HBWnovel Chapter 1654 Now That's How an Empire's Dog Is
Chapter 1654 Now That's How an Empire's Dog Is
Wang Batian hesitated for a long time, then said worriedly, "Officer Zheng! If the Director finds out that we hired someone to impersonate him and deceive him, will he kill us?"
Zheng Jie was taken aback, and after a long pause, he said, "You're right! Ye Ying! Take men and hunt down these six experts immediately. Anyone who resists should be killed without mercy!"
After he finished speaking, he wrote down six names and handed them to Ye Ying.
Ye Ying took the list and said decisively:
"Don't worry, Director Zheng! I'll go arrest him right away."
He chuckled inwardly; arresting people based on just six names was utter nonsense.
The watchtower at Wuhua Peak, Yishan Mountain, Zoucheng, Shandong.
Xiang Chu has led his troops up the mountain and convened a meeting with leaders at the brigade level and above.
He spread out the defense map of Mount Yi on the dining table and said happily:
"Comrades! We have now captured Yishan Mountain. We have ample ammunition and food, and there are countless caves and abundant springs in the mountain. We can defend it from our stronghold and hold out against the Japanese for a while."
Tian Dabao asked with a smile, "Commander-in-Chief! Is this also equivalent to a protracted war?"
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! With the balance of power shifting, if we hold back 50,000 Japanese and puppet troops, the other troops will suffer fewer mopping-up operations from 50,000 Japanese and puppet troops."
Tian Dabao exclaimed, "This is the first time I've ever heard of fighting the Japanese like this behind enemy lines. If everyone resisted like this, the Japanese would surely be finished."
Xiang Chu praised, "The Fifth Battalion Commander is right. The War of Resistance Against Japan is a nationwide effort. The battlefield behind enemy lines is the main battlefield of the War of Resistance, and it is also more dangerous."
Sun Ren said worriedly, "Commander-in-Chief! If 50,000 Japanese and puppet troops surround Yishan, we'll be in trouble."
Xiang Chu laughed and said, "Don't worry! The Japanese can't surround us. We can use the caves on the mountain to dig a tunnel from the top of the mountain to the bottom. We can hold out against the Japanese for a while, and after we run out of shells on the mountain, we can make a quick getaway."
"it is good!"
Sun Ren and the others said in unison.
Xiang Chu pointed to the map and ordered, "Each battalion, deploy your troops according to my markings. Fourth Battalion! You are responsible for digging the tunnel from the top of the mountain to the bottom."
Hu Changsheng asked in confusion, "Commander-in-Chief! Aren't we supposed to be moving towards the Yimeng Mountains? Why is the tunnel exit in the northeast direction?"
Xiang Chu smiled wryly and said, "There are forests in the northeast, which are good for hiding. There is a river in the southeast, and the main force of the Japanese will definitely be stationed on the riverbank to prevent us from advancing eastward."
Hu Changsheng nodded and said, "Understood!"
Xiang Chu instructed: "Everyone go back and direct the troops to improve the deployment, dig fortifications, widely deploy hidden bunkers for crossfire, connect the pits, and prepare for a bloody battle with the Japanese."
"Yes!"
Everyone accepted the order in unison.
"Da da da!"
Gunshots suddenly rang out from down the mountain.
Xiao Liu rushed in and reported, "Commander-in-Chief! The Japanese squad that came down the mountain to sweep the area has returned. Our reconnaissance battalion and the First Battalion have launched a preemptive attack on the Japanese."
Xiang Chu rushed to the observation post, looked down, and said with a wry smile, "Most of them have been wiped out, and some have escaped. It seems that the Japanese are going to be able to track our movements."
Gan Rong suggested, "Commander-in-Chief! Fifty thousand Japanese and puppet troops will surely launch a full-scale attack on Yishan. Your command post on this mountaintop is too dangerous. Why not move to another location?"
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "My command post will still be located in the Zulong Cave below. This place will only serve as an observation post."
At this moment, Qian Fu received a telegram and reported: "Commander-in-Chief! Sun Xing telegraphed that his regiment has been forcibly taken over by Doihara Hamako and is now heading towards Yishan. He wants to lead his troops up the mountain today to fight the Japanese as the Eighth Route Army."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Alright! Let him lead his troops to charge up the mountain. We will block Doihara Hama's troops from behind."
"Yes!"
Qian Fu hurriedly accepted the order.
Sun Ren said happily, "Commander-in-Chief! Your decision was absolutely right. Sun Xing no longer has to be a lackey and has embarked on a bright path."
Xiang Chu smiled wryly and said, "Uncle Sun! You used to be on the underground front too. Isn't the underground front honorable?"
Sun Ren slapped his forehead and chuckled, "Of course it's bright and great! I'm just describing it."
Xiang Chu instructed, "Deputy Captain Sun! Your Fifth Battalion is responsible for intercepting Doihara Hama'er's troops and letting Sun Xing's troops go up the mountain."
"Yes!"
Sun Ren excitedly accepted the order.
Northwest of Mount Yi, at Xiawangjia Village.
Doihara Hamaji is leading his troops in burning, killing, looting, and committing all sorts of atrocities.
Xiao Qi advised, "General! Can't we get down to business?"
"cannot!"
Doihara Hamaji resolutely refused.
"Report——!"
Ninagawa Nishiemon ran over and reported loudly:
"Your Excellency! Commander Okamura has sent a telegram ordering our army to quickly reinforce the garrison at Yishan. We must not allow the Eighth Route Army's Western Shandong Special Task Force to occupy Yishan."
Doihara Hiroji ordered, "Send a telegram to Okamura, you skinny monkey! I have already led the 123rd Regiment of the Imperial Army to Yishan to provide reinforcements."
Ninagawa Seimon said with a wry smile, "Commander Okamura said that if you successfully reinforce the troops, he will not hold you responsible for the defeat."
Upon hearing this, Doihara Hamako beamed and said, "Yoshi! This mission is exactly what I want. Kosho! Assemble the troops and reinforce the defenders of Mount Yi immediately."
Takahashi Kosei, caught up in his evil deeds, hesitated and said, "General! Not all the Chinese in this village have been captured yet, and not all the houses have been burned down."
Doihara Hamaji shouted, "Don't you want me to turn the tables? Get moving!"
"Hello!"
Takahashi Kosei reluctantly accepted the order and hurriedly assembled the Japanese soldiers.
"Strangle him enough!"
Doihara Hamako shouted.
After saying this, he mounted his horse and led the Japanese soldiers towards Mount Yi.
They were fast and quickly caught up with Sun Xing's troops.
The puppet troops didn't want to fight, and their sloppy work style caused them to lag far behind.
"Boom! Boom!"
Doihara Hamaji pulled out his pistol and shot two puppet soldiers dead, roaring:
"Baka! Hurry up and get to Mount Yi, or we'll all be dead!"
This guy was so vicious that the puppet soldiers rushed forward.
Hearing the gunshot, Sun Xing turned his head and said bitterly:
"Brothers! The Japanese devils don't treat us like human beings, we can't work for them anymore."
The puppet army battalion commander beside him had been influenced by him and echoed:
"Commander! Why don't we join the Eighth Route Army and fight the Japanese?"
Sun Xing nodded and said, "Okay! I'll join the Eighth Route Army and be a proud Chinese."
The people around him echoed, "Great! Let's go up the mountain and join the Eighth Route Army."
Sun Xing spurred his horse and led the puppet troops toward Mount Yi.
Doihara Hamaji shouted in Chinese, "Yoshi! Now that's more like an Imperial dog, hahaha!"
The puppet troops, upon hearing this, were filled with rage and followed Sun Xing as they charged wildly up the Yishan mountain path.
Takahashi Kosei shook his head and said, "General! Something's not right with this puppet army."
Doihara Hama asked疑惑地, "Sho! What do you think is wrong with them?"
Takahashi Kosei said with a wry smile, "When did the puppet troops become so brave?"
Doihara Hamaji said angrily, "Idiot! There are no Eighth Route Army soldiers on this mountain."
Takahashi Kosei said angrily, "There are no Eighth Route Army soldiers, but there are no Imperial Army soldiers either. According to my analysis, the Eighth Route Army has already wiped out the Imperial Army soldiers, taken Yishan, and then hidden them all away."
Doihara Kenji was startled and quickly reined in his horse, ordering, "Kosho! Take the troops and catch up with the 123rd Regiment. Tell them to go down the mountain immediately."
"Hello!"
Takahashi Kosei hurriedly accepted the order and led the Japanese soldiers in a frantic chase up the mountain.
"Boom! Rat-a-tat-tat!"
The sounds of mountain guns firing and machine guns sweeping rang out simultaneously.
Takahashi Kosei quickly rolled to the ground and landed in the ditch.
The Japanese soldiers around him were all shot and killed.