Thinking of this, Lu Ming broke into a cold sweat.
This matter is too big. Negotiating privately with the Japanese without telling the government is, at best, showing contempt for the government. At worst, it is betraying the country's interests privately.
Only then did Lu Ming understand how far the feud between Wang and Jiang had reached. He really didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing, but now he was dragged into it in a confused way.
Looking back at history in the future, on a certain day of a certain year and month, there were a few people who went behind the government's back and formed a small group to discuss state affairs in the Wang Mansion. Is that okay?
Even if Lu Ming had ten heads, it wouldn't be enough to kill him!
Sweat, really sweat! I couldn’t help but feel ashamed and dripping with sweat!
Lu Ming wanted to leave here immediately and fly back to the sea like a bird overnight, but unfortunately he knew this was impossible.
He has no wings, and he has no qualifications to stand up from the table and throw the cup away.
However, Mr. Wang dares to do this because he has the confidence. He is the most prestigious leader in the Kuomintang and the head of the government.
Although he does not hold military power, his status within the government is not weaker than Mr. Chiang's, and is even a little higher.
In everyone's mind, Mr. Wang is the heir designated by the former Prime Minister's family. In the political game between him and Mr. Chiang, it is not certain who will win.
The reason why Mr. Wang dared to ignore the government and negotiate with the Japanese privately was that he was not afraid of being accused of betraying the country. He was confident that there were still many people in the government who supported him.
He was gambling heavily on his personal destiny, which destined Wang and Chiang to continue to fight fiercely and never have peace.
"If Sheng Gong is willing to come forward, I think there is hope for a consensus on this matter." Chen Gong Bo said.
"Lao Sheng is so aloof and aloof that he is unwilling to do any business with the Japanese, let alone negotiate with the Japanese. The Japanese business community respects him very much, but if he is asked to change his business model and conduct business with Japan, I am afraid that
It’s very difficult.” Mr. Wang said with something in mind.
"Fourth brother, do you think this will work? Xiaolu and I will go back to Shanghai to meet with Lao Sheng and give him some advice. In business, as long as we can make money, won't it be enough?" Chen Bijun said, holding Lu Ming's hand again.
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Lu Ming felt that her hands were thick and sweaty. This lady really treated him like a child.
"It's useless. If you go and tell him, it's better to tell Xiaolu privately that it will work. Let's let Xiaolu try it." Mr. Wang said.
Louis XIII of 1853 had been poured into everyone's glasses, but this incident interrupted it and no one took a sip.
Tao Xisheng has been shaking the wine glass for a long time.
At this time, everyone raised their glasses to greet each other, indicating that they should be ready to drink.
No one toasted to such a good wine, but slowly tasted it in small sips.
When Lu Ming drank the wine, he felt intoxicated. Not only did he feel the sweetness of the wine, but he also felt the fragrance of oak.
An indescribable taste permeated the body, and the whole person seemed to be penetrated by this feeling. There was a light and airy sense of otherworldliness in the trance.
"Ah, good wine." Tao Xisheng praised.
I drank this bottle of wine little by little, and no one ate anything.
It would be a sacrilege to eat any dish with such a fine wine, and it must be drunk dry to maintain that pure taste.
After drinking this bottle of wine, he opened another bottle of Scotch whiskey. Mr. Wang smiled and said: "Xiaolu, I heard that you like this kind of wine the most. I specially prepared it for you. Please drink more."
Lu Ming nodded and thanked him. Mr. Wang's method of winning over people was really clever, although with his status, he didn't need to win over anyone at all.
"Sir, Mr. Doihara Kenji has arrived in Shanghai. He asked someone to send a message and wanted to come and see you." Chen Gongbo said.
"Then you can help me make arrangements and see if I have time later." Mr. Wang thought for a moment and said.
"Isn't Doihara the head of the Kwantung Army's secret service? What's he doing in Shanghai?" Lu Ming was surprised and couldn't help but ask.
"He came to visit General Shirakawa, but actually he came to say goodbye. The Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea couldn't do anything serious, so it just made trouble for us here. We were having a good talk there, and just as we were getting acquainted, Hongkou Park was bombed
." Chen Gongbo said angrily.
"The people under Jin Jiu are just a group of guys who have little success but plenty of failure. They came to China to mess around and do shady things." Gao Zongwu sneered.
Lu Ming's heart almost spat out a mouthful of blood. What nonsense is this? The Japanese bombarded Shanghai and killed so many innocent people. Why not just bomb them?
Lu Ming was the overall mastermind of the Hongkou explosion. Although he did not take any credit, he would never agree if this was not a serious matter. He also thought that there were too few kills.
The Japanese military not only went to war against China without any reason, but also held a victory celebration on Chinese soil after the war. If not, who would they bomb?
"North Korea has subjugated itself. It is humane and righteous to establish a government-in-exile on our land and take them in. But how can it be done if they engage in terrorist activities on our land? I think the government must control their behavior." Gao Zongwu continued.
said.
"The mood of the Korean people is understandable. Although this approach is inappropriate, the Japanese are well aware of this kind of thing and cannot blame us." Mr. Wang said.
While everyone was eating, they were talking about some of the recent events in Shanghai and Nanjing. However, the negotiation with the Japanese was not mentioned again. Lu Ming really wanted to know more details.
After dinner, Chen Gongbo, Tao Xisheng and Gao Zongwu all left. Lu Ming also wanted to leave, but Mr. Wang stayed behind.
"It's rare for you to come to Nanjing. Let's talk for a while."
Lu Ming followed Mr. Wang to the study. Chen Bijun personally brought two cups of tea and sat next to Mr. Wang.
"I can't tell you this when there are many people. Do you know why I support you in establishing a secret service department?" Mr. Wang asked.
"Of course I want to cultivate the younger generation." Lu Ming leaned over and smiled.
"The key is that you are a good piece of material. I know that you have been studying the situation in Japan. I guess that you established the Secret Service to conduct intelligence work on Japan. This is very good. The Sino-Japanese relations in the next ten years will be related to
The survival of our country hangs in the balance.”
Lu Ming did not expect Mr. Wang to say such a thing at all. This was obviously something that a man with far-sightedness would say. Lu Ming nodded in agreement.
"But our understanding of Japan is far from enough. Although there are many students studying in Japan, far more than those studying in Europe and the United States, the understanding of Japan by foreign students is superficial and very superficial, which is not enough to fundamentally change China and Japan.
The direction of the relationship." Mr. Wang said sincerely.
Lu Ming also felt that this point of view was correct and there was nothing wrong with it. His originally tense mood relaxed a little.
"I hope that your establishment of this special agent organization can truly let us understand the situation in Japan, whether it is Japan's top brass, the military or ordinary Japanese people, what are their thoughts. If we want to formulate policies towards Japan, we need a lot of accurate information.
Intelligence support." Mr. Wang's tone actually reminded Lu Ming of Teacher Frank.
"I will definitely do a good job and never let down the expectations of my seniors." Lu Ming followed Mr. Wang's pace.
"I admire Lao Sheng very much for this. He told us more than ten years ago that we must pay attention to the collection and analysis of intelligence. We realized this ten years later than him. His business can grow bigger and become the king of Shanghai."
, maybe it’s because there is enough economic intelligence support.” Mr. Wang praised with a thumbs up.
"My old man often teaches me this way, and I get many of my ideas from him." Lu Ming said humbly.
"The ancients said that governing a big country is like cooking small dishes. In fact, it means that the principles of many things are the same. The principles of governing a country and doing business are the same. I have obtained the establishment of the Secret Service for you. I heard that Chiang Kai-shek still does not give you funds.
, if you encounter difficulties with funding, just tell me and I will help you find a solution." Mr. Wang said seductively.
"No need to bother sir, I can handle the funding issue myself." Lu Ming said with a smile.
"Well, I guess Lao Sheng must fully support you. Also, let me tell you that your intelligence work against Japan does not necessarily mean it is hostile. You also know that I plan to spend the rest of my life working on China and Japan.
The cause of peace, I hope that there will be no war between China and Japan in my lifetime." Mr. Wang said slowly but firmly.
"Sir, do you think this is possible? Why do I feel that Japan has been sharpening its knives?" Lu Ming asked with a wry smile.
"It is true that there is not much hope, but as long as there is a glimmer of hope, we must devote 100% of our energy to it. What if we succeed? Although our country is big, it is too backward and too poor to withstand the hardships. People
I have suffered for many years in the war and I can no longer go on. Some people say that I am overestimating my abilities and may end up ruined, but I will not back down."
Mr. Wang said with some excitement, and then pointed to a couplet on the wall, which was written with a famous saying by Lin Zexu: A country's life and death are based on the interests of the country, how can we avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings?
"From the day I prepared the bomb to blow up Prince Chun, I wrote an epitaph for myself. I said goodbye to her that day. I was lucky enough not to die. I have managed to survive for so many years. As long as I can do something for
Seeking welfare for the people of the country can lay a foundation for a hundred years of peace for the country. What does my personal life and death, my honor and disgrace, matter?"
Mr. Wang waved his fists and spoke passionately. Chen Bijun took off his glasses and wiped his eyes with a handkerchief.
Lu Ming's eyes were also moist, and he knew that he had been poisoned.