The War of Resistance Against Japan: Special Operations Battalion Traverses Shanghai and Slaughters

Seeing the earnest expressions on their faces and their expectant gazes, Long Fei nodded in agreement.

"Alright, since you sincerely want to follow me to kill the Japanese devils, then I'll accept you."

"Really……"

"Commander Long... are you really willing... to accept us?"

"Commander Long, you don't mind... that we were deserters?"

"..."

For a moment, these dozen or so men were so happy that they choked up.

Long Fei then said loudly to them, "People inevitably make mistakes when they are confused, but they must be able to correct their mistakes."

"Let me make this clear from the start: after joining my Dragon Flame Army, you will undergo rigorous training. From now on, as members of the Dragon Flame Army and as Chinese men, you can only fight to the death, never surrender, and never desert. Can you do that?"

"Yes...I can do it..."

After saying that, these people actually pointed to the sky with serious expressions and swore an oath.

"We swear that we would rather die in battle than desert or surrender."

Long Fei nodded in satisfaction and turned to Xie Qiang.

"They were initially assigned to your company, and this time they're helping to move artillery shells."

After the minor incident, Long Fei ordered all troops to get into their vehicles and depart.

Before leaving, Long Fei found Zhou Weiguo, pulled him aside, and whispered some instructions.

“Brother Weiguo, once you arrive in Chuxian, go to the Yunlai Hotel to pick up Xiao Ya. As for what to do with her afterwards, that’s up to you.”

Zhou Weiguo was deeply moved by Long Fei's early evacuation of Xiao Ya from Jinling and his subsequent safe arrival.

"Commander Long, I won't say thank you. I'll remember this kindness. Take care, I'll be waiting for you in Chuxian to have a drink together."

"Okay, see you in Chuxian County."

After seeing off the main force, Long Fei ordered the first and second companies to get on the vehicles and depart.

After traveling about six or seven kilometers, Long Fei discovered a place that was very suitable as an artillery position.

"Stop the car, this is the place."

After having the driver stop the vehicle, Long Fei ordered everyone to get off immediately and set up camp on the spot.

When fighting the Japanese before, Long Fei casually stole more than a dozen Japanese tents and put them into the system's storage room, which are now coming in handy.

The soldiers quickly set up their tents, and Long Fei told everyone to get some rest.

These past two days have been a rare period of leisure. Everyone has been eating and sleeping, and the fatigue accumulated from the previous continuous battles has been swept away.

Once the 72-hour lockdown was lifted, Long Fei impatiently deployed all 32 105mm howitzers and 24 Wild Bee self-propelled guns.

"You all need to inspect these cannons immediately and make all the necessary preparations before firing."

Xie Qiang touched the barrel of the howitzer and said to Long Fei.

"Commander, this is the firepower of three artillery battalions. Number 17 will definitely give the Japanese a run for their money."

Long Fei added jokingly, "Of course, I'm going to turn the Japanese's celebration into a funeral."

"Commander, I've noticed that you look especially cool and handsome when you say tough things."

"Go away, stop flattering me. I'm telling you, get the parameters right, or the shells will miss their mark."

"Hehe, don't worry, we've played with all kinds of new artillery. Even with our eyes closed, we can't miss this old American cannon."

At this moment, Long Fei saw the dozen or so newly joined Nationalist soldiers carrying artillery shells, so he asked Xie Qiang.

"Xie Qiang, there's a saying that goes, 'Shame inspires courage,' and that's exactly what they are like."

Xie Qiang nodded: "Yes, they are German-equipped divisions, and their combat capabilities are inherently stronger than those of ordinary Nationalist soldiers."

"With further training, they will all become strong special forces members."

"I'm temporarily organizing them into a support squad, and I've assigned two veteran squad leaders from the company to serve as squad leader and deputy squad leader."

Long had no objection to Xie Qiang's arrangement and nodded with an "Mm".

Just then, Long Fei saw Xin Jiang pass by and called him over.

"Good day, Commander. What are your instructions?"

Xin Jiang actually saluted Long Fei in a very proper manner.

"How have you been lately? Are you settling in alright?"

Xie Qiang was about to speak when Long Fei raised his hand to stop him, then gestured for Xin Jiang to speak himself.

"Commander, I've adapted well, and Company Commander Xie has taken good care of me. It's just that I haven't had a chance to practice shooting, and I still can't shoot."

"In addition, I have found that the martial arts I have learned are completely different from the skills you use to kill Japanese soldiers on the battlefield. I don't know if what I have learned will be of any use on the battlefield."

Xin Jiang's sullen expression amused Long Fei and Xie Qiang.

Long Fei patted Xin Jiang on the shoulder, offering words of comfort.

"Xin Jiang, don't worry, you'll be able to start shooting training soon. Also, the martial arts you've learned will definitely be useful."

"You have a foundation in martial arts. After professional training, your skills will be no worse than those of special forces soldiers. Just be patient a little longer."

Upon hearing Long Fei's words, Xin Jiang's recent frustration vanished instantly.

"Hehe, Captain, I understand. I'll get back to work now."

"Okay, let's go."

After Xin Jiang left, Long Fei called Xie Qiang aside and discussed the matter with him.

"Xie Qiang, the Japanese celebration is still two days away. Although I have received this information, I have no idea where the Japanese will hold this celebration."

Xie Qiang's eyes darted around, and he immediately understood what Long Fei meant.

"Commander, do you mean to send a team to infiltrate Nanjing to carry out a reconnaissance mission?"

Long Fei nodded: "Don't have too many people. Bring a radio and try to find out where the Japanese are holding their celebration."

"However, this mission is very risky, so..."

Long Fei's idea would put the reconnaissance team in unpredictable dangers, so he pondered it for a long time and seemed somewhat conflicted.

Xie Qiang then decisively said, "Commander, I understand what you mean. Only by finding out the exact location of the Japanese celebration can we carry out precise artillery bombardment against them."

"How about this, I'll select a few people and lead them myself to secretly cross the river tonight to conduct reconnaissance."

Long Fei disagreed, waving his hand and saying, "Xie Qiang, you can't go. This mission is too dangerous."

"Commander, you should know my skills and reaction time. The reconnaissance platoon leader of our special operations battalion is my apprentice. What else do you have to worry about?"

Long Fei remained silent, thought carefully for a while, and then nodded in agreement, but gave serious instructions.

"Xie Qiang, this task is not mandatory. You must prioritize safety."

"Even if we can't shell the Japanese celebration site in the end, it doesn't matter. A few hundred or a thousand shells will be enough to cause panic and some casualties among the Japanese."

Xie Qiang nodded, stood up, and saluted.

"Commander, don't worry, I will remember your instructions and be flexible and adaptable."