Capturing a Japanese regiment leader alive was no less difficult than seizing the regiment flag. After the brigade commander brought Nobuyuki Sakata back to the Eighth Route Army headquarters, the headquarters also had a headache as to how to deal with Nobuyuki Sakata.
It would be too easy to shoot him directly. To carry out ideological remolding would be too stubborn.
"Chen Geng, congratulations to the 386th Brigade for another great victory in capturing a Japanese regiment leader alive. This is the first time for a bride to sit on a flower bridge," the deputy chief of staff said with a smile.
"Chongqing and the World War II area have already sent telegrams, saying they congratulate me on the Eighth Route Army's great victory in counter-mopping up and annihilating the Bantian Regiment," the boss said.
"Just sending a telegram, talking nonsense, and giving verbal praise? This is too unreal," the brigade commander said with disgust after hearing this.
"Don't mention it, our old friend was really generous this time. He sent someone to send 30,000 oceans and 100,000 rounds of ammunition. It was not in vain that we informed him in advance of the little devil's combat plan for the World War II zone."
the chief of general staff joked.
"Chief of Staff, I didn't expect to be able to capture the Japanese commander alive this time. This is all due to that boy Zhou Weihan." The brigade commander did not hide his appreciation for Zhou Weihan.
"When Zhou Weihan asked Mr. Jiang Weiping to go to the New Second Regiment, I knew he was going to come up with another trick, but I didn't expect such a big surprise. This time he has made another great contribution, and I don't know how to reward him.
He's gone." The boss said pretending to be distressed.
"I said last time that Zhou Weihan is a good comrade and a blessed general. Our army has always been employing people based on their merit. Comrades like this should shoulder more responsibilities," Political Commissar Deng said.
"Yes, this issue should be considered, but where is the right place to put him?" the deputy chief of staff also said from the side.
"As far as I know, Lao Yang from southern Hebei is Zhou Weihan's teacher and his introducer to join the organization. The current situation in southern Hebei is complicated, with enemies and ourselves intertwined. It is suitable for a comrade like Zhou Weihan to show off his skills and cut through the mess quickly.
." Political Commissar Deng said.
"This is a good choice, but now is not the best time. The situation in southern Hebei is not clear enough." The boss finally made the decision.
"But, boss, what should we do with Nobuyuki Sakata? This guy is inexperienced and stubborn. The comrades in the Political Department can't do anything about him." The brigade commander said with a headache when he thought of Nobuyuki Sakata's performance in the past two days.
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"If Sakata Nobutetsu can be successfully transformed, it will be of great significance. Not only can it damage the enemy's morale, but he is also proficient in the tactics of the Japanese army and will be a very good military instructor for our army." The division commander said after some consideration.
"In this way, let the comrades at the headquarters try again. If it doesn't work, then think of other ways." said the deputy chief of staff.
The brigade commander and others here are still having a headache for Sakata Nobutetsu, and Yoshio Shinozuka of the Shanxi First Army Headquarters is also at a loss.
Yoshio Shinozuka had just returned to Shanxi from Peiping after attending the North China Front Army's operational meeting in Peiping.
"Miyano-kun, the face of our First Army has been completely disgraced this time. General Okamura, in front of many colleagues, reprimanded our First Army many times for the incompetence of Nobutetsu Sakata in front of many colleagues at the meeting, and asked us to resolve the matter as soon as possible.
." Yoshio Shinozuka, who has always had a gentle temper, gritted his teeth when he thought of Nobutetsu Sakata.
"Fortunately, Ren Terauchi recaptured the regiment flag and Isamu Terauchi blocked the Eighth Route Army's counterattack, otherwise I might not have been spared."
"Mr. Shinozuka, don't you think this battle is very strange? The various departments of the Eighth Route Army and the Jinsui Army in western Shanxi obviously learned the news in advance. According to the information from the mole investigation deployed by the intelligence department in the Jinsui Army,
Before our army attacked, the Eighth Route Army headquarters sent a telegram to Yan, and then the Shanxi-Sui Army held an emergency combat meeting. Now it seems that it is obviously aimed at our army's action this time." Miyano Jun analyzed from the side.
"You mean someone within our army leaked the news?"
"No, all the people attending the meeting are senior generals of our army. It is impossible to know our army's combat meeting in advance. However, the intelligence work of the Eighth Route Army is pervasive, and the news may be learned wherever it is."
"Miyano-kun, the top priority is how to deal with Nobutetsu Sakata. He is still in the hands of the Eighth Route Army. This is of great importance. If the Eighth Route Army announces that a regiment commander has been captured alive, the morale of the Chinese army will be high." Yoshio Shinozuka
Said worriedly.
"Shinozuka-kun, I think we can exchange Sakata Nobutetsu back from the Eighth Route Army."
"Change it back?"
"Yes, the Eighth Route Army is short of food, clothing, and weapons and ammunition. I don't think they will refuse. Isamu Terauchi of Wuyi is a good candidate for negotiation." Jun Miyano analyzed.
"This is a good opportunity. We can make two preparations. We can wait for the Eighth Route Army to bring Nobuyuki Sakata to Wuyi, and then launch a sneak attack to recapture Nobuyuki Sakata." Shinozuka Yoshio said pitifully.
"Immediately send a signal to Isamu Terauchi of Wuyi and ask him to start taking care of this matter at all costs." Shinozuka Yoshio said to the adjutant beside him.
Wuyi Little Devils Garrison Headquarters.
After receiving the telegram, Terauchi Isamu couldn't turn his head around for a while, and said to himself: "Nani, General Shinozuka actually wants to negotiate with the Eighth Route Army?"
Then he dialed the number to the New Second Regiment.
"Hello, Mr. Zhou, I am Terauchi Yong."
"Did Mr. Terauchi call you specifically for something today?" Zhou Weihan thought to himself that it was not time for a transaction. This phone would only be used by both parties during transactions or emergencies.
"It's like this, Mr. Zhou, I received a telegram from General Shinozuka of the Shanxi First Army, asking me to negotiate with your army and exchange supplies for Sakata Nobutsu who was captured by you." Terauchi Isamu said.
Zhou Weihan thought for a while and then said: "Terauchi-san, I will report this matter to my superiors immediately. I wonder how sincere you are?"
"General Shinozuka said in the telegram that at all costs, your army will pay attention to it."
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Weihan immediately asked the telegraph operator to contact the brigade headquarters to report the matter.
At the brigade headquarters, Political Commissar Wang, who was sitting at home, received the telegram from the New Second Regiment and immediately contacted the headquarters.
At this time, several chiefs were still discussing in detail in the conference room. Section Chief Qian of the Headquarters Telecommunications Section received the telegram forwarded by the brigade headquarters and rushed over: "Dear chiefs, the 386th Brigade forwarded the telegram from the New Second Regiment, saying that the Commander of the First Army of Shanxi
Yoshio Shinozuka intended to exchange supplies with our military for Sakata Nobutsu who was captured by us, and asked Isamu Terauchi of Takeyoshi to reach negotiations at all costs."
"It is expected that the Japanese army would do this. After all, a living regiment commander is of great significance." said the deputy chief of staff.
"Okay, since we want to exchange, we have to talk about the deal carefully. Chen Geng, I am your prisoner. Can you tell me what kind of things are suitable?" the boss said.
"This opportunity is a rare one. A living Japanese army captain is worth a thousand 38-guns, 100,000 bullets, ten heavy machine guns, 20,000 bullets, 20 light machine guns, and two bullets.
Ten thousand rounds, four 75mm mountain guns, 500 rounds of artillery shells, plus some medicine." The brigade commander seized the opportunity and came one by one.
"Chen Geng, you are a big talker. I don't think Yoshio Shinozuka will agree easily!" said the deputy chief of staff.
"Do you want to make a deal? We have to negotiate, and you can't let your bottom line out as soon as you come up." The brigade commander has been in Shanxi for a long time, and he looks shrewd.
"Okay, let's put it this way, I want to see how much Sakata Nobutsuru is worth." The boss finally said,