Muto Akira and Oshihara Toshisi stood at the head of the east gate of Feicheng, watching the armored car in which Hamura Shuichi rode away under the rolling flow of people, their faces showing worry, until the team had all disappeared on the horizon, and the smoke and dust raised on the road had dissipated, and neither of them had any intention of leaving.

The Japanese army's sweep of Dameishan this time had two lines of soldiers and horses, one was the Yucun detachment, and the Yucun detachment was also the main force of the sweeping operation, responsible for crushing the Dameishan Independent Regiment from the front, and the other was Muto Zhang's mixed brigade, which was responsible for cutting off the retreat of the independent regiment and preventing the independent regiment from entering Dameishan.

In order to cover up the combat intention as much as possible and achieve tactical suddenness as much as possible, the Muto Brigade had already entered Shanxian on the west side of Dameishan in batches in the name of Qingxiang two days ago.

Because without the Hamura detachment attacking from the front, the flank attack of the Muto brigade was meaningless.

This time, the reason why Muto Akira and Oshihara came to Hishiro was not just to see off Shuichi Hamura.

"Xiaoluhara-san, I seem to have a bad premonition again." Muto Zhang frowned and said to Oshihara, "This time the sweeping operation against the Dameishan Independent Regiment is likely to end in failure again. ”

"Muto-san, don't say such discouraged words in the current war." Xiaoluyuan shook his head and said, "At least in terms of preparations, this time the imperial army has achieved the extreme, whether it is the number of troops, firepower and various technical arms, the Dameishan Independent Regiment is far from being able to compare with the imperial army, it is said that this battle should be no suspense." ”

"Say?" Muto Zhang shook his head and said, "But there are many things in this world, and there is no reason to say it at all, if it is reasonable, how can the Tachibana Wing be temporarily organized into the headquarters of the hundreds of remnants of the 79th Division?" It stands to reason that how could the Shigetsu detachment be wiped out by the remnants of the China, who were less than one battalion? And the Tachibana detachment ......"

Muto Akira did not go on to say that the mysterious annihilation of the Tachibana detachment has become a taboo topic in the entire Japanese military circles, because it is likely to involve supernatural forces, and if the truth is revealed, it is very likely to seriously dampen the confidence of the Japanese people, and then affect the entire Greater East Asian Holy War.

It is precisely for this reason that when the Nationalist Government "imposed" the merits of the re-establishment of the Flower Detachment on the head of the 59th Army, and made a big fuss about this matter, so as to boost the determination and morale of the military and people throughout the country to resist the war, the Japanese Government could only choose to remain silent, knowing that the annihilation of the Tachibana Detachment had nothing to do with the 59th Army, but it was unable to explain it.

Xiaoluhara Junsi frowned and said: "Muto-san, the main reason why the Tachibana Wing, the Shigeto Detachment and the Tachibana Detachment have been annihilated or severely damaged is that the commanders of these three units are too light on the enemy, and it is precisely because they are too light on the enemy that they gave Xu Rui an opportunity to take advantage of, and then they will fail." ”

Muto Akira snorted at the road ahead and said, "Okahara-san, don't you think that Hamura Shuichi is also a little underestimated?" If he pays enough attention to his opponent, he will never set off in a hurry at this time, because at this time, it will be dark halfway at most, and if he sets off early tomorrow morning, he will be able to rush to Meizhen before dark! ”

After a pause, Muto Zhang said again: "Halfway camping, didn't it give Xu Rui an opportunity to take advantage of?" ”

Xiaoluyuan said: "As long as the Yucun detachment strengthens its vigilance and does not attack easily at night, Xu Rui's Dameishan Independent Regiment may not be able to do anything." ”

"I'm afraid, I'm afraid of ......," Muto Akira said, "Hamura Shuichi may not make the mistake of underestimating the enemy, but those co-captains and captains under him may not, in case a certain captain or co-captain falls into Xu Rui's calculations because of the light enemy, it is nothing to frustrate the spirit of the imperial army, I am afraid that Hamura Shuichi will also lose his mind because of anger, then it will be troublesome." ”

"Muto-san, you're too worried." Kokahara Toshisi instinctively frowned, thinking that after the fiasco of returning to Longgou last time, Muto Zhang's sharpness had been almost eroded, this time, although Muto Zhang plucked up the courage and was ready to prove himself again, but unconsciously, he went from one extreme to another, before he was a light enemy, but now, Muto Zhang is a little afraid of the enemy, he is about to become a frightened bird.

Oshihara felt that if Muto Akira could not be allowed to come out of his fear of the enemy, then this time, he would lead a mixed team deep into the Damei Mountains to intercept the enemy's retreat, and the result would be unpredictable.

At that moment, Okahara Toshisi said: "Muto-san, I must solemnly tell you again, the Tachibana United, the Prince Train, the Shigeto Detachment and even the Tachibana Detachment were annihilated or severely damaged because of the carelessness of their commanders, and because of the coincidence of many factors, and this time, the imperial army has realized Xu Rui's strength, it is impossible to make the mistake of underestimating the enemy again, and Xu Rui cannot have the good luck of the previous again, so it is impossible to stage the same counterattack as before!" In any case, the imperial army took the initiative in this sweeping operation, while Xu Rui's Dameishan Independent Regiment responded passively, so you should be confident in the final victory of the imperial army. ”

Muto Zhang's expression was shocked, and he suddenly realized that he was faintly afraid of Xu Rui.

Such a discovery immediately made Muto Akira feel a hot panic on his face, as an imperial samurai, he would be afraid and ashamed because of the strength of the enemy, this is simply a shame!

At that moment, Muto Akira nodded heavily towards Okahara, and said sincerely, "Okahara-san, thank you." ”

Seeing that Muto Akira had gotten rid of his demons, Okahara Toshisi finally breathed a sigh of relief, waved his hand and said, "Muto-san, it's time for us to visit Kawaguchi-san, this time we will have to borrow someone from Kawaguchi-san." ”

"You mean Nan Batian, the commander of the Southern Anhui Garrison Brigade?" Muto Zhang frowned and said, "Xiaoluhara-san, this person used to be Xu Rui's subordinate, and the process of rebellion is also quite strange, I don't think it's trustworthy, take him with you, in case he secretly tells Xu Rui, wouldn't it be a big deal?" ”

Xiaoluyuan Junsi said: "This person may not be reliable, but if we don't have him to lead the way, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to cross the Qingniuling in a short period of time, the Qingniuling mountain is steep, the road conditions are very complicated, and the mountains are full of traps. ”

Muto Zhang's face immediately showed a solemn look.

Five days ago, he followed the special combat team of Xiaoluyuan Junsi to infiltrate the Damei Mountains to survey the terrain on the spot, but when he crossed the Qingniu Ridge, he was in continuous distress, and various traps appeared in an endless stream on the way, and even such an elite unit with the combat team suffered a loss, and a special soldier died under the boulder!

In the end, I had no choice but to go straight over the cliff.

However, Kokahara Toshisi's special combat team can climb over the cliff, but his mixed brigade can't climb over the cliff, after all, not everyone is a special forces, right? So they still have to find a way from the mountains and forests, so Nan Batian's help is particularly necessary, Nan Batian used to be the owner of Qingniu Village, and he should be very familiar with Qingniuling.

At that moment, Muto Akira said: "Okahara-san, isn't there another guide?" Why don't we find a few hunters in the mountains as guides? ”

"Orion?" Xiao Luyuan shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Haven't we already tried?" ”

Muto Zhang was dumbfounded when he heard this, the last time he entered the mountain, they were looking for Orion as a guide, and they were looking for a father and son, using his father's life to threaten his son, and the son compromised, but in the end, the father and son still led them into a falling stone trap, causing a special soldier to shatter on the spot, and Xiao Luhara killed the father and son in a fit of anger.

Xiaoluhara Junsi said again: "Actually, Muto-san, Nan Batian is still trustworthy, because Ito-san and I witnessed the process of his rebellion against the independent group, and all kinds of signs show that this is not like a fake, unless Nan Batian is Xu Rui's choice of death, but I don't think a bandit will have such an awareness." ”

"Okay." Muto Akira was convinced and said, "That's him." ”

"So, let's go find Kawaguchi-san now." Xiaoluhara smiled, suddenly remembered something, and said, "Oh yes, now we have to change our words to call Kawaguchi-san His Excellency the general, the promotion order of the War Department has come down, and Kawaguchi-san has been officially promoted to major general, and served as the brigade commander of the Feicheng Garrison Brigade." ”

Muto Zhang's face showed an extremely complicated expression, if there was no tragic defeat in Huilonggou, if that batch of military supplies could be successfully delivered to the front line, then it would not be Kawaguchi Heiji who was promoted to major general at this moment, but it should be him Muto Zhang, but unfortunately, there is no if in the world, let alone a chance to start again.

Muto Akira must admit that Heiji Kawaguchi's promotion can be said to be expected.

Muto Zhang could only suppress the loss in his heart, and forced a smile and said: "So, we really have to congratulate Kawaguchi-san, Kawaguchi-san seems to be the first to be promoted to general among the 32nd students of our Lu University, right?" ”

Kokahara Toshisi just patted Muto's arm and didn't say much.

Xiaoluhara can understand Muto Zhang's mood at this time, just say him, when he first heard the news, why wasn't he also full of bitterness? But there is no way, the promotion of the Japanese military ranks not only depends on seniority, but also on military merits, so many students graduated from Lu University, how many can be promoted to generals in the end? Most of them can only retire as adjutants.

Muto Zhang forced a smile and followed Kokahara Junsi slowly down the city, but in his heart, Muto Zhang surged with a strong unwillingness, he Muto Zhang will definitely not be knocked down by the previous insignificant setbacks, this time the sweep of the Dameishan Independent Regiment, he will definitely be able to wash away the previous shame, and thus be promoted to major general.