Anti-Japanese War: Li Yunlong dared to attack Taiyuan

"I can rest assured that you will do the work!"

"Thank you for your trust, Madam Madam. Thank you for your trust, Madam Madam. I will definitely do this perfectly!"

After Xie the translator finished speaking, he kept bowing and backing away, not caring about the sweat on his forehead. He turned around and went to prepare for his meeting with Zhang Dabiao in the afternoon.

In addition to Li Yunlong's independent column, the Japanese in other places also began to recruit bandits on a large scale.

This trick was indeed very useful. Except for a very small number of bandits who were unwilling to cooperate with the Japanese, most of the other bandits quickly agreed to cooperate with the Japanese after hearing that the Japanese had come to offer amnesty.

In fact, most bandits did not have a good relationship with the Eighth Route Army. Although the Eighth Route Army did not have much money and the bandits were unwilling to rob them, after the Eighth Route Army arrived at a place, if the bandits robbed the villagers, the Eighth Route Army would also take action. Many bandits had conflicts with the Eighth Route Army.

So when they heard that the Japanese were not coming to cause trouble for them but were going to cooperate with them, they immediately came over.

And when the Japs began to recruit bandits.

In a mountain valley more than 80 kilometers away from Taiyuan, Li Yunlong and others were hiding in a forest.

"Old Li, something's happening!"

Li Yunlong immediately stood up and looked over, only to see a group of puppet soldiers staggering towards them on the road.

"Don't worry about them, continue to rest and continue your journey at night!"

After saying this, Li Yunlong immediately closed his eyes and began to doze off.

Now Li Yunlong and the special forces team under his command are night owls, hiding during the day and active at night.

Thanks to the fact that the Japanese had transferred a large number of troops to Taihang Mountains to encircle and suppress the large army, after breaking out of the encirclement, they did not encounter any sentries along the way. Even the number of Japanese in the artillery towers was very small, and the garrisoned puppet troops were basically sneaky and could be easily bypassed.

If nothing unexpected happens, according to the current route, Li Yunlong will be able to lead his troops to Taiyuan in about two days.

Chapter 78 Zhang Dabiao Leads the Way for the Japs

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the sky began to gradually darken, and Li Yunlong and others also got up.

They silently took out the prepared dry food, and each of them ate a mouthful of fried noodles and a sip of water, and waited until it was completely dark before continuing their journey.

Li Yunlong took a sip of water and then wiped his mouth. The fried noodles tasted good, but it couldn't stand the fact that he had eaten fried noodles for three or four meals in a row.

The fried noodles in those days were not like those in later generations that added ham or shredded pork. As the name suggests, fried noodles were just fried white noodles. Put oil and flour in the pan, stir-fry until cooked, and then sprinkle with salt. It tasted better with sugar, but in order to supplement the salt, we had to give up the taste and add salt to the fried noodles.

This is the marching ration for most of our army now, with some potatoes added at most. It is the same now and it was the same during the founding war more than ten years later.

"Comrades, hold on a little longer! When we get to our destination, I'll treat you to delicious food and drinks!"

Li Yunlong whispered to cheer everyone up. Every soldier didn't know where their destination was this time, nor did they know what their mission was, but no one asked, and no one complained. Instead, they followed Li Yunlong silently and moved towards the destination.

At this time, there was still the big rock at the foot of Heiyun Mountain, but this time Zhang Dabiao did not hide behind the rock. Instead, he sat on the rock carelessly, with one leg stretched out and the other leg crossed. He held a pipe, took two puffs, and then blew out a smoke ring. He had a leather hat on his head and looked like a real bandit.

Standing behind Shen Quan was a soldier named Wang Dazhi. Both Shen Quan and Wang Dazhi were wearing leather jackets and were leaning against a rock smoking.

Not far away, Translator Xie had already rushed over with his men. When he saw Zhang Dabiao, he immediately trotted over and asked with a smile, "Excuse me, who is the second-in-command of Black Cloud Village?"

Zhang Dabiao raised his head and glanced at Xie the Translator. Then he jumped off the rock and landed in front of Xie the Translator. "It's me. Who are you?"

"My name is Xie Dashan, and I'm a translator for the Imperial Army. You can just call me Xie the Translator."

Hearing this, Zhang Dabiao immediately said, "Oh, and our boss is from the same family!"

"Yes, Second Boss, when can we meet with the First Boss to discuss cooperation?"

Zhang Dabiao waved his hand and said, "No need, I can make the decision. Where's the money?"

Hearing this, Translator Xie immediately waved his hand, and two Japanese soldiers behind him came to Zhang Dabiao carrying a box and opened the box.

Zhang Dabiao just glanced at it and stepped on the box. "Thank you for the translation. I sincerely want to cooperate with the Imperial Army. I said all the good things to the boss, and you just fooled me? These are 10,000 yuan? I want yuan, not this damn Union Bank note. I don't want this thing!"

Lianyin notes were a type of currency issued by the Japanese devils in North China, but no one recognized them at all. Except for the puppet army and the Japanese devils, ordinary people did not recognize them at all.

"Second Commander, calm down. The Imperial Army didn't bring so much money with them when they went to war. This is just a deposit, one thousand dollars plus twenty thousand Union Bank notes. Once the mission is accomplished, ten thousand dollars will be yours, not a penny less!"

Translator Xie had already expected Zhang Dabiao to get angry, and immediately explained that this money was all temporarily collected from the Japanese soldiers.

"Really?"

"Of course, the Imperial Army is very sincere!"

After hearing this, Zhang Dabiao immediately blew a whistle, and several soldiers pretending to be bandits appeared behind him, scaring the Japanese and puppet soldiers so much that they immediately drew their guns.

"Okay, this is my man. I'll have someone send the money back. I'll lead the way with you!"

After hearing this, Translator Xie looked at Zhang Dabiao, then at the bandit who was already carrying the box away and asked, "Are you alone?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Quan and Wang Dazhi took a step forward and stared at Xie the translator, which scared Xie the translator.

"Just the three of you?"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Dabiao's eyes widened and he asked, "What's wrong? The three of us aren't enough? Didn't I tell you I don't want to be cannon fodder? I'm just leading the way. What do I need so many people for? Can you make the decision? If not, take me to see someone who can make the decision!"

"Okay, this way please!"

Translator Xie looked at the burly Zhang Dabiao and the people behind him. Although there were only three of them, he didn't dare to say anything more.

"Let's go!"

"Please!"

The Japanese army advanced another three kilometers before sunset. At this time, they were very close to Heiyun Mountain. They encountered the Japanese army less than ten minutes after walking forward.

After being searched and having their weapons removed, Zhang Dabiao and others met the commander of the 80th Regiment, Hiiwa Kiri Hide.

At this time, Riyan Qiexiu was looking at the map. He looked up and saw the flattering translator Xie and Zhang Dabiao and others following behind him, and he couldn't help but frowned.

"Just the three of you?"

"Taijun, they are just leading the way. Three people are enough. This is Shan Mao, the second in command of Black Cloud Village!"

"Second Commander, this is Colonel Higanakiri Hide, commander of the Imperial 80th Regiment!"

Zhang Dabiao glanced at Ri Yanqie Xiu and said, "Alright, I won't say any more. Just translate for him. We at Heiyun Village are willing to cooperate with you and lead the way. We know where the Eighth Route Army is. We even stole the equipment of the Eighth Route Army's New 1st Regiment some time ago!"

After hearing this, Xie the translator immediately translated the original words to Hiiwa Kiri Hide.

At first, Riyan Qili Xiu didn't take Zhang Dabiao and others seriously, but when he heard the three words "New 1st Regiment", he immediately became excited.

The New 1st Regiment was a unit that General Kazuo Shinozuka had personally ordered to be destroyed. If the New 1st Regiment could be destroyed, the 80th Regiment would definitely be the first to achieve the credit, and he himself would also be able to complete the transformation from colonel to general.

"You mean the New One? Where is he?"

Higanqili Xiu asked a little excitedly.

Looking at Riyan Qielxiu's appearance, Zhang Dabiao was already very happy. When he came, he discussed with Zhao Gang and others how to make the Japanese follow them obediently. Zhao Gang suggested to mention the New 1st Regiment.

After all, the New 1st Regiment killed many Japanese soldiers in Yangcun, Yixiantian and Wangjia Town on Cangyun Ridge, captured a major general and killed another major general. The Japanese troops must hate the New 1st Regiment to the core.

The reaction of Riyan Qielxiu did not exceed the expectations of Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao and others.

"The exact location is unclear. The Eighth Route Army is very cunning. They may change their base at any time. But there are only a few places they change to, such as Yixiantian, Guojia Town, and Tianyu Mountain. I can take you to find them one by one!"

After listening to Xie the translator's words, Ri Yanqie Xiu patted Zhang Dabiao on the shoulder and said, "Yoshi, you are very good. As long as you find the new group, you will be rewarded. I can give you 100,000 yuan!"

Zhang Dabiao cooperated very well and showed an excited expression after hearing this: "Please rest assured, Colonel, I will do my best to find the New 1st Regiment and completely eliminate it!"

Chapter 79: The Japs Seize the New st Regiment Headquarters Sign

One day later, in a village somewhere in Taihang Mountains.

"shooting!"

"attack!"

"..."

With the sound of an explosion, the last Eighth Route Army soldier, holding a bag of explosives, died together with several Japanese soldiers. The mountain village fell into the hands of the Japanese soldiers.

"Reporting to His Excellency the Captain, a total of 26 Eighth Route Army soldiers were killed!"

The Japanese lieutenant colonel frowned after hearing this and asked, "Only 26 Eighth Route Army soldiers?"

"Hayi!"

"Twenty-six Eighth Route Army soldiers resisted the attack of one of our battalions for four hours? This is absolutely impossible!"

"There are definitely Eighth Route Army soldiers hiding in the village. Search them!"

Following the order from the Japanese captain, the hidden village fell into chaos. Two hours later, a raging fire burned in the village. A total of 137 people in Fengjiazhuang and 67 villagers who came to take refuge were all killed.

"Taijun, I also know the Eighth Route Army's stronghold. Please come this way!"

After coming out of Fengjiazhuang, a man dressed as a bandit continued to lead the team with a smile, holding the reward given to him by the Japanese.

The Japanese's tactic of recruiting bandits to surrender and using them to lead the way was indeed very useful. In two days, under the guidance of the bandits, the Japanese found more than 20 Eighth Route Army strongholds.

These strongholds are all located on the outskirts of Taihang Mountain. They are occupied by Eighth Route Army soldiers who did not have time to retreat, as well as soldiers who hid on the spot to protect the civilians.

These strongholds were very hidden from the Japanese, but they were familiar to the bandits who had been robbing in the Taihang Mountains for a long time.

More than 20 strongholds put up a desperate resistance, but in the end they were outnumbered and all of them were killed in the battle.

After the Japanese invaded the stronghold, they left no one alive and burned them all, regardless of whether they were old or young. In just two days, the outskirts of Taihang Mountain were in flames. However, even so, the Japanese were still not satisfied because they had not found the main force of the Eighth Route Army.

"Not far ahead is Guojiazhuang. That's where the New 1st Regiment is stationed. It's a well-hidden place, hidden among several mountains. If you're not careful, you can't find it at all. That's why we often come here to collect money!"

Zhang Dabiao rode on a warhorse, swaying as he led the Japanese soldiers. He was very familiar with Guojiazhuang, where he had been stationed before, but it was no longer the base of the New 1st Regiment, and the villagers here had all moved away, so there was no one here at all.

After hearing this, Riyan Qiexiu immediately gave a thumbs up and said, "Good job! After you find the Eighth Route Army, there will be a huge reward!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dabiao immediately nodded to Riyan Qiexiu like a lackey, saying, "Thank you, Madam, thank you, Madam, we're not far ahead!"

More than half an hour later, Zhang Dabiao led the Japanese soldiers who had been traveling for a whole day to the outskirts of Guojiazhuang. After seeing the terrain of Guojiazhuang, the Japanese soldiers did not dare to rush in all at once, but sent out small troops to enter.

Soon we got the news that there was no one in Guojiazhuang.

"That shouldn't be the case. A while ago, the New 1st Regiment was stationed here, and we even robbed their goods!"

Zhang Dabiao said to himself. After hearing the news, Riyan Qiexiu frowned and walked into Guojiazhuang with a stern face.

"Ok?"

Soon, Higanqi Xiu discovered some clues: "A large group of people have been stationed here!"

The place that Riyan Qiexiu pointed to was where the cavalry battalion was once stationed. Although the New 1st Regiment cleaned up the surrounding environment a little when they retreated, some traces were still left behind.

As a regiment commander and a top student who graduated from the Army Officer Academy, Hiyaki Kiri Hide could easily distinguish the traces of military garrison and ordinary people's lives.