Chapter 182 Compensation for Losses

"Damn it, Soviets are all bastards!" Looking at the puppy Hong Er who was carried back, with blood in his crotch and both testicles broken, the 2nd Division's Lieutenant General Jiang Teng was extremely angry.

The Soviets are going too far!

"They asked us to take off our clothes before we could pass through." A soldier who was carried back said, "Otherwise, they would make us the same as Xiaoquanjun."

"Baka!" Deputy Division Commander Major General Hideyoshi drew his command sword and said, "Let's just charge out! Even if the entire 2nd Division is annihilated, we won't stand this kind of humiliation!"

"Report, there's a call from Tokyo, asking us to withdraw from Asahikawa quickly. We must not fall into the Soviet Union's trap." Just then, the adjutant ran in. This was the third order within a day.

Knowing that a division of the main Self-Defense Forces was trapped here, the islanders were obviously very anxious, especially now that the Soviets refused to give way and were making things difficult for this army. After unsuccessful negotiations with the Soviets, Tokyo could only order its troops to agree to the Soviet demands and make withdrawing as soon as possible their top priority.

Of course, since it takes time to convey the message, they didn't know the latest requirement here, which is to take off clothes before going out. Even if they knew, they had no other choice.

What is important is to reorganize the army and wait for an opportunity to counterattack. Now, this army is also very valuable to the island country.

As for equipment, the islanders' economy has developed well in recent years and they have enough funds to re-arm the 2nd Division. If it were not restricted by the constitution, they could also afford to expand the size of the army.

"I'm going to meet the Soviets," Jiang Teng Fifty-Four said, "for our honor."

If they really all left naked, then the 2nd Division's designation should be cancelled. Fighting? The most advanced equipment had just been blown up, leaving only some outdated Type 61 tanks. They were all destroyed before they even left the barracks.

As the water and electricity have been cut off, the longer it delays, the more disadvantageous it will be for us.

At this time, it was already dark.

Arriving at the headquarters of the 5th Tank Division, Jiang Teng Fifty-four held his head high and looked at the Soviets in front of him, his eyes full of anger.

The lower-level soldiers carried out Andre's orders to the letter. Except for the island's highest commander, everyone else had to take off all their clothes if they wanted to pass!

Therefore, Jiang Teng fifty-four came alone, and the rest were left outside.

"Sir Andre, please abide by the peace agreement we have reached and let our troops out." Jiang Teng Fifty-four said.

"Originally, we were hoping that you would evacuate as soon as possible." Andrei said, "Now, the electricity and water you consumed are all our Soviet property. Unfortunately, you actually destroyed our Soviet property. It really makes us feel heartbroken."

Andrei explained the reason for cutting off the other party's water and electricity supply. What you are consuming now is our Soviet's!

Jiang Teng Wushisi was furious after hearing these words. He tried hard to control his anger. If there was a real conflict here, his status as a lieutenant general would not be able to save him and he would definitely be humiliated by the other party. The overall situation should be more important!

"Then what do you want us to do in order to leave?" Jiang Teng Fifty-four said, "Please don't make excessive demands, such as asking us to take off our clothes and leave. We cannot tolerate this. Moreover, if this gets out to the Western world, your image will be greatly affected."

"If you hadn't damaged our Soviet property, I wouldn't have done this." Andrei said, "Since the general has come in person, I will give you a favor and we won't ask you to take off your clothes, but you have to compensate for our property losses."

Compensate for the losses! Those originally belonged to the island country! Jiang Teng Fifty-four continued to suppress his anger and said, "How do you want us to compensate?"

"We don't know how much you have lost. We have to send someone in to count it first. We have to count it clearly before we can discuss the compensation amount." Andre said.

This inventory can take ten days or half a month! Jiang Teng fifty-four gritted his teeth and said, "Sir Andre, please don't shirk our responsibility. Please show your sincerity. I came here in person today, which is very sincere."

"Then let's say 1 billion dollars." Andre said, "Since you are so sincere, I am embarrassed to ask for more. Today, you have been tossing and turning hundreds of sophisticated tanks and armored vehicles into scrap metal. Five million dollars for each tank, these hundreds of vehicles are worth several billion. What do you think? Comrade Jiang Teng? We are also very considerate, right? By the way, we only accept US dollars, not Japanese yen."

One billion dollars! Jiang Teng almost fainted. Today they destroyed only a dozen Type 74 tanks, and the cost was only about 5 billion yen, which was less than 40 million U.S. dollars. And the other party actually asked for one billion dollars!

"We also hope that you will evacuate quickly. Our troops are waiting to move in." Andre said, "We hope that you will move quickly. The US dollar keeps depreciating. Maybe tomorrow, it will depreciate by 100% again."

Watching Jiang Teng Fifty-Four walk away angrily, Andre crossed his legs on the desk, sat in the chair with his head tilted back, looking at the ceiling above his head.

"Commander, is this what our superiors want?" asked Dorofeyev.

Make these scoundrels take off their clothes and make them compensate for the losses. Today's action makes everyone extremely excited. However, as the division commander, Dorofeyev is still very sober. Andrei's behavior does not seem to be required by his superiors!

"Of course not." Andre said, "Since we have surrounded a division of the islanders, it is not so easy to let them leave!"

Putting aside the concepts of later generations and the "prejudice" against the islanders, just looking at it now, Andre also feels that the higher-ups are too merciful.

It was so easy to stop the war, and our troops were quickly withdrawn from Chitose and other places. How could it be so easy! The Soviet Union mobilized so many forces in this military operation to occupy Hokkaido, including transport planes in the air, ships at sea, and ammunition consumed in the battle on land. The numbers were huge. How could it be called a victory if the islanders did not contribute?

I have no right to participate in the negotiation of the armistice agreement. I can only issue orders from my own small piece of land and let the islanders spit out a sum of money.

"Will the islanders agree?" Hearing Andrei's words, Dorofeyev suddenly became nervous. Andrei was too bold, wasn't he? If a new conflict was triggered by this, would this guy be able to control it?

"What's the big deal! If they don't agree, I have more ways to deal with them!" Andre said: "After tomorrow, if the Japanese don't send money the day after tomorrow, the compensation amount will have to be 2 billion!"