Chapter 1413 The Dutiful Son of the Empire (Third update, please subscribe)
Author: Xiaoyu’s Destiny
Chapter 1413 The Dutiful Son of the Empire (Third update, please subscribe)
Seven o'clock in the morning on April 22nd.
On this day, like many conscripts, Itagaki Seishiro, no, it should be called Itagaki, had already put on his military uniform, but there was no military rank on his uniform, because he had not officially entered the army, but had just received a month of training.
According to the order, they were to go on an expedition and sail to the United States - the Empire had declared war on the United States.
Like many people, Ban Zhengyi set off with his comrades as if nothing had happened.
In the training camp, Ban Zhengyi saw his father, Ban Zhengde. Except for his grandfather who did not come to see him off due to health reasons, his family members all came. Jiro and Shiro also came on holiday.
Looking at his son, Ban Zhengde looked very serious, he just gave instructions.
"Since you are already a soldier of the Empire, you must serve His Majesty with all your loyalty! Don't let the Empire be shamed! Don't let your family be shamed by your actions."
The mother also seemed very calm. She first asked with concern whether her son was adapting to life in the military and how the food was. Then, Keiko looked at her son and said:
"Taro, this is a priceless expedition. Go happily! If unfortunately you are caught by the American soldiers, then commit suicide by caesarean section! Don't let the imperial flag bring shame to you! Because I have three
A son, it would be an honor for the Ban family to have a son who is loyal to His Majesty the Emperor!"
Then, she gave her son a Jiecuo knife with the words "Jade Broken" engraved on it. This was of course her ardent hope for her son.
His mother's words made Ban Zhengyi laugh. He looked at the words on the knife and became happy.
"I would rather have broken jade than complete tiles. Mother, son understands!"
At this moment, Ban Zhengyi only felt that his mother was particularly great. No one knew his mother's greatness better than at this moment. He also firmly swore in his heart - I will die happily!
His mother said goodbye to him with a smile like this, and encouraged him to die resolutely, for the sake of the empire and for His Majesty the Emperor!
Looking at his mother, Ban Zhengyi said:
"Mom, if I die, please live a good life."
"I have three sons! Don't worry, Taro!"
His mother happily agreed. After receiving his mother's happy and straightforward promise, Ban Zhengyi felt that he no longer had any regrets in his heart.
You can die calmly!
"Everyone, gather!"
Finally, under the shouts of the officers, more than a thousand local soldiers in training quickly lined up in a neat line. Under the orders of their superiors, they saluted the national flag and the military flag at the same time, looking at the fluttering imperial sun and moon flag.
An idea came to Ban Zhengyi's mind - he could die generously!
In his mind, he once again recalled the speech given by the imperial soldiers in the school auditorium when he was a boy.
"The most loyal and brave soldier is neither a first-class soldier, nor a first-class soldier, nor a second-class soldier, but a soldier who bravely dies without hesitation as a soldier of the empire! This is the most loyal and brave soldier!"
Guandi testifies!
I will definitely be able to become such a loyal and brave soldier! Be loyal to the empire and His Majesty the Emperor!
Thinking of this, Ban Zhengyi felt an indescribable joy in his heart!
This kind of joy comes from the heart! It is also a kind of expectation from the heart, which is the expectation for honor.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, 1,600 local soldiers in training set out from the camp.
When they set off, people were already crowding the roadside to see them off, and even schools were on holiday to see them off.
In order to echo the patriotic enthusiasm of the people, the team took a long detour to the station. People on the roadside crowded with people and cheered to see them off. Soldiers who found acquaintances among the people would leave the team to meet them one by one.
Everyone said goodbye, and no officer would stop them.
Ban Zhengyi's whole person was immersed in his heavy loyalty to the country. Therefore, he watched the gatherings, cheers, and boiling enthusiasm of the people calmly and calmly, just repaying
with a smile.
Finally, they arrived at the train station. After getting on the train, the soldiers stretched out their heads and arms from all the windows of the train, and the platform was crowded with people. Among the crowd, there were some women running around, seemingly
Is looking for the figure of her husband.
This feeling of parting is all too common on the platform.
"beep……"
The whistle sounded, and the locomotive blew out white smoke and roared. As the train started to move, the crowd's shouts rang through the sky like a wave.
"Long live! Long live!"
In the end, all the shouts converged into this sentence.
These two simple words formed a great symphony among thousands of people, a passionate symphony.
In this symphony full of intertwined emotions such as love, parting, inspiration, longing, etc., the train pulled out of the platform, leaving people's excited cheers far behind.
However, even so, this symphony did not end. Along the way, no matter it was in the evening, late at night, or even one or two in the morning, there was an endless stream of people seeing them off along the way. People lit red bonfires, just like that.
Standing on the roadside, waiting for the brief moment when the train passed. They lit red bonfires next to the railway and sent heartfelt encouragement to their soldiers with bursts of cheers.
Cheers mixed with many emotions rang out from both sides of the railway again and again.
Finally, two days later, when the train arrived at Edo Port, the same cheers and the same encouragement were waiting for the soldiers. When Ban Zhengyi and others got off the train and lined up to board the ship, on a cruiser from Datang in the docking area,
The naval officers and soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were also watching them.
"Oh, I can't believe it!"
Standing on the bridge of the cruiser "Zhiyuan", Captain Deng Shichang used his binoculars to look at the Japanese people on the dock waving ribbons to see off the soldiers, and couldn't help but sigh.
"The enthusiasm of people from all over Japan to join the army is so high. You are truly a filial son of the empire!"
Dutiful sons of the empire, this is what many people say about Japan. Because in the past twenty years, they have indeed shed blood and sweat for the empire time and time again.
"Haha, Captain, the people who want to enter North Korea will definitely be unhappy when they hear what you say. They claim that North Korea is the real filial son of the Ming Dynasty!"
First mate Liang Zekuan's joke made Deng Shichang laugh.
"North Korea only talks about being a filial son, but is not honest enough physically. When it comes to filial piety..."
Pointing to the recruits lining up on the pier waiting to board the ship, Deng Shichang said solemnly.
"With a population of 24 million, Japan can mobilize 600,000 troops within one month, and those who failed to join the army cried bitterly and wished they could serve with loyalty. Only in this way can they be true filial sons of the empire. As for North Korea... short-sightedness
, He has been a filial piety to the Ming Dynasty for more than two hundred years. He should have devoted himself to the empire with a sincere heart. Unfortunately, his monarch was short-sighted and failed to seize the opportunity to serve the empire as a province like Japan! What a pity, what a pity..."
The reason why Deng Shichang lamented like this is because until now, North Korea is still outside the empire. While he talks about being a "filial son of the Ming Dynasty", he is unwilling to open the door to the country.
It is clear at a glance who is truly filial and who is fake.
"Over time,"
When the captain lamented the pity of North Korea, Liang Zekuan said.
"Don't talk about North Korea. North Korea is just a small country and will not affect major international events. But we..."
After a pause, Liang Zekuan said.
"What position should we take? Should we advance and retreat with the empire? Or... Captain, I heard that the British ambassador has been in and out of the palace frequently recently. I'm worried about whether..."
Before Liang Zekuan finished speaking, Deng Shichang said.
"Don't worry, there may be a lot of insects in the capital, but they won't dare to collude with the British and backstab the empire. Besides, even if they are willing, we won't be willing!"
After that, Deng Shichang ordered again.
"Let everyone prepare to set sail. After the imperial military transport ship has completed boarding, we will visit Hawaii as planned..."
What is a visit? It is clearly an escort...
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(End of chapter)
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