The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 311: Arms Deal and New Plans

Lei Tao, using the Hummingbird drone, watched the guerrillas' successful counterattack against the Japanese, feeling gratified. Watching the guerrillas expertly clean up the battlefield, their faces filled with joy and excitement at having gone from being surrounded to defeating the Japanese, he felt relieved to store the 120mm howitzer in the Bagua Gyro space.

Lei Tao took a deep breath, his hands swiftly dancing across the Bagua Gyroscopic interface, initiating the time-travel program. Instantly, the air around him seemed to be twisted by an invisible force, time and space trembled, and light flickered. In the blink of an eye, he was transported from the war-torn era of the Anti-Japanese War to a modern safe house.

Inside the safe house, everything was just as he'd left it—quiet and technologically advanced. Lei Tao took a nice shower, changed into his urban camouflage uniform, and walked straight out the door to the garage, where he'd unloaded the off-road motorcycle.

He mounted his motorcycle, donned his helmet, and twisted the throttle, the engine emitting a deep, powerful roar. He sped out of the safe house and headed for the arms dealer, Lao Hei's base. Along the way, the city's neon lights flickered, and traffic streamed by, but Lei Tao, preoccupied with his plans for a deal with Lao Hei, ignored the bustling nightscape.

Soon, Lei Tao arrived at Lao Hei's base. It was an abandoned factory, overgrown with weeds. While seemingly dilapidated, it actually held a hidden secret. Outside, several burly bodyguards patrolled vigilantly, their weapons gleaming coldly in the moonlight. Lei Tao parked his motorcycle not far away and strode toward the factory.

"Stop! Who are you?" a bodyguard shouted loudly, and instantly pointed the gun in his hand at Lei Tao.

Lei Tao took off his helmet calmly and said calmly: "I'm looking for Lao Hei. I have a big business to discuss."

The bodyguards looked at each other, and one of them nodded and signaled Lei Tao to go in after a brief communication through the intercom.

Lei Tao walked into the dim abandoned factory. The air was filled with the smell of engine oil and rust. Lao Hei was sitting behind a worn-out desk, drinking coffee and smoking a cigar. Seeing Lei Tao coming in, he had a half-smile on his face: "Lei Tao, what happened to you today?

Lei Tao didn't beat around the bush and said directly: "Lao Hei, I want a batch of cluster bombs and thermite incendiary bombs for fighter jets, as well as armor-piercing shells and incendiary bombs for aircraft cannons. The quantities are on the list. Do you have any in stock?" He threw the list on the table.

Hei put down his coffee cup and slowly picked up the list. His eyes casually scanned the list, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a thoughtful expression. He took a deep drag on his cigar and slowly exhaled a smoke ring. The smoke ring slowly rose in the dim light, as if it was the embodiment of his thoughts.

"Lei Tao, you have quite an appetite." Lao Hei spoke in a low and hoarse voice, with a bit of sophistication from years of experience in the underworld. "These things you want, especially the armor-piercing and incendiary shells for aircraft guns, are all hard currency and are strictly controlled. You also know that the situation is tense now, and it is extremely difficult to get these things." He raised his head and looked at Lei Tao sharply, trying to catch a hint of relaxation or hesitation on the other's face.

Lei Tao, however, remained calm, unmoved by Lao Hei's words. He folded his arms across his chest, leaned back slightly, and leaned against an old, cluttered table. He said calmly, "Lao Hei, if I didn't know you had this ability, I wouldn't have come to you today. I'm pressed for time, and I don't have the patience to listen to your complaints. Just tell me if you can get it, if you can deliver it tomorrow, and what the price is. As long as you can give me the goods on time and with the right quality, I will definitely not let you suffer a loss."

Lao Hei was silent for a moment, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the table, as if he were engaged in a fierce internal struggle. After a while, he spoke again, "Lei Tao, the quantity you want is quite large. Even if I had the channels, it would take time to smooth the relationship and prepare the goods. The fastest it would take would be three days, and that's the limit I can do." He stared at Lei Tao, observing his reaction.

Lei Tao crossed his arms and said in a cold tone: "Lao Hei, I know you have many connections, and this won't be difficult for you. I'm short on time and don't have the time to beat around the bush with you. If you can't do it, I'll find someone else." After saying that, he made a gesture to leave.

Lao Hei quickly stood up and stopped him: "No, no, Brother Lei, we can talk it over. I'll just tell you about my difficulties. I have a way, and I can get it to you as soon as tomorrow morning."

Lei Tao turned around, his eyes sharp: "Tomorrow morning? Are you sure?"

Lao Hei patted his chest and said, "Sure! I've been in this business for so many years, I still have credibility. As long as the deposit is in place, I'll deliver it to your designated location tomorrow morning."

Lei Tao thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay, tomorrow morning. If you dare to cheat me, you know the consequences." He took out a bank card and said, "Here is half of the deposit. I will arrange for professionals to inspect the goods upon delivery. If there are any quality problems, don't even think about getting the rest of the money."

Lao Hei took the bank card with a smile on his face: "Don't worry, Brother Lei, are you still not confident in my work? I will definitely make you satisfied!" But he was also muttering in his heart, why does Lei Tao need so many bombs and aircraft cannon shells?

After the deal was concluded, Lei Tao didn't leave immediately. Instead, he discussed the delivery details with Lao Hei. He meticulously described the terrain and surroundings of the delivery location, emphasizing the importance of secrecy and security. "We've chosen an abandoned warehouse in the west of the city. It's remote and rarely visited, making it convenient for us to handle the goods. The person you arrange for the delivery must be very careful and must not reveal their whereabouts." Lei Tao's eyes revealed a wary look, fully aware of the sensitive nature of this transaction.

Lao Hei nodded as he listened, picking up a pen and scribbling down key information on a crumpled piece of paper. "Don't worry, don't you trust me? The delivery guys are my trusted confidants, and they're very tight-lipped," he said confidently, adding, "But, Lei Tao, you have to prepare the delivery crew ahead of time. Don't let anything go wrong when the time comes to exchange the money and the goods."

Lei Tao frowned slightly. He certainly understood what Lao Hei meant. He was simply worried that something might go wrong on his end and affect the deal. "Don't worry about that. I'll take care of it. Just make sure the goods are delivered on time and that they meet quality standards." His tone held a hint of undeniable toughness.

After leaving Lao Hei's stronghold, Lei Tao mounted his motorcycle, kicked off the kickstand, and the engine erupted into a deafening roar, speeding through the city streets. Streetlights faded one by one, and passersby's gazes were drawn to his lightning-fast figure, only to be instantly left behind. Lei Tao's mind was filled with images of the battlefields of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The sound of gunfire and the cries of death seemed to still ring in his ears, and the images of the Chinese soldiers fighting bloody battles lingered in his mind. Thinking of the weapons he would soon acquire, his eyes burned with passion, determined to deliver a fatal blow to the Japanese airfield.

Back in the safe house, Lei Tao immediately leaned over the table, his eyes fixed on the computer screen, where the aerial footage from the fighter jets was being photographed. His fingers moved rapidly on the keyboard, the images constantly switching and zooming in.

Looking at the runway, he muttered to himself, "It runs northwest to southeast, is about 2500 meters long, and about 60 meters wide. There are clear markings on both sides of the runway, and arresting cables at the end, apparently for emergency landings." He then shifted his attention to the hangars. "There are five large hangars in total, three on the north side of the runway and two on the south. The hangars are spaced far apart, which not only prevents chain explosions but also increases the difficulty of an attack."

As he analyzed the air defense facilities, his brow furrowed, his eyes wide as copper bells as he leaned in close to the screen, afraid to miss any subtle details. His fingers zoomed in and out on the touchpad, magnifying the areas at both ends of the runway to the utmost.

"There are two anti-aircraft gun emplacements at either end of the runway, likely equipped with Type 89 100mm anti-aircraft guns," he murmured, his voice solemn. He was very familiar with the Type 89 100mm anti-aircraft gun, with a range of up to 100 meters and a devastating shell damage. If they were targeted during a surprise attack, it would be troublesome.

Then, his gaze began to wander around the airport, carefully searching for any signs of other anti-aircraft firepower. "There are four Type 92 anti-aircraft machine guns scattered around the airport," he said with a hint of caution. While the Type 92's rate of fire wasn't as fast as modern weapons, it still posed a significant threat in close-range air defense. Its effective range reached 2000 meters, and anyone approaching the airport risked being caught in this dense barrage.

Lei Tao leaned back in his chair, rubbing his sore eyes, thinking to himself: This anti-aircraft firepower is indeed a formidable threat. A frontal assault would surely result in heavy losses. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and a bold plan flashed through his mind: "Got it! I'll first deploy air-to-ground missiles, leveraging their extreme range and high accuracy to precisely eliminate their anti-aircraft artillery positions and anti-aircraft machine guns outside the range of the Japanese anti-aircraft firepower. First, I'll remove their anti-aircraft 'minions'. Then, using my fighter jets' high maneuverability, I'll penetrate at low altitude and destroy their airfield with cluster bombs and incendiary bombs!" At this thought, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, as if he could already see the Japanese airfield reduced to rubble in the flames.