Chapter 19: The Growing Chaos

With the news that Liu Sancheng was hanged on the gatehouse, the traitors in Yixian County can be described as panicking. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE怂 infoThe Japanese puppet army, which also launched a search, also wanted to find out the group of Eighth Route Army who hanged Liu Sancheng.

It's just that no one expected that Zhao Tiehu and his entourage, who were dispatched again the next day, once again launched a larger-scale hoeing operation. All of a sudden, many well-known traitors in Yixian County were shot or assassinated by the action team members one after another.

Even in the well-defended Yixian City, the action team led by Zhao Tiehu shot the puppet county magistrate and the puppet army battalion commander supported by the Japanese army in front of many people in the city. This kind of assassination in broad daylight undoubtedly plunged Yixian into chaos.

Originally, several search teams were dispatched to try to find Zhao Tiehu and his party and the missing Akiko Aida. As a result, hearing the sound of gunfire from the city and the panicked screams of the people, the Japanese puppet army stationed in the county town was also stunned.

'Yaga! What about the gunslingers? Lock down the whole city, and dig up this damn gunslinger. ’

The puppet county magistrate who learned about the support was shot dead on the street by a hidden gunman not long after he walked out of the house. The commander of the puppet battalion, who rushed to check the situation, was also shot and killed by a mysterious gunman halfway.

This kind of assassination that happened right under the nose undoubtedly made the Japanese troops stationed in the city very angry. In the eyes of the little devils, these two gunmen were provoking them, which naturally made them very angry, and immediately blocked the whole city for a large-scale search.

Unfortunately, just as the Japanese army was preparing to launch a large-scale search for the city, the Japanese warehouse in the city was shelled by grenadiers. Several little devils standing guard in front of the warehouse were killed by sudden shells on the spot.

Even more shocking to the Japanese troops in the city were several attackers who stormed the warehouse, after killing several defenders. Ignoring what was in the warehouse, he handed over a very heavy explosive package, lit it, and threw it into the warehouse.

Not long after the Japanese army who heard the news, they saw a loud noise coming from the warehouse. What followed was an instant fire in the warehouse, and the materials stored in the warehouse were basically destroyed.

'Damn, who the hell is this?' What exactly do they want to do? We must find them all and kill them, and we must not let them escape. From now on, no one is allowed to leave the city. ’

Having said that, for Zhao Tiehu and others, after creating enough chaos. Ignoring the little devil's so-called blockade of the whole city, through the previously confirmed roads in the city, Zhao Tiehu and his party quickly left the county seat.

Looking at Yi County, who was on alert in the whole city, Zhao Tiehu said with a smile: "Okay, today's bombing, it is estimated that the little devil will stay in the city for a few days." Next, seize the time and get rid of a few more local tyrants and inferior gentry outside the city. ā€

'Yes, Captain! It's really cool to fight like this! ’

For the members of the team who followed Zhao Tiehu to fight, they also found this kind of action very exciting. Most importantly, there is no danger at all. As long as you follow the pre-planned steps, the little devil can't react at all.

After leaving Yi County, Zhao Tiehu arranged for the hoe and traitor team members in other towns and towns, and cooperated with the third combat detachment to attack the houses of some traitors in broad daylight with squads and platoons as units. In front of the people, the public trial shot these traitors who committed the most heinous crimes.

For a while, the local tyrants and inferior gentry who usually thought they had the support of little devils suddenly panicked. Many traitors hid in their homes as soon as possible, and found a family to raise them in a nursing home, and strictly guarded them to prevent the hoe and rape team from sneaking up.

Even some local tyrants and inferior gentry said very sadly: "Where did these eight roads come from? In broad daylight, they dared to act like this. Aren't they afraid that the imperial army will come and destroy them all? ā€

In fact, these local tyrants and inferior gentry don't know that the little devils in the city are also unable to protect themselves at the moment. Let Zhao Tiehu make such a fuss, I am afraid that in the next few days, the Japanese puppet army in Yixian County will need to be on high alert.

Compared with the guards in the towns and villages, in this round of hoeing and rape operations, there are still a group of people who are really punished. This group of people is the plainclothes spies who often act as intelligence agents for the little devils, and they have really become the target of everyone's shouting.

Originally, some plainclothes spies who had received orders to go to various towns and villages to investigate the situation looked at the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army who suddenly appeared. He also said with great surprise: "How can there be eight roads here?" ā€

But what surprised them the most was undoubtedly the cruel retaliation carried out by the Eighth Route Army against them. Many plainclothes spies were killed by the Eighth Route Army before they had time to distinguish anything. For a time, plainclothes agents were also in danger.

Even a lot of plainclothes immediately found an opportunity to change out of the spy robes issued by the little devils on their bodies. If you continue to wear such clothes, you will undoubtedly be a living target. Some of the spies who have picked up a life feel that they really need to be extra careful from now on.

The one-day hoeing and rape operation spread to many towns and villages in Yi County. As people from these towns and villages entered the city one after another to report the news, the Yixian garrison officer who learned the news felt that this was a targeted assassination operation.

With a serious expression, he said, "Immediately notify the chiefs of the townships and towns and the squires who are friendly with us, and let them enter the city as soon as possible to hide." Also starting tonight, a curfew will be imposed throughout the city to strictly check strangers entering the county.

In addition, immediately send a telegram to Kobayashi Daisa, informing him of the situation in Yi County. Such a large-scale hoeing and rape operation is only afraid that it is a conspiracy carefully planned by Tubalu. In order to ensure the safety of Yi County, I hope that His Excellency Dazuo will quickly send troops to reinforce us. ā€

'Hey! ’

Accompanied by the Yixian garrison officer sending the telegram to Zaozhuang, as the military leader in Zaozhuang, the Japanese army Osashi Akira was also surprised after seeing the telegram: "What about it? Tubalu is wreaking havoc in Yi County? ā€

'Yes, Dazuo! Since yesterday evening, a large number of Tubalu armed forces have appeared in Yixian County. They first attacked the Liujia Manor in Shaogu Town, and today they went to the county seat to sabotage and blow up our material warehouse.

And during the day today, these arrogant dirt roads killed many government officials and plainclothes squad leaders. Some of the squires who were loyal to us were also brutally murdered by them. It seems that it was a premeditated attack! ’

'Yaga! Where did these Eighth Route Army come from? Why didn't we receive any news before, what did the garrisons do? According to the intelligence of the special high class, is Tubalu only active in the area of Yimeng Mountain? ’

In the face of Kobayashi Akiya's inquiry, the operational staff officer who came to report the news also did not know how to answer. Just thinking of another incident reported by the Yixian garrison officer, the operational staff officer hurriedly reminded him again.

'Na! Can the head of one of our spy teams be able to be arrested? ’

'Yes! What's more, the radio code book of the spy team is also very likely to be seized by the other party. Once we let Tu Balu decipher our telegram, the consequences will be very serious, and the matter must be reported immediately! ’

Listening to the news reported by the operational staff officer, Kobayashi Zhao didn't hear anything happening around Zaozhuang. But the attack that happened in Teng County before, and now in Yi County, he feels that it should be related.

Thinking of the Eighth Route Army that had suppressed bandits in Teng County earlier, but now no trace has been found, Kobayashi Zhao also quickly said: "Baga, it seems that we have been fooled." The group of Tubalu who were active in Teng County should have gone to Yi County.

Immediately send a telegram to the garrison officers of Tengxian and Lincheng, ordering them to transfer no less than one squadron of troops from their command to the territory of Yixian for reinforcements. In addition, a squadron was also drawn from the city to be sent over, and this gang of dirt and eight roads must be wiped out. ā€

'Hey! ’

'Inform Chief Matsuo and ask him to come to my office. The sudden appearance of these dirt roads near Zaozhuang is bound to cause serious damage to our law and order. We must eradicate these dirt roads in the shortest possible time.

In addition, Ishida Shaoza of the gendarmerie was informed that in order to ensure the safety of Zaozhuang, additional patrols were sent to patrol the streets. There are also treasurers who have notified foreign banks that strangers will be strictly investigated in the near future. If a stranger appears, surveillance will be carried out immediately.

Once the other party's behavior is found to be suspicious, arrest immediately. Let the special service team be responsible for cooperating with this matter. Damn, we must not let the Dirt Eighth Road gain a foothold in our defense area, otherwise we will be in big trouble in the future. ’

It seems clear that the Eighth Route Army's resistance behind enemy lines will cause very serious problems for the areas occupied by the Japanese army. Kobayashi Zhao was also highly vigilant, and soon made a series of arrangements to try to stabilize the chaos that was gradually emerging in the place as soon as possible.

After all, Akira Kobayashi is also well aware that as an aggressor, no matter how much they promote the so-called 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity'. As long as the anti-Japanese forces in China are not completely wiped out, they will not really become the masters here.

Although the Japanese army now has control over most of Shandong, and even won the Battle of Xuzhou. But as the battle line lengthened, the Japanese army began to struggle with its strength. In addition to this, the demand for mineral materials is also increasing.

As the person in charge of Zaozhuang, Xiao Lin Zhao is also very worried about problems with the railway line, and he is even more worried that the Zaozhuang coal mine, which is accelerating excavation, will also be damaged by the Eighth Route Army. Therefore, it is necessary to eliminate this group of Eighth Route Army of unknown origin as soon as possible.

Moreover, Kobayashi Akiya's other worry is that the appearance of this group of Eighth Route Army will cause a comprehensive deterioration of the public security situation in Zaozhuang. Once the Eighth Route Army is seen to be developing smoothly, the Zhongyan Army operating in Zaozhuang will inevitably participate.

At that time, I am afraid that Akiya Kobayashi, who is only a garrison officer, will have no other choice than to ask for reinforcements from above. Most importantly, if it delays the supply of materials on the front line, or the production of factories in the rear, he also has to bear the corresponding responsibility.

After all, the Japanese army headquarters in Shandong had issued a notice earlier, demanding that all garrison troops along the railway line must ensure the smooth flow of the railway. It is all the more necessary to resolutely eliminate the anti-Japanese armed forces within the borders.

Now, the Zhong Yan Army was suppressed by them and did not dare to take the lead easily, and now a group of Eighth Route Army suddenly appeared. If it is not suppressed and eliminated as soon as possible, the public security situation in the entire Zaozhuang will inevitably become very bad and severe!