I used the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword) to fight the Japanese.

Mentioning this "full warehouse" gets my spirits up! In ancient times, our ancestors set up passes in various important places during their battles, such as Hangu Pass and Yumen Pass, which are all famous passes. How many generals risked their lives here, and how many literati wrote immortal poems about them! I never thought that one day I would be able to design such a pass myself. Will I be remembered in history like those famous generals?

Yes, we should erect a stone tablet to record this moment! In fact, the first thing that came to mind was the inscription on the tablet!

Since the goal is to build a fortress, it should be as sturdy and reliable as possible. The stone walls should be at least two zhang high, and staircases, shooting emplacements, archways, and water passages should all be taken into account.

Since the water-filled cave city can no longer be built, the arrow towers on the ancient city walls must have existed, and at least two stories high!

Most importantly, the caves connecting the two ravines allow for immediate support from either side if attacked. Furthermore, a semi-encircling formation must be designed according to the terrain; any Japanese soldier daring to approach will be guaranteed to never return!

I worked late into the night, taking all the problems I could think of into account, and looking at the sketches in my notebook, I really felt they were pretty good!

"It needs a name! It's hard to spread without a name, isn't it?" Mancang pondered deeply as he looked at the sketch in his notebook.

"Kill the Ghosts Pass! Let's call it Kill the Ghosts Pass! The purpose of building this pass is to fight the Japanese devils, Kill the Ghosts Pass is a good name!" Mancang felt quite pleased with himself and wrote the three characters Kill the Ghosts Pass on the sketch!

The next morning, when Mancang handed the blueprints to Hu Zi, all the brothers got excited, and they were all looking forward to this Ghost-Slaying Pass!

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Kato Oka, far away in the county town, had been waiting for a whole day! Ever since he escaped with his remaining troops, he had been hoping that Kobayashi Kazuhito would return in triumph. However, he waited and waited without any news, and his mood grew heavier and heavier, as if a huge stone was pressing down on him, and he felt that things were getting worse!

"Reporting to the commander! The brother who went to gather information has returned. Commander Kobayashi and the two hundred Imperial Army soldiers were fiercely resisted by the Mo Dao Regiment at Tianma Village and were completely wiped out two hours after the battle began!..." Hu Xiaowei reported with his head bowed.

"What?!...How is this possible? How could a bunch of lowly commoners defeat two hundred imperial elites?" Kato Oka suddenly grabbed Hu Xiaowei by the collar and roared!

Although his side didn't maintain the feint attack to the end in this battle, it bought the stronghold enough time! How could a group of lowly commoners without official membership withstand the iron cavalry of the imperial army?

"It's...it's true! The Mo Dao Regiment set up traps in the grove, and there were dozens of wounded soldiers recuperating in the village...it was these wounded soldiers who climbed onto the village wall and blocked the Imperial Army outside the village...in the end, they blew up the village gate, and everyone was buried inside..." Hu Xiaowei repeated the story, trembling.

"Baka yarou!..." Kato Oka cursed angrily and shoved Hu Xiaowei to the ground, feeling as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head!

He lost the battle! He didn't even know where he went wrong.

Kato Oka was at a loss. With Kobayashi Kazuhito still around, he hadn't had to worry about anything; he figured if the sky fell, the tall guy would hold it up, and he wouldn't be the one to suffer the consequences. But now that the tall guy was gone, he didn't know who to report the battle situation to!

"Report! Colonel Yamazaki is calling from the front, but Major Kobayashi is not here. Please answer the phone!" Just then, a soldier came over to report.

"Yoshi! Report to Colonel Yamazaki immediately!" It's human nature to seek good fortune and avoid profit. If Kobayashi Kazuhito had left him a prosperous and stable government, he would have gladly taken it over. But now it's a mess full of leaks and drafts; he can't even get rid of it in time, so how could he take the initiative to stop it?

Colonel Yamazaki's call came just in time; at least now someone is giving him orders!

"Colonel Yamazaki, this is Captain Kato Oka!"

"How's the battle going on your side? What about Kobayashi Kazuhito?"

"Kobayashi-kun and the two hundred newly arrived Imperial soldiers were thwarted in their attack on Tianma Village, losing all their jade marrow!..."

"What?! What's going on?"

"After the new recruits arrived..." Kato Oka recounted the events. Perhaps because he had someone to rely on, his thinking became much clearer, and he explained Kobayashi Kazuhito's thoughts thoroughly!

"Baka! Foolish! ...You already have few troops, and you still want to divide them up? It's utterly foolish!"

"Hey!" Even if I get scolded now, I feel happy. At least I have someone to rely on and I don't have to carry this mess on my back!

"From now on, you will temporarily take over Kobayashi Huai-ren's duties and be in charge of the county's operations. Protect the county seat and other areas not occupied by the Mo Dao Group, and do not provoke them. The Empire has worked hard to train soldiers and cannot afford to waste them like this! The battle in Han City is fierce, and we can no longer spare any soldiers to support you! Once the battle in Han City is over, someone will naturally go and deal with this Mo Dao Group!"

"Also, gather as many strategic resources as possible to supply the front lines! Once you've gathered the supplies, notify the people of Yudu to come and collect them; you don't need to escort them. Understand?"

After a moment of contemplation, the person on the other end gave instructions for the future work in Guya County. In short, quietly gather supplies, avoid provoking the Mo Dao Regiment, and wait until the fighting at the front is over before making any further decisions!

“Yes, sir!” Kato Oka replied.

"So be it!"

After hanging up the phone, Kato Oka was excited. As long as they didn't provoke the Mo Dao Regiment, the entire county was still easy to manage! Their few dozen men, plus the puppet troops, might not be able to deal with the Mo Dao Regiment, but they could certainly handle ordinary people! As long as they didn't fight the Mo Dao Regiment, they would still be the mighty Imperial Japanese Army!

"Captain Hu!" Having figured this out, Kato began his deployment.

"Hi!" Hu Xiaowei quickly replied.

"Send half of your men to various outposts to garrison and assist in the defense of the towns and villages! The other half will patrol the county town in shifts. If any members of the Mo Dao Gang are found entering the city, kill them without exception!" Kato Oka said menacingly.

"Yes, sir!" Hu Xiaowei replied, accepting the order.

Guarding the stronghold and patrolling the county town is better than fighting to the death with the Mo Dao Regiment! As long as he doesn't mess around with the Mo Dao Regiment, it's not a big deal. Besides, he can continue to do his business with the help of the Japanese. Why not?

"Alright! There are no combat missions for the time being. You all need to work with the Imperial Army to protect the safety of the county town. Understand?" Kato Oka said.

"Yes, Your subordinate understands! If the Mo Dao Regiment dares to enter the city, we will make sure they don't return!" Hu Xiaowei declared again.

"Okay, get back to work! Serve the Imperial Army well, and you'll reap great benefits in the future!"

"Hi! Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Kato!"

Hu Xiaowei was incredibly annoyed. He was practically being beaten to a pulp by the Mo Dao Regiment and still trying to make empty promises to him! If it weren't for you little devils, I wouldn't have stuck with you for even a few more days!