Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 269 The Japanese are on the move

The train station in Wolongshan County is brightly lit at this moment.

Squads of Japanese soldiers were tightly sealing off the train station and surrounding area, prohibiting any outsiders from entering. Apart from the occasional military vehicle going in and out, nothing else entered the train station.

Intelligence personnel from the Independent Brigade's intelligence department, who were scouting outside the train station, were carefully observing the area, trying to find clues about the Japanese and figure out what they were up to.

"Captain, what are those Japanese doing? Instead of sending a large force to attack our Wolong Mountain, they've surrounded the train station with three layers of defense. Are they afraid of us?" an intelligence officer asked, bewildered.

"Hmph, those little devils are definitely up to no good. I wonder what kind of conspiracy they're plotting this time," the intelligence squad leader cursed under his breath.

"You all need to open your eyes wide and take a good look, don't miss any useful information."

"Captain, I just saw that the Japanese truck seemed to be full of Japanese soldiers?" an intelligence officer asked hesitantly.

"Are you sure?" the squad leader asked rhetorically.

"The moonlight is too dim; I can only see it vaguely, so I'm not entirely sure," the intelligence officer who had spoken earlier continued.

"Yes, I know. Keep a close eye on the Japanese vehicles for me."

"Yes, Captain."

"Zhang Ping, compile the intelligence from the Japanese here and send it to the intelligence department as soon as possible. Let the intelligence department gather more information so they can make their own judgments," the intelligence squad leader said to an intelligence officer behind him.

"Yes, Captain, I'm ready to send the message right away." After saying that, Zhang Ping retreated and quietly returned to the intelligence department's secret outpost under the cover of night.

At the train station, Sakai Yori watched as the Yellow Army troops lined up and boarded the military train.

At this moment, Staff Officer Noda stepped forward and reported to Sakai Yori.

"Reporting to the regimental commander, we have just received a notification from headquarters that Lingshui County has been captured. Currently, Colonel Qingcun is organizing the Yellow Army and the Independent Brigade to engage in street fighting to buy time."

"Headquarters has ordered us to speed up our operations and launch an attack on Aoyama County as soon as possible. In addition, headquarters has ordered the two Japanese units from Quanyang County to arrive in the Aoyama County area by noon tomorrow," Noda said quickly.

"What?!" Sakai Raiya was astonished to hear that Lingshui County had been captured. As far as he knew, a reinforced battalion was stationed in Lingshui County.

How could they have been so easily defeated by the Independent Brigade?

"Staff Officer Noda, it seems the Independent Brigade's strength is recovering faster than we expected," Sakai said, looking down, seemingly lost in thought.

"What a formidable opponent!" Staff Officer Noda echoed.

"Therefore, we must find a way to weaken their strength, and then find an opportunity to completely eliminate them, so as to resolve the threat to the Empire in Jin!" Sakai Rai said menacingly.

"Hay! We swear to annihilate the Independent Brigade!" Staff Officer Noda said sternly.

"Staff Officer Noda, order the troops to speed up the boarding process; we need to depart as soon as possible."

“Hai.” Staff Officer Noda nodded.

After arranging things, Staff Officer Noda returned again.

"Commander, everything is arranged. We will depart in half an hour."

"Okay, good." Sakai Yori nodded in satisfaction.

"Staff Officer Noda, have the troops left to guard Wolong County been arranged?" Sakai asked.

"It's all arranged, and the county town is currently under tight defense."

"it is good."

"In addition, have Masaki Ikeda keep a close eye on the movements around Wolong Mountain. He should continue to patrol the area and put pressure on the Independent Brigade, making them believe that we will definitely attack them."

"Hai."

"There is a military book in China called 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, which contains a strategy called 'besieging Wei to rescue Zhao.' This time, we will use their military strategy to attack them."

At this point, Sakai Yori couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Commander, your plan is brilliant!" Staff Officer Noda couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

After half an hour.

"Reporting to the platoon leader, all personnel have landed. Please give instructions," the communications officer reported as he ran over.

"Let's go!" Sakai ordered from his command carriage.

"Hai."

With the sound of the train whistle, the military train carrying Sakai Lai began to move, speeding towards the defense line of Aoyama Prefecture.

Meanwhile, the soldiers from the Independent Brigade's intelligence unit, who were conducting reconnaissance outside the train station, immediately relayed the intelligence to the brigade headquarters.

"Brigadier, just as you predicted, a Japanese train is heading towards Anping Station," Zhang Haoshan said as he ran over.

"It seems our prediction was correct. The Japanese troops in Wolongshan County are mainly targeting Qingshan County." Tang Weiguo drew the location of Qingshan County on the map.

"Brigade Commander, it seems those Japanese devils have read quite a bit of our military strategy. It looks a bit like they're trying to relieve the siege of Wei by attacking Zhao," Zhang Haoshan suddenly remarked.

"The Japanese devils are not just trying to relieve the siege of Wei by attacking Zhao; they want to eat from both sides and have both. They want to protect Lingshui County and also want to retake Qingshan County!" Tang Weiguo sneered.

"Heh, those little devils are incredibly greedy, aren't they afraid of getting themselves into trouble?" Zhang Haoshan sneered.

"If they were afraid, the Japanese wouldn't have dared to attack China. The Japanese are trying to swallow an elephant whole; they'll be overwhelmed sooner or later!"

"Commander, now that we've seen through their scheme, they won't succeed so easily!"

"Yes, this time we must teach the Japanese a lesson again."

"Brigade Commander Zhang, what did Regiment Commander Li say?" Tang Weiguo asked.

"Commander Li is ready. In addition, Li Yunfei's superiors have sent the Second Regiment of the Eighth Route Army stationed nearby, as well as local militia organizations, to provide support."

"Commander Li said they will definitely hold Qingshan County!"

"Yes, Commander Li and his men are still reliable, but we can't let them suffer losses because of defending the city, after all, they are better at guerrilla warfare."

"Yes."

"How are Zhou Liansheng's troops doing?" Tang Weiguo asked.

"We've already set off and are now heading towards Qingshan County."

"Yes, tell them to speed things up. They must get to Qingshan County before 12 o'clock tomorrow," Tang Weiguo ordered.

"Yes."

"Also, inform Regiment Commander Li that we are sending reinforcements to assist in the firefighting operation," Tang Weiguo continued, issuing the order.

"Yes." I'll arrange it right away.

"Yes, also keep a close eye on the battle in Lingshui County, as it is the core of the entire operation."

"Yes, I understand." After saying that, Zhang Haoshan left.

"I hope everything goes smoothly!" Tang Weiguo said hopefully as he looked at the location of his troops on the map.