Bright Sword: Japs, times have changed

This was a long-distance raid, and including the special forces, there were only less than 200 people in the team.

There was no need to think about fire support such as mortars and heavy machine guns, but the team carried grenade launchers. In addition to Garands, some soldiers were also equipped with assault rifles.

While the arsenal was producing howitzers, it also did not stop producing other weapons and ammunition, but the production speed was relatively slow.

However, the assault rifle bullets produced were more than enough for the team to complete this operation.

When the team was collecting ammunition, Zhao Dezhu specifically asked about it, to which Lin Qiang responded with just two words: "Enough!"

Each special forces member carried four magazines, while the other soldiers did not carry any other equipment. In addition to carrying three magazines, they also put a lot of bullets in their bullet bags.

In the evening, news came from Hu Zi through the radio. He learned from the soldiers who stayed in the prisoner-of-war camp last time that the Japanese transport team had entered the prisoner-of-war camp on time almost every day in recent times, and each time they transported a lot of supplies.

This news made Lin Qiang change his plan. The team had to set off tonight to avoid any further complications.

There is "only" one way up the mountain, but there are several ways down the mountain.

In order to ensure the absolute safety of the operation, Lin Qiang led the team along the pre-planned route, passing directly through the enemy-occupied area and the defense zone of the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

Once discovered by the Japanese, they could enter the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army's defense zone at any time to avoid the Japanese and continue to move forward without delaying their journey.

Chu Yunfei is not so stingy as to give a reasonable explanation for passing through his defense zone, right?

After leaving Dagu Mountain, you will reach Ping'an County. Forty miles south is the destination of this operation.

The long and rapid raids did not affect the special forces who were conducting similar training every day, but the physical strength of other soldiers could not keep up.

In order not to affect the subsequent actions, Lin Qiang stopped the team: "Stop moving forward and rest where you are!"

The soldiers immediately stopped to rest and eat dry food to replenish their consumed energy.

Lin Qiang called over several team leaders, placed the previously drawn map on the ground, and said with a flashlight, "Look carefully. This is the route we are taking now. If we go around the mountain ahead, we will be almost there. Now there is a problem. Hu Zi reported that the Japanese transport team's route is not fixed. There are three routes to the prisoner-of-war camp. Do you think we should wait for the Japanese transport team or disguise ourselves and enter?"

There are less than 200 people in this operation. If they are divided into three teams to ambush the transport team, there is no guarantee of a quick victory.

If the battle lasted too long, no matter whether it was heard from the direction of the county town or the prisoner-of-war camp, the entire operation would fail.

Faced with this problem, Zhang Yuntian expressed his thoughts: "Our forces are limited this time. Since we can't determine the route of the Japanese transport team, we can simply disguise ourselves and enter."

"What do you think?"

Wu Zhe and others nodded in agreement with this plan, saying that the risk of dividing the troops was too great.

Lin Qiang put away the map and said to the others, "Since everyone agrees, let's act according to this plan."

Then he looked at Qiangzi and said, "Have the brothers change into the devil's clothes. Also, remind the brothers who are disguised as prisoners of war to hide their guns and take action after receiving the signal!"

Qiangzi nodded and replied, "Yes! I'll give the order right away!"

Soon the soldiers changed into the Japanese soldiers' clothes, and those disguised as prisoners of war also hid their assault rifles behind their backs. If you didn't get close to check their backs, they would not be easily discovered.

"Keep going!"

Following Lin Qiang's order, the team marched quickly again.

When a hint of white appeared at the end of the horizon, Lin Qiang and his group successfully arrived at their destination.

Now they are only a little over one kilometer away from the Japanese prisoner-of-war camp.

Hu Zi and the soldiers who stayed behind from the first reconnaissance reported the detailed information here to Lin Qiang one by one.

"Yuntian, take people to observe the retreat route. Make sure we can retreat safely as soon as possible!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Yuntian was responsible for ensuring a smooth retreat after the operation, which was a heavier burden than entering a prisoner-of-war camp.

Lin Qiang asked, "When will the Japanese transport team arrive?"

The soldier who stayed behind to observe took out a notebook he carried with him and handed it to Lin Qiang. It contained detailed information about the Japanese transport team, including time, troop strength, and firepower deployment.

"A transport convoy has a squadron of troops?"

The above content made Lin Qiang feel confused. Generally speaking, the Japanese would not use a squadron of troops to escort strategic materials unless they were very important.

After all, the Japanese army's military strength is also very tight, and such a small piece of land cannot provide them with sufficient manpower to replenish their consumption.

The Japanese are strong because they are well prepared, well-trained, and well-equipped.

The soldier in charge of recording replied with certainty, "It was indeed a squadron of Japanese soldiers, and there were only three trucks at a time. The tire marks left on the road were very deep, as if they were pulling something very heavy."

"What's that thing on the cart?"

The soldier shook his head and said, "I don't know. Every time the transport team came, the Japanese would increase their security around them. I was afraid of being exposed, so I didn't dare to get close to observe."

Lin Qiang nodded after listening and said, "You are right. No intelligence is more important than your own safety."

First they gathered a large number of prisoners of war, and then they secretly transported very heavy objects. What were the Japanese trying to do?

Is it possible...

Lin Qiang broke out in a cold sweat at his own guess. If it was true, then as long as his action this time could crush the Japanese's plan, it would be worth it even if he sacrificed everyone!

"I hope not!"

Lin Qiang thought to himself.

The Japanese transport team arrived at around eight or nine in the morning, and it is still three hours away.

During these three hours, the soldiers tried their best to recover to their best condition, while Lin Qiang took Hu Zi to check the situation in the prisoner-of-war camp.

On a hillside not far from the prisoner-of-war camp, Lin Qiang and Hu Zi crawled to a high place with grass rings on their heads. From this distance, they could see the general situation with the naked eye.

Electricity has been connected to the prisoner-of-war camp, and there are two searchlights on the watchtower that are patrolling in a cross-pattern, leaving no blind spots at all.

Seeing this, Lin Qiang said coldly: "It seems that before we take action, we must first get rid of the Japanese wires."

"Yes."

Hu Zi responded in a low voice, "The power lines are easy to fix. The trouble is that we need an extra squadron of troops than we expected. With so few people, I'm afraid we'll be at a disadvantage."

Lin Qiang nodded, but said nothing.

Of course he knew that he would suffer losses and that people might be sacrificed.

But these extra devils had to be eliminated together.

"This operation is very tricky. We have to resolve the battle quickly while also making sure not to damage the truck."

Lin Qiang lay on the ground and thought for a long time before turning to Hu Zi and said, "I have an idea!"

"any solution?"

"Let's go back first!"