Macheng.

The city has a long history and is famous for the "longevity fairy" Magu.

When Meng Shaoyuan fell, it was already night.

The four sedans drove into Macheng, which still attracted a lot of attention.

It's not scientific, it's too compelling.

This is also what Meng Shaoyuan is most worried about.

But what else can be done when things are already like this?

The person in charge of answering in Macheng is Jian Maojian, the person in charge of the military commander here.

Thirty-eight years old, the position is equivalent to that of a squadron leader.

At this age, it is impossible to climb up again.

Jian Maojian is very satisfied with his life, although the official is not big, but Macheng has the final say, and he can be regarded as free.

I heard that "Mr. Wang" who came this time was an important person, and he was personally instructed to receive him attentively, and Jian Maojian did not dare to delay, so he made arrangements early in the morning.

"Mr. Wang, this is the best hotel in Macheng." Jian Maojian looked apologetic: "Macheng is a small place, and it can't be compared with Wuhan, so I can only ask you to take a look." ”

"It's okay, it's good." Meng Shaoyuan didn't particularly care.

As soon as Meng Shaoyuan and the others were brought to the room, they saw two young people next door coming out of the room and saying hello to Jian Maojian: "Old Jane, are there guests coming?" ”

"Yes, yes, relative." Jian Maojian grinned: "Go out so late, be careful." ”

"Don't worry, Jane."

"Why don't you wrap the whole floor up?" Gan Ning was a little displeased: "Mr. Wang's safety is very important, and no mistakes can be made." ”

"Sir." Jian Maojian whispered: "Some guests have been living here for a long time, I can't drive them away, right?" ”

Seeing that Gan Ning was still going to speak, Meng Shaoyuan waved his hand: "It's okay, don't disturb the other guests, it's not good." ”

After arranging the luggage, Jian Maojian asked someone to bring dinner, and dealt with it in the hotel. Jian Maojian kept saying that the food was shabby, and he would invite them to breakfast tomorrow morning.

Have breakfast? What can there be to eat? Gan Ning and Xu Zhu looked disdainful.

Yu Zidun knew that a spy like Jian Maojian had limited funds at hand, and Macheng County was not big, so he didn't pay much attention to it, and only arranged a squadron leader level to be in charge here, and there were many delays in reimbursing the funds.

Macheng is close to Wuhan, which is not bad, but I heard that in some small border towns, the military commanders there have no funds all year round, and the agents over there are looking for another job to support themselves.

Agent, it's nowhere near as beautiful as it seems.

After all, China is so big that the military command can't take care of every place at all, and some cities and towns are just symbolically arranged with one or two people.

Perhaps, tomorrow's breakfast will still be out of Jian Maojian's own pocket......

……

Early in the morning, Jian Maojian came to the hotel and waited.

He didn't know if "Mr. Wang" had gotten up, and he didn't dare to disturb easily, so he didn't knock on the door until it was almost 8 o'clock.

It was Xu Zhu who opened the door.

He saw Jian Maojian and asked bluntly, "Why is it so late?" ”

"Ouch, sir." Jian Maojian replied humbly: "I have been here a long time ago, but I am afraid that Mr. Wang is resting, and he has been waiting outside." If Mr. Wang gets up, shall I take you to breakfast? ”

"Got it, let's go down there and wait."

Xu Zhu closed the door, turned to Meng Shaoyuan and said, "Mr. Wang, you can go out." ”

"I said Xu Zhu, don't embarrass them." Meng Shaoyuan picked up his coat and put it on: "These people, they are all low-level agents, it is very difficult, there are people from above, they have to wait carefully, for fear that a mistake will ruin their future." You're used to living in Shanghai, and you never have to think about funding, and you don't know the hardships of these low-level agents. ”

"Got it, Mr. Wang."

Xu Zhugong replied respectfully.

……

The place where Jian Maojian invited him to breakfast was quite clean, and the breakfast was relatively rich.

The preparation is river fish noodles, meat cakes, peeled chestnuts, and a jar of Dongshan old rice wine is specially prepared.

"What kind of wine do you drink in the morning?"

Gan Ning was a little displeased.

"Ah, please taste, taste."

Jian Maojian said with a smiling face: "This is a very famous rice wine." ”

"Taste, taste."

Meng Shaoyuan actually said: "Many places in Wuhan have the habit of drinking morning wine, isn't it, Lao Jian?" ”

"Exactly, exactly." Jian Maojian hurriedly said: "It's not just Wuhan, it's also Macheng, I didn't expect Mr. Wang to know so much." ”

He got up and poured wine into several bowls.

Meng Shaoyuan smiled, but did not break it.

Where did Jian Maojian drink morning wine according to his habit, but deliberately so. You know, if someone comes from above, the local area will definitely be responsible for the reception.

No matter what, a meal is indispensable.

Like breakfast, making so many noodles and cakes is already very rich, but when it's time for lunch, you have to find a decent restaurant and get a table of dishes, right?

That's going to cost a lot of money.

This is about beyond the scope that Jian Maojian can afford, after all, there are more than a dozen people.

Divided into three tables in total, Yu Zidun looked at it: "Hey, I said Lao Jian, your Dabie Mountain Black Goat Meat in Macheng is very famous, why don't you get some for Mr. Wang to taste?" ”

Jian Maojian remained silent: "Originally, I also wanted to, but now this black goat meat is not easy to get, and secondly, I think about it early in the morning, it is too greasy to eat." ”

"Yes, yes, this is good, this is good, it is good, come, let's raise a glass and thank Lao Jian for his reception."

Meng Shaoyuan raised his glass very understandingly and helped Jian Maojian relieve the siege.

Jian Maojian also guessed in his heart that "Mr. Wang" had seen through his own careful thinking, and he couldn't help but be embarrassed and grateful, it was rare for a superior to love his subordinates like this.

The taste of old rice wine is still good, but Meng Shaoyuan is really not used to drinking early in the morning, and he only tastes it lightly.

"Down with Japanese imperialism!"

Suddenly, there was such a cry outside.

Meng Shaoyuan's position was right opposite the gate, and he could see it clearly.

A few young people were handing out leaflets.

Another young man raised his arms and shouted.

Wasn't it one of the two young men I saw in the hotel last night?

Seeing that the number of people gathered was gradually increasing, the young man said loudly: "The Japanese imperialists occupy our Beiping, Shanghai, and Nanjing, in an attempt to destroy our China......

The general meaning of what he said was that Japan had the heart to destroy China and called on the whole nation to unite in unity.

There was nothing strange about it, but the young people mentioned the "Workers' and Peasants' Party" many times in their speeches.

Yu Zidun's face became gloomy: "Old Jane, what's going on?" Well? ”

Isn't this looking for trouble?

When is it bad to have a speech at this time?

"Mr. Wang" is a big man, and one look can ask for your head.

Xu Zhu was also displeased: "These people are members of the Workers' and Peasants' Party? ”

"Yes, yes." Jian Maojian was also frightened: "Sir...... No, sir, you don't know, Macheng is an important part of the Workers' and Peasants' Party in Hubei, Henan and Anhui, and their development here far exceeds ours, after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, they carried out intensive activities in the southeast, northwest, and northwest of Macheng, and also established an anti-Japanese democratic government......"

"Jian Maojian, I think you don't have a head." Yu Zidun reprimanded in a low voice: "Knowing that the other party is from over there, I had to greet them last night, but I actually arranged Mr. Wang's room next to them, and called you one by one?" What is your relationship with them? How many heads do you have? Bastard thing! ”

He still sympathizes with Jian Maojian, these low-level spies, and scolds him like this in front of "Mr. Wang", because he also wants to try to protect Jian Maojian.

Otherwise, he didn't know if he would lose his head, but Jian Maojian's position as squadron leader was something he didn't want to keep.

"It is the government's decision to cooperate with the two parties and unanimously resist Japan." Meng Shaoyuan was casual: "There's nothing to make a fuss about, this Provisional National Congress of the National Government, send people to participate over there, don't make it so exciting." We fought the same as the Japanese, and the guns were the same to the outside world, and the affairs of the family were not as important as dealing with the robbers outside. ”

Jian Maojian beat the drum in his heart.

I don't know if what this "Mr. Wang" said is true or false. Don't do it in person, wait until you leave, and you will be arrested.

"Old Jane, thank you for this breakfast." Meng Shaoyuan took another sip of wine: "It's not easy for you, I see it in my eyes, whether anyone will report today's events, I don't know, but I haven't seen anything." What is the duty of our military commanders? Fighting with the Japanese, we can't control other things. ”

After speaking, he said to Yu Zidun: "Don't help Lao Jian say good things, there are many people, and those people you brought will report this matter if they can't keep it." Old Jane, do you want to keep your place? ”

"Yes, yes." Jian Maojian said busily.

"I'll teach you a way." Meng Shaoyuan lowered his voice and said: "After a while, you go to find a paper and pen, write down what happened just now, write it down as it is, and say that they are giving speeches at the assembly, and then hand it over to Yu Zidun, and when he comes back, let him take it back." In the future, if someone is going to track it down, you will say that you have already reported it. ”

The gratitude in Jian Maojian's heart can't be described in words.

Meng Shaoyuan glanced at Yu Zidun again: "What about this matter, it doesn't have much to do with me, if you want to help Lao Jian, just help, if you don't want to help, forget it." ”

"Sir, help me." Jian Maojian pleaded in a low voice.

Yu Zidun sighed: "You can write a report later." Hey, it's not easy, it's not easy. In the future, remember that this head of yours was given to you by Mr. Wang. ”

"Yes, yes." Jian Maojian hurriedly went to find paper and pen.

"Mr. Wang, I thank you on behalf of these spies." Yu Zidun said seriously: "I have also done it at the bottom, I know their hard work, and to be honest, I can't bear to watch them lose their heads." I really haven't met a chief like you. ”

Gan Ning and Xu Zhu glanced at each other, and both of them had the same idea in their hearts:

What's this trifle? There is nothing in the world that Young Master Meng does not dare to do!