12dz Chapter 126: Xiao Ri is eyeing the Xisha Islands
Chapter 126: Xiao Ri is eyeing the Xisha Islands
"These days, we have been eyeing the Xisha Islands!" Li Hongguang spat out.
This time they directly invaded the sea, but they often come near the sea, always trying to take advantage of the opportunity to make some money.
"Has your country ever sent enemy spies into the island?" Huo Ci thought about it and asked the other party again.
The captured colonel was not very fluent in Chinese and had to have an interpreter by his side.
The colonel did not understand the conversation between the two people just now.
"..." But he obviously knew about the issue of enemy spies. As soon as the translator finished speaking, his expression showed an evasive reaction and he didn't want to say anything.
Both Huo Ci and his superiors in the military district had already confirmed that the enemy spies were from Sakura Country. He asked one more question because he wanted to find out whether there was any connection between the two things.
"Speak or not! Do you want to be beaten?" Seeing that he didn't speak, Li Hongguang angrily raised the whip in his hand.
Although he was not in the military area, he had heard Zhang Wei talk about the collective food poisoning in the third canteen this time, and he also learned that Huo Ci's new wife cooked delicious food.
"I, I say..." The captured colonel obviously had no backbone. He compromised before the whip even hit him. "Before, we sent people to the island to get information about the layout of the Xisha Islands from the military region."
"Damn it, I told you these guys have bad intentions and have been eyeing the Xisha Islands!" Li Hongguang got angry when he heard this. He was guarding the Xisha Islands and knew very well what these guys were thinking.
It’s just that my territory is too small, so I want to invade their land!
Don't you think that with so few people and bad genes, why should they continue to reproduce? It would be better for the whole world if they died out sooner rather than later.
Li Hongguang became angrier the more he thought about it, so he whipped the man.
"I've told you everything you want to know. Why are you hitting me?" The colonel was hit twice and was obviously very unconvinced.
However, Li Hongguang didn't know what he said, so he didn't care and continued fighting.
After being hit a few times, the colonel became quiet and dared not shout anymore.
"What is your identity? Are you the one leading the team to the island this time?" Huo Ci did not stop him. He waited until the fight was almost over before stopping the man and continuing to ask.
After the colonel was beaten, he was still a little afraid of them. He had never hidden anything in the first place, so he just admitted it now.
As the backbone of the Japanese soldiers, he was supposed to follow the main force, but he had been staying in the jungle and did not see any Chinese soldiers chasing after them, so he thought that the Chinese probably could not find them, so he followed them out to bury mines together.
Unexpectedly, he happened to meet Chinese soldiers and was captured.
"Since he is the leader, after we catch him, even though there will be many Japanese soldiers left, they will be leaderless without their backbone." Li Hongguang looked at the colonel in front of him and suddenly had an idea in his mind.
Continuing to search in the jungle is hard work for the soldiers, and once they encounter each other, they are bound to fight again, and there will be more or less casualties.
Instead of doing this, it is better to find a way to let the other party take the initiative.
The person in front of me has a way to lure the enemy out!
"Just because you're a fool..." Huo Ci looked at the colonel with eyes full of disgust.
In his opinion, such a spineless and brainless idiot really cannot lead a team.
Since he was captured along with a dozen soldiers, there was no telling whether the remaining soldiers would stand up because of him. It would be troublesome if they continued to hide in order to protect themselves.
After all, judging by today’s arrests, these little people are not a united people.
"As long as you are willing to let me go, I can let our troops withdraw and leave the Xisha Sea!" The colonel didn't know what they were discussing, but he knew how to survive.
When he was captured by Huo Ci, he refused to let the Japanese soldiers shoot him because he felt that with his identity and the opportunity to negotiate terms with China, he still had a chance of survival.
After hearing the translated words, Huo Ci and Li Hongguang couldn't help but look at each other, and saw hesitation in each other's eyes.
Before they had the time to make their requests, the colonel unexpectedly gave them a solution himself.
Although I am a coward, it would be a hassle-free and labor-saving thing if the deal can be really concluded.
"Report the situation to the troops first." Huo Ci did not make a decision immediately.
Now that they have the leader of the Japanese soldiers in their hands and the enemy spies in their hands, they can negotiate with the upper echelons of the Sakura Country. The initiative is back in their hands, and they can strive for more favorable conditions.
"Yes." Li Hongguang had no objection. The two men did not respond to the colonel and left the place where they were detained. After they were ready to report, they called a meeting with their superiors and subordinates.
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In the afternoon, Huo Ci sent a telegram to the military district, and the response from the other side was delivered quickly.
"The commander said that we can take this opportunity to negotiate with Xiao Rizi and the others. He asked us to keep an eye on the people first to make sure nothing unexpected happens. They will send someone over immediately." Li Hongguang informed Huo Ci after looking at the returned telegram.
After a brief discussion, Huo Qingrong's idea was similar to Huo Ci's, and he chose a decision that was more beneficial to China.
There are professionals for the negotiations. According to the speed of the military district, the people sent will arrive by tomorrow evening at the latest.
"Tell the soldiers under your command to guard against the enemy with full force and be alert to prevent the enemy from sneaking in to ambush us." Huo Ci immediately made the arrangements.
They captured the leader this time, and when the Japanese soldiers discovered that he was missing, they would definitely find a way to investigate and rescue him, and night was the best time for a surprise attack.
Li Hongguang quickly made arrangements, and the soldiers in the Xisha Islands and the islands took turns on duty that night to prevent accidents from happening.
"Captain Huo, Deputy Captain Li, our country's warships have entered the sea area and are heading this way." At noon the next day, a soldier came to report the situation.
Before dawn that day, Huo Qingrong could not wait any longer and ordered the arranged personnel to set off, not wanting to delay any further.
The weather at sea was good, so the team sped up and arrived in the Xisha Sea at noon.
"You're here so early?" Li Hongguang received the news and hurried to the coast to greet them.
The new people arrived earlier than expected.
"Captain Huo, Deputy Captain Li!" As soon as the warship came to a stop, a senior officer came down.
"Lao Zhou? It's you who leads the team this time!" Li Hongguang was very happy to see the person coming.
The person who came was Zhou Yuejin, the deputy battalion commander of the unit. He had come to the Xisha Islands many times to deliver supplies and provide support, and was very familiar with Li Hongguang.
"Of course, I also brought two diplomats this time, which is amazing." Zhou Yuejin was also happy to see him and excitedly told him the situation.
On the one hand, he was escorting the diplomats, and on the other hand, he was taking over from Huo Ci and continuing to stay in the Paracel Islands to handle the remaining matters. In other words, Huo Ci could go back first after completing his mission.