PNB Chapter 183 Sino-Japanese Negotiations
Chapter 183 Sino-Japanese Negotiations
Yan'an.
"The Japanese army sent a message through the Kuomintang, wanting to ask us to return Ushijima Minoru and Uchida Ginnosuke."
"They said we can set the conditions."
In the conference room, the elegant man held the telegram and spoke to everyone.
After hearing the news, everyone in the conference room didn't know what to say.
After all, this was the first time they caught a general of this level and they had no experience in dealing with him.
"hehe."
A chuckle broke the silence in the conference room.
"It seems that the Japanese army is getting anxious!"
The man with glasses suggested: "My opinion is that it can be negotiated."
"If we keep these two people, they will just be two idlers. It is better to take them out for negotiation and get some real things in return."
"I agree."
The elegant man nodded: "We are expanding our army very quickly now."
"The production of the arsenal can no longer keep up with the pace. I think we can exchange some weapons back."
"This is good!"
The domineering man echoed: "It's interesting to think about using weapons produced by the Japanese to fight the Japanese!"
"Is it decided then?"
"agree!"
"agree!"
Two days later, Liu Jun, a representative of the Eighth Route Army, came to Xi'an and started negotiations under the auspices of German diplomats.
"Mr. Hans Berger, could you please step out for a moment?"
Before the negotiations began, Japanese negotiator Okamura Ueda said to the German diplomats in the room.
"I hope that the content of our negotiations can be kept confidential."
"can."
Hans Berg glanced at Liu Jun and seeing that he had no objection, he stood up and left the room.
After Hans Berg left, Okamura Ueda looked at Liu Jun and said with a smile: "Mr. Liu, tell me your conditions!"
"Row."
Liu Jun took out a list, handed it to Okamura Ueda, and said with a smile.
"We don't want much, just 6.5 Type 50 rifles and million rounds of xmm Arisaka rifle ammunition."
"Three hundred Type 92 heavy machine guns and three million rounds of 7.7mm bullets."
"Six hundred Taisho 92-type light machine guns, one hundred Type 70 infantry guns, and ten thousand mm high-explosive shells."
"One thousand Type 90 mortars, and twenty thousand mm grenades."
After hearing Liu Jun's request, Okamura Ueda's hands were shaking as he took the list.
Not to mention him, even if Commander Shinozuka came, he wouldn't dare to agree to this condition!
Given the number of weapons, if we really agree to this, once the Eighth Route Army has equipped its troops, Shanxi will change hands.
"No way, absolutely impossible."
Okamura Ueda shook his head repeatedly: "Liu San, I know this is your custom, asking for a high price and paying it back, you should show some sincerity!"
"Haha, Mr. Okamura, you may not understand what we have in our hands."
Liu Jun laughed and said, "That's a lieutenant general and a colonel!"
"Now you have joined forces with the Kuomintang to block the news."
"But once we make an effort and spread this news, your Great Japanese Empire will attract the attention of the world."
"you....."
Okamura Ueda was very angry, but he had to admit that what Liu Jun said made sense.
I could only say aggrievedly: "Your request is too outrageous. I can't make the decision. I need to talk to the higher-ups."
"Please."
Liu Jun waved his hand casually.
Soon, Commander Shinozuka, who was far away in Taiyuan, received a telegram from Okamura Ueda.
"These people have really big appetites!"
"We cannot agree to any of these requests, Commander."
Kusunokichi Hideyoshi persuaded.
"But if we don't agree, how can they agree to our request?"
Commander Shinozuka asked in embarrassment.
"Simple."
Kusunokichi said confidently: "Give them the production line. The Chinese like to look at the long-term goals."
"Giving them a production line will definitely be more useful than giving them weapons."
"This way they won't increase their combat power immediately, but they won't reject our request either."
"Well, that's a good idea."
Commander Shinozuka nodded: "Then I'll leave this matter to you."
"Yes."
.............
A day later, a well-thought-out telegram was delivered to Okamura Ueda.
"Liu Sang, we will not agree to any of the conditions you proposed."
In the meeting room, Okamura Ueda did not wait for Liu Jun to speak, and continued: "But as compensation, we can give you a production line."
“Production line!”
Liu Jun's eyes lit up. Isn't this exactly what they need?
"Of course, I can, but I need to see what production line you can provide first."
"One production line for the Type 6.5 rifle and one production line for the 50xmm Arisaka rifle bullet."
Okamura Ueda said confidently.
"No, no."
Liu Jun shook his head: "Too few, there should be at least six production lines."
"And we also need to add the Type 92 heavy machine gun, the Taisho Type light machine gun, and the matching bullet production line."
"Seven production lines, three for the Type 6.5 rifle and four for the 50xmm Arisaka rifle bullet."
Okamura Ueda said seriously: "This is our final bottom line. If you do not agree, we would rather fight to the death and launch a large army to attack Yan'an."
"Haha, they also attacked Yan'an."
Liu Jun sneered, but he also knew that this was the bottom line that the Japanese could accept, so he decided to quit while he was ahead.
"Okay, we agree."
Hearing this, Okamura Ueda was delighted and said, "We have finished discussing the serious matters. I wonder if I can ask Mr. Liu a question?"
"Tell me?"
Liu Jun asked with some curiosity.
"I heard that you are gathering troops and preparing to invade our Baotou?"
“That’s our Baotou!”
Liu Jun emphasized, "Why are you asking this?"
"We are mortal enemies now. Do you think I will tell you?"
"Haha, Mr. Liu, don't be so serious. We just passed the negotiation agreement!"
Okamura Ueda smiled awkwardly and explained: "As far as I know, you attacked Baotou because you were bewitched by the Soviets?"
"What kind of bewitching?"
Liu Jun said without hesitation: "We attack Baotou to recover our territory."
"Yes Yes Yes."
Okamura Ueda echoed the sentiment and said, "Then let's do this."
"We will sign a two-year peace agreement. As long as you do not start a war in Shanxi within two years, we can give Baotou to you."
"what!"
Liu Jun was shocked and asked, "Is this true?"
"of course it's true."
Okamura Ueda whispered, "The premise is that you can only tell others that Baotou is one of the conditions for returning Ushijima Minoru and Uchida Ginnosuke."
"this......"
Liu Jun was a little hesitant, mainly because of the two-year peace agreement, which made it a little difficult for him to make a decision, but everything else didn't matter.
"I'm going to report this."
"no problem."
Okamura Ueda nodded in agreement.
Soon Liu Jun received a reply letter from Yan'an.
Looking at the word "agree" on the telegram, Liu Jun took a deep breath, sat back at the negotiating table, and began to discuss the specific details with Gangcun Shangtian.