Lost and Spy

Afrin knew Osmina’s thoughts very well. Before the interim president of the Philippines even formally spoke, he said:
"Mr. President, my thoughts are exactly the same as yours. To protect Manila, the Second Brigade and I will dedicate everything we have.

In order to better play the role of the second brigade, I drafted an army expansion plan! "

Army expansion plan?

Osmina was startled.

Afrin did not give him any time to react, and took out the army expansion plan directly from his briefcase:
"Mr. President, please take a look."

Osmina only looked at it for a moment and was stunned.

He, actually, wants to expand the second brigade from 800 to 2000?

are you crazy?
Doesn't he know that just these 800 people have made it very difficult for the government to support them?

Every week I spend my days tearing down the east wall to make up for the west wall.

Now, the army actually needs to be expanded to 2000 people?

What's even more hateful is that he wants to disarm, but the other party actually wants to expand his army on a large scale.

"This is too much, Major." Osmina frowned: "There are too many aspects involved. Just in terms of funding, it will be difficult for the government to solve it."

Having said this, he immediately changed the subject: "Major, I had something to inform you..."

He deliberately used the word "notice" because he wanted to tell the other party that Afrin was just a major. All he could do was accept the government's decision instead of putting forward his own opinions: "The entire Second Brigade 800 However, good and bad people are mixed, and their combat qualities are also different. Therefore, after discussing with General Basque, I decided to reorganize the second brigade into the second battalion."

He was worried about causing Afrin's displeasure, and then said: "You will be the battalion commander, but this is not a demotion. We are going to promote you to lieutenant colonel, and at the same time, give you a job in the future Philippine Department of Defense." important position.

The reorganized second battalion will add an armor company and an artillery company.In other words, the strength of the second battalion has not declined, but has been greatly enhanced! "

Afrin was dismissive.

He doesn't like armored companies or artillery platoons at all.

"I can completely understand Mr. President's painstaking efforts." Afrin said with a slightly dissatisfied tone: "However, to expand the Second Brigade, I will specifically request the US military to send consultants to conduct rigorous training for the Second Brigade.

At the same time, I will also ask the US military to strengthen the equipment of my second brigade.Please rest assured, Mr. President, our second brigade will definitely become a powerful force in the Philippines! "

His constant presence of US troops has made Osmina unhappy.

Although he is the president of the Philippine interim government, everything must be approved by the Americans.

Apart from anything else, it is already entangled as to who is the real owner of the Philippines.

The master above him, that is, the real master of the Philippines, is naturally the American.

But just before, the Americans actually appointed a guy named Marcos as the administrator of the eight provinces of Northern Luzon.

Eight provinces of Northern Luzon!
He is the local emperor there!

Osmina was very doubtful whether his decree could be sent there and whether it could be implemented.

Now, a little major has actually moved the US military out.

Osmina knew very well that he could never take a step back on this issue, otherwise there would be endless troubles in the future: "Major, I cannot sign this document. Expanding the army to 2000 troops will not be financially supported at all, and it will involve There are too many aspects.

Moreover, within the next two months, the [-]nd Brigade must be reorganized into the [-]nd Battalion.Major, please carry out your orders. "

"Mr. President, I am willing to carry out your orders." Afrin was not afraid at all: "I am a soldier. I must be responsible for the security of the Philippines. I only carry out orders that are beneficial to the security of the Philippines."

Is he openly going against himself?

Afrin glanced at the military expansion document: "Mr. President, please look at the end of the document."

Osmina took another look.

Charles Meng.

Yes, it was signed by the American colonel.

He is Manila's top military and security officer!

He is the King of Manila!

"Colonel Charles has approved my army expansion plan!" Afrin's voice even contained a bit of arrogance: "Moreover, Commander Charles is very much in favor of this plan."

Meng Shao was originally Manila's interim top military commander and Manila Security and Defense Commander.

However, no one has ever used the title "Commander".

The first person to call Meng Shaoyuan that way was Major Afrin.

Afrin, once again moved out Americans to suppress themselves!
Osmina was furious.

But he really didn't dare to touch Afrin.

He still doesn't know what kind of relationship there is between Afrin and Colonel Charles.

He suppressed his anger and said: "Major, I understand your difficulties, but this army expansion plan is too sudden and too complicated. I need to discuss it with the Basque General of the Ministry of National Defense."

"Okay." Afrin didn't want to say anything more: "But I hope the waiting time will be too long."

After saying that, he gave a simple salute and left.

"Too presumptuous, too presumptuous."

Durkom, who had witnessed everything with his own eyes, was shaking with anger.

In a sense, Durcombe is a nerd who doesn't understand any worldly things.

In his eyes, the president is so sacred.

But now a little major doesn't even take the president seriously!

This is the next gram!

"Mr. President, I recommend that Major Afrin be severely punished immediately!" Durkom said angrily: "Punish him for the crime of disrespect and disrespect. At the same time, I recommend that he be removed from the position of commander of the Second Brigade."

Of course Osmina wanted to do it, but he didn't dare.

Behind Afrin, standing, is an American!
"Dulkom." Osmina smiled bitterly: "Have you ever thought about why Americans make things difficult for you but give Afrin the green light to do the same thing? In the Philippines, you really have to do it. Nothing can happen without Americans?”

All he could do was complain.

In Durkom's view, this is a sign of the president's reluctance, his desire to resist, and his desire to regain power from the Americans.

For this ideal, of course he had to stand on the side of Mr. President without hesitation. He said without hesitation: "Mr. President, I will go to Charles again, and I will argue hard to get the Americans to make concessions." !”

"Be careful, be careful." Osmina said weakly.

However, Durkom had made up his mind and left the president's office without looking back.

……

The sky slowly dimmed.

Three people walked into the Port of Manila.

They left a little panicked.

"right here."

The man with the mustache stopped.

The short man in the middle looked around: "Are you sure?" The mustache nodded: "Don't worry, these American crew members just want money. We will be able to leave Manila soon."

The short man breathed a sigh of relief.

People walked by here from time to time, but no one gave these three people a second glance.

There are too many people at the Manila Port every day. Who has the heart to care about these three people?
"coming!"

Mustache suddenly said something.

A figure appeared.

That's Toby the Sailor.

Toby glanced at the three people: "Is that you?"

"Yes." Mustache said hurriedly: "Have everything been arranged?"

The mustache said nothing, crossed his fingers, turned around and left.

Three people hurriedly followed him.

At a corner, Toby suddenly quickened his pace, and the figure disappeared in a few steps.

"not good!"

Mustache was shocked, but it was too late.

Three black guns were pointed at them.

Li Zhifeng said in a cold voice: "Don't move. If you move, I'll beat you to death!"

……

Meng Shaoyuan, wearing a US Army sergeant's uniform, stood aside.

He didn't want to expose himself.

Gan Ning is wearing a U.S. military captain's uniform, and he is the protagonist this time.

The short man stood there without saying a word.

"Name." Gan Ning asked coldly.

"Luke," the smaller man whispered back.

Gan Ning smiled: "Luke? I think your real name is not Luke, but Cushing!"

Cushing!

That escaped lieutenant colonel, Cushing!

The short man trembled, but still made no sound.

"Okay, Lieutenant Colonel Cushing, there is nothing to hide." Gan Ning said with a smile: "All your wanted photos have been sent to us."

The short man was silent for a long time, and then sighed deeply: "Yes, I am Cushing, the Cushing who escaped."

He was mentally prepared to be arrested, sent to MacArthur, and then mysteriously disappear from the world.

"Sit down, Lieutenant Colonel."

Gan Ning turned out to be very polite.

Seeing how polite the other party was, Cushing felt a little unsure.

Gan Ning thought about what Meng Shaoyuan told him before about what to ask and what to say, and then he said: "Lieutenant Colonel Cushing, you are a smart man. If I really want to arrest you, there is no need to arrest you." It must be so mysterious. Besides, there is no need to bring you here."

Cushing looked confused.

"I hope we can be more sincere." Gan Ning said lightly: "I know why you ran away, and I also know what happened between you and General MacArthur. But it has nothing to do with me."

"Then why did you bring me here?" Cushing asked in confusion.

"I said, I just want to talk to you." Gan Ning said, "You probably have a lot of secrets about General MacArthur. This is why General MacArthur must catch you. Those telegrams, Is it right?"

Cushing didn't answer.

Those telegrams that MacArthur took to himself are not only evidence of MacArthur’s ugly face, but they are also his biggest weapon to save his life!
"Do you think these telegrams can protect you?" Gan Ning immediately saw what the other party was thinking: "You are too naive, Lieutenant Colonel. Yes, the current General MacArthur is indeed very afraid of those telegrams, even Once you are caught, MacArthur will not dare to touch you easily until he gets the telegram.

But have you ever thought that as time goes by, the value of the so-called weapons in your hands will become less and less.With every additional inch of land recovered in the Philippines, MacArthur's reputation would increase.Even if he had issued orders that did not care about the lives of civilians, he could still explain that you had made them up.

And the public will choose to believe it, because he is the savior of the Philippines.Will Filipinos believe in you instead of their savior?Furthermore, press control!You didn't even get a chance to publish the cables.Lieutenant Colonel, why bother. "

Lieutenant Colonel, why bother.

When Gan Ning said these words, Cu Xing's face instantly darkened.

Every word and every word spoken by the other person spoke deeply to Cushing's heart.

"So, putting those telegrams in your hands is only a hazard, not a talisman." Gan Ning was already confident: "Give those telegrams to me, and I will make them play the most valuable role."

hand over?
Then you really have nothing.

"As for you and your companions, don't worry." Gan Ning smiled again: "I will send you out of Manila Port and leave the Philippines."

He beckoned.

Li Zhifeng brought a suitcase.

Immediately, he opened the suitcase again.

It contained U.S. dollars and ten gold bars.

Gan Ning said calmly: "These are your future life guarantees. If you leave the Philippines far away, I will send you to the United States first. Then, in the United States, Britain, France, any country, you can choose to live anonymously .Forget this place forever, and forget the experiences you have had."

Cushing was silent.

After a long, long time, he finally let out a long sigh: "I will give the telegram to you."

Meng Shaoyuan, who had been listening quietly, smiled.

Those telegrams didn't mean much to Cushing.

But to myself?

This can play a big role.

"Then, our agreement is reached." Gan Ning looked very satisfied: "Have a good night's rest here. Tomorrow, I will give you a pass and a new identity. You don't have to hide anymore. You can act openly and honestly. Leaving Manila!”

Cushing asked a question: "Who are you?"

Yes, he has already seen that being able to accomplish these things is definitely not something that a small American captain can do.

There must be a more powerful person hiding behind him!

"I, that's me." Gan Ning looked a little casually: "You don't need to find out my identity, and you don't need to find out the truth. There are many things that are better not to know than to know. Cu Xingzhong Colonel, this is the last time I call you that. From now on, Lieutenant Colonel Cushing is dead."

Lieutenant Colonel Cushing, dead, completely dead from now on.

Cushing smiled bitterly, and then nodded silently. (End of chapter)