Chapter 688 You suspect there is an assassin

Chapter 688 You suspect there is an assassin

Make bricks without straw!

By extension, Xiang Chu had no ammunition and could not continue fighting.

The Shicheng ammunition depot only had enough ammunition for one Japanese battalion, and the weapons and ammunition on the three stranded Japanese transport ships were scattered and few in total.

Moreover, these weapons and ammunition are all Japanese and are incompatible with American equipment.

This is a protracted national war, and it is indeed difficult to maintain it by simply paying out of pocket.

Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "Fifty thousand! Can we apply for funds from the Supreme Command? Or request the distribution of ammunition for American weapons and equipment?"

Kong Ling didn't want to spend his family's money to buy weapons anymore, so he nodded and said, "Of course! We have won so many great victories, the higher-ups should be more inclined to do so."

Yu Xiaowan said hurriedly: "I will send a telegram to the boss and ask her to help apply for funds or distribute ammunition, otherwise we will not be able to fight."

Xiang Chu took out the telegram paper he had written in advance and handed it to her, saying with a smile: "Xiao Wan! Send it according to this."

Yu Xiaowan took the message and said teasingly, "Oh! Dear Sister Xi, don't you think it's corny?"

Xiang Chu patted her shoulders and urged, "We are already an old married couple, why are you being so cheesy? Send it now!"

Yu Xiaowan quickly sent a telegram and shook her head, saying, "My dear brother! If the boss has the final say, I will definitely agree without hesitation, but it's hard to say for those who are just sitting there doing nothing."

Not long after, Song Xi's reply message was received:

"Dear! I'll apply, but it's probably going to be difficult. You fought so well on the front lines that you aroused the jealousy of many high-ranking officials. They wish the 34th Army would withdraw from the battlefield as soon as possible. Sister Xi!"

Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "We can't defeat the devils in the first place, and our own people like to fight among themselves. How many years will it take to drive the devils out?"

Yu Xiaowan said bitterly: "If they are so jealous of our achievements, why don't they lead their troops to fight on the front lines?"

Kong Ling comforted him, "Don't be so pessimistic. Wait and see. We can get some funds just based on our performance."

Soon, Song Xi replied, "Brother! The superiors did not approve the request and asked the 34th Army to temporarily withdraw to the vicinity of Changsha for rest and recuperation. Minister Wu Xing volunteered to show his loyalty and has set off with two elite troops.

Go to Xiangbei to integrate the 71st Army, 81st Army, and 91st Army, and re-form the new 1st Army to take over your defense. Don't be angry, there is a long way to go. Sister Xi!"

Xiang Chu and the other two looked at each other in surprise. They did not expect this result.

Kong Ling said angrily: "How dare you not give a single cent? This is outrageous."

Yu Xiaowan smiled bitterly and said, "Sister Kong! The higher-ups definitely want us to continue paying out of our own pockets."

Kong Ling said angrily: "Dream on! From now on, our family won't pay a penny."

Xiang Chu knew that the affairs of the White Party leaders were difficult to describe, so he could only say helplessly: "Xiao Wan! Issue an order, and each army will withdraw to their positions before the attack."

At this time, the 34th Army Radio Station received a message.

Yu Xiaowan hurriedly copied and translated the message, and said angrily:

"Brother Chu! Sister Kong! The commander of the New 1st Army, Wu Xing, called and told the 34th Army to retreat quickly and get as far away as possible. Don't get in the way of the New 1st Army on the front line. They are here to win a great victory."

Kong Ling said angrily: "This damn Japanese spy! How can our 34th Army hinder him?"

Xiang Chu sneered, "Of course it's in his way, Xiaowan! Order all divisions to retreat to Changsha."

"Yes!"

Yu Xiaowan accepted the order with a choked voice.

Wuhan, the office of the commander of the Japanese 11th Army.

Doihara Kan'er looked at Okamura Ning'er's head and said with a smile:

"Okamura-kun! Your head is weird, not at all like my round head. How come you caught Chu Xi's eye?"

Okamura Ningchi was simply stunned and waved his hands and said, "Doihara-kun! Don't you have anything to do?"

Doihara Kan'er knew that he was trying to drive people away, so he kept a gentlemanly smile and said:

"I came here to tell you something important. You should listen attentively."

Okamura Ningchi said angrily: "You should think about what to use to exchange your Guanfang seal and military flag with Chu Xi, such as the Qianlong Longquan sword, and stop thinking about my head."

Doihara Xian'er shook her head and said, "Miss Fang Zhi said that the Longquan sword was stolen by a thief."

Okamura Ningchi smiled mysteriously and said, "You believe it too! Which thief stole Kawashima Yoshichi's beloved things?"

Doihara Xian'er said anxiously, "No! I will send a telegram immediately to exchange the Longquan sword for my things."

After he finished speaking, he drank all the tea in Okamura Ningchi's cup in one gulp, put down the cup, and ran out the door.

Okamura Ningchi wanted to smash him to death with a teacup, and said anxiously: "Doihara-kun! You haven't told me what you want to tell me yet."

Without even turning his head, Doihara Xian'er said, "Wu Xing has formed a new 1st Army Group, which will go to Xiangbei to replace Chu Xi's 34th Army Group."

Okamura Ningchi stood up excitedly and laughed:

"Yoshi! The evil Chu Xi is finally gone. This commander can annihilate the Chinese army and drink from the Xiang River. Haha!"

Ono Zhihua walked into the office and said happily: "Commander! Ono has learned that the 34th Chinese Army has run out of weapons and ammunition, so there is no need to worry."

Okamura Ningchi shook his head and said, "No! This must be a smokescreen sent by Chu Xi. This person has a deeper plan."

Ono Chih-hua said in astonishment: "If this is the case, we still cannot launch a large-scale attack on Hunan."

Okamura Ningchi smiled mysteriously and said, "No! The 34th Chinese Army Group has offended the upper echelons and has been withdrawn to the rear. Now Wu Xing is leading the new 1st Army Group to Hunan to replace Chu Xi.

This commander will first let Wu Xing taste some sweetness, try to paralyze them, and then annihilate them in one fell swoop, and finally eat them until there is nothing left. Haha!"

To the south, Xiangzhong Highway.

Xiang Chu led his troops towards Changsha in a mighty force.

Yu Xiaowan handed him the plaintext message she had received and said with a smile, "Brother Chu! Doihara Xian'er asked you if you can exchange the Longquan sword for his Guanfang seal and the flag of the elite Ji Tu team."

Xiang Chu said without hesitation: "Yes!"

Kong Ling asked in confusion: "Her father! Why is he so straightforward?"

Xiang Chu smiled and said, "This Longquan sword is a Chinese treasure. It cannot fall into the hands of the devils."

Kong Ling nodded and said, "That should be changed back."

Yu Xiaowan sent a telegram and received a reply soon after: "Can you exchange it for something else? Kawashima Yoshi said that the Longquan sword was really stolen by a thief."

Xiang Chu sneered and said, "Doihara Xian'er, you should explain clearly and change it to something else."

Yu Xiaowan said angrily, "Alright! You'd better not deal with Doihara Xian'er. It's easy for him to fool you and make you crazy."

Xiang Chu smiled and said, "Doihara Xian'er did provide me with an important piece of information. Dainong has been asking me to find out where the Longquan sword is. I didn't expect it to be in the hands of Kawashima Yoshiji."

At this time, Gan Rong's voice sounded on the radio loudspeaker.

"Commander! We have arrived at Liulin Town. The gentry of the town has specially prepared a flower drum opera and a banquet for you. Would you like to dine and watch?"

Xiang Chu smiled and said, "No need! You can pick a few injured brothers to attend. And you must control all the people around the stage and check them one by one."

Gan Rong asked in surprise: "Do you suspect there is an assassin?"

Xiang Chu said without hesitation: "Of course!"