The entire Huaqing Building has been taken over by He Rui. At this time, the leading figures on the second floor were inexplicably surprised. Some of the older people were sitting solemnly in their seats with solemn expressions. The more daring ones sneaked closer to the windows and watched the movements on the street.

I saw a motorcade driving past the city gate in the distance, with plaster flags of Little Japan on the cars. They drove straight down the street. After a while, they arrived at the gate and a group of Japanese officers came out.

He Rui had already gone downstairs. When he saw Bin Mian, he helped the major general come out. He stood at attention and saluted: "Your Excellency, major general, I didn't expect you to come in person. I am very grateful!"

Hamazura raised his hand to return the salute and said with a smile: "He Jun has just started his official career. According to our Japanese rules, this is a big deal." He held He Rui's hands affectionately and said with a smile: "This is a black hat kiss!

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He Rui held the hand of Major General Hamazura and said with a smile: "Thank you very much, General, please let us create a new situation together!"

The officials and gentry upstairs were all stunned, and for a moment they didn't know what to do.

Afterwards, several staff officers also came forward to congratulate and saluted together: "Senior will definitely be able to open up new opportunities after taking office in Siping!"

He Rui nodded his head and raised his hand in return.

There was a murmur of exclamation from the peeping crowd.

He Rui turned around to lead the way, and Hamazura helped the major general and a group of officers go upstairs. As they got closer, the president of the Chamber of Commerce looked at his military rank with knowledge and couldn't help but gasped. It turned out to be a Japanese major general.

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He Rui introduced to everyone: "This is Major General Hamazura Matasuke, Chief of Staff of the Kanto Governor-General's Office in Japan. Please welcome everyone."

Siping Mayor Peng Minsheng only felt his scalp numb. His friend in Fengtian had said that He Rui went to the Guandong Governor's Mansion and seemed to have accomplished something, which made him very popular with Commander Zhang Xiluan. So Peng Minsheng died from the beginning.

However, he had been an official in Siping for a long time and had many interests involved, so he could not give up for a while, so he had to look for opportunities to pursue it slowly.

At this time, seeing the Chief of Staff of the Kwantung Governor's Mansion personally come to support He Rui, Peng Minsheng's remaining little thoughts disappeared with the wind.

However, as the mayor, Peng Minsheng ranked first among the gentry officials. As a landlord, he had to come out to say hello, so as to smooth things over for the locals. He coughed and walked towards the beach to help the major general. Unexpectedly, he had just walked a few steps.

As soon as he stepped forward, a Japanese officer had already stepped forward to block the situation in front of Major General Hamamian Matsuke, looking at Mayor Peng Minsheng with a dark face.

Peng Minsheng could only say cautiously: "I am the mayor of Siping, and I would like to send my greetings to the major general."

The Japanese officer didn't know whether he understood Chinese or not. He just looked at Peng Minsheng coldly and said nothing.

Peng Minsheng was extremely embarrassed.

The officers of the Siping Guard Regiment were already hesitant about whether to step forward. Seeing the Japanese's attitude, they no longer stepped forward to ask for trouble.

He Rui then smiled and said: "Everyone is here, let's serve the food!" He stretched out his left hand and asked Bang Mian to help the major general to sit at the front of the guest seat.

Major General Hamazura Matasuke looked at the layout of the building and said with interest: "He Jun, I have sent a telegram to the Mitsui family. Mitsui Yasuki heard that He Jun wrote the plan and took it very seriously. He immediately responded to the telegram.

He also said that he would send someone from their chamber of commerce to pick it up in person. I thought it would be too much of a waste of time. Nagata Tetsuzan happened to be back in Tokyo, so I asked him to take it back and hand it over to Mitsui-kun in person."

When He Rui heard this, he sighed greatly, "I'm a little worried when you say that. Last time I talked with Mr. Mitsui at the University of Tokyo, we talked about Japan's fiscal policy. What I sent this time was a business plan.

.If Mr. Mitsui mistakenly thinks that the content I sent is related to the last conversation, then Mr. Mitsui will be disappointed."

"Oh? Fiscal policy?" Hamazura became interested again, "But I don't know what it is about."

He Rui gave a brief introduction to the conversation between himself and Mitsui. It could be seen that Hamazura Matasuke was thinking seriously about what He Rui said, but after all, Major General Hamazura Matasuke was a soldier, and he was not interested in economics and trade.

We know very little and have no conclusions at the moment.

While the two were talking, various dishes were served one after another, and it was a dazzling array. Seeing that the first round of dishes had been served, He Rui stood up and said: "The dishes are all served, let's start the dinner."

Mayor Peng Minsheng saw He Rui chatting happily with Major General Bang Mian again. Bang Mian helped Major General, asking and listening. Although the two spoke in Japanese, Peng Minsheng could not understand. However, Bang Mian helped Major General

It seems very peaceful and not difficult to deal with.

With the slightest trace of fantasy, Peng Minsheng stood up, raised his glass and said, "I am a guest from afar. As the mayor of Siping, I would like to offer a glass to Your Majesty the Major General."

Upon hearing this, several presidents of chambers of commerce doing business with Japan also stood up with wine glasses in hand to support the mayor.

However, they saw that Matasuke Hamamen didn't even raise his eyelids, and was just talking to He Rui and laughing, paying no attention to him.

The Japanese soldier on the side lowered his face and looked at Peng Minsheng with an unkind expression. Even the translator next to him did not do any translation, just sneered slightly. He just looked at Mayor Peng Minsheng and others with completely unfriendly eyes.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall suddenly became a little chilly. Everyone among the gentry and officials steadied their chopsticks as if they were stunned.

The last illusion in Peng Minsheng's heart was shattered, and he screamed inwardly, but after all, he had been an official for many years. He took advantage of the situation and slapped his forehead, forcing a smile and said, "Oh, I forgot that the general doesn't understand our Chinese. I'm disrespectful. I'll punish myself with a drink."

!" He drank the wine without hesitation.

The businessmen who raised their glasses also laughed and said, "Not bad, not bad, you should be punished!" They forced a smile on their faces and drank the wine.

He Rui smiled slightly and then smoothed things over and said: "Major General Bang Mian, Chief of Staff of the Kwantung Governor's Mansion, has come to Siping again. Please tell us a few words."

This was said in Chinese. Before the translator could speak, Major General Hamazura Matasuke had already stood up, and the translator quickly took a step closer. Hamazura Matasuke spoke in Japanese, and the translator loudly said to everyone in Chinese: "He Jun is me.

The top student who graduated from the Imperial Japanese Army University is the most outstanding talent. His appointment in Siping this time reflects the friendship between Japan and China. You are all well-known people in Siping. I personally attended the banquet where Jun He officially took office.

, I have a few words to tell you. What Mr. He wants to do is exactly what our Empire of Japan wants to support. If there are any problems or difficulties, our Kanto Prefecture Garrison will fully assist!"

There are many Japanese doing business in Siping, and some of the leaders attending the meeting knew Japanese. After listening to Major General Hamazura Matasuke's speech, and then comparing the Chinese spoken by the translator, these people found that the translation did not make any exaggerations, just one word.

A proper translation of a sentence.

These words conveyed the attitude of Japan's Kanto Governor-General's Office towards He Rui to the prominent figures in Siping without any ambiguity.

After Hamazura Matasuke finished speaking, he picked up the wine glass and said, "He-kun, congratulations on your appointment."

He Rui picked up the wine glass and said, "Thank you, General, for your support."

Three cups have been finished.

The Japanese staff officer next to him immediately stepped forward, stood at attention and said: "Your Excellency, follow the schedule! You have an important military meeting!"

"So, Mr. He!" Major General Hamazuke extended his hand to He Rui, looked around, glanced at the gentry officials, and smiled softly, "The situation in the Northeast is complicated. If you have any work difficulties in the future, I will go to Kanto."

The state garrison will definitely not stand by and watch!"

After the two shook hands, Hamazura Matasuke and the officers went downstairs one after another. Someone who was interested took out his pocket watch and looked at it. From the beginning to now, it only took about ten minutes.

As the sound of a car starting came from downstairs, the Japanese troops also followed the command and began to leave in formation.

He Rui smiled at everyone and said: "Everyone, I came to Siping with nothing but peace. As for matters on the ground, I would like to ask Mayor Peng and all of you to help me!"

After saying that, He Rui picked up the wine glass and said, "Come on, everyone, let's take a drink for the long-term peace and stability of Siping."

Everyone was as silent as a cicada, and quickly stood up, picked up the wine glass, and drank it all in one gulp. The wine was good wine, but when it was drunk in everyone's mouth, it was no different from bitter wine.
Chapter completed!