Kazuo Iwahashi, Chief of Staff of Japan's Southeast Asian secret forces. So-called
"Japanese secret forces", the 731 Ishii unit is one of them. Not just 731, No. 0 and No. 100 are the same bacterial experimental troops as 731.
In Singapore, in Southeast Asia, there was once stationed a military unit with the number:
The bacterial force of "9420". Japanese military files include:
"Gangzi Unit 9420". These organizations are under the jurisdiction of secret forces. Kazuo Iwahashi, big left.
Almost all the secret missions of the Japanese army in Southeast Asia were planned and commanded by him.
Of course, he is not only responsible for bacterial warfare, but also responsible for various shady tasks such as instigating rebellion, theft, robbery, sabotage, assassination, kidnapping, etc.
For example, Gangzi Unit 9429 was nominally dedicated to eradicating local infectious diseases, so it also attracted local elites to join.
For example, Osman Wat, who later became one of the founding fathers of Singapore, was one of them. And Kazuo Iwahashi was involved in all of this.
When Meng Shaoyuan met Kazuo Iwahashi for the first time, the chief of general staff felt more like a scholar than a soldier.
He is fluent in Japanese, Chinese, and English, can speak French and Latin, and has done some research on regional languages in Southeast Asia.
At any time and in front of anyone, he always gives people a gentle feeling. But when he turned around, he turned into another face.
Countless innocent people died directly or indirectly at his hands. This is a jackal in the skin of a scholar!
When he saw Meng Shaoyuan for the first time, he had a kind smile on his face: "You must be Mr. Taniguchi. I just heard Mr. Shintani introduce you. He has high hopes for you."
"Thank you, Mr. Xingu, for your compliment. I am honored to see you here, Mr. Iwaqiao." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly.
"Ah, I don't think there is any need to say polite words." Kazuo Iwahashi spoke unhurriedly: "You all know my mission here, and I won't stay here for long. Taniguchi-kun, I heard that Shintani Your Excellency, I once suggested that you leave Manila, but you refused?" When I saw
"Shibu Taniguchi" nodded, and Iwahashi Kazuo then said: "Your Excellency, Commander Yamashita, has decided not to expend too much power in Manila, but instead to enter the northern mountainous area and build a position with Baguio as the center for long-term defense. Launch a fierce attack on the Americans. But when I arrived in Manila, I found that Mr. Iwabuchi seemed to have his own ideas." This was a conflict between high-level officials, and Meng Shaoyuan knew that it was not the time for him to speak.
Sure enough, Iwahashi Kazuo continued: "Your Excellency Iwabuchi may have his own ideas, but the Army must resolutely implement the orders of Commander Yamashita. Mr. Taniguchi, you have to know how dangerous it will be to stay in Manila. This time , according to the order of Commander Yamashita, Mr. Shintani will also evacuate Manila with me." Mr. Shintani wants to leave?
Although Meng Shaoyuan had been prepared for this for a long time, when he actually confirmed the news, he still felt a little disappointed.
He knew that it was the best choice for Takuma Shintani to leave Manila. However, after working together with Senior Xingu for such a long time, Meng Shaoyuan felt a little reluctant to part ways suddenly.
The Chinese quartet is the only one left. This farewell, I don’t know when we can see each other again.
"I just received the order." Takuma Shintani seemed to see something: "Taniguchi-kun, you are a young talent and the future of the empire. I still hope you can leave with us." It is impossible to leave. of.
Meng Shaoyuan cheered up: "Senior, I also hope to continue to fight side by side with you, but in Manila, we cannot all leave, we still need to continue fighting here. Of course, there is no need for everyone to stay here, I will do it as soon as possible Draw up a list and follow you in all retreats. These people are the best among the best! They will play a greater role in the future!" Seeing that Meng Shaoyuan was determined, Iwahashi Kazuo did not continue to persuade: "I have great admiration for Taniguchi-kun's loyalty and bravery. Even though Taniguchi-kun has already made up his mind, I can't say anything more. It doesn't matter whether Taniguchi-kun stays here. I originally had a task and I didn't know who should carry it out. Now, Taniguchi-kun You should be the best candidate." Meng Shaoyuan immediately paid attention: "Please give me your instructions, Mr. Iwahashi." Kazuo Iwahashi glanced at Takuma Shintani and lowered his voice: "The Battle of Manila will definitely proceed. It's very tragic. Since Mr. Iwabuchi has decided to stay here, we can't just sit idly by." What do you mean?
Could it be said that Yamashita Fengwen changed his decision and prepared to increase troops for protection? Iwahashi Kazuo's voice gradually became colder: "We will make the Americans pay the heaviest price every step and every minute in Manila. This time, I brought a batch of special supplies that I need after the US military enters the city. , for a massive release in Manila." Special supplies?
What's the meaning? Bacterial attack? Meng Shaoyuan's heart tightened suddenly. Sure enough, Kazuo Iwahashi said slowly: "What I brought this time is thirty kilograms of No. 9 medicine." No. 9 medicine!
Meng Shaoyuan sighed in his heart. That’s it: rat fleas! The Gangzi 9420 unit mainly studied the use of plague as a military weapon. Their research found that every 10,000 rats could produce 10 kilograms of rat fleas.
The reproductive capacity of rats is so strong that it is almost inexhaustible, thus ensuring a continuous supply of raw materials!
Army researchers fed captured mice and then injected them with Yersinia pestis.
Rats develop rat fleas soon after becoming sick, and rat fleas survive by eating their dead hosts. The researchers then separated rat fleas from the corpses of their hosts and fed them with blood.
Every 3 to 4 months, millions of rat fleas are sent to Thailand in glass bottles and then used on the battlefield.
The Japanese army would also transport rats here from various places to continue breeding rat fleas. In 1943 alone, more than 30,000 rats were transported to Singapore from Tokyo.
Just 5 grams of rat fleas carrying the virus can easily kill 500 to 600 people, allowing the Japanese army to kill enemy soldiers on a large scale without wasting ammunition.
These virus-carrying rats and fleas were not used in large quantities on the battlefields in Southeast Asia, and were mainly used in the Chinese war zone. During an air raid, the Japanese dropped rats and fleas to attack the defenders in Zhejiang, killing at least 9,000 people.
In addition to soldiers, innocent people were also affected. And now, this rat flea has finally been used in Southeast Asia.
Used Manila. However, Iwahashi Kazuo actually gave this task to himself.
In Meng Shaoyuan's mind, he had already thought of the soldiers and innocent people who died of rats and fleas on the Chinese battlefield!
