Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 2041, Baka! Run!

Southern Anhui. Ningguo.

Headquarters of the 32nd Army Group of the National Revolutionary Army.

Shangguan Yunxiang's face was horribly ashen. His eyes were gloomy.

That damned Zhang Yong!
How dare they go to such lengths to target him!

They even issued a public notice!

The notification was also sent to all provinces and all army groups!

Really...

Both anxious and furious. A fit of impotent rage.

I'm very angry. But all I can do is be angry. After I'm angry, I have to bow my head.

Otherwise, he had no doubt that he, as the army group commander, would be taken down on the spot. Then Huang Wei would come and replace him.

An inspector, a nominal position, yet he wields such immense power.

Sigh, my life is so miserable.

He dared not retaliate, nor did he have the ability to do so.

Even if you gave him a hundred water vats as chamber pots, he wouldn't dare retaliate against Zhang Yong.

Besides, given his physique, how could he possibly retaliate?

It hasn't even started yet, and I bet it's already been reported.

Who knows how many people are trying to curry favor with Zhang Yong and will actively help him remove obstacles?

Look at the Fifth War Zone...

A telegram from the Guangxi clique made him restless.

He couldn't care less about Gu Zhutong's intentions. Otherwise, he would be finished.

Once other war zones send similar telegrams, he will be doomed, even if he is alive.

"Commander-in-Chief..."

The communications director arrived cautiously.

A reply came from Zhang Yong's side, indicating that Zhang Yong had not read the telegram.

Shangguan Yunxiang was to personally go to Quzhou.

Interview.

Shangguan Yunxiang was furious after reading the telegram.

But he was only angry. He quickly lowered his head, indicating that there was no problem.

Since we couldn't communicate by telegram, we had no choice but to go to Quzhou.

The only way is to see Zhang Yong and then apologize profusely. If one's posture is humble enough and one's attitude is good enough, there might still be hope.

We'll talk about other things later. Is saving face more important than substance?
"Someone! Prepare the car! We're going to Quzhou!"

"Yes."

Not daring to delay, they hurriedly set off.

We must get to Quzhou as quickly as possible. Then we must seek an audience with Zhang Yong.

Otherwise, if Zhang Yong deliberately runs off to another place, then oh dear. Things will become even more complicated.

Now, bowing down and begging for mercy is the only way out.

……

"These supplies are for you."

"Weapons and ammunition. Food, clothing, and shoes. We have them all."

Zhang Yong waved his hand casually.

He wants to completely re-equip the Provisional 35th Brigade.

Besides changing weapons and equipment, the most important thing is to change military uniforms.

They changed into uniforms similar to those of the New Fourth Army.

is that useful?
do not know.

Let's change it first and then talk about it.

"Thank you!"

"Thank you!"

Wu Shaozhou repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

He certainly didn't know what Zhang Yong's purpose was in changing uniforms. He only knew that the troops had new uniforms.

The uniforms of the Provisional 35th Brigade were too worn out. The requested new uniforms had not yet been issued. Even Wang Jingjiu, the commander-in-chief of the army group, could not make the decision.

Now, the new military uniforms have arrived. They even come with shoes. And each person gets three sets.

He never dreamed he would be so wealthy.

Therefore, Wu Shaozhou himself also changed into military uniform.

really……

I feel refreshed and invigorated.

Refreshed.

The entire Provisional 35th Brigade seemed to have become the main force overnight.

Actually, if we're just talking about light weapons, they are indeed the main force. Almost all of the original weapons and equipment have been replaced.

Now, everyone has a Mauser 4-ring rifle, as well as a Czech light machine gun and an MG34 general-purpose machine gun.

Why are both types of machine guns used? Because they complement each other.

Strictly speaking, the firepower of a German infantry squad, centered around an MG34 machine gun, was actually insufficient.

It's really good until it encounters a sufficiently strong opponent.

However, when faced with American troops equipped with a Garand rifle, the infantry squad's firepower was suppressed.

Because the other team has at least eight Garand rifles, plus a Browning semi-automatic and a Thompson submachine gun, their firepower is simply too strong.

Furthermore, they can be freely combined and disassembled. They can be combined in any way you like.

Even with only two Garand semi-automatic rifles, they could suppress German machine guns from different directions.

"Commissioner..."

"Wu Shaozhou, why did I change your clothes?"

"Kill the Japanese invaders!"

"Very good. Remember what you said. Our weapons and ammunition are for killing the Japanese invaders, not for killing our own people."

"One of our own?"

Wu Shaozhou didn't quite understand.

What does "one of us" mean? Who are our people?
Why would someone kill their own people?
Full of doubts.

I want an answer.

However, they discovered that Zhang Yong had not explained it clearly.

Zhang Yong certainly couldn't say it outright. He could only hint at it to this extent.

“I’ve got it!” Wu Shaozhou said solemnly.

"Okay." Zhang Yong nodded.

"Right now, Japanese troops are approaching from the southeast, about ten kilometers away. Go and deal with them!"

"Yes!"

Wu Shaozhou immediately perked up.

Zhang Yong suddenly realized that the other person was no longer haggard or aged.

He felt like he'd suddenly been injected with adrenaline. He was full of energy. It was all because he'd heard that the Japanese invaders were coming.

This……

Indeed, this is true of all fierce generals on the battlefield.

Normally, they might lack motivation for anything. But if an enemy appears, their adrenaline surges immediately.

The enemy is the best medicine. The Japanese invaders were Wu Shaozhou's stimulant.

"Commissioner, I'm off."

"Go!"

Zhang Yong nodded.

There was no specific intervention or command.

The Japanese troops were few in number, only two companies.

With Wu Shaozhou's abilities, he can definitely take him down. We should have faith in his talent.

Those who rise through the ranks without any background or connections, relying solely on their personal abilities, are truly talented individuals.

"boom……"

"boom……"

A faint sound of an explosion could be heard.

The sound was very faint, but very dense.

It must have been a firefight between the National Revolutionary Army and the Japanese invaders at the front lines.

Judging from the radar maps, the Nationalist army wasn't weak. The battle lines hadn't collapsed.

The white and red dots are intertwined.

There are also a few yellow dots.

Hmm, it's fine. There are yellow dots inside.

As long as yellow dots participate in the battle, combat power can basically increase by more than 50%.

Calm.

Observe silently.

Devonte suddenly rushed over.

"Zhang, where did the gunshots come from?"

"Nine kilometers to the southeast, there are Japanese."

"I gonna go see."

"Go!"

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

You are welcome to go.

"go!"

Devonte was a pragmatist.

He immediately drove his jeep towards the sound of gunfire.

He and his Marines almost all know how to drive.

This Willys Jeep is so easy to drive that you can just lift a finger.

Soon, the four Willys Jeeps were driven away.

Zhang Yong: ...

Okay. I'm a little envious.

The US is, after all, the US. Many of its individuals possess highly advanced knowledge and skills.

Even a lowly soldier could probably drive. No special training was needed. It's definitely better than China.

No wonder the United States never lacks pilots. They have a large reserve of them in the civilian sector.

Tank crew members are quick to learn, as they generally have prior experience in driving cars.

"report!"

"Commissioner, a call from the headquarters of the 23rd Army Group."

The communications officer arrived.

Zhang Yong waved his hand, indicating that they should wait a moment.

Radar maps show that there are also a large number of red dots appearing in the northeast.

Five hundred men. That should be two reinforced companies, or maybe three companies.

They carried a radio and may have been a battalion headquarters.

I couldn't help but think of the Okazaki Battalion.

Upon inspection of the weaponry, it was found to be lightly armed. There wasn't even an infantry gun, nor a proper mortar. Only grenade launchers were available.

They didn't even have that heavy Type 92 machine gun. The Japanese must have been thoroughly fed up with it.

If you were carrying a Type 92 heavy machine gun, you couldn't even travel 80 li (40 kilometers) in a day.

However, if they were to travel light, given the capabilities of the Japanese invaders and the availability of special medications, they could easily cover 80 kilometers a day.

As expected, the Japanese invaders were cunning.

Travel completely light. Then engage in guerrilla warfare. Turn the tables and take control.

I don't know if they learned it from the North China battlefield and then used it against the Third War Zone.

As a result, the Nationalist troops in the Third War Zone were not adapted well and were subsequently defeated.

Except for a very few fortified strongholds, the Japanese invaders came and went freely in other places, burning, killing, looting, and committing all sorts of atrocities.

"You, come here!" "Yes!"

The officer on duty hurriedly ran up.

Zhang Yong briefly described the situation. Then he instructed the other side to plan a counterattack.

Unfortunately, it was discovered that the Japanese had already breached the Nationalist army's defenses. The Nationalist army on that side was very small in number.

Faced with an attack by the Japanese invaders, they could only retreat according to plan and consolidate their forces.

The Japanese invaders pursued relentlessly. It was a frantic chase.

Gradually entering the range of rockets.

Zhang Yong then began deploying 107mm rocket artillery.

You don't need many. Three doors are enough.

Once launched, the Japanese invaders will know that the man has returned.

No, it's that man who's come to the Third War Zone. If you don't want to die, get out of here right now. Otherwise, you'll die!
"Choo Choo Choo……"

"Choo Choo Choo……"

Soon, the rockets began to take off.

A string of flames shattered the silence of the Third War Zone.

The magnificent flames illuminated the azure sky, creating a dazzling spectacle.

"boom……"

"boom……"

The rocket landed accurately.

Because it's an original firing tube, the accuracy is relatively high.

Half of the rockets landed in the midst of the Japanese troops, exploding into bursts of fire.

Caught off guard, the Japanese invaders were instantly blown to pieces.

The remaining Japanese soldiers were terrified and hurriedly sought refuge. They felt they had encountered the most terrible thing ever.

unimaginable.

So many shells rained down at once.

Surviving Japanese officer: It seems like dozens of shells fell at the same time?

damn it!
Could it be that we've encountered a heavy artillery position of the Nationalist army?

idiot!

We're doomed. Run!

It will be too late if you wait too long!
however……

late……

"boom……"

"boom……"

More rockets fell.

Now that we've already targeted you, how could we possibly let you escape?
come all come...

Then stay!

"Baka! Run!"

"Run!"

The remaining Japanese invaders were frantic and deadly.

Even if they were idiots, they would know they were facing annihilation.

At this moment, the only way is to run.

Run out of the range of artillery fire.

"boom……"

"boom……"

The rockets continued to fall.

The remaining Japanese troops were once again subjected to intense artillery fire.

One Japanese invader after another fell.

The number of red dots displayed on the radar map is decreasing.

30...

20...

In the end, only a handful survived.

They were very lucky to avoid all the rockets and escape successfully.

It's okay if a few slipped through the net.

I'll go back and report to the Japanese invaders. They'll say that Zhang Yong has arrived in the Third War Zone.

Of course, the high command of the Japanese invaders must have known about it long ago. The National Revolutionary Army simply couldn't keep it a secret.

But it doesn't matter.

If you know, you know.

Even if you know, I'll still do it to you!
"come over!"

Zhang Yong then remembered that Tang Shizun had sent a telegram.

Who is Tang Shizun? He is the commander of the 23rd Army Group. He is currently one of the main leaders of the Sichuan Army.

Most of the soldiers in the three armies under the 23rd Group Army are from Sichuan Army.

He reached out and took the telegram.

The telegram was sent by Tang Shizun from Huizhou.

Tang Shizun is currently in Huizhou, fighting against sporadic Japanese invaders.

A considerable number of small Japanese troops have infiltrated the area around Huizhou, causing considerable trouble.

If you chase it, it will run away.

If you don't chase it, it will turn back and attack you.

If they don't attack you, they will wreak havoc all around, burning, killing, and looting everywhere.

Tang Shizun was furious and ordered a crackdown, but he never achieved much success.

The Japanese invaders were cunning and not easy to deal with.

"Call back."

"Yes."

"Order the 23rd Army to dispatch elite small units to relentlessly pursue and attack the Japanese invaders. Do not worry about geographical limitations. Do not worry about disorganized formations. Continue until the Japanese invaders are annihilated."

"Yes."

The staff recorded it.

Zhang Yong took it and made some changes to the details.

It is estimated that Tang Shizun and his troops were not used to this style of combat.

In fact, the New Fourth Army was the most effective force in dealing with these Japanese invaders.

The problem is, he can't give orders directly to the New Fourth Army. He needs to communicate with them beforehand to avoid misunderstandings.

We need to find a reliable person to contact privately.

Ideally, it would be the Nine Tripods of Qi...

I wonder where Qi Jiuding is now?

Ugh……

……

Jinling.

Japanese Expeditionary Army Headquarters.

Seishiro Itagaki's face gradually darkened. His brows furrowed.

Several days ago, he learned that they were going to recall Zhang Yong and assign him to supervise the Third War Zone.

The so-called inspectors are actually just helping out.

If that guy comes, the Japanese troops in the Third War Zone are likely to be in grave danger.

Seishiro Itagaki and Shunroku Hata shared the same view: if Zhang Yong arrived, they had to run away quickly.

Not only do you have to run, you have to run fast. Otherwise, you're doomed.

Not to mention those cannon fodder.

"Commander..."

"We pretended not to know."

"Tie!"

Seishiro Itagaki bowed his head and agreed.

Hata Shunroku's meaning was actually to use someone else to do his dirty work.

By using Zhang Yong, we can eliminate those cannon fodder and, incidentally, keep Zhang Yong occupied.

Most of those currently being sent to the Third Theater Command for infiltration are newly recruited cannon fodder from the Korean Peninsula and Taiwan.

They felt no remorse whatsoever at the annihilation of these people.

People like Heisuke Yanagawa can actually take a breather.

There is no longer any need to worry about large-scale internal strife.

Kill two birds with one stone.

Totally doable.

"Since Zhang Yong is in the Third War Zone, we can do something else in other places."

"clear."

“Okamura Yasuji is in North China, so we can let him do it freely.”

"clear."

Seishiro Itagaki immediately went to relay the order.

Okamura Yasuji made several requests to launch military operations in North China.

Its main purpose was to sweep away the Eighth Route Army in North China.

Now is a great opportunity. Don't miss it, or it will come again.

In that case, let’s get started!

……

Wu Shaozhou returned in triumph.

Of the more than 300 Japanese soldiers, over 200 were killed. The rest escaped.

He felt that such a record was actually quite good.

After all, their own casualties were few; only a few dozen people.

"Commissioner, we're back."

"Brigade Commander Wu, didn't you arrange for your troops to pursue the remaining Japanese invaders?"

"No."

"Ugh……"

Zhang Yong sighed silently.

The Nationalist army still lacked initiative!

Now that the main force of the Japanese invaders has been defeated, why not send troops to pursue them?

"Commissioner..."

"Immediately organize a crack force to relentlessly pursue and attack the remaining Japanese invaders until they are annihilated."

"This……"

"The best way to deal with the Japanese invaders is always to attack. We must turn the tables and take the initiative. We cannot be passively beaten."

"But……"

Wu Shaozhou lacked sufficient confidence in his troops.

If we send out even a company, they could very well be ambushed and wiped out by the Japanese invaders.

Too dangerous.

He wasn't sure.

Zhang Yong hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Ultimately, they decided to remain silent.

This matter should still be handed over to the New Fourth Army.

The question is, how do we make contact with the New Fourth Army and then secretly make arrangements?

Ugh……

[To be continued]

(End of this chapter)