Forty-two

  Hamasaki Hiroto got up satisfactorily and walked to the window, looking at a few sparrows chirping on a camphor tree downstairs, secretly admiring his keen thinking ability.

  If it were up to him to blockade the Yangtze River, his opponent might give up on water transportation. However, apart from that, what other way would his opponent choose to enter Sichuan? The airborne operation of Wu Han's troops suddenly jumped out of Bin Kawasaki Hiroshi's memory bank, leading him onto the right path.

  The plane, it should be the plane! Hanzo wouldn't doubt that his opponent, who was at an absolute disadvantage in terms of military strength and could swallow two infantry battalions whole, didn't have the ability to seek air support. He even didn't doubt that his opponent could sneak into Tokyo and assassinate their general!

  Hamasaki Hiroto never underestimated his opponent's abilities, as he believed that was a sign of respect for himself. He also firmly believed that he was born to be a military commander! Two equally outstanding soldiers should have the same way of thinking. Now, Hamasaki Hiroto is convinced that his opponent is planning to use the air route.

  Hamazaki Hiroto had no more hesitation and no time to make another judgment, and he also firmly believed in his own judgment. He immediately took the train overnight and arrived at the temporary Jingzhou Garrison Command, where he asked Colonel Naruo Narita, Commander of the Garrison, about the airport situation within Jingzhou City.

  When he heard that the military airport in the northern suburbs of Jingzhou City, which was taken over by his own troops, was the only airport in the entire Jingzhou area, Binasaki Hiroshi understood that he would meet this opponent again at this place.

  "Hamasaki, do you really think that among the Chinese military's land-based troops there would be someone who can pilot a plane?" After hearing Hamasaki Hiroo's speculation about the enemy's actions, Narita Yakuo apparently thought that Hamasaki was overly idealistic in his wartime judgment.

  "Not bad, Commander Narita, through my continuous battles with the special action team of the enemy government army, I think it is absolutely necessary for us to strengthen the airport's defense forces now, in order to be foolproof. Moreover, even if the enemy cannot pilot planes, they can launch a surprise attack on the airport and then use radio communication to contact their own planes to take off and land at our airport, thereby achieving their ultimate goal."

  "I will unconditionally obey the orders of the Garrison Commander and respect your judgment. Do you need us to dispatch troops from our side to cooperate with you in defending the airport?" Although Narita Yukio still held a reserved attitude towards Hamazaki Sueo's prediction, the special appointment by Lieutenant General Okamura Teiichi was like a great mountain that suffocated him.

  "I hope that the commander will dispatch a battalion of troops to reinforce the airport's defenses overnight." Hamazaki Hiroto had no doubts about his own judgment.

  "What? I didn't mishear, did I, Hama-saki-kun? You want me to dispatch all the troops from the Kempeitai headquarters to a suburban airport that's already heavily guarded? What if our enemies or the Chinese launch an attack on the city?! What will I use to maintain security within the city?" Noda thought that Hama-saki was overestimating his so-called enemy because of his own incompetence and consecutive defeats in front of them.

  As the Wuhan Campaign, which was linked to the entire Central China region, had just ended not long ago, all the occupying forces in the entire Central China region were temporarily withdrawn from combat troops to participate in the Wuhan Campaign. Therefore, at this time, the garrison strength of all areas within the occupied area of Central China is very weak. The Jingzhou City Garrison Command under Narita's command was also formed by the temporary merger of two army battalions that were defeated and damaged in the battle of Wuhan. Now, Narita has only a little more than a standard battalion of troops at his disposal. If he really follows Ban's opinion to execute, then his garrison command will become a mere decoration for the defense work within Jingzhou City!

  "Narita Commander, first of all, our airport does not have a large garrison. For the enemy we are facing now, an infantry squad is not a large force. Secondly, I don't think the Chinese military currently has the strength to launch an attack on the city within Wuhan. Moreover, I don't think it makes sense for them to do so. If it weren't for the fact that all the troops stationed in Jingzhou have been arranged by me to carry out blockade tasks along the Yangtze River, I wouldn't make such an excessive request to Commander Narita. But now, we must try our best to complete Commander Gongcun's orders. Believe me, Commander Narita, Jingzhou is both our and the enemy's last chance." Hamasaki Hiroshi's attitude told everyone that his opinion would not waver.

  Narita Yakuo clasped his hands together and rested his elbows on the table, supporting his chin as he thought for a moment. Then, looking up at this tough guy who was deeply trusted by Okamura Yasuji, he said: "But if there is any mistake in the defense of Jingzhou City, I demand that someone must take responsibility."

  "I'll take full responsibility!" Hamaoka Hiro now, apart from wanting to have a final showdown with this opponent who has made him lose all his honor for many days, doesn't even want his own life!

  Narita Yakuo gazed at the unlikable colleague standing in front of him while picking up the phone receiver on his desk.

  At this time, Yan Wei and others had secretly left the city with a whole team of horses under the strong assistance of Chu Jiangbang. Their target - North Suburban Airport.

  At the secret ambush observation point 200 meters away from the airport, after seeing Yan Wei and Wu Hanhui who had come to scout ahead, Jiang Chen and Yu Tian, who had been performing observation tasks here all along, immediately responded to the two and reported: "Report to Commander, Director Wu, there is no abnormality at the Japanese airport, everything is safe, we can take action according to the original plan at any time."

  After listening to Yu Tian's report, Yan Wei instructed the two to continue monitoring the airport and immediately retreated with Wu Hanhuai to give orders to the crowd gathered together: "There are two guard towers in the airport, each equipped with a single soldier and a light machine gun. Later, Qu Fei and He Lan, you two will go to the outer perimeter to find suitable positions, requiring simultaneous elimination of the two high-threat points of the Japanese army. At the same time, it is also necessary to make the entire airport pitch black, first shooting people and then solving the two searchlights. Later, we will take your two gunshots as the final action signal."

  "Alright, Captain Cai He Lian," he said, looking at Wu Han Hua's action team leader. "According to our scouts' observations of the Japanese airport over the past few days, most of the Japanese troops should be resting in their barracks around this time. My request is that after our sniper fires his shot, you immediately lead your team members to rush into the two Japanese barracks at top speed and try to resolve the Japanese troops inside as quickly as possible without giving them a chance to counterattack. After succeeding, fully cooperate with our comrades who are going to occupy the Japanese planes, and ensure the safety of the surrounding environment of the planes we are going to hijack until our plane can take off successfully before withdrawing! Our scouts Qu Fei and He Lan will run ahead to guide you after the sniper's shot is fired. May our party and country be prosperous, and good luck to my brothers!" He then saluted Captain Cai He Lian with a military salute.

  In the face of Cai He Lian's resolute return gift, Yan Wei understood that Wu Han Hua had brought out all the real soldiers this time, and there were no mixed ones.

  "Zhang Liao, after the sniper's shot, you will lead your men to act simultaneously with Captain Cai. Your task is to clear all obstacles within the airport for Captain Cai's action! Ensure that Captain Cai's troops do not receive attacks from the Japanese guards inside the airport before they rush to the Japanese barracks! When Captain Cai succeeds and withdraws the plane, you will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive alert at the airport. Until the plane takes off smoothly."

  "Commander, can't you send someone else to lead the team? Before we depart, I received Vice Commander Han's personal orders to stick close and guard your safety at all times!" Zhang Liao apparently thought that a big battle was imminent and he should stay by Yan Wei's side.

  "There are no takeoff and landing tasks at present, so most of the Japanese troops in the airport are in their barracks. Therefore, whether Captain Cai's action is successful or not will directly affect the success or failure of our sneak attack! Zhang Liao, you're my old subordinate, do I need to say more? Yan Wei told Zhang Liao with his eyes that for him now, successfully completing the order was more important than protecting himself."

  But apparently Zhang Liao didn't think so, and he still didn't say anything else.

  "Lao Lan, you take five people to protect Xiao Hua and the other eight kids who will be boarding the plane together later. Once the situation at the airport is basically under control, immediately follow me and quickly approach the target plane."

  Yan Wei said, looking at Lan Gang: "Old Lan, from now on, I'll entrust all the trivial matters along the way and after arriving in Chongqing to you, this old subordinate! On the way, if any unexpected events occur, you must respond promptly and make decisions decisively without making mistakes!"

  After a pause, he said: "This afternoon, Director Wu has already contacted the Military Intelligence Bureau in Chongqing through radio, and when you arrive in Chongqing, the military intelligence side will take over everything. In Chongqing, wait for us to return, we will go back to the troops together to report to Commander Guan."

  Lan Gang said to Yan Wei, his superior for many years, with a complex tone: "You also have to promise me that you'll bring the brothers back to Chongqing safely, and you must take care of yourself!"

  Yan Wei nodded slowly and said: "I will do my best to ensure the safety of Auntie and the children! Please rest assured, Lord!"

  Yan smiled and said: "What's with this 'sister-in-law' business? You're two years older than me! But still, you have to help me take care of your younger sister!"

  "Zhang Liao, Lan Gang endured the pain of parting and again began to instruct Zhang Liao! He ordered him to ensure Yan Wei's safety when he was not around, saying that for you is to ask what."

  Yan Wei then walked to the back and stood in front of Fang Lan, who was holding children. In front of all the children, he tightly hugged Fang Lan in his arms, looking at the twinkling stars in the sky: "Fang'er, wait for me to return to Chongqing, and when I get there, let's buy a house and set up our home! After you pick me up by the river, we'll walk back home together! Let me have a meal of your cooking at our own home, and then let me hold you and sleep soundly in our own home!"

  As soon as he finished speaking, he held Fan Lan's face in his hands and only then did he realize that she had already been crying uncontrollably. He looked into her eyes and said, "Don't cry, my child, I will definitely come back."

  Yan Wei still made that habitual motion, still those two fingers raised in the air and gently swaying forward. "Action!" After Yan Wei's order, dozens of black shadows began to scatter like ghosts under the night sky towards the Japanese airport.

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