The second lieutenant turned back step by step and trembled up the hillside. When he was still a hundred meters away from the position, he shook the torch in his hand and shouted at the top of his voice: "I came to see Qi Qi on the order of the British Commander, Mr. Adams." Commander Zhenhai, please report."
There was a vibrato in his voice.
As he walked, he shouted loudly to alert the soldiers on the position, for fear that they would shoot him.
Arriving at the position, the soldier confirmed the identity of the second lieutenant, and then quickly ran towards the command post on the mountain. When he arrived at the command post, the soldier told the news that the second lieutenant had come to see Qi Zhenhai. Qi Zhenhai, Liu Jintang and Chen Yucheng looked at each other in shock. , there was astonishment in his eyes, because no one expected Adams to send another person up.
Liu Jintang said: "Thomas didn't go back. The second lieutenant who came here must be seeking information."
Chen Yucheng nodded and said: "Yes, that must be what I mean."
Qi Zhenhai smiled slightly and said: "In that case, let's tease him a little more, maybe we can delay it for a little longer." He looked at the soldier who reported the news, and ordered in a deep voice: "Go and bring up the British second lieutenant. , remember, Thomas’s affairs are strictly forbidden to be leaked, and no one is allowed to talk to the British second lieutenant.”
"Don't worry, Commander, I understand. We have to delay it until the president comes."
The soldier smiled, as if he understood.
After saying that, the soldier turned and left the command post, and soon came to the position. When the second lieutenant saw the soldier coming back, his heart suddenly lifted, and he asked nervously: "Brother, how is the situation? Commander Qi agrees to see me."
The soldier nodded but did not answer.
The second lieutenant breathed a long sigh of relief, took out a handful of silver coins from his arms, handed them to the soldier, and said with a smile: "Brother, this is my little wish. Although it is a silver dollar, it can be exchanged for Chinese silver in Hong Kong. "
The soldier said with a straight face: "Are you trying to bribe me? Let me tell you, I am an upright person."
"Integrity, integrity."
The second lieutenant smiled softly, with sincere eyes, and said seriously: "I like to make friends, especially Chinese friends. This is a small gift for the first meeting, and this is British etiquette, not a bribe, so you rest assured."
The soldier rolled his eyes and said, "Okay, I'll accept it. It seems you're pretty good."
He took the silver dollar and put it in his arms with a smile.
The second lieutenant followed the soldiers up the mountain. As he walked, he whispered: "Brother, Lieutenant Thomas came to the mountain to pay respects to Commander Qi. Why hasn't he come down the mountain yet? Could it be that something happened?"
The soldier shook his head and said: "I have been stationed at the position and don't know what you are talking about."
When the second lieutenant saw this, he thought to himself that he was really stupid.
A large soldier stationed on the position must not know Thomas' situation.
The second lieutenant changed the topic and continued: "Brother, the battle between the two armies this time was very fierce. Many of our soldiers died, and the troops under Commander Qi also suffered numerous casualties. It will not be good for anyone if this battle continues. Lieutenant Thomas came to persuade Commander Qi to give up resistance, but I don’t know what Commander Qi planned.”
The soldier stopped and his eyes fell on the second lieutenant.
"What's wrong?" asked the ensign.
There was a sarcastic look on the soldier's face, and he said disdainfully: "Since you know that many people died in the battle, why do the United Kingdom, France, the United States and other countries continue to stay at Jardine's Hill and not withdraw their troops? In my opinion, you should retreat It’s the most suitable.”
The corner of the second lieutenant's mouth twitched, thinking that this soldier was still a bit difficult to deal with.
The soldier paused for a moment, then his eyes became sharp. He stared at the second lieutenant fiercely and said in a deep voice: "You talk a lot. Don't think that just because you gave me a little greeting gift, I have to answer you for everything. You have already said this." etiquette."
The second lieutenant smiled helplessly.
After the two came to the mountain one after another, the soldier asked the second lieutenant to wait, and then went to report. The soldier took the initiative to hand the silver dollar given by the second lieutenant to Qi Zhenhai, and repeated what the second lieutenant had said to him before, and then said seriously: "Commander, the British second lieutenant is cunning and cunning. He actually tried to get something out of me, but unfortunately he got nothing."
Qi Zhenhai praised: "Well done, go and bring people in."
"yes."
The soldier nodded, turned around and walked out.
"Wait a minute."
Qi Zhenhai pointed to the silver coins on the table and said, "You did a good job this time. These are your rewards."
The soldier quickly put the silver dollars in his arms and turned to leave. He came outside the command post and let the second lieutenant in, and then went back to patrol. After the second lieutenant entered the command post, he saw three people sitting in the command post, who were also identified by Thomas. He determined Qi Zhenhai's position and said respectfully: "Dear Commander Qi Zhenhai, I am Second Lieutenant Butterwall of the British Army. I am here to inquire about what Mr. Thomas has discussed with you on the order of Commander Adams."
He did not question Thomas directly, but chose to make insinuations.
Qi Zhenhai replied: "I'm still considering it."
Butterwaal immediately asked: "Since Commander Qi still has to think about it, why hasn't Mr. Thomas come down the mountain yet? Could it be that Commander Qi forcibly detained Mr. Thomas?"
Qi Zhenhai said in surprise: "How do you know that I have detained Thomas?"
Butterwaal said calmly: "This is a very simple question. If you don't go down the mountain, you will definitely be detained by Commander Qi. Please ask Commander Qi to release Lieutenant Thomas. The UK is willing to give Commander Qi another day to think about it."
When Qi Zhenhai heard this, a trace of annoyance flashed in his eyes.
Damn it, if I hadn't killed Thomas, that would have been great and I would have had one more day.
Butterwaal has been paying attention to the change in Qi Zhenhai's expression. Seeing a trace of annoyance flash in Qi Zhenhai's eyes, he suddenly made a judgment in his heart. He just said that he would give Qi Zhenhai an extra day just to test Qi Zhenhai. He did not really want to give Qi Zhenhai a day. , from the moment Qi Zhenhai first announced that Thomas was being detained, to the moment he was upset when he learned that he could delay the investigation for one more day, Butterwaal's plan succeeded.
His heart began to beat faster.
Danger, his situation is very dangerous.
Butterwaal calmed himself down and said calmly: "Since Commander Qi still has to think for a day, then according to Commander Adams's bottom line, give Commander Qi another day. I will come back tomorrow afternoon. I hope Commander Qi will let Lieutenant Thomas go. You can also give me a clear answer, don’t delay it again and again, it’s not good for both parties.”
Qi Zhenhai said without hesitation: "Okay, you go."
Butterwaal turned around, feeling relieved that he could finally escape from the tiger's mouth. From the conversation he had just had with Qi Zhenhai, he had already concluded that Thomas had been killed. It was undoubtedly the best outcome for him to leave safely.
"Here comes someone."
The moment Batwal walked to the door of the command post, Liu Jintang shouted loudly. In an instant, two guards rushed out, rushed out fiercely, and captured Batwal in two or three blows.
Qi Zhenhai said in confusion: "Brigadier Liu, what are you doing?"
Previously, the three of them had agreed that if anything unusual was discovered, they would send someone to capture the British second lieutenant.
Now that Liu Jintang is giving the order directly, is there something wrong?