Chapter 780: Infiltrating the Revolutionary Team
The Langya Eighth Route Army eliminated the fierce bandit Wang Zijing and the Japanese soldier Kimikami Hideo's squad.
Such gratifying news immediately spread throughout the surrounding area.
In addition, Liu Zhengxiong led people to "fight the local tyrants and divide the land", and severely punished ruffians, traitors and running dogs, and regarded the people as his parents who provided him with food and clothing.
The area around Langya Terrace became a harmonious and beautiful place without exploitation or oppression.
Upon hearing the news, the people left places like Boli where they were enslaved and oppressed and moved into the villages around Langya Terrace.
"Fight the war to save China! Join Liang Balu!"
This slogan is written on many village walls and major transportation routes.
It became a beautiful scenery calling on aspiring young people to join the Eighth Route Army.
Countless young people rushed to Langyatai from all directions to join the Eighth Route Army.
Xiang Chu's troops snowballed and grew to more than 5,000 people.
This made the Guizitong troops and the pseudo-Binhai District Garrison Army extremely nervous.
No. 29, Taiping Road, Qingdao.
The atmosphere at the headquarters of the Japanese Independent Mixed Brigade was extremely tense.
The brigade commander, Major General Yoshikatsu Akiyama, was so angry that he paced back and forth in his office.
His aide-de-camp, Nokaiji, rushed into the office and reported loudly:
"Your Excellency, Commander of the Brigade! According to intelligence, Hideo Kigami's squad disappeared after entering the Langyatai area. They must have been ambushed by Liang Chuxue's troops of the Eighth Route Army, resulting in the annihilation of the entire army."
Akiyama Yoshikatsu was so angry that he yelled, "Baka! A reinforced squad of more than 60 people, but not a single one escaped. This is a great shame for the Tong unit. Who will take responsibility for this?"
Nagano Kaiji suggested: "Your Excellency, Brigade Commander! Kimura Yufu repeatedly reported the victory of annihilating Liang Xinxue of the Eighth Route Army. Now his nephew was killed by Liang Chuxue. Let him take the responsibility."
Akiyama Yoshikatsu nodded with satisfaction and said, "Yoshi! The responsibility for the destruction of Kikami Hideo's squad should be borne by him. Order Kikami Yufu to withdraw his troops immediately and return to Qingdao to make a profound self-examination."
"Hello!"
Nagano Kaiji hurriedly accepted the order.
Kurama Mountain, Musashi Battalion Command Post.
The Japanese radio operator held a telegram and reported loudly: "Captain! Your nephew Kigami Hideo's squad was annihilated by the Eighth Route Army Liang Chuxue's unit near Langyatai. The brigade commander ordered our army to withdraw quickly. You must return to Qingdao immediately to make a profound self-examination."
Kikami Yufu snatched the message from his hand, tore it into pieces after reading it, and shouted loudly: "Baka! Liang Chuxue is definitely in Cangma Mountain, not in Langya Terrace."
His chief of staff advised, "Captain! Our army has been chasing and encircling Liang Chuxue's troops for more than three months. We should obey the order of the brigade commander and withdraw!"
Kigami Yufu couldn't twist his arm, so he said helplessly: "Okay! Order Li Yunpin's troops to retreat as well."
"Hello!"
The Japanese chief of staff hurriedly accepted the order.
Kigami Yufu sighed loudly, "Alas! We failed at the last hurdle, and Liang Chuxue escaped. It's all because of those Eighth Route Army soldiers from Langyatai. I will lead the troops to deal with you later."
The Japanese troops withdrew and the puppet troops immediately escaped.
Zangma Mountain, Zhangjia Village.
Liang Chuxue and Yang Jiang led the remaining troops to the entrance of the village.
Because of the frenzied encirclement and suppression by the Japanese Mu Shang Battalion and the Second and Third Regiments of Li Yunpin's puppet troops, their number was reduced from nearly a thousand to less than a hundred.
This army of a hundred men has run out of ammunition and food. If they fight another battle, they will surely be wiped out.
Liang Chuxue said with lingering fear: "Old Yang! I never expected that the Japanese Mushang Battalion would withdraw on its own initiative, otherwise we would all have died for our country."
Yang Jiang smiled bitterly and said, "Indeed, the two puppet armies have found their way to our cave. Could it be that someone helped us, causing them to withdraw?"
Liang Chuxue smiled and said, "It must be my trouble-making nephew."
Yang Jiang smiled and said, "After hearing you say that, I want to go to Langya Terrace to meet him."
Liang Chuxue smiled bitterly and said, "Now that the comrades are so hungry and have no bullets, they can't even reach Langya Terrace."
At this time, a soldier weakly said:
"Fight against Japan and save China! Join Liang Balu!"
A soldier shouted happily:
"Isn't this referring to us? Who wrote this?"
Because troops were passing through the village, the villagers hid in their houses.
When they heard that it was Liang Balu's troops, they rushed out hurriedly.
The villagers said in unison:
"This troop has a lot of spirit."
"Are you really Liang Balu's troops?"
Yang Jiang smiled and said, "My fellow countryman! We are Liang Chuxue's unit."
The village chief stepped forward, shook Yang Jiang's hand and said, "Sir! I am the village chief of Zhangjia Village. Thank you for destroying the Mushang devil squad and the bandit Wang Zijing and avenging our village."
Liang Chuxue wanted to explain that it was not him, but Yang Jiang said first: "Village Chief! This is the duty of our Eighth Route Army."
The village chief said happily: "Since you have come to our village, let us entertain you well. In the future, all the young people in our village will join your team and go to Langya Terrace with you."
"Okay! Great."
Yang Jiang was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.
Liang Chuxue looked at the slogan and sighed: "I never thought that Chu Yazi would develop the team so quickly and do such a good job in mass ideological work."
Langya Terrace is an important transportation route in western Tai.
Company commander Zang Dong is recruiting soldiers here.
The three men, including Ken'er Doihara, who looked exhausted, slowly walked over.
Needless to say, Doihara Kenji and the other three were exhausted.
Zang Dong noticed that Doihara Xian'er was wearing the clothes he wore at home, so he stepped forward and asked, "Brother! Are you from Zangjia Village?"
Doihara Xianer nodded and said, "Yes! Fatty asked me to come to Langya to find his brother Zang Dong to join the Eighth Route Army."
Zang Dong held his hand and said happily: "I am Zang Dong, and Fatty is my sister."
Takahashi Taisho was the first to shout, "Brother-in-law! It's great to see you."
They mingled among the Chinese people every day, forgot their Japanese language, but their Chinese proficiency improved by leaps and bounds.
Doihara Xianer said anxiously, "Uncle Zang has betrothed the fat girl to me."
Onoki joined in the fun: "No! She's already been betrothed to me."
Yamashita Yoshiaki also joined in the fun, shouting, "I want to marry into the fat girl's family."
Zang Dong smiled and said, "Don't argue! I will agree to marry my sister to whoever performs best in the army."
Doihara Xian'er said hurriedly: "Let me join the Eighth Route Army, I will definitely perform my best."
Zang Dong pointed to the registration office and nodded, "Register your name. You will be a soldier in my 3rd Company from now on."
To show his enthusiasm, Doihara Xian'er rushed to the registration office and said anxiously, "I am Zang Tu from Zangjia Village."
Gao Qiao Dazheng also rushed forward and said hurriedly: "I am Zang Gao from Zangjia Village."
Immediately, Ohnoki reported Zang Da from Zangjia Village, and Yamashita Yoshiaki reported Zang Shan from Zangjia Village.
Zang Dong said with a smile: "You four are doing this, but I only have one sister."
In this way, Doihara Kan'er and three others infiltrated the revolutionary ranks.
Doihara Kan'er wanted to surpass Takahashi Taisho and others, and actively asked: "Brother-in-law! Can you give me a gun? I want to fight the Japanese."
Zang Dong shook his head and said, "No! Only two people can share one gun."
"what?!"
Doihara Kan'er could not help but be stunned.
Zang Dong handed him a Type 38 rifle and a broadsword, and said with a smile;
"You and Zang Gao each have a rifle and a machete."
"The gun is mine!"
Doihara Kan'ei grabbed the rifle and held it tightly in his arms.
Zang Dong smiled and said, "It's great that you cherish your weapons so much!"
Doihara Xian'er said with a smile: "It feels like hugging a fat girl."
Zang Dong laughed and yelled, "Get lost!"