Stilwell can fully understand Tang Qiuli's angry mood at this time, the vice head of a country, was invited to Manila to participate in a military meeting, first in the air, by the young masters and lambs of the US Air Force in the Philippines, he was angry enough in the sky, and after landing, he was provoked by these American soldiers, if it was a simple provocation, it was better to say./

The point is, according to the description of Major Johnson, the military judge of the gendarmerie, Stilwell knows better than anyone that these American GIs who have nothing to do covet the beauty of Mrs. Tang Qiuli, and what happens next is that even with his heels, he can know what is going on, this is a big trouble, and no man will tolerate such a thing happening to his wife.

What's more, it is still Tang Qiuli, if it is in the West, this is a standard diplomatic incident, not only involving a few American soldiers, but also involving the relationship between the two countries, a series of things that have happened to Tang Qiuli again and again, can not make him full of anger, and it can even be said that he just thinks that from the air to the streets of Manila, this series of incidents was acquiesced in or connived at by General MacArthur.

The wife of a deputy head of state, as a specially invited guest, was coveted by American soldiers in the sphere of influence of the United States, and then adopted such a method, but this person is China's Tang Qiuli, Stilwell's head, severe pain, he felt, in response to General MacArthur's coldness and arrogance towards Tang Qiuli, this Chinese who was as tough as a stone, began to fight back.

Just before practicing the scene of the incident, Stilwell put these situations together. Truthfully reported to MacArthur, Stilwell's meaning is obvious, things have come to this point, you don't show up. I'm afraid I can't be good, there are only about 30 people who followed Tang Qiu to Manila, but behind him are nearly a million well-equipped and well-trained troops.

Moreover, this army is what we in the United States are going to use, Boss MacArthur. You will come forward and expose all these unpleasantness, and you will not be missing a few pieces of meat, let alone your prestige. But MacArthur groaned for a long time and said to Stilwell: "I still stick to the original practice and do not meet with Tang Qiuli until the meeting officially begins. ”

"Stilwell, think about it. If Tang Qiuli had no reason to seek our help, why did he travel thousands of miles to break through the Japanese air ambush and come to Manila, this is the crux of the matter. Today, if I come forward. There is no better solution than an apology. Let me apologize to this arrogant Chinese, bow my head in front of him, impossible! ”

After a few words, the choked Stilwell blinked his eyes, probably, MacArthur also felt that his words were a little stinky, softened his tone, and then said: "Dear Stilwell, this matter will be left to you to deal with, I believe in your wisdom, a little, let those reporters get away, don't let the Japanese interpret other information from it, tomorrow, General Alexander of Britain and General Brooks of Australia will arrive in Manila, arrange it, I will personally go to the airport to meet you." ”

Stilwell was so angry that he almost went crazy, "Old bastard, such a tricky matter has been pushed on my head, what is Tang Qiuli begging us Americans?" It's just your arrogant speculation, if it weren't for me whispering an invitation letter to him, it would be unknown whether Tang Qiuli would be able to come to Manila, Alexander and Brooks would come, and you would greet him in person, isn't it obvious, don't you pay attention to Tang Qiuli? With Tang Qiuli's character, how can he give up? ”

"O my God! How can there be such a boss? Stilwell was so angry that his eyes were full of gold stars, but it was related to the interests of the United States, he had to bite the bullet and come to see Tang Qiuli, Stilwell did not have too much extravagance, as long as Tang Qiuli did not dwell on this incident, he would be satisfied, as for the death of four American soldiers, it was his own fault, if it was replaced by himself, maybe none of these soldiers who caused trouble would survive.

He opened his mouth to apologize, but Tang Qiu didn't buy it, insisted that MacArthur come here, give himself an explanation, Stilwell was stunned by Tang Qiuli's resolute attitude, his face turned red, he changed his angle, and said: "Dear Vice Chairman Tang, I'm really sorry, the discipline of the army is not strict, offended you and your beautiful lady, on behalf of General MacArthur, I sincerely apologize to you, please leave here, I will accompany you back to the hotel, and the rest of the matter will be handled by my subordinates, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer!" ”

"Also, General MacArthur, who had a bad cold and was not in good health, could not come in person, and the General entrusted me on the phone to express his personal apologies," Stilwell scolded in his heart as he said this, "It is better that arrogant old fellow has an incurable disease, and he will not be caught in the middle." ”

Tang Qiuli also saw that when Stilwell said the latter words, the eyes flashed, he also believed in his own judgment, with MacArthur's character, the consistent discrimination against the Chinese, there would never be such soft words, this old guy is an absolute racist, Stilwell is caught in the middle, it is difficult enough, for this American general who sincerely helps the Chinese and resists Japan in history, Tang Qiuli cannot force too much.

Moreover, in the real world, Stilwell left a very good impression on him, Tang Qiuli's warm smile, it is strange to say, with Tang Qiuli's smile, the almost solidified atmosphere in the store suddenly melted, the kind of shrouded in the head of Major Johnson, the kind of military judge Major Johnson, seemed to fall at any time, the feeling of impending catastrophe, disappeared, and even Stilwell's heart was relaxed.

But Tang Qiuli's following words were by no means like his smile, interpreting the message of kindness, "General Stilwell, General MacArthur is ill, oh, this is really not very good news, I wish him a speedy recovery and can attend the military meeting on time, I only have one request, these American soldiers have not only insulted me and my country, but also insulted my wife." ”

After speaking, Tang Qiuli pointed to the more than thirty American soldiers who were lying on the ground with one finger, still moaning in pain, and then said: "They must be severely punished and pay the price," Stilwell and Johnson both breathed a sigh of relief, this is a reasonable request, just offending the sin of a deputy head of state, expulsion from the military, escort to a military labor camp, and imprisonment for several years are normal.

Stilwell nodded hurriedly and said, "Please rest assured, Vice Chairman Tang, they have violated the regulations of the US military and have been severely punished, which is what they deserve, Major Johnson, did you hear that?" Let your gendarmes send all these military discipline breaches to the gendarmerie, punish them according to the regulations, and then form a report and submit it to me. ”

Johnson looked at the American soldiers on the ground with sympathetic eyes, and said in his heart, "This time you kicked the iron plate?" is used to being domineering in Manila, and he deserves to be severely punished, "Johnson is by no means in a position, for the purpose of maintaining military discipline, he is disgusted with these soldiers alone, his head is full of muscles, and he will not observe words and feelings, if he meets Tang Qiuli today, the person he wants to arrest will probably be the other party, and he thinks he is unlucky!" ”

Tang Qiuli continued slowly: "General Stilwell, I think, you misunderstood what I meant, the price I said was not to be sent to the gendarmerie, but that they must die, right in front of my eyes, if your subordinates can't bear to execute them, my subordinates will be very willing to do it for them, and this Filipino will also accompany them on the road!" ”

Stilwell stared at Tang Qiuli with an unbelievable look in his eyes, looking at Tang Qiuli like a monster, this request was simply too much, a platoon of thirty-eight American soldiers, except for the four who had already gone to see God, the rest of the thirty-four people were all going to be shot, and it was here, executed in front of Tang Qiuli!

Throughout the history of the U.S. ** team, opening up overseas territories, there has never been such a thing, in front of a foreigner, shooting his own soldiers, just to show apology, not only a blow to the U.S. ** team, but also a contempt for the United States, even if Stilwell is dissatisfied with MacArthur's approach, and then understands Tang Qiuli's strength and character, such a thing, he will never do it, like that, he will lose his military might.

What's more, you Tang Qiuli has already killed four soldiers, and you are really a madman for making such rude, excessive, and unreasonable demands, besides, these soldiers have not treated your wife well, Stilwell's face turned pale, and his tone became tough.

"General Tang, your request is too much, we Americans will never agree, we are a country with a legal system, we have to act in accordance with the law, the United States is no exception, we in the United States do not have the death penalty, the most severe, nothing is life imprisonment, I hope you will retract what you just said, give up unrealistic requirements, and proceed from the overall situation of harmony and unity within the Allied forces, this matter will be handled in accordance with the discipline of our American ** team!"

Tang Qiuli was still so tepid, as if he was very surprised by Stilwell's anger, and then said: "General Stilwell, you can think that my request is unrealistic, but, as far as a man is concerned, his wife is chased and molested by some people, and is repeatedly pressed, if we don't have the ability to protect ourselves, or if we change to someone else, today, my wife's experience will be very miserable, so my request is a man's normal request, and it is a Chinese man's means of revenge, and it has nothing to do with the country." ”

The black line on Stilwell's face almost spread to his neck, it's really ridiculous logic, if you weren't for Tang Qiuli, who was holding a heavy army, would I be so polite to you? Every year, are there fewer women who are plundered and raped by American soldiers into the barracks? I haven't seen that man ask for the execution of these American soldiers, but you Tang Qiuli is the only one who makes such a ridiculous request, and it feels natural.

True***! Stilwell was about to scold, Johnson and the gendarmes also changed their faces, and the relaxed atmosphere just now disappeared and became tense again.

(To be continued)(To be continued......

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