According to Iwabuchi's orders three times, Meng Shaoyuan came to Manila early in the morning to be the commander of the Japanese Army Security Team.
"Your Excellency Dazuo."
Shimado and Hiiro raised their heads and glanced at Meng Shaoyuan.
It's exactly the same as in the information.
A clear and horrific scar on his left cheek.
This scar represents all the crimes he committed on the battlefield!
"It's Shibu Taniguchi, right?"
Shimata and Hiiro said, "Iwabuchi-dono has already told me that you are welcome to come."
It was said to be "welcome", but there was not much of a real welcome in the words.
Meng Shaoyuan is such a fine person.
Because of their respective purposes, Shimado and Hiiro chose to stay.
But in his heart, he was not really willing to fight side by side with Iwabuchi three times, life and death.
After all, the contradiction between the Japanese army and navy cannot be reconciled by anyone.
"Thank you, Your Excellency." Meng Shaoyuan said, "I have long been admired for your illustrious martial arts. It is Taniguchi's lifelong honor to be able to fight with you this time!"
As the saying goes, you can wear everything you wear, but you can never wear flattery.
When Meng Shaoyuan said this, the expressions on Shimado and Hiiro's faces changed a little: "That's all in the past."
"No, Your Excellency, for me, it's just a matter in front of me." Meng Shaoyuan didn't have time to think about it and said: "When I saw the scars on your face, it reminded me of your heroic appearance on the battlefield and your contribution to the empire. !」
Most people would definitely feel ashamed of themselves with such an ugly scar on their face.
However, from the moment he came in, Meng Shaoyuan noticed one detail.
Since meeting him, Shimado and Hiiro touched the scar five times in total.
This kind of unintentional move meant that not only did he not feel that the scar was something to be ashamed of, but he was actually proud of it.
There is even an element of showing off.
Sure enough, when Meng Shaoyuan mentioned his scar, a smile appeared on Shimado and Hiiro's lips: "That was a long time ago. I really miss that life."
"Your Excellency, I admire your bravery." Meng Shaoyuan said urgently: "Although I have been in Manila for so long, I have never had the opportunity to meet you. Today, my dream has finally come true. Your Excellency, there are some things I must say. Say it to your face."
"Say it."
Meng Shaoyuan was silent for a moment and said: "Why should the navy be responsible for the task of defending Manila?"
This is testing.
He didn't particularly know if there was any special relationship between Iwabuchi Sanji and Shimata and Hiiro.
Even if one is the navy and the other is the army.
On the eve of victory, pay special attention to every word you say.
Shimado and Hiiro unconsciously touched the scars on their faces: "There are some things that you may not know yet. Your Excellency, Commander Yamashita, originally wanted to evacuate Manila after he declared that Manila was an undefended city.
However, Iwabuchi seemed determined to defend Manila, so he and his marines stayed on. As for me? How could the Navy steal the spotlight for such an important task as defending Manila? "
"Your Excellency, you have shed blood on the front line and achieved countless victories. Only you are the most suitable to defend Manila." When Meng Shaoyuan said this, he seemed to say it unintentionally:
"Can we really count on those red deer in the Navy?"
His words still left him a way out.
The Japanese army and navy called each other "red deer", so Meng Shaoyuan said it "casually", which was a normal thing.
Even if there is really any relationship between Iwabuchi and Shimata and Hiiro three times, it is completely understandable.
Sure enough, Meng Shaoyuan quickly caught the micro-expressions on Shimado and Hiroyuki's faces.
It was disdain, ridicule, and some praise.
Approval is for Taniguchi
Astringent!
"Be careful, Taniguchi-kun." Shimado and Hiiro even changed their titles: "Iwabuchi-dono has full command of Manila's defense, and that is with the permission of his superiors."
"Your Excellency, if this is the case, then there is no need for me to hide anything anymore." Meng Shaoyuan sneered: "My position as deputy chief was appointed by His Excellency Iwabuchi, because he believes that I am a member of Prince Hengde and worthy of trust."
Shimata and Hiiro were immediately at a loss: "What does this mean?"
"I have been ordered to monitor you!"
Shimata and Hiiro's expressions changed.
Although he had vaguely guessed it, it was still beyond his expectation that the other party could say it so brazenly.
"Yes, this is my mission." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "Iwabuchi doesn't trust you very much. However, although I was sent by Prince Hengde, I served in the Army Intelligence Agency before!"
Shimata and Hiiro nodded slightly, as if everything was under his control: "Taniguchi-kun, since we have talked to this extent, there are some things I can tell you.
Your Excellency Xingu, you have been specially recommended to me before and I highly appreciate you. Mr. Xingu is a person that I respect, a person that he praises so much. I believe in you! "
I trust you!
This sentence has directly stated the attitude.
Although Takuma Shintani left Manila, he tried his best to arrange as many things as possible for Meng Shaoyuan.
"Thank you, Your Excellency." Meng Shaoyuan's face was full of unwillingness: "Those red deer in the navy have been defeated again and again in front of the Americans, causing us to completely lose control of the sea and completely losing support here.
They must take full responsibility. And even so, a naval officer named Red Deer, who had not fought many decent battles, actually wanted to command a hero of the empire, and he was so distrustful! "
"Taniguchi-kun, I understand how you feel." Shimata and Hiiro said slowly: "Since you have revealed your heart to me, I think I can tell you something.
Indeed, I am a little reluctant, but how to defend Manila is the most important thing now, and the rest can be put aside for the time being. "
As he spoke, he also sneered: "Iwabuchi asked me to defend some unimportant areas. I have long known that he does not trust me. But even so, I will create miracles.
Taniguchi-kun, you were ordered to monitor me, but I firmly believe in your loyalty to the empire. So, help me, for the sake of the empire, for the sake of His Majesty the Emperor! "
"Of course, I will do my best." Meng Shaoyuan replied loudly: "Not for Iwayuan, but for your Excellency!"
The attitudes of Shimado and Hiiro have now been fully understood.
There were also many conflicts between him and Iwabuchi three times.
And this is exactly what I can take advantage of!
"On the surface, you are still responsible for Iwabuchi." Shimata and Hiiro made a special statement: "If you have anything, you can discuss it with me."
After saying that, he picked up the command sword and said: "Let's go, Taniguchi-kun, I will take you to see the position I have carefully constructed!"
