kingnovel Chapter 1178 Leaving is better for everyone
Chapter 1178 Leaving is better for everyone
Two days later, a submarine secretly left the port.
The adjutant reported the matter to Hase Kiyoshi, who, standing by the window, glanced at the rapidly approaching cold sky and said, "Let them be."
He knew that as long as he spread the news, his subordinates would definitely take action.
Seeing his helplessness, the adjutant came to his side and said, "General, is there still a chance to salvage this situation?"
Hasegawa Kiyoshi shook his head; "I don't know. Maybe Kyoto can save it, or maybe it's simply beyond saving."
He has done what he needed to do, and the rest is none of his business.
"Let's go, it's time to tell Zhou Weiguo and the others this news."
A ship that departed from Kowloon carrying nearly 400 Washington merchants and civilians was suddenly attacked by torpedoes when it was more than 70 nautical miles from the Filipinos.
Three torpedoes blew the already poorly protected merchant ship in two, and it disappeared into the sea in less than ten minutes. The survivors' joy was short-lived; a colossal vessel emerged from the ocean.
The seawater had not completely receded from the submarine. The hatch on top of the submarine was opened, and then a group of people crawled out and came to the cannon mounted at the front of the submarine.
After a thunderous sound, the sea became completely calm.
The non-professional governor and defense commander, Mike, was giving a passionate speech on the podium, his pipe dangling from his lips.
He only talked about one thing.
Berlin and Tokyo are both paper tigers. Even if they joined forces, they would not pose any threat to the people of the empire or to the people here.
His theme is simple: wherever I am, the world is safe, or at least, the area under my jurisdiction is safe.
Before the long speech was over, and before the cheers below had subsided, the adjutant approached him with a cold expression.
Watching the general, spittle flying and fists clenched, delivering a passionate speech drenched in sweat.
The adjutant's lips twitched as he looked down at the enthusiastic crowd below.
He dared not even imagine what the people would do once they found out that the Maria had not returned to port.
Mike finally finished his speech. After stepping back, he picked up the Coke next to him, took a couple of sips, and asked, "What's wrong? I noticed you seemed hesitant to speak earlier. Is something the matter?"
"General, we received a call from the shipyard. The Maria, which was supposed to arrive at noon today, is not in port. The people at the port who were supposed to receive it want an explanation from us."
"What's there to explain? It's just a matter of the ship's speed." Mike never believed that the Maria would be in trouble.
Even though, just a few days earlier, the CIA had given him a telegram that a Japanese submarine in Kowloon had gone missing.
“General, you should send ships to investigate.” Vice Governor Smith approached him.
He looks down on this person from the bottom of his heart. You are just a governor, but some of the things you say and do have exceeded your authority.
There are some things you shouldn't say.
“What are you worried about? You’re worried that those monkeys will attack us? I think you have absolutely no need to worry. They don’t have that kind of guts.”
Smith suppressed his impatience and advised, "General, this is not a matter of courage, but a matter of giving the people an explanation."
The majority of the people here are locals, and they make up a large proportion of the population. If not handled properly, it could cause a lot of trouble.
Mike didn't know much about political affairs. He touched his sunglasses and nodded. "Then let's send a destroyer over to take a look."
The destroyer HMS Wave set sail ten minutes later, following Maria's route in search of her, while reconnaissance planes also took off, looking for any trace of her.
The navy couldn't find it, but reconnaissance planes discovered a large number of broken planks and even an empty lifeboat about twenty nautical miles west of the course.
The ship was stained with blood, as if something terrible had happened before.
The reconnaissance aircraft immediately reported this information to the airport authorities.
Upon receiving the news, the chief immediately reported the matter to the Governor-General's Office.
The governor's mansion, which had always enjoyed a leisurely life, suddenly became busy.
"Submarine No. 4 has sunk the Maria. Now you can rest assured." After intercepting the message from the non-professional side, Hasegawa Kiyoshi came to Zhou Weiguo's room.
This man treated his own command post like his own backyard, doing whatever he pleased.
In the end, it all came down to his own actions.
Zhou Weiguo, who was leaning against the window, said "oh" and continued smoking his cigarette. Hasegawa Kiyoshi frowned and looked at Xiao Ya next to him.
Very well, she seemed completely oblivious to the message she had delivered, continuing to peruse the book in her hands.
I don't know if she actually absorbed it or not.
"What are your plans next?"
Shouldn't you be leaving? We've already taken care of things for you. If you don't leave, you'll be investigated.
"Wait." Zhou Weiguo glanced at the distant port and then turned his head; "Wait for news from Tokyo, wait for a decision from Washington."
Hasegawa Kiyoshi approached Zhou Weiguo and said, “Your waiting is pointless. Things have come to this, and harmony is no longer possible. Following the No. 4 submarine operation, the Navy Headquarters will definitely conduct a joint investigation into this matter. My Navy Command may also be investigated. Therefore, it is best for you to leave.”
Hasegawa Kiyoshi thought for a moment and added, "It's better for everyone if we leave."
Zhou Weiguo tossed his cigarette butt into the ashtray beside him and nodded. "Your concerns are not unfounded, but aren't you worried that this matter will be suppressed?"
Press it down?
How could they suppress the news that a merchant ship carrying over four hundred people had been sunk? It must have taken immense effort to do so.
"More than four hundred casualties," Hasegawa Kiyoshi sighed.
In order to turn the Empire and Watson against each other, Zhou Weiguo really used every means at his disposal.
He mastered the art of using someone else to do his dirty work.
He couldn't see who could suppress the matter after this move.
Zhou Weiguo chuckled twice; "You underestimate those politicians."
Hasegawa Kiyoshi took a deep breath, nodded, and went to the door, opening it. "Okay, I think you have a point, but now," he made a sweeping motion as if to kick you out, "you should all leave."