Chapter 622: Big Laugh
In order to prevent accidental harm to the people in the city, Xiang Chu let the bandits out of the city.
Moreover, there were no troops stationed outside the city gates to block the attack.
Cheng Jinbao led a large group of bandits and met the military advisor who was also leading a large group of bandits out of the city at a fork in the road outside the city. He laughed at him:
"Military Advisor! The 34th Army is really slow and has not arrived yet. If I had known earlier, I would have let the brothers stay in the city for a while longer."
The military advisor said as they walked: "Let's hurry up and leave. The 34th Army's heavy artillery is too powerful. Oh, right! Where are the boss and the others?"
Cheng Jinbao followed closely in his footsteps and said in a voice of great sorrow, "Military Advisor! The eldest brother's family, as well as the third brother and his men, were all killed by the heavy artillery of the 34th Army. Alas!"
When the military advisor heard this, he was overjoyed and pretended to sigh, "Alas! I never thought the 34th Army's weapons were so advanced. Second in command! You should be the first in command from now on."
Cheng Jinbao pretended to decline and said, "Military Advisor! How can I, Cheng Jinbao, be worthy of this position? Why don't you take over the position?"
The military advisor said cheerfully: "Well! You really have no strategy. Since you can't refuse, then fine! I'll take it."
Cheng Jinbao was filled with hatred in his heart, but he said respectfully on his face: "Yes! It is an honor for us brothers in Feilong Village that the military advisor can serve as the leader."
The military advisor was very happy and announced in public: "Brothers! The boss was unfortunately shot and killed. With the recommendation of the second in command, this military advisor will serve as the first in command from now on."
"Good! Good!"
The bandits who supported the military advisor cheered in unison.
The bandits who supported the second in command remained silent.
"Boom! Boom!"
Several shells landed among the bandits.
"Da da da!"
Machine gun bullets poured down like dense rain.
Xiang Chu had commanded his troops to complete the encirclement of the bandits and launched a fierce attack.
Countless vicious bandits fell in a pool of blood, and the looted items were scattered all over the ground.
The newly promoted military advisor took the lead and shouted:
"Brothers! Go back to the city and kidnap some hostages to escape."
"Yes! Taking hostages."
The bandits echoed in unison.
However, Xiang Chu had already thought of what the bandits could think of.
Zhang Fei led the elite troops of the 1st Division into Jiangzhi City and took control of the city walls and gates.
The bandits turned and rushed towards the Jiangzhi city gate, and their lives were ruthlessly harvested by light and heavy machine guns.
The bandit strategist was cunning and walked behind the charging bandits.
Cheng Jinbao was so angry that he shot him in the end.
The bandit strategist fell to the ground and turned to look at Cheng Jinbao with his eyes wide open.
Cheng Jinbao said inwardly: "How dare you, you fool, to rob my boss."
The military advisor's confidant saw that it was Cheng Jinbao who fired the shot, and took advantage of the chaos to shoot Cheng Jinbao to death.
Cheng Jinbao's confidants shot and killed the general's confidant, and the bandits engaged in a live gunfight.
There was still a ray of clouds in the western sky, as if it wanted to appreciate the demise of Qin Tianbao's bandits.
"Boom! Boom!"
The shells rained down, and the last of the bandits embraced death.
Xiang Chu picked up the megaphone and shouted, "Stop attacking!"
Outside Jiangzhi City, the sound of gunfire gradually subsided and everything returned to silence.
In the armored car, Xiang Chu asked Liu Zhengxiong: "Captain Liu! How is the situation over there?"
Liu Zhengxiong replied: "General! We have chased into the bandits' lair. But it is so hidden that if we hadn't followed the bandits in, we would never have found it."
Xiang Chu warned: "Be careful! If it doesn't work, use poison gas bombs. We don't need mercy to deal with these inhumane bandits."
Liu Zhengxiong said with a smile: "Commander! To be honest, we have fired a hundred poison gas bombs, otherwise we would not be able to get in here."
Xiang Chu said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "Okay! Let's fight."
Kong Ling shook her head and said, "Fifty thousand of her father! If you continue to use poison gas bombs like this, you will soon be in the International Court of Justice."
Xiang Chu said disapprovingly: "No! You can use poison gas bombs to deal with the devils and bandits, don't be afraid!"
Kong Ling asked in confusion: "Who approved this?"
Yu Xiaowan answered quickly: "Fifty thousand for her father!"
Xiang Chu praised: "How clever!"
Kong Ling shouted, "This inspector has decided to have both of you appear in court-martial."
Xiang Chu took her into his arms and said, "Alright! Stop acting, let's go into the city and take a look at the grain warehouse."
Kong Ling nodded and said, "It does take money and food to support such a large army."
At this time, Zhang Fei used a loudspeaker to report: "General! Qin Tianbao and other bandit leaders have all been killed.
According to the people in the city, Qin Tianbao and other gangsters killed all the officials in the county government three months ago, and then pretended to be peaceful, with ulterior motives.
Xiang Chu replied: "The purpose of Qin Tianbao and other bandits is to wait for the Japanese troops to come and become traitors. Commander Zhang! You will immediately lead the 1st Division to put out the fire in the city and rescue the people."
"Yes!"
Zhang Fei hurriedly accepted the order.
Xiang Chu ordered Yu Xiaowan: "Xiaowan! Send a telegram to the Ninth War Zone and Chairman Cheng of the Hunan government, saying that Qin Tianbao killed all the officials of Jiangzhi County, whitewashed the situation, and waited for the Japanese troops to come and become traitors.
Our 34th Army has just killed Qin Tianbao and other bandit leaders, annihilated more than bandits, and rescued the people of Jiangzhi County."
"Yes!"
Yu Xiaowan gladly accepted the order.
Kong Ling smiled bitterly and said, "Fifty thousand of her father! If this matter were to be told to others, it would be a huge joke."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yeah! It's a joke indeed. But these bandits are really creative, thinking of controlling a county.
Oh, right! Why don't I use the 'Little Black Dog' to trick Doihara Kenji and ask him to airdrop some guns and ammunition over here?"
After he finished speaking, he walked to the radio station and sent a message: "Bamboo Agency! Jiangzhi County Magistrate Qin Tianbao is loyal to the Empire, but he is short of guns and ammunition. Can you airdrop some to the open space west of Jiangzhi City at noon tomorrow? Little Black Dog!"
Shicheng County Government Office, the county magistrate's bedroom.
Doihara Ken'er was studying the "Spring and Autumn Annals" by lamplight and was frowning because he couldn't understand it.
At this time, Yamashita Yoshiaki reported from outside the door: "Your Excellency Lieutenant General! There are two telegrams."
Doihara Kenji put on his best reading posture and responded, "Come in!"
Yamashita Jiqiu entered the room and saw him holding the Spring and Autumn Annals. He praised him, "Your Excellency Lieutenant General! You are so knowledgeable and eager to learn. Jiqiu admires you very much!"
"Well! This lieutenant general is indeed well-read."
Doihara Xian'er nodded with satisfaction and asked, "Ji Qiu! What is the message?"
Shan Xia Ji Qiu bowed and said, "Your Excellency Lieutenant General! You are here to apply for weapons and ammunition for Jiang Zhi County Magistrate Qin Tianbao. Please request an airdrop tomorrow at noon."
Doihara Xianer nodded and said, "Yes! Qin Tianbao is the most fierce bandit in Xiangxi. It is not easy for him to control Jiangzhi County for three months. I approved them to have 3 rifles, rifle bullets, and artillery shells."
"Hello!"
Yamashita Yoshiaki bowed and accepted the order, and continued to recite,
"An order has been issued from the headquarters! In view of your successful capture of Shicheng and the rebellion of Qin Tianbao, Qin Dibao and other Chinese bandits, your rank will be restored to Lieutenant General."
"Yoshi! General Ben is going to do an Awa Odori."
Doihara Kenji cheered, threw away the "Spring and Autumn Annals", and stood up suddenly.
"Plop!" a sound.
He got up so quickly that his blood rushed to his head and he fainted on the ground.