Anti-Japanese War: Developing on my own, I brought back a US-equipped division

"I remembered what Su Zheng said... so after I came back, I kept observing and investigating Qian Bojun, but I didn't find anything abnormal about him. But now Qian Bojun's battalion has such a situation... This makes me doubt whether what Su Zheng said is true!"

"It seems that Qian Bojun is really going to rebel!"

Fang Ligong looked slightly surprised and asked, "How did Su Zheng know that Qian Bojun was going to rebel? Could it be that he has a powerful intelligence network inside our Jinsui Army? Or is their intelligence network already pervasive?"

"You learned from the Japanese that Qian Bojun was going to rebel, so you alerted the commander?"

Chu Yunfei shook his head slightly: "Su Zheng didn't elaborate at the time... After all, without sufficient evidence, these things are just instigation!"

"But now the First Battalion is acting so abnormally and has lost contact with our regiment headquarters. This makes me doubt Qian Bojun!"

Fang Ligong nodded and slowly said, "Commander... I dare to say a few words!"

"Qian Bojun is your old subordinate. He served as a squad leader under you when you were a platoon leader. He has been with you through thick and thin and fought in many major battles. He is a very loyal comrade-in-arms!"

"But now is a wartime period... Especially now that the war has entered a stalemate, many negative anti-Japanese sentiments have spread among the anti-Japanese forces, making many anti-Japanese forces feel that victory in the war is hopeless."

"In addition, the great traitor Wang proposed a policy of saving the country in a roundabout way that was deceptive to the people, which led to a large number of soldiers and generals surrendering."

"Recently, many troops of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army and the Central Army have turned traitor and surrendered to the enemy!"

"Anything can happen in wartime...so even if Qian Bojun's battalion turns against us...that's possible!"

"Of course... We can't just doubt our own troops without sufficient evidence... But the situation in the first battalion is indeed very abnormal now, we have to be on guard!"

Chu Yunfei nodded and said, "Indeed... In times of war, people's minds are unpredictable. It is normal for Qian Bojun to turn against us."

"But just as you said, we can't just casually doubt our own people... So I decided to go to Lijia Town in person to see if Qian Bojun is going to rebel!"

Fang Ligong immediately dissuaded him, "Commander... No... If Qian Bojun really wants to turn against us, the situation will become very dangerous if you go to Lijia Town. Your life may be in danger at any moment."

"How about this...I'll go to Lijia Town to verify it!"

Chu Yunfei said domineeringly: "The person who can kill me, Chu Yunfei, has not been born yet!"

"Even if Qian Bojun wants to defect to the enemy, I believe he wouldn't dare to do anything to me, Chu Yunfei."

"I cultivated Qian Bojun. If he really wants to betray his country and join the enemy, I will kill him with my own hands and clean up the mess for my 358th Regiment!"

Fang Ligong said with a worried look: "Commander...but this is really too dangerous."

Chu Yunfei adjusted his sleeves and gloves and said, "It's decided... I'll see what kind of waves Qian Bojun can come up with."

"Sun Ming, notify the guard squad to prepare and head to Lijia Town immediately!"

"Yes!"

Afterwards, Chu Yunfei prepared to lead the guard squad to Lijia Town.

............

Lijia Town.

This is a small town.

It is about 3 kilometers away from the independent battalion’s defense zone.

The straight-line distance to the Xinzhongcun base is only 20 kilometers.

With troops stationed in Lijia Town, they can basically monitor every move of the independent battalion.

It can be said that the 358st Battalion of the th Regiment stationed in Lijia Town is the vanguard of the independent battalion observing Su Zheng and the observation post in front of him.

at this time.

Headquarters of the 358st Battalion of the th Regiment.

The first battalion commander Qian Bojun and deputy battalion commander Zhang Fugui were meeting with a man in a long gown.

This man is Zheng Qianyi, the special envoy of Ichiro Hirata, the captain of the Heyuan County gendarmerie.

Qian Bojun looked at the man in front of him wearing a long gown and a tall hat and said, "You are Mr. Zheng Qianyi, the special envoy of Heyuan County Military Police Captain Hirata Ichiro, right?"

Zheng Qianyi took off his tall hat, looked at Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui, smiled and said, "That's right...it's me!"

"Ichiro Hirata has given full authority to arrange for Captain Qian and I to come and talk!"

"Knowing that Captain Qian was willing to join our new government, Ichiro Hirata was very happy, so he offered a high price, hoping to recruit talents like Captain Qian!"

Qian Bojun looked at Zheng Qian with interest and asked, "Oh...what price did Ichiro Hirata offer me?"

Zheng Qianyi: "If Captain Qian can lead your First Battalion to join our new government forces, then your First Battalion will be directly reorganized into a reorganized regiment!"

"Captain Qian is appointed as the regiment commander and is awarded the rank of colonel. Deputy Battalion Commander Zhang Fugui is appointed as the deputy regiment commander and is awarded the rank of lieutenant colonel. They are under the jurisdiction and unified command of the Heping Jian-guo Army!"

"At the same time, the Imperial Army will make unified arrangements to ensure your reorganized regiment's weapons and equipment, logistics supply, military pay, food, and other issues!"

After listening to Zheng Qianyi's words, Zhang Fugui and Qian Bojun looked at each other and then laughed.

"Hahaha......"

The laughter resounded throughout the camp.

After a while, Qian Bojun stopped laughing and looked at Zheng Qian and said, "Mr. Zheng, you should know that our First Battalion is the main force of the 358th Regiment, with nearly troops!"

"You can go and ask around. How many soldiers are there in an Eighth Route Army regiment? Just over a thousand!"

"Although I am a battalion commander, I live the life of a regiment commander... Then why didn't I continue to be an anti-Japanese battalion commander? Instead, I turned against the Japanese and became a shitty regiment commander. I was even called a traitor and stabbed in the back... Do you think I am mentally ill?"

"What's the difference between me being a battalion commander in the 358th Regiment and being a regiment commander in the Japanese army? Is it just a change of number?"

After a pause, Qian Bojun continued, "And... the Eighth Route Army Independent Battalion not far from our defense zone, right?"

"The Independent Battalion was a very powerful unit in the Eighth Route Army. It made the Japanese suffer a lot, right?"

"But the independent battalion only has more than a thousand people. My first battalion has more soldiers than Su Zheng's independent battalion... You want me to be the head of a reorganized regiment... Isn't this too much of a disrespect for me, Qian Bojun?"

"Or is it that Ichiro Hirata is not sincere enough?"

I have to say that Qian Bojun is really thick-skinned. He even dares to compare himself with Su Zheng's independent battalion...

Chapter 224 Who do you think you are? You are on par with the Independent Battalion! (Fourth update, please subscribe)

Qian Bojun knew that Su Zheng's independent battalion had lost more than half of its troops after annihilating the 4th Brigade and the Japanese Battlefield Observation Group, and only more than 1,000 were left out of the original 3,000 troops.

If calculated by the number of troops, Qian Bojun's battalion is indeed larger than the independent battalion.

But it is no exaggeration to say that if the independent battalion wants to defeat Qian Bojun's battalion, it will only need to dispatch two infantry companies at most.

Although the 358th Regiment has more troops than the independent battalion, their combat effectiveness is far different.

Not on the same level at all.

Now Qian Bojun dares to compare his first battalion with Su Zheng’s independent battalion. He is so shameless!

Zheng Qianyi complained in his heart when he heard this: Qian Bojun is really shameless... Your First Battalion does have more people than the Independent Battalion, but is it useful? Can your First Battalion swallow up the Fourth Brigade? You really know how to raise your own price!

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Qian Bojun’s battalion could not defeat Su Zheng’s independent battalion.

Even the traitor Zheng Qianyi knew it clearly.

However, Zheng Qianyi was reluctant to speak out his inner complaints, after all, he was trying to persuade Qian Bojun to surrender.

Zhang Fugui took over Qian Bojun's words and looked at Zheng Qian, "Yes... Mr. Zheng... Hirata Ichiro wants to recruit our battalion by changing the number. Isn't that too insincere?"

"To be honest...our captain Chu Yunfei treats us well. If there were no sweet rewards, we wouldn't have rebelled against our leader and taken such a big risk to become traitors. Don't you think so?"

Zheng Qian glanced at Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui and said, "Captain Qian, Deputy Captain Zhang, I understand what I am suggesting!"

"As long as the chips are right...then Captain Qian and Deputy Captain Zhang will change their ways, and there will be no such thing as betraying their superiors, right?"

Qian Bojun smiled and said, "Of course...Mr. Zheng can think so!"

"In my opinion... everyone has their own bargaining chips and value. As long as the chips and value are in place, there is no such thing as betrayal. We are all just trying to make a living in troubled times!"

Zhang Fugui nodded and said, "Yes... I hope Captain Hirata Ichiro can show some sincerity and not fool us brothers, otherwise we will not betray our superiors."

"I also hope that Mr. Zheng can convey our intentions and let Captain Ichiro Hirata think about it carefully!"

Zheng Qian nodded and said, "Okay... I will definitely convey your wishes!"

Qian Bojun looked at Zheng Qianyi and said seriously, "Mr. Zheng, I hope you understand that this matter must be kept secret to ensure that it will not be known to outsiders!"

"The enemy and our situation is very complicated now. Each corps of the Central Army, Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and the Eighth Route Army has its own intelligence network... These intelligence networks are not just for show... Once our deal is leaked, it will not be a good thing for you or me!"

"Especially the independent battalion... The defense zones of our first battalion and the independent battalion are adjacent to each other. If there is any disturbance, we are most afraid that Su Zheng's independent battalion will intervene!"

To be honest, Qian Bojun himself knew very well in his heart that his first battalion was no match for the independent battalion.

If a real fight breaks out...the First Battalion will be wiped out by the Independent Battalion.

So in this situation, we must be wary of the independent camp.

Zheng Qianyi: "Of course...we will keep this matter confidential until it is concluded."

Zhang Fugui also said: "That's right... I hope Mr. Zheng can convey to Captain Hirata Ichiro that this matter needs to be handled as soon as possible. The longer it is delayed, the greater the possibility of being exposed!"

"I'm afraid that the abnormality of our first battalion has attracted the attention of the regiment headquarters. By then, we won't have the chance to change our ways even if we want to."

Zheng Qianyi: "Okay, I will go back to Heyuan County and discuss with Captain Pingtian now, and give a reply as soon as possible today!"

"Once Captain Hirata puts forward reasonable bargaining chips and demands, you can take the first battalion to Heyuan County tomorrow!"

"Captain Hirata has known you two for a long time and has always hoped that you two could become a great help to the Imperial Army. I believe that Captain Hirata will carefully consider your request and offer you two a bargaining chip that will satisfy you!"

Qian Bojun: "That would be great... I also hope this transaction will be successful!"

Zheng Qianyi stood up, put on his hat, looked at Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui and said, "Captain Qian, Deputy Captain Zhang... I'm leaving first, wait for my good news!"

Afterwards, Zheng Qianyi left quietly.

After Zheng Qianyi left, Qian Bojun slowly said, "Deputy Battalion Commander... I don't know why... I have a bad feeling!"

Zhang Fugui was stunned and asked, "Oh? Why do you feel this way?"

Qian Bojun shook his head and said, "I don't know...but I'm afraid that our deal with the Japanese will be leaked this time!"

Zhang Fugui: "This... this shouldn't be possible, right? We have taken such security and confidentiality measures, could it be that the Jinsui Army's intelligence network is really so all-pervasive?"

"I'm not worried that our deal with the Japs will be leaked due to intelligence reasons. I'm worried that the abnormal behavior of our first battalion will attract Chu Yunfei's attention."

"After all, we have detained the engineers and communicators who were repairing the telephone lines. The regiment will definitely notice it!"

Qian Bojun nodded and said, "Indeed... this is a problem!"

Zhang Fugui added: "But there is no need to worry too much about the current situation... As long as Hirata Ichiro and Zheng Qianyi give us enough chips tomorrow, we will immediately change our strategy and head straight to Heyuan County. By then, even if Chu Yunfei reacts, it will be too late."

"So we must complete this secret deal and change our allegiance before the Eighth Route Army Independent Battalion and the 358th Regiment react!"

Qian Bojun took a deep breath and said, "I hope it will go smoothly this time!"

Half an hour later, when Zhang Fugui and Qian Bojun were discussing how to betray the enemy at the battalion headquarters, a soldier hurried in and said, "Report to the battalion commander, the regiment commander is here!"

Is Captain Chu Yunfei here?

At this critical moment...what is Chu Yunfei doing here?

Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui looked at each other and immediately felt that something was wrong!

After a pause, Qian Bojun asked, "How many people did the commander bring?"

The soldier replied: "I only brought a guard squad!"

Just brought a guard squad?

Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui looked at each other and suddenly they were not so scared anymore!

Because they are Chu Yunfei's subordinates, Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui are more or less afraid of Chu Yunfei.

But now that they knew Chu Yunfei was coming to the battalion headquarters with only a guard squad, Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui were no longer afraid.

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After all, there are hundreds of people in the battalion headquarters, and there is a main force of nearly two thousand troops in the outer periphery... So Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui are not afraid of falling out with Chu Yunfei.

Zhang Fugui: "Captain, this is our territory. Chu Yunfei came here with only a guard squad... What else does he want to stir up? If we are pushed to the limit, we will kill Chu Yunfei as a token of our loyalty and a stepping stone to join the new government!"

Qian Bojun nodded: "That's right... now that things have come to this, there is no turning back!"

Afterwards, Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui hurried to the reception room.

In the reception room.