Chapter 103: The Trump Card, Night Raid-Invincible God of War: War of Resistance Against Japan(Wang Cunye)

“No! Absolutely not!”

The moment Chen Qingzhi uttered those words, Su Zuxin was taken aback, quickly interrupting him.

“Brother Chen, don’t be reckless! I know your Independent Brigade is well-equipped and highly effective in battle, but the Japanese are no pushovers! If you launch a night raid, there will inevitably be close-quarters combat. The Japanese excel at bayonet fighting; it’s rare for even three to five of them to be overwhelmed. Even our seasoned veterans struggle against them!”

“Most of the soldiers in your Independent Brigade are new recruits. If you attempt a surprise attack, you won’t stand a chance!” Su Zuxin implored earnestly.

Chen Qingzhi’s idea startled Su Zuxin deeply; he feared Chen didn’t fully grasp the danger of rashly sending troops to ambush the enemy.

Though the Independent Brigade had achieved notable success, superior firepower did not equate to skill in bayonet combat.

The Japanese bayonet techniques were renowned worldwide. During the Russo-Japanese War, despite inferior equipment, the Japanese fought in the icy northern wastes with nothing but their bayonets, striking terror into the Russian troops.

That was a reputation forged in real, brutal combat.

Given the Japanese expertise, a night raid by the Independent Brigade would be tantamount to walking into death.

Chen Qingzhi was fully aware of the Japanese prowess in close combat—perhaps even more so than Su Zuxin. Early in the war, in hand-to-hand fighting, a single Japanese soldier could take on three to five fearless Chinese soldiers. Two Japanese soldiers back to back could hold their own against a whole Chinese squad. Although the Japanese troops’ quality declined later in the war, their bayonet skills still surpassed those of Chinese soldiers.

It was nearly impossible for any Chinese unit to win one-on-one in close-quarters combat against the Japanese.

The difference in physical fitness was a major factor. The Japanese, though short, were stocky and muscular with well-nourished, glistening faces. Their arms displayed explosive strength honed through rigorous training, making their thrusts and parries formidable.

Moreover, they generally outweighed Chinese soldiers, had better nutrition, and higher overall fitness. The Japanese army’s harsh bayonet training and the length advantage of their Type 38 rifles gave them a distinct edge in close combat.

Additionally, Japanese soldiers typically wrapped thick canvas around their abdomens before hand-to-hand fighting. So even if a Chinese soldier’s blade struck the belly, unless it penetrated the canvas, it wouldn’t inflict lethal damage.

This canvas acted like primitive stab-resistant armor.

Given all this, why would Chen Qingzhi still talk about launching a surprise attack?

Hearing Su Zuxin’s warnings, Chen Qingzhi was not surprised. Instead, he smiled mysteriously and said, “Commander Su, my plan to raid is not a rash decision. Nor do I believe my ordinary soldiers can outmatch the Japanese in bayonet fighting. The truth is, I have an ace up my sleeve.”

“Uh…” Su Zuxin was momentarily puzzled by Chen’s words.

Chen Qingzhi pointed to Huzi and smiled at Su Zuxin. “This is Huzi, my regimental commander of the 2nd Regiment. Before joining my Independent Brigade, he was a core member of the 29th Army’s Broadsword Unit. His skill with the broadsword is so refined that no water can penetrate it—seven or eight Japanese soldiers would find it hard to get close to him. He has mastered the true essence of the Broadsword Unit’s ‘Broken Edge’ technique.”

Su Zuxin looked at Huzi with a mixture of disbelief and astonishment.

“A member of the Broadsword Unit?” he murmured, stunned.

The Broadsword Unit’s exploits were widely known throughout the nation. They were famed for wielding only broadswords yet striking fear into the Japanese. During the Great Wall Resistance, the Broadsword Unit gained national renown, fiercely confronting the Japanese without yielding. The Battle of Xifengkou especially showcased their valor and became a symbol of the Republic’s fighting spirit.

The 29th Army’s Broadsword Unit had become an object of admiration for the entire nation.

Unfortunately, after the death of Song Zheyuan, the unit fragmented and lost its former glory.

The famed ‘Broken Edge’ broadsword technique, which had terrified the Japanese, was thought lost.

Now, learning that Huzi was a core member of that very unit and had mastered the ‘Broken Edge’ technique was a revelation that shook Su Zuxin.

He had never imagined Chen Qingzhi had such a formidable figure under his command.

His feelings were a mix of envy and admiration.

While ordinary people might not grasp how formidable the Broadsword Unit was, seasoned veterans like Su Zuxin certainly did.

In the past, Japanese soldiers could hold their own against three to five fearless Chinese soldiers, and two back-to-back could face a whole Chinese squad.

But with the ‘Broken Edge’ technique, one could resist the Japanese onslaught without faltering, even winning one-on-one battles.

Such power was truly astounding.

Now that Huzi was training a Broadsword Unit within Chen Qingzhi’s Independent Brigade, a night raid on the Japanese might actually be feasible.

Su Zuxin glanced at Huzi with a hint of awe, then turned to Chen Qingzhi, his eyes wide with shock, and spoke gravely, “Brother Chen, you mean to say…”

He didn’t finish his sentence, but the implication was clear.

Su Zuxin desperately wanted to know if Chen was telling the truth. He hoped with all his heart that it was real.

If so, spreading the Broadsword Unit’s training methods across the Republic would allow all soldiers to learn the ‘Broken Edge’ technique. Then, when facing the Japanese, they would have more means of defense instead of being helpless, sacrificing lives in vain.

Even a slight reduction in casualties during bayonet combat would save countless lives when scaled across the entire nation.

Chen Qingzhi noticed Su Zuxin’s tense gaze and smiled faintly, responding, “Since recruiting for the Independent Brigade began, I’ve selected three hundred elite soldiers to form a Broadsword Unit, with Huzi as their trainer.”

“They specialize in teaching the ‘Broken Edge’ broadsword technique and related quick-strike skills. At this point, nearly all three hundred members have completed training. According to Huzi, they are almost on par with the original members of the 29th Army’s Broadsword Unit.”

Upon hearing this, Su Zuxin’s anxious expression relaxed, replaced by joy. Clapping his hands loudly, he exclaimed, “Excellent! Truly excellent!”

He repeated “excellent” three times, revealing his excitement.

“With these three hundred Broadsword Unit members, this surprise attack on the Japanese will surely be devastating!”

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