Meng Shaoyuan wore something interesting today.
A khaki M1904-style coat with a large hood, and a dark blue M1900-style uniform underneath. Of course, there is no rank mark.
Under his feet, he wore a pair of large black leather boots.
Any Japanese soldier with some experience will recognize that this is the mix-and-match military uniform of the heroic Third Army commanded by "Military God" Nogi Nogi during the Russo-Japanese War.
Those who can wear this kind of military uniform with the military rank mark removed are either veterans who participated in the Russo-Japanese War, or their family members and descendants.
This is a kind of showing off and an honor!
While waiting at the station, most of the Japanese soldiers passing by would give him a slight nod.
A Japanese captain even smoked and chatted with Meng Shaoyuan for a while, and asked about Meng Shaoyuan's situation.
"I am Rukawa Kaede, and my grandfather is Rukawa Hanamichi." Meng Shaoyuan said with a proud expression: "He was the deputy flag bearer of the 22nd Infantry Regiment, and died bravely at the Erling Mountain position!"
The captain stood in awe.
Although Nogi Nogi's command in the Battle of Erling Mountain was actually a complete mess, inexplicable, and extremely stupid, the bravery of his soldiers still won the respect of countless Japanese.
"Is this your first time in China?" the captain asked.
"Yes, but I have been in China for a while." Meng Shaoyuan said this, feeling sad: "I am the youngest child in the family. I want to join the army to serve the emperor, but my mother is not willing. I secretly Ran out, ah, I will never forget our defensive battle at Hujiang University."
"Oh?" The captain was startled: "Have you ever participated in the defense battle of Hujiang University?"
Meng Shaoyuan nodded calmly: "Japanese Overseas Chinese Volunteer Team, I remember that the person who commanded us in the battle was Squadron Leader Yamamoto Hirotaka, and the person who taught me how to fight was His Excellency Matsumoto Hiroyuki. Many people died, many, many people..."
Master Meng was so moved by himself that his voice was choked with tears.
"I know the battle of Hujiang University." The captain sighed: "At that time, my troops had not arrived in Shanghai, and you participated in the war earlier than me. You fought fiercely. You are expatriates, and we were originally with you. It doesn’t matter…”
"No, it does matter!" Meng Shaoyuan raised his voice fiercely: "The empire's holy war, every citizen of the empire is obliged to shed blood for His Majesty the Emperor!"
At this time, if anyone tells the captain that the "Rukawa Kaede" in front of him is actually Chinese, then the captain will definitely fall out with him:
"Jun Chuan, although you are not a soldier, you have the bravery of an imperial soldier. Are you going to Nanjing this time?"
"Yes." Meng Shaoyuan became excited again: "The capital of China has been conquered by us. Do I want to see the glory of the empire with my own eyes?"
The captain looked at the time and said, "Well, I wish you good luck. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
Damn it, get out of here right now. Acting is also a physical job.
Meng Shaoyuan watched the captain leave and breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Rukawa-kun."
Oh mom, you are here.
Meng Shaoyuan waved his hand there: "Zhen Naizi, I'm here."
It was cold, and Manaiko ran over, her nose was red, but she couldn't hide her inner excitement: "I'm ready, we can set off."
What an innocent little girl.
You think going to Nanjing with your Rukawa-kun is a romantic adventure, but have you heard of the story of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf?
…
Manaiko was very well prepared and brought a large suitcase.
Since coming to Shanghai, this is the first time she has traveled far away, especially with her beloved Rukawa-kun.
Everywhere in the train station, you can see a large number of supplies piled up, wounded soldiers waiting for treatment, and patrol soldiers walking back and forth.
This is a train station exclusively used by the Japanese military.
It is also the only route from Shanghai to Nanjing.
There is no need to buy tickets for this kind of military train. In addition to transporting supplies, it can also carry people, but they must undergo strict inspection.
There is no way for Chinese people to get on the bus.
After walking a few steps, two soldiers immediately blocked their way.
Meng Shaoyuan and Zhen Naiko quickly took out their latest Japanese expatriate certificates.
The leading sergeant checked carefully and asked with some doubts, "Are you going to Nanjing?"
"Yes, we are going to Nanjing." Makoto returned first.
"There, the Chinese resistance is still sporadic." The sergeant asked, "What are you doing there?"
"Interviewing the bravery of imperial soldiers." This time, Meng Shaoyuan answered in a pure Kyoto accent: "As a Japanese, who would let go of such an opportunity?"
"No, it's too dangerous there." The sergeant returned the alien certificates to them. Although he flatly refused, his tone was still very gentle: "This is a special train transporting military supplies. There are no seats for you. Please go back."
"We must go." Manaiko was anxious, and then took out something: "This is a special pass, signed by Colonel Matsumoto Nitsugi himself."
Meng Shaoyuan wanted to stop it but it was too late.
Ouch, sister, this special pass is not for use in Shanghai, but for your brother Meng when he arrives in Nanjing.
"Special pass?" The sergeant took it and looked at it with confusion on his face: "Ah, it's a special pass, but do you have this? Please wait a moment, I'm going to confirm it."
It’s over.
Meng Shaoyuan was ready to find an opportunity to escape.
A little girl carries a special pass personally signed by an important leader of the Japanese secret service. Do you think people will believe it?
Fortunately, before this train station was occupied by the Japanese army, Meng Shaoyuan was already familiar with where to escape. It's just a pity, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to get to Nanjing again.
"Your Excellency, officer, actually..."
Meng Shaoyuan was about to tell the lie he had made up long ago when a voice came from the side: "Hey, I know him."
The sergeant stood at attention: "Your Excellency Hahara."
That captain!
The captain we smoked and chatted with before!
Captain Hahara took the special pass from the sergeant's hand: "Okay, let me handle it here."
"Yes."
Captain Hahara shook the special pass, with a hint of smile in his tone: "Are you Makoto?"
"You know me?" Zhen Naizi was startled.
"Ah, we have never met, but I heard that Colonel Matsumoto has a very beloved daughter, Makoto." Captain Hahara smiled: "It is not difficult to get a special pass from her father."
Makoto's face immediately turned red. The other party clearly told her that this special pass was stolen from her father.
"Rukawa-kun, come here."
Captain Hahara called Rukawa Kaede aside and looked at Manaiko: "I think Colonel-General must not know that Manaiko went out this time. You came out quietly, right?"
"Yes, your Excellency, officer." Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "But we have no ill intentions. I just want to go to Nanjing with Zhen Naiko, and then..."
"Okay, I understand, I was young too." Captain Hahara put the special pass into "Rukawa Kaede"'s hand: "Rukawa-kun, it's just that the colonel will be very angry when he finds out. You must have it when you come back from Nanjing Be mentally prepared. It might be a storm."
Meng Shaoyuan was "surprised and delighted": "Your Excellency, officer, do you agree to let us go?"
"I've never seen you here before, and I don't know how you got on the train." Captain Hahara sighed with emotion: "Young people today really dare to do anything. Okay, I'll take you on the train to find position, otherwise you might have to stand all the way to Nanjing."
…
Meng Shaoyuan felt that his luck was truly invincible.
He was actually regarded as a man and woman who had an affair and eloped?
Captain Hahara was considerate, and Meng Shaoyuan swore that if one day this captain fell into his hands, he would definitely spare his life.
"You guys, change cars."
Captain Hahara led them to the second-class carriage before, which was full of Japanese soldiers. He kicked two soldiers who were resting with their eyes closed to make them stand up, and arranged for Meng Shaoyuan and two people to sit down:
"Okay, you stay here. Don't go to the first-class carriage. It's a carriage reserved for officers. I don't have the right to take you there."
"That's very good, your Excellency, officer." Zhen Naiko said gratefully.
"By the way." Captain Hahara took out a notebook and paper and wrote a few lines on it: "If you want to come back or encounter difficulties in Nanjing, go find my brother. This is his name and address."
"Hahara Koichi".
Meng Shaoyuan remembered this name firmly.
Well, I will definitely go around Captain Hahara once. If he falls into my hands for the second time, I may consider that if he helps me find a seat and arranges it for me in Nanjing so well, I will spare him the second time. .
…
"lady."
Takagi Kenji hurried in with a Chinese man dressed as a coolie: "This is Liu Fuqin, a person arranged by the military commander at the train station to hide his identity as a coolie."
Aya Akagi glanced at the Chinese.
Was he also bribed by Takagi Kenji?
"What's up?"
"Did I see Meng Shaoyuan?"
"What? Did you see him sleeping?"
Aya Akagi stood up suddenly.
"Meng Shaoyuan!"
"you sure?"
"I'm sure." Liu Fuqin swore and said, "He has lectured us before. I have a good memory and can't be wrong. He entered the station with a little girl. I didn't know it after entering."
"Why don't you report to the army there?"
"Should I report?" Liu Fuqin said with a bitter look on his face: "I think so, but the Japanese don't treat us as human beings... Ah, I'm not talking about you. We can only work, and we can't even talk to each other. Once we talk, , He must be a big talker, and besides, I don’t understand Japanese either, so I’ll report it to Mr. Takagi as soon as I get off work.”
"asshole!"
"Madam, that should be the military train bound for Nanjing. According to the time, it has already left."
"Do we have a relationship in Nanjing?"
"have."
"Order, intercept them in Nanjing!"
Aya Akagi almost gritted her teeth: "You must kill Meng Shaoyuan for me in Nanjing!"
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