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It was already very late at night.

In this courtyard in the back alley of Rongji Grocery Store.

Zhou Tianyang sat at the stone table with the hand-drawn map in front of him.

Ma Yong squatted on the stone steps at the entrance of the courtyard.

Liu Ping sat opposite Zhou Tianyang, his gaze fixed on the circled location on the map, and remained silent for a long time.

Comrade Liu Ping.

Zhou Tianyang spoke first, his voice not loud, but very clear.

"I'm going to take action against the Japanese the day after tomorrow."

Liu Ping looked up at him, but didn't rush to reply.

His gaze lingered on Zhou Tianyang's face for several seconds.

It's as if they're confirming whether there's any room for negotiation in that statement.

A few seconds later, he confirmed it.

No.

"Who is the target?"

Liu Ping asked a question, his tone cautiously calm.

"The day after tomorrow afternoon, there will be an inspection team from the headquarters of the East China Expeditionary Army."

Zhou Tianyang tapped that location on the map with his finger.

"At the general officer level, at least two targets of major general rank or above will appear."

"I've figured out the exact time and route."

Liu Ping frowned slightly.

How did you find out about the inspection team?

"Ma Yong found out about it."

Zhou Tianyang's tone remained calm.

"The recent activity in the Japanese concession has been very unusual; the security level is much higher than usual."

"The East China Expeditionary Army Headquarters has adjusted its sentry posts in the past two days and temporarily added a batch of guards."

After listening, Liu Ping remained silent for a few seconds.

He did not refute Zhou Tianyang's judgment, but he did not immediately nod either.

He glanced down at the circle on the map, then looked up again.

"Commander Zhou, what is your plan?"

Zhou Tianyang didn't hide anything and explained his plan from beginning to end.

Starting the day after tomorrow morning, Ma Yong will lead his guard platoon to lie in ambush in the western suburbs of Shanghai.

He sneaked alone into the rooftop of that six-story building.

From the alleyway at the back door to that broken window, from the view from the rooftop to the evacuation route.

He explained every detail clearly, as if he were describing a battle plan.

After listening, Liu Ping remained silent for a long time.

Then he spoke, his voice a few decibels lower than before.

"If you go alone and something happens, there will be no one to help you."

"I've already made the arrangements."

Zhou Tianyang's tone remained completely unchanged.

"Ma Yong and the guards will be waiting for me in the western suburbs. I'll leave after we're done fighting."

"If I fail to evacuate on time, they will evacuate on their own according to the predetermined route, and they don't need to worry about me."

"They've already traveled the route from Shanghai to Shanxi once; they know how to get there."

Liu Ping tapped his knees lightly with his fingers, as if processing the information.

After a long while, he finally spoke.

"Commander Zhou, whether you hit your target or not, the Japanese concession will be immediately placed under martial law if you fire this shot."

"At that time, all the Japanese troops in Shanghai will be mobilized. Under such circumstances, it will be extremely difficult for you to retreat from the Japanese concession to the western suburbs."

"I know."

Zhou Tianyang's answer was brief.

Liu Ping looked at him, as if he wanted to say something more.

But in the end, he didn't say anything, he just let out a long breath.

It was as if he had swallowed back all the words he hadn't finished saying.

"OK."

"You're more professional in this line of work than I am. I don't understand tactics; I only understand intelligence."

"All I can do is try my best to ensure that I don't hold you back when you take action."

He paused, then added.

I won't be going out the day after tomorrow afternoon.

Zhou Tianyang looked at Liu Ping, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded.

"it is good."

Ma Yong remained squatting at the entrance of the courtyard without saying a word.

At that moment, he stood up and walked to the stone table.

He didn't look at Liu Ping, but looked directly at Zhou Tianyang, his gaze carrying a frankness that only comes after years of following him.

"Commander, you really won't let me come along?"

"This matter cannot be resolved simply by having more people."

Zhou Tianyang's tone remained calm, but carried an unwavering certainty that left no room for negotiation.

"I can operate alone, making a small target and causing little disturbance, and I can retreat quickly."

"It would be much more useful for you to lead the guard platoon to meet me in the western suburbs of Shanghai than to come into the city with me."

Ma Yong's lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to try again.

But seeing Zhou Tianyang's expression, he swallowed his words.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Ma Yong finally nodded, his voice a few decibels lower than before.

"The day after tomorrow morning, I will lead the guard platoon to wait in the western suburbs."

"After you're done there, no matter how late it is, I'll wait for you in the western suburbs."

"If you don't come out..."

"I will arrive on time."

Zhou Tianyang interrupted him, his tone remaining calm.

"You just need to wait in the western suburbs."

Ma Yong didn't say anything more.

There was a moment of silence between the three of them.

Zhou Tianyang folded the map and put it away, then stood up.

"Alright, everyone go and get some rest."

"We have one more day of rest tomorrow, and we'll set off the day after tomorrow."

Liu Ping also stood up and paused in front of Zhou Tianyang.

He was silent for a moment, then spoke a sentence in a low voice.

"Commander Zhou, you must be careful."

Zhou Tianyang looked at him and nodded.

"rest assured."

Liu Ping didn't say anything more and turned to walk towards his room.

Ma Yong also walked towards the backyard.

Zhou Tianyang was the only one left in the courtyard.

He stood beside the stone table, not in a hurry to go back inside.

He stood there for a while, then turned and went into his own room.

the next morning.

After Zhou Tianyang woke up.

The first thing I did was take the M1C Garand out of the system space.

He sat on the bed for a while, checked the gun and scope, and confirmed that everything was normal.

Then they filled all eight magazines with armor-piercing rounds.

Ma Yong had already gotten up and was squatting at the entrance of the courtyard eating a piece of dry food.

Seeing Zhou Tianyang come out, he stood up and walked over.

"Commander, what's the schedule for today?"

"I'm not doing anything today."

Zhou Tianyang wiped the water off his face with his sleeve and turned to look at him.

"You too, don't go out today, get some rest."

Ma Yong nodded, didn't ask any more questions, and squatted back down at the courtyard gate to continue chewing his dry rations.

Zhou Tianyang walked back into the room and sat down on the edge of the bed.

The day passed peacefully.

Liu Ping didn't go out. He basked in the sun in the yard for a while, then went back inside to read.

Zhou Tianyang stayed inside the house the whole time, without going out or talking to anyone.

In the evening, Liu Ping knocked on his door.

"Commander Zhou, I've prepared a few dishes. Let's have some together tonight."

Zhou Tianyang followed him out and sat down next to the stone table.

The table was indeed more lavish than usual.

A plate of stir-fried greens, a dish of salted duck eggs, and a small bowl of braised pork.

Liu Ping poured him half a bowl of wine, and then poured himself half a bowl.

The two clinked their bowls together and each took a sip.

"You're leaving tomorrow."

Liu Ping put down his bowl, his tone carrying an indescribable meaning.