It is April in the north, the flowing clouds are wandering, the sun is shining, the tree buds are slowly growing up, each one has turned into a small leaf, the grass is slowly emerging from the soil, and the wind is soft.

It's soft, warm and occasionally mixed with a hint of coolness. It's neither hot nor cold. It's a good time for an outing.

But Xu Chengyan was not in a good mood. At this time, he and Ji Yun were standing on a mound, looking at the scene in front of them, frowning and asking: "Where did these people come from?"

As far as the eye can see, in front of a large area of ​​overgrown rubble, a group of people dressed as laborers are cleaning up. In the open space next to it, there are also people measuring the land, as if they are preparing for construction.

This place is located in the southwest corner of Taiyuan City. Before the city was expanded, it was the southern suburbs of Taiyuan. The terrain is flat and open. A small tributary of the Fen River flows nearby. The ruins are the former site of the Jinjiang tile kiln farm.

After the explosion, the newspaper gave Xu Chengyan a special vacation to recover from his injuries at home. So Xu Chengyan took a few days off from work and remembered the treasure map he had obtained before.

More than a month has passed since this treasure map fell into Xu Chengyan's hands, but he has been busy with tasks, so he has no time to think about it. It just happened that there was nothing to do these days, so he and Ji Yun left the old city and came to

After observing the old site of Wayao Village, we prepared to start digging out the cart of belongings buried in the cave dwelling.

However, they did not expect that when they arrived here excitedly, they unexpectedly found that someone had started cleaning up the old site of the Way Kiln Factory that had been blown into ruins.

Ji Yun also scratched his head at this time and said with some confusion: "Looking at them, it seems that they want to build a house, but why did they choose this place to restore the tile kiln farm?"

That's unfortunate. The treasure is hidden under the ruins. If these people continue to clean up, it won't take long for them to find the buried property, which will be troublesome.

Xu Chengyan said happily: "Thankfully I came here to take a look today, otherwise if we let them continue, the things in the cave would not be hidden."

"So what do we do now?"

"Don't worry, let's find out what's going on first. Anyway, we can't let this duck fly!"

Ji Yun thought for a while and asked with some uncertainty: "How about I go over and ask?"

Xu Chengyan glared at him: "Don't be reckless. Do you know who these people are? Don't forget where we got our treasure map from. In addition to the Wayao Chang, we also know Sun Mingshi from the Political Health Department.

If these people are related to him, if we get together, we will miss their whereabouts."

The treasure map was presented to Masao Yoshioka as a meeting gift by Sun Mingshi, the senior official of the Political and Health Department, but Xu Chengyan robbed it halfway. He did not want to expose himself in front of others.

Ji Yun knew that he was a little reckless. He was usually a smart and capable character, but when he was with Xu Chengyan, he was too lazy to use his brain.

Xu Chengyan thought for a moment and then said: "This place has been classified as a new urban area, so the land planning here will be under the jurisdiction of the Engineering Bureau. You can go to the Engineering Bureau and ask, everything will be clear!"

Although this area is remote, it is not far from the Japanese military camp to the east. There is a temporary airport only three kilometers to the south. This area is under martial law.

Therefore, it is impossible for anyone to dare to come here privately to start construction work. For these people to appear here openly, they must have obtained the consent of the Japanese and puppet government through formal channels.

Taiyuan's Engineering Bureau is the department responsible for urban planning and construction, so as long as you ask, the identity of the other party will be clear.

Ji Yun immediately nodded and said, "I'll go investigate right away."

In the evening of that day, Ji Yun had already figured out the situation and rushed back to report to Xu Chengyan.

"I'm sorry, today those people are going to restore the tile kiln field. The boss's name is Fei Jianyuan. He is a construction businessman in Nancheng. He just acquired the land last week through a relationship with the Provincial Office. The tile kiln field was restored.

This whole area of ​​the kiln farm is occupied.”

Ji Yun found a staff member from the Engineering Bureau today, spent a lot of money to check out all the information on the land, and then went to Nancheng to investigate the situation of the construction businessman.

"Fei Jianyuan's background is also very simple. He is a local. He was originally a bricklayer who built houses and walls for others. Later he recruited a group of people to become a foreman and engaged in construction in the Nancheng area. He is not outstanding in this industry.

But there is also some strength.

According to the staff member, after the expansion of the new city, the Nancheng area was re-planned. Some projects were going to be started here, which required a lot of building materials, including bricks and tiles. I guess Boss Fei was eyeing this way of making money, so he

We plan to restore this tile kiln farm."

This reason is quite sufficient and makes it hard for people to find fault. Xu Chengyan has specialized in reporting on urban expansion, so he also knows some inside information.

Taiyuan City is surrounded by mountains to the east, west and north, and only the south is open and flat valley plains. The expansion of the city is mainly to the south, and Wayao Chang is located in the southern suburbs of Taiyuan. Restoration of Wayao Chang

, starting a building materials business is indeed a good way to make money.

However, the location of this Way Kiln Farm is very special. It is close to the Japanese military camp and the temporary airport. This area has always been under martial law, and the Japanese control it very strictly. Otherwise, Sun Mingshi would have dug out the cart of property himself, and still used it.

Borrowing flowers to offer to the Buddha as a gift for Masao Yoshioka?

Hearing Xu Chengyan's question, Ji Yun explained: "According to the clerk, the Japanese military camp in the east will be dismantled in the near future. It was originally the second prison, and later it was used as a temporary military camp and handed over to a part of the Japanese 41st Division.

However, the Japanese army was always dissatisfied with the small space and inconvenient transportation, so the military camp was canceled in this plan.

As for the temporary airport, it will remain in place for the time being. However, the Japanese are currently expanding the Beimen Airport. It is estimated that this temporary airport will lose its use soon and will soon be revoked. This is no longer a martial law area and can be opened to private businessmen.

"

So that's it! Xu Chengyan suddenly realized that since there is no such thing as a martial law area, ordinary businessmen like Fei Jianyuan can naturally buy the land here and restore the tile kiln farm.

However, he still did not dare to take it lightly. Sun Mingshi was a senior executive of the Political Security Department, and the Political Security Department was very powerful in Shanxi and had many intelligence agents under his command. There were even more lurking in Taiyuan. Who knew if there would be someone behind this Boss Fei?

Other problems cannot be found out by just asking around for gossip. You must not ignore them.

He thought for a long time and said: "No matter whether he has any problems or not, we must not let him dig any more in this tile kiln farm, otherwise we will draw water from a bamboo basket in vain!"

When Ji Yun heard this, he asked uncertainly: "Kill him?"

It cannot be said that Ji Yun is ruthless and is always thinking about taking people's lives. It's just that the way the military commanders work is like this, and the training they receive is also like this. It's straightforward and very effective.

As long as an accident is caused and Fei Jianyuan is killed, the tile kiln factory will naturally stop working.

However, Xu Chengyan did not agree to do this. It was not that he was not decisive enough, but that he thought it was too reckless. If there was really someone behind the boss Fei Jianyuan and killed him directly, he would have been able to alert the snake.

And if there is no one behind him and he is just a construction businessman, then there is no need for him to kill this person. After all, there is no injustice and no hatred. This is suspected of killing innocent people indiscriminately. He can't even kill a Japanese like Yuji Murakami.

Everyone was let go, let alone an innocent Chinese.

"It's not that bad. It's not easy for us to cause trouble for him. But let Zhiyuan and the others do it. It's just a trivial matter and there won't be any trace!"

Both Zhang Zhiyuan and Shi Yushan were officials of the Japanese and puppet government, especially since Zhang Zhiyuan has now become the deputy chief of the Criminal Investigation Section, he has great power.

You must know that what these policemen in black are usually best at is to use various means to crush the bones and marrow of merchants and ordinary people. They can naturally capture ordinary businessmen like Fei Jianyuan.

On the morning of the next day, Xu Chengyan received a notice from the newspaper and rushed back to Xinmin Newspaper to report to the editor-in-chief and editor-in-chief.

"Shengyan-kun, how is your recovery from your injury?"

As soon as he entered the editor-in-chief's office, Naohito Eguchi asked about his injury with concern.

Xu Chengyan moved his arms slightly and replied with a smile: "Thank you for your concern. Originally it was just a skin injury, and with Dr. Kimura's careful care, there is no problem now."

"It seems that you are recovering well." Naohito Eguchi smiled and nodded, "I called you here this time to ask how you are preparing for your trip to Peking. When do you plan to set off?"

It turns out that Xu Chengyan was called here because of this matter. It seems that Naohito Eguchi is as enthusiastic about this matter as Xu Chengyan himself.

Before the explosion, Naohito Eguchi had been planning to arrange for Xu Chengyan to go to Peking to meet his teacher. However, the explosion and Xu Chengyan's accidental injury delayed the matter again and again.

Editor-in-chief Tetsuo Takahashi behaved fairly calmly and did not urge Xu Chengyan, but editor-in-chief Naohito Eguchi could not sit still. He was most concerned about clinging to Yoshinoemon.

After he learned about the relationship between Xu Chengyan and Yoshinoemon, he has been sparing no effort to support Xu Chengyan and collected Yoshinoemon's early works for Xu Chengyan, just to let Xu Chengyan better understand Yoshinoemon's preferences and gain further trust and trust.

Of course, the ultimate goal is for himself.

So after Xu Chengyan rested for a few days, Naohito Eguchi summoned him back and asked him about his schedule for going to Peking.

Xu Chengyan immediately nodded and agreed: "I also want to meet the teacher one day early, so I plan to leave in a few days. I wonder what other instructions you have here?"

Naohito Eguchi laughed, waved his hand and said: "I have already said everything that needs to be said. You are very smart, so you don't need me to tell you more. Just convey my respect to Mr. Yoshino for me.

Exactly three days later, a few people on vacation will return to the headquarters. You go with them so that you can have someone to look after you on the way."

A large number of Xinmin Newspaper reporters working in Shanxi are transferred from the Pingjin area, especially Tianjin. As the garrison of the Japanese army, the Japanese concession has been established for more than 40 years. Many of the relatives and family members of Japanese journalists

They all settled in the Japanese Concession.

So every once in a while, the newspaper office will arrange a certain amount of vacation for them to go back and take care of it.
Chapter completed!