The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Chapter 216 The actual battle begins

This inevitably raises a question:
The reason why the Liu family became "fat" was because of the Japanese, but they had no contact with the Japanese;

This leads to the fact that after they became stronger, the first thing they thought about was the nearby South Manchuria Line:

Because in the Northeast, no matter whether it is a militia or an insurance team, in the final analysis, they are all bandits and robbers - they have to live off the land and the roads.

The one who won over the collaborators was Zhang Damazi, and the one who got rich by getting the weapons was the local tyrant Liu family.
The unlucky ones are these devils. The forces they support have circled around them like a boomerang:

In two consecutive months, the good railway was dug up three times; even the people who were climbing on the train were attacked five or six times, and each time they suffered heavy losses and were miserable.

Even though the noble masters of the Manchurian Railway Company used these things to "settle" the accounts a few times, too many things were lost in the end.

"The Japanese focus on the results of their investment. For every piece of equipment they invest, they hope to realize three or even four or five pieces before they are satisfied..."

"Their philosophy is that once you cast the net, you should catch the fish. They invested so much in Zhang Haipeng, but not only did they not achieve any results in Jinzhou, but the South Manchuria section also suffered losses repeatedly because of nearby bandits—"

After Guo Maochen got the timetable, he called He Yongqing, Zhang Hanqing and others to hold an emergency meeting in his independent barracks.
"It is certain that the Japanese will investigate this matter thoroughly."

In addition to the anger of the top military officials, even Terauchi Masatake, who had just become prime minister last year, expressed his dissatisfaction: he repeatedly ordered the South Manchuria Railway Company and the railway protection troops along the line to thoroughly investigate the real culprit.

Of course Jiang Cheng, as a time traveler, knew all this very well. He was somewhat impressed by Guo Maochen's ability to see through the Japanese devils' mentality.

"Mao Chen, what you mean is: lead the way for these little Japanese?"

Jiang Cheng immediately understood his subtext and stared at the town he had encircled.

Along the South Manchuria Railway, every station was occupied by Japanese troops, euphemistically called the "Railway Protection Army";
Guo Maochen instructed them to get the train timetable, but Jiang Cheng thought that they must be planning a surprise attack on the Japanese——

But what he didn't expect was that this commander-in-chief had a much bigger vision than him:

What's the point of hitting the Japanese with a club? We also have to guide the Japanese's anger to the "correct" place.

"clever."

Guo Maochen raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, then pointed at the map in front of him with his right hand, "Look, the last time the railway was attacked was here--"

Zhang Hanqing raised his eyes: "Is it... two sections?"

He Yongqing took a deep breath and pointed to the route section that Guo Maochen had circled in advance: "Well, there are two sections that have been damaged recently. Before leaving Fengtian, Maochen boldly guessed that there would definitely be problems between Panjin and Jinzhou."

Regardless of how he guessed it, Jiang Cheng took over and continued, "That means the Japanese repaired the railway and resumed operation... and then it was bombed again?"

Cai Yuanming pointed to the section of road that was close to Goubangzi and said, "We were on a train when the railway was bombed. It was here..."

"Then let's go and attack here again this time, shall we? Then we can lead the angry devils all the way to Goubangzi, and that will be it."

Guo Maochen shook his head and sneered: "You are a clever kid, but your cleverness... is still a little bit off."

"You are being too deliberate in doing this. Even if we lead the Japs all the way to Goubangzi, how can we make them believe that it was someone inside who did it?"

Cai Yuanming stuck out his tongue to indicate that he didn't know. Zhang Hanqing pressed on: "Don't keep us in suspense. Tell us the truth."

Guo Maochen smiled calmly: "We have got the timetable - it is not difficult to tell which part is the freight train by looking at the train number."

"We just need to reveal the news to the Liu family and let them rob it themselves, right? Feilan, you have fought bandits on the border of Jilin Province before, so you should know how to leak the news, right?" Jiang Cheng looked at Zhang Hanqing and smiled: "The coach inn——"

"In the ten rules of the outlaws, there is a big carriage inn: heroes meet up for the winter, get information, and even treat horses and livestock. All of this is done here."

Cai Yuanming chuckled: "That's easy, let me go and learn from Yu Lin, and just chat a little..."

"But I still don't understand. Even if they really wanted to rob the Japanese, how could they lead them there?"

Seeing Guo Maochen's confident look, Jiang Cheng tapped the table lightly: "Commander-in-chief, tell us all at once how we should act."

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Two days later, a train loaded with Japanese military supplies set out from Shanhaiguan and headed towards Fengtian at the fastest speed.

In addition to the necessary weapons and equipment, the most loaded items on the train were food and daily necessities:
Spring and summer clothing, shoes and hats, rice collected from the Jiangnan region, soap, towels, cigarettes, sake, etc.

"Mr. Matsushita, after this mission, I will submit my application for discharge from the military to the Governor's Office."

On the train, a gray-haired Japanese officer turned around and gave his colleague a uniquely Japanese smile of fortitude and coldness, and said politely, "This section of the railway will be fully handed over to you from now on."

Matsushita Hideki pretended to be terrified, saluted and said, "Senior Nishio, your teachings will be engraved in my heart in the future!"

Xiwei smiled faintly and pushed his arm down: "From now on, Nanman Road will rely on young people like you..."

Before he could finish his words, he heard an earth-shattering explosion right in front of the railway!

Then the locomotive blew its whistle and immediately started emergency braking. The strong inertia made it difficult for Nishio and Matsushita to stand still.
If they hadn't reached out to hold on to the office desks and chairs fixed in the car, they would have probably fallen to the ground.

"Damn China, are they attacking again!?"

Before leaving Shanhaiguan, Xiwei received a warning from the top leaders:

On the Jinzhou to Panjin section, they must be extremely careful of enemy attacks...but the attack came as soon as they left Jinzhou Station?

As the supreme commander of this military train, Nishio immediately ordered the senior management of Matsushita Electric and ordered his deputy to notify all personnel to be on alert.

However, just as all the soldiers pulled the bolt to load the gun, the soldier who got off the car for inspection turned back and reported that there might have been a misunderstanding.

"No sign of the enemy, sir!"

"It's really weird. The explosion sounded loud, but it didn't seem to be that powerful..."

Listening to the report, the old devil was confused: "What?"

"Reporting to the commander, we have checked and the railway at the explosion site has not been seriously damaged. There is no problem in passing smoothly!"

Nishio was stunned, but Matsushita on the side sneered: "Is this a prank?"

"No! I bet it's not just a prank!"

"Pass my order down, all troops remain alert: guns loaded, ready for battle at any time!"

(End of this chapter)