It has long passed the dragon's head, but it is still snowing heavily in Beiping.

In such weather, if it weren't for the fire burning to the eyebrows, ordinary people would not go out.

There was no figure in sight on the street, and it used to be a long time before you could see a pedestrian or a car speeding away.

In a small restaurant, four or five men did not enter the box, but around the stove in the middle of the lobby, peeling peanuts, chatting all over the world.

Two of them were dressed in police uniforms with cotton coats underneath, and looked bloated and swollen, like two stocky bears.

The other three were dressed in robes and red silk coats, and they didn't look bad for money.

But there is a hint of fierceness between his eyebrows, and at first glance, he is not a serious person.

The five of them chatted all over the world, talking about the current situation, talking about women, and talking about this god, who is like a ghost, and the snow does not stop.

When it came to talking, he grabbed the wine bowl and took a sip of the burning knife, then took a sip of wine, and then roared freely.

Men's happiness is as simple as that......

The interest in chatting was strong, the door curtain was lifted, and a cold wind carried the broken snow, rushing to the face.

A man in a leather jacket and a fur hat squeezed into the door, quickly lowered the curtain, pulled his hand out of his arms, sighed twice, and put it on the stove again.

"Fifth brother...... The fifth child is here......" A few drinkers greeted the man.

"How many brothers are here?" Chen Wu asked with a smile.

"It's been a long time since I saw the fifth brother?" The owner of the restaurant greeted him, "Where did you make a fortune during this time?" ”

"What kind of fortune is it, it's cold, and Lut hasn't melted yet?" Chen Wu scolded with a smile, took out the cigarette case again, and sent it around.

On the surface, he was a fur merchant, and he specialized in several places in Mengcha to do herdsmen's business, and secretly collected intelligence and information from the Japanese army in North China.

When he was fine, he nested in Tianjin and became Wang Tianmu's follower.

Since Wang Tianmu came to Beiping, Chen Wu naturally followed, and by the way, he also used his own channels to help Wang Tianmu find out some gossip.

"Sit down!" Chen Wu waved his hand, "Why don't you serve food?" ”

"Isn't this waiting for you?" A man laughed.

It's not that the money is bad, but the host hasn't arrived, and the guests are eating and drinking first, which is really a bit rude.

"Let's get started!" Chen Wu shouted to the shopkeeper, "Cut a few cold dishes, serve the beef elbow casually, and then put it on the pot, don't enter the private room, just set up this stove, cut the mutton into three catties first, and then talk about ......it if it's not enough."

"Okay!" The boss answered and went to the back to prepare.

"How did you ask?" Chen Wu took a sip of wine and asked unhurriedly.

"The Japanese are very strict, and they ask very limited questions." A policeman sighed and replied, "Ji Zai only asked, it was someone who broke a hole in the roof, slipped in from the face, killed the person and ......left."

"How many?" Chen Wu asked next.

The policeman shook his head.

Chen Wu turned his gaze to the three men next to him again.

On the surface, these three people are doing business to make a living, but in fact, they are all doing the wrong thing: selling stolen goods, selling drugs, occasionally doing businessless business, and when they have the opportunity, they will also send food to bandits and guerrillas in the mountains......

What Chen Wu asked them to ask was secret news

The thinnest man groaned: "I have asked all the mountains that should be asked, and for more than a month, no one has come to worship the mountain, and I have not seen any suspicious faces in the city......"

Isn't that weird?

It wasn't done by the people of the military command, nor by the people of the Central Command, and now they can't even ask for information on the underworld, is this case really done by the underground party?

It's impossible to think about it.

Kawashima has never dealt with that side at all, and there is nothing to do with it.

The underground party will only do this when it is overwhelmed.

Thinking of Wang Tianmu's careless and seemingly indifferent attitude, Chen Wu muttered again.

The district chief must know some inside information, otherwise when he confesses to him, the purpose will not be so clear:

Ask, there are traces of several people at the scene...... Again, during this time, have there been any unfamiliar forces in Beiping City......

The second point of the question means that someone is looking for money and is eyeing Kawashima.

But as the days passed, the men met several times, and all they asked was that the person had been strangled to death, and that the Assassin had sneaked in from the roof and left from the roof......

I don't know anything else.

Forget it, let's deal with this batch first, go back and report to the district chief, and see what he says.

Chen Wu was spinning his thoughts in his mind while dealing with the few people on the table.

He pulled out a few notes, divided one in front of him, and then divided the rest into two stacks for the two who had just provided the news.

The other four people didn't react much, put the banknotes in their pockets, and hugged their fists towards Chen Wu again: "Wu is arrogant!" ”

Only the policeman, as he put money in his pocket, rolled his eyes slightly.

First up is the platter: thinly sliced beef and elbows, drizzled with red and sesame oil, the color alone makes your appetite move.

"Brothers, don't be angry!" Chen Wu took the lead in picking up the chopsticks, pointed to Leng Pin, and said, "It's hard to get together and drink two cups of ......."

"Okay, drink!" Several people yelled.

The food was almost eaten, and he began to guess the boxing, and the police came to Chen Wu's side, decorated and asked casually, "Why is the fifth brother suddenly interested in Kawashima?" ”

Chen Wu's eyelids jumped, pretending to be mysterious, he lowered his body, and said in a low voice: "I dare to inquire about this, naturally someone commissioned it......"

As he spoke, he glanced behind him again, saw that there were no idlers around, and said, "The one who just died was married and even had children...... I don't know......"

With a "poof", the policeman who had just questioned him squirted out a sip of tea that had been drunk into his mouth.

"Where's the?" The policeman glared and asked, "Never heard of ......"

"Lonely and unheard!" Chen Wu sneered, "The other party is not simple, it is a Mongolian prince...... However, after more than a year of marriage, the two divorced...... It's him, after hearing the news of this person's death, I don't know where to find out, I have something to do with Beiping, so please ask me to ask......"

"Haven't you heard of it?" A few men who were out of the way suddenly became interested, "Tell me? ”

"I don't know the specifics, I also said it to the Chinese, so I knew that there was such an allusion." Chen Wu shook his head, "I guess I am thinking about the old love, and I want to do my best to see if I can take revenge, after all, there are still children who are not ......."

A few people didn't seem to be telling a lie, and it seemed that they really didn't know, so they didn't ask any more questions, but just discussed happily.

The policeman also looked like a gossip, but when Chen Wu wasn't paying attention, he glanced at him meaningfully.

In such weather, the most suitable thing is to shabu mutton, drink soju, and understand a meal that is not lively.

Chen Wu always remembered that he would go to Wang Tianmu later, and he didn't dare to drink more because he kept suppressing the amount of alcohol.

The remaining five were extremely interested, with their teeth and claws swinging their fists, and without much effort, they were drunk two and a half.

Seeing that the policeman who asked him just now why he was suddenly interested in Kawashima also drank seventy-seven eighty-eight, Chen Wu's suspicion disappeared slightly.

If the police really suspect his identity, they will definitely be wary of him, either running out halfway to report and solicit people, or pretending to be drunk and secretly following him.

It seems to be a coincidence, or a casual remark.

Again, after so many years of friendship, it won't be backwater when you visit......

Chen Wu settled the account, asked the boss to call his buddies, helped a few drunks upstairs to sober up, and then left the restaurant.

When Chen Wu left, the guy helped the five drunks upstairs, and the policeman suddenly opened his eyes.

I was really drunk, but not so drunk that I didn't know it.

After waiting for another half an hour, it was true that Chen Wu would not go and return, he struggled to get up and stumbled out of the restaurant.

It just so happened that a horse-drawn carriage passed by the side of the road, and the policeman pounced on it and stopped the horse.

The coachman was startled, and just wanted to make a sound, but when he saw that the other party was wearing a black skin, the dirty words on his lips were swallowed hard, and his face was replaced with a smile: "Such an official, it's cold, the road is slippery, slow down......"

"Take me to the police station...... "The policeman said with a snort of alcohol, "don't worry, your benefits are indispensable......

God is pitiful, can there be any benefits from the black skin?

The coachman lowered his waist slightly: "Where is the official, which one do you say, the small one will send you over by the way......"

The policeman climbed into the carriage and told him where the police station was, and the coachman whipped his whip, and the horse scraped his hooves and pulled the carriage forward......

After all, it wasn't the first day they met, and at the end of the day, these six people were mixed together and did businessless business in Beiping City.

Later, it was developed one after another, and the undeveloped ones also had a livelihood to make, but in addition to Chen Wu, the remaining five were still mixed up in Beiping City.

And the most developed seems to be Chen Wu.

has always claimed to be doing fur trading, and from time to time he will pull a few truckloads of furs to sell goods in Beiping City, but more of them are doing the business of inquiring about news.

In fact, what is Chen Wu's identity, and the five people just now have some points in their hearts: even if they are not spies, they must be involved with spies.

Otherwise, what would a fur merchant do when he asked for so much news related to the Japanese?

If it is usual, the police ask about the news and sell it to Chen Wu, as long as they get the money, even if they are curious, they will not be suspicious, let alone ask.

But I can't stand it, this time it's too big......

On the third day of the case, that is, two days after the lockdown and search, not even a single wool was caught, and the Japanese had no choice but to open the city gates, and after the curfew was lifted, his master, the former captain, and the current head of the sub-bureau, suddenly called him into the office.

After that, he solemnly confessed to him, but whenever he found that someone on the street intentionally or unintentionally inquired about Kawashima's case, he must have a snack.

At that time, he also half-jokingly retorted: said that he had not found it for three days, and the people had already run away.

Besides, everyone has already been killed, so why bother to come back and ask for news?

The master reprimanded him, saying that if it was an ordinary person, it would definitely be this way, but Kawashima was different, and the one who killed Kawashima was not an ordinary person, maybe he would kill a horse pistol.

He also said that this was confessed by the Japanese, and they attached great importance to it, and if they made meritorious contributions, it was not just as simple as rewarding money, and it was not a problem to even be promoted two or three levels.

At that time, he didn't care at all, but agreed with a foolish mind. But unexpectedly, within two days, Chen Wu, who had disappeared for more than half a year, suddenly appeared, and the question was really about this case?

On the one hand, it is a friendship of eating meat and drinking, and on the other hand, it is a heavy reward and promotion?

Fools know how to choose.

He immediately reported it, and the master asked him to stabilize it, and he didn't know how to discuss it with the Japanese, and two days later, he found him again and revealed some inside information to him, which was used as bait to trap Chen Wu......

Sure enough, after the news of himself spread, Chen Wu appeared, and made an appointment with a few others, saying that he hadn't seen him for a long time, and he just got together......

It just gave the Japanese a chance to end the nest.

Chen Wu who will be this will be targeted by the Japanese for a long time, right?

The policeman thought secretly.

The reason why he didn't dare to stay in the restaurant was because he was afraid that after the Japanese caught Chen Wu, they would catch them all and regard all those who had contact with Chen Wu as Chen Wu's comrades.

The Japanese don't care if you're an inside line or not, and they'll all catch you back.

Let's not talk about the rest of the police, the three who are out of the way are not fuel-efficient lamps, what if they resist arrest and fight?

In order to avoid being injured by mistake, it is better to leave early......

It's a clever one, and you're right.

The restaurant has long been surrounded by the Japanese.

As soon as the police came out, someone stared at him, and heard him tell the driver that he was going back to the police station, so he didn't do anything on the street, and was ready to control him after he arrived at the police station......

……

The snow is heavy, and there are few pedestrians on the street, so it is really difficult to follow.

Guessing that Chen Wu was not just an intelligence broker, maybe it was a spy sent by a powerful party, the Japanese did not dare to be careless, did not adopt conventional tracking methods, but scattered people all over the street.

No matter which direction Chen Wu goes, there are people who report the news through the phone, and there will naturally be people waiting for him.

Wait for him to show up, and then report to the next stop......

Often, the stupidest way is also the safest way.

Chen Wu didn't notice at all that he was already being targeted.

The place where he invited him was Dashilar outside the front door, which is also known as Bada Hutong.

There are nearly 1,000 brothels in this area, and it is a well-known place for dragons and snakes in the capital.

Moreover, the alleys extend in all directions, and with Chen Wu's skills, he can climb over the wall to another one, etc., such a place is most suitable for people like him who have problems with his identity and origin.

Therefore, nine times out of ten, Wang Tianmu will live here when he goes to Beiping to do business.

As for where to live, it depends on which sister is more beautiful......

Afraid that someone would follow him, Chen Wu deliberately went around in a circle, walked two more alleys, poked his head in a brothel, glanced at the sisters who were not very beautiful, excused himself from not being in the eye, came out of the back door again, and then entered Baishun Hutong from the other end.

Wang Tianmu is hidden in a courtyard here.

It's a secret prostitute, the kind that doesn't have a name or license plate on the door.

The advantage is that there is only one old mother and a sister inside, as long as there are guests entering the door, there will be no idlers.

And as long as the money is sufficient, I want to stay for a few days.

As soon as Chen Wu entered the door, someone at both ends of the alley showed his head, counted which one he entered, and then gestured to his companions in the alley next to him.

This is to prevent the target from slipping out of the back door.

After waiting for almost half an hour, seeing that Chen Wu did not come out of the front door or the back door, it was estimated that the destination was here, so the leader of the spy in charge of tracking made a gesture and surrounded him from all sides.

The alley is full of people, and there are forty or fifty numbers in the front and back, left and right.

And Wang Tianmu came to Peking this time, plus a few know-it-alls who were responsible for inquiring about the news, there were only six people......

When Chen Wu entered, Wang Tianmu was listening to the music, and the old mother was not there, only the sister was holding a pipa and babbling and singing there.

The few who came to Peking together were not there, because only Chen Wu knew that Wang Tianmu was hiding here.

If those few inquire about the news, they will find Chen Wu first, and then Chen Wu will report to Wang Tianmu.

Seeing Chen Wu, Wang Tianmu waved, and his sister retreated with interest.

"I asked a little bit, but it didn't seem to be useful!" Chen Wu lowered his head and said ashamedly, "I only asked if the assassin broke through the roof and sneaked in...... Man is strangled by his hands......"

"Didn't you ask how many Assassins there were?" Wang Tianmu asked casually.

"Nope!" Chen Wu shook his head.

"If you can't ask, you can't ask!" Wang Tianmu picked up the wine jug, poured a glass of wine, and handed it to Chen Wu, "Anyway, it doesn't have much to do with us......

Chen Wu subconsciously caught the wine glass, and frowned violently: It doesn't matter much?

Then why did the above go crazy and send telegrams to North China twice in three days?

It should be for the same thing...... Just look at Wang Tianmu's attitude of resentment, injustice, disdain, and indifference every time he receives a secret message.

It's a series of expressions like this every time......

It seems that this time I came to Beiping, Wang Tianmu just made an example of the above: Anyway, I have already checked what should be checked, and I have asked what I should ask, but if I can't ask, what can I do?

Thinking about it a little deeper, didn't he take this opportunity to visit the Bada Hutongs?

Chen Wu also slandered in his heart, unless his brain was in water, otherwise these words would never be said.

"I'll go back in two days......," Wang Tianmu said, "I always feel restless." ”

Chen Wu was slightly surprised.

Wang Tiantian has always been bold and straightforward, and he has always shown that he is not afraid of heaven and earth, and he rarely says such things.

What's going on today?

Just as I was thinking about this, a violent sound suddenly came from outside: "Tong! ”

If nothing else, it should have been knocked open by someone.

Chen Wu was shocked, and his first reaction was not to look back, but to squat down violently and take out his pistol.

As soon as the gun was drawn out, and before it could be loaded, there was a rush of footsteps outside.

The two subconsciously glanced at each other, and both saw the look of horror on each other's faces.

How many people rushed in to create this kind of formation?

"Go ...... from the back door" Chen Wu's eyes were torn and he yelled, "I'll break the back ......"

Before the words fell, there was a violent bang behind it, followed by a "poof, poof", and then a "poof, poof" sound.

They do this all the time, and they can't tell that someone has climbed in from the wall.

"I'll your grandma......" Wang Tianmu roared angrily, kicked over, and kicked Chen Wu on his heels.

"It's not me......" Chen Wu roared, his face turned red, and he was about to rush up with the gun in his hand.

"It's not you a hammer...... Wang Tianmu shouted tiredly, a flutter, hugged Chen Wu's waist, and pressed him to the ground, "Now you still rush to the ball, looking for death?" ”

As soon as he spoke, the people outside rushed in, and seven or eight guns were aimed at the heads of the two of them.

The leader was a short and stout man, with a gloomy face and cold eyes, looking at Chen Wu and Wang Tianmu coldly.

"This brother!" Wang Tianmu first raised his hand, signaling that he didn't have a gun in his hand, and then clenched his fists and arched again, "I don't know which way it is, when did my brother lose his manners, I hope to tell me." ”

It's a search for where the other party came from.

The stout man didn't answer, but just sneered: "Tie it up!" ”

Hearing that the other party was speaking in Japanese, Wang Tianmu's face turned pale. The last glimmer of hope in my heart was dashed on the spot.

What the hell, the Japanese?

It's over this time!

"Planted?"

Wang Tianmu gritted his teeth and glared at Chen Wu: "How the hell are you going?" ”

Don't think about it, it must have been recruited by Chen Wu, otherwise he had been hiding here for four or five days, and the Japanese would not have come to arrest him today.

"I don't know?" Chen Wu brought a crying voice.

"Skin-seller!" Wang Tianmu scolded hatefully again.

Chen Wu was stunned for a moment, and nodded vigorously.

This sentence sounds like a curse, but it is actually a code word: the two of them are now engaged in the fur business......

How many years have you been a spy, and how many of them have heels, and the identity of the residence check is not simple?

Chen Wu's identity as a fur dealer is real, and he even has a wife in Tianjin.

Wang Tianmu's identity as a bigger fur boss is also true, and he opened the ready-to-wear store specializing in leather products in Tianjin......

However, the name is naturally not Wang Tianmu, but uses his original surname, Zheng, called Zheng Shicheng.

Wang Tianmu is gambling, and the Japanese don't know what the identities of the two of them are.

He estimated that among the few people Chen Wu went to, someone had a problem and told the Japanese barn.

And those few don't know what Chen Wu does, let alone him Wang Tianmu, I'm afraid they don't know him.

Further speculation must be because Chen Wu inquired about Kawashima, which alarmed the Japanese...... Or, this is simply a bureau set up by the Japanese, and the people who are waiting for them are the people who ask for this kind of news......

And all of this was done by Fang Buwei, and he made a mistake by himself, and gave Fang Buwei the pot......

Fang Buwei, I'm your grandmother......

Wang Tianmu's heart was scolded.

……

Seeing that these two were quite honest, the Japanese didn't do much, they just tied them up with ropes,

Only then did the body search begin.

Within a few minutes, the two of them were stripped into bare pigs, and then someone broke their mouths, took a flashlight and looked at it for almost a minute, and even checked every tooth.

It's all peers, and you don't know what that means?