Bright Sword: Construction starts from southeastern Shanxi

But they couldn't change their ways. Since their division had already settled down in southern Shanxi, it was impossible for it to return to the Northeast.

Therefore, the various regiments did not leave the city to conduct raids in the early stages.

In the end, his old habit came back and he couldn't help but secretly do his old business with the local residents.

However, Terauchi Isamu learned through intelligence that the troops of the 389th Division were completely different from the Eighth Route Army promoted by other troops.

This unit has no shortage of the Locust Army's standard equipment. In the last battle of Zhongtiao Mountain, they even had semi-automatic rifles that even the Locust Army was reluctant to equip.

But they had nothing else to trade, so they finally decided to test the 389th Division troops around Handan.

According to the estimates of Terauchi Isamu and others, even if the transaction was successful, it would probably be transported to other Eighth Route Army troops for use.

After hearing this, Li Chishui couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He didn't expect that the Japanese soldier in front of him was so cautious and even knew the equipment situation of the 389th Division so clearly.

However, he quickly calmed down and said with a smile:

“Mr. Hase is right.

We are not short of equipment, but Mr. Hase, don't forget that except for our 389th Division, our other brother units are still in great need.

I think Mr. Hase is also aware of this.

As for this batch of equipment, our commander said before we came here that as long as your army and ours don't interfere with each other, we won't clash with your army."

He paused and looked at Hase Arata with a serious look:

"Mr. Hase should be aware that our Eighth Route Army has grown rapidly in recent years, and many newly formed units are in urgent need of weapons and ammunition.

If your army is willing to cooperate, this will be a win-win deal."

After hearing this, the expression on Hase Arata's face gradually relaxed, and it was obvious that he was moved.

I also understand why the 389th Division is willing to trade.

The reason Li Chishui mentioned was something they had guessed when they discussed it before.

After all, from the intelligence the two men obtained from other Japanese troops, the Eighth Route Army was still very short of weapons and equipment.

In particular, the blockade of the Eighth Route Army base in North China led to a shortage of supplies for the Eighth Route Army.

I saw the expression on Hase Arata's face gradually relax.

Seeing this, Li Chishui struck while the iron was hot, deliberately lowered his voice, and said mysteriously:

"One more thing, Mr. Hase."

"Oh~ I'd like to hear more~

Li Sang~"

“In fact, our North China Military Region Commander, also the 389th Division Commander, also knew about our previous transaction.

The master is also very interested in our deal, saying that if we trust each other, we might be able to earn more."

Li Chishui stood up, walked to Hase Arata, knelt down and whispered in his ear.

Hase Arata's eyes widened immediately, and he blurted out in shock: "Master Zeng?!"

Seeing Hase Arata's surprised look, Li Chishui nodded proudly.

“The division commander is very familiar with your army’s style, otherwise we would not have come into contact with you.

Moreover, the commander also appreciates your style of doing things."

Hearing this, Hase Arata was a little flattered for a moment.

The 4th Division was considered an "outlier" by many of its peers within the Japanese army.

They had long been accustomed to being excluded and criticized, but they did not expect that the general who once terrified the Japanese army in North China actually had some appreciation for them!

This is in stark contrast to their situation within the Japanese army where they were regarded as the "shame of the army."

"You...you mean,

Does General Zeng of your army also know us?"

There was a hint of trembling in Hase Arata's tone.

When Li Chishui saw the Japanese soldier like this, his eyes rolled.

Then he spoke enthusiastically to Hase Arata.

“That’s not~

Let me tell you.

The master understands you very well.

The commander feels that everyone in your country has been brainwashed by your bunch of chaebols.

What holy war? It's just to satisfy the selfish desires of those wealthy aristocrats in your country."