Chapter 347: Clearing the Obstacles
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"Yes, we must make these Brits pay for their blood!" The other old people also said loudly. The death of hundreds of Chinese this time also shocked them very much. Although the British usually bully the Chinese, they have never slaughtered the Chinese so blatantly. This kind of behavior is simply too dehumanizing.
"Sir Xu, now that the British have imposed martial law in their establishment, all the streets and roads out of the city have been blocked. This has had a great impact on the lives of the Chinese in the city. Many people don't have enough food, and if they continue like this, they can't do it. An old man said. The British arbitrarily imposed martial law in Singapore and forbade Chinese to go out, which also made it impossible for Chinese people to buy food and other daily necessities. Although the Xinhua army will attack Singapore soon, it will take a while to take Singapore. At that time, before the Xinhua army conquered Singapore, many people in the city would starve to death.
"That's a problem." Major Xu Yunhe frowned. Most of the Chinese in Singapore, especially those living in the city, are working. They live in poverty and often buy food once every few days. Now that martial law is on, the rice jars in many people's homes must be empty. If Xia Qi does this again, he will definitely starve to death.
"So what are we going to do? We have a lot of food at home, but the British are under martial law, and we can't send our food. "Old man Ye Rong is also very embarrassed. These people have a certain status in Singapore. Although you will not be arrested when you go out, you will also be strictly interrogated. If you want to send food to your compatriots in the city, it will definitely not work.
"That's it. I went to talk to Governor of the Straits Settlements, Bonham and, I think, he didn't want any more Chinese casualties. Xu Yunhe said that as an agent of the Military Intelligence Agency, he is also a soldier, and his duty is to protect his family and defend the country. Although Singapore is not yet part of the territory of the new country. The Chinese in Singapore are not nationals of Xinhua China, but they are all Chinese compatriots whose blood is thicker than water. Of course, he could not watch these compatriots starve to death.
"Sir Xu, you can't go. You are from Xinhuaguo, and if you go, those British people will definitely not let you go. Ye Rong hurriedly persuaded. Xu Yunhe's identity is in Singapore. It's always been a secret. Only a very small number of people know. However, now that the Xinhua Army and the British are in a state of war, Xu Yunhe went to Governor Wenham, isn't that self-defeating? This is very unwise.
"Yes, yes! Sir Xu, you can't put yourself in danger! The other old people also persuaded him.
"Rest assured, I believe that Governor Bonham is a wise man. He won't do anything to me. Otherwise, these British people in Singapore. It won't end well. Old man Ye, if I really have any three longs and two shortcomings, please tell the commander of the sΓΉ army about me after the army lands. Xu Yunhe said.
"Okay, Sir Xu, don't worry. We believe that you will definitely have your own natural appearance. Ye Rong saw that Xu Yunhe was very resolute, so he had to stop persuading. Major Xu Yunhe's behavior also moved them very much. This undoubtedly proves that the Xinhua Army is sincere to them and the common people, making their sense of belonging to Xinhua more profound.
After explaining the affairs, Xu Yunhe left through the back door of the Ye family. However, after not taking a few steps, he was caught by trained British soldiers. Not to mention anything else, Xu Yunhe's major uniform of the Xinhua Army is quite eye-catching. Now that Britain and Xinhua are at war, the British soldiers will certainly not let him go.
"You, raise your hands, or we'll shoot!" A junior British officer warned loudly.
Xu Yunhe was very cooperative and raised his hands. He was going to go to Governor Bonham, so naturally he wouldn't resist. If he resisted, the British soldiers could have shot him on the spot.
Soon, Major Xu Yunhe was tied up by British soldiers and searched his body. Major Xu Yunhe was not carrying a weapon at the moment. However, he then revealed his identity to the British and his request to see the Governor of Bonham.
Where can these ordinary British soldiers make such a decision, they can only report it level by level. It was more than an hour before Major Xu Yunhe walked into Governor Bonham's office. In addition to Governor Bonham, there was Major General Burleyton, as well as four heavily armed British soldiers. Obviously, they were afraid that Major Xu Yunhe would take the opportunity to assassinate. This is the result of the inspection and confirmation that Major Xu Yunhe was not carrying a weapon. Otherwise, Major Xu Yunhe's request would not have been granted at all.
"Your Excellency, who are you? Why are you meeting me? Governor Bonham sat behind his desk, looked at Major Xu Yunhe, and asked. He was very surprised that the intelligence officers of the Xinhua Army would take the initiative to see him, didn't this mean that he had thrown himself into the net? Could it be that this officer of the Xinhua Army is stupid?
"I am an intelligence officer of the Xinhua Army, and I have come to see His Excellency the Governor-General, just because the martial law imposed by your army in Singapore has already severely affected the lives of the people in the city. The people in the city don't have much food stored in their homes at all, and if they continue like this, they will starve to death. Major Xu Yunhe said.
"Is that why?" Governor Bonham frowned. He originally thought that Major Xu Yunhe was here to convey the conditions of Xinhua Kingdom, but he didn't expect that it was actually for the people in the city.
"That's right, that's why. I hope that the British army will stop martial law in Singapore. Major Xu Yunhe said.
"It's impossible. We are at war now, and the stability of the castle is very important. Major General Bleton directly refused.
"Your Excellency Major, you have also heard the opinion of our military generals. For the sake of Singapore, we must impose martial law. Governor Bonham said.
"Huh! Your Excellency the Governor, do you think you can really hold on to Singapore? Once our new Chinese army begins to land, you will absolutely not be able to resist it. Major Xu Yunhe said disdainfully.
"Humph! Whether you can hold it or not, you have to fight to know. Even if we fail in the end, I promise you, the Xinhua Army, will pay a heavy price for it. Major General Bleton said with a dark face.
"Well, then we'll not argue about that. What I want to say is, if the Chinese in the city are starved to death, who will be the account at that time? Once the Xinhua army captures Singapore, it will definitely avenge the starvation of the Chinese who died of starvation. When the time comes, unless all the British are fighting to the death on the battlefield, the rest of the people will definitely be buried for these Chinese. Major Xu Yunhe said coldly.
"Major, are you threatening us?" Governor Bonham asked in a deep voice.
"No, Your Excellency, I am only stating one more fact. War is a matter for our two countries and our military, and it has nothing to do with civilians. Don't involve civilians. Otherwise, it's not good for both parties. Major Xu Yunhe said.
Governor Bonham fell into deep thought. He knew that if it was really because of the martial law imposed by the British army that the Chinese in Singapore were starved to death, this account would definitely be counted on the heads of the British by the time the Xinhua Army was settled. There must be an unknown number of British people who will pay a heavy price for this.
"General, what do you think?" Governor Bonham asked.
"Your Excellency the Governor, you should take care of this matter." Major General Bleton said. He didn't want to express his position, so as not to be seen as afraid of the Xinhua Army.
"Well, we can agree that there will be no martial law from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every day, and the Chinese can go buy supplies. However, if we find any behaviour that endangers the interests of the UK, we will put a hard stop to it. At that time, all the responsibilities will be borne by you. Governor Bonham said.
"Of course, our Xinhua Kingdom has always been upright, and we will only defeat the enemy on the battlefield, and will never use other means." Major Xu Yunhe hurriedly said.
"By the way, Your Excellency, Major. I regret the conflict that was discovered this morning. That's not what we intended. Governor Bonham said suddenly, as if he wanted to use it to give an explanation.
Major Xu Yunhe was stunned for a moment, and then said, "Your Excellency the Governor, I don't know about this matter, and it's not for me to make a decision. However, our Xinhua Army will not kill innocent people indiscriminately, and those culprits will definitely not be able to escape, but those innocent people will definitely not be involved. β
Governor Bonham nodded, this reply was quite satisfactory to him.
After that, Major Xu Yunhe took his leave and left, but without success. Now that the British side already knows the identity of Major Xu Yunhe, they will definitely not let him leave. Of course, the British did not embarrass Major Xu Yunhe, but only put him under house arrest in the Governor's Palace. lest he incite the Chinese in Singapore to make trouble and undermine Singapore's stability.
The British agreed to give two hours a day, which solved the big problem for the Chinese in Singapore. They can use this time to rush into groceries and plan for their future lives.
At this time, the shelling of the 5th Fleet of the Xinhua Navy continued. In the fierce artillery battle that day, the British Army's shore defense position A was completely destroyed. The next day, the 5th Fleet of the Xinhua Navy shifted its shelling targets and began an attack on the British B's shore defense position. Two days later, the British shore defense position B was also completely destroyed. After that, the 5th Fleet of the Xinhua Navy began to bombard some fixed positions of the British Army in Singapore, continuing to clear the way for infantry landing operations. (To be continued......)