The War of Resistance: My Expedition, My Country

Liu Ruihui walked over to the table, carrying a large pot. He suddenly threw the scalding cauldron at a group of traitors and spies, splashing the hot soup all over them and causing them to scream. Liu Ruihui quickly pulled out his revolver and fired several shots at Chen Kun's head. Chen Kun's body jerked violently, and blood gushed from his head.

At the door, several members of the action team, armed with Sten submachine guns, fired wildly at a group of traitors and secret agents. The traitors fled in terror, their bodies riddled with bullets. Their blood stained the ground, and the bodies of the traitors lay scattered across the ground.

The intense gunfire sent the Crown Hotel into chaos. After Liu Ruihui and the others calmly checked to confirm that everyone present had been killed, Liu conveniently slipped a pamphlet into Chen Kun's pocket. Then, several of them quickly rushed out!

Outside the hotel, Tang Xuesi and his team had already seized several key positions, preparing to welcome the arrival of the Japanese army and local police. They saw Liu Ruihui and his team emerging with the chaotic crowd. From their glances, they knew the mission had been successfully completed. So, they quickly left the scene, providing cover for each other.

Colonel Zhibu Tsudaguchi, the commander of the Japanese military police, who arrived at the scene immediately, ordered the military police to seal off the area and prohibit entry. He then led the military police's special agents to survey, analyze, and search the attack site. When Zhibu found the booklet in Chen Kun's pocket, he was startled, but then his brow relaxed. He hurried to the security headquarters with the booklet and urgently requested a meeting with Commander Matsui.

"Baga!" An angry shout resounded throughout the room. After Matsui learned that Chen Kun was attacked and killed, the anger on his face almost overflowed, and he immediately asked someone to summon the head of the Special High Technology Department, Hatoyama.

The military police commander, Colonel Zhibu Dengkou, decisively stopped him and handed him the booklet he had found from Chen Kun's body. He said, "Commander, please take a look at this! I found it in Chen Kun's pocket. You'll definitely be interested! As for Hatoyama, it's best you don't see him for now!"

Matsui snatched up the booklet and flipped through it quickly. It was densely packed with secrets between Hatoyama and Chen Kun. Matsui knew some of these things, even condoned them. For example, they'd exploited the situation of investigating underground resistance forces to extort wealthy locals, a tactic that had netted Matsui a fortune. But there were other things he didn't know. These unknown sections involved military secrets, particularly the late-night meeting between Hatoyama and Chen Kun, which detailed the plan to sweep through the guerrilla forces in northern Burma.

Matsui became furious when he saw this! His eyes widened, and the muscles on his face trembled with anger, and he kept cursing: "Baga! Kusanorou!"

Are you kidding? Currently, only the commanders of important combat units with the rank of colonel or above are qualified to know such a detailed plan. Now, this confidential information has been leaked, which makes Matsui extremely shocked and angry.

How did Hatoyama know this? And why did he tell Chen Kun about this?! Matsui was completely bewildered. But one thing was clear: this matter was extremely serious. If it wasn't handled properly, and the higher-ups found out, he'd lose his position as the garrison commander. Thinking of this, Matsui's face darkened, his heart filled with fear and unease.

Damn you, Hatoyama! Even if you knew the plan, you shouldn't have told a Chinese traitor about it. Someone like that might betray you today and join someone else tomorrow! Damn you, Chen Kun! He actually recorded the events so clearly. Isn't that handing the evidence over to someone else to manipulate?

That's not right. Even if Hatoyama is stupid and Chen Kun is a pig, they shouldn't record everything in such detail in a booklet. Even if they record it in a booklet, they can't carry it with them at all times.

Matsui realized this might be a trap for both Hatoyama and himself, and that the assassination attempt on Chen Kun itself was a premeditated opportunity. What force would dare to do such a thing?! Puzzled, Matsui vowed to find the mastermind behind this, and bring them to justice, no matter who they were.

The most urgent task now was to find a way to salvage the situation. It seemed that whatever forces or organizations had taken action, they could only be passed on to the resistance and guerrillas. As for whether he could continue to serve as the garrison commander, he didn't care at all. At worst, he could return to the front lines to continue his duties as infantry commander. The front lines were where he belonged.

Colonel Zhibu looked at Matsui, taking in all the changes in him, and thought to himself, Matsui, you old man, you occupy the position of commander and do nothing. You only know how to exclude people all day long, and you also reuse incompetent people like Kataoka. This time I finally caught you in the act, and now let's see how you end up!

Although Zhibu thought so, he didn't dare to question Matsui directly because he was his direct superior. After thinking about it, he pretended to be anxious and said to Matsui, "Commander, the situation is very complicated now. I doubt Chen Kun's motives for joining us. This is a serious matter. Please order martial law throughout the city immediately and notify all important roads to strengthen verification to prevent intelligence leaks!"

Matsui knew Zhibu's words were malicious, but the implications of the matter were so significant that he had to address Zhibu's concerns. He nodded, signaling Zhibu to handle the matter. Unexpectedly, Zhibu didn't immediately leave to arrange a response. Instead, he continued, "Please order the immediate arrest of Hatoyama! He should be held accountable for leaking military secrets!"

Colonel Zhibu's words were like a warning bell, ringing in Matsui's heart. Matsui looked up at Zhibu, his eyes filled with anger and questioning: Zhibu! What do you want to do?

Zhibu didn't hesitate and said more directly, "Commander, we can't delay! At the same time, all members of the Co-Prosperity Society must be arrested and interrogated! This concerns you, the battle in northern Burma, and the safety and future of the empire!"

Matsui's heart tightened. Although he wanted to defend Hatoyama and find a reason to prevent him from being interrogated, the reason for weaving made him cautious. Matsui could get rid of the Lashio garrison commander, but he couldn't afford to be suspected of shielding Hatoyama. If he did, he might just return home and retire!

Matsui thought about this and after a moment's hesitation, he made a decision: "Colonel Orifu, you handle this matter yourself! Including the interrogation of Hatoyama and the members of the Kyoprosperity Society. I want results as soon as possible!"

After Zhibu left, Matsui immediately summoned his adjutant and instructed him to immediately invite Commander Kataoka of the Security Brigade. He also summoned his old subordinate, the newly appointed commander of the 113th Regiment, Shiota Saheiro, and ordered him to immediately conduct a city-wide search, arresting any suspicious individuals. Those who disobeyed would be executed on the spot.