Chapter 368 She Can Hear My Knock
After lunch, Colonel Kido called Jinggang Ningcun, the head of the agency and Mishima Kawako over, and asked the three of them to report the situation to him first.
"What do you three think of these stubborn anti-Japanese elements?" Colonel Kido had made up his mind that he could not lose his temper this time. He knew that his opponent was not simple and he still needed these three capable men to do the job.
The three people did not dare to speak easily. They were afraid that they would not speak well and be scolded. They were even afraid that Colonel Kitano would take out his anger on Mishima Kawako in broad daylight. Jinggang Ningcun had already experienced this deeply. What he saw last night left him with a big shadow.
Jinggang Ningcun didn't say anything, and the chief of the agency certainly wouldn't say anything either. He thought, Jinggang Ningcun was invited by you, Colonel Muto, because you were worried about me. He should be much better than me, at least you, Colonel Muto, think so.
"Mishima Kawako, you speak first. Just tell us whatever you want to say so that we can find appropriate countermeasures." said Colonel Kido.
"I think those who put up the tiger-head signs are not just bandits like Ou Laosan. Of course, there may be his people, but if so, they should have joined forces with the National Army or the Communist Party. If they joined forces with the National Army, then we destroyed their liaison station, and they relied on Ou Laosan for protection. If they joined forces with the Communist Army, it would be very disadvantageous to us. At present, our most passive thing is that we don't know their situation. It would be great if we could place people in this team." said Mishima Kawako.
"Captain Fujino Yoshiura, what do you think about this?" Colonel Kido looked at the chief.
"Colonel, my opinion is consistent with that of Mishima Kawako. I think the most important thing for me is to understand the origins of these people, and then take corresponding measures. Blindly blocking the mountain road is not a solution. If these people are not Ou Laosan and others, if we close the mountain, those bandits will definitely find a way, and then our stable work will be more difficult." The head of the agency spoke lightly of the failure. In fact, he was attacking the self-righteousness of building a blockhouse in Jinggang Ning Village.
"Jinggang Ningcun, tell me your opinion." Colonel Kido turned his gaze to Jinggang Ningcun.
"Colonel, I underestimated the Chinese. I didn't expect that the stupid Chinese pigs would be so bold, so cunning, and so cruel! I..."
"I'm not asking you to vent or to reflect on yourself. I'm asking you how to solve the problem!" The colonel interrupted Jinggang Ningcun.
"Hi!" Jinggang Ningcun quickly saluted again and said, "Colonel, the enemy is too cunning. I think we should first withdraw the troops guarding the mountain pass and strengthen the defense in the city." Jinggang Ningcun said while looking at Colonel Kido.
"Chief, Mishima Kawako, what do you two think? Should that team be transferred back?" Colonel Kido looked at the Chief and Mishima Kawako.
"It's better to transfer him back." The head of the agency knew that he did not have enough manpower, and if the opponent disrupted the order in the city again, he would have no way to deal with it.
"I should also be transferred back to strengthen the vigilance in the city. It would be best if we can find the enemy and hunt them down." said Mishima Kawako.
"As long as we can find them, it will be easy to catch them. When we chase them in the city, if they have a large number of people, they will definitely flee outside the city. Our artillery towers can still play a big role. They can help us block the roads in three directions. In this way, the enemy is like being in a pocket we have controlled. They only have one way out, so it is much easier to chase and annihilate them." Jinggang Ningcun said.
"Okay. Jinggang Ningcun, call back those troops, strengthen vigilance in the city, and search for the enemy!" said the colonel.
"Hi!"
"Okay, you guys go! Chief, Mishima Kawai, you two will start tightening martial law in the city right away to prevent the enemy from making any more moves before our people return to the city!" Colonel Mu Teng looked at Mishima Kawai and said in his heart, "Mishima Kawai, I'm sorry for what happened last night. I embarrassed you and Jinggang Ningcun."
The three of them retreated. Colonel Muto sat on the chair, supporting his head with his hands. He didn't know why there were so many troubles recently. He thought that when he first entered the city, there were many things to do, but it wouldn't take long for things to stabilize and for the Chinese to docilely obey his rule. He didn't expect that it would become increasingly difficult to manage. It was like he was stepping into a quagmire. The more he wanted to get out, the deeper he sank.
Que Dongjin and his men soon received news that the Japanese army had withdrawn to the city. During dinner, Que Dongjin smiled and said, "Brother, let's go back after dinner before it gets dark. Let them be quiet here for two days."
"Okay, Dongjin, whatever you say!" Ou Lao San said as he drank the wine in his glass. "After you go back, send me two people, and we will strengthen the combat effectiveness of our team."
"Captain Que, are we just going to let the Japanese in the city sleep in comfort?" Qin Shili asked Que Dongjin.
"You are just anxious! Will they be able to sleep well when we go back? Did I promise them that they can sleep well?" Que Dongjin said with a smile.
"Since there is no movement in the city, we can create some noise outside the city. This will also clear the obstacles for us to enter and exit the city. Without the enemy's artillery tower, it will be easier to take down the other three." Wang Xueliu said with a smile.
"Wang Xueliu is right. I really want to destroy all the Japanese artillery towers in one fell swoop." Que Dongjin said.
"Are we still going to attack the artillery tower at night? Using the old method?" asked Ou Lao San.
"The old method? If we use the old method to attack the Japanese at night, there will definitely be a lot of casualties. Are the Japanese so stupid? I think the weapons in the artillery tower are not just machine guns. In order to deal with night attacks, they may be equipped with light artillery." Que Dongjin said.
"Captain Que's analysis is correct. The focus of the artillery tower's defense is at night. When we attack the artillery tower, we can do the opposite. The Japanese think it is impossible to attack the artillery tower during the day, but we insist on attacking the artillery tower during the day!" Wang Xueliu said with a smile.
"During the day? You're going to die!" Ou Lao San looked at Wang Xueliu.
"Wang Xueliu, are you mistaken? During the day, the Japs don't need cannons, two machine guns are enough. No matter how powerful we are, it will be useless." Qin Shili said.
Que Dongjin smiled and said, "We'll discuss the specifics when we get back. Brother, I'll come find you when the time comes. Please continue to cooperate with us ."
"No problem. We will fully cooperate." said Ou Lao San.
"We are preparing to leave the city. The Japanese may search the city tonight. Let them do whatever they want! We can go back home and have a good sleep in the middle of the night." Que Dongjin said.
"It's okay to search the city. We are very safe here." said Ou Lao San.
"It will be safer if we leave the city, let's get ready!" Que Dongjin looked at Ou Lao San.
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
"It's time for you to go back. The little bee must miss you." Qin Shili said with a smile.
"Why would she miss me? They are tired from training during the day and sleep soundly at night, so they won't miss me." Wang Laosan said with a smile.
"The thought I'm talking about is not your thought. I mean that she cares about you and is worried about you." Qin Shili looked at Ou Lao San, "You dote on her so much, she must be worried about you too."
"I followed you out. She was relieved."
"Okay, Qin Shili, stop kidding. Are you ready? We're leaving the city." Que Dongjin said.
"While we leave the city, should we steal and kill a few more Japanese soldiers?" Li Jianwei asked.
"Good idea, let's kill those bastards while we're at it!" said Ou Lao San.
"I said that only by protecting ourselves can we kill more Japanese devils. We can't do it blindly. If we are entangled by the Japanese devils, we will be harmed. Unless it is absolutely necessary, we will not alarm the Japanese devils when we leave the city today." Que Dongjin said.
"Captain Que is right. We can't just seek momentary satisfaction. Besides, if we leave here without anyone noticing, the Japanese will have no idea of our situation, which will make them even more nervous," said Wang Xueliu.
"Okay, I'll listen to you and promise to hold it in and not cause any trouble." said Ou Lao San.
"Okay, let's go! Ou Laosan, you lead the way. Where should we leave the city?" Que Dongjin said.
"Follow me, I guarantee you won't run into any Japanese patrols." Ou Lao San said as he went out.
Que Dongjin and his team successfully found their way out of the city and walked along the mountain road. Everyone knew there was no danger and started chatting and laughing.
"Boss Ou, if you go back home so late at night and knock on the door without saying anything, will the little bees open the door for you?" Qin Shili teased Old Third Ou again.
“It will definitely open.”
"Little Bee, can you open the door for anyone casually? In the middle of the night, at least." Qin Shili laughed.
"What are you talking about, little girl? I haven't finished yet. Knocking on the door is the same as talking. She can hear the sound of me knocking on the door. It must be a secret code!" said Ou Lao San with a smile.
"Is that so! Tell me the secret code and then knock on the door?" Qin Shili said.
"It's no use telling you. You can't knock out my rhythm. She can also hear the rhythm of knocking on the door." Ou Lao San said proudly.
"We really understand each other so well!" Wang Hanyu exclaimed.
"You're right, we are connected."
"How do you connect to each other's hearts? Is it because you talk to each other too often?" Qin Shili asked.
"I say, girl, why are you thinking about those things?" asked Ou Lao San.
"What am I thinking? I'm asking you because I don't understand."
"Ou Lao San, don't you understand why Qin Shili always thinks about those things? She is in love with Zhang Dahu! She wants to learn some experience from you." Wang Hanyu said with a smile.
"Is that so? I have no experience in this. If you really want to learn, when you come to be our instructor, you can teach us how to fight the Japanese and let Little Bee teach you how to serve a man." Ou Lao San laughed.
"Did you hear what Wang Hanyu said? She's still serving men. Humph! I let men serve me!" Qin Shili said.
"Same, same." Ou Lao San laughed.
"I don't understand what you're saying."
"Qin Shili, you can't compare yourself with Ou Lao San when it comes to these things. He is an experienced person, do you understand?" Que Dongjin said.
