Major Xiaoji waited for a long time, but no one shot him!
These Japanese soldiers had no idea what to do.
A soldier boldly asked: "Your Majesty, Major, is this an order from the Commander?"
When he saw Major Xiaoji nodded, he stopped talking.
Another soldier said: "We will not kill our own immigrants, but what should we do now?"
"The war can no longer continue."
Major Koiso did not want to hide anything: "The US military's offensive is extremely fierce, and many of our positions have been breached.
I can tell you the most real truth on the battlefield that you will never know. Every time we arrive at a carefully designed position, the US military will first mobilize powerful artillery fire for bombardment.
They have endless artillery shells, and countless of our brave soldiers were bombed to death in the fortress before they even saw what the US military looked like.
As much as I hate to admit it, I still have to say that we simply can't defend this city anymore.
Now, as the highest commander of the place, I am not giving you an order, but I am giving you two choices.
You can continue fighting and join any frontline unit on your own, or. "
Having said this, he paused before saying: "You did not choose on your own to surrender to any US military unit you saw!"
Still no one spoke.
"You have not betrayed the empire, no." Major Koiso continued: "I can tell you with the honor of an imperial soldier that the order issued by Commander Yamashita is for Manila to cease all resistance and retreat to Baguio as an undefended city. Fighting, but Iwabuchi changed this order without authorization three times, determined to defend and let us all die here!"
Suddenly, a burst of exclamations and curses came from the Japanese soldiers.
Setting Manila as an undefended city was indeed an order personally issued by Yamashita Tomofumi, and it was indeed rejected by Iwabuchi three times.
But this was only known to the middle and senior officers of the Japanese Marine Corps in Manila.
Those ordinary soldiers were strictly sealed off from the truth.
Now that Major Koiso said it, many of the doubts that existed in the minds of Japanese soldiers before were answered.
Why has there been no reinforcements from Manila?
No matter in terms of troops or supplies.
Why, judging from the defense deployment, Iwabuchi adopted a desperate and desperate attitude three times!
Because he knew best, there were no reinforcements.
Manila is a city abandoned from the beginning.
What's ridiculous is that these Japanese soldiers are still deceiving and continuing to fight!
"So, there is no need to continue fighting." Major Koiso said in a solemn tone: "What choice you should make is your own business. I declare that this team is disbanded!"
After saying that, he ignored the Japanese soldiers and walked straight towards the Ministry of Transportation building.
It's just a strengthened Japanese squad, with a total of 62 people.
After the attack, 8 people were missing and 35 people surrendered to the US military.
The rest continued to participate in the Battle of Manila, and most of them were killed.
…
Major Koiso walked into the Ministry of Transportation building.
Those Japanese expatriates who have been waiting arduously finally have an officer.
And he's still a major.
Everyone stood up, surrounded Major Xiaoji, and kept asking questions.
Among them, Yanagisawa Ako and Yanagisawa Hazuki.
These Japanese overseas Chinese are so eager to get news from the outside and leave this dirty place!
"Everyone be quiet!"
Major Koiso yelled, and the scene that was originally out of control became quiet again.
Major Koiso took a deep breath: "Failed, we are about to fail!"
Surprisingly, no one cares.
Victory or failure has nothing to do with them.
All they care about is their own future.
"The U.S. military has fully invaded Manila." Major Koiso continued: "Fightings are happening everywhere, but we can no longer withstand the enemy's offensive.
Let's go, everyone leave from here, we have no way to protect you anymore. "
"But, where should we go?" Someone asked this question.
"Don't ask me, I don't know either." Major Koiso said numbly: "If you are lucky enough to see Americans, raise the white flag and tell them that you are just ordinary people and the US military will not harm you.
Bad luck? Maybe you will be accidentally injured by artillery shells and bullets. Let's go. Let's all go. See you in Japan when you have a chance. "
"Where is the Commander?" Someone shouted again: "He said he could protect us. Where is he? He can't leave us alone. We want to see the Commander!"
"Yes, we want to see the Commander!"
Suddenly, countless people shouted loudly.
Your Excellency, Commander?
Iwabuchi three times?
Major Xiaoji smiled sarcastically.
He said nothing, turned around, and left.
"asshole!"
Behind, someone cursed loudly.
They were abandoned, completely abandoned.
Suddenly, a stone hit Major Koiso on the back of the head.
Major Koiso covered his head in pain and squatted down.
He felt blood flowing down his head.
"Run, everyone, run!"
The Japanese expatriates who wanted to survive seemed to be crazy and rushed out of here in droves.
Major Koiso was knocked to the ground.
He felt like feet were constantly stepping on him.
…
I don’t know how long it took, but Major Xiaoji woke up.
He discovered that he was not dead yet.
However, his right leg was crushed and several ribs on his body were also broken.
he shouted.
However, there was no one around.
He crawled forward with difficulty, but the pain from the wound made him lose the courage to continue crawling.
No one rescued him.
He saved more than a thousand Japanese expatriates, but now no one can save him.
He smiled bitterly.
Could it be that this is my ending?
…
After the Battle of Manila.
The body of a Japanese officer was found in the Ministry of Transport building.
He's a major.
He suffered multiple injuries on his body and the specific cause of death is unknown.
The US troops cleaning the battlefield had no time to identify his identity.
So, like all the other Japanese soldiers, the bodies of this major were gathered together.
…
"damn it!"
Lieutenant William cursed.
Just now, his soldiers stepped on a mine laid by the Japanese army in advance.
As a result, he lost two of his men.
And, apparently there are more mines ahead.
"We can't move forward until the minesweepers arrive."
Lieutenant William complained.
"Not necessarily, maybe we can find a way." Meng Shaoyuan said slowly.
"Really, Major?" Lieutenant William said in surprise: "Tell me, what can you do?"
Meng Shaoyuan did not speak, but turned to look.
Behind them were the Japanese prisoners of war headed by Takao Noma. Meng Shaoyuan had a smile on his face!
