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Volume One: On the Songhua River Chapter 1,486: Persuasion to Surrender Under the Threat of Force

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    At around 2 p.m. on May 19th, the left bank of the Hukang River Valley, which had been quiet for more than a day along the West Duo line, suddenly became lively. More than 400 tanks rumbled out of the jungle, and then, not far apart,  , lined up in a horizontal line, the muzzles of the tanks were all pointed at the British and Indian army positions on the opposite bank.

    Immediately afterwards, hundreds of cars with artillery towed behind them drove over. From the cars, thousands of soldiers of the ** Division jumped out and established their positions in an orderly manner in front of the tanks. Then, mortars fired one after another.  , small and medium-caliber artillery, raised their ferocious muzzles, and aimed at the British and Indian army positions on the right bank.

    The soldiers of the ** Division were busy with such a high-profile work, which naturally attracted the attention of the British and Indian soldiers on the other side. Although they did not know what the Chinese soldiers were going to do, the tanks and artillery were really impressive.  In front of his eyes, the news reached the acting commander, Lieutenant General Adams, who was guarding the Jedi and full of sorrow at the fastest speed.

    Lieutenant General Adams was shocked. It took him less than twenty minutes to reach the forward position. Not that he moved very quickly. The position on the right bank of the Hukang River Valley was only three to five kilometers wide. If he wanted to expand it, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.  Due to the limitations of natural conditions, it is only that wide, and beyond that, there are cliffs, like a wall, sandwiching the Hukang River Valley in the middle.

    As for the length, it is not something that Lieutenant General Adams can decide. The encircling troops of the Japanese Army have the final say. There are insurmountable obstacles from Xiduo in front, and there are troops of the Japanese Army blocking the rear. They are no longer than six or seven meters long.  Kilometers, no more than 20 square kilometers to the left and right, with 60,000 to 70,000 people crowded together. The density of people can be imagined. Even to urinate and defecate, you have to work in shifts.

    When a shell falls and it doesn¡¯t blow up dozens of people, it¡¯s not called a shell. Therefore, Lieutenant General Adams heard the report from his subordinates.  The troops of the ** Division laid down their tanks and artillery on the other side of the Hukang River Valley, and their calves began to tremble.  I felt miserable in my heart, it was over, my position was going to be covered with artillery fire!  Tang Qiuli finally started to take deadly action!

    When we arrived at the forward position, we took a look through the binoculars and saw, right? More than 400 tanks and 700 to 800 small- and medium-caliber artillery pieces were neatly arranged on the other side.  Although the destructive power of tank guns and small and medium-caliber artillery is not as powerful as that of heavy artillery, it can be used on oneself, but it is just right. Is it a large amount? The shells that hit the head were smashed, and the bodies of the soldiers were not intact.

    " If the heavy artillery of the ** Division bombarded the left bank position yesterday, join in.  Then he and tens of thousands of soldiers would have no chance of survival without being attacked by the infantry of the Army Division.  Just cannonballs can kill tens of thousands of his people. Adams was like a clay wood sculpture. He was speechless for a long time. His end came so suddenly. Although he had been mentally prepared for it, he still felt sad when it came.

    Adams said to the senior staff officers and guards with the same earth-colored faces beside him: "Everyone, the last moment of our troops stationed in India is coming. The Chinese artillery shells will fall soon. While there is still some time, give the order.  Go down. Let¡¯s write our suicide notes!¡±

    The guards ran away, but Adams did not leave. Instead, he sat on the ground, took out a pen and started writing. He also thought about it. In such a big place, where to run and where to hide?  Cannonballs don't have eyes, so they can't tell which one is a general and which one is a soldier. Under the full range of artillery fire from the ** division's artillery, the life of myself, a lieutenant general and acting commander, is no more valuable than an ordinary soldier. Cannonballs  If it falls, it will still be shattered to pieces.

    At this moment, several loudspeakers were erected on the other side, and then a burst of pure English shouting came over, "Officers and soldiers of the British and Indian Army on the other side, you heard it clearly. Now, you are in a desperate situation."  , Resistance is meaningless. Deputy Commander Tang Qiusheng, the commander-in-chief of the Xiduo Campaign of our ** Division, does not want to see too many killings. I hope you can tell Commander Alexander that there is still a way to survive if you lay down your weapons and surrender. "

    "If you persist in resisting and refuse to surrender, all that awaits you is overwhelming artillery fire. You have also seen that our artillery has been prepared for the artillery bombardment. Our deputy commander Tang Qiusheng also asked you to tell Alexander a few words,  Farewell to Tengchong. It has been more than two years. Unexpectedly, we are now allies. Today, we are at war with each other. Fortune has played a trick on us. Tang is in Xiduo. I have prepared a small amount of wine in case Commander Alexander and the generals come to surrender. I only give you thirty minutes.  Time to think about it, please reply soon!¡±

    He was extremely proficient in English and had a pure London accent. If it weren't for the tanks and artillery in the forest on the other side, Adams would have thought he had met a British compatriot. He put down the pen and paper, with an unpredictable flame in his eyes, and muttered in his heart, "It turns out,  The commander and the commander of the ** division are old acquaintances, and there may be room for recovery. After your warning telegram is sent, don't expect reinforcements to come to the rescue. "

    "I originally thought that the commander of the ** division, Tang Qiuli, was commanding the troops to surround us. Why did a deputy commander, Tang Qiusheng, appear again? Where is Tang Qiuli? He couldn't really be in East India.??  Being killed by a cannonball or choosing to surrender are the only two options. Either way, go to Commander Alexander to discuss it. If he agrees to surrender, there is no need to insist on it. Life is better than death!  "

    Adams rubbed his numb legs and walked heavily towards Alexander. Along the way, the soldiers silently looked at the acting commander who could decide his life and death. There was a desire for survival in his eyes, "There is no  With fighting spirit, greed for life and fear of death, how can such troops and soldiers fight against the Chinese," Adams lamented in his heart.

    Alexander sat silently on the stretcher, waiting for Adams to arrive. The voice shouting from the other side was so clear and loud, and it was broadcast over and over again tirelessly. It was impossible for him not to hear the troops of the Japanese Army.  , from the left bank of the Hukang River Valley, and drove continuously towards East India for a whole day and night, Alexander knew clearly that the last moment for himself and his soldiers was coming.

    Tang Qiuli mobilized the troops without any concealment, which means that for him, his role has been lost. I am afraid, with Tang Qiuli's insidiousness and cunning, the young and energetic Chelsea center who does not understand Tang Qiuli  General, have you been fooled?

    The person who commanded the troops to surround him was Tang Qiusheng. He had a very deep impression on this man. He was calm and gentle. He was a typical Chinese general. At least, he was not aggressive and cunning like Tang Qiuli.  Make yourself hateful and disgusted.

    For some reason, Alexander felt a sense of relief when he heard that the person who asked him to surrender was Tang Qiusheng, the number three figure in the army. Although he didn't want to admit it, this feeling actually existed. Perhaps,  Surrendering to Tang Qiusheng is more acceptable to yourself than surrendering to Tang Qiuli, right?  If Tang Qiuli was shouting on the other side, he would rather shoot himself than surrender to Tang Qiuli, whom he hated so much!

    Alexander had countless thoughts running through his mind. If Adams had the same idea, there was absolutely no need for him to stop him. Under such circumstances, resistance would be a dead end. The reason why Tang Qiusheng did not attack before was because of these tens of thousands of soldiers.  There is also use value to lure Chelsea into being fooled, otherwise, he will go to see God in the first two days!

    Adams came over, walking heavily, and stopped in front of Alexander. The two looked at each other, and neither of them spoke. They were just silent. Regarding the surrender to Tang Qiusheng, deputy commander of the ** Division, the former commander and agent  Commander, no one wants to speak first. This is not a glorious thing after all, and everyone will rush to do it.

    Time passed by second by second, but Alexander spoke first. He sighed and said: "Adams, there is nothing shameful about surrendering to the Chinese. In the history of the British Empire, there have been countless times.  As a precedent, if there is a glimmer of hope, as a soldier, I will not choose this shameful way of survival. "

    "Surrendering to one's enemies is dishonorable after all and will leave a stain on one's life journey. However, you know the current situation very well. If you don't surrender, the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers will be lost in just a short time.  lost within a period of time.¡±

    "Adams, if you have anything to say, just say it! No matter what decision you make, I will support you unconditionally. After all, you are the acting commander."

    Adams had mixed feelings in his heart, his lips twitched a few times, and he said with difficulty: "Commander, facing this situation, do we have any other choice? The Chinese have set up nearly a thousand artillery pieces on the other side of the Hukang River. This is their  Attitude, I think, we have no right to decide the life and death of tens of thousands of soldiers, so I choose to surrender to the Chinese!"

    After saying these words, Adams felt a sense of relief in his heart. At the same time, a boundless feeling of exhaustion came over him. He would become the first person in the history of the British Empire to surrender to Asians on Asian soil.  As a commander, he must not sign this surrender document. He also has no intention of ever becoming this bullshit acting commander.

    Adams said with some embarrassment: "General, as for the person to go to negotiate the surrender, I personally think it must be you. Tang Qiusheng, the commander and deputy commander of the ** Division, spoke to you by name. I think you will do it for me."  Soldiers strive for the best treatment!¡±

    Alexander smiled bitterly and said to himself: "I'll go ahead and let myself bear all the responsibility for the failure!"

    Twenty minutes later, a group of unarmed British soldiers with white flags and a stretcher staggered into Xiduo. On the stretcher, lay the supreme commander of the Indian army, General Alexander. He was the representative of the people surrounded.  Tens of thousands of British and Indian soldiers in Xiduo came to discuss surrender matters with Tang Qiusheng, deputy commander of the ** Division and commander-in-chief of the Xiduo Campaign.

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