Chapter 661 Chu Xi! You are indeed a formidable opponent
At dawn, fierce gunfire was heard from the northwest of Miluo City.
Xiang Chu was so shocked that he sat up from the bed and asked in confusion:
"Is it possible that there are still Japanese troops heavily guarding the north of Longchuan Port?"
Kong Ling said angrily, "Five thousand! Are you confused? How can you not send troops to guard such a large distribution center for the Japanese equipment and supplies?"
Yu Xiaowan said anxiously: "Let's ask Uncle Liu and the others."
At this time, the radio station of the 34th Army Headquarters sounded.
Yu Xiaowan quickly copied and translated the message, and said with a smile:
"Brother Chu! Sister Kong! Zhang Fei reported that the three divisions annihilated a squadron of the Japanese and successfully captured the north dock of Longchuan Port. The Japanese equipment and supplies are piled up like a mountain."
Xiang Chu jumped off the bed excitedly, took the message from her hand and said excitedly: "Xiao Wan! Send a message to Zhang Fei quickly and ask him to report roughly what equipment was seized."
Yu Xiaowan said happily: "Let's ask all three divisions, so that the comprehensive results can be accurate."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Ask! I hope we can really equip all our new soldiers."
Yu Xiaowan sent the telegram and soon received replies from the 1st, 2nd and 4th Divisions.
Kong Ling summarized it and said with a smile: "1 rifles, 3 light machine guns, 1 heavy machine guns, and 300 million bullets. There are 1 Type 2 infantry guns, 4 shells, and poison gas bombs. There are grenade launchers and shells. In addition, there are Japanese transport ships, and there are countless fuel, bedding, food, and supplies."
Xiang Chu said thoughtfully: "My two wives! If all these equipments are sold, how much are they worth? Will we make a fortune?"
"Get lost! Are you obsessed with money?"
Kong Ling and Yu Xiaowan roared like lions at the same time.
"Wake up, both of you."
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly, looked out the window, and ordered, "It's daybreak, notify the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th divisions to quickly send people to the north dock of Longchuan Port to pick up equipment. Also notify Zhang Fei to sink the four Japanese transport ships at the mouth of the Xiangjiang River to block the Japanese warships' access to the Xiangjiang River."
"Yes!"
Kong Ling and Yu Xiaowan hurriedly sent a telegram.
After Kong Ling sent the message, she said with a smile: "Fifty thousand! We have seized so many weapons and equipment at once. You are relieved now, right?"
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! We are capable of fighting the Japs in terms of weapons and equipment, but the quality of our personnel is far behind, and we still need to train our soldiers."
Kong Ling smiled and said, "Her father! I've thought about it. In order to hold out for a month, our family still needs to spend one million to buy 1 submachine guns and 1 anti-aircraft shells."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "Our family is extremely poor right now, how can we get any money?"
At this time, the 34th Army Radio Station received a message.
Yu Xiaowan asked in confusion: "Has anyone invented the coded telegraph?"
She hurriedly copied the message and read, "Chu Xi! If you want to fight, just fight. Why do you want to grab my seal? If you send someone to return the seal to me, I will give you 100,000 yen. If you agree, please send the call sign 'Yaodongguaibaludongdongwu' to contact me. Doihara Xianer!"
Xiang Chu was puzzled and asked, "Doihara Xian'er suffered two major defeats, but he was promoted to general?"
Kong Ling said anxiously: "Just give him a broken seal, and we can also get 100,000 yen."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No! One hundred thousand yen is too little. We need at least one million yen to exchange it. The Guanfang seal is a symbol of the commander's status. If he wants to continue to lead the army, he must find it back."
Yu Xiaowan immediately sent a telegram to the Takenori Agency: "Doihara Ken'er! I will only trade with you if it costs you one million yen. Chu Xi!"
Not long after, Doihara Xianer called back: "Chu Xi! If you agree to return half of the Elite Chicken Troops' flag, this general will agree to your unreasonable request. Doihara Xianer!"
After receiving the telegram, Yu Xiaowan smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Chu! He still wants the military flag?"
Xiang Chu said disapprovingly: "What use is a broken flag to us? Besides, this army is just a temporary ragtag army. Agree to his request."
"Yes!"
Yu Xiaowan hurriedly sent a telegram expressing her agreement.
Not long after, Doihara Xianer called back: "Chu Xi! You are an easy opponent to talk to. I will contact you again to discuss the exchange when I reach Miluo River. Doihara Xianer!"
Xiang Chu ordered: "Xiao Wan! Warn him to be honest and not to play tricks."
Yu Xiaowan said angrily, "My dear brother! Are you going to be honest with that old fox Doihara Xian'er?"
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "For the sake of one million yen, let's trust him this time. Anyway, his seal and military flag are very important to him, but they are of no use to us."
Kong Ling clapped his hands and laughed, "Now we have the money to buy equipment."
The radio kept ringing. Yu Xiaowan copied and translated a message and read:
"Commander! We have blocked four Japanese transport ships in the narrowest channel above the Xiangjiang River's mouth. The big ships will definitely not be able to go south up the Xiangjiang River and approach Changsha. 4st Division!"
Xiang Chu walked to the map and measured it with a ruler, clapped his hands and said with a smile:
"You two! The Japanese Yangtze Fleet's ships can only stay in Dongting Lake. The heavy artillery on the ships can't hit us."
Some people are happy and some are worried!
Yueyang, the top floor of Yueyang Tower.
Under the persuasion of Doihara Ken'er, Okamura Ningchi came up early in the morning to climb the heights and look into the distance.
Doihara Kenji opened the east-facing window and shouted, "Commander-in-chief! Please look at the most beautiful view of Dongting Lake - the sunrise over Dongting Lake!"
However, it was gray, foggy and rainy outside the window, and visibility was less than 50 meters.
Okamura Ningchi rolled his eyes at him and shook his head, "Doihara-kun! You are now holding the rank of self-made general, so don't be so ridiculous."
Doihara Kan'er was so angry that he wanted to vomit, but he really couldn't see the sun this morning, and he felt he was in the wrong and didn't dare to refute him.
At this time, Ono Zhihua ran upstairs and cried out in tears: "Commander! The Ishii Battalion was annihilated by the Chinese 34th Army at the foot of Beixi Mountain on the Miluo River last night. Not a single soldier was left. Woo woo!"
When Doihara Kan'er saw Okamura Ning's face turn red with anger, he instantly became happy and started humming a tune.
Okamura Ningchi waved his hand and said, "Ono-kun! This commander knows, do you have any other information?"
Ono Zhihua sighed, "Commander! According to the intelligence we just received, the temporary dock at the north of Longchuan Port west of Miluo City was attacked by the 34th Army of China. More than 600 imperial warriors including Captain Songgang died heroically, and all the supplies on the dock were looted by the 34th Army of China. And..."
Okamura Ningchi was so angry that he yelled loudly: "Baga! Chu Xi is going too far, too far!"
Doihara Xian'er sighed and said, "This is Chu Xi's plan to cut off the source of the trouble. Alas!"
Okamura Ningchi asked anxiously: "Ono-kun! And what?"
Ono Chih-hua cried, "They also robbed our four transport ships, which have sunk in the waterway where the Xiang River meets the lake. Our warships can no longer enter the Xiang River and go south."
"Chu Xi! You are indeed a formidable opponent."
Okamura Ningchi roared loudly, and it took him a long while to calm down his anger. He ordered loudly, "Ono-kun! Immediately notify the Army Aviation Takeda Flying Squadron and send all the planes to bomb Miluo City where Chu Xi is. Miluo City must be razed to the ground."
"Hello!"
Ono Zhihua accepted the order with firmness.