The Eighth Route Army company commander watched Leitao's retreating figure and nodded slightly, secretly admiring his style of work. At the same time, he realized that he needed to handle relations with all parties with even greater caution, lest internal friction undermine the broader cause of resisting Japan. He turned around to organize the Eighth Route Army fighters in continuing to sort out the captured supplies and arranged for the wounded to be cared for.
Just then, the Military Statistics Captain furrowed his brow, anxiety creeping into his heart. He worried that having too much contact with the Eighth Route Army, if discovered by his superiors, would invite suspicion and trouble, and might even jeopardize his own career and the standing of his Military Statistics unit. After much deliberation, he decided to find Leitao and the Eighth Route Army company commander to take his leave.
The Military Statistics Captain found Leitao and the Eighth Route Army company commander, and with a slightly awkward expression, he began, "The two of you, this operation was a complete success, but I also have my difficulties. We at Military Statistics have our own rules and restrictions, and the higher-ups keep a very close eye on our interactions with other factions. If higher headquarters were to find out about our joint operation with the Eighth Route Army this time, my days ahead probably wouldn't be easy. Therefore, I think it would be best for us to continue our operations separa…
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