frightfiction Chapter 1641 How could I possibly be colluding with the Japanese?
Chapter 1641 How could I possibly be colluding with the Japanese?
In Tushan, Tian Dabao led a thousand Nationalist soldiers, stopping and starting intermittently.
They hadn't had a proper meal in days and were starving.
Tian Dabao didn't want to fight the Eighth Route Army, so he talked with the three battalion commanders as they walked.
The battalion commander complained, "Chief of staff! We can't even get enough to eat, how can we fight a war?"
The second battalion commander chimed in, "Exactly! It would be fine if we were fighting the Japanese, but why fight the Eighth Route Army?"
Tian Dabao said with a wry smile, "During the War of Resistance Against Japan, we were chasing the Eighth Route Army every day. We are sorry to our ancestors."
The battalion commander suggested, "Chief of staff! Why don't we join the Eighth Route Army, have a good meal, and then talk things over?"
The second battalion commander chimed in, "That's right! Join the Eighth Route Army to fight the Japanese devils and be a normal Chinese."
Tian Dabao hesitated and said, "This is not a good idea! The Eighth Route Army's equipment is not as good as ours, and they are being chased and beaten by the Japanese every day. If we join the Eighth Route Army, we probably won't survive for more than a few days."
The battalion commander scoffed, "Join the Eighth Route Army? You might as well become a bandit. Chief of Staff! I'll lead the Third Battalion into the Eighth Route Army's base area, rob them of all their food, and force them to join us."
Tian Dabao waved his hand and said, "Forget it! Let's leave quickly."
"No! I must carry out the commander's instructions."
The battalion commander shook his head and led the third battalion straight to Tushan.
"Da-da! Da-da-da!"
Dozens of machine guns roared to life, and a hail of bullets flew over their heads.
The charging Nationalist soldiers were so frightened that they lay prone on the ground, too afraid to continue advancing.
The battalion commander roared in anger: "The Eighth Route Army doesn't have that many bullets. All of you, get up and follow me, or you'll be court-martialed."
The Nationalist soldiers got up and followed behind him, continuing to charge forward.
Tian Dabao shook his head and shouted:
"Stop rushing! Come back quickly."
The battalion commander turned his head, pointed at him, and sneered, "You surnamed Tian! I only listen to the special envoy and the regimental commander, not you."
After saying that, he turned and rushed towards Tushan, even running to the very front.
Tian Dabao shook his head and said, "This guy really has no self-awareness. The Eighth Route Army is trying to intimidate him and make him back down."
The battalion commander said worriedly, "Chief of Staff! The third battalion commander is the regimental commander's confidant. If something happens to him, we may be punished when we go back."
At that moment, the communications soldier rushed over and reported loudly:
"Chief of Staff! The Regiment Commander has ordered you to lead the troops into battle immediately. Anyone who dares to retreat will be executed on the spot by the supervisory team."
Tian Dabao glanced behind him and saw that Zeng Daqiang's guard platoon was already wearing red armbands with the words "Supervisor of the Battle" on them.
"go ahead!"
Tian Dabao shouted helplessly and led the troops forward.
"Boom! Boom!"
Two shells flew in and exploded 30 meters in front of the battalion commander.
The battalion commander was knocked to the ground by the shock, but he got up and roared:
"Brothers! The Eighth Route Army only has two shells left, keep charging! Anyone who doesn't charge will be executed on the spot."
After saying this, he forced his soldiers to continue their westward assault.
At the Tushan command post, Xiang Chu saw this scene through his binoculars and smiled wryly:
"Chief of Staff! We've done everything we can, we have no choice but to go all out."
Zhang Fei volunteered, "Commander-in-Chief! Let's fight an encirclement and annihilation battle instead."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Okay! Have Lao Liu and Gan Rong come over. The First and Second Battalions will attack from the left and right flanks respectively, and the Third Battalion will outflank the National Army from behind and force them to surrender directly."
"Yes!"
Zhang Fei hurriedly accepted the order.
Xiang Chu picked up the phone, connected with the artillery battalion, and gave the following instructions:
"Relax! Fire two more shells to warn the National Army against overreaching."
"Yes!"
Wang Zizai hurriedly accepted the order.
Shortly afterward, two shells were fired.
Although the Nationalist troops at the front slowed their pace, they did not retreat.
At this moment, Lü Zheng and Sun Ren entered the command post.
Lu Zheng advised, "Commander-in-Chief! This White Army doesn't fight the Japanese, they only fight us. They've been chasing us from central Shandong all the way to western Shandong. We can no longer tolerate this evil."
Sun Ren chimed in, "We should teach them a lesson."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Alright! But I want to go to the front lines and try to persuade them to surrender."
"Persuade the Nationalist army to surrender?!"
Lu Zheng and Sun Ren exclaimed in surprise.
Xiang Chu laughed and said, "How will we know if we don't try? You two stay in the command post, I'll go and make the call. Xiao Liu! Afu! Get the megaphone."
After saying this, he led Xiao Liu and Qian Fu out of the command post.
Lu Zheng shook his head and said, "I've heard of recruiting puppet troops and bandits, but how could I possibly recruit the Nationalist army?"
Sun Ren nodded and said, "That's right. Chu Ya doesn't know that this group of White Army soldiers is extremely reactionary."
At this moment, Xiang Chu's shouts rang out over the battlefield.
"Brothers in the National Revolutionary Army! This is Lü Zheng. Now the Kuomintang and the Communist Party are cooperating to fight the Japanese. You've been misled and aren't fighting the Japanese; instead, you're chasing us relentlessly. Let me tell you the truth: our detachment just wiped out the Japanese Oshima Hiroshi's unit, seized a Japanese military train, and captured a hundred artillery pieces and two hundred machine guns..."
You are surrounded by our main force. Surrender immediately!
"Damn Eighth Route Army soldiers! Die!"
The battalion commander picked up his machine gun and opened fire on Xiang Chu's position.
Xiang Chu quickly ducked to avoid the blow, and a hole was punched in the speaker.
"Bang!"
Xiao Liu picked up his sniper rifle and shot the Third Battalion Commander dead with a single shot.
The Nationalist soldiers were shocked; it turned out the Eighth Route Army wasn't just bluffing.
Tian Dabao shouted, "Commander Lü Zheng! We are willing to surrender to the Eighth Route Army!"
Xiang Chu shouted happily, "The Eighth Route Army's Western Shandong Special Task Force welcomes you to join us!"
The sound from the loudspeaker reached Zeng Daqiang's ears.
Enraged, Zeng Daqiang roared, "Guard platoon leader! Go and kill Tian Dabao!"
The guard platoon leader said urgently, "Commander! Over a thousand Eighth Route Army soldiers are flanking us from behind. We'd better run!"
Indeed, Liu Sen was leading the Third Brigade toward them.
"go!"
Zeng Daqiang shouted and turned his horse around, galloping eastward.
The guard platoon leader shook his head and said, "Brothers! Let's join the Eighth Route Army and fight the Japanese too."
"it is good!"
The guards shouted "Good!" in unison.
Zeng Daqiang rode his horse at full speed and returned to Zeng Yun's side.
Zeng Yun exclaimed in surprise, "Zeng Daqiang! Where are your troops?"
Zeng Daqiang said tearfully, "Special Envoy! Our army was surrounded by tens of thousands of Eighth Route Army troops led by Lü Zheng's detachment, and the entire army was wiped out."
"what?"
Zeng Yun was so angry she almost fainted.
Feng Na suggested, "Special Envoy! Why don't we join the Eighth Route Army? We can use this opportunity to leave Shandong and return to Chongqing."
"All right!"
Zeng Yun said helplessly.
Zeng Daqiang said worriedly, "Special Envoy! Chongqing is thousands of miles away. Can the three of us get back safely after crossing the Japanese blockade? Even if we do get back, we might face a military court."
Zeng Yun said with a smile, "Daqiang! Why don't you go and join the Eighth Route Army's Lü Zheng Detachment and provide intelligence for the Party and the country?"
Zeng Daqiang shook his head and said, "No! I can't stand the hardships of the Eighth Route Army."
Zeng Yun asked with a smile, "Do you want to stay in Shandong and fight the Japanese?"
Zeng Daqiang glanced at Feng Na and shook his head, saying, "I don't want to fight the Japanese."
Zeng Zheng said impatiently, "If you're not going back to Chongqing and don't want to stay here, then what exactly do you want to do?"
Zeng Daqiang pulled out a pistol and pointed it at his head, saying with a grin, "Minister Zeng! You should know what I'm thinking. As long as you hand over the money you stole from the people and let Feng Na and I run away together, I won't report you for colluding with the Japanese."
Zeng Yun was shocked. He hadn't expected Zeng Daqiang to be so shrewd despite his rough exterior. He said without changing his expression, "Daqiang! You're really delusional. How could I possibly be colluding with the Japanese?"
After he finished speaking, he gave Feng Na a look.
"Bang!"
Feng Na raised her hand and shot Zeng Daqiang in the temple.
Zeng Daqiang collapsed to the ground, staring at Feng Na with unseeing eyes.
Feng Na kicked him and sneered, "You idiot! You dare to threaten the deputy sect leader and try to take advantage of me."
Zeng Yun wiped the sweat from his forehead and instructed, "Meihuizi! Put all the blame on Zeng Daqiang."
"Hello!"
Feng Na hurriedly accepted the order.