Ning Zhiheng helped Miao Yongyi try to walk step by step in the courtyard. Seeing that his steps were becoming more and more steady, he was happy and said with a smile, "It seems that in a week at most, you will be able to walk on your own and retreat to the rear base."
Ning Zhiheng knew that as long as Miao Yongyi left Nanshi during this period and retreated to the rear, he would be able to escape in advance during the great retreat, avoid the Japanese army's pursuit, and escape death. As for what would happen next, it would depend on Miao Yongyi himself, and who knew when they would meet again.
Miao Yongyi was a little tired from walking, so he found a bench and sat down, frowning as he said, "Even if we go back to the rear, the future is uncertain. My troops are all gone. By the way, Zhiheng, you said you had some free time during this period? With the fighting so intense, don't your special operations unit have any combat missions?"
Ning Zhiheng shook his head and said, "All the personnel have been deployed to the front lines. I'm just in a special situation and don't have any combat missions for the time being."
Of course, he wouldn't reveal his upcoming infiltration of Shanghai, not even to his most trusted brother.
Miao Yongyi thought for a moment, and finally spoke up: "Zhiheng, I have a question for you."
"What's up?"
"Are there any members of the Red Party in your Jiangsu-Zhejiang Special Operations Team?" Miao Yongyi asked.
"The Red Party? Why are you asking this?" Ning Zhiheng asked in surprise.
"I'm just curious. You know I fought against the Red Party on the Northwest Front. Later, after I was transferred to Shanghai, I heard that there was a Red Party unit in your Special Operations Unit. Is that true?" Miao Yongyi smiled slightly, pretending to be indifferent.
Ning Zhiheng didn't think much of it either. He sat down next to Miao Yongyi, picked up a twig, and scratched it on the ground. He said, "The rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every citizen. Now is the time to unite against external threats. All forces are contributing to the country, and the Red Party is no exception. In the First Detachment, there is a battalion composed entirely of Red Party members. This team has a strong will to fight and is very powerful. It is said to be led by former Red Army officers, but they suffered heavy losses in this battle."
As one of the few officers in the Military Intelligence Investigation Department who could participate in classified matters, Ning Zhiheng was aware of these things.
At the beginning of the Battle of Shanghai, some Red Party members who had stayed in Shanghai were organized into a force of 600 people and applied to join the resistance against Japan.
At this time, the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Special Operations Detachment was established, and the General Headquarters incorporated this Red Party unit into the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Special Operations Detachment's operational series, forming a separate battalion. During the entire Battle of Shanghai, they performed extremely bravely and tenaciously, with flexible and adaptable tactics and outstanding combat capabilities. Even the regular troops that considered themselves the main force of the National Revolutionary Army took notice of them. However, it is said that they also suffered extremely heavy losses.
Hearing Ning Zhiheng's explanation, Miao Yongyi finally felt relieved. It seemed that Wang Zhenjiang hadn't lied, and he could still trust him.
Ning Zhiheng chatted with Miao Yongyi for a while longer, then took him back to his ward and left the hospital. He had been working very hard these past few days, needing to do some preliminary preparations for his men's infiltration before the war ended.
Miao Yongyi was relieved after confirming Wang Zhenjiang's identity. He then prepared to formally contact Wang Zhenjiang, who had lost contact with the Party organization after leaving the Northwest and was unsure how to find it. This was a good opportunity to try.
After resting on the hospital bed for a while, Miao Yongyi stood up again, ready to practice walking some more. Chen Zhengwen, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but advise, "Brother Miao, don't practice too fast, be careful not to hurt yourself."
Miao Yongyi said with a smile, "It's alright, I just can't stand staying in this house. I'd rather go out for a walk in the yard."
At this point, he turned his head and winked at Wang Zhenjiang, who was resting on the hospital bed next to him, and then slowly walked out of the ward and into the courtyard to practice.
Wang Zhenjiang was also looking for an opportunity to learn about Miao Yongyi's situation. After a while, he sat up and slowly walked out of the ward.
His condition is actually better than Miao Yongyi's. He was only shot in the left shoulder, and yesterday he was a little dizzy due to blood loss, but he was still able to keep his balance and walk normally without any problems.
He also walked into the courtyard and exchanged a glance with Miao Yongyi. Soon after, Miao Yongyi looked tired and sat down on a bench. Wang Zhenjiang also sat down next to him.
The two looked around to make sure no one was watching, then began to communicate in very low voices.
"Section Chief, how did you get to Shanghai, join the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Special Operations Team, and even change your name?" Miao Yongyi asked in a low voice.
"It's a long story. After you were transferred, I was seriously wounded in an operation. Medical conditions in the Northwest were poor, so they sent me to Shanghai for treatment. I was treated for a long time and was just about to leave Shanghai to rejoin my unit when the Battle of Shanghai broke out. The local Party organization formed a unit to join the battle, but they lacked commanders with combat experience. So they applied to keep me here, changed my name to Wang Zhenjiang, and made me the battalion commander. As a result, we suffered heavy casualties in the battle to defend Dachang, and I was sent here. I never expected to run into you here." Wang Zhenjiang briefly described what had happened after they parted.
Miao Yongyi nodded; this situation basically matched what Ning Zhiheng had said.
"Tell me about your situation!" Wang Zhenjiang looked at Miao Yongyi with a questioning gaze, as he also needed to know what had happened after Miao Yongyi left.
Miao Yongyi then briefly recounted his experiences during this period.
"So, you've lost contact with the organization now!" Wang Zhenjiang asked.
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