Age of Conquest Reborn

--go-->Ito is in a dilemma. According to the basic principles of diplomatic etiquette, the identities of the negotiators on both sides of the negotiation must be equal. As for the Chinese, it must be Tang Qiuli who comes forward. On this point, Mr. Qi Yuanshan comes back

At that time, it was already explained that, as for the Empire of Japan, Ito, as the plenipotentiary representative, had no reason not to come forward, which posed a big problem for Ito.

Ito considered the issue very carefully. Just the choice of the negotiation location made him unsure. Kuala Lumpur was the territory controlled by the Japanese Army. Ito knew how many crimes he had committed and how many bloody battles he had with Tang Qiuli's troops.

Not to mention, in Yangon alone, the bloody policy implemented against the Chinese and overseas Chinese, killing them even a hundred times is not too much.

Ito was afraid that he would go to Kuala Lumpur and never return, so Tang Qiuli detained him on the spot. Negotiations required confidence and capital. With the current strength of the Japanese Empire in Indochina, such negotiations, to put it bluntly, were

The alliance under the city is a begging for peace. If that China devil Tang Qiuli added such a clause during the negotiation process, in exchange for Ito Yanzaburo's life in exchange for the promise of the imperial army not to attack Singapore, His Majesty the Emperor would not hesitate.

Throw yourself out.

If he doesn't come forward and someone else does it, if Tang Qiuli is unhappy and the negotiation breaks down, Ito will be in a dilemma.

I really regret taking this unlucky job. Otherwise, my life may depend on Kuala Lumpur.

Before Ito could come up with a proper solution, another telegram came from Japan: "General Ito, His Majesty the Emperor and the headquarters are very pleased to hear this news. Being able to quickly reach a non-aggression treaty with Tang Qiuli is the top priority at the moment."

, His Majesty the Emperor specifically decreed that as long as the imperial troops remain in Singapore, all issues can be compromised, with the sole purpose of promoting the success of the negotiations."

Ito's heart became even colder. His Majesty the Emperor meant that as long as Tang Qiuli's troops did not attack Singapore and did not take action against the Imperial Southeast Asia Expeditionary Force, his head could be handed over. In fact, all of Ito's ideas were based on his

The Japanese people are accustomed to thinking about the problem. If Ito's current strength and Tang Qiuli were transferred, Ito would definitely detain Tang Qiuli on the spot, then cut him to death with a thousand cuts, and execute him Lingchi.

He thought so and was afraid that Tang Qiuli would do this. He couldn't simply say that he was trying to judge a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart. It involved the issue of the nation's bad nature. He was despicable and thought that others were doing this.

When Ito was in a dilemma and the mainland was pressed hard, his chief of staff, Major General Kawashima, came and looked at the Commander-in-Chief with a sad face and a frown, and he was concerned.

Ask why.

Now Ito and Kawashima have a good personal relationship as if they were brothers, but they have different names. Ito did not hide it from Kawashima, and poured out his worries and thoughts. Going deeper.

The meaning of the first floor was hidden in his heart, and he was embarrassed to say it directly. After Kawashima listened, he didn't speak for a long time. In his heart, he didn't take Ito's worries seriously.

Could it be that my commander-in-chief lost his courage after being defeated at the hands of Tang Qiuli one after another? The consideration of the problem is very naive and absurd. If Tang Qiuli really wants your life, why bother to spend so much money?

Setbacks,*

The Japanese army has hundreds of thousands of troops stationed in Kuala Lumpur. It will take less than a few hours to reach the city. By then, none of us can escape, so why bother at the negotiation table? Is it Tang Qiuli who is stupid or you, General Ito?

idiot?

Kawashima was complaining in his heart, but his face was thoughtful. He held it in for a long time, which made Ito almost go crazy, and then he said in a heavy tone: "Commander-in-Chief, your worries are justified. The Chinese people never

You are trustworthy and accustomed to using intrigues. For your safety, the only way now is to take the place of Your Majesty the Commander-in-Chief and go to Kuala Lumpur for negotiations as the plenipotentiary representative of the empire."

Ito was moved and ecstatic. He originally had the idea of ​​letting Kawashima go to Kuala Lumpur on his behalf, but he knew that it was a wolf's den and there was a possibility that he might not be able to come back.

Dao took the initiative to propose it, which was exactly what he wanted, but he still had to work hard to save face.

Ito Masashi said: "Kawashima-kun, I am very touched, and I am even more grateful for your candor. However, this is my duty. As a soldier of the Empire of Japan, how can I give up my mission just because of danger? I will not

Let Kawashima-kun take the risk on my behalf." His tone was very sincere, with tears of emotion in his eyes. At this moment, Ito already regarded Kawashima as an equal partner, not a subordinate.

But who is Kawashima? He is also an old man who has become a man. A flash of surprise flashed in Ito's eyes, although it disappeared quickly, but it was captured by him keenly. He secretly sneered in his heart: "Young man, just pretend."

!Isn’t this what you said so much in front of me?

As the second-largest person in the Empire's Southeast Asia Expeditionary Force, if the boss doesn't want to go, then he can only do it himself. Instead of reluctantly accepting the order, which will not change the facts in the end, it is better to take the initiative. Anyway, shrinking one's neck is a sword, and stretching one's neck is the same. One knife is worse than being a bachelor!"

He was thinking this in his heart, but he said righteously: "The words of the Commander-in-Chief are wrong. Your Excellency and I have different identities. Your Excellency shoulders the heavy responsibility of the Empire. You are responsible for the safety of Singapore and the lives of hundreds of thousands of Imperial soldiers. How can you do this?"

Walking lightly in dangerous terrain, I hope that the Commander-in-Chief will show Kawashima's sincerity and let Kawashima go to Kuala Lumpur for the benefit of the Japanese Empire and meet that China devil Tang Qiuli."

What Ito said was so impassioned and righteous. What else could Ito say? Besides, this was his own secret idea. He asked the maid to prepare some food and drinks, and the two of them exchanged glasses and discussed the details of the negotiation at the wine table.

and the bottom line, until both of them were a little drunk. Taking advantage of the wine, they each held a plump and charming maid, and went to enjoy themselves.

More than 40 kilometers southeast of Kuala Lumpur city, it is an excellent place with beautiful scenery. Tall subtropical trees are sparsely dotted on the grassy fields. The trunks are straight and inserted into the blue sky. The north is facing the sky.

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It is a season when the ground is freezing cold, dripping water turns into ice, the wind is howling, and the snow is flying. Kuala Lumpur is located in the subtropical zone. The sun is shining brightly, but it is as warm as spring. It lacks the vicious heat of summer. It is the most comfortable season of the year.

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There is a soothing hillside, with lush grass at its feet, as lush as a golf course, and a green blanket stretching into the distance. A parasol, a table, and a few camp chairs are scattered around, and the table is full of things.

After buying subtropical fruits, Tang Qiuli, wearing sunglasses, was sitting on a wicker chair behind the table, lying comfortably on the chair, enjoying the rare sunshine. Special agents were scattered around to keep watch.

Liu Xinlan thoughtfully handed the fruit to his hand from time to time. This was the negotiation place that Tang Qiuli chose for Ito Yanzaburo. Looking at this posture, there was no atmosphere of negotiation at all. It looked like a tourist vacation.

From this place, you can even vaguely see the squat figures of the Japanese soldiers with live ammunition on the opposite side, moving mechanically like puppets behind the barbed wire fence.

Regarding Tang Qiuli's choice of the negotiation venue here, no one from the top to the bottom of the ** division agreed. Among them, the one who opposed the most fiercely was Major General Huang Shanhu, the captain of the guard brigade. In Shan Hu's words, "This is not the case, division commander."

Are you kidding yourself with your own life? How far is the negotiation location from the Japanese forward position? It is only more than two kilometers away. As long as the Japanese sniper has a whim and a bullet, he can kill nearly a million troops of the Japanese Army. The highest command

Official Tang Qiuli is the son of the boss!"

Shan Hu summed up the teacher's sudden whim with just two words: "Adventure!" Tang Qiusheng, the deputy teacher, also strongly opposed it, but Tang Qiuli had his own reason. He said this: "You only thought about the danger, but you didn't consider it.

Other factors include the frightened Japanese army. What they worry about most every day is that the Japanese army suddenly approaches the city. In such a state, do the Japanese dare to have other ideas? "

"I pray every day that we won't fight. If you don't believe what I say, let snipers kill a few Japanese soldiers. How dare they have a temper?" These words made everyone speechless. It was indeed true.

What happened was that the frontline troops of the ** Division went out for morning exercises, and the Japanese soldiers immediately retreated behind the fortifications, not even daring to poke their heads out.

In the end, they had to agree with Tang Qiuli's choice of negotiation location. Although they said this, they did not dare to be careless in the security work. Tang Qiusheng and Shan Hu muttered for a long time and put all aspects of security in place.

, and then let Tang Qiuli come over.

Tang Qiuli chose this place to negotiate with the Japanese military representatives in this way instead of in a formal occasion. This is an attitude of extreme contempt for the Japanese. In other words, he did not take the Japanese seriously. In fact,

In his heart, he doesn't care about negotiation or not, it's dispensable.

Now you want to negotiate with me, do you Japanese have the capital? The Japanese in Hainan Island want to surrender, but they have no use value. I won’t kill them anyway. If it weren’t for some things, I can’t just shake them out. What should I do?

A channel, I have no interest in accompanying you Japanese to grind your teeth.

The purpose of the negotiation is only one, to release a message to the Japanese. The Americans across the strait have nothing to do with us. You Japanese can do whatever you want. I, Tang Qiuli, will never hold you back.

Without this effect, Tang Qiuli would not have any enthusiasm for this so-called negotiation.

Looking at his watch, it was almost time. The Japanese should be arriving soon. As soon as the warm sun shone, Tang Qiuli simply closed his eyes, leaned lazily on the wicker chair, and dozed off.

(To be continued--over-->