Introduction

Last episode we looked at Zhongshan-Lai's earliest years, growing up in Hui An and Shenyang. We also saw how he first embraced Marxism and committed himself to China's transformation under this system of government. In the summer of 1920, Jo-Ann Lai went to France, riding high on his reputation and achievements in Tianjin. Joe took a leadership position as a point man in Europe. This was his training ground for what followed. The Chinese Civil War doesn't officially start until many later, but right about here is where the fuse got lit. From now on, Zhonglai is going to learn to become a master of disguising secret messages and