Chapter 54: The Twenty-Fourth Army Corps (Happy Valentine's Day)

  Shan Yixuan and Zhao Wenxing said a few words and sent the commander of this independent regiment down the mountain, after Zhao Wenxing left, Shan Yixuan convened an emergency meeting with all the main leaders, the content of which was naturally the issue of joining the Eighth Route Army.

  Many mainstays of Qinglong Village gathered in the hall, and everyone's heart was still guessing the purpose of Xuan Ge's gathering.

  Shan Yixuan looked at these brothers with awkward smiles and said in a low voice, "There are two things I want to let everyone know this time!" After pausing for a moment, he continued, "Recently, our plane attacked the Xuzhou Japanese North China Military Command, the Japanese were furious and sent many reconnaissance troops to our Yangcheng. Are you all ready?"

  "Ready!" everyone shouted in unison.

  After Shan Yixuan's order was given, except for the troops of the Eighth Route Army, all armed forces in Yangcheng immediately dispersed like sand. It is said that scattered sand represents weakness, but Shan Yixuan did not think so. Sometimes it is harder to find the scattered sand on the ground than to ascend to heaven.

  Shan Yixuan nodded and continued: "This time I almost took out the Japanese army's general, this guy doesn't tolerate any sand in his eyes, so brothers be careful, although I've provoked a tiger, but I'd rather you all be lions! A mere tiger, you're a pride of lions, are you afraid?"

  "I'm not afraid!" The loud voice echoed in the hall.

  "Also, there's another thing I want to mention to everyone. Previously, when we were at Da Dang Jia, Commander Zhao of the Eighth Route Army came to find us and they really wanted us to join the Eighth Route Army's anti-Japanese armed forces. This time, Commander Zhao brought it up again, so I'd like to hear your opinions, brothers!"

  Everyone looks at me, I look at you, no one can make up their mind.

  Shan Yixuan smiled and asked, "What do you think, Yimoku?" He wasn't worried about his own brother, but rather about Qingteng Yimoku and his subordinates. The Japanese army had over a thousand men in Yangcheng, and although they had surrendered to Shan Yixuan on the surface, he knew that Qingteng Yimoku was still their leader.

  Qingteng Yimukai saw Xuan's solo performance in front of so many people, and some were surprised to say: "Xuan Ge, I heard that the Eighth Route Army is a righteous and benevolent army, but my subordinates have clashed with them several times. However, the Eighth Route Army didn't gain much advantage. They won't hold grudges, will they? Many in the Eighth Route Army are anti-Japanese, I think..."

  Shan Yixuan looked at Qingteng Yimut, who was not speaking, and his concerns were exactly what he was worried about. Although Zhao Wenxing didn't say anything on the surface, after joining the Eighth Route Army, whether or not this kind of problem would arise was another matter altogether.

  Shan Yixuan took a deep breath and said, "Your concerns are exactly what I'm worried about! Although there are many anti-Japanese elements in the Eighth Route Army, it is also a disciplined force. I think no one will risk making mistakes to confront you guys."

  Qīngténg Yīmù was stunned, and softly said: "I'll listen to Xuan Ge!" From the moment Shān Yìxuān flew his plane into the clouds, Qīngténg Yīmù had been deeply impressed by this young Chinese man.

  Shan Yixuan nodded and looked at others, asking: "What's your opinion?"

  "We'll listen to Xuan Ge!" everyone said in unison.

  Shan Yixuan smiled and said, "In that case, let's wait for Captain Zhao to give me a reply before making a decision! Recently, the Japanese army has been eyeing Yangcheng Airport covetously, everyone must be on high alert!" According to historical evaluations of Shiina Tsutomu, he would absolutely not easily back down.

  "Yes!" everyone should say.

  The North China Headquarters of the Japanese Army, Terauchi Hisaichi looked at the delicious food in front of him but had no appetite. Originally, this encounter with air raids had already made him very unhappy, and this time Xinhua Daily's loud propaganda had severely hit the morale of the Japanese army on the Chinese battlefield.

  "Report!" A Japanese military officer with a major general rank stood outside the door with a worried look.

  "Come in!" said Toji Sujii, glancing outside the door. The other man strode into the battered operations room, where the large-caliber machine guns on the planes had left fancy bullet holes that seemed to express contempt and insult.

  "General, our scouts have all been captured, Yang City may have already fallen!" Major looked at Terauchi with some tension.

  "Ah Kua!" Shouichi's nearly crazed strength overturned the table in front of him, sending wine and dishes scattering all over the floor. Taisha took a tense step back, provoking him at this moment was equivalent to seeking death.

  "Lost and lost, can't even hold on to a small Yang City with over 2,000 people from Qingteng? A bunch of good-for-nothings!"

  "General, the scout who escaped and returned said that it was our people who captured the scouting party!" The major's face was covered in cold sweat. Although he also didn't dare to believe that Seiichi Aoki would betray them, the fact was there, and even if he didn't want to believe it, he had to.

  "Our people?" Temple Suiyi frowned, the entire garrison of Yangcheng was made up of Qingteng Yimut's men, there were no other troops. If it was said that the capture of the reconnaissance team was done by their own people, even a fool could guess who did it! "You're saying that Qingteng Yimut led his brigade in rebellion?"

  "General, I know I shouldn't doubt your soldiers, but the scouts we sent out reported that those who captured them were indeed former comrades-in-arms!"

  "As a soldier of the empire, how could you do such a thing! Order the 24th battalion to go to Yangcheng and capture Qingteng Yimuhu alive for me! I will take his head to apologize to the Emperor!" said Jinai Shouichi in anger.

  "Ahai!" The major bowed his head respectfully and turned to leave. At this time, a telegram was also sent out with the Japanese officer's footsteps.

  PS: Due to some reasons, the number of words in Xiaolong's code is a bit less, sorry. The little dragon didn't do well enough. Wishing everyone a happy Valentine's Day, using a friend's words, tonight the hotel will be fully booked again! Brothers, take it easy. Wishing all brothers have their soulmates, choosing the right partner, every day is Valentine's Day, did you choose correctly?