The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 215: Shadow of the Enemy's Nest: A Dangerous Plan

With the main Japanese forces, pinned down by the Eighth Route Army and Guoan Army defense zones and busy conducting sweeps, Lei Tao seized this crucial opportunity and, after a night of meticulous preparation, led seven others, including Hu Hansi, to successfully disguise themselves and infiltrate Pingyi County. Using his exceptional skills, Lei Tao seamlessly transformed himself into a major from the Intelligence Department of the North China Front Command. Hu Hansi and his companions, equally impressive, disguised themselves as members of the Operations Division of the Japanese intelligence agency and, with unwavering confidence, marched towards the county gates. Lei Tao, leading the way, with his authentic Tokyo-accented Japanese and commanding presence, successfully distracted the Japanese soldiers on guard. Hu Hansi and his companions calmly followed, successfully passing the rigorous inspection at the city gates. Upon entering the county, they checked into the East Asia Hotel.

As Lei Tao entered the hotel lobby, he spotted members of the Military Control Commission's Special Operations Team, members he had previously encountered. Suddenly, the discussion he had had with their captain about the weapons, equipment, and ammunition trade flooded back to his mind. After a short rest in his hotel room, he...

After taking a short rest in the hotel suite, Lei Tao quietly changed into casual clothes and said to Hu Hansi and others with concern: "Brothers, you have worked hard on this journey. You should stay in the hotel and have a good rest. I will treat you brothers to a good meal in the afternoon to reward everyone. I have something to do and need to go out temporarily. Remember, our current disguised identity is that of a member of the Japanese intelligence agency. If someone with no eyes comes to cause trouble, you should handle it and never reveal the truth. Everything should be done to complete the mission. "After that, Lei Tao patted Hu Hansi on the shoulder, his eyes revealing trust and entrustment. Then he walked out of the room steadily, closed the door gently, and disappeared at the end of the corridor. Hu Hansi and others looked at the direction where Lei Tao left and clenched their fists secretly. They knew that this mission was arduous and that everyone had a heavy responsibility. They could only hold back their temper in the hotel and wait for Lei Tao's return, while being alert to any unexpected situation that might occur at any time.

Lei Tao left the hotel. He walked through the bustling streets of the county town, winding his way into a secluded alley. Deep inside, he found a courtyard house. After a brief and cautious negotiation with the landlord, he successfully rented the property. Entering the courtyard, Lei Tao carefully closed the door and carefully checked his surroundings to ensure no one was watching. Then, with a deft wave of his hands, he unhesitatingly retrieved a large amount of military equipment from his Bagua spinning top. Boxes of heavy guns and ammunition were neatly stacked in a corner of the room, gleaming coldly and dangerously in the dim light. He then carefully unloaded numerous anti-inflammatory injections and various other medications, filling the bed in another room. After ensuring everything was secure and leaving no suspicious traces, Lei Tao carefully checked the courtyard's doors and windows again. He then tore a leaf from a tree and tucked it under the door. He then calmly left the courtyard and returned to the East Asia Hotel.

Returning to the hotel, Lei Tao headed straight for where the Military Control Commission's action team might be. Sure enough, in the hotel corridor, he ran into Xu Guangming of the Military Control Commission. Just then, several Japanese soldiers happened to pass by. Lei Tao's eyes instantly became deep and calm. He spoke first, calmly and nonchalantly saying, "Sir, long time no see. Our last collaboration went well, but I was busy and didn't have time to ask your name." As he spoke, he cleverly shifted his body, partially blocking the Japanese soldiers' view with his torso, and quietly winked at Xu Guangming, signaling him to cooperate with the performance.

Xu Guangming was also a smart man. He immediately understood what he meant, put on a smile quickly on his face, bowed slightly and said, "Haha, yes, thank you for your help last time. I am Ichiro Yamamoto, please take care of me in the future." He deliberately said his name loud and clear to ensure that the passing Japanese soldiers could hear it clearly, so as to dispel any doubts they might have.

After the Japanese soldiers passed by, Lei Tao and Xu Guangming exchanged a glance, each seeing deep vigilance and caution in the other's eyes. Lei Tao coughed lightly and whispered, "We can't stay here for long. Follow me." Then he walked towards the rooftop. After a slight hesitation, Xu Guangming followed him.

Entering the rooftop, Lei Tao quickly closed the door and put his ear to it. After confirming that no one was there, he turned to Xu Guangming and said, "Mr. Xu, let's be frank. Why are you here?" Xu Guangming crossed his arms and replied solemnly, "Captain Lei, I want to ask you the same question. I came here to obtain important intelligence on the Japanese army. This intelligence is related to whether we can seize the initiative in the upcoming battle."

Lei Tao narrowed his eyes slightly, scrutinizing Xu Guangming closely. After a moment, he said, "It seems our goals may be the same. I'm sneaking into the county this time to gather key intelligence, such as the Japanese army's troop deployment and battle plans, to support the large-scale operations outside the city." Xu Guangming nodded and said, "If that's the case, perhaps we can join forces. But before that, I need to know what specific plans and preparations you have."

Lei Tao pondered for a moment, then recounted to Xu Guangming every detail of his previous actions in the county town, including his disguise and observation in the hotel, as well as the hidden supply storage points outside the city. Xu Guangming remained silent, thinking quietly for a while, and then said, "Your plan is very comprehensive, but we need to be even more cautious. The Japanese defense is even tighter than we imagined. If we are not careful, we will be in an irretrievable situation."

Then, Lei Tao proposed a bold idea: "Last time I talked to your captain about the weapons and equipment and medicine transactions, you should prepare the money, we will trade in the county, the medicines and weapons in the county can be used as your military supply station. I have rented a courtyard in a hidden corner of the county, which is relatively safe and not easily discovered by the Japanese army. I have also prepared some medicines and weapons and stored them in a remote courtyard. Let your captain prepare what I want." He took out a key and shook it in front of Xu Guangming's eyes.

Xu Guangming looked at the key in Lei Tao's hand with a look of doubt on his face. He said worriedly, "Captain Lei, the Japanese patrol this county frequently. Any movement will be discovered. The risk is too great. Besides, how can we know the quality and quantity of the weapons, equipment, and medicines you can provide are reliable?"

Lei Tao raised his lips, revealing a confident smile. He said, "Mr. Xu, I, Lei Tao, have been in the underworld for a long time, so you can rest assured about my credibility. As for the transaction location, I have already carefully surveyed it. The courtyard is very secluded, with not many neighbors around. I have also installed some simple early warning devices so that we can detect any abnormalities in advance. The medicines and weapons are all carefully selected and stored by me. The quality is absolutely guaranteed, and the quantity is sufficient for your Military Control Commission to use for a period of time."

Xu Guangming was silent for a moment. After weighing the pros and cons, he finally looked up at Lei Tao and said, "Okay, Captain Lei, I trust you this time. However, we need to further discuss the timing and specific details of the transaction to ensure that everything is foolproof. After all, this is not a trivial matter. Every decision we make concerns the lives of many people."

Lei Tao nodded and said, "No problem, Mr. Xu. Tell your captain to go back and prepare the money as soon as possible, and we will find a suitable time to meet and discuss it in detail. Remember, this matter is of great importance and must not be leaked, otherwise you and I will be in danger. Not only will we be in danger, but it will also affect the overall situation of the fight against the Japanese army."