Bright Sword: Conquer the monk at the beginning and take down Zhou Weiguo

After receiving the order, Yamamoto Ikki quickly launched an investigation into the battle at the Xiji stronghold, and eventually pinned the blame on Qin Cang.

"Qin Cang?"

"Why haven't I heard of this person before?"

Listening to Yamamoto Ikki's report, Shinozuka Yoshio frowned. No matter how hard he thought, he couldn't remember there was a man named Qin Cang in the Eighth Route Army.

"Mr. Xiaozuka, this commander of the Eighth Route Army named Qin Cang must have only recently emerged."

"According to our investigation, this person has been present in Wangjiaying, Qingshan Prisoner Camp, Gejia Village, Lijiapo, and even this time at the Xiji stronghold. We can even say that many battles were planned by this person!"

Hearing this, Shinozuka Yoshio immediately understood Yamamoto Ikki's idea: "Yamamoto-kun, are you planning to use this person as a target for a decapitation operation?"

However, what Shinozuka Yoshio did not expect was that Yamamoto Kazuki actually shook his head.

"No!"

"Mr. Shinozuka, the target of our decapitation operation has always been the leader of the Eighth Route Army. The other officers are just hunted incidentally."

Upon hearing this, Shinozuka Yoshio couldn't help but frown. "Mr. Yamamoto, it's good to be ambitious, but after the last operation, the Eighth Route Army leader must have made some preparations. And it's certain that his base has definitely moved away from Daxia Bay. What are you going to do about this?"

As the last word fell, Yamamoto Ikki pointed to a point on the map with great confidence.

"Mr. Shinozuka, since the failure of the last operation, I have been keeping an eye on the movements of the Eighth Route Army boss."

"And according to reliable intelligence, this is the latest location of the Eighth Route Army's headquarters!"

Hearing this, Yoshio Shinozuka hurriedly looked at the map.

"Chenjiayu!"

"Hey! Yamamoto-kun, what are you going to do?"

Hearing this, Yamamoto Ikki pondered for a moment, then spoke in a deep voice.

"Mr. Shinozuka, in my opinion, the reason the last operation failed was mainly because the bait at Lijiapo and Huangyadong wasn't big enough and tempting enough, so the Eighth Route Army didn't fall for it!"

The subtext of Yamamoto Ikki's words is already very obvious.

It's nothing more than increasing the temptation of the bait.

"Yamamoto-kun, you're right, but what kind of bait can attract the attention of the Eighth Route Army and at the same time make the special forces' operation successful?"

Hearing this, Yamamoto Ikki looked at Shinozuka Yoshio deeply and blurted out, "Battlefield Observation Group!"

Nani!

The moment he heard these words, Yoshio Shinozuka stood up from the stool with a look of shock on his face.

"Yamamoto-kun, do you know the importance of the observation group?"

"The entire observation group consists of a total of 180 people. Major General Hattori Naoomi is the leader of this group. In addition, there are six regiment commanders, ten majors, and the rest are officers of the "China Expeditionary Infantry Academy" with the rank of squadron leader or above!"

"If anything happens to the observation group, it's not your responsibility or mine!"

When he said this again, Yoshio Shinozuka's face was full of solemnity.

After all, the battlefield observation group is of great importance and no accidents can be allowed to happen.

"Mr. Shinozuka, please be patient."

"I have considered everything you said."

"Besides, if our bait isn't tempting enough, how could the Eighth Route Army possibly take the bait?"

"In order to ensure the safety of the observation group as much as possible, I deliberately chose Huju Pavilion as the main battlefield for this operation."

"On the one hand, if the observation group encounters any civil war, Nagasawa-kun stationed at Hujuting will be able to rush to support them as quickly as possible."

"On the other hand, the observation group plus the Tiger Pavilion are two such tempting baits. I don't believe the Eighth Route Army won't be tempted!"

In Yamamoto Ikki's opinion, when the Eighth Route Army learned about the observation group, especially the independent regiment and special brigade closest to Huju Pavilion, they would never give up this opportunity easily.

Once the independent regiment and the special brigade take the bait, that will be the moment when his special forces team's true intentions are revealed!

Listening to Yamamoto Ikki's arrangements, Shinozuka Yoshio frowned and thought for a while.

After a moment, he said slowly, "Yamamoto-kun, proceed as you say over there!"

……

While the Japanese were plotting their next move, Qin Cang was doing his best to entertain Li Yunlong and Kong Jie.

"Qin Cang, are you not going to hide it now?"

"Serving us two horse meat? You're playing your cards right!"

Looking at the various horse meat dishes on the table, Li Yunlong laughed.

"Lao Li, Lao Kong, I can't hide the matter of the Japanese cavalry even if I want to!"

"Besides, if it weren't for you, where would the special forces get the horse meat to eat?"

"Hurry up and start eating! This is specially prepared for you!"

"By the way, I've had someone prepare three hundred kilograms of top-quality horse meat for you. Don't forget to take it with you when you leave!"

Listening to Li Yunlong's suggestive words, Qin Cang pretended not to understand and kept silent about the Xiji stronghold.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunlong immediately became unhappy.

"Qin Cang, when did you learn to be so smooth-talking?"

"Tell me! Was it you who took over the Xiji stronghold?"

"Don't even think about getting away with it. Lao Kong and I have investigated everything. Apart from your special forces, it's impossible for anyone else to be here!"

"Also, don't think about using Chu Yunfei as a scapegoat. You're just unlucky. When I sent troops to support them, I ran into the 358th Regiment!"

After hearing this, Qin Cang was not in a hurry. Instead, he poured wine for Li Yunlong and Kong Jie.

"Alright! Brothers, I'll tell you the truth. It was indeed me who took over the Xiji stronghold!"

When these words were spoken, Li Yunlong and Kong Jie's eyes widened.

Before this, although the two of them had already determined in their hearts that it was Qin Cang who did it, the feeling was still different when they heard Qin Cang admit it in person.

"You bastard, when I first revealed the information to you, you didn't even say anything."

"Now I understand. You're trying to make a fortune in silence!"

After a moment of silence, Li Yunlong winked at Kong Jie and then said with dissatisfaction on his face.

Upon hearing this, Qin Cang knew what the two were going to do next, and quickly stood up with his glass in hand: "Two brothers, we finally took down the Japanese's Xiji stronghold, so we should at least have a drink, right? I'll drink first as a toast, you two can do whatever you want!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Cang raised his head and drank the sweet potato liquor in the cup.

Seeing this, Li Yunlong and Kong Jie stared at Qin Cang with their brows wide open. After hesitating for a moment, they raised their heads and drank the wine in the glass.