Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 244 Hidden Plan

"Sir, the Communist army unit currently entrenched in Wolong Mountain has been on high alert since ambushing our transport convoy at Heishiling last month."

Qin Shou wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and cautiously reported:

"My subordinates dispatched three groups of scouts in succession to try to track the whereabouts of the unit's commander, Tang Weiguo. However, apart from confirming that he had secretly returned to Tangjia Town, they were unable to determine his whereabouts at other times."

He glanced furtively at Sakai Taiji's grim face, his voice unconsciously lowering a few decibels: "Based on current intelligence analysis, Tang Weiguo is highly likely to remain stationed at the Wolong Mountain military camp. We attempted to infiltrate intelligence agents into the militia transporting supplies to the camp, but all our efforts were unsuccessful."

“Some of our personnel were even discovered and exposed during the reconnaissance process, and we haven’t been able to gather any useful intelligence about Tang Weiguo during this period.” Qin Shou looked cautiously at Sakai Taiji.

He grabbed Qin Shou by the collar, spitting in his face: "Useless! This is the kind of intelligence you come up with after a whole week? Do you know how much effort Miss Cherry put into this operation?"

Taiji Sakai's anger wasn't entirely due to the mission being thwarted. He stole a glance at Matsuko Kawashima, who was sitting upright.

For Sakai Taiji, how much intelligence Qin Shou gathered was a minor matter; what mattered was how it affected his standing in Kawashima Matsuko's eyes.

He was also thinking of taking advantage of this opportunity to get in touch with Kawashima Matsuko and find a chance to be transferred away from Wolongshan County.

He didn't want to stay in that wretched place, Wolongshan County, for even a second longer!

"The private horse race was due to my incompetence." Upon hearing Sakai Taiji's questioning, Qin Shou immediately gave a standard 90-degree bow.

“That’s enough, Sakai-kun.” Kawashima Matsuko’s voice was serious.

"Let Qin Shou finish speaking."

"Hai!" Sakai Taiji quickly took two steps back and stood at attention.

Qin Shou straightened up, trembling, and continued his report:

“Miss Rose, it seems the enemy on Wolong Mountain has received some information, and their reconnaissance and espionage operations are very thorough. Our village protection team has already received orders to report to the troops immediately if we find any strangers or suspicious persons.”

“All the intelligence agents I sent out before were discovered by the militia,” Qin Shou continued.

"What?! Intelligence leaked?" Sakai Taiji's expression changed, and he asked Qin Shou.

"Commander Sakai, based on a spy's intuition, I feel that the troops at Wolong Mountain's operation this time is too targeted," Qin Shou continued.

“Miss Rose, what about our action plan…” Sakai Taiji asked tentatively.

"Continue the operation," Kawashima Matsuko said after a moment's thought.

"The enemy wanted to use this method to scare us off, but we did the opposite and deliberately lay in wait here. We are like venomous snakes lurking in the shadows, waiting for them to lower their guard before striking decisively," Kawashima Matsuko continued.

"Sukko-ichi! Miss Rose, your plan is indeed brilliant," Sakai Taiji praised.

"Qin Shou, how many intelligence agents are still lurking in Wolong Mountain?" Kawashima Matsuko ignored Sakai Taiji and continued to ask Qin Shou.

"After the last attack, there are currently 10 intelligence agents remaining in Wolong Mountain, including myself. I have now ordered them to cease all operations."

"Yes, very good, that's the right thing to do. Now we need to lie low and avoid their sharp edge." Kawashima Matsuko nodded in agreement.

"very good."

Kawashima Matsuko nodded in satisfaction, then suddenly changed the subject.

"Given your understanding of Tang Weiguo, if we were to carry out a 'decapitation operation,' where should we begin?"

"Tangjia Town," Qin Shou said solemnly after a moment's thought.

"Oh, tell me about it." Kawashima Matsuko immediately became interested.

"Tangjia Town is where Tang Weiguo grew up. He had a very close relationship with the old steward of the Tang family. The only place we found traces of him was in Tangjia Town."

"Moreover, there is a very good opportunity now, which is that Tangjia Town is being rebuilt, and Tangjia has been recruiting people recently."

"Because the wages offered by the Tang family are extremely generous, some people have come from nearby counties to join the reconstruction work in Tangjia Town."

“Currently, I have deployed half of the remaining intelligence personnel to Tangjia Town,” Qin Shou said.

“Very good, you did a very good job.” Kawashima Matsuko nodded in agreement.

"Qin Shou, order them to keep a close eye on the Tang residence in Tangjia Town and report any intelligence immediately."

"Hay."

"Sakai-kun, alright, your mission is complete now. To avoid being exposed, take your men back to the county town and be ready to support me at any time," Kawashima Yoshiko said, turning to Sakai Taiji.

“Miss Rose, it’s still too dangerous here. Why don’t you fight from the rear and I’ll command from the front?” Sakai Taiji thought his chance to shine had come.

“No, Sakai-kun, this unit already knows what you look like. You’d be more likely to be exposed here. You’d be more likely to confuse them in Wolongshan County,” Kawashima Matsuko refused.

"Obey orders." Seeing that Sakai Taichi hesitated, Kawashima Matsuko decisively gave the order.

"Hay."

"Qin Shou, send Sakai out first, and be careful to stay hidden."

"Hay."

"Take care on your journey, Sakai-kun." Kawashima Matsuko looked at him.

"Hai, I wish Miss Rose all the best in her operation." After saying that, Sakai Taiji led the three people out of the basement with Qin Shou, went outside, and returned to Wolongshan County under the cover of night.

Kawashima Matsuko watched as Qin Shou returned and said to him:

"We'll try to find a plausible identity for the four of us. To avoid being exposed, we'll be staying here for the next few days."

"Hai," Qin Shou said respectfully.