Chapter 21 Section 12

After the arrangements were made, Zhou Enlai called Qian Zhiguang and others who were far away in Hong Kong, and decided to arrange the departure time of the third batch of democrats on a weekend night.At this time, people are celebrating the weekend and distraction, which is a favorable time for action. In view of the assassination of Li Jishen by the military reunification agents, the most urgent task is to send Li Jishen to Peiping safely.Thus, an operation planned by the CCP’s Hong Kong underground party began... Two days later, Hong Kong, known as the "Paris of the East", was full of fiery trees and silver flowers, dancing and singing everywhere, and the weekend atmosphere was very strong.Just after nightfall, the third floor of the Royal Hotel located on Kennedy Road was brightly lit, full of guests and friends drinking wine.Different from previous banquets, this banquet attracted many journalists.They gathered inside and outside the restaurant, spying on the movement of the banquet, trying to get the best news.Even the Hong Kong authorities have dispatched police detectives and arranged them around the restaurant.

There are also many more taxis and small vendors around the restaurant than usual. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that they are the secret agents of the Kuomintang.Under the relaxed and lively atmosphere on the surface at this moment, there is a kind of tension and anxiety lurking. It was night, and every restaurant in Hong Kong was full. Why was this banquet so eye-catching?Just because there is an eye-catching figure in the seat-Li Jishen, chairman of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang. Sure enough, as soon as Li Jishen appeared on social occasions, he immediately attracted the attention of all parties, and reporters and secret agents came after hearing the news.They want to figure out whether Li Rengong, who has always lived in seclusion since the establishment of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang, is so ostentatious this time. Is it purely for festival entertainment, or is there something else?

At this moment, although there were many "onlookers" outside the restaurant, no one could approach the private room where the banquet was held.Outside the private room, two strong guards were on the verge of a formidable enemy, and their swords were on the verge of breaking out. Anyone's attempt to approach the private room was in vain in front of the four powerful arms.During the banquet, one after another elegant Christmas music permeated the feasting night sky of the southern country, making people intoxicated. It was rare for Li Jishen to be so happy. Looking around, he saw that he had risked his life for many years and loyally followed his best friends.Just tonight, he will lead these people on a new journey.

Looking around Victoria Bay where the sound of the waves is still there, Li Ji said with deep emotion: "The friends of the CCP have made such careful arrangements, which can be described as painstaking. You and I will live up to the high expectations of the friends of the CCP and contribute a little to the establishment of new China." Finally, he turned to everyone and said emotionally: "Everyone, we are leaving Hong Kong tonight. My ancestor Li Bai said in a poem: 'Although Jincheng is happy, it is better to return home early.' This trip is very important to us. , It’s going home. We have been in the same boat for so many years, this time we will truly be in the same boat, and I don’t need to say anything else. Come on, I invite everyone to drink this glass of wine together. I wish us a smooth journey and an early return at home."

Well-known democrats Zhu Yunshan, Wu Maojing and others stood up and clinked glasses.The wine was exhausted, and everyone left their seats one after another.The head-on news reporters swarmed forward, rushing to ask questions: "Mr. Li, what is your attitude towards Mao Zedong's invitation?" "Does Mr. Li have any plans to leave Hong Kong?" "Is Mr. Li ready to cooperate with General Bai Chongxi?" Li Ji smiled deeply and said nothing, the tall bodyguards couldn't help but push out a gap in the crowd, and Li Jishen was able to rush out of the reporters' siege under the tight guard.The reporters and the spies who wanted to fish in troubled waters stared wide-eyed, watching them board the car and leave without a trace.

The convoy led by Li Jishen headed straight for Victoria Bay.When we came to the beach, there were already several yachts berthed at the pier. There were wine and food on the small boats, and a group of people abandoned the shore and boarded the boat. There was a bright moon in the sky, and the moist sea breeze blew slightly, shaking a silver lamp to pieces on the satin-like sea surface, with countless spots of silver.The fishing lights in half of the sea nearby are extinguished, and the lights of thousands of houses are brilliant in the distance. What a beautiful thing it is to enjoy the moon from the sea on such a beautiful day?The reporters watched the boat go away, wondering: the current situation is difficult, why does Li Rengong come here for pleasure?Just when the reporter was confused, yachts were flying in the harbor, and Li Jishen's yacht was quickly confused and blurred.

The princes of Li Jishen went boating with wine, and on the surface they looked happy, but in fact they were very nervous, they brought a lot of wine, and no one dared to drink too much. The yacht was cruising back and forth in the harbor, and all eyes were nervous and anxious. Search the sea.When a cruise ship approaches them, their hearts will jump out of fright, but they hope that someone will come to them and guide them to board the northbound ship quickly.In anxious anticipation, the yacht floated on the sea for nearly an hour. Just when they were restless and looking forward to it, a small boat rushed towards them like flying.Because of the long wait, hope overwhelmed fear.Sure enough, when the small boat was approaching, it sent a signal according to the prior agreement, and Li Jishen and the others let out a long sigh of relief at the same time, hoping that the attendant had finally arrived.Gradually, in the moonlight like water, everyone could clearly see a person standing on the prow of the small boat. His long hair was blowing by the sea breeze, like willows blowing in the wind. Although his face could not be seen clearly, everyone saw that figure. They have already been familiar with it, and the person who raised his head and waved to them is none other than Qian Zhiguang, one of the leaders of the CCP’s underground party stationed in Hong Kong.

Qian Zhiguang's boat drew a beautiful arc on the water not far ahead, then turned around and headed southeast, Li Jishen and his yacht immediately increased their horsepower, and followed closely behind. There is a huge ship ahead, which is the Soviet "Aldan" freighter.As soon as the small boat approached the freighter, a signal was issued, and the ladder was immediately lowered on the giant ship.When Li Jishen was supported tremblingly onto the deck, someone came over to greet him immediately, and he was a little surprised to see that there were many acquaintances around.Because before boarding the ship, no one knew who was traveling with them.But he soon came to his senses, knowing that this trip to the north, in addition to the members of the Revolutionary Revolution, he had many friends: Mao Dun and his wife, Zhang Naiqi, Peng Zemin, Deng Chumin, Wang Shaojiao, Liu Yazi, Ma Yinchu, Hong Shen, Jian Bozan, Shi Fuliang, Sun Qimeng Waiting for people.These people are either in suits and leather shoes, or in robes and jackets, each has its own merits.When everyone met, they shook hands and greeted each other with great interest.Most of these people were on the assassination list.