dtnovels Chapter 1433 Falling into the 8-way Trap
Chapter 1433 Falling into the 8-way Trap
Southeast of Jincheng, Qingtian River.
Xiang Chu led his men to travel southwest overnight and arrived here.
The Qingtian River meanders through the mountains, and the scenery is very pleasant.
Xiang Chu found a cave based on the secret traffic map.
The cave is located on a cliff by the river, shaded by jungle and very hidden.
The area is large enough and is naturally divided into several compartments.
There were also pots and pans, stone furniture, food and water.
Xiang Chu ordered, "Okay! We will travel hundreds of miles overnight, and we will rest here for the next two days. Fugui! Connect the radio."
"Yes!"
Ma Fugui hurriedly accepted the order.
Liu Zhengxiong sighed: "Chief! How did you know there is a cave here?"
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "This is a part of the secret transportation station. Go and cook."
Liu Zhengxiong shouted, "Do you really think I'm the chief steward? Come! Eat sweet potatoes."
Xiang Chu took the sweet potato and took a bite, then said with a smile, "There are fish in the river nearby, and pheasants, rabbits, and sheep on the mountain. You can prepare something rich for everyone."
Liu Zhengxiong said angrily: "I wonder if we can use a gun to hunt? What if we attract the Japanese?"
Gan Rong smiled and said, "We can use bows and crossbows."
Xiaoliu rolled up his sleeves and said, "I have the sleeve arrow given to me by Madam Wan."
Qian Fu took out a slingshot from his waist and said with a smile, "The slingshot I made for Nanfeng can be used to shoot pheasants."
Liu Zhengxiong took out the silent pistol from his waist and shouted, "Why are you showing off? I have a silent pistol."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "Silent pistol bullets are precious and are not allowed to be used. You should stay and cook. Those who go out hunting should collect and scout surrounding intelligence. The others should tidy up the cave and make it more habitable."
"Yes!"
Everyone accepted the order in unison.
Liu Zhengxiong asked in confusion: "Chief! Where are we going?"
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "A certain brigade of the Eighth Route Army in southern Shanxi is looking for my master."
Liu Zhengxiong laughed and said, "Haha! I finally found someone to report you to."
Xiang Chu waved his hand and said, "Forget it! Let's not go. Let's go back to Shanghai via Kaifeng."
Liu Zhengxiong said hurriedly: "No! You must go find your master."
At this time, Ma Fugui ran over and reported:
"Director! Madam Ning called and said that a Central Bureau of Investigation agent named Cao Renjie was lurking in the Eighth Route Army Brigade in southern Shanxi as a communications officer."
Xiang Chu was shocked and asked, "Fugui! Have we sent a telegram to the Jinnan Brigade?"
Ma Fugui shook his head and said, "Not yet!"
Xu Lai reminded him, "Brother Chu! Aren't you the only one in contact with your master?"
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! Fortunately, we didn't contact them, otherwise we would be exposed."
Liu Zhengxiong said puzzledly: "Cao Renjie is a spy of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, not a Japanese soldier. What is he exposing?"
Xiang Chu said angrily: "Do you think there are no Japanese spies in the Central Bureau? Besides, the Central Bureau spies sneaked into my master's side, who knows if they are not looking for clues about the 'Phoenix'."
Liu Zhengxiong nodded and said, "That's right! Tell your master to arrest Cao Renjie."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "It's not that simple! Cao Renjie is just the name of the spy lurking in the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics. He is definitely not called this name in the Jinnan Brigade."
After saying this, he turned and walked towards the radio room.
Liu Zhengxiong walked into the kitchen, looked at the pots and pans, and said with emotion:
“It feels like the cooking utensils here are more complete than those in Lijiazhai.”
Lijiazhai was now surrounded by Japanese troops.
Both the Doihara Kenji and Minaharu Noriyoshi brigades rushed over.
Yuanchun Noriyoshi said in astonishment: "General! Aren't you going to Wuxing Mountain to attack the main Eighth Route Army? Why are you here?"
Doihara Xian'er said bitterly: "This general is very curious about what kind of group of Eighth Route Army soldiers are able to rebel against the Empire's dog soldiers."
Yuanchun Jiyi said disapprovingly: "There are only 30 or so local Eighth Route Army soldiers. They are not very capable and are not worth mentioning!"
Doihara Ken'er sneered and said, "You really overestimate your own abilities! Since there are only so few Eighth Route Army soldiers, why haven't you taken them down yet? You even killed the chief of staff."
Yuanchun Noriyoshi could not bear such a strong stimulation and shouted: "Captain Inoue! I order you to rush into Lijiazhai from the east within half an hour and wipe out all the Eighth Route Army."
"Hello!"
Captain Inoue hurriedly accepted the order.
He drew his command knife and issued an attack order to his squadron.
Doihara Kenji questioned, "Captain Yuanchun! It took Inoue Squadron half an hour to fight for a small village?"
Yuanchun Noriyoshi smiled bitterly and said, "General! You don't know that this Eighth Route Army is very powerful and has set up countless traps. It may not be possible to capture it in half an hour."
Doihara Xian'er glanced at him and ordered loudly: "Captain Ida! Send a squadron to charge into Lijia Village from the west of the village and capture it within ten minutes."
"Hello!"
Ida Mamoru bowed and accepted the order, then turned around and pointed at a captain and gave an order:
"Captain Matsushita! I order you to attack immediately and take down Lijiazhai in ten minutes."
Genharu Noriyoshi shook his head and said, "Ida-kun! Ten minutes is definitely not enough."
Before he finished speaking, the Japanese soldiers from Inoue's squadron cheered:
"Yoshi! There is no one in this village."
Countless Japanese soldiers rushed to the gate of the village and pushed it open together.
Yuanchun Noriyoshi quickly changed his words: "It seems that ten minutes is enough to take it down."
"Boom!" There was a loud noise.
The gate of the village was pushed open and the explosives inside were detonated instantly.
More than a dozen Japanese soldiers gathered at the gate of the village were all wiped out.
The Japanese soldiers who were not killed in the explosion were trembling with fear and dared not charge again.
Captain Inoue was so angry that he yelled, "Follow this captain and rush in to kill all the Eighth Route Army soldiers."
After saying this, he rushed into the village gate first.
The Japanese soldiers hurriedly followed him.
Minaharu Noriyoshi said happily, "Ida-kun! My people have rushed in."
Ida pointed to the west and said, "My squadron has also rushed in."
"Boom! Boom!"
There were continuous explosions coming from the east and the west.
Doihara Xian'er exclaimed: "My Amaterasu, this is a chain bomb explosion. There are experts in the Eighth Route Army. Let's go in and take a look."
Ida was really smart and said quickly, "General! Let's wait a little longer. We're afraid there might be snipers from the Eighth Route Army."
"Are there snipers?"
Doihara Kan'er exclaimed and quickly retreated into the chariot.
In Lijiazhai, the screams of the Japs were heard one after another.
Soon, Captain Inoue came running over covered in blood and reported: "Captain! The Eighth Route Army has laid a large number of mines, traps, and bombs in Lijiazhai. We can hardly move forward."
Yuanchun Noriyoshi looked at his watch and saw that ten minutes had passed. He smiled and said:
"Inoue-kun! Have your squadron withdraw from the stronghold. We are not in a hurry to attack. Let's wait and see how the Ida Battalion performs."
"Hello!"
Captain Inoue bowed and accepted the order.
Ida Zhenming sneered and said, "Don't worry! My troops will definitely wipe out the Eighth Route Army and completely occupy Lijiazhai."
At this moment, a Japanese soldier with an arrow stuck in his buttocks limped over and cried out loudly: "Captain! The Matsushita Squadron fell into the trap of the Eighth Route Army and suffered heavy losses!"
Ida Mamoru turned around and asked Doihara Kan'er for instructions: "General! Lijiazhai is easy to defend but difficult to attack, so let's withdraw."
Doihara Xianer roared: "Retreat! Immediately launch a saturation attack and raze Lijiazhai to the ground."
"Hello!"
Ida Mamoru accepted the order helplessly and issued instructions.