Chapter 421: A deadly trap

Tangcun is in the northern suburbs of Tianjin.

This side is closer to the Japanese Kwantung Army headquarters.

The Japanese headquarters is in Haiguang Temple.

If the Japanese use motorcycles or trucks, they can be here in half an hour.

So this is a deadly trap.

As long as Zhang Yong and Ba Laohu take their men to Tangcun, they are dead.

Whether it is a trap set by Yuan Wenhui or the Japanese, they will all die. It is even a double siege.

The outcome is one word: death.

'Fourth Boss, your Tiexianquan should have quite a few sharpshooters, right?'

'Sharpshooters? I can't say.'

'Aren't there many Northeastern Army soldiers? There should be some good shots.'

'Yes, there are...'

'Since we are going to attack Tang Village, we must gather all our elite forces! We must gather all the sharpshooters. Don't you agree?'

'Of course!'

'Have you gathered them yet?'

'We are gathering them now!'

'We must hurry!'

Zhang Yong said anxiously. It seemed as if they had to rush to Tang Village immediately.

Hundreds of rifles. Dozens of light machine guns. And a large amount of bullets. How could one not be excited?

It was normal for Zhang Yong to be impatient.

'But they don't have any weapons!'

'You don't even have a single gun? How are you going to do it?'

'There are some guns. And some bullets. But not many...'

'What kind of guns?'

'British, Enfield No. 77. What kind of...'

'Enfield Lee rifle. Ten-round magazine, very fast-firing type?'

'Yes, yes, yes!'

'Bring them all up here! We'll take them all with us later!'

'Okay...'

Yu Hongzhi pretended to reluctantly agree.

Soon after, all the British 77s were gathered together. There were more than 80 in total.

That was quite a lot. But there were really only a few bullets. There were only about 500. Calm down, there are less than 10 bullets per gun. Once they're used up, there won't be any more.

'Where did these British 77s come from?' Zhang Yong asked.

'I found them in an abandoned British mine. The British probably hid them and forgot about them when they evacuated,' Yu Hongzhi replied.

'You've done a great service!' Zhang Yong gave him a thumbs-up.

Damn it! You're putting on a good act.

You got it from the British? No one would believe that.

No, it's probably true that the Japanese got it from the British. And then they deliberately gave it as a gift.

At the Kailuan coal mine and other places, the British mine protection teams did have a lot of British 77s. It wasn't difficult for the Japanese to get their hands on them. But the regular Japanese army certainly didn't want this equipment. So they took it out and resold it to buy the hearts and minds of the people.

The biggest drawback of the British 77 is that bullets are very hard to find.

Apart from the British, no other country produced 7.7 mm bullets. It was a one-man band, with no competition. Unlike the 7.92 mm Mauser rifle bullet, which was copied all over the world,

there were no factories in China that produced 7.7 mm bullets.

Without bullets, the British 7.7 mm rifle was useless. It happened to suit the Japanese.

Five hundred rounds of ammunition were quickly used up. It basically did no harm to the Japanese invaders. Five thousand rounds or fifty thousand rounds would have been more like it.

'Shame, shame, it's a pity there aren't more bullets,' Yu Hongzhi said modestly.

Zhang Yong really wanted to take a piss on his head.

Damn Japanese spies.

They really know how to put on an act.

And they've fooled everyone.

'Now that Shaolong is here, the problem of bullets shouldn't be difficult,' Tong Tiangong said.

Zhang Yong: ...

Damn it. The two of them are attacking me together?

They're roasting me over the fire?

Haha.

And that damn Shaolong kept calling him so affectionately. It made the old man's goose bumps rise.

He suppressed his anger.

There was no way around it, in the end, he had to rely on these two Japanese spies to get things done!

Ba Laohu seemed really disheartened, ready to retire. It seemed that he didn't want to get involved in the affairs of the gang anymore.

It was just right for the third and fourth bosses to grow bigger.

It suddenly occurred to me that the death of the second boss should have been in their way?

If the second boss hadn't died, then Tiger Ba would have wanted to wash his hands of it and it would have been the second boss who took over in the future!

Maybe the second boss knew that the third and fourth bosses couldn't be trusted. So the third and fourth bosses struck first. They decided to get rid of the second boss. And then they would take over...

Indeed, they had thought of a beautiful plan.

'Where are those sharpshooters?' Zhang Yong asked again.

'They're not here,' the third boss answered.

'Where?'

'Outskirts.'

'Oh. After dinner, let's go take a look.'

'Good.'

So they bowed their heads and ate.

Zhang Yong casually offered Mei Xiao some food.

Mei Xiao smiled sweetly.

Meek, obedient, beautiful, bright and charming.

Zhang Yong noticed that the third and fourth bosses were both secretly casting covetous glances.

Only the boss, Ba Laohu, was still drinking his sorrows away.

It seems that Tiger Ba is indeed disheartened. He is ready to leave.

He has eaten and drunk his fill.

He is ready to go.

He is going to the countryside.

This side is very desolate.

There are ditches. The weeds in the ditches are as tall as a person.

In theory, late autumn should be the harvest season. However, large tracts of fields are not being cultivated. Not even a person is in sight.

Obviously, this is all overshadowed by the war. No one dares to live here.

'Please!'

'Please!'

Soon afterwards, Zhang Yong finally saw the sharpshooters.

They were all in good shape. Quite strong. This was a basic requirement for an elite unit. How can you be elite if you're skinny and pale?

There weren't many of them. Only fifty.

'There are too few of them,' Zhang Yong said to Yu Hongzhi.

'I know. But, Shaolong, if there are too many, it'll be easy to expose our target!' Yu Hongzhi replied.

Zhang Yong: ...

Damn it. You called me Shaolong again.

Do I know you well? Stop calling me Shaolong. It makes me sick. Okay!

But I can't turn my back on you now.

'Do you have a concrete plan of action?' Zhang Yong asked.

'Our initial plan is to raid Tang Village at around 5am, before they know what's hit them,' Yu Hongzhi replied.

'Just fifty people?'

'Yes. According to our intelligence, Yuan Wen will not have many guards in Tang Village. At most, there will be twenty or thirty. We will send fifty people. That's enough.'

'No. Increase the number by at least 50. At least 100 men.'

'But we don't have any guns!'

'Don't you have a way? Figure it out yourself!'

'I...'

'You get the guns, I'll lead the team.'

'Hm...'

Yu Hongzhi hesitated.

Get guns? Where would he get guns? The higher-ups would never agree to it!

The Ying Qiqi that he was given earlier was unique in type, and the bullets were rare, so it was fine to use a little to lure the other side.

If it's for other weapons, it's definitely not possible. There will be trouble in the future.

However, upon hearing that Zhang Yong was leading a team of four, he secretly felt tempted again.

If I can get rid of Zhang Yong...

I think the higher-ups will be willing to cooperate, right?

'Just one thing. After you get the weapons and ammunition, I'll take action.' Zhang Yong continued to put pressure on the other party.

It was also a huge temptation for the other party.

Me, Zhang Yong, personally leading a team!

Do you want to get rid of me?

If you want to eliminate me, you have to cooperate with Yu Hongzhi and give him some weapons and ammunition.

Without weapons and ammunition, I, Zhang Yong, will not move!

'I'll think of something!' Yu Hongzhi replied slowly.

'I know you can do it!' Zhang Yong sincerely patted the other person on the shoulder to show encouragement, 'As long as you find a way to get a batch of weapons and ammunition, and once we take down Tang Village, you will be the first hero. I will suggest to the Big Boss that you be rewarded with 3,000 silver dollars.'

'Thank you...' Yu Hongzhi nodded.

'Good. We'll be waiting for good news.' Zhang Yong was looking forward to it.

Yu Hongzhi: ...

I'm actually a little moved.

The other guy actually trusts me so much. Really...

What a fool.

Stupid beyond belief.

I don't know what's wrong with the others, but they've all folded in front of Zhang Yong.

I, Yu Hongzhi, will easily take care of him.

Once we get to Tang Village, he'll be dead.

'Third in command,' Zhang Yong threw the bait to Tong Tiangong again, "can you get some TNT?'

'TNT?" Tong Tiangong was puzzled, "What do you need TNT for?'

'Blasting!" Zhang Yong explained patiently, "Yuan Wenhui's arms depot may be difficult to open. You must use TNT. So, you need to find a way.'

'But, I don't know where there is TNT. I can't get it," Tong Tiangong shook his head.

'Well... never mind. Give up!' Zhang Yong shook his head regretfully, "Without explosives, it's all for nothing. It's impossible.'

'Explosives..." Yu Hongzhi couldn't help but interject.

No!

Don't give up!

I'll find some explosives. I'll get them.

However, he couldn't say it himself. He could only secretly signal Tong Tiangong.

You idiot!

What's so difficult about getting some explosives?

You have to remember the point!

The point is to eliminate Zhang Yong! To eliminate this disaster!

This is the most important task the authorities have given them so far. It is also the most outstanding moment for the two of them.

Eliminate Zhang Yong.

Make a name for yourself.

Tong Tiangong then reacted. Right, right, right, I forgot. I almost delayed the main task.

Their biggest task now is to eliminate Zhang Yong. And incidentally, eliminate this Tiexianquan. Eliminate those Northeastern Army soldiers who are determined to resist the Japanese.

Therefore, even if it means paying a price, it is acceptable.

Since Yu Hongzhi is going to find weapons and ammunition, it's not impossible to get some explosives yourself...

'Well, I'll try my best. How much do you need?'

'Not too much. Fifty catties of TNT would be enough.'

Zhang Yong didn't ask for the moon.

If he asked for too much, the Japanese would definitely not give it to him. Fifty catties was just right.

Fifty catties couldn't buy him any harm, and it wasn't enough to get him into trouble. Could it be that Zhang Yong's head wasn't worth fifty catties of TNT?

'Okay...'

Tong Tiangong pretended to be reluctant.

But inside, he secretly despised him.

This guy is dead.

Does he really think that with 50 kg of explosives he can successfully attack?

What a joke...

How did the second boss die?

It was ignorance!

He died without even knowing how he died...

'Then I'll wait for good news from you,' Zhang Yong said with satisfaction, 'and I'll also tell you some good news.'

'Oh? What good news?' Yu Hongzhi immediately pricked up his ears.

Ba Laohu also stopped drinking.

It seems that the Big Boss also wants to hear the good news.

'The good news is that I have developed several people within the Japanese secret service.'

'What?'

'I have turned a few Japanese spies. They are willing to provide me with information.'

'Really?'

'Really. This is the only thing I'm telling you.'

'Then...'

Yu Hongzhi paused.

He really wanted to ask, who were these Japanese spies?

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he quickly drew them back. It was too obvious. He definitely couldn't ask like that.

Tong Tiangong was thinking along similar lines. Silence.

Ba Laohu suddenly put down his bowl of wine and said, 'What makes you say that?'

'So how do you think I know about 49 Shihu Street?' Zhang Yong answered slowly.

Tong Tiangong: ...

Yu Hongzhi: ...

I see.

So that's how Zhang Yong knew that there was white sugar at 49 Shihu Street. It turns out that there really was a traitor who provided him with information.

It's settled.

Not many people know this information. If we investigate internally, we should be able to find out.

This traitor is very terrifying.

What's terrifying is not the betrayal of the information about 49 Shihu Street. It's that he will provide more information.

If they are not dug out, or Zhang Yong is killed, it is possible that both of them will be exposed. What if the traitor knows about the two of them?

Anxious.

Can't wait to take action.

Wants to quickly prepare what Zhang Yong needs and send him on his way.

'Maybe it's a coincidence?' Tiger Ba said.

'It took me 5,000 silver dollars to bribe one,' Zhang Yong answered angrily.

Tong Tiangong: ...

Yu Hongzhi: ...

It's stable again. So it was bought with money.

Anyway. 5,000 silver dollars. It really is a lot of money. Anyone would be tempted to change sides!

The Japanese are not immortal. They need silver to live.

But their salaries are very low.

Even a junior lieutenant only gets less than 20 yen a month. After deducting 40%, there is not much left.

If someone gives them 5,000 silver dollars, they will really think about it for a long time.

Zhang Yong's move is really invincible!

Money makes you do crazy things.

Ba Laohu is speechless. He picks up his wine bowl again and continues drinking.

'Why don't we just give it to him?'

Suddenly, Tiger Ba spoke.

Zhang Yong subconsciously turned his head. But he saw Tiger Ba drinking.

Oh...

He's hearing voices again.

Okay. He is hearing voices. He can hear the strange thoughts of others.

Tiger Ba's thoughts just now revealed themselves. He just doesn't know who this person is. Is it him, Zhang Yong? It feels a bit like it. But it's also a bit different. He can't tell.

But one thing is certain: Tiger Ba really wants to quit and wash his hands of it.

He wants to pass Iron Wire Boxing on to someone else.

Who could that someone be?

'By the way, have you disposed of all the sugar?' Zhang Yong asked.

'All of it. It's been scattered,' Yu Hongzhi replied. "The Japanese invaders will never find it. Some of it has been taken to the outskirts of the city.'

'That's good," Zhang Yong nodded. 'It might come in handy when the Nationalist army arrives.'

'What Nationalist army?' Yu Hongzhi asked, puzzled.

Tong Tiangong pricked up his ears.

Ba Laohu slowly lowered his bowl again.

'Oh, I might as well tell you. The Nationalist government is preparing to mobilise an army from Quancheng to reinforce Tianjinwei.'

'Really?'

'Of course. This is a major military matter, how could it be a lie? It's all been arranged in Shandong Province.'

'I wonder which unit is being transferred?'

'I don't know exactly. But there will be a lot of them. It's a whole army. Three divisions, nine regiments, artillery regiments, cavalry regiments, and so on. There should be about 40,000 soldiers.'

'That many?'

'Now that there are more and more Japanese soldiers in Tianjin, the national army will of course have to send reinforcements.'

'To Tianjin?'

'Yes. They may be stationed at Dagu. The focus is on defending Dagu. I heard that they will be sending 150mm heavy artillery.'

'Huh?'

Tong Tiangong and Yu Hongzhi looked at each other.

Then they secretly felt excited.

What a windfall!

They had actually obtained such important information.

Since the information came from Zhang Yong, it was most likely true. The Japanese army must make adjustments in time!

Zhang Yong: ...

Very good. You all believe it, don't you?

This is called deceiving people to death!

The three of us, who is with whom...

Haha!