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

Around 10 p.m., the ashtray made from a tin can in front of Long Fei was already full of cigarette butts.

Because he had been in the same position for a while, Long Fei felt a little sore in his back, so he stretched.

Just as he was feeling refreshed and about to light another cigarette, Xu Pengxing hurriedly walked in.

"Commander, the reconnaissance squad has called. The Japanese army's supply depot in Tangshan Town has been completed and various supplies are being continuously transported into it."

"The reconnaissance team also sent two soldiers to conduct close reconnaissance under cover of night, confirming that the Japanese had transported all the poison gas bombs to the warehouse."

"In addition, the reconnaissance team reported that the Japanese were guarding Tangshan Town with a battalion of troops, and that a large number of troops were also gathered around it."

After Xu Peng finished his report, he stood there looking at Long Fei, waiting for his instructions.

Long Fei lit a cigarette, took a few puffs, and then decisively said, "The Japanese are currently gathering their forces and will soon launch an attack on the outskirts of Nanjing."

"We don't have much time left, so we must act quickly."

Xu Peng asked anxiously, "Commander, when do you mean we should take action?"

Long Fei's lips curled up slightly as he said, "There's no better time than today, so let's do it now."

"Now?" Xu Peng asked in surprise.

Long Fei affirmed, "That's right. It's a little past ten o'clock at night now. If we set off immediately, we'll arrive in Tangshan Town before midnight."

"I'm taking 54 soldiers with me, and we'll be able to complete the mission and return before 3 p.m."

Although Xu Peng was very worried about Long Fei's safety, he also knew that only Long Fei could control the system, and it couldn't function without him.

"Alright, Captain, then you must be careful. If things get really bad, the mission can be abandoned, but you must all come back safely."

Long Fei stood up and patted Xu Peng on the shoulder: "Don't worry, I'll be careful. You'll be in charge of the regiment temporarily after I leave."

"Yes, Commander, please rest assured."

Long Fei nodded and ordered, "Go and select all the soldiers who can speak Japanese. Have Xie Qiang lead the team and assemble immediately to prepare for departure."

Five minutes later, all 54 soldiers, dressed in Japanese military uniforms and carrying Japanese weapons, lined up under Xie Qiang's leadership.

"Brothers, we're heading to Tangshan Town tonight. We must take all the Japanese poison gas bombs with us. Are you confident?"

"Have……"

Seeing everyone's confident and determined answers, Long Fei waved his hand.

"Okay, get in the car and let's go."

Long Fei brought 54 men because that number matched the size of a Japanese squad.

The document that Long Fei had Zheng Yaoxian forge identified him as a lieutenant colonel named Kiyoshi Kawakami, who served under General Matsui.

As for the forged document, it was a handwritten order issued by General Matsui, which appointed Kiyoshi Kawakami as inspector to inspect the work of the Tangshan Town Material Reserve Base.

Therefore, when Long Fei and his group arrived at the checkpoint outside Tangshan Town, he immediately revealed his identity, and the Japanese sentries were so frightened that they hurriedly let them pass.

Upon arriving at the supply depot, Long Fei instructed the sentries on guard to immediately report to the base commander.

The officer in charge of guarding the Tangshan Town material reserve base was a major named Yoshio Kobayashi.

Upon receiving the report, Yoshio Kobayashi dared not be negligent. After all, it was a person sent by General Matsui, and he, a mere major, dared not offend him.

Yoshio Kobayashi strode from his room to the door and saluted Ryubi.

"Lieutenant Colonel, hello. I am Yoshio Kobayashi, the commander of the Tangshan Town Material Reserve Base."

After casually returning the salute, Long Fei said nonchalantly, "Hello, Kobayashi-kun. I am Kiyoshi Kawakami. I have come here on General Matsui's secret orders to inspect the material reserves of your base. Please cooperate."

"Cooperate, of course I'll cooperate, Lieutenant Colonel. May I see your identification and the General's orders?"

Yoshio Kobayashi remained very cautious.

The required procedures were not waived simply because Ryufei was an agent appointed by General Matsui.

Long Fei pretended to be a little angry, took out his identification and warrant, and placed them heavily in Kobayashi Yoshio's hand.

"Kobayashi-kun, please check quickly. I rushed here overnight because General Matsui attaches great importance to the security of this base, and he is waiting for my report."

Now, Yoshio Kobayashi was clearly a little flustered. He picked up his identification and warrant and examined them carefully, but found nothing wrong with them.

So Yoshio Kobayashi immediately returned it to Ryūfū and carefully inquired, "Lieutenant Colonel, how would you like to conduct the inspection?"

Long Fei carefully put away his identification and warrant, stepped forward, and whispered in Kobayashi Yoshio's ear.

"What the General is most worried about is those yellow bullets, so I need to carefully confirm their quantity and safety."

Upon hearing this, Yoshio Kobayashi immediately stood at attention and said, "Yes, Lieutenant Colonel, please come with me."

At this moment, Xie Qiang had already ordered all the soldiers in the carriage to get off and line up, preparing to enter with Long Fei.

Yoshio Kobayashi quickly stopped them, saying, "Lieutenant Colonel, your men cannot go in."

Upon hearing this, Long Fei slapped Kobayashi Yoshio across the face.

"Baka! My men aren't going in. Are you expecting me to open and inspect all this yellow ammunition by myself?"

After being hit, Yoshio Kobayashi stood respectfully and answered in a low voice.

"I can send someone to assist Lieutenant Colonel in the inspection."

Long Fei waved his hand: "No need. I don't trust your people. I'm afraid they'll cheat."

"Since Mr. Kobayashi is making excuses, then I won't bother with the inspection. I will report to General Matsui immediately."

After saying that, Long Fei waved his hand, and Xie Qiang hurriedly stepped forward.

"Send a telegram to General Matsui immediately, saying that Major Yoshio Kobayashi, the commander of the Tangshan Town supply reserve base, is deliberately making things difficult for us and preventing us from conducting an inspection. I suspect that there are serious problems with this base."

"Hai..."

After Xie Qiang solemnly agreed, he turned around and found the telegraph operator to prepare to send a message using the radio he carried.

This terrified Yoshio Kobayashi. If the telegram were sent, General Matsui would be furious and might even execute him.

"Please wait a moment, alright, Lieutenant Colonel, you may bring your men in, but please do not smoke."

Long Fei nodded impatiently: "Alright, we know all that. Don't waste time, Kobayashi-kun. We want to go to bed early after we finish our checkup."

The material reserve base is actually just a cluster of houses in the northwest corner of Tangshan Town.

Yoshio Kobayashi personally led Ryufei to the front of a large courtyard.

"Lieutenant Colonel, this yard contains 10,000 yellow shells, as well as 50 Type 94 90mm light mortars for firing."

Long Fei nodded, and seeing Kobayashi Yoshio open the door, he pushed it open and went inside.

Then Long Fei entered a room and saw rows of wooden crates, each as tall as a person, neatly stacked inside.

Yoshio Kobayashi introduced, "Lieutenant Colonel, this room contains three thousand yellow shells. There are two other rooms, containing three thousand and four thousand shells respectively. In the small room on the east side, there are fifty mortars."

Long Fei said expressionlessly, "Okay, I understand. Mr. Lin, please leave this courtyard and don't interfere with our inspection and inventory."

"Should I leave the courtyard?"

Yoshio Kobayashi was puzzled. He thought, "If you want to do the examination, then do it. Can't I just watch from the side?"

Long Fei's face darkened: "Kobayashi-kun, do I need to repeat myself? Or do you want me to report to General Matsui that you are not cooperating with my inspection?"

Long Fei's trick worked. After thinking for a moment, Kobayashi Yoshio did not insist any further, but immediately turned around and went to wait outside the courtyard.