Zhang Dabiao also agreed, "Tang Li, you are the wise man of our group, I believe you will succeed."

Monk Wei smiled and patted Tang Li on the shoulder, "Brother Tang Li, this time it's up to you again."

"Don't worry, I will never let you down." Tang Li said firmly.

After the meeting, Li Yunlong immediately began to deploy the operation. Xiuqin contacted the miners in the village and asked them to help dig the tunnel. Under the leadership of Xiuqin, the miners quickly rushed to the base.

An experienced mining captain looked at the map, nodded and said, "It's a good idea to start digging from here. The geology here is suitable for digging, and it's not easy to be discovered by the devils."

Tang Li smiled and said to the leader of the miners: "Thank you for your help. This mission is very important and is related to the safety of our entire base."

The leader of the miners smiled naively and said, "Don't worry, Captain. We will do our best."

Therefore, the excavation work was quietly carried out under the cover of night. The miners and soldiers worked closely together, and the tunnel extended little by little to the enemy's stronghold. Tang Li personally went to the site every day to supervise and ensure the smooth progress of the excavation work.

Late one night, Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang came to the tunnel entrance to check the progress. "Tang Li, how is the digging going?" Li Yunlong asked with concern.

"We have dug to a place only tens of meters away from the Japanese stronghold. We still need a few days." Tang Li replied. Although he was tired, there was still a gleam of determination in his eyes.

Zhao Gang nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work. You must be careful and not be discovered by the devils."

"Yes, everyone must always be prepared for battle and not let down their guard," Zhao Gang added.

Tang Li discovered that the weather was going to change recently. If feasible, thunderstorm weather would be a good choice. After discussion, everyone decided to launch the attack during a thunderstorm weather.

As night fell, several kerosene lamps in Li Yunlong's headquarters emitted a faint light. The room was filled with a tense and heavy atmosphere. Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Wei Heshang, Tang Li and Xiuqin were gathered around a huge map, carefully studying the next action plan.

"The recent weather forecast says there will be a thunderstorm." Zhao Gang said, tapping the Japanese stronghold on the map with his finger, "I think this may be a good opportunity for us to take action."

Li Yunlong's eyes flashed with shrewdness, and he nodded slightly, "A thunderstorm is indeed a good time. It can cover up the sound of our actions and catch the devils off guard."

Zhang Dabiao frowned and thought, "But there are risks in thunderstorms. The ground is slippery and it is inconvenient to move. We must be fully prepared."

Tang Li had a determined look on his face. He pulled out a handwritten weather record from his bosom, unfolded it and showed it to everyone. "According to my observation, a rainy day is indeed a good cover. We can use the sound of thunder and rain to cover up the sound of the explosion and catch the enemy off guard."

Monk Wei smiled and said, "Tang Li, this is a good idea. During a thunderstorm, the Japanese will definitely relax their vigilance and think that we will not attack in this weather."

"That's settled then." Li Yunlong made the decision decisively, "Let's launch the attack while it's raining. Tang Li, you will be in charge of commanding the blasting team and ensure that the explosives are detonated at the most critical moment."

"Understood." Tang Li nodded, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, "I will make sure everything goes well."

Xiuqin handed over a pot of hot tea and said with a smile, "Everyone has worked hard. Have a cup of hot tea to warm up your body. Actions during thunderstorms require careful preparation, and everyone must be in the best condition."

A few days later, the gloomy sky finally brewed a heavy rain. The sky was covered with dark clouds, thunder roared, lightning flashed, and the whole valley was illuminated by the light of thunder and lightning. The rain poured down, and the ground soon became muddy.

"Everyone, get ready!" Li Yunlong stood outside the headquarters and gave orders in the heavy rain. "We will take action tonight!"

The soldiers quickly assembled and took their positions. Tang Li led the blasting team, carrying explosives and detonation devices, and quickly sneaked towards the Japanese stronghold. The sound of rain and thunder covered their footsteps and provided them with great cover.

"Everyone be careful, the ground is very slippery, watch your step." Tang Li whispered to the soldiers around him.

Monk Wei followed closely behind Tang Li, holding a sharp dagger in his hand, "Brother Tang Li, your plan is really great. In such weather, the Japanese will definitely not expect us to attack."

Tang Li nodded, "Yes, but we can't let our guard down. Everyone, stay hidden and act according to the plan."

They quickly approached the enemy's stronghold and found that the enemy's guards had indeed relaxed a lot. The enemy soldiers hid under the eaves to avoid the heavy rain and had never expected that the Eighth Route Army would attack in such weather.

"Now!" Tang Li ordered in a low voice, "Demolition team, get ready!"

The soldiers quickly placed the explosives at the key locations of the enemy stronghold and connected the fuses. Tang Li picked up the detonator, took a deep breath, and waited for the best opportunity.

"Thunder is coming!" Zhang Dabiao said in a low voice, "Prepare to detonate!"

A blinding flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and thunder roared. Tang Li decisively pressed the button of the detonator, and the ground shook violently. The explosives exploded at the same time, and the Japanese stronghold was instantly blown to pieces, and flames shot up into the sky.

"Attack!" Li Yunlong shouted and led the soldiers to launch a fierce attack on the Japanese stronghold from all directions.

The Japs were caught off guard in the explosion.

"We can't let down our guard," Zhao Gang added.

A few days later, Tang Li led the artillery team to conduct a real-combat exercise, which further improved the combat effectiveness of the soldiers. Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Wei Heshang and Xiuqin were all watching from the side, looking at the soldiers' performance with satisfaction.

"Tang Li's artillery team is indeed well-trained and has strong combat effectiveness." Li Yunlong said with appreciation.

"Yes, Tang Li is not only smart, but also capable of taking action. He is truly our precious asset." Zhao Gang nodded.

Xiuqin looked at Tang Li with a smile, "Tang Li, you have always been our pride."

"Thank you all for your encouragement." Tang Li said firmly, his eyes full of confidence.

As the night deepened, the soldiers returned to their respective posts and continued to guard the base. In the headquarters, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Wei Heshang and Tang Li were still discussing the next action plan.

"The Japs won't give up easily. They will definitely find a way to counterattack." Zhao Gang said with a frown.

Li Yunlong nodded, "We must do a good job of defense, and at the same time be prepared to counterattack. We can't let the devils have a chance to breathe."

Zhang Dabiao echoed, "Yes, we must always be vigilant

Tang Li and Monk Wei were competing in martial arts. Whoever won could take away a whole sheep. All the warriors gathered on the flat ground to watch the fun.

As the sun sets, the entire base is enveloped in a warm orange glow. Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Xiuqin and a group of soldiers gather in the flat area in the center of the camp. The atmosphere is more lively than usual. Today is a special day - Tang Li and Monk Wei will have a duel, and the winner can take away a whole sheep, which Li Yunlong specially prepared for the soldiers.

"Old Li, you can't be partial to anyone in this competition." Zhao Gang said with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Don't worry, Political Commissar Zhao. When have I, Li Yunlong, ever been partial?" Li Yunlong laughed and patted Zhao Gang on the shoulder. "This competition is absolutely fair and just."

Zhang Dabiao also came over and said excitedly: "This time we are going to have a good show. Tang Li and Monk Wei are both good players in our group. This competition will definitely be exciting!"

Xiuqin smiled and distributed hot tea to everyone, "Are you all ready? The competition will start soon."

Tang Li and Monk Wei were already standing in the center of the arena, both wearing simple training clothes, with focused and determined expressions. The fighters formed a big circle to cheer them on.

"Tang Li, I will not show mercy today." Monk Wei said with a smile, a hint of fighting spirit in his eyes.

"Me too, Monk Wei. I've been eyeing today's sheep for a long time." Tang Li smiled back, his eyes also full of fighting spirit.

"The rules of the competition are simple. Whoever falls down three times first loses." Li Yunlong stood aside and announced the rules. "Everyone, get ready, start!"

At Li Yunlong's command, Tang Li and Monk Wei quickly entered combat mode. Monk Wei was tall and strong, while Tang Li was agile and good at flexible response. The two quickly exchanged blows, and the scene was fierce.

"Tang Li, come on!" a soldier shouted.

"Monk Wei, don't let him succeed so easily!" another soldier shouted.

Monk Wei attacked first, he took a step forward and punched Tang Li in the chest with his right fist. Tang Li dodged deftly and grabbed Monk Wei's arm, trying to knock him down. Monk Wei twisted his body, grabbed Tang Li's shoulder with his backhand, and pulled him towards him.

"This kid is really cunning." Li Yunlong laughed softly at the side.

"Yes, but Monk Wei is not simple either." Zhao Gang nodded in agreement.

The two fought back and forth, and it was hard to tell who was the winner. Suddenly, Monk Wei threw Tang Li to the ground with great force, and the soldiers watching the fight cried out in surprise.

"What a powerful force!" Zhang Dabiao said admiringly.

Tang Li quickly got up, wiped the sweat from the corners of his mouth, and a hint of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes. Then, he began to change his strategy, no longer fighting head-on with Monk Wei, but using his flexibility to roam around and look for opportunities.

"Tang Li, keep going and don't be suppressed by him!" Xiuqin cheered for Tang Li from the side.

Monk Wei attacked again, this time with a chain punch, his fists raining down on Tang Li. Tang Li responded calmly, dodging each punch with light steps, and suddenly turned sideways, got behind Monk Wei, and pushed him hard, causing Monk Wei to stagger and almost fall.

"Good, Tang Li!" The soldiers cheered.

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