webnovelfull Chapter 1176 Enough for you to finish what you need to do
Chapter 1176 Enough for you to finish what you need to do
"Don't mention it. We'll drink after we drive the Japanese away." Old Feng grinned, waved, drove his truck away, and soon disappeared into the distance.
Following the route indicated by Lao Feng, Chen Gongshu and his two companions passed through the woods and arrived at a secluded warehouse.
The warehouse looked abandoned for a long time, with its doors tightly closed and a tattered "Closed for Rectification" notice posted on the door.
Following the agreed-upon code, Chen Gongshu gently knocked on the door three times, paused, and then knocked twice more.
A moment later, the door opened a crack, and a young man wearing glasses poked his head out, eyeing them warily. When he saw the half-bronze badge sticking out from Chen Gongshu's waist, he immediately opened the door and pulled the three of them inside.
"Station Chief Chen, you've finally arrived." The young man breathed a sigh of relief, his voice tinged with excitement.
"Xiao Lin, it's you, kid." Chen Gongshu was also taken aback when he saw the young man, then laughed.
His name was Lin Mo. Chen Gongshu had met him in Wuhan. Unexpectedly, Dai Li had sent him to Shijiazhuang Station ahead of time to pave the way for Chen Gongshu and make various preparations.
Lin Mo wore round-framed glasses and a Zhongshan suit. He looked refined and cultured, but his eyes were sharp and his movements were efficient. He was clearly a professionally trained special agent.
The warehouse was very clean inside, with a lot of goods piled up. It looked messy, but it actually had hidden secrets, with observation windows and escape routes in many places.
Lin Mo led the three to a small hut deep inside the warehouse and handed them a cup of hot water: "Station Chief Chen, you must be tired from your journey. Here are your new credentials. Please take a look."
He handed Chen Gongshu a black briefcase. Chen Gongshu opened it and found a complete set of documents inside: the identity certificate of the purchasing specialist of the Economic Bureau of the pseudo-North China Provisional Government, business cards, a letter of introduction, and a forged photograph. In the photograph, he was wearing a suit and glasses, completely different from his current attire, yet convincing enough to pass for the real thing.
The name on the document is Han Deren, the place of origin is Hebei, and the resume is clear and there are no flaws.
“These documents are all meticulously forged; the seals and signatures are exactly the same as the real ones. It would be difficult for the Japanese army and the puppet government to find any flaws,” Lin Mo explained. “You are taking the 3 p.m. train to Beiping today. I have already booked a soft sleeper compartment for you, and the ticket is in my briefcase.”
The passengers in the soft sleeper carriages were mostly officials and businessmen of the puppet government, making them relatively safe and less likely to arouse suspicion.
Chen Gongshu nodded, his gaze sweeping across the briefcase. He quickly spotted a small Browning 1906 pocket pistol, commonly known as the "palm grenade." The gun was exquisitely crafted and easy to conceal, with twenty rounds of ammunition beside it.
"This gun is for you to carry close to your body. Although it's not very powerful, its strength lies in its concealment. It can be hidden in a special leather holster on your waist, so it won't be easily discovered even if the Japanese army searches the area," Lin Mo added.
Chen Gongshu took out the Browning pistol, held it in his hand, and found it to be light and easy to carry. He then put the pistol into a special leather holster on his waist, and put away his identification, tickets, and other items, asking, "Are the weapons and personnel all arranged?"
"Everything is arranged." Lin Mo pushed up his glasses and reported in a calm tone: "The weapons have been transported into Beiping in batches and hidden in a secret room in the Rongbaozhai painting shop in Qianmen. They include eight Thompson submachine guns, sixteen Mauser pistols, five rifles, two Czech ZB-26 light machine guns, a box of American MK2 hand grenades, and forty kilograms of explosives. They are all newly prepared and extremely powerful."
Manager Zhao Guangyuan will be responsible for safekeeping, and the items will be distributed according to the action plan upon your arrival.
"In terms of personnel, we selected sixteen elite soldiers from the special operations team that we withdrew from Nanjing. They are all battle-hardened experts and arrived in Beiping in batches yesterday. They are staying at the Yuelai Inn on Xiheyan Street, led by Qi Anzhi."
Lin Mo continued, "Qi Anzhi is from Hunan. He originally served in the Special Service Company of the Training Corps. He was agile and had accurate marksmanship. During the breakout in Nanjing, he killed thirteen Japanese soldiers by himself. He was a good soldier in the team."
He has received orders and is ready to be deployed at your command at any time.
Chen Gongshu nodded in satisfaction. With such a group of elite troops and ample weaponry, the success rate of the operation had increased even further.
"Has there been any new development in Liu Geqing's situation?" What he was most concerned about was rescuing Liu Geqing.
Upon hearing this question, Lin Mo's expression instantly darkened, and he said in a heavy tone, "The latest news that came last night is that the Japanese interrogated Liu Geqing again, using electric shocks, which was extremely cruel."
Fortunately, Liu Geqing remained silent and was still alive. However, according to our informant, his physical condition was very poor, and he probably wouldn't last much longer. Whether he spoke or died was likely just a matter of the next few days.
Chen Gongshu remained silent for a few seconds, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes, and said firmly, "I understand. After arriving in Beiping, I will prioritize the rescue operation."
"Station Master Chen, please take a rest and get some rest. There are still a few hours before the train departs. I'll go outside and keep watch in case of any unexpected situations," Lin Mo said, preparing to get up.
"Wait a minute," Chen Gongshu called out to him.
Lin Mo stopped and turned to look at him: "Station Chief Chen, is there anything else you need?"
Chen Gongshu didn't speak, but just looked at him quietly with a complicated expression.
He knew that Lin Mo was a young man with some background who was highly regarded by Dai Li. Now that he had infiltrated under the enemy's nose, his life was in danger at any time.
"Thank you for your hard work." After a long silence, Chen Gongshu finally said a few words.
Lin Mo paused for a moment, then smiled and shook his head: "It's no trouble for the country. Station Chief Chen, please take care."
After saying that, he turned and walked out of the small house, gently closing the door behind him.
The cabin fell silent. Chen Gongshu leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and took a short nap.
Although the time was short, it was enough to give his tired body some relief.
Xiao Li and Xiao Wang stood guard at the door, vigilantly observing their surroundings to ensure there was no danger.
At 2 PM, Lin Mo returned to the cabin and reminded Chen Gongshu that it was time to head to the station.
After the three of them got ready and changed into their respective outfits, Chen Gongshu wore a suit and glasses, transforming into Han Deren, a procurement specialist for the pseudo-government's Economic Bureau.
Xiao Li and Xiao Wang, dressed as waiters, played the roles of his assistants.
Before leaving, Lin Mo took out a small iron box from his pocket and handed it to Chen Gongshu: "This is what the Chief asked me to give you, two pills, American-made."
If... if things become impossible, one pill will last for half an hour, enough for you to get what you need to do.
Chen Gongshu took the tin box and put it in his pocket: "Thanks."
After giving Lin Mo a deep look, Chen Gongshu and the other two took a rickshaw to Shijiazhuang Railway Station.