai. These people are specially used to top the cylinder,
Things like this are actually not new in the Republic of China. Many gang members killed people, and when they needed to give an explanation to the foreigners in the concession, they would often push out some top cylinders, and the truth was naturally unharmed.
Compared to serving as death row inmates, the lives of these replacement people who are sent to the lonely military camp at least are not threatened. In addition to being detained in a lonely military camp and not allowed to go out, food, clothing and housing are not bad. This treatment is much better than going to prison.
The military commanders who had already contacted Xie Jinyuan and others earlier, after entering the lonely military camp, looked at the seven soldiers who had been prepared, and said without much nonsense: "Hurry up and change your clothes, and wait for someone to make up for you!" ”
For the imminent departure from the lonely military camp, Qin Tianyou and the others were looking forward to it and were a little reluctant, but Lei Xiong said very sternly: "What are you doing in a daze, hurry up and change your clothes and makeup." When you get outside, remember to listen to Hu Biao, understand? ”
"Yes, company commander!"
"I don't know when we will see each other again. In the future, follow Biaozi to do a good job, and fight with the brothers for our machine gun company. The better you fight outside, the safer we will be here, and we are still waiting for you to come to our rescue! ”
"Please rest assured, company commander, we will definitely come back!"
Although he doesn't know how Hu Biao got the help of the military commanders, Lei Xiong knows very well that today's Hu Biao is not what it used to be. With such a person in the lead, he can also rest assured that Qin Tianyou and the others will be released.
It seems that he is free when he leaves the lone barracks, but he is really going to the battlefield, and he may die on the battlefield that day. On the other hand, staying in a lonely barracks has lost its freedom, but it has also ensured safety. The little devil never dares to enter the lonely army camp openly, right?
Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on how the individual chooses. The seven people who could be selected by Hu Biao were all veterans of the machine gun company without exception, and three of them served as squad leaders.
In the previous battle of Songhu, the soldiers of the machine gun company have changed several times, and these seven veterans are the few remaining backbones of the machine gun company. But because of this, as their company commander, Lei Xiong wanted them to go outside for a while.
Moreover, Lei Xiong has always felt that as a soldier, only by going to the battlefield can they reflect their value. While it's safe to stay in a lonely barracks, what's the difference between being in jail? Even if they can save their lives, they are still living aggrieved!
changed into the costumes brought in by the military commander, and the other seven replacements brought in by the military commander changed into the military uniforms taken off by Qin Tianyou and others. For these people, they had already received a lot of money to buy their lives before they came in.
The military commander in charge of this operation also warned very seriously: "The money, we have already distributed a lot of money to you, and in the future, you will be soldiers in the lonely military camp, stay here honestly, and don't make extra trouble."
Although we can't get the concession to release people at the moment, you have to trust the government. When we negotiate with the concession, you can go home. During the period of staying in the lonely barracks, you will also receive the corresponding military salary.
In addition to the lack of freedom, if you want to write a letter, someone will bring your letter home the next time the condolence team comes in. In short, it's better to stay here, eat and drink than starve to death outside, you know? ”
"Understood! Please rest assured, sir, we will definitely do good things when we take the money! ”
Before coming, the seven young men looked somewhat worried. But when they entered the lonely camp and learned about the corresponding situation, they felt that the situation was not as bad as they imagined. Although he is locked up, his life is at least worry-free, and he doesn't have to worry about food and shelter.
Giving up personal freedom in exchange for their families to survive in such troubled times, they all feel that it is worth it. If you take the money and regret it, with the means of military control of these people, I am afraid that their families will have endless trouble.
Wait until Qin Tianyou and the others put on costumes and makeup, and sit behind the stage and wait quietly. Seven young men in military uniforms were also brought to Lei Xiong, who personally trained them to make them look more like soldiers.
In that case, it will not attract the attention of foreign devils. And Lei Xiong also believes that Qin Tianyou and the others, who went outside, should be able to do something great under the leadership of Hu Biao.
As long as there are people outside the lone camp, they will not forget their brothers who are being held here. If Hu Biao and the others can really break into the hall, they will always find a way to rescue them all over time.
Compared with waiting for Shangfeng to negotiate with foreigners, Lei Xiong felt that his own brother was more trustworthy. This rescue went well, so next time there is such a thing, I believe Hu Biao will also think of other ways to replace the brothers who are locked up one by one.
Looking at the condolence actors who were performing the Peking Opera Yang Jiajiang on the stage, Lei Xiong also sat not far from Xie Jinyuan. Facing Xie Jinyuan's inquiring eyes, Lei Xiong also nodded lightly to reassure him.
The foreigners who accompanied the condolence team in seemed to be very interested in this kind of Peking Opera, even if they didn't understand it too well, but it didn't prevent them from watching it very seriously. As for the officers and soldiers on the playground, it was not known that anyone was about to leave the lone barracks.
Regarding the rescue of Qin Tianyou and others, Xie Jinyuan still didn't tell too many people in the end. Maybe Xie Jinyuan also knows that the more people who go out of the lonely military camp, the more people will be grateful for his kindness.
As for the peak, just a lieutenant colonel, I'm afraid that it will be forgotten after a long time. Everyone else can leave, but Xie Jinyuan must stay in the lonely military camp, only if he is here, the soldiers in the lonely military camp can feel at ease.
After the performance, Xie Jinyuan took the lead in standing up and applauding, and the rest of the fighters also applauded loudly. Before leaving, Xie Jinyuan also held the hand of the troupe owner and said, "Thank you!" Thank you very much! ”
"That's what we're supposed to do!"
As the head of the lonely military camp, Xie Jinyuan would extend a warm welcome to the people who came to the camp every time to express his condolences. Before leaving, he would shake hands with these people one by one and thank them. This scene, the accompanying foreign devils are used to it.
When Xie Jinyuan shook hands with Qin Tianyou and the others, Xie Jinyuan also smiled and said, "It's hard work!" Well done! ”
The first three words are loud, and the last three words are very quiet. Holding Xie Jinyuan's hand, Qin Tianyou and the others, who had makeup on their faces, also had the urge to cry. But they knew that they had to endure it at this time.
Fortunately, the other people who participated in the condolences seemed to be very emotional. This kind of situation between the military and the people fell into the eyes of the foreigners who accompanied them into the camp, and they also knew that this was the will of the people. The influence of the Lone Army Battalion in Shanghai is still very great.
If they want to ensure the stability and prosperity of the concession, they cannot ignore this public opinion too much. Even if they have the final say in the concession, without the cooperation of the local people, it will be difficult for the entire concession to maintain the existing development and prosperity.
After boarding the car and leaving, Qin Tianyou and the other seven people, with the cooperation of the military commanders, got into the car of the condolence team smoothly. After the inspection of the foreign devils at the door, it was confirmed that the number of people was correct, and the convoy drove out of the lonely military camp smoothly.
Looking at the reclosed gate of the lonely military camp, Qin Tianyou and the others secretly swore in their hearts: "We will definitely come back!" ”
On the other hand, Hu Biao and Xu Sandao, who were guarding outside, saw the convoy coming out smoothly, and immediately got up and said, "Keep up, prepare to pick up Lao Qin and them!" With a few of them, our team is temporarily ready! ”
The nine-person team can't do much in Hu Biao's opinion. But Hu Biao believes that in the future, when fighting behind enemy lines, the squad will definitely absorb other combat members. And Xu Sandao and others must be the backbone of the team.
Even if new members are recruited in the future, Hu Biao will inherit the principle of 'soldiers are expensive but not too expensive', and absorb truly patriotic and heroic anti-Japanese members. As for how far we can go in the future, we will only know after entering the battlefield!