Okada Toshihiko told Cheng Qianfan that Wang Quanhai led a delegation to Ning for a meeting with Liang Hongzhi and Wang Keming. The purpose was to win the support of Liang Hongzhi and Wang Keming for Wang Quanhai's "Wang, Liang, and Wang tripartite talks."
"Your Excellency, haven't Liang Hongzhi and Wang Keming issued statements before in support of Wang Shuhai's Zheng Zhi's claim?" Cheng Qianfan couldn't help but ask.
In fact, with Hyōtaro Imamura, an expert teacher from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan who has studied Wang Reclamation, Cheng Qianfan has a relatively detailed grasp of Wang Reclamation's movements, words and deeds.
It can be said that at least one-third of the information on Wang Qianhai on Principal Chang's desk came from Cheng Qianfan.
Three months ago, after Wang Chuanhai returned from his visit to Japan, in order to gain support from traitor forces in various places, he traveled to Peking, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Guangzhou to negotiate with Wang Keming and Liang Hongzhi, the two major traitor leaders in the north and south.
The three parties have been bargaining in order to reach an agreement on the issue of the two parties' merger with the puppet central government in Nanjing.
Wang Chuhai first arrived in Peiping. His first plan was to meet with Wu Yushuai from the Beiyang Department to win Wu Yushuai's support.
However, Marshal Wu put on airs and insisted that Wang Qianhai come to negotiate with him, but Wang refused, so the talks did not proceed.
Imamura Hyōtaro once talked about this matter with Cheng Qianfan. Imamura said that Doi Madoka was dissatisfied with this. Doi Madoka was more dissatisfied with Wu Yushuai. He believed that Beiyang Marshal Wu was putting on airs to avoid meeting Wang Qianhai.
It is judged that this person is 'not very willing to cooperate with the Japanese Empire'.
After hitting a snag with Wu Yushuai, at the end of June, Wang Chuanhai and Wang Keming, the leader of the Peiping Puppet Provisional Government, held preliminary discussions at the residence of the Japanese commander Sugiyama Yuan in Peiping.
Wang Keming expressed his support for convening the "Central Political Conference" proposed by Wang to discuss the issue of "government" unification. "As for the name of the government and the national flag, there is no need to discuss it at this time. It will be decided by the Central Political Conference in the future."
However, Wang Keming also put forward his own conditions. He insisted that although he would join the future Wang central government, he would not go to Nanjing to take office, but would stay in Peiping and defend his territory.
Wang reclamation was not satisfied with this.
However, he had no choice because Wang Chuanhai realized that the top Japanese military leaders in North China did not actually support the merger of Wang Keming's regime with his subordinates.
Since we can't negotiate with the North, let's start with Nanjing.
Two days later, Wang Chuhai returned to Shanghai. When he met with Liang Hongzhi and Chen Renhe, the leaders of the puppet Nanjing Reform Government, at Wang's Mansion, he pointed out that the Nanjing Reform Government must merge with the "New Peace Regime."
However, Liang Hongzhi pretended to be deaf to this and wanted to maintain his "regime integrity."
In early July, Wang Chuanhai delivered a radio speech entitled "My Fundamental Concepts and Progressive Goals for Sino-Japanese Relations," claiming that he would resolutely cooperate with Japan to find another way to "revitalize East Asia."
He said that now there are two paths before us. One is to follow Chang Kaishen and continue the war of resistance in a high-profile manner. This is to try to defeat the enemy and seek death.
Another way is to re-clarify the legacy of the former Prime Minister, emit new light, and work hard to turn enemies into friends based on the fundamental meaning that it is better to resolve enemies than to make enemies. The first step is to restore Sino-Japanese peace, and the second step is to restore peace between China and Japan.
Toward peace in East Asia.
He decided to unite comrades and unite all parties and factions across the country and people with lofty ideals without party affiliation to jointly embark on this road of peace, a road of ten thousand years.
Two days after Wang Chuanhai made this speech publicly, Liang Hongzhi and Wang Keming finally made public statements at the same time, publicly expressing their support for Wang's Zheng Zhi proposition.
These three people all gave public speeches and were known to the world. Therefore, Cheng Qianfan asked Okada Toshihiko directly, and there was no fear that it would arouse more speculation from Okada Toshihiko.
"It's just a statement, it's just talk." Toshihiko Okada shook his head, "When it comes to allocating power and territory, it's the real fight, which is even worse than fighting on the battlefield."
"I understand." Cheng Qianfan nodded thoughtfully.
…
In the courtyard of the Special Higher Education Course.
"Your Excellency, let me go upstairs to inform you first." Cheng Qianfan got out of the car first and said to Okada Toshihiko.
"Go." Okada Toshihiko naturally knew what Kentaro Miyazaki was thinking, so he did not stop him and nodded slightly.
Cheng Qianfan hurriedly went upstairs.
"Koike-kun——"
"Miyazaki-kun, the section chief is waiting for you in the office." Koike approached and lowered his voice and said, "The section chief said that if you came up with Mr. Okada, you don't need to say anything. If you go first by yourself,
If you come up, please come in."
"Thank you." Cheng Qianfan shook hands with Xiaochi. Xiaochi could have just invited him in without saying anything.
Cheng Qianfan knocked on the door of the section chief's office.
"Section Chief, please come to the rescue." Cheng Qianfan closed the door, and when he saw Sanbonjiro, he knelt down directly.
Sanbonjiro looked at Kentaro Miyazaki who was kneeling, with a look of surprise in his eyes:
Kentaro Miyazaki did not come with Toshihiko Okada, but came in alone to report the situation. He was quite pleased with this.
Of course, anger and dissatisfaction in the heart are inevitable. Although most of this anger lies with Toshihiko Okada, he is still more or less dissatisfied with Kentaro Miyazaki.
He thought that Kentaro Miyazaki would explain and show his loyalty as soon as he entered the door, but he never expected that this guy would call for help and kneel down as soon as he entered the door.
"Get up!" Sanbonjiro said coldly.
"Section Chief." Cheng Qianfan's face showed anxiety and panic. He leaned forward and became more respectful, "Umesumi Sagami sent a letter to the patrol room and asked me to meet at Chunfeng Deyi Building. Sagami belongs to Araki-kun.
My friend, we are considered acquaintances, so my subordinates naturally accepted the invitation and went there, but I never expected that it was Mr. Okada..."
Cheng Qianfan spoke very fast, and he swallowed, "Section Chief, I am very surprised. Mr. Okada told me that he intends to second me, and also said that you have rejected him before."
Sanbonjiro looked at Miyazaki Kentaro, seeing the guy's mouth moving and talking as if he was being fired by a machine gun. He did not stop him again this time.
…
"When my subordinates heard this, they immediately expressed their intention to leave. Who would have thought that Mr. Okada would actually say that if I left, he would tell you that I met him in private." Cheng Qianfan looked extremely wronged and angry, "
Subordinate, subordinate..."
"Okada-kun really said that?" Sanbonjiro asked coldly.
"My subordinates never hide anything from the section chief." Cheng Qianfan said firmly.
"Get up!" Sanbonjiro said.
"Hai!" Cheng Qianfan saw Sanbonjiro's face. He quickly got up and stood respectfully.
"Then what are you doing here?" Sanbonjiro snorted coldly.
"It's Mr. Okada. He said you would agree." Cheng Qianfan called out to Qu.
"So, you just came here?" Sanbonjiro looked unkind.
"My subordinate wants to come quickly..." He glanced at Sanbonjiro and gritted his teeth and said, "Hurry up and see the section chief and ask the section chief to reject Mr. Okada."
He bowed very respectfully and said, "Section Chief, I will work under you. I am loyal to the Section Chief. I really don't want to go to Nanjing."
Sanbonjiro looked at Kentaro Miyazaki, and he felt that his eyes seemed to have a perspective function, because he immediately saw through Kentaro Miyazaki's inner thoughts from this sentence:
This guy is indeed loyal to him, but this is not the reason why Miyazaki Kentaro is unwilling to work under Okada Toshihiko. The most fundamental reason is that Okada seconded Miyazaki to go to Nanjing, not to continue to stay.
Shanghai.
Shanghai, to be precise, is the central area of the French Concession. This is the base that Miyazaki Kentaro spent several years building, or to put it bluntly, it is where Miyazaki Kentaro’s cornucopia is located.
How could Kentaro Miyazaki be willing to leave his golden nest?
"Huh!" Sanbonjiro felt that he had seen through Miyazaki Kentaro's thoughts. Although the fundamental reason why this guy didn't want to go to Nanjing was not entirely because of loyalty, but mostly because of his own interests, his mood was much better, and in the end
At least this is enough to prove that Kentaro Miyazaki never considered betraying him from beginning to end.
Yes, in Sanbonjiro's view, this also shows that Kentaro Miyazaki is very loyal.
This kind of non-betrayal based on interest considerations is, in a sense, the most reliable loyalty.
Sanbonjiro knew that as long as he was still in the position of director of the Shanghai Special Higher Education Course, and as long as he could be Miyazaki Kentaro's backer in Shanghai, Miyazaki Kentaro would be his most loyal subordinate, and he would bring that whole world of sincerity to the world.
Offer your heart and hands.
…
"You must be reluctant to part with your business in Shanghai," Sanbonjiro said sarcastically.
"Search, what you said has really hurt my subordinates' hearts." Cheng Qianfan cried out, "My subordinates' loyalty to the section chief is more genuine than gold."
Sanbonjiro snorted heavily.
He knew that this was the reason why this guy knelt down and shouted for help as soon as he entered the door. Money was as important to Kentaro Miyazaki as his lifeblood. This guy was worried about his wealth in Shanghai, so wasn't he just shouting for help?
This is exactly the Kentaro Miyazaki he knows.
Sanbonjiro sat on the chair, leaning back, looking at Kentaro Miyazaki with a critical eye.
No, we should not use the word "understand", but rather the word "see through".
Cheng Qianfan was a little nervous because of Sanbonjiro's gaze. He secretly glanced at Sanbonjiro. Then he was so frightened by Sanbonjiro's gaze that he quickly lowered his head and bowed more respectfully and stood.
"You must go to Nanjing." Sanbonjiro finally said.
"Professor?" Cheng Qianfan suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of disbelief, worry and nervousness, and even a hint of resentment accidentally revealed.
Are you blaming yourself for not protecting him?
Sanbonjiro snorted in his heart.
"Cheng Qianfan's origin and background are quite important to Wang Qianhai." Sanbonjiro said, "Another very important point is that you are now appreciated by Chu Mingyu."
"You are not very satisfied with Wang Chuanhai's previous appointment to you. You think the official position is too small, so you want to seek a higher position and status in Wang's new regime."
"So, you found Chu Mingyu."
He looked at Miyazaki Kentaro, "With Chu Mingyu personally coming forward, you will go to Nanjing as Chu Mingyu's accompanying secretary. This will also be a special qualification for you in the Wang Reclamation regime."
"Search, I didn't go to see Chu Mingyu." Cheng Qianfan looked confused.
"It's true that you didn't show up." Sanbonjiro nodded, "I arranged for someone to send a gift to Chu Mansion in your name."
He glanced at Kentaro Miyazaki and saw that the other party had not yet understood, so he woke up and said, "You don't need to come forward to ask for an official. The gift has arrived and the words have been given."
"Wang Qianhai didn't offer you a higher official position last time. The biggest consideration was your lack of qualifications." Sanbonjiro said.
"So, if Chu Mingyu wants to help Cheng Qianfan improve his qualifications within the Wang regime and the Kuomintang, this time is the most suitable..." Cheng Qianfan thought.
"After all, I'm not that stupid." Sanbonjiro glanced at Kentaro Miyazaki with disgust.
"It's all the section chief who taught me well." Cheng Qianfan complimented skillfully. Then his expression changed and he remembered his original intention, "Section chief, I am willing to stay in Shanghai. The work here in Shanghai is very important.
Don’t drive me…”
It's because you can't live without the money and women in the French Concession.
"This is an order personally issued by General Kagezu." Sanbonjiro said with a serious expression.
"Ying Zuo... Your Excellency General." Cheng Qianfan said in surprise, and then his whole body became listless like an eggplant beaten by frost.
"Bag ducks down, cheer up!" Sanbonjiro scolded.
He originally disagreed with Toshihiko Okada's secondment of Kentaro Miyazaki.
However, it is speculated that Okada Toshihiko conducted an in-depth investigation into Cheng Qianfan's origin and background, especially after finding out that Chu Mingyu admired Cheng Qianfan, and that Cheng Qianfan also showed his face to Wang Chuanhai, Okada was determined
Determination to secondment Kentaro Miyazaki.
In addition, the most important thing is that after Okada asked for instructions from Kage Sasaki, Kage Sasaki talked to Sanbonjiro and directly ordered the transfer of Shanghai Special High School Agent Miyazaki Kentaro to work under Okada Toshihiko.
Mimotojiro "fighted hard" and after winning a share of Okada Toshihiko's operational mission, he could only nod helplessly.
In other words, the mission itself of Cheng Qianfan's trip to Nanjing was already jointly led by Toshihiko Okada and Jiro Sanmoto.
In other words, it was mainly under the temporary leadership of Toshihiko Okada, but Jiro Sanmoto had the right to know and the right to intervene and make suggestions to a certain extent, so he had his share of the credit.
And, most importantly, Sanbonjiro insisted that Kentaro Miyazaki was only on secondment this time and must return to the establishment after the mission is completed.
…
"It's just a temporary secondment." Sanbonjiro looked at Kentaro Miyazaki who looked like he was mourning his concubine, and said coldly, "General Kagezu has agreed. After the mission is completed, you can return to your French Concession to show off your power."
"Really?" The surprise in Cheng Qianfan's eyes almost burst out.
Seeing that Sanbonjiro looked unkind, he straightened his face and said seriously, "My biggest worry is that I won't be able to serve under the section chief in the future. Thinking of this, my heart is like a knife, and now I can finally feel more at ease."
Then, his face dropped again and he looked worried.
"What's wrong?" Sanbonjiro asked angrily.
"I just heard Mr. Okada say that he was going to Nanjing in the afternoon, and my subordinates didn't take it seriously. Anyway, the section chief is here, and the section chief will definitely be able to..." The more he spoke, the lower his voice became, and he looked at Sanbonjiro carefully.
One glance, "If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have wasted my time..."
Sanbonjiro was furious. This guy was still complaining that he didn't 'protect' him.
"What on earth are you going to say?" Sanbonjiro said coldly.
"Time is tight, I have to go back as soon as possible." Cheng Qianfan's eyes were full of anxiety, "While I'm away from Shanghai, I have to explain the work on hand."
"It's the business at hand that needs to be settled, okay." Sanbonjiro snorted angrily.
How could he not be angry? The muttering of this guy just now clearly meant that if he had known that he, the section chief, could not refuse Okada Toshihiko's secondment, he would not have knelt down and shouted for help because that was a waste of time.
time, but thinking about going back quickly to make arrangements for leaving Shanghai.
"We have to make some arrangements after all." Cheng Qianfan smiled sarcastically.
"You've been talking for a long time, so it's time to ask Okada-kun to come up." Sanbonjiro suddenly said, "Okada-kun still has something to tell you."
Cheng Qianfan couldn't help but feel his heart sink.
Does this mean you are not planning to let him leave the extra-high school course, but are planning to make him wait on the spot and then send him directly to the airport to go to Nanjing?
This was also what he was most worried about, so he had been trying his best to express his uneasiness about the business, hoping that Sanbonjiro would let him go home.
"Section Chief, over there at the patrol room." Cheng Qianfan said.
"There is an official letter from the police station." Sanbonjiro said.
Cheng Qianfan nodded subconsciously. As he thought about it, he showed a look of pain on his face. Finally he sighed, "Professor, I went to Nanjing, and here...well, I still have a few bottles of good wine at home."
, I’ll make a call later and have someone deliver it…”
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