allonlinenovel Chapter 967 Those who are not of my kind must have different hearts
Chapter 967 Those who are not of my kind must have different hearts
After Xiong Chang finished his secret talk with Mitsui Kazuki, he hurried back to the base. It was already late at night, but the base was still brightly lit and the busy atmosphere was still going strong. He went straight to the telegraph room, thinking about how to convey this important information to the front-line command post as soon as possible.
"Xiao Li, prepare an urgent telegram. I want to send it to the front-line command post immediately." Xiong Chang said to the telegraph operator Xiao Li, with unquestionable determination in his voice.
Xiao Li acted quickly and adjusted the telegraph machine skillfully. Xiong Changze sat aside and put every detail of his conversation with Mitsui Kazuki and the conditions proposed by Mitsui into words. He knew the importance of this telegram and every word needed to be carefully considered.
"The Mitsui family has already taken control of Prince Inu and is willing to ensure the family's safety in exchange for the family's wealth and connections, and promises to assist in governing after China occupies Fuso. The condition is that we must guarantee the survival of the Mitsui family and consider the political demands it raises." Xiong Chang dictated the contents of the telegram word by word to ensure the accuracy of the information.
The telegram was quickly written, encrypted, and sent to the front-line command post. Xiong Chang breathed a sigh of relief, feeling both hopeful and anxious, as he knew that this telegram would directly affect the strategic deployment of the front line.
In the front-line command post, a head of the intelligence department hurried into the combat command room, saluted Su Zhengyang who was sitting in the main seat, and reported: "Report, we received an urgent telegram from the Kyoto Special Operations Department."
Su Zhengyang raised his eyebrows when he heard this and quickly took the telegram. He knew the importance of the Special Operations Division and would not contact them easily under normal circumstances. Once they did, it must be extremely important intelligence. He read the contents of the telegram carefully while thinking about its meaning.
Stein, who was standing by, also looked at the telegram in Su Zhengyang's hand with curiosity. He knew very well that this war was complicated and any disturbance could affect the war situation.
After reading the telegram, Su Zhengyang looked up and met Stein's eyes, a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes. "It seems that the Mitsui family has reached the end of the road and has begun to seek our protection." He said slowly.
Stein took the telegram and read it carefully, his brows gradually furrowed. "This is indeed important information. If the Mitsui family really has control over Prince Renyu, then we must handle this matter with caution."
Su Zhengyang nodded, with a plan in mind. "Convene a combat meeting immediately. We need to reassess the situation and formulate a new strategic plan. At the same time, we must contact the Special Operations Division as soon as possible to learn more details."
In the conference room, the lights were dim and solemn, and tense faces were reflected on both sides of the long table. Su Zhengyang sat in the main seat, his eyes were sharp, scanning everyone present. He had just finished a brief conversation with Stein, and now he urgently needed to hear more people's opinions in order to make the most sensible decision.
"Everyone, what do you think about the situation of the Mitsui family holding Prince Renyu?"
Gu Chenghai, as the chief of staff of Zheng Zeyu's army, also hurried over at this time. He looked solemn and spoke thoughtfully: "President, from the current intelligence, the Mitsui family does have Prince Renyu in their hands. And the movements of Prince Renyu are likely to be arranged by the Fuso high-level officials to withdraw him to the Kanto region in order to preserve the flame. Once Prince Renyu falls into our hands, it means that the Fuso royal family has completely reached the end. Therefore, the Mitsui family holds such an important bargaining chip, and it is understandable that they put forward corresponding conditions."
As soon as Gu Chenghai finished speaking, Zheng Zeyu nodded and agreed: "Chief of Staff Gu's analysis makes sense. We do need to be cautious about this bargaining chip. However, we must also be wary of the ambitions of the Mitsui family. They may take this opportunity to make excessive demands on us."
Ike, another senior general of the Allied Forces, also expressed his opinion: "I agree with General Zheng. We cannot be fooled by the superficial sincerity of the Mitsui family. However, if we can use this bargaining chip skillfully, we may be able to speed up the surrender of Fuso."
However, Su Zhengyang spoke coldly, interrupting the discussion: "Those who are not of my race must have different hearts. I, Su Zhengyang, know very well that the hatred between us and Fuso has long been deeply rooted. The harm they have caused us cannot be described in words. Therefore, I am very dissatisfied with the conditions proposed by the Mitsui family."
He paused, and scanned everyone present with a sharper gaze: "What I want is not just the hostage of Prince Renyu. What I want is the annihilation of the Fusang people. I want them to pay the price for what they did in the past!"
Su Zhengyang's words were full of determination and ruthlessness, which made everyone present feel a chill. They knew the president's determination and means, and also understood the hatred and blood and tears behind this war.
However, Zheng Zeyu frowned slightly, and he tried to analyze the problem from a more rational perspective: "President, I understand your anger and determination. However, we must also consider the practical interests. If we can use the Mitsui family as a bargaining chip to speed up Fuso's surrender and reduce our casualties and losses, then this is also a wise choice."
Ike also agreed: "General Zheng is right. The purpose of war is to win. If we can achieve a greater goal at a lower cost, then why not do it?"
Upon hearing this, Su Zhengyang fell into a brief contemplation.
The meeting room fell silent again, and everyone was thinking about how to find the most favorable balance point in this complex game. And Su Zhengyang needed to make the most wise decision among these complicated options.
After a long silence and deep thought, Su Zhengyang's eyes gradually became cold.
As a leader, he must weigh the pros and cons and make decisions that best serve the interests of the country and the nation.
"Correspondent!"
A messenger walked in quickly, stood at attention and saluted: "President, do you have any instructions?"
Su Zhengyang took a deep breath and clearly conveyed the decision he had already made in his mind: "Call Xiong Chang of the Kyoto Special Operations Department immediately. Tell him that China can promise to give the Mitsui family a way out, but this is under certain conditions."
The correspondent quickly recorded Su Zhengyang's instructions, and the tip of the pen slid quickly across the paper.
Su Zhengyang continued, "First, after the war, the Mitsui family must be under the supervision of China. Their every move must be under our control. Once they make any wrong decision, they will have to pay for their mistakes."
The correspondent's pen paused slightly, obviously shocked by the harsh conditions, but he quickly regained his composure and continued recording.
Su Zhengyang went on to say, "Secondly, China not only wants the wealth accumulated by the Mitsui family over the years, but also wants them to promise to hand over 60% of their earnings to China every year in the future. This is a punishment for their crimes committed during the war, and also compensation for our country's losses."