in2ebook Chapter 585: There is a connection?
Chapter 585: There is a connection?
Guan Gu Shenqi's expression was a little solemn. It seemed that now was the time for the final battle. Whoever couldn't hold on first would suffer a miserable defeat.
The two faced off again for a minute.
This minute was like torture for Guan Gu Shenqi, and cold sweat soaked his whole body.
"Well, since you insist on your work principles, I can only persuade you in my personal capacity, on behalf of your friends and Ying Zhier!"
Guan Gu Shenqi was puzzled. How could this involve personal names? Could it be that the Japanese were also trying to appeal to people's emotions and reason with them?
"Deputy Minister, I still don't quite understand."
He Ying Zhier's expression became a little warmer and he pointed at the stool in front of him.
"Sit down, let's talk slowly!"
Guan Gu Shenqi's body had become stiff, and he sat down on the stool with a bang, which scared He Ying Zhier.
"Deputy Minister, please speak!"
"Sekiya-kun, I took away Satou Teiji's file. You probably don't know Satou Teiji's background, right?"
"Well, I only saw his name on the officer roster of the 63rd Division. He was the staff officer of the 66th Brigade!"
Guan Gu Shenqi took a sip of green tea, and then, not knowing where he had learned it from, he also dipped his finger in the tea and wrote four words on the table:
Sato Teiichi!
"Sekiya-kun, if you don't know Sato Masadaji, then you definitely don't know this Sato Teiichi either!"
"Hmm? Who is this Sato Sadaichi?"
"Sato Sadaichi is the biological brother of Sato Sadaji. He is currently serving in the 11th Division of the Kwantung Army and is now a major general!"
Guan Gu Shenqi took a deep breath. Could it be that this Sato Teiji was a relative? Did General Sato Teiichi ask He Ying Zhiji to help protect him?
Guan Gu Shenqi guessed correctly. Sato Sadaichi and Kazutaka Tomoji were alumni of the Imperial Army University. They had a close relationship because they were from the same hometown and were both fanatical militarists.
Sato Sadakazu was two years older than Takachiji and graduated earlier. He was incorporated into the Kwantung Army and participated in the famous Liutiaohu Incident and Huanggutun Incident.
Because of his "meritorious" performance in the battle to invade Northeast China, he was promoted many times and just this year he was promoted to the rank of major general.
His younger brother, Sato Sadaji, was not as motivated, had a casual style, and was afraid of death. After graduating from the Army Officer School, he joined the North China Front Army. He was unwilling to go to the front-line combat troops and only wanted to stay at the brigade and division levels as a staff officer.
Sato Sadakazu dedicated his life to the country and wanted to leave some descendants for the Sato family, so he found his schoolmate, He Ying Zhiji, who was also in the North China Front Army.
Kazutaka Chiji and Sato Sadaichi share similar interests, and his military rank is higher than his, so he takes Sato Sadaichi's entrustment very seriously and takes care of him in every way he can.
Sato Sadaji also planned to spend a few years on the battlefield in China under the care of his brother and Kazutaka Tomoji, and then retire and return home peacefully.
Unexpectedly, fate played a joke on him and forced him, a staff officer, to go to the front line.
In order to fight against the independent column, the Japanese brought a large number of secret weapons from the main island. Sato Sadaji, who was responsible for connecting the new weapons, was still feeling lucky that he was only doing training in the rear, when he suddenly received an order from the North China Front Army:
In order to ensure the effectiveness of the secret weapon, the staff responsible for training must join the front-line combat troops and provide on-site guidance!
When Sato Sadaji heard the news, he felt like the sky had fallen. This secret weapon was already very dangerous, and he had to go to the front line. Wouldn't this be the end of him?
Sato Sadaji didn't dare to joke with his own life. The day before the troops set out, he immediately rushed to the city of Peiping from the 66th Brigade's base outside Peiping and found Kazutaka Tomoji.
When these two "idiots" met, without even having time to exchange greetings, Sato Sadaji told Kazutaka Chiji about his sad situation with a frown on his face.
Although Kazutaka Chiji was very disdainful of such cowardly behavior, he decided to help him for the sake of Sato Sadaichi's face.
So he found Major General Nobuo Tanaka, commander of the 66th Brigade, and tried to do him a favor.
Although He Ying Zhiji is only a colonel now, he is still an officer of the front army headquarters and has direct access to the heaven. The "power" he possesses cannot be measured by the rank of a colonel.
That's why he dared to risk his face.
But with the war approaching, Tanaka Nobuo did not dare to rashly agree to Tomoji Takashi's request. After all, if he left his relatives behind so close to the war, the combat effectiveness and morale of the troops would inevitably be greatly affected.
Moreover, both the North China Front Army and the entire China Expeditionary Army Command placed great hopes on this battle, intending to inflict heavy damage on the Independent Column and boost their confidence through this battle.
Nobuo Tanaka politely declined the offer from Tomoji Taka on the phone, but also promised to do his best to ensure Sado Sadaji Sato's safety.
He Ying Zhiji tried his best but was at a loss, so he went to Zui Xiang Lou to find Sato Sadaji who was drinking to drown his sorrows.
When they arrived at Zuixianglou with Ying Zhiji, they found that Sato Sadaji had been taken away magically by Guan Gu.
When He Ying Zhiji arrived at the entrance of the headquarters, he saw two guards chattering about the capture of the major. In a rage, he sent the two guards to the gendarmerie to be detained.
In order to avoid making a big deal out of the matter, the captain of the military police simply kept it a secret and locked the two guys up in the barracks, providing them with good food and drink, so as to give He Ying Zhier an explanation.
Later, He Ying Zhiji took Sato Sadaji away in the interrogation room, and before leaving, he reminded Guan Gu Shenqi not to interfere in this matter.
To be on the safe side, in order to avoid implicating the Kwantung Army Major General Sato Sadaichi behind the scenes, he also specially took away Sato Sadaji's file in the name of investigation.
On the next morning, Sato Sadaji was put on a raincoat and prepared to be sent out to move with the 66th Brigade.
He and Ying Zhier told the whole story in one breath, and Guan Gu Shenqi's mouth was still open as if he was eating a melon!
"Guangu-kun, I thought you could guess the secret, but I didn't expect you to be so upright and principled. That's why I have to come and remind you in person and tell you the whole story!"
Guan Gu Shenqi's mood is now as if he is flying. He looks at He Ying Zhier's expressions and based on his many years of understanding, it doesn't seem like they are acting.
Adding the premise that Sato Sadaji is a relative, everything that has happened in the past few days seems to have a reasonable explanation.
Now Guan Gu Shenqi even wanted to ask Ying Zhier where exactly the Japanese were lurking in Yanshan, and what exactly the secret weapon was?
However, reason told him that he must not mention it!
"Vice Minister, now I understand. I was too stupid. Fortunately, you intervened in time, otherwise I would have made a big mistake!"
He Ying Zhi Er waved his hand and said:
"It is your duty, but I have something else to remind you..."