Spy Wars: I am the Captain of the Military Police

On the Japanese front, the commander calmly ordered: "Wait until they are within a hundred meters before opening fire."

The soldiers of the 67th Division were getting closer and closer, and were about to break through the first line of defense.

Suddenly, all the firepower on the Japanese position opened fire at the same time, and heavy machine guns spewed out flames, forming a cross-fire network, mowing down the charging soldiers one by one.

Li Daquan suddenly threw himself down and pulled Xiao Wang into a bomb crater: "The Japanese firepower is too strong!"

Bullets whizzed past overhead, sending dirt flying everywhere.

On the Japanese front, a machine gunner calmly fired short bursts, each bullet accurately finding its target. The ammunition handler next to him constantly replaced the barrel to prevent it from overheating.

"These Chinese soldiers are really reckless." The machine gunner said as he knocked down another Chinese soldier who rushed forward.

"After all, it's their country's land." The ammunition man responded in a low voice.

"Shut up! Focus on the battle!" the sergeant scolded.

The 67th Division was repelled several times in its assaults, suffering heavy casualties.

Huang Wei received reports from the front line in the command post and his expression became increasingly solemn.

"Commander, more than half of the regiment has been killed or wounded, and the commander has been killed!"

"Two of the three battalion commanders of the Second Regiment were injured, and the troops have lost their command!"

"The enemy's firepower is too strong, and it's difficult to break through with a frontal attack!"

The battle lasted all night, and by dawn, one-third of the 67th Division had suffered casualties and was forced to withdraw from the battle.

Huang Wei, covered in dust and with bloodshot eyes, reported to Chen Cheng: "Sir, the Japanese firepower is too strong. Our army... has failed to recapture Luodian."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, and then Chen Cheng's firm voice came: "Rest and stand by. I will let the 14th Division take over the attack."

When the commander of the 14th Division, Huo Kuizhang, received the order, he was inspecting the position fortifications.

He returned to division headquarters and called a meeting of officers.

“Everyone, Luodian is strategically important and must be recaptured.

The 67th Division suffered heavy losses in a direct assault, so I decided to launch a feint attack head-on while sending the 79th Regiment to attack behind enemy lines. Huo Kuizhang pointed to a map and said, "This is the location of the Japanese headquarters. The 79th Regiment's mission is to strike directly at the enemy!"

Upon hearing the news, the commander of the 79th Regiment immediately made arrangements and decided that the third battalion would carry out the surprise attack mission.

Battalion commander Li Bojun was 32 years old at the time, a graduate of Whampoa Military Academy, brave in combat and resourceful.

After receiving the order, Li Bojun carefully studied the map and reconnaissance report, and finally chose a roundabout route - passing through rice fields and ditches under the cover of night, avoiding the main defense line of the Japanese army, and attacking the heart of Luodian Town from the flank.

"The key is this pontoon bridge." Li Bojun pointed to a point on the map. "The engineering company has secretly completed its construction. This is our only way to penetrate the enemy's rear."

The officers and soldiers of the Third Battalion began intense preparations for battle. They checked their weapons and prepared their ammunition. Many wrote letters home before departing. They knew this mission was a life-or-death struggle.

While inspecting the camp, Li Bojun saw a young soldier, Xiao Liu, clumsily trying to write a letter to his family.

"What to write?" Li Bojun asked gently.

Xiao Liu hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Report to the battalion commander, I don't know what to write... I'm afraid it will sound like a suicide note."

Li Bojun patted his shoulder and said, "Just write that everything is fine and don't worry. After the war, I will go home to visit my parents in person."

As night fell, the third battalion was ready to go.

Li Bojun stood in front of the team, his eyes sweeping across the young and determined faces.

"Brothers, tonight we must strike straight at Huanglong and eliminate the enemy headquarters! The mission is dangerous, but if successful, we can open a breakthrough for our brothers on the front lines!"

Late at night, Li Bojun and his entire battalion quietly set out. They avoided the main roads, weaving through rice paddies and ditches. From time to time, gunfire could be heard in the distance, and the night sky was illuminated by flares.

The team advanced silently and swiftly, with only the occasional clatter of weapons and equipment. The water in the rice paddies was above their calves, making every step difficult.

"Battalion Commander, there is a Japanese patrol ahead." The scout came back and reported in a low voice.

Li Bojun made a gesture, and the entire battalion immediately hid in the rice paddies. The muddy water was icy cold, and mosquitoes bit them, but no one moved.

They waited until the patrol passed before continuing on their way.

At three o'clock in the morning, they arrived at the designated location, a temporary pontoon bridge. This was secretly built by the engineering troops under fire and was the only way to get to the rear of Luodian.

The floating bridge was crude and shaky, and the other side was almost invisible in the dark river.

"Hurry, pass through quickly!" Li Bojun urged in a low voice.

The soldiers stepped onto the pontoon bridge one after another. The bridge swayed with their footsteps and the river flowed quietly in the darkness.

Suddenly, a gunshot pierced the night sky, and the Japanese sentry discovered the troops crossing the river!

"We've been discovered! The entire battalion speeds up!" Li Bojun shouted.

The sound of gunfire suddenly intensified. Japanese machine gun bullets whizzed towards the pontoon bridge, splashing water on the river surface.

Several soldiers were shot and fell into the water, but the rest continued to advance bravely.

"Second Company, provide cover! Third Company, follow me!" Li Bojun was the first to rush across the pontoon bridge, and the soldiers followed closely behind.

Because the Japanese army did not expect that the Chinese army would attack Luodian from the side and rear at night, they failed to react in time. After fierce fighting, the Third Battalion successfully broke through the Japanese defense line and entered Luodian Town.

The streets of the town were in ruins, with many buildings reduced to mere rubble. The former town hall, where the Japanese military headquarters was located, was barely visible.

According to the predetermined plan, the third battalion attacked the Japanese headquarters directly.

It was a reinforced brick and stone building, originally the residence of a local wealthy businessman, and now served as the frontline command center of the Japanese Army's Second Division.

Inside the command center, Colonel Honda was studying a map when suddenly gunfire broke out outside.

"What's going on?" he asked sharply.

"Report! A small group of Chinese troops have infiltrated and are approaching the headquarters!"

Honda immediately drew his pistol: "Everyone prepare for battle! Notify all positions to send reinforcements!"

But it was too late, the Third Battalion had already surrounded the headquarters building.

"Demolition team, go!" Li Bojun ordered.

Several soldiers rushed to the outer wall of the building under a hail of bullets and placed explosives.

With a loud "bang", a big hole was blown in the wall.

"Go in!" Li Bojun was the first to rush into the thick smoke.

The Japanese troops in the command center were caught off guard by this sudden attack.

In close combat, bayonets and sabers collided, and gunshots and shouts intertwined.

Li Bojun shot and killed a Japanese officer, then turned around and knocked down another one with the butt of his gun.

The soldiers fought bravely and engaged in a brutal hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese army.

In the basement radio room, the radio operator hurriedly sent a message for help: "The command center has been attacked! Support is urgently needed!"

Before he could finish his words, a soldier rushed into the room, his bayonet flashed, and the radio operator fell to the ground.

After half an hour of fierce fighting, the Third Battalion successfully took control of the command center and killed several officers including a colonel.

Li Bojun ordered the soldiers to quickly collect intelligence documents and destroy communication equipment.

"Battalion Commander, mission accomplished! It's time for us to retreat!" shouted the company commander.

Li Bojun glanced at his watch and said, "Everyone retreat, return along the same route!"