Inside the divisional headquarters conference room, Leitao listened to the various measures proposed for dealing with the Japanese Army's sweep. After thinking for a moment, and noting that the Japanese were concentrated in the county seat with tanks and armored vehicles, he said to the Division Commander, "Since the Japanese Army is preparing for a major sweep and has gathered in the county seat, I will take the initiative and serve them a tough dish first... I will take those soldiers familiar with the former Sichuan Army with me to carry out the mission, which should buy you three days to prepare."
The Division Commander looked hesitant upon hearing Leitao’s words. "Brother Leitao, I understand your intentions, but the Japanese Army is coming with great momentum this time, and the defenses in the county seat are very tight. It is too dangerous for you to go; if something goes wrong, how are we supposed to answer to everyone?"
Leitao laughed heartily, patted his chest, and said, "Division Commander, don't worry! I, Leitao, am not a reckless man; I know exactly what I am doing. Those Sichuan Army soldiers are all top-notch. We have already figured out some of the Japanese patrol patterns. This mission is meant to catch them off guard, disrupt their deployment, and buy our main force more time to prepare."
Chapter 189