The War of Resistance: My Expedition, My Country

Qin Shi did not disturb the actions of these men in black, but secretly strengthened patrols of the base and its surroundings, and secretly notified several backbone members of the brigade to prepare for possible unexpected events such as sneak attacks by the Japanese army.

Inside the camp, Deputy Commander Colonel Geng Biao and Chief of Staff Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Hu were at the temporary headquarters, an inconspicuous low-rise building, examining the map and communicating with each other.

Geng Biao said, "The commander has been leading his troops for two days. I wonder if they can make it."

Zhou Hu said: "This is not important. What is important is how we can take advantage of this opportunity to firmly control the troops in our hands!"

Geng Biao looked at Zhou Hu with contempt and said in his heart: You almost said out loud what you were thinking. Although you are a special envoy sent by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, this is not the Kuomintang-controlled area, and it is not even in the country. Do you think you can get things done by relying on a few tricks?

Geng Biao immediately stopped Zhou Hu, saying, "Chief of Staff, it's best to stop thinking like that. Since Commander Qin has earned the approval of both the Nationalist government and the Allied Forces, he is the undisputed commander of the Burmese Guerrilla Detachment! You and I are subordinates, assigned to assist Commander Qin in the management, political training, and future combat of the troops. Any words or actions that undermine unity should not be allowed."

"But you, Deputy Commander, are a graduate of the National Army and a pillar of the Party and the country. How can you submit to a low-class bumpkin? What's more, the appointment of the commanders of each brigade was made arbitrarily by one person without any consultation with us. It is obvious that he does not take us into consideration!" Zhou Hu pretended to be angry and complained, but in fact he continued to visit Geng Biao.

Geng Biao paid no attention to Zhou Hu's further teasing and probing, and continued, "After all, you and I have just arrived and have no idea of ​​the actual situation of the troops. Commander Qin has led us through the battlefield and must know who is capable of fighting and can be used."

"Has the deputy commander forgotten the purpose of the Military Affairs Department sending us here? After all, this unit belongs to us Chinese. Our goal is to keep it firmly under the control of the National Government!"

Seeing Zhou Hu's words becoming increasingly outrageous, Geng Biao emphasized, "Chief of Staff, this is a battlefield, not a business! Besides, Commander Qin is not Chinese, not a member of the Nationalist Army?! Please don't use such words to describe the soldiers fighting on the front lines!"

"But..." Zhou Hu was about to say something, but Geng Biao interrupted him, "Okay! I know what you mean. I'll have a good talk with Commander Qin when he returns from his mission."

The two seemed to part ways on bad terms, but in fact, each had achieved their own goal.

Late that night, as the troops rested, a figure quietly slipped out of the barracks and headed secretly for the Night Walker's hiding place. Arriving at the secret meeting point, the Night Walker looked around, confirmed that nothing was amiss, and immediately began to call out, "Coo-coo-coo!" like a nightingale.

Soon, the men in black appeared in front of him. The leader whispered, "Is this Mr. Kuizi?"

Night Walker nodded. "I'm 'Sunflower'. What are you?"

The leader immediately gave the Night Walker a Japanese-style bow and said softly, "I am Yuichi Yamada, the leader of the Special High Technology Division of the Security Forces. I have been ordered to come and meet you!"

The two spoke in very low voices, but Qin Shi, with his sharp ears, could still hear that the person in contact with this traitor was indeed Japanese! Now it can be basically confirmed that the leak came from within the guerrilla detachment, but Qin Shi needs to continue to observe whether it is this one person or a group.

Qin Shi quietly summoned his personal attendant and whispered something in his ear. The attendant immediately and quietly departed, sneaking back to the barracks. Qin Shi didn't interrupt the Japanese as they continued their conversation with the rebels. The surroundings had been arranged, and he was confident they wouldn't escape. Qin Shi now waited for the attendant to return with definitive information, confirming the rebels' situation.

After a while, the personal attendant brought Tang Xuesi, the former commander of the 600rd Company, 2nd Battalion, 3th Regiment, and now the captain of the 4th Squadron, and arrived. When Tang Xuesi saw Qin Shi, he whispered, "The battalion commander, deputy commander, and chief of staff are all here, but the deputy commander's adjutant is missing."

Qin Shi, already scheming, immediately ordered the arrests. The Japanese Special High Technology intelligence officer and the so-called "Kuizi" were immediately apprehended. During the arrest, Kuizi and the Japanese captain attempted to fire their guns to alert the enemy, but were restrained by Qin Shi and his men. Qin Shi pulled the black cloth off the rebel's face, revealing the alleged deputy commander of the guerrilla detachment, Geng Biao. Needless to say, the person lying on the deputy commander's bed was his stand-in adjutant!

Qin Shi coldly said to the deputy sent by the higher-ups, "Should I call you Deputy Commander Geng, or something else?" Geng Biao was surprised at first, but then calmed down. Seeing Qin Shi's question, he smiled.

"Commander Qin, don't be too happy. I'm not the only one dealing with you."

"Really? Besides you, there must be your Japanese masters, or some shady individuals within the Chongqing government?" Qin Shi knew Geng Biao was right. It wasn't just traitors like Geng Biao who were out to get him. Even President Chiang probably wanted him dead, so his own men could take over the guerrilla detachment. This was why China's frontline soldiers, despite selfless sacrifice and courage, failed to achieve the desired results in the War of Resistance! Factionalism and internal friction had sapped the passion and ambition of countless Chinese people.

"Baga, you will all be finished, the Imperial Japanese Army will destroy you, long live the Emperor!" Yamada Yuichi also howled madly in despair at this moment.

Tang Xuesi took a step forward and slapped him hard several times!

Qin Shi didn't bother to pay any attention to such a small character. He called Tang Xuesi over and said, "You can't get anything out of these Japanese. Arrange a place to bury them alive!"

Tang Xuesi shook his head. "Commander, we can't let these bastards get away with it. When daybreak comes, I'll gather my troops. Don't the Japanese like to use our prisoners of war as live targets for bayonet practice? I'll use them to train the courage of our soldiers, too!"

"I protest! What you are doing is a violation of the Geneva Convention and human rights!" Yamada Yuichi, who spoke Chinese, panicked as soon as he heard Tang Xuesi say this, and lost his arrogance.

Tang Xuesi ignored him and ordered the soldiers to shut up the Japanese. Then they all rushed back to the barracks!

Upon receiving orders from Commander Qin, the guerrilla detachment had already secured control of all Kuomintang personnel who had airdropped with the US-British task force. Qin Shi returned to detachment headquarters and immediately ordered his men to bring Chief of Staff Zhou Hu. Zhou Hu wasn't surprised to see Qin Shi; such a major operation could only be ordered personally by Qin Shi.

Qin Shi signaled his men to go out and face Zhou Hu alone. Zhou Hu, as a high-level spy, did not flinch at all. He sat down calmly opposite Qin Shi and waited for Qin Shi's decision.