Lost and Spy

Although the war situation has been controlled by the US military, the situation coming from the front line is obviously extremely unoptimistic.

A large number of wounded were unable to receive effective treatment.

Therefore, a temporary field hospital was built outside Malacañang Palace.

Von Matoran immediately protested.

Malacañang Palace is where the new government was formed.

And now a hospital has been built here.

So many wounded, so much blood, so much wailing.

This is incompatible with the establishment of a sacred constitutional government.

Moreover, being photographed by reporters will create some bad associations with the new government.

He immediately protested to Levi.

"That's an American soldier!"

Levi, who was discussing the matter with Meng Shaoyuan, said impatiently: "They are American soldiers who shed blood for Manila. Mr. von Matoran, don't you have any mercy at all?"

"No, Mr. Levi, I mean..."

"We don't need your permission."

Levi interrupted: "The lives of American soldiers are above all else, and I will not accept any negotiation."

Von Matoran was stunned.

But he did not have the courage to continue arguing with the Americans.

"Sir, the presidential delegation has arrived."

At this moment, the arrival of the presidential delegation relieved the awkward atmosphere.

This is President Osmina’s delegation, headed by Vice President Yoon Bartley.

When he arrived at Malacañang Palace, he was shocked by what he saw.

A large number of wounded, and a simple field hospital that is about to be completed.

what is this.

Where the new government is established, why is there so much smell of blood!
"Mr. Bartley, you are welcome to come." Levi said as if he didn't see everything in front of him.

……

Fimino gnawed at the bread in his hand.

The other party did not break his promise and actually gave him a can of luncheon meat.

Is there anything happier than this?

While his followers were hungry and unable to protest, he actually ate meat.

Moreover, it is possible to become an official.

This is what Firmino has been thinking about.

"The constitutional government of the Philippines will be established on March 3."

Xie Changcheng told him coldly: "At that time, you can take your people and take action."

"Okay, sir." Fimino said without thinking, "But do I have a small request?"

"Tell me."

Fimino said cautiously: "Now, those who sit in and demonstrate are very weak. Some people fainted several times in one day. Their physical strength may not be enough to persist until that time.

So, can you provide some food?First, it can ensure their physical strength.Secondly, it can also increase my prestige. "

Xie Changcheng nodded.

This point is worth considering: "I will go back and report it and give you an answer as soon as possible."

...Bartley finally figured out the situation.

He couldn't think of any solution.

At this time, Li Zhifeng walked to Meng Shaoyuan and whispered: "There is information from Xie Changcheng."

"I understand." Meng Shaoyuan said immediately: "Mr. Bartley, there is a special situation that needs to be solved urgently."

"what's up?"

Bartley was also startled to see a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel speaking at such a high-profile meeting with senior officials.

If the other party was not a US military officer, he would definitely yell at him for being rude.

Meng Shaoyuan didn't care about his attitude at all: "Sir, outside Malacañang Palace, in addition to injured American soldiers, there are also a large number of demonstrators."

"What's going on?" Bartley asked immediately.

Von Matoran quickly explained what happened.

Bartley's head hurt.

Meng Shaoyuan then continued: "They have been conducting sit-in demonstrations for several days, and now their physical strength is severely exhausted, and many fainting incidents have occurred. They need food and clean water. Otherwise, someone may die there, which is very important for the new It’s not a friendly thing for the government to do.”

Bartley's head is as big as three.

Once such a situation occurs, it will definitely be a big deal for the constitutional government.

If it is reported again by those all-pervasive American journalists, the new government will be discredited.

He exhaled: "Mr. Levi, I hope you can solve the food problem of those refugees. After all, they are also Filipinos. After suffering such a long period of humiliation by the Japanese, they deserve to live."

That's nice to say, when have you ever cared about their survival?
Levi felt infinite contempt in his heart, but he still said: "I am happy, but I don't have food. Maybe Lieutenant Colonel Charles will help solve this problem."

He knew very well that since Lieutenant Colonel Charles raised this issue publicly, he must have his own purpose.

Sure enough, Meng Shaoyuan shrugged: "I'm sorry, I have food, but it is for the soldiers. Our food supply is also tight. You have to ask those in the Ministry of National Defense why they don't prepare enough food for us. "

This damn liar.

Von Matoran thought one after another.

Americans have plenty of food, they even have ice cream to eat.

But he actually said such shameless words?
"Ah, yes."

Levi sighed: "But, Lieutenant Colonel, can't you find a way to allocate some?"

"There is no other way. Now there are so many wounded people here. They also need food."

Meng Shaoyuan said decisively, but then changed the topic: "But since it is Mr. Levi's opinion, although we are in difficulty, we are still willing to do our best to allocate some from our rations."

"Ah, thank you so much."

However, before Bartley could breathe a sigh of relief, Meng Shaoyuan continued: "In order to prevent the soldiers from complaining, Mr. Bartley, the Philippine constitutional government needs to compensate them."

Bartley was startled: "Compensation? What kind of compensation?"

"It's very simple, distribute funds to them." Meng Shaoyuan had already thought about it: "We will calculate it based on the current food prices in Manila, and then distribute cash to the soldiers. The soldiers of my Raider Battalion are bleeding and fighting, and I can't Let them go hungry again and not get what they deserve.”

Bartley never expected that the other party would make such a weird request: "Lieutenant Colonel, I understand your suggestion, but I don't have the money right now."

He is telling the truth.

The constitutional government was established entirely under the patronage of the United States.

They are severely short of funds.

Every penny spent was provided by the United States.

Of course, it comes at a price.

Now, this U.S. Army lieutenant colonel suddenly asked himself if he wanted money, where could he find it?
"Well, sorry, sir, I can't provide food, and yes, I can't let my soldiers be wronged!"