March 2, 1945.

The day after the Philippine constitutional government was established.

On this day, the United States and the Philippines completed the signing of the "Philippine Reconstruction Assistance Package Agreement."

This also means that the Philippines’ autonomy has begun to lose.

In fact, has this country ever had any autonomy?

Immediately, Couston and Peng Bilan signed cooperation agreements with the United States respectively.

This also means that Meng Shaoyuan's forces have officially joined the reconstruction work of the Philippines.

Over the years, Meng Shaoyuan has made huge profits through various channels and means.

He has already become a super rich man.

Moreover, in the Philippines, he stole dozens of tons of gold by any means.

Relying on these alone, he is enough to let his son, grandson, and his brothers and subordinates live comfortably for several lifetimes.

But no.

He must let his group join the big chaebol groups in the United States.

Only in this way can you slowly become one of the controllers of America's destiny.

For your motherland!

The roads have been paved after I successively sent people to the United States, especially after I personally went to the United States.

And just like those big chaebols, only by showing their greedy side to overseas colonies can they gain more recognition.

I will become a greedy predator like them!

Like them, I will become a bloodthirsty person who only cares about money!

Like them, I will enjoy the spoils plundered from the colonies in the lavish life of New York and Washington!

Then, it's time to repay the motherland.

No one would have thought that Peter Lin, a senior CIA official, was a deep sleeper.

What’s more, no one would have thought that the super-rich Charles Meng is also a deep lurker!

Everything, for their beloved motherland!

On the day when the Philippines' reconstruction package agreement was signed, the deployed US military began to launch a fierce attack on the Ministry of Finance Building in Manila!

This time, the U.S. military no longer hesitated and began to bombard the Ministry of Finance building with heavy artillery.

Even MacArthur, who had been ordering the U.S. military to avoid using heavy artillery and ensure the integrity of Manila to the greatest extent, issued an order this time:

"At all costs, annihilate the Ministry of Finance building. The Japanese army is brutal. In order to avoid heavy casualties to the US military, it is allowed to kill all suspicious targets!"

This is a subtle way of telling his subordinates, yes, no prisoners!

This is the second time the US military has issued such an order.

And this is the first time the US military has issued such an order since it started fighting in the Far East!

It can also be seen from this that MacArthur was angry in his heart!

At 8 o'clock in the morning, the US military's 155mm howitzers, mortars, and Sherman tank artillery all roared.

Shells rained down on the Ministry of Finance building.

Although the Ministry of Finance building is a reinforced concrete structure, which is extremely strong, it has been repeatedly blasted with large holes after being repeatedly blasted by artillery shells.

The U.S. military is not impatient at all.

If there were reservations before, then here, the US military has become unscrupulous.

The Japanese position outside the Ministry of Finance Building was completely destroyed after only two rounds of shelling.

They didn't even have a chance to fight back.

…

"Sir, I'm afraid we can only hold on until tomorrow at most."

Colonel Gangqi looked desperate: "Perhaps, at most, in the early morning, the Ministry of Finance Building will be completely destroyed."

Iwabuchi just said a faint "Oh" three times.

He had already anticipated this outcome.

"Your Mightiness!"

Colonel Gangqi's voice suddenly rose: "While there is still a chance, I have organized a team of imperial warriors to escort you out of the building, out of Manila, and join General Yamashita in the Baguio area."

"Escape? Leave here?" The corner of Iwabuchi's mouth moved three times: "Our imperial warriors sacrificed their lives here, and we have to despicably abandon them and escape? Your Excellency, Colonel, I will fight with my warriors

Like us, we are here to show our ultimate bravery for the Empire and His Majesty the Emperor!"

Colonel Gangqi knew that the Commander had already made up his mind.

It was useless for anyone to persuade him.

"Your Excellency, Commander." Colonel Gangqi perked up: "If you want jade fragments, please allow me to be the first one!"

"Colonel Gangqi, I approve your request." Iwabuchi smiled three times: "Let those Americans know what a true imperial warrior is!"

"Hai!"

Before leaving, Colonel Gangqi glanced at Iwabuchi three more times: "Your Excellency, Commander, farewell!"

Iwabuchi said nothing for three times.

After sitting there for a while, Iwabuchi stood up three times and took his command sword.

Then, he sat down again, took out his command knife and sat there motionless.

…

it's dark.

A whole day of shelling destroyed half of the entire Ministry of Finance building.

Half of the Japanese troops here suffered casualties.

Everyone understands that there is no way to prevent the fall of this place.

Despair or numbness?

Most of the Japanese soldiers found that they had no inner fluctuations.

They no longer even feel numb.

The shelling finally stopped temporarily.

Colonel Gangqi appeared with a diaper on his head.

He had explosives strapped to his body, his upper body was naked, and he held a command knife in his hand.

And behind him, there were more than a dozen Japanese officers dressed similarly.

"Warriors of the Empire."

Colonel Gangqi's voice was hoarse: "The last moment has arrived. It's time to serve the Empire and His Majesty the Emperor! I will lead you to charge and defeat the American troops on the opposite side."

The Japanese soldiers stood up one after another.

Instead of waiting here to be bombed by artillery shells, it is better to rush in and fight to the death.

Anyway, sooner or later he will die.

Colonel Gangqi pointed his sword forward:

"Kill the chicken and give it to me!"

…

These Japanese people are really crazy.

Do you think you can launch a surprise attack just because it's dark?

"Turn on the searchlights!"

At the command of the officers, more than a dozen searchlights were turned on.

In an instant, the night was illuminated as brightly as day.

The charging Japanese troops were unable to hide under the illumination of so many searchlights.

"shooting!"

All light and heavy firepower roared at the same time.

The mortar is like a giant beast with its bloody mouth open, spitting out streams of flames towards the opposite side.

Groups of Japanese troops fell like wheat being harvested.

This is not a war, this is simply a massacre.

Even though many Japanese soldiers had grenades and explosives strapped to their bodies, they had no chance of detonating them.

Before they even had time to see what the US military position looked like, they fell into a pool of blood one after another.

Colonel Gangqi was hit by a bullet in his leg. He was still limping forward while dragging his injured leg.

But then, another bullet was hit in his body.

Colonel Gangqi finally fell.
Chapter completed!