The second lieutenant turned around step by step, trembling up the hillside, and when he was still a hundred meters away from the position, he shook the torch in his hand, opened his throat and shouted: "I have come to see Division Commander Qi Zhenhai on the order of His Excellency Adams, the commander of the British Army, and please report it." ”

In the voice, with a trill.

As he walked, he shouted loudly to remind the soldiers on the position, for fear that the other side would shoot.

When they came to the position, the soldiers confirmed the identity of the second lieutenant, and then quickly ran towards the command post on the mountain. When they came to the command post, the soldiers told the news that the second lieutenant had come to see Qi Zhenhai, and Qi Zhenhai, Liu Jintang and Chen Yucheng looked at each other with stunned eyes, because no one expected Adams to send another person up.

Liu Jintang said: "Thomas didn't go back, the second lieutenant who came must have inquired about the news." ”

Chen Yucheng nodded and said, "Yes, it must mean that." ”

Qi Zhenhai smiled slightly and said, "In this case, let's tease him again, maybe we can delay a little longer." He looked at the soldier who had reported the news, and ordered in a deep voice: "Go and bring the British second lieutenant, remember that it is strictly forbidden to leak Thomas's affairs, and no one is allowed to talk to the British second lieutenant." ”

"Don't worry, commander, I understand, we have to delay until the president."

The soldier smiled, as if I understood.

After saying that, the soldier turned around and left the command post and soon came to the position. When the second lieutenant saw the soldier coming back, his heart suddenly hung up, and he asked nervously: "Brother, how is the situation, did Senior Commander Qi agree to see me?" ”

The soldier nodded, but did not answer.

The second lieutenant breathed a sigh of relief, took out a handful of silver dollars from his arms, handed it to the soldier, and said with a smile: "Brother, this is a little bit of my heart. Although it is a silver dollar, it can be exchanged for silver in Hong Kong. ”

The soldier grimaced and said, "Are you trying to bribe me?" To tell you, I am a man of integrity. ”

"Integrity, integrity!"

The second lieutenant smiled lightly, his eyes were sincere, and he said very seriously: "I like to make friends, especially Chinese friends. It's a little gift for the first meeting, and it's British etiquette, not a bribe, so you can rest assured. ”

The soldier rolled his eyes and said, "Okay, I'll laugh, it seems that you're not bad." ”

He took the silver dollar and held it in his arms with a smile.

The second lieutenant followed the soldiers up the mountain, and as he walked, he whispered: "Brother, Lieutenant Thomas came to the mountain to meet Senior Commander Qi, why hasn't he come down the mountain yet?" What's going on? ”

The soldier shook his head and said, "I've been stationed in the position, and I don't know what you're talking about. ”

When the second lieutenant saw this, he said to himself, how stupid he was.

A large soldier stationed on the position must not have known about Thomas's situation.

The second lieutenant changed his words and continued: "Brother, this time the battle between the two armies is very fierce! Many of our soldiers died, and the army under the command of Division Commander Qi also suffered countless casualties, and it is not good for anyone to continue to fight this battle. Lieutenant Thomas came to persuade Commander Qi to give up resistance, I don't know what Commander Qi planned? ”

The soldier stopped, his gaze falling on the second lieutenant.

"What's wrong?" The second lieutenant asked.

The soldier had a sneering look on his face, and said with disdain: "Since you know that many people died in the battle, why do Britain, France, the United States Commonwealth and other countries continue to stay in Jardine's Hill and do not withdraw their troops?" In my opinion, it is most appropriate for you to retreat. ”

The corners of the second lieutenant's mouth twitched, thinking that this soldier was still a little difficult.

The soldier paused slightly, his eyes suddenly became sharp, he stared at the second lieutenant viciously, and said in a deep voice: "You have a lot of words, don't think that if you give a little greeting gift, I will answer you for everything." You've said it's etiquette. ”

The second lieutenant smiled, rather helpless.

When the two arrived on the hill one after the other, the soldier told the second lieutenant to wait, and then went to report it. The soldier took the initiative to hand over the silver dollar given by the second lieutenant to Qi Zhenhai, and relayed what the second lieutenant had accosted him before, before he said solemnly: "Division commander, the second lieutenant of the British army is cunning and cunning, and he actually wanted to talk from my mouth, but unfortunately he didn't get anything. ”

Qi Zhenhai praised: "Well done, go and bring people in." ”

"Yes!"

The soldier nodded, and turned to walk out.

"Wait!"

Qi Zhenhai pointed to the silver dollar on the table and said, "This time you did a good job, these are rewarded to you." ”

The soldier hurriedly put the silver dollar in his bosom and turned to leave. He came to the command post, let the ensign in, and then went back to patrol himself. After the second lieutenant entered the command post, he saw that the three people sitting in the command post also determined the location of Qi Zhenhai according to Thomas's method of identification, and said respectfully: "Dear Division Commander Qi Zhenhai, I am British Second Lieutenant Batwal, and I have come to ask Mr. Thomas about the matter discussed with you by the order of Commander Adams. ”

He didn't ask Thomas directly, he chose to side-knock on the side.

Qi Zhenhai replied: "I'm still thinking about it. ”

Batval immediately asked, "Since Master Qi still has to think about it, why hasn't Mr. Thomas come down the mountain yet?" Could it be that Master Qi forcibly detained Mr. Thomas. ”

Qi Zhenhai was surprised: "How did Your Excellency know that I detained Thomas?" ”

Batval said lightly: "This is a very simple question, if you don't go down the mountain, you will definitely be detained by Senior Commander Qi." Ask Commander Qi to release Lieutenant Thomas, and Britain is willing to give Commander Qi another day to think about it. ”

When Qi Zhenhai heard this, a trace of chagrin flashed in his eyes.

Grandma's, if I hadn't killed Thomas, it would have been greater, and I could have had one more day.

Batval had been paying attention to the change in Qi Zhenhai's expression, and seeing a trace of chagrin flashing in Qi Zhenhai's eyes, he suddenly had a judgment in his heart. He just said that he would give him an extra day, just to test Qi Zhenhai, not really to give Qi Zhenhai a day. From Qi Zhenhai first saying that he had detained Thomas, to his chagrin when he learned that he could delay it for one more day, Batval's plan succeeded.

His heart began to beat harder.

Dangerous! He's in a dangerous situation!

Batval calmed himself down and said calmly: "Since Senior Commander Qi still has to think about it for a day, then according to Commander Adams's bottom line, give Senior Commander Qi another day." I will come back tomorrow afternoon, and I hope that when the time comes, Master Qi will release Lieutenant Thomas, and he will also be able to give me a clear answer, don't delay and delay, it will not be good for both sides. ”

Qi Zhenhai said without hesitation: "Okay, you go!" ”

Batval turned, relieved that he could finally get out of the tiger's mouth. From the conversation with Qi Zhenhai just now, he had already concluded that Thomas was killed, and his safe departure was undoubtedly the best result.

"Someone!"

The moment Batval walked to the door of the command post, Liu Jintang shouted. In an instant, two guards rushed out, pounced fiercely, and captured Batval in three or two blows.

Qi Zhenhai said suspiciously: "Brigade Commander Liu, what is this for?" ”

Previously, the three of them agreed that if they found an abnormality, they would send someone to capture the British second lieutenant.

Now that Liu Jintang has ordered directly, is there a problem?

ps: first update;