RPAGF Chapter 58 Developing Spies
Chapter 58 Developing Spies
After assigning tasks to the new recruits, Wang Yousheng kept Zhang Shan behind.
He had discussed the task of collecting grain from Daxia Village with Zhang Shan before they assembled, and the two prepared to go to Daxia Village together.
Because they were going to enemy-occupied territory, Wang Yousheng decided not to bring a battalion of soldiers. Zhang Dabiao had already contacted two district squads in the enemy-occupied territory to cooperate with Wang Yousheng in collecting grain.
When the two left the military camp, Zhang Dabiao specially approved two hundred rounds of ammunition for each of them.
The journey from the camp to Daxia Village is over 60 kilometers, and it would take at least a day if you were to rush.
In order to avoid attracting attention, Wang Yousheng also changed into ordinary people's clothes.
Night fell, the sky shimmered silver, the full moon shone brightly, and the earth was utterly silent…
At the entrance of Daxia Village, two figures quickly jumped onto the earthen wall. Two local dogs guarding the entrance smelled the scent of strangers and began to bark.
However, the dog quickly stopped barking.
In a small courtyard, Wang Yousheng met the local district team leader.
District Squad Leader—Comrade Ge Erdan!
When Wang Yousheng saw this kid, he was dumbfounded. He even thought he had come across a different show, with Ge Erdan suddenly appearing!
This Ge Erdan is quite a talent; he once thwarted the Japanese poison gas experiments.
Ge Erdan, carrying a hunting rifle, approached Wang Yousheng and saluted: "Platoon Leader Wang!"
He was dressed in farm clothes, with tanned skin and bright, piercing eyes that shone with a slightly goofy glint...
Wang Yousheng returned the greeting, extending a friendly hand and smiling, "Captain Ge, hello, hello!"
"Platoon Leader Wang, I know what's going on. Zhou Huaiqi has bullied the villagers a lot. Now that you're here, you'd better teach him a lesson!"
"By the way, Platoon Leader Wang, where are your troops?"
As Ge Erdan spoke, he glanced behind Wang Yousheng and found that there was no one there.
Wang Yousheng said calmly, "Just the two of us."
"What?"
Ge Erdan was stunned. What was going on? Wasn't he bringing the troops? As a platoon leader, shouldn't he at least bring a platoon of soldiers with him?
Wang Yousheng could tell from his eyes that although the kid was a bit silly, he was also very shrewd, straightforward, and daring.
Wang Yousheng then asked, "Have all the comrades from the district squad arrived?"
Ge Erdan immediately stood at attention: "Yes, sir! Eleven people were expected, and eleven people are present!"
Wang Yousheng said, "Very good, lead the way. It'll be easier to get things done under the cover of darkness!"
The group left the courtyard and headed straight for the Zhou family mansion.
At this moment, in the Zhou family mansion, Zhou Huaiqi tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Damn it, he had recently heard rumors of Eighth Route Army movements in the vicinity, which made him feel uneasy.
Since being released by the Eighth Route Army, he contacted many doctors, hoping to expel the poison from his body, but the doctors found nothing wrong with his body.
Zhou Huaiqi suspected that the Eighth Route Army had lied to him, but he dared not take the risk. He was a coward; yesterday, when the Japanese squad leader asked him to attend a meeting, he didn't dare to go.
"Old man, aren't you asleep yet?"
At this moment, Zhang, the woman beside her, called out.
Zhou Huaiqi pursed his lips and said, "I can't sleep. By the way, have you hidden all the grain at home?"
Zhang nodded: "They're all hidden, in the cellar. You'll have to ask about them ten or eight times a day."
"That's good, that's good. Damn it, the Eighth Route Army killed the Japanese officer's brother. Things are not peaceful these days. We need to sell the grain as soon as possible tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Zhang also stood up: "Sold? How much?"
Zhou Huaiqi gritted his teeth: "Keep about twenty catties, sell the rest. There's a shortage of food outside right now. Take advantage of the spring planting season, raise the price a bit, make a profit, and then head south to seek refuge."
Zhou Huaiqi realized that he couldn't stay in Shanxi, so he might as well sell his grain and run away.
Zhou Huaiqi had witnessed the ferocity of the Japanese and knew that the Eighth Route Army was not to be trifled with. Serving the Japanese meant he would die at the hands of the Eighth Route Army sooner or later. Not serving the Japanese meant he couldn't live as a civilian either. If the Japanese launched a "mopping-up" campaign, his home would be ransacked.
Zhang then asked, "The world is not at peace now, will this work?"
Zhou Huaiqi smiled disdainfully: "Don't worry, I'll take care of this while the Japanese and the Eighth Route Army don't know that our village has grain."
He laughed as he spoke, seemingly pleased with his plan.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded outside.
Immediately afterwards, there was a knock on the door.
"Master, master, someone is looking for you."
Zhou Huaiqi cursed, "Who is it at this hour? Don't you get any sleep?!"
The servant outside added, "I don't know, but they have guns."
"gun?"
Zhou Huaiqi was startled.
"Village Chief Zhou, I heard everything, please open the door!"
At that moment, a voice that terrified Zhou Huaiqi came.
He thought about it carefully and realized, "Damn it, isn't this the Eighth Master Wang?"
Zhou Huaiqi panicked and was at a loss for what to do.
Snapped!
The door was pushed open, and a group of people rushed in.
Leading the way was Wang Yousheng.
Just as Zhou Huaiqi was trying to find a place to hide, Ge Erdan, with his sharp eyes, immediately stepped forward, grabbed his shoulder, and dragged him in front of Wang Yousheng.
Wang Yousheng sized up the old man and said, "Village Chief Zhou, what's going on? Aren't you welcoming us?"
"It really is you, Eighth Master! I'll never be a traitor again, please let me go!"
As Zhou Huaiqi spoke, his legs trembled, and he knelt down in front of everyone.
The way they begged and pleaded made the comrades in the district team feel very relieved.
One of the militiamen spat and laughed, "You old bastard, you've finally met your match."
As he spoke, he kicked Zhou Huaiqi hard in the chest, causing him to fall face-first into the dirt.
Wang Yousheng's gaze fell on Zhou Huaiqi again, and he said solemnly, "Village Chief Zhou, we won't waste words with you. I'm here today on behalf of the Eighth Route Army to requisition grain from you."
"Requisitioning grain?"
Zhou Huaiqi choked up. Sure enough, he had been restless these past few days because he had been being watched all along.
Wang Yousheng solemnly replied, "That's right, Captain Ge told me you've stockpiled a lot of grain. How about we donate it again?"
"I……"
Wang Yousheng said, "If you honestly hand over the grain, I might be able to give you a chance to turn over a new leaf."
"Repent and start anew?"
Zhou Huaiqi was stunned. He thought he was about to die, but Eighth Master gave him a chance to repent.
"good."
Wang Yousheng looked very serious.
The other comrades were all baffled, not understanding what Wang Yousheng was trying to do.
Wasn't it supposed to be about seizing grain...? Um, wasn't it supposed to be about requisitioning grain? Why now...?
They were unaware, of course, that Wang Yousheng had decided to recruit Zhou Huaiqi as his next deputy first-level teammate.
Damn it, let's take advantage of his status as a traitor and recruit him as a second-level teammate. Let him go to the Japanese to gather intelligence. Even if he doesn't get any useful information, at least we can unlock the map coverage area.
The two deputy first-level teammates were Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao.
Both of these figures were deep within the base area. A large portion of the 100-kilometer area covered by the 3D map was within the base area, with only a dozen kilometers on the edge covering enemy-occupied territory. Once a battle broke out, Wang Yousheng would have no idea of the Japanese army's movements.
Binding Zhou Huaiqi would be different; by releasing him, we could keep a close eye on the movements of the Japanese.
Once we have the intelligence and an effective plan, striking the Japanese will be a piece of cake.