"Battal Commander, this is my uncle, Liao Kui, director of the Heyuan County Military Uniform Factory."

"Uncle, this is Wang Chengzhu, the commander of our independent battalion, Wang Shugen, the commander of our reconnaissance company, and Wei Dayong, the platoon leader of the guard platoon."

In order to prevent the partition wall from having ears, Yang San closed the door and introduced both parties in a voice that only a few people could hear.

Wang Chengzhu immediately stood up, stretched out his hand and shook it with Liao Kui: "Director Liao, nice to meet you!"

"Captain Wang, nice to meet you!"

Liao Kui was a little flattered. He originally planned to go out of the city to meet Wang Chengzhu. In this way, both parties would be safe and would not have to worry about being discovered by the Japanese. However, he did not expect that the other party would come directly to the city. How much trust did he have to have in him?

Therefore, Liao Kui's favorable impression of Wang Chengzhu immediately improved a lot, and his originally wavering heart settled down.

"Quick, please sit down."

Wang Chengzhu let go of his hand and made a gesture of invitation, then looked at Monk Wei and said: "The lack of strict discipline makes Director Liao laugh."

"No, no, no." Liao Kui said with a smile, "This shows that Platoon Leader Wei is a sweet-tempered person, not coquettish or pretentious."

Monk Wei opened his big greasy mouth and said with a smile: "Look, the host and the guest, Factory Director Liao, didn't blame me, but you still did it, Battalion Commander."

After hearing this, several people's heads were full of black lines.

Wang Chengzhu even scolded him speechlessly: "Director Liao, please be polite to you, you are really pissing me off!"

After sitting down, Wang Chengzhu personally poured a glass of wine for Liao Kui, and then poured another glass for himself. Then he picked up the wine glass and said: "Director Liao, on behalf of the Independent Battalion, I would like to thank you for the information you provided to our army."

Liao Kui picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, then said: "Commander Wang, you're welcome. As a conscientious Chinese, this is what I should do."

Wang Chengzhu: "Director Liao was in the enemy's camp and his heart was with the Han people. He endured humiliation and endured heavy burdens, and worked hard to save the country. This spirit is really commendable. If everyone can be like Director Liao, there is no need to worry about driving the enemy invaders out of the country."

Liao Kui said with a look of shame on his face: "Captain Wang's words are serious, and Liao is really unworthy of his words. I am not trying to save the country through some detour, I just want to make up for my crimes."

But you, who have made great military exploits at a young age, are a role model for our fellow countrymen."

Wang Chengzhu: "No one has ever made a mistake in his life. The most rare thing is to be able to find his way back.

Okay, let’s not mention the past things, let’s drink and drink.”

After a few glasses of wine, Liao Kui began to chatter. He said, "Captain Wang, I am guilty. I only helped the Japanese because I was greedy for life and afraid of death."

"In the past few years, I have been suffering in my heart, and I have thought about revolt and surrender, but I can't see any hope in the Central Army and the Shanxi-Sui Army.

Of course, the same applies to your Eighth Route Army."

"It wasn't until these two days that I learned through San'er that the recent beautiful battles in northwest Shanxi were all fought by you, and I finally saw hope in you."

"Actually, I wanted to take the initiative to go out of the city to see you. I didn't expect that you would take the risk and come to Heyuan County to meet me. If there is anything wrong with this, then I, Liao Kui, will be a criminal."

"Captain Wang, thank you for giving me, Liao Kui, a chance to start a new life!"

Wang Chengzhu stared at Liao Kui with a sincere expression, which showed his true thoughts at first glance.

As he said that, Liao Kui suddenly picked up a small wooden box that was placed on the chair next to him when he entered, and continued: "These are the assets I have accumulated in recent years, and they should be regarded as my certificate of nomination."

After saying that, Liao Kui opened the small wooden box.

The inside is golden yellow, and they are all yellow croakers, some are large and some are small, and there are at least hundreds of them in total.

In addition, there are also some found in the ocean.

Yellow croaker is a gold bar. Those with 10 weights are collectively called large yellow croakers, and those with 1 taels weight are collectively called small yellow croakers.

During the Republic of China, 1 tael was approximately equal to 31.25 grams.

In the early days of the Anti-Japanese War, one small yellow croaker could be exchanged for about 30-40 yuan. As we all know, antiques in prosperous times are gold in troubled times. As the war lasted longer, gold retained its value. By 1940, one small yellow croaker was worth one or two yuan.

Gold can already be exchanged for at least 80-100 yuan.

The total number of yellow croakers in this wooden box is at least 500 taels.

In other words, it is worth at least 40,000 to 50,000 yuan, which is definitely a huge sum of money.

Although the Independence Battalion has won several battles and accumulated some wealth, who would complain about having too much money?

"Director Liao, these yellow croakers should be regarded as the military expenses you sponsored for the Eighth Route Army. On behalf of the Eighth Route Army, I promise you that your contribution to the Anti-Japanese War will not be forgotten! I will record all your contributions when I go back.

Come down."

At that moment, Wang Chengzhu did not refuse and accepted it with a smile.

These yellow croakers were all earned by Liao Kui by reselling Japanese fabrics and other materials. Now they all belong to Wang Chengzhu, which really put the curve of saving the country into practice.

"If you don't deserve the credit, just think of it as my atonement." After saying this, Liao Kui changed his tone and continued: "By the way, Battalion Commander Wang, what should I do now? Can I leave the city with you and leave here?

Already?"

Wang Chengzhu said: "There is no rush for now. You can stay in Heyuan County to gather information. This will be far more useful than if you and I go back to the base area."

"Of course, there are certain risks in continuing to stay. I will not force you to stay. It is up to you to make your own decision."

Liao Kui frowned and pondered for a long time, then poured half a glass of wine into his mouth and said: "Captain Wang, since it will be more useful for me to stay, then I will stay."

"But I have a heartfelt request."

Wang Chengzhu: "Director Liao, tell me."

Liao Kui: "Can you think of a way to get my family out of the city first?"

Wang Chengzhu said: "There is no problem with this, but if all your family members suddenly leave Heyuan County, it may arouse the suspicion of the Japs. You must find a way to dispel the Japs' suspicion.

Otherwise, you will be in danger."

Liao Kui: "This is easy to handle. I have thought about it a long time ago. I just said that my mother-in-law passed away and I need to go home for the funeral. I believe the Japanese will not doubt it.

After all, I have been loyal to the Japanese over the past few years."

"Well, yes, I will take your family to the base of my independent camp when the time comes!"

Wang Chengzhu nodded.

"So, thank you so much, Commander Wang!"

After drinking a few more drinks, Liao Kui asked curiously: "By the way, Battalion Commander Wang, I want to ask you a question."

Wang Chengzhu: "Please tell me."

Liao Kui: "You came to Heyuan County rashly, aren't you afraid that I will inform the little devil and betray you?"

"I believe that if I catch you, the little devil will definitely give me a generous reward."

Wang Chengzhu: "Since I dare to come, I naturally believe in you, and at the same time I believe in my own skills. Even if I am besieged by the Japanese, I am sure that I can get out of the city smoothly."

Of course, there is a more important reason, that is, Wang Chengzhu specially sent people to investigate Liao Kui, and it has been determined that the other party is not a stubborn capitulationist.

In addition, he came to Heyuan County without notifying Liao Kui in advance, so even if Liao Kui wanted to inform him, he had no chance.

Otherwise, Wang Chengzhu would not have been able to take risks alone.

Liao Kui: "Captain Wang has extraordinary courage, Liao admires him!"
Chapter completed!