Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

As soon as this news spread, the Japanese troops currently conducting the mopping-up operation would inevitably retreat. After all, the 2nd Independent Mixed Brigade was the main force in Chahar. The other garrison troops currently participating in the mopping-up operation were inferior to the 2nd Independent Mixed Brigade in every way. The 2nd Independent Mixed Brigade had already been wiped out, so how could their garrison battalion continue to stay here to conduct the mopping-up operation? Seeing Wu Shi's silence, Xia Houwen continued, "President Wu, are you really willing to be a traitor?"

"Shit."

Wu Shi curled his lips.

"Just keep preaching to me," he said. "I'm a rough man, I can't read a single word. I followed my father westward since I was little, and I've endured countless hardships. When we were in our hometown, the landlords bullied us. We worked for them every day, and even didn't have enough to eat all year round."

I had so many brothers and sisters, but many of them didn't grow up because they didn't have enough to eat. When we finally made it west to Chicheng, the locals didn't welcome us and bullied us because we were outsiders. At the age of six or seven, I started working on the farm with my father, eventually clearing over twenty acres of land. What happened? The locals bullied us because we were outsiders. Bandits came to steal our food, and the government was even more ruthless than the bandits. They wouldn't leave until they'd bankrupted us. Where was the so-called country back then? I realized then that no one in this world can be trusted, no one can be relied upon. We can only rely on ourselves. I had to be even more ruthless than the bandits. If the bandits stole my property, I would kill them. The locals in Chicheng bullied me, because we were outsiders, so I would be even more ruthless. I would bully them back the same way they bullied me. Even the wealthy landlords, I fought them to the death. Eventually, everyone feared me and dared not steal our property. My current life is something I've earned with my own hands and my life. All that land in our family was cultivated with my own bare hands. So what if I'm a traitor? I wasn't a traitor before, and I never saw them treat me well, nor did I see any government officials help me. Besides, even when I was a traitor, I didn't bully anyone. Go ask, have I ever bullied those who rented our land? Even if I were a traitor, I'd still be more kindhearted than those landlords who bullied us back then.

So I tell you, Xia Houwen, I only trust the fist in my hand, everything else is fake."

"President Wu, is this really the case?"

"of course."

"But Pingshan doesn't think so?"

When talking about his son, Wu Shi showed an inexplicable expression on his face.

I couldn't help but curse: "What I regret most now is letting him go to school and read so many books."

"President Wu, you said you can't read or write, but you have been around for so many years and have been to many places. I think you actually understand many things in your heart. We Chinese attach the most importance to filial piety, respect for ancestors, and future generations. I want to ask President Wu, if you become a traitor, how will you face the ancestors of your Wu family in the future? If the Japanese ask you to change your surname in the future, will you change it?"

Xiahou Wen was neither hasty nor slow.

Ever since learning that Wu Pingshan was Wu Shi's son, and his only child, Xiahou Wen had been sending people to work on Wu Shi. And Wu Shi was indeed just as he'd described himself. He'd truly built his career with his own hands. Furthermore, even after Wu Shi's rise to prominence, he maintained a good reputation in Chicheng. He had never done anything to bully men or women.

If it weren't for the work during this period, how could Wu Shi be willing to meet Xia Houwen? With Wu Pingshan as his insider, Xia Houwen knew everything about Wu Shi.

Wu Shi is a filial son.

Xia Houwen was very clear about this, so he said this.

Wu Shi's face darkened.

This was also a knot in Wu Shi's heart. Wu Shi himself was a traitor, and he didn't really care about the rumors. Wu Shi's thoughts were indeed the same as what he said. When he suffered, he didn't see any national government help. Now what about the nation and the country? The nation and the country are bullshit.

I have earned everything I have through hard work. Why should I listen to others telling me about such illusory concepts as nation and country?

But the only thing that made him feel uncomfortable was his ancestors.

Traitors have a bad reputation. He used to have a good reputation in Chicheng, and many people even used his story to inspire others. But after becoming a traitor, Wu Shi realized that many people were secretly cursing him.

"President Wu, think about it again. Your descendants will be called the descendants of traitors and will never be able to hold their heads up. Your son, Wu Pingshan, will be spitted at by his classmates when they see him.

No matter what he does, everyone will call him the son of a traitor.

If you don't think about yourself, don't you think about your Wu family ancestors and your descendants?"

Xiahou Wen saw that Wu Shi didn't say anything, so he continued to work.

He said, "President Wu, the first half of your life was a hero's. You and your parents did not yield to difficulties or the landlords who oppressed you, and bravely came to Chicheng. In Chicheng, you used your own hands to open up wasteland and become rich. Later, bandits were rampant, and you used your courage to lead the villagers here to form a village association and a security group to drive out bandits and protect the country and the people. It can be said that all your actions are heroic. When the people of Chicheng talk about you, Wu Shi, they all give you a thumbs up. But the difference between a hero and a traitor is just a thought. Ever since you accepted the Japanese's enticement and became the president of the Chicheng Chamber of Commerce, the chief of the Chicheng puppet police section, and the captain of the puppet security brigade, you went from being a hero to a traitor. But again, it was just a matter of a thought. In a moment of thought, President Wu went from being a hero to a traitor, but in the same moment of thought, President Wu can also go from being a traitor to being a hero again."

"Xia Houwen, at my age, I don't need these empty names. I just want to ask, if I die, what will you do with me? What will you do with my Pingshan?"

Wu Shi spoke slowly.

In fact, Wu Shi's willingness to meet Xiahou Wen already shows his attitude.

If Wu Shi hadn't had this in mind, he wouldn't have met with Xia Houwen. Xia Houwen said, "Chairman Wu, I've said before that the first half of your life was a hero's. That's why many people admire you and follow you. The current police and security brigade in Chicheng are all brothers who followed you to fight the bandits. They trust you, and as long as you are willing to raise the flag, you will still be a hero in their hearts. If you are willing to step forward, I will apply to the column headquarters to establish county brigades in Longguan, Yanqing, and Chifeng counties, with Chairman Wu as the brigade leader. As for Pingshan, he is a cadre that the organization is focusing on training. I am too low-ranking to control his future."

"What's your plan?"

If it weren't for his son, Wu Shi wouldn't be like this.

But he only had one son. His son's joining the Eighth Route Army directly influenced his decision. However, he still wanted to know what the Eighth Route Army's plans were. If they were disadvantageous to him, he was ready to break off cooperation at any time.

"As long as President Wu cooperates, we want to completely annihilate the Japanese and puppet Manchukuo troops that are currently sweeping through.

"you?"

"I know that the police and security forces have been on night duty lately. Just clear a path for our men to break through. We'll take care of the rest. After we've dealt with this group of Japanese troops, we'll follow Chairman Wu, trick our way out of Chicheng County, and wipe out the remaining Japanese soldiers inside."

"Let me think about it."

"it is good."

Chapter 183 Akagi Rebellion

1938 10 Month 6 Day.

The New Third Regiment has been fighting against mopping-up operations for half a month.

The Japanese, relying on a reinforced squadron, along with the support of the puppet Mongolian army, the Akagi police, and the security forces, were practically on a rampage through Longguan. The New Third Regiment could only retreat step by step, while the main force jumped out to attack the Japanese logistics forces from the flank.

Although several successful ambushes were launched and some logistical units of the Japanese and puppet troops were annihilated, the overall passive situation did not end, and there was no sign of the Japanese and puppet troops' mopping-up operations ending.

The troops of the New Third Regiment acted in a dispersed manner.

Because large forces were moving, they were too conspicuous. But that day, the main force of the New Third Regiment regrouped. The First Battalion, the Second Battalion, and the Cavalry Battalion totaled only about 2000 men. After the mopping-up operation began, some troops were left behind to engage the Japanese. Combined with heavy casualties and numerous deserters, the main force only had about men. Compared to the New Third Regiment's peak strength of over men, this was half the number.

However, although the number of people is much smaller, the combat effectiveness of the troops has been greatly improved.

Fighting is the best way to train people.

"Brother Ma, can your cavalry keep quiet?"

"Do not worry."

There are only about 200 people left in Ma Hongyuan's cavalry battalion.

In the face of the brutal battle, Ma Hongyuan's cavalry suffered the most.

Many of the bandit forces Ma Hongyuan had recruited were shattered by the powerful offensive of the Japanese and puppet troops. Without firm revolutionary convictions, it was difficult to persevere in the face of adversity. Ma Hongyuan felt he had failed to live up to Xiahou Wen's trust. After annihilating the puppet Mongolian 6th Cavalry Division, Ma Hongyuan's cavalry battalion had expanded to 500 horses.

It was really majestic at that time.

But now there are only about 200 people left. There were about 100 casualties on the battlefield, and the most were scattered, more than 200 people scattered.

Ma Hongyuan was furious and wanted to show off. Xiahou Wen nodded and said, "This time, the cavalry will be the vanguard. Your mission is to directly attack the Japanese camp. The second battalion will follow and eliminate the Japanese troops."

"Yes."

Wu Shi really didn't have much concept of nation and country in his mind.

But he is a very decisive man.

Once he made up his mind, he didn't hesitate much. Ever since he learned his son was a member of the underground Communist Party, he'd been pondering the future of his family. Or rather, he'd been pondering his own choices. If he had many sons, he might have had more options.

But he only had one son.

Moreover, this is the son he has poured a lot of effort into, and he is very satisfied with the son.

His son was a good student with strong abilities. He had always been an outstanding student. He was eloquent and well-organized in his interactions with others, and he handled things very well. In his eyes, his son was a man with great potential.

But his son chose a path that was completely opposite to his own.

So he could only change his original choice.

Since he had changed his mind, he couldn't let the Eighth Route Army doubt his sincerity. So he not only agreed to give way, but also prepared to directly participate in the action. Wu Shi went from being a nobody to becoming the top figure in Chicheng. His skills and abilities were very strong.

The current police and security forces in Chicheng were all those who had fought alongside him back then. They all believed in Wu Shi, and many of them didn't want to be traitors. But for Wu Shi's sake, they didn't leave the army.

If Wu Shi wants to rebel, they will follow Wu Shi.

“扔

“Boom boom boom—”

The police and security brigade are in charge of the sentry posts.

The Japanese and puppet Manchurian troops were resting inside. Wu Shi reported the situation to Xia Houwen. Xia Houwen sent people to ambush in front of the Japanese and puppet Manchurian camps and simultaneously threw grenades into their camps.

Hundreds of grenades were thrown in at the first moment.

Immediately afterwards, Ma Hongyuan's cavalry unit rushed into the Japanese camp.

The Japanese soldiers were attacked by hundreds of grenades while they were sleeping, with dozens of casualties. Those people hurried out with their guns and ran into the New Third Cavalry Battalion that rushed in.

The role of cavalry is most obvious at this time.

A single charge could kill or injure dozens or even hundreds of troops who hadn't yet established defensive positions and were in a state of panic. Furthermore, infantry had no time to react to a sudden onslaught of cavalry.

That's what the Japanese army did.

Before he could even make any preparations, he was hacked to death by the cavalry.

Ma Hongyuan was born into a family of bandits.

He was a master at striking down a fallen enemy. Over the past half month, his cavalry had suffered heavy losses, and more importantly, even more disorganized, so he had been pent up with rage. This was a perfect opportunity to vent his frustration, so he charged and attacked the Japanese fiercely.

Wherever their sabers pointed, no one survived. The Second Battalion followed, finishing off any remaining Japanese soldiers. The Japanese had no time to build any defenses before they were routed by the cavalry and then eliminated by the Second Battalion behind them. The same thing happened to the puppet Manchukuo troops.

Hundreds of grenades were thrown in, and the situation was much more chaotic than that of the Japanese army.

The puppet Manchukuo army was also divided into many different units.

The early puppet Manchukuo forces were primarily composed of surrendered Northeastern Army units and bandits. The surrendered Northeastern Army units were primarily composed of units from the early Fengtian Army. These units were considered the least effective within the Northeastern Army. The most effective units of the Northeastern Army were under the command of Zhang Xueliang, who commanded the New Army. These units were primarily commanded by officers graduating from military academies.

The old Fengtian Army was actually a bandit force with average combat effectiveness.

As for the surrendered bandit troops, their combat effectiveness was even worse.

During the war with Ma Zhanshan, the puppet Manchukuo army had already exposed its ugly side. Later, the Japanese army was dissatisfied, so they reorganized the puppet Manchukuo army.

Unfortunately, the soldiers of the puppet Manchukuo army were ordinary people from the Northeast, and they did not want to fight. Although their weapons and equipment were better than those of the previous puppet Manchukuo army, their combat effectiveness was not as good as that of the earlier Northeast Army and the bandit troops.

In order to control these puppet Manchukuo officers and soldiers, the Japanese army even stipulated that each puppet Manchukuo officer and soldier must have five households as guarantors. If these puppet Manchukuo officers and soldiers revolted on the battlefield or did anything else, these five households would be held accountable.

Unfortunately, this method can only prevent the officers and soldiers of the puppet Manchukuo army from rioting.

They can't be stopped and have no fighting power.

Although the puppet Manchukuo army had Japanese advisors, they were unable to control the situation of the puppet Manchukuo army. They were like headless flies, running around everywhere.

The Japanese army would at least come out with guns, but the puppet Manchukuo army had long forgotten where they put their guns.

At this time, the First Battalion, Akagi Police, and Security Brigade rushed in.

In fact, the number of puppet Manchukuo troops was quite large.

After all, it's a group.

But it was of no use. Seeing so many troops coming in, these people could only lie prone on the ground, kneel on the ground, and beg for surrender. Wu Shi chose to surrender, which made the war go very smoothly.

The battle was over in half an hour.

238 Japanese soldiers were annihilated, leaving no survivors. This was because the Japanese would not give up resistance unless they were truly desperate. For the Chahar people who have lived in the border areas for many years, their biggest belief was not only the use of force, but also the eradication of the enemy.