Chapter 178 All Soviet Property

Andre saw too clearly the national bad habits of the islanders. They respected the strong, especially when they saw how weak they were, they would kneel down and lick the strong. As long as they had been bullied and knew the gap, they would not make trouble again.

Moreover, many islanders have lived here for generations. No matter whether they are Americans or Soviets, they all live their lives in peace and stability. Most people in northern Hokkaido make a living by fishing. They simply cannot leave here.

If they all leave, that's even better! Just immigrate here and completely occupy this place! This is not East Germany. East Germany prevented population loss because those were useful talents, technicians, engineers, etc. Their loss would be an unbearable loss for East Germany. Now, this is not an industrial zone of an island country. There are not so many technical talents. Either fishing or mining, all of which are manual labor.

After hearing Andrei's analysis, Yazov nodded: "Yes, Andrei, you see further."

"Of course, we will also set up roadblocks and conduct strict inspections. We can't let the Japanese pass through casually." Andrei said: "The Japanese can leave if they want, but they can't take anything from our controlled area. Those are Soviet property!"

Andre said this seriously.

"Report, the island government has once again urged us to immediately allow the garrison in Asahikawa to withdraw." At this moment, an adjutant came in and reported.

After the peace agreement was reached, the Soviet armored group left Chitose and Otaru and retreated northward, encircling Asahikawa.

During the entire war in Hokkaido, Asahikawa's 2nd Division remained on hold, awaiting the attack of the Soviet Red Army. Unfortunately, the Red Army never visited them. By the time they realized they had been tricked, the Red Army had already reached Otaru. The 2nd Division had an excellent force but could do nothing.

Moreover, the islanders were dissatisfied with the peace agreement and were reluctant to withdraw their troops. After all, the important northern town of Asahikawa was still under their control. As a result, they were surrounded by two Soviet divisions.

Now, without the support of the United States, the islanders have lost their temper and are planning to withdraw the 2nd Division from Asahikawa, only to suddenly realize that they can’t get out!

Therefore, the island government urged the Soviet Union several times, hoping that it would release the 2nd Division in accordance with the agreement.

"Reply to them that people can go but their equipment can be left behind. Everything north of Kushiro-Rumoi is Soviet property!" Andrei said this in a decisive tone, while Yazov on the side nodded repeatedly.

Asahikawa, located in the center of Hokkaido, is the second largest city in Hokkaido after Sapporo. With the majestic Daisetsuzan Mountains at its back and 120 rivers of varying sizes scattered around it, it has beautiful scenery and excellent natural conditions. Since World War II, the industry has developed rapidly, mainly in food processing (brewing), pulp, papermaking, and wood processing. It is also a distribution center for agricultural and forestry products and a transportation center.

In the plan of the island nation's Self-Defense Forces, the 2nd Division is stationed in Asahikawa. Its main task is to provide rapid assistance when the Soviet Union crosses the sea to land in Hokkaido. The focus is on Sakhalin Island in the north. It can be said that the area north of Asahikawa is the defense zone of the 2nd Division.

However, no one expected that the Soviets would come in a circle and come from Chuanlu, and they came quietly! The reaction of the island army afterwards can be described as idiotic, and there is no momentum like in the World War II era. However, the island country has never been stronger than the Soviet Union in the war.

The Asahikawa garrison, which had the strength of a division, had been guarding Asahikawa all the time, ready for battle. As a result, they just watched the Soviet army galloping across Hokkaido with their eyes open. They did not receive any orders to act until the end of the battle.

And now, the war is over, they want to leave, but they are surrounded by the Soviets!

"Now that our peace agreement has been signed, please let our 2nd Division return to the south." In the suburbs of Asahikawa, in a racecourse, it has now become the headquarters of the 5th Tank Division that surrounded them. At this time, the division commander, Colonel Dorofeyev, is looking at the short representative of the island nation's 2nd Division, Jiro Yoshida, in front of him.

This guy can speak Russian, although not very fluently, his tone is very powerful.

"We have received a notice from our superiors." Colonel Dorofeyev, who was playing with an exquisite horsewhip in his hand, said: "The people of the 2nd Division can leave now."

Can we leave now? Yoshida Jiro was delighted: "Then please remove the roadblocks immediately, clear the road, and let us move our equipment out."

The Soviet tanks blocked the highway and the fields beside the road. The 2nd Division was going to move away from its current base this time. There were a lot of personnel and equipment that needed to be transported, and they even had to hire some civilian vehicles. To keep moving, they couldn't do it without a smooth road.

"No, you don't understand what I mean. Only people from the 2nd Division can leave," said Colonel Dorofeyev.

"Baka!" After understanding what Dorofeyev said, Yoshida Jiro immediately got angry. What did he mean? The 2nd Division had so many weapons and equipment, tanks, armored vehicles, and weapons, but they couldn't be taken away?

"I hate to hear this word." Just then, a voice came from outside. Along with the voice, a young officer walked in.

"Commander Andrei, you're here?" Dorofeyev jumped up from his chair and saluted Andrei.

In terms of military rank, both of them are colonels, but Andrei's new identity is the deputy commander of the new defense zone here, and the 5th Tank Division is a subordinate unit of this defense zone, so Andrei is undoubtedly Dorofeev's superior.

Andre returned the salute, and after dealing with the matter in Kushiro, he rushed to Asahikawa. After all, supervising the departure of the 2nd Division of the island country was a major event recently, and Andre had to come and inspect it in person. Moreover, as the defense here gradually unfolds, Andre must be familiar with all the troops under his command.

Unexpectedly, Andre heard such a voice as soon as he came in.

Baka!

With the memory of his previous life, Andrei had an unbearable disgust for this word, and now, looking at this arrogant guy in military uniform, Andrei was furious. Prisoners, you must have the awareness of being prisoners. Not taking you to Siberia to dig coal is already a good thing for you!

"Someone come here, give this chicken a slap!" Andre shouted.