"Your Majesty General Terauchi Toshidai, you allowed the Japanese warplanes to bomb our entire city of Jingxing without distinction between soldiers and civilians, causing tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians to be killed and injured. This atrocity is truly outrageous. Many of our military generals are trying to kill all of them."
Thousands of prisoners of war from the division hung their heads on Taihang, and the heads of more than 20 officers and subordinates under Lieutenant General Kawagishi Bunzaburo were placed at the gate of Taiyuan, showing off the splendor of the Imperial Japanese Army. But how can we, the great country of China, be at peace with us?
People on a small island have ordinary knowledge. However, our soldiers and civilians are very angry, so we solemnly propose to the general the resolution to exchange prisoners of war, lest one day the people's emotions are uncontrollable and they take actions that will hurt both sides. We look forward to the reply."
Although I know that this Chinese message that followed the remaining fighter planes back to Peiping was just a slap in the face. Damn it, you used a large number of anti-aircraft and anti-aircraft artillery positions to directly cripple a formation of 20 fighter planes.
Putting aside the half of it, even if all the bombs were dropped intact, it would not kill tens of thousands of people. So, are there that many people in Jingxing County in total? But Terauchi Juichi was obviously not angered by this somewhat joking message.
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There was one item in the message that aroused his interest. Exchange of prisoners of war? If the exchange could go smoothly, it would be a good idea. You know, there is currently no news about the 20,000-strong army of the 20th Division. According to Chinese newspapers,
As described, two infantry brigades and several regiments were all annihilated by the Chinese. This was unacceptable not only to him, the commander of the North China Expedition Army, but also to the base camp located in the mainland.
From last night, Juichi Terauchi, who had frequent contact with the locals, knew that the senior officials in the base camp were waiting for the true outcome of the 20th Division. If the entire division was destroyed, not only would he be the commander in chief, but even the rank of general would be lost.
There are two reasons for not being able to save it. He knows better that the battles between factions within the imperial army have always seemed calm on the outside, but in fact there are dangerous undercurrents. A single oversight may very well mean that the glory of his family in the temple will never be restored.
It cannot be because he was buried in the barren northern China.
Even if the 20th Division is completely wiped out, if these nearly 4,000 prisoners of war can be exchanged, then the entire 20th Division will not be considered to be in pieces, and it will still be able to deal with it no matter which side it is dealing with.
It can be said that this telegram that slapped him in the face suddenly became a life-saving straw for him, the army general in North China.
"Okabe-kun, what do you think of this proposal put forward by the Chinese?" Although he was absolutely convinced, Juichi Terauchi did not rush to express his position. Instead, he left the question to Naosaburo Okabe.
"Old fox!" Naosaburo Okabe complained to his superior in his heart, but with respect on his face, he replied: "Your Excellency, Commander, according to the Chinese, most of the captured personnel of the 20th Division are medical staff.
Maintenance, communications and other auxiliary arms, as well as the wounded and sick, are basically non-combatants. This can already show that the Imperial Warriors of the 20th Division did not fight bravely. Being forced to lay down their weapons was a crime other than war. They are still our Imperial Army.
Warriors. I believe that the people of the empire and their relatives are looking forward to their return home."
Although he did not express his position clearly, Naosaburo Okabe still expressed his attitude in a roundabout way.
It's very simple. Although Naosaburo Okabe and his commander are not the same as each other, at this time, these two are just grasshoppers on the same vine. If the 20th Division is really completely destroyed, neither of them can even think about it.
Run away. And if one is not good, he, the chief of staff of the front army, will be even more unlucky.
When such a big thing happens, someone has to take the blame, and letting smaller people take the blame is not just a Chinese patent. Almost all powerful people around the world are like this.
"Hey! Okabe-kun is right. Although they were unfortunately captured, they are not combatants. They are still the pride of our Imperial Japanese Army. In this way, all matters of exchanging prisoners of war with the Chinese will be left to Okabe
You have full authority to handle it." Terauchi Shouichi said with a forced smile on his face.
In order to reduce their responsibilities a little bit, the two Japanese army generals pinched their noses and praised their prisoners of war as warriors of the empire and pride of the army. It was really hard for them. Even though they were really thick-skinned.
"However, Okabe-kun, before the investigation team from the base camp comes down, you can have a good talk with the Shina people. Don't be too eager to agree to their conditions. Also, you must make every effort to get that bastard from Saigenji back." Juichi Terauchi said again.
reminded.
Naosaburo Okabe naturally understood what Juichi Terauchi said. If you delay a little, you can continue to play domestic games. Even when the investigation team arrives, the remaining nearly 4,000 people of the 20th Division can come out and fight back. This way, they can be attacked
The future will be more favorable.
As for Saiyuanji Kōichi, it is even more important. If he knows that his grandson will not come back, the reclusive old man of Saiyuanji Kōichi is not interested in political affairs, but his potential energy cannot be ignored, although it is not enough to shock.
The government and the opposition, but it is not too difficult to bring them down.
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Half an hour later, Liu Lang received a call back from Peiping with a sneer on his face.
"When the two armies are fighting, we cannot rely on your own words. Although our 20th Division suffered a small defeat, your words as a whole country are too childish, and we really cannot agree with them. Prisoners of war are defeated soldiers. It is a shame for both countries. We
Fang Shen is disgusted with this, but if you have any need for exchange, please send someone to Peking to discuss the details of the exchange in detail." The future general picked up the message and read it, with a trace of curiosity on his face: "What are you doing here, little devil?
What the hell are you doing? The whole story is just a joke, and it makes you feel a little embarrassed to cover it up."
"Haha, Brigadier Chen is telling the truth." Liu Lang laughed loudly, "Isn't this little devil like a little widow who wants to hide herself but is still ashamed? She wants to be a bitch and build a memorial arch. She is also a special girl.
He shamelessly said that he was disgusted with it, I guess he couldn’t wait any longer! If it’s really like what he said, then just call back and say you’ll chop off their heads for me, it’s annoying to think about them anyway.”
"Then what do they want to do? Since they also want to exchange prisoners of war, why are they still delaying?" The future general was confused.
"Hehe, Juichi Terauchi is just looking for bargaining chips to reduce his guilt! The longer the matter in North China is delayed, the more beneficial it will be to him. This is how big things turn into trivial matters." Liu Langqing
He smiled and said, "However, the trick of dragging words won't work for me. I don't have time to chat with him. It seems that I have to give him some harsh materials."
"Give me a call." Liu Lang took a few steps back and forth, "Terauchi Touichi and Okabe Naosaburo are two generals. There is nothing to discuss about the exchange of prisoners of war. It can be exchanged based on the proportion of combat power. One for the Chinese side and ten for the Japanese side. In the end, No sooner than Shimen in two days, otherwise we will transfer your prisoners of war to the theater headquarters and transport them to Wuhan and Nanjing. By the way, I am glad to hear that your headquarters intends to replace General Sugiyama Gen as commander. I would like to ask , have you forgotten that fool Yuan Yu is wearing a hat and calling you?"
Lin Xiaoshun was stunned and his face turned red as he sent the telegram to Peking.
"What's the meaning of this fool Yuan and wearing a hat?" The future general's face was full of gossip.
Looking at the determined smirk on Liu Lang's face and the face of Japanese aristocrat Saigenji, who was about to hold back his internal injuries, the future general felt very keenly that there seemed to be a story that Juichi Terauchi had to tell!
When Liu Lang finished telling the story between Juichi Terauchi and Gen Sugiyama, who was supposed to replace him in November 1938, the future general laughed so hard that he fell down and raised a big flag to Liu Lang. Thumb. If you can use the personal grudge between these two people for war, Liu Tuanzuo's move should not be too vicious.
Moreover, the future general believed that even though he would be driven crazy by this telegram, the Japanese army general would definitely choose to submit. Because anyone else would probably do the same.
It turns out that the entanglement between Terauchi Juichi and Sugiyama Moto, who is nicknamed "Fool Moto", is not ordinary. The two were originally classmates in the sergeant academy. Terauchi Juichi entered school earlier because he was one year older, and Sugiyama Moto was the senior. The junior disciple, Juichi Templeuchi, is a big noble. Naturally, the junior junior who is inferior in status hugs the senior's thick legs, and the relationship between the two is pretty good.
But the plastic brotherhood between the two is as proven by countless historical events in Chinese history. Most of the men's anger is for beauties.
The two of them fell in love with the rich daughter of a big noble at the same time. Sugiyama Genbetsu seemed to have a kind-hearted face but knew how to please women. Naturally, he had the upper hand in a relatively pure love that did not depend on his family background and youth.
However, the fact is that young and pure love will not last long after all. When the woman’s parents came forward, Terauchi Juichi, who came from a better family background, immediately beat the "idiot Yuan" all over his body and lost his beloved. If only this was the case, what happened to this love? The battle ended with the victory of Juichi Terauchi, who successfully embraced the beauty. Even if the two of them didn't have a plastic brotherhood, they wouldn't want to stab each other when they met.
However, young people are all impulsive sometimes. Sugiyama Moto, who was invited by his friend to drink to appease his broken love, made nonsense after getting drunk, saying that although he did not marry the person of his dreams, he had taken her first time. .This has become a joke among the nobles. Although not many people take it seriously, there is still a bit more green color in the eyes looking at Juichi Templeuchi.
A pair of plastic brothers became mortal enemies.
Comrade Lin Xiaoshun naturally knew this allusion, which was why Liu Tuanzuo, who was so bad to the core, suppressed it to the point of internal injury. However, he still had a question that he did not ask. How did Liu Lang know that Sugiyama Gen was coming to replace Juichi Terauchi? ?How do you know these secrets that are only circulated among the upper class of Japanese nobles?
Could it be that this mysterious fat man actually has a huge intelligence network in Japan? If that is the case, this fat man is really scary.
Not to mention that everyone at the Chinese command headquarters laughed out loud at Liu Lang's gossip about the two Japanese generals.
Speaking of Peiping alone, it was not a joke, but the Japanese army general was really about to get angry when Nang Danzao said: "Kun Nai forgot to wear a hat?"
In the eyes of others, it is just a bit green in color.
As one of the three parties involved, Juichi Terauchi knew best that it was really not just a green color.