The words of the military attache of the consulate made several senior officials in the concession even more worried, and they all asked Robert how to deal with it.
Some people even suggested that Robert should be allowed to discuss with the Japanese as a consul and let them leave as diplomats.
Listening to these people's suggestions, the military attache of the consulate was very disdainful, because he knew that this proposal was simply unworkable. After all, the Japanese were famously barbaric, so how could they agree to such a request.
"Mr. Consul, you should make up your mind quickly, otherwise, the Japanese army will come over in a short time."
Ignoring other people's suggestions, the consulate attaché spoke again to remind Robert.
Not because of anything else, but because the military attache at the consulate had no other choice. If he could leave, he would never get entangled with these people.
However, the military attache of the consulate understood that there were not many white people in the concession, and leaving alone would be too conspicuous and dangerous, so he had the patience to stay for discussions.
Moreover, the military attache at the consulate also had another idea, which was to surrender directly to the Japanese and strive for good treatment as prisoners of war.
This also echoes the tradition of the white people. After all, the white people's consistent style is to surrender to the enemy in order to reduce casualties when there is no hope of victory.
However, the military attache of the consulate did not want to issue this order because he was a soldier and had a bit of self-respect.
In addition, Robert was the top person in charge here, and the military attache of the consulate decided everything, so he reminded him from the side.
The words of the consulate attaché finally woke Robert up. He calmed down and said, "Don't worry, everyone. I have already made arrangements. The Chinese will come to protect us and escort us to a safe place."
While speaking, Robert was still praying in his heart, hoping that Li Yunsheng would come soon...
As soon as Robert finished speaking, the senior management of the concession in the room immediately became excited and started talking about it.
When the military attaché of the consulate arrived, he was a little surprised and immediately asked: "Mr. Consul, you said there would be Chinese people coming to protect us and escort us away."
"That's right, you don't have to worry, just wait patiently."
Robert responded in the affirmative and began to pack important items.
"Mr. Consul, I want to pick up my wife."
At this moment, a high-level concession official made this request.
After hearing this person's request, Robert frowned and quickly nodded.
When the man saw Robert nodding, he immediately showed a happy expression, and then left quickly.
Other high-level concession officials have also made this request. After all, they also have family members.
Robert did not stop him and immediately agreed to these people's request, causing the consulate attaché beside him to reveal some unexpected expressions.
However, the military attaché at the consulate had no family, so he stayed at the Ministry of Industry Bureau to accompany Robert in packing his things.
Also left behind were four senior officials from the concession, all of whom had no family members.
A few minutes later, several people packed up and came to the lobby on the first floor of the Ministry of Industry Bureau.
At this time, there were only two white guards in the lobby on the first floor, and everyone else had ran away.
Seeing this situation, Robert didn't care. He immediately found a seat to sit down and waited patiently for Li Yunsheng to arrive.
Within five minutes, more than thirty Japanese soldiers drove two trucks to the Ministry of Industry Bureau.
There were only two guards left in the Ministry of Industry Bureau. Seeing so many Japanese soldiers, they naturally did not dare to resist. They quickly retreated into the hall and reported to Robert: "Mr. Consul, a group of Japanese soldiers are coming outside."
As soon as the guard finished speaking, several senior management of the concession immediately became frightened and asked Robert what was going on.
Ignoring these people's questions, Robert quickly got up from his seat and walked towards the door.
At this time, Japanese soldiers also entered the hall, making the white people even more nervous. Two guards raised their weapons, and the military attaché of the consulate on the side showed a thoughtful expression.
"Mr. Li, you are finally here."
Seeing the leading Japanese soldier, Robert let out a sigh of relief, spoke with a little excitement, and motioned to the two guards to put down their weapons.
Seeing Robert's acquaintance with the Japanese soldiers, the white senior executives in the concession immediately understood and showed excited expressions on their faces.
Even the military attache of the consulate was equally excited and looked at Robert with some respect.
"Mr. Robert, there is chaos outside. The situation is very critical now. You must listen to my orders."
The Japanese soldiers who came were naturally disguised as Li Yunsheng and other military agents. After entering the concession, their first target was the Ministry of Industry Bureau, which is why they arrived so quickly.
"Okay, Mr. Li, I will definitely obey your orders."
Robert immediately nodded in agreement. After all, the current situation was critical, so he would naturally not be too troublesome.
After a pause, he asked again: "But, Mr. Li, how do we leave?"
Robert was not a fool. He knew that his group was too conspicuous, so he was a little confused and didn't know how to leave.
"It's time to feel aggrieved, Mr. Consul."
Li Yunsheng first expressed his apology, and then said: "To ensure safety, you have to pretend to be prisoners and let us escort you away."
Li Yunsheng did not hesitate and immediately told him how to leave, because only in this way could he be foolproof and not be suspected when encountering other Japanese troops.
After hearing Li Yunsheng's method, Robert was stunned for a moment, and then said: "No problem, I will definitely cooperate with you."
Robert immediately nodded in agreement, but secretly thought in his heart, no wonder Li Yunsheng and the others came here pretending to be Japanese.
When the two of them were discussing before, Li Yunsheng said in advance that he would come pretending to be Japanese, so when Robert heard the guard's warning, he was not afraid and came to check the situation in person.
But Robert didn't expect that Li Yunsheng would let him pretend to be a prisoner, so he felt a little helpless.
After all, pretending to be a prisoner was a shameful act, but for his own safety, Robert did not object because he knew that the danger would be much less.
Other British people did not offer any opinions. After all, in this critical situation, life-saving is the most important thing.
What's more, a down-and-out phoenix is not as good as a chicken. If these arrogant white people are unwilling to pretend to be prisoners and have no choice but to walk into a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, they naturally know what choice they have to make.
Afterwards, Li Yunsheng's agents began to take action and tied up Robert and others.
These arrogant white people showed no dissatisfaction and cooperated with the actions of the military commander's agents.
Soon several white people were tied up, and Li Yunsheng immediately ordered: "Everyone retreat."
After hearing Li Yunsheng's words, the military commander's agents planned to leave.
But at this moment, a senior executive of the concession suddenly said: "Mr. Consul, there are still a few of us who have not returned."
"If you are willing to wait for them, just stay."
Robert responded immediately with a very cold voice. After speaking, he took the lead and walked out of the lobby of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce without any intention of staying.