Bandit Camp

Chapter 116 Anti-Japanese Alliance
Han Hongxun sent more ammunition than what was on the list, especially bullets, which were twice as many as what was on the list.

When drinking at noon, Yan Xiwen joked: "Mr. Han is rich and powerful now! Compared with Mr. Han, we are not even as good as beggars."

Han Hongxun laughed loudly and said, "Why don't you join the national army with Brother Ye?"

Peng You took a clear look at Han Hongxun, and said, "Judging from your greedy appetite for meat, you can tell that your life is not easy. You still slap your face with us to pretend to be fat."

Han Hongxun had a drink with Peng Youming, and said: "Your old Peng Meng really approved it. Now we don't lack anything, but food. There is a severe drought in my place this year, and the harvest must not be good. It won't work out next month. The troops are about to break down!"

Ye Tufei smiled and said: "I feel that you are the munitions coming to my place to exchange for food?"

Yan Xiwen rushed to make jokes: "One bullet is exchanged for one corn kernel, this is a good deal, it's settled."

Han Hongxun laughed again, and said, "Old Yan, your hometown is Shanxi? Are you related to our Yan Laoxi?"

Yan Xiwen laughed and said: "I'm not a Yan, I can't get a piece of it, don't you, Mr. Han, just want to beat around the bush and call me stingy? I'm being generous today, one bullet for two corn kernels!"

All the people at the table could not stop laughing and burst out laughing.

After laughing, Ye Tufei said: "We still have some stock here. When Brother Han goes back later, we can pack a cart and pull it back. At least we can handle it for a while."

Han Hongxun said: "Then thank you, brother Ye first. But, having said that, how many days can this cart of grain last? Oh, I don't think it's too little, I just want to say that we have to unite to produce grain, at least We can't let Little Japan snatch all the food!"

Peng Youming heard that Han Hongxun had something to say, so he said, "Old Han, although our colors are different, we are still brothers who have experienced life and death. If you have anything to say, just say it!"

Han Hongxun drank a glass of wine by himself and said, "Then I'll just say it straight. I want to move my team to the direction of Erlang Mountain. Here, come and see."

As Han Hongxun said, he took out a folded map from his pocket, went to the wall and opened it, took out two nails from his pocket, and stapled it to the wall.At this time, the crowd also gathered around.

"My troops are now stationed in the area from the east bank of Luoma Lake to the county seat of Shuyang County, between the three counties of Shuyang, Suyu, and Xinyi. To put it bluntly, I am directly threatening those three counties. To be honest, my old Han is not only suffering from the front and back, but also from the front, the back, the left and the right!"

The crowd nodded frequently.

Wei Xiangdong said: "The traffic in this area is extremely poor, and there are many waters, so it is very suitable for guerrilla warfare. However, Master Han deployed his defense with an organized team. The target is too clear, and the pressure is indeed too great."

Han Hongxun smiled wryly, and said: "I've been staring at this map for the past few days. Don't tell me, it really showed me the way. You see, I want to transfer the main force to Luo From the west bank of Mahu Lake to Weiji Town and Yaoji Town, the Japanese army facing the two counties of Suining and Suyu head-on, with the natural barrier of Luoma Lake on the left flank and the containment of the guerrillas staying on the east bank of Luoma Lake, they can basically rest assured. The right-wing enemy is far away in Xuzhou City, the distance is very far, and the pressure is not great."

Ye Tufei smiled and continued: "As for the butt, Wei Xiangdong's Gengji Town and Ye Tufei's Erlang Mountain happen to be there, so you can be sure of it. Brother Han, you are very smart in this trick!"

Han Hongxun laughed, and said: "If this formation is put out, Wei Xiangdong will have the least pressure and the most room for movement, which is just suitable for the characteristics of their Communist Party."

Peng Youming straightened his face and became displeased: "Old Han, what do you mean by that? You said that our Communist Party is unwilling to contribute to the fight against Japan?"

Han Hongxun said with a smile: "Old Peng, why are you acting like a bitch! Did I, Lao Han, say that your Communist Party is not a word? You and I know the power of this little Japan. If our three families are separated, no one will think about it." If you can get cheap in front of Little Japan, you are capable if you can survive. However, if the three of us can join hands, it will be different. Brother Ye and I will fight at the two ends, and you Communist Party will act boldly in the middle , carry forward your advantages of being good at doing mass work, and provide food, personnel and logistics for our two families, and it will not be a simple matter for Little Japan to run on us!"

Ye Tufei took the lead in applauding, and said: "This is very good. I, Ye Tufei, agree. It depends on Secretary Peng's attitude."

Peng Youming glanced at Yan Xiwen and Wei Xiangdong, and they both nodded slightly.

Peng Youming smiled, and said: "Mobilizing the masses is a fine tradition of our party, and it is most appropriate for us to do this. If you two do it, hehe, it is indeed a rush to put ducks on the shelves, but Ah, we have experienced the battle of Jiajiawang, and our strength has been greatly reduced, especially weapons..."

Ye Tufei snatched Peng Youming's words and said, "I know why Brother Han brought so many weapons and ammunition. Ye Tufei didn't give all his feelings to me!"

Han Hongxun clapped his palms and laughed loudly, and said, "Brother Ye is really smart. It seems like I can't hide the number of worms in my stomach, Brother Ye!"

Yan Xiwen said with a smile: "Our Communist Party is not greedy, just split half of the meeting!"

Wei Xiangdong scratched his head and said, "So much, we can't bear it!"

Yan Xiwen blew his beard and stared, and punched Wei Xiangdong.

Han Hongxun smiled and said: "Our old Han is relying on the Central Army now, and there is no shortage of weapons and ammunition. Old Yan, you should stop eating what is in the bowl and looking at what is in the pot. Use it first, and say hello when there is not enough. Lao Han’s custody is delivered on call.”

Peng Youming, Yan Xiwen, Wei Xiangdong and the three of them met their eyes again, and in their eyes, all three of them conveyed the meaning of approval.

Peng Youming held out his hand to Han Hongxun very solemnly, and said, "I don't believe in the Kuomintang, but I believe in you, Han Hongxun! Come on, let's shake hands and form an anti-Japanese alliance to resist foreign humiliation together!"

Han Hongxun stretched out his hand and held it with Peng Youming.

While holding each other's palms, the two cast their eyes on Ye Tufei, and said in unison: "What are you doing idle?"

Ye Tufei smiled knowingly, and stretched out his hand to hold the two hands that were already held together.

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At the same time that Peng Youming, Yan Xiwen and Ye Tufei formed the anti-Japanese alliance, the head of the Japanese army division far away in Xuzhou City held a military meeting to "clear the countryside and raise food".

The scale of this military meeting was unprecedented. Not only did all the officers above the local garrison in Xuzhou participate, but also the chiefs of the garrisons in surrounding counties, including Pixian, Suining, Xinyi, and Suyu.

The meeting kicked off with a brief speech by the head of the division.

"Everyone, the China incident has come to an end. Our Empire of Japan will soon launch the final blow to the Chinese army including Yichang and Changsha. After occupying Yichang and Changsha, the gate of Chongqing has been opened to our imperial warriors. In order to ensure this battle Victory, the base camp decides!"

When the head of the division mentioned the decision of the base camp, all the officers stood up in unison, held their breath quietly, and listened to the order of the base camp read out by the head of the division.

"The base camp has decided that in order to support the front-line military supplies, the imperial army-occupied area will carry out a food-clearing operation. Please sit down, and the chief of staff of the division will analyze the enemy's situation in our area and the action plan."

The Chief of Staff had already recovered his pride from the disaster caused by Ye Tufei. He walked to the wall-mounted map with great energy and confidence, and stated his action plan concisely.

The chief of staff's action plan may seem complicated, but in fact it is very simple to sum up, that is, under the condition of ensuring the safety of the county, the garrisons in various places will send out troops to clean up the countryside, cooperate with Xuzhou's main force to clear the countryside, and sort out the center in five directions at the same time.

The chief of staff finally concluded: "According to the information of the special high-level class, the main Chinese armed force in our area is a division of Han Hongxun. At that time, our army will use two brigades to contain Han Hongxun's troops. Wait for everyone to complete the planned plan." After that, Han Hongxun's troops were encircled and wiped out, and the commander of this operation was named "Operation Divination"! Everyone, the "Operation Divination" must win, and the Imperial Japanese Army must win!"

All the officers followed and shouted.

Afterwards, the combat staff of the division and regiment issued combat tasks to the ministries, and the meeting came to an end.

After everyone dispersed, the head of the division specifically left Keigo Yamashita and Nobu Takahashi behind.

In the spacious office, the head of the division raised a question to Keigo Yamashita and Nobu Takahashi: "Both of you have been in Manchukuo for many years and have rich experience in dealing with the Chinese. Opinion on a long battle plan."

Keigo Yamashita glanced at Nobu Takahashi, and then took the lead to speak: "Your Excellency, Division Commander, I think that in the chief of staff's battle plan, one side's strength has been neglected."

The commander of the division was sitting on the large sofa, smoking his pipe, and after hearing what Keigo Yamashita said, he regained his energy and said, "You mean Ye Tufei?"

Yamashita Jingwu said solemnly: "Yes, Your Excellency, Division Commander, although Ye Tufei's troops are less than a thousand people, with backward equipment and lack of firepower, Ye Tufei is full of tricks. In the battle of Jiajiawang three months ago, It is because of Ye Tufei that our Imperial Japanese Army failed to completely wipe out the anti-Japanese forces in China."

The head of the division took several puffs in a row, then poured the ashes of the pipe into the ashtray on the table, changed another pipe of shredded tobacco, lit it, and then said: "Mr. Takahashi, you are General Doihara's favorite." Young and strong officer, General Doihara and I are in the same class, and I trust his vision very much. Well, I want to hear, what do you think of Ye Tufei?"

Nobu Takahashi moved his body forward and said: "From the point of view of my subordinates, this Ye Tufei is definitely not a simple bandit. His combat skills and tactical thinking are probably higher than most officers in our Japanese Imperial Army. However, Ye Tufei has a fatal flaw, and because of this, he is destined not to be a real soldier."

The head of the division became interested, put down his pipe, and said, "Oh? Takahashi-kun actually has such an opinion, please tell me your reasons and countermeasures."

(End of this chapter)