Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

As the deputy commander of the 8th Column and the commander of the Chahar South Detachment, Zhang Zihua commanded the elite troops of the 8th Column and was determined to achieve great things.

"Can your brother control the troops?"

"Secretary Zhang, don't worry. The core of this unit is made up of members of our family, and many of them are related to our family. My eldest brother decided to accept this appointment because he was worried that the Japanese army would harm our family.

"it is good."

Zhang Zihua was overjoyed.

After so much planning, we finally got a good result.

If this rebellion succeeded, it would cause a sensation in the Chahar region, just like Wu Shi's rebellion in Chifeng. In fact, Zhang Zihua looked down on Wang Hongliang, and even in Zhang Zihua's opinion, Wang Hongliang was not as good as Wu Shi.

Wu Shi was a man who rose from humble beginnings during turbulent times, uneducated himself. Because his family was impoverished, he journeyed north in search of a place to live. In Chicheng, he built his career through sheer courage and a relentless drive. Given his experiences, it's understandable that he harbored no sense of national identity.

But Wang Hongliang is a well-read man.

He has been reading sage books since he was young and studied in Japan. He is a scholar who understands the great principles. Although he said it was for the safety of his family, to put it bluntly, he is still a fence-sitter. While serving the Japanese as a dog, he did not forget to contact the Eighth Route Army. He would support whichever side was in power. However, Zhang Zihua had seen too many such people in this era. Now that the Eighth Column was in power in Chahar and was suppressing the troops stationed in Mongolia, Wang Hongliang began to make a new choice. So Zhang Zihua did not care whether Wang Hongliang really wanted to turn against the enemy from the bottom of his heart, as long as he could do so.

"If the troops can capture Zhuolu, Comrade Wang Hongsheng will be credited with the greatest credit."

"Secretary Zhang, you are too kind."

Wang Hongsheng was also excited.

Because his brother would bring all the family members to join the anti-Japanese war. This has always been his idea. Having a brother who is a traitor and a group of family members who are traitors has always been a thorn in Wang Hongsheng's heart.

"Go back now and tell your brother that we will join forces to capture Zhuolu the day after tomorrow."

"Yes."

Zhang Zihua felt relieved.

Seeing Zhang Zihua coming back, several important cadres of the Chanan Detachment came over.

"Commander, how is it?"

"Everything went smoothly. Comrade Wang Hongsheng said that Wang Hongliang agreed to the counterattack. Furthermore, their rotation was in two days, and he planned to eliminate the remaining Japanese troops and advisors that night and then escort the main force into the city."

"Great."

"it is good."

Wu Qinghe was worried: "What should we do if Wang Hongliang plays 'Burning Red Cliffs'?"

"Yes. Commander, consider this as well."

Although the two parties have been in contact for a long time and have cooperated with each other.

But people's hearts are hidden.

Especially people like Wang Hongliang who are fence-sitters are not worthy of trust.

Zhang Zihua nodded and said, "I've also considered this possibility.

Although the possibility is small, we cannot ignore it. So my idea is to send a troop into Zhuolu first and control the east gate. If there are no other problems, the main force will go in. However, in order to prevent Wang Hongliang from thinking that we don't trust them, I will take the troops in when the time comes.

"No. You're the commander of the Chanan detachment. This is too dangerous."

Lei Jiabin immediately shook his head in objection.

If Zhang Zihua, at this level, were to encounter an accident in Zhuolu, it would be a major incident. This was because Zhang Zihua was not only the commander of the Cha'nan Detachment, but also the deputy commander of the column. However, what Zhang Zihua said made sense. Wang Hongliang, anyway, the Eighth Route Army didn't believe him, and he might feel that the Eighth Route Army was perfunctory.

Even if Wang Hongliang is fine, what will his subordinates think?

After all, those people are members of the Wang family.

This was very detrimental to their unity. Even though they despised them in their hearts, if they really turned against us, it would be a big deal. The Eighth Route Army's capture of Zhuolu would be a major event that would change the situation in the entire Xuanzhuohuai area.

No matter how you look at it, Wang Hongliang's contribution is not small.

Wu Qinghe immediately said, "Commander, Political Commissar, I'll take the men in."

Wu Qinghe is a rough but meticulous person.

He immediately understood Zhang Zihua and the others' concerns. Zhang Zihua shook his head and was about to say something, but Wu Qinghe said directly, "Commander, Political Commissar, do you think I'm not qualified for this level?

"Old Wu, what are you talking about?"

"That's all right. Commander, Political Commissar, don't worry. Absolutely nothing will happen."

1940 9 Month 4 Day.

The main force of the Eighth Route Army began to evacuate Zhengtai Road, clearing out the Japanese strongholds and forts within the base area and destroying the Japanese highway.

At this time, the main force of the Chanan Detachment quietly arrived in Zhuolu.

The 18th, 25th, 38th and 39th Regiments were four main regiments in total. Of course, these troops were not all in Zhuolu, but were spread out around Zhuolu.

Waiting for the Zhuolu Battle that the Chanan Detachment had planned for a long time.

"Mr. Koizumi."

"The Eighth Route Army is attacking everywhere. The 16th Regiment has been attacking Huailai for the past two days. Other units of the Eighth Route Army have also recently attacked our strongholds and forts around Zhuolu. We don't know when they will attack Zhuolu. We must strengthen our defenses. We are not allowed to sleep at night and must stay outside the city."

"Hai."

Wang Hongliang's unit was the Second Battalion of the Zhuo County Self-Defense Corps.

The Japanese treated these self-defense groups well, as they were similar to the security forces in other counties. One reason the Japanese trusted the self-defense groups was that their families were all in Zhuolu County. The monks could escape, but the temple couldn't. They weren't worried that these groups would become like the North China Security Army, suffering from diarrhea in the face of battle.

Therefore, these self-defense groups had no shortage of weapons and ammunition, and their salaries were also good, making them the best-paid among the puppet troops. However, in order to ensure the loyalty of the troops and monitor their actions, the Japanese army would send advisors to the troops.

These advisors sent by the Japanese army, although they are called advisors, actually have great power. They have the power to interfere in all matters of the army.

Of course, these consultants also have major flaws.

That is, these consultants do not understand Chinese.

Initially, the Japanese army sent Chinese-speaking advisors to the puppet troops. However, as more and more puppet troops were reorganized, they ran out of Chinese-speaking advisors. Eventually, they had to use translators, but even that became insufficient.

The consultant in front of Wang Hongliang is Koizumi Yoshitake.

He wasn't an advisor to the Second Battalion, but rather to the Zhuolu Self-Defense Corps. It was just that this time it was the Second Battalion's turn to guard the city gate, so he'd come along to take a look. He looked down on the Self-Defense Corps.

He usually orders people around.

The same is true for powerful locals in Zhuolu like Wang Hongliang.

Wang Hongliang accepted the order with a gloomy face and left. Seeing Wang Hongliang's unhappy expression, Koizumi Mitake didn't care at all. Although many Japanese military officers respected Wang Hongliang, especially because Wang Hongliang had studied in Japan, Koizumi Mitake didn't like Wang Hongliang.

This person is too cunning.

On the surface, he seemed to be submissive. But the longer he interacted with Wang Hongliang, the more he felt that Wang Hongliang was untrustworthy. In Koizumi's view, such cunning Chinese people were not worthy of trust.

Although these people were powerful in the local area and could help the Japanese army quickly stabilize local order, in Koizumi Yoshitake's opinion, the loyalty of the Japanese was not as good as that of the ruffians who would work for anyone who paid them.

Chapter 335: Conquering Zhuolu

"Brother, how are you?"

Wang Hongsheng came to Wang Hongliang and asked in a low voice.

Wang Hongliang looked at the Japanese troops not far away and said, "Wait a minute. The Eighth Route Army is causing a lot of trouble this time, and the Japanese are very sensitive. Let's wait until the early morning to take action. By then, the Japanese will definitely be unprepared."

Wang Hongliang shook his head.

Wang Hongliang had been deeply shocked recently. Back then, hundreds of thousands of Nationalist troops were being chased and attacked by the Japanese army along the Ping-Sui Railway. The Japanese army was so powerful back then. But just a few years later, the Eighth Route Army, a "beggar unit," had become so powerful. Previously, they had easily killed Japanese generals, and now, even the troops stationed in Mongolia were cowering.

"Yes."

Wang Hongsheng was very nervous.

He calmed himself down. After all, Wang Hongsheng was just a student before, and being able to successfully connect the Eighth Route Army with his elder brother was already a great test of his mental strength. However, the closer he got to the final moment, the more nervous he became.

Wang Hongliang wasn't as calm as he appeared, but he'd seen enough to manage his expression. Of course, Wang Hongliang didn't want to be called a traitor; the stigma of being a traitor wasn't pleasant. While he had his share of ulterior motives, he'd been raised reading sage books and understood the importance of national justice. However, his family was in Zhuolu, and if he wasn't careful, hundreds of them would be in danger.

But he understands now.

The Japanese could not conquer China. Even the "beggars" like the Eighth Route Army were able to defeat the Japanese army so fiercely. How could the Japanese army possibly conquer China?

There is no point in being a turtle now. At most you can survive for a few years.

But what to do in the future?

When Japan was defeated, he and his clan would become traitors abandoned by everyone. If the traitors were to be liquidated at that time, it would not only bring disaster to the family, but also make the family infamous for eternity.

This kind of thing cannot be done.

The current situation will only bring shame to his own people.

If you want your people to live with dignity, you still have to follow the right path. Even if this path causes many casualties, it is the only way for your people to avoid being called traitors in the future. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, they will not be liquidated.

Wang Hongliang is more patient than Wang Hongsheng.

Time passed by minute by minute.

It was almost one in the morning, and tens of thousands of troops outside the city held their breath, waiting for news from inside.

"Remember, use a knife and move quickly."

"Yes."

Wang Hongliang's Second Battalion did not have many people, but there were still more than 200 of them.

More importantly, most of these people were members of the Wang family, or relatives by marriage, and some were Wang family employees. So after Wang Hongliang made his decision, he quickly communicated with the clan members he trusted.

Then made a plan.

The Japanese army came to defend the city together, and there was only one squadron of 13 people under the command of a sergeant to monitor the Self-Defense Corps. Most importantly, the Japanese army was not prepared for the puppet army. After Wang Hongliang made his deployment, he walked into the Japanese military advisor Koizumi Mitake.

"Wang Sang, what's going on?"

"Mr. Koizumi, this is a midnight snack. I brought it to you."

"it is good."

Mitake Koizumi took the food.

But just as he was about to say something, his pupils suddenly dilated. Then he lowered his head to look at his chest and saw a knife stuck in it. Koizumi Mitake couldn't believe it and stared at Wang Hongliang.

"Wang Sang, you, you

"Little devil, I'm rebelling today."

Wang Hongliang gritted his teeth.

Wang Hongliang had spent years humiliated by the Japanese, and he no longer wanted to endure this. His momentary decision had brought shame upon his family. After capturing and killing Koizumi Mitake, Wang Hongliang immediately walked out.