Spy Wars: Red Agent Codename Phoenix

Chapter 1642 Iron Cage Encirclement and Great Sweep

Zeng Yun asked in confusion, "Wait a minute! Wasn't Lü Zheng's detachment defeated by our army? How come they still have the strength to repel Oshima Hiroshi's detachment and even annex one of my regiments?"

Feng Na nodded and said, "Vice Sect Leader! The one leading the Tushan Eighth Route Army is not Lü Zheng; there may be someone else."

Zeng Yun thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "You're right. With Lü Zheng's abilities, I'm afraid he can't do it. Mei Huizi! Report this information to the sect leader and have her send spies from the Eighth Route Army to investigate who exactly is behind this."

Feng Na said with a wry smile, "Vice Sect Leader! Our priority now is to escape. Let's get out of here quickly and send the message once we're in a safe place."

Zeng Yun nodded and said, "Alright! Let's disguise ourselves as a couple and take a detour south back to Chongqing."

"Hello!"

Feng Na bowed and accepted the order.

On the eastern shore of Weishan Lake, a village was engulfed in flames.

Doihara Hamaji led the Japanese cavalry in committing atrocities again.

Ninagawa Seiemon rushed to his side and reported:

"General! Commander Okamura has called to inform you that because you disobeyed orders, Oshima Hiroshi's unit was ambushed and wiped out by the Eighth Route Army. He orders you to rush to Cao County to participate in the 'Iron Cage Encirclement' mopping-up operation with 50,000 elite troops."

Doihara Kenji was so angry that he jumped up and roared:

"Baka! Doesn't Okamura, you skinny monkey, know that I, the General, have been attacking the Eighth Route Army guerrillas all along?"

Takahashi Kosei scoffed, "General! Are you fighting the Eighth Route Army? These are all civilians."

Doihara Hamaji angrily retorted, "Takahashi Kosei! Are you on the side of the Chinese?"

Takahashi Kosei shook his head and said, "Of course not! I think you've lost your direction in life."

Doihara Hamaru sneered, "My life's purpose is to harm the Chinese! Humph! Men! Bring out this wretched village, 'Gokkwang'!"

Xiao Qi stepped forward and said mysteriously, "General! I had a terrible dream last night. I dreamt that you were assassinated in this village."

Upon hearing this, Doihara Hama's expression changed drastically, and he angrily rebuked, "Baka! Why didn't you say you were having such a dream earlier? Get out of here and go fight the Eighth Route Army in Cao County."

After saying this, he leaped onto his horse and galloped off to the north.

The Japanese soldiers stopped their atrocities and hurriedly followed in his footsteps.

Xiao Qi lagged behind and secretly telegraphed Xiang Chu about the "iron cage encirclement" operation of 50,000 Japanese and puppet troops.

Tushan, the command post of the special task force.

Xiang Chu is discussing the next steps with Lü Zheng and others.

Lu Zheng said incredulously, "Commander-in-Chief! I never expected that a regiment of Nationalist soldiers would surrender."

Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "We still need to screen this regiment of Nationalist soldiers to prevent spies from infiltrating. Those who are not genuinely joining us to fight the Japanese should be sent away as soon as possible."

Sun Ren advised, "Commander-in-Chief! Now is the time when we need manpower. The more people we have, the more strength we will have. I can assist Tian Dabao in leading this regiment of the National Army."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Alright! We can't rush things. Let's give them time, and hopefully they can be transformed."

Liu Zhengxiong laughed: "If we have more people, even if we lie down every day, it will still be a deterrent to the Japanese."

Xiang Chu rolled his eyes at him and said irritably, "Does lying around all day pose a threat to you? The Japanese have already been provoked and will come to encircle and annihilate us soon. Hurry up and supervise the troops' training."

Liu Zhengxiong laughed and said, "Of course we have to keep up with the training, but don't lie to me."

At this moment, Qian Fu reported: "Commander-in-Chief! According to Seventh Brother's intelligence, 50,000 Japanese and puppet troops will launch an 'iron cage encirclement' operation against our base area. Doihara Hamako's more than 2,000 cavalrymen have taken the lead in attacking."

"Fifty thousand Japanese and puppet troops?!"

Everyone in the command post gasped in surprise and looked at Xiang Chu.

Xiang Chu sneered, "Okamura, you skinny monkey, finished your 'May Day' sweep in the first half of the year and you're still not resting in the second half. You actually gathered 50,000 people to encircle us with iron cages. You really think highly of us."

Lu Zheng said urgently, "Commander-in-Chief! There is no natural defense here except for the tunnels. We should move to the mountains as soon as possible."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! The Tushan tunnels can only accommodate one large battalion for mobile operations. In order to protect the refugees, we cannot put the decisive battle here. But where do we go?"

After speaking, he unfolded the map and began to think carefully.

Sun Xing suggested, "Commander-in-Chief! Cross the Yellow River to southern Shanxi and fight the Japanese together with the Wuxing Mountain Column."

Xiang Chu pointed to the map and shook his head, saying, "No! There are heavy Japanese troops on the edge of the Yellow River flood zone. If we cross the Yellow River, we will be surrounded and annihilated by the Japanese. We should turn east and go to the Yimeng Mountains to fight guerrilla warfare, where we can rely on the Langya Column."

Lü Zheng nodded and said, "Yes! Going to Yimeng is a good choice."

Gan Rong said worriedly, "Commander-in-Chief! It will be difficult to move a hundred artillery pieces and a large number of shells quickly."

Xiang Chu laughed and said, "Won't Doihara Hama's cavalry arrive first? Why not just give him the cannonballs?"

"it is good!"

Everyone cheered in unison.

Xiang Chu solemnly said, "To prevent panic, the news of the 'iron cage encirclement' and large-scale mopping-up operation by 50,000 Japanese and puppet troops must be kept strictly confidential."

"Yes!"

Everyone accepted the order in unison.

Xiang Chu instructed, "Xiao Liu! We need to have a complete grasp of the movements of the Japanese and puppet troops. Withdraw the entire reconnaissance team and move out!"

"Yes!"

Xiao Liu accepted the order decisively and turned to leave the command post.

Qian Fu rushed in with the telegram and reported:

"Commander-in-Chief! Sun Xing has called. His troops are heading to Jining to assemble. Could you bring them over so we can surround them and then surrender?"

Xiang Chu looked at Sun Ren, wanting to hear his opinion.

Sun Ren shook his head and said, "Commander-in-Chief! With a major battle imminent, it's not appropriate to take in too many White Army and puppet troops. Those with wavering stances will definitely turn against us."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! Then let Sun Xing continue to lie low, but your meeting with your son will have to be delayed."

Sun Ren wiped his moist eyes and waved his hand, saying, "Personal matters are not worth mentioning in order to ensure the success of the revolution."

Xiang Chu nodded approvingly and instructed, "Afu! Immediately call Sun Xing. Fifty thousand Japanese and puppet troops have surrounded us in an 'iron cage.' Let him continue to lie low; he will definitely be of great use if necessary."

"Yes!"

Qian Fu hurriedly accepted the order.

Xiang Chu pressed his hands down and ordered, "Everyone, sit down! I'll give you some further instructions on how to deal with the 'iron cage encirclement' and mopping-up operation by 50,000 Japanese and puppet troops."

Everyone sat down and took notes of the orders he gave.

Shanghai Special High Section, Section Chief’s Office.

Kawashima Yoshiyuki reported: "Section Chief! Mihoko called to say that their troops were wiped out by the Eighth Route Army's Luxi Special Task Force in the Tushan area. Please investigate the leader of this Eighth Route Army unit."

Aoki Renka asked in confusion, "Oshima Hiroshi's team was just wiped out by this Eighth Route Army, and now they've even wiped out the Chinese Nationalist Army. Who is this leader?"

Kawashima Yoshiyuki suggested, "Sect Leader! Why not let Shadow Fox investigate the leader of the Eighth Route Army's Western Shandong Special Task Force?"

Aoki Renka shook her head and said, "Such a trivial matter doesn't require Shadow Fox's intervention. Send the secret agent 'Peddler' from Jining to take a look."

"Hello!"

Yoshizhi Kawashima bowed and accepted the order, then turned and walked out of the room.

Aoki Renka picked up Xiang Chu's photo from the table and gently stroked it, murmuring to herself:

"My man! Could you be the leader of the Eighth Route Army's Western Shandong Special Task Force?"