Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

Chapter 2995 Automation and Domestic Production of Weapons and Equipment!
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the small, dirty kitchen window, casting a slanted glow on Liu Jinbiao's face.

Liu Jinbiao slowly woke up, his head still a little dizzy, and the blisters on his hands were even more painful after a night.

He had just sat up when he saw Chen Yushan looking at him with a smile.

"Brother Liu, you're finally awake! We were so worried about you all night."

The speaker was a middle-aged man of medium build with stubble and a grayish beard; it was Chen Yushan.

Fortunately, Liu Jinbiao was also an investigator, so he feigned surprise and asked, "You, who are you?"

Chen Yushan replied with a smile, "My surname is Chen, and my given name is Yushan. I am Zhang Dazhuang's brother."

As he spoke, Chen Yushan pointed to a middle-aged man peeling potatoes. The man was short and wiry, with shrewd eyes, and it was Watanabe.

Besides Watanabe and Suzuki, the other two were also acquaintances: Kato and Kurai. In total, two members of the anti-Japanese brigade and four members of the Japanese army had infiltrated, and they had all come together in a bizarre way.

However, this was not surprising. Because no one could do the work in the mine anymore. So the other three Japanese soldiers, Watanabe, Kato, and Kurai, gave it a try, and they all obediently went to the kitchen to pick vegetables.

Compared to going down into the mine to dig for ore, the kitchen they were in now was simply paradise.

Although the six of them had to prepare food for more than two thousand people, and their hands were sore from peeling potatoes, they still enjoyed it immensely.

Liu Jinbiao finally recovered and chatted and laughed with the four Japanese soldiers, just like a family.

However, in secret, he and Chen Yushan had already figured out the identities of the four Japanese soldiers. They suspected that these four were Japanese soldiers who wanted to infiltrate the anti-Japanese brigade.

So Liu Jinbiao actually used his identity as a Japanese soldier to start winning people over in the mine.

But what he told Suzuki was that to succeed in this mine, you needed connections. You needed to cultivate relationships with the Imperial Army, the collaborators, and even the miners. This was to prepare for a possible escape from the mine later.

Suzuki naturally offered his strong support.

Of course, he wasn't thinking about escaping; he was thinking that with so many people testifying for him, wouldn't the anti-Japanese brigade immediately believe him and entrust him with important responsibilities?
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Meanwhile, the Anti-Japanese Brigade felt that the time was about right; three days would be enough for the Japanese to send people into the mine.

Moreover, the anti-Japanese brigade's base was at least 180 kilometers away from the Da'an mine. It was estimated that this journey would take them at least two days.

In other words, five days was enough time for the Japanese to send their own people into the mine.

So preparations for the Dragon Boat Festival began, and he needed to be prepared for both possibilities.

One plan was made openly, sending Li Xiaolian to deliver a message to the Japanese. The other plan was made covertly, to guard against any underhanded actions by the Japanese.

Dragon Boat Festival speculation: The Japanese would only resort to underhanded tactics by attacking the anti-Japanese brigade's base or ambushing them along the way.

But this is something he can handle with ease.

He immediately convened an emergency military meeting, with all department leaders present.

This time, however, there's no need for a meeting to discuss the Dragon Boat Festival.

The meeting was held to discuss this plan, which was intended for Li Xiaolian. The purpose was to keep Li Xiaolian guessing about how the anti-Japanese brigade would attack the Da'an coal mine, thus preventing the Japanese from having a chance to prepare.

On the contrary, what Duanwu needs at this moment is speed. Whether it is this upcoming battle or this meeting, Duanwu must act quickly and decisively.

Duanwu then gave the following orders: "As always, Deputy Captain Pan will remain in charge. Ninth Sister will continue to be responsible for warehouse management, Wanshanhong's logistics, Gao Yanan's warehouse, and hospital security. Jiang Li will continue to be responsible for intelligence work. Li Zhenshan will assist Deputy Captain Pan in maintaining the security of the garrison after the main force leaves. In addition, two hundred men will be drawn from each of Chunjianghao Team One and Team Two to assist you in protecting the security of the garrison."

At this point, Duanwu looked at Long Qianyan and Ma Shanpao and said, "Chunjiang, Team One, Team Two, get ready immediately. We'll set off this evening. Alright, let's move out!"

"Yes!" Upon hearing Duanwu's order, everyone stood up and saluted.

Ma Ping'an added, "Captain, don't worry! Leave the garrison to me, and I will ensure its absolute safety!"

Tang Jiujiu nodded slightly and said, "I will keep a close eye on the warehouse."

Wan Shanhong and Gao Yanan both agreed and went to make arrangements for logistics and warehouse security.

After giving a military salute, Jiang Li hurriedly left to gather intelligence.

Jiang Li's intelligence network has recently begun to show results. Her intelligence agents have not only infiltrated Songyuan County, but she is also planning to place intelligence agents in Chuncheng as well.

Of course, it's not that easy. Because intelligence work is not something that can be accomplished overnight.

Long Qianyan and Ma Shanpao exchanged a glance and then shouted in unison, "Yes, Captain! We'll go and form the team right away!"

After saying that, the two strode out of the meeting room.

But just then, Li Zhenshan shouted, "Captain Long, Captain Ma, wait for me! The battalion commander wants each of you to send two hundred men!"

Long Qianyan and Ma Shanpao chuckled and walked side by side with Li Zhenshan. Then, with a grin, they said that they would each be assigned a new recruit company.

Li Zhenshan knew that these two men were still worried about the combat effectiveness of the new recruits.
However, he trusted the soldiers he had trained and said, "New recruits are new recruits. If those Japanese devils dare to cause trouble, let's see how these new recruits deal with them!"

"Hahaha!"

With that, the three of them laughed and left.

At this moment, Li Xiaolian also wanted to leave, as she wanted to find an opportunity to send out the intelligence.

But just then, Ma Ping'an called out to her, "Comrade Xiaolian, wait a moment. Come to my room with me in a bit and read aloud the documents that were just delivered this morning. These are all important documents!"

Li Xiaolian wanted to refuse, but then she thought that if she refused now, she would definitely be suspected.

So she had no choice but to agree! She obediently followed Ma Ping'an.

Meanwhile, in the camp, the soldiers of Chunjiang Team One and Team Two were quickly assembling.

Long Qianyan and Ma Shanpao stood at the front of the column and shouted, "Comrades, this time we are going to march more than 180 kilometers to Da'an Coal Mine to rescue our miners! Everyone check your equipment and get ready to set off!"

"Yes!"

The soldiers were all in high spirits because they had rested for more than ten days and were finally ready to fight again.

So they rubbed their hands together, polishing their weapons until they gleamed.

Moreover, most people were now equipped with Type 38 assault rifles.

With the arsenal working at full capacity, at least 60% of the soldiers in the anti-Japanese brigade were equipped with Type 38 assault rifles.

The remaining 20% ​​used Japanese machine guns.

The remaining 20% ​​were either artillerymen or snipers.

In other words, through self-sufficiency, Duanwu has gradually automated and domestically produced its weapons and equipment!