Chapter 71: Blast These Suicidal Japanese Pigs For Me
“How about it, Old Li? How did your talk with Chu Yunfei go?”
Ding Wei saw Li Yunlong catching up and asked.
“This guy Chu Yunfei has sharp eyes; he’s set his sights on my Hell Cannon.” Li Yunlong grumbled.
“What conditions did he offer?” Ding Wei asked curiously.
“Two gold bars.”
Ding Wei got straight to the point: “Chu Yunfei is determined to get it. If he can’t buy it now, he’ll definitely find another way later.”
“No matter what he thinks, even if Chu Yunfei offers his artillery battalion in exchange, I won’t sell.” Li Yunlong made a firm decision.
“Haha.” Ding Wei laughed heartily and joked: “If Chu Yunfei really offers his artillery battalion in exchange, and I get the Hell Cannon, even if you disagree, I agree.”
“Old Ding, keep dreaming your Spring and Autumn dreams.” Li Yunlong laughed and cursed.
The artillery battalion is Chu Yunfei’s prized possession; he’s not that foolish.
While talking, they heard sounds of combat from behind, which quickly died down.
Li Yunlong laughed: “See, Chu Yunfei has helped us cut off the tail.”
“Old Li, we need to hurry and move faster.” Ding Wei said seriously, “The Japanese invaders’ mechanized troops and cavalry troops are fighting Chu Yunfei. If things go wrong for Chu Yunfei, he might…”
“What does he want!” Li Yunlong glared and interrupted, “The Japanese invaders are invading Chu Yunfei’s territory on their own. What’s that got to do with me! When Chu Yunfei claims merit by heavily damaging the Japanese invaders, he’ll have to thank me.”
“Old Li, you’re really sly in a peasant way.” Zhao Gang cursed, “If Chu Yunfei fights the Japanese invaders to a mutual defeat, it has nothing to do with you. But if Chu Yunfei heavily damages the Japanese invaders and claims merit, it immediately has something to do with you.”
“Heh heh, I am a peasant to begin with.” Li Yunlong chuckled.
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Kuroshima Morita’s cavalry regiment and Ueno no Mura’s mechanized regiment pursued to the edge of Chu Yunfei’s defense zone and stopped.
“Baka, this Jin Sui Army 358th Regiment’s Chu Yunfei has some nerve!” Kuroshima Morita looked at the corpses of the small unit, still furious.
Although, to Kuroshima Morita, these were lowly infantry, it still concerned the Imperial Army’s face.
“Kuroshima, from the map, crossing directly through the Jin Sui Army 358th Regiment’s defense zone is a shortcut that can save us time.” Ueno no Mura pointed it out on the map to Kuroshima Morita.
“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s charge straight through the Jin Sui Army 358th Regiment’s defense zone.” Kuroshima Morita said directly.
“Kuroshima, according to intelligence, the Jin Sui Army 358th Regiment is a reinforced regiment with five thousand men…” Ueno no Mura’s words were cut off.
Kuroshima Morita disdainfully interrupted: “So what if they have fifty thousand men? We’re still passing through. Does he, Chu Yunfei, dare refuse? Even the direct line army was slaughtered like falling petals in bloom; what is this Jin Sui Army!”
“The main issue is that Kasahara-kun’s infantry regiment hasn’t arrived yet. If Chu Yunfei really obstructs us, without Kasahara-kun’s infantry regiment coordinating, it will be hard for us to get through.” Ueno no Mura said.
Mechanized troops need infantry to assist in attacks, the so-called infantry-tank coordination, to maximize combat power.
“By the time Kasahara-kun’s infantry regiment arrives, the Eighth Route Army will have long entered the mountains and vanished.” Kuroshima Morita shook his head and said, “My cavalry can dismount and act as infantry to assist you.”
“Alright then.” This was also Ueno no Mura’s intention, but since Kuroshima Morita was imperial family, he was very proud and wouldn’t proactively suggest having his cavalry turn into infantry.
Soon, Kuroshima Morita’s cavalry followed Ueno no Mura’s mechanized troops directly invading Chu Yunfei’s defense zone.
“Regimental Commander, bad news.” Fang Ligong hurried over and reported to Chu Yunfei: “The Japanese invaders’ mechanized regiment and cavalry regiment are heading toward our defense zone.”
“Have these Japanese invaders lost their minds!” Chu Yunfei cursed upon hearing it, “Why isn’t he pursuing Li Yunlong? Why attack me?”
Fang Ligong reminded: “Regimental Commander, from the map, the Japanese invaders pursuing Li Yunlong through our defense zone can save time.”
“That’s true.” Chu Yunfei.
“Regimental Commander, should we clear the road and let the Japanese invaders pass?” Fang Ligong looked at Chu Yunfei, “We can’t fight the Japanese invaders to the death…”
“Brother Ligong, what do you mean we can’t fight the Japanese invaders to the death!” Chu Yunfei solemnly interrupted, “What are you and I wearing these uniforms for? We’re soldiers to serve the country and kill Japanese invaders. Now that the Japanese invaders are delivering themselves to our door, if we let them pass, are we worthy of the uniforms we’re wearing!”
Chu Yunfei added: “Besides, our artillery battalion has already deployed in advance. The Japanese invaders are crashing into the cannon muzzle themselves; this is merit delivered to our door. Officer Yan recently held a meeting, urging us to seize the time to claim merit. Have you forgotten?”
Officer Yan has it tough too. When the Japanese invaders attack, Principal Jiang gives no supplies. No matter how strong Officer Yan’s family fortune is, it can’t withstand the consumption.
Officer Yan has repeatedly asked Principal Jiang for supplies, leading to repeated haggling.
Principal Jiang said supplies can be given, but exchange them for meritorious service.
This really stumped Officer Yan.
Even the direct line army can’t beat the Japanese Army, getting slaughtered and routed. How can the Jin Sui Army, a local force, be a match for the Japanese Army.
This merit is truly hard to claim.
And now, the merit delivered to the door—Chu won’t take it.
Whether facing the Principal or the old Officer, it’s hard to explain.
“The problem is, even if we can heavily damage the Japanese invaders now, it means offending them. Later, the Japanese invaders will hold a grudge against us…” Fang Ligong said.
Chu Yunfei interrupted again: “If I’m afraid of offending the Japanese invaders, why be a soldier!”
If not for fear of offending the Japanese invaders and constant yielding, could the Japanese invaders be so arrogant, advancing so quickly to occupy our vast rivers and mountains!
“Pass my order: as soon as the Japanese invaders enter artillery range, bombard these ignorant Japanese pigs mercilessly!” Chu Yunfei roared the command, “First Battalion, Second Battalion, charge up together when the time comes. Anyone who dares retreat, I’ll shoot him!”
“Yes, Regiment Commander!”
The Jin Sui Army 358th Regiment, under Chu Yunfei’s command, was united from top to bottom.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Da da da!
Da da da!
Da da da!
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The 358th Regiment’s artillery and light and heavy machine guns unleashed ferocious firepower, plus they had preemptively occupied advantageous terrain and built solid fortifications.
Kuroshima Morita and Ueno no Mura’s troops launched several fierce attacks but were all repelled.
“Baka, this damned Chu Yunfei has ruined our big event!” Kuroshima Morita was so angry his lungs nearly exploded.
Ueno no Mura calmly said: “After this delay, the Eighth Route Army has entered the mountains. Even if Kasahara-kun’s troops arrive, continuing to fight Chu Yunfei has no meaning. Withdraw.”
“Hmph, after dealing with the Eighth Route Army, we’ll come back to settle with this 358th Regiment!” Kuroshima Morita was furious.
Kuroshima Morita and Ueno no Mura were forced to abandon the idea of crossing through Chu Yunfei’s defense zone and withdrew.
“Regimental Commander, we’ve claimed merit.” Seeing the Japanese invaders retreat, leaving corpses everywhere and war vehicles smoking heavily, Fang Ligong was very happy.
“I told you, how can we refuse merit delivered to our door.” Chu Yunfei laughed, “Li Yunlong has sent me a merit. Prepare; in a few days, I’ll visit him.”
“Yes, Regimental Commander.” How could Fang Ligong not understand Chu Yunfei’s meaning.
Visiting Li Yunlong is fake; negotiating for that cannon in his hands is real!
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