Bright Sword: Japs, times have changed

Laiyuan County.

After a busy day, Zhang Zizai returned home to find that the two maids had fallen asleep on the table.

He looked down at his watch and saw that it was already around eleven o'clock in the evening. It seemed that the two maids had been waiting for a long time.

He walked quietly to the table and sat down. He picked up the chopsticks and was about to take a bite of food when he saw the maid slowly raise her head.

The moment she saw Zhang Yuntian, her face was filled with joy and relief: "Zhang Sang, you are finally back!"

The other maid was also woken up, with the same expression and the same tone.

Zhang Yuntian smiled slightly and said, "A thief came to the county today, and we have been searching the whole city for him. We are still busy now."

"You guys go to sleep first. I haven't eaten all day, so I'll just have a few bites."

Hearing that Zhang Yuntian hadn't eaten for a day, the two maids were heartbroken and almost shed tears. They hurriedly said, "It's cold. Go reheat it for you."

Despite Zhang Yuntian's efforts to dissuade her, the maid still insisted, and he finally compromised.

Looking at the backs of the two maids, Zhang Yuntian shook his head with a smile.

Being born in this war era, I really don’t know whether it is a good fate or a bad fate.

However, compared to the Japanese women in the barracks, these two maids are quite lucky.

It was bought by Okamoto and then given to himself.

Soon, the food was reheated and served. With the help of two maids, it took Zhang Yuntian a full hour to finish his meal.

Only after the two maids fell asleep did Zhang Yuntian have the chance to escape.

Although he knew that the two maids would not betray him, he was working undercover behind enemy lines and had to be foolproof.

After confirming again and again that the two maids were asleep, Zhang Yuntian went to the backyard with peace of mind, opened a well-hidden tunnel door and went in.

When he appeared again, he was in a small room.

The room was extremely simple, with only a set of tables, chairs, and benches, and nothing else, not even a candle for lighting.

"You came?"

"Well, I'm here."

"Why did you come now?"

"I was delayed by something, so I'm late."

"You shouldn't have come at this time."

"why?"

"Because I almost fell asleep. Come earlier next time."

Zhang Yuntian laughed: "President Zhao, do you think I don't want to come earlier? I'm afraid of being targeted by someone with ulterior motives!"

The county town’s defenses have suddenly strengthened recently. Zhang Yuntian didn’t know what was going on, but he only knew that the Japanese asked them to increase patrols.

Moreover, there was a squadron of Japanese soldiers guarding a house in the city. Although Zhang Yuntian knew that something must be wrong, he couldn't get close.

This time I contacted Zhao He to meet him just to get to the bottom of this matter.

Meetings like this were always short, and there was no time to waste. Zhang Yuntian said bluntly, "Chairman Zhao, what's going on with that house in the north of the city? Why is there a squadron of Japanese soldiers there?"

"You don't know about this?"

Zhao He seemed very surprised. Zhang Yuntian knew what he meant and said with a smile, "The Japanese wouldn't let me get close, and Okamoto never told me a word about this."

"Isn't he going to fall out of favor?"

"Ahem, President Zhao, be careful or I'll bring people to cause trouble for you tomorrow!"

"Hahaha."

They both laughed at the same time.

"I do know something about it."

Zhao He didn't hesitate and told what he knew: "It seems that there is an important Japanese figure living there. He is said to be an expert in some field and is studying how to break the independent battalion's defensive position."

"In my opinion, he's just a good-for-nothing who calls himself an expert just because he has a few drops of knowledge."

"Tens of thousands of men couldn't break through the defenses of Xiaowangzhuang. What could a good-for-nothing like him do? Write a letter to curse Captain Lin?"

Zhang Yuntian laughed at this, and he suppressed his laughter and said, "Thank you for letting me know. I won't bother you any more."

"You've already interrupted."

"President Zhao, you must be prepared tomorrow. Without a few hundred silver dollars, this matter will not be over."

"Captain Zhang, please be careful with the way you talk to me. Don't forget what was written in my daughter's letter."

Hearing this, Zhang Ziyi was stunned: "Haha, I was just joking with you, Brother Zhao, don't take it to heart!"

…………

morning.

Lin Qiang was awakened by the ringing of the phone. He squinted his sleepy eyes and answered the call.

The first sentence he heard instantly sobered him up.

"Headquarters orders your independent battalion to fight the first battle. Your mission is to hold back the Japanese in Anhua and Laiyuan counties at all costs."

"Ten days!"

Lin Qiang immediately responded: "Yes, Commander, ten days!"

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

As the words fell, the phone was hung up.

It's time to start!

While getting out of bed and putting on his clothes, Lin Qiang used the intercom to notify others to gather in the command room.

Since last night, all members of the independent battalion have been on alert, and all posts and artillery positions are working in three shifts.

Don't give the Japanese any chance to launch a sneak attack.

Soon, several company commanders gathered together.

Lin Qiang didn't waste any words and said directly, "We've received orders from headquarters. The independent battalion's mission is to hold back the Japanese in Anhua and Laiyuan counties for ten days."

After saying that, Lin Qiang scanned everyone's expressions.

Then he added: "Whatever the cost."

Everyone knows that ten days is the minimum standard.

If they only hold out for nine days, then the independent battalion will be the sinner.

Why do people lack confidence?

Because the difference in troop strength between the enemy and us is almost 2:1.

Thirty thousand people versus eighty thousand people.

Even if there were 80,000 pigs, it would take ten days to catch them all.

This is why everyone is silent.

Lin Qiang asked, "Do you have a plan?"

The captain of the second company, Qiangzi, stood up and said, "Commander, I think we can take advantage of the terrain. The trenches and bunkers we dug earlier can still be used. We can also set some traps around them."

Lin Qiang nodded slightly: "This is a solution, but it's not enough."

At this time, the company commander spoke up: "Battalion Commander, can we send some people to launch a surprise attack to disrupt their deployment? For example, targeting the enemy in Laiyuan County?"

Lin Qiang's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea. But who should we send?"

Everyone fell into deep thought.

At this time, Duan Peng stood up and said, "Battalion Commander, let the special forces go."

Lin Qiang did not respond.

For this type of mission, it is indeed appropriate to send a special forces team.

The special forces are highly mobile, and have greater combat effectiveness and destructive power, and can cause huge losses to the Japanese.

but……

There are some things that Lin Qiang is not willing to say directly, because every soldier in the special forces is an elite.

But this time the mission is to face tens of thousands of Japanese devils in the county town.

After a long while, Lin Qiang finally said, "This mission is too dangerous. I won't consider it for now."

"Xu Lang, Wang Qiang, Wu Zhe, do you three have any plans?"

Xu Lang spoke first: "Battalion Commander, we can feint an attack on Laiyuan County to draw out their main force, and then set up an ambush on the road."

After thinking for a moment, Lin Qiang shook his head and said, "Although this method is good, it will easily expose our strength and combat intentions. The risk is too great."

Wang Qiang, who had been silent the entire time, spoke up. "Battalion Commander, can we start with the civilians? Let them spread some false information, such as saying that a large number of Eighth Route Army reinforcements are about to arrive nearby. This will discourage the Japanese from making any rash moves. This way, we can buy more time."

Lin Qiang's eyes lit up. This idea was interesting.

Wu Zhe added, "At the same time, we can send out a small reconnaissance team disguised as a large force to operate from a distance, causing the Japanese to misjudge the situation."

Lin Qiang made the final decision: "Let's do it this way. All arrangements will be made now, and each company will execute according to the plan. Also, the reconnaissance team must proceed with caution. If they are discovered, the consequences will be disastrous."

When Zhao Baogang, the squad leader of the kitchen team, brought the meal over, he saw everyone sitting together and talking, and the smile on his face disappeared instantly.

"There's going to be another war."