Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

Chapter 3063 Azarov is released!

If I can't remember Duanwu, I won't think about it anymore. Who cares what kind of prince he is? If he's coming to die, then I'll grant him his wish.

However, the Anti-Japanese Brigade is now facing a problem: the problem of explosives.

It turned out that the anti-Japanese brigade had used up all the explosives they had accumulated in the last battle.

Furthermore, the large-scale production of explosives has led to a severe shortage of raw materials. Nowadays, it is very difficult to find raw materials for making saltpeter in the vicinity.

But the most crucial issue is the supply of ammunition. Although they killed a lot of Japanese soldiers last time, they didn't capture much ammunition.

The Japanese soldiers learned their lesson and the first thing they did during their retreat was to blow up any ammunition they couldn't take with them.

This exacerbated the ammunition supply problem for the anti-Japanese brigade. At present, the anti-Japanese brigade only had 100,000 rounds of Type 38 rifle ammunition and about 10,000 rounds of machine gun ammunition left.

As for 9mm pistol bullets, there are almost none left.

So, Duanwu really needs to think about how to fight this next battle.

But most importantly, his opponent has changed. His old opponents are all dead. He can no longer predict what tactics the enemy will use.

After thinking for a moment, Duanwu murmured to Ma Ping'an, "Old Pan, the Japanese have a new master, so we have to change our tactics. Kitashirakawa Minami is bringing the Japanese elite troops, which clearly means that the Japanese high command wants to fight us to the death. But we are short of ammunition and explosives, so a direct confrontation is definitely not an option."

Ma Ping'an rubbed his hands together and exhaled a puff of white breath: "Captain, how about we use the old method again and ambush them using the terrain? But I'm afraid the Japanese have gotten smarter and won't let us ambush them!"

Duanwu turned around and went into the house, then came out with an oil lamp and a map.

He gestured on the map with his finger: "Old Pan, look, if the Japanese come out of Songyuan City, they will definitely take these routes. We can also change our old methods and set up ambushes on the routes the Japanese are bound to take. The tradition of ambushes must be continued. Because when facing the Japanese head-on, our individual combat skills are still too poor."

Ma Ping'an nodded and said, "Captain, you're right. We still need to fight the Japanese ambush; we can't abandon our old traditions. However..."

At this point, Ma Ping'an clicked his tongue and then said, "This method is good, but we don't have enough explosives. We also have a limited supply of landmines and grenades. How can we set up so many traps?"

Duanwu also fell into deep thought at this time.

Because this is indeed a big problem.

Although there is still some explosive left from the last time we brought it back from the mine, about half a ton.

However, these explosives are simply not enough to lay a minefield.

Therefore, he needs to think of other methods.

Just then, a messenger rushed over and said, "Maklov is calling. He wants to speak directly with the battalion commander."

A smile gradually appeared on Duanwu's face, because Maklov contacting him at this time could definitely not be bad news.

Because the bad news had nothing to do with his Dragon Boat Festival. The two were so far apart, what bad news could there be that would make Maklov send him a telegram in the middle of the night?
Therefore, the Dragon Boat Festival is definitely good news.

Duanwu hurriedly followed the communications officer to the communications room and took over the radio. He picked up the transmitter and asked directly, "My brother Makarov, it's so late, do you have some good news to tell me?"

A moment later, Makarov replied: "My dear brother Duanwu, it's been a long time since we last contacted each other. That's right! I have some good news to tell you today. Thanks to my efforts, General Bazarov has finally been released from investigation. So our previously discussed plan to sell weapons and ammunition can continue! Just let me know what you need, and I'll arrange it as soon as possible!"

Upon hearing this, Duanwu was overjoyed and, suppressing his excitement, replied:
"Excellent! Brother Makarov, we urgently need weapons and ammunition, especially anti-aircraft shells. The Japanese are about to launch a major mopping-up operation, and they will definitely send bombers, so the more shells the better."

In addition, we're almost out of 9mm pistol ammunition, and our submachine guns are completely out of bullets. We also need to get more grenades and explosives; I'm desperately short of explosives here.

Maklov readily replied, "No problem, Brother Duanwu, I've noted all of that down. I'll coordinate as soon as possible and try to get the goods to you in the shortest time. However, there might be some trouble with transportation. The Japanese are now controlling our airspace more strictly, so I need to think of a safer solution."

Duanwu replied, "Sure, and you can reassure the transport brothers that if they are shot down, just give me a general location and I will definitely bring them to the Anti-Japanese Brigade's base. I will absolutely not let them fall into the hands of the Japanese."

Makarov: "Hahaha, I certainly believe that. Brother Duanwu even blew up the Japanese Tiger's Mouth outpost for me. Brother, just relax and wait for good news at home!"

"Okay, then I wish us success in completing this deal!"

Duanwu sent one last message and then hung up.

Ma Pingan said from the side, "The captain's last words were a reassurance to the other side. I believe they will deliver the weapons and ammunition soon."

Duanwu said, "This time it's very timely. With these weapons and equipment, whoever comes will have to stay in Phoenix Mountain."

"kindness!"

Ma Ping'an nodded, then lowered his voice and asked, "What should we do with the Japanese spies at the base?"

Duanwu said, "It's not the right time yet. Tomorrow, we'll find an opportunity to let them out and make contact with the Japanese spies outside. Once they've made contact, we'll prepare some false intelligence for them and make them work for us."

"Hahaha!"

Ma Ping'an laughed heartily, for it was finally time to make his move. These Japanese spies had been lurking in the anti-Japanese brigade's base, making him feel like he had a thorn in his side.

Today, we're finally going to get rid of these annoying flies.

The same applies to Duanwu. He had long wanted to eliminate Japanese spies such as Li Xiaolian, Watanabe, and Suzuki.

But killing them like that would be too easy for him; he felt he had to use them before killing them.

Thinking of this, Duanwu said to Ma Ping'an, "Then this matter will be handled by you and Jiang Li. We will wait for Makarov's weapons and ammunition to arrive before we make a move against the Japanese."

Ma Ping'an nodded and said, "Don't worry, Captain, leave this small matter to me!"

Duanwu nodded and went back to his room to rest. As for the Japanese soldiers in Songyuan County, Duanwu guessed that they wouldn't make any moves yet. After all, the Japanese had just arrived, and they needed at least three days to rest and reorganize before considering how to attack the anti-Japanese brigade.

Moreover, in Songyuan County, there were also underground workers whom Li Ru had just trained from the intelligence department.

Therefore, he would know immediately if the Japanese made any move, no matter what!