At the end of this conversation, the two sides began to give parting gifts.

The sour cabbage gave the old exploiters a new stack of enemy counterfeit banknotes, especially explaining that this was the Kuomintang big leader Wang Ching-wei, in order to save the country, set up a puppet central government in Nanjing, and it was this pro-Japanese puppet government that jointly prepared bank banknotes. Abbreviated as a joint ticket.

The issuance of such joint votes shows the excellent situation of Sino-Japanese goodwill. It is hoped that the old exploiting class will secretly act as a good backstage and become a new citizen of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Circle as soon as possible.

The anti-Japanese base areas prohibited the circulation of all enemy counterfeit banknotes, and it was illegal to use enemy counterfeit banknotes. But the old exploiters were overjoyed by the unusable counterfeit banknotes. Counterfeit banknotes seem to be a special tranquilizer, and it seems that you can sleep more soundly and dream more beautifully.

Although the gift given back by the old exploiters is not peculiar, it is the supreme gift under the feudal system of private land. He went back to the cave and groped for a while, took out a document of title deed wrapped in silk cloth, and said:

"Take it, little sister, this is ten acres of thin fields in the southwest of the village. It's a meeting gift for us who have been separated for many years, and it's a small meaning. ”

When all was done, the old exploiter got up and tried to go back to the cave, so that he could be declared to the public afterwards that he had been well hidden, and that he would not be found even if the Japanese had scratched the flashlight with a hook. It seems that some god has hidden the grass and covered him. When the two of them were about to break up and say goodbye, the old exploiter was caught by a Japanese who broke in in a hurry and asked fiercely:

Do you have eight paths? You are***?

This reckless Japanese who broke in was Commander Kuwata, who was following him. The sour cabbage hurriedly replied on behalf of the old man: "He is not ***, he is the Kuomintang." ”

"What grade?"

"There are all kinds of grades, he is accessible in all directions, and he is light on both sides!" Sour cabbage further introduced, "This is what the commander said is an old friend who is waiting for me to shake hands with me affectionately, and the hometown person who is the most confidant, the closest friend." He is an old exploiter of the local rich man.

Watada laughed loudly and said: "I know, I heard it, they are all my own people, and they are all good friends!" Seeing that Big Brother was leaving, I came to meet him and joke about it. I've heard everything you talked about, and you've arranged it well, but there's one thing that's not thoughtful! ”

"Report to the general, where is it not thoughtful? Please advise! Sour cabbage said reverently. In order to exploit the servants, they are confused and uneasy.

"Old girl, one of the thirty-six schemes is called the bitter meat scheme, which I think is the most interesting and appreciative. According to me, what is the point of suffering a little bit for the flesh and skin? What is important is that our grand strategy and plan can succeed, and what is important is that we can establish a new order in Greater East Asia in this precious land of Guixiang as soon as possible. The important thing is that if we want to hide something in the sandwich wall, we must polish the wall so that no flaws are exposed. …… This valley is surrounded and cleared by the imperial army, and in broad daylight, you let Big Brother return to the cave, *** Can the Eighth Route Army doubt him? Can you not make him confess? Will our plan be able to draw water in a bamboo basket - a failure? ”

The sour cabbage bowed in admiration and said, "The commander's insight is far-sighted! ”

Wa Tian pretended to say: "The big husband should make a quick decision when doing things, think big, and start small!" As I said earlier, for our own big strategy and big plan to succeed, it's nothing to let the skin and flesh suffer a little. Do you agree? Mr. Big Brother? ”

After the translation of the sour cabbage, the old exploiter said in confusion: "Agreed, agreed!" The great Taijun's insight is far-reaching! ”

"If you agree!" Wa Tian turned around and pointed to a zigzag path to the north, "Big brother, you have to run a few steps, you can run a few steps to confuse the eyes of the Eighth Route Army." If you want to run, you run to that mountain pass, you see, there is a bright mountain road! ”

According to Wata's instructions, when the old exploiter looked back at the bright mountain road, Watada quietly pulled out Wang Ba's box gun and fired a shot at the old exploiter's arm. Blood gushed out, and the old exploiter collapsed to the ground in fright.

Wakuta laughed and said, "Don't be afraid! It's over, it's over, the bitter meat trick has succeeded! Then he motioned to Wei Tu to take out the medicine and said comfortingly: "The suffering of the skin and flesh is temporary, and the happy days are long-lasting." Big brother, these are painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, and your wounds can heal quickly, and the great land of bitter meat has been successful! ”

The old exploiter was scared into a soaked piece of wet dog shit, and when the soaked dog shit was picked up by the sour cabbage, Watada reached out and held the old exploiter's hand tightly and said:

"Big brother, you are frightened and suffering. It's all about your safety, though. Alright, now, you run to the other side of the pass. In order to dispel the suspicion of the Eighth Route Army against you, we will also use the sound of guns to see you off, and the sound of chasing you to open the way. But you don't have to be afraid, the guns are fired at the sky! The sound of the chase was heard by the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army. ”

The old exploiter was just about to escape, but was stopped by Wa Tian and said, "Big brother, you can do it boldly and with confidence when you go back." There will be no one in this valley to testify that you have made contact with the Imperial Army, and we will soon search for anyone who gasps in the valley! ”

The old exploiter ran towards the mountain pass due north with the comforting encouragement of the depression fields and sour cabbage. Then the valley resounded with the cries of little devils and the sound of gunfire.

When the sound of gunfire and shouts filled the valley, Wata, in order to keep it a secret and determined to exterminate all life in the valley, ordered the Japanese army to start a horrific search and killing operation. ……

Two hours later, a Japanese military confidential officer came to see Kuwata and handed over a telegram.

Wata's exhibition reads the telegram.

Then, happily said to the sour cabbage, "Our cooperation is complete." You've completed your mission to find the eyes and ears of the Imperial Army. You can meet your old lover who you haven't seen for many years this time, and your fate is not shallow. We're about to leave here. Meet your old lover next time. The next time you come back, your hometown will be even more lively. This place is the center of the imperial army's next iron wall, and this vinegar village is our temporary stronghold to clear this mountainous area, and it is a treasure place where we will be stationed for a long time. We will be lucky here for a long time, and we will get great results! ”

The sour cabbage replied politely: "Obey the orders of Your Excellency the General and swear to serve the Imperial Japanese Army to the death!" ”

In the afternoon of the same day, several puffs of smoke rose from the first puff of smoke in Vinegar Dazhuang Village. This was a unique signal for the departure of the Japanese invading army. Dozens of farmhouses were reduced to ashes under this signal. The local people rushed down the mountain to fight the fire, and the Eighth Route Army and guerrillas lurking on various hills followed the Japanese army to follow and attack.

( Biography of Chinese and Foreign Heroes )