Sir George and his son, who were placed under house arrest in St. Mary's Church, lived like a year. Sir George counted the days day by day, and he hoped that Guo Xuan could see through that "Missing Person Notice" was a trap set by Shadow Showa No. 76, and he didn't dare to completely let go of his heart. In case Guo Xuan took a risk and was ensnared by the Japanese because he wanted to get the latest code-breaking technology he mastered, he would not be able to forgive himself for the rest of his life. knew that this was the case, and when I met Guo Xuan, I knew everything and said everything, and I would just teach him.

On the evening of 19 May, Sir George looked out of the window and looked at the sunset, and another day passed, and the day had come close to the day when Shadow had promised to let his father and son and the rest of the church leave Shanghai. Charles walked into the room and said, "Father, dinner is ready, let's eat in the dining room." ”

The gentleman of the empire on which the sun never sets is most proud of being able to maintain his demeanor at all times, Sir George tidied up his appearance and walked into the dining room, Ni Xin and Yamaki Ryuzo had already taken their seats at the table in advance. These days, these two people often come to eat together uninvited. Sir George also reluctantly accepted the "faux pas" behavior of the two. A table of four had a simple Western-style dinner, no one spoke, and only the occasional tapping of knives and forks could be heard in the restaurant.

None of the four had a very good appetite, and dinner ended quickly, and Charles brought coffee. Suddenly, two plainclothes people walked in and said a few words to Ni Xin, Ni Xin's face changed, and he asked, "Is this serious?" There won't be any misunderstanding, right? So, let's come in, Captain Tian. ”

Sir George looked at Ni Xin coldly and said secretly: What tricks are you playing? Ni Xin smiled and said, "There is an emergency, No. 76 cracked a peripheral organization of the military commander, among which there are two disciples, and they confessed that Pastor Charles had assisted the military commander in transferring an agent. Director Li Shiqun sent Captain Tian over to ask if there was indeed such a thing. ”

Sir George looked at his son, and Pastor Charles looked uncertain. Tian Chengxi walked into the restaurant, greeted Sir George with a smile, turned to Pastor Charles and said, "A year ago, that is, in July of the 29th year of the Republic of China, there was a person named Qian Shuwei who was baptized in your church, right?" Later, this person wanted to flee Shanghai for Chongqing, and you also wrote a letter to him, proving that he was a volunteer in your church, and asked another pastor in Nanjing to assist him in going to northern Jiangsu, right? ”

Pastor Charles replied, "Yes." Spreading the Gospel of God in China is the task that the Church has given me, and it is also my lifelong pursuit. It is my duty to baptize catechumens. Is there anything wrong with helping our brothers and sisters in the church within what we can? ”

Tian Chengxi smiled coldly: "If your so-called brothers and sisters are law-abiding ordinary people, of course it doesn't matter. But who is this Qian Shuwei? He's an agent of the military command, a professional killer with a lot of blood! ”

Pastor Charles replied, "But I don't know who he is, and I think you're mistaken?" Qian Shuwei is an expert in the restoration of ancient Chinese paintings, I have known him for many years, how can he be a professional killer? A year ago, the city police department also came to inquire about this incident, and I made it very clear at the time: Mr. Qian Shuwei was persecuted by the military and police because he was unwilling to restore ancient Chinese paintings looted during the war for General Yamawaki Masataka, and he had no choice but to flee the Japanese-occupied area. I think he is a civilian who has nothing to do with the war and has the right to choose where he lives. I provide him with proof that he is a Catholic and that he is not breaking the law and is not contrary to my faith. ”

Sir George knew very well in his heart that this was a crime of desire, and it seemed that Guo Xuan was not fooled, and the villain Ying Zuo Zhenzhao had a poisonous plan. What kind of professional killer is simply nothing. Maybe the son will not be able to escape this time. The only thing we can do now is to wait and see. The goal of the Japanese is Guo Xuan, which is nothing more than to use his son to coerce him to cooperate further, and his son may suffer a little, but he will not worry about his life for the time being.

Tian Chengxi said with a smile: "Who is Qian Shuwei, you don't count." Pastor Charles, please come with us to number 76. Sir George, I'm sorry for your understanding. I promise to be back soon as Pastor Charles makes it clear. ”

Reverend Charles hesitated, and Sir George said, "Go, Charles, I believe in you." When you get there, just tell the truth. ”

Escorting the Reverend Charles back to No. 76 and imprisoning him, Tian Chengxi waited for a night, and Sir George did not move. Neither went to Shadow Zuo Zhenzhao to talk to his son, nor did he come to visit No. 76. had to fake it and take Charles to the torture room. Pastor Charles repeated what he had said in the church. Tian Chengxi shook his head and sighed, "Pastor Charles, you have been testing my intelligence and patience. Do you think my IQ is so low that I can't even tell a lie like yours that is so obviously perfunctory? I also don't have the patience to talk nonsense with you. Somebody, enlighten me about this Lamb of God who thinks he is wise. ”

Two thugs rushed up and skillfully tied Charles to the torture rack, Tian Chengxi lit a cigarette, took two deep breaths, and said, "Let's start." ”

A thug picked up a steel whip more than four feet long from the bucket and whipped it on Pastor Charles, whose shirt suddenly burst and a long, swollen whip mark appeared on his body. He couldn't help but scream. The thugs showed no mercy and whipped twenty or thirty times in a row. Pastor Charles was covered in whip marks, and blood soaked through his ragged shirt.

After listening to Tian Chengxi's report, Li Shiqun sighed: "This old George is also hard-hearted. In this case, you can say that General Kagesa learned of the situation, reprimanded you severely, and ordered you to put Pastor Charles back in the church first. Wait for the evidence to be further established before disposing of it. ”

Charles was sent back to the church, covered in wounds, and Sir George silently cleaned his son's wounds without saying a word. Ni Xinqiang, who was in charge, smiled and said: "Sir, you don't have to be angry, General Ying Zuo has already severely reprimanded Captain Tian for his arbitrary assertions. And ordered: No further harassment shall be made without conclusive evidence. ”

Sir George snorted, and he knew that there was something in Shadow Zuo Zhenzhao's words: if there is no further cooperation, then the so-called "evidence"

It will become conclusive. At this time, he could only fight back. Sir George settled his son, ignored Ni Xin and Yamaki Ryuzo and others, locked himself in the room, and sat at the window in a daze.

When night fell, Ni Xin and Yamaki Ryusan, who had no gain, sat on pins and needles, and Ni Xin stubbornly turned against the guest and came to invite Sir George to dinner. Sir George opened his mouth and said, "Mr. Ni, please call General Shadow Zuo Zhenzhao to see when it is convenient for him, I want to meet him." ”

Ni Xin breathed a sigh of relief, pity the hearts of parents all over the world, no country in the East or the West. The stubborn old man finally figured it out.

After receiving the report, Kagesa Zhenzhao quickly rushed to St. Mary's Church, and he said with a smile: "I'm sorry, I'm riddled with work. didn't explain it clearly for a while, and these people poked out the basket for you. Is Pastor Charles alright? Sir, what's wrong with you? ”

Sir George looked at Shadow Zuo Zhenzhao coldly, and only said for a long time: "Shadow Zuo, how did you promise me?" I remember you said that as long as I cooperate, no matter whether Guo Xuan is fooled or not, you will let our father and son leave Shanghai, right? ”

"Yes. However, No. 76 is not under the jurisdiction of Kagesa...... Jazz is angry. I promise you and the rest of you can leave as scheduled, but Charles is involved in a big case, I'm afraid...... I'll try my best. Come on, Secretary Ni, see if Director Li Shiqun has time, and ask him to come here to see me. ”

"No need. Yingzuo, the Chinese have an old saying: under the eaves of people, you can't help but bow your head. I promise to do you another favor, if Guo Xuan is still not fooled, then I really can't help. At that time, you just killed Charles, and I could only watch. Sir George took out a blank piece of paper on which he had just written a Shakespeare poem, and said, "This poem has been altered a little. When I was in England in the past, Guo Xuan and I studied using Shakespeare's poems as a cipher to convey information. I think if he sees it, he will understand that I am looking for him. ”

Shadow Zuozhen Zhao was like a treasure, looked at it carefully a few times, didn't know the point, thought about it and asked: "Shadow Zuo is ignorant, I don't see the mystery in this." Please advise me on a word or two. ”

Sir George sneered and mocked: "You have lost your credibility in front of me. Of course you can't understand that compared to Guo Xuan, you are too far behind as a student. You don't need to understand, trust me, you just do it; Don't believe me, just as if I didn't say anything. ”

Shadow Zuo Zhen Zhao laughed dryly, and laughed at himself: "Shadow Zuo has long admitted: I am your most unsuccessful student. Well, I immediately ordered them to publish the poem in a prominent place in the Declaration. "Ying Zuo Zhenzhao is not afraid of what old George will do, no matter how good his protégé is, he can't always kiss his only son, right? Shadow Akira personally poured tea for Sir George, and said with a smile: "I think it's better to send Charles to the hospital for treatment, do you think it's okay?" ”

Sir George knew that he was going to take his son hostage, and he sighed and replied, "All right. He took a blank piece of paper, wrote two lines, and said, "This is the meeting time I agreed with Guo Xuan." ”

On the afternoon of May 21, Guo Xuan came to Puji Temple again to meet Zhou Chengbin. Zhou Chengbin said: "If you don't come, I'm just trying to find you." Eighty-Six Leaks Intelligence: In order to coerce Sir George into further cooperation, Pastor Charles was tortured by Seven-Six. He also provided a message: in order to control the outflow of goods from Shanghai, the Japanese intensified inspections of inland waterway shipping. It seems that the production line we are going to transship can only be transported by sea. ”

"I've come to see you for this too. Look at this "declaration". This Shakespearean poem is a secret telegram written to me by Sir George. He promised not to care about his own safety and to give him the secrets he knew. And he apologized to us for what he had done before, saying that the Japanese were bandits, and it was the duty of all human beings with a conscience to deal with such bandits who did not pay attention to credibility and had no bottom line. He also said that if I believed in his sincerity, please send someone to contact him. This is the time and place he agreed, and he also said that he also told Sù Shadow Zuo Zhenzhao at this place, and we will act when the opportunity arises. Hehe, my teacher still knows me very well, and he knows that I will naturally know what to do in order to get in touch with him and keep myself safe. ”

Zhou Chengbin sighed: "He finally understood, but unfortunately it was too late." How can you make a deal with robbers without losing money? Old Guo, Sir George is very influential in British and American military circles, if he can really see the face of the Japanese fascists clearly, after returning to Britain, he will still have a lot of weight in saying a few fair words for the Chinese in the world. Then we should also provide him with help in the best way we can. Besides, if we could get our hands on Sir George's latest code-breaking technology, we would be desperate for it. ”

"And what are you going to do?"

Zhou Chengbin patted Guo Xuan on the shoulder and said solemnly, "I agree to carry out your plan." But I want to remind you: pay attention to safety, Guo Xuan, your life is not yours alone, but the country. We are not afraid of sacrifice, but we cannot make unnecessary sacrifices. ”

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