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

Hata Shunroku was very pleased after receiving Yamahiro Munetake's report.

"Shanbao-jun, well done. Although we lost a regiment, we successfully captured Longteng Manor. This will trap the Longyan Legion in Langya Mountain. The price was still worth it."

“You leave a regiment of troops to garrison Longteng Manor. I estimate that the Longyan troops will run out of supplies at most in a month, and since it is winter now.”

"I will then send more troops into the mountains to wipe out the Dragon Flame Army."

Seeing that Hata Shunroku did not blame him at all, Yamaha Takashi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes, Commander, I obey."

Immediately afterwards, Shan Baozongwu notified the 18th village of Piancun to leave the 12th Regiment to guard Longteng Mountain Villa, and to transfer a company from the 11th Mountain Artillery Regiment to stay behind, while all other troops returned.

Originally, after receiving the order, Katamura Jūjū planned to set off immediately, but after all, the troops hadn't eaten all day.

So he ordered that food be prepared immediately so that the troops could have a hearty meal before returning.

Wan Qingfang and Li Dayong were overjoyed to see that Chen Huating was still alive.

After examining Chen Huating's injuries, the doctor said that fortunately they were all external injuries and that he would basically recover in a month.

Now Wan Qingfang and Li Dayong were completely relieved.

Two brothers carried Chen Huating slowly forward, with Wan Qingfang and Li Dayong accompanying him on either side.

Although Chen Huating was somewhat weak, he still took the initiative to comfort her.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. By the way, wait a moment and wait for Commander Long. I have something to say to him."

Long Fei led the First Special Operations Division at the back of the column. When he saw Chen Huating's stretcher placed by the roadside, he hurriedly went forward.

"Boss, are you alright?"

"Thank you, Commander Long. I am ashamed. I acted impulsively and recklessly, which resulted in the deaths of so many brothers."

Long Fei lit a cigarette, put it in Chen Huating's mouth, and comforted him.

"Boss, don't blame yourself too much. This was a trap set by the Japanese. Those hunters who went into the mountains not long ago were probably Japanese reconnaissance troops in disguise."

"That's why the Japanese knew your intentions so well and laid a trap for you to walk into."

Upon hearing this, Chen Huating slammed his fist into the ground, let out a long sigh, and looked on with grief and indignation.

Li Dayong said angrily, "No wonder, it turns out these hunters are Japanese devils."

Long Fei nodded and replied, "Actually, you were careless. Most of the villagers in the nearby villages have already fled, leaving behind only the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled who cannot travel far. How could there be so many villagers who have agreed to go hunting in the mountains together?"

Wan Qingfang was filled with remorse and couldn't help but feel deeply guilty.

"Commander Long is right. It was indeed our negligence. Alas, it resulted in the deaths of so many brothers."

Seeing that the three were about to beat their chests and wail, Long Fei could only try to comfort them.

"Learn from your mistakes. Now we can only take this as a warning and try to mend the fence after the sheep are lost."

Chen Huating suddenly looked up at Long Fei.

"Commander Long, you saved my life. You are my great benefactor. My life is yours from now on."

Long Fei squatted down and joked, "Boss, you're making this sound so serious. I thought you were going to offer yourself to me."

Wan Qingfang and Li Dayong were both men of strong character. They immediately knelt on one knee and clasped their hands in a fist salute to Long Fei.

"Commander Long, you have saved our Longteng Manor. From now on, everyone in the manor will be at your command. We will go through fire and water without hesitation."

Long Fei was both amused and exasperated by their antics, and quickly stopped the two men, helping them up.

"No, no, no, I can't accept that. You kneel to heaven, earth, and your parents, but there's no need for you to kneel to me."

Seeing this, Chen Huating said with a serious expression.

"Commander Long, now that Tianlong Manor is gone, we want to join the Longyan Army and fight the Japanese devils with you. I wonder if you would accept us?"

"Yes, of course we'll accept you. The brothers of Longteng Manor are all excellent. We welcome you to join us."

Seeing that Long Fei agreed without hesitation, Chen Huating turned to look at Wan Qingfang and Li Dayong.

"Do you have any objection?"

"No objection, Brother Chen. You saved my life, so whatever you say goes. I'll listen to you."

“Boss, my parents were beaten to death by the village bully. It was you and your brothers who helped me avenge them. I, Li Dayong, will never have any disloyalty to you in this life. Whatever you say goes.”

Long Fei looked deeply at the three of them, his heart filled with countless emotions.

They were all people who had experienced hardship and suffering, so their feelings for each other were very sincere and incredibly strong.

"Alright, let's continue on our way. Now that Dragon Soaring Manor has joined my Dragon Flame Legion, I must give you a big gift."

“A grand gift? Commander Long, that’s unnecessary.”

Long Fei said with a smile, "From now on, don't call me Commander Long, call me Legion Commander. You must accept this gift; it's a way to avenge our fallen brothers."

"Alright, then on behalf of all the brothers of the manor, I thank the Legion Commander. Da Yong, go and call all the brothers over."

After all the brothers from Longteng Manor had gathered, Chen Huating announced to them.

"Brothers, Commander Long and his troops rescued me and the brothers of our manor, so the second-in-command and I have decided to join the Longyan Legion and fight the Japanese devils with them."

"Those of you who wish to stay are welcome, and those who do not wish to stay will not be forced to."

As a result, after Chen Huating finished his announcement, all the brothers expressed their willingness to stay.

Then Long Fei began to speak: "Brothers, welcome to the Dragon Flame Legion. From now on, let's kill the Japanese devils together."

"To welcome you all, I'll give you a gift in a bit."

Following Long Fei's orders, each unit returned to its post. However, since Longteng Manor had now been occupied by the Japanese, they were to guard against a possible Japanese attack.

Long Fei also set up several new observation posts to monitor the Japanese soldiers' every move.

When the people from Longteng Mountain Villa arrived at the pre-arranged Katyusha rocket launcher position.

Long Fei ordered a final check to prepare for launch, and then introduced the situation to the brothers of Longteng Manor.

"Brothers, don't think that just because we sold Longteng Manor to the Japanese for one million silver dollars, or that all the brothers in the manor died in vain."

"What you are in front of are twenty rocket launcher vehicles, each capable of firing 320 rockets in one salvo."

"I deliberately stalled the Japanese soldiers to prevent them from eating. They should be cooking in the villa right now."

"This is my gift to you. It's an extra dish for the Japanese devils and a way to avenge our fallen brothers."

"Good... good... good..."

Everyone was energized and cheered.

With Long Fei's command, 320 rockets, "whoosh whoosh whoosh..." shot towards Longteng Manor like arrows released from a bow.