Chapter 38 Section 5

The peace talks between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party failed, and all representatives of the CCP withdrew from Nanjing to Yan'an. At this time, the KMT's propaganda machine vented its brains on the NLD, saying that the NLD was a "traitor alliance", that its members were "traitors", and that "the NLD has become a traitor." It has become a tool for the CCP to manipulate and instigate.” Sun Ke publicly intimidated the NLD at a press conference at home and abroad, saying: "The NLD sings high-profile every day under the banner of opposing the civil war, but it is actually opposing the government. No matter who opposes the government, we will deal with it in the same way as the Communist Party. "

In order to completely destroy the Democratic League and finally achieve the goal of banning and disbanding the Democratic League, the Kuomintang authorities arrested Du Bincheng, chairman of the Northwest General Branch of the Democratic League, on the charge of "drug trafficking" in early October 1947.This is a dangerous signal, indicating that the Kuomintang authorities are already attacking the NLD and its leaders.When Luo Longji learned the information, he, as the vice chairman of the Democratic League, went through legal procedures and negotiated with Zhang Qun, the executive director, and asked for his release.Zhang Qun avoided seeing him.The Nanjing authorities shot and killed Du Bincheng as quickly as possible on October 7 on the groundless charges of "Du Bincheng, the head of the Guanzhong Prefectural Committee of the Communist Party of China, colluded with the bandit army, conspired to riot, and sold tobacco and drugs".

The Democratic League was shocked by the murder of Du Bincheng.In addition to protesting the seriousness of the situation to Chiang Kai-shek at the headquarters of the Democratic League, Chairman Zhang Lan also publicly stated in the newspaper in his own name that he would "appeal the case to the fairness and justice of the whole country and the world." As a result, the relationship between the Kuomintang and the Democratic League has become more and more rigid and tense.In order to alleviate this situation, the Democratic League put the overall situation first, and sent Shen Junru, Luo Longji, Zhang Bojun, and Ye Duyi to find Mr. Leighton Stuart, the former president of Yenching University and the new US ambassador to China, and asked him to mediate the relationship between the Democratic League and the Kuomintang , as far as possible not to continue to deteriorate.But Leighton Stuart declined on the grounds that "it is inconvenient to interfere in China's internal affairs".

In the early morning of October 20th, when Luo Longji woke up, he suddenly found that the NLD’s Nanjing headquarters had been surrounded by Kuomintang police agents. Their sentry posts were set up at the front yard and back door, and they had to interrogate and check the staff of the agency and even the workers. , People who enter and exit must be tracked and monitored. The situation is very urgent. At that time, several main leaders of the Democratic League lived in Shanghai, and only Luo Longji was in the Nanjing headquarters.He was very angry when he was suddenly monitored, and immediately called the Kuomintang government and relevant authorities to negotiate, but the other party either shied away and did not understand the matter or blocked the leader and refused to give a positive answer.Luo Longji was isolated and unable to move, so he had to ask Chairman Zhang Lan in Shanghai for help.Zhang Lan called Shen Junru, Huang Yanpei, Zhang Bojun, Shi Liang, Ye Duyi and others for a meeting in his apartment to discuss how to deal with the current situation of the NLD and propose effective countermeasures.As a result of the discussion, there was no other way but to recommend Huang Yanpei and Ye Duyi to go to Nanjing, and together with Luo Longji, they went to negotiate with the Kuomintang authorities again.

When he came to Nanjing, Huang Yanpei decided to visit Mr. Shao Lizi, who had always been calm and calm, to take a breather. Unexpectedly, Shao Lizi said with a very disappointed expression: "Things have gotten to this point today, and nothing can be done. What else can the Democratic League do? I don't see what can't be called benevolence can be called righteousness." Be obedient, judging from Shao Lizi's tone, the Kuomintang has no room for negotiation and negotiation on the issue of the Democratic League. On this day, the Kuomintang Central News Agency published articles such as "The History of the Democratic League's Participation in the Rebellion" and "Measures of the Military and Police Organs to Ban the Democratic League's Activities, Restricting Allied Members to Register and Surrender to the Government" to create public opinion in the society and give support to the Democratic League step by step. The League put pressure on it, and wanted to put it to death and then hurry up.

Although the matter has come to this point, Huang Yanpei still insists on negotiating with the Kuomintang authorities.Chen Lifu said: "There is no negotiation, we can meet with you, except for Luo Longji, we don't like him, let alone meet him." After meeting with Chen Lifu, Huang Yanpei made a written document in accordance with the tone set by the Kuomintang, which was the "Announcement on the Dissolution of the Democratic League", and published it in the media in the name of Zhang Lan on November 6. From this day on, the Nanjing Democratic League headquarters sent additional military and police agents to monitor Luo Longji more strictly, and almost lost his freedom of movement.Luo Longji was furious and very indignant.After being mediated by Zhang Lan again, Chen Lifu said verbally: "To release Luo Longji's surveillance, he must leave Nanjing immediately and go to Shanghai to be hospitalized. We can cover the expenses."

But who knew that once Luo Longji was admitted to the hospital, he was placed under house arrest.But now, the liberation of Shanghai is imminent, and Chiang Kai-shek actually wants to lay a black hand on himself. The night in the nursing home was quiet and cold. Ward 205 - In the monitoring room, Zheng Dingzhu handed over a can of "Galek" cigarettes, respecting the guarding military police.The four military police officers on duty were not polite, they smoked as soon as they brought it, and they didn't forget to pinch the left and right ears.Zheng Dingzhu approached, "You guys have gone too far during the day, and everyone in the nursing home is complaining about it!"

The military police didn't seem to regard the hospitable Dr. Zheng as an outsider, and sighed, "Dr. Zheng, we can't afford it! What an accident, your property and life are gone, and our heads have also 'moved'! " Another military policeman said through the wind, "I heard... the big boss Mao Sen is also nervous!" "Is it so serious?" Zheng Dingzhu strikes while the iron is hot, "You guys smoke first, and I will bring you food, wine and supper later." It was the turn of the military and police to get close, "Doctor Zheng is more interesting!"

Later, Zheng Dingzhu turned into the adjacent ward 206 on the grounds of rounds.He lowered his voice and informed Zhang Lan and Luo Longji of the arrest and execution outside, feeling a little anxious, "If you don't want to leave, I'm afraid you won't be able to!" Zhang Lan was obviously judging something, "Does the outside know that we are under house arrest here?" Zheng Dingzhu shook his head, "They sealed it tightly. There must be ghosts!" Luo Longji thought about it from a reverse perspective, "Well. Only when the society knows about it, will they have any scruples."

Zhang Lan immediately decided, "Look for Ye Duyi." Zheng Dingzhu, who has never asked about politics, only devotes himself to medicine and saves lives, has not made it clear to himself, so why is he eager to ask about "politics"! Zheng Dingzhu called immediately.After Ye Duyi heard about it, he immediately changed his address and tried to rescue Zhang and Luo.