Spy Wars: Red Agent Codename Phoenix

Chapter 1742 This General Has a New Goal

On the left bank of the Qingjiang River, Xiang Chu's residence and command post were located.

Ma Fugui reported: "Commander! The deputy division commander called to ask if we should seize the Japanese boats?"

Xiang Chu took the phone and instructed, "Old Gan! No need to seize it. The Japanese won't let the boats fall into our hands. They'll open fire and sink them themselves."

Gan Rong said thoughtfully, "I feel that the Japanese artillery on the other side is aiming at their boats."

Xiang Chu laughed and said, "You can have your soldiers make a show of force, seize the Japanese boats, and get the Japanese artillery to act sooner so they can help us kill the Japanese soldiers who are putting up a stubborn resistance on the boats."

Gan Rong said happily, "Great idea! I'll get on it right away."

Before long, shouts of "Seize the Japanese boats!" rose from all sides.

Some soldiers also threw out long rope hooks to tow the boats.

"Boom! Boom!"

The impatient Japanese artillerymen opened fire fiercely on the boats.

The boat was hit by bullets, and the Japanese soldiers who were huddled in the cabin were either killed or wounded.

The rest jumped into the river and were killed by artillery fire from both banks.

The Japanese soldiers, on the verge of death, cursed wildly: "Baka! Akashiro! You bastard, a Chinese spy, Amaterasu will never let you get away with this..."

The hysterical curses reached Akashiro's ears.

Enraged, Akashi called out Chief of Staff Hashimoto's name and roared, "Hashimoto Seishiro! Sink every single ship! We cannot let them fall into the hands of the Chinese army!"

Seishiro Hashimoto advised, "Commander! The ships have been blown up and sunk; there's no need to waste shells."

Chi Lu Xun nodded and sighed, "Alas! Now that all our boats are lost, how can we cross the Qingjiang River?"

Seishiro Hashimoto reminded him, "Commander! Hiroshi Doihara and Kaio Nojiri have already launched a flanking maneuver, and we should have news of them soon."

Akashika was shocked upon hearing this and ordered, "Chief of Staff! Immediately inquire with Nojiri Kaio about the progress!"

"Hah!"

Seishiro Hashimoto bowed and accepted the order, instructing the radio operator to send out the telegram.

Shortly after, the radio operator received a reply: "Your Excellency, Division Commander! Battalion Commander Nojiri reports that they attempted to cross the Qingjiang River at Yeyatan, but were ambushed by the Chinese army and suffered heavy losses. They are now trapped on the shore, unable to advance or retreat, and could be annihilated at any moment. They request immediate reinforcements."

Akashi Shiro angrily shouted, "Where's Doihara Hamaji? Weren't we supposed to be acting together? Why didn't we attack together?"

Seishiro Hashimoto ordered, "Soldier! Find out where General Hiroshi Doihara is now and ask him to rush to the aid of the Nojiri Battalion."

"Hah!"

The Japanese radio operator bowed and accepted the order.

He hurriedly sent a telegram and soon received a reply reporting: "Your Excellency Division Commander! General Doihara has replied that he is crossing the Qingjiang River at Baisha Beach in the upper reaches of the Qingjiang River, but Nojiri Kaio is ignoring his advice and insists on forcing his way across Yeya Beach. He is beyond redemption!"

Hashimoto Seishiro opened the map, found the white sand beach, and shook his head, saying, "Commander! General Doihara's location is over a hundred miles away from the Nojiri Battalion, even farther than ours. It's indeed too late to provide assistance."

Chi Lu Xun angrily said, "Wasn't he supposed to be working together? Why did he run so far away?"

Hashimoto Seishiro said with a wry smile, "Since we can't cross the river here, let's go to Wild Duck Beach instead."

Akashi nodded and ordered, "Call the radio operator! Telegraph Nojiri Battalion, and tell them to hold out until our division commander arrives."

At this moment, the Japanese intelligence lieutenant colonel rushed over and reported loudly:

"Your Excellency, Division Commander! The Nojiri Battalion launched a suicidal charge against the Chinese Iron-Blooded Special Forces Division, but they fell into their trap and have all perished. This is Nojiri Kaio's final telegram."

Chi Lu Xun took the telegram and said angrily, "Damn Iron-Blooded Special Agent Division! They are so powerful. The small Qingjiang River has made it impossible for my division to move an inch."

Seishiro Hashimoto pointed to the map and suggested, "Division Commander! Why don't our troops bypass the Chinese Iron-Blooded Special Forces Division's defense zone and cross the river at Jiudaowan in the Chinese river defense forces' defense zone?"

Chi Lu Xun nodded and ordered, "Chief of Staff! Order the engineering corps to build a pontoon bridge at Jiudaowan. My division is preparing to cross the river at Jiudaowan for combat."

"Hah!"

Seishiro Hashimoto bowed and accepted the order.

Akashi asked doubtfully, "Could Doihara Hamaji really have run all the way to Shiraishan Beach in such a short time?"

The Japanese intelligence lieutenant colonel shook his head and said, "Division Commander! General Doihara must have lied to you."

Akashi was furious and ordered, "Order Inoue Regiment to rush to Wild Duck Beach with my division commander and coerce Doihara Hamaji to join our army in a strong attack on Wild Duck Beach."

"Hah!"

The Japanese intelligence lieutenant colonel hurriedly accepted the order.

On the right bank of the Qingjiang River, at the Wild Duck Beach Ferry.

Doihara Hamaji was having fun burning down houses, laughing loudly, "Yoshi! Chinese houses catch fire so easily, they're so easy to burn."

Xiao Qi couldn't bear it and stepped forward to persuade him: "General! The Imperial Army's enemy is the Chinese soldiers, why are you burning civilians' houses?"

Doihara Hamako glared at him and shouted, "What do you know! If we don't burn down the Chinese houses, they'll come back again. Wait! Why are you always thinking about the Chinese?"

Xiao Qi was startled and hurriedly said, "Where? I just think that if the houses are burned down, our army will have nowhere to stay."

Ushijima Sekiko, who admired the handsome Xiao Qi, chimed in, "General! Yamada-kun is right. If we're advocating for the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere,' why are we always burning, killing, and looting?"

"you......"

Unable to argue with them, Doihara Hamaru was so angry that he couldn't speak.

At this moment, the gunfire on the left bank of the Qingjiang River ceased.

Takahashi Kosei led his squad of Japanese soldiers rushing over and loudly reported:

"Your Excellency! Nojiri Kaio's entire battalion has been wiped out. Fortunately, I did not cross the river with them."

Doihara Hamako glared at him, then burst into tears, crying, "Nojiri-kun! May you rest in peace."

Sakai Taro said worriedly, "General! Our army is not only indifferent to the life or death of Nojiri Kaio, but also deceived Akashika into finding Shiraisha Beach, and is not even going across the river to fight. This really doesn't feel right."

Doihara Hama stopped crying and smiled mysteriously, saying, "Don't worry! This general has a new target."

Sakai Taro asked in confusion, "What new target?"

Doihara Hamako smiled mysteriously and said, "Take a detour! Launch a surprise attack on the Sixth War Zone Command in China."

Sakai Taro said with a wry smile, "Our army can't even cross the Qingjiang River right now, how can we launch a surprise attack?"

Doihara Kenji patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Sakai-kun! If you can't get through here, there are no Chinese troops at Shiraisha Beach, you can definitely get through there."

Taro Sakai shook his head and said, "General! White Sand Beach is too far away."

Doihara Hamaru scolded, "What do you mean 'far'? Quickly assemble the troops!"

"Hah!"

Taro Sakai hurriedly accepted the order.

Takahashi Kosei objected, "General! To launch a surprise attack on the Sixth War Zone Command in China, we would have to cross towering mountains. It would be better to attack Shipai instead."

Doihara Hama said coldly, "What? You can't even cross these towering mountains?"

Takahashi Kosei shook his head and said, "No! I'm afraid you won't be able to get over it."

Xiaoqi hoped that Doihara Hama would go so that he could inform Xiang Chu to ambush him halfway. He added, "Takahashi-kun! There is no mountain that a general cannot climb or a river that he cannot cross."

Doihara Kenji nodded in satisfaction and ordered, "Sho! I will feign an attack here to cover your and Sakai Taro's secret operation."

At this moment, a bamboo spy rode up on horseback and reported:

"Chief! The commander of the Red Deer Division is leading a regiment and is heading this way."

Doihara Hamaji leaped onto his horse and shouted, "Quickly! March to Baisha Beach and attack the Sixth War Zone Command in China!"

"Hah!"

The Japanese soldiers answered in unison.