Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye a week has passed, and it is October 20th.

At this time, the weather was getting colder and the Anti-Japanese Brigade also faced new problems.

The anti-Japanese brigade lacked cotton-padded clothes for the winter and quilts to keep warm at night.

The soldiers shivered with cold while standing guard at night, and were occasionally woken up by the cold.

Duanwu noticed this detail and immediately called Ma Pingan, Long Qianyan, Ma Shanpao, Ma Hu, and Jiang Li to the conference room for a meeting.

Now that they have money, they can buy cloth and cotton to make their own clothes and quilts.

But Ma Pingan shook his head and said, "Nowadays, the Japanese are checking so strictly that even if we buy cotton cloth and cotton, we can't ship them back, right?"

Duanwu pondered for a moment, scratched his head and said: "Old Pan is right, the Japanese blockade is indeed a big problem, but we can't give up because of this difficulty. The problem of the soldiers' wintering must be solved, otherwise the Japanese will launch a winter sweep, how can we fight this war?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Shanpao rolled his eyes and said, "I think we can break the whole into small pieces and buy in batches. Find some reliable villagers and buy cotton cloth and cotton in small quantities and multiple times based on the families. This way, it will not easily attract the attention of the Japanese."

Long Qianyan smiled and said, "This method is feasible, but what about transportation? We can't let the villagers carry their things and walk back under the eyes of the Japanese. The Japanese are not stupid. It would be strange if they didn't get suspicious when they saw the people buying cloth and cotton."

Ma Hu also agreed: "Yes, transportation is the key. It would be great if there was a safe transportation route."

Jiang Li had been listening quietly. Suddenly, her eyes lit up and she said, "I have an idea. Let the people buy cotton cloth and cotton from the city first, and then store them in one place. Then we can suddenly cross the line of fire to transport the cotton cloth and cotton back. And I have contacted many young people with lofty ideals in the villages near Songyuan. They are fully capable of doing the job."

Duanwu listened and nodded slightly, thinking that this proposal was feasible, but he still said with some concern: "Leaving the city is also a troublesome matter, Captain Jiang, you have to make them careful!"

Jiang Li immediately stood up and said, "Don't worry, Captain. These villagers have almost become my informants. I have given them some training, so there shouldn't be any problem."

Duanwu said: "Well, I will leave this matter to you. When you have gathered enough cotton cloth and cotton, I will personally lead the troops to transport them back."

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."

Jiang Li took the order and sat down again.

At this time, Ma Pingan said: "Captain, Cobra has recently sent back two pieces of news. The first piece of news is that Kujo Miyakita is training troops in Chuncheng to form a special force called Shadow Wolf. The second piece of news is that the Second Division of the Japanese Army has already arrived in Chuncheng."

Duanwu was surprised and asked, "So soon? It seems that the Japanese raid is about to begin again."

At this point, Duanwu looked at Ma Hu and said, "The security of the base is now in your hands. Before the Japanese take action, they will definitely conduct a reconnaissance of the base of the anti-Japanese brigade."

Ma Hu immediately accepted the order and said, "Yes, I will arrange it right away."

Duanwu nodded, and then said to Ma Pingan: "Lao Pan, go contact Markov again. If you can't get weapons, ask him if he can get ammunition. I checked the accounts with Jiu Niang yesterday and found that we have a big gap in ammunition. If Markov can't provide ammunition, some soldiers will have to use the Japanese's Type 38 rifles."

"Well, I'll go right away!"

Ma Ping'an also took the order and left. Duanwu thought for a while, then looked at Long Qianyan, Ma Shanpao, and Li Zhenshan: "You continue to strengthen the training of the soldiers, but don't overwork them. Because I'm afraid the war will start soon."

"Yes!" Long Qianyan, Ma Shanpao and Li Zhenshan also took the order and left.

Duanwu sat alone in the meeting room, feeling a little restless. The reason was that the submachine guns were short of bullets, which would be a major flaw for the anti-Japanese brigade.

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At the same time, the Japanese Second Division, led by General Maruyama, had arrived in Chuncheng.

General Ito, the commander of Chuncheng, went to the city gate to greet him in person.

The gate of Chuncheng was heavily guarded, with teams of Japanese soldiers armed with live ammunition, looking around vigilantly.

Because at this time, the highest commander of the Japanese army in Chuncheng, Ito, was standing at the city gate.

He had a solemn expression, and behind him was a group of Japanese officers, waiting to welcome General Maruyama of the Japanese Second Division into the city.

In the distance, dust was flying, and the Japanese Second Division's troops were like a long black dragon, marching towards Chuncheng in a mighty manner.

Tanks and armored vehicles rumbled, and the infantry formations were neat and orderly, with high morale.

General Maruyama was sitting in an open military jeep and saw General Ito coming to greet him from afar.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a smug smile, and his eyes were filled with arrogance.

Although Ito is a noble, he is naturally no match for those great nobles.

What's more, the commander Ito's rank was one level lower than Maruyama's, so at this time, Maruyama did not show much respect for Ito.

On the contrary, Commander Ito took a few quick steps forward with a flattering smile on his face: "Maruyama-kun, welcome back to Chuncheng with the Second Division. With your arrival, the defense zone of Chuncheng will surely return to stability again!"

It turned out that Ito was so flattering to Maruyama because he was counting on Maruyama to pacify the anti-Japanese brigade in Fenghuang Mountain for him.

General Maruyama naturally knew this, which was why he acted so arrogantly.

He slowly got out of the car, straightened his military uniform, and walked to Commander Ito with big strides. Then he said slowly, "Mr. Ito, no need to be polite. I came back this time just to share your worries."

General Ito nodded and said, "Yes, yes, Maruyama-kun is back. Those anti-Japanese elements are just like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. They are overestimating their own strength. I have arranged a base for the Second Division. Please ask Maruyama-kun and the soldiers to rest in the city first."

General Maruyama nodded slightly, waved his hand, and strode towards the city with the officers behind him.

General Ito hurriedly followed behind, introducing the situation in Chuncheng as he walked: "Maruyama-kun, the area around Chuncheng is relatively stable at present. Only the anti-Japanese brigade in the Phoenix Mountain area is active and has repeatedly attacked our important military facilities. It is a headache for me."

General Maruyama snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "Humph, they are just a bunch of rabble. Give me a few days, and then I will launch a comprehensive crackdown on them and let them know that the Imperial Japanese Army is invincible."

"Yes, yes, that's natural!"

Ito agreed again, and then made a gesture of invitation again, inviting General Maruyama to go to the headquarters and said: "The eldest son of the Kujo family, Kujo Miyakita, and the captain of the Shadow Wolf Unit, Onizuka Youming, are also waiting for you at the headquarters. How about we go to the headquarters first? And then go to the welcoming banquet?" (End of this chapter)