Chapter 8 Zhulian

As soon as the sky was hazy, Ni Xin, who was followed by two strangers, woke up Liu Zezhi: "Zezhi, you clean up, bring some medicine, and we will set off in ten minutes." Before leaving, Ni Xin handed Liu Zezhi a 38 pistol: "Your gun is lost in Guilin, there may be danger along the way, take it for self-defense." ”

A group of four people first took a boat, then changed cars, all the way to the dust, and finally arrived in Shanghai after five days. The tall, flat-headed, and meaty-faced of the two men who came later claimed to be Zhao Jingzong, but now he has changed his name to Zhao Jingdong, to show his determination to participate in the joint construction of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. At first glance, Liu Ze felt a wave of disgust in the depths of his heart, what kind of person is this? Forget the ancestors, not ashamed but proud. But Zhao Jingdong likes to drink two sips, Ni Xin and another person named Zhang Keqing both said that they have never drunk a drop of alcohol. Zhao Jingdong was stained with Liu Zezhi, whether it was famous wine or inferior white dry, he had to drink a few sips at every meal, saying that without wine, he couldn't swallow anything he ate. After a few more sips, he boasted about the past of running through five levels and killing six generals, saying that he was a famous sharpshooter. Liu Zezhi had no choice but to excuse his injury, so he could only accompany the meaning. Zhang Keqing is not young, born in Guangxu in the twentieth year, almost fifty years old, square face, thick lips and straight nose, looks loyal, a few white hairs have appeared on the sideburns, he is engaged in telecommunications, he talks very little, and wears a gray robe that is inconvenient for movement, but he looks like a teacher in a small city.

I heard Ni Xin say that Li Shiqun would not be able to return to Shanghai from Nanjing until the next day, and he didn't know how Team Leader Li would arrange it, so he could only find a hostel to stay temporarily tonight. Liu Zezhi said with a smile: "You know that I am from Shanghai, and there is a house there by the Suzhou Creek. Although everyone meets in Pingshui, it can be regarded as friends in distress, and we will work together in the future, don't be polite to me, please. ”

It's been four years since I left home, and the cigarette shop in Lane Tangkou is still the same as it used to be, but how many vicissitudes have I experienced? Liu Zezhi sighed, Liang Yuan's return was not home, thinking of the time when his sister and brother stayed together, every time after school, his sister always looked at the door...... and the old aunt who has been taking care of her after her parents died, and it has been six years since she died. He pressed his mind back and forth, and walked forward with a smile: "It's the iron gate in front, the humble house is simple, don't laugh." ”

A young man of eighteen or nineteen years old, early adulthood, still a little young, opened the door, stunned, and only after a few seconds did he react that Liu Zezhi was the fourth in the list of brothers of their Liu family's generation, and he shouted: "Fourth brother? Didn't you study abroad in the UK? By the way, I heard my brother say that you seem to have returned to China, and the few letters we wrote to you have been returned, and there is no place to inquire about you, where have you been? Quick, come in, my brother is coming back soon. ”

Liu Zezhi patted his brother's head intimately: "Are you Liu Lin?" Or Liu Wu? ”

"I'm Liu Lin, Liu Wu is my brother, he is an apprentice in a car dealership, he has been a teacher as a buddy, I am in the post office, I am a courier."

"I haven't seen you for a few years, you've all grown up. Stinky boy, why doesn't the preface match the afterword? Alright, go make us a pot of tea, eat on the hour, and settle down, we are all going to stay here today. Sit down, Ni Xin, sit here, Lao Zhao, Lao Zhang, sit too. These two brothers are my brothers, they grew up with my grandfather, and the year I went to England, they came to Shanghai for an apprenticeship, and my sister was left alone in the family, and they lived in the house. ”

Ni Xin looked around, the main house of the three early shikumen on the first floor, with a small courtyard, a pomegranate tree in the courtyard was full of fruits, and a back door led to another alley: "Zezhi, there is such a house in Shanghai, it is very good." There are kitchens and bathrooms, as well as coal and bathroom equipment. ”

At this time, Liu Wuye returned home, he looked a few years older and more mature, wearing a half-worn but very clean overalls. There is no Liu Zezhi's astuteness and ability in his eyebrows and eyes, and he is honest. When the three brothers saw each other, they couldn't help but sigh with emotion, but because of the presence of the guests, it was inconvenient to say more. After Zhang Luo tea, he smiled and said: "Fourth brother, you make do with it for a few days, I will move to the car dealership, Liu Lin can also go to the dormitory of the post office to live, vacate the house for you, and I will rest the day after tomorrow and clean it well." ”

Liu Zezhi smiled: "No need, I'm just alone, the three of us brothers still live together, and we have a care." The two of you live in the big room in the east house, and I will live in my own room, and these friends will stay for a night or two. ”

"That's great, your room is still the same, you can come and see."

"Really? Sure enough, even my radio was still there. I always thought I wasn't home, stinky boy, and you might have ruined this place. ”

Liu Zezhi didn't know that on the day the four of them arrived in Shanghai, Le Yi also arrived in Shanghai. At the headquarters of the Chongqing Military Unification Bureau, from the day Li Shiqun's defection occurred, the screening of Li Shiqun's direct subordinates was immediately launched, and all relevant personnel were temporarily detained. Three days later, more than a dozen people suspected of serious illness were imprisoned in the Xifeng concentration camp. Among them, Le Yi is one of the two most suspects. It is no wonder that both parties involved in this defection are close to him. Le Yi is not only Li Shiqun's little countryman, but also one of his most proud protégés, as soon as he graduated, he was left by Li Shiqun's side, and he cultivated with his will, and for more than a year, he followed Li Shiqun several times to participate in the action, and was promoted to captain, which was the highest rank among the students in the same period. and Liu Zezhi are close friends of classmates that everyone knows. What's more, the funds used by Li Shiqun from Vietnam to Hong Kong were secretly remitted out of Chongqing by Le Yi, which made him even more speechless. Another week passed, and Le Yi was interrogated during the day, and at night he wrote materials for an almost hopeless self-defense. The news is getting worse day by day, and many people who have no personal contact with Li Shiqun and can't beat the eight poles are all affected just because they have a cooperative relationship at work. Demotion and transfer, internal control and supervision. None of those who were slightly close to each other were spared, and more than a dozen people were sentenced to different terms of imprisonment and lost their freedom. Le Yi could already predict the tragic fate of himself and the other biggest suspect, Li Shiqun's deputy. He sighed at the tricks of fate, empty and full of enthusiasm to serve the country, as a soldier, he can't die on the battlefield, this is the greatest sorrow! He didn't know that he was so harsh, in fact, half of the reason was that Mao Renfeng used this to purge dissidents and gain self-respect, and unfortunately he happened to meet him!

When the time finally came, Le Yi was escorted into the inspection office in handcuffs, and the inspector announced to him: "...... He had a close relationship with Li Zhishiqun and Liu Zhize, and could not find definite evidence to prove his innocence, so he was expelled from the military and sentenced to 10 years in prison...... Leyi, do you have anything else to say? ”

Decade! How many decades are there in life? Le Yi's mind was in chaos, what was going on with this qiē? The inspector looked at the unfortunate man in front of him with a stubble on his face, sunken eyes, and chapped lips, and he knew that this young man had not slept more than twenty-four hours in more than ten days, and he was on the verge of collapse both physically and mentally. After a long time, Leyi finally found his thoughts, when he first entered the training class, he heard the instructors say that "only the wrong killing is not misplaced", he didn't have too deep feelings at that time, and now he understands the true meaning of these eight words...... He whispered, "I want to meet Mr. Mao." ”

The inspector replied with a blank face: "No way. ”

Le Yi made the last struggle: "I...... There is confidential information to report, and I can only tell Mr. Mao alone. Otherwise, even if they are tortured, they will never confide. This is the only way he can use this method to win for himself a chance to die a dignified death on the battlefield.

“…… Okay, I'll ask Mr. Mao for you. ”

The next morning, Le Yi, who was shackled and handcuffed, was escorted into Mao Renfeng's office. "I'll give you five minutes, what do you have to say?"

"Mr. Mao, my subordinates are really innocent, please believe me! If his subordinates were in cahoots with Li Shiqun, why didn't they defect with him? Want to stay in Chongqing and wait for death? ”

"If that's all you have to say, you don't have to say it anymore. Someone—"

Le Yi shouted eagerly: "Mr. Mao, I'm ...... The subordinates still have something to say! The subordinates are willing to hunt down and kill Li Shiqun and Liu Zezhi to prove their innocence! Please give your subordinates a chance to die in battle! Please! ”

“…… You want to take the opportunity to defect to Li Shiqun, right? ”

"Mr. Mao, please believe me, the old mother of the subordinate family is in the hall, and she can be used as a hostage, if the subordinate defects, ......"

Mao Renfeng hesitated: "You have to think clearly, if you are sentenced to prison, your family will not be affected." But you dare to defect here, huh! ”

"The subordinates dare not betray the country, and are willing to be traitors and lackeys! If the subordinates succeed, please Mr. Mao return the innocence of the subordinates, if ...... Please ask Mr. Mao to take a little care of his mother and not let her starve to death...... Under the subordinate Jiuquan, I will also be grateful for your great kindness......"

Mao Renfeng hesitated for a moment, how likely it was that these people from Zhulian were involved in defection, he knew that this person was hot-blooded and could be used. "You go down first, and I'll give you an answer."

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