Spy Wars: Red Agent Codename Phoenix

Chapter 1743 Making it impossible for the Japanese to move an inch

Red Deer Xun spurred his horse and chased after them, roaring from behind:

"Doihara Hama! Stop right there, you division commander!"

Doihara Hamako wouldn't stand still; he fled for his life.

However, his troops had few horses, with only a handful of men on horseback.

Akashika, seeing Doihara Hamako escape, roared in fury:

"Cavalry pursuit! Whoever captures Doihara Hama will be rewarded with 100 yen."

The Japanese regimental commander, Inoue, laughed and said, "Division Commander! Isn't one hundred yen too little?"

Chi Lu Xun said bitterly, "He's a bastard, and that's all he's worth. Go now!"

"Hah!"

Commander Inoue received the order and charged forward to intercept their troops.

Doihara Hamako reluctantly turned back, feigning sadness as he said:

"Commander Akashika! I rushed from Baisha Beach to rescue the Nojiri Battalion, but they have already fallen into the ambush of the Chinese Iron-Blooded Special Forces Division, and I am powerless to help them."

Chi Lu Xun sneered, "Is that so? Speak! Why did you see me, the division commander, run away?"

Doihara Hama said with a smile, "This general plans to sneak across the Qingjiang River from Baisha Beach, then detour to the Sixth War Zone Command in China and wipe them out in one fell swoop."

Chi Lu Xun spread out the map and shook his head, saying, "No! The mountains and ridges are a barrier, and there will definitely be Chinese troops ambushing us along the way. Your unit will follow this division to attack Gaojiazui and work together to take Shipai."

Doihara Hamaji shook his head and said, "No! The target of Shipai is too small for this general."

Akashi sneered, "If you insist on going your own way, the intelligence about your sneak attack might end up in the hands of the commander of the Sixth War Zone in China."

Doihara Hama pointed at him, too angry to speak.

Ushijima Sekiko whispered, "General! It's safer to stay with them, and you can even get credit for it."

Doihara Hamaji pondered for a while, then nodded and said, "Akashika-kun! My unit can follow you, but the location for crossing the river is up to me."

Chi Lu Xun was worried about not finding a suitable place to cross the river, and readily said, "Sure! Where do you plan to cross the river from? Bai Sha Tan is too far away, so let's rule that out for now."

Doihara Hama pointed to the river and said with a smile, "At dusk, as night fell, our army secretly crossed the Qingjiang River from the defense zone of the miscellaneous Chinese troops, at Bailuzhou, the narrowest point of the river."

Chi Lu Xun nodded and said, "Yoshi! Our army will cross the river from Bailuzhou."

Doihara Hama said thoughtfully, "Actually, as long as you avoid the Chinese Iron-Blooded Special Agents, it doesn't matter where you cross the river."

Akashi asked with a smile, "Doihara-kun! Who exactly is the commander of the Iron-Blooded Special Agent Division?"

Doihara Kenji brandished his Green Dragon Crescent Blade and said domineeringly, "When I charge up Gaojialing, I'll cut off his head and show you, then you'll know."

Akashi drew his command sword and laughed loudly, "Yosh! Let's see who can cut off his head first. Haha!"

Doihara Hamaru swung his sword and chopped down a pine tree as thick as a bowl, saying arrogantly, "No need to guess! It must be me. To prevent him from supporting Bailuzhou, you should request that army aircraft bomb Gaojiazui."

Chi Lu Xun shook his head and said, "This division commander can't apply. You have more influence, so you should apply."

Doihara Hamako rolled his eyes at him and said domineeringly, "Fine! The Army Air Force must give this general face. Yamada-kun! Request a hundred planes from the Army Air Force to bomb Gaojiazui and help our army sneak across Bailuzhou."

"Hah!"

Xiao Qi bowed and accepted the order.

Akashi Shiro scoffed, "Doihara-kun! With aircraft fuel in short supply right now, how could you possibly request a hundred fighter jets?"

Doihara Hamako, with a smug grin, said, "Apply for 100 aircraft, even if the Army Air Force is reduced to one-tenth."

Chi Lu looked at his large face and shook his head, saying, "This division commander has never seen anyone as cunning and treacherous as you."

Gaojiazui, on the flat ground outside the command post of the Iron-Blooded Special Agent Division.

Xiang Chu held the Qi family Miao sword and taught Liu Zhengxiong and others how to use it.

He executed the Eight Blades of Breaking Edge with effortless grace, leaving the audience dazzled.

Liu Zhengxiong shook his head and said, "Commander! I didn't see it clearly, please do it again."

Xiang Chu scolded, "Do you think this is some kind of street performance? You think I'd let you watch it twice?"

Xiao Liu laughed and said, "Old Liu! The commander is using the Eight Forms of Breaking the Edge, you know them!"

"So it's the Eight-Sword Breaking Technique! Watch this!"

Liu Zhengxiong laughed and began brandishing his knife.

Xiang Chu instructed, "Xiao Liu! Practice with Lao Liu."

"Yes!"

Xiao Liu hurriedly accepted the order.

He rushed forward like the wind, and with a backhand stroke, knocked the knife out of Liu Zhengxiong's hand.

Liu Zhengxiong shouted, "You brat! You actually used the back of your knife, that's not martial ethics!"

Xiang Chu said irritably, "Do you think the Japanese are going to talk about military ethics with you?"

Liu Zhengxiong picked up a red-tasseled spear and brandished it a few times, then laughed and said, "If we run out of ammunition and it really comes down to hand-to-hand combat, I'll use a long spear then."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Okay! Whatever suits you is fine."

Xiao Liu scoffed, "He thinks the red-tasseled spear is longer and safer."

Liu Zhengxiong scolded, "You think you know best, kid!"

Qian Fu took the telegram and walked out of the cave to report:

"Commander! Xiao Qi is calling."

Xiang Chu took the telegram and read it, then instructed, "Afu! Report this intelligence to the war zone command, saying that a Japanese regiment will cross the river from Bailuzhou, and tell the Bailuzhou garrison to prepare."

"Yes!"

Qian Fu hurriedly accepted the order.

Xiao Liu said thoughtfully, "Commander! When we went to Wild Duck Beach, we passed by Egret Island. The troops guarding Egret Island were withdrawn from Yuyang Pass, and the leader was Commander Yao, who had made things difficult for you back then."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Bailuzhou is easy to defend and difficult to attack; he should be able to hold it."

Liu Zhengxiong shook his head and said, "I think it's unlikely. That guy is fat and big-eared; he doesn't look like someone who can fight."

Xiang Chu waved his hand and said, "Don't judge a book by its cover! He must have some special skills to be a regimental commander. Xiao Liu! Send someone to keep a close eye on Bailuzhou and report any developments immediately."

"Yes!"

Xiao Liu hurriedly accepted the order.

Liu Zhengxiong laughed and said, "Commander! You're still worried."

Xiang Chu sighed, "Alas! There are too many things I'm worried about. Jiudaowan, Yeyatan, Baishatan, plus this Bailuzhou, the defense line is too long. We can only hold Shipai to the death."

Liu Zhengxiong suggested, "Why not consolidate our forces and rely on the terrain to wear down the Japanese?"

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Good! Use the old Hunan Army's tactics to make it impossible for the Japanese to advance an inch."

Yu Xiaowan rushed out of the command post and said urgently, "Brother Chu! The Japanese Army Air Force has sent ten planes to bomb us."

Xiang Chu instructed: "Chief of Staff! Air defense operation."

"Yes!"

Liu Zhengxiong hurriedly accepted the order.

Yu Xiaowan asked in confusion, "The Japanese don't cross the river from here, so why did they send planes to bomb us?"

Xiang Chu said with a wry smile, "The Japanese wanted to cross the Qingjiang River, but they bombed it because they were afraid that our army would send troops to support them."

Yu Xiaowan smiled and said, "We've inadvertently become a thorn in the side of the Japanese again."

"I am deeply honored!"

Xiang Chu smiled and pulled her into the command post.

The alarm sounded, and several plumes of smoke rose into the sky.

Due to the terrain, a cloud of smoke formed.

Before long, Japanese planes appeared overhead, circling in the smoke, unable to see the ground targets clearly. They estimated the targets and dropped their bombs, unleashing a barrage of attacks...