The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

As Lei Tao and the remaining soldiers rested at the manor, his thoughts drifted away. He recalled the archives he had reviewed of the Japanese army's capture of Nanjing, and those shocking images flooded back into his mind.

On the afternoon of December 17th, the Japanese army and navy held a ceremonial entry into Nanjing, a ceremony rife with both malice and arrogance. Along Zhongshan East Road, from Zhongshan Gate to the National Security Government, the participating troops lined up like ferocious wolves. High-ranking officers, including Commander of the Central China Area Army Matsui Iwane, Commander of the Shanghai Expeditionary Force Prince Asaka Yasuhiko, and Commander of the Tenth Army Yanagawa Heisuke, rode proudly on majestic horses, their arrogance reeking of sickening arrogance. As they rode, they arrogantly reviewed the troops, as if the very land had become their plaything to tread on. Meanwhile, 95 aircraft from the Army and Navy Air Force roared over Nanjing like demonic wings, casting a terrifying shadow.

After the fall of Nanjing, the Japanese military's handling and memorialization of the war dead were integral to their military occupation and colonial rule. The integrated funeral ceremonies both domestically and internationally commemorated the Japanese officers and soldiers who died in the war and served to showcase their so-called "victory" within Japan. These practices not only reflected the Japanese military's commemoration of the war dead but also reflected its cultural assimilation and political propaganda strategies under military occupation. As the Japanese invasion of China continued to expand, the bodies of Japanese officers and soldiers on the battlefield increased, prompting the Japanese military to stage various memorialization and memorialization activities.

At this thought, Lei Tao clenched his fists, his teeth chattering. He felt he had some intelligence he could use. Weren't those ruthless Japanese soldiers planning a ceremony to enter the city? Weren't they planning a ceremony to summon the spirits of the Japanese soldiers who died in the battle? He absolutely couldn't let them succeed. "Hmph, I'll fucking ruin it!" Lei Tao vowed silently.

At that moment, Lei Tao's eyes caught sight of a female medic busy sorting medical supplies. Her hair was a little disheveled, and her face still wore a hint of fatigue, but her eyes held a resolute and kind heart. A complex wave of emotions welled up within Lei Tao, a mixture of helplessness about the war and worry about the future. He slowly approached the female medic and softly asked, "Is today December 15th or December 16th?"

The female medic paused, her brows furrowed slightly, her curves as captivating as a crescent moon. After a moment's reflection, she replied, "I'm not entirely sure. With all the chaos and chaos of war, who can even remember the past? Every day is spent amidst the roar of gunfire and the groans of the wounded. The days have become a blur." Her voice was soft, yet tinged with resignation.

Lei Tao's anxiety intensified. He needed to find out the date. So, he began searching the crowd until he spotted an elderly, remnant soldier. He quickly approached him and respectfully asked, "Senior, is today December 15th or 16th?"

The older soldier narrowed his eyes slightly, recalled and said, "From what I see, today should be December 15th."

Lei Tao's heart tightened, time was running out. He silently formulated a personal action plan in his mind. He vowed to humiliate the Japanese and turn their entry ceremony and soul-calling ceremony into a farce.

At this moment, Lei Tao suddenly recalled two 120mm field howitzers and hundreds of rounds of ammunition that had been sealed and hidden in a cave on Toudao Ridge in nearby Purple Mountain. They were discovered over fifty years later and finally brought to light. A thought struck Lei Tao: Aren't the Japanese planning a ceremony to enter the city? They've even invited Western journalists to film it. If I could find those two 120mm howitzers and bombard TND, I'd slap the Japanese in the face before the world. Don't they have the National Security Army in Nanjing? I'll show them that the Chinese people will not surrender.

Lei Tao decided to share his plan with the remaining soldiers. He walked into the crowd, cleared his throat, and said, "Brothers, I have a plan. I know there are two 120mm field howitzers and hundreds of rounds of ammunition hidden in a cave on Toudao Ridge in Purple Mountain. If we can find them, we can catch the Japanese off guard during their entry ceremony and show them that we Chinese are not to be trifled with."

The remaining soldiers looked at each other in bewilderment. One with a scar on his face said in Sichuan dialect, "You son of a bitch, are you serious? If we really find those two cannons, we can really teach the devil a lesson."

Another thin soldier also said: "That's right, we can't let the devils be so arrogant. But that Zijin Mountain Toudao Ridge is not easy to find, what if we can't find it?"

Lei Tao said firmly: "We must try, even if there is only a glimmer of hope. Moreover, time is running out, we must act as soon as possible."

At this time, an older soldier spoke up. He said in a calm tone, "Young man, your plan is risky. But we have no other choice now, so let's give it a try. However, you have to figure out how to find those two cannons and how to use them once you find them."

Lei Tao nodded and said, "I've thought about it. We'll split into several groups. One group will look for the location of the cave, one group will prepare transportation, and another group will be responsible for guarding the surrounding area. After we find the cannons, we will quickly transport them to the appropriate location and wait for the Japanese army to enter the city and launch a surprise attack on them."

The remaining soldiers nodded in agreement. The one with the scar on his face said, "Hey, if we succeed, we'll see if those devils dare to act so arrogantly. Then we'll show them what it means to be a hard-working person."

Everyone began to prepare nervously, the atmosphere both serious and filled with passion. During this process, some of the remaining soldiers cracked jokes to ease the tension. One soldier said, "Once we've beaten the devils to a pulp, we can brag to others that we're heroes who defeated the devils." Another soldier added, "Haha, that's for sure. By then, we'll be the most powerful people in all of China, and those devils will be so scared that they'll pee their pants when they see us."

Although there are some humorous elements, everyone's eyes are full of determination and resolve. They know that this is a difficult battle, but they are not afraid. For the dignity of the country and the lives of innocent people, they are willing to pay any price.

At this challenging moment, Lei Tao and the remaining soldiers will continue to move forward. In order to defend China and protect the people, they will do whatever it takes.