The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 415 Post-War Decision: Scarface Li and Sun Jinhua's Road to Reorganization

The valley was thick with the smell of gunpowder, mingled with the stench of blood, which lingered for a long time. The battle was over, but the battlefield was completely silent. Lei Tao stood on the devastated battlefield, his body covered in dust and the blood of his enemies, appearing exhausted yet resolute.

He looked at the scattered Japanese corpses and immediately ordered the Netherworld Squad: "Finish up on the Japanese corpses. Don't let any of them go, to prevent those from pretending to be dead!" Although the team members were exhausted, they immediately took action after hearing the order. They picked up the Type 38 rifles with bayonets that had fallen on the ground and finished off the Japanese corpses one by one...

Zhao Fugui walked back from the battlefield, blood all over his body, his saber still dripping with blood, both from the enemy and his own men. He said to Lei Tao, "Captain Lei, I'm so sorry that I let Matsui Ichiro get away this time!" Lei Tao patted him on the shoulder and said, "We dealt them a heavy blow. Next time we meet him, we won't let him get away."

Scarface Li and Sun Jinhua led the troops over. Their faces were covered in smoke and dust, but the joy of victory could still be seen. Scarface Li smiled and said, "This battle was a great fight. Although a few devils escaped, it can be considered a relief for the villagers!" Sun Jinhua looked at the battlefield and frowned and said, "So many brothers sacrificed their lives. It's a pity."

While everyone was talking, soldiers cleaning up the battlefield gathered up the Japanese army's weapons and equipment. Wang Huming, with his reconnaissance company, brought over several wounded Japanese prisoners. These prisoners looked terrified, their bodies covered in wounds, and they were being escorted unsteadily. Wang Huming pushed the prisoners to the ground and said, "These little devils are stubborn and won't say anything."

Lei Tao squatted down, stared into the eyes of a prisoner and asked, "You have already lost. Confess sooner rather than later and you will suffer less. Where did Matsui Ichiro escape to?" The prisoner turned his head and said nothing. Lei Tao stood up and said to Wang Huming, "Take them away first and lock them up in a safe place. We will always find a way to make them talk."

Lei Tao turned around and asked Scarface Li and Sun Jinhua, "Was this fight enjoyable? It's more fun than highway robbery, right?"

Scarface Li laughed, patted the dust off his body and said, "Captain Lei, this is much more exciting than highway robbery! Highway robbery in the past was just a small fight, nothing as exciting as this battle! Fighting the Japs with real swords and guns, and beating them so that they flee in a panic, is so cool!" He thought of the battle scene, his eyes full of excitement.

Sun Jinhua gave Scarface Li a white look and said, "I knew you like fighting and killing. But this time, fighting the Japanese with everyone feels different from the previous highway robbery. Although it is dangerous, I feel at ease and feel that I have done something more meaningful." She smoothed her sweat-soaked hair, her eyes showing determination.

Lei Tao nodded and smiled, saying, "That's right. We're here to protect this land and our fellow villagers. Highway robbery is for a living, but fighting the Japanese is for the country, so that future generations won't be bullied. If we can defeat the Japanese today, we can drive them out of China tomorrow!" Overheard by the soldiers sorting their weapons, they chimed in. A close aide to Scarface Li said, "Captain Lei is right! While I didn't starve to death working with Brother Li before, I always felt something was missing. Now, fighting the Japanese with everyone, I know what true joy and value are!" Everyone nodded, and the atmosphere on the battlefield warmed, and fatigue seemed to ease.

Lei Tao asked again: "Are you willing to accept reorganization and transform into an independent guerrilla brigade? Let me be frank, you can't do what you did before. From now on, you must abide by the rules and obey orders and commands."

Scarface Li scratched his head, a little hesitant. After a moment's silence, he stamped his foot and said, "Captain Lei, to be honest, I'm not sure I can change my old habits all at once. But I know fighting the Japanese is a big deal. If reorganization can make us more powerful and kill more Japanese, I'm willing to give it a try! I'm just worried that I, a rough man, won't be able to adapt to the rules in a short time."

Sun Jinhua crossed her arms, thought for a moment, and said, "Captain Lei, I understand what you mean. Accepting reorganization will make us more regular and play a greater role. It's just that we are used to being undisciplined, and suddenly having to obey orders is definitely not something we are used to. However, in order to better resist the Japanese, I am willing to take my sisters and give it a try. I'll have to trouble Captain Lei to bear with us in the future."

Lei Tao smiled with relief and said, "Don't worry, the rules are dead, but people are alive. As long as everyone is determined to resist the Japanese, it's fine. It doesn't matter if you are not used to it at the beginning, you can slowly get used to it. As long as we work together, there is no devil that cannot be defeated!"

Zhao Fugui came over, patted Scarface Li on the shoulder and said, "Old Li, don't hesitate! It's definitely better to work with a large group than to fight alone. Although you were free before, you were bullied by the devils a lot. Now you have such a good opportunity, don't miss it!" Wang Huming also nodded and said, "Yes, only by uniting together can we deal a fatal blow to the devils!"

Under everyone's persuasion, Scarface Li gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! Captain Lei, we are willing to accept the reorganization! From today on, we will listen to you and fight the Japanese together!" Sun Jinhua also smiled and nodded, "Sisters, please listen to your command and work together to fight against the Japanese!"