Anti-Japanese War: When I get promoted, the system will explode with soldiers

When gunshots rang out in the Japanese gathering area, all the Japanese in Pujiang panicked. They had never thought that anyone would actually dare to use force against them.

In fact, there is some understanding here. The middle and upper class people know what Li Shaoyi did in the north, and they can be sure that Li Shaoyi will take action, and it will be very fierce.

However, after the lower-class people came to Longguo, they had always lived the life of masters and had not had any major conflicts, so it was natural for them to think that Li Shaoyi was only tough in words.

This group of people did not take any protective measures and suffered great losses in the conflict.

Of course, the Japanese Marines heard the noise from this side and even sent out scouts, but after thinking it over again and again, they did not send anyone here. Now there are only some people from the police station and civil organizations. If they fail, then they fail. If the Marines also come, it is very likely to evolve into a war between the two sides, or even a war between countries.

When the Japanese were negotiating with neighboring countries, they often threatened war, but in fact, their top leaders understood that Japan was not yet prepared for war, especially its military mobilization capabilities. If a war were to break out now, they would take advantage of any weak opponent, but when encountering someone like Li Shaoyi, it would be better to be cautious.

If it were someone else, the Japanese military would definitely increase its troops and fight the enemy to the death in Pujiang, but these people in front of them are Li Shaoyi's men. Can they turn a blind eye to the failure in the north?

So the Japanese top leaders thought of another option, which was to find someone to come out for negotiations, and it definitely couldn't be Japanese military or official personnel. If they came out, wouldn't it mean that Japan had been defeated?

An ordinary official of Japan in Pujiang resigned from his public office and became the vice president of the Pujiang Japan Chamber of Commerce, and then prepared to negotiate with Li Shaoyi.

Originally, seeing such a person, Li Shaoyi wanted to hit him back with a stick. We have occupied more than a quarter of the territory where the Japanese gathered. Even if your Marine Corps commander does not come, the ambassador abroad should come, right?

What can be accomplished by bringing in people from this chamber of commerce?

However, the Japanese side revealed that in addition to this person, there was also a Westerner named Major Clark.

This person is specifically responsible for guaranteeing the Japanese side, guaranteeing that the vice president has the right to negotiate with Li Shaoyi. No matter what questions Li Shaoyi raises, there will be an answer within a few minutes at the earliest.

"Mr. Major, are you finally willing to wade into this mess?"

Li Shaoyi and Major Clark didn't have much interaction, but they had met before. When he saw this guy, Li Shaoyi didn't look happy. Before, your two major concessions had declared that they would stay out of this matter. Now seeing the offensive capabilities of the Pujiang Police Department, it is estimated that they will be in trouble again immediately.

Westerners value a balanced policy and cannot allow the Japanese to be too arrogant. So when Li Shaoyi wanted to teach the Japanese a lesson, these people opened the door for the Japanese. However, Li Shaoyi's lesson was too severe. If the Pujiang Police Department became dominant in the future, their position would not be good. So at this time, they helped the Japanese to be guaranteed, hoping to maintain a balance.

"We're also concerned about Pujiang's safety. This morning's fighting has left the entire city restless. Factories can't produce, schools can't hold classes, and ordinary citizens can't make a living. The liaison offices of the two concessions are already swamped with complaints. We have to do something to facilitate peace talks between the two sides."

Major Clark looked like he was petitioning for the people. He knew what Li Shaoyi and others were concerned about. Although this place was located in two major concessions, the majority of people living here were still Chinese. In order for these people to live a peaceful life, Li Shaoyi should give them some face. Of course, this face was not for him, Major Clark, but for the Chinese people living in the two major concessions.

After hearing what Major Clark said, Li Shaoyi snorted coldly and did not continue talking about this topic. Major Clark then knew that what his Chinese advisor said was correct.

Before coming here, this guy consulted his Chinese advisor, who knew Li Shaoyi quite well. He knew that he must start with the people's livelihood, otherwise he would probably fail.

At that time, he thought it was impossible, because he believed that politicians only pursued their own interests. How could anyone really put the interests of the people first? Now it seems that he was really narrow-minded.

"Let me introduce you. This is Nishimura, Vice President of the Japan Chamber of Commerce in Pujiang..."

Seeing the people coming up from downstairs, Major Clark remembered his mission, which was to introduce the two parties and try not to speak during the negotiation. However, if the talks between the two parties broke down, he would have to stand up and defend them.

After all, they have all seen the new combat capabilities of the Pujiang Police Department. If Li Shaoyi is allowed to be too arrogant, these Westerners will not be able to gain any advantage when the people from the two major concessions confront them in the future.

"My conditions are very simple. All of you Japanese must withdraw from the Hongkou Police Station. I will assist with the work of the two major concessions. Your Japanese gathering areas must accept our comprehensive inspection."

Li Shaoyi's conditions remain the same. The situation in Pujiang has not changed, and we have to change accordingly. Before the battle started, I was tough. After the battle was won, there was no way I would give in.

"Major Clark, look..."

Vice President Nishimura already knew that it would not be that easy, so he looked at Major Clark for help.

"This was all discussed with Commander Li and the higher-ups from our two concessions. Over the years, you Japanese have relied on our tolerance to expand your presence in Pujiang. How did the Hongkou Police Department get this? You know better than anyone. Furthermore, among these Japanese in Pujiang, I believe some are unsuitable to stay here. They must submit to inspection by the Pujiang Police Department. This is also a requirement of our two concessions."

On these issues, safeguarding Li Shaoyi's interests is equivalent to safeguarding the interests of their concession authorities, and these are mandatory requirements, so Major Clark will not stand on the side of the Japanese.

The Japanese had long known that the two concessions were going to attack them, but nothing had happened. On the one hand, it was because of the Japanese's protection, and on the other hand, the Westerners didn't want to fall out with the Japanese. Now that Li Shaoyi had stood up, he was a very good tool. If these Westerners didn't take advantage of it, they would be wasting their years of colonial wisdom...