Akiyama Shinyuki quickly extracted all the information from the Russian.
It has to be said that although the Soviet Union produced spy geniuses such as Sorge (who was actually a German), at the beginning of the 20th century, Russia could not compare with Japan in terms of espionage work, and the level of emphasis was too different.
Far.
For a long time, Japan has regarded espionage work as a key link in its political and military affairs.
Of course, we were also deeply affected later on.
After all, intelligence is the most critical factor in decision-making.
Nowadays, the negotiations between Japan and Russia on the rights and interests in Northeast China have reached a deadlock, and there is no way to talk at all.
Not only does Japan want Russia to withdraw its troops from Northeast China, but Britain also does not want Russia to have a comfortable outlet to the sea.
But now Russia has three powerful naval fleets in its hands. It is a second-class naval power. It is really unjustifiable if it does not even have a serious ice-free port as an outlet to the sea.
Although St. Petersburg is also a good port, the conditions for accessing the sea are harsh and it can easily be blocked.
So I just want to stay in Lushun and Northeast China.
Anyway, in the eyes of Russia, the Qing Dynasty is just a big fat pig that is left to be slaughtered. It is still the kind of person who has no brains and cannot use its legs and feet. I can't cut the west, so why can't I cut it and clear it?
I have spent 1.7 billion rubles. If I can't win the Northeast, the world's powers will laugh out loud.
It's just that they didn't expect that Japan's current ambitions for external expansion are no worse than their own.
The Russo-Japanese War was also the first war between two modern countries in East Asia, and many people also called it World War Zero.
Now Japan is not afraid of offending Russia, and even wants to take the initiative to stir up trouble and cause a war.
Because Japan knows very well that once the Trans-Siberian Railway is completely repaired and Russia transports large-scale troops to the Far East and spends a year or two to completely stabilize its position, it will be impossible to win.
Akiyama Shinyuki sat at his desk, picked up a pen and began to write a letter to Toyama Mitsuru.
He uses a brush and his calligraphy skills are not bad.
In fact, had it not been for the strong persuasion of his brother, the father of the Japanese cavalry, Akiyama Yoshiko, Akiyama Masayuki would have probably embarked on the path of literature.
His younger brother Shiki Masaoka was a famous scholar in modern Japan, and the two had a very good relationship.
Akiyama Masayuki recalled his friend Masaoka Shiki who had passed away from tuberculosis, and wrote a letter in a Japanese literary style.
After receiving the letter, Toyama Mitsuru was not in the mood to carefully study Akiyama Masayuki's literary rhetoric and word-writing skills, but he was very shocked by the information in the letter, and he immediately gave it to his co-staff officer Uchida Ryohei.
"Now that Russia has built several base stations along the way, it will soon be able to establish connections with Moscow faster. Once communications can be achieved with Moscow, it will be very fast to transmit information to the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg." Toyama Mitsuru said.
——But he still overestimated the efficiency of the Russians.
But they must think about things from the most unfavorable perspective, so as to ensure nothing goes wrong.
Uchida Ryohei asked: "What is the base station General Akiyama mentioned?"
Tou Shanman said: "I have done some research. This is the radio equipment successfully developed by Li Yu. It can communicate with the headquarters at any place without relying on telegraph lines."
"Wouldn't it be extremely convenient in the field?" Uchida Ryohei instantly realized the power of radio.
Tou Shanman nodded: "It is indeed a very terrifying technology, and as far as I know, Li Yu is already the world's best in this aspect."
Uchida Ryohei asked: "We don't have such ability?"
"No!" Toushanman said, "It involves many state-of-the-art results, and Li Yu's patent was applied for in the United States."
"Applying in the United States?" Uchida muttered.
Obviously, even though it seems harmless to humans and animals, the United States still cannot be offended easily, and it is unrealistic to rob it forcefully.
Toyama Manchu said: "From the mouth of the Russian spy, we also know that Russia intends to establish more contacts with Li Yu's company and hopes to have a long-term supply contract. They hope to put the equipment in Tokyo so that it will not be monitored
To communicate with the country directly. And this requires a lot of radio equipment."
Uchida Ryohei slapped the table: "The Russians have a very good idea. They also want to plant spies under the emperor's feet! Fortunately, you saw his identity at a glance. Without this information, we would still be in the dark."
Tou Shanman said: "The current situation is that Russia is ready to send people to sign a contract with Li Yu's company, and we cannot stop this."
Uchida Ryohei really coveted this advanced technology. Just buying it would not be able to meet the need to master the core technology. Japan is now trying its best to get rid of its dependence on Europe in industrial technology and wants to independently produce locomotives, rails, ships, etc.
He thought for a while and said, "Is it possible to obtain radio technology from Li Yu?"
Toyama Mitsuru said: "I have met with him twice. Although this person's position is difficult for me to judge, it is obvious that he will not side with us."
Uchida Ryohei said: "There are many Chinese people who are pro-Japanese now. Why is he not pro-Japanese?"
Tou Shanman said: "This is really unexplainable. Logically speaking, we and China should unite to fight against white Russian talents. Now that Russia's plan has been leaked, Chinese students studying abroad have been anti-Russian, but this Li Yu did not show too much
Too many thoughts like this.”
Uchida Ryohei frowned: "There are indeed doubts! Is there any more information about him?"
Tou Shanman said: "Unfortunately, no."
Uchida Ryohei said: "We should have more control over him. Technology has made a profound contribution to the strength of the West."
"I have a suggestion for this." Tou Shanman suddenly said.
Uchida Ryohei immediately asked: "What's your suggestion?"
Tou Shanman said: "From the only information, it can be seen that Li Yu is not married, and he does not seem to be resistant to women. Because I found that he took a beautiful Chinese woman to Europe with him, but the two
People are not in a relationship between husband and wife."
"Oh?" Uchida Ryohei said, "We are not husband and wife, but we went to Europe together?"
Tou Shanman smiled slightly and said: "It seems that he is also a wanderer. Although his performance is almost impeccable, the hero is difficult to be a beauty, and he is young and energetic, and he is full of vigor, so there are flaws after all."
"It's a good breakthrough point. I'm afraid there is no weakness, but if there is a weakness, you can take advantage of it," Uchida Ryohei said. "But he is already accompanied by a beautiful woman. Will this strategy be difficult to work?"
"Don't worry!" Toushan said confidently, "I have observed that the girl named Bicheng who is traveling with him is not a considerate woman, and she does not understand what is charming."
Uchida Ryohei said: "What do you mean?"
Toushan Manman picked up the tea cup and said, "She doesn't know what a woman is."
Uchida Ryohei laughed heartily after hearing what he said, "Toyama-kun also understands women, but women understand women better! Do you have a suitable candidate?"
Toyama Mitsuru seemed to have considered this step and replied: "We can edit the book for Mr. Konoe, the chairman of the House of Nobles. His Shanghai East Asia Tongwen Academy must have many talents."
The Mr. Konoe mentioned by Mitsuru Toyama is Konoe Atsumaro, the father of Konoe Fumimaro, who was notorious in modern times and the chief culprit in the invasion of China.
The East Asia Doubun Academy is a higher espionage institution founded by Japan in Shanghai in 1901 to specialize in "Chinese Studies" research.
Before 1920, the academy only admitted Japanese students, and organized previous students to conduct on-the-spot investigations of our country for more than 40 years, covering all provinces and autonomous regions except Tibet. The content covered geography, industry, commerce, society, economy, and politics.
In various aspects, the results are an important basis for Japan’s decision-making towards China.
In short, it can be seen that Japan attaches great importance to intelligence work. The maps of China drawn by the Japanese back then were even more detailed than our own.
Uchida Ryohei nodded and said: "Mr. Konoe will definitely support our opinion."
Konoe Atsumaro is the undisputed soul figure of the current "Japan's foreign hard movement" and has a deep relationship with the Black Dragon Society.
Later this year, when his position as speaker of the House of Peers expired, Mitsuru Toyama even planned for him to form a cabinet. However, Konoe Atsumaro contracted actinomycetes during his two previous trips to China.
If he gets sick, he will die next year without treatment.
——This disease is difficult to treat without penicillin.
Telegrams were exchanged very quickly. Konoe Atsumaro was always extremely concerned about China's affairs. After all, he also wanted to conquer Manchuria.
Konoe Atsumaro quickly mentioned a very suitable person, and she happened to be at Shanghai Dongya Doubun Academy.
After receiving Konoe Atsumaro's reply, Mitsuru Toyama immediately came to Shanghai and met this young Japanese female spy. To be precise, she should be said to be a spy trainee.
The first impression is very good, because from Tou Shanman's point of view, at least he looks very good, and this alone is already half the battle.
"Hello, I am the Black Dragon Club."
"President Touyama, my name is Konoe Akiyuki."
Toushan Man was stunned: "Konoe?"
Konoe Akiyuki smiled slightly: "We are distant branches."
Touyama breathed a sigh of relief. The Konoe clan was the head of the five regent families in Japan, and its status was second only to the emperor.
Konoe Akiyuki said in Chinese: "I have a Chinese teacher in my family, and I have been cultivating Chinese culture since I was a child."
With his fluent Chinese speaking skills, Toushan felt 30% more confident.
There is a huge difference between the side branch and the real orthodox Konoe clan of the Gosho family, that is, the Konoe Atumaro clan.
After all, these big families in Japan have been multiplying for a long time. Counting from the Kamakura period, it has been thousands of years. They have a large population, just like the many idle clans in the Manchu Qing Dynasty or the large number of private royal families in the late Ming Dynasty.
For some distant branches, the only relationship with the Konoe family may be their surname.
Just like Li Hongzhang, the governor of Zhili, and Li Goudan from the countryside, both have the surname Li, which means nothing.
But Tou Shanman knows very well that the more such a person is, the more secure it will be when using it.
The distant branches of a big family want to be recognized by the near branches even more, because the near branches who hold great power often don't like them very much.
Japanese traditional families are also full of feuds between wealthy families.
Konoe Atsumaro recommended her personally, so she must also have a high opinion of her.
Tou Shanman was very satisfied: "How is your studies related to espionage?"
Konoe Akiyuki took out several evaluation sheets from Toa Doubun Academy, and they were all rated "excellent".
Toushan Manman pulled out the evaluation sheet for mathematics and physics subjects and asked: "Do you know the target of this task?"
Konoe Akiyuki said: "I know. Li Yu is one of the best mathematical scientists in the world today. He is proficient in astronomy and engineering and can use English, Japanese and German proficiently."
Tou Shanman said: "This man is a rare talent. I hope you will use all means to get close to him."
Konoe Akiyuki asked: "Is it for information about technology?"
"Not only that," Toyama Mitsuru said, "Talent is the most important resource. I hope you can use women's unique methods to turn him to the pro-Japanese side. This will be your biggest mission goal. I have already contacted Mr. Konoe
Communication is a long-term task.”
"A trick unique to women?" Konoe Akiyuki asked.
"Yes, even becoming his woman is not a bad idea! But your heart must always belong to the Japanese Empire!" Toyama Mitsuru said solemnly.
"Akiyuki understands!" Konoe Akiyuki said.
Tou Shanman said: "Li Yu and I have met twice. He is still young, only in his twenties at most, and tall. It is much better than having you commit yourself to some old Manchu dignitary."
Some of Konoe Akiyuki's female spy trainees have received similar missions.
They have all received relevant training, because people in power always have some bad tastes and like more noble foreign women.
Although you can't actually defeat the big powers, you can use this as an outlet.
After the Russian coup, many Belarusian aristocratic women went to Harbin, Shanghai, Tianjin and other places to become dancers, and the business was very good.
Although Konoe Akiyuki is not a close branch of the Konoe family, the surname Konoe is very lethal when used, so it has always been regarded as a trump card.
He even wanted to keep her in contact with the top brass of the Russian army, but it was really difficult to break into the Russian army.
These Japanese women were also willing to accept such tasks. At one time, a large number of Japanese women even went to Nanyang to work as kiln sisters to earn money to support the military.
At this time, the thinking of all Japan is quite scary.
Konoe Akiyuki said: "I once saw Li Yu's photo in a newspaper."
Toyama Mitsuru said: "Very good, you have to study your identity carefully, and use the Chinese name 'Wei Zhaoxue' for the time being. Once the time is right, you can come up with the Japanese identity of 'Konoe Zhaoxue'. This is a step-by-step strategy."
Konoe Akiyuki said: "Akiyuki has remembered it."
Tou Shanman said: "You must keep your identity in mind every day. Since ancient times, women have been born with the advantage of espionage. I hope you can fulfill your mission."
Konoe Akiyuki said expressionlessly: "Even if I die, I will turn into a cherry blossom in Tokyo."
Tou Shanman said: "No, your goal is to live well. Once dead, the intelligence personnel will have no value at all."
Toyama Mitsuru said: "I will personally contact General Aoki Xuanzhun and Mr. Banxi Rihachiro in the palace of Zhili Governor Yuan Shikai who is in Beiyang. The two of them will provide strong support for your future intelligence work."
Touyama Manchu immediately named both the first and second generation Japanese spy chiefs.
Konoe Akiyuki was very moved and leaned over and said: "Akiyuki will never let down our seniors! If we can get the technology he wants for the emperor, Akiyuki is willing to give everything!"
Toyama Mitsuru looked at Konoe Akiyuki's beautiful side face and the snow-white skin that leaked out when he leaned over. His mind almost faltered, but he immediately stabilized his thoughts.
——Even he has trouble controlling himself. He doesn’t believe that young Li Yu can resist the women of the Japanese Empire!