"Sakamoto-kun, this matter..." Cheng Qianfan's eyes filled with gratitude turned into a deep bow, "Thank you very much."
"This is what I should do." Sakamoto Yoshino shook his head and sighed softly, "This way, I can feel better."
He was responsible for entertaining Hiroyuki Taniguchi, so Hiroyuki Taniguchi's security work was also somewhat related to him.
Hiroyuki Taniguchi was assassinated at the door of the Sakura Guest House of the Consulate General, or rather in front of his eyes. This incident had a great impact on Sakamoto Yoshino.
He felt that he should bear some responsibility for Taniguchi Hiroyuki's death. If, if he could pay attention to Taniguchi Hiroyuki's safety protection work, maybe this tragic incident would not have happened.
At the same time, Sakamoto Yoshino felt uneasy and guilty about his good friend Kentaro Miyazaki.
Now that he could help Miyazaki-kun make up for his regrets in this way, he finally felt a little at ease.
"Miyazaki-kun, please do it yourself, I'm going out." Sakamoto Ryano bowed slightly to Kentaro Miyazaki.
Cheng Qianfan immediately bowed in return.
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Watching Sakamoto Yoshino close the door and leave, Cheng Qianfan began to carefully observe the situation inside.
There is a wooden bed in the room, with a military blanket on the bed, a desk, a bench, a few newspapers on the desk, and a thermos bottle on the floor. It can be said that the furnishings are simple.
The small room that Sakamoto Yoshino arranged for him has an excellent location. Looking eastward from the window, you can just see the entrance to the mourning hall. Basically, all the guests who walk through the stone road and enter the mourning hall to express their condolences.
There is no way to escape Cheng Qianfan's eyes.
…
Looking at the endless stream of people dressed in dark clothes who come to the mourning hall to express their condolences, Cheng Qianfan has a solemn expression. He will bow to the visitors when they arrive, and will return the favor again when the condolences leave.
His expression was solemn and his sadness was palpable, but in fact, in his heart he was sneering and full of contempt.
As expected, Liu Naiyu, Chen Yun and Liu Mingfei, three die-hard traitor literati from the "Literary Friends Club" where Zhou Ru worked, appeared among the guests who came to express their condolences.
There are other familiar traitors, large and small.
Even in Cheng Qianfan's view, the consulate general setting up a mourning hall to "send off" Hiroyuki Taniguchi can be said to a certain extent to be a collective appearance of these large and small traitors and pro-Japanese elements who had taken refuge with the Japanese.
Among these people, Cheng Qianfan can almost conclude that most of them may not know who Hiroyuki Taniguchi is, and have never even heard of this person before. However, this does not prevent them from expressing their sorrow with sad expressions.
I came here to express my condolences as if I was dead—
The Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai personally set up a mourning hall to express condolences. The person who died must be a big figure in the "Great Japanese Empire". The Japanese may not be angry if they don't go to express condolences, but if they go to express condolences, the Japanese will definitely be happy.
All traitors and pro-Japanese elements who felt they were qualified to come to worship at his house were flocking to him like ducks.
Of course, he, Mr. Cheng, is also one of them.
Zhang Xiaolin's subordinate Pang Shui also wore a black suit and came to pay homage solemnly and respectfully.
Cheng Qianfan watched Pang Shui leave. He returned the favor with a solemn expression, but he was wondering in his heart if he attacked Zhang Xiaolin's men. Should he choose Zhan Si as his target? Or should he choose Pang Shui as his target?
Zhang Xiaolin had many disciples and disciples, among whom Zhan Si and Pang Shui were the most relied upon.
Zhan Si can kill bravely and has many lives on his hands; Pang Shui belongs to the type who can use his brain. This person is equivalent to half of Zhang Xiaolin's brain trust to a certain extent.
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coming!
Cheng Qianfan's eyes lit up.
After these large and small traitors, pro-Japanese elements, as well as some Japanese expatriates, businessmen, and some Japanese literati and politicians in Shanghai left to express their condolences, finally, big shots began to appear.
Hyōtaro Imamura accompanied Eiichi Iwai, and the two of them handed over Kodori and entered the mourning hall.
A few minutes later, Cheng Qianfan watched Hyōtaro Imamura come out accompanied by Eiichi Iwai. After Iwai whispered a few words to Hyōtaro Imamura, he left first accompanied by others, while Hyōtaro Imamura stayed.
Cheng Qianfan's heart moved.
The mourning hall was set up by the Consulate General. Since none of Hiroyuki Taniguchi's relatives and friends were present, and only one student, Nakayanuchi Goichi, temporarily acted as a family member, it was indeed necessary for the Consulate General to come forward.
Hyōtaro Imamura seems to be staying to receive guests, which shows that the identity of the visitor is extraordinary.
What happened next proved Cheng Qianfan's guess.
The sound of neat footsteps came.
Looking from where Cheng Qianfan was, he could see a group of Japanese military police running towards them and then standing in formation on both sides of the stone road leading to the mourning hall.
The position of one of the Japanese military policemen on guard duty just affected Cheng Qianfan's viewing angle.
He frowned slightly.
Of course, not everything is blocked, but part of the line of sight is blocked:
For example, if several people walk by at the same time, Cheng Qianfan could have a panoramic view of everyone's faces, but now he can only see the people at the far end.
This is just a matter of chance. He can't find an excuse to leave the room and go out to spy.
The reason why he stayed here was to silently 'greet and see off' the guests as a disciple of Hiroshi Taniguchi. If he did anything else, it would obviously be inappropriate.
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"Kagesa-kun." Seeing Kagesa Sadaaki wearing an army uniform and strutting towards him, Imamura Hyoutarou went up to meet him.
"Imamura-kun."
Cheng Qianfan vaguely heard Hyōtaro Imamura talking and shaking hands with others, but he only saw Hyōtaro Imamura. Because his line of sight was blocked, he did not see the person he was talking to.
However, judging from the words, the other party should be Colonel Kage Sasaki, the head of the Military Affairs Section.
"Imai-kun."
"Imamura-kun."
This person should be Takeo Imai from the General Staff Headquarters.
"Mr. Ume." Hyōtaro Imamura raised his voice, "Mr. Ume's coming is the best manifestation of the friendship between Japan and China. I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of Professor Taniguchi's family."
"Professor Taniguchi is a famous scholar and archaeologist in your country. He is also a well-known scholar in China. He has especially contributed a lot to the research of Chinese archaeology. He can be called a model of friendship between Japan and China. It is a pity that God is jealous of talents."
Mei Shenping sighed and shook his head.
"Please." Hyōtaro Imamura said.
Cheng Qianfan's spirits were lifted. He had just heard the name "Mr. Mei". Then he took a rough look at what this "Mr. Mei" said and concluded in his mind that this person was most likely Mei Shenping.
Of course, hearing his voice but not seeing his person is ultimately lacking. It would be best to see his face with your own eyes.
Then, he saw a thin middle-aged man offering the incense, clasping his hands together and saying something, and then walked into the mourning hall.
Although it was just a glance, Cheng Qianfan, who had already 'crushed' the photos of Mei Shenping and Gao Qingwu in his mind, was overjoyed. He could already confirm that this person was the person he had been searching for in recent days.
'Mei Shenping.
Although Gao Qingwu was not seen, the presence of Mei Shenping here was enough to explain some problems.
Mei Shenping most likely made secret contacts with the Japanese on behalf of the Wang family, but it is not yet known to what extent the contact took place.
In any case, the traces of Mei Shenping were discovered and it was confirmed with his own eyes that this person was with the Japanese high-level officials. Cheng Qianfan gained a lot this time and had completed the task assigned by Dai Chunfeng.
Chongqing only ordered him to cooperate with Song Fuguo to investigate the whereabouts of Mei and Gao, but did not give any further orders.
…
A few minutes later, Sadaaki Kage and another person he presumed to be Takeo Imai came out of the mourning hall. The two exchanged a few words with Hyōtaro Imamura, then shook hands and left.
Cheng Qianfan was surprised to find that Mei Shenping did not leave, but was led to the guest lounge by Hyoutarou Imamura himself.
The two seemed to be talking happily.
Is this the representative of Vice President Wang who has completed this contact mission with the Japanese? Has he even reached some kind of consensus?
In addition, Mei Shenping did not leave, but stayed here. What does this mean?
Could it be that Hyōtaro Imamura or other senior officials from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs want to meet with Ume Shinpei?
Later, he saw Hyōtaro Imamura return to the entrance of the mourning hall and tidy up his clothes very seriously.
His spirit was lifted. The identity of the person who could be taken so seriously by Imamura Hyoutarou and waiting to greet him must not be simple.
Is this a big shot coming to express condolences to Taniguchi Hiranyuki?
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"Your Excellency, you are here." Hyōtaro Imamura saw a young and beautiful girl accompanying Kawada Yuki and hurriedly greeted her.
To be continued...