The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 140 Reconnaissance Ambush

Lei Tao ordered his soldiers to spread out around the valley, maintaining a high level of alert and keeping a close eye on any signs of trouble. He then quickly retrieved anti-infantry trip mines from his Bagua gyroscope and began meticulously laying minefields along the path the Japanese army would inevitably pass through.

Lei Tao crouched low, carefully observing the surrounding terrain. He chose a narrow section of the path sheltered by brush and rocks. He crouched gently, unsheathed the anti-personnel tripwire from its protective bag, and deftly manipulated it with his hands. He carefully connected the mine's trigger to the tripwire, then buried it securely in the ground, cleverly concealing it with the surrounding dirt and fallen leaves, leaving only the barely perceptible tripwire lying across the middle of the path. As he laid the mines, Lei Tao mentally planned the subsequent assault, ensuring each mine would have the greatest possible impact.

After laying several trip mines, he pulled out some camouflage netting from his space and covered the area surrounding the minefield, blending it in with the surroundings and making it harder for the Japanese to detect. Lei Tao would occasionally look up to observe the surroundings, listening carefully for any unusual sounds.

After completing the minefield, Lei Tao returned to the soldiers' hiding spot. He whispered to them the detailed location and trigger range of the minefield, as well as the subsequent assault plan. The soldiers nodded in understanding. They gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes fixed firmly ahead, awaiting the arrival of the Japanese army and preparing to engage them.

Lei Tao picked up the telescope again and closely watched the movements of the Japanese squad. At this moment, the Japanese squad was slowly advancing towards the valley where they were, and the mortar was particularly eye-catching in the middle of the team. Lei Tao silently calculated the distance between the Japanese and the minefield, and his finger unconsciously rested on the trigger...

Lei Tao and his soldiers were on high alert in their hiding spot, their eyes fixed on the Japanese troops approaching the minefield. The Japanese soldiers advanced cautiously, unaware of the danger right under their feet.

As they entered the minefield, a Japanese soldier at the end of the group suddenly looked troubled, as if he had to urinate urgently. He glanced around and saw a patch of grass nearby that offered some shelter. He broke away from the group and hurried towards it. His steps were so rapid that he paid no attention to the abnormality beneath his feet.

Just as he reached the edge of the brush, about to relieve himself, he tragically stepped on a carefully placed anti-infantry trip mine. With a resounding boom, the mine exploded, its powerful force sending the Japanese soldier's flesh and blood flying, scattering his limbs everywhere. Simultaneously, the steel balls within the mine scatter like shotgun shells, striking several Japanese soldiers in the back. They screamed and fell to the ground, struggling in agony. The shockwave from the explosion knocked more Japanese soldiers near the detonation point over, knocking some unconscious while others were swept into nearby hard objects, sustaining serious injuries.

The Japanese squad was thrown into chaos, with cries of terror echoing one after another. They looked around frantically, trying to find cover and determine the source of the attack. The commander shouted loudly, trying to calm the soldiers and organize a defensive formation. Among them, the Japanese mortar team quickly reacted, hastily adjusting the angle of their mortars, preparing to launch a counterattack against Lei Tao and his men.

Seeing the Japanese troops entering the minefield and startled by the explosion, Lei Tao was overjoyed, knowing the time for a surprise attack had arrived. He shouted, "Action!" and rushed out from his hiding spot, his modified Type 81 assault rifle blazing as he fired fiercely at the Japanese squad. Bullets rained down on the Japanese, instantly knocking several soldiers down.

Soldiers responded one after another, emerging from their various hiding places and attacking the Japanese. For a moment, the sounds of gunfire and grenade explosions echoed in the valley.

However, the Japanese mortar team quickly loaded their incendiary shells. With a muffled thud, a flaming shell whistled toward Lei Tao and his men. The shell exploded not far away, sending flames blazing and distorting the surrounding air. Lei Tao shouted, "Beware the fire! Scatter!" The soldiers quickly scattered, seeking shelter from the flames. But one soldier was caught off guard and burned by the edge of the flames. He rolled on the ground in agony. Seeing this, Lei Tao rushed over and dragged the injured soldier behind a boulder.

The Japanese suffered heavy losses from the combined effects of the surprise attack and the mine explosion, but they quickly launched a counterattack. Some Japanese soldiers, leaning against surrounding rocks and trees, returned fire, while machine gunners set up their guns and fired wildly in the direction of Lei Tao and his men. Bullets whizzed through the air, sending dust flying from the ground.

Lei Tao knew that if the Japanese mortar cell wasn't dealt with, his troops would remain in danger. Taking advantage of the smoke-filled battlefield, he cleverly used the terrain for cover and began to maneuver towards the mortar cell. He alternated between crawling low and sprinting, using obstacles like boulders and trees to block the Japanese's view. His figure moved across the battlefield like a ghost, gradually closing in on the mortar cell's blind spot.

Finally, Lei Tao successfully circumvented his desired position. He quickly retrieved his RPG from the Bagua gyroscope and expertly loaded the high-explosive incendiary rocket into position. He knelt on one knee, steadying the launcher on his shoulder. Through the scope, he locked onto the Japanese mortar team's position. He took a deep breath, regulated his breathing and composure, then decisively pulled the trigger. With a whoosh, the rocket, trailing a long flame, shot out, like a deadly meteor, plunging straight into the Japanese mortar team's position.

The rockets instantly exploded on the Japanese mortar battery position, creating a deafening explosion and sending flames shooting skyward. The high-explosive force shattered the mortars, sending surrounding Japanese gunners flying in the blast, their bodies instantly engulfed in flames, and they cried out in agony. The ammunition on the battery also detonated, triggering a series of explosions that completely destroyed the entire Japanese mortar position.