noffsinger Chapter 150 Start planning
Chapter 150 Start planning
"Major Zhang, we have to go there again today. I estimated that the Japanese monkeys lost about a hundred people today. I think the Japanese commander must be angry and incompetent right now. The diplomats who will participate in the mediation team tomorrow will definitely look very unhappy. Now everyone has seen the incompetence of the Japanese army, haha." Smith was sitting in the consulate's restaurant and expressing his opinions with a happy face.
Zhang Wenwu looked at the excited Smith and said, "Today, the Rick Smith Union mine played a very important role and caused great casualties to the Japanese army. They are now very cautious in every step forward. Major Smith, I toast you." After speaking, Zhang Wenwu raised the red wine glass in his hand and toasted to Smith.
Smith also looked proud as he clinked the wine glass in his hand with Zhang Wenwu's, then drank the liquor in the glass in one gulp in a good mood.
"Major Zhang, there are only two days left until the time you agreed to hold out in the bet. I don't see you're worried at all." Smith asked Zhang Wenwu curiously.
After taking a sip of red wine, Zhang Wenwu said casually: "Major Smith, there are still two days left. Anything can happen on the battlefield. Let us wait and see. Don't forget to do something for me when the time comes." Zhang Wenwu reminded Smith calmly.
On the afternoon of the third day, Smith walked to Zhang Wenwu on the rooftop with a glass of strong liquor in his hand. He looked unhappy and sat down next to him. Then he whispered, "Major Zhang, I think you may win our bet. I just heard from the consul that the mediation group formed by various countries received a proposal from the Japanese diplomatic department. They proposed that all countries put pressure on your Chinese government to end the fighting at the warehouse and let your Chinese government order this resistance unit to surrender to the Japanese army. They will guarantee the safety of the surrendered personnel."
Zhang Wenwu looked at Smith and asked, "Has the mediation team come to an agreement yet? Major Smith, I personally think that this unit will not surrender to the Japanese army, even if the government orders it. You can suggest to your country's consul that this unit surrender to the army in the concession, which may still have some hope."
Zhang Wenwu felt that the garrison had completed the task assigned by the government very well in the battle of Sihang Warehouse, and it was indeed time to end it. So many experienced officers and soldiers could not be killed here in vain, as there would be many more battles with the Japanese in the future that they would need to participate in.
"Well, what you said makes sense. I will go and talk to the consul now. These brave Chinese soldiers are really admirable." After taking a sip of wine, Smith put down his glass, stood up and went to talk to the consulate about this matter.
Zhang Wenwu knew that from now on, he would be busy, and he had to send all these lone warriors back to the rear safely.
That night, in the consulate's restaurant, Smith was eating in a very low mood, and he didn't even drink a few sips of his favorite liquor. After Zhang Wenwu took a few bites of the food, he leaned closer and whispered, "Major Smith, why are you so depressed? This is not like you who are always positive and optimistic."
"Well, Major Zhang, I have to admit that the battle in the warehouse made me admire you Chinese soldiers very much. I just feel a little depressed when I think about what happened to them afterwards." Smith was telling the truth. He felt that this was normal and there was no need to hide it.
Zhang Wenwu smiled at Smith and said, "Major Smith, I guess tomorrow the politicians in the Chinese government will follow the mediation team's request and ask the Chinese Military Commission to order these warriors to lay down their arms and surrender. Don't you think this is too unfair to those brave soldiers?"
"Yes, I'm also a soldier. This feeling of being betrayed is really sad, but Major Zhang, we can't do anything, which is what makes people even more sad." Smith took a sip of liquor and complained depressedly.
"No, Major Smith, I think we can still do something for them." Zhang Wenwu ignored Smith's complaints and continued to guide him.
Smith looked at Zhang Wenwu with some confusion. He didn't understand what else he and Zhang Wenwu could do. Send weapons and ammunition? That was meaningless. What else could he do?
Zhang Wenwu pulled Smith into the yard outside the consulate. After making sure that there was no one around, he whispered, "Major Smith, I want to rescue all these Chinese warriors and send them back to the rear safely." Zhang Wenwu stated his purpose.
Smith looked at Zhang Wenwu in surprise. He didn't expect Zhang Wenwu to be so crazy that he actually wanted to get rid of the people under the noses of various countries. This was impossible. He shook his head and said to Zhang Wenwu: "Major Zhang, are you crazy? You know, even if the mediation team finally persuaded the Japanese to let these Chinese defenders surrender to the concession, the concession would not let all these soldiers go. The Japanese would definitely send people to supervise, and all countries would supervise and observe on the spot. Do you want to kidnap everyone by force? You know, there are troops from various countries stationed in the concession. This is too crazy."
Zhang Wenwu looked at Smith who was shaking his head and said, "Major Smith, according to the bet, you have to do something for me. You swore this with your military honor. Moreover, my plan will definitely not violate your moral bottom line and national honor, and it is also within the reasonable range of your ability."
When Smith heard Zhang Wenwu bring up the bet, he immediately spread his hands and said, "Okay, Major Zhang, tell me about your damn crazy plan. Oh, God, please save me."
Zhang Wenwu ignored Smith's anxious mood, and whispered his plan to him. He also asked Smith to help him think about it and see if there was anything else he needed to add.
As Zhang Wenwu spoke out his plan, Smith's eyes gradually brightened. After listening to Zhang Wenwu's plan, he lit up the cigar in his hand and took two puffs, then said, "Major Zhang, I have to say that your plan is simply too crazy, but it does have a certain chance of success. However, I think that my assistance alone is not enough for this matter. We need to bring in a few more people to help."
Zhang Wenwu knew that Smith had basically agreed to help him complete the plan after listening to it, so he said with great joy, "Major Smith, what else do you think needs to be added?"
"Major Zhang, there is no problem with your plan in general. However, to complete this task, you need to come up with a lot of money. I can help you call the necessary people over to talk. As for the Chinese side, you will have to rely on yourself. Also, prepare the money. You have very little time to operate, so you must hurry." Smith said to Zhang Wenwu seriously.
Zhang Wenwu immediately said that there was no problem. He would take care of what was needed in China, and Smith would contact the people in other countries who needed help.
After Zhang Wenwu and Smith reached an agreement, he immediately borrowed Smith's jeep and rushed to the French Concession. He needed to find Mr. Xu. In his plan, Mr. Xu was also a very important part.
Mr. Xu was very surprised at Zhang Wenwu's arrival. He didn't know that Zhang Wenwu had arrived at the concession. He always thought that Zhang Wenwu was at the front line. After seeing Zhang Wenwu, Mr. Xu immediately invited him into the house.
Zhang Wenwu had no time to be polite with Mr. Xu and directly told him that he needed Mr. Xu's help. When Mr. Xu heard that it was for the purpose of rescuing the Chinese defenders in the warehouse, he immediately patted his chest and assured Zhang Wenwu that there would be no problem and told him not to worry and to leave the matters to him when the time came.
Zhang Wenwu immediately expressed his gratitude to Mr. Xu for his righteous act. After the two parties agreed on the contact information, Zhang Wenwu used Mr. Xu's home phone to call Wu Jincheng at the Nanxiang Military Station, asking Wu Jincheng to notify Cao Huaguo to bring all the money and be sure to arrive at the British Concession in Shanghai before noon tomorrow. Then Zhang Wenwu drove back to the British Consulate in Shanghai. He had to see how Smith was progressing.
When Zhang Wenwu entered the consulate lobby, he saw Smith drinking with Captain Taylor, the American military attaché in Shanghai, in the restaurant. After seeing Zhang Wenwu come in, Smith called Taylor and Zhang Wenwu and went into his office to discuss the matter.
"Major Zhang, Captain Taylor is also a man with a very high sense of military honor. He admires your army's courage very much. I have just briefly told him about your plan. You can discuss it in detail." As soon as Smith entered the office, he briefly explained the situation to Zhang Wenwu.
After listening to Smith's introduction, Zhang Wenwu immediately smiled, saluted Taylor and said, "On behalf of all the Chinese soldiers, I would like to thank Captain Taylor for his help. If you have any requirements, please feel free to ask. I will do my best to meet your requirements." Zhang Wenwu also wanted to save time, so he got straight to the point.
Taylor also saluted back and said, "Major Zhang, Major Smith told me about your plan. I think your idea is too crazy, but I am still honored that you let me join you. This is a trust in me. However, you should know that there are other people in the US Marine Corps in Shanghai. Maybe they are willing to help you, but time does not allow me to convince them one by one. If you can provide a batch of funds, I think all the US Marines will help you."
Zhang Wenwu was very happy after hearing what Taylor said. As long as you have a request, it's fine. I'm afraid you don't have any desires, so he quickly said, "Of course, Captain Taylor, I also admire your brave and fearless Marines from the bottom of my heart. For the help your officers and soldiers have provided for this operation, I will provide a sum of money to improve everyone's food and entertainment in Shanghai. You can just tell me how much it costs."
Taylor thought for a moment and said, "If possible, I hope Mr. Zhang can provide us with at least $4,000 for food expenses. What do you think?"
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