The Flames of Resistance Against Japan in Jiangnan

Seeing that these desperate Jiangxi soldiers were so audacious as to rob the bounty, what if they decided to fight to the death?

Liu Yadong really didn't want to lose his life here, so he sneered:

"Battalion Commander Zhang, do you really think that capturing me, Liu, will allow you to steal this bounty? You should know that our inspection team is no pushover! Even in a one-on-one fight, you are no match for them!"

Zhang Cheng, however, didn't care at all and just smiled, saying:

"Commander Liu, I'm really sorry. I'm just following orders. We're all so afraid of being poor! Anyway, the Chairman doesn't need this little bit of money. If it really comes down to it, you can just give us some more reward money."

Furthermore, I want to tell Commander Liu that if you don't want the Jiangxi Army to become your enemy in the future, you'd better admit defeat today! After all, we dared to rob your bounty, so we were naturally prepared for it!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng put two fingers in his mouth and blew on them. Soon, the Red Army soldiers on both sides lifted the hoods covering their heads. What happened next left the Central Army dumbfounded: a large number of armed Jiangxi soldiers suddenly appeared on both hillsides. Judging from their numbers and scale, they seemed to be no fewer than them, and perhaps even more.

What surprised them most was that a very swift unit charged into their ranks before their artillery could react, using light machine guns and pistols to take control of the entire artillery company. Any artillerymen who dared to disobey were given a sound beating.

Realizing that these people had long planned to rob the bounty, otherwise why would they have meticulously planned this roadblock? He looked at his officers and soldiers surrounded by Jiangxi troops on both sides, as well as the Jiangxi soldiers controlling them.

Liu Yadong ultimately didn't dare order a desperate counterattack, because he knew that once a fight broke out, even if he spoke more, he wouldn't be able to explain who was right in this infighting between the Central Army and the Jiangxi Army. Currently, they appeared to be both part of the Nationalist Army, but everyone knew that the Jiangxi Army only obeyed the orders of Commander Lu.

Their chairman would likely need the approval of this Jiangxi army leader to mobilize these troops. If a real battle breaks out, both sides will suffer losses. Even if they ultimately win, they will be the ones who are ultimately in the wrong, because people will believe that such a blatant robbery of bounty money is unbelievable!

So Liu Yadong said, somewhat unwillingly:

"You just wait. When I get back, I'll definitely call the CEO and report your banditry. Let's see if you'll still be alive to spend this money then."

The president remained calm in response to these remarks, replying with a smile:

"Do as you please! All I want right now is money, Commander Liu. To avoid casualties, please ask your men to cooperate."

Otherwise, if a fight really breaks out, you Central Army soldiers who have traveled thousands of miles to our territory to act arrogantly will be buried here. I think Commander Liu, you don't want that to happen, do you?"

As Liu Zhendong seemed to have made up his mind, he figured the Jiangxi-Guangxi army was probably only greedy for money and wouldn't dare to commit such a heinous act as massacring an entire regiment of officers and soldiers. Therefore, he ordered these seemingly reluctant officers and soldiers to surrender their weapons and obediently surrender to the Jiangxi army. As long as the green hills remain, there's always hope for a future resurgence.

He figured that once they returned to the rear and contacted the military headquarters to file a complaint, it would be time for these Jiangxi soldiers to cry. After all, they had made a compromise to preserve the overall situation; if they went back this way, no one would suspect they hadn't been robbed, right?

Seeing that these Central Army soldiers actually surrendered their weapons obediently, not daring to provoke a major battle between the Central Army and the Jiangxi Army, they ultimately chose to hand the matter over to the higher-ups to resolve. Wang Tielin was almost laughing his head off, but he still quickly ordered the soldiers of his 55th Regiment to tie all the Central Army soldiers' hands with ropes.

Finally, escorted by a light machine gun platoon, the reconnaissance team led the nearly one thousand Central Army soldiers to a seemingly secluded valley. They were warned to stay put and that they would be released once they were far enough away. However, the light machine gun platoon would remain there to guard them. If they really wanted to die, they could try to escape!

With no weapons in his hands, his military uniform stripped off, and himself tied up and brought here, one can imagine the frustration Liu Yadong felt.

However, in order to save the lives of these officers and soldiers, and in order to have a moment when their grievances are redressed.

Liu Yadong kept telling his officers and soldiers to be patient, wait patiently, not to act impulsively, to stay here obediently, and not to provoke these crazy robbers into committing a massacre.

From beginning to end, they never doubted that these Jiangxi soldiers in front of them were not real soldiers but Red Army soldiers in disguise!

Watching the Central Army Inspection Team members obediently being escorted into the valley and imprisoned by a platoon of light machine gunners, the soldiers of the 55th Regiment, whether they were veterans or newly recruited after being rescued, all looked at Xu Wenqing with a hint of fanatical admiration. This kind of tactical deployment, which involved understanding people's hearts, was something they had never experienced before.

With just a few words and theatrical performances, they managed to take down a well-equipped Central Army inspection team without firing a single shot. This truly opened the eyes of the officers and soldiers of the 55th Regiment!

However, Xu Wenqing appeared very calm and said:

"Now everyone start changing into their uniforms. The First Battalion, the Second Battalion, and the Special Service Battalion will all put on their uniforms and follow me and Director Yao, pretending to be the Central Army's inspection team, to enter the county openly and legitimately and rescue our comrades. The other battalions will be kept on standby outside the city by the Chief of Staff and Wang Tielin."

Remember, everyone, follow orders completely, and no one should act rashly. Understand?

'clear! ’

Soon, some soldiers of the 55th Regiment, according to prior arrangements, put on the uniforms they had taken from the aggrieved Central Army soldiers. The submachine guns assigned to the leading Central Army regiment's directly subordinate company were all handed over to the guard company by Xu Wenqing.

Although the Thompson submachine gun is not suitable for long-range combat, it is undoubtedly much more effective than a rifle in close combat!

As arranged beforehand, Zhang Cheng would still play the role of the Central Army Corps Commander, while Xu Wenqing would continue to play the role of the bodyguard, continuing to lead this grand impersonation drama.

In Xu Wenqing's view, this matter required swift and decisive action. After rescuing the hostages, he would immediately flee to another location, leaving the Jiangxi army and the Central Army, and even the Anhui army, to fend for themselves.

The ten vehicles captured from the Central Army, along with several other captured vehicles that Xu Wenqing had previously hidden in the valley, were used to transport the First Battalion and the Special Service Battalion. Only one infantry battalion, namely the Second Battalion, was left to accompany the newly established machine gun and artillery company, which had taken over the Central Army's artillery company, on foot.

A dozen or so cars, driven by a dozen Red Army drivers who had undergone intensive training, quickly drove toward Shangrao.