Chapter 802: See if you are a human or a ghost

Chapter 802: See if you are a human or a ghost

They were originally fighting against the puppet army, but they ended up destroying the devil's elite cavalry battalion.

Countless weapons, ammunition and 360 war horses were also seized.

Liu Zhengxiong figured out the situation and called Xiang Chu excitedly:

"Political Commissar! We have wiped out the Takeda Elite Cavalry Battalion under the Okamura Regiment of the Japanese, and seized 360 war horses, countless weapons and ammunition, etc."

Xiang Chu replied: "Quickly send 360 people dressed in Japanese military uniforms, pretending to be retreating Japanese cavalry, into Ganyu City, and destroy the puppet army you hate."

Liu Zhengxiong called back happily: "Yes! Execute the order immediately."

Donghai County, the Japanese Okamura Regiment Command Post.

Okamura Wugang was so anxious that he walked back and forth, shouting:

"Radio operator! Captain Takeda hasn't called back yet?"

The radio operator stood up and responded: "Your Excellency the Regiment Commander! The Takeda Cavalry Battalion has been maintaining radio silence."

Okamura Wugang shouted angrily: "Baga! Massacred a small Zangjia Village, why keep radio silence?"

The new regiment chief of staff, Watanabe Muhei, suggested: "Your Excellency, the regiment commander! Why not ask the Imperial Army in Ganyu County and ask them to leave the city to look for the Takeda Cavalry Battalion?"

Okamura Wugang waved his hand and said, "Ask!"

The Japanese radio operator sent a telegram, but it fell on deaf ears and received no response.

At this time, a lieutenant colonel of the puppet army rushed into the command post and cried out in tears:

"Your Excellency, the commander of the regiment! The Eighth Route Army disguised themselves as the Takeda Cavalry Battalion and sneaked into our Ganyu City. Ganyu was lost."

Okamura Wugang was so angry that he yelled: "Qi Dalai! I took you in with good intentions, but you actually threw away the Gan fish and handed over the weapons, ammunition and food warehouses to the Eighth Route Army. Go to hell!"

After he finished speaking, he pulled out his pistol and pointed it at the former powerful general under Li Yunpin.

Qi Dalai cried out: "Don't! Qi Dalai is loyal to you."

Watanabe Wubian hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "Sir, the captain! Qi-san's coming back to report is a testament to his loyalty."

Okamura Wugang thought for a moment, put away his pistol, and nodded, saying, "Okay! This regiment commander wants you to make up for your crime with your merits. Go and gather the remaining soldiers and find out the specific situation of Ganyu City."

"Yes!"

Qi Dalai hurriedly took the order, turned around and ran out of the command post.

Okamura Wugang said angrily: "Chief of Staff! Gather the Iijima Battalion, the Yoneda Battalion, and the Koizumi Tank Squadron and follow the commander of this regiment to fight. We must take back Ganyu City."

Watanabe Muhei was a wise officer and suggested: "Sir, the regiment commander! Should we ask the commander of the Isogai division to send a regiment to support our army in the battle?"

Okamura Taketoshi shook his head and said, "No need! He has already been assigned a tank squadron to my regiment. If I ask for reinforcements again, it will show that this regiment commander is incompetent."

Watanabe Wubian said worriedly: "If our army comes out in full force, what should we do if the Eighth Route Army attacks Donghai County? This city has the largest oil and ammunition depot in northern Jiangsu."

Okamura Wugang said disapprovingly: "Watanabe-kun! You worry too much. Do the Eighth Route Army have the vision and courage to advance alone? Our army will attack overnight and return overnight."

Watanabe Wubian nodded and said, "I am indeed overthinking."

Ganyu County, weapons and ammunition warehouse.

Liu Zhengxiong looked at the emptied warehouse and said happily:

"Sun Ji! We can easily expand another brigade."

Sun Ji smiled and said, "Of course! There are plenty of young people who want to defend their country. This city can recruit thousands of them."

Liu Zhengxiong said angrily: "Then go and recruit them quickly. What are you doing with nothing? You can even help us move the supplies."

Sun Ji pointed at a battalion commander and said, "Captain Liu! Go recruit soldiers right away. The more the better."

"Yes!"

Captain Liu hurriedly accepted the order.

Liu Zhengxiong muttered, "There are really a lot of Liu family members in our family."

At this time, Ye Shian rushed over with a platoon of soldiers, each soldier carrying two large suitcases.

Ye Shian said happily: "Chief of Staff! We robbed the Japanese bank in the city, as well as the puppet army headquarters' treasury. Our boss can buy a lot of new weapons and equipment."

Liu Zhengxiong nodded and said, "Yes! Get some 88mm cannons and destroy the enemy tanks."

Sun Ji was surprised and asked, "Will the Japs send tanks?"

Liu Zhengxiong said angrily, "I was just saying that. Shi'an! Has all the grain in the granary been loaded and shipped away?"

Ye Shian smiled and said, "There is too much food in the granary. We only transported more than half of it away, and the rest was used to help the people."

Liu Zhengxiong praised: "Well! You did a great job. To prevent the city from being surrounded by Japanese soldiers, let's go."

At this time, the radio operator reported: "Chief of Staff! The political commissar called and said that the Japanese Okamura Regiment left Donghai City and headed for us. I want you to lead others to act as Japanese cavalry, advance north and west along Lianyungang, attack Donghai City at night, and blow up the large oil depot and ammunition depot inside."

Liu Zhengxiong smiled and said, "Great! We can continue to make the Japanese run around in circles. Let's go! Let's go."

Sunset Village, Langya Detachment’s Southward Command Post.

Xiang Chu obtained the above information by playing the role of a shadow spy in the puppet army.

Yu Xiaowan said worriedly, "Brother Chu! We might as well quit while we're ahead. Uncle Liu is alone in attacking Donghai City. If they are discovered and surrounded by the Japanese, we won't be able to save them."

Xiang Chu comforted him, "Don't worry! We generally won't encounter the devils on this route. This is an opportunity. If we can successfully capture Donghai City and blow up the ammunition depot and large oil depot and other facilities inside, the mechanized troops of the Subei devils will be stranded, and our battle will be much easier."

Yu Xiaowan was convinced by him and nodded, "Yes! Nothing ventured, nothing gained!"

Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "What a waste of weapons and ammunition. If we could get them back, we could arm another battalion."

Yu Xiaowan said angrily: "It's not enough to just have weapons, we also need money and food, otherwise we can't support such a large army."

At this time, there was a lot of noise and bustle outside.

Xiang Chu and Yu Xiaowan walked out of the command post, and Ye Shian led the troops back from the front line.

Ye Shian ran over and said happily: "Political Commissar! Madam! We have seized a large amount of weapons, ammunition, food, clothing and other supplies from Ganyu County, as well as a lot of money."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Great! Money, food and weapons have solved our urgent needs."

At this time, Shima walked out of the command post and reported loudly:

"Political Commissar! Jiao County called to ask where we are stationed. Should we call back truthfully?"

Xiang Chu thought, "No! Uncle Liang went to the headquarters for a meeting. Now we are in the south and the north, too far apart to support each other. Why would he ask me where I am?"

At this time, Lan Ma ran out of the command post and reported: "Political Commissar! Ning Qiang called and said that Yang Jiang was sick and bedridden. They are under the command of the special commissioner."

Yu Xiaowan sneered, "How could Yang Jiang fall ill out of nowhere? It must be that Zhang Renjie's doing."

Xiang Chu thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Xiao Wan! Why don't we test it out and see if Zhang Renjie is a spy or not."

Yu Xiaowan nodded and said, "Yes! Let's say we are in the northwest of Donghai County and see if the Japanese Okamura Regiment will turn there to look for us."

Xiang Chu ordered: "Shima! Reply to Jiao County and tell them that we have been in Wenquan Town, northwest of Donghai County."

"Yes!"

Shima hurriedly accepted the order.

Ye Shian smiled and said, "Political Commissar! In order to expose this spy, I will lead a cavalry to Wenquan Town."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Okay! If the Japanese Okamura regiment attacks us, you should resist for a while and then retreat."

"understand!"

Ye Shian hurriedly accepted the order.

Xiang Chu looked towards the north and said thoughtfully: "Zhang Renjie! Let's see whether you are a human or a ghost."