Across the river, in the south bank of the concession, the military observer groups formed by the western countries were also closely watching the battle in Sihang Warehouse.
When the remnants of the Takeuchi United led by Muto Kazuo used the captured soldiers as meat shields to launch a deadly charge at the Sihang warehouse, the members of the observation team were also evaluating, judging, and deducing various battlefield results to ensure that the personal and property safety of the residents in the concession would not be affected by the war.
This was a Gothic building facing the river. The leaders of the observation team, led by the British, French, and American ambassadors to China, were standing in front of the balcony and observing the situation on the north bank with the help of binoculars.
One of the English ambassadors with blonde hair, blue eyes, and an aquiline nose said coldly,
"Oh my god, the Japanese are actually using the Chinese soldiers as meat shields to attack the warehouse. The Chinese soldiers who are tied up don't even dare to fire their guns. If this continues, the Japanese tanks will reach the warehouse in less than half an hour. Without the protection of the strong fortifications, the Chinese soldiers won't be able to defend the warehouse.”
Another French ambassador echoed,""I have to admit that the East Asian's move was brilliant. Under the watchful eyes of countless Chinese civilians and military observers, the warehouse guards did not dare to shoot at their own compatriots.”
The ambassador of the M Nation also expressed his opinion."The actions of the Japanese are immoral acts of war that violate the Convention of the United Nations. I think we need to make solemn representation to the Japanese in the name of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
At this moment, a yellow-skinned, black-haired Chinese man barged into the conference room and spoke to the ambassadors present in fluent English,
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sure you've all seen the actions of the Japanese devils on the other side of the river, right? In this way, the garrison of our four warehouses will definitely not be able to hold the warehouses. I would like to ask the ambassadors to allow our troops to enter the concession and leave them a way out. This is also the intention of our Supreme Command.”
This person was a special agent sent by the Supreme Command. After discovering the situation on the north bank, he rushed into the joint command building immediately, hoping to use the influence of the foreigners to get the necessary help for the warehouse guards.
"Mr. Commissioner, your request does not comply with the relevant agreements signed between our country and the Japanese. It is absolutely impossible for your troops to enter the concession!”
Several of the diplomat shook their heads at the same time and rejected the special agent's request without hesitation.
The special agent looked angrily at the group of arrogant Westerners. He wanted to flare up, but for the safety of the warehouse guards, he suppressed it. He continued in a negotiating tone,
"Gentlemen, the situation is special now. The Japanese devils across the river have gone crazy. They are using our captured soldiers as human shields to attack. This is an immoral act of war, so I hope that everyone will give face to our president and leave the guards in the warehouse a way out!”
In the face of the special agent's pleas, the foreign officials were still indifferent.
To them, they didn't care about the lives of the warehouse guards and the captured soldiers. As long as the warring parties didn't endanger the safety of the concession and didn't violate their actual interests, they were willing to watch the fire from the other side.
The special agent finally couldn't help but lose his temper. He could ignore the lives of the others in the warehouse, but there was one person's safety that he had to protect at the risk of his life. This person was Guo Zixu.
After the return of the war reporters, the major domestic news media had made a lot of reports on his heroic deeds. They had already established him as a national model of anti-Japanese heroes, and even a military model that even the chairman personally paid attention to.
If the Japanese played dirty tricks and caused the defeat of Sihang Warehouse, causing Guo Zixu to be captured or sacrificed, it would have a negative impact on the national war of resistance.
Based on the current situation of the battlefield, it was obviously impossible for Guo Zixu to lead the warehouse guards to shoot at his own comrades. Therefore, he had to seize every second to convince the ambassadors of various countries to allow Guo Zixu to withdraw into the concession. As for the gains and losses of the four warehouses, one city and one place, it was already irrelevant.
"Gentlemen, I think I have to remind you that as far as I know, the warehouse guards have heavy weapons, and the Japanese who attacked also brought tanks, heavy artillery, and other weapons. Although the Japanese are using the captives as meat shields to tie down the hands and feet of the warehouse guards, I believe that even so, when the Japanese really attack, the warehouse guards will definitely not fight the Japanese to the end at all costs.”
"At that time, both sides will be in a bloodbath, and the battle will be so close to the concession. It will be inevitable that the war will spread to the concession. Everyone here is the mastermind behind such serious consequences. I don't think any of you can bear such responsibility, right?”
Hearing this, the group of foreigners looked at each other and whispered to each other, evaluating the special agent's hypothesis.
In the past few days, they had personally witnessed every battle in the Sihang warehouse. Naturally, they knew very well that the guards of the Sihang warehouse were a group of tough bones who did not care about their lives. They were brave warriors who dared to fight the Japanese with their bayonet.
After weighing the pros and cons, the English ambassador to China expressed his attitude on behalf of the countries in the concession.
"Alright, Mr. Special Agent, we can open the blockade of Suzhou Creek Bridge and let the guards of Sihang Warehouse enter.”
The stone in the special agent's heart was finally lifted. He immediately instructed his subordinate,"According to the order of the supreme command, call General Guo immediately and order him to leave a battalion behind to stop the Japanese. The other soldiers of the independent brigade are to surrender to the garrison of the concession and enter the concession in an orderly manner.”
After reading the message ten lines at a glance, a cold smile appeared on Guo Zixu's cold face. He handed the message to Xie Jinyuan beside him and said,"The supreme command wants us to surrender our weapons to the foreigners in the concession and then enter the concession.”
Xie Jin Yuan quickly browsed through the telegram, crumpled it into a ball, and said angrily,"Isn't it nonsense to surrender to the Westerners? Would a soldier still be called a soldier without a gun? Traveler, my personal opinion is that we will live and die with the warehouse.”
"Senior, we think alike."
Guo Zixu nodded and said,"Messenger, call me back." All the officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade vow to live and die with the warehouse. We will use our blood to awaken the 400 million compatriots. Guo Zixu, the brigade commander of the 88th Division Independent Brigade, will write!”
Then, he roared," Li Fugui, bring out the heads of Yoshida Shoichi and Takeuchi Renzo. Muto Kazuo used the flesh and blood of our comrades as a shield. We will use Takeuchi's head as a spear to break the situation."”
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