Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

Duanwu wore a black top hat, a dark blue long gown, and held a folding fan, looking every bit the scholar-merchant.

Tang Jiujiu wore a light purple cheongsam with a white shawl over it, and her hair was styled in a high bun, exuding gentleness and grace.

The two walked side by side toward Fuyang County. Along the way, Duanwu remained vigilant, his eyes constantly scanning the passersby.

Just like yesterday, there was nothing unusual about the pedestrians coming and going.

The same was true at the city gate; a few Wei soldiers stood lazily on both sides, occasionally conducting simple checks on passersby, but mostly just going through the motions.

Duanwu and Tang Jiujiu handed over the good citizen certificates they had prepared beforehand. The puppet soldiers merely glanced at them and waved their hands, indicating that they could enter the city.

Once inside the city, Tang Jiujiu spoke first, "Nothing's changed, has it? Are you overthinking it?"

Duanwu smiled slightly: "Yes, I was overthinking it. Let's go shopping!"

"Okay!"

Tang Jiujiu excitedly grabbed Duanwu's arm, her eyes sparkling, and every shop she went into seemed like a new continent.

So, Duanwu's fate was sealed; she became a portable suitcase. Carrying large and small bags, she was even mocked by the puppet troops as she left the city.

But Duanwu didn't mind at all, because he hadn't seen Tang Jiujiu so happy in a long time. It was a kind of guilt. If Tang Jiujiu hadn't chosen him, she might have been living a life of luxury, with everything done for her.

But the main reason is that Tang Jiujiu is pregnant. The reason why it is not showing yet is because she is malnourished and Tang Jiujiu is very thin.

So, Duanwu felt more guilty towards Tang Jiujiu. But being able to make Tang Jiujiu happy today made Duanwu just as happy.

However, Duanwu will not allow Tang Jiujiu to participate in the upcoming battles. Moreover, Duanwu has already thought of a reason: to stay and take care of Li Xiaolian. Duanwu has also left a platoon behind to protect the two of them.

Time passed by, and soon it got dark.

Duanwu ordered Chunjiang Team One and Team Two to assemble quickly, and then, under the cover of night, the group quietly made their way towards Fuyang County.

As they approached the city gate, Duanwu gave a hand signal, and Ma Shanpao led his scouts to quickly reach the city wall. Then, with lightning speed, they eliminated six drowsy puppet soldiers.

The puppet troops showed no vigilance whatsoever; clearly, they had become complacent after a long period of comfortable life.

So their deaths were not unjust at all.

However, the anti-Japanese brigade still could not enter the city, as the city gates were closed from the inside, and Japanese soldiers were still patrolling the city walls.

Duanwu glanced at the city wall. The Japanese soldiers on the wall seemed unaware of the changes at the city gate and continued to patrol back and forth.

Duanwu squinted, carefully observing the Japanese patrol patterns, and then whispered orders to Long Qianyan and Ma Shanpao to use ropes to climb up the city wall crenellations and wait for the Japanese patrol to pass before making their move.

Long Qianyan and Ma Shanpao were both veterans of the Anti-Japanese Brigade and understood what the brigade leader meant.

They each found a few skilled individuals and used climbing ropes to climb to the crenellations of the city wall to wait.

The Japanese patrol found nothing unusual and continued marching forward in formation.

However, at that moment, Ma Shanpao and Long Qianyan's respective squads simultaneously leaped up and pounced on the Japanese soldiers.

Upon hearing the sound, the Japanese soldiers' eyes widened instantly, their faces filled with shock. They never expected to be attacked so suddenly.

But they realized it too late, because before they could even shout or fire a warning shot, they were tackled one by one by the Anti-Japanese Allied Army soldiers. The sound of bayonets piercing flesh rose and fell.

These soldiers were all handpicked, and their ruthlessness and decisiveness were far beyond what these ordinary Japanese soldiers could match.

Ma Shanpao and Long Qianyan took the lead in the fight.

Ma Shanpao personally snapped the neck of a Japanese soldier, while Long Qianyan pierced the neck of another Japanese soldier with a bayonet.

The other soldiers were equally impressive. They worked together seamlessly, with some holding off the Japanese while others seized the opportunity to launch a fatal attack.

The Japanese soldiers were tackled to the ground one by one and killed before they could even make a sound, their blood splattering all over the city wall.

At the same time, some anti-Japanese soldiers threw ropes down the city wall from the other side and slid down.

After landing, they quickly rushed towards the Japanese and puppet troops at the city gate.

Some of these Japanese soldiers and puppet troops were chatting idly, while others were sleeping, completely unaware that danger was imminent.

When the Anti-Japanese Allied Army soldiers rushed in front of them, they suddenly realized what was happening and frantically picked up their weapons to fight back.

But it was too late. The anti-Japanese guerrillas were as fierce as wolves and tigers, and their methods were varied and numerous. In the blink of an eye, all six or seven Japanese and puppet troops were wiped out.

The soldiers quickly opened the gates, and Duanwu led the main force into the city, leaving only one company of the squad to guard the east gate.

This was a backup plan left over from Duanwu. If they found that the situation inside the city was not right, they could quickly evacuate Fuyang County through the east gate.

But it seems he was overthinking things. There were no Japanese ambush troops in Fuyang County, and the Japanese had no idea that he would launch a surprise attack on Fuyang County.

So, in less than half an hour, Duanwu arrived at the Japanese armory.

Duanwu looked at the armory in front of him and smiled slightly. By then, it was too late for the Japanese to react.

Duanwu said to Long Qianyan, "Take some of the Chunjiang Good Team and first take control of that Chairman Wang from the Chamber of Commerce. Have him lead you to arrest all the traitors in the city. You know what to do after that, right?"

Long Qianyan immediately understood and said, "Understood, Captain, don't worry, I will definitely talk to them properly!"

Duanwu nodded, and after Long Qianyan and his men had walked away, he said to Ma Shanpao, "We'll be entering the Japanese armory in a bit. The Japanese ammunition depot is to the south, and the Japanese barracks are to the north. The total number of Japanese soldiers is about eight hundred. The rest are the lookout posts around the perimeter of the compound. Be careful and take them out first."

Looking at the Japanese armory, Ma Shanpao clicked his tongue and said, "This Japanese armory is like a hedgehog; it's not easy to get a foothold in it!"

Duanwu had anticipated this and continued, "I'll clear the obstacles at the main gate. The key is the Japanese camp. We must take control of it as soon as possible to gain the upper hand. Otherwise, it will be a bitter battle."

Ma Shanpao bit his lip and finally said, "Don't worry, Captain, the brothers in the Second Team have been fighting for more than just a day or two!"

"kindness!"

Duanwu nodded, then drew a black blade from his waist and quietly made his way toward the main gate of the armory.

There are seven Japanese soldiers here, and also a machine gun emplacement.

Duanwu must kill seven people in an instant without being seen by the lookouts inside the courtyard wall, otherwise they will have to fight a tough battle, and even if they call Long Qianyan back, it will be useless, and the casualties of the troops will be heavy.

Therefore, success or failure hinges on this moment. Even during the Dragon Boat Festival, caution is paramount, lest a single mistake alert the Japanese soldiers inside the armory! (End of Chapter)