"Wang Jun, it's like this. In view of the fact that the Japanese Empire does not want to have a greater conflict with your country and destroy the good neighborly and friendly relations between China and Japan, just tonight, the cabinet and the military department met overnight and decided to seriously consider
Your country’s previous negotiation proposal was that it was willing to make certain concessions for peace between China and Japan.”
When Fujita Kyouyoshi's voice came from the other end of the phone, Wang Shiqi almost pinched himself to confirm whether he was still dreaming.
He asked doubtfully: "Fujita-kun, are you joking to entertain Mr. Wang?"
He simply couldn't believe that the previously aggressive, arrogant and domineering Fujita Nobuyoshi would actually talk to him in such a pleasant manner, and even behind his gentle tone, there seemed to be an anxious state of mind.
"No, no, no, Mr. Wang, I apologize for being rude to you before. I have also been criticized at home for this. I really did not look at the problem from the overall perspective of Sino-Japanese friendship. Please forgive me."
"However, what I just said is definitely the latest decision of the Japanese Empire, so let's start negotiations again tomorrow morning."
Wang Shiqi's mind was spinning rapidly. From Fujita's attitude, he had already guessed that there must be some trouble on the Japanese side, but the specific trouble was unknown.
But he felt that this was an opportunity, an opportunity to negotiate peace with Japan without making too many concessions.
A trace of joy and relaxation quietly rose from the bottom of his heart. He finally saw a turnaround in the peace talks between the two parties. This was the opportunity for him to finally see relief.
You must know that during the past month of negotiations and waiting, he cannot say that he has put all his efforts into it, but it can be considered that he has done his duty. Not only did he have to face Japan's arrogance and ridicule, but he also had to deal with pressure from within the country.
In fact, the principal in Nanjing was fine. He just repeatedly told him not to rush but to be patient and to stay calm.
But General He, who served as the commander-in-chief of the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War in Peking, put greater pressure on him.
Why? Because General He could not see any hope of winning the Great Wall War of Resistance, and the Chinese army's logistical supply also began to have problems.
You must know that since the loss of Northeast China, the weapons industry in northern China has basically been unable to make ends meet. Now the only one that can provide some ammunition to the front line of the Great Wall is the Taiyuan Arsenal, which has just restored some of its production lines.
However, the Taiyuan Arsenal has been shut down for more than a year. Many skilled workers have changed careers or left Taiyuan due to livelihood constraints. In addition, the machines have lacked management and maintenance for a long time, which requires a lot of time and money to replace and repair. As a result, Taiyuan is now
The production capacity of the arsenal can only reach one-fifth of its heyday.
Moreover, due to political considerations, the president of Nanjing is certainly not willing to allow the Taiyuan Arsenal to fully restore its production capacity. It is best to maintain the current situation.
Therefore, after the inventory of the Northeastern Army is exhausted, the current 200,000 Chinese troops on the Great Wall Front can only be deployed from Jinling, Songhu, Hanyang and other arsenals in the south. Not to mention the long distance, and most of the products are still available.
Priority should be given to supplying the Central Army fighting the civil war in Jiangxi.
Therefore, after General He saw the hidden worries caused by logistics, he was even more eager to reach an armistice agreement with the Japanese army now, so that he could avoid the embarrassment of a frontline commander in such a losing war.
The principal, who was busy fighting the civil war, gave the final decision-making power of negotiating with the Japanese army to General He.
In other words, Councilor Wang now has two mothers-in-law taking care of him. Do you think he is under a lot of pressure?
"Then... Fujita-kun, please give Wang some time, and I will reply to you later."
Although Wang Shiqi now sees a great chance of reaching an armistice agreement between China and Japan, and he is very anxious, he still has to report to Granny He in Peiping immediately, and let him make the final decision. Because he guessed that there must be something wrong with Japan.
Maybe that Admiral He knew.
"Of course, I will keep waiting for Wang Jun's call, and I hope that tomorrow we can reach terms that satisfy both parties and end this conflict that should not happen." Fujita's voice is still so kind and considerate.
"Thank you Fujita-kun for your understanding. I will reply to you soon."
Just when Wang Shiqi was about to end the call, Fujita Kyouyoshi on the other end of the phone seemed to suddenly remember something and said again: "Oh, by the way, in order to better show our sincerity in pursuing peace, our Kwantung Army Headquarters has ordered the Great Wall Front
All armies of your country will cancel all military operations against your army starting tonight."
"Of course, out of the principle of reciprocity, we also hope that you can restrain the frontline troops and refrain from any excessive behavior, so as to lay a harmonious foundation for our next negotiation."
"Okay, okay, I will report this situation as soon as possible. If your army no longer attacks, we will also order the troops to stay in place and will not take any action against your army."
In Wang Shiqi's view, it would be a blessing as long as the Japanese army no longer launched an attack. How could the Chinese army take the initiative to provoke. Regarding this condition, he began to feel the sincerity of Japan.
At this time, on the other end of the phone, Fujita Sueyoshi, who put down the phone, smiled disdainfully, turned to a man in a suit sitting on the sofa and said: "Stupid Naona people, they are always full of fear of war.
I really don’t know how they managed to own such a vast land.”
"Fujita-kun, do you think they will stop attacking the 6th Division?" the man in suit asked.
"Yes, it will definitely happen. Because they can no longer afford to delay it. Judging from the intelligence sent by our hidden line in Peiping, the logistics of these Chinese troops are beginning to have problems. As long as we can hold out until the 10th Division arrives,
, these Chinese troops will not be able to hold on for long,"
"The problem is that the opinions in the country are not unified, supplies have not been shipped, and our Kwantung Army's supplies are almost exhausted."
Fujita Keiyoshi smiled mysteriously, winked at the man in the suit and said, "The question is, do the Chinese know?"
Having said this, he stood up and began to say excitedly: "It's like two people are wrestling now. Both sides are exhausted. It depends on who has greater will and determination and who can win the final victory."
victory."
After saying that, he turned to the man in the suit and asked: "Moriyama-kun, who do you think will be the last one standing? Is it the cowardly Nao Na?"
This man in a suit is Toshi Moriyama, the Consul General of the Consulate General of Japan in Tianjin. He has recently climbed up from the position of Deputy Consul General, and now he is very satisfied with his ambition.
