"But, Miyazaki-kun, you have to know that you are blackmailing the empire." Kawada Atsuhito said with a faint smile.
"Of course the empire will not accept shameless blackmail." Cheng Qianfan said seriously, "However, some morons in the empire have caused damage to the empire's reputation and image, and they still need to be properly compensated."
"Tell me what you think." Atsuto Kawada took a sip of red wine, nodded at Kentaro Miyazaki, and said.
"Shanghai is a metropolis in the Far East after all. If a senior official from the French Concession like Peter really gets into trouble with the empire, the impact will be quite bad." Cheng Qianfan said, "Young Master Duren, you also know that for the empire's annexation of China
, the English, the French, and even the Americans all hold an opposing stance."
"Of course, these seemingly powerful but actually timid Europeans and South Asian Americans do not dare to blatantly hinder the empire's path of conquest." Cheng Qianfan said, "It's just that these people hold a magnifying glass every day.
, staring at the empire, whenever some guys in the empire make trivial mistakes, these people are like taking a pill, excitedly jumping out to accuse the empire, and using public opinion to discredit the empire."
"This kind of behavior is extremely abominable!" Cheng Qianfan looked at Kawada Atsushi and Onodera Shogo and said.
"The situation Miyazaki-kun mentioned is indeed a headache." Onodera Shogo nodded and said, "I have been in Shanghai for some time, and I have been studying the situation in Shanghai these days, especially paying attention to the law.
The situation in the concession.”
Onodera Shogo took a sip of red wine and continued, "I have carefully studied our relationship with the French Concession. Facing the empire's increasing pressure, the French Concession authorities' room for concessions has become smaller and smaller. This has made the French have less and less room for concessions to the empire.
The attitude is actually getting tougher."
"Of course, the French would not dare to use force against the Empire." Shogo Onodera snorted, "The Empire only needs squadrons to sweep through the French Concession's armed forces. They are self-aware of this."
He looked at Kentaro Miyazaki and continued, "The French Concession has long become a place for filth and evil. Many anti-Japanese elements are hiding in the French Concession, but the French Concession authorities turned a blind eye and condoned it.
These anti-Japanese elements."
…
"The situations Onodera-kun mentioned do exist and are getting worse." Cheng Qianfan nodded slightly, "If I hadn't been working secretly as the deputy chief inspector of the Central Patrol Room, the situation would have been even more complicated."
"Under this situation, if it is revealed that the Imperial Military Police seized the goods of the French trading company, and that the goods were burned due to a fire." Onodera Shogo said, "This is not just a private matter for Peter to seek compensation from the Empire.
It's an official incident, and I'm worried that the French Concession authorities will get involved, and not even the British, but the Americans will use the issue to put pressure on the empire."
"Onodera-kun's concerns are reasonable." Cheng Qianfan said, "Moreover, the situation may be more serious than Onodera-kun analyzed."
He looked at Onodera Shogo and said, "I still know a little bit about the tricks used by the French and English, so I will add a few words."
Cheng Qianfan smiled, "Onodera-kun said that the gendarmerie seized the goods of a French trading house. This is not accurate. In fact, it should be the gendarmerie that barbarically seized the legitimate goods of a French trading house that is doing business legally without any reason."
"Onodera-kun said that the seized goods were burned due to injuries and fire, which is also inaccurate." Cheng Qianfan shook his head, "In view of the rumors that the Military Police Headquarters is suspected of enriching themselves, the French Concession authorities have reason to doubt this.
This fire incident is most likely caused by someone within the Gendarmerie Headquarters coveting the goods of a French trading company, targeting them, and later engaging in armed robbery. After the robbery was successful, they even carried out a 'fire dragon burning warehouse', burning the warehouse and destroying the traces."
"So, the concession authorities have every reason and evidence to suspect that this is an armed robbery against the French trading houses, the concession authorities, and the powerful French Republic." Cheng Qianfan said with a slight smile.
He took a sip of red wine and said, "If this matter continues to develop, it may become a major incident that triggers a diplomatic conflict between the two countries."
Onodera Shogo looked at Kentaro Miyazaki, his eyes were serious. He had to admire Kentaro Miyazaki. What this guy said casually was not without purpose. If the French Concession authorities really did this, things would really get into trouble.
of.
The most important thing is that Onodera Shogo also has to admit that the possibilities hypothesized by Miyazaki Kentaro actually exist. Even from Onodera Shogo's position, he feels that he has reason to doubt that this is
The truth about the warehouse fire case, or some possibility of the truth.
…
"Miyazaki-kun, fortunately you are one of the empire's own." Onodera Shogo shook his head and said, "If you were an enemy of the empire, these conspiracies and tricks alone would be enough to cause a lot of trouble for the empire."
"Onodera-kun, can I understand that this is a compliment to me?" Cheng Qianfan said with a chuckle.
As he said that, he looked at Kawada Atsuhito and said, "Master Atsuhito, I have thought about it carefully. The road marked out by Commander Ikeuchi for the young master seems to be prepared with delicious cakes on the road. In fact, we may be able to
There are other more delicious dishes to choose from.”
Kawada Atsuhito had been quietly listening to the analysis of Kentaro Miyazaki and Shogo Onodera's words with a smile on his face.
He found it very interesting that the conversation between Miyazaki-kun and Onodera was more like complimenting each other than two talented people showing sympathy for each other.
Of course, it can also be understood as wanting to perform well in front of him.
He enjoys it.
However, it is obvious that Kentaro Miyazaki is more skillful and is one step ahead of Shogo Onodera.
At this time, after hearing what Kentaro Miyazaki said, Kawada Atsuto did not speak immediately. He carefully tasted what Kentaro Miyazaki had just said, and with a thought in his heart, he said, "Miyazaki-kun means that we ignore the threats thrown by General Ikeuchi."
This dish, but choose to have a French meal directly?"
"As expected of Master Atsuhito." Cheng Qianfan exclaimed in surprise. He just stared at Kawada Atsuhito, and then suddenly smiled bitterly, "It seems that we have made a fool of ourselves."
He said to Onodera Shogo, "Young Master Atsuhito has been silent just now. I was quite content to just sit and watch the two of us giving advice. Now it seems that Young Master Atsuhito has already mastered the pearls of wisdom."
"Ashamed, I made Master Atsushi laugh." After saying that, Cheng Qianfan raised his glass and toasted to Kawada Atsushi with a respectful expression.
…
Onodera Shogo also quickly followed up and raised his glass to propose a toast to Kawada Atsuhito.
However, he was still a little confused at this moment. He vaguely felt that he understood something, but he could not really see through it.
Kawada Atsushi nodded slightly, raised his glass and drank with the sages.
He naturally knew that he was inspired by Kentaro Miyazaki and had just figured it out.
He even understood that what Kentaro Miyazaki said just now was actually to help him gain face and create an image of him as a wise man.
To put it bluntly, this is flattery.
However, Kawada Atsuto was happy in his heart, and he did his part and happily accepted Kentaro Miyazaki's flattery.
Because, this flattery comes at the perfect time.
The most important thing is that this is a profound flattery, one that only the two of them know tacitly. Just looking at the change in the eyes of Onodera Shogo on the side is enough to explain everything.
Onodera Shogo's eyes became even more respectful when he looked at him, and there was a bit more admiration than before.
"It's not as exaggerated as you said." Kawada Atsuhito smiled slightly, "I have been thinking about this matter for the past few days, thinking about what the commander said, and I only got it yesterday."
"Young Master Atsushi is so wise that I can't match him." Cheng Qianfan said with a solemn expression. He turned to Onodera Shogo and said, "No wonder Master Atsuhito specifically said that he wanted to have a French meal before he came."
‘French Feast’!
Hearing this word again in a short period of time, Onodera Shogo combined it with the words of Kentaro Miyazaki and Atsuhito Kawada. He thought about it, and suddenly he felt like he had an enlightenment and understood.
"Young Master Atsuhito is so wise that I can't match him." Shogo Onodera sighed, his expression more solemn than ever before, and he said.
"It's just to satisfy some tongue desires. There are not so many explanations." Kawada Atsuhito said with a faint smile.
Yes, this French meal was indeed a request I made to Miyazaki-kun in advance.
must be.
…
"Master Atsuhito." Cheng Qianfan took a bite and asked Kawada Atsuhito, "How do you plan to eat this French meal?"
Kawada Atsuhito smiled slightly and said nothing.
"Master Atsuhito is going to take an exam for us." Cheng Qianfan smiled slightly and said to Onodera Shogo, "Onodera-kun, then we two will have a go at it in front of Master Atsuhito."
Onodera Shogo also shook his head and said with a smile, "Miyazaki-kun knows the French best and has the most say. Miyazaki-kun will speak first."
He was secretly cursing in his heart. He had indeed figured out the joints, but he had only just figured it out. Wouldn't it be difficult for him to come up with a more specific operation plan at this moment?
Fortunately, I was smart enough to stop Kentaro Miyazaki with some words.
…
"If we don't eat the Imperial cuisine given to us by Commander Chiuchi, we will eat French food." Cheng Qianfan said, "As long as the attitude of the French is tough enough and the momentum becomes stronger, the Empire will eventually make a decision due to the influence.
Respond appropriately."
"This response is negotiation." Cheng Qianfan said, "If the matter gets serious, it will be a very stressful thing for the empire, at least for Shanghai, and for the military police headquarters.
"
"In this case, Master Duren stepped forward and successfully mediated the matter, and reached a plan that both of us can agree on to compensate Peter." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile, "A plan that can satisfy Peter and make the French people happy.
It’s a plan that can be said and at the same time maintain the dignity of the empire.”
He first offered a cigarette to Kawada Atsuhito and helped him light it himself. Then he gave Onodera Shogo a cigarette. He also took a cigarette and stuffed it into his mouth. He was about to light a cigarette when he saw Onodera Shogo lighting one.
Hand over the matches.
Cheng Qianfan smiled warmly at Onodera Shogo and enjoyed Onodera Shogo's cigarette. Then he did not rush to sit down, but took a few puffs to make the cigarette burn more fully, and then handed the cigarette to Onodera Shogo.
Onodera Shogo faced the fire, he felt a lot more comfortable, and smiled knowingly at Kentaro Miyazaki.
This guy Miyazaki is so trustworthy.
Kawada Atsuto looked at all this with a smile, but he did not speak.
He was not surprised that Kentaro Miyazaki could win the friendship of Shogo Onodera so quickly.
Miyazaki is a guy who has always been very good at making friends.
Kawada Atsuhito flicked the ashes from his cigarette.
"As I just analyzed, the actions that Peter and the French Concession authorities may take." Cheng Qianfan also flicked the ashes from his cigarette and said with a smile, "These actions are a French feast, and every step of those actions is a French feast."
vegetable."
He looked at Kawada Atsushi, "Every dish is an action taken by the French against the empire."
"What we have to do is to choose which step to control the situation, that is to say, which dish Master Duren thinks is the most delicious." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile, "Seeing how confident Master Duren is, he must have chosen the dish early.
Already."
"Although the raw fish sashimi prepared by Commander Ikeuchi is delicious, if it is not handled well, it will be bad if you eat fish bones." Kawada Atsuhito smiled faintly and said, "So, this time I decided to choose the French feast."
Cheng Qianfan looked at Kawada Atsuhito, who smiled with admiration and appreciation.
This is not pretending, it is indeed admiration.
Kawada Atsuhito sneered at Junichiro Ikeuchi's olive branch and described it as sashimi that might have fish bones. This metaphor is too apt.
The fire case at the Military Police Headquarters may even involve a major case of enriching one's own pockets. This is indeed a convenient meritorious service, but there are deep implications behind it. If Kawada Atsuto is deeply involved, the Kawada family will not be concerned about the open and covert attacks caused by this.
Don't be afraid, but if it's not necessary, it's best not to mess with it.
As a noble child of the Kawada family, Atsuto Kawada keenly grasped the pros and cons and made decisive choices. This is the natural sensitivity of a noble child.
…
Kawada Atsuto noticed Miyazaki Kentaro's expression. He could feel the sincerity of Miyazaki Kentaro's admiration, which made Kawada Atsuto very satisfied, and the admiration made Kawada Atsuto happy.
He is not a jealous person. To be precise, although he regards Miyazaki Kentaro as a friend, Miyazaki Kentaro is destined to be from a humble background and can only become his retainer and servant. For such people, for their
If he is excellent, he will not be unhappy or jealous. The existence of class is like a natural chasm. The retainers will never threaten the master's family. Only the outstanding retainers will serve him better.
As the young master of the Kawada family, he is the king, while Kentaro Miyazaki, Shogo Onodera and others are retainers and servants. What he has to do is to know people and do their jobs well.
Being able to know people well and assign them well, for him, or for any noble child, is more than just "qualified", it can be described as excellent.
Regarding this point, Kawada Atsushi has already had a very clear understanding.
Therefore, being able to gain the sincere admiration and appreciation of Kentaro Miyazaki, a friend who was like a retainer, made Kawada Atsuto feel content and happy in his heart.
"Leave this matter to Miyazaki-kun and Onodera-kun." Kawada Atsuhito said seriously, "When it's time for me to step forward, I will step forward."
Saying that, Kawada Atsuhito stood up, glanced at the two of them, and then bowed slightly, "Thank you for your hard work."
"Hai."
"Hai."
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