This newspaper was only circulated within Shandong on the first day.
"Captain, General Takeshita..."
"Um?"
"Here is a newspaper."
"bring here."
…
Yoshimoto Teiichi looked at the telegram in his hand and frowned. Takeshita Shun, why did you go to the independent division?
Carrying out imperial plans?
Or is it that Takeshita Jun was originally a Chinese spy? Otherwise, how could the two of them have a happy conversation? Didn't Takeshita Jun assassinate Zhou Weiguo last time, seriously injuring him and himself? Could it be that this is all fake?
?
As the chief of staff of the Kwantung Army, Yoshimoto Teiichi knew Takeshita Shun's mission and tried to ease the relationship between China and Japan as much as possible. If possible, let China recognize the legitimacy of the puppet Manchukuo while trying to seize other benefits.
He admitted that the empire's recent moves had been good, which made the Chinese hesitate, and the public voice was very high. At the same time, he also sent people to continue to carry out activities!
But, why did Takeshita Shun come to the Independent Division? To convince Zhou Weiguo not to use weapons for the time being?
I'm sorry, forgive him. Yoshimoto Seiichi didn't think Zhou Weiguo would agree to this at all.
Or are they just reminiscing about old times?
No matter what, I still need to let the Commander know about this matter.
Standing up, Yoshimoto Teiichi went to find Umezu Mijiro. Umezu Mijiro was very busy recently, busy re-defining the defense line, and the loss of Chengde made them very passive.
However, they also understand that defense is always passive.
"Your Excellency, Commander."
"Huh?" Umezu Yoshijiro raised his head, "Yoshimoto-kun, what's wrong?"
"Your Excellency, Commander, I have a telegram regarding the independent division."
"Oh. What did you say?"
"About the matter of His Excellency Takeshita Jun going to the Independent Division." Yoshimoto Sadai handed over the telegram and then said, "Takeshita Jun and Zhou Weiguo had a very pleasant conversation and had dinner together."
"Is there any problem with this?" Umezu Yoshijiro was puzzled, then he read the telegram and snorted coldly, "Takechi went to the independent division, which is also required by the mission. Is there any problem with this?"
"Takeshita Jun, the last time he assassinated Zhou Weiguo was only a few months ago."
After hearing Yoshimoto Seiichi's words, Umezu Yoshijiro began to think about it. When he said this, it seemed to be true, "As enemies, it does seem a bit strange to have a drink and talk. But think about it, Takeshita now represents our Empire of Japan.
, he is an ambassador, so naturally he will not be treated badly! Yoshimoto-kun, I understand what you are thinking, but Takeshita Shun is the emperor's cousin, please do not doubt his loyalty. He came to China this time,
He also received a mission."
"Hi!" Yoshimoto Sadashi sighed, "I understand."
Umezu Yoshijiro shook his head, "Instead of having the time to pay attention to such things, it is better to think carefully about how we, the Kwantung Army, should handle ourselves next."
"Your Excellency, Commander, what do you mean?"
"The Chengde defense line was lost this time. Although the base camp didn't say anything, as the commander and chief of staff of the Kwantung Army, how could we not say anything?"
Yoshimoto Teiichi sighed, because Umezu Yoshijiro was right.
He had already written the summary of this time, but who was responsible for the failure? If you want to blame it, you can only blame the independent division for being too unexpected. In fact, their warriors have done a good job.
.
He knows all this.
But he also knows very well that the base camp will not look at how much you have done. What they want is the results! If they lose, they will be held accountable. Even if they are commanders.
They bear a great responsibility for winning or losing the war.
"At the base camp, although there is no blame, the manpower is still tight now. Yoshimoto-kun, you should know very well that the empire has opened too many battlefields, and troops and people are needed everywhere. Otherwise, there is no need for Takeshita-kun to make this trip to China.
, isn’t it?”
"Hi! That's what the Commander said!" Yoshimoto Teiichi's tone was a little low, "I understand."
"Yoshimoto-kun, Takeshita-kun has his own mission and position, we don't need to doubt it! You know, it is impossible for Takeshita-kun to rebel!"
"Hi!"
"You go out, and let the staff come in by the way to discuss the issue of this line of defense they just agreed upon."
"Your Excellency, Commander, are we going to be on the defensive all the time?"
"Otherwise, do you have any way to fight back?"
"I'm sorry, Your Excellency, Commander." Yoshimoto Teiichi was really helpless. The Kwantung Army had experienced its first defeat in China, and the taste was still a bit bitter.
…
"How about it? This one tastes good, right?" Zhou Weiguo picked up a piece of beef, "I usually ask someone to pack it."
"It's not bad! The way the beef is made in China is different from the way it is made in Japan, but most of them maintain the original flavor of the beef and have the same purpose." Takeshita nodded with a smile, "Moreover, Chinese wine,
Speaking of which, it is still much richer than sake."
"Hahaha."
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The next day, the same newspaper and the same article appeared in everyone's sight again.
Zhou Weiguo smiled helplessly, "Speaking of which, it may actually be that the people want to know something about me, and I usually don't leave the headquarters much."
"That's it, I roughly understand it. It's similar to the fact that they admire you." Takeshita Jun nodded, "It's just that I don't know how to explain it to my superiors."
"No need to explain. Those who truly believe in you will always believe you, right? What's more, isn't it their mission to come to China? If you are suspicious of this, then I'm afraid they will regret it too!
I remember that they had already spread your heroic deeds to all parts of Japan!"
Takeshita Jun nodded, "Although it's shameful, I actually enjoy the process. Everyone's admiration and trust in you will make me feel needed and satisfied. It makes me feel that I am doing it for you."
This country is trying its best.”
Zhou Weiguo shook his head helplessly. In his opinion, Takeshita Jun was a pitiful person under the deformed education in Japan. As the young master of a big family, he could have a good future without working so hard, but Takeshita Jun needed to work in such a situation.
Find the so-called sense of satisfaction and need in things.
Being a person is a bit like living for others. After all, it is a bit pitiful.
"Takeshita, you have to remember that you are not living for others, you should live for yourself! Even if our ideals are for the country and the people, we should still have our own lives!" Zhou Weiguo patted Takeshita Jun.
"In other words, when you are old and your ideals have been realized, what kind of life do you want to live?"
"Me?" Takeshita Jun suddenly remembered that bright smiling face and that pleasant voice, "Maybe I also want to find someone I like to spend my whole life with!"
Zhou Weiguo raised his eyebrows, smiled, and said nothing.