The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 277: Doctors and warriors join forces to face national crisis and discuss the passionate roa

The next day, when Father Meng was chatting with Lei Tao, Father Meng asked, "My dear nephew, are you a doctor now?"

Lei Tao looked serious and answered earnestly: "The Anti-Japanese War is fierce now. I know medicine and I am also good at martial arts. Driving away the invaders is more important than treating illnesses, so I am fighting the devils now."

Father Meng's eyes lit up with approval as he nodded and said, "Good boy, you're responsible! Doctors save lives, warriors defend the country. You're using your medical skills and martial arts to save the country, which is really rare. I used to carry a medicine box to the battlefield to treat the wounded soldiers, but now that I'm old, I can only help out in the rear."

Lei Tao stepped forward and said firmly, "Uncle, you are contributing to the war of resistance by rescuing the wounded in the rear. Everyone who works hard to drive out the invaders is a hero."

Father Meng patted Lei Tao on the shoulder and said, "My dear nephew, you are right. Tell me, what difficult times did you go through on the battlefield? How did you use medical skills and force to deal with the Japanese?"

Lei Tao thought for a moment and said slowly, "Once, near the Taihang Mountains, we went deep behind enemy lines to bomb Japanese fighter planes... Because we ran out of anesthetics, I remembered that I knew acupuncture, so I used acupuncture to anesthetize the wounded man, so that we could successfully perform surgery to remove the bullet lodged in his body."

After hearing this, Father Meng nodded and said, "My dear nephew, your journey has not been easy. Your medical skills and martial arts are well combined, which will surely be of great use on the battlefield."

At this time, Meng Xiaoyu came in with tea. Upon hearing their conversation, he beamed with pride, "Dad, Lei Tao is amazing! He's the 'Ghost Assassin'! He was responsible for the bombardment of Nanjing that disrupted the Japanese army's entry ceremony, the shelling of the Japanese Expeditionary Force headquarters in Shanghai, and the destruction of Japanese warships and ammunition at the docks on the Huangpu River!"

Father Meng was so shocked that he almost dropped his teacup. He looked at Lei Tao and said, "My dear nephew, did you really do all these big things?"

Lei Tao was a little embarrassed and scratched his head and said, "Uncle, my comrades and I did this together. We completed the task together."

Father Meng was filled with admiration and patted Lei Tao on the shoulder: "Incredible! These actions have dampened the arrogance of the Japanese army and boosted the morale of the military and civilians. You have made great contributions to the country and the nation!"

Meng Xiaoyu put the tea on the table, walked over to Lei Tao, and took his arm: "I knew Lei Tao was extraordinary. He is brave and resourceful, and he can always deal a fatal blow to the Japanese army."

Lei Tao gave Meng Xiaoyu a gentle look and said to Meng's father, "Uncle, we always plan carefully before every operation. During the Nanjing incident, to disrupt the Japanese army's entry ceremony, we surveyed the terrain in advance and set up artillery on Toudao Ridge on Zijin Mountain from a high vantage point. Halfway through the Japanese army's Nanjing entry ceremony, we opened fire, throwing them into chaos. When the Japanese army counterattacked, we fought and retreated, completing our mission and leaving."

Father Meng listened intently and then asked, "What about the bombardment of the Japanese Expeditionary Force headquarters in Shanghai?"

Lei Tao sat up straight and recalled: "At that time, we heard that the Japanese headquarters was planning to expand the invasion, so we decided to take the risk of shelling. We scouted the location of the Japanese Expeditionary Force headquarters in advance, then sneaked onto the roof of a Japanese-owned hotel in the Japanese war zone, quietly brought the gun up, installed and debugged it, and adjusted the angle and direction of the artillery. Then we opened fire... After the shelling ended, we used ropes to descend to the bottom floor and retreated safely before the Japanese army surrounded us...

Father Meng nodded repeatedly, sighing, "You operate in peril, taking huge risks every time. But with heroes like you, we have the confidence to drive out the Japanese invaders!"

Lei Tao said, "Uncle, you're too kind. The government's declaration of resistance says, 'If war breaks out, it will be a responsibility for all, regardless of region or age, to defend the country and fight the war. Everyone should be determined to sacrifice everything.' In this national crisis, we all should contribute."

Father Meng praised: "Well said! Aren't you afraid of danger?"

Lei Tao said: "I was afraid, but when I thought about the suffering of the people and the atrocities committed by the Japanese army, I was overwhelmed by anger and responsibility. And I had comrades who shared life and death with me. We supported each other, so I was not afraid anymore."

Meng Xiaoyu held Lei Tao's hand and said, "I worry every time you take action. I just hope you come back safely."

Lei Tao shook her hand back and said, "Don't worry, for you and the country, I will definitely come back safely."

Father Meng smiled with relief: "Seeing you like this, I feel relieved. Lei Tao, if you need help in the future, just tell me. Although I can't charge forward, I can help from the rear."

Lei Tao said gratefully, "Uncle, your words reassure us. In fact, we especially need support from the rear during the battle. You are a good doctor, and maybe you can treat your injured comrades one day."

Father Meng nodded. "Of course I will. For the sake of the war, I have no choice but to do it. What are your plans next?"

Lei Tao frowned and thought: "I heard that there are Japanese spies in the foggy city. The Japanese army has been sending bombers to bomb from time to time recently, so I will go and help the Military Control Commission of the National Security Army to find the Japanese spies..."