Meng Shaoyuan wore something interesting today.

He wears a khaki M1904-style coat with a large hood, and wears a dark blue M1900-style uniform underneath. Of course, there is no rank mark.

Under his feet, he wore a pair of large black leather boots.

Any Japanese soldier with some experience will recognize that this is the mix-and-match military uniform of the heroic Third Army commanded by "Military God" Nogi Nogi during the Russo-Japanese War.

Those who can wear this kind of military uniforms without the rank markings are either veterans who participated in the Russo-Japanese War, or their family members and descendants.

This is a kind of showing off and an honor!

While waiting at the station, most of the Japanese soldiers passing by would give him a slight nod.

A Japanese captain even smoked cigarettes and chatted with Meng Shaoyuan for a while, and asked about Meng Shaoyuan's situation.

"I am Kaede Rukawa, and my grandfather is Hanamichi Rukawa." Meng Shaoyuan said with a proud expression: "He was the deputy flag bearer of the 22nd Infantry Regiment, and he died bravely at the Erling Mountain position!"

The captain stood in awe.

Although Nogi Nogi's command in the Battle of Erling Mountain was actually a complete mess, inexplicable, and extremely stupid, the bravery of his soldiers still won the respect of countless Japanese.

"Is this your first time in China?" the captain asked.

"Yes, but I have been in China for a while." Meng Shaoyuan said this, feeling sad: "I am the youngest child in the family. I want to join the army to serve the emperor, but my mother is not willing. I secretly

Ran out, ah, I will never forget our defensive battle at Hujiang University."

"Oh?" The captain was startled: "Have you ever participated in the defense battle of Hujiang University?"

Meng Shaoyuan nodded calmly: "Japanese Overseas Chinese Volunteer Team, I remember that the person who commanded us in the battle was Squadron Leader Yamamoto Hirotaka, and the person who taught me how to fight was His Excellency Matsumoto Hiroyuki. Many people died, many, many people..."

Master Meng was so moved by him that his voice was choked with sobs.

"I know about the Battle of Hujiang University." The captain sighed: "At that time, my troops had not arrived in Shanghai, and you participated in the war earlier than me. You fought fiercely. You are expatriates, and we were originally with you.

It doesn’t matter…”

"No, it doesn't matter!" Meng Shaoyuan raised his voice fiercely: "The empire's holy war, every citizen of the empire is obliged to shed blood for His Majesty the Emperor!"

At this time, if anyone tells the captain that the "Rukawa Kaede" in front of him is actually Chinese, then the captain will definitely fall out with him:

"Mr. Chuan, although you are not a soldier, you have the bravery of an imperial soldier. Are you going to Nanjing this time?"

"Yes." Meng Shaoyuan became excited again: "The capital of China has been conquered by us. Do I want to see the glory of the empire with my own eyes?"

The captain looked at the time and said, "Well, I wish you good luck. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

Damn it, get out of here right now. Acting is also a physical job.

Meng Shaoyuan watched the captain leave and breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Rukawa-kun."

Oh mom, you are here.

Meng Shaoyuan waved his hand there: "Zhen Naizi, I'm here."

It was cold, and Makoto ran over, her nose even red, but she couldn't hide her inner excitement: "I'm ready, we can set off."

What an innocent little girl.

You think going to Nanjing with your Rukawa-kun is a romantic adventure, but have you heard of the story of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf?

…

Makoto was very well prepared and brought a large suitcase.

Since coming to Shanghai, this is her first time traveling far away, especially with her beloved Rukawa-kun.

Everywhere in the train station, you can see a large number of supplies piled up, wounded soldiers waiting for treatment, and patrol soldiers walking back and forth.

This is a train station exclusively used by the Japanese military.

It is also the only route from Shanghai to Nanjing.

There is no need to buy tickets for this kind of military train. In addition to transporting supplies, it can also carry people, but they must undergo strict inspection.

There is absolutely no way for Chinese people to get on the bus.

After walking a few steps, two soldiers immediately blocked their way.

Meng Shaoyuan and Zhen Naiko quickly took out their latest Japanese expatriate certificates.

The leading sergeant checked carefully and asked with some doubts, "Are you going to Nanjing?"

"Yes, we are going to Nanjing." Makoto returned first.

"There, the Chinese resistance is still going on sporadicly." The sergeant asked, "What are you doing there?"

"Interviewing the bravery of imperial soldiers." This time, Meng Shaoyuan answered in a pure Kyoto accent: "As a Japanese, who would let go of such an opportunity?"

"No, it's too dangerous there." The sergeant returned the alien certificates to them. Although he flatly refused, his tone was still very gentle: "This is a special train transporting military supplies. There are no seats for you. Please go back."

"We must go." Manaiko was anxious, and then took out something: "This is a special pass, signed by Colonel Matsumoto Hitsugu himself."

Meng Shaoyuan wanted to stop it but it was too late.

Ouch, sister, this special pass is not for use in Shanghai, but for your brother Meng when he arrives in Nanjing.

"Special pass?" The sergeant took it and looked at it with confusion on his face: "Ah, it's a special pass, but do you have this? Please wait a moment, I'm going to confirm it."

It’s over.

Meng Shaoyuan was ready to find an opportunity to escape.

A little girl carries a special pass personally signed by an important leader of the Japanese secret service. Do you think people will believe it?

Fortunately, before this train station was occupied by the Japanese army, Meng Shaoyuan was already familiar with where to escape. It's just a pity that it will be even more difficult to get to Nanjing again.

"Your Excellency, officer, actually..."

Meng Shaoyuan was about to tell the lie he had made up long ago when a voice came from the side: "Hey, I know him."

The sergeant stood at attention: "Your Excellency Hahara."

That captain!

The captain we smoked and chatted with before!

Captain Hahara took the special pass from the sergeant: "Okay, let me handle it here."

"Yes."

Captain Hahara shook the special pass, with a hint of smile in his tone: "Are you Makoto?"

"You know me?" Zhen Naizi was startled.

"Ah, we have never met, but I heard that Colonel Matsumoto has a very beloved daughter, Makoto." Captain Hahara smiled: "It is not difficult to get a special pass from her father."

Makoto's face suddenly turned red. The other party clearly told her that this special pass was stolen from her father.

"Rukawa-kun, come here."

Captain Hahara called Rukawa Kaede aside and looked at Manako: "I think the colonel must not know that Manako went out this time. You came out quietly, right?"

"Yes, your Excellency, officer." Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "But we have no ill intentions. I just want to go to Nanjing with Zhen Naizi, and then..."

"Okay, I understand, I was young too." Captain Hahara put the special pass into "Rukawa Kaede"'s hand: "Rukawa-kun, it's just that Colonel will be very angry when he finds out. You must have it when you come back from Nanjing

Be mentally prepared. It might be a storm."

Meng Shaoyuan was "surprised and delighted": "Your Excellency, officer, do you agree to let us go?"

"I've never seen you here before, and I don't know how you got on the train." Captain Hahara sighed with emotion: "Young people nowadays really dare to do anything. Okay, I'll take you on the train to find

Otherwise, you might have to stand all the way to Nanjing."

…

Meng Shaoyuan felt that his luck was truly invincible.

He was actually regarded as a man and woman who had an affair and eloped?

Captain Hahara was considerate and considerate, and Meng Shaoyuan swore that if one day this captain fell into his hands, he would definitely spare his life.

"You guys, change cars."

Captain Hahara led them to the previous second-class carriage, which was full of Japanese soldiers. He kicked two soldiers who were resting with their eyes closed, making them stand up, and arranged for Meng Shaoyuan and two people to sit down:

"Okay, you stay here. Don't go to the first-class carriage. It's a carriage reserved for officers. I don't have the right to take you there."

"That's very good, Your Excellency, officer." Shinoko said gratefully.

"By the way." Captain Hahara took out a notebook and paper and wrote a few lines on it: "If you want to come back or encounter difficulties in Nanjing, go find my brother. This is his name and address."

"Hahara Koichi".

Meng Shaoyuan remembered this name firmly.

Well, I will definitely go around Captain Hahara once. If he falls into my hands for the second time, maybe I will consider letting him find a seat for me and arrange it for me in Nanjing so well that I will spare him the second time.

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To be continued...