"Make a time difference?" Zhao Guoliang frowned and thought.
"Yes, there is a time difference." Liu Bo nodded, "But first, we need to find out which floor and which room my old friends live on, and also find out their whereabouts to prevent me from meeting them face to face."
He said to Zhao Guoliang, "This point is particularly important."
"Okay, I'll arrange this." Zhao Guoliang nodded, "Unless your 'old friends' happen to live on the same floor as the traitor and are heavily guarded, there should still be a way to find out."
…
When Cheng Qianfan came to the Foreign Minister's office, Chu Mingyu was on the phone.
Looking at Chu Mingyu's serious face, Cheng Qianfan also sat upright and did not dare to disturb.
"Okay, the thing has happened, all we have to do is to be prepared for everything."
"Don't panic. Why panic? The Japanese still support Mr. Wang."
"Okay, that's it." Chu Mingyu hung up the phone with a gloomy expression.
He turned to look at Cheng Qianfan, "Qianfan is here."
"Uncle Chu." Cheng Qianfan said respectfully.
"You heard it just now." Chu Mingyu sighed, rubbed his eyebrows, and said with a serious expression, "The matter has been investigated clearly."
"The Japanese side has been reluctant to publicly recognize our new regime because Japan still has illusions about the Chongqing puppet regime." Chu Mingyu said, "They have been in secret contact with the Chongqing side and started negotiations to induce surrender."
"What?" Cheng Qianfan was shocked, "How could Japan do this?"
Then he asked a crucial question, "So, the Japanese are negotiating with Chongqing in private without telling us?"
"This matter has been known for a long time, but it has not attracted our attention and attention." Chu Mingyu said seriously, "We are too honest and trust the Japanese too much."
Chu Mingyu picked up the teacup, took a sip, and frowned.
Cheng Qianfan quickly stepped forward to refill the tea cup with hot water.
…
"According to intelligence, the Japanese should have secret contact with Chongqing in Hong Kong." Chu Mingyu said, "Minister Zhou is in Hong Kong, and Mr. Wang entrusted Minister Zhou to investigate the matter."
Zhou Liang is in Hong Kong now?
Cheng Qianfan immediately captured this information.
"The latest situation has been reported back." Chu Mingyu said, "The matter is more serious than we guessed."
"The head of the Japanese agency in Hong Kong, Youron Watanabe, the Japanese arranged for this person to come forward and have several contacts with the Chongqing side." Chu Mingyu said, and as he spoke, he snorted, "This Youron Watanabe, I was in Hong Kong before.
I had contact with him, and this person showed great respect and admiration for Mr. Wang at that time. The Japanese have no integrity and act like a villain."
"And Takeo Imai." Chu Mingyu said, "The Japanese think we don't know that Yourun Watanabe is actually Takeo Imai's man. Yourun Watanabe had secret negotiations and contacts with Chongqing. Even if Takeo Imai was not the mastermind behind the scenes, he was ultimately
At least he is an informed person."
"This incident is really shocking." Cheng Qianfan frowned and looked slightly panicked, "My nephew never expected that the Japanese would go behind our backs and have private contact with the Chongqing authorities without telling Mr. Wang.
negotiation."
As he spoke, he looked at Chu Mingyu, tried his best to hide his panic, and asked with a serious expression, "Uncle Chu, what does Mr. Wang think of this matter?"
"Mr. Wang is very angry." Chu Mingyu said, "After verifying the situation, Mr. Wang was very angry. He angrily cursed the Japanese for bullying others so much that he didn't even eat breakfast today."
…
"Mr. Wang has instructed our Ministry of Foreign Affairs to formally lodge stern representations with the Japanese side on this matter this morning and request an immediate reply from the Japanese side," Chu Mingyu said.
"The Japanese have no integrity at all. Is this how they treat friendly countries?" Cheng Qianfan looked indignant and said, "Uncle Chu, what is Japan's reply?"
"Mr. Wang personally spoke to Yingzuo Zhenzhao." Chu Mingyu said, "Yingzuo expressed shock at this. He meant that he had indeed heard about the matter, but what he knew was that this
This is a strategic attempt by Japan to induce surrender in order to undermine Chongqing’s will to resist, and will not harm our interests, and reiterates that the Japanese government’s support for Mr. Wang and the new regime will not change in any way.”
He glanced at Cheng Qianfan and saw that Cheng Qianfan was about to speak but hesitated. He frowned and said, "Just tell me if you have anything."
"This is a national matter. My nephew is young and stupid, so he may not think carefully about the issues." Cheng Qianfan said.
"If you are asked to speak, just speak." Chu Mingyu said, "Is there anything else that is not easy to say in front of me?"
…
"My nephew just thinks that in this matter, it's not about listening to what they say, but the actions of the Japanese that are important." Cheng Qianfan did not speak immediately, but thought about it carefully, and then said with a solemn expression.
Chu Mingyu took a sip of tea and motioned for Cheng Qianfan to continue.
"The Japanese side has been reluctant to publicly recognize our new regime. This alone cannot be justified." Cheng Qianfan said, "In this context, we have learned about the secret contacts between the Japanese side and Chongqing. If the Japanese side takes substantive action, it will only
It is really difficult to convince us with verbal explanations and it is difficult to reassure us."
"Yes, although you are young, you are still very sober." Chu Mingyu nodded slightly, "It is better than some people who are confused and blindly believe in Japan's promises."
Hearing Chu Mingyu's words, Cheng Qianfan closed his mouth knowingly.
"Okay, it's okay for you to know some things." Chu Mingyu said, "Some people are confused and actually believe the Japanese side. They think that the Japanese side's secret contact and inducement of surrender in Chongqing are just to shake up Chongqing.
This will actually encourage some people in Chongqing to lean toward us, which is a good thing."
After saying that, Chu Mingyu snorted coldly, "It's so stupid."
Cheng Qianfan naturally didn't have the brainpower to ask who said that. He looked at his mouth, nose and heart, looking like he was thinking seriously.
"The most urgent task is to promote Japan's recognition of our new regime as soon as possible." Chu Mingyu said to Cheng Qianfan.
"What Uncle Chu said is absolutely true. As long as Japan publicly recognizes us, and Chang Kaishen will not be willing to be behind Mr. Wang, the so-called daily negotiations will naturally be self-defeating." Cheng Qianfan nodded and said.
.
He frowned, "It's just that my nephew listened to Uncle Chu's talk about these situations. My feeling is that until the Japanese give up their illusions about Chongqing's surrender, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Japanese to recognize my new regime.
Take a substantial step forward."
"Because the Japanese also know very well that once Mr. Wang is publicly recognized, Chang Kaishen will immediately suspend negotiations with Japan." Cheng Qianfan said.
…
"Of course I know what you said." Chu Mingyu said a little irritably. He looked at Cheng Qianfan, "You go to see Imamura Hyoutarou again this afternoon."
"Yes." Cheng Qianfan nodded, "Uncle Chu, what should I say when I meet Imamura Hyoutarou? Now that the matter has come to this, I'm afraid it will be difficult to gain anything from a polite exchange."
"You just have a showdown with Hyōtaro Imamura directly. Well, it's a frank exchange." Chu Mingyu said, "Let Hyōtaro Imamura understand that we already know about Japan's contacts in Hong Kong and Chongqing. I want to see Hyōtaro Imamura."
How will you respond?"
He looked at Cheng Qianfan and said, "Remember, this is a private communication. You might as well say something more straightforward, and you can also test the Japanese side's attitude."
"My nephew understands." Cheng Qianfan nodded seriously.
…
After leaving the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Wang Puppet Regime, when Cheng Qianfan walked down the stairs to leave, a person walked towards him.
"Director Wu?" Cheng Qianfan was stunned for a moment, then greeted him with a smile.
"Mr. Cheng?" Wu Shanyue responded enthusiastically when he saw Cheng Qianfan, "When did Mr. Cheng come to Nanjing?"
"Uncle Chu said that I was too comfortable in Shanghai and asked me to come to Nanjing to help run errands," Cheng Qianfan said.
"Yes, I remembered." Wu Shanyue said with a smile, "Mr. Cheng is the young talent that Mr. Wang named and praised, and he is also Minister Chu's love."
"It's just that the elders are taking care of me and letting me practice with you." Cheng Qianfan handed a cigarette to Wu Shanyue, "Is Director Wu coming to Nanjing on business? Or..."
"I have been transferred to Nanjing now." Wu Shanyue said, "Now I am at the Nanjing Police Station..."
…
"Seat?" Cheng Qianfan came closer and asked in a low voice.
"Deputy, deputy director." Wu Shanyue waved his hand and said with a wink.
"Congratulations." Cheng Qianfan's eyes lit up and he said happily.
Wu Shanyue had previously served as the deputy director of the Shanghai Puppet Police Department, responsible for the inspection team. However, later he was implicated in the "Wang Kangnian Red Party Case", and Wu Shanyue's status in the Shanghai Puppet Police Department was also affected, and he stepped aside for a time.
Now that I can be transferred from the cold bench in Shanghai to Nanjing and serve as the deputy chief of the Nanjing Puppet Police Department, this is indeed a high promotion. At the very least, I am out of the sea of misery.
"I'll be the host someday and invite Mr. Cheng to gather with us," Wu Shanyue said.
"It should be my treat to congratulate Director Wu." Cheng Qianfan said quickly.
"I beg you." Seeing what Cheng Qianfan wanted to say, Wu Shanyue pretended to be angry, "How can I not be the host when we get to Nanjing?"
"Okay, okay, then I won't bother you." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
Wu Shanyue stood at the corridor window and watched Cheng Qianfan get into a black car, he was thoughtful.
…
"Go to Asia Hotel." Cheng Qianfan said to Hao Zi.
Sitting in the car.
Cheng Qianfan is thinking about Wu Shanyue.
In his early years, this person was the head of the Shanghai District Intelligence Unit of the Party Affairs Investigation Department and Wang Kangnian’s immediate boss.
Cao Yu was captured by the Japanese and tortured but could not confess Wang Kangnian. Wang Kangnian confessed to Wu Shanyue. Wu Shanyue was whipped three times and betrayed the entire Shanghai District of the Party Affairs Investigation Department, which directly led to the party affairs investigation that Xue Yingzhen deliberately cultivated and retained in Shanghai.
Almost all the elites in the department were wiped out, which directly led to the hasty evacuation of Qin Detai, the chief inspector of the Central Patrol Room of the French Concession.
Wu Shanyue's ability to "re-emerge" in Nanjing this time must be because he has connections within the new regime or has found a new backer.
Is it Dingmutun?
Cheng Qianfan thought about it, Wu Shanyue was in the original party affairs system of the Kuomintang, and most of his connections were also in the party affairs system. It was possible that he had connections in Dingmutun.
Of course, it's not necessarily the case. Now that the Wang Puppet Regime has gathered traitors of all sizes, Wu Shanyue might have a backer with a strong background.
He kept this matter secretly in his mind, thinking that he could find an opportunity to find out something from Liu Xia. Liu Xia had always been quite well-informed about the 'news' and 'secrets' within the Wang Puppet regime.
…
The car stopped in front of the Asia Hotel.
As soon as Cheng Qianfan got off the car, he saw Yuuto Sano sitting in the lobby.
The latter also saw Cheng Qianfan and immediately stood up to greet him.
"Second Lieutenant Sano." Cheng Qianfan stretched out his hand.
"Mr. Cheng." Sano Yuto shook hands with Cheng Qianfan.
"Please tell me, Mr. Sano, I'm here to visit Mr. Imamura," Cheng Qianfan said.
"Mr. Cheng, wait a moment." Sano Yuto said.
Soon, Sano Yuuto came back from calling for instructions, "Mr. Cheng, Secretary Sakamoto said, please just go upstairs."
"That's it, Mr. Sakamoto won't come out to greet you this time." Cheng Qianfan shook his head and laughed. He glanced at Yuuto Sano and said, "Second Lieutenant Sano, I won't disturb you on duty."
The two bowed slightly to each other.
Cheng Qianfan went upstairs along the stairs. In the corridor on the third floor, when he passed the door of a room, he saw that the door was wide open and there seemed to be no one inside.
Cheng Qianfan just glanced at it curiously. Without any pause in his footsteps, he soon arrived at Sakamoto Yoshino's office.
"Is the teacher busy?" Cheng Qianfan took the tea handed over by Sakamoto Yoshino, took a sip, and asked casually.
"I'm answering the phone." Sakamoto Yoshino said, "Starting from noon today, for some reason, the phone suddenly became busy, and there were more telegrams from the Empire."
Cheng Qianfan immediately understood that this was because the Wang puppet regime knew that the Japanese side had secretly contacted and negotiated with the Chongqing side, and therefore made representations and protests to the Japanese side. This matter had been reported to Imamura Hyoutarou.
"Did you tell the teacher that I would come to visit?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
"Of course I did." Sakamoto Yoshino said, "Uncle Imamura asked you to wait."
The two started chatting casually.
About twenty minutes later, the bell on Sakamoto Yoshino's desk rang.
"Please invite Secretary Cheng to come over." Hyōtaro Imamura said.
…
"Teacher." Cheng Qianfan bowed to Imamura Hyoutarou respectfully.
"Sit down." Hyōtaro Imamura said.
"I came in a hurry and I'm thirsty." Cheng Qianfan smiled and said, "Teacher, I want to ask for a glass of water."
"Pour your own water." Imamura Hyoutarou said angrily, "It sounds like I'm not even willing to give you a glass of water."
Cheng Qianfan first checked Hyōtaro Imamura's tea cup, refilled his cup with water, and then poured himself a cup of boiled water.
"teacher."
"Chu Mingyu asked you to come, right?" Hyōtaro Imamura asked.
"I just heard from Mr. Sakamoto that the teacher has received many calls and telegrams." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile, "It seems that the teacher has guessed my purpose of coming."
"What did Chu Mingyu tell you?" Hyōtaro Imamura asked.
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