Lost and Spy

Chapter 3252 Hostage Negotiation
Meng Shaoyuan encountered a big problem that he couldn't think of a solution to.

A total of [-] hostages.

How to save?

He couldn't help but glanced at Lieutenant William.

But the lieutenant was even more helpless.

There are less than six hours left before the deadline set by the Japanese.

They all know that with the current crazy state of the Japanese, they will definitely start a massacre here.

"Perhaps, only a strong attack."

When Meng Shaoyuan said these words, Lieutenant William immediately became nervous: "But Major, many people will die."

Yes, many people will die.

Moreover, they do not have the power to attack by force.

silence.

Dead silence.

"I feel like it's like a big prison here."

Lieutenant William became visibly frustrated: "We're trapped here and there's absolutely nothing we can do about what's going on outside."

Meng Shaoyuan took out his cigarette and smoked hard.

After a long time, cigarette butts were all over the ground. He suddenly said: "Retreat!"

"What, retreat?"

Lieutenant William was shocked: "Major, are you really going to retreat like this?"

"Yes, report to your superiors immediately." Meng Shaoyuan said decisively: "For the safety of the hostages, all responsibilities will be borne by me. But, Lieutenant, someone must go to negotiate with the Japanese. We need time and our requirements!"

"I'll go."

Lieutenant William then said: "You stay here to take command and tell me what I need to do."

……

Lieutenant William walked into the Japanese position alone.

To be honest, looking at the hideous and ugly faces around him, the lieutenant was still a little scared.

After all, these are not humans, but a bunch of beasts!
The lieutenant can face the enemy calmly.

But facing a bunch of beasts?
"Lieutenant William, [-]th Ranger Battalion."

When he saw Lieutenant Colonel Masaichi Suzuki appear, Lieutenant William said calmly.

"The Imperial Japanese Marine Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Suzuki Masaichi." Suzuki Masaichi said with a solemn expression, "Go ahead."

Lieutenant William glanced at Pastor Milot, who was acting as a translator, and said, "We know that your department is currently short of food, so we are prepared to exchange food for hostages."

"No!"

Masaichi Suzuki categorically refused: "I can frankly admit that we do have difficulties in food, but the excellent soldiers of the Great Japanese Empire can fully bear it."

Lieutenant William was a little helpless: "So, what about the weapons? 12 chemical mortars! Each cannon is exchanged for a hundred hostages, and for the remaining hostages, we use artillery shells in exchange."

It must be said that this proposal is full of great temptation.

Masaichi Suzuki had witnessed the power of mortars on the US military positions with his own eyes.

If you can own 12 mortars, the combat effectiveness of your troops will be greatly improved.

He is even sure to seize any position of the US military.But then, his mind stopped thinking like this.

The Americans don't care about these 12 mortars. Even if they hand them over, they will be reinforced with more cannons and artillery shells.

Now, his top priority is to regain control of Knighting Street as soon as possible.

So, he took a deep breath: "Please don't waste any more words, your time is running out."

"Sir, do you really not think about it? We still have many weapons that can be used in exchange for hostages."

As soon as Lieutenant William finished speaking, Suzuki Masaichi showed obvious impatience: "All US troops withdraw from Knighting Street. This is the only condition for releasing the hostages!"

Lieutenant William compromised and smiled bitterly: "Okay, but we have two requirements. The first requirement is that I want to see the hostages and ensure that the hostages are still safe."

"Okay." Suzuki Masaichi readily agreed to this request.

"The second request." Lieutenant William paused and said, "Six hours is too hasty. We have stored a large amount of supplies, weapons, and ammunition on Knighting Street. Since you are not willing to exchange these supplies for hostages, , then we can only move it away or destroy it, and this will take time."

Having said this, he immediately added: "Perhaps you can consider exchanging hostages again."

"No, we don't have any room for negotiation." Suzuki Masaichi said flatly: "I can wait until you tomorrow morning."

"In the evening, sir, we need time."

"No, noon, this is the last time limit." Suzuki Masaichi said coldly: "All US troops must evacuate Knighting Street before 12 noon tomorrow!"

"Okay, okay." Lieutenant William sighed: "We will all evacuate Knighting Street before 12 noon. But, how can you guarantee that you can release all the hostages?"

Suzuki Masaichi was startled.

Lieutenant William seemed to see his embarrassment: "Our commander suggested that the US military on Knighting Street evacuate all heavy firepower and most of the soldiers before the specified time, but retain one platoon of troops on Knighting Street.

This platoon will only maintain light firepower, and I will be here to supervise your release of the hostages.Once the hostages are released, the last platoon will also be evacuated. "

Suzuki Masaichi thought about it in his mind.

If the U.S. military only maintains a platoon with light firepower, even if the U.S. fails to abide by the agreement after releasing the hostages, it can still attack with Colonel Hiromichi Kawauchi from east to west and defeat this U.S. force in the shortest possible time.

The Americans are also worried that after they evacuate, they will not keep their promises and continue to hold hostages.

Therefore, after only a brief thought, Suzuki Masaichi agreed to the other party's request.

Of course, he also proposed that he would also send people to supervise the withdrawal of US troops.

After both parties reached an agreement, Lieutenant William immediately asked to see the hostages.

Suzuki Masaichi sent a sergeant who knew English to follow Lieutenant William.

Thirty-five hundred hostages, with no heads visible at a glance, were trembling under the Japanese bayonets.

The lieutenant suddenly had an idea in his mind. If these hostages rioted at the same time, and with the cooperation of the US military, they might not have no hope of survival.

However, this requires a high degree of agreement between both parties.

After watching these hostages, Lieutenant William returned to Suzuki Masaichi: "Then, I will continue to return here before 12 noon tomorrow."

"At 8 o'clock tomorrow morning, I will send someone to supervise your evacuation!" Suzuki Masaichi said coldly.

Lieutenant William turned to the chaplain and spoke a few words in English.

The sergeant whispered in Suzuki Masaichi's ear: "He is saying, God bless you, pastor, please believe that we will rescue you, and you must take care of yourself. Any place that can be anchored in the storm is a safe haven."

Suzuki Masaichi sneered.

haven?
There is no safe haven in the entire Manila battlefield. Everything will be completely destroyed amidst the sound of gunfire!

(End of this chapter)