Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 86 Safe Evacuation

"Battalion Commander, fighting has broken out over there."

"I heard that. It seems that Director Li has run into some trouble."

"Wang Tie, you lead the team to meet them," Niu Dali said.

"Yes, battalion commander."

"Communicator."

"arrive."

"How is the drug delivery going?" Niu Dali asked.

"Reporting to the battalion commander, only the last batch of medicines is currently being transported out of the city."

"Okay, pass on the message: once Director Li retreats to the East Gate, we will retreat immediately."

"Yes, battalion commander."

"Erzhuzi, how's the burying of the explosives going?" Niu Dali asked.

"Battalion Commander, no problem. We'll take care of the quantity. I guarantee we can blow up the city gate," Erzhuzi said with a grin.

"You take some men and stay behind to cover the retreat and detonate the explosives, let the Japanese devils experience what a surprise is like."

"Yes, Captain, I will ensure that the mission is completed."

On the other side, Li Qukou led his team in a rapid retreat towards the east gate.

Just as they turned the corner, they ran into Qin Yang and his group who were retreating from the two-story building.

As dusk fell, Li Qukou vaguely saw a group of people dressed in Japanese uniforms in front of him and shouted a command:

"You have rendered meritorious service in slaying the demon."

"Return the order"

"Together we will restore our land and rivers."

"One of our own." Li Qukou lowered his hand, which was pointing at the other party's gun.

Li Qukou walked up and realized that it was Qin Yang from the special forces.

"Captain Qin, thank you so much for covering for us. I never expected that the Japanese would discover us during the withdrawal," Li Qukou sighed.

"Director Li, at least we completed our mission successfully. So what if we were discovered by the Japanese? It's no big deal. It's not like we haven't been chased by the Japanese before," Qin Yang comforted him.

"Let's go, let's get out of here quickly, Battalion Commander Niu is waiting for us at the east gate."

"Okay." After saying that, the two led their team and, under the cover of darkness, quickly retreated towards the east gate.

The pursuing Japanese soldiers found no trace of the enemy in the darkness, but received orders that the enemy was fleeing towards the east gate. So the two pursuing Japanese companies abandoned their plan to search for the enemy in the city and hurriedly chased after them towards the east gate.

When Li Qu and Kou, leading their team, saw Niu Dali standing at the east gate, they breathed a sigh of relief.

"Reporting to the battalion commander, all personnel of the reconnaissance battalion covering the rear have safely retreated," Qin Yang reported to Niu Dali.

"Very good, thank you for your hard work." Niu Dali patted Qin Yang on the shoulder and said.

"Battalion Commander Niu, the operation was a mistake, and it's my responsibility." At this moment, Li Qukou took the initiative to assume responsibility for the mistake.

"Director Li, we seized all the medicines this time, and no one was injured. It can be considered a victory in defeat."

“Now that everyone is here, let’s retreat immediately. I’ll show you all what an explosion looks like,” Niu Dali said with a smile.

"Alright, let's retreat." After saying that, Li Qukou led his men to retreat smoothly through the east gate.

“We’re retreating too,” Niu Dali gestured to the soldiers of the reconnaissance battalion on the city gate guard post.

"Erzhuzi, the rest is up to you." Before leaving, Niu Dali gave Erzhuzi some instructions.

"Make sure to complete the mission."

After seeing Niu Dali lead the reconnaissance battalion soldiers to retreat, Erzhuzi led a few soldiers to hide not far from the city gate.

"Everyone, get yourselves together! Once the fuse is lit, run as fast as you can, use every ounce of strength you have!" Erzhuzi urged the soldiers beside him with concern.

This time, Erzhuzi wasn't very confident about the explosives he had planted. The battalion commander said they were new explosives developed by the arsenal and asked him to test their power.

No sooner had Niu Dali led the reconnaissance battalion away than two companies of Japanese soldiers caught up with them.

When the Japanese company commander saw the city gates wide open, he knew the enemy had escaped and hurriedly chased after them.

Seeing that the Japanese soldiers were about to chase after them out of the city gate, Erzhuzi hurriedly lit the fuse.

"Hurry up and run!" Erzhuzi hurriedly called to the soldiers as they ran out of the city.

To prevent the Japanese from discovering and cutting the fuse of the explosives, Erzhuzi deliberately set the fuse to be extremely short, ensuring that the east gate of the county town could be blown up in time.

The Japanese vanguard, who were in pursuit, suddenly noticed a pungent smell of gunpowder in the air. They stopped to investigate the source of the smell, and when they looked at a corner of the city wall with their flashlights, they were immediately terrified.

The Japanese soldiers, seeing the mountain of explosives in front of them, hurriedly shouted to their troops behind them:

"There are explosives, retreat immediately."

"There are explosives, run!"

.......

The Japanese soldiers behind had just heard what the Japanese soldiers in front were shouting and were about to turn around and run back, but it was too late; the explosives had already reached the pile of explosives.

Erzhuzi, who was frantically running away, heard a loud bang behind him. Without saying a word, he grabbed the soldier and threw him to the ground, clutching his head tightly with both hands.

Erzhuzi felt various pieces of brick shattered by the bomb flying overhead. Being hit by these flying stones would be no different from being shot.

Sometimes, a real man doesn't look behind him when there's an explosion, perhaps because he's afraid of getting hurt.

After the explosions subsided, Erzhuzi cautiously looked back. The small city gate on the east side of the county town had been completely destroyed in the explosion.

Erzhuzi could faintly hear the cries of the Japanese soldiers, and he immediately became happy.

"This explosive is powerful, I love it! Those little devils are going to have a hard time now," Erzhuzi said with a grin.

"Let's go, let's get out of here quickly." After saying that, Erzhuzi patted his butt and left.

Niu Dali, who had retreated to the front, was watching the explosion with great interest, following Li Qukou.

"Erzhuzi, what's the point of using so much explosives? It's a bit wasteful," Niu Dazhuang said reproachfully, but the smile on his lips couldn't hide the joy in his heart.

"Battalion Commander Niu, your reconnaissance battalion is truly full of talented people," Li Qukou praised.

"So-so." Niu Dali looked at Li Qukou with a hint of wariness, afraid that he might take a liking to one of their reconnaissance battalion's soldiers and try to poach him from the regimental commander.

"Don't worry, I won't poach your people." Li Qukou saw through Niu Dali's little scheme at a glance.

Niu Dali rolled his eyes forcefully, showing his disbelief.

"But speaking of which, how much explosives did you use to make such a big commotion? That old codger Bi was willing to give you so much explosives."

"I don't have that much influence to ask Old Man Bi to give me more explosives. Last time I asked him for more ammunition, he scolded me for days."

"So this time? How come your reconnaissance battalion has a secret stash of cash?"

"I don't have the guts to hide a secret stash of money. If the battalion commander finds out, that would be terrible."

"This time, Bi Shoucai gave me the improved explosives from Director Wang and his team, and told me to test their power."

"I didn't expect this explosive to be so powerful. I'll have to tell Director Wang and the others to produce more when I get back. This is a powerful weapon in war."

While Niu Dali was speaking, Erzhuzi returned with his men.

"Battalion Commander, mission accomplished."

"Well done."

"Alright, everyone, let's get out of here quickly and go back to report."

"Yes."