Chapter 324: Counterattack, Sneak Attack

Frowning.

No way out.

Decided to give Li Boqi a call first.

In case the people inside didn't know the situation outside and rashly came out, that would be bad.

Looking for a phone.

Calling back the office.

Fortunately, it connected.

Not long after, Li Boqi answered the phone, 'Hello.'

'Team leader, it's me!'

'Have you finished with the Japanese at the train station?'

'Yes. There were nine of them. Commander Xuan killed three of them. We killed six. Team leader Kou shot them all.'

'Sixth Brother...'

Li Boqi paused for a moment. He wanted to say something but stopped.

Zhang Yong was curious.

What was the story with this Kou Xingde? His marksmanship was superb.

He feels more stable than Tong Luohan and Lu Wang. That calmness, that poise, can't be trained in a short time.

'Team Leader, I'm curious, what did Team Leader Kou do before?'

'He, ah, started out as an ordinary soldier. But he was a very good marksman. He fought in battles all over the country. His marksmanship was second to none in the entire First Division...'

'Hu Zongnan's First Division?'

'It's Commander Hu. Don't call him by his first name. It's rude.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong understood.

So that's how famous Kou Xingde was.

He really underestimated him.

'In other words, it was only because the Director and Commander-in-Chief Hu were on good terms that he was able to poach him.'

'I see.'

Zhang Yong secretly admired him.

In fact, the Director was also very good at sucking up to people.

You see, he had very good relations with Hu Zongnan, Tang Enbo, and Gu Zhutong.

But his relationship with Chen Cheng was very poor.

There was nothing he could do about it. No one could be liked by everyone.

The Commander-in-Chief would not let someone get on so well.

Hu Zongnan's First Division was originally commanded by the Commander-in-Chief himself. It could be said to be the most central unit of the National Army.

By the later stages of the Liberation War, even a regiment commander had the rank of major general.

The famous 74th Division, although very strong, was never as well-regarded as the First Division.

And none of the other Huangpu students received as much favour as Hu Zongnan.

As for Hu Zongnan collaborating with the communists, haha...

The Chief says Hu Zongnan didn't collaborate with the communists.

Anyone who says Hu Zongnan collaborated with the communists is slandering him. The Chief will be the first to get rid of him.

'What about Chun Yu Chi?'

'Him? He's not particularly capable.'

'I see.'

'What did you want to ask?'

'There are a lot of Japanese invaders outside the office. Dozens of them. They're lurking around. There might be a big move.'

'They won't attack us. I think they want to put pressure on the negotiations.'

'Negotiations?'

'Not long ago, Takeo Kishida called me. He said he wanted to continue negotiations. I told him that's fine, but let's negotiate at our office! No negotiations anywhere else!'

'Wow! Team leader, you're amazing! You're awesome!'

Zhang Yongxin is overjoyed.

That was a good response. Even better than he had hoped for.

He had been wondering where he could find a safe place to negotiate.

Now, as Li Boqi said, he suddenly had an idea.

Where could be safer than the office?

The office had solid fortifications. It was impossible for a few dozen Japanese spies to really break in.

Unless they were unprepared. And attacked.

'Take your men and attack the Manchurian Xinxing Hotel!' Li Boqi suddenly changed the subject.

'What?' Zhang Yongsi couldn't keep up.

'If you attack, I will attack back. It's the only decent thing to do,' Li Boqi said succinctly.

'Good!' Zhang Yong suddenly felt his blood boil.

That's right. Attack back.

If you can attack me, why can't I attack you?

Following someone's lead is always passive. Passive and vulnerable. It hurts. But I can also ignore it and attack back directly.

You Japanese invaders also have your weak points.

I don't believe you don't have anyone at the Manchurian Xinxing Hotel.

And even if you do, I'm not afraid.

I'll just kill you.

'You and Captain Kou discuss the plan of action. He'll listen to you.'

'Understood!'

Zhang Yong hung up the phone. He came back happily.

He found Kou Xingde. Guo Qiyun was also there.

'Captain Guo...'

'You can just call me Staff Officer Guo.'

'Okay. Staff Officer Guo, how's your marksmanship? I mean with a rifle.'

'It's okay...'

Guo Qiyun didn't dare to be too full of himself.

Zhang Yong immediately asked someone to give him a gun.

It was a captured Japanese Type 44 rifle. There were also 50 rounds of ammunition.

This kind of rifle is actually very effective at a distance of more than 100 metres. It is also very lethal. A hit in the vital area is certain to be fatal.

Later generations said that the Type 38 rifle would leave a hole in the target with a single shot. That was a hit that missed the vital area. If it hit the vital area, there was no hope. Otherwise, how did our country get so many martyrs? Many of them were killed by gunshots.

'How do we do it?' asked Kou Xingde.

Zhang Yong: 'Team Leader Li suggests that we attack the Manchurian Xinxing Hotel. Strike back at the Japanese invaders. Take the Japanese by surprise.'

Kou Xingde: ?

Guo Qiyun: ?

Strike back? Attack the Manchurian Xinxing Hotel?

My goodness, this is going to be a big fight! Going straight to the Japanese invaders' lair?

'We can't let the Japanese control the situation.'

'Good. I agree!'

Kou Xingde applauded.

Guo Qiyun gradually began to understand.

This is called you fight your own battles, and I'll fight mine. You sneak up on me. I'll sneak up on you.

It'll be a matter of who can laugh last.

'Do we have enough manpower?' Guo Qiyun worried.

'We have more than 80 people,' Zhang Yong said, 'that's enough. Let's do him over and leave.'

In terms of sheer manpower, it was definitely enough.

Kou Xingde had a small action group with three squads and 50 people.

Zhang Yong himself was leading two squads, Zhong Yang and Wu Liuqi. This was his most basic team.

The weapons and equipment were also the best.

Almost every squad now had seven Thompson submachine guns. The firepower was extremely fierce. There was also plenty of ammunition. Dozens of magazines were brought along, as well as grenades.

'Okay, you arrange it, I'll listen to you!' Kou Xingde said very cheerfully.

He was an action-oriented person. He was good at fighting.

However, when it came to discovering Japanese spies and planning deployments, he really wasn't very good at it.

Of course, that's compared to Zhang Yong.

It's mainly because Zhang Yong's abilities are truly miraculous, and he can accurately pinpoint the location of the Japanese invaders.

What is the most important part of combat? It's spotting the enemy in advance. If you can spot the enemy in advance, you can avoid an ambush and take targeted countermeasures.

If Zhang Yong hadn't warned them just now, they might have fallen into the Japanese ambush. They've already been hit.

At that point, no matter how brave they are, there will be casualties.

'Let's go!'

Zhang Yong was not polite.

He did manage to spot the Japanese soldiers in advance. This is called pre-emptive attack.

Everyone moved immediately.

They set off for the Manchurian Xinxing Hotel. They were approaching quickly.

Soon, small red dots appeared on the map. They were all inside the hotel.

It seems that the Japanese soldiers did not expect the Fuxing Society to be so ruthless and fight back directly. Therefore, no special precautions were arranged outside the hotel.

The red dots were increasing...

Ten...

Twenty...

Thirty...

It is finally confirmed that there are a total of 37 Japanese invaders inside the hotel.

They are scattered in every corner of the hotel.

The hotel has a total of six floors. Among them, the third floor has the most red dots. Could it be that Takeo Kishida is here?

"Team Leader Kou!'

'Staff Officer Guo!'

Zhang Yong calls the two over. He draws a map on the ground. He explains the situation briefly.

The two men immediately understand.

There are 37 Japanese invaders, so there is something to do.

Since they know exactly where they are, they can defeat them one by one.

'But...'

'What?'

'There may be some traitors from the puppet state of Manchukuo inside. We can't tell how many there are or where they are.'

'That's fine. As long as we know the number and location of the Japanese.'

Kou Xingde was very experienced in combat.

He immediately began to make arrangements for the battle.

Zhang Yong's side, Zhong Yang and Wu Liuqi also prepared themselves.

The Thompson submachine gun was a must. It was especially useful in a melee. Just sweep it around.

'Captain, here you go!'

'Thanks!'

Zhang Yong took a Thompson.

This Thompson submachine gun uses a 30-round box magazine.

This was mainly because Zhang Yong's own marksmanship was only so-so. Using a drum magazine might be hard to control.

For Zhang Yong, pistol shooting was indeed difficult. Especially with moving targets. But with the Thompson, it was different. Just splash some water. A burst of bullets would always have a chance of hitting.

In fact, in front of the Thompson, all handguns are powerless.

They can be suppressed easily.

There are also grenades. When you can't see the enemy, just throw a grenade.

'I'll go first.'

'Good!'

Wu Liupi always plays the front line. This time is no exception.

After several battles, he and Zhong Yang, as well as the members of their respective teams, are all experts.

The point is, last time they all attacked here. They are familiar with the situation inside the hotel. This is the second operation. It could be said that they knew the way.

'No need to take any prisoners!'

'Just shoot to kill!'

'If you encounter any suspicious people, strike first,'

Zhang Yong finally ordered.

He would not lead the charge. But he would take on all the responsibility for them.

Once the battle begins, you just fight. I will take care of everything else. Even if it causes a huge mess, I will take the blame.

Japanese invaders, kill!

Traitors, kill!

Leave no survivors!

All dangers will be eliminated.

Guo Qiyun couldn't help but take a deep breath. It was so exciting. Did the Fuxing Society always act so fiercely?

To be honest, he envied them.

This was the real thing! They just did it. There was no hesitation.

'There are two Japanese soldiers on the roof...' Zhang Yong turned to Guo Qiyun and said, "Guo Staff Officer, can you handle it?'

'Yes," Guo Qiyun nodded.

He could already see the Japanese soldiers on the roof. But he didn't know how many there were.

There were only two of them. No problem then. He could take care of them alone.

'Team leader Kou, you change your gun.'

'Okay!'

Kou Xingde replaced his weapon with a Browning M1935 high-powered pistol.

At the same time, Zhang Yong ordered that the surplus weapons be allocated to Kou Xingde's action team. Mainly Thompsons and revolvers.

Kou Xingde's original action team was generally poorly equipped. After all, it was not the direct line of the department head. The weapons were definitely a bit lacking.

Everything is ready.

Zhang Yong raises his hand.

Fuck!

"Pop!'

Guo Qiyun takes the lead and fires.

One of the Japanese soldiers on the roof is eliminated. A red dot disappears.

'Go!'

'Go!'

The others immediately charge up.

The other Japanese soldier on the roof hastily pokes his head out to shoot.

'Pop!'

Guo Qiyun fires again.

The second Japanese soldier is eliminated. Another red dot disappears.

'Go!'

'Go!'

Zhang Yong follows the team.

He will not be in the front line. But he cannot be too far away either.

He must keep an eye on the Japanese at all times. And if necessary, direct the actions of the front line.

'Don't move!'

'I'll shoot anyone who moves!'

'Don't move!'

A group of people rush into the lobby.

There are Japanese soldiers inside. They are drawing their guns.

'Ta-ta-ta...'

'Ta-ta-ta...'

Fierce gunfire erupts. The scene is in chaos.

Screams of terror and gunfire can be heard. It's like hell on earth.

Three red dots disappear...

Five...

Seven...

Not bad. Seven people were killed in one go.

It seems that the first floor lobby has been cleared. Moving on. Keep up the good work.