Chapter 321: Nine Enemies

Continue to wait.

A painful ordeal...

The only thing to do is to silently ponder the map to pass the time.

In the northwest, a red dot is moving irregularly. It gradually approaches a small dot.

After a moment, the small dot disappears.

Zhang Yong: ???

What's going on?

Has someone been killed?

Is it the soldier responsible for perimeter security?

Was it Xuan Tiewu's men?

He subconsciously wanted to tell Li Boqi. But then he changed his mind.

If he told Li Boqi at this time, he would be putting him in a difficult position. After he knew, should he report it to Xuan Tiewu? This is a difficult problem for the leader!

No.

You can't give the leader a difficult problem.

Therefore...

Say nothing.

Pretend you don't know.

If you are questioned in the future, you will say you don't know.

The one responsible for guarding is not one of our Secret Service people. He is one of your Commander Xuan's people. What does it have to do with our Secret Service?

Continue to close your eyes and relax.

I discovered that there were nine small red dots appearing one after the other on the map.

Awesome.

There are actually nine enemies!

Judging from their movement rules, they are definitely assassins.

To be precise, they should be veteran Japanese invaders hired for 30 yen. Alas, they are really worthless!

So well-trained Japanese veteran soldiers are only 30 yen!

At this time, the purchasing power of the yen was not as good as the old currency!

30 yen is equivalent to at most 10 old coins. It's amazing that you can hire so many veterans. I really envy you.

The combat skills of these veterans are terrifying.

After launching a full-scale invasion, the Japanese invaders will expand their army frantically. These veterans are the backbone.

They will be re-recruited back into the army. They will serve as platoon leaders, sergeants, and other ranks. They are the core combat power of the Japanese infantry.

It often takes the National Army more than five men to kill one such veteran Japanese soldier. Sometimes even ten.

On the battlefield, those soldiers with the plaster flags tied to the bayonets of their rifles are the backbone of the Japanese army.

In that case, now that we can eliminate one, we should.

Unfortunately, Xuan Tiewu won't let them interfere. And there's nothing they can do to intervene.

They can only watch.

A small white dot disappears. It's obviously been eliminated.

Another small white dot disappears...

And another...

Frowning.

Are Xuan Tiewu's subordinates all incompetent?

How is it that five people have been killed in a row and the others haven't reacted? Is their combat effectiveness that poor?

Can't they even fire a warning shot?

He turns his head and looks at Li Boqi.

He can't help but tell him:

Final veto.

You can't make the leader look bad!

Forget it, I'll do it myself. I don't want Li Boqi to feel bad.

Raise your hand.

The major officer sees it and frowns, 'What is it?'

'I have something urgent to discuss with Commander Xuan,' Zhang Yong said slowly, "I wonder if Commander Xuan is free?'

'No," the major replied coldly.

'Understood,' Zhang Yong then sat down. He closed his eyes to refresh himself. Acting as if nothing had happened.

I have already said hello to you!

It is you who don't want to listen to me.

Then it is not my business.

To be precise, it is not the business of our Special Services Department.

Wait...

I'll make a phone call.

I'll call the director directly.

'What are you doing?' Li Boqi turned his head and looked at him.

'Team leader, there's something wrong,' Zhang Yong whispered, pulling Li Boqi aside. Tell him the truth.

Li Boqi frowned.

He had heard the major's reply just now.

The other party obviously didn't give them face.

It was useless to ask for an audience.

'What do you want to do?'

'I'll call the director.'

'Good! Go!'

'Yes!'

Zhang Yong then went outside to find a phone.

At this time, three more white dots disappeared. This meant that three more had been killed.

What formidable Japanese veteran soldiers. They are also very skilled with cold weapons!

No gunshots were heard. This meant that the soldiers killed did not react at all.

Masters.

They are truly masters.

He found a phone. He called back to the headquarters on Jiji Lane.

He directly sought out the department head.

'Hello...'

'Department head, it's me, Zhang Yong.'

'Shaolong, what's up?'

'Chief, some Japanese soldiers tried to attack Commander Xuan, but we didn't get the chance to warn him.'

'How many were there?'

'Nine.'

'Does your team leader know?'

'Yes. But they didn't listen to us. It was useless even though the team leader begged to see them.'

'Then just wait and see what happens!'

'Yes.'

'Oh, and call the Songhu Garrison Command. Tell Commander Qian.'

'Understood.'

Zhang Yong nodded.

He sensed what the Chief of the Office meant.

In this matter, a witness must be found. Let Commander Qian know as well.

If there is to be any settling of old scores, it will be Xuan Tiewu's own responsibility. It has nothing to do with the Special Services Department.

On the contrary, it will appear that the Special Services Department was prescient.

If you, Commander Xuan, had not been so arrogant, the Special Services Department would have resolved this matter long ago.

We'll call the garrison headquarters right away. First, find Zhou Yang.

'Shaolong, what's the matter?'

'Some Japanese soldiers are going to attack Commander Xuan...'

'Now?'

'Yes. But Commander Xuan refused to listen to us. He refused to see us. He said he was having a meeting with Vice Commander Yang.'

'I see. I'll report to Commander Qian right away. Please hold on.'

'Okay!'

Zhang Yong thought to himself, it's good to have acquaintances.

If he had been talking to someone else, it would have been much more difficult to find Commander Qian. The phone would have been disconnected long ago.

He had deliberately mentioned Vice Commander Yang, but he also had another motive.

Ever since Xuan Tiewu had arrived in Shanghai, he had always felt that there was something wrong about him meeting with Vice Commander Yang in secret...

'Hello...' Soon afterwards, Commander Qian picked up the phone.

'Commander Qian, it's me, Zhang Yong from the Fuxing Society's Special Services Department. I'm sorry to bother you.'

'Oh, it's you, Shaolong!'

Commander Qian actually knew his name. Zhang Yong was a little flattered.

It seems that the all-powerful Commander Qian is the real master.

'What happened at the train station?'

'Commander Qian, I found that nine Japanese invaders tried to attack Commander Xuan, but Commander Xuan said he didn't have time to listen to our report...'

'Nine Japanese invaders, no need to make a fuss! Commander Xuan also has guards!'

'I understand. I know what to do.'

Zhang Yong could hear it. Commander Qian didn't seem to like Commander Xuan very much either.

Haha. Commander Xuan arrived at Songhu and the first person he interviewed was Vice Commander Yang. Commander Qian was of course not happy about that.

They say that infighting is everywhere within the Guomindang. It really is true.

Commander Qian is just watching from the sidelines!

Well, our secret service will also move over to watch the fun.

Who cares if they fight to the death.

'Shaolong, you haven't visited your old man in a long time!' Commander Qian changed the subject.

'I'll go now?' Zhang Yong couldn't wait to get away.

'No need to go now. First, let's see what's going on over there. Tell me later.'

'Yes.'

'No matter what the outcome, we can't let a single Japanese soldier escape. Understand? Dead or alive. But no one can escape.'

'Understood!'

Zhang Yong replied with awe.

He could still handle nine Japanese soldiers.

At the moment, several action teams have no tasks. All personnel can be deployed.

At the same time, all weapons can also be deployed. Including mortars.

Hang up the phone. Go back to Li Boqi.

'What did the director say?'

'The director told us to wait and see what happens. He also asked me to call Commander Qian.'

'What did Commander Qian say?'

'He told us to wait and see what happens. But in the end, we must not let a single Japanese soldier escape.'

'Good! You go and make the arrangements!'

Li Boqi was relieved.

This was clearly intended to make Xuan Tiewu look like a fool.

Since you brought so many people, you are of course responsible for your own safety.

We want to warn you, but you won't accept it. Then there's nothing more to say.

Don't you have the warrant of the Commander-in-Chief? Then use the warrant of the Commander-in-Chief to destroy the Japanese invaders. If you can't do it, then get out!

"Shall I redeploy all the men?'

'No. Leave Cao Mengqi and Wei Yong's team. What if the Japanese are just a diversion?

'Understood!'

Zhang Yong suddenly understood.

Li Boqi was still of some use. He was also very vigilant.

What if the real target of the Japanese wasn't Xuan Tiewu, but the Fuxing Society's office in Songhu? That would be dangerous.

You must know that the Songhu office is currently only guarded by a little over a hundred soldiers.

If you take all the people from the action team away, there will be no mobile force. The fighting power of those soldiers is also mediocre.

If the Songhu Office is captured, it will be a joke.

The office is currently holding many Japanese spies. If they are all captured, what will happen?

'Don't worry.'

'We have plenty of time.'

'First, transfer the mortars and rifles here. At the same time, tell Cao Mengqi and the others to be on high alert.'

Li Boqi gave detailed instructions.

Zhang Yong then went to make the arrangements over the phone. Various transfers.

Buying time?

Actually, yes.

In this kind of situation, there is no need to take the lead at all.

We must wait until Commander Xuan is in the most dire straits, then strike decisively and finish him off in one fell swoop. Only in this way can we demonstrate the fighting power of the Special Services Department!

The old fox is an old fox after all, and he is no pushover.

Well, then, let's just watch quietly...

'Pop!'

Suddenly, there was gunfire.

Finally, one of the sentries fired a warning shot. The map showed that the Japanese invaders were now less than 120 metres away.

'Pop!'

'Pop!'

Then came a shrill sound.

With the sound of the gun, several small white dots disappeared without a trace.

They must all be soldiers brought by Xuan Tiegu. They have been shot. Those veteran Japanese soldiers are indeed ferocious. The gunshot and the fall of the person. Never missed.

'What's going on?'

'Guard company!'

'Go!'

The people around immediately moved.

Xuan Tiegu's men were not completely untrained. They responded quickly.

They quickly determined that there was an enemy approaching. So, reinforcements were immediately sent. At the same time, they split into three groups.

Judging from the gunfire, they initially determined that there were three enemies. So, soldiers from the entire service split into three groups and attacked. These soldiers were equipped with a large number of Hana machine guns.

'Pop-click!'

'Pop-click!'

The sound of gunfire continued to come.

Soldiers were constantly being killed.

The Japanese, who had split into three groups, were caught in a crossfire.

Many were killed without seeing the enemy.

The commander judged that there were three enemy groups. In fact, there were nine. As a result, they were suddenly put in a passive position.

All the Japanese killers acted alone. They staggered.

This not only prevented them from being surrounded at the same time, but also allowed them to support each other.

The worst thing about fighting on the battlefield is that the enemy is in a crescent formation.

Once the enemy can cover each other, their flanks will be exposed. And then they will be mercilessly killed.

'Pah gong!'

'Pah gong!'

The gunfire gradually intensified.

More soldiers were knocked down.

Li Boqi frowned.

Kou Xingde also frowned.

They heard that it was the 44-type rifle that was firing.

However, neither of them expected the Japanese attack to be so fierce. Xuan Tiewu's men simply did not have the strength to fight back!

At this moment, Xuan Tiewu finally appeared.

His face was still very calm. There was no panic. Or fear.

After all, he had also been to war before. He was not a wimp. Otherwise, he would not have posed any threat to Chu Zuo.

He saw Li Boqi, Kou Xingde, Zhang Yong and the others. But he didn't react.

Obviously, he didn't care about them.

'Go!'

'Go!'

At this moment, more soldiers mobilised.

The gunfire became very intense.

'Dada da da...'

'Dada da da...'

This is the sound of machine gun fire.

At short distances, the power of the machine gun is still quite good.

However...

Amidst the intense gunfire, there is no sign of the Japanese soldiers being killed.

The map shows that there are still nine red dots. None of them have disappeared.

Zhang Yong: ...

Alas...

This Xuan Commander is a bit of a dud!