Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 1964, Our Corps Moves Unimpeded, Unimpeded...

The train is ready to continue its journey.

Suddenly, someone from the anti-Japanese armed group rushed over.

Shout at the top of your lungs.

"Commissioner, where are you going?"

"Chuzhou".

Zhang Yong answered casually.

Anyway, we're heading south. We'll just see where it takes us.

If you encounter any scattered Japanese soldiers along the way, eliminate them if you can. Then continue on your way.

If they encountered a large force of Japanese invaders and couldn't defeat them, they would turn back.

Anyway, there are no mandatory requirements.

but……

That divergent thinking of the anti-Japanese armed forces was further developed.

They assumed Zhang Yong was going to attack Chuzhou and then counterattack Nanjing.

After all, the Commissioner had done just that last time, leading a small force across the land and wreaking havoc.

They turned Nanjing upside down. They even went to pay their respects at Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum.

At that time, the Wang Jingwei regime had not yet been established.

Upon hearing the news, the traitor Wang fled immediately.

If the Commissioner continues his attack on Nanjing this time, I wonder if the traitor Wang will still be able to escape?

With so many traitors in its puppet Nationalist government, could they all possibly escape?
If they can't all escape, that would be impressive.

After entering Nanjing, just punishing traitors would result in a mountain of executions!

"Let's go together!"

"Let's go together!"

"Quick, call the guys nearby!"

"Just say that the Commissioner is going to launch a counterattack on Nanjing. Anyone interested, come and lend a hand!"

"Following the Commissioner means you'll get what you deserve. If you're late, you won't get anything."

They excitedly passed on the message.

Then the misinformation spread.

The news spread like wildfire.

"The Commissioner is going to launch a counterattack on Nanjing!"

"Everyone who participates will receive a cannon!"

"After capturing Nanjing, everyone will be promoted three ranks and given three wives!"

"A reward of one million silver dollars will be given to anyone who captures the traitor Wang Jingwei alive!"

"If you kill him, you can skin him and claim the reward..."

The more the news spread, the more absurd it became.

Fortunately, Zhang Yong was unaware of this.

"bang bang..."

"bang bang..."

The train continued south.

It's very strange that the railway line wasn't damaged.

There were some scattered red dots along the way, but no guns. I don't know what they were for.

There were many railway workers along the railway line. They were probably hired by the Japanese invaders. However, they weren't shown with red dots; they were still white dots. This indicates they weren't traitors.

They were all captured by the Japanese invaders to maintain the railway, essentially serving as free labor.

The railway workers remained expressionless as the train carrying the Kuomintang flag arrived, seemingly unsurprised.

Entering a small station.

The driver slowed down, preparing to change the road sign.

The railway staff who were supposed to be under the control of the Japanese puppet regime did not show any resistance.

The waybill was changed properly, indicating that the train could continue its journey.

Is there a train passing by ahead?

"No."

"Isn't there a train ahead?"

"Right now, there's only one train from Bengbu to Chuzhou, and that's yours."

Is the road ahead clear?

"All the way to Chuzhou, there was no obstruction."

"Thank you!"

Zhang Yong waved his hand and tossed down a bag of silver dollars as payment.

I never expected to receive such treatment today. No, I mean, I got special treatment on a private train. The level of service is too high!

Only one train could travel on the entire railway line.

That's awesome.

unique.

I am the only one who matters.

Haha!

I am the Battle Emperor!

I really want to laugh out loud three times.

Then he shouted loudly, "My army is unimpeded! Unimpeded..."

"bang bang..."

"bang bang..."

Keep going.

Sure enough, the railway line was intact.

There was no interception by Japanese troops on the way. It was very quiet.

until……

There's another station ahead.

The radar map shows more than a dozen half-red dots.

There is a gun.

But there is no red dot.

Regardless of.

Keep going.

Near the station.

Those dozen or so half-red dots definitely indicate the presence of guns.

They were wearing the uniforms of the puppet army of the Wang Jingwei regime. Clearly, they were responsible for guarding the train station.

Looking at the Kuomintang flags on both sides of the train, they seemed numb.

what happened?

How could a train carrying Nationalist troops have arrived?
And they even blatantly fly the Blue Sky with a White Sun flag? Are they afraid the Japanese won't know?

That's so exaggerated...

But look at the dark gun barrels on the train. Everyone wisely laid down their weapons.

There were too many Nationalist soldiers on the train. Their weapons were too large in caliber.

It seems there are many anti-aircraft machine guns. They are all 12.7mm caliber.

If you were hit by a bullet as thick as a thumb, you'd definitely be covered in bruises. You can't afford to mess with that.

Raise your hands. Lock yourself inside the house.

"bang bang..."

"bang bang..."

The train continued on its way.

No need to change the route permit.

This is the Zhang Yong special train. No. It's a dedicated line.

The Jinpu Railway section from Bengbu to Chuzhou was all used by Zhang Yong.

what!
Cool.

"Our army is unimpeded!"

"Our army is unimpeded!"

What military unit?
Of course, it's Zhang Yong's army.

I led a battalion.

A battalion is also a military regiment...

Suddenly, the radar map showed a red dot ahead.

There were more than a dozen red dots and more than thirty half-red dots. It was determined to be a Japanese railway patrol team.

Raise your hand to indicate.

All 12.7mm heavy machine guns are ready.

They were all equipped with American-made M2HB machine guns.

Keep getting closer.

8000 meters...

5000 meters...

2000 meters...

The Japanese patrol team began to notice something was wrong.

They saw the Blue Sky with a White Sun flag. After all, it was so obvious.

Huh?
what happened?

Why would they be flying an enemy flag?

Could it be a disguised unit?

The Japanese patrol did not hide. On the contrary, they actively approached, wanting to get a better look.

After all, they never imagined that Nationalist troops would be traveling south by train along the railway line.

This is so absurd. No normal person would think of it.

500 meters...

300 meters...

"Suddenly..."

"Suddenly..."

The heavy machine guns opened fire.

Due to the angle, there was only four machine guns firing.

But enough is enough.

"Chichichi..."

"Puff puff……"

The Japanese patrol team instantly erupted in excitement.

It was all splattered with blood. There were also severed limbs.

Such ferocious firepower instantly turned the Japanese patrol into a bloody mess, a truly horrific sight.

A standard 7.92mm Mauser rifle cartridge has an energy of approximately 3000 joules.

The kinetic energy of a 12.7 mm caliber bullet is often above 20000 joules.

The difference here is enormous.

Hit by heavy machine gun fire, almost no one survived intact.

Lying on the ground won't help. Bullets can scrape off a thick layer of the ground. Then, one shot is fatal.

"Suddenly..."

"Suddenly..."

The four machine guns each fired a 250-round ammunition belt.

The radar map showed no more red dots. No more half-red dots. They were all dead. It was incredibly satisfying.

The barrel is smoking. It's overheating. It needs cooling. Air cooling should suffice.

He waved his hand, indicating that they should continue forward.

"bang bang..."

"bang bang..."

The train continued south.

Zhang Yong stood at the front of the car.

Very good, the current situation remains the same—

"Our army is unimpeded!"

"Our army is unimpeded!"

We are gradually approaching Dingyuan.

Suddenly, I remembered Captain Peng from before.

It seems he's heading to Dingyuan. He needs to escort the cadres to their destination.

Perhaps they were covering for the cadres to cross the railway and then deliver them to the New Fourth Army's base in Nantong?
I wonder if they have already crossed the railway line?

If it were now, I could just swagger over there!

I just stood there quietly watching.

There are yellow dots ahead...

Huh?
Yellow dots? There seem to be quite a few.

Could it really be Captain Peng?

Unfortunately, the opponent was of a very high level, and the radar map could not be marked.

"Somebody come!"

"exist!"

"Sound the horn!"

"Yes!"

Soon, the order was given.

The train sounded its whistle. The sound could be heard seven or eight miles away.

"Woooooooo..."

"Woooooooo..."

At the same time, the train slowed down.

Regardless of whether they were Captain Peng's troops or not, all anti-Japanese armed forces needed to be replenished.

"Huang Tianlai!"

"To!"

“There are anti-Japanese armed forces three kilometers to the southwest. Send someone to contact them.”

"Yes."

Huang Tianlai made the arrangements immediately.

Soon, someone went out and made contact with the other party.

A moment later, two yellow dots followed. They were both very capable-looking men, their faces full of vigilance.

He carefully observed his surroundings, seemingly trying to figure out what was going on.

Zhang Yong glanced at them casually and knew that the two yellow dots belonged to the Red Army soldiers from back then. They should have a certain status now.

"Did your Captain Peng cross the railway line?" Zhang Yong asked bluntly.

“This is classified,” a yellow dot replied.

"I'm just letting you know that the railway line is safe and you can pass through quickly."

"Thank you!"

"There are weapons and ammunition in the last four carriages. Go and carry as much as you can if you need it."

"Really?"

"Fine, then..."

"want!"

The two quickly changed their tune.

How could you not?

What they lack most is weapons and ammunition.

He hurriedly ran to check the last four carriages. Sure enough, they were filled with weapons and ammunition.

I was suddenly excited.

They hurriedly sent someone to greet the others.

They couldn't wait to unload the weapons and ammunition from the train.

Zhang Yong waited patiently.

Meanwhile, I observed silently.

Among those yellow dots, there were several veterans of the Red Army.

In other words, this anti-Japanese armed force in front of us, although it doesn't have military uniforms, is definitely not a small force.

Suddenly, an idea struck me.

I saw five yellow dots coming.

One of them was very old, with a weathered face. At first, Zhang Yong didn't pay much attention. But he quickly realized what was going on.

wipe!
This is the big shot over there.

They are also from the same clan as the Zhang family.

I can't reveal his name. But he's of a higher rank than Captain Peng.

I never expected him to be here.

Looks like something big is about to happen!

He hurriedly jumped off the train.

Basic manners are still necessary. The other party is a true veteran.

He participated in the Tongmenghui (Revolutionary Alliance). He participated in the Huanghuagang Uprising. He participated in the Xinhai Revolution. He participated in the National Protection War and the Northern Expedition...

On the surface, he seemed unremarkable. But he played the entire game.

It can be said that in that era, he was one of the representatives who stumbled and struggled to find various ways to save the country.

I tried almost every possible path before finally choosing the Communist Party.

As it turns out, only the Communist Party could save China.

This statement is not just empty talk.

Other paths have already been tried and proven ineffective, with heavy consequences.

"Old senior."

Step forward respectfully and bow.

Following Zhang Yong, Commander Qian also quickly caught up.

If we're talking about age, Commander Qian is a year younger.

"You're Commissioner Zhang?"

"Don't dare."

"Did you travel south by train?"

"Yes."

"Did you encounter any Japanese invaders on the road?"

"We encountered a few scattered enemies, but we killed them all. We didn't encounter any large groups."

"Seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving. Commissioner Zhang is indeed very capable."

"I don't deserve it. I don't deserve it."

Zhang Yong felt secretly ashamed.

I am not a superhuman.

I have a system protecting me. I'm cheating.

Without the system, I wouldn't dare do it even if you gave me a million lives!

If we run headfirst into the arms of the Japanese invaders, well, that's it.

Of course, this matter cannot be disclosed.

"That's right, he's one of our Zhang family now. Our Zhang family is successful."

"You flatter me, senior. I am unworthy of such praise."

"Based on your achievements, you deserve a separate page in the family genealogy, bringing glory to your ancestors."

"Thank you!"

Zhang Yong humbly accepted the offer.

The family tree is published separately. This is an honor we deserve.

I like it. I'm looking forward to it.

what!
From now on, the first incense sticks on the first and fifteenth of each lunar month will be mine.

No one is allowed to take it.

If you're so capable, go and kill the Japanese invaders.

If you kill more than me, I'll give you incense offerings!
what!
"Captain Peng, whom you are concerned about, has not arrived yet. They are on foot, so they are not that fast."

"Oh."

Zhang Yong nodded.

I didn't expect Captain Peng to be so fast.

However, escorting cadres does require meticulousness and patience.

Transporting people from the far northwest, station by station, to the far north and south of the country is indeed a huge undertaking.

However, in a sense, it also strengthens internal cohesion.

"Where is Commissioner Zhang going?"

"Chuzhou".

"So you're just going to take the train like this?"

"That's the initial plan. If we can't go, we'll back out."

"Truly a promising young man!"

"Excellent."

Zhang Yong hurriedly expressed his shame.

I can't accept such praise. It would shorten my lifespan.

He was just an insignificant person.

A little guy who has only survived this long by cheating.

Those who, without any special advantages, still manage to carve out their own path are the true heroes.

Farewell.

Back on the train.

He seemed lost in thought. It was unclear what he was thinking.

Commander Qian said tactfully, "That Mr. Zhang just now thinks highly of you!"

"Is the Chairman worried that I'll defect to the Communists?" Zhang Yong asked bluntly.

"Of course not," Commander Qian hurriedly denied. He never brought up the issue again.

Zhang Yong: ...

Hehe. Making you suspicious.

It's all your fault. One day I might actually defect to the Communists...

Oh, you're overthinking it.

The Red Party doesn't want me.

what!
That's a bit embarrassing!
But it's okay. I'm thick-skinned.

With this cheat code, you can be the king of the mountain wherever you go...

"bang bang..."

"bang bang..."

The train continued on its way.

Dingyuan Station is just ahead. But there are no Japanese invaders there.

There were no traitors. Only yellow dots. It turns out they were controlled by the Red Party's forces.

accelerate.

No stopping. Passing through.

Continue south.

Gradually accelerating.

"Our army is unimpeded!"

"Our army is unimpeded!"

There were only very few Japanese invaders or traitors along the way.

There were at most fifty people. Not even a team of over a hundred. They were easily blown up by heavy machine guns.

It feels very mysterious.

This situation is impossible in a sand table simulation.

How could there be no troops stationed along such a long stretch of railway?

There must be at least one battalion, or at least one regiment.

However, it truly is not.

The Japanese invaders likely concentrated all their forces in Bengbu. Therefore, there were no combat troops along the railway line.

It's even possible that Chuzhou didn't even have the main force of the Japanese army. Perhaps only some supply troops?
Anyway, the train continued its journey with a clang. Unimpeded.

They only encountered a complete squad of Japanese troops when they reached the outskirts of Chuzhou. A firefight ensued.

"Suddenly..."

"bang bang bang..."

"Boom bang bang..."

Large-caliber heavy machine guns firing.

Mortar bombardment.

The Garand rifle continued firing.

The intense firepower kept the Japanese invaders pinned down.

"idiot……"

"what happened?"

The Japanese squad leader, on his deathbed, couldn't understand it at all.

How could Nationalist soldiers travel by train all the way to Chuzhou? It's utterly absurd.

Weren't there any other Japanese troops intercepting them along the way?

So unimpeded?
"boom……"

"boom……"

All cannons were deployed to the battlefield.

They repeatedly bombed the location of the Japanese squad.

As a result, the shells were too penetrating, embedding themselves deeply in the ground and creating deep craters.

Japanese invaders: ...

Lacking martial ethics...

To deal with one of our squads...

They actually deployed cannons...

unacceptable……

Five minutes later, the radar map showed that all the red dots had disappeared.

"bang bang..."

"bang bang..."

The train then continued on its way.

The radar map started to show more red dots.

But they were unarmed. Clearly not combat troops. They were all gathered at Chuzhou Station.

That's all right then. The train continued on its way.

Entering the station.

Then a bizarre scene unfolded.

The Japanese soldiers stared blankly at the Blue Sky with a White Sun flag hanging on the train.

no……

what's the situation?
Why would the Nationalist army arrive?

The gunfire outside just now, could it be...?

"Run!"

Someone whistled.

All the Japanese invaders and traitors immediately turned tail and ran.

The once-grand Chuzhou Railway Station was now completely empty. There wasn't a single person in sight.

really-

"Our army is unimpeded!"

"Our army is unimpeded!"

Zhang Yong: ...

She secretly pinched her arm.

it hurts.

It's all true.

I have actually arrived in Chuzhou.

They came by train, but they didn't sing...

Previously, Commander Li of the Fifth War Zone said that there were a large amount of Japanese supplies in Chuzhou, and he was even planning to send cavalry to launch a surprise attack.

Unexpectedly, by sheer chance, they arrived by train.

I wonder if the supplies the Japanese invaders stockpiled are still there? If they are, that would be fantastic. We could just haul them away by train.

If you can't finish in one go, try again in several sessions.

Anyway, from Chuzhou to Bengbu, it was all Zhang Yong's special train...

No, it's Zhang Yong's dedicated line.

It's possible to move the entire city of Chuzhou.

"quick!"

"quick!"

Without being ordered, the Independent Battalion had already begun operations.

Quickly seize all surrounding high ground. Eliminate all suspicious personnel.

Besides the Japanese invaders and traitors, there were also some ordinary staff members. They were all captured by the Japanese puppet regime and forced to work.

Especially the laborers. They were specifically responsible for transporting supplies for the Japanese invaders.

According to them, most of the supplies are still there. However, these are mainly food and cotton cloth; there are no weapons.

All the weapons and ammunition had already been transported to Bengbu by the Japanese invaders.

Or perhaps it was transported to Xuzhou, which is even further away.

Because they lacked weapons, the Japanese invaders didn't take it that seriously.

They believed that only weapons were the primary targets of enemy attacks. Food and cloth were not a major concern.

"Move out!"

"Move out!"

Zhang Yong was overjoyed.

All he wants is food and cotton cloth!
Weapons and ammunition are our own.

"what is this?"

"soy."

"Oh?"

Zhang Yong reached out and grabbed a handful.

That's right. They're all top-quality soybeans. They must have been transported from Northeast China.

Speaking of which, the three northeastern provinces are truly wonderful places!
The granary of China.

These beautiful soybeans were stolen by the Japanese invaders.

What we've seized so far is just a tiny bit. Only a few dozen tons, I think?

"Commissioner, the list is here."

"it is good."

Zhang Yong reached out and took it.

This is a list of supplies compiled internally by the Japanese invaders themselves.

Because they fled in such a hurry and without thinking, they didn't have time to destroy the evidence.

There were indeed only sixty tons of soybeans...

There's a lot of flour, 280 tons...

The rice supply was minimal, only ten tons...

In addition, there were 130 tons of bran...

Bran?

what?
What is it used for?
Can you eat?
Forget it. I don't care anymore.

What it is exactly is not important.

As long as it's food, as long as it can fill my stomach, that's fine.

Immediately order the removal.

They loaded the train full and then hauled it back to Bengbu.

If one trip isn't enough, then repeat the process.

Suddenly, an idea struck me.

Nanjing is right across the street.

The traitor Wang is right across the river.

Should we go and say hello?
Hey!
it is necessary!
The independent battalion just happened to have nothing to do. They were bored out of their minds.

Let's go take a look at the riverbank.

Hey!
[To be continued]

(End of this chapter)