………………………………………… The fire in the valley gradually went out, and along with the fire disappeared was the new 17th Division, which was regarded as the hope of the Japanese and Korean forces.

"Report to the commander, this is the command knife of the commander of the 17th Japanese Division. The regimental flag has already been burned by the little devils themselves. However, one brigade-sized military flag was captured, and there were three or four wing flags. ”

Cao Biao, the commander of the Fifth Brigade, who was full of gunpowder smoke, said.

"Very well, what about the casualties of the troops?"

"Except for the casualties of the troops in the pockets, there were no major casualties among the other troops." Cao Biao said excitedly. You must know that this time it is facing the army of small Japan, and it is a hearty victory. This is a perfect war for the brave Cao Biao.

"How many people were captured?" On the mountain, Cao Biao saw many surrendered Japanese troops, and he naturally paid more attention to this phenomenon. Because of Feng Yong's intelligence and the intelligence of the warring military region, the little devil's troops were deeply influenced by the spirit of bushido, and they were not afraid of death in the war. Many were defeated and few surrendered. Cao Zheng admitted that some soldiers in the 17th Division had rich combat experience and performed very well in the face of sudden attacks, but more soldiers became flustered and launched a general offensive in the Northeast Army, and many Japanese troops surrendered.

"Almost 5,000 people! Grandma's, when I asked, I found out that these dog days are all rookie eggs. The veterans and officers were basically killed. Cao Biao said dissatisfiedly.

"More than 5,000 people? So much? Cao Zheng couldn't help frowning.

"Commander Cao, kill them all! It's also a scourge for these little devils to keep. It's better to kill it cleanly. Liu Ta next to him interjected. Cao Biao, who was standing on the side, couldn't help but feel cold, and glanced at Liu Ta deeply, for the founder of the Northeast Army gendarmerie, Cao Biao had obviously heard his name. Although Cao Biao is brave and Cao Zheng's brother, he is clearly unwilling to have too much contact with Liu Ta. Such an emotionless person like a murderous weapon, Cao Biao is not willing to come into contact.

"No! Battlefield kills unknown. And with such a large amount, I also need to ask the young marshal for instructions on the next move. Cao Zheng shook his head and refused.

"What is there to be taboo about these little devils, they have killed a hundred." Liu Ta said in a low voice.

Cao Zheng ignored him, he was different from Liu Ta, Liu Ta was only the commander of a unit, although his unit was a little special, it was Feng Yong's personal guard, but this could not change the fact that he was only the head of the regiment. However, Cao Zheng is the commander of the first army, and he has his own decisions in his heart, and he doesn't need others to dictate his command, even if this person is a popular person next to the young marshal.

"Fight the grass battlefield, bury the corpses on the spot, let the troops in the pocket withdraw to the safe area to rest, and by the way, take these prisoners with them, and don't have any hatred for the wounded Japanese soldiers, let the field medical team help together." Cao Zheng commanded.

"Yes!"

"Report to the theater headquarters that our department has completed the wolf hunting operation, please give instructions on the next step." Cao Zheng said loudly.

Liaodong Theater Headquarters, Fengtian City Headquarters.

After receiving Cao Zheng's telegram, Jiang Baili was overjoyed. But he did not rush to deploy the operation, but called Zeng Qiao, the captain of the gendarmerie.

"Have you got in touch with the young marshal?" Jiang Baili's face became gloomy.

"Got in touch. The young marshal gave instructions and asked the commander-in-chief to make a decision! Zeng Qiao said in a deep voice.

Jiang Baili nodded and said, "Then let's act!" After controlling it, I brought him to me, and I wanted to know the reason for his betrayal. ”

"Yes!"

Half an hour later. Wang Jigang, whose face was full of horror, was taken to the headquarters.

"Report to the deputy commander, Wang Jigang, the operational staff officer of the theater headquarters, has been brought." Zeng Qiao said in a deep voice.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief!" Seeing Jiang Baili, the look of horror on Wang Jigang's face disappeared. Only a deep sense of shame remained.

"Xiao Wang, I think I'm good to you, why do you want to betray me and betray the young marshal?" Jiang Baili said with a sad face.

"Commander-in-Chief! When did you find out it was mine? Wang Jigang took a deep breath, and the shame on his face disappeared. Only curiosity and incomprehension remained, he was able to follow Jiang Baili's side, and naturally understood how harsh the punishment of betrayers under Feng Yong's rule was. With Jiang Baili's character, he will never do anything without a purpose, and now that he has been arrested, it means that he has leaked. Continue to quibble and command to increase the guilt in your heart.

"Do you remember the telegram I asked you to send to the young marshal?" Jiang Baili said.

Wang Jigang nodded. Jiang Baili was talking about the battle plan, and Wang Jigang also knew the content of the battle plan, and it was precisely because he knew the content that he detained it privately and did not send it to Changchun. There was no mention of Cao Zheng's troops in that battle plan, so the seemingly complete plan was actually only partial. The other part involved secrets, and Jiang Baili did not explicitly say it in the battle plan. Therefore, the incomplete battle plan seems to be that the Northeast Army will use its limited strength to face the Japanese army, which will be more beneficial to the Japanese army, which is eager to seek a quick victory.

"Don't you think that telegram is too simple? I don't think any general in my position would choose this kind of hard-hitting approach in the current situation. After all, our Northeast Army is at a disadvantage in terms of troops. Jiang Baili said indifferently.

"Is this the bait you set for me?" Wang Jigang had a puzzled look on his face.

"For you?" Jiang Baili shook his head and said, "Do you think you are worth it for me to use the battle plan that I have spent a lot of energy to develop as bait to test you?" Besides, I never doubted you before! ”

"No!" Wang Jigang smiled bitterly, just now he also said this with a hot head, he knows exactly who Jiang Baili is, Jiang Baili is calm, plus rich knowledge, profound military quality, and excellent strategic vision. It cannot be said that he is invincible, but since joining the Northeast Army, none of the previous battles he commanded have been defeated, and such a person is definitely a famous general. I would never make such a low-level mistake. At that time, Wang Jigang would take action, completely because he regarded this plan as Jiang Baili's wise man, and he would definitely make a mistake.

"And with my understanding of the young marshal, in such a big battle, the young marshal will definitely give instructions to him, even if he completely agrees with the battle plan, he will also advise some other aspects to do a good job of logistics support for our big war. Since the young marshal did not call back, I judged that this battle plan should have been leaked. That's when I started to doubt you. After all, if you can conceal the battle plan and not report it so perfectly, in the entire theater headquarters, only you have this opportunity and ability. It's just that I'm not sure why you're doing that. According to what I know about you, you are an authentic Chinese, serving as an operational staff officer in Feng Dashuai's 28th Division, and you have won the trust of Feng Dashuai. After the 28th Division was merged into the Northeast Army, the young marshal did not treat you badly. According to Feng Dashuai's recommendation, I will send you to me. The main purpose is to train you. Unexpectedly, even so, you betrayed. Jiang Baili said sadly.

You must know that for talents who can be fully trusted, Feng Yong's cultivation is definitely unsparing. Wang Jigang is a very good staff officer, and Feng Yong values him very much, just because he has never studied abroad, and there is still a gap between him and top staff officers like Jiang Baili and Li Jun in terms of vision. The Northeast is now developing rapidly, Feng Yong has no time to send him to study, so he can only send him to Jiang Baili's hands, hoping that he can learn through actual combat and become a staff officer in charge in the future. It's a pity that Feng Yong's hard work was in vain.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief, I'm sorry for you, if you want to kill or scrape, I will never complain." Wang Jigang said with a firm face.

"You're not afraid of death?" Jiang Baili asked.

"Dead? Don't be afraid, after betraying the Northeast, my life is better than death. Wang Jigang said with a relieved face.

"Can you tell me why?" Jiang Baili looked at Wang Jigang, who was dying with a generous face, and asked curiously. Judging from Wang Jigang's performance, he doesn't look like a person who will betray the country.

"I'm sorry, I can't say, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, thank you for taking care of me during this time. I am glad that my betrayal did not cause losses to the Northeast. Wang Jigang said.

"Since you don't want to say it, forget it. But now is not the time to kill you, you go to Changchun! There are people waiting for you there, hoping that you and I will meet one day! Jiang Baili waved his hand and said. Originally, he wanted to kill Wang Jigang directly to set an example. But after seeing him, Jiang Baili changed his mind. At the same time, he was also curious about the reason for his betrayal of the Northeast.

"Wait a minute! Deputy Commander-in-Chief, can you help me with my doubts? Why did you come up with such an unfavorable battle plan for the Northeast Army? As far as I know, it is not yet the limit of the resistance of the Northeast Army. Such a radical decisive battle should not be waged now. If knowledge is to attract the attention of Japan's top leaders, it will not be a hard-fought plan with no way back. Wang Jigang said loudly. This is the mystery in his mind, if he doesn't figure it out, even if he loses his head, he won't be blind.

"It's confidential! But now I can tell you! That battle plan is indeed being implemented now, but that battle plan is only a part. Some of them have already been put into action. The integration of the two plans is the complete battle plan. Jiang Baili said with a smile.

"Part of it? Could it be that the Northeast Army still has reinforcements? Wang Jigang's face changed, and he said with a sudden realization on his face.

"Let's go!" Jiang Baili waved his hand, the better Wang Jigang behaved, the more heartbroken he became, and the betrayal of such a talent was really a huge loss for the Northeast Army.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief, please take care!" Wang Jigang knew that he had lost his words, bowed respectfully to Jiang Baili, and then left with the gendarmerie.

(To be continued)