Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 168 Japanese Pilots

"Battalion Commander, Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang, I hit it! I hit it!" Company Commander Wu shouted excitedly.

"Company Commander Wu, well done!" Zhang Haoshan praised Company Commander Wu as he ran over.

"Good, you are indeed worthy of being my soldiers. When we return to Wolong Mountain, I will ask the regimental commander for commendation on your behalf."

"Thank you, Battalion Commander."

"Battalion Commander, I saw a man jump off a Japanese plane. He was carrying something that looked like an umbrella and was slowly descending into the mountains."

"Oh, that's called a parachute. It's what the Japanese use for flight registration. Be careful, Battalion Commander Niu has already sent Company Commander Qin with men to capture them," Zhang Haoshan explained.

“We’ll retreat first. Making such a commotion will definitely alert the Japanese soldiers in the surrounding area. As for Company Commander Qin and his men, they’ll catch up with us after they capture the Japanese,” Niu Dali said.

“Okay, let’s get out of here quickly and get back as soon as possible.” Zhang Haoshan nodded in agreement.

"Everyone, continue on your way." Niu Dali directed the soldiers to continue marching towards the Wolongshan militia.

The new recruits were shocked to see the Japanese plane being shot down, but the shock was quickly followed by ecstasy. They never imagined that their unit could shoot down a Japanese plane! The sight of the plane crashing gave them an unparalleled sense of pride.

As the new recruits set off again, their bodies, exhausted from the journey, were now brimming with energy! They raised their heads, chests puffed out, and marched toward Wolong Mountain.

On the other side, Qin Yang led his men to the spot where the Japanese pilot had landed.

"Everyone be careful, lest the Japanese get pushed to the limit and start biting people indiscriminately."

"Yes, Captain."

"Also, capture as many alive as possible. Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang said that Japanese pilots are very valuable. We should capture them and let the regimental commander handle them personally."

"Yes."

"What a pity, the other Japanese pilot went straight to meet their Emperor with the plane, what a waste!" Qin Yang said with a look of regret when he heard the Japanese pilot's apology.

"Company commander, target spotted! The Japanese soldier has fallen unconscious!" a soldier shouted from afar.

"Quickly, tie him up," Qin Yang ordered hastily.

"Yes."

"You guys carry this little Japanese soldier, let's hurry and catch up with the battalion commander and the others," Qin Yang ordered after he had tied him up.

"Yes."

Qin Yang led his company at breakneck speed toward Wolong Mountain.

Shortly after Qin Yang left, two squadrons of Japanese soldiers from the surrounding counties went to scout the nearby mountains, and soon the two downed planes came into view.

"Baka yarou, who did this?!" The Japanese leader was shocked to see the Japanese wreckage engulfed in flames on the ground.

"Report to headquarters immediately! Two Imperial fighter jets have been found to have crashed!"

"Yes."

After the little devil reported this intelligence, the entire Taiyuan Command fell into a period of calm. Then, the Taiyuan Intelligence Department began to take action to investigate how the two planes were shot down.

Of course, Zhang Haoshan, Niu Dali, and the others were completely unaware of all this. They finally arrived at the Wolong Mountain area, and Qin Yang, who had lagged behind, caught up with his men.

"Battalion Commander, the Japanese soldier has been captured!"

"okay."

"Bring it up to me," Qin Yang continued.

Then two soldiers dragged up a Japanese soldier who was bound hand and foot and had a white cloth stuffed in his mouth.

"Battalion Commander, this is it!"

The Japanese pilots glared angrily at Niu Dali and his group, their mouths stuffed with white cloth, only able to make muffled sounds. It was obvious, however, that the Japanese were the ones hurling insults at them.

"Hehehe, this is the first time our militia has captured a Japanese soldier, isn't it?" Bi Shoucai remarked with emotion.

“Yes, the regimental commander gave the order: leave no Japanese soldier alive, and even stab the corpses with bayonets to prevent them from rising from the dead,” Niu Dali said with a sneer.

"It's only because Deputy Commander Zhang said you have value that I spared your life. You're still asking for it." Niu Dali stepped forward and slapped you twice.

"This little Japanese soldier is too weak; he passed out after just two slaps." Niu Dali looked at the unconscious Japanese soldier with a speechless expression.

"Battalion Commander, with that kind of strength, not many people can withstand more than a couple of blows from you," Qin Yang thought to himself, silently complaining about his battalion commander.

"Let's go, let's try to get back to the Wolong Mountain camp tonight. I'm really craving the food from the kitchen." Niu Dali rubbed his stomach.

My stomach has suffered these past few days!

"Haha, let's go." Zhang Haoshan said with a laugh.

The group then sped off toward the military camp.

Tang Weiguo had already received news of Zhang Haoshan and Niu Dali's return and had arrived at the mountain gate early to wait for them.

Waiting at the mountain gate for the troops who had completed their missions had become a habit for Tang Weiguo. Every time Tang Weiguo stood in front of the mountain gate, he hoped that all the troops who went out to carry out their missions would return safely.

Tang Weiguo was accompanied by Tang Xiaohu and Staff Officer Long. Tang Weiguo and his group waited at the mountain gate for a while, and then they saw a group of people carrying torches in the distance. It was Niu Dali leading the reconnaissance battalion and the new recruit battalion.

"Commander, we're back!"

"It's good that you're back safe and sound. Dinner is already prepared, everyone, go and eat!"

"Xiao Hu, have the soldiers of the First Battalion take charge of handing over the supplies."

"Yes."

"The First Battalion, assist the reconnaissance battalion in handing over supplies."

"Commander, Staff Officer Long, I have something to tell you," Niu Dali said excitedly.

"What's wrong?" Tang Weiguo looked at Niu Dali with some confusion. There weren't many things that could excite Niu Dali like this.

"We shot down two Japanese planes on the way!" Niu Dali shouted excitedly.

"Really?" This time it was Tang Weiguo's turn to be shocked.

"Commander, it's true. Thanks to the anti-aircraft gun I replaced, we shot down two Japanese planes." Bi Shoucai said with a face full of pride.

"Good, good, good, you did a great job." Tang Weiguo said "good" three times in a row.

"Whoever takes it down will be richly rewarded."

“He is my artillery company commander,” Niu Dali said.

"Okay, I've noted down the credit."

"By the way, Commander, we also captured a Japanese pilot alive. I wanted to kill him, but Deputy Commander Zhang said that Japanese pilots are valuable and asked me to spare his life."

“Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang did the right thing. Those Japanese pilots are indeed valuable; keeping them alive is very useful!”

"Alright, since you've all made such a great contribution tonight, I, Tang Weiguo, can't be stingy. Let's all drink to our hearts' content tonight."

"Haha, long live the commander!"

This was the first time they had ever heard their commander tell them they could drink to their heart's content.

"Xiao Hu, your battalion is responsible for guard duty."

"Yes."

"Everyone else, let's go." Tang Weiguo enthusiastically led everyone towards the cafeteria. The cafeteria had already prepared a delicious meal.