Elsewhere, Leitao and Xu Guangrong led their team on a ten-kilometer sprint, pausing only when they were certain the Japanese Army was not in pursuit. They stopped to rest in a hidden valley. The team members slumped to the ground, gasping for air. Leitao took a headcount and felt a sense of relief to find that no one had been left behind. He urged everyone to make the most of their time to drink water and eat, while stationing two scouts at the valley entrance to guard against any sudden Japanese ambush.
After a brief rest, Leitao and Xu Guangrong gathered the team to discuss their next move. "Although we used the minefield to beat back the Japanese cavalry for now, they certainly won't give up. Before the Japanese discover our movements and form a perimeter, we must find a place to relocate these progressive youths." The team members nodded in agreement.
At that moment, a soldier from the Eighth Route Army Task Force suggested, "Captain Lei, why don't we head into the deep mountains to the west? The terrain there is complex; it will be hard for the Japanese cavalry to penetrate, and we'll be able to stay better hidden." Leitao pondered this for a moment and said, "The deep mountains to the west are indeed an option. We will establish a secret base there, and I will help you improve your combat effectiveness... As for the equipment and supplies? I'll handle that," Leitao said with a mysterious smile, "but you are responsible for building the camp."
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