The War of Resistance Against Japan: Starting with a Calm View of Life and Death

Zhou Jindong didn't explain further, but spoke directly.

"Yuan-ge, Quanzi, just bring him with you. We're going to Su Laoquan's house. We'll see what he's really made of!"

"The Su family?" Wang Yuan asked, somewhat puzzled. "Didn't they move to the county town with their family to enjoy a better life half a month ago? Their house is just an empty shell now."

"Yes, it's precisely because no one's home, the yard is big enough, and the house is deep enough, that it's convenient for us to 'host' a dinner party." Zhou Jindong's lips curled up slightly as he took the lead and stealthily headed towards the center of town.

The Su family was one of the wealthiest households in Dongzhai Town. The courtyard was surrounded by tall walls made of blue bricks and gray tiles, and the red-lacquered gate was tightly closed. The stone lions at the entrance were covered with a layer of dust.

Zhou Jindong led the three of them around to a relatively secluded corner in the back alley of the house.

He observed for a moment, took a few steps back, and with a short run-up, pushed off with his feet through the gaps in the wall bricks, his body nimbly leaping upwards, and his hands gripping the top of the wall, which was nearly two people high.

He exerted force with both arms, twisted his waist, and silently flipped over.

After landing, they quickly opened the bolt on the back door from the inside.

Wang Yuan and Wang Quan exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

Zhou Jindong's clean and efficient wall-climbing skills must have taken at least seven or eight years of practice.

Did Dongzi/Dongge specifically practice this?

Suppressing their doubts, the two men flanked Su Zhan from both sides and quickly slipped through the back door.

The courtyard was indeed empty, with snow covering the stone path and withered vines climbing the pillars.

Zhou Jindong did not linger, but went straight through the front yard and into the main room facing the gate.

The door to the main room was ajar, and the room was also empty, with only a few heavy old-fashioned pieces of furniture.

Zhou Jindong gestured to Wang Yuan and Wang Quan to leave Su Zhan in the corner, then walked to the curtain leading from the main hall to the inner room.

The curtain was made of thick blue cotton cloth, which had faded and turned white.

"Brother Yuan, Quanzi, watch closely." Zhou Jindong lowered his voice and pointed to the curtain, introducing, "The tactic I'm about to introduce is called 'Curtain-Lifting Warfare'."

"Wait, if any Japanese soldiers come in and walk to the middle of this room, their attention might be drawn to any noise. The three of us will hide behind this curtain. Like this."

As he introduced himself, he stepped to the side of the curtain, his back pressed against the wall, and raised his bayonet, making a gesture as if preparing to assassinate.

"When the Japanese soldiers approach and want to enter the inner room, they have to lift the curtain themselves," Zhou Jindong continued. "As soon as we notice the curtain being lifted, we should use all our strength and without hesitation, with our bayonets, to stab the Japanese soldier in the heart or neck with all our might from this side of the curtain!"

Be quick! Be ruthless! Be accurate! Stab in and pull out. If there's only one Japanese soldier, stab him a couple more times.

If multiple Japanese soldiers arrive, ignore the life or death of the soldier who was just stabbed and immediately pounce on the next one!

"Bring a few here, stab them a few times! Wherever they're unhappy, stab them there! Got it?"

Wang Yuan and Wang Quan were both veteran hunters, bold and quick-witted. Although it was the first time they had heard this tactic, Zhou Jindong explained it clearly and they immediately understood the key: surprise attack, close the distance instantly, and kill with one blow!

And this kind of operation?

"Understood!" Wang Yuan licked his slightly dry lips, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

That's incredibly cunning! They actually launched a sneak attack while the Japanese soldiers were completely focused on lifting the curtain!

That's incredibly unsportsmanlike!

However, using it to deal with the Japanese is like using a turtle against a mung bean!

Wang Quan nodded heavily to the side, his hands unconsciously clenching the Type 38 rifle in his hands.

Huddled in the corner, Su Zhan listened to Zhou Jindong's plan to launch a sneak attack using such insidious methods, and even came up with tactics. Looking into his calm and unwavering eyes, Su Zhan felt a chill seep from the very marrow of his bones.

He realized once again with crystal clarity what a wicked star he had provoked!

This person's scheming and methods are so insidious that they send chills down your spine!

The Japanese devils were incredibly unlucky to have met him!

Of course, so is he!

Su Zhan's little scheme of finding an opportunity to turn the tables later or informing the Japanese was instantly forgotten.

He made up his mind that until he was 100% sure he could get rid of Zhou Jindong, he would do whatever Zhou Jindong asked him to do!

Even if we kill the entire Japanese squad here, it's still better than being targeted by Zhou Jindong!

From that moment on, Zhou Jindong became his godfather!

"Su Zhan," Zhou Jindong's gaze swept over at that moment, "It's your turn. Go and invite a few Japanese soldiers to 'search' this house."

Remember, you can only call a maximum of three at a time! You know the consequences of calling even one more. Of course, you might not want to know!

As he spoke, he gently patted his chest.

Su Zhan shuddered, quickly scrambled to his feet, and forced a smile that looked more like a grimace as he fawned, "Understood! Don't worry, Master Zhou! I get it! Three at most! Not one more!"

His only thought now was to follow Zhou Jindong's instructions completely, to sever himself from the Japanese soldiers in the town, and to make sure they all died cleanly!

Su Zhan straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, tried to appear calm, and then quickly slipped out the front door.

A gust of biting wind blew in from outside, making him shiver and clearing his muddled mind.

He subconsciously touched his stomach, which seemed to be starting to ache slightly.

I couldn't help but think of the horrific scene of the poison taking effect, as described by Zhou Jindong...

He shook his head violently, trying to shake off the terrible images from his mind.

He now has only one thought: to survive! Do as Zhou Jindong says, and the sooner the better!

He straightened his chest and strode quickly toward the area in town where the Japanese soldiers were concentrated.

Just as he expected, he hadn't gone far when he ran into a small group of three Japanese soldiers, who were cursing and swearing as they came out of a yard that had just been looted. One of them was carrying two struggling old hens.

The leader was a sergeant with very high cheekbones.

It turned out to be someone I knew.

However, the other party seemed to dislike him.

Pooh!

We're both serving as Lieutenant Okada's lackeys, so why do you look down on one of us?

Su Zhan took a deep breath, his face beaming with an eager yet slightly boastful smile, and jogged over to greet him, calling out in fluent Japanese, "Sir! Sir! Good news! Great news!"

The high-cheeked sergeant glanced at him sideways, his expression unfriendly towards this translator who was acting as an informant for the Imperial Army. He asked impatiently, "Su-san? What good news? Weren't you assisting with the search? What are you doing here?"

"Hai! Hai!" Su Zhan bowed and scraped, leaned closer, lowered his voice, and said mysteriously, "Sir, I was just wandering around Su Laoquan's empty house when I heard some noise inside! It sounded like someone was talking, and they mentioned something about 'Minister Li' and 'recovering from injuries'!"

I suspect... it's the high-ranking Eighth Route Army official you're looking for! He's very likely hiding inside! I didn't dare alert him, so I rushed back to report!

If it weren't for the fact that you, sir, are always intolerant of injustice, I really wouldn't have told this to any other officer!

"The Su family?" The sergeant with high cheekbones frowned. He remembered that his squad leader had specifically mentioned that it was a wealthy family, and they seemed to be pro-Japanese, but it was said that the family had long since moved away.

"Are you sure? There's really someone inside?"

"Absolutely true! Sir! People from East Asia don't lie to people from East Asia!" Su Zhan patted his chest and assured him, "I heard it clearly! Although that house was empty, it was perfect for hiding people! I was afraid that too many people would alert them, so I came to find you as soon as possible!"

"Take some men and go check it out! If we catch that 'Minister Li,' it'll be a huge achievement! Don't forget my reward then!"

The sergeant with high cheekbones narrowed his triangular eyes, clearly impressed by the words "great achievement" and "Minister Li".

Their team's most important objective in entering the town was to capture this key figure from the Eighth Route Army.

He glanced at the two other soldiers beside him, then at Su Zhan, who had a "I'm doing this for your own good" look on his face, and nodded: "Yosh! Su Zhan, you're incredibly loyal! Lead the way! You two, follow me!"

He pointed to the soldier carrying the chicken and another soldier carrying a rifle.

Speed ​​is of the essence in war.

He felt that the three of them would be more than enough to deal with the few local Eighth Route Army soldiers hiding in the empty house.

Having too many people around can actually alert the target.

"Hai! Your Excellency is wise!" Su Zhan was secretly delighted, but his face became even more respectful. He quickly turned around and led the way, walking briskly towards Su Laoquan's house.

He silently vowed to himself: Three, no more, no less! Zhou Yanwang, you'd better watch out, I didn't bring any more than three!

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