Bright Sword: Japs, times have changed

After hearing Okamoto's tactics, Harahira Koizumi's eyes suddenly lit up, as if the clouds had cleared and the sky was blue.

The same cunning and treacherous smile that he had when he first arrived in Laiyuan County appeared on his face: "Yoshi, Okamoto-kun, your plan is very good."

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At this time, Yamamoto Ikki stood up from his seat and said seriously, "Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, Yamamoto Ikki is willing to sign a military order. If we fail to destroy the independent battalion's howitzers this time, I will commit seppuku to apologize!"

The Japanese's seppuku to apologize was equivalent to signing a military order, and if they failed, they would die.

Seeing Yamamoto Ikki's confidence, Harahira Koizumi also believed it a little: "Okay, since Yamamoto-kun has such courage, then I will trust you this time."

After saying this, Harahira Koizumi raised his glass, looked at everyone present and said, "Let's all wish Yamamoto-kun a successful start!"

"I wish Yamamoto-kun a successful start!"

Having been trusted once again, Yamamoto Ikki felt mixed emotions, and when he looked at Okamoto, there was a bit more gratitude in his eyes.

Noticing Yamamoto Ikki's gaze, Okamoto smiled and responded with a look, as if to say that they were all brothers.

After blessing Yamamoto, Harahira Koizumi mentioned Okamoto again: "Mr. Okamoto, if we can successfully destroy the Eighth Route Army Independent Battalion this time, you will be the first to achieve the credit!"

Upon hearing this, Okamoto stood up and waved his hand, saying, "Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, I believe that without your wise leadership, no matter how good the plan is, it would not succeed. The greatest credit for this victory, of course, goes to you and the brave men of the Fourth Brigade."

"In addition, Yamamoto-kun went deep behind enemy lines and was at risk of being surrounded by the enemy at any time. This achievement should go to Yamamoto-kun."

"As for my subordinates, it is our duty to help the Brigade Commander solve his problems."

Harahira Koizumi nodded in satisfaction and raised his glass again, but this time he drank alone with Okamoto.

These few words left a good impression on Okamoto among the generals of the 4th Brigade.

Yamamoto Ikki also came over in person to express his gratitude to Okamoto, saying that without him, the Yamamoto Special Forces might have been buried.

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"You mean, this kid Okamoto actually believed what you said?"

Xiaowangzhuang position.

The person who was reporting intelligence to Lin Qiang was Zhang Zizai, an undercover agent who had been lurking in Laiyuan County.

After a long period of lurking, he was promoted from a small team leader to the battalion commander of the puppet army in the county, with hundreds of people under his command.

Although under Zhang Zizai's management, the puppet troops in the county were replaced by his own people, the people were no longer oppressed by the puppet troops and their lives became much better.

However, in the eyes of the people in the county, Zhang Zizai is still a big traitor, but this big traitor has a conscience and pays for food and drink.

This time, while the Japanese were holding a meeting, Zhang Zizai personally ran to Xiaowangzhuang to report the matter to Lin Qiang: "I believe him, but I can't guarantee that he will say what he said. But what is certain is that Okamoto is a very capable guy, and he will definitely tell the truth if he gets the chance."

Lin Qiang stroked his prickly stubble, pondered for a moment, and then spoke slowly, "No matter what, we must be prepared in advance. If they come as planned, they will never return."

Zhang Zizai nodded and replied, "Captain, can we set a trap? We can plant some mines in the valley where they must pass through, and station snipers on the hills on both sides."

Lin Qiang's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea, but we have to be careful that they see through it. The special forces trained by Yamamoto are not to be trifled with."

"Don't worry, Captain. I have also arranged spies over there. Once they make any unusual movements, they will inform me in time." Zhang Zizai said confidently.

Lin Qiang patted his shoulder and said, "Good brother, thank you for your hard work. Be careful when you go back and don't reveal your identity."

Zhang Zizai chuckled, "Captain, I know what's going on. I'll go back and prepare, and I'll cooperate with you when the time comes."

In order to prevent Zhang Zizai from being exposed, Lin Qiang did not try to persuade him to stay: "Be careful about everything."

"Do not worry!"

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After Zhang Zizai returned to the county, he immediately began to make arrangements and explained all matters to his trusted subordinates to ensure that every link was foolproof.

It wasn't until the next day that the gendarmerie blew the whistle for an emergency assembly.

Not long after, Yamamoto Ikki set off with the special forces team, and this time Okamoto actually went along with them.

This time it was a surprise operation, and Zhang Zizai had no chance to participate. Moreover, his task was to guard the county town to prevent a fire in the backyard.

The devils began to act, which meant that the entire plan was proceeding as expected.

The news of the Japanese actions was passed back to the independent battalion by the spies arranged outside the county town. Zhang Zizai was strolling leisurely in the county town, accompanied by two good-looking women.

There is another part of the plan. Yuanping Koizumi personally led a large force to approach the Xiaowangzhuang position again.

All the conditions required for the plan have been prepared. We just need to wait for Yamamoto Ikki to complete the task. Once the signal is received, Harahira Koizumi will give the order for the final general attack.

Yamamoto Ikki led the special forces team carefully towards the designated location, with Okamoto following closely behind.

When they entered the valley, Yamamoto Ikki suddenly raised his hand to signal them to stop: "Okamoto-kun, it's too quiet here. I'm afraid there's an ambush."

This road is the only way Zhang Zizai mentioned, it is a canyon.

Okamoto frowned, "Yamamoto-kun, aren't you being too cautious?"

However, Yamamoto Ikki still sent a few men to investigate.

The best way to deal with the special forces team is to use a special forces team that is more professional and stronger than them.

Seeing this, the special forces members showed no impulse at all. They lay still in their designated positions, blending into the snow.

If this was not the rear, and Yamamoto Ikki was not planning a sneak attack, he could have used machine gun fire to clear a path, and the lurking special forces members would have surely been injured, thus causing the plan to be exposed.

At this time, Harahira Koizumi's large army had also appeared on the battlefield. After arriving here again after two days, there was a touch of confidence on Harahira Koizumi's face.

On the independent battalion side, due to a change in plan, Lin Qiang was directing the soldiers to quietly adjust the defense layout and be on high alert.

In the canyon, Yamamoto Ikki, who did not find anything unusual, commanded the team to continue the action. When the first group was climbing up the mountain, a hare was startled.

Yamamoto Ikki thought he was discovered and subconsciously prepared to shoot. Fortunately, Okamoto saw the rabbit and hurriedly said, "It's a rabbit, a rabbit, Yamamoto-kun, don't be impulsive!"

Yamamoto Ikki came back to his senses and said to Okamoto gratefully: "Thanks to you, Okamoto-kun, otherwise, the opportunity you fought so hard for me would have been wasted by me."