Bright Sword: Japs, times have changed

Three days passed in a flash.

The atmosphere in the base has been somewhat tense these days. Each outpost has twice as many troops as usual, patrolling in shifts around the clock to ensure that any emergencies can be discovered as soon as possible.

Xiaowangzhuang.

Lin Qiang has set up this place as a command post, with two companies responsible for defense around it, and two companies also deployed on the mountains on both sides.

The independent battalion has a total of six companies. Except for the two regiments that stayed behind to protect the base, the rest are here, including the special forces team.

According to Lin Qiang's arrangement, the special forces will be mixed in with ordinary companies and will not act alone.

The purpose of doing this is to prevent Yamamoto Ikki from seeing the clues. Lin Qiang is not sure that he can kill the other party this time, so in order to avoid Zhang Zizai being in danger afterwards, he decided not to let the special forces come out alone to fight this time.

Furthermore, the other party is a military expert in this field and a powerful opponent. It is easy for him to see the difference between special forces and ordinary soldiers, and thus change his strategy, resulting in the failure of this plan.

In a strong confrontation, any slight mistake will be magnified in the eyes of the opponent and eventually become the key to victory.

Therefore, Lin Qiang's expression at the moment was very solemn. If he was facing ordinary devils, the method he would adopt was to cover them with firepower.

But they were facing Yamamoto Ikki's special forces team, and just like the special forces, surprise was the only way.

There has been no relevant information coming from the direction of the county town, and at this time Lin Qiang did not dare to take the risk of letting Zhang Yuntian enter the county town again.

inside the house.

Zhang Yuntian and others were discussing countermeasures at this time, and Lin Qiang's idea was to let the artillery carry mortars forward five kilometers and carry out a saturation attack on the bait given by the devils.

Zhang Yuntian frowned and asked, "Battalion Commander, we were forced to fight back against the Japanese special forces, but if we were to take the initiative to attack, wouldn't we need to ask the brigade commander for instructions?"

Any combat team that mobilizes troops for battle without asking for permission will not be praised if they win, but will be compensated for their mistakes. However, if they lose, they will be held responsible.

What Zhang Yuntian was worried about was not that the team would suffer losses, but that the independent battalion was directly commanded by the brigade headquarters and he should ask the brigade commander for instructions.

Lin Qiang put out the cigarette in his hand, looked up at Zhang Yuntian and said, "Are you worried that the brigade commander will be angry if he knows that we launched an attack without permission?"

Zhang Yuntian nodded honestly.

Lin Qiang rolled his eyes. "Why are you so angry, Commander? If I had a subordinate who could win a battle without any assistance or command, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams!"

"It doesn't matter whether it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it can catch mice, it's a good cat!"

"It's my fault too. I haven't had time to tell you this. The brigade commander has already promised us that the development of the independent battalion will still be based on our own ideas. He won't send us a political commissar or instructor. In other words, I have the final say over the independent battalion!"

"Also, our independent battalion can take any action without asking for permission. We have full control over everything!"

"I'd like to take this opportunity to say a few more words. The battlefield is ever-changing, and oftentimes leaders commanding from the rear don't understand the battlefield situation as well as commanders on the front lines."

"When necessary, you must decisively draw your sword, rather than being afraid of wolves in front and tigers behind. As long as the losses are not caused by stupidity, I will cover them afterwards."

"Everything has to wait until the report is completed, the superiors will hold a meeting, and then a plan will be made. If you go through this process, the opportunity will be lost. You must remember this: a general in the field is not subject to military orders."

Everyone nodded, not to flatter Lin Qiang, but because they thought it really made sense.

When necessary, dare to draw the sword!

When it is time to let go, just do it, instead of being afraid of making mistakes or being punished.

Even if you know that you are facing a strong enemy, you must dare to draw your sword against the enemy!

Victory or defeat can only be determined after the fight.

As for whether there will be punishment or commendation later, we will have to wait until the battle is over and all the Japanese devils are killed.

The room fell into silence, everyone was thinking about what Lin Qiang had just said. At this time, a scout came running in: "Report to the battalion commander, there is a fellow outside. He said he is delivering intelligence to Captain Zhang."

Ok?

"Let's go and have a look!"

Lin Qiang was the first to walk out of the house, followed by the others.

Zhang Yuntian knew the person who came. He was a close confidant of Zhang Zizai, the kind who was taken with him wherever he went.

"Brother Zhang, I finally see you!"

The man didn't waste any time talking. He took out a letter and handed it to Zhang Yuntian personally. "This is the information our captain asked me to deliver. He told me to hand it to you personally."

"Now that I have delivered the letter, I will return to the county town."

After saying this, he looked at Lin Qiang again and said with a little excitement: "Battalion Commander, it's great to see you again!"

Lin Qiang smiled and nodded: "Thank you for your hard work. Be careful on your way back!"

"Yes!"

After the messenger left, Zhang Yuntian handed the letter to Lin Qiang.

After reading it carefully, Lin Qiang handed the letter back to Zhang Yuntian and murmured, "The show is about to begin!"

The information Zhang Zizai sent was very timely, otherwise, Lin Qiang would not have known that that bastard Yamamoto Ikki had started taking action this morning.

Yamamoto's special forces team took the lead and disguised themselves as ordinary citizens to leave the county. If Okamoto had not told Zhang Zizai, this information would not have been passed to Lin Qiang.

It is estimated that in an hour, a large group of Japanese soldiers will rush out of the county town. They have no heavy weapons and will not carry heavy machine guns.

"Battalion Commander, it seems our stage was not in vain!"

Lin Qiang nodded and said, "In that case, let's have the artillery platoon advance five kilometers with mortars and grenade launchers. Since the Japanese dare not enter the range of the howitzers, then we will extend it!"

"The bait is right in front of my mouth, why wouldn't I take it?"

"Wu Zhe, Xu Lang, Wang Qiang, separate one platoon from your team and put it under Hu Zi's command."

The three of them answered in unison: "Yes!"

"Huzi, your mission is to eat as much bait as possible while ensuring safety!"

Lin Qiang's eyes were filled with murderous intent, and he said coldly, "You punch me, and I kick you back. This is just a trick. Our independent battalion must do what the enemy does: if they punch me, we will strike them back with a sword!"

After the order was issued, each team quickly took action. With the assistance of the team, the artillery platoon was rushing to the designated location.

The special forces scouts are scattered in several places and can report the situation at any time using the walkie-talkies in their hands.

In a ravine five kilometers away from Xiaowangzhuang.

Yamamoto Ikki led the special forces team to sneak all the way, deliberately bypassing the front of Heiyun Village to avoid being discovered by the Eighth Route Army's secret sentries.

"Rest here for ten minutes!"

"Hi Yi!"

This time, Yamamoto Ikki brought out the first batch of team members, only about thirty people.

Unfolding the map to confirm the direction of advance, Yamamoto showed a cruel smile on his face when he saw that the destination was only a few kilometers away.

"This time, I will use the enemy's blood to wash away the great shame brought by the defeat, and prove to everyone that special operations are the key to victory in the war!"

Upon hearing this, the adjutant echoed, "Yamamoto-kun, we can definitely do it!"