Shadow Zhenzhao returned to the Nakamura Agency in disgrace.
Seeing Yingzuo Zhenzhao hanging with one arm and his face wrapped in gauze, Nakamura Shun couldn't help being surprised and said in a voice: "Kingzuo-kun, are you okay?"
"It doesn't matter." Yingzuo Zhenzhao shook his head and said, "It's just a little skin injury."
Although what Yingzuo Zhenzhao said was an understatement, it was actually not the case at all. Recalling the battle two hours ago, Yingzuo Zhenzhao was still frightened at this moment. Yingzuo Zhenzhao can be regarded as a seventh-level swordsman.
He is a master, but he only managed less than three moves under that Chinese soldier.
In three moves, the Chinese soldier flew away his saber. If Yingzuo Zhenzhao hadn't reacted quickly and took half a step back at the last moment, the Chinese soldier's bayonet would have cut his throat directly, but even so
Even so, it still left a bloody groove on Yingzuo Zhenzhao's face that was as deep as the bone.
Therefore, it can be said that Yingzuo Zhenzhao went to the gate of hell and came back again.
Nakamura Shun felt cold in his heart. He had actually expected such a result. He didn't even think about it. The person facing him was Xu Rui, a big monster. Facing Xu Rui, it would be great if Yingzuo Zhenzhao could come back alive!
But on the surface, Nakamura Shun still pretended to be concerned.
Nakamura Shun then asked: "Kagezuo-kun, the operation doesn't seem to be going well?"
"Hai, this rescue operation has failed, and more than 300 Imperial Army warriors have been lost. In addition, more than 400 Imperial Army warriors have been injured, and No. 76 has also lost more than half of its manpower."
Yingzuo Zhenzhao paused heavily and said, "Your Excellency, General, you are humble and incompetent, please punish me."
Nakamura Shun waved his hand and said calmly: "Kage Zuo-kun, don't worry too much, victory or defeat is a common thing for military strategists. What's more, this rescue operation originally has many constraints, and we can't use too many troops, and we can't use too many troops.
Heavy weapons were used, so it was understandable that they would be defeated."
After a pause, Nakamura Shun added: "However, I will learn a lesson next time."
Shun Nakamura really doesn't care about the failure of this operation, he just wants to do it a few more times.
"Hai." Yingzuo Zhenzhao paused again and said, "I must sum up my humble position seriously."
After a while, Yingzuo Zhenzhao said again: "However, your Excellency General, I discovered something very strange. There are actually British people in the lone camp. Oh no, they should be Gurkhas."
"Nani?" Nakamura Jun was also confused now, "Gorkha?"
This made Shun Nakamura more in awe of Xu Rui, because the Gurkhas were servants of the British. Xu Rui actually had the ability to ask the Gurkhas to help him fight. Is there anything else that this guy can't do?
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"Hai, Gurkhas." Yingzuo Zhenzhao nodded again and said, "Because it was dark and the Gurkhas' body shape and appearance were no different from the Chinese, we didn't notice it at first.
, it was not until later that we discovered that the person who had been fighting in the middle of the night was actually not a Chinese, but a Gurkha."
Jun Nakamura frowned and said, "So, where have the Chinese gone?"
"The Chinese have been lying in ambush nearby." Yingzuo Zhenzhao sighed and said, "When I found out that the people fighting on the other side in the middle of the night were actually Gurkhas, I immediately realized that something was wrong. But, when I
When we wanted to give the order to withdraw from the battle, it was already too late, and the Chinese had quietly sneaked back behind us."
"Sodesna." Nakamura Shun nodded and said, "If this is the case, then there is nothing to say about the failure of this rescue operation. Don't worry, Yingzuo-kun, I will explain it to the base camp truthfully.
It is said that the Imperial Japanese Army failed because of the secret collusion between the British and the Chinese."
Yingzuo Zhenzhao paused and said, "Thank you, General."
"Go." Nakamura Shun waved his hand and said, "Oh, by the way, Kagezuo-kun, you can just stay in the apartment and recuperate quietly these days. You don't have to come to work anymore."
"Please take more care of me, General."
(Dividing line)
The battle to build roads across the border is over.
Xu Rui left the company of the Solitary Army Battalion to clean the battlefield, and then returned to the Italian military camp with the main force of the Solitary Army Battalion and the Royal Gurkha Infantry Battalion. Once he returned to the military camp, the Royal Gurkha Infantry Battalion was disarmed and detained again.
, this is also the proper meaning of the title. After all, the two armies fighting side by side this time are only temporary.
Another great victory was won, and the morale of the officers and soldiers of Gujun Battalion became even higher.
After settling in, Xu Rui sent someone to invite Ferguson and Steve.
The threat from the Japanese has been lifted. Xu Rui has reason to believe that, at least in the short term, the Japanese will not make any more moves unless they make up their minds to occupy the public concession and the French Concession with force. However, Xu Rui predicts that,
The Japanese government does not have the courage now. This is not a trivial matter after all.
So now, it's time to sit down and talk with the British about the solution.
Although the British government has asked the United States Minister to China Johnson to come forward to negotiate with the Nationalist Government, Xu Rui will not place his hopes on the Nationalist Government and Chairman Chiang Kai-shek. It is better to negotiate such matters by himself, just use
No need to worry, the National Government and Chairman Chiang Kai-shek came forward.
How can military affairs, life and death, be tied to others?
After a while, the guards escorted Ferguson and Steve in.
Xu Rui smiled and said: "Your Excellency General, Mr. Minister, please take a seat."
Ferguson and Steve were not polite either, and sat down carelessly.
Ferguson snorted and said, "Commander, the military operation seems to be going well?"
"It went very smoothly indeed." Xu Rui said with a smile, "Oh, by the way, we must also solemnly thank His Excellency the General and Mr. Minister for their strong support in seconding the brave and capable Gurkha Royal Infantry Battalion to us. Otherwise, even if we can
I'm afraid it won't be so easy to win, so I would like to express my gratitude to you two again."
After saying that, Xu Rui stood up, crossed his right hand across his chest and bowed slightly to the two of them.
Ferguson snorted and said nothing, but Steve said: "Commander Xu, if you really want to thank us, then please release all the hostages in custody, as long as you release the soldiers of the Royal Gurkha Infantry Battalion."
For all the hostages, I will definitely make a complaint to the cabinet on your behalf, and you will no longer be held accountable for the heinous crimes you have committed before."
"Crime? Pursuance?" Xu Rui laughed and said, "Mr. Minister, it seems you still don't quite understand the situation."
After a short pause, Xu Rui continued: "Mr. Minister, you may not know that your government has asked the US Minister to China, Johnson, to come forward and negotiate with the Nationalist Government. What does this mean? It means that your government has no
They do not have the will or ability to resolve disputes by force, so disputes can only be resolved through negotiation."
"Oh?" Ferguson and Steve looked at each other when they heard this. Although Steve made a phone call to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau of the Public Settlement yesterday, he didn't say much on the phone, so he didn't know about it. Now he suddenly heard
When I heard this news, I not only felt it was very unexpected, but I even didn't believe it.
Xu Rui smiled and said: "If you two don't believe it, you can call and ask."
Steve actually called the Public Settlement Industry Bureau, and it turned out to be true.
Jonathan, the general director of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau, even told Steve on the phone that the negotiations with the Chinese were not going well and asked them to prepare for being detained for a long time.
After putting down the phone, most of Steve's momentum had been exhausted. The British government had already compromised and decided to negotiate a settlement with the National Government. They were unable to reverse it. Then, the two of them thought about their future and status. If they didn't
If something goes wrong, the British government will definitely blame them.
In this case, the future of Ferguson and Steve is over.
Xu Rui smiled and said: "How is it? General, Mr. Minister, I am not lying to you, am I? Your government is already seeking to end this dispute in a decent way. Your government can end it decently through transactions and negotiations.
This dispute, but as far as you two are concerned, it may be difficult for you to return to the UK with dignity, right?"
Ferguson's head, which was held high, immediately drooped.
But Steve heard the implication from Xu Rui's words. His eyes lit up and he said, "Commander Xu, do you have any other good suggestions?"
"It's true." Xu Rui smiled and nodded, and added, "I really have a better suggestion. It will not only save your government's face, but also give you two a decent result."
"Really?" Steve said anxiously, "What's your suggestion?"
Although Ferguson didn't ask, his ears perked up.
Xu Rui did not hide it and said: "If I am not wrong, what your government cares most about is the face of a big country compared to economic interests, which means that there must be a decent solution in the international community.
We can completely satisfy you, but the British government must make substantial concessions."
Ferguson and Steve are in a mess. They have already made substantial concessions. How can they still save the face of a major country? How much more substantial concessions can they make to save the face of a major country? It’s really embarrassing to say that so far.
Both of them still couldn't quite understand this kind of Eastern thinking.
Xu Rui could only speak more straightforwardly and said: "Then let me put it bluntly. Our lone army camp can accept the recruitment from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau of the Concession. After the recruitment, you can reorganize our lone army camp into a patrol house.
Or mercenaries are fine, but our lone army camp is only nominally affiliated with the Concession Industry Bureau."
After a pause, Xu Rui continued: "In this way, not only can this incident be resolved with dignity, but the general and the minister, you two, will not only be exempted from punishment, but you can even get a share.
Thanks to the recruitment, after all, the Ministry of Industry in the Concession has an extra mercenary who is good at recruiting, right?"