Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

Chapter 3006 The Black-Clad Trump Card!

After careful consideration, Kujo Miyamoto then said:
“Maruyama-kun is right. However, Onizuka-kun’s concerns are not without merit, and we cannot let our guard down.”

Thus, we divided our forces into three groups. One group, led by Maruyama-kun, would launch a frontal attack on the Anti-Japanese Brigade's base.

Meanwhile, Onizuka and I led a small force to meet Maruyama at Mount Kurotsuzan, between Phoenix Mountain and Matsubara, to ensure Maruyama's safe retreat.

In addition, we've withdrawn another reconnaissance squad from the Shadow Wolf Special Forces to conduct reconnaissance in the direction of Da'an, ensuring real-time monitoring of the main force's movements. What do you all think?

"Excellent, flawless!"

Onizuka Yumei and Maruyama both nodded in agreement, and then the army set off for the anti-Japanese brigade's base in the Phoenix Mountain area to carry out sabotage.

The Japanese soldiers inside Matsubara Castle sprang into action.

The city gates burst open with a roar, and troop after troop of Japanese soldiers surged out like a tide, raising clouds of dust.

Soon, the army assembled outside the city.

Kujo Miyamoto, riding a tall warhorse, circled around to the front of the army. He suddenly pulled on the reins, and the warhorse reared up, letting out a long neigh that shook the heavens, attracting the attention of all the Japanese soldiers.

At this moment, Kujou Miyamoto cleared his throat and said loudly:

"Warriors of the Empire! Today, we stand here, about to embark on a great journey destined to be recorded in history!"

The Anti-Japanese Brigade is nothing but a bunch of ants trying to fight a losing battle; how dare they openly challenge the supreme authority of the Great Japanese Imperial Army? They are simply courting death!

At this point, Kujou Miyamoto looked around and, sensing that he hadn't fully stirred the soldiers' emotions, suddenly drew his command sword from his waist and roared:
"Warriors of the Empire, you must fight bravely against the enemy with boundless loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor and with lofty ambitions to expand the territory of the Great Japanese Empire!"
Let the whole world see that our Great Japanese Imperial Army is invincible!

Let those who resist understand that anyone who dares to stand in the way of the Great Japanese Imperial Army will be crushed to pieces!

Finally, the Japanese soldiers were so aroused by Kujo Miyamoto's words that their blood was boiling and every cell in their bodies seemed to be burning.

They brandished their weapons and shouted, "Loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor! Invincible! Long live the Great Japanese Empire!"

Kujou nods in satisfaction, then brandishes his sword and shouts, "Move out! Let our flag fly over the ruins of the Anti-Japanese Brigade's encampment! Move out!"

At his command, the army surged toward their respective objectives like a raging tide, raising dust that blotted out the sky, as if a storm was about to sweep across the land.

At this moment, Kujo Miyamoto and the others were unaware that their every move after leaving the city had been observed by Ma Hu.

Ma Hu was lying in ambush on a high ground about four kilometers outside Songyuan City. Through his binoculars, he could clearly see the Japanese soldiers' movements.

Seeing the Japanese soldiers split into three groups, Ma Hu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

He quickly ordered the communications soldier to send a telegram to the battalion commander:
"The Japanese have left the city and split into three groups. One group is heading towards the Anti-Japanese Brigade's base. Another group is heading towards Heisong Mountain. And there is a special forces unit of nearly fifty men that went towards Da'an."

Upon receiving the message, the communications soldier of Chunjiang Good Team immediately reported to Duanwu.

Upon hearing Ma Hu's report, Duanwu's face lit up with excitement, because... the Japanese devils had finally made their move! Now, it was just a matter of which unit of the Japanese devils he wanted to eliminate first.

At this moment, Long Qianyan suggested, "Captain, the Japanese reconnaissance team sent towards Da'an is small. Why don't we take them out first?" Duanwu shook his head slightly and said, "This plan is not advisable. The Japanese are not fully engaged yet. If we rashly attack that reconnaissance team, we will undoubtedly alert them. Once the Japanese become aware, given their cautious nature, they will definitely turn tail and run."

Therefore, we must wait until the Japanese troops attacking the anti-Japanese brigade's base arrive at Phoenix Mountain before making our move. By then, the Japanese will be deeply entrenched and won't be able to extricate themselves so easily.

After thinking for a moment, Long Qianyan nodded quickly and said, "The captain is wise. I was overthinking it."

Duanwu patted Long Qianyan on the shoulder, then immediately turned around and ordered the communications soldier, "Send a signal to One-Eyed Dragon! One-Eyed Dragon's black-clad troops, have them quickly coordinate with the new recruits, carry a large amount of explosives, and go to the Phoenix Mountain area to lay landmines. Just wait for the Japanese devils to come and die!"

It turns out that Duanwu had another trump card up his sleeve: the Black-Clad Army.

When Li Xiaolian arrived at the Anti-Japanese Brigade, Duanwu gave instructions that no one in the garrison was allowed to talk about the Black-Clad Troops. So Li Xiaolian still doesn't know that there is such a unit in the Anti-Japanese Brigade.

This became the last layer of protection for the anti-Japanese brigade's base, and the beginning of the Japanese devils' nightmare.

"Yes!"

At this point, the communications soldier received the order and immediately began sending telegrams.

At this moment, Duanwu seemed to remember something and added, "Right, tell One-Eyed Dragon that to ensure this battle severely damages the Japanese, bring all the explosives. Even if it means wasting a lot of explosives, we must wipe out the entire Japanese army! Let these devils never return!"

"Yes, Captain!"

The communications officer received the order again and continued sending telegrams.

Meanwhile, the one-eyed man's black-clad troops remained stationed near the Triple Pass.

Sanchongguan is the gateway between Phoenix Mountain and Laoye Ridge, and it is also the only way to transport weapons and ammunition from the arsenal back to the anti-Japanese brigade.

Therefore, the strategic location of the Three Passes was very important, so the Black Army was stationed there during the Dragon Boat Festival.

A hint of excitement flashed in the eyes of the one-eyed man after receiving the telegram for the Dragon Boat Festival.

The Black-Clad Unit hadn't received any combat missions for a long time, and many of them were bored out of their minds, spending their time catching crickets and fighting grasshoppers in the mountains.

Upon receiving the battle order, One-Eyed Dragon immediately convened a meeting of officers at the platoon and company level and above.

All thirty-odd company and platoon cadres were present.

One-Eyed Dragon shouted, "Brothers, the battalion commander has given orders! We are to carry a large amount of explosives to Phoenix Mountain area to lay landmines and prepare a big gift for the Japanese devils! Everyone, move out immediately!"

But at this point, One-Eyed Dragon suddenly seemed to remember something and quickly added, "Oh right, don't forget to call the new recruits from the Black-Clad Army as well. Let them help out and familiarize themselves with the battlefield environment beforehand!"

"Yes!"

The cadres readily accepted the order and quickly began to organize their equipment, go to the arsenal to collect explosives, and consult with Fifth Brother to bring along the new recruits of the Black-Clad Army.

Thus, the entire black-clad force, numbering over two thousand and carrying six tons of explosives, marched in a grand procession straight towards Phoenix Mountain!