The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

After completing their mission, Lei Tao, Li Shuiniu, and Li Shuyang hurried back to Teng County. Their bodies were exhausted, but their hearts were filled with the desire to return to Teng County as soon as possible to reunite with their comrades and continue the fight.

Halfway through the walk, he saw many people running along the path in panic. They looked grim and their clothes were tattered. Lei Tao took a few quick steps, reached out to stop an old woman, and anxiously asked, "What's happening in Teng County now?"

When the old lady saw Lei Tao and his men, she cried and said, "Teng County is gone. We fought for a whole day and night, and there were artillery sounds everywhere. The Sichuan Army's First Special Battalion is almost wiped out. The Sichuan Army soldiers fought the Japanese in the city, but there were too many Japanese soldiers. The division commander was also killed in the battle. Teng County was occupied by the Japanese. Many houses collapsed, blood was everywhere, and many civilians were killed. We escaped through a secret passage, and we don't know where to go next." After saying this, she continued on her way...

When Lei Tao heard this, his body shook, his eyes turned red, and he murmured to himself: "How could this happen?" Li Shui Niu and Li Shui Yang clenched their fists and gritted their teeth.

Lei Tao said solemnly, "In the current situation, the enemy is clearly strong and we are weak, but we also have an advantage. That is, the enemy is in the open, while we are in the dark. We can seize the opportunity to launch a surprise and ruthless surprise attack on the enemy, or launch an assassination operation to kill their spirit."

Li Shuiniu nodded slightly and replied, "Big Brother, what you said makes sense, but this operation must be planned carefully. Any mistake could lead to a desperate situation."

Li Shuiyang continued, "Yes, we can't be reckless. But as long as we can successfully implement it, it will definitely terrify the Japanese army."

Lei Tao continued, "After the operation, we will retreat towards the Taihang Mountains. Deep in the Taihang Mountains, the terrain is complex. Even if the Japanese army surrounds us, we can find a way to escape with our familiarity with the terrain and past experience. Moreover, the Taihang Mountains are the area of ​​activity of the Eighth Route Army. Once there, we can get care and support to a certain extent, which will be more beneficial to our subsequent resistance against the enemy."

Lei Tao took a deep breath, looked at the Li brothers and said, "Let's start a hunting operation now. I'll lure the Japanese devils out. You two will set traps and minefields in the nearby jungle... Leave a mark for me, so that the devils know how powerful we are...

Li Shuiniu and Li Shuyang didn't dare slack off. They quickly selected a suitable area in the jungle and began laying traps and minefields. Li Shuiniu picked up a shovel and plunged it firmly into the soil. Then, with a sudden stomp, the shovel handle pressed down, and a large chunk of earth was turned up. His arm muscles tensed, and each shovel stroke brought full force. Soon, a large pit had been dug into the ground. Li Shuyang gathered sharp wooden stakes. He picked up several in his hands, quickly ran to the edge of the pit, squatted down, sharpened one end of the stake, and then drove it firmly into the bottom of the pit, ensuring that the stake stood firmly in place and tilted slightly upward to inflict maximum damage to any enemy caught in the trap.

To cover the trap, Li Shuiniu bent down, picked up branches from the ground, and carefully interlaced them over the trap, creating a seemingly natural ground camouflage. With a focused gaze, he constantly adjusted the placement and density of the branches. He then scooped up handfuls of leaves and gently sprinkled them over the branches, spreading them evenly with his hands and occasionally blowing away any overly dense leaves, making the camouflage appear flawless.

While laying out the minefield, Li Shuiyang carefully removed a mine from his backpack, his movements gentle and cautious, as if he were holding a precious and fragile treasure. He knelt on one knee and used a small shovel to dig a shallow hole in the ground. Then, he gently lowered the mine into the hole, carefully adjusting its position to ensure optimal detonation. He then took the fuse and connected it to the mine, ensuring a secure connection before slowly extending it along the intended route. Li Shuiniu, meanwhile, carved special markings into a nearby tree with a knife, applying great pressure to each cut to ensure the marks were clearly visible. He also periodically looked back to review the minefield layout and the placement of the markings, allowing Lei Tao to easily identify a safe path in the complex jungle environment and avoid accidentally tripping mines.

At the same time, Lei Tao searched and reconnaissance in the direction of Teng County. After walking for an unknown amount of time, he passed a ridge and spotted a Japanese patrol not far from the foot of the opposite mountain. Lei Tao immediately bent down and hid. He took out a high-powered telescope from the Bagua Gyro space and looked in the direction of the Japanese patrol. There was also a large Japanese camp nearby. The camp extended all the way to the opposite mountainside. A Japanese flag was still flying in the center of the camp, and there were warning towers built of wood around it...

After discovering the Japanese patrol and camp, Lei Tao carefully moved forward along the hidden area on the side of the ridge, using bushes and boulders as cover, and gradually approached the Japanese camp.

When he reached a certain distance, Lei Tao paused, re-confirming his surroundings were safe, and then pulled out his semi-automatic drum-type crossbow from his Bagua gyroscope. He half-crouched behind a boulder, resting the crossbow on his shoulder. Through the crossbow's sights, he began searching for the Japanese sentry's position. A moment later, he spotted one hidden behind a tree at the edge of the camp. He caught his breath, steadying himself, and pulled the trigger. The crossbow bolt unleashed with lightning speed, striking the sentry squarely in the throat. The sentry collapsed before he could utter a sound.

Lei Tao did not rush into action. He continued to observe for a while, and after confirming that no other enemies had noticed anything unusual, he quickly sneaked towards the location of the sentry's body. He came to the body, gently turned it over to its side, and took out a booby trap from the Bagua gyroscope space. He first dug a shallow pit in the ground, placed the booby trap in it, and then carefully connected the trigger device, cleverly extending the trigger wire along the ground to the nearby grass, and then covered it with leaves and branches. Then, he put the sentry's body back in place, ensuring that the booby trap was well hidden. Once an enemy came to check the body, it would trigger the booby trap and explode. After doing all this, Lei Tao continued to infiltrate the interior of the Japanese camp...