The Lieutenant Colonel, who had never said a word from beginning to end, spoke!

"Water, give me some water."

When a prisoner being interrogated asks the interrogator for water or a cigarette, it means that their mind has become loose and they will soon speak.

There are very few exceptions.

Meng Shaoyuan quickly brought some water and carefully poured some into his mouth, which was bandaged so tightly that only a small hole was exposed.

It seemed like there was a sigh?

That's right, Lieutenant Colonel let out a low sigh.

Then, he spoke again with a weak voice: "My name is Tokugawa Honda."

Tokugawa Honda?

From the Tokugawa family?

That’s a big fish!

However, Tokugawa Honda has just begun: "I have an older sister named Tokugawa Kikuko. To be precise, she is my cousin."

Tokugawa Kikuko? Who?

Meng Shaoyuan didn't know him.

"Maybe you don't know Kikuko, but you must know her husband." Tokugawa Honda said slowly: "Prince Nobuhito of Takamatsu Palace."

Prince Nobuhito of Takamatsu Palace?

Ah, I remembered it, I remembered it.

The third son of Emperor Taisho of Japan, his elder brother, is the current Emperor Showa of Japan!

When he was 8 years old, he was adopted by the extinct naval admiral Prince Arisugawa Ehito, and he became one of the richest people in the Japanese royal family.

And he is also one of the main planners of a series of major decisions in Japan in the future!

Really caught a big fish!

This Tokugawa Honda is actually Prince Takamatsu Nobuhito's...brother-in-law?

Only Lieutenant Colonel?

Ah, yes, the highest military rank of Prince Nobuhito of Takamatsu Palace is only Navy Captain.

"Our grandfather is Duke Tokugawa Yoshiki!"

When he said this, Tokugawa Honda was filled with pride that could not be concealed.

Tokugawa celebrating?

The last general of the Tokugawa shogunate who conquered the barbarians?

Meng Shaoyuan was very disdainful.

But in person, you must not let the other person see it: "Ah, I'm sorry, it turns out you are really a member of the royal family."

"Yes, a member of the royal family." Tokugawa Honda was still very proud.

He belongs to the lineage of Tokugawa Sai, the sixth son of Tokugawa Kei, and has a very good relationship with his cousin Kikuko.

He was originally placed in the army to give him some training, but he didn't expect that China and Japan would go to war, and his Guards Division was directly transferred to the Shanghai battlefield.

Tokugawa Honda was young and energetic, and believed that his promotion to lieutenant colonel in such a short period of time was entirely due to his own efforts and ability.

Therefore, he flatly rejected Kikuko's idea of ​​transferring him out of the division and still came to Shanghai.

Prince Takamatsu Palace Xuanren specially asked the division commander to take care of his brother-in-law. However, this unlucky guy encountered a sudden counterattack by the 21st Group Army of the Guangxi Army who had just arrived at the Shanghai battlefield. Not only did he become a prisoner, he was also seriously injured.

This dealt a serious blow to his proud mind.

He previously wanted to die and serve the emperor, but who would have thought that he would meet Meng Shaoyuan again.

Just relying on his eyelids, he was able to reveal his identity step by step, and he was very proud of himself.

"You already know my identity." Tokugawa Honda gasped: "Now, you can exchange me for the supplies you need."

nonsense.

Are we still going to keep you here, eating our food and using ours?

You are not a particularly important person, at best you are just a small lieutenant. If it weren't for your special status, I wouldn't bother to talk to you.

"You think it would be great if you were the emperor's brother-in-law?" Meng Shaoyuan said in a daze.

"Why?"

"Because, maybe I can use you to draw some cannons."

"idiot!"

When Tokugawa Honda exerted force, the wound burst open, causing him immediate pain.

"Stop it." Meng Shaoyuan stood up: "How many things do you think you can exchange?"

Well, those in charge of negotiations must seize this opportunity.

His brother-in-law, Prince Takamatsu Nobuhito, is the richest man in Japan...

…

A big fish fell in!

The brother-in-law of Prince Xuanren of Takamatsu Palace was captured.

This is something no one expected.

Of course, this is completely top secret information.

Those who know the truth only control it within a very small range.

The Japanese army was obviously completely outraged.

To a large extent, it was to rescue Tokugawa Honda. On the 23rd, the Japanese army launched a fierce attack across the entire front. The fierce and tyrannical artillery attack was unprecedented since the Battle of Songhu.

The Japanese army released smoke as a cover during the attack. The Gui army mistakenly thought it was poison gas.

The commander of the 174th Division, Wang Zanbin, personally went to the front line to supervise the battle and tried his best to organize the troops to resist the Japanese onslaught. However, in the end, the troops suffered heavy casualties in the counterattack and were unable to follow up. By the afternoon of the same day, Chen Jiaxing and other positions had been lost. The Gui army tried its best to

The position south of Zoumatang was secured.

At this time, in the rear, as Tokugawa Honda's identity was discovered, things quickly became busy.

The Chairman of the Generalissimo sent a secret message from Nanjing, instructing Tokugawa Honda to be protected and that Dai Li had full authority to handle the matter.

"What do you think?"

In the office, Dai Li summoned Shanghai District Mayor Zhou Weilong, Secretary Cheng Yiming, and Meng Shaoyuan, who had discovered Tokugawa Honda's identity, for urgent discussions.

"Immediately go to the newspaper to publicize my glorious victory." Cheng Yiming had no time to think: "This is the highest-level Japanese prisoner I have captured since the Battle of Shanghai. It is a remarkable result and will definitely inspire the determination of our military and civilians to fight to the end!"

"Agree." Although Zhou Weilong had always been at odds with Cheng Yiming, he still sided with the secretary this time: "Before, it was difficult for us to capture a prisoner alive. Who would have thought that now we have caught a big fish."

Dai Li listened very seriously, and then turned his attention to Meng Shaoyuan: "What do you think?"

"Although Tokugawa Honda has a distinguished status in Japan, he is only a lieutenant colonel in the army." Meng Shaoyuan had already thought about it: "How should we publish it in the newspaper? I am a heroic soldier who captured the Japanese Emperor Akira and his younger brother's brother-in-law alive."

?How is this different from the Qing Dynasty? There were so many royal relatives in the Qing Dynasty that no one else would know who died.

If I were the Japanese side, would you publish it in the newspaper? I could take this opportunity to make a big fuss. I would fight back like this. When China and Japan went to war, even His Majesty the Emperor sent His Majesty's brother, Prince Takamatsunomiya Nobuhito's wife and brother, to fight against China and never retreat.

At that time, I really don’t know whether this has inspired the hearts of the Chinese people, or whether it has inspired the Japanese people’s determination to fight to the death!”

Dai Li nodded slightly: "Although the words are unpleasant, they are true. Meng Shaoyuan, if you were asked to deal with it, how would you deal with Tokugawa Honda?"

"It's really affordable to exchange for something." Meng Shaoyuan said immediately: "We are short of weapons, aircraft and artillery, but these can be overcome. The most lacking thing at present is medicine. How many soldiers, because of the lack of medicine, cannot receive timely treatment, and unfortunately

Sacrifice. If one Tokugawa Honda was worth one ton of medicine, how many of our soldiers could be saved?"

"Bold!" Dai Li scolded: "The soldiers at the front finally caught a big fish, but you want to let him go? You are so brave, and you deserve to die!"

Meng Shaoyuan was not afraid at all: "It's useless for Tokugawa Honda to stay with us. In the eyes of their division commander and brigade commander, he is just a playboy who came to China to get gold. On the contrary, I just said that the Japanese still

I will make a big fuss out of this, but it would be a big difference if I gave him real benefits."

Zhou Weilong had been following Dai Li for a long time and knew his temper very well. Although he scolded him, he did not have a harsh tone at all. Maybe he even agreed with Meng Shaoyuan's proposal in his heart.

He also has a good relationship with Meng Shaoyuan. How could he not take this opportunity to say a few good words to him: "Meng Shaoyuan, I think you have lost your mind. If this matter is leaked, how many heads can you, Meng Shaoyuan, have to lose?"

Yes? However, Director Dai, this guy’s proposal does have some merit.”

"Oh, really?" Dai Li asked slowly.

Zhou Weilong knew well: "If we can really exchange a large amount of medicines and our urgently needed supplies, it will be of great help to the Anti-Japanese War."

Dai Li said "Oh" again: "Meng Shaoyuan, if this matter is handed over to you, what are you going to do?"

"I have spread the news through special channels. Tokugawa Honda is not dead and is alive and well." Meng Shaoyuan had already thought about it: "I believe that in these two days, maybe today, the Japanese side will find ways to negotiate with us.

Contact, negotiate. The advantage is entirely on our side.

Tokugawa Honda was seriously injured, and the Japanese must believe that relying on our medical methods may not be able to save his life. Once he has another accident, it will be difficult for Prince Takamatsu Nobuhito to explain. During negotiations, the most taboo thing is
To be continued...