sbdcsierra Chapter 1071 Lost but also won
Chapter 1071 Lost but also won
Upon hearing this, Uei knew what Tani Hisao was thinking.
This group of people is not to be touched. Touching them will bring endless disasters to yourself and the 14th Division, and even the entire Empire will be buried with them.
Let them go. Everyone knows about this now, and the soldiers certainly won't be satisfied if we release them.
"Your Excellency, the lower command is asking how to handle this situation. Do you think we should send someone to bring this group of people into the division headquarters first?"
They went up to the well to investigate and inquire.
Tani Hisao did not speak immediately, but looked up and asked, "In your opinion, how should we deal with this group of people?"
"If it were other units, we could do whatever we wanted with them, since they were prisoners of war. But we have to be careful with the people from the Independent Brigade. But one thing is certain: we can’t touch these people. If we do, we’ll be in big trouble."
Tani Hisao got up and went to the window. He knew that this group of people were not to be touched.
"Let them go. Leave them two vehicles and have someone else escort them out of the combat zone." Tani Hisao turned to look at Kamii, and seeing Kamii's confused expression, he said, "We've offended the Independent Brigade this time, especially with the poison gas incident. The Independent Brigade hates us to the core. If we release them now, they might show us mercy. But if they stay or do anything else, I believe that what happened to me in the past will happen to every commander."
As for what he had experienced in the past, he didn't need to say it; most high-ranking military officers already knew.
"Okay, I will arrange this myself."
He was quick to get to the surface. He knew very well that this group of people needed to be dealt with as soon as possible. After arranging the personnel and having his adjutant personally escort them, he convened a meeting with the company commander who had first discovered the group and several officers.
"Are you wondering why we released these prisoners, especially so many women among them?"
The leading lieutenant nodded.
He truly didn't understand. Since the start of the war, he had rarely encountered women. Now, with so many women around him, he hadn't even had a chance to touch them or glance at them more than a few times before the division commander's men put them in the car. It seemed they were going to be released.
“General, I don’t understand why they were released. They are our prisoners, and we have the right to deal with them.”
Ha ha……
Shangjing smiled and walked up to the officer. In the past, if someone disobeyed orders, he would have slapped them long ago. Orders from superiors are not to be questioned by subordinates.
But this time was different; he had to let everyone present know why he was releasing them this time.
"Yes, if it were the usual situation, you could integrate and deal with them without any problem. But this time, the situation is different. You can deal with them, but I can't guarantee whether you'll have your lives after you've dealt with them. After all, we're facing an independent brigade. I don't need to say how strong the independent brigade is; you all know that here. But what you don't know is that their commander is insane and inhuman."
“Everyone says we’re inhuman, but at least we won’t harm our wives and children. However, the commander on the other side won’t tell you these things. Their commander has a very good relationship with the Second Division. I think it shouldn’t be too difficult for someone with a good relationship with the Second Division to find out your name and where you live. What I’m thinking even more is that even a division commander with such high rank and power can’t stop their retaliation. If any of you can say that he can, then I’ll send them back immediately.”
Who would dare? Even the division commander wouldn't dare, so naturally these small fry wouldn't dare either.
"Alright, that's settled then. I'll give you three days off. You can do whatever you want, but one thing: no indiscriminate killing or robbery." This was a form of bribery. After giving these instructions, Shangjing returned to the command post ahead of schedule.
"It's all taken care of," Tani Hisao asked after he came in.
Ue-i nodded. "It's all taken care of. The people have been split into two convoys and left separately. I had my adjutant personally escort them."
After a sigh of relief, Tani Hisao took a piece of paper covered in mud from the table next to him and handed it to him; "It turns out that our decision was correct."
He took the note and read it; there was a sentence written on it.
If they're fine, it's all over. But if something happens to them, you'll all die.
"I guess the storm has passed and the sun is shining again," Uei said with a smile.
For the past few days, he had been feeling uneasy, especially after the gas attack. Not only were the enemy not killed, but they were also fighting with increasing ferocity, which made him worry about retaliation. Now, using dozens of wounded soldiers and women to make Zhou Weiguo back down was a worthwhile deal.
"More or less." Tani Hisao handed over a document; "Take a look. If there are no problems, let's jointly sign and submit it."
Battle summary.
After reading a few words, Shangjing flipped through the summary. This summary pointed out the shortcomings of the 14th Division and also mentioned another matter.
That is, during this offensive, the Independent Brigade's tunnel defenses were too strong, and heavy artillery and aerial bombs could not destroy them at all. Later, some suggestions were made, and it was suggested that in the future, when the Imperial Army is in a defensive position during battles with the enemy, it can learn tunnel operations to block the enemy's attacks.
"I have no objection." Shangjing took out a pen, signed his name, and then went to the liquor store to get a bottle of baijiu. "The battle is over, and we have temporarily completed the mission we had not yet finished. Division Commander, if you are interested, would you like to have a drink?"
The outcome was unfavorable, as the enemy's independent brigade escaped. However, it was also a good outcome, because the dozens of wounded soldiers and the captured female soldiers meant that the independent brigade would no longer cause trouble for the Empire or for their group.
In this respect, the 14th Division won, and so did the 14th Division.
He could do this calculation, and so could Tani Hisao.
"Very well, whatever decision the higher-ups make, it won't cost us our lives. And now, heaven has given us an opportunity, allowing us to intercept a portion of their forces. In our ferocity, we've also shown goodwill, and this goodwill can be used for propaganda. This will not only help our empire, which has long since lost all face, regain some dignity, but also ensure our own survival. Therefore, this toast, we..."
Before he could finish his summary, the door was suddenly pushed open, and a figure rushed in; "Division Commander, Chief of Staff, something has happened."