bookrandom Chapter 286 Taiwan Trivia (5)
Chapter 286 Taiwan Trivia (5)
Hearing Gushan's name, Colonel Li felt a surge of anger. He frowned, shook his head, and said, "This old fellow is simply a stubborn fellow. He won't change his ways and simply doesn't want to die. It's harder than climbing to the sky to get him to talk."
Brigadier General Wang smiled softly and said confidently, "The situation is different now. Isn't his youngest son also in our hands? If you put some effort into this, are you afraid that you can't deal with this stubborn old man?!"
Watching Colonel Li's hurried departure, Brigadier General Wang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smug smile. Recalling the sweep Colonel Liu had organized earlier, a plan suddenly formed in his mind. He beckoned a staff officer over and whispered, "Go get Abe Shushiro."
Abe was quickly invited over. When he saw Brigadier General Wang, he showed the usual humility of the Japanese, bowed and saluted, and said, "General, do you have any instructions?"
Brigadier General Wang was quite pleased with Abe's tactful Japanese. Before arriving, he had already met with the three leading Marines. Yang Hong personally conveyed the confidential instructions from the Flower Planting Family to him. Given the current situation, defeating Japan was a foregone conclusion. All nations knew that it was impossible to completely exterminate the Japanese, nor was it possible to completely swallow up Japan.
The four nations have reached a preliminary agreement. As in the alternate history, Japan will be divided into four occupation zones, each under their own supervision. Hokkaido and surrounding islands will be included in the Soviet occupation zone, while Kyushu and areas like Shimonoseki on the Japanese mainland will be assigned to the Japanese occupation zone. The British will occupy commercial areas such as Shikoku and Osaka, while the rest of the Japanese mainland will be under the control of the United States. Of course, to demonstrate the new international order, the establishment of a new Japanese government is imperative.
Due to the strong proposals of the Flower Planters, the four major powers ultimately sentenced the Japanese Emperor to death in a secret agreement. He would become the number one war criminal, and there would be no way he could be pardoned and continue to be a symbol of Japan as he had in the alternate time and space. The capital of the new Japanese government would inevitably remain in Tokyo. As a result, the Tokyo metropolitan area would become a jointly occupied area of the four major powers, whose main purpose was to supervise the new Japanese government's compliance with subsequent treaties.
As a result, various countries have begun considering identifying and recommending Japanese political figures who could potentially benefit them. The Flower Planters have explicitly instructed the Marines to be especially vigilant in combat, protecting those Japanese who genuinely cooperate with the Flower Planters. Deng, Liao, and Yang, three senior Marines, are particularly interested in Abe Shushiro. If this suppression operation proves Abe Shushiro's worth, the Marines will undoubtedly prioritize his development, at the very least, securing him a crucial position in the Flower Planters' occupied territory.
Brigadier General Wang already knew the bosses' plan, so he naturally viewed Abe differently. He politely said to Abe Shushiro, "Mr. Abe, you're joking. You've made a great contribution in destroying these remaining resistance forces, and we've seen it. The Flower Planting Family will show a certain degree of respect and courtesy to Japanese friends who have come to their senses and actively cooperated with our work. Mr. Abe, your actions have demonstrated that you are such a friend of Japan. Although the Flower Planting Family suffered from the invasion and destruction of the Japanese imperialists, they have no desire for revenge against ordinary, kind-hearted Japanese civilians."
Brigadier General Wang changed the subject at this point and asked casually, "Mr. Abe, where are you originally from?"
Abe Shushiro immediately straightened up and replied solemnly and respectfully, "General Wang, I am from Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture."
Brigadier General Wang nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. He then continued to ask, "Mr. Abe, what are your plans after returning to Japan after the war?"
Abe Shushiro knew that Brigadier General Wang was testing him, and this was likely a directive from the Chinese military leadership. He thought quickly, then replied firmly, "General Wang, upon returning to Japan after the war, the first thing I will do is deeply reflect on my actions. I will dedicate myself to promoting friendly relations between our two countries; this will be my lifelong goal."
While Abe's answer wasn't perfect, it largely met Brigadier General Wang's expectations. There was no need to dwell on it at this point. Brigadier General Wang smiled a friendly smile and continued, "Mr. Abe, your thoughts are excellent. Japanese militarism has brought immense disaster to China and other Asian nations, and they will be severely punished! In the future, such ideologies must never again be allowed to flourish in Japan, nor must such individuals be given a safe haven. This will be clearly reflected in the policies of the new postwar Japanese government. Various countries will implement a series of measures to ensure the new government's effective implementation of this principle!"
"Regarding the formation of Japan's new government and the management of the country, all countries have reached a consensus that they will not interfere in the internal affairs of the new government. However, we have the responsibility to ensure that Japan's new government develops along the path of a peace constitution. Mr. Abe, I hope that after returning to your country, you will actively participate in politics and exert your influence. We very much welcome a friendly person like you to govern." Brigadier General Wang's words revealed his expectations and trust in Abe.
Wang had already conveyed what he needed to say, so he changed the subject again and asked, "Mr. Abe, your former superior Gangcun has not been found yet. In your opinion, did he escape, or is he hiding somewhere nearby?"
Abe, awakening from Brigadier General Wang's message, carefully recalled the details of last night's battle and his escape from Gangcun during the chaos. Unsure, he replied hesitantly, "General Wang, this is too important to say anything. However, judging by the time and circumstances when I separated from him, Gangcun had no chance of escape."
After hearing what Abe said, Wang became more certain of his judgment. He asked with concern, "Mr. Abe, if that's the case, where do you think he might be hiding? You're more familiar with the situation here than we are. Could you please help us analyze it?"
Hearing what Brigadier General Wang said, Abe also looked up and tried to recall the terrain and topography around him, but he couldn't put his finger on it for a while. A few minutes passed like this. Seeing that Abe was thinking, Wang did not interrupt him, showing great patience.
After a while, Abe came back to his senses and saw Brigadier General Wang looking at him patiently and waiting for him. He said embarrassedly, "General Wang, I'm sorry, I lost my mind for a moment. Please forgive me."