Chapter 436: Buying the Way with Weapons
At nine o'clock in the morning, the Lamma Squadron returned to the camp.
Li Tong and Hong Yi walked into Xiang Chu's armored vehicle.
Both of them were soaked, like drowned rats.
Xiang Chu asked in confusion: "You two! What's going on?"
Hongyi smiled bitterly and said, "We blew up the bridge over the Sui River leading to the west. In order to make the performance more realistic, we all swam across the river. Now the 14th Division is repairing the bridge."
Xiang Chu praised: "Very well done! When they finish repairing it, we can just follow them across the river."
Li Tong said bitterly: "Uncle Junior! We encountered a group of Japanese soldiers in Zhangzhuang who were killing, arson, rape and looting. We just wiped them out."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Well done!"
Hongyi said with some concern: "Since we were operating at night, I'm afraid some fish slipped through the net."
Xiang Chu knew that no one could bear such a thing, so he comforted her, "It's okay! There are many people pretending to be Japanese soldiers. We don't have any casualties."
Hongyi replied: "No one was killed, only five brothers were slightly injured and have been bandaged."
Xiang Chu thought for a moment and said, "Send more brothers to bandage the wounded, and pretend they were injured in the pursuit."
"understand!"
Hongyi and Li Tong nodded in unison.
The Kamikaze Squadron left their camp, protecting the envoy and his entourage, and headed south.
Xiang Chu received a telegram from Song Xi: "Blindfolded man! All our troops successfully broke through the encirclement in the Battle of Xuzhou. You have made an indelible contribution. The Supreme Command commends you.
Please also collect evidence of the Japanese using poison gas bombs and lodge a protest with the international community. 7 points! "
Xiang Chu replied to the telegram: "7 pieces! It's not difficult to collect evidence, and I have collected some evidence in advance. The only thing is how to pass it on? Blindfolded man!"
Soon, Song Xi replied to the telegram: "Blindfolded man! Send someone to give the evidence to Secretary Yuan of Iwai Mansion. He is absolutely reliable and has the channels to publish in newspapers. 7 items!"
Xiang Chu was stunned. It turned out that Secretary Yuan was not only his comrade, but also an undercover agent in the Military Intelligence Bureau or the Central Bureau of Investigation. He was definitely a multi-faceted spy.
Soon, the Kamikaze Squadron approached the Suihe Bridge.
The bridge had been repaired by General Doihara's division.
This time he learned his lesson and came over to ask the envoy to cross the bridge first.
Xiang Chu saw that this division had a poison gas bomb unit, so he made the decision for Ming Qianxing and said with a smile:
"No! To show respect to the imperial frontline soldiers, the special envoy asked your troops to cross the bridge first and quickly pursue the fleeing Chinese army."
Ming Qianxing said happily: "Yes! This special envoy asked the warriors of the 14th Division to cross the bridge first and make new contributions for the leader."
"Hello!"
Doihara Kan'er accepted the order respectfully.
He led his troops across the bridge quickly, and Xiang Chu sent Zheng Zhili to take pictures of his poison gas bomb troops in detail.
After all the troops of the 14th Division had crossed the bridge, the Kamikaze Squadron crossed the bridge and rushed towards Zhenjiang.
Xiang Chu received a telegram from Mr. Mi: "Chu! I have led the advance detachment to Taihu Lake in southern Jiangsu. We have no weapons or ammunition. Please help me think of a solution. Uncle Mi!"
Xiang Chu replied without thinking: "Uncle Mi! You set up an ambush at the East Bridge of Huishan tomorrow evening and block the retreat route. Then I will offer you weapons to buy your way out, but I don't have many heavy weapons. Chu boy!"
Mr. Mi replied: “Deal!”
Xiang Chu found the right time and arrived at Huishan East Bridge on time in the evening of the next day.
A guerrilla force of several thousand men, waving flags and blocking the road in a bluffing manner.
Major General Bandai said anxiously: "General Fujiwara! What should we do? Should we return to Zhenjiang and take a landing ship back to Shanghai?"
Xiang Chu said without hesitation: "Yes! Go back to Zhenjiang."
However, they had not walked far when the road back was dug up.
Moreover, a large number of soldiers were lying in ambush in the woods on both sides of the road.
Ming Qianxing was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he cried, "First Generation! What should I do?"
Major General Bandai suggested: "General Fujiwara! Call for reinforcements to come to the rescue."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "It's evening now, which is the best time for the Chinese guerrillas to launch a night attack. I'm afraid they will attack us from both sides before the reinforcements arrive, and our lives will be in danger."
Major General Bandai asked anxiously, "What should we do then?"
"Hold weapons to borrow the road!"
Xiang Chu said without hesitation, according to the original plan, he ordered Zheng Zhili and Li Tong,
"Chiyo-kun! Togo-kun! The two of you should hold up the Red Cross flag and go negotiate with the Chinese guerrillas. Tell them that we are not combatants and are willing to exchange the weapons we picked up on the battlefield for passage through the Huishan East Bridge."
"Hello!"
Li Tong and Zheng Zhili hurriedly accepted the order.
The two men, holding the Red Cross flag, walked timidly towards Huishan East Bridge.
After shouting to confirm their approach and much talk, the negotiation was concluded.
Xiang Chu gave all the weapons he picked up on the battlefield and the weapons and ammunition brought by the Kamikaze Squadron to the New Fourth Army's advance guerrillas.
They also forcibly donated five trucks to facilitate the transportation of weapons, ammunition and troops.
After handing over mountains of weapons and ammunition, the New Fourth Army's advance guerrillas kept their promise and immediately allowed him to lead the Kamikaze Supervisory Team and the Special Envoy's Retinue to pass through Huishan East Bridge safely.
At the strong request of Ming Qianxing and Major General Bandai, the Kamikaze Squadron did not stop on the way and returned to Shanghai overnight.
Xiang Chu received a thank-you message from Mr. Mi: "Chu! Thank you so much, but can you not leave some for me? Uncle Mi!"
Xiang Chu replied: "Uncle Mi! What's so great about these weapons? Don't worry, I can handle everything. Chu boy!"
Mr. Mi said with emotion: "Lao Wang! Lao Liang! Chu boy sent us both people and weapons. I am really grateful."
Mr. Wang nodded and said, "Chu should really be appointed a high-ranking official."
Mr. Liang laughed and said, "This little brat is a lieutenant general on both the Japanese and White Party sides."
Mr. Wang smiled bitterly and said, "Then we can't promote him here. He can't be promoted higher."
Mr. Mi picked up a brand new Type 99 light machine gun and said angrily, "For the sake of national liberation, why do you still want to become an official and make a fortune?"
"No! Haha!"
Mr. Wang and Mr. Liang laughed out loud and couldn't let go of the machine guns.
The next day at noon, Wusong Wharf.
Xiang Chu immediately sent Ming Qianxing and his entourage on the cruise ship back to Fuso.
Before going up the gangway, Ming Qianxing said with great emotion: "Brother Chuxiong! If it weren't for your protection during this trip to China, I would never be able to return to China."
"Qianxing! This is what a big brother should do."
Xiang Chu patted his shoulder and took out an exquisite box, saying,
"Give this pair of gold and jade bracelets to your cousin. It's a small token of my appreciation."
Ming Qianxing took it and said with a sly smile, "Is this a token of love that you gave to your cousin?!"
Xiang Chu smiled awkwardly: "No, I just want to please her."
Ming Qianxing shook his head and said, "There are things that the first generation dare not admit! Let's go!"
Having said this, he turned and walked up the gangway.
Xiang Chu shouted, "Qianxing! It's inconvenient to advertise the purchase of weapons, so remember to pull out some weapons for me."
Ming Qianxing smiled and said, "Don't worry! Qianxing will get you a plane to transport it."
Xiang Chu said happily: "Then I must keep the transport plane!"
"It's up to you!"
Ming Qianxing smiled, waved at him, and walked onto the deck.
Major General Bandai bowed and said, "Thank you General Fujiwara for your care. May your military fortunes last forever!"
Xiang Chu bowed and said, "You're welcome! May your martial arts fortune last forever!"
All the members of the special envoy's entourage said goodbye in this way, and Xiang Chu bowed repeatedly without getting tired of it.
The cruise ship set sail. Xiang Chu waved goodbye to Ning Qianxing and couldn't help muttering to himself:
"You must send me your transport plane."