Outside Sihang Warehouse, on the street where the two armies meet. Isao Konoe was riding a black war horse, waiting there as if no one else was around.
Despite several setbacks, this old devil still behaved very arrogantly.
He was riding on a war horse, looking in the direction of Sihang Warehouse. With an extremely calm expression.
Because he knew that Chinese soldiers would not shoot under such circumstances. Although the Chinese people hate them, they still want to maintain their attitude as a country of etiquette.
That's why Konoe Isao dared to sit on his horse and wait for the Dragon Boat Festival.
What he didn't expect was that his opponent was so young. I'm afraid they all look under twenty years old. And he didn't take anyone with him. He rode a white war horse and walked up to him as if he was strolling.
"Are you the commander of this Chinese army?"
Isao Konoe asked in disbelief, because Dragon Boat Festival was really too young. And at this age, he was still studying at the Army School in Japan!
"Why don't you believe it?"
Danwu asked back, and Isao Konoe confirmed and introduced himself: "I am Isao Konoe, captain of the 38th Regiment of the 3rd Division of the Japanese Army. I graduated from the Japanese Army Military Academy.
May I ask Mr. Duanwu, where did you graduate? I know that there are three best military academies in China. The Lecture Hall in Northeast China, the Baoding Military Academy in Hebei, and the Huangpu Military Academy in Guangzhou.
Most of the Chinese officers who fought with me came from these three schools. But this is the first time I have seen an officer graduate at such an early age.
So I am very curious about Mr. Dragon Boat Festival’s origins. I guessed that the person who could inflict such casualties on the Imperial Japanese Army must be a top student from a certain military academy.
But our intelligence department does not have information on Mr. Duanwu. This makes me feel very confused. "
"I am a farmer!"
Danwu didn't want to listen to Konoe Isao's nonsense and answered directly.
But at this time, Isao Konoe didn't believe it at all. He raised his voice and said, "Stop joking. You have caused such casualties to our Empire of Japan, and you actually say that you are a farmer?"
"It's enough to beat you little devils, Chinese farmers. Little devils, don't take yourself too seriously. What you learned at the Army Officer School is nothing in front of me. You are just an infantryman. Alliance, I really don't pay attention to it.
Isn't the purpose of your coming today just to declare war?
I accept your challenge. You said you could capture the Sihang Warehouse in three hours. I'll give you three hours to see if you can capture the Sihang Warehouse. "
After saying the Dragon Boat Festival, he turned the horse's head and left. After all, he and the little devil had nothing to say. And the reason why he came out was because he was afraid of being looked down upon by the little devil. So after saying a few words, Duanwu planned to leave.
But at this time, Konoe Isao had obviously not achieved his goal.
He came here not just to declare war. It’s about knowing his enemy. And he is an avid fan of kendo.
Dragon Boat Festival once defeated Taro Yamamoto, a seventh-dan Ito-ryu warrior, with one move. This has always been a doubt in his mind.
Konoe Isao raised his voice again and said: "Mr. Danwu, I admire your arrogance very much. You can be regarded as an opponent of my Konoe Isao. And I would like to have a chance to challenge your swordsmanship. How about, Let’s spar in front of this formation, shall we?”
"No need, I'm afraid you won't go back alive."
Dragon Boat Festival turned the horse's head and continued walking.
But Isao Konoe still didn't give up: "Mr. Danwu, if you don't compete with me today, I'm afraid you won't have this chance tomorrow."
Duanwu didn't answer and continued walking towards the main entrance of Sihang Warehouse.
Isao Konoe still refused to give up and said: "Mr. Danwu, I admire you very much. If you are willing to surrender, the position of commander of the Shanghai Security Regiment must be yours. You will lead the Imperial Alliance Army with the rank of Major General. I think this honor is Your country cannot give you anything now.
And this war was originally meaningless. We, the Japanese Empire, came to your China to establish the paradise of kingship. It's just that many of you don't see this. "
"If one day, I also want to build a paradise for kings in Japan. Would you be happy? Hahaha! ... Sorry, it was just a joke, hahaha! Don't take it seriously? Hahaha!"
Duanwu turned around and asked, laughing like a madman.
Isao Konoe's old face turned livid instantly, because for some reason, he was so sure that Dragon Boat Festival was serious. He really couldn't imagine what the consequences would be if this lunatic was allowed to go to Japan with his troops.
Konoe Isao's translator said angrily: "Sir, this Chinese guy is so rude. You obviously want to give him a chance, but he doesn't know how to cherish it?"
Isao Konoe sighed: "China is very big, and there are many capable people and strangers. Unexpectedly, the Imperial Army of our Empire of Japan was defeated by a peasant.
He is a worthy opponent. We went back and perfected our plan. The more such an opponent is, the more I have the desire to conquer him. Sooner or later, China will belong to our Japanese Empire, and conquering China is only a matter of time. "
Having said that, Konoe Isao also turned his horse's head and left.
At the same time, Duanwu returned to Sihang Warehouse and looked at the recruits and veterans looking at him one by one.
They should have all heard about tomorrow's decisive battle. The recruits were a little flustered, while the veterans were looking for literate brothers to help them write their last words.
And some veterans were cleaning their guns silently.
This is a good habit. If someone is cleaning a gun between battles, no need to ask, this person must be a veteran. Because only veterans know how to clean a gun.
In their eyes, guns are no longer tools. But their comrades.
They want to keep their comrades in top condition. Because only in this way can they hit accurately and far.
Others were wiping the bodies of their dead comrades.
Such people are very emotional, including both new and old soldiers.
The atmosphere was somewhat dull, and there was worry in the air.
And often veterans can drive the emotions of new recruits, and the same goes for new recruits.
Although these new recruits just experienced life and death today. But when I calm down, or think that I will die tomorrow, I still feel some emotions of fear, nostalgia, and reluctance.
Fear is naturally the fear of death, and nostalgia is nostalgia for the living air, even the sunshine full of smoke. Reluctance means reluctance to give up one's loved ones. Especially for those who are already married, what should they do if their beautiful wife dies?
Dragon Boat Festival felt that it could not go on like this. If this pre-war atmosphere continues to ferment, it will definitely affect morale.
Duanwu suddenly shouted: "Everyone is here, on the first floor of the warehouse! Assemble!"
