Chapter 279: The Jilong City Incident
Just when all the Chinese in Nanyang feel that this Spring Festival may really be peaceful. The Hinghua Army, stationed in the Malay Peninsula, soon learned of an incident that happened in Kuala Lumpur on the night of the Chinese New Year.
Even if the people involved have nothing to do with the Japanese army, please ask for the telegram when it is sent to Zhao Tiehu. Zhao Tiehu, who saw this telegram, quickly gave instructions and ordered all the Xinghua troops stationed in the Malay Peninsula to enter a state of combat readiness.
At the same time, the envoy of the Hing Hwa Army stationed in Malaysia also entered the Japanese garrison headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and handed over a letter of protest, hoping that the Japanese army would reply within 24 hours.
Otherwise, the Xinghua Army, which has completed its combat readiness and assembly, will also officially launch an attack on the Japanese troops stationed in the Malay Peninsula. As for the murderer who created the murder, he will definitely not be able to escape the pursuit of the Xinghua Army.
As the situation in Nanyang tended to ease, both the Japanese army and the Xinghua army intended to restrain the friction between the two sides. In many cases, the Xinghua army no longer attacked and destroyed the cities occupied by the Japanese army, and the Japanese army no longer went to the countryside to carry out the so-called purge.
It is in this atmosphere that many Chinese seem to feel that the whole of Nanyang has returned to calm. But in fact, the temporary peace between the Japanese army and the Xinghua army was more for the sake of their own overall interests.
On the night of the Chinese New Year, several young Chinese couples entered the city of Jilong, intending to purchase some supplies in the city. Unfortunately, they were arrested by a patrol team stationed in the city of Jilong, and three of the Chinese women were killed by the women.
Except for one young man, who desperately escaped from the city and survived, the rest of the young Chinese were also shot and killed by these indigenous patrols. This kind of thing seems to be not uncommon in the South Seas in the past.
For the sake of a few young people who violated discipline and went into the city to watch the excitement during the Spring Festival without authorization, the current stable environment was broken. If you are someone else, you may feel that you will be patient and don't have to move the crowd like this.
But in Zhao Tiehu's view, this is not a trivial matter. When it comes to such a bad bullying incident, it is necessary for him to make some radical reactions, so that other races in Nanyang know that the Chinese cannot be bullied or humiliated!
Even after Zhao Tiehu ordered the mobilization of war readiness in the Malay Peninsula, Zhao Tiehu also gave a solemn warning to the Japanese troops stationed in Kuala Lumpur. Two new-type submarines cruising in the harbor suddenly surfaced outside the Japanese military port.
Three minutes after surfaced, the two submarines flying the flag of the Xinghua Army took their flag and dived again. When the Japanese patrol boat arrived, it was soon found that the two submarines could not be searched.
The only thing that can be confirmed is that Kuala Lumpur's seaport is not safe. If the two submarines launched a sneak attack, I am afraid that the Japanese ships anchored in the military port will also be caught off guard.
In connection with the mobilization of the Xinghua Army in the Malay Peninsula, the Japanese troops stationed in the cities of the Malay Peninsula also quickly assembled and took action. This kind of action makes many people living in the city think, is war going to break out again?
With Zhao Tiehu's authorization, the head of the Xinghua Army in Malaysia soon sent an envoy to the Japanese garrison headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. Regarding the arrival of the Xinghua Army's envoy, the Japanese army originally didn't want to pay too much attention to it.
However, with the Japanese troops stationed in various places, the Xinghua Army has been sent to make abnormal movements and gather troops around the city. Even naval patrols found submarines flying the flag of the Xinghua Army cruising in the harbor where the warships were stationed.
In response to this situation, the commander of the Japanese army in Israel and Malaysia was very angry and said: "Yaga, what is going on? ”
"General, according to the letter of protest sent by the special envoy of the Xinghua Army, it seems to be related to an incident that our patrol team did the night before. During a routine patrol, they spotted a group of young Chinese people entering the city.
As we have already learned, after the patrol team came forward to inquire, these young Chinese people seemed to have a bad attitude. It was only when there was a clash that our patrol team made the move to arrest and shoot several Chinese. ”
From the flickering eyes of the garrison officer stationed in the city, the commander of the Japanese army stationed in Malaysia said very directly: "Baga, it seems that you haven't realized the seriousness of the matter, the leader of the Xinghua Army, that's a madman, do you understand?"
At present, the empire is in a bitter battle on Kuah Island, and the cabinet and Commander Yamashita have strictly ordered us to ensure the stability of the rear of the South Seas. Do you know that if you hide something about this, you will plunge the whole of Nanyang into a war?
If the situation in Nanyang changes, don't say that you, a garrison officer, can't afford this responsibility, even I can't explain it to Commander Yamashita. Honestly, does this have anything to do with you? ”
"General, why should we compromise with such a bunch of armed elements? Even if they want to fight, then we will fight them. I am sure that the garrison is more than capable of defending the honor of the Empire! ”
Seeing that this Dazuo was still fanatical in his eyes, the commander of the major general could only say regretfully: "Guards! ”
Accompanied by the four guards into the commander's office, the major general commander also said directly: "Take Miyata Daisa into custody, and don't allow him to leave the headquarters without my order." ”
"General, if you compromise with the Xinghua Army, it will be a humiliation to the Imperial Army. We must use the lesson of blood to tell those Chinese that the Imperial Army is never afraid of any threat, and we will fight them to the end. ”
In the face of this agitated and still fanatical Japanese commander, the relatively calm commander of the major general said very directly: "Miyata Daisa, I have never doubted your loyalty to the empire, but you did something wrong.
As my subordinate, you shouldn't hide the truth from me. You have connived with your patrol team to target the Chinese and try to stir up chaos in the Malay Peninsula. Even if you have the confidence to stop the Hinghua army's counterattack, you can't stop the chaos in the Malay Peninsula.
Today, the Empire has a lot of resources that need to be shipped from all over the South Seas to support the battle ahead of us. In the event of a war with the Xinghua Army, all our ships transporting supplies may be in danger.
You have tried to kidnap the entire army in Malaysia for your own selfish desires, and I must deal with you accordingly. As to whether you are guilty or not, and whether you should be punished, I will ask Commander Daiyama to stay in peace! ”
"Forbearance will not bring peace, it will only make those damn Xinghua troops press forward step by step. If we don't curb their development, it will be more and more difficult for us to control the colonies here. We must fight a battle and show our fighting power! ”
"Guards, take him down, lock him up, and don't allow anyone to visit him without my orders!"
"Yes, General!"
Ignoring the fanaticism of this big city guard, the commander of the Japanese army stationed in Malaysia waved his hand with a headache for the guards to take people away. After arriving in Jilong City in person, he met with the Xinghua Army envoy who had been placed under house arrest.
Seeing this Japanese major general, the special envoy of the Xinghua Army, who was only under house arrest and did not suffer too much, said very directly: "General Koda, it seems that you are ready for a full-scale war, so can you let me leave?"
There are now less than four hours left before the deadline given by our commander. If you think that keeping me here will delay time, then you are really wrong, and that will only anger our commander-in-chief even more! ”
Major General Commander Shinji Koda, who was standing in front of the special envoy of the Xinghua Army, also said directly: "I'm very sorry! The retention of Mr. Special Envoy at the garrison headquarters was not at my behest, it was just an unauthorized initiative of my subordinates.
In order to express the sincerity of our army, I have ordered the dismissal of the duties of the Miyata garrison. I have ordered the gendarmes to arrest the perpetrators of the previous night. When the envoy leaves, he can also be taken with him.
When I came here earlier, Commander Yamashita also asked me to convey my respect to Mr. Chen. During this period of time, I believe that the cooperation between our two militaries should have made Mr. Chen feel our sincerity.
General Yamashita promised that if you are willing to cooperate with us, we are willing to support the Xinghua Army and become the ruler of Nanyang. Even if there are contradictions between our two armies, we are all yellow Asians, and we should fight against those Europeans and Americans. ”
"General Koda, I will convey to our commander-in-chief what you have conveyed. As for what our commander-in-chief will decide next, that's not something I can answer. But I must say that those people must pay for their lives.
The patrol is also under your jurisdiction, and if something like this happens again next time, we won't be notifying you at all, maybe we'll just attack. After all, General Koda should know that we have this ability! ”
Facing the somewhat aggressive envoy of the Xinghua Army, Shinji Koda was somewhat angry in his heart. But he must admit that today's Xinghua Army does have the ability to set off turmoil in the entire Nanyang situation.
Even the Japanese troops stationed in various parts of Nanyang alone were afraid that they would not be able to resist the attacks of the Xinghua Army in all directions. Once the Xinghua Army and the Allies truly form an alliance, then they are fully capable of receiving the Allies back to Nanyang.
If such a situation really happens, it will also pose a truly deadly threat to the overall strategy of the Japanese army. Perhaps it was precisely because of this situation that the Xinghua Army would appear so strong in dealing with the Japanese army.
When Shinji Koda was negotiating with the special envoy of the Xinghua Army, the indigenous patrol team that had bullied and shot the Chinese youth the night before was also arrested by a group of Japanese military police. Seeing this, these indigenous patrols also looked very frightened.
Even if there were several officers of the patrol team, they were all children of indigenous business leaders who were more supportive of the Japanese army. In the face of the Japanese military police's breaking down and arrest, these natives did not dare to stop them at all.
And such a move undoubtedly made these natives who supported the Japanese army finally understand that the status of the Chinese in Nanyang has improved. Even if the Japanese army faced this situation, they could only choose to abandon them.
This understanding of the indigenous people is exactly the intention of Zhao Tiehu to choose to make a big show and not hesitate to put on a battle. Only by making the indigenous people aware of this truth will they be in awe of the Chinese in the future, instead of seeing the Chinese as a target for bullying at will.