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

Around 11 p.m., Chen Yiding and Xie Qiang led their troops back safely and rejoined the main force.

After they returned to Chuzhou, Di Zhouli stationed troops in the county town, leaving only a company of Japanese soldiers to guard it.

These two hundred or so Japanese soldiers are not even enough to fill the teeth of the First Army and the First Special Operations Division.

After quickly annihilating the Japanese company, Chen Yiding and Xie Qiang led their troops to thoroughly search the county town.

Finally, they surrounded the field hospital that the Japanese had temporarily set up.

Chen Yiding was initially somewhat reluctant to kill the wounded Japanese soldiers.

But when he saw the wounded Japanese soldiers in the hospital, they were actually holding guns and guarding the gates and windows.

Not only did they initiate gunfire, but they also threw pumpkin grenades from time to time.

This not only made Chen Yiding instantly feel relieved, but also filled him with rage.

Xie Qiang then said, "Deputy Commander Chen, now you know why the commander ordered us to wipe out these scum, right?"

Chen Yiding gave a serious "hmm".

Xie Qiang's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he continued through gritted teeth.

“I know what you were thinking before, that it would be shameful for the corps commander to send your First Army to kill wounded Japanese soldiers if this got out.”

"However, do you know how brutal and shameless the Japanese devils are? They were wounded on the battlefield, and our medics treated them, but those beasts actually killed the medics."

"Moreover, even if the Japanese are wounded, they will fight to the end and do everything they can to retaliate. They will even take us down with them when they die."

"In addition, they don't want to waste medical personnel and supplies to treat our wounded soldiers; they just kill them outright."

"What's even worse is that they would torture and kill our prisoners for amusement, and they would also use prisoners to practice live assassination."

"I absolutely agree with the corps commander's point of view, which is that we must not be soft on the Japanese devils."

"To give an example, if you commit murder and arson in someone's home, you deserve to die. Just because you were injured, does that mean you should be healed, fed, and cared for, and your crimes should be absolved?"

Xie Qiang's words were righteous and stern, and they were completely sound from a legal, moral, and even logical standpoint.

"Yes, Commander Xie is right. I have learned something. Let's not hold back and wipe out these incorrigible beasts."

After Xie Qiang helped Chen Yiding resolve his inner conflict, he immediately ordered the First Army to launch a fierce attack on the Japanese field hospital.

The wounded Japanese soldiers were already poorly equipped, and their fighting ability was greatly reduced due to their injuries, so the battle was over in less than ten minutes.

Seven or eight hundred wounded Japanese soldiers were all killed, leaving only a few Japanese medics and a dozen nurses who hid in a room and ultimately survived.

"Commander Xie, what should we do with these Japanese medics and nurses?"

Xie Qiang didn't expect Chen Yiding to take the initiative to ask for his opinion.

After all, on the battlefield, medical personnel are considered neutral; as long as they do not carry weapons and participate in the battle, neither side can harm them.

Xie Qiang naturally wouldn't kill them, but he asked in return.

"Deputy Commander Chen, what do you mean?"

"What I mean is, why don't we just let them go?"

Xie Qiang immediately shook his head in opposition: "We can't let it go."

"Why?" Chen Yiding asked, puzzled.

"Think about it carefully. Although the Japanese medical personnel did not directly participate in combat, they indirectly supported the Japanese war of aggression."

"These Japanese medical personnel can treat and care for a large number of wounded Japanese soldiers. Many of them, after recovering and returning to their units, are then sent to the front lines to fight. Isn't this indirectly supporting the Japanese invasion war?"

"Yes, that's true." Chen Yiding nodded in agreement.

"Therefore, we can neither kill nor release them. We should take them all away. It would be best if they could be reformed and used by us. If they are stubborn and unrepentant, then we should keep them imprisoned."

Therefore, when Chen Yiding and Xie Qiang returned, they also brought back all the medical staff of the Japanese Fourth Field Hospital, including all medical supplies.

After listening to their detailed reports, Long Fei agreed with Xie Qiang and Chen Yiding's decision.

Then they were told to eat something and rest well.

The next morning, Long Fei, accompanied by Xie Qiang and Yi Lian, and with Liu Anqi by their side, went to Longteng Manor to pay a visit.

After learning the purpose of their visit, the bandits at the gate of the manor hurriedly went inside to report to their two leaders.

Before long, Chen Huating, the head of Longteng Manor, and Wan Qingfang, the second-in-command, hurriedly came out.

Chen Huating and Wan Qingfang had met with Liu Anqi before, so upon meeting, Chen Huating immediately clasped his hands in greeting.

"Commander Liu, we have already made our stance very clear. Did you come here so early this morning to try and persuade us again?"

Liu Anqi smiled slightly and said, "Chief Chen, Second Chief Wan, let me introduce you. This is Long Fei, the commander of our Dragon Flame Legion. He would like to have a chat with you two leaders."

"Commander, this is the chief commander Chen Huating, and this is the second-in-command Wan Qingfang."

Chen Huating was in his thirties, with a robust build, thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a square face; he had a very heroic air about him.

Wan Qingfang, only in her early twenties, had short hair and a beautiful face. With two pistols tucked into her waistband, she looked very dashing.

After Chen Huating and Wan Qingfang carefully examined Long Fei, Chen Huating still clasped his hands in greeting.

"Commander Long, it's a pleasure to meet you. However, my Longteng Manor has already made it very clear that you cannot pass through here, so there's nothing for us to discuss."

Long Fei chuckled and said, "I'm not here today to discuss the matter of borrowing a passage with you two leaders."

"Oh, so what do you want to talk about?" Chen Huating frowned and asked suspiciously.

"I'm here today to discuss two words with you two leaders: courtesy and military strategy."

Chen Huating didn't understand what Long Fei meant at first.

"What etiquette? What military force?"

"The courtesy of treating each other with courtesy, and the military of fighting each other."

As soon as Long Fei said this, Chen Huating and Wan Qingfang immediately understood what he meant.

"Commander Long, you mean to try diplomacy first, then resort to force, right?"

Long Fei did not answer, but changed the subject, saying, "It is said that guests are always welcome. Won't you two invite me to the manor for a cup of tea or a drink?"

"Drinking so early in the morning?" Chen Huating, a straightforward man, blurted out.

"Who says you can't drink alcohol so early in the morning?" Long Fei asked with a smile.

Seeing that Long Fei was kind and had no hostility, Chen Huating and Wan Qingfang exchanged glances and then stepped aside to make a gesture of invitation.

"Alright, Commander Long, Commander Liu, please come in."

Long Fei turned to Xie Qiang and ordered, "You all stay put and wait for orders."

After saying that, Long Fei and Liu Anqi strode into Longteng Manor.

Longteng Villa was built against the mountain. Chen Huating and Wan Qingfang took Long Fei and Liu Anqi directly to Longteng Cave.

The interior of this Dragon Soaring Cave is extremely spacious; it could easily accommodate tens of thousands of people.

After everyone was seated, Chen Huating had his men serve tea, while Wan Qingfang went to the kitchen to arrange the dishes.