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

Peaceful days always pass quickly. With the success of their first westward trade trip, the shopkeepers were fully motivated. The caravan set off three times in just one month, making these shopkeepers very wealthy! The two towns were completely revitalized, presenting a thriving scene!

Compared to the bustling two townships, the ancient county town was much quieter! Influenced by the "Base Area" newspaper, the people of the county town flocked to the two townships, causing a sharp decrease in the county's population. Shops on the streets were mostly closed, and street vendors were few and far between. The few people strolling around were mostly elderly people who couldn't move. The town was desolate and deserted, like an old person on their deathbed!

Kato Oka, a member of the Japanese military police, frowned deeply as he looked at the dwindling supplies. These cross-border swordsmen were good at fighting, but they were complete idiots when it came to administration! After the Mo Dao Regiment rose to power and occupied two towns, even normal supply lines were disrupted! If it weren't for the support of several other towns, they would have already requested reinforcements from higher authorities!

"Ring ring..." The phone rang.

"Moses Moses!"

"It is I, Kento Yamazaki."

"Hi! Colonel Yamazaki!"

"How have things been lately? Have the soldiers kept up with their training?"

"No! Your subordinate has always kept in mind the Colonel's teachings and will continue to train!"

"Hey! What's the Mo Dao Regiment up to? Any big moves?"

"After occupying two townships, the Mo Dao Gang focused on internal development, confiscating land from landlords and distributing it to the poor. They organized businesses to revitalize the economy, and many lowly people from the county town secretly moved there..."

Kato Oka finally seized the opportunity to complain and recounted the entire situation in the prefecture.

"Hmm, looks like they did a pretty good job! That's even better, now that we've taken back both places, we can go on a rampage of plundering!"

"Colonel, is the fighting at the front about to end?"

"Yes! Multiple sources speculate that the Nationalist army is about to withdraw to the wartime capital, and victory is not far away!"

"Hey! When are we going to make a move against the Mo Dao Group?"

"It'll be soon! You need to be prepared. Send people in advance to infiltrate the Mo Dao Group and find out their internal situation. If there's an opportunity, assassinate their high-ranking members to prepare for the army's advance!"

"Yes, I understand!"

"Work hard! If you can successfully infiltrate their ranks and assassinate their core members, you might be able to reclaim lost territory and annihilate the Mo Dao Group without even waiting for the war to end!"

"Yes, sir! I will follow your instructions, Colonel, and strive to eliminate the Mo Dao Regiment as soon as possible!"

"Well, go make the arrangements!"

After hanging up the phone, Kato Oka was filled with excitement. Since their defeat last time, they had remained inactive, waiting for reinforcements. It wasn't that they hadn't thought about revenge, but they had been unable to do so due to a lack of troops.

Colonel Yamazaki has given orders for them to infiltrate the enemy ranks, gather intelligence, and assassinate key members. Their chance for revenge has arrived! Although the Empire has specialized intelligence agencies to carry out such missions, insignificant figures like the Mo Dao Regiment are simply beneath their notice, and they won't waste their energy on such small fry!

They have to rely on themselves!

To successfully complete the task, the following conditions must be met:

First, you need someone extremely familiar with the area to guide you, otherwise you'll be exposed very quickly. There are plenty of such collaborators among the imperial troops, so they're not hard to find. Second, the people sent must be imperial soldiers who speak fluent Chinese; those collaborators are completely unreliable. Finally, there's the matter of message passing; someone needs to relay messages back and forth, and they also need to be careful not to be discovered.

After careful consideration, the Sasaki brothers, Taro and Jiro, were chosen to carry out the mission. They looked remarkably alike, almost like twins, making it difficult to tell them apart. Furthermore, their fluent Mandarin would facilitate infiltration and information exchange. This advantage could be leveraged to their advantage!

The following day, after Kato Oka checked the two brothers' skills, he gave them the order to infiltrate deep into the enemy camp.

"Gentlemen, this mission is of great significance to us. I urge you two to do your utmost to complete it! I'm counting on you!" Kato Oka said, bowing as he finished giving the order.

"Hey! Please rest assured, Kato-kun, we will definitely live up to your expectations!" The two brothers hurriedly bowed.

"To avoid arousing suspicion, you need a Chinese name. Have you thought of one yet?" Kato Oka continued to ask.

"Hey! We've decided, we brothers will both be called Mu Shaojun!" the two said in unison again.

"Yo-ho! Two people with the same name, that's great! The person who's showing you the way is Li Zisheng. He's been operating in Xiahou Town for many years and knows the area very well. But for confidentiality, you'll need to contact him yourselves, okay?"

That's right, it's Li Zisheng, the former squad leader of the detective team. After careful selection, this guy has come into Kato Port's sights and has been chosen as the guide for this mission.

“Yes, sir!” the two brothers replied again.

"Okay! Go ahead! I hope to hear good news from you soon!" Kato Oka said expectantly.

After leaving the military police compound, Taro left Jiro to prepare, changed into a long gown, and went directly to the puppet army camp to find Li Zisheng and explain his purpose.

"Hmm? Why does Manager Mu want to ask me to act as a go-between if he wants to do business in Xiahou Town? You know that's the territory of the Mo Dao Gang! In their eyes, we are traitors, the kind that will kill anyone who encounters us!" Li Zisheng said warily.

We can't afford to be careless! If the Japanese find out about his connection with the Mo Dao Regiment, ten heads wouldn't be enough to pay for it! Knowing the man's purpose, I was filled with apprehension. Had my secret been leaked?

"Haha, Commander Li, you're overthinking it! I came all the way from Yudu and only after making inquiries did I learn that Commander Li had once served in Xiahou Town, which is why I've come to ask for your help. I'm in the business of mountain products and don't need to deal with the Mo Dao Gang. I just need Commander Li to show me around the villages and hamlets so I can get familiar with them. Commander Li, if you change into disguise, no one will recognize you!" Mu Shaojun said, taking out ten silver dollars and placing them in front of the other man.

"Besides, we won't let Commander Li help for nothing. This is half the reward, and the other half will be given to him on the spot after the job is done!"

"Hmm?..." Li Zisheng was somewhat tempted. What the other party said was true; doing business in this chaotic world definitely required an acquaintance to guide you. Earning twenty silver dollars just by making a casual stroll was indeed quite substantial! Keep in mind, they hadn't earned a single penny of extra income in over a month!

"Are we just going to tour the villages?" Li Zisheng asked tentatively.

"Of course! I expect Commander Li to be back in a couple of days," Mu Shaojun affirmed.