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

Outside Long Fei's tent, although it was already one in the morning, the participants were in high spirits, lined up neatly, and waiting for Long Fei to speak.

"Brothers, after the Japanese occupied Nanjing, they established a bacteriological research base in the former Central Hospital."

"The tiny, bullet-shaped country of the devils cannot send more troops to fight us."

"That's why they defied the world and used bacteriological warfare to make up for it."

"In order to save our army and compatriots from the slaughter of the Japanese germ warfare, five hundred of us will disguise ourselves as laborers and infiltrate Nanjing to completely destroy this Japanese germ research base."

"Because this mission is deep behind enemy lines, it will be extremely dangerous. Are you afraid?"

"I'm not afraid... I'm not afraid... I'm not afraid..."

Five hundred people shouted in unison, their firm and powerful voices resounding through the night sky.

Long Fei was very satisfied with everyone's spirit of facing death without fear, and immediately nodded emphatically and continued.

"Very good. Today is April 16th. We must dig a tunnel 500 to 600 meters deep beneath the Central Hospital before the 26th, and then fill it with explosives to destroy the Japanese base."

"Because according to the information received, the Japanese Emperor's special envoy will arrive in Nanjing on the 27th, and on the 28th, he will hold a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere propaganda conference."

"Therefore, the Japanese must complete all the repair work in Nanjing before the 27th."

"I want to ask, we only have ten days. Subtracting the three days needed for travel, we only have seven days to dig the tunnel."

"Can you dig a tunnel five or six hundred meters long in seven days?"

Long Fei had only made a rough estimate beforehand, but he wasn't very confident that he could complete it.

However, the descendants of these eight tomb raiders and the tomb raiding general definitely have the right to speak on this issue.

The eight people immediately began to estimate in their minds, and after communicating with each other, they finally came to an answer.

One of them, acting as a representative, answered Long Fei.

"Commander, we've done the calculations, and the five hundred men can be divided into three groups to dig simultaneously."

"In that case, each group only needs to dig a maximum of 200 meters. Over seven days, each group would only need to dig less than 30 meters per day, which is perfectly feasible. Moreover, it may only take five or six days to complete the task."

This affirmative answer gave Long Fei even more confidence.

"Okay, everyone, get some rest now, we'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."

After the meeting, Long Fei asked Xie Qiang to find two shrewd and capable soldiers, gave them private instructions, and sent them on a secret mission.

The next morning, Long Fei led five hundred warriors to bid farewell to everyone and then embarked on their journey.

Following Long Fei's instructions, the entire Longyan Legion marched towards Picheng.

Commander Hisaichi Terauchi of the North China Expeditionary Army soon received news of the defeat at the Battle of Taierzhuang.

"Damn it! Two elite Class A divisions, plus two independent mixed brigades as reinforcements, were completely annihilated by the Chinese army. This is an utter disgrace."

Terauchi Hisaichi was so intensely provoked that he nearly went mad. In his office, he wildly brandished his sword, letting out a series of frenzied roars.

Just then, Hata Shunroku called.

"Terauchi-kun, the news of the defeat at Taierzhuang has already reached the country. I urge you to cheer up."

"The General Headquarters was furious. After holding a meeting overnight, it was decided to immediately draw thirteen divisions, totaling 300,000 troops, from Shanxi, Suiyuan, Jiangsu, Anhui, and the Pingjin area to encircle Xuzhou in six directions, determined to capture this strategic location."

Terauchi Hisaichi didn't want Hata Shunroku to laugh at him, so he responded decisively.

"Thank you, Hata Toshi-kun. I have received the news you mentioned. I bear unshirkable responsibility for this defeat. I have apologized to the headquarters and vowed to personally command the front line this time and guarantee the capture of Taierzhuang, or I will commit seppuku to atone for my sins."

Hata Shunroku didn't call to hear Terauchi Hisaichi's boastful words; besides, a defeated general shouldn't boast of his bravery.

"Terauchi-kun, there is one more thing I want to tell you. I have received intelligence that the reason why the Imperial Army suffered heavy losses this time is because the Dragon Flame Legion participated in the battle and used secret weapons."

"Uh...really?" Terauchi Hisaichi asked in surprise.

"Of course, because the mainland advance team I sent out was conducting reconnaissance nearby."

"But Terauchi-kun, don't worry. If nothing unexpected happens, Long Fei, the commander of the Dragon Flame Legion, will be killed by the Empire's incomparably brave Continental Advance Team in the next two days."

"Really? That would be great."

Terauchi Hisaichi was genuinely delighted. If he could truly kill Ryufei, the Dragon Flame Legion would be leaderless, and its combat power would be greatly diminished.

"Of course it's true. You're my senior, so this is a gift from your junior to show my respect."

Both of these Japanese soldiers graduated from the Japanese Army Officer School; Terauchi Hisaichi was from the eleventh class, and Hata Shunroku was from the twelfth class.

The reason Hata Shunroku made this call was to try and get closer to them.

After all, the North China and Central China Expeditionary Armies needed to work together to continue expanding their gains.

He didn't want to see Terauchi Hisaichi become completely demoralized and have all the pressure of attacking Xuzhou fall on his Central China Expeditionary Army.

"Okay, thank you for your kind offer, Hata Toshi. I hope we can work together to take Xuzhou in one fell swoop and completely connect our occupied areas in North and Central China."

Long Fei led 500 action team members south in a Jimsy truck.

Based on the intelligence provided by Zheng Yaoxian, before approaching the Japanese defense zone, Long Fei ordered everyone to get off the vehicle and walk around it.

At this time, the situation was extremely complicated, with the National Revolutionary Army, the New Fourth Army, guerrillas, and the Japanese forces intertwined.

Fortunately, Long Fei didn't intend to fight the Japanese; he only needed to pass through safely.

So, two days later, they arrived at a place called Zhuzhen without any problems.

The town of Zhu is now occupied by the Japanese. There is a small squad of Japanese soldiers and a company of puppet troops stationed in the town.

With Long Fei's strength, wiping them out would have been effortless.

However, Long Fei didn't want to alert the enemy, so he led everyone around Zhuzhen.

At night, as he passed through a small village, Long Feiran heard mournful cries coming from the village.

Xie Qiang hesitated before asking, "Commander, should we go take a look?"

Long Fei checked the time; it was a little past ten o'clock at night.

So he nodded in agreement and said, "Xie Qiang, take a few people and go investigate. Go quickly and come back quickly. Be careful. The rest of you rest here."

After receiving the order, Xie Qiang led three soldiers and quickly headed in the direction from which the crying was coming.

A dozen minutes later, Xie Qiang returned and whispered his report to Long Fei.

"Commander, this village was ravaged by the Japanese soldiers and puppet troops from Zhuzhen this afternoon."

"All the men were taken to Nanjing to work as laborers. Those who resisted were killed. The women were not only raped by the Japanese, but more than a dozen of them were also taken to Zhuzhen by the Japanese."

After Xie Qiang finished speaking, he looked at Long Fei anxiously, hoping that he would immediately give the order to wipe out all the Japanese soldiers and puppet troops in Zhuzhen.