Chapter 240: Itching For A Beating, Huh?
386 Brigade Headquarters
“Brigade Commander, Headquarters just issued instructions.”
The Deputy Brigade Commander said to the Brigade Commander, “The Border Region Arsenal is making fake tungsten ore. They want us to give the fake tungsten ore back to the Japanese Invaders without arousing their suspicion.”
The Brigade Commander was stunned upon hearing this: “Making fake tungsten ore to give back to the Japanese Invaders—what’s the meaning behind this?”
“Headquarters Leader didn’t explain in detail, just told us to prepare in advance.” The Deputy Brigade Commander replied.
“So, at the Border Region Arsenal, how much fake tungsten ore is there, and roughly when will it be ready?” the Brigade Commander asked.
“Headquarters Leader said the Border Region Arsenal is to make five cartloads of tungsten ore. They didn’t specify exactly when it will be ready.” The Deputy Brigade Commander replied, “Should we ask the Border Region Arsenal?”
“Yes, we can ask.” The Brigade Commander nodded, then continued, “To get the Japanese Invaders to take the fake tungsten ore without suspecting anything, there’s a very good approach right now. Sato Jino wants to fish for us—we can completely make use of Sato Jino.”
Sato Jino is currently in hiding, and the Brigade Commander couldn’t find where Sato Jino is hiding for the time being.
But no matter—your bait is still there.
As long as I don’t bite the bait, you’ll have to keep waiting.
Once the Border Region Arsenal finishes the five cartloads of fake tungsten ore, we pretend to bite the bait.
You Sato Jino want to find our Border Region Arsenal, and “stumble upon” five cartloads of tungsten ore—that would be an unexpected surprise for the Japanese Invaders.
“Haha, yes, yes—this is simply a perfectly flawless plan.” The Deputy Brigade Commander burst out laughing upon hearing this.
Sato Jino wants to fish for us, so we turn the enemy’s plan to our own advantage, and the fake tungsten ore gets delivered.
“So, pass the order: hold your horses. You can show signs and intention of wanting to swallow the bait, but don’t take action. Understand my meaning?” the Brigade Commander said.
“Yes, Brigade Commander.” The Deputy Brigade Commander nodded happily.
“Report to Brigade Commander, Regiment Commander Cheng of 772 Regiment is back.” At this moment, someone rushed in to report.
772 Regiment is back?
The Brigade Commander and Deputy Brigade Commander were both completely baffled upon hearing this.
Didn’t your 772 Regiment go make trouble outside the encirclement with Li Yunlong, and later stir things up in the Japanese Invaders’ Taiyuan Rear?
How did your 772 Regiment come back alone?
“Have him come in right away.” The Brigade Commander didn’t hesitate—Cheng Xiazi’s 772 Regiment returning mysteriously meant there was definitely something important.
Soon, Cheng Xiazi, covered in dust from travel, stood before the Brigade Commander and saluted: “Greetings, Brigade Commander.”
“Regiment Commander Cheng, what are you back for?” the Brigade Commander asked.
“Brigade Commander, the Japanese Invaders suddenly mobilized three brigades against us—you should have received the news.” Cheng Xiazi looked at the Brigade Commander happily.
“Mm.” The Brigade Commander acknowledged, then said suspiciously, “I intercepted a telegram from the enemy side saying the Japanese Invaders’ three brigades seem to be because of some sakura tree. What is this sakura tree? Did you bring it back?”
“Yes.” Cheng Xiazi nodded and said, “I brought the sakura tree back. Her real identity is a Senior Naval Expert of the Japanese Invaders.”
The sakura tree is a Senior Naval Expert?
Upon hearing this, the Brigade Commander and Deputy Brigade Commander exchanged a glance, both quickly showing grave expressions in their eyes.
A Senior Naval Expert worth the Japanese Invaders mobilizing three brigades to rescue—just this alone shows the value of the naval knowledge in the sakura tree’s head.
The Deputy Brigade Commander quickly asked, “Where is the sakura tree?”
Cheng Xiazi replied, “I didn’t bring her directly back to Brigade Headquarters—she’s outside.”
Brigade Headquarters’ location is very important. Even though the sakura tree is already a captive, she can’t be easily brought here.
“Take us to see her right away.” The Brigade Commander said impatiently.
We have Li Muzhi for Army Equipment.
But our naval ships side is still a blank.
We can’t use naval knowledge right now, but we’ll definitely need it later.
Besides, something more straightforward.
Where are the weaknesses of the Japanese Invaders’ warships? This Senior Naval Expert definitely knows.
Later, we’ll inevitably have to fight out of the Second War Zone.
We’ll have to fight the Japanese Invaders’ warships sooner or later—knowing their weaknesses in advance has profound significance.
“Yes.” Cheng Xiazi immediately led the way ahead.
On the way, the Brigade Commander still asked, “How was this sakura tree captured?”
Logically, such a precious naval expert shouldn’t be in the Second War Zone—she should be in the Japanese Invaders’ homeland.
“Li Yunlong and Ding Wei captured her at the Ninth Brigade Headquarters.” Cheng Xiazi explained.
“Why was she at the Ninth Brigade Headquarters?” The Deputy Brigade Commander asked suspiciously.
“We don’t know that.” Cheng Xiazi shook his head and explained, “After capturing the sakura tree, she didn’t cooperate at all with the interrogation. If Yan Kai hadn’t known her identity, we wouldn’t even know her name, and wouldn’t have thought to send her back immediately.”
“Yan Kai knows her?” The Brigade Commander paused—this was quite a coincidence.
But in this war, coincidences are plentiful.
Nationalist Government’s Officer He and Gangcun were classmates, both attending the Army Officer Academy together, and they had a decent personal relationship.
“Mm, yes.” Cheng Xiazi nodded.
“What is the sakura tree’s original name, and what’s her background?” the Deputy Brigade Commander asked.
“Her original name is Yamamoto Sakura, and she seems to have some connection to the Japanese Navy’s highest Commander Yamamoto Shichijōhachi.” Cheng Xiazi replied, “That’s all we know.”
The Deputy Brigade Commander, upon hearing this, couldn’t help saying to the Brigade Commander, “Brigade Commander, this seems a bit unreasonable. If Yamamoto Sakura has some relation to the Japanese Navy’s highest Commander Yamamoto Shichijōhachi, given the conflict between the Japanese Navy and Army, Yamamoto Sakura probably wouldn’t serve the Army, right?”
If she wouldn’t serve the Army, Yamamoto Sakura shouldn’t have come to the Second War Zone so easily.
“This war is full of unreasonable things.” The Brigade Commander said, “Who cares why Yamamoto Sakura serves their Army? As long as we can ultimately make her serve us, that’s what matters most.”
“Mm, true.”
Led by Cheng Xiazi, the Brigade Commander and Deputy Brigade Commander arrived at where Yamamoto Sakura was being held.
It was in a fortress household’s home. When the Brigade Commander and Deputy Brigade Commander entered the room, Yamamoto Sakura still hadn’t woken up.
Seeing that Yamamoto Sakura was actually a woman, the Deputy Brigade Commander was somewhat surprised: “Regiment Commander Cheng, she’s female?”
Cheng Xiazi nodded: “Yes, she’s a Japanese Woman.”
“You didn’t touch her on the way back, did you?” The Deputy Brigade Commander’s tone was very serious.
Logically, with the Deputy Brigade Commander and Brigade Commander entering, even if not much noise, Yamamoto Sakura shouldn’t remain asleep.
But now, there was no sign of waking.
Something seemed off.
Such a valuable captive—if anything went wrong, the loss would be huge.
“Brigade Commander, I swear, I absolutely didn’t touch a single hair on her head.” Cheng Xiazi hurriedly swore.
“Then why isn’t she showing any sign of waking?” the Deputy Brigade Commander asked.
Cheng Xiazi explained, “On the way back, Yamamoto Sakura was making a fuss, wanting to bathe. How could we let her bathe and waste time, so…”
Cheng Xiazi paused here, couldn’t help shrinking his neck, and said, “So Li Yunlong punched her…”
“What, Li Yunlong punched her!” The Deputy Brigade Commander and Brigade Commander nearly stumbled upon hearing this.
Where did Li Yunlong get the nerve!
They clearly knew Yamamoto Sakura’s value, and yet he dared to swing a fist!
If he damaged her, Li Yunlong wouldn’t have enough heads even if he had ten—they’d all be chopped off.
The Brigade Commander cursed loudly, “That bastard Li Yunlong is getting bolder and bolder. Earlier he quietly kidnapped Yan Kai, and Headquarters Leader cursed me bloody. This kid captures a Senior Naval Expert, and I haven’t even had time to be happy about it, only to find out he punched this Senior Naval Expert. This bastard keeps giving me heart-stopping surprises—is his skin itching for a beating!”
Cheng Xiazi still spoke up for Li Yunlong on the side: “Brigade Commander, actually you can’t entirely blame Li Yunlong. Yamamoto Sakura is too delicate, full of troubles. If Li Yunlong hadn’t knocked her out then, she definitely would’ve caused trouble.”
“Even so, you can’t hit someone.” The Brigade Commander scolded furiously, “Couldn’t you use some gentler method?”
“Brigade Commander, we’re all rough fellows. We only know how to fight Japanese Invaders daily—we really have no experience dealing with a Japanese Woman.” Cheng Xiazi was still finding a way out for Li Yunlong.
“Hmph, no experience—doesn’t Li Yunlong always brag that he has plenty of experience with women…” The Brigade Commander didn’t finish.
Yamamoto Sakura on the kang let out a soft groan and woke up.
The Brigade Commander didn’t understand Japanese, but quickly communicated a few words with Yamamoto Sakura through the translator.
On interrogation matters, Yamamoto Sakura indeed didn’t cooperate.
But through this brief chat, the Brigade Commander confirmed.
Yamamoto Sakura had no major issues—Li Yunlong that bastard was lucky.
Confirming Yamamoto Sakura was fine, they had female comrades look after her, and the Brigade Commander, Deputy Brigade Commander, and Cheng Xiazi stepped out.
The Brigade Commander said to Cheng Xiazi, “Since you’re back, go rest well. If Liu Weidong has a mission, cooperate with him.”
The Brigade Commander knew about Liu Weidong’s plan to seize the opportunity to hit the Japanese Invaders’ encirclement troops’ supplies and logistics.
“Yes, Brigade Commander.” Cheng Xiazi saluted and took his leave.
The Deputy Brigade Commander looked at the Brigade Commander: “Brigade Commander, should we keep Yamamoto Sakura here temporarily, or send her to the rear logistics for Xiao Li to check her out?”
Xiao Li at the Border Region Arsenal has impressive military industry talent, but on naval ships, he probably hasn’t delved into it.
If we can extract the knowledge from Yamamoto Sakura’s head and let Xiao Li absorb it, then Xiao Li replicates it for our other military industry personnel, this will have important significance for our future navy.
“I’ll personally deliver her to Headquarters Logistics.” The Brigade Commander said solemnly. Yamamoto Sakura was so important, he wouldn’t trust anyone else to deliver her.
“Alright then, you personally deliver her, Brigade Commander.” The Deputy Brigade Commander nodded.
