Hashimoto Hashimoto, the dean of the Japanese Overseas Chinese School in Guangzhou, quickly fell asleep after a busy day.
And his wife, Mieko Hashimoto, was ready to take a rest only after finishing her housework and settling down her two children.
Suddenly there was a muffled sound in the yard, causing Mieko Hashimoto to sit up immediately after she had just fallen asleep.
I pushed my husband beside me, but he was too tired during the day, so he just muttered, turned over and continued to sleep.
Mieko Hashimoto was just about to get up and see what happened outside, when suddenly the door was pushed open.
Mieko Hashimoto exclaimed.
Two big men dressed in black and wearing masks appeared in the house like ghosts.
"ah"
Mieko Hashimoto's scream woke Hashimoto Shijie up. He jumped up from the bed, but at this time, the revolver in the hand of the man in black rang out.
Then, before Mieko Hashimoto could utter a second exclamation, two men in black had already rushed forward, raised the sharp knives in their hands, and stabbed Mr. Hashimoto once, once, and again...
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"What? How could such a thing happen? Report it carefully!"
Wang Hengyue was also shocked when he heard the news.
"Yes. There are four victims. Hashimoto Shiji, 33 years old, the dean of the Japanese overseas school in Guangzhou, Hashimoto Mieko, 30 years old, Hashimoto Shiji's wife, both were shot once each, and were
They were stabbed dozens of times, and the death was horrific. Also killed at the same time were their children, Taro Hashimoto and Eriko Hashimoto, aged ten and eight years old respectively."
Wang Hengyue's brows furrowed tightly.
This matter is really serious. It is not the Japanese who are causing trouble there, but a family of four who were brutally murdered.
In Guangzhou, you are on your own territory!
"When did it happen?"
"Last night around 1 p.m., my neighbor heard gunshots."
"Do you have any clues about Ben?"
"Someone saw two men in black coming out of Hashimoto's house about a few minutes after the gunshots were fired, and then hurriedly fled the scene."
"Trouble." Wang Hengyue murmured.
According to my own intelligence analysis, [Japanese] may find excuses to hinder his Northern Expedition. If that is the case, I am not afraid. I can definitely use the power of Britain, the United States and France to deal with it with a tough attitude.
But at this juncture, something like this happened.
Human life was killed in Guangzhou, and Japan will definitely make a big fuss out of it. Even if Britain, the United States and France want to intervene, there is no place for them to intervene!
Wang Hengyue took a few steps back and forth: "Immediately deploy control throughout the city and release all the spies. Investigate, investigate for me, solve the case as soon as possible. The most important thing is to bring the murderer to justice!"
"Yes! I'll make arrangements as soon as I leave!"
"Generalissimo, [Japanese] Consul General in Guangzhou Shiriguchi Hatohiro requested an immediate appointment with Marshal Jia!"
"Here he comes, damn fast!" Wang Hengyue muttered: "See you!"
Shiriguchi Hatohiro walked in in a hurry, and did not even say hello politely when they met. Instead, he directly shouted loudly: "Your Majesty the Generalissimo, four lives, four Japanese lives, were killed in Guangzhou.
!Where is the murderer? Where is the murderer?"
"The case is under investigation, Mr. Consul General." Wang Hengyue said calmly: "This is a criminal case. Judging from the way the murderer committed the crime, it is likely that he has a deep hatred for the Hashimoto family. We will catch the murderer as soon as possible!"
"Do you mean that the [Japanese] people killed the [Japanese] people? You are excusing the incompetence of your subordinates!" Shiriguchi Hatohiro said angrily: "I have reported this incident to the [Japanese] country.
I hope to give us a reasonable explanation as soon as possible and catch the murderer as soon as possible. Otherwise, we do not rule out the possibility of solving it ourselves!" "I will definitely give you and the deceased a reasonable explanation!"
"Well, I'll wait for your news and say goodbye!"
Looking at his back, Wang Hengyue fell into deep thought. Of the four lives lost, who has so much hatred for the Hashimoto family? Was it the Japanese who did it, or the Chinese?
"Call Yang Fangyun, Yu Lei, and Lu Xuan!"
"yes!"
"The situation is urgent!" Seeing that all his subordinates had arrived, Wang Hengyue said straight to the point: "The Japanese can use this matter as an excuse to threaten us with force and hinder our Northern Expedition. Once this matter cannot be properly handled, we will morally
We are at a disadvantage. Although the word morality is meaningless, it is a shield at the critical moment!"
Yang Fangyun said, "I launched an investigation as soon as the incident came out. Hashimoto had a dispute with a person named Yoshida Zuka that day. It was Yoshida Zuka's child who broke his arm in school. But things happened later.
It has been solved, and I thought that just because the child broke his arm and it would be fine after a period of recovery, Yoshida Tsuka didn’t seem to have so much hatred to kill Hashimoto Tsuji, and his whole family.”
"Yoshida Zuka?" Wang Hengyue frowned: "I don't care whether he has a motive or not, I have to investigate this person carefully, and I must find the two men in black who committed the crime. They are the key."
"People from the Intelligence Bureau, Statistics Bureau, and Investigation Division have all been mobilized." Yu Lei, who has not yet recovered from his injuries, said: "We have many intelligence personnel in Guangzhou. If it was done by [Chinese] people, I believe it will be found out soon.
.But I have an idea, could it be done by [Japanese]? If that is the case,
Then my investigation will become much more difficult, after all, we cannot directly bring the [Japanese] person for questioning."
"Think of a way, think of a way carefully." Wang Pingyue became much calmer: "Yu Lei is right, I also have this idea. If this happens sooner or later, it happens before we prepare for the Northern Expedition.
There is something strange. But we don’t have any evidence now. With evidence, everything will be easier to handle.”
The assassination of Hashimoto's family shocked Guangzhou. Not only the Japanese Consulate, but also the consuls general of the British, American and French consulates personally inquired about the matter and expressed euphemistically that during this extraordinary period, the case should be solved as soon as possible.
The entire intelligence and police system was activated.
At the same time, Japanese expatriates also began to take action.
About three hundred Japanese expats gathered near Hashimoto's house and angrily denounced the murderer.
Yoshida Tsuka burst into tears, and finally stopped crying after being persuaded by others. He said loudly: "I am so sad that I cannot describe the murder of Provost Hashimoto. As you know, I had a quarrel with Provost Hashimoto."
, the reason is that my son fell and was injured, but this is not the fault of Provost Hashimoto, it was my child who was naughty. After the fall, it was the Provost who was the first to send my child to the hospital. I know the truth of the matter.
I felt very ashamed in the end, but the provost used his generosity to not only forgive my rudeness, but also gave me a sum of money to express the school's guilt. But now, the provost is no longer here, and I want to express my gratitude to the school.
His wish to express his gratitude in person can no longer be fulfilled!"
The low sobbing of 〖〗〗 could be heard all around, and some of Hashimoto's neighbors even fainted from crying several times.
"Everyone, please express your condolences. I am sent by His Excellency Consul General Shiriguchi to comfort everyone. My name is Yan Zhi Dao L Zhi Dao Lu Xiong and I appear in front of the overseas Chinese.
"Yanzhidao-kun, when will the case be solved? When will the Hashimoto family be given justice?"
"Yes, the case must be solved as soon as possible so that Hashimoto can be laid to rest at first sight!"
Yanzhidao Luxiong calmed down the overseas Chinese: "Your Excellency, the Consul General, has had serious negotiations with the [China] military government to protect the law on this matter, demanding that the case be solved immediately and the murderer be apprehended. But unfortunately, [China]
The Chinese side’s attitude towards this is not positive, and even very negative!”
This sentence immediately ignited the emotions of Japanese expats.
"Pressure, pressure!"
"If Yang Na is unwilling to solve the case, then we will do it ourselves. Where are our warships and where are our troops?"
Seeing that the emotions of the overseas Chinese were aroused, Yanzhidao Luxiong pushed up his glasses: "Yes, pressure must be exerted on the Chinese people. The strongest pressure must be given to the Chinese people. Your Excellency, the Consul General, has informed our government of this matter.
And the law-enforcement military government has a deadline to solve the case. If the Chinese people still cannot give us a reasonable explanation before the deadline, it will be tantamount to contempt for our existence!"
"Long live the Japanese Empire!"
Someone was the first to shout.
"Long live the Japanese Empire, long live His Majesty the Emperor!"
Just when the shouts were overwhelming, a "boom" explosion came.
[Japanese] Japanese expats were in panic.
Looking towards the place where the explosion occurred, Yoshida Tsuka let out a scream. The explosion came from his house. The fire started from there.
"House, my house!" Yoshida Zuka shouted in pain.
On August 2, 1q18, the Hashimoto family of Japanese expatriates were killed. On August 3, during a gathering of Japanese expatriates, Yoshidazuka's house was attacked by a bomb again, and was subsequently submerged in a sea of fire.
But things are far from over.
That night, Japan's Guangzhou Chamber of Commerce was also attacked by bombs. Fortunately, it was already night and there were no casualties. However, this series of situations made the situation in Guangzhou suddenly become serious.
On August 4th, Japanese overseas Chinese took to the streets to protest, demanding the punishment of the murderers, and calling on the Japanese government to send troops to protect the overseas Chinese. Following this, a large number of Guangzhou citizens also took to the streets to confront the Japanese overseas residents.
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The police also appeared on the streets. In addition to maintaining order, they repeatedly persuaded both parties to stay calm. The confrontation lasted until night before the two parties dispersed.
However, a series of events caused the crisis to spread in Guangzhou, and a huge threat came to Wang Hengyue.
Who killed the Hashimoto family? Who did the explosions of the Yoshida family and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce?
Japan can completely use these incidents to intervene with force.
This incident is known as the "Hashimoto Incident" or the "Guangzhou Bloody Massacre".