One early morning in the early spring of 1943, on the outskirts of Nanjing. It was a particularly cold day!

Especially when a group of people are about to be shot, it is even colder.

Army Major Hu Liqun, along with more than a dozen other officers who had committed crimes, were pushed off the truck, their hands tied behind their backs, and they were all blindfolded with black cloths, and although they could not see everything here, they still felt the breath of impending death.

Some people collapsed to the ground, some people became incontinent, and some simply lay on the ground and cried...... A cold wind blew, and more than a dozen soldiers pulled the bolt in unison, pushing the bullets. In the clatter of bullets, the cry seemed even more desolate and powerless.

"Crying fucking balls! Eighteen years later, Lao Tzu is still a good man! Hu Liqun, who was also blindfolded, scolded the surrounding group of "fellow travelers" who had never even met in person.

The surrounding officers were indifferent to him, and moments later, a Mercedes jeep drove by, the roar of the car masking the officer's "execution" order, followed by a crisp burst of gunfire.

The sound of gunfire by the river broke the silence of the early morning, but for this war-torn city, it did not affect it at all, not even the slightest ripple.

With a wave of the officer's hand, the soldiers took out the body bags they had prepared, loaded them one by one, and then lifted them onto a truck with great skill. After closing the truck door, the officers and men of the execution skillfully formed a team, got into the car and left.

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An hour later, a jeep drove into the building of the Reserve Cadre Division. The jeep did not stop, and drove straight into it after the door of an interrogation room next to the first floor opened.

The car creaked to a halt, and two officers in black raincoats got down and lifted one of them out. A moment later, the man who had been carried out lay down on a chair, his hood was lifted, and a basin of cold water was poured directly over his head, and the bound man shivered and woke up suddenly.

He opened his eyes and looked around, and there was a familiar scene in front of him: a room about ten square meters was furnished with tables, chairs, and other daily necessities.

However, when he saw the standard bust of the Father of the Nation hanging on the wall, he realized that he was still alive.

The door creaked open, and a thin man wearing a lapel national uniform and a national emblem on his chest walked in, followed by his comrade-in-arms and brother-Zhu Jingxing.

Zhu Jingxing had a smile on his face, and Hu Liqun realized that this was his own commander operating, he was not shot, and he survived!

"Lao Zhu! What do you want me to say to thank you for your kindness? Hu Liqun stood up suddenly, and Zhu Jingxing smiled and hugged him.

"You don't need to thank me for this, if you want to thank you, you still have to thank Director Dai. He is the concrete executor of this plan. Zhu Jingxing said with a smile.

Hu Liqun hurriedly shook hands with Director Dai, who was very cold, like ice water without temperature.

"I was also entrusted by Mr. Huang. The gentleman remembered that you are a talent, but after all, you have committed a serious crime, so you made this decision. Director Dai told me that this matter was led by Huang Zheng, and Chen Liewen assisted in completing it under the instruction of Huang Ke.

At the time of the execution, "Hu Liqun" had already passed his hands and feet, and only a traitor transferred from another cell was handed over to him. In order to hide people's eyes, all this was done on the execution ground.

Zhu Jingxing smiled slightly: "I also just learned about this plan. Director Dai was very thoughtful, and when he did this, he deliberately arranged for other prisoners to be executed together; At the time of execution, the bullet was entered through the back of the head, and you also know the penetration power of the Hanyang-style rifle, and when it was brought out, the front face was all gone, so naturally it was unrecognizable. ”

When he said this, Hu Liqun suddenly felt a chill in the back of his head, if it weren't for Zhu Jingxing and his party to rescue him with all their might, I'm afraid he would be one of those unrecognizable ones.

He snapped his knees from the chair and said: "Thank you brothers for sacrificing their lives to save you, Hu Liqun has nothing else, this life is given by you, what you say in the future, I have no words!" ”

Zhu Jingxing stepped forward and hurriedly helped him up, and he said to Hu Liqun solemnly: "No one needs you to repay your kindness." It's just that Mr. said that you are given two ways to go, and you can choose for yourself. ”

"Which two paths?" Hu Liqun asked.

Zhu Jingxing looked at Dai Li, and then said to Hu Liqun: "One is that you will disappear from now on and find a place where I don't know you for the rest of your life." But I'm afraid you won't be able to contact us more in this life, because 'Hu Liqun' is dead, and all kinds of previous relationships are about to be broken. ”

After thinking about it, Hu Liqun asked again: "What about the other one?" ”

Dai Lian replied to his words: "Let me tell you." The second path was fought for by our director, who remembered your skills and did not want to waste them, and it just so happened that we needed members of the action team in Shanghai. If you agree, you will be a member of our Reserve Cadre Department, retain your rank of major, continue to serve the country, and be promoted and funded the same as an ordinary intelligence officer. Your name and identity have also changed. Considering that your real surname is Hu, I will call you 'Hu Biao'. ”

"Of course, you also know the brothers in the Reserve Cadre Department, what you do in Shanghai is the work of licking blood on the knife edge, and you are also mentally prepared for this."

After Dai Li finished speaking, Zhu Jingxing saw that Hu Liqun was silent for a moment, so he said to him: "Old Hu, you have to make your own decisions about this matter, and we will not mix any opinions. ”

Hu Liqun smoked a cigarette, lowered his head and frowned tightly in thought, and after a while, after he took a deep puff of cigarette, he dropped half of the cigarette in his hand to the ground, "!" From now on, I will be your forerunner. Damn, how many people are squeezing their scalps to come in, why don't I do it? ”

Hearing Hu Liqun's words, Dai Li smiled heartily: "Haha, it's really bold." We need such comrades in the Reserve Cadre Division. ”

Zhu Jingxing also nodded, "That's the best." Let's go, let's take a bath and drink tea, and wash away the bad luck on your body. ”

"Okay." Hu Liqun laughed loudly.

Dai Li waved his hand and said, "I still have official business, so I won't go with you." Then let's do it, Captain Lao Zhu will send Hu Biao over again in the evening, time is pressing, and you will go to Shanghai after a simple training. ”

Hu Liqun nodded, "Okay, thank you Director Dai again!" ”

Zhu Jingxing led Hu Biao to his residence and found him a set of his own lapels to change into. The two of them walked in the car again, went to a nearby tavern and ordered side dishes such as vinegared crucian carp, donkey meat in sauce, fried peanuts, etc., and scalded a pot of rice wine to eat and drink.

After this meal, the two went to a bathhouse called "Izumi Qing" not far away. Zhu Jingxing said: "This Nanjing belongs to the intersection of the north and the south, and the tradition of bathing is also prevalent, but it is a pity that we have been here for so long and have never had the opportunity to really take a comfortable bath." I heard Huang Zheng say that the spring water is clear, the price is not expensive, and the pool is comfortable. Let's soak comfortably today and wash off the bad luck on our bodies. ”

"Well, I really haven't been in a bath in years." Hu Biao agreed that on this day, the water foreskin is the most comfortable.

In the steaming bathhouse, countless big men with * body swim back and forth, washing and bathing, cupping and pedicure, many big men soak in it, they either rely on fake sleep, or put hot towels on their faces, enjoy the taste of steam.

Zhu Jingxing also leaned back and said slowly: "It's not so simple for you to go over this time. They want you, there must be a problem you need to help solve, but they are the ones who help rescue, and I have nothing to say. ”

Hu Biao nodded in understanding, "I know what you did for me, whether it is a sword mountain and a sea of fire or a * array when I go to that place, I will let it go." Anyway, it's someone who died once! ”

"Well, sir has another word for me to bring to you." Zhu Jingxing lowered his voice and said.

Hu Liqun couldn't help but be alert, they had mentioned this gentleman many times today. Obviously, this "gentleman" is the person who rescued him this time.

After thinking about it, he felt that this person was either "Huang Zheng" or the supreme commander "Huang Ke", because other people did not have such energy, and in addition, others would not rescue him for no reason. Huang Zheng knew them and was a friend of Chief Zhu Jingxing, so it was more likely to be rescued.

As for Huang Ke, the supreme chief will definitely not personally intervene for such a trivial matter, presumably it is more likely that Huang Zheng is more likely.

But why is Huang Zheng Zhu Jingxing so secretive?

Zhu Jingxing didn't say anything, so he naturally didn't want to ask again. I had to ask, "What are the words?" ”

"Sir said, 'Nations are made up of people, and people make mistakes. But we can't stop loving this country because we have some mistakes, and this country is still worth loving alone! 'Sir's big talk, the simple explanation made me understand very thoroughly. After speaking, Zhu Jingxing said in a tone of admiration.

Hu Liqun understands now, Mr. naturally will not be Huang Zheng.

He also nodded and said, "I wrote it down!" ”

"Don't say anything else, I'll send you to the reserve cadre to report later. Go over there, be more careful in everything, and don't do things violently Feng He......" Before Zhu Jingxing finished speaking, Hu Biao interrupted him and said: "Okay, okay, you are good at everything, but you are very sour and rotten." Well, the brothers are all in their hearts, and everything can be assured. ”

Zhu Jingxing smiled, got up and said, "Then I will replace the wine with tea, and I wish you a triumphant return!" ”