Japan, Tokyo.
Konoe Duke's Palace.
Two people were kneeling facing each other, one was former Prime Minister Konoe Takemo, and the other was his in-law, Marquis Hosokawa.
"Saijiao is guarded 24 hours a day. He is the main culprit in the war against the United States. Your Majesty intends to hand him over to the Americans."
Hosokawa sighed slightly. At this time, Konoe no longer looked like the Prime Minister before.
Konoe's temperament is a bit indecisive. To put it bluntly, he is timid. Now that Japan surrenders, Saijo will definitely be doomed. He is worried that he will end up like Saijo.
After all, he was in office when the all-out war with China started.
"The Americans have come in, and I heard they provided a list. All the people on the list are war criminals, including you."
After hesitating for a moment, Hosokawa finally revealed the news that was most unacceptable to Konoe.
Even if he didn't say anything, Konoe would know about it sooner or later.
"There are several levels of war criminals this time. You are a Class A war criminal, but don't worry, not all of them will die even if they are Class A. You abdicated early, and there is no conflict of interest with the Americans, mainly with the Chinese.
The Chinese are greedy for money, and I have asked someone to send a message to Ishihara Hiroshi, asking him to use his connections in China to help you operate and save your life."
Hosokawa said slowly, while Konoe looked bitter.
He has no relationship with Ishihara Hiroshi. Even if Ishihara Hiroshi is really on good terms with the Chinese, why should they help him?
He knew that Hosokawa Akiyasu knew Ishihara Hiroshi, but that was before.
Moreover, Hosokawa and Ishihara Hiroshi got to know each other because his son, Hosokawa Tomotaka, was a classmate and close friend of Ishihara Hiroshi.
It is said that Tomotaka Hosokawa stayed in a Chinese temple and was unwilling to return to his country.
When I got to him, my relationship with Hiroshi Ishihara became even more distant.
The most important point is that it is still unknown whether Ishihara Hiroshi can protect himself. If he cannot protect himself, how can he help himself?
Konoe's heart was filled with despair.
"The person in charge of the Americans is Mike. He will arrive in Tokyo early next month to urge us to formally surrender."
Hosokawa continued to say that he was not a war criminal, and he was a long-established Japanese nobleman. He specifically inquired about the news outside and came to tell Konoe.
Konoe's situation is a little better than Saijo's, but the benefits are limited.
He is also not allowed to go out and awaits his final fate.
"I understand, how is your health lately?"
Konoe sighed, and Hosokawa shook his head helplessly: "It's not that good. I don't know if I can survive this year. It's a pity that Tomohashi didn't come back."
Konoe was silent, he understood that Hosokawa Akiyasu had always missed his youngest son, and the one whom Hosokawa felt most sorry for was his youngest son.
Japan was defeated and the empire lost its previous power. If Hosokawa Tomotaka stayed in China, it would be in danger.
It's a pity that he is no longer the prime minister. When he was in power, he could order many people to do things. It was very easy to find someone to help him. But now he is about to become a prisoner and has no qualifications or capital at all.
"Take care, I believe Jihyo will come back."
After a while, Konoe comforted him by saying that in fact, Marquis Hosokawa's health had not been very good since last year and he had been lying in bed for more than a month.
If it were not his business this time, Marquis Hosokawa would not come forward in person to help him find out the news.
"I hope so."
Hosokawa sighed. The eldest son was very mature and could inherit his title. However, the empire had surrendered and no one knew what the future would look like. According to the American system, all their titles would disappear.
Whether you have a title or not is of little significance.
His grandson Xiaoxi is seven years old this year and is very cute. Apart from his youngest son, Hosokawa Akiyasu has no regrets in his heart.
Hosokawa didn't stay too long. If they hadn't been a son and a daughter, and Hosokawa Akiyasu had come to visit in the name of his grandson visiting his grandfather, he wouldn't even have been able to get in.
This also shows the current situation of Konoe Takemo.
Shanghai, war situation team.
Chen Zhanli has his own separate office. After returning to the combat team, he is currently a lieutenant colonel and captain, but he has no soldiers for the time being.
Give him the position of captain first, it will be easier to arrange later.
"Zhanli, the team leader is back. His time is limited, only half an hour at most. You go and report on your work immediately."
Loach wrote to Chen Zhanli and left after calling him. During this period, Chu Lingyun was very busy and even the war team did not have time to come back.
Before the Guo army arrived, Shanghai was still guarded by Japanese and puppet troops.
Once Japan surrendered, there were many people with small thoughts. If Chu Lingyun hadn't been personally in charge, I don't know how many people would have suffered during this period.
Chen Zhanli came to his office, and Chu Lingyun had just washed his face.
I didn't even change my clothes. In fact, I was still wearing the clothes Ishihara Hiroshi wore. Fortunately, it was a suit, not a Japanese kimono.
"Team leader, Chen Zhanli will report to you."
After entering, Chen Zhanli immediately saluted with a military salute. Chu Lingyun looked at him with a smile on his face.
Although he is not in the war situation team, he knows everything that happens here.
Ni Loach personally went to pick up Chen Zhanli at No. 76 and brought him back in public. At the same time, he made everyone understand that Chen Zhanli was not a traitor, but a hero of the Anti-Japanese War.
Chu Lingyun understood what Ni Loach was thinking. When it came to protecting his shortcomings, Ni Loach was stronger than anyone else.
"Thank you for your hard work, just come back."
Chu Lingyun walked over and took Chen Zhanli to the sofa to sit down.
At first, Loach recommended Chen Zhanli and wanted him to be ranked No. 76. Not many people were optimistic about Chen Zhanli. Chu Lingyun also found that Chen Zhanli was a good prospect and was willing to give him this opportunity to try and make up for his previous mistakes.
In fact, Chen Zhanli is not the most suitable person to be numbered 76.
At that time, he offended both Ding Mo and Nan Yun, and killed many of their people.
As a last resort, Chu Lingyun asked Chen Zhanli to go to the Mei Agency and enter No. 76 through the Mei Agency. In this way, Chen Zhanli would become a person who was not in power for a long time at that time.
Facts have proved that this move was correct. If he had not taken refuge with Kubo at the beginning, Kubo would not have so much trust in Chen Zhanli later.
Kubo said more than once that everyone else belonged to No. 76, but he and Chen Zhanli came from Meiji.
They are naturally their own people.
Chen Zhanli reported very seriously, and Chu Lingyun listened very seriously. Chen Zhanli did a good job and knew these people very well, but he overlooked one thing.
Do any of these people have any comrades of their own?
Chu Lingyun knew about Chen Zhanli's joining the Red Party. Even though it was Secretary Wang who promoted him, the person who really suggested it was Chu Lingyun.
It can be said that this matter was controlled by Chu Lingyun.
"Your plan is fine, but don't worry. I'll report it to Boss Dai, and by the way, I'll ask Zhongtong if there are any insiders they specially broke into. Don't accidentally injure one of your own people."
Chu Lingyun replied calmly, while Chen Zhanli felt trembling in his heart.
Although he joined the Red Party, his time was too short, and his mission was to lurk, so he didn't have much to do.
Inside No. 76, there may be people from the Central Unification Committee, and there may also be comrades from the Red Party.
He must report it, and if so, there is no time to make adjustments.
Although what Chen Zhanli wants to execute is a traitor who has taken human life, there are some situations that cannot be taken at face value.
Some comrades need to do some disguised things in order to better lurk.
It's not like this has never happened before.
And among those who will be imprisoned, is it possible that there are also comrades of their own?
"Yes, team leader."
Chen Zhanli accepted the order softly, while Chu Lingyun praised: "You have done well over the years. Boss Dai and I both remember your contribution. Don't worry, this reward based on merit will be enough for you to be promoted to another military rank."
Chen Zhanli was promoted to colonel again, catching up with Loach.
However, this time, in terms of merit after the war, Loach can also be promoted.
Loach's promotion was much more difficult than Chen Zhanli's. What he was promoted to this time was a threshold, a threshold that many people could not cross in their lifetime.
Chu Lingyun knew far more about the situation than Loach.
From now on, the lowest rank of the station commanders of each military branch station will be major general. Zhu Qing will be promoted to major general this time. After all, Changsha station is a large station.
Ni Loach has worked hard for many years and successfully advanced this time, but Shen Hanwen and Chu Yuan have to wait a little longer.
After Loach is promoted, he can no longer follow him, even if he wants to, he must be released.
If he is willing to stay at the headquarters, the minimum position will be deputy director, and certainly a senior position.
However, Chu Lingyun has no intention of letting him stay at the headquarters. The headquarters is stable, but there are many things going on. Besides, Boss Dai is about to be finished. It is not necessarily a good thing for Ni Loach to stay at the headquarters.
Secretary Qi is not an easy person to get along with.
Loach must be released outside. As long as he comes out, all webmasters except Shanghai District will let him choose.
Chu Lingyun has already helped him identify several good large websites. If he can't stay at the headquarters and go to the branch stations, Ni Loach is fully qualified to be the website manager.
These stations are all in the south and none in the north.
Choosing the south is also due to Chu Lingyun's protection of Loach. The north will soon become a battlefield. No matter where he is, he cannot avoid dealing with the Red Party.
Intelligence is particularly important during the war, but the south is not so prominent, at least the front will be easier.
After Boss Dai dies, Chu Lingyun will make proper arrangements for Ni Loach.
The most critical reason is that Loach is getting married.
He and Lily had reported on their affairs, and Chu Lingyun had agreed that now that Japan has surrendered, and when the situation has completely stabilized, Chu Lingyun will personally host the wedding for them.
There are mistakes in small details, but there are no mistakes in big ones.
He has a bit of a gangster mentality and is timid and greedy for money, but he has never oppressed the people, let alone dealt with the Red Party. Moreover, he is a hero of the Anti-Japanese War. With the arrangements made by Chu Lingyun for him, nothing will happen to him even in three years. .
However, his identity and temperament are not suitable for staying in the country.
There are many Chu Lingyun's properties in the United States. When the time comes, he can be asked to help take care of them, especially the underworld and mercenary forces. Liu Chengzhu is obviously beyond his capabilities.
If these loaches do it, nothing will go wrong.
In addition to Loach, Shen Hanwen and Chu Yuan, Chu Lingyun also considered and made plans for them.
Of course, it is all Chu Lingyun's wishful thinking at present. If they are not willing, Chu Lingyun will not force them, just like Zhong Hui did not want to go to Nanjing with him, Chu Lingyun will let them go immediately.
The time has come to August 30th.
Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Mike stepped off the plane, followed by his entourage, including Thomas.
After many days of deliberation, Mike decided to come to Japan in advance. He took a certain risk in doing so. Although Japan has disarmed, there are many radicals in Japan, and these people may pose a threat to him at any time.
And Mike only had four thousand occupying troops with him.
Such power is not enough.
But Mike came anyway. He was a proud man and would not wait for Japan to formally surrender. That would make him appear cowardly. He wanted to watch Japan surrender with his own eyes.
"General Mike."
The Japanese side sent people to greet him, and the people who came were of high rank, and they were people close to Yu Ren.
Yu Ren was very worried, not knowing what the Americans would do to him.
Although the Americans had hinted before that they could save his life and position, they had not made a public statement after all. If the United States went back on its word, there was nothing he could do.
Moreover, there are many high-ranking Allied forces who hope to put him on trial as a war criminal.
Once he is put on trial, not only will the emperor's majesty be lost, but many of the things Japan has done were decided after his signature, and he will inevitably die.
He must see Mike, test his tone, or convince him not to put himself on trial in order to save his life.
Mike glanced at the Japanese who came to greet him and ignored him.
"General Mike, your Majesty hopes to meet you."
The one who was left out was the chief attendant, Yu Ren. He didn't dare to complain at all and continued to flatter Mike.
"Our general is very busy, let's talk about it later."
Thomas came over and saw that Mike was deliberately trying to make the Japanese understand their situation.
"Yes, you should have a good rest first."
The chief attendant did not dare to have any objection, Thomas and the others took Mike to the resting place.
Before Japan formally surrenders, Mike will stay here temporarily. It is enough for others to arrive in Japan. There is no need to run to Tokyo, which will be even more dangerous.
On September 2nd, a surrender ceremony was held in Tokyo. Mike, who liked to make noises, arranged for two thousand planes to fly overhead. The densely packed fleet really scared the Japanese.
Not only were the Japanese in Tokyo scared, but the Japanese representatives who signed the surrender on the warship were also frightened.
Mike proudly signed his name, officially agreeing to Japan's surrender on behalf of the Allies.
After the ceremony, Mike looked specifically at the flag hanging on the Missouri.
In addition to the national flag, American warships also have the habit of flying the general's flag.
Originally, the Missouri was flying Admiral Niemi's flag. Mike proposed to add his flag. Niimi had no objection, but it made things difficult for the staff officers.
It has never happened before that a warship flies two admiral's flags.
In the end, they had no choice but to hang the flags of two generals on the same flagpole at the same time for the first time in history. In this way, Mike's flag also appeared on the warship during the Japanese surrender ceremony.
Mike was very satisfied with this result.
A few days after Japan officially signed the surrender, transport planes arrived in Shanghai. The advance army of the Fruit Party arrived in Shanghai. General Tang was the supreme commander. There were not many people transported by air. Their main task was to maintain the stability of Shanghai first.
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After all, the old man still trusts his soldiers more and will not leave the stability of Shanghai entirely to Chu Lingyun alone.
After all, Hiroshi Ishihara's identity belongs to Japan.
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This chapter has been completed!