The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Lei Tao raised a slightly proud smile and said, "Yes, it's me. The Japanese devils are doing atrocities on our land, and I want to let them have a taste of my power."

Fang Tianyi's eyes flashed with admiration. He approached Lei Tao and patted him on the shoulder. "Brother, you really did what we wanted to do but never did. Take the bombing of the Huangpu River dock, for example. It was so satisfying! And the Yamato destroyer, the Japanese were stunned at the time."

Lei Tao said modestly, "It's just that the Japanese are too arrogant. It's also just good luck..."

Fang Tianyi's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. "Luck? Don't be so modest. Blowing up the munitions at the Huangpu River docks required a truly remarkable plan and method. The Yamato destroyer was a treasured treasure of the Japanese, yet you were able to make such a big noise with it. You're truly amazing. And the bombardment of the Japanese headquarters—all of these were the deeds of a great hero!"

Lei Tao smiled and waved his hand. "Captain, you're too kind. The situation was urgent at the time, and the Japanese were being too arrogant in Shanghai, so I thought I had to give them a hard time. If the munitions at the Huangpu River dock hadn't been blown up, who knows how many of our compatriots would have suffered. The Yamato is always showing off its power along our coast, and it makes me angry just watching. As for the Japanese headquarters, that's their lair, how can we not bomb it?"

Fang Tianyi laughed heartily. "You are truly brave and resourceful! But your nickname, 'Netherworld Assassin,' sounds quite mysterious. Where do all those mysterious weapons of yours come from?"

Lei Tao blinked his eyes and said mysteriously, "I can't tell you this. It's a secret. If the Japanese get to know about it, it will be difficult to do things in the future."

The surrounding Sichuan Army soldiers were all amused, and everyone was full of admiration for Lei Tao. Fang Tianyi patted Lei Tao on the shoulder and said, "No matter what, you are a hero. You saved our reconnaissance team again today. We Sichuan Army will remember this favor. If you need anything in the future, our Special 1st Battalion will be there without hesitation."

Lei Tao quickly responded: "Battalion Commander, we are all fighting the Japanese. We are all one family, and we should not talk behind each other's backs."

Lei Tao looked at Fang Tianyi and the Sichuan Army soldiers behind him, frowning slightly, and asked Fang Tianyi: "It seems that your army's armed equipment is very scarce..."

Fang Tianyi gave a bitter smile, a hint of helplessness and indignation flashing in his eyes. He slowly said, "Brother Lei, you don't know. We, the Sichuan Army, went out to fight the war with passion, wanting to contribute to our country, but what we encountered along the way is truly hard to describe."

He took a deep breath and continued, "When we first left Sichuan, many soldiers didn't even have a pair of decent shoes. We embarked on this long journey in straw sandals. The weapons and equipment we received were pitifully few. Some of the guns were outdated, with the rifling worn out, and the bullets fired flew nowhere. Compared to those well-equipped troops, we felt like stepchildren."

Lei Tao clenched his fists: "How could this happen? You are also fighting against the Japanese, and you are all defending your country!"

Fang Tianyi gritted his teeth and said, "This is just the beginning. On the battlefield, supply is also a big problem. Ammunition is often insufficient, and sometimes after a battle, the soldiers can only fight the devils with their swords. The Central Army has better equipment and more supplies, but for us Sichuan Army, there is not much. We are like being forgotten in the corner, but we are also fighting the devils!"

A Sichuan Army soldier couldn't help but interject: "We're fighting bravely on the front lines, but some officials in the rear are withholding our pay and supplies. We're freezing and starving in the snow, while they're living a life of luxury in the rear."

Fang Tianyi waved his hand, signaling the soldiers to calm down. "We Sichuan soldiers are not afraid of hardship, but the difference in treatment is really chilling. Take the weapons, for example. We look at those advanced guns and cannons with envy, but we can only fight the devils with broken guns. In one battle, the devils opposite us had fierce firepower, and our guns could not shoot very far. Because of this, many brothers stayed on the battlefield forever."

Anger flared in Lei Tao's eyes: "This is so unfair! You Sichuan Army have contributed so much to the war of resistance, you don't deserve to be treated like this."

Fang Tianyi's eyes flashed with tears, but he said firmly: "However, our Sichuan Army has not been defeated by these difficulties. Although we are poorly equipped, we have backbone and blood. We fight the devils with our lives to let them know that the Chinese are not easy to bully, and our Sichuan Army is not cowards!"

Lei Tao looked at Fang Tianyi with a sincere and firm gaze, and said slowly: "Captain Fang, I have an idea. I have a batch of weapons and equipment here, and I want to sell them to you."

Fang Tianyi's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard it, but then dimmed again: "Brother Lei, you are helping us in our time of need, but we don't have much money right now."

Lei Tao waved his hand and said, "Captain Fang, I don't want money. I just want the epaulettes and command swords you confiscated from the Japanese army. These are more valuable to me than money."

Fang Tianyi was puzzled: "Brother Lei, what do you want these for?"

Lei Tao smiled slightly: "Don't worry about it, I have my own uses. This batch of weapons and equipment can be given to you first to help you overcome the current difficulties. But after the war, those things I want must be given to me, how about it? Captain Fang, you can discuss it."

Fang Tianyi pondered for a moment, then turned and whispered with the chief of staff and several officers beside him. The soldiers listened attentively, their eyes filled with both anticipation and concern.

After a while, Fang Tianyi came over with a serious look on his face. "Brother Lei, your proposal is a great temptation for us. But our Sichuan Army has its own principles. We won't accept rewards without merit. We can use your weapons and equipment, but after the war, we will definitely double your compensation. We can give you epaulettes and command swords, but if the quantity is not enough, we will find another way."

Lei Tao smiled and nodded: "Captain Fang, that's great! Let's make it a deal. I believe in you, the Sichuan Army. In your hands, this batch of weapons and equipment will surely play a greater role and severely strike the Japanese."

Fang Tianyi held Lei Tao's hand tightly: "Brother Lei, we Sichuan Army will remember your kindness. With these equipment, we will definitely kill more devils and make them pay for their blood debt with blood!"

Lei Tao patted Fang Tianyi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Captain Fang, don't worry about the transportation of supplies. I will go and pull the supplies back by myself. However, I have to make it clear in advance." His eyes became serious, looking at Fang Tianyi and the surrounding Sichuan Army soldiers, "I am driving a Japanese truck. Don't just see that it is a Japanese vehicle and shoot me without thinking. Otherwise, I will die unjustly."

Fang Tianyi was stunned at first, then laughed heartily in response: "Brother Lei, don't worry! I will make it clear to the brothers. But you are really brave enough to drive a Japanese truck to transport supplies. Aren't you afraid of encountering the Japs on the road?"

Lei Tao raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a confident smile: "What's there to be afraid of? I have my own way to deal with it. I'm just worried that if something goes wrong here, it will be troublesome."

A Sichuan Army soldier said with a smile: "Brother Lei, don't worry! We will definitely not hurt you by mistake. But your action is really thrilling, like snatching something under the noses of the devils."

Lei Tao blinked his eyes: "That's about it. Wait for my good news, then we'll have enough weapons to fight the Japs!" After that, Lei Tao turned and left to carry out his dangerous and exciting material transportation mission.