Spy Wars: Red Agent Codename Phoenix

Yishan, the command post of the special task force.

Liu Zhengxiong crawled out of the tunnel and said happily:

"Commander! The Japanese are retreating."

Xiang Chu put down his binoculars and shook his head, saying, "No! The Japanese troops are regrouping and are about to charge again."

Liu Zhengxiong asked in bewilderment, "Our defenses are so tight, yet the Japanese still dare to charge. Aren't they afraid of dying?"

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "You're right, the Japanese are fearless. Section Chief Qian! Notify all battalions to continue preparing for battle."

"Yes!"

Qian Fu hurriedly accepted the order.

Liu Zhengxiong suggested, "Commander! In order to motivate our comrades to fight the enemy, we should introduce corresponding reward measures. Of course, killing Japanese devils is one reward, but it doesn't feel enough."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! We lack material rewards, but we must keep up with the spiritual rewards such as merit awards and commendations. In addition, we should adopt the cadre promotion standards from the old Red Army era: select, train, and then select again!"

Liu Zhengxiong said irritably, "With the war going on so intensely right now, there's no time to choose!"

Xiang Chu said earnestly, "Old Liu! We are an army led by the Party. Cadres who are not ideologically sound, not brave in battle, and not recognized by the masses must never be used."

You should select several Party members from the cadre team to form a working group, implement a reward mechanism, and select a group of comrades who have fought bravely as pre-selected cadres.

Liu Zhengxiong nodded and said, "Okay! I also need to take down those lazy, good-for-nothing guys."

Xiang Chu waved his hand and said, "You can do it, but don't let it affect your combat effectiveness. Let Wen Wan assist you. Go!"

"Yes!"

Liu Zhengxiong gladly accepted the order and went into the tunnel.

At that moment, gunfire erupted again.

The Japanese and puppet troops charged upwards amidst fierce artillery fire and a hail of bullets.

The puppet soldiers, fearing for their lives, charged forward a few steps symbolically before collapsing to the ground, trembling.

Seeing this through his binoculars, Kobayashi Kensaburo was furious and shouted an order:

"Chief of Staff! Send out the military police to massacre the puppet troops who are afraid to advance. As long as they charge at the risk of their lives, the Eighth Route Army will run out of ammunition."

"Hello!"

Heiji Ichigen bowed and accepted the order.

The Japanese military police, armed with machine guns, rushed onto the battlefield and unleashed a furious barrage of fire on the puppet troops.

The puppet troops, fearing for their lives and with no way to retreat, scrambled to their feet and joined the charge.

The mountain is dotted with hidden bunkers, and nested bunkers are everywhere.

The Japanese soldiers were fearless and charged forward carrying explosive packs.

As one group of Japanese soldiers fell, another would take their place, carrying explosives and continuing the charge.

The officers and soldiers of the Eighth Route Army, filled with hatred for their country and families, fought bravely and vowed never to retreat.

Despite the corpses strewn across the battlefield, the Japanese and puppet troops continued their desperate advance, aiming to deplete the special task force's ammunition.

However, the Eighth Route Army's guns and cannons on the mountain remained firing from dawn till dusk.

The Japanese and puppet troops broke through the defense line using human wave tactics, seized several fortifications at the foot of the mountain, and achieved some success.

The brutal fighting during the day terrified the surviving puppet troops, who then quietly slipped away under cover of darkness.

Kobayashi Kenzaburo said bitterly, "Chief of Staff! Capture the escaped puppet troops and launch a night attack on Yishan."

Heiji Kazuo said with a wry smile, "Commander! The puppet troops are faster than rabbits, we can't catch them."

Kobayashi Kenzaburo waved his hand and said, "Then forget about those despicable puppet troops. Our army will attack Yishan tonight."

Heiji Kazuo suggested, "Commander! The Eighth Route Army at Yishan is fighting bravely, has ample ammunition, and has well-constructed fortifications. If we launch a night attack, the casualties will be even more severe. I suggest we request the Commander to send army aircraft to provide support tomorrow."

Kobayashi Senzaburo calmed his anger, carefully assessed the battlefield situation, and nodded, saying, "You're right. A direct assault would result in heavy losses. Chief of Staff! Telegraph the Commander and request army air support tomorrow. At the same time, airdrop a batch of flamethrowers to burn the Eighth Route Army soldiers in the bunkers and tunnels."

"Hello!"

Heiji Ichigen bowed and accepted the order.

Looking at Mount Yi, Kobayashi Kenzaburo said bitterly, "I never expected the Eighth Route Army Special Task Force in western Shandong to be so difficult to defeat. Just what kind of person is their commander?"

Shortly after, Heiji Kazuo reported: "Commander! Commander Okamura has called to say that the Army Air Force is short of fuel and cannot provide support. Flamethrowers will be airlifted over at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Please set up the drop point in advance."

The commander ordered our troops to surround the enemy without attacking, and to send Doihara Hamo's bacteriological warfare unit to conduct bacteriological warfare.

Kobayashi Kenzaburo muttered to himself, "Doihara Kenji is so powerful, is he now using germ warfare?"

Guantao, on the banks of the Wei River.

Doihara Hamaji and Ishii Sanae's brigade camped by the river.

At that moment, he was fishing with Xiaoqi and Takahashi Kosei.

Ninagawa Seimon walked up to him and reported loudly, "General! Commander Okamura orders you to lead the bacteriological warfare unit to Mount Yi to carry out bacteriological warfare."

Doihara Hamako roared in anger: "Baka! Okamura, you skinny monkey, is really annoying. My germ warfare unit has just been established, and the 'Death God' plan has not even started yet, and he's already eyeing it."

Ninagawa Seiemon asked with a smile, "Should our army go or not?"

Doihara Hamaji said thoughtfully, "Saiemon! Do you think our army should go or not?"

Without hesitation, Ninagawa Seimon said, "Of course we have to go! The Eighth Route Army of Yishan is too brutal. If we can wipe them out with germ warfare, you will have done a great service."

Doihara Hama said with a grin, "Yoshi! Call Okamura, we'll poison Guantao City tomorrow, then take the train to Yishan and let the little germs do their thing to wipe out the Eighth Route Army's Western Shandong Special Task Force."

"Hello!"

Ninagawa Nishiemon hurriedly accepted the order.

Xiao Qi heard this and cursed inwardly: "That heartless and insane Doihara Hamako, I'm going to have the boss send troops to blow up the train, so you'll be disappointed."

Yishan, the command post of the special task force.

Xiang Chu is convening a meeting with key personnel.

Sun Xing apologized, saying, "Brigade Commander! My command was inadequate, and we lost two fortifications at the foot of the mountain. I am willing to accept punishment. In addition, please allow me to lead the Sixth Battalion in a night raid to recapture them."

Liu Heping stood up and said, "Brigade Commander! Our brigade has also lost a fortification at the foot of the mountain. I am willing to accept punishment and launch a night raid to recapture the fortification."

Liu Sen hurriedly said, "Brigade Commander! Our battalion didn't perform well during the day, we're requesting permission for a night raid..."

Xiang Chu interrupted him, saying, "Comrades! The Japanese attacked at great risk, so it's understandable that we lost a few fortifications. We can't blame you. To be honest, this was all part of my plan, deliberately giving the Japanese a little taste of victory."

The fortifications at the foot of the mountain pose little threat to those on top; there's no need for a night raid to retake them. Captain Wang! After the meeting, organize the artillery to bombard the fortifications occupied by the Japanese and teach them a lesson.

Wang Zizai hurriedly said, "Captain! We still have over a hundred poison gas bombs. We can use them to wipe out the Japanese."

Liu Zhengxiong scolded, "You're asking the strict and rule-abiding squad leader about this? Can't you make a decision yourself?"

"understand!"

Wang Zizai accepted the order with a smile.

At this moment, Qian Fu received a telegram from Xiao Qi and handed it to Xiang Chu.

Xiang Chu glanced at it, handed the telegram to Zhang Fei, and instructed:

"Chief of Staff! While the Japanese are in chaos after their defeat, you must immediately lead the 'railway sabotage team' down the mountain through the tunnels and destroy Doihara Hamaji and his biological warfare weapons on the railway."

After you succeed, do not return to the mountains; go to the Yimeng Mountains to meet up with Lü Zheng.

This mission is extremely difficult! If we fail to complete it, our army will break out of Yishan ahead of schedule and await your good news.

"Resolutely complete the mission!"

Zhang Fei accepted the order without hesitation and turned to run out of the command post.