After Fang Ligong finished talking with Chu Yunfei, he immediately reported the news that Hirata Ichiro and others were shot dead in Juxian Tower to the World War II District Chief's Department.

In fact, they didn't need to report it. The World War II District Chief's Department had already learned about what happened in Heyuan County through the information sent back by intelligence personnel.

It's just that they don't know who shot Ichiro Hirata, that's all.

World War II District Governor's Department.

Yan Laoxi just had breakfast and came to his office to sit down for a while.

The attendant guard adjutant Zhang Riming suddenly rushed in from outside with a translated telegram: "Maintain, good news, good news!"

Yan Laoxi raised his head, looked at Zhang Riming doubtfully and asked, "Oh? What's the good news?"

Zhang Riming: "Last night, there was a riot in Heyuan County, and the people who killed Japanese military police captain Hirata Ichiro, Japanese infantry 19th battalion captain Kameda Koji, and a bunch of Japanese and puppet army officers were found."

Yan Laoxi: "Who did it?"

Zhang Riming: "Chu Yunfei, leader of the 358th Regiment!"

After saying that, Zhang Riming handed over the telegram in his hand.

"Is it Chu Yunfei?"

Yan Laoxi was stunned for a moment, then picked up the message and started reading it.

Although the content of the telegram was simple, Yan Laoxi read it for more than a minute, for no other reason than to relieve his anger, it was so relieved!

In the past, the world said that the Jinsui Army was useless and could not fight the Japanese. Recently, the Eighth Route Army has taken all the limelight.

This made Yan Laoxi very unhappy. Forget it if it was the Central Army, even the Eighth Route Army actually rode on their Jinsui Army.

If he hadn't been determined to preserve his strength and really started fighting against the Japanese, what would have happened to the Eighth Route Army?

Although Chu Yunfei acted without permission this time and violated military orders in principle, he did not dispatch large troops after all, and achieved quite good results.

What's more, Chu Yunfei is Yan Laoxi's favorite general. He is in a good mood, so naturally he will not hold Chu Yunfei accountable.

After reading the telegram, Yan Laoxi immediately instructed Zhang Riming in front of him: "Riming, please inform the three armies immediately about this matter to boost the morale of our soldiers in the World War II zone!"

"In addition, instruct the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs to immediately replenish the 358th Regiment with 2,000 weapons and equipment!"

Zhang Riming thought for a while and said: "Chief Officer, Chu Yunfei failed to manage the army a few days ago, which led to one of his battalions being instigated by the Japanese army. This had a very bad impact in the World War II zone. Now Chu Yunfei has not asked for instructions.

Just act on your own initiative.

You can just let the matter go to all three armies, but if you replenish Chu Yunfei's equipment now, will it cause dissatisfaction among some people?"

"After all, Chu Yunfei is a regiment commander. He has 5,000 soldiers and horses under his command, and his strength exceeds that of many brigade-level combat units. This has already made many people jealous."

Yan Laoxi said indifferently: "If anyone has any objections, let him kill a Japanese military police captain and an infantry captain!"

Originally, after Yan Laoxi learned that Qian Bojun had betrayed him, he was going to replenish Chu Yunfei's equipment. After all, there were not many commanders as good at fighting as Chu Yunfei in the Jinsui Army.

Moreover, Chu Yunfei has followed Yan Laoxi for more than 10 years and has always been loyal.

Only because he was afraid of others gossiping, Yan Laoxi temporarily suppressed the plan.

Now Chu Yunfei single-handedly assassinated Ichiro Hirata and a group of Japanese and puppet army officers in Heyuan County, which can be said to have achieved a huge military exploit.

Yan Laoxi is naturally not afraid of others gossiping.

Yes, in this battle report, Fang Ligong deliberately omitted Wang Chengzhu, not because he was afraid that Wang Chengzhu would take the battle credit, but mainly because it was unnecessary.

Because even if he reported it, the superior department would not reward him.

Maybe it would arouse Yan Laoxi's suspicion because Chu Yunfei and Wang Chengzhu were too close.

"yes!"

Zhang Riming agreed and turned around to leave, but was stopped by Yan Laoxi's voice.

"Wait a moment!"

Zhang Riming turned his head in confusion and asked: "Chief Officer, do you have any other instructions?"

Yan Laoxi: "In a few days, we will have a military exchange with the Eighth Route Army. Tell Chu Yunfei to prepare, and then go to the Eighth Route Army headquarters with the exchange group from the Chief's Department."

After Chu Yunfei did something so revealing, Yan Laoxi naturally wanted him to show his face again in order to prepare for his promotion.

"yes!"

Zhang Riming agreed and waited for a while to make sure that Yan Laoxi had no other instructions before turning around and leaving.

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The other side.

Taiyuan, Japanese First Army Headquarters.

The commander of the Japanese First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka, also learned about the assassination of Ichiro Hirata.

Unlike Yan Laoxi who was smiling all over his face, this old devil was so angry that his face was blue.

"Bagaya! This idiot Ichiro Hirata, even if he held a birthday party, he actually set up defenses and was killed by the Chinese army. It is really not a pity to die!"

The chief of staff next to him, Miyano Shun, consoled him: "Your Excellency, Commander, Hirata Ichiro's birthday party is not held for pleasure, but to raise military expenses for the empire. I just didn't expect that the China Army would dare to launch an attack at this time!"

The death of Hirata Ichiro was not a big loss to the entire Japanese First Army. Shinozuka Yoshio's anger gradually calmed down, and he asked: "Have you found out who did this?"

Jun Miyano: "According to the news from the Special High School, it seems that Chu Yunfei, the commander of the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army, did it. Just now, the Second Theater of the China Army has already sent this matter to the three armies for publicity."

"Baga! This idiot, Ichiro Hirata, failed to instigate a rebellion against the 358th Regiment. Instead, he lost his own life. He really disgraced our First Army!"

Shinozuka Yoshio cursed again and then said: "Go and call Yamamoto-kun over."

"yes!"

Jun Miyano accepted the promise, turned around, and made the call himself.

About 10 minutes later.

Yamamoto Kazuki hurried to the First Army Headquarters. He gave Yoshio Shinozuka a sharp nod and asked for instructions: "Your Excellency, Commander, are you looking for me?"

Yoshio Shinozuka nodded and asked, "The front army observation group will arrive in Taiyuan in five days. How are your preparations going?"

Yamamoto Kazuki said confidently: "Commander, I'm ready. I guarantee everything will be perfect!"

"This time, the target of our special agent team is the independent regiment of the Eighth Route Army of China. At that time, the observation group only needs to go to the Huting stronghold to observe the entire process of our operation."

Originally, Yamamoto Kazuki's target was the Eighth Route Army headquarters or the New Regiment, but he couldn't find a suitable opportunity, so he had to settle for the next best thing and choose an independent regiment as his target.

Because the purpose of their plan this time was not to eliminate many Eighth Route Army troops, but to prove the feasibility of special operations to the front army headquarters.

Therefore, destroying an Eighth Route Army regiment headquarters is enough.

The capture of Zhu Ziming, a former security officer of the Independent Regiment, is undoubtedly the best opportunity.
Chapter completed!