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

After seeing off the three Gan family members, Long Fei, along with Xu Peng and Xie Qiang, headed to Jinling City.

There are several things that need to be implemented in the plan determined at last night's meeting.

Yesterday, after Zhu Ci entered the city, at Long Fei's request, he inquired about the locations of the Independent 37th Brigade and the 261st Brigade.

However, before visiting the two Brigade Commanders Chen, Long Fei needed to go into the city first to ask Zheng Yaoxian for a favor.

After receiving Long Fei's call, Zheng Yaoxian quickly arrived at the agreed-upon teahouse.

Upon entering the private room, Zheng Yaoxian hurriedly asked, "Brother Long, what urgent matter brings you to me so urgently?"

Long Fei gestured for Zheng Yaoxian to sit down, poured him some tea, and then said...

"Sixth Brother, last night I called a meeting and we decided to disguise ourselves as Japanese soldiers and enter Tangshan Town."

"We want to smuggle the Japanese poison gas bombs and supplies out, but I need two Japanese military trucks. Also, could you help me forge some Japanese documents and papers?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yaoxian lit a cigarette, took a few deep drags, and said with a worried expression.

“Brother Long, what you’re doing is too risky. The Japanese’s supply depot in Tangshan Town is definitely heavily guarded. It would be very difficult to smuggle supplies out of there.”

Long Fei took a sip of tea and said confidently, "Sixth Brother, don't worry, I'm not a reckless person, my plan has a high success rate."

Zheng Yaoxian stared at Long Fei for more than ten seconds before finally nodding decisively.

"Alright, since you're so determined, brother, I'll prepare the Japanese military truck, documents, and paperwork you requested by tomorrow."

"Hehe, thank you, Sixth Brother."

After Long Fei finished speaking, he immediately wrote down the contents of the documents and files that needed to be forged for Zheng Yaoxian.

After Zheng Yaoxian put the note away, Long Fei began to talk about the second thing.

"Sixth Brother, has the commander-in-chief for the defense of Nanjing been chosen?"

Zheng Yaoxian shook his head: "Not yet. I heard there will be a military conference tomorrow, and it should be finalized then."

Long Fei then handed Zheng Yaoxian a cigarette and lit it for him.

"Sixth Brother, I'd like to ask you for another favor. I'd like to know the exact location of the headquarters."

"Hiss... Brother, why do you need to know this?"

Long Fei did not answer directly, but instead asked a question in return.

"Sixth Brother, do you think Jinling City can be defended?"

Zheng Yaoxian replied with a hint of pain in his expression.

"In fact, I personally believe that Nanjing is now an isolated city, and the defending troops are exhausted troops that have withdrawn from the Battle of Shanghai."

"If Nanjing were not the capital of the National Government, with its enormous political significance and international influence, I don't think the National Government would have been determined to defend it."

"In addition, the Japanese had nearly 200,000 troops, while our National Army only had a few hundred thousand, so it was very difficult to hold out."

Long Fei nodded in agreement with Zheng Yaoxian's assessment and then asked a question.

"Sixth Brother, given the Japanese devils' nature, once they capture Nanjing, won't the people in the city be massacred?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zheng Yaoxian answered affirmatively, "Definitely. The Japanese are inhuman and extremely perverted and cruel. The people in the city will suffer terribly."

Long Fei had no intention of hiding anything from Zheng Yaoxian and decided to tell him the truth.

"So, Sixth Brother, I know the location of the headquarters. I want to find a way to get the Commander-in-Chief to order the evacuation of the city's residents and troops before Nanjing falls."

Zheng Yaoxian was a smart man, and he immediately understood the implication of Long Fei's words.

Zheng Yaoxian took a deep drag on his cigarette, then sighed, "Brother, your style is too ruthless. These two things were like walking a tightrope, sigh..."

Long Fei smiled noncommittally, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

After careful consideration, Zheng Yaoxian nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I'll find a way to let you know as soon as I find out. But I'll be leaving Jinling City in a few days. The acting director has ordered us to go to Shuangxi City."

"In addition, brother, you are a prophet. The acting director said that our Lixing Society will soon be transformed. The National Government will establish a new intelligence agency, but the specific details will not be announced until we arrive in Shuangxi City."

Long Fei chuckled and raised his teacup: "Then I wish Sixth Brother a bright future."

Zheng Yaoxian raised his teacup and said solemnly, "Brothers, let's raise our cups and wish for an early victory in the War of Resistance."

"Alright, let's work together for victory." Long Fei tilted his head back and drank the tea in one gulp.

Chen Defa's troops were stationed outside the south gate of Nanjing City, and the sentries on guard duty had fought alongside Long Fei.

So when they saw Long Fei and the other two arrive, they immediately saluted.

"Good morning, Battalion Commander Long."

Long Fei smiled and returned the salute before asking, "Hello, is your Brigade Commander Chen here?"

"Battalion Commander Huilong, Brigade Commander Chen has now been promoted to Division Commander Chen. He is at the division headquarters. I will take you there now."

The sentry was very sensible; he knew that Chen Defa almost always listened to Long Fei and held him in the highest esteem.

Therefore, instead of reporting it first, he decided to take Long Fei directly to the division headquarters to see Chen Defa.

At this moment, Chen Defa was sitting in the division headquarters with Ge Dahai, smoking in silence. Both of them were in a very depressed mood.

Suddenly, a soldier outside reported that Battalion Commander Long had arrived.

Chen Defa and Ge Dahai jumped up and rushed out to greet them.

Upon seeing Long Fei, Chen Defa rushed over and greeted him warmly.

"Oh, Battalion Commander Long, I didn't expect you to come. Please come in."

Ge Dahai followed closely behind, also greeting him with a beaming smile: "Battalion Commander Long, it's great to see you again so soon."

Long Fei warmly shook hands with Chen Defa and Ge Dahai.

Suddenly, it was discovered that Chen Defa's military rank had changed from major general to lieutenant general, and he was wearing a brand-new "Blue Sky and White Sun" medal on his chest.

So Long Fei joked, "Congratulations on your promotion, Commander Chen! As your brother, I have to come and offer my congratulations."

Unexpectedly, Long Fei's words did not make Chen Defa happy; instead, they made him look depressed.

"Hey, Battalion Commander Long, it's a long story. Let's go inside and sit down and talk it over."

After entering the division headquarters and taking their seats, Ge Dahai personally served tea to Long Fei and the other two, and then everyone sat down and began to chat.

"Commander Chen, why do you seem so disappointed now that you've been promoted?"

Chen Defa handed Long Fei a "Hademen" cigarette, then shook his head and sighed.

"After I led my troops to Nanjing, my superiors were very impressed with the heroic achievements of my 37th Brigade."

"Therefore, the Military Commission not only awarded me the Order of the Blue Sky and White Sun and 200,000 silver dollars, but also expanded my 37th Brigade into a Class A division."

“番号为194师，之前的709、710和711团番号也改为1125、1126和1127，同时补充了兵员和各种武器弹药，擢升我为中将师长。”

"Now my 194th Division is fully equipped and has a strength of more than 12,000 men. It has three infantry regiments, each with 3,000 men, as well as division headquarters battalions, artillery battalions, engineer battalions, supply battalions, cavalry companies, guard companies, medical companies, etc."

"The weapons were also brand-new Chiang Kai-shek rifles, as well as Czech light machine guns and Maxim heavy machine guns. In addition to mortars, they were also equipped with 18 75mm field guns."