"Your Highness, this is Li Yunlong's letter to Colonel." Yano Masao handed the letter to Akamoto Akiyoshi.

A look of curiosity suddenly appeared on Akamoto Mingyi's face, and he took the letter from Masao Konono's hand.

"Duel?" Akamoto Mingyi raised the corner of his mouth, "Interesting, it's really interesting."

Kuroshima Morita said: "Your Highness, don't worry. Li Yunlong's troops are just a regiment with poor equipment. They dare not fight against my cavalry regiment. This move is just a little trick."

Kuroshima Morita has this confidence. His cavalry regiment is well-trained and can defeat a division of the Chinese army head-on, let alone a regiment of the Eighth Route Military Region.

"Uncle Kuroshima, I don't think so." Akamoto said clearly, "This Li Yunlong is very different from other Chinese generals."

"I have heard of this man in Manchukuo. Major General Naoomi Hattori died at the hands of Li Yunlong."

"Some time ago, he also led his troops to defeat the Banjin Brigade of your fourth brigade and captured Yushe County. This is enough to prove that Li Yunlong is an opponent worthy of taking seriously."

"In a sword showdown, any swordsman who underestimates his opponent will not live long. You should understand this, uncle Mafia."

The arrogant Akimoto Akira actually took Li Yunlong seriously, which made Kuroshima Morita feel even more contemptuous of this young man.

You know nothing about dueling?

Don't you know that in a sword showdown, you can beat those swordsmen, but they all lose to you on purpose?

Do you understand the value of the elite cavalry regiment of the Imperial Army?

"Your Highness, you just inspected the battlefield. Did you see anything?" Kuroshima Morita asked, changing the subject.

Akamoto Mingyi took off his white gloves: "Judging from the battlefield, the enemy fired from the slope over there."

"Send a few people there to take a look!"

Kuroshima Morita looked in the direction Akamoto Akiyoshi was pointing, pondered for a moment, then turned to give an order to Yano Masao.

"Hi!"

Yano Masao paused, then turned around and sent a few cavalrymen towards the slope.

Akamoto Mingyi continued: "The enemy's marksmanship was very accurate. At a distance of 150 meters, most of the soldiers were shot in the head. I judged that there were snipers among the enemies."

"I just saw the corpse. After shooting, the opponent also used last-minute wounds on the corpse's vital points. This shows that these are a group of bold and careful guys."

"The attack took place five or six kilometers away from the county seat. The other party took away the horses and firearms, which shows that there were at least ten people in the group and they were proficient in equestrian skills."

"They calculated the time in advance and planned their escape route."

"I guess the pursuers you sent out will not be able to catch up with this group of enemies."

Kurojima Morita nodded slightly. Akamoto Akira's analysis was similar to his guess.

This young master is not without merit.

Several cavalrymen rode back from the slope and brought back several eggshells.

Soon, a small team of cavalry sent by Heidao to pursue them came back and reported that they had pursued south for several miles and found no trace of the enemy.

Seeing that it was getting dark, the cavalry team had to turn back.

Seeing this, Kuroshima Morita looked at Akamoto Mingyi and said with slight admiration: "His Royal Highness, you are really good at predicting events. All situations are within your expectations!"

Kuroshima Morita knew very well that the death of a dozen soldiers was nothing.

As long as you lick the young man in front of you until he feels comfortable, he will definitely have a bright future.

Kuroshima Morita also had selfish motives in asking this prince to follow him to the southeast of Shanxi Province.

To fight a good fight in front of Akamoto Akiyoshi, he only needs to say a few nice words in front of the emperor.

Then the promotion of the Kuroshima Cavalry Regiment to the Kuroshima Cavalry Brigade is nothing at all. He, Colonel Kuroshima Morita, will naturally become Major General Kuroshima Morita by then.

Of course, this move is a double-edged sword. If anything happens to Akamoto Akira, he can only commit suicide.

Although Kuroshima Morita despises this young man in his heart, he does a good job on the surface.

"Uncle Mafia has given me the award, but it's just scratching the surface."

Although Akamoto Mingyi was modest, the proud expression on his face was not concealed at all.

"Colonel, what should we do now?" Masao Yano asked.

Colonel Kuroshima Morita looked at the sky and determined that it would be impossible to continue tracking.

Hei Dao's expression became solemn, and murderous intent emerged in his eyes, and he ordered: "Order all checkpoints to strengthen their defense, and arrest suspicious persons immediately when they see them. All departments will continue to raid tomorrow!"

"Hi!" Masao Yano nodded.

…

At dawn the next day, Wei Dayong and the others returned to Lijiacun.

The harvest this time was not small. 16 Japanese were killed and 14 Japanese war horses, 12 44-horse rifles, 2 Type 96 light machine guns, and 13 Type 32 sabers were seized.

The most important thing is that Wei Dayong selected a cemetery for the Black Island Cavalry Regiment.

After returning to Lijiacun, Wei Dayong asked Wang Xikui and the others to rest while he rode his horse to Yangcun.

"Captain Wei!"

As soon as I arrived outside the regiment headquarters, I met Zhu Ziming. As soon as Zhu Ziming saw Wei Dayong, he saluted.

"Director Zhu, are the regiment leader and political commissar here?" Wei Dayong got off his horse and returned the military salute.

Zhu Ziming worked in the special operations camp for three months before he was transferred back to the regiment headquarters by Zhao Gang and started security work. Now he is the security platoon officer of the independent regiment.

"They are all here, just finished breakfast." Zhu Ziming replied, "Just leave the horse to me."

"Okay, tie it tightly and don't let it run away. This is the Japanese horse that was just captured yesterday." Wei Dayong handed the reins to Zhu Ziming's hand and then ordered.

"Don't worry." Zhu Ziming led the horse and walked towards the stable.

Wei Dayong tidied up his military appearance and walked towards the entrance of the regiment department. The soldiers from the guard platoon at the entrance put their left hand flat on their chests, palms down, and made a gun salute to him.

After returning the salute with his right hand, he walked straight into the regiment headquarters without stopping.

"Report!"

Wei Dayong shouted loudly outside the door.

"Come in!"

Li Yunlong's loud voice came from inside the house.

Wei Dayong opened the door curtain and walked in, and saw Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang sitting cross-legged on the kang, with smiles on their faces.

"Regiment leader, political commissar, have you picked up the gold ingot?" Wei Dayong couldn't help asking, "Why are you so happy?"

Zhao Gang smiled and said: "Wei Dayong, let me tell you good news. Our independent group has been awarded by the headquarters!"

"Award?"

Wei Dayong was slightly stunned. He thought that the merits and demerits were equal again, but he didn't expect that there would be awards?

This was an unexpected surprise, and it was a great event worth celebrating for the entire independent regiment's soldiers.

"It's not just the headquarters." Li Yunlong sat cross-legged on the kang, as if sitting firmly on a Diaoyutai, and pursed his lips and said: "The National Government of Chongqing and Yan Laoxi of the Second War Zone all sent telegrams of commendation."

"What's the use of a photoelectric telegraph?" Wei Dayong asked, "Why don't you have something practical?"

Li Yunlong said: "Chiang Kai-shek is still picky. He only gave me a major general's uniform and I didn't take it. Yan Laoxi... actually rewarded him with 3,000 yuan."

"3,000 yuan?"

Wei Dayong suddenly felt incredible. Yan Laoxi was a businessman, and it was really unexpected that he would be rewarded 3,000 yuan for free. It seemed that the Independent Regiment's victory over Yushe County this time had a great impact.
Chapter completed!