allonlinenovel Chapter 1004 I can't wait to "start my job"
Chapter 1004 I can't wait to "start my job"
The sergeant next to him shook his head and replied in a low voice, "Wrong! What kind of profit can the Chinese in Nanjing still make now!?"
We should focus our attention on those soldiers who break the rules!
Those army guys, they won a battle and they're getting cocky, they're bound to loot a lot! They're the ones who will get the most "plump" loot!!
Let's take this opportunity to "enforce the law," make an example of a few, and impose a hefty fine on them!
It can both establish authority and generate rewards! These are all clearly stipulated and permitted "fines" and "labor export"!
We've known the operating procedures like the back of our hand in Harbin and Tianjin!
Another sergeant, standing a little further back, licked his slightly chapped lips, his eyes filled with a desire for wealth, and whispered in agreement: "That's right! This trip south is considered a field mission. Before leaving Tianjin, the Commander personally promised that the field mission allowance would be doubled!"
Add to that this "legal" extra income... Hehe, once this job is over, I could buy a small courtyard house on the outskirts of the Japanese concession in Tianjin! Just thinking about it makes me incredibly motivated!
"Yes, I hope the Chief of Staff won't talk for too long and can assign defense zones and tasks as soon as possible! I can't wait to 'take up my post' and meet those army 'gods of wealth' who have made a fortune!"
The scarred sergeant, who spoke first, rubbed his fingers together as if counting money, a greedy and eager smile on his face.
These hushed exchanges, like undercurrents, quietly flowed beneath the seemingly disciplined ranks of the military police.
They have long since distorted the violent law enforcement system into a mature profit-making mechanism supported by the right to legally harm others.
For them, Nanjing, a city that had just experienced a catastrophe, was not a hell on earth in need of pity, but a "rich mine" full of "opportunities" waiting to be exploited.
Shunsuke Nakamura's speech continued, grand words colliding in the air.
But beneath this grand narrative, countless eyes, driven by selfishness and calculation, are already like predators, eagerly scanning the ruins and the divisions stationed outside the city, searching for "prey" to strike.
Another form of suffering in Nanjing had only just begun with the complete arrival of these "order maintainers."
Shunsuke Nakamura, who was giving a speech on the platform, may have been fully aware of this, or he may not have fully understood the details, but this systematic, top-down, tacitly approved "revenue generation" behavior was one of the unspoken rules for maintaining the efficiency and "loyalty" of this army.
Sunlight shone on the cold steel helmets and bayonets, reflecting a blinding light, but it couldn't penetrate the hearts filled with greed and cruelty.
Standing on the makeshift platform, the winter wind whipped up the hem of Nakamura Shunsuke's military overcoat, making it rustle.
His voice, delivered through the metal megaphone, struck the solemnly standing military police below with a cold and hard tone. Each word was like a quenched steel nail, attempting to drive into the depths of the minds of these bastards who had once received his personal "lessons."
"Order," "discipline," "suppression," "new life"—these grand words were repeatedly refined by him, mixed with the lingering smell of burning and faint stench of blood from the ruins of Nanjing, forming a fantastical yet cruel blueprint.
After finishing his speech, he waved his hand decisively, and the more than two thousand military police officers below the stage waved their arms like puppets, bursting into thunderous shouts.
"His Majesty the Emperor! General Takasaki!!"
The sound waves shook the surrounding ruins, causing dust to fall in clumps, like the final sigh of this dead city.
As he stepped off the stage, Shunsuke Nakamura looked at Mayu Taniguchi and Shoma Mitsuda: "Taniguchi! Mitsuda!"
"Hi!" Taniguchi Mayu and Mitsuda Shoma stepped forward in response, their military boots making a crisp sound as they stood straight as javelins.
An irrepressible gleam of excitement flashed in both of their eyes.
The division of defense zones signifies the allocation of power and resources, but it also means countless opportunities for "making achievements" and "manipulating the system."
"You two, immediately assist Ichijo-kun." Nakamura's gaze fell on Ichijo Yusuke, whose face still held a trace of gloom. "Divide Nanjing into four military police districts: east, west, south, and north, with the military police headquarters as the center."
"Ichijo-kun handled the situation well in the early stages, was familiar with the city's conditions, and was responsible for overall coordination." He first acknowledged Ichijo's contributions, and then issued specific instructions: "Taniguchi, your main force is responsible for the area north of the city and the Shimonoseki dock area!"
The key is to control waterway traffic and strictly prevent the smuggling of supplies and the illegal movement of people! Guard those Chinese prisoners of war and direct them to begin post-war cleanup work. Remember, the general has given strict orders: do not mistreat these Chinese soldiers; they are true warriors and deserve respect.
"Hi Yi!"
“Mitsuta!” Nakamura Shunsuke turned to the more unconventional Mitsuta: “Your unit is responsible for the southern part of the city, Zhonghua Gate, and the Yuhuatai area!”
The area is filled with ruins and crisscrossed alleys, making it an ideal hiding place for remnants of the enemy and unstable elements.
We must intensify our search and clearing efforts, and conduct a thorough investigation! We must take in all stragglers and suspicious individuals; it's better to arrest the innocent than to release the guilty!
Finally, he emphasized, his tone firm: "Detailed maps and instructions will be sent to your command post later."
"The initial division of defense zones and troop deployment must be completed before sunset! I want to see the military police flags planted in every corner of Nanjing!"
"Yes! Understood!" Taniguchi and Mitsuda responded in unison again, their voices filled with eager anticipation.
Nakamura nodded, then turned his gaze to Nakagawa Ken, who stood beside him with a gloomy face and arms crossed.
Ken Nakagawa's resentment was almost tangible; he was clearly still holding a grudge against Iwane Matsui for having been placed under house arrest.
“Nakagawa-kun.” Nakamura Shunsuke’s tone softened slightly, with a hint of helplessness: “Come with me out of the city. We’ll visit General Matsui Mikoto and General Okamura Yasuji.”
With the arrangements made, Shunsuke Nakamura and Ken Nakagawa, accompanied by a small squad of elite guards, boarded the black Toyota sedan. Escorted by two Type 95 sidecar motorcycles, the engine roared and sped away, the dust kicked up by the car mixing with snow spray, rushing towards the desolate ruins on both sides of the road.
As Nakamura's convoy disappeared at the end of the training ground, the tense atmosphere on the address platform eased slightly.
Major Shozo Mitsuda was the first to lose his temper. He rushed over to Yusuke Ichijo, grinned, and put his arm around his shoulder. His gesture was intimate but teasing: "Ichijo-kun!"
Now it all depends on you!
Hurry up and mark out the territory; my bunch of bastards are itching to "show their skills!"
He winked and lowered his voice: "I've heard that Nanjing is the land of six dynasties, a place of immense wealth!"
Oh, by the way, where is the military police prison located? My people might be going there often in the future...
His words were full of hints and expectations, as if what lay before him was not scorched earth, but a gold mine to be mined at will.
In contrast, Major Mayu Taniguchi was much more composed.
He took out a slightly creased map of Nanjing from his briefcase and spread it out on the ammunition box next to him.
"Ichijo-kun," his voice was calm and pragmatic, "you are most familiar with the situation in the city in its early stages. What do you think is the most efficient way to divide it up?"