Chapter 783 Exchange

"You Ning, you have posed a problem for me!" Li Delin looked at Luo Yao and suddenly changed the subject.

Luo Yao was confused for a while.

He said in his heart, since when have I always given you such problems?

"What do you want me to do with those dozens of Japanese officers?" Li Delin saw Luo Yao's expression and knew that he had not responded, so he explained.

Luo Yao suddenly realized that this was what he was talking about.

"These guys can't be killed or beaten. Feeding them is a waste of food. What do you think we should do?" Li Delin asked.

The Chinese have rarely killed prisoners since ancient times. They believe that killing prisoners is a cruel act and an ominous one.

Otherwise, if Bai Qi killed Zhao's 400,000 surrendered soldiers in a trap, how would he be blackmailed by future generations?

The God of Killing Bai Qi!

Who doesn’t cherish their posthumous reputation?

This man would definitely not be killed if he got into Li De's neighbor's hands. Luo Yao had already expected this.

It's definitely not possible to kill them, but it's also impossible to worship them like their ancestors. The hands of these Japanese officers are stained with the blood of Chinese soldiers and civilians.

"Gong De, you are the commander-in-chief of the fifth theater. What to do with these prisoners is your business. What do you want from me?"

"You captured the man. If I don't look for you, who should I look for?"

"Okay, then you can send me all the prisoners, and I'll give them to him. It'll be over once and for all." Luo Yao said.

This time it was Li Delin's turn to be dumbfounded, not sure whether Luo Yao was telling the truth or a lie.

"We have a policy regarding prisoners of war. We cannot kill them casually. This will leave a reputation for cruelty and cruelty."

"I was the one who killed him. It has nothing to do with you. My reputation isn't much better anyway." Luo Yao said nonchalantly.

"You kid, are you going to conquer my army?" Li Delin realized that Luo Yao did it on purpose.

"You can decide things by yourself, but you have to find someone to back you up, and then you come to plot against me. It's not fair at all."

Li Delin smiled awkwardly: "What am I plotting against you? What do you have to plot against? Didn't Gao Xingyun tell me that I would use these captured Japanese officers in exchange for things with the Japanese army?"

"Are you afraid that if you make a deal with the Japanese army, the people below won't agree and the people will scold you, so you don't dare to do it?"

Li Delin coughed twice in embarrassment: "You Ning, don't say it so bluntly. It might be better if the Japanese army took the initiative to mention it."

"Gong De, you won't ask me to do such dirty work, will you?"

"No, I want to ask you, if the Japanese army really secretly negotiates and exchanges with me, what should we want?"

"Gong De, you have a lot of staff and think tanks. Isn't it appropriate to ask me this question?" Luo Yao said hurriedly.

"This person is your prisoner. No matter how I deal with it, I have to get your consent." Li Delin said.

"It's not like the Japanese came to the door so quickly, right?" Luo Yao was surprised. Who had attacked Sonobe and Ichiro and reacted so quickly.

"Last night, Senior Staff Officer Zhuesheng of the 39th Division, on behalf of the Japanese 11th Army, approached Huang Weigang, commander of the 57th Army, and proposed the idea of ​​redeeming Takehiko Yokoyama and other Japanese officers. Huang Weigang did not dare to make the decision and did not agree, but he did not refuse." Li Delin said.

"It seems that they did not report the news that Takehiko Yokoyama and others were captured. They wanted to exchange the people back as quickly as possible so that they could cover up the fact." Luo Yao sneered, "So many officers were captured , and they were captured collectively, the dispatched military headquarters and the domestic base camp will definitely hold them accountable."

"Yes, that's what they think."

"What did Duke De think?"

"Prisoner exchange is possible, but we must finish this battle before we can consider it. Otherwise, the two sides have to cease fighting before we can consider it." Li Delin said.

"Now I have the initiative. I can completely ask the Japanese troops to withdraw from Yicheng, Xiangyang and other places they occupy, and restore them to the areas controlled by both parties before the war. Then we can discuss the terms of exchange." Luo Yao nodded, and Li Delin was not distracted by what he saw. The slightest benefit was blinded.

"I want you to go over and preside over this secret negotiation." Li Delin finally stated the purpose of his visit to Baolin Temple.

Luo Yao glanced at Li Delin warily. Despite his honest appearance, he was actually deceitful on the inside.

This is digging a hole and jumping into it.

There are so many staff members and senior advisers in the Fifth War Zone. Which one is not experienced and mature? Why was he chosen?

If the negotiation is successful, everyone will be happy, and the credit belongs to others. If the negotiation is not successful, who will take the blame?

Him!

Moreover, he is not from the Fifth War Zone. When the time comes, Li Delin will not recognize the responsibility at all, and may even refuse to admit his fault.

Although he didn't want to treat it with a villain's heart, in such a dangerous environment, he couldn't help but think about it.

"Gong De, I can't do what you're talking about. I'm a technical person, and I've never done anything like negotiation. You're asking someone to do something wrong." Luo Yao refused directly.

"I know you don't like to be in the public eye, but you have dealt with Japanese intelligence agencies. In this regard, none of my men can compare with you." Li Delin said.

"I won't go. If you ask me to take something out of Takehiko Yokoyama's mouth, I can still help. However, I can't do the negotiation. You'd better hire someone else." No matter what Li Delin's reasons are, He didn't want to get involved in this matter.

"Okay, since you don't want to, I won't force you to do anything. I'll choose someone else." Li Delin let out a long sigh.

He really hoped that Luo Yao could come forward, but unfortunately this kid was too cunning and just couldn't fall into the trap. What could he do, he could only find someone else.

"Gong De, please walk slowly..."

"The damage to the Wuchang Pavilion is not serious. It has been almost repaired. When are you going to move back?" Li Delin had just left two rooms when he remembered that there was something he had forgotten to explain.

"We will move in two days. It is inconvenient to always live in a tent. Besides, Baolin Temple is a pure place of Buddhism. It is not good to disturb us all the time."

"Okay, if you are moving, call Huang Xuecun and ask him to send a car to help you."

"Thank you Mr. De."

…

After seeing Li Delin off, Luo Yao breathed a sigh of relief. When dealing with such a big boss, you can't be careful. You might dig a hole and jump in. You can't blame him for it.

Everything that happened to Luo Yao in the Fifth War Zone had to be reported to Shancheng. In addition to the attendant's room, Dai Yunong also had to report.

He is still a member of the military commander, so his roots are there.

Luo Yaogang reported to Dai Yunong that Li Delin came to him and dug a hole for him to secretly negotiate with the Japanese army. Not long after, he received a call from Dai Yunong.

He didn't say anything else, just one sentence: "It's good to say no."

Over in the attendant's room, the old man didn't say anything, but he also tactfully mentioned that neither the 401 team nor himself should intervene.

The old man obviously didn't want Luo Yao to be used as a weapon by Li Delin.

After this incident, Li Delin never mentioned it again. He just treated it as if it had not been mentioned before and continued to cooperate when necessary.

The Japanese army did not complete the first phase of its combat mission, but it also occupied many cities in the fifth theater area. The fifth theater area also failed to defeat the Japanese attack, but its relative strength was preserved. However, with the new round of Japanese offensive Expand.

The dark clouds over the Fifth War Zone began to accumulate again.

It has been three days since Luo Yao led the 401 team back to Laohekou Town, and the work has not changed much.

The Japanese military made changes to the secret code, but the core remained unchanged. It should have been discovered that their secret communications were leaked.

The kernel remains unchanged, and deciphering it is just a matter of time. This is not difficult for the 401 team who have mastered the method.

These days, the people of Laohekou are immersed in the joy of victory at the "Pumpkin Shop". The streets have also returned to liveliness, and the ruins caused by the bombing have begun to be cleared.

Because there were no casualties, the ruins were cleared quickly, and repair work was even started on some that were not seriously damaged.

The commander-in-chief of the fifth war zone is still in Shangyuan Village and will not be moved back for a while. It is safer there.

The weather is getting hotter and hotter. In the middle of the day, just wearing a jacket is enough, but the temperature will still be a bit low in the morning and evening.

"Team leader, please sign here."

"Well, okay." Luo Yao glanced at the contents of the document, took out the pen, and signed his name on it. Of course, it was not "Luo Yao" but Fang Yuan.

Li Delin was still trustworthy and did not publicize too much in newspapers about the role of the 401 Group in the "Pumpkin Shop" victory. He tended more to publicize the Secret Service Group and the 38th Division. Gao Xingyun, the leader of the Secret Service Group, and Huang Weigang and others have become the most popular anti-Japanese heroes in the fifth theater.

Huang Weigang was promoted. He used to be the commander of the 57th Army and concurrently the commander of the 38th Division. Now, he is also the commander of the 57th Army. However, he was promoted to deputy commander-in-chief of the 33rd Group Army. The original deputy commander-in-chief Feng Zhian was promoted to Commander in Chief.

Tong Gehua, commander of the 112th Brigade, fought bravely and made great contributions in the Battle of Pumpkin Shop. He was recommended by Huang Weigang and was promoted to commander of the 38th Division.

The officers and soldiers of the 38th Division who participated in the "Revenge" operation all received promotions and rewards to varying degrees. It can be said that everyone is happy.

Huang Weigang and Tong Gehua came to the headquarters of the theater commander to accept promotions and new appointments, and even came to Laohekou to have a drink with Luo Yao.

They are all conscientious soldiers who know how to be grateful and know how they got their merits and promotions.

In the blink of an eye, it’s the end of May.

The next stage of the Japanese army's goal has been very obvious, and the sword is aimed at Yichang, but most of the troops in the Fifth Theater Zone were dragged north of Xianghe River by the Japanese army.

Li Delin's interest in the Japanese army's proposal to exchange prisoners was not entirely based on interests, but more because he wanted to use negotiations to delay the Japanese army's actions.

Drag in the south and fight in the north.

Waiting for the north to regain lost territory such as Xinye and Xiangyang, the army will then move south to have another showdown with the Japanese army in the Yichang area.

The idea is good, but the Japanese army is not a fool. If Sonobe and Ichiro were recommended by Seishiro Sakagaki to serve as the commander of the 11th Army, they must have some talents.

Although Luo Yao is not optimistic about this plan, he is not as experienced as others in how to command a large corps in battle.

Just do your own thing to the best of your ability.

Asking for a monthly ticket!