Perhaps to show their sincerity, the Japanese withdrew all the 12th Infantry Regiment and Taosuo Border Security Force stationed in Jiangqiao.
After the Japs withdrew from their positions, Ma Jiajun left a reconnaissance group responsible for observing the Japs' movements near Jiangqiao.
A military truck and two black Ford cars were parked in front of the Tailai County House.
Earlier, Ma Jinshan sent someone to deliver a brand new officer uniform to the Shadow Regiment.
It is hand-customized according to Ye Anran's body shape and figure, and it is very comfortable to wear.
Ye Anran was a little surprised. They had only known each other for a few days, and Ma Jinshan had already made clothes for him.
When he arrived at the military headquarters, Ma Jinshan and Xie Ke, Chang Jianghai of the 1st Independent Brigade, Cai Yong, Commander of the 5th Independent Brigade, and Lei Suisheng, Commander of the Artillery Brigade, were already waiting at the door.
Seeing Ye Anran wearing a new military uniform, several people couldn't help but ridicule him.
"Well, if we hadn't gone to the meeting, we would have thought that Captain Ye would be the groom today!"
"Not to mention, the commander's vision is really outstanding. This dress looks so handsome on Commander Ye!"
"Look, look, brother Xie Ke, hurry up and find a wife for our brother!"
"I'm going to host our brother's wedding!"
Several people were talking and laughing, and Ye Anran couldn't help but slow down.
So embarrassing.
It's as embarrassing as meeting a group of uncles and aunties when passing by the intersection when you go home for the New Year.
Xu saw Ye Anran slow down.
Xie Ke coughed lightly, "Stop talking, the groom is already shy!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Several people burst into laughter after listening to it!
I... treat them as brothers, but they actually treat me as a joke? ?
Ye Anran walked directly to several brigade commanders and saluted Ma Jinshan and them.
Several brigade commanders told him not to salute in the future, and everyone regarded him as a brother...
Ye Anran spread his hands helplessly, who doesn't want to have a lot of good brothers!
One has a man, one has a cannon, and one has a brain.
This backer is just like the monkey who caused trouble in the Heavenly Palace back then. Anyone who wants to mess with him has to think carefully.
Ye Anran was in a car with Ma Jinshan and Xie Ke.
Several other brigade commanders were in another vehicle.
This time, Ma Jinshan only brought one security company with him to participate in the negotiations.
These people in the guard company are elite forces he selected from the entire army. The weapons they use include Type 38 rifles and the M18 submachine gun designed by Germany in September 1914.
The MP18 submachine gun was designed by Hugo Schmeisser. The empty gun weighs 4.17 kg, has a rate of fire of 400 rounds per minute, an initial speed of 380 rounds per second, a range of 150 meters, and a magazine capacity of 20 or 32 rounds.
Since the gun was equipped with the German army, it has broken the limitations of trench warfare, once frightened the Allied Powers, and later became a banned gun under the Treaty of Versailles.
Ye Anran learned about it through Xie Ke and Ma Jinshan.
Most of the MP18s were imported from Germany by Marshal.
At the same time, a production line was purchased from Germany to produce and imitate the MP18.
But in the end, before the imitation submachine gun could be used, the arsenal was occupied by the Japanese!
The arsenals in Fengtian and Hecheng are working day and night.
The Japs transported the produced firearms to battlefields across the country via roads, railways, and ships.
Ye Anran looked at the blue sky outside the window. It seemed that this rookie mission was crucial to him and the national war of resistance!
After the convoy entered Crane City, Japs began to appear on guard on both sides of the road.
These devils stand every one or two meters. They stand on both sides of the road and salute when vehicles pass in front of them.
Ma Jinshan was overjoyed and murmured: "It's really the first time that Grandma Liu entered the Grand View Garden and saw a Japanese soldier saluting me!"
Xie Ke laughed "haha": "It seems that this old devil is indeed interested in peace talks!"
"The special agents have investigated. Today, a large number of Chinese and foreign reporters came to the Hecheng Provincial Government. It was very lively."
Ma Jinshan sighed, "It seems that I will be cast aside by the people across the country."
"Brother, in this country's troubled times, two of the three provinces have been destroyed. Anyone who has a little bit of support will risk his life and fight to the death!"
Ye Anran looked at the Japanese soldiers saluting frequently outside the window and continued:
"Our original intention of resisting the war remains unchanged. Making peace with the Japanese now is just a temporary way to ease the current tense situation."
"There is a strong enemy advancing in front, there is no key pass to defend behind, there is a shortage of weapons, ammunition and food inside, and there is no support outside!"
"If a loyal army fights with the sharp and merciless artillery fire of the strong bandit, it will only make a temporary sacrifice, which will hurt the enemy's heart, and the chance of recovery will be desperate. To solve the current difficulties, the only way to deal with it is to deal with it with force, strengthen troops and horses, and Waiting for transfer!”
After Ye Anran explained, Ma Jinshan suddenly felt relieved.
Xie Ke on the side felt a lot. Just what he said just now, Ye Anran is definitely a general! !
The convoy soon arrived at the provincial capital of Hecheng.
Akita Inuichiro stepped forward and opened the door for Ma Jinshan, and Zhang Peng opened the door on Ye Anran's side.
When he looked up and saw that the person coming was Ye Anran, Zhang Peng was stunned for a moment and whispered:
"Is there no one available for Ma Jinshan? Send a group leader over to negotiate?"
Ye Anran got out of the car and touched Zhang Peng's face, then looked up at the reporter taking the photo with a smile on his face.
"Commander Zhang, does your face stop hurting so quickly?"
…
Zhang Peng dared not speak out in anger, so he took a few steps back to make way.
Ma Jinshan walked in front, and Ye Anran and Xie Ke walked behind him.
Many reporters asked Ma Jinshan whether he wanted to give up the war of resistance!
Ma Jinshan did not reply.
Then he looked at Xie Ke and Ye Anran.
A woman with long hair, wearing a white skirt, and holding a workbook chased Ye Anran.
"What position do you hold in the Northeast Anti-Resistance Federation?"
"Will you give up Northeast China?"
Her words were like a needle piercing Ye Anran's heart.
Ye Anran stopped and looked at the woman, whose autumn-like eyes were staring at him.
She took a step back awkwardly, obviously not expecting Ye Anran to stop.
The woman's oval face tightened slightly, she pursed her lips slightly, and looked up at Ye Anran.
"what did you just say?"
"Please, what's your name..."
Seeing Ye Anran's cold and handsome face, the woman became nervous and forgot the first question she asked.
"Ye Anran."
"oh……"
The woman wrote down the name in her book and continued to ask: "Then, may I ask, will you give up Northeast China?"
"Why would you ask such a question?"
"Because there are rumors everywhere that you have made peace with the invaders..."
Just as Ye Anran was about to answer the woman's words, Xie Ke came over and pulled him to leave.
He pushed Xie Ke's hand away and looked directly at the woman, "As soldiers, we have the responsibility to consolidate the territory. We will never give up our country's territory under any circumstances!"
The woman bit her lip. She was very satisfied with the answer. Then she bowed to Ye Anran and Xie Ke: "Thank you."
