Chapter 800: Hiding one's strength and biding one's time, then striking back
Zhang Renjie thought he was well-educated and looked down on those who had not attended a regular military academy.
He didn't care that he was new here, and said angrily: "Three of you! You haven't been to military school, so you don't know what mobile warfare is, right?"
Li Tong said calmly, "Of course I know. We have fought countless mobile warfare battles."
Ning Qiang echoed, "Yes! We think we should fight the 'Third Battle' in Jiao County."
Zhang Renjie taunted, "Three World Wars, three world wars. What a joke!"
Zhang Linmao explained to him: "'Three Warfare' is the political commissar's abbreviation for tunnel warfare, mine warfare, and sparrow warfare."
Zhang Renjie asked back: "May I ask what is the name of the political commissar? What are your names?"
Liang Chuxue said hurriedly: "Special Commissioner! There are regulations on this. Their names are kept confidential and they are only referred to by their positions. In addition, the mobile warfare you mentioned is indeed not suitable for us here."
Zhang Renjie said angrily, "Comrade Liang Chuxue! Mobile warfare is the best tactic for the anti-Japanese base areas behind enemy lines to deal with the Japanese invaders. This is a lesson learned through blood. Besides, I am a special commissioner. Don't I have the right to know the names of my subordinates?"
Liang Chuxue said sternly, "Comrade Zhang Renjie! This is the rule from above. If you are not satisfied, go and ask them. Also, you have not explained why you arrived in Jiao County so late."
Zhang Renjie stood up suddenly and said indignantly: "Comrade Liang Chuxue! You are questioning an outstanding proletarian fighter.
This special envoy was delayed for some time because he had to bypass the Japanese blockade and take a detour to Jiao County.
If you go to the headquarters for a meeting next time, you will know how many Japanese and puppet troops’ sentries, artillery towers, and strongholds have been added along the way.”
Yang Jiang helped him sit down and consoled him, "Special Envoy! Don't be angry. The captain just asked casually. Just explain it clearly."
Liang Chuxue waved his hand and said, "Deputy Captain! I'm not asking casually, Zhang Renjie! You must write a detailed account of your journey from the headquarters to Jiao County.
In addition, the mobile warfare you fought in Dagukou Village was simply nonsense. You killed 33 Japanese soldiers and we lost 35 soldiers. Is this a great victory that you reported?"
Zhang Renjie angrily said: "The casualty ratio of 1:1 is much higher than the 1:5 casualty ratio in the Battle of Songhu. How can it not be a great victory?"
Zhang Linmao taunted, "Tell the truth! Last time, a squadron of Japanese invaders attacked Dagukou Village, and the Zangtu Sharp Knife Company wiped out all 205 Japanese invaders without any casualties."
"No casualties?!"
Zhang Renjie was stunned.
Indeed, he was very proud of the victory he had won in Dagukou Village, and had already reported it by telegram to his cousin Zhang Xionggang, who was the deputy director of the political and educational department of the headquarters.
Seeing his arrogance disappear, Liang Chuxue said earnestly, "Special Envoy! You are new here, so you should do a good job of research first, and don't command the battle right away."
Zhang Renjie was alone and could not make a difference, so he pretended to be modest and said, "Okay! I accept the criticism and corrections from the detachment leader, learn from everyone present, and integrate into our Langya detachment as soon as possible."
"it is good!"
Everyone cheered and applauded him.
Zhang Renjie returned to his office. Hirata Yoshimitsu quickly closed the door and said in a deep voice, "Zhang Renjie! I heard everything outside the conference room just now. You are too hasty. You should be more friendly."
Zhang Renjie rolled his eyes at him and growled, "I only have a month, how can I not be anxious?"
Hirata Yoshimitsu poured him a cup of tea and said with a smile: "It's great that you have a heart to serve the empire. For the time being, you can't touch the foundation of the Langya detachment. You can disguise and obtain their intelligence and report it."
Zhang Renjie nodded and said, "Yes! You report the intelligence that the political commissar of the Langya Detachment led three battalions to the south to attack the Isogai Division. I always feel that this political commissar is the soul of the Langya Detachment, and everyone listens to him."
Hirata Yoshimitsu said with a smile: "Okay! I will report it immediately. But it would be best if we could get a map of the tunnels in each village, so that the troops of the Anan Division can find the entrances to the tunnels in each village and annihilate them one by one."
Zhang Renjie shook his head and said, "It's definitely not possible at the moment. We must get rid of Liang Chuxue first. I will be in charge of the Langya detachment."
Hirata Yoshimitsu said anxiously: "Why don't I go and assassinate Liang Chuxue? And his subordinate Yang Jiang."
Zhang Renjie smiled bitterly and said, "It's useless to kill him. I'm new here and don't know the situation here. The higher-ups will only let the political commissar take over, and they will definitely not let me take over. We must bide our time and kill him in one fell swoop."
"Good! Keep a low profile and kill them in one fell swoop."
Yoshimitsu Hirata nodded heavily, turned and walked into the inner room and sent a telegram.
Lianyungang, meeting room of the Japanese Isogai Division headquarters.
Renfu Isogai was holding a meeting for officers above the rank of regiment commander.
"Gentlemen! In order to make achievements on the front line, I have applied to the commander of the front army to go south to participate in the Battle of Changsha. Please go back immediately and prepare for the battle."
"Report!"
A Japanese intelligence lieutenant came running in and reported loudly:
"Your Excellency, the commander of the front army called and said that three battalions of the Langya Detachment are heading south to attack our army. Please be sure to take precautions and temporarily stop heading south to participate in the Changsha battle."
Isotani Renfu was so angry that he yelled, "Baga! This hateful Langya detachment has prevented our division from going south to Changsha to make achievements for the leader."
Okamura Wugang volunteered: "Your Excellency the Division Commander! Wugang has been looking forward to the Langya Detachment going south to avenge the destruction of the Pingcang Squadron in Zangjia Village, Wulian Mountain. I am willing to lead the troops south to destroy the three battalions of the Langya Detachment."
Isogai Renfu nodded and said, "Yoshi! Captain Okamura is loyal and brave, but the Langya Detachment consists of three battalions, so we need to send out at least two regiments."
Okamura Wugang waved his hand and said, "No! China has one battalion with more than a thousand people, and my reinforced regiment has nearly 1 people, and we have the most elite cavalry battalion in the country. We can completely annihilate the three Chinese battalions."
The Japanese officers echoed: "Yes! The Chinese army is rubbish, it can be completely annihilated."
Isogai Renfu was still thinking about killing Xiang Chu, so he smiled and nodded and said, "Mr. Okamura! The commander of our division agrees that you can lead the troops to attack. If you find the leader of the shadow organization who defected to the Eighth Route Army, you must annihilate him."
Okamura Wugang didn't want to take the blame in public, so he deliberately said nonsense: "Your Excellency the division commander! As far as I know, Chief Yingzhu learned from Doihara Ken'er and led his men to play the role of Tang Monk and his disciples to go west to spy on China."
"Ha ha!"
The Japanese officers burst into laughter.
Isoya Renfu knew that he didn't want to take the job, so he sneered, "How is that possible? He is much more cunning than Doihara."
Okamura Wugang said with a smile: "According to my uncle, Chief Yingzhu provided a lot of intelligence on the Eighth Route Army, as well as a booklet called "On Protracted War". Now the top leaders are passing it around and they all think this intelligence is very important."
How could Isogai Renfu dare to offend his uncle? He took out a booklet from his briefcase and nodded, "Isn't it this booklet? The commander of our division also received a copy. All right! You should lead the troops north and destroy the Langya Detachment."
"Hello!"
Okamura Wugang hurriedly accepted the order.
Renfu Isogai ordered, "Gentlemen! The commander of our division needs to continue to apply for a southward advance, so go back and make preparations. Meeting adjourned!"
Okamura Wugang and others left, and said to Isogai Renfu respectfully: "Your Excellency the Division Commander! Wugang just said that on purpose. Don't worry! If we meet Chief Yingzhu, we will definitely help you get rid of him."
Isogai Renfu said with satisfaction: "Yoshi! You are indeed the nephew of Commander Okamura, and you are very strategic. In order to help you destroy the troops of the Chinese Langya Detachment heading south, the commander of this division will assign you a tank squadron."
Okamura Wugang bowed and said, "Thank you, Commander! Wugang will definitely wipe out the Langya Detachment."