The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

The hail of gunfire ended, and the clamor of the battlefield gradually subsided. Lei Tao and his guerrilla comrades, exhausted and wounded, returned to their makeshift camp. The atmosphere in the camp was tense, as everyone busied themselves tending to wounds and arranging equipment. Amidst the clamor, the heaviness of post-war struggle was palpable.

Upon entering the camp, Lei Tao began treating the wounded. He worked intently, sweat dripping from his forehead and leaving traces on his dusty face. With steady, nimble hands, he expertly tended to the wounds and diligently extracted the embedded bullets. Every movement reflected his cherishment for his comrades' lives.

Afterward, the camp slowly returned to life, but Lei Tao fell into deep thought. He watched the busy team members, feeling conflicted. He was used to being alone, and while group life was warm and inviting, the sense of restraint made him uncomfortable.

Lei Tao went to the munitions storage area and opened the Bagua spinning top space. The weapons inside gleamed coldly. He picked out ten Scorpion assault rifles, twenty M1911 pistols, and ten Springfield rifles. He counted out over 300,000 rounds of ammunition and more than 300 grenades. These were gifts for the guerrillas.

Lei Tao approached the guerrilla leader and said solemnly, "Captain, I've gained a lot from fighting with you all. But after much thought, I've decided to leave. I'm not used to collective combat and I'm afraid of being a drag. Your party has always advocated maintaining the purity of the team. I've trained your team, and if I stay, it will be a constraint on your future development..."

The captain tried to persuade him to stay: "Comrade Lei Tao, you are the backbone of the team. We are reluctant to see you go. We all know your abilities. We can overcome difficulties together."

Lei Tao smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Captain, I know what you mean, but I'm used to freedom. Your team is disciplined, and with the leadership of your party, you can win the battle without me."

The captain was silent for a moment before holding Lei Tao's hand. "Since you've made up your mind, we won't try to keep you. Comrade Lei Tao, no matter where we are, we're fighting the Japanese invaders. I hope we can fight together again in the future."

The captain gathered the troops to bid farewell to Lei Tao, and the atmosphere was solemn. The team members lined up neatly, tears in their eyes, and saluted Lei Tao. Lei Tao returned the salute solemnly, his eyes sweeping across the faces of each of his comrades. He said, "Comrades, I'm leaving. Don't say goodbye. From now on, everyone should train well and be vigilant. The Japanese will counterattack. Protect yourselves." The team members shouted, "Instructor Lei, you must also pay attention to your safety!" Lei Tao nodded and turned to leave. The setting sun stretched his figure out long, and his back gradually faded away under everyone's gaze.

After leaving the guerrillas, Lei Tao was determined to get to Taierzhuang. He knew that the Battle of Taierzhuang was about to begin and that the defense of Tengxian would be very fierce. In order to save time, he traveled very fast.

While traveling that day, Lei Tao spotted a Japanese cavalry reconnaissance unit ahead. The horses were sturdy, their hooves creating dust and their coats glistening in the sun. Wanting to use one as a means of transportation, Lei Tao found a sheltered spot in the grass and lay down, observing the Japanese cavalry's movements and plotting how to get the horses without being spotted. After all, they were a highly alert Japanese reconnaissance unit, and a careless move could lead to a tough fight. But he didn't retreat, simply wanting to grab a horse and continue on his way...

So Lei Tao found a secluded spot, took out the Japanese major's uniform from the Bagua gyroscope space, put it on, and put on his cap and uniform. Then he walked towards the Japanese cavalry reconnaissance team with great dignity.

Lei Tao angrily shouted at the Japanese cavalry in pure Tokyo Japanese: "You fools!" Startled, the Japanese cavalry pulled on their reins, their horses startled, pawing the ground, snorting, and snorting. A cavalry captain saluted and said in a trembling voice: "Major, we have been vigilant and have not noticed anything unusual."

Lei Tao frowned, anger in his eyes. He took a few steps forward and said, "Humph! Didn't you notice anything unusual? You're like blind pigs. Look at how lazy you are. This is a battlefield. The enemy could be anywhere. You're letting them get intelligence. If the battle plan is leaked because of you, how many lives can you afford to lose?"

The squad leader's forehead was covered with sweat, which dripped onto his horse's back. His lips trembled as he said, "Major, we are reconnaissance along the designated route, and there is nothing unusual in the surrounding area."

Lei Tao's eyes grew sharper as he glanced at the cavalry and said, "A prescribed route? The enemy won't follow your route. Don't you know you need to be more discerning in wartime?" The other cavalrymen lowered their heads, not daring to speak. The squad leader steeled himself and said, "Major, we admit our mistake. We will immediately recheck the surroundings and leave no suspicious areas untouched."

Lei Tao nodded and said with a gloomy face: "Take action now. If you continue to slack off, you will be punished by military law!" The Japanese cavalry shouted "Yes!" and then drove their horses to prepare to re-check the area.

Seeing them turn around, Lei Tao pulled out two Scorpion submachine guns from his arms and fired into the backs of the Japanese cavalrymen. Several Japanese cavalrymen were hit and fell from their horses, raising a cloud of dust. The Japanese cavalrymen in front heard the gunshots and turned around, firing their carbines at Lei Tao while charging forward. Bullets flew past Lei Tao, and he rolled to avoid them, running towards the boulder.

Seeing Lei Tao evading, the Japanese cavalry drew their sabers and shouted "Baga" and charged towards him, their hooves raising dust. Lei Tao hid behind a boulder to change his magazine and prepare to fight back.

Lei Tao quickly retrieved flashbangs and stun grenades from the Bagua gyroscope's space, unhesitatingly pulled the safety pin, and hurled them with all his might in the direction of the charging Japanese cavalry. Instantly, the flashbangs and stun grenades exploded upon impact, a flash of intense light blinding the Japanese cavalrymen, who were unable to open their eyes. A vast white blur filled their vision. The massive shockwave slammed into their bodies and eardrums, startling their horses, who neighed and raised their hooves high. Many cavalrymen were thrown from their mounts. The Japanese cavalrymen were thrown into disarray, their previously neat formation instantly disintegrating. Some cavalrymen covered their eyes and cried out, while others desperately tried to control their frightened horses.

Lei Tao crouched beside a boulder, nimbly swapping his Scorpion submachine gun for a modified Type 79 submachine gun. This gun was equipped with a large-capacity magazine for improved armor-piercing rounds and a 4.5x zoom scope. Through the scope, he fired accurately at the chaotic Japanese cavalry. He killed every Japanese cavalryman who approached.

Several Japanese cavalrymen swung their sabers at Lei Tao, but he dodged them nimbly, then delivered a flying kick to the abdomen, sending him screaming and falling to the ground. Lei Tao seized the reins of an unrider's warhorse, leaped onto its back, and tightened the reins, causing the horse to neigh and raise its hooves. He then weaved in and out of the Japanese cavalry, firing non-stop. The Japanese fell one after another.

The remaining Japanese cavalry completely lost their fighting spirit and fled in panic. Lei Tao did not choose to pursue them, but first calmed his horses and then galloped towards Taierzhuang, raising clouds of dust with his horse's hooves.

Lei Tao was on his way when he encountered a swift-flowing river. The water looked difficult to cross, but he didn't hesitate, forcing his horse into the water. The horse struggled forward, the current pounding its legs. Lei Tao held on to the reins tightly, his body swaying with the horse's sway to maintain his balance. After finally crossing the river, both he and his horse were soaked, but he didn't stop and continued on his way.

Soon after, he encountered a Japanese transport convoy consisting of about a dozen horse-drawn carts laden with supplies, escorted by numerous Japanese soldiers. Knowing he couldn't be detected, Lei Tao dismounted and hid his horse in the nearby woods. He then quietly approached the convoy, hoping to obtain any useful supplies or intelligence. Using the terrain and the cover of vegetation, he slowly inched his way to the edge of the convoy, discovering that the supplies contained a significant amount of weapons, ammunition, and medical supplies. Lei Tao reasoned that intercepting these supplies would be of great benefit to the defenders of Taierzhuang or nearby anti-Japanese forces. Deciding to take a risk, he quietly retrieved some grenades from his Bagua spinning wheel, calculated the distance and angle, and threw them toward the area where the Japanese were most concentrated in the convoy. The grenades exploded, throwing the convoy into chaos. The Japanese soldiers fled, some seeking cover, others trying to put out the fire. Seizing the opportunity, Lei Tao rushed to a cart loaded with ammunition, jumped aboard, and prepared to drive away. But the Japanese quickly reacted and began shooting at him. Lei Tao returned fire with his pistol while driving the carriage. He drove the carriage towards the woods, using the complex terrain of the woods to escape the Japanese pursuit. He hid the carriage, selected some important supplies and loaded them into the Bagua gyroscope space, then remounted his horse and continued on to Taierzhuang.

After several days of traveling, Lei Tao finally approached the Tengxian battlefield. The battlefield was filled with smoke and the sound of gunfire was deafening. He saw countless soldiers fighting on the battlefield, both Japanese and Chinese defenders. Lei Tao did not rush into the battlefield directly. He knew that he had to find a suitable entry point first to better play his role. He circled to the edge of the battlefield, looking for the weak link in the Japanese defense line, preparing to deal an unexpected blow to the Japanese from there...