Surrender is indeed a difficult thing for the Japanese army, which has always regarded itself as high and loyal. It's just that to this day, no one feels that surrendering to the Eighth Route Army is a very shameful and humiliating thing.

'It's not a shame to give in to the strong', which is also a principle that many little devils believe in. In this southward operation, these little devils who have always looked down on the Eighth Route Army were really convinced.

The most important thing is to look at the originally living companions, who disappeared around them in batches. This sense of persecution of imminent death eased as Hidezo announced that he would lay down his arms and surrender to the Eighth Route Army.

Even if there are still people who are unwilling to surrender, those who are willing to surrender are still in the majority. In response to this situation, Renjian Xiuzo did not force those officers and soldiers who were unwilling to surrender, and also gave them a chance to kill themselves.

Some little devils were unwilling to commit suicide, so they launched a suicidal attack on the Eighth Route Army with the weapons in their hands. Such an attack is nothing more than the consumption of a few bullets of the Eighth Route Army, but it can also be regarded as fulfilling their loyalty.

There are also some officers who choose to commit suicide by seppuku. After all, in the Japanese army's concept, seppuku is also a very honorable thing. And this practice of seppuku is more derived from the spirit of bushido admired by the little devils.

In short, the people see Xiusan as a very assertive general. Since he chose to lay down his arms and surrender to the Eighth Route Army, he would not give up this decision easily. At least it turns out that not everyone among the surviving officers and soldiers had the courage to face death.

Looking at a few Japanese soldiers wearing only sabers, escorting an old devil with the rank of major general, coming from the last line of defense. The commander of the reconnaissance regiment, who was on alert duty, also stepped forward to stop him at the right time.

'I'm Nakamura Muichi, chief of staff of the 12th Division of the Great Nippiniba Empire, and I want to negotiate with your commander. Hopefully, from now on, you will stop encircling our soldiers in front of you, and I will order them to lay down their arms. ’

Just as Nakamura Muichi said this, and one of the lieutenants was about to translate, the reconnaissance regiment commander waved his hand and said, "I don't need you to translate!" Lao Tzu understood what he said. Stop the encirclement and suppression, I'm afraid it's unlikely.

If you are really sincere in surrendering, I can send someone to persuade your officers to surrender. For those who are willing to lay down their arms and surrender, we can give prisoner treatment. If we are unwilling to surrender, we must resolutely destroy them. ”

The head of the reconnaissance regiment spoke fluent Japanese, which made Nakamura Muichi a little surprised: "Do you know Japanese?" ”

'That's it! If it weren't for the fact that you are a major general, I would be too lazy to talk nonsense with you. I have sent someone to inform our commander about your white flag. I have no authority to accede to your request.

If you don't want your troops to put up any more useless resistance, then quickly send someone to the position to persuade you to surrender! If it's too late, I'm afraid there won't be a few alive left on your position! ’

'Good! Nagayama Daisa, please take a trip and let our soldiers lay down their weapons and accept the handling of the Eighth Route Army. If anyone objects, just deal with it the way it was before! ’

'Hey! ’

For the commander of the Eighth Route Army in front of him, who looked like he was powerful, he could speak fluent Japanese, not to mention that Nakamura Muichi was a little confused, and the rest of the adjutants who accompanied him over didn't feel shocked!

In their opinion, there are people in the Japanese army who will say that Chinese is not new. But in the Chinese army, there are people who can speak Japanese, and that's what shocks. It's difficult to do this time, when they really face to face with the Eighth Route Army, they really realize this.

But as far as He Zhengdao is concerned, in the Saber Special Operations Brigade and the Reconnaissance Brigade, the officers and men can speak some Japanese, which is also what he has always emphasized. In Ho Zhengdao's words, learning Japanese to understand the little devils will also facilitate their future combat missions.

Wait until the reconnaissance brigade sends a few officers to take these little devil officers to the position to persuade them to surrender. The defenders of the little devil position, which had been surrounded, were undoubtedly relieved, but the besieging Eighth Route Army was a little unwilling.

'Grandma, why did the little devil surrender? Lao Tzu was just about to launch a final assault on them and break them out! Now that they surrender, Lao Tzu will not work in vain? How can they surrender? ’

Listening to the unwilling words of the company commander next to him, the company instructor smiled and said, "Company commander, it's okay!" Since the little devil is willing to surrender, isn't it much easier for us? What's more, this should be the first large-scale surrender of the little devils since we formed our army, right?

If you think about it, if this news spreads, it is estimated that the heads of the central government and the headquarters will be shocked. The people from the reconnaissance brigade also said that there was also a major general of a little devil who surrendered! This impact must be much greater than annihilating them! ”

With these Japanese adjutants who were sent out, they began to roam every trench where there were gunshots. There are constantly little devils hiding in the trenches, laying down their arms and accepting prisoners from the officers and soldiers of the Eighth Route Army.

Seeing this scene, the officers and men of the Eighth Route felt a lot more comfortable. But for the adjutants who came to persuade them to surrender, they also felt a kind of shame that they had never felt before. But they have no choice but to do so.

Want to open a little, although at the moment they feel ashamed, but at least they saved the lives of these soldiers. Even in the process of persuading them to surrender, the Eighth Route Army did not directly give a shot to those who were wounded as before.

Receiving the news from the front, although He Zhengdao didn't understand why the little devil chose to surrender, he knew that such an opportunity was rare. Even if He Zhengdao wanted to kill all these little devils, he also knew how meaningful it was for the little devils to surrender.

Thinking of this, he immediately smiled and said, "Lao Wang, since the little devil has sent a chief of staff to negotiate, then I will trouble you to go." By the way, let Xiao Chen bring that old devil to our front line to talk. ”

'Commander, what should I talk about?' I have done a lot of things to fight with the little devils, and this is really the first time to negotiate! ’

'Well, I'll come with you later, and I'll be your interpreter!' ’

'Is that good?' ’

'What's so bad! Do you think the little devil will recognize my identity? If nothing else, just pick an older soldier and tell them that they are our commanders, and it is estimated that the little devils will believe it.

Our military uniforms do not have epaulettes, and many people look the same. You look more mature, so you won't feel anything wrong with the little devils in the past. As for me, being a translator should be just right! ’

In fact, for the fact that the Eighth Route Army was not led, He Zhengdao felt that the pros and cons were half. Such military uniforms are not easy to identify their respective identities. In many cases, it can only be introduced by people or documents.

But such a military uniform is also good on the battlefield. As long as you don't salute on the battlefield, it will be difficult for the enemy fighting the Eighth Route Army to distinguish who is the supreme commander. In this way, the safety of senior combat commanders can also be guaranteed.

After listening to He Zhengdao's explanation, Wang Tianlin looked at He Zhengdao's young face, and said with the same smile: "Yes! I guess if I tell the little devil that you are the commander of our column, he may not believe it! ”

After laughing, Wang Tianlin and He Zhengdao soon came to the front line. There, the attacking troops of the Eighth Route Army had already surrounded the camp of the little devils in Kongjiagou. However, for the time being, the offensive was not launched.

Seeing He Zhengdao following behind Wang Tianlin, many officers and soldiers felt a little strange. But out of the principle of secrecy on the battlefield, many people didn't speak, just looked at the scene in front of them a little strangely.

After the commander of the reconnaissance regiment introduced the identity of Nakamura Muichi, He Zhengdao also said in a timely manner: "Chief of Staff Nakamura, this is Comrade Wang Tianlin, chief of staff of my Eighth Route Army Independent Division. This time, he will negotiate with you on the battlefield. ”

'Is your Commander Ho not there?' ’

Listening to Nakamura Muichi's inquiry, many officers of the Eighth Route Army who participated in the talks twisted their heads and planned to snicker. The reason is very simple, this Nakamura Muichi asked where the commander of their independent column was in front of He Zhengdao!

'And what about the division commander of your division?' Why didn't he show up? Our chief of staff, also with the rank of major general in our separate division. If he negotiates with you, he will give you enough respect. Our Commander He, but Lieutenant General! ’

A faint sentence made Nakamura Muichi really hard to say anything. After all, soldier against soldier, king against king. He is a major general's chief of staff, and the other party sends a major general's chief of staff, which can be regarded as a very face-saving one.

In the face of He Zhengdao's answer, Nakamura Muichi felt that the young translator's tone was a little rushed, and he quickly said: "I'm sorry! I just admire your Commander He very much, and I want to see this general who has forced our division to such a point.

As for the commander of our division, he was unfortunately killed in yesterday's shelling. At present, the commander of our division is the brigade commander of the 12th Brigade, Major General Hitomi Shuzo. He is now in the camp, organizing troops and waiting for your reception. ”

This news surprised He Zhengdao a little, but He Zhengdao was still like a translator, and informed Wang Tianlin of the news. Knowing that Kiyotaro Yamamura was killed, Wang Tianlin was also surprised.

But Wang Tianlin still said quickly: "Since you are a unit that voluntarily surrendered to our army, we can give you prisoner of war treatment." Just to prove your sincerity, my troops now need to disarm you.

As for the follow-up negotiations, everything will be discussed after you have laid down your arms. Originally, according to the intention of our commander, this battle was intended to be completely annihilated against you. We all know about the sins committed by your division back then.

If you really don't want to add unnecessary casualties, then give this order first! Wait until my troops have collected your weapons. Talk to your temporary commander about something else! ”

As He Zhengdao translated these words, Nakamura Muichi felt a little unhappy. But he knew that the situation was not as good as it could be. It is actually reasonable for the Eighth Route Army to disarm them first and then talk to them.

After all, the deception in these years is actually not new! (To be continued.) )