Spy Wars: Red Agent Codename Phoenix

Yu Xiaowan shook her head and said, "I didn't expect the Japanese to advance so quickly!"

Xiang Chu said thoughtfully, "This is a brilliant move by Minister Chen."

Yu Xiaowan said irritably, "What brilliant move? I think it's a terrible move."

Xiang Chu pointed to the map and laughed, "He wants to learn from Lao Xue's Battle of Changsha and lure the main force of the Japanese army into the mountains between Yuyangguan and Shipai for a decisive battle."

Yu Xiaowan frowned and said, "But this move is too risky. If Shipai falls, Chongqing will be in danger."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! If the Japanese occupy Shipai and turn it into a fortress like Yichang, then we'll be in real trouble."

Yu Xiaowan said worriedly, "Brother Chu! Minister Chen ordered the troops to retreat. I'm afraid some people were already planning to escape, and once they retreat, things will get out of control."

"The Nationalist army likes to run away; don't let it turn into a complete rout."

Xiang Chu nodded, paused, and then loudly ordered, "Fu Gui! Notify all units to prepare for battle. All deserters and routed soldiers who have passed through my defense zone are prohibited from retreating and must join my troops in battle. Anyone who refuses to obey will be killed without exception!"

"Yes!"

Ma Fugui accepted the order without hesitation.

Yu Xiaowan said worriedly, "Brother Chu! If there are tens of thousands of deserters, more than our people, killing them all might cause riots."

Xiang Chu waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about it! Deserters abandon their homes and country, which can easily lead to the collapse of the war. Not killing them is not enough to stabilize the situation. I will take full responsibility."

Yu Xiaowan reminded him, "This is a matter of life and death! You should first inform Minister Chen."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "That makes sense!"

Guandi Temple is located in Changlin Town, southeast of Yuyang Pass.

Doihara Hamako led Ushijima Sekiko into the temple.

"Thump!"

Ushijima Sekiko's legs went weak as she looked at the statue, and she knelt on the ground.

Doihara Hamaji scoffed, "Guanzi! You're afraid of Guan Yu from China?"

Ushijima Sekiko got up and pointed at the large sword in the hand of the Zhou Cang statue, saying:

"General! Guan Zi is afraid of the crescent-shaped blade in this burly man's hand."

Doihara Hamako laughed loudly, "Yoshi! This great general is just missing a big sword like this when I go to the battlefield for close combat."

After saying this, he rushed up to the altar and snatched the large sword from the hand of the Zhou Cang statue.

However, the statue of Zhou Cang had fallen into disrepair over the years, and his arms had been torn off by him with a knife.

Ushijima Sekiko sneered, "General! It seems this big, dark-skinned man is desperately trying to protect this greatsword, refusing to let go with either hand. Hehe!"

Doihara Hamako roared in fury, "Baka! You big, black Chinese man! Die!"

He shook off a pair of clay-carved arms and swung his knife, cleaving the Zhou Cang statue in two.

Ushijima Sekiko clapped his hands and cheered, "Yosh! The general is awesome! Quick! Cut that red-faced Chinese man down with one stroke too!"

With a furious roar, Doihara Hamaru ruthlessly chopped the Guan Gong statue in two, then stood frozen in place.

Ushijima Sekiko shook Doihara Kenji urgently, exclaiming, "General! What's wrong?"

"Thump!"

Doihara Hamako knelt on the ground, picked up the mangled body of the Guan Yu statue, and cried out in anguish, "Guan Yu! Hamako acted impulsively and destroyed your golden statue. Please forgive me!"

Looking at the introduction of Guan Yu on the wall, Ushijima Sekiko scoffed, "General! Just a defeated and killed military commander in Chinese history, why do you respect him?"

Doihara Hamaji rebuked, "What do you know? This general needs Guan Yu's blessing to win the battle on the Chinese battlefield."

Ushijima Sekiko muttered, "If Guan Yu were to bless anyone, he would bless the Chinese, not us wicked Japanese devils."

Doihara Hamaji angrily retorted: "Guanzi! We crossed the ocean to China entirely for the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere,' and Guan Gong would definitely give us his special support."

Ushijima Sekiko scoffed, "Happy?! The Imperial Army does whatever it wants in China, how can he forgive that?"

Doihara Hamaji suddenly stood up and said happily, "Guan Yu just told me that he has forgiven me and will definitely help me win the battle in China. Moreover, he gave me this great sword, and I will definitely take this sword and charge into Shipai."

After speaking, he struck a cool pose with a knife in his hand.

At this moment, the Japanese radio operator rushed in and reported:

"General! Commander Yokoyama has sent a telegram that Tojo Seiyu's raiding party has been surrounded by Chinese troops at the Makibashi River, and he orders you to lead your troops to their rescue immediately."

Doihara Kenji snatched the telegram, puzzled, "Isn't Tojo Seiu surrounded at Makibashi River, not at Kurumakei?"

Ushijima Sekiko scoffed, "Is that even a question? Tojo Seiu sent you false information through your student Asano Saburo."

Doihara Kenji nodded and said, "Yes! Asano Saburo is just a hot-blooded young man. How could he be a match for that old fox, Tojo Seiyu?"

Ushijima Sekiko said with a smile, "General! You have once again deceived the head of the Shadow Agency and the Chinese Military Intelligence Bureau."

Doihara Hamu sneered, "It would be better if they were fooled to death!"

The Japanese radio operator couldn't help but say, "General! Commander Yokoyama is waiting for your reply."

Doihara Hiroji ordered, "Call on Commander Yokoyama: I have led my troops to reinforce Tojo Aoyu's raiding party."

"Hah!"

The Japanese radio operator hurriedly accepted the order.

Doihara Hamaji shouldered his broadsword, walked out of the Guandi Temple, and loudly ordered, "Captain Sakai! Chief of Staff Takahashi! Assemble the troops and follow me across the Qingjiang River to take Shipai."

"Hah!"

Taro Sakai and Kosei Takahashi bowed and accepted the order.

Ushijima Sekiko asked in confusion, "General! Why isn't our army going to rescue Tojo Aoame?"

Doihara Hamaru sneered, "Save him? By the time our army gets there, Tojo Aoyu will be long gone. The Imperial army is advancing triumphantly; it's the perfect opportunity to seize military merit. Let's go!"

Ushijima Sekiko muttered, "What a hypocrite."

At Juanqiao River, the fierce battle was nearing its end, with countless Japanese soldiers lying dead on the riverbank.

Tojo Seiyu was severely injured and barely clinging to life.

He sat down on the ground, handed the long sword to Asano Saburo, and instructed him:

"Asano-kun! This intelligence officer has killed countless Chinese people on his way here, making due contributions to the Imperial Holy War. Quickly! Please help this intelligence officer commit seppuku."

Saburo Asano said urgently, "Your Excellency, intelligence officer! You don't need to commit seppuku. The telegram requesting assistance from Commander Yokoyama has been sent, and we should have news soon."

Tojo Seiyu shook his head and said, "The Chinese army attacking our army is the elite of the elite. Our army only has 12 men left, and we are out of ammunition and food. It's too late for reinforcements."

At that moment, the radio broadcast began.

Saburo Asano hurriedly copied down and translated the telegram, then happily exclaimed:

"Your Excellency, Commander Yokoyama has dispatched General Doihara to lead troops to provide assistance."

Tojo Seiyu said with a bitter smile, "Commander Yokoyama sent Doihara Hiroji to the rescue? He definitely won't come. Sigh! This intelligence officer will just have to commit seppuku. Asano-kun! Quickly, get the sword."

"Hah!"

Saburo Asano bowed and accepted the order, taking the long sword and raising it high.

However, Tojo Seiu was afraid of pain and absolutely refused to stab the dagger into her abdomen.

Japanese soldiers surrounded him, shielding him from bullets and helping him commit seppuku.

In the distance, Liu Zhengxiong and others closely monitored the situation.

Liu Zhengxiong said angrily, "That damned Japanese devil, committing seppuku is such a simple thing, why is he dawdling?"

Xiao Liu aimed his sniper rifle scope at Tojo Aoyu and laughed, "Old Liu! Let's not wait any longer, I'll just end his life with one shot."

Liu Zhengxiong rebuked, "Sniper bullets are so precious, every one fired is one less available. Wouldn't it be better to let him commit suicide quickly and painlessly?"

Xiao Liu handed him the sniper rifle and laughed, "Here you go! I can kill him without a sniper rifle."

After saying this, he took the rifle from the new recruit next to him and fired a shot.

Tojo Seiyu collapsed and died instantly.

"beat--!"

Liu Zhengxiong roared, picked up his sniper rifle, and ended Asano Saburo's life with a single shot.