Bright Sword: Japs, times have changed

"Oh?"

Qian Bojun didn't care about his cursing just now, and asked in a low voice: "What do you mean?"

"Battalion Commander, we can definitely use this equipment issue to ask the regiment... Chu Yunfei to express his position."

Zhang Fugui slowly unpacked his thoughts: "Let Lin Qiang keep using their superiors as a shield, and go up through the ranks. As soon as he raises the issue of the regimental commander, we'll report it to Chu Yunfei. If he's unwilling to stand up for us, then can we legitimately leave his team?"

Qian Bojun's eyes lit up after hearing this. He had never thought of leaving the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army in this way. He had always been considering finding a suitable opportunity to defect to the Japanese after confirming his position within the team.

He doesn't care about the titles of traitor and running dog. He only cares about his own life and cannot die in the position of battalion commander.

The four great joys in life: the wedding night, passing the imperial examination, having a baby, and getting promoted and making money.

As for the third of these four happy events, Qian Bojun knew very well that he was enjoying the five blessings, but promotion and wealth must also be achieved, right?

Since Chu Yunfei has been blocking him, he can only find a way to achieve it himself, at any cost.

In his own opinion, there is nothing wrong in doing this for himself.

But in the face of national justice, his actions were condemned by thousands of people and will be engraved on the pillar of shame for generations to come.

Now that he had a legitimate excuse, Qian Bojun felt even more confident that he had made the right choice.

Zhang Fugui continued, "Battalion Commander, I think we should report this matter to Chu Yunfei and see what his attitude is."

"Is this still necessary?"

Qian Bojun really didn't want to make this call. Who would call to get scolded for no reason?

Zhang Fugui said, "Captain, you really have to fight, otherwise it might affect our plan."

"Think about it, every report will accumulate anger for Chu Yunfei, whether it is towards us or Lin Qiang of the Eighth Route Army. Once he explodes, it will be a good thing for us."

Qian Bojun was not a simple-minded person, otherwise he would not have been the battalion commander of the reinforced battalion of the 358th Regiment. He quickly understood Zhang Fugui's idea.

"you're right."

Qian Bojun walked towards the phone step by step: "This call, I really need to make it."

After shaking it a few times, Qian Bojun said into the receiver, "Connect me to the regiment headquarters!"

After a few seconds.

"Commander, this is what happened..."

After listening, Chu Yunfei fell silent. Qian Bo glanced at his adjutant, then turned around and closed his eyes.

"Are you a dry rice eater?"

"You can't even tell such a crude lie?"

"What use do I have for you! If it weren't for our old friendship, I'd fire you as battalion commander right now and send you to the kitchen to be a cook!"

"Don't make any excuses. If you can't get this batch of equipment back, you won't have to be the battalion commander anymore!"

"dududu~"

Qian Bojun didn't dare to say a word from beginning to end. He really angered Chu Yunfei, and now he was dismissed as the battalion commander.

The current situation within the team has not been fully clarified. We only know that half of the people are willing to continue following in my footsteps.

These people are far from enough. Qian Bojun needs more people to follow him so that he can have the conditions to negotiate with the Japanese.

At this time, the sentry hurried to the meeting room and reported: "Report to the battalion commander and deputy battalion commander, a businessman came outside and said he wanted to see you two."

merchant?

"Did he say his name?"

The sentry replied, "He said his last name was Zheng and he came from the county town."

Hearing this surname, Qian Bojun and the other man looked at each other and immediately ordered, "Bring him here!"

"Yes!"

Soon, the businessman named Zheng came to the battalion headquarters meeting room.

There was no polite exchange of words when the three met, as if they had known each other for a long time.

This is indeed the case. The businessman surnamed Zheng is actually a traitor in the county, Zheng Qian, the chairman of the maintenance association. His purpose of coming here is naturally to persuade Qian Bojun to surrender to the Japanese as soon as possible.

Qian Bojun resumed his superior attitude, sat in the main seat, and said, "Chairman Zheng, it's been only a few days since we last met. What brings you back?"

In this matter, Qian Bojun must take the initiative, and the way to do it is to show as much as possible that he is not interested in the demands made by the devils, but still has the idea of surrendering.

Keep the Japanese in suspense as much as possible until they offer conditions that satisfy you.

Zheng Qian did not come empty-handed this time. The previous times he came empty-handed, it was because his subordinates helped him carry things, but this time he came alone.

He put the box in his hand down on the table with great effort, making a thud. After taking a deep breath, Zheng Qian said, "Captain Qian, I'm here to give you a gift. This also represents Colonel Ono's determination to cooperate with you."

After saying that, Zheng Qian pushed the box on the table hard towards Qian Bojun.

Qian Bojun deliberately turned his head away and said coldly, "Regarding this matter, I'll be frank with you. I haven't considered cooperating with the devils yet. After all, not everyone can be so complacent as to be labeled a traitor."

This statement cannot be said to be an innuendo, it is simply pointing at Zheng Qian's nose and saying, I am different from you, I am so happy to be a traitor.

But is this really the case?

Zheng Qian is not a fool. How could he not know what you, Qian Bojun, are thinking?

No matter how cunning Qian Bojun is, can he be more cunning than Zheng Qian, a businessman?

Before the Japanese came, the Zheng family was the largest family in the county. Just by relying on the word "Zheng", they could have food and drink without worries in the county.

After the Japanese occupied the county, the Zheng family not only did not suffer from the Japanese, but also completely defeated several other rivals and became the leader of the chamber of commerce in the county.

Qian Bojun was nothing but a reckless man, or to put it bluntly, just a peasant who could lead troops in battle. He had some brains, but not much.

Even though he looked down on him, Zheng Qian didn't forget why he came here. "Captain Qian, I believe that after these few meetings, you have also seen the sincerity of Colonel Ono. I could have sent a servant to discuss this matter with you. I came here in person just to express my respect for you."

"Then should I, President Zheng, and I host a grand banquet to welcome you?"

They would be colleagues in the future, and if they wanted to make a fortune, they really had to rely on Zheng Qian, so Qian Bojun didn't make things too awkward. "President Zheng, I've made this matter very clear. I'll contact you when I've made up my mind. I have something important to attend to, so I won't stay any longer."

This was already an order to expel the guests, but not having them sent away directly was already giving Zheng Qian enough face.

In Qian Bojun's view, he had a reinforced battalion under his command with very sophisticated weapons and equipment, so if he defected to the Japanese, he would be on the same level as a colonel.

According to his idea, not only did he want the Japanese to offer conditions that satisfied him, but he also had to let Ono come to meet him in person instead of sending the chairman of the maintenance association.

Especially after Zhang Fugui expressed that idea, he became more convinced that he was very important and that he could leave with a legitimate reason.

The order to expel him did not make Zheng Qian get up and leave. Instead, he looked at Qian Bojun with a smile and said, "Captain Qian, why don't you first test Colonel Ono's sincerity and make a decision after that?"

This aroused Qian Bojun's interest. In the past, when he ordered Zheng Qian to leave, he would leave without even taking a breath.

This time the performance was different, indicating that the things in the box gave Zheng Qian enough confidence.

snort!

I'd like to take a good look at what's in the box that makes you, Zheng Qian, so confident.

Qian Bojun made an excuse for himself, saying that he was not greedy for the things inside, but opened it out of curiosity.

As Qian Bojun opened the box bit by bit, Zhang Fugui behind him also stretched his neck to see clearly what was inside.

Zheng Qian, who was sitting opposite, also had a smile on his face that became brighter and brighter as Qian Bojun moved, but it was more of a look of disdain.

"Sigh~"

After seeing clearly what was inside, even Qian Bojun, who had seen a lot of storms, couldn't help but gasp.

There was also a letter inside. Qian Bojun took it out, opened it and examined it carefully.

"Shit!"

Suddenly, Qian Bojun's face changed drastically, and he slammed the letter in his hand on the table: "Xiao Ye, who do you think I am? You think a mere battalion commander can get rid of me?"

"I brought so many people to join him, and even had to bear the name of a traitor, just in exchange for a position as battalion commander and a box of gold?"

"Go back and tell Xiao Ye that if this condition is still the same, don't mention this matter again."

Then he said to Zheng Qian, "Put the things here temporarily. I hope you will bring me good news next time you come. Otherwise, you and your things will have to stay."