Chapter 60 Goat
Zhou Lin transferred the 22nd squad to the artillery division.
The 22nd squad had appeared in the "Huaihua people" battle, and the guards in the regiment knew them. So, there was no need to hide.
Having them in the artillery division could help Zhou Lin.
Yesterday's events taught Zhou Lin a lesson: fighting alone was not a good solution.
After the 22nd squad arrived, Zhou Lin sent the 21st squad to the town to take care of the situation there.
Back in the dormitory, Zhou Lin lay on the bed thinking.
Zheng Sanfu was sent to the hospital by Zhou Lin to take care of Zheng Dafu.
Looking back through the time of the Spring Festival, Zhou Lin discovered a problem.
Once, when analyzing the intelligence of the mysterious person, Zhou Lin found that the information on the 7th Division was the most comprehensive, while that of the artillery division was very vague.
So, Dai Su believed that there was a traitor in the 7th Division. The intelligence of the artillery division was incidental. Because the traitor was not familiar with the artillery division.
However, after the matter with the 7th Division was concluded, Dai Su had a new inference.
That is, the traitor might be in the artillery division, considering their own safety, the traitor did not provide genuine information.
But Zhou Lin realized why after retracing.
Because the military layout of the artillery division had not been perfected yet.
In other words, the traitor knew that the military layout was not definitive. The current arrangements were temporary. Subject to change at any time.
Taking the temporary arrangement to report back, when the Japanese started their actions, the artillery division could still cope.
So, the traitor was waiting, waiting for the military layout plan to be finalized before taking action.
Zhou Lin didn't pay attention to this situation during the Spring Festival.
He thought the chief of staff of each regiment kept the military layout plan hidden, so the staff members didn't have the opportunity to see the layout plan.
The guards were different. They were infantry, responsible only for guarding the artillery division.
They didn't need to finalize anything. Anyway, the artillery division's area was there. Our surveillance area is here. So, their deployment plan was completed quickly.
This also surprised Zhou Lin. Thus, he decided to take a risk.
In fact, although Xiao Nian's operation failed, he saved that goat.
Originally, Xiao Nian was supposed to lurk in the artillery division until the goat's call.
The goat wouldn't come out to summon without obtaining the military layout plan. Only when he got the information would he let Xiao Nian take it out.
However, Xiao Nian exposed himself cleverly.
The goat didn't move. He hid in the dark, watching the fire burn the city from the city wall.
At the same time, the goat knew that Zhou Dashao had come to the artillery division.
It is said that whenever Zhou Dashao acted, it was a major case.
Did Zhou Dashao sneak in for himself?
If Zhou Dashao targeted him, it would be difficult to get away.
Now, Zhou Lin was exposed, from darkness to light.
In the goat's understanding, it was a good thing to be in the light. People in the light could be guarded against.
He had to thank Xiao Nian! You're a good scapegoat.
On this day, the goat saw the signal and went to the town.
The alert of the artillery division had been lifted, and many officers and soldiers were excited. When they had a holiday, they all ran out.
The goat also followed the crowd and came to an ordinary house in the town.
The house belonged to a woman.
The woman served the goat the best tea. She said, "I heard that something happened in the artillery division, and I was worried about you."
The goat told the woman the situation.
The woman sighed, "If Xiao Nian had sent out the information, it would have been good, and you wouldn't have to take risks."
The goat shook his head and said, "Xiao Nian's fate was to die. It's also considered him dying for me. However, the information still needs to be obtained."
In the woman's eyes, there was a certain look. As if relieved.
Perhaps she thought the goat would refuse, but the goat's performance was excellent.
The goat touched the woman's hand and said, "You have to be careful! Gu Shang and the others have been wiped out."
The woman said, "I've seen it! There's blood everywhere on the ground."
The goat said, "This is a life-and-death struggle. It's definitely cruel. Try not to contact people. Even if someone from above comes, don't expose this place."
"Don't worry! This is our only way out! I won't let anyone else in."
The goat took out a cigarette, and the woman lit it for him.
The woman extinguished the match and asked, "What's your plan?"
The goat took a puff of smoke. "The military layout plans of each regiment are not yet finalized. When they are completed, the headquarters will gather and consider it comprehensively, then modify and finalize the final plan."
"How long will it take?"
"It won't exceed ten days. It's almost done. The war zone is pressing, and we can't delay much longer."
"That's good! I really don't want to stay here."
"But we have to stay for now. If the Japanese need information, they'll come here. They bring money, and I'll provide information."
The woman worried, "What about Zhou Dashao? Should we arrange for someone to take care of him?"
"We can't move for now. Once we do, the Military Statistics Bureau will know that there is still a traitor in the artillery division. Then my actions will be very difficult. Now, Zhou Lin is investigating those four staff members without conducting a lateral investigation. So, I'm safe."
The woman nodded, "If he threatens you, I'll take care of him immediately."
The goat said, "I know you're capable! The flower of Yamato intelligence. Once the information is passed, the Imperial Army's planes and cannons will come. This place will be a sea of fire. By then, we'll leave here, take the money for selling information, and go to America to live a wealthy life."
The woman smiled flirtatiously, "Darling, I want it again."
...
In Zhou Lin's room, Qiao Shaowen reported to Zhou Lin.
"Boss, we interrogated those four people. They said they were invited by Tang Qinwei to drink. After drinking too much, they all got drunk. They also know what they said after they were drunk."
Zhou Lin knew all these situations. He also knew Xiao Nian had used the truth serum.
In theory, those four people did not actively provide information to the Japanese.
But who can prove it?
Only Zhou Lin knew. But he wouldn't say. If this were said, you have such a special ability. Then, there would be many people who wanted you dead. No one wants others to see their experiences.
Zhou Lin took a sip of tea and said, "Anyway, Xiao Nian got the information from them. Then, they should take responsibility."
"Shall we convict them?"
"Not in a hurry! Let their
affairs give us an excuse to stay."
Qiao Shaowen looked at Zhou Lin in surprise, "Boss, are you saying?"
Afterward, Qiao Shaowen ran out to check the situation outside the door.
After returning, Qiao Shaowen slapped his forehead, "Boss, don't tell me. I'm afraid I'll talk in my sleep when I fall asleep."
Zhou Lin said, "You won't."
Qiao Shaowen was very moved by Zhou Lin's trust. "Then what should we do?"
"Interrogate those four people every day and let them confess the people we have good relationships with. Then, we investigate those people. This investigation, it won't take more than ten days to find out."
"Understood, let's go fishing!"
(End of this chapter)