Chapter 13 Chapter Thirteen

In the eyes of the senior officials of the Japanese base camp, the battle to open up the Ping-Han line in "Operation No. 1" is far from being called a masterpiece of battle.During the course of the battle, post-war syndromes such as insufficient fighting will and poor enforcement of battlefield discipline all appeared.In order to prevent the contagious defeat of the Pacific battlefield in China, the Japanese base camp made a decision to replace the commander of the Twelfth Army.In this way, Eitaro Uchiyama, the head of the 13th Division of the 11th Army, became the commander of the 12th Army.In August of this year, Uchiyama took his wife Miko to Xinzheng to take office.In order to complete the combat task of opening up the mainland communication line on the Chinese battlefield and reverse the unfavorable situation in the Southeast Asian theater under the overall unfavorable situation of the war, the Japanese headquarters decided to form the Sixth Front Army on the basis of the Eleventh Army.General Ningji Okamura, the commander of the North China Front Army, became the commander of the Sixth Front Army.

As Okamura's old subordinate and capable general, Yamamoto Masao wore the epaulettes of the commander-in-chief to attend the inauguration ceremony of Commander Okamura. He felt so ashamed that he didn't even dare to lift his head during the ceremony.Three days later, Neiji Okamura met Masao Yamamoto alone.Neiji Okamura did not criticize the 11th Army for leaking secrets in the past few years, and said bluntly: "Where you fall, you will get up from there. My trust in you has not changed at all. After the 11th Army and the 12th Army are under my command , I am most worried about the unstoppable leakage of secrets. If you want to change the epaulettes into a general star, you need a victory in a duel with your Chinese counterparts. I wish you success!" Okamura's trust, moved Masao Yamamoto burst into tears.

The situation of Yang Ziyun and Zhu Guozhu in Wuhan suddenly became difficult and dangerous.In view of the fact that Yang Ziyun and Meizi have established a sisterly relationship, the top military commanders decided to transfer Yang Ziyun and Zhu Guozhu to work in Zhengzhou, which had just fallen.Xinzheng is only 20 kilometers away from Zhengzhou. It is not difficult for Yang Ziyun to obtain the military operation information of the 12th Japanese Army in Zhengzhou.At the end of the Gregorian calendar, Yang Ziyun and Zhu Guozhu arrived in Zhengzhou.She soon meets Miko.Everything went unimaginably smooth.

On the afternoon of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, after Zhu Guozhu returned to his residence in Zhengzhou, he didn't speak, but just laughed.Yang Ziyun said: "Have you got the password? Is there any good news?" He took Yang Ziyun's hand, entered the bedroom, closed the door, took out a map, spread it on the bed, and said, "Do you believe that last night, Comrade Wang Shusheng led The Eighth Route Army is stationed here." Yang Ziyun excitedly said: "So close? Are they still here?" "The terrain in this area is very complicated. I estimate that they will stay here for a while."

Yang Ziyun said more and more excitedly: "Guozhu, let's go find them. I can't stand being with those Japanese women every day, listening to them boasting about their husband's achievements and laughing at the vulnerability of the Chinese army. These years, we How much valuable information has been provided to the Kuomintang? What about them? Let’s find our own team, lead them to Xinzheng, and hand over the Japanese military headquarters.” Zhu Guozhu laughed and said, “I’m talking in my sleep again. So much effort to put us in this place is not to let us be guides. It said above that Masao Yamamoto, an old spy, came to the Twelfth Army, so let us be careful." Yang Ziyun said disapprovingly: "I have been in Wuhan for so many years. , aren't we still operating under his nose?"

"It's better to be careful. Okamura has returned to Wuhan, and the situation is different. Masao Yamamoto started his family with him." At this time, the doorbell rang outside, and the two immediately put away the map. Yang Ziyun messed up her hair, put on a coat and lay on the bed, and covered her body with the quilt.Zhu Guozhu walked over to open the door, and a Japanese officer and a Japanese maid stood outside.The Japanese maid bowed and said, "Good afternoon, Mr. Zhu, the commander's wife has invited Mrs. Zhu to go to the show, and asks her to leave now. The commander's wife wants to make some cheongsams. The car is waiting outside."

A military vehicle pulled Yang Ziyun and Meizi to a department store.Yang Ziyun held a piece of light pink satin and gestured to Meizi and said, "Madam, the color of this fabric suits you very well." Meizi took a look in front of the mirror and said, "I also like this piece of fabric very much, it reminds me of The cherry blossoms in spring in my hometown. Spring has come, and the cherry blossoms are about to bloom.” "Ma'am, are you homesick?" "I want to, I really want to. I have missed the cherry blossoms in my hometown seven times. These years, from Northeast China to Hubei, then from Hubei to Henan, and now from Henan to Hubei again. Ziyun, I admit, your China is beautiful , but I feel very tired." Meizi said sadly to Yang Ziyun.

Yang Ziyun asked casually: "Madam, do you want to go to Wuhan alone? The commander has been promoted again?" "No, I won't go to Wuhan. It's another place in Hubei, called Laohekou. We're going to fight, and Nanyang first. Nanyang, do you remember? The silk there is very beautiful. Ziyun, when we conquer Nanyang, I invite you You go over and make me some more cheongsams with silk from Nanyang. These years, your beautiful Chinese silk is my only comfort, and of course, there are Bodhisattvas and you." Yang Ziyun's expression changed drastically, and he said in his mouth: "I'll be there then. It's a beautiful place."

That night, she stayed in Xinzheng overnight after watching the geisha performance with Meizi, and made a cheongsam for Meizi overnight.Before leaving Xinzheng, she had already figured out the overall plan of the Twelfth Japanese Army's battle.After returning to Zhengzhou, Yang Ziyun immediately sent the information to Chongqing and the headquarters of the New Fourth Army by radio.She prayed in her heart that this information would reduce the loss of her hometown Nanyang. Early the next morning, the 143rd Division of the Nanyang garrison received a telegram that the Japanese Twelfth Army was about to attack Nanyang.The Chief of the First Theater Command asked them to prepare for the battle.Huang Qiaosong, the commander of the 143rd Division, immediately invited Chen Xiangting, Yao Sizhong and other Nanyang military and political officials to the division headquarters to discuss the defense of Nanyang.

When Yao Sizhong heard that the Japanese army was really going to attack Nanyang, he broke out in a cold sweat and asked, "Mr. Huang, is the information reliable?" "Information is very reliable. Over the years, we have received information in advance of major Japanese military operations. Last year's war in the Central Plains disgraced the face of the Chinese army. This time, whether we can get this face back depends on all of us here. What actions have been taken. Everyone knows that the devil is at the end of his strength. If you insist, he will definitely soften. I invite everyone to come today, and I just want to let you see the determination of my 143rd division. Everyone please."

Seven or eight dignitaries followed Huang Qiaosong out of the meeting room.Rows of soldiers stood in the empty square just now.In the center of the square, a coffin was placed on a shelf, which was particularly eye-catching.A chilling air rushed over.Huang Qiaosong led the crowd through the soldiers' phalanx, came to the coffin, and said loudly: "Everyone, this is the coffin I prepared for myself. I have decided to lead the 143rd Division to defend Nanyang, and let the Japanese know that China's territory There are soldiers protecting it!" Yao Sizhong said loudly: "I admire, I admire! This is the spirit of Chinese soldiers. Master Huang, as the special commissioner of the First Theater in Nanyang, I, Yao Sizhong, firmly support your decision. I have no soldiers in my hands. But when necessary, I can go to Chongqing to ask for money and things for you, and to help defend Nanyang." Huang Qiaosong thanked: "Thank you, Special Commissioner Yao for your support." Chen Xiangting said: "All local troops in Nanyang must do their best Cooperate with the main force to defend the city. But how many troops the devils will send to attack Nanyang must be figured out.” Huang Qiaosong said: “The key question is whether we are determined to defend the city. As long as we defend the city with the determination to win and die, Nanyang will not be Zhengzhou will not be Xuchang, nor Luoyang, it will become China's Stalingrad." After Yao Sizhong followed Huang Qiaosong to inspect the defensive positions around the city in the north of the city, he drove back to the mansion directly.Zhang Ruohong went up to meet her and said, "I'm back. You look bad, what happened?" "Something has happened, the wolves are really coming. Hurry up, pack up your valuables, the Japanese are really going to call this time." Yao Sizhong said in shock.Zhang Ruohong said angrily: "Run again! If you want to go, go by yourself, I won't go. You are a special commissioner, don't just want to go. Let's go, what do the common people expect?" He frowned and said, "Ruohong , Now is not the time to fight. Master Huang bought a coffin and said that he would live and die with Nanyang. I also expressed my position at the meeting and persisted with Master Huang until the last moment. However, this time the Japanese will occupy Nanyang for a long time , the attack must be very fierce. There is only one division in Nanyang. If there is no reinforcements, it will definitely be unstoppable. Pack up your things now, just prepare to retreat. Can we compare with the common people? The common people leave with a burden, can we do it? ?” Zhang Ruohong asked helplessly, “Then where are we going to retreat?” "It depends on the situation. If there is a chance to go to Chongqing, of course it is good. If it is not possible, we will withdraw to the southwest with the troops. Pick up the important things and take the quilt." Zhang Ruohong then asked: "Japan Are people going to occupy the whole of Nanyang? What about Taiping Town?" "The Japanese not only want to occupy Nanyang, but also attack Laohekou. How can Taiping Town be spared? Let's go back by car while the situation is still stable, tell everyone, and make an early plan. By the way, it's worth bringing some with you." It’s not easy to bring things back to Taiping Town. Your family Huaiyuansheng is a century-old brand, and there must be many secret warehouses. You hand over the things to Shijie. It’s not easy for us to buy this little property. I’ll go find a truck. You go at night. Do this during the day, it’s not good if it gets out.” When Huang Qiaosong carried the coffin to inspect the position, Masao Yamamoto put the intercepted telegram from the first theater on Eitaro Uchiyama's desk. After reading the telegram, Eitaro Uchiyama slapped the table hard: "Baga! The Empire of Japan still has millions of troops in China, and someone in the Twelfth Army betrayed the emperor. It is hateful and can be killed." Masao Yamamoto said: "This action plan, Not many people in the Twelfth Army know about it. Commander, don’t worry, you will see this traitor soon.” "You are fully responsible. No matter what method you use, catch this ghost for me." The first key suspect is Lieutenant Commander Nakamura Toshifu, the confidential staff officer.The gendarmerie launched a severe punishment, and the trial lasted all night. Nakamura didn't say anything, but just yelled at Masao Yamamoto.Early the next morning, Masao Yamamoto went to the interrogation room.Masao Yamamoto said: "Mr. Nakamura, I don't know why you scolded me. Tell me, tell me why you are so desperate for war." Toshio Nakamura spat on Yamamoto and cursed: "You villain! Tell you: I am desperate for this war, but I did not betray the Emperor or the Great Japanese Empire. I will not let you step on my dead body to ascend to the throne of general." Then, he suddenly rushed to the wall and pulled out a The saber pierced into his lower abdomen, knelt on the ground and said, "Long live the Emperor!" He lifted the knife upwards vigorously, and lay still on the ground.After a busy day and nothing, Masao Yamamoto had no choice but to report to Eitaro Uchiyama, and promised to catch the thief before he acted. Uchiyama Eitaro returned to his residence, and Miko, who was wearing a new cheongsam, greeted him and said, "You are back." With a promise, he went into the bedroom and took off his military uniform. Miko hurriedly brought a kimono to put on for him. After he sat down on the tatami, she brought over the brewed tea and placed it in front of him.Seeing Eitaro Uchiyama frowning all the time, Miko said thoughtfully: "General, you have worked hard, do you want to listen to the music? I will play the record for you." He waved his hand and said depressedly: "No need." She tried her best to please her husband He said: "Look, I made a new dress, isn't it beautiful?" "Very beautiful." Eitaro Uchiyama perfunctory. "Miss Yang said, I am like a cherry blossom in full bloom. How long has it been since we saw the cherry blossoms in full bloom? When are we going to Nanyang? Do we have to wait until the cherry blossoms are in full bloom?" Eitaro Uchiyama looked at his wife suspiciously, and asked, "When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom? Miko, have you told others about the military operations?" ...I...I hope she can accompany me to Nanyang. She made this cheongsam." Uchiyama tried hard to recall: "Miss Yang? That Miss Yang who is very interested in Japanese culture?" "It's her. You saw her before when you were in Wuhan." Eitaro Uchiyama stood up, reached out and grabbed his wife's hand, and asked eagerly, "Tell me, where is this Miss Yang?" Miko grinned in pain: " She...she's in Zhengzhou..." Uchiyama slapped his wife down on the tatami with a slap, and shouted: "Stupid! Come on! Tell Master Yamamoto to come over. Order the gendarmerie to prepare vehicles." In the night, a group of Japanese military police led by Masao Yamamoto approached Yang Ziyun's residence. Masao Yamamoto waved his hand, and the Japanese military police dispersed and surrounded the house.Masao Yamamoto and several people came to the door, and he motioned for one of them to knock on the door. In the room, Yang Ziyun who was sleeping on the bed and Zhu Guozhu who was sleeping on the sofa heard the sound.Yang Ziyun took out the codebook from the bedside, lit it, and threw it into the bathroom.Zhu Guozhu opened the window and saw the reflection of the Japanese military police gun below. He closed the window and moved a pot of flowers to the corner of the window.The door was knocked open, and several guns were aimed at Yang Ziyun and Zhu Guozhu. Masao Yamamoto turned on the light, sniffed it with his nose, rushed into the bathroom, stepped on the burning code book, and said to the Japanese military police: "Search!" Zhu Guozhu approached Yang Ziyun and put his arms around her shoulders.Masao Yamamoto looked at Yang Ziyun and Zhu Guozhu with a look of surprise, and said angrily: "It's you!" A Japanese soldier came over and said, "Report, we found the radio station." I have been hiding under the nose for so long. Take it away, take it all away." Eitaro Uchiyama did not sleep, waiting for news from Masao Yamamoto.Meizi knew that she had caused a catastrophe, so she always waited by her husband's side.At two o'clock in the morning, Masao Yamamoto came in with the radio in his arms.Uchiyama Eitaro didn't speak, kicked his wife over, took the saber from the wall, and walked towards her.Masao Yamamoto stood in front of him and shouted: "Your Excellency, Commander, please calm down." Uchiyama shouted: "Haka! She should pay for her stupidity." "It's not Madam's fault. Those two people are too cunning. I know them too. They have been spies in Wuhan for several years, but I didn't find them. How can Madam see them?" Uchiyama threw down his saber in pain. , gritted his teeth and said, "I, how can I explain to the higher authorities?" Masao Yamamoto said, "I will do this. In the report, there will be no information about Madam acquainting them. Madam, go down." Miko stood up, Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he bowed and walked outside.Eitaro Uchiyama shouted: "Stop! From now on, you are not allowed to wear Chinese cheongsam!" Miko bowed again, walked out of the door, and closed the door. "Commander, the war is not going well, and the higher-ups are already looking for a scapegoat. You killed your wife, and things are not good for you. These two Chinese agents are related to many leaks." Eitaro Uchiyama said gratefully: "Thank you! My wife Impulsive. Execute the troops before they move." "Commander, it's better for us to keep them. China won't have only two of them as agents, and they are not very high-ranking agents." "It's up to you to handle it." "We do this very secretly. If they want to live, we can let them continue to serve us in their current capacity. Six years ago, we did this and it succeeded. I am going to escort them to the Xinyang, and then do this work slowly. When we occupy Nanyang, Your Excellency will know how valuable my plan is." Eitaro Uchiyama said: "In this regard, you are an expert. The enemy only knows the general plan of the battle, and the time of action should be Advance. Intelligence work, you have to worry too much." Masao Yamamoto said: "I request to bring 30 gendarmes to accompany the vanguard. I am going to Nanyang for a big event." "Can." In the yard behind the Huaiyuan Sheng headquarters, the shouts were loud, and Zhang Shijun was fighting with a team member with a bayonet. After several rounds, he was stabbed.Zhang Shijie came over, patted him on the waist, and said, "Be more steady in your footwork, don't be nervous." Zhang Shijun nodded, and started practicing again.Zhang Shijie walked into the warehouse in the backyard, and Gao Liansheng was instructing several people to move boxes. Zhang Shijie asked, "How is it?" "Only got one machine gun, and got a lot of ammunition," Gao Liansheng said. "Reorganize the shacks on the back hill of the town. Once the devils come, the Self-Defense Forces will have to drag them to the back hill first." "Will the devil really come?" "What, are you scared?" "I just think it would be too useless to let the devils come to Taiping Town. Second brother, if the devils really want to fight Nanyang, let's pull the team to Nanyang first and fight the devils." "If I were the King of the Mountain on any mountain, I would definitely do this." Zhang Shijie lowered his voice, "We have to listen to the arrangements from above." At this time, a team member ran in and said, "Second Young Master, Boss Zhao is here. He is in the shop in front, waiting to discuss business with you." When Zhao Jiusi saw Zhang Shijie, he said seriously, "We got information, devil!" Ready to attack Nanyang." Zhang Shijie rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "I'm really guessing." Zhao Jiusi said, "I heard that you are on Taibaiding again, how is your negotiation with Yang Kaitai going?" "He has already built a building for the alcohol factory in Taibaiding." "Very good, the two of you can join forces to fight Japan. How are your sister and brother-in-law doing?" Zhang Shijie said, "They came back once during the Spring Festival and left after staying at home for a day. My brother-in-law, what should I say, the officialdom Habits have been contaminated a lot, my sister..." Liu Jinsheng came in and said, "Mr. Zhao, Second Young Master, something seems wrong. Zhu Guoliang came back with two platoons of people in two trucks. The trucks didn't stop outside the shop. It doesn't look like unloading." Zhang Shijie He snorted disdainfully and said: "The devils are coming, the Zhu family must be transported overseas again." Gao Liansheng ran in and said: "Mr. Attack Nanyang, let us prepare." Zhang Shijie immediately ordered: "Jin Sheng, you send someone to Taibaiding immediately and tell Brother Yang the news. Mr. Zhao, you stay here for a while, I will go home and have a look." Zhang Shijie and Gao Liansheng walked to the gate, while Zhang Ruolan and Zhu Jianzheng came running from another direction.Zhang Ruolan said from afar, "Second brother, the Japanese devils are going to attack Nanyang." Zhu Jianzhen also said, "My second brother brought someone back, saying that Mr. Huang bought a coffin and wanted to fight the Japanese devils to the end." Gao Liansheng said: "We already know, sister Ruohong came back to report the letter." Zhang Ruolan curled her lips and said, "Hmph, brother-in-law must run away again! Second brother, it's agreed, I won't run away, I'm going to Nanyang to help fight devils. " "I won't run away with my parents either. Brother Shijie, let me join your self-defense force." Zhu Jianzhen pleaded. Zhang Shijie said in embarrassment: "Seeing the truth, the matter is very important, you should go back and discuss it with your parents." "If you don't let me join the Self-Defense Force, I'll go to Taibaiding to find cousin Bingxue." After Zhu Jianzhen finished speaking, he turned his head and ran towards his home. People from the Zhang family filled the living room.Zhang Dewei said: "Shijie, raise troops for thousands of days, and use them for a while. The Huaiyuan Guards were built for the anti-Japanese war. I hope you can bring the Self-Defense Forces to Nanyang to help defend the city. I have three sons, so I can't just take care of my family." Zhang Shijie nodded and said, "Father, don't worry, I won't embarrass Taiping Town. If Nanyang can't keep it, you and Mom should make plans early." "Your mother and I still have the same old idea, let's not go." Zhong Wutong said: "Father, mother, I will stay at home with you too." "The devil is really coming, and you and Huilan can't stay at home. How about it, when the time comes, you can go to Taibaiding Yang Kaitai to take shelter." Li Yujie said. "Dad, Mom, I'm going to Nanyang with my second brother." Zhang Ruolan said.Li Yujie glared at her daughter and said, "You're a girl. Is your second brother going to fight devils or take care of you? Shijun is not allowed to follow you." Zhang Shijun called out, "Mom, I'm not a woman, nor a child." Yu Jie gave her younger son a white look, and she taught her a lesson, "You haven't got married yet, so it's not your turn to fight devils. Let's make an agreement, Shijie will take the Self-Defense Forces to Nanyang to help defend the city; Shifan will stay in Taiping Town to greet his family and friends." shop; Huilan and Wutong took Shijun, Ruolan and the children to Taibaiding to take refuge. Ruohong, what do you plan to do?" Zhang Ruohong said: "Sizhong said that he will stick with Mr. Huang to the end. If he wants Leaving Nanyang ahead of time, I’ll go find Shijie.” Li Yujie said, “We’ll keep the things you brought back for you. Marry a chicken with a chicken, marry a dog with a dog, and you can follow wherever he wants to retreat. .” After everything was discussed, Zhang Shijie and Gao Liansheng accompanied Zhang Ruohong out of the gate and walked towards the car parked at the gate.Zhao Jiusi rushed over and said hello, "Miss..." Zhang Ruohong looked him up and down, and said, "Hey, Boss Zhao, it's been a long time. I heard from Shijie that you are still making money everywhere." Zhao Jiusi With an embarrassing smile, he said: "The words are still not pleasant to listen to. I do business, just to make a living. You are not as blessed as the eldest lady. Now that you are an official wife, you don't have to worry about eating and drinking. Then Yao... Commissioner Yao, yes How are you?" "Okay. You didn't see, I came back by car. Boss Zhao, one day I will go to Nanyang for business. Say hello. Sizhong and I will treat you to dinner." "You don't need to invite me for dinner, the Japanese are coming, you..." "I know the Japanese are going to call. Boss Zhao, are you in a hurry to settle accounts with Shijie? Don't worry, even if the Japanese come, our Zhang family will not owe you a penny. Goodbye." Zhang Ruohong said , got into the car. Zhang Shijie beckoned and said, "Sister, I'll go see you when I arrive in Nanyang." The car drove away, Zhang Shijie turned around and said, "Lian Sheng, call the self-defense team." "Second brother, I'll go too." Zhang Shijun wanted to follow Gao Liansheng. "You and Ruolan go home first." Zhang Shijie stopped his younger brother. "Second brother, listen carefully. Don't let me go with the Self-Defense Forces. At that time, I will go to Nanyang to fight devils alone. You can make up your own mind." After Zhang Ruolan finished speaking, she turned and entered the courtyard gate.Zhang Shijie said: "Shijun, Ruolan is in your hands. Once the battle starts, you will be responsible for bringing her to Taibaiding." "Second brother, we are all in our twenties, not children. We have been training with the Self-Defense Force for more than a year, and we are not allowed to go to the battlefield. How do you explain to other self-defense members? You should weigh it yourself." Zhang Shijun turned around. Entered the gate.Zhao Jiusi smiled and said, "Heh, as expected of the members of the Zhang family, everyone has a temper. Why, are you really planning to take the Self-Defense Force to Nanyang?" "Let's go back to the main office." Zhang Shijie entered a room in the backyard of the main office, sat down with the door closed, and explained his family and his decision.Zhao Jiusi nodded and said: "The old man really understands righteousness, and I completely agree with your decision." Zhang Shijie stood up excitedly and said, "You really have no objection to me taking the Self-Defense Force to Nanyang?" Zhao Jiusi said: "Are you so excited?" What, the Huaiyuan Guards were originally an anti-Japanese armed force." Zhang Shijie sat down and said, "Then...will you follow us to Nanyang?" "The higher-ups instructed that once Nanyang falls, we must center on the Huaiyuan Guards, unite all local anti-Japanese armed forces, and develop and strengthen ourselves. When necessary, I will join you in a corresponding capacity." "That's great. By the way, you seem to be very concerned about my sister. Is there any reason for this?" Zhao Jiusi concealed: "Well, I have always cared about your sister. I'm afraid..." "Did you find out something?" "Yao Sizhong once stayed in Nanjing for a few months, and it is very likely that he received special training from the Japanese army." Zhang Shijie stood up abruptly, and asked in surprise, "How likely is it?" For years, Yao Sizhong has been living with a mysterious woman." Zhang Shijie was stunned for a while, then said: "According to what you said, he doesn't have to come back at all, but why did he come back?" "Yao Sizhong can't tell. Maybe he loves your sister very much, maybe he wants to honor his ancestors too much." Zhang Shijie said: "If he really took refuge in the Japanese, how could he become a special commissioner of the Kuomintang?" "After such a long war, the two opposing sides have infiltrated each other very strongly. Yao Sizhong can be a spy for the Japanese or the Kuomintang, but he shouldn't choose the ostentatious role of special commissioner. Maybe he thought, The Japanese can't hold on for too long." Zhang Shijie nodded in agreement: "Don't tell my sister your doubts." Zhao Jiusi sighed and said, "Don't worry, I don't want her to be hurt either. Attacking Nanyang, Yao Sizhong can fulfill his duties as a special commissioner. As long as he doesn't embarrass the Communist Party in the future, your sister will not know anything about these things." As soon as the news came that the devils had attacked Lushan, Zhang Shijie decided to go to Nanyang with Yang Kaitai, so that the two teams could take care of each other.The people in the town gathered outside the compound of the alcohol factory. Inside the courtyard, the self-defense team members were ready. Gao Liansheng blew the horn, and the team members got on their horses one by one. Gao Liansheng shouted: "Is everything ready?" The team members shouted in unison: "Ready." Gao Liansheng then said loudly: "We are going out this time, not to deliver goods, but to fight the Japanese devils face to face. There is danger at any time. Let me ask again, is there any only child among you?" There was no sound in the team.Gao Liansheng continued to remind: "Your funeral has been explained clearly? Let's put the ugly words first. Whoever died for the country can no longer push the elderly and children to the Zhang family." Someone in the team said: "Don't worry, We all voluntarily went to fight the devils, and we will be responsible for the accident." Liu Jinsheng rode in and said, "Lian Sheng, let's go. The Second Young Master and Village Master Yang have already arrived." Gao Liansheng blew the horn again, and shouted: "Set off!" The team walked out of the town one by one, and the team members and relatives who saw them off waved.Zhang Shijie, Yang Kaitai and Guo Bingxue stood side by side, watching the procession pass.At the corner of the street, two horses appeared. Zhang Shijun waved his hands and shouted vigorously: "Wait a minute, second brother, wait a moment." The three horses came to him, Zhang Shijun, Zhang Ruolan and Zhao Jiusi.Zhao Jiusi was worried about Zhang Shijie and decided to act with him. Zhang Shijie looked at them and asked doubtfully, "You?" "Father and mother agree with me, if you don't believe me, ask Mr. Zhao." Zhang Ruolan said. "In the past two days, I have been troubled by the two of them. Hey, Mrs. Yang, Mrs. Yang, you are..." Zhao Jiusi was a little surprised when he saw Yang Kaitai and Guo Bingxue.Guo Bingxue said challengingly: "Why, bandits are not allowed to resist the Japanese?" Zhao Jiusi waved his hands again and again: "That's not what I mean." Guo Bingxue said: "Why are you, Boss Zhao, joining in the fun?" "I don't worry about my business in Nanyang. It just so happened that my uncle and aunt asked me to take care of Shijun Ruolan." Zhang Ruolan said, "Mr. Zhao, maybe you will still need me to take care of you at that time. Sister Bingxue, I am so happy to be with you." Now, we can finally compete." Guo Bingxue nodded and said, "Okay, let's see who kills the most devils. Lian Sheng is in front, let's go find him." The two women galloped forward.Zhang Shijun followed.Zhong Wutong pulled Zhang Wanlong and ran over, shouting: "Shijie, you have to be careful." Zhang Shijie turned his head and waved to them.Zhong Wutong shouted: "Wan Long and I are waiting for you to come back." The people who saw us off returned to their homes one after another. There was a lock on the door of the east wing of the Zhu family compound, and Zhu Jianzhen knocked on the door while shouting desperately: "Open the door, let me out, I'm going to fight devils, open the door, let me out—" After the first line of defense in the north and east of Nanyang City was breached by Japanese cavalry and armored troops, the superiors have not yet made a decision to increase troops to Nanyang.Huang Qiaosong was very disappointed, and issued an order to his subordinates to stand by and wait for help.At ten o'clock in the morning, a brigade of the Japanese Air Force began to bomb Nanyang City and the defensive positions outside the city.A shell fell near the simple command post of the 143rd Division, and the air wave caused the roof of the command post to be blown away.Master Huang helped up the guard who was covering him and stood up straight. The guard said: "Master, let's retreat to the city." Master Huang took off his hat, wiped off the dust on it, put it on straight, and said without fear: "My position is here." The guard Continue to persuade: "Teacher, it's too dangerous here." At this moment, a staff officer came over with a telegram and said, "Teacher, there is an order from the top, ordering us to retreat immediately." Master Huang took the telegram and read it. Look, he was furious and said: "Retreat, there is only retreat, why don't you send reinforcements? One of our divisions has been defending for nine days, and the enemy has at most two regiments. Why don't we have a Nanyang battle?" The staff said: "Mr. , except for the southwest, the enemy launched fierce artillery attacks from three directions. We..." Master Huang sighed and said helplessly: "The enemy is also forcing us to retreat. If we don't leave, Nanyang City will be blown into rubble. Staff Officer Sun, please inform us to retreat to the southwest." The staff officer promised to turn around and leave.The guard hurriedly said: "Master, let's go." Huang Qiaosong took out a pistol and murmured: "You go with the troops, I won't go." The guard called out: "Master——" Master Huang looked at the coffin outside and said, "I said that we will fight with Nanyang. The city will live and die together." A staff officer came over with a phone and said, "Master, the military seat wants to talk to you." Master Huang answered the phone and said, "I am Huang Qiaosong." The army commander yelled on the phone: "Huang Qiaosong, you are a The leader of the division is not a brave man. If you don’t leave, can your team leave? If you don’t leave, are you waiting for the Japanese to blow up all of you and the entire Nanyang City into scorched earth? Do you know, Mo Suo? Lini is finished, Hitler is almost finished, how long can the little Japan be rampant? You don't need to make unnecessary sacrifices, it is not the time to kill yourself. I order you to retreat immediately! In the future, I will wait for you to recover Nanyang City. Do you hear me?" "Yes, I will lead the team to retreat immediately." Huang Qiaosong put down the phone, stared blankly at the coffin outside, then suddenly pulled out his saber, cut his finger, and wrote on a piece of paper: "After ten days and nights of hard work, Nanyang became ruins. General Good head, save it for the last throw." After writing, he took the paper and walked to the side of the coffin, put the paper on the coffin, turned around and walked towards the north city gate.A cannonball landed on the coffin, sending pieces of bloodstained paper flying through the air. When news of the abandonment of the city reached the outer positions in the southeast, Zhang Shijie was preparing to lead a cavalry squad for a countercharge.They have assisted a battalion of the 143rd Division to guard here for nine days and nights. Zhang Shijie yelled unwillingly: "Shame!" Zhao Jiusi said sternly: "Follow the order. You can't defend Nanyang City with your Self-Defense Forces. Withdraw!" Zhang Shijie led the Self-Defense Forces to withdraw to the south gate of Nanyang.At this time, Nanyang was already in chaos, and the retreating defenders and fleeing civilians squeezed an official road.Liu Jinsheng and shopkeeper Li of the Huaiyuansheng branch led a few staff out of the city gate. Zhang Shijie asked: "Is it all arranged?" The shopkeeper Li said: "It's all arranged. We have brought the account book and cash, and left two guys who live in Nanyang in the store. I am afraid that the devils will burn the house, so I kept the money." Dozens of bolts of silk will support the devils." Zhang Shijie said: "Very good. Keep the green hills here, so I don't worry about running out of firewood. Jin Sheng, my sister, are they leaving?" Liu Jin said: "It's loading the car. The things are really good. Many." Zhang Shijie said, "Liansheng, let's go into the city to have a look." Zhao Jiusi said, "I'll go too." The three rode into the city from the south gate. Taking advantage of the chaos, Masao Yamamoto led twelve Japanese gendarmes into the city from the north gate and went straight to Yao Sizhong's residence.Outside Yao's mansion, a truck and a jeep were parked.Five or six soldiers were loading boxes onto the truck from the courtyard.Masao Yamamoto approached the truck swaggeringly with the people.The guard held his gun and said, "Go away, this is the car for the special commissioner." Masao Yamamoto waved his hand, and four Japanese soldiers killed four soldiers with knives, and the other two Japanese soldiers also killed the driver.They quickly threw the body into the back of the truck and rushed towards the mansion. In the room, Yao Sizhong still had traces of gunpowder smoke on his face. He took down the paintings hanging on the wall and put them in a box. Zhang Ruohong put the old quilt into the wardrobe and closed the door.He said: "If you are reluctant, take this quilt away. Master Huang sent us a truck. There is plenty of space." Zhang Ruohong carried the quilt out and put it in a box.Secretary Wang came in with the guards, looked at him, he nodded, and the guards walked out carrying four boxes.Yao Sizhong and Zhang Ruohong followed behind, and as soon as they reached the yard, Masao Yamamoto rushed in with someone. Secretary Wang drew out his gun and said sharply, "Stop, which department are you from? This is the special commissioner's home." Masao Yamamoto shot and killed Secretary Wang.The guard who carried the box was also killed by the Japanese military police. The box fell and the contents rolled all over the floor.姚思忠一脸惊愕，枪还没有拔出来，山本正雄已经把枪顶在他脖子上，说道：“姚先生，别来无恙啊。把他们捆起来，别让他们发出声音。”日本兵手脚麻利地捆起姚思忠夫妇，张若虹拼命反抗，而姚思忠一副听天由命的样子。两人被重重地扔到客厅里。一个日本宪兵捡了两块破布塞住了两人的嘴。 山本正雄走到公馆门口，看看汽车，看看四处逃窜的人，说道：“你，你，把车开走，开出这条街，然后回来担任外围警戒。你，把大门锁上，翻进院子。”山本正雄和院子里的宪兵躲进东厢房，紧张地注视着院门。 张世杰、赵九思和高连升骑马过来了。赵九思道：“跑得挺快呀。门都上锁了。”高连升下马隔着门缝朝里面看看，说：“里面门也上锁了。真够乱的。好像还有东西。二哥，我进去看看？”张世杰道：“算了，走吧，回太平镇。家里还不知道南阳的事。”三个人骑马走了。 太平镇人一直在关注着南阳的战况，听说南阳城已经守不住了，家家户户都开始紧张起来。朱家和同顺兴门外停着一辆吉普车和两辆卡车，伙计们正在往车上装东西。淮源盛的大门照样开着，有几个伙计朝同顺兴那边看着。张德威、李玉洁和张世范一起走了过来。伙计们都叫道：“老爷、太太、大少爷。”掌柜的从里面走出来。 张德威问道：“铺子都收拾好了？”掌柜的回答道：“老爷，贵重货品已经装好箱子。剩下的东西，正想去请示老爷，用不用也装箱？” “先放着吧，小日本来了，不至于杀光、烧光、抢光吧。”朱照邻从院子走了出来，看见张家这边有人，走过来说道：“德威兄、嫂子，这一次日本人真的要来了，还是出去避一避吧。”李玉洁说道：“能避到什么地方？我们不比你，国栋、国梁都在外边。” “国栋派了三辆车来接我，有的是位置，一起出去避一避吧。” “照邻老弟，谢谢你的好意。我们要是走了，这一大家子怎么办？”张德威道。郭冰雪、张世俊、张若兰骑马过来了，张若兰叫道：“爹、妈，南阳城没守住，我们回来了。” “姑父，你也在这儿。”郭冰雪下马，向朱照邻打招呼。朱照邻说道：“我去襄阳避难，来告个别。” 朱太太跑了过来，叫道：“老爷，老爷，不好了。小雪你回来了？” “姑姑，出什么事了？”郭冰雪忙问道。“见真找不到了。世俊少爷，你看见见真没有？”朱太太带着哭腔道。张世俊没好气地说：“见真不是被你们关在家里吗？”朱太太道：“不见了，不知道躲到哪儿了，马上要走了，这可怎么办？”朱照邻不满地皱皱眉头，叫道：“你嚷嚷个什么！让他们快去找。” “照邻老弟，弟妹，天不早了，你们还是快点上路。见真不会跑远的，你们放心，我们家会照顾她。”李玉洁安慰道。郭冰雪也宽慰道：“姑父，鬼子真要来太平镇，我会接见真上太白顶。”朱太太说道：“老爷，我不跟你去了，我要和见真在一起。” “这个死丫头，越来越不听话了。”朱照邻看看天色，说道，“已经和国栋说好了，不能耽搁。你想留下，随便你。”说完，他气呼呼走过去上了车。 张德威问道：“杨夫人、世俊、若兰，这些天你们还好吧？咱们的人有没有损失？”郭冰雪答道：“一共牺牲了三个，伤了五个。金声正在处理后事。”李玉洁忙问：“世杰呢？连升呢？”张若兰说道：“妈，二哥和连升哥都好好的，他们不放心大姐，说去看看她撤走没有，很快就回来了。”郭冰雪说道：“伯父、伯母，快让两个嫂子收拾收拾，我这就带她们上山。姑姑，走，我们去找找见真。” 南阳的城门楼上，换上了日本的太阳旗。姚公馆大门边上也挂上了太阳旗。门口有两个日本兵放哨，院子里也有几个日本兵。客厅里，山本正雄已经换上了大佐军服，坐在太师椅上。两个换上军服的日本兵把姚思忠和张若虹推了出来。 山本正雄命令道：“快给姚先生和姚太太松绑，姚先生、姚太太，你们受委屈了。”张若虹哼了一声道：“别在这儿假惺惺，要杀要剐，随你们的便。” “姚太太，你误会了，当时情况紧急，不得已才对你们采取了措施。我一向尊重像你这样美丽的女性，更何况，姚先生也不是外人。”张若虹问道：“你什么意思？”他走到张若虹面前：“姚太太请坐下来说。我先做个自我介绍，本人山本正雄，大日本皇军十一军特务机关长，这次我奉冈村司令官之命，协助十二军进攻南阳。一来嘛，我对南阳这个地方很感兴趣，二来嘛，我和你家先生是老朋友，得知姚先生在南阳春风得意，特来叙叙旧。姚太太，你先生是我见过的最出色的间谍，可能还是个双重间谍，他的保密工作做得很好，他肯定没跟你说过这些。这些年，他一直在为皇军效劳。我们合作多年，合作得非常愉快。” 听着山本正雄的话，张若虹仿佛被当头击了一棍，傻在那里，呆呆地问一句：“思忠，你真的当汉奸了？”见丈夫不说话，她随即醒悟过来，朝姚思忠扑过去，叫道：“你当了汉奸！你这个没骨头的东西，我要杀了你！”姚思忠朝后躲了躲，两个日本兵把张若虹拉住。她挣扎着骂道：“姚思忠，你怎么不去死，你还有脸活着吗？狗汉奸？”山本正雄叫道：“把她押到里屋去。”张若虹挣扎着被拖进里屋。姚思忠追了两步，急道：“山本正雄，你要干什么？若虹，若虹……” “姚先生，放心吧，我不会对你的夫人怎么样。坐下来谈谈吧。”姚思忠坐了下来，说道：“山本先生，我抗议。你不该没有征求我的意见就公开我的身份。还有，你们言而无信，不应该再来找我。” “姚先生，很抱歉。我们是有过约定，不公开你的身份，让你以国家功臣、民族英雄的身份一直生活下去。可是，你真的是太有才了，摇身一变，竟回了故乡做了特派员。我真的很佩服你。如今，南阳城头已经插遍我大日本帝国的国旗，这个自古的兵家必争之地已经落到了我们手里。我们占领了南阳，接下来还要好好经营南阳。所以，你这个豫西南、鄂西北的通才，应该到前台为皇军作贡献了。皇军还要继续向前推进，南阳需要像你这样忠于皇军的中国人来治理。以你为帝国做出的贡献，给你准备了两个职务，一个是皇协军副总司令，一个是南阳市副市长，都是实权派，比你那个特派员职务要实惠得多。市长和总司令两个职位，我们要选两个当地德高望重的人担任。他们只是个牌位。实际上，皇军是准备把南阳古城交给你治理。姚先生要是愿意，也可以兼任两个职务。怎么样啊？” 姚思忠看看里屋，喃喃地说：“我……”山本正雄打断道：“姚先生可以认真考虑考虑，也可以和姚太太商议商议。我已经给你配了一辆车，还有一个警卫班，有什么需要，和仓口君说。三天后，我希望南阳有个姚副市长、姚副司令。你别无选择。仓口君，我还有重要的事情要办，姚先生这里，就交给你了。”一直站在山本正雄旁边的仓口立正答道：“是！” 山本正雄把这次行动当成晋升少将的最后一次机会。控制住姚思忠后，他去见了铃木联队长，说了他的一个打算：带一小股精干部队，趁国民党军溃败机会，去偷袭中国设在老河口的第五战区长官部。铃木大佐全力支持这个计划，亲自陪着山本到各部队选人。 吃晚饭的时候，山本选了三十个突击队队员。这时，一个军医过来报告说姚思忠的妻子已经有了身孕。山本正雄大笑起来：“铃木大佐，姚思忠那里，不会再有问题了。他一直害怕断子绝孙。他在九江的时候，我给他找了女人，可惜那个女人没有怀孕。我再去劝劝他吧。” 夜色降临，桌子上摆着饭菜，张若虹神情木然坐在那里。姚思忠殷勤地把饭端到她的面前，劝道：“若虹，吃点饭吧！要不，你说句话也行呀！你再打我，再骂我呀，你不能就这么坐着。这是你最爱吃的木须肉，来，我喂你吃。”他夹了一筷子菜，递到她嘴边。张若虹突然呕吐起来。姚思忠把碗放下，忙拍着妻子张若虹的后背，问道：“你怎么了？快，喝口水压压。” “你别碰我。”张若虹把碗打到地上，又干呕起来。姚思忠看着她的样子，脸上显出欣喜的样子，高兴地说：“若虹，你真的怀孕了。日本医生没骗我。”张若虹突然站了起来，打了他一个耳光，呵斥道：“你这个汉奸，你配当父亲吗？但愿我没有怀孕，我怎么能为汉奸生孩子！天呢，我张若虹怎么能为一个汉奸生孩子！让我死了吧。”她一屁股瘫坐在地上，放声大哭。 姚思忠拉了她几把，没拉起来，自己也跪到地上，哭着说道：“若虹，你打我吧，使劲打我吧，我也是没有办法。山本正雄是个恶魔，我背上的伤你也看到了，就是山本正雄留给我的，落到了他的手里，求死都不能，只能任他摆布。何况我也不想死，我不能把你一个人丢在那个小酒馆里，永远没有出头之日。若虹，你原谅我吧，我没杀过一个中国人，我是给日本人提供了情报，可我也给政府提供了情报。我答应过你要出人头地，可不这么做，我永远都无法出人头地，永远都不能回来见你。”张若虹听着，哭着，晕了过去。姚思忠抱着她，大叫：“若虹，若虹，你醒醒——仓口，仓口君，快去叫医生。” 医生就在厢房候着，一听有事忙去堂屋救治张若虹。很快，她就醒了。人是醒了，可脑子是木的，眼神是呆的。姚思忠这些年干什么她都能原谅，她就是不能容忍自己的丈夫当汉奸。下一步该怎么办，张若虹不知道。姚思忠站在床边乞求着：“若虹，不为自己想，也要为肚里的孩子想想，我们两个这么大年纪，才有了孩子，你不吃东西，对你对孩子都不好。”她把头转过来，恨恨地说：“想让我吃东西，好，你去把院子里的日本人都杀了。”姚思忠忙说道：“小点声，你这不是要我们一家三口的命嘛？”张若虹轻蔑道：“怪不得做了汉奸，原来是个怕死鬼。我……我真是瞎了眼。”眼泪流了出来。 仓口把门推开，山本正雄走了进来。姚思忠忙迎上去道：“山本先生，有什么话咱们出去谈吧。”山本正雄朝床上转过身去的张若虹瞄了两眼，说道：“姚司令，听说你的夫人怀孕了，恭喜你。我还听说，她对你和我们的合作很不赞成，我想来劝说劝说她。”姚思忠忙道：“山本先生，她一个妇道人家，头发长见识短，我会慢慢开导她，不用劳你的大驾。我们出去吧。” 山本正雄干脆挪把椅子坐下了，若无其事地说：“姚先生，你放心，我不会伤害你夫人。仓口君，带姚先生出去。”姚思忠一步一回头走了出去。张若虹坐了起来，把头发盘起来，眼光凌厉地盯着山本正雄。 山本正雄说道：“姚夫人，不要用这样的眼光看着我。说起来，我们还是老相识，几年前，我曾在你的饭馆里吃过一顿饭，当时我曾说过后会有期，我们果真又在南阳见面了。想起来了吧？离开你的酒楼不久，一伙不明身份的人朝我们开枪，把我的帽子都打掉了。现在说起这事，我这后脑勺还直发冷呢！”张若虹咬着牙说：“当时我要知道你的身份，我……”山本正雄笑道：“姚夫人，你这样美丽柔弱的女人，敢杀人吗？肯定不敢。中国有句古话叫作嫁鸡随鸡，嫁狗随狗，你应该像姚先生一样，把日本人当成朋友。” “我不像他那么没骨头。我们张家没这种软骨头！可惜我弟弟那一枪打高了一寸。你那顶礼帽现在还在我弟弟家里。你他妈的命可真大，恶人活千年！”张若虹轻蔑地说道。 山本正雄怔怔地看着她，突然站起来怪笑一阵，说道：“你弟弟？有机会我一定去见见他。我常常梦见那顶帽子，这件事以后再说。”他在屋子里踱了几步，站在床前说道：“姚先生曾经蹲过监狱，当过土匪，只有夫人独具慧眼，认为他是个人才。我和夫人看法一致，是我挖掘出了姚先生身上的过人之处，让他在这场战争中大放异彩。他也因此有了今日的风光。夫人，不要有太多仇恨，这个世界本没有绝对的对与错。你要把眼光放远一点，从大东亚共荣圈的角度看待两国的关系，你很快就会发现，在我们日本的帮助下，中国将会发生很大的变化。你们很多中国人，都认识到了这一点，汪精卫、周佛海、陈公博、周作人，这些大知识分子，不是和皇军合作得很好吗？夫人，以你的聪慧，应该能想明白这一点。好好理解你的丈夫，支持他，对你和你肚子里的孩子都有好处。你要不合作，只有一死。你的亲人也只有一死。”他又停顿了一下，看张若虹眼露惧色，声音软下来：“我现在要去办一件很重要的事情，希望我再到南阳的时候，夫人已经协助姚先生为我大日本帝国效力。夫人是个明白人，知道利害。姚市长夫人，姚司令夫人，再见。”言毕，他转身出去了。 张若虹真后悔自己逞能、多嘴，心里隐隐替太平镇的亲人担心起来，死的念头渐渐远去。逃出去，必须逃出去。She made up her mind.第二天早上，她在镜子前梳妆好，站起身，一阵眩晕，忙用手扶着桌子，定了定神，站稳了。 姚思忠进来，见状高兴地说道：“若虹，你起来了，想吃什么东西，我让他们给你做。” “我不吃日本人做的饭，我自己会做。”张若虹冷冷道。姚思忠讨好道：“那些日本卫兵已经撤走了，如今院子里站岗的都是皇协军。” “皇协军？这么说，你都答应了？”他一摊手，无奈地说：“我又有什么办法？好死不如赖活。再说，副市长和副司令也不是谁想当就能当的。人生一世，草木一秋，又生在这兵荒马乱的狗屁世道，认命吧。若虹，我已经派人找了厨子和丫环，他们会好好伺候你的。” “我不相信，会有人愿意来伺候汉奸太太。”张若虹边说边往外走。 姚思忠世故地笑笑，说：“只要有钱，好多人都争着干呢。若虹，人活在这世界上，吃饭第一，没有钱，哪有心情讲什么民族大义。仗打了这么久，当汉奸的又不是我一个人？”她停下脚步，姚思忠也闭口不说了。客厅里，站着几个原保安团军官，看见两个人走出来，忙立正站好。一个高个子军官说道：“姚总司令好，姚夫人好，皇协军第一大队队长秦一平前来报到，我们大队愿意在姚总司令领导下，尽心尽意协助皇军。”矮个子军官接着说道：“姚总司令好，姚夫人好，皇协军第六大队队长吴大明愿意听从姚总司令指挥。”一个接一个军官依次报着名号。 张若虹看着听着，眼神恍惚，终于忍不住流下眼泪，悲叹一声道：“他妈的这叫什么事？怎么一眨眼，都成汉奸了。”她一看汉奸成群，心里莫明其妙地感到好受一些。草草吃了早饭，她把从桐柏县城带来的被子和旧衣服又翻了出来。一个丫环说道：“夫人，你找什么，让我来吧。”张若虹抱起被子，说道：“不用，你下去吧。” “老爷让我伺候夫人，老爷说夫人不能太劳累。” “你知不知道姚思忠给日本人做事？你愿意在这个地方干活？”丫环低下头道：“我原来干活的人家都逃走了，家里还等着用我的工钱买粮食。”张若虹冷笑了一下，说道：“你把这堆箱子收拾收拾吧。”丫环哭丧着脸道：“夫人，没办法，总得活呀。老爷让我……” “老爷，老爷，他算哪门子老爷，不过是个……算了，那你就跟着我吧。”张若虹生气道。“是，夫人。被子我来抱吧。” “这栋房子里，也就这些旧东西看着顺眼些，摸着踏实些。”张若虹抱着被子朝卧房走去，经过客厅的时候，正好姚思忠从外面走了进来。 姚思忠朝丫环大叫：“叫你来是干什么的？怎么能让夫人拿东西？”丫环吓得脸发白，不知所措站在那里。张若虹说道：“姚司令，你厉害什么？是我自己要拿的。”姚思忠忙放低声音：“若虹，来，我拿。你下去吧。” 张若虹抱着被子进了卧房，姚思忠跟了进来，说道：“若虹，你也看到了，愿意和日本人合作的，不只我一个。就说保安团那些人吧，他们又没有被山本抓住，打得死去活来，他们一个个手里有人，有枪，还不是投降了日本人。山本说的话没错……”张若虹哼了一声道：“山本，山本，山本是发现你姚思忠这匹千里马的伯乐，我真不明白，你靠当汉奸飞黄腾达，居然还有脸回来光宗耀祖。” 姚思忠哀叹道：“若虹，你也不想一想，如果不是国民党政府腐败无能，我一个日本人的间谍能谋到特派员的职务？这都是日本人拿钱帮我买的。所以，日本才能把中国半壁江山都占了去。日本人和日本人之间，从来都是抱成一团，不像中国人，这个派系，那个派系，如果第五战区的主力能支援支援南阳，我也不至于又落到山本手中，这都是命啊。日本人挺有意思，见我挺卖力，就把我当成了自己人，很多事都不瞒我。所以，我又有了为党国卖力的机会。我要不提供很多有价值的情报，上面也不会一再提拔我。我算不算汉奸，还真不好说。反正，我做这些都是为了你。你干什么，这床被子脏了，你就别铺它了。” 张若虹把被子铺在床上，冷冷地说道：“我看它比你干净。姚思忠，从今天开始，我要一个人睡了。”姚思忠傻傻地问：“你什么意思？”张若虹愤怒地看着他：“你不明白我的意思？”姚思忠恼了：“你别欺人太甚！”张若虹吼道：“我肚子里这块肉闻不得你的味儿。” 姚思忠软了下来，求道：“若虹，为孩子着想，你就不要再和我斗气了。好，好了，我让你一个人睡，让你一个人清静清静，只要你对孩子好，怎么样都行。若虹，其实，你对日本有一点了解，就不会这么生我的气了，日本科学发达，重视教育，将来我们的孩子大了，可以送他去日本读书……”张若虹大叫：“姚思忠，别在这儿做美梦了，你真的以为你的日本主子能在中国长久待下去？你等着吧，你好好看看吧，用不了多久，他们就会完蛋。”姚思忠嬉皮笑脸道：“完蛋不完蛋不管它，现在说的是睡觉……”张若虹一字一顿道：“你就不怕我杀了你？”姚思忠听得愣住了。