Huo Yueze nodded and said again to confirm, "This is not a secret, and I don't need to lie to you, Xu Yongchang. The agents in our intelligence station are all former members of the special operations team of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Special Operations Unit. In a way, we are true comrades-in-arms!"
“Yes, yes! We fought side by side in the same trench, of course we’re comrades!” Xu Yongchang said excitedly.
In fact, he had already guessed the other party's identity from Hong Shijie. He was very likely a member of the Special Agent Brigade at the time. He knew that the Special Agent Brigade was different from other detachments of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Special Operations Team. Its members were all agents of the Military Intelligence Investigation Department.
"Alright, Xu Yongchang, if you want to rejoin the team, you must explain everything that happened before to us. We also need to testify for you. Tell us first, what has happened to you since we left Nanshi!"
"Yes!" Xu Yongchang didn't dare to hesitate for a moment and quickly recounted the subsequent events in detail.
"And so, in the battle of Nanshi, in order to buy time for the main force to break through, all the brothers around me fought to the death, and the detachment commander also sacrificed himself. We fought for three days and three nights in a row, and finally we couldn't hold on any longer, so we retreated back to the French Concession. My injuries were too severe, and I had to stay at home for a long time to recover. You all know what happened after that."
At this point, Xu Yongchang's voice choked with emotion as he recalled the past.
Huo Yueze and Hong Shijie breathed a sigh of relief and nodded. Huo Yueze then asked, "How many of you came back back then? Where are they now?"
Huo Yueze was quite interested in these people at this time. They were all heroes who had survived the war, and their patriotism and resistance against Japan were certain. If possible, these people could also be a force that could be controlled.
"More than forty people have returned. Mr. Meng Yue valued them, and those with lighter injuries went to Hong Kong with him. There are more than ten people with more serious injuries who stayed behind to recover. They are still living in the foreign concession. Most of them have returned to the gang. I am not willing to go back to be someone's henchman." Xu Yongchang explained the situation.
“Very well, I will report this matter to the station chief and make a decision after consulting with him.” Huo Yueze coughed lightly and said solemnly, “Since you acknowledge the status of a second lieutenant officer and consider us comrades-in-arms, then I will speak frankly.”
Fu Yaozu has betrayed his country and become a lackey of the Japanese. This fact has been confirmed. Now he has also colluded with Lu Tianqiao, the leader of the Green Gang. His crimes are unforgivable. As the major in the Military Intelligence Investigation Department, I order you to return to Fu Yaozu's side, lie in ambush, and seize the opportunity to eliminate this traitor!
"Yes! Your humble servant will obey your command and will certainly dedicate myself to serving the country and completing this mission!" Upon hearing Huo Yueze's order, Xu Yongchang did not hesitate at all and immediately accepted the order in a low voice.
Seeing Xu Yongchang's resolute attitude, Huo Yueze was very pleased. He continued, "After this is done, you can return to the national army. If you are willing to rejoin, we can provide you with the necessary documents. You can go to the commando unit yourself. If you are willing to join our military intelligence station, you are also welcome!"
Xu Yongchang readily agreed, but then suddenly remembered something and asked with some unease, "During the previous operation, I wounded a comrade with my shot. I wonder how he is now?"
This matter had been weighing on his mind and causing him considerable concern. He feared that the agents at the intelligence station would hold a grudge against him and create enmity. He couldn't rest easy until he found out the truth.
Huo Yueze knew what he was thinking, so he said, "Your marksmanship is quite good. That team member was shot in the abdomen, but fortunately he was rescued in time and is now out of danger and recovering."
He paused for a moment, then solemnly added, "This man is a former subordinate of the station chief. He nearly lost his life this time, and to be honest, our station chief is quite concerned about him. So you must do your utmost to satisfy the station chief this time, otherwise it will be difficult to explain!"
They were the station chief's former subordinates! Those were the members of the special operations brigade that were later recruited from Nanjing; they came to Shanghai with Ning Zhiheng, the brigade's captain.
At that time, Xu Yongchang's Fifth Detachment and the Special Agent Brigade were resting together in Nanshi, and he knew about the situation then.
Xu Yongchang asked cautiously, "Is the station chief the same person as Captain Ning?"
Huo Yueze was taken aback, thinking that Xu Yongchang was quite perceptive. He had only let slip a little information, but the other party had already guessed it. However, since Xu Yongchang was already one of his own, there was no need to hide it from him, so he nodded slightly.
It really was Ning Yanwang from the Military Intelligence Investigation Department. Xu Yongchang felt a chill. He had seen Ning Zhiheng when he was giving a speech during the assembly on the parade ground. After being in the Special Operations Team for so long, he naturally knew some things about Ning Zhiheng.
“It was all my fault before, but I will definitely make amends. After the mission is completed, can I apologize to the station chief and that brother in person?” Xu Yongchang asked quickly.
Huo Yueze laughed heartily, patted Xu Yongchang on the shoulder with ease, and said with a smile, "If you can complete this mission, you will have made a great contribution. These things are naturally minor matters. The station chief will personally meet with you. At that time, just tell me what you want!"
Meanwhile, in the French Concession police station, Lu Tianqiao's capable disciple and assistant, Luo Zidong, walked out with grim expressions.
Yan Xing, his henchman behind him, also spat at the police station and muttered viciously, "That Lei Laohu guy doesn't know anything good. Third Master is about to take over the Green Gang. Shanghai will be Third Master's world from now on, but he still dares to pretend to comply. Just wait and see what happens to him!"
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