Chapter 263 Selling Ping'an County
"What? Giving Ping'an County to the Eighth Route Army?! Village Mouth, how can this be possible?!"
After contacting Qin Yangming, Murakuchi Saburo did not hesitate and asked Qin Yangming to wait for a while. He found Qingquan Muyi who had not arrived at Zhangzhuang as quickly as possible.
Qingquanmu was very happy at first when he saw Murakuchi Saburo rushing over excitedly and learned that they had regained contact with the Eighth Route Army.
The Eighth Route Army has been contacted, so the next step is to ask the Eighth Route Army to help resolve the situation in Chiyang Town. Then, he can follow the arrangements of Murakuchi Saburo and others to become a colonel and finally a regiment commander.
Under such circumstances, how could Qingquan Muyi not be excited?
As a result, before Qingquan Muyi was happy, Murakuchi Saburo said that he would hand over Ping'an County to the Eighth Route Army.
Qingquan Mu was shocked when he heard what Murakuchi Saburo said.
Although he is greedy for money, it doesn't mean he knows nothing.
At least he knew how important Ping'an County was.
“Murakou-kun, if Ping’an County is handed over to the Eighth Route Army, even if Chiyang Town is solved, Ping’an County will be lost. Then, as the commander, I certainly cannot shirk the responsibility for the loss of Ping’an County.
Even if we both don't commit suicide by then, we won't be able to get promoted.
"Muraguchi-kun, why did you agree to such an outrageous request from the Eighth Route Army?"
Although Qingquan Muyi was very surprised why Murakuchi Saburo handed over Ping'an County to the Eighth Route Army, Qingquan Muyi knew that Murakuchi Saburo was smarter than himself, so he still calmed down and asked Murakuchi Saburo why.
Since Murakuchi Saburo did this, he must have his reasons.
Qingquan Muyi is very self-aware. He knows that Murakuchi Saburo is smarter than himself, and he and Murakuchi are in the same boat now, so Murakuchi Saburo has no reason to harm him.
If he could understand the explanation given by Murakuchi Saburo, then he could follow Murakuchi Saburo's orders and give Ping'an County to the Eighth Route Army.
Murakuchi Saburo listened to what Kiyozumi Muichi said and said calmly.
"Qingquan-kun, who said you are the commander of Ping'an County?"
"Hmm? Mr. Murakuchi, what do you mean? The headquarters has issued a transfer order for me to take over Ping'an County and become the commander of Ping'an County.
Do you want to change my transfer order and transfer me to another place?"
Listening to what Murakuchi Saburo said, Qingquan Muyi was a little curious and surprised at the same time.
If Saburo Murakuchi can even change the transfer order of the First Army Headquarters, then I'm afraid that Saburo Murakuchi may have more than just Major General Sato as his backer.
Murakuchi Saburo looked at the expression on Qingquan Muyi's face, knew what Qingquan Muyi was thinking, and spoke directly.
"Of course not, if Major General Sato was in the First Army right now, then he could change the order. But Major General Sato is not in the First Army right now, so it is impossible to change your order.
The transfer order said that Qingquan Muyi would go to Ping'an County to take over Ping'an County and become the commander of Ping'an County.
This is a transfer order.
It was not to appoint Qingquan Muyi as the commander of Ping'an County.
Mr. Qingquan, there is a difference between a transfer order and an appointment letter.
You have received the transfer order, but as long as you have not arrived in Ping'an County and have not taken over the troops from the former commander of Ping'an County, you are now just a lieutenant colonel without any position.
You are not yet the commander of Ping'an County!"
After listening to what Murakuchi Saburo said, Qingquanmu reacted instantly.
"Muraguchi-kun, do you mean to ask the Eighth Route Army to hand over Ping'an County to the Eighth Route Army before I take over Ping'an County?!"
"But if that's the case, won't the Eighth Route Army still attack Ping'an County? We can't help at all. Will the Eighth Route Army agree to this?"
Qingquan Muyi looked at Murakuchi Saburo with some concern, wondering why the Eighth Route Army would agree to such conditions.
Time is very tight for him now. What happened in Chiyang Town is like a thorn that sticks deep in his heart.
If the matter in Chiyang Town is not resolved, once the new commander of Chiyang Town arrives in Chiyang Town and investigates, this tough warrior will immediately be labeled a bastard who resells military supplies.
Seeing Qingquan Muyi still didn't understand what he meant.
Murakuchi Saburo shook his head.
“Qingquan-kun, you don’t want the Eighth Route Army to take over Ping’an County before you become the commander.
I want the Eighth Route Army to capture Ping'an County when you just become the commander of Ping'an County!"
Worried that Qingquan Muyi still didn't understand what was going on, Murakuchi Saburo directly explained his thoughts to Qingquan Muyi.
When Qingquan Mu saw that Murakuchi Saburo had not finished speaking, even though his mind was full of questions, he resisted the urge to ask and waited for Murakuchi Saburo to finish what he was saying before speaking.
"One day, Lieutenant Colonel Kiyozumi Muichi received an order to go to Ping'an County to take over Ping'an County and serve as the commander of Ping'an County.
The next day, Lieutenant Colonel Qingquan Muyi arrived in Ping'an County and successfully took over the county defense, preparing to take over the entire county seat of Ping'an County.
The former commander of Ping'an County realized that his affairs had been exposed. In a rage, he directly contacted his trusted troops, the Eighth Route Army or the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and opened the city gates of Ping'an County.
Finally, Qingquan Muyi was deceived by the former commander of Ping'an County and did not know that the Eighth Route Army had entered the city, so he took part of the troops out for inspection.
After Qingquan Muyi led his troops out of the city, they were immediately surrounded by the Eighth Route Army.
In the end, with the help of the former commander of Ping'an County, the Eighth Route Army or the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army easily occupied Ping'an County.
Lieutenant Colonel Kiyozumi Muichi led the last of his troops in a desperate fight to retake Ping'an County, but his troops were too small and among them were the former commander's trusted troops.
In the end, Qingquan Muyi failed and could only rescue some troops in tears and retreat towards Shuiquan. Commander Qingquan Muyi was seriously injured...
Qingquan, what do you think of this combat report? "
Listening to the battle report from Murakuchi Saburo, Qingquan Muyi's eyes widened.
"Isn't this a bit bad?"
Qingquan Muyi looked around and said with a guilty conscience.
"I'm seriously injured again... Will it hurt a lot this time?"
“Qingquan-kun, if you can succeed, your reputation as a tough warrior will become even more famous.
Mr. Qingquan, this battle plan will bring a lot of benefits to both us and the Eighth Route Army.
The only victim was the former commander.
Anyway, his affairs have been exposed, and there is no one above him to protect him, so he can only wait for death.
We're going to die anyway, so why not make some use of the waste?
Let his death become the nourishment for our advancement!"
A hint of cruelty flashed in Murakuchi Saburo's eyes.
He has been on the battlefield for so long, rising from a small soldier with no background to a major, and especially being so adept in all aspects. Naturally, he is not as simple as he appears.
Murakuchi Saburo has often used others as stepping stones for himself.
If Qingquan Muyi was not from their faction, Murakuchi Saburo would have turned Qingquan Muyi into nutrients for his own promotion long ago.
"Mr. Qingquan, do you agree? If you don't agree, then the Eighth Route Army will definitely not help with Chiyang Town's affairs.
If you agree, we will immediately contact the Eighth Route Army and discuss with them the plan to attack the county seat of Ping'an County.
At the same time, let the Eighth Route Army quickly help resolve the crisis in Chiyang Town."
Murakuchi Saburo had already said this, so Qingquan Muyi had no reason to refuse.
"Murakou-kun, let's discuss with the Eighth Route Army how to attack Ping'an County. Since we have decided to hand over Ping'an County to the Eighth Route Army, we must handle the matter cleanly.
Do everything perfectly and maximize our interests!"
"No problem. Let's go, Qingquan-kun. We will go over and discuss with the Eighth Route Army how to attack Ping'an County."
"What about Zhangzhuang? Zhangzhuang is already prepared to welcome us.
According to the time, we should arrive at Zhangzhuang stronghold at noon today."
"Send a telegram to Zhangzhuang, saying that the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold was attacked by the Eighth Route Army and the truck was destroyed. We can't go to Zhangzhuang stronghold for the time being, so we will go there tomorrow."
"We can forge a story and say that the current commander of Ping'an County doesn't want you to take over Ping'an County, so he has asked the Eighth Route Army to send troops to ambush you at Xiaocaozhuang.
Otherwise it would be hard to explain if the journey was too safe.
Let’s go back to Xiaocaozhuang stronghold first.
The Eighth Route Army is probably also notifying several of their relevant officers to come over to discuss this matter."
"There is no rush at Zhangzhuang Stronghold. We will wait for the Eighth Route Army to arrive at Zhangzhuang Stronghold in the afternoon.
In addition, the Imperial Army at the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold needs to be replaced, and the Eighth Route Army should be sent into the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold.
Let's show our sincerity first, and only then will the Eighth Route Army help us resolve the issues in Chiyang Town as quickly as possible."
"Okay, no problem. Let's go back to Xiaocaozhuang first."
"You go first. I'll go inform the Eighth Route Army to prepare to take over the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold."
"no problem."
……
"Captain, Murakuchi Saburo is coming!"
Qin Yangming, who had just returned to the deserted village after contacting Ding Wei and telling him that there was probably no need to attack the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold, came over and told Qin Yangming.
It was said that Saburo from the village was coming.
"You're back so soon? Did you discuss it with that guy?"
Qin Yangming was also a little surprised when he heard what Duan Peng said.
He was only out for an hour.
As a result, Murakuchi Saburo came back so quickly after discussing with Kiyozumi Muichi.
"Let's go and see what Murakuchi Saburo has to say."
Qin Yangming soon arrived at the entrance of the village where Sanlang was.
"Muraguchi-kun, how about it, have you guys discussed it?"
When Cunkou Sanlang saw Qin Yangming coming, he immediately stood up and said.
“Mr. Qin, I have already discussed with Mr. Qingquan that Ping’an County can be handed over to the Eighth Route Army.
However, the exchange must be done according to our method.
In order to show our sincerity, we are willing to hand over the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold to you first.
What do you think about us discussing the details in Xiaocaozhuang tonight?"
Listening to what Cunkou Saburo said, Qin Yangming nodded.
"No problem. Muraguchi-kun, how are you going to hand over the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold to us?"
“It’s simple, Qingquan-kun has returned to the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold.
After I go back, we will make all the Imperial Army battalion in the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold lay down their weapons, and then I will take them away from the stronghold.
After your army has surrounded us, you just need to change into the uniforms of the Imperial Army and follow us to the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold."
"But now that we have to hand over Ping'an County to your army, we may not be able to help you with the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold in the future. Everything will have to be defended by your army."
"No problem, I've thought about this. Don't worry, I understand. I will definitely not cause you any trouble."
"When are you going to send out the puppet troops? I'll have the troops ready."
"It will start after I return. Qin Jun, you can prepare the troops now. When the time comes, Qin Jun, you can have someone keep an eye on the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold.
About an hour, should be enough time for your army to prepare, right?"
"no problem."
Qin Yangming had no objection to Murakuchi Saburo's arrangement.
The entire New 1st Regiment has arrived. Even if the New 1st Regiment had not arrived, he still has three cavalry companies, so his manpower is quite sufficient.
After discussing with each other, Murakuchi Sanlang and Qin Yangming quickly rode away from the deserted village.
Qin Yangming, who had just returned from Ding Wei, quickly arranged for Duan Peng to take people over to check on the situation.
Then he rode his horse again to the location of the new regiment.
……
The new regiment chose a mountain valley as its base.
Seeing Qin Yangming coming back again, Ding Wei was a little curious.
"Captain Qin, why are you back again? Is there anything else?"
Ding Wei asked Qin Yangming with a hint of doubt.
"Captain Ding, something unexpected happened.
"Muraguchi Saburo plans to hand over the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold to us in advance, and asked us to prepare a battalion of troops to exchange clothes with the Imperial Army and enter the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold."
Ding Wei was a little confused as he listened to Qin Yangming's words.
"So anxious?"
"It's quite urgent. After taking over the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold, we will discuss with Cunkou Sanlang and others how to take over Ping'an County.
Murakuchi Saburo and Qingquan Muyi have made up their minds and are planning to hand over Ping'an County to us, but Murakuchi Saburo said that we have to listen to them on how to do it specifically.
Let’s discuss it tonight.
Captain Ding, please send a telegram to Captain Li and Captain Kong later, asking them to keep the troops in place and hide them so that they will not be discovered by the Japanese.
We also ask Captain Ding to mobilize the New 1st Regiment to move closer to the Xiaocaozhuang stronghold.
At this time, Murakuchi Saburo should have arrived at Xiaocaozhuang, and he probably had already started confiscating the weapons and equipment of the puppet army.
At that time, Murakuchi Saburo will bring out all the puppet soldiers whose weapons and equipment have been confiscated, and then we will go over and capture all of them and change them into our clothes.
It's just that Political Commissar Zhong needs to take care of those puppet army prisoners at the back."
"No trouble, no trouble."
(End of this chapter)
