Chapter 3190 If He Doesn’t Want to Be Respectable, Then We Will Help Him Be Respectable

"Kurbalov sent a message that the mission was completed and the main battle was over. The Japanese navy in the port was completely wiped out, and the two ships of gold, silver, jewelry, antiques and calligraphy and paintings were all recovered. The specific quantity is being counted and the results should be out soon."

"There are still some Japanese army troops hiding in the main city. After seeing the fate of the navy, they seemed to be shocked. Kurbalov has sent captured Japanese navy to persuade them to surrender."

"What's interesting is the reply of these army troops. They didn't dare to kill the envoys, nor did they insult the navy prisoners who went to persuade them to surrender. They just said that they would think about it. Then they sent people to escort the navy prisoners back and handed them back to Kurbalov."

"Send the navy to persuade the army to surrender?"

After listening to the report of the political commissar, Malashenko was stunned for a moment, followed by a dumb laugh and shaking his head.

"Kurbarov is really good at playing. I was surprised that those army idiots didn't kill the navy who came to persuade them to surrender."

"But this does explain a problem. It's interesting."

Looking at Malashenko's thoughtful and smiling face, the political commissar leaning against the desk smiled and said.

"What's the question? It makes you feel interesting at this time."

The political commissar obviously knew the answer. Malashenko turned his head and saw the expression of the political commissar.

I think he is just curious and wants to hear the answer from his mouth.

Malashenko, who doesn't intend to keep it a secret, also smiled and replied.

"Of course, those army idiots also know that they are in great trouble. I understand Kulbarov's intention of doing this. It is likely that he also wants to use this to test the attitude of those army."

"If they really intend to fight us to the end, based on the contradiction between the Japanese army and navy, the cowards who dare to surrender to the Russians should be dragged out and killed immediately. The reason is very sufficient. But those army idiots didn't do this. Instead, they sent the prisoners back to tell them to take a message. Don't you think this is interesting?"

The political commissar, who could guess what Malashenko would say, nodded, estimating that the few remaining army in the city would not have much time left.

Just based on the current situation, surrender can almost be said to have entered the countdown.

The deep hinterland controlled by the entire Kwantung Army is now full of the Red Army. The fastest offensive leader army has arrived in Dalian. Anyone with a little brain and not a pure fool can think of what this means.

Thinking of this, the political commissar, who was also very concerned about the situation on his side, spoke up immediately.

"It seems that the problem on Kurbalov's side has been basically solved. The only thing left is our side. Yamada Otozo has been surrounded by us for most of the day. There are less than ten hours left before the deadline you gave him. If he still doesn't surrender by then, what are you going to do?"

After successively dealing with the two groups of Japanese troops stationed at the Dadong District Arsenal and Hunhe District, Malashenko personally commanded the troops of the Varosha Division and continued to march towards the location of Yamada Otozo, who had only a few remnants left on hand-the Kwantung Army Headquarters in Heping District.

Although it is unknown what the old devil Yamada Otozo is thinking, it can be seen from his actual actions.

The eastern and southern urban areas adjacent to the Heping District were originally the last buffer zone and defense line to protect Yamada Otozo's old nest, and troops should be mobilized to defend it.

But the actual situation is that Yamada Otozo completely abandoned this urban defense line that could have been used, and even withdrew all the small number of Japanese troops originally stationed here to maintain the blockade.

After learning about this situation from the intelligence transmitted by Chen Weiguo, Malashenko did not hesitate much. Based on the principle of "the enemy retreats, we advance", he immediately sent troops forward to take over the southern urban area left behind by the Japanese army after the withdrawal.

In this way, Malashenko is now only one district away from Yamada Otozo.

As long as he crosses the district boundary and walks a few kilometers forward, he will reach the Kwantung Army Headquarters where Yamada Otozo is located. This is also the moment when Malashenko is closest to Yamada Otozo in a straight line.

Malashenko, who can feel that Yamada Otozo's inner turmoil is becoming more and more intense, immediately issued an ultimatum to the Kwantung Army Headquarters in the form of a clear code message.

Make a decision within 24 hours, whether to surrender or die, there is no third choice.

Malashenko, who has lost count of how many Nazi generals died in his hands, does not mind sending Yamada Otozo away as well, provided that this old devil really seeks death himself.

As the political commissar said, it has been more than half a day since Malashenko issued his ultimatum, leaving less than ten hours for Yamada Otozo to hesitate and make a choice.

Malashenko really wanted Yamada Otozo, the old devil, to surrender and lead all the remaining Kwantung Army remnants to a relatively decent end, so that most of the battles on various fronts would be resolved.

With the strong pressure and heavy casualties from the Red Army, coupled with the surrender order from the Kwantung Army Headquarters, those Japanese soldiers who still want to survive and have hope will know what to do.

The reason is simple. The Kwantung Army in history surrendered in 1945, which was no big deal. People follow the crowd. As long as there is a leader, the rest will follow suit, at least most of them will. Only a very small number of Japanese soldiers will fight to the end after receiving the surrender order.

And now, the key breakthrough to achieve this goal is here with Yamada Otozo.

Without the Emperor's "Gyokuon-hōsō", the surrender order could only be issued by Yamada Otozo, which would be the most effective.

Malachenko knew that this matter could not be forced out, so he extended the ultimatum to 24 hours, so that the old devil Yamada Ozo could think about it carefully and face the reality.

Don't do a bad job in a hurry, and choose a wise choice that is good for everyone.

As for the question asked by the political commissar, "What if you don't surrender by then?", Malachenko thought about it and gave a direct answer without hesitation.

"The answer to this question is definitely to use coercive means. Since Yamada Otozo doesn't want to be decent, then we will help him be decent. It doesn't matter to me whether he dies decently or lives decently. It doesn't matter."

"But even so, I still want to say that Yamada Otozo will most likely die decently on his own. The probability is very high. I can almost be sure of this."

"Oh? Why? Why are you so sure?"

Faced with the question of the political commissar, Malashenko couldn't say "The old devil was a complete surrenderist in the era before I traveled through time. Among all the senior Japanese generals, he was the most active in surrendering." After thinking about it, he could only smile and quietly speak to the political commissar.

"I don't know, it's probably intuition. In fact, I don't believe in this thing, but this time, my intuition is very strong."

"Anyway, there is not much time left. We have done what we should do. Tanks and artillery are against Yamada Otozo's nose. Next, it depends on how this old devil chooses his own path."