"Is there any news about it?" Mrs. He looked at her younger brother with anticipation.
"No." Jin Kemu shook his head, "I asked someone to inquire, but I haven't heard Aguan's name."
"Will that..." Mrs. He asked a little pale face.
"No, no." Jin Kemu shook his head, "Aguanji's human and heavenly appearance must be alive."
"Is there any news about Xiaolan?" asked Mrs. He.
Jin Kemu shook his head slowly.
...
The weather was good on this day, and there was a rare slight coolness.
"What? Are you still blaming me?" Kogoro Imamura took a bite of the candied haws and turned his head to ask Kentaro Miyazaki beside him.
"I dare not." Cheng Qianfan shook his head and said, "I know that the teacher and Master Xiaogoro's arrangements are for my own good."
"It's right to know it's for your own good." Kogoro Imamura nodded and said, "Wang Baihai, if you say that he has the courage to resist the empire and seize power from the empire, it is a high opinion of him. However, this person does have his own plans. According to our observation, Wang is seeking to gradually expand his power, especially in the military, where he longs to have Chang Kaishen's leadership position in the Chongqing National Party."
He threw away the candied haws and muttered, "Even Chinese snacks can be so delicious, this land is so fascinating."
"So, the empire is here." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
"Yes, so the empire is here." Kogoro Imamura nodded and continued, "Cheng Qianfan is Chu Mingyu's confidant, and Wang Baihai also appreciates you quite well. Since that's the case, the empire is naturally not stingy to help you further improve your status in the Wang regime."
"I understand, Uncle Xiaowulang." Cheng Qianfan nodded and said.
...
The Japanese asked him to participate in the sweep as an advisor, not only could he get in touch with the appeasement army, but also showed the Japanese appreciation of him, the young man from the Wang family, and I believe this was what Wang Baihai was willing to see.
"One thing to note is that you are the consultant as Cheng Qianfan. You and I should pay attention to avoid suspicion in public." Kogoro Imamura said.
"I understand." Cheng Qianfan nodded.
"Chu Mingyu sent you a telegram?" Kogoro Imamura asked.
"Yes." Cheng Qianfan nodded, "Chu Mingyu hopes that I can establish a good relationship with the appeasement army in Shanghai."
He said to Kogoro Imamura, "I know Chu Mingyu quite well. He is not passionate about military power and has always avoided suspicion about military affairs, so I guess this should be what Wang Baihai means."
Kogoro Imamura nodded, "It is possible that Wang has always sought to become a true military leader."
...
"By the way, Cai Zhengze, the commander of the 15th Regiment of the Fourth Division of the First Army, the Pacification Army stationed in Shanghai, does Uncle Kogoro have any impression of this person?" Cheng Qianfan asked Kogoro Imamura.
"I have seen it twice, a professional soldier." Kogoro Imamura said, "This man was the deputy company commander of the Jiangsu Security Corps. It is said that he was quite brave when fighting the empire at that time and was a more capable officer."
"According to the agreement reached between the Empire and the National Party regime, they prohibited the deployment of regular troops in Shanghai. However, the Chinese people were cunning. They were stationed in Shanghai in the name of the Jiangsu Security Corps and the Police Corps." Cheng Qianfan said, "So, Cai Zhengze is from the Jiangsu Security Corps, and in fact, he should be from the direct army of the National Party Army."
"It seems you have entered the working state." Kogoro Imamura nodded with relief, "What? Are you interested in this Cai Zhengze? Or do you doubt something?"
"It's like this. Through the relationship between Li Mingzhuan, I helped me contact Cai Zhengze. Cai Zhengze is the host tonight and invite me to come over." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Cai Zhengze is Hu Delin's man, is he between him and Li Mingzhang?" asked Kogoro Imamura.
"This is not clear yet." Cheng Qianfan shook his head, "However, although there are many factions within the Pacification Army, the relationship is actually quite complicated. This is how the Chinese people are. Talking and talking can always be related. Besides, Li Mingzhuan has a special status and is highly trusted by the Wang family. He, the commander of the First Division of the "Imperial Army", said hello. Even Hu Delin, the brigade commander, had to give face, let alone Cai Zhengze."
"This Cai Zhengze, you should build a good relationship and try to win over it." Kogoro Imamura said, "This is a capable professional soldier. This time, the 15th Regiment of Cai Zhengze will work with the Ota Brigade in cooperation. Yuichi Nakasa Ota has a high opinion of Cai Zhengze. Such talents will play a very positive role if they can get close to the empire and be used by us."
"I understand." Cheng Qianfan nodded.
His heart moved.
Kogoro Imamura was very cautious and paid great attention to confidentiality in the military plan to sweep the so-called appeasement zone. Previously, Cheng Qianfan only knew that Cai Zhengze's 15th Regiment of the Pacification Army would participate in the purge. Now he finally confirmed that Yuichi Oda's Oda brigade, at least part of the Oda brigade's troops, will be dispatched together with Cai Zhengze's troops.
...
Huibin Tower.
Night falls.
At the door of Huibin Building, an officer was waiting with a team of soldiers.
The manager of Huibinlou was smiling.
Captain Cai invited distinguished guests at Huibin Tower and booked the venue directly. He dared not speak out.
At this moment, three small cars arrived and stopped at the door.
The bodyguards in the front and back immediately got out of the car and looked around vigilantly.
One of them came to the door of the vehicle in the middle and opened the door, and saw an extremely handsome man getting out of the car.
"Hello, Mr. Cheng." Cai Zhengqi stepped forward to greet him, "I am Cai Zhengqi, here to welcome Mr. Cheng on the order of my brother."
"I'm working hard." Cheng Qianfan nodded slightly.
"Brother is already waiting in the private room, Mr. Cheng, please." Cai Zhengqi asked for help.
"please!"
...
"Hahaha, Mr. Cheng, I have long admired the name." Cai Zhengze smiled cheerfully when he saw Cheng Qianfan walking in, "I saw him today. He is indeed very energetic and worthy of being a talent that Mr. Wang praised."
"Captain Cai is too famous. Cheng is well-known for his reputation and has long been admired by many people." Cheng Qianfan clasped his fists and said with a smile.
"Hahaha, please Mr. Cheng!"
"Captain Cai, please!!"
"please!"
"please!"
"Hahaha!" The two looked at each other and smiled and sat down.
...
Cai Zhengqi stepped back to the door, closed the door, and retreated.
Cheng Qianfan glanced at the rich wine and food on the table and smiled, "Captain Cai is really spending money."
"Where is it?" Cai Zhengze said, "Mr. Cheng is a distinguished guest, but Commander Li called him and must entertain Mr. Cheng well."
"Oh, Captain Cai is so polite." Cheng Qianfan smiled slightly, "Captain Cai is a person who is so excited. Cheng feels like he is right at first sight. If Captain Cai doesn't mind, I will call him Brother Cai. How about it?"
"Ah, I can't ask for it." Cai Zhengze nodded happily, "Brother Cheng."
"Brother Cai!"
The two of them looked at each other and laughed.
...
Cai Zhengqi told the guards outside the door to escort them well. He glanced at Cheng Qianfan's bodyguard standing at the door, and said that he would invite them to drink, but was politely refused.
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He went downstairs and let the restaurant go up to the restaurant. He was very happy to entertain Cheng Qianfan's other bodyguards. He walked around again. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he quietly went to a private room at the corner.
"Several people, I've been waiting for a long time." Cai Zhengqi said with his fists.
Several people also stood up and clasped their fists.
"Company Commander Cai." A man in his thirties introduced to Cai Zhengqi, "This is Comrade Weng Qianning from our enemy's Ministry of Works."
"Corporate Commander Cai is lucky." Chen Kewen, who was pseudonym Weng Qianning, said with his fists.
"This is Comrade Bao Qing."
"Corporate Commander Cai, lucky to meet." Huang Zhongyuan, who was named Bao Qing, said with his fists.
"Please sit down, please." Cai Zhengqi glanced at the three of them, nodded and said, "Today, my brother was inviting guests to a banquet. We happened to be dark under the lights, so it was safer."
All three nodded.
...
"I wonder who distinguished guests to be invited by Captain Cai today?" Huang Zhongyuan asked, "I saw this man bringing a lot of bodyguards, so he should have an extraordinary identity."
"Cheng Qianfan from the French Concession." Cai Zhengqi said, "The two may have never heard of this person. Mr. Mu must know Cheng Qianfan."
"Cheng Qianfan, deputy general manager of the Central Police Office in the French Concession." Mu Kaihuai nodded and said to the two, "This person is extremely powerful in the French Concession. In addition, Cheng Qianfan is also a confidant of Chu Mingyu, the Foreign Minister of the Wang regime."
Chen Kewen and Huang Zhongyuan looked at each other, and the two nodded and did not speak.
"Company Commander Cai, time is tight, so we talk straight to the point." Mu Kaihuai said, "How is Company Commander Cai considering what we said before?"
"I'm not hiding it." Cai Zhengqi smiled bitterly, "I don't want to wear this yellow skin on my body for a long time."
He looked at the three of them and said, "Cai is a Chinese, but now he is doing this job of forgetting his ancestors. He is really ashamed to meet people."
Cai Zhengqi sighed, "It's too late to regret it after wearing this yellow skin and doing so many things that shame our ancestors."
"Company Commander Cai is very wise and admirable." Chen Kewen said, "The anti-Japanese war is in no particular order. As long as we are willing to go to the road of anti-Japanese war, we will welcome you with both hands."
...
When Cai Zhengqi heard this, he frowned and said nothing.
"What are the concerns about Company Commander Cai?" Huang Zhongyuan said from the side, "Since we came to see Company Commander Cai today, we naturally came with sincerity. We should be honest and have nothing to say. Only by sufficient communication can we reach a consensus."
"To be honest, if I could decide personally, Cai would like to revolt today and join the anti-Japanese torrent." Cai Zhengqi said, "It would be fine if he would even take people to kill Cheng Qianfan as a lie."
Mu Kaihuai, Huang Zhongyuan and Chen Kewen did not speak and said seriously.
"But now, it is my brother who is in charge of the family." Cai Zhengqi said, "I know the brother's attitude towards the Japanese. He is unwilling to do things with the Japanese in his heart. However, Brigade Commander Hu is his brother's benefactor and once saved his brother's life, he values loyalty the most."
"I understand." Huang Zhongyuan nodded, "Captain Cai was because Hu Delin had saved him, so he could not make up his mind to rebel anyway."
"Yes." Cai Zhengqi nodded, "And since he followed Chief Hu and wore this dress, Chief Hu treated my brother very well. You also know that the supplies of the Appeasement Army were actually not as abundant as they imagined. However, with the face of Chief Hu, the supplies of the 15th Regiment have always been given priority to other troops."
...
"Company Commander Cai, we understand what you said." Chen Kewen expressed his serious expression and thought, "To be fair, if I were Captain Cai, I would have been taking good care of my savior. If I wanted to make a decision anyway, it would be difficult to decisively deal with it in my mind."
Cai Zhengqi glanced at Weng Qianning in surprise, "Mr. Weng can say this, which I didn't expect."
"Oh?" Chen Kewen smiled, "What did Company Commander Cai think I would say?"
"Nature is a righteous and stern speech. It is said that personal kindness is a small righteousness, and resisting the country is a national righteousness. You cannot lose the great righteousness because of small righteousness." Cai Zhengqi said.
"Yeah." Chen Kewen nodded, "To be honest, if I was the one I used to be, I was immature and might have spoken like this. Our goal is right and honest. Our heart is good, but the way of speaking and attitude may not be good enough."
"Ah?" Cai Zhengqi glanced at Weng Qianning.
"There is nothing to say. We did the anti-Japanese united front work, and we did not do well from the beginning. The work is constantly improving. We must pay attention to methods and not act recklessly." Chen Kewen said with a smile, "For example, we will put ourselves in the shoes of the situation that Company Commander Cai said, and think about it. If we were in your position, how would we consider it."
"So, you just mentioned Hu Delin's kindness and care for Brother Ling. We didn't know this situation before. Now, Captain Cai's hesitation is understandable from a reasonable point of view. After all, we are human beings and have feelings." Chen Kewen said, "If you don't say anything, it will surprise you anyway."
...
"That's great." Cai Zhengqi said happily. He looked at Weng Jianning in front of him and had a very good impression of this person.
He didn't like the person who had secretly contacted him in the Shanghai Red Party before, because he was very good at speaking, and of course he understood the great principles. It's worth mentioning that since he was willing to contact the Red Party, he naturally recognized those great principles.
However, only the big truth cannot solve the problem. He raised those problems in hopes that the Red Party can help solve the problem, discuss a reasonable plan together, and strive to achieve a joint anti-Japanese war.
Later, he expressed his dissatisfaction to the Red Party and asked for a replacement to negotiate.
And now Mu Kaihuai has a good impression, but he is barely okay, better than the previous Red Party.
Now, Weng Qianning from the Shanghai Enemy Work Department of the Red Party in front of him obviously had a much better impression of this person. He could truly feel Weng Qianning's honest attitude, and he could feel that Weng Qianning's sincerity was indeed put in their shoes.