Chapter 609 Chinese National Volunteer Army
In addition to leaving a small number of wounded soldiers in Anlong City to recuperate, they also stayed behind.
An army of more than 40,000 men meandered eastward, with carriages and horses stretching for dozens of miles.
Such a march would be too conspicuous and would inevitably be detected by Japanese spies.
Since Long Sheng is playing the role of the 34th Army, why not lend him a hand?
Xiang Chu thought of this, picked up the intercom and shouted:
"All troops, listen up. From now on, our army will unfurl the flag of the 34th Army and play the role of the Chinese National Volunteer Army.
There is no requirement for strict military appearance. Officers and soldiers of all ethnic groups can wear their own ethnic costumes and sing and dance, and sing folk songs.
The marching speed was slowed down, straw hats and branches were piled up to conceal people and vehicles, and the distance between divisions was widened.
As soon as these words were spoken, the radio loudspeaker suddenly became lively.
Ning Qiang shouted loudly: "General! What should we do if we Han people cannot sing and dance?"
Indeed, people have the impression that ethnic minorities are good at singing and dancing, while the Han people seem to only be able to appreciate.
Xiang Chu was so angry that he shouted, "Nonsense! Why can't the Han people sing and dance? How did the Flying Swallow of the Han Palace, the Colorful Skirt Dance of the Tang Dynasty, and the Caiwei Stepping Dance come about?
Follow Lanma and learn to sing and dance! Otherwise, you will be dismissed as deputy division commander and go to the kitchen to do odd jobs."
"Yes!"
Ning Qiang happily accepted the order.
Lu Xiong said with a smile: "General! Can I wear the clothes of the Buyi people?"
Xiang Chu said impatiently, "Okay, okay, okay! Don't ask for instructions on these trivial matters. We should dress up as a people-friendly national volunteer army, just like we did at Shuiji Primary School. In addition to not disturbing the people, we should not be so strict and act immediately."
"Yes!"
The division commanders and regiment commanders all responded in unison.
Yu Xiaowan said angrily: "My dear brother! If you do this, you will turn an entire army into a scattered group of guerrillas."
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "Long Sheng is playing my 34th Army, so let him play it, and we will play the Chinese National Volunteer Army. It's a war! Why is it so dull?"
Yu Xiaowan shook her head and said, "Since ancient times, kindness has never led an army! If it doesn't work, stop immediately."
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "Don't worry! It will definitely work."
Soon, the entire team was transformed.
Vehicles and cannons were covered with tree branches, and officers and soldiers wore straw hats on their heads.
If the troops were to be scouted from the air, it would be difficult to detect this troop walking in the jungle.
Young men and women dressed in national costumes sang national songs as they marched.
There is a comparison and unnatural competition among the various ethnic groups, which makes the scene very lively.
Those who had been feeling melancholy and scared about leaving their hometown to go to the front suddenly became happy.
Moreover, inspired by the flag of the National Volunteer Army, young people from all ethnic groups enthusiastically joined.
It is estimated that the 40,000-strong army will reach 50,000 in a few days.
Yu Xiaowan said with emotion: "Brother Chu! This move of yours is quite powerful."
Xiang Chu smiled cheerfully and said, "Thank you! Let's hurry up with the elite commandos to Qiandu and let them march slowly."
"Yes!"
Yu Xiaowan hurriedly accepted the order and issued instructions.
"Captain Gan! The elite commando team will follow the commander to Qiandu to receive military supplies and welcome the inspector."
"understand!"
Gan Rong hurriedly accepted the order.
After Xiang Chu left, the troops behind him became more relaxed.
They sang and danced, laughed and chatted all the way, leaving the common people completely bewildered.
There was also a spy from the Japanese bamboo agency, who pretended to be very curious and came forward to ask:
"Sir! Which unit are you from?"
The officers and soldiers of the 34th Army replied: "We are the Chinese National Volunteer Army!"
The spy from the Guizi Bamboo Agency asked in confusion: "What about the 34th Army?"
The officers and soldiers of the 34th Army replied angrily: "I don't know!"
The Japanese spy from the Bamboo Agency immediately reported this information to Doihara Kenji.
Qianxi, Luoping.
Long Sheng plays the role of Lord Chu and arrives here under the flag of the 34th Army.
He recruited soldiers along the way, and the number of people in the 1st Mixed Division gradually increased to about .
Because Zeng Yun gave him equipment and supplies in order to send him to the front line.
His team played with clear banners, neatly dressed and well-equipped weapons.
It greatly attracted the attention of the people along the way and the Japanese bamboo agency spies.
A bamboo agency spy stepped forward and asked, "Sir! Which unit are you from?"
The officers and soldiers of the Mixed 1st Division followed Long Sheng's request and said arrogantly: "From the 34th Army!"
The Bamboo Agency spy exclaimed: "It turns out to be the elite 34th Army. It is indeed extraordinary!"
He immediately returned to his secret hiding place and reported the news to Doihara Kan'ei.
Shicheng, county government office.
General Doihara Kan'ei set up the brigade command post here.
He also put on Zhang Fei's attire and slaughtered pigs and sold meat in front of the county government office.
The few remaining Chinese people in the city were forced to come over and cheer for him.
Several Japanese soldiers were holding down a big fat pig with a laugh. Doihara Ken'er raised his command knife high and was about to chop off the pig's head. The fat pig struggled and howled desperately.
Takahashi Taisho stepped forward and said, "Mr. Commander! This is not how you kill pigs."
Doihara Kenji roared loudly: "Baka! Imperial soldiers should kill Chinese fat pigs just like they kill Chinese civilians."
After he finished speaking, he chopped down with his knife fiercely, but only made a cut, and was drenched in pig blood like a drowned chicken.
"Yoshi! This is so exciting."
Doihara Ken'er yelled and chopped with his sword, finally chopping off the pig's head.
Takahashi Taisho commanded the Chinese people: "Hurry up and shout!"
"Good! Good!"
The Chinese people shouted helplessly.
Doihara Ken'er nodded with satisfaction: "Yoshi! This lieutenant general can surpass Zhang Fei in butchering pigs. I will learn to weave straw mats someday and I must surpass Liu Bei."
At this time, Yamashita Yoshiaki ran over, handed him the telegram folder, and reported loudly: "Your Excellency the great lieutenant general! We have received a secret report from an undercover agent in our agency."
Doihara Kenji threw his command knife to Takahashi Taisho, took the telegram folder and opened it. With a skeptical attitude, he stroked his chubby chin and asked in great confusion: "Ji Qiu! Why did the 34th Army only arrive in Luoping, Qianxi? Why did another Chinese Volunteer Army appear?"
Yamashita Yoshiaki smiled and said, "Your Excellency, the great Lieutenant General! The 34th Chinese Army must be extremely afraid of your military prowess, so they don't want to come to the Battle of Chibi so soon."
Doihara Kenji said with satisfaction: "Yoshi! This explanation is quite pertinent."
Takahashi Taizheng objected, "Your Excellency, Commander of the Brigade! Now there is a rumor in Chongqing, China that the 34th Army is known as the Imperial Guard. You must not take it lightly, otherwise you will be defeated at Red Cliff like the proud Cao Cao."
"roll--!"
Doihara Kan'er shouted angrily.
Takahashi Taisho didn't understand and suggested, "Why not send planes to conduct reconnaissance and try dropping the Empire's newly developed incendiary bombs?"
Doihara Xian'er waved his hand and said, "You don't need to worry about this matter. You should stew the head of this fat pig immediately. The lieutenant general will have a good meal to improve his intelligence."
"Hello!"
Takahashi Taisho hurriedly accepted the order.
Doihara Xian'er waited for him to lead the people carrying the pig's head away, and whispered: "Ji Qiu! Notify the Army Aviation immediately and send planes to scout the Chinese National Volunteer Army and the 34th Army, and drop the newly developed incendiary bombs of the Empire. Also notify the three birds and let the poisonous bird assassination team go to Luoping to assassinate Lord Chu."
"Hello!"
Yamashita Jiqiu bowed and accepted the order, thinking to himself,
"At most, just drop a firebomb and try it out. It's better not to harm the poor people."