The Rise of the Youth in the War of Resistance

After several days of secret observation and in-depth investigation by the third platoon leader Liu Mazi, Battalion Commander Wang Yaxin finally confirmed that what Zhao Shao said was true.

On a dark and windy night, four people sat in the dim tent with solemn expressions.

The atmosphere in the tent was oppressive and tense. The dim candlelight swayed gently in the breeze, illuminating their serious faces.

Wang Yaxin was the first to break the silence, his voice low and powerful:

“Brothers, the situation we face is very serious.

Liu Mazi, please first tell me in detail what you have observed in the past few days."

Liu Mazi cleared his throat and began to narrate:

"Captain, I've been keeping an eye on Xu Liumin these past few days and have noticed that he's been acting suspiciously.

He often sneaked out of the camp in the middle of the night and met with an unidentified person in a remote corner.

Moreover, every time he came back, he seemed extremely nervous.

I think he must be passing on some important information."

Hu Ji frowned and interrupted:

"Is it possible that he was threatened by the enemy?"

Liu Mazi shook his head:

"I don't think so; his expression and movements didn't look forced.

There was a cunning and guilty look in his eyes, and every move he made was cautious, as if he was deliberately hiding something."

Wang Yaxin nodded and turned his gaze to Zhao Shao:

"Xiao Zhao, you haven't said anything yet, what do you think?"

Zhao Shao raised his head, looked at everyone, hesitated for a moment and said:

"Commander, I don't think we can act rashly.

There may be a large organization behind the refugees. If we act rashly, we might alert them."

Hu Ji said anxiously:

"Then we can't just do nothing, right?

We cannot allow him to act as he pleases and threaten the safety of our camp."

Zhao Shao took a deep breath and continued:

"Captain, I have an idea. Let's lure the snake out of its hole and catch it all in one fell swoop."

Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhao Shao, waiting for him to continue.

Zhao Shao said:

"We can deliberately create some false intelligence and make Xu Liumin think it is an important military secret.

Then, we secretly observe his actions, and when he passes on the false information, we can follow the clues to find the people behind him and catch them all in one fell swoop.

But this plan requires careful planning, and every step must be done correctly.”

Wang Yaxin pondered for a moment and said:

"This idea has certain feasibility, but how to implement it still needs careful planning."

Liu Mazi said:

"Then we have to make the false intelligence convincing and not let Xu Liumin see the flaws.

The content of this false intelligence must appear reasonable and contain some key misleading information.

For example, we could mention a false military deployment, including the time, location, and troop strength."

Hu Ji echoed: "

Yes, and we have to consider that he may verify the intelligence, so we have to be prepared to deal with it.

We need to arrange some details in advance so that he can get a seemingly credible answer when he verifies it."

Zhao Shao nodded:

"We can add some details that only we know inside to the false intelligence to make him believe it.

At the same time, arrange some people to create some false impressions for him in places where he can verify.

For example, when he goes to question a soldier, the soldier should appear nervous and cautious, and then inadvertently reveal some information related to false intelligence."

Wang Yaxin said:

“What about the method of spreading false information?

How can we help Xu Liumin get it smoothly?"

Liu Mazi thought for a moment:

We can put the false information in a place where he can easily find it, but not too obvious so that he thinks he discovered it by accident.

For example, if you place it on your desk, Captain, with a corner of the document slightly exposed, it will attract his attention."

Hu Ji added:

"You can also arrange some coincidences, such as having someone deliberately talk about related topics when he passes by to attract his attention.

Furthermore, we can deliberately leave some clues related to false intelligence in places where he often appears."

Zhao Shao continued:

“Once he gets the false information, we have to closely monitor his actions.

Set up an ambush on the route he used to transmit intelligence, and make sure not to let go of anyone who came into contact with him.

We need to choose a suitable ambush location that is both concealed and allows us to fully control the situation."

Zhao Shao asked, "What if he realizes it's a trap and stops passing on the information?"

Wang Yaxin replied:

"We can put some pressure on him and make him feel that if he doesn't pass on the information quickly, he will be in danger.

For example, they deliberately spread rumors in the camp, saying that the superiors had begun to suspect that there were spies inside and were preparing to conduct a large-scale investigation.

At the same time, create some chaos in the camp to distract him.

For example, arrange some small-scale conflicts or urgent tasks so that he doesn't have time to think too much."

Liu Mazi said:

“Yes, we can also arrange for some people to deliberately show him the importance of false intelligence, so that he will feel that this is a rare opportunity.

For example, deliberately discussing in front of him the importance of this intelligence and how much reward would be given if it could be delivered in time."

Hu Ji also proposed:

"Then our ambushers must hide well and not be discovered.

You can use the terrain and vegetation for camouflage, and you must also be careful to remain quiet and not reveal your whereabouts."

Zhao Shao added:

“You can take advantage of the terrain and the cover of night to choose a suitable ambush point.

It is also necessary to do communication work in advance to ensure the unity of action.

For example, using specific codes and hand gestures to communicate and avoid being detected by the enemy."

Wang Yaxin nodded: "Okay, then what about the time and personnel arrangements for the operation?"

Liu Mazi said: "I think the time of action should be at night, which will be more conducive to our concealment and action.

In terms of personnel, we need to select soldiers who are skilled, quick-witted and trustworthy.”

Hu Ji said again:

“We also need to arrange for response personnel, just in case.

The reception personnel should be on standby near the camp and be ready to provide support at any time.

At the same time, medical emergency equipment should be prepared to deal with possible casualties."

Zhao Shao added:

“Yes, and we must have a good emergency plan so that we can adjust the plan quickly if unexpected situations arise.

For example, if the refugees change their route, or if enemy reinforcements appear, we must have a backup plan."

Wang Yaxin concluded:

“Then let’s take a closer look at the specific action steps and everyone’s responsibilities.

Liu Mazi, you are responsible for continuing to monitor Xu Liumin's actions. If you find any unusual behavior from him, report to me immediately.

Hu Ji, you prepare false intelligence and arrange related illusions, and make sure every detail can stand up to scrutiny;

Zhao Shao, as for your opinion, please stay and give me your suggestions."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

In the following period, they conducted in-depth discussions and improvements on every aspect of the action.

From the content of the false intelligence to the method of delivery, from the ambush location to the division of labor among personnel, every detail was carefully considered in an effort to ensure that nothing could go wrong.

They discussed how to make the false intelligence about the battalion commander being a member of the Rabbit Party seem both plausible and attractive;

Studying the choice of ambush point, whether in the mountains or on the roadside, how to hide oneself to the greatest extent while being able to strike quickly;

Thinking about the deployment of personnel, which soldiers are suitable to serve as pioneers, which are responsible for covering the rear, and how to ensure the coordination of the entire operation.

Hu Ji suggested: "We can add some vague codes to the false intelligence, so that Xu Liumin will think that this is important information that only they can understand."

Liu Mazi responded, "But be careful not to make it too complicated, so as not to arouse his suspicion."

Zhao Shao added:

"Yes, and these codes must be similar to the enemy's communication methods we previously understood to increase their credibility."

Wang Yaxin nodded in agreement:

“Okay, that’s a good idea.

But at the same time, we also have to consider that he might find others to help decipher these codes, so we need to be more strict in subsequent surveillance."

They also discussed how to arrange the soldiers to create chaos in the camp so that the scene would look realistic without affecting normal military operations.

Hu Ji said:

"We can arrange some small-scale quarrels and conflicts to make Xu refugees feel that there are conflicts and instability within the camp."

Liu Mazi continued:

"But we must control the situation and not let the chaos get out of control."

Zhao Shao reminded:

"We must also be careful not to cause misunderstandings among other soldiers and communicate with them in advance."

Wang Yaxin concluded:

“Yes, that’s very important.

Our goal is to confuse the refugees, not to create trouble for ourselves."

The discussion continued until late at night, and when they finally finalized a detailed and comprehensive plan, everyone's face showed a determined look.

Wang Yaxin stood up and said:

"Brothers, this operation concerns the safety of our camp. Everyone must go all out to ensure success!"

Everyone answered in unison: "Yes, Battalion Commander!"

In the dim candlelight, their figures appeared particularly determined, as if they had already seen the dawn of victory...

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