He Zhonghan smiled bitterly. This was what he was most afraid of. He never expected that Lu Ming would do this to him.
"Brother, don't get excited. If you have anything to say, please speak up. The matter could not have come to this. No matter what you say, it is impossible for senior cadres of the Fuxing Society to bear this crime."
If Lu Ming fell into the hands of the Japanese, wouldn't it be a big joke? How could He Zhonghan, who was still nominally the president of the Fuxing Society, be able to withstand such a big thunder?
There are so many iconic symbols on Lu Ming's body that even the celebrity around him is ashamed.
The recipient of the Medal of the Blue Sky and White Sun, a major general counselor of the Nanjing Military Commission, the plenipotentiary representative of the richest man in Shanghai, the Sheng Group, and the founder of the Fuxing Society.
What kind of sensational effect will a person of this status have if he claims to have hijacked a Japanese arsenal and then went to the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai to surrender?
It’s hard to say how busy the Republic of China government was to deal with a few teacups thrown down at the committee meeting.
The most troublesome thing is that it is very likely to trigger another 128 incident.
He Zhonghan looked at Lu Ming blankly and felt as if his head was as big as a bucket. It seemed that this matter was not so easy to solve, even if there was an oral order from the commission, it would not work.
Lu Ming was usually reasonable, considerate, and easy to talk about anything, but when he got into trouble, he immediately turned into a bully, and He Zhonghan knew this.
Lu Ming sat back on the sofa, took a big sip of Coke and said, "Brother He, I'm not making things difficult for you. This is my attitude and the bottom line."
He Zhonghan shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Brother, you are in charge of the general's army. You must also understand the painstaking efforts of the general."
"Brother He, I am forcing the Japanese, how come they have become a general's army?" Lu Ming asked with raised eyebrows.
"The commissioner has issued a death order. Things cannot get worse. The chaos in Shanghai must end, no matter what method is used." He Zhihan said.
"Brother He, what do you mean, is Shanghai going to enter military control?" Lu Ming simply said it to the end.
"Of course the committee is not willing to do this. Aren't you forced by the current situation? The committee is discussing with the big guys in Shanghai, hoping to get their support and try to maintain the stability of Shanghai." He Zhonghan turned the conversation back.
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"Actually, the crux of this matter lies with Ning Xiner. As long as the Japanese release her, public anger will be calmed and the order in Shanghai will naturally be stabilized," Lu Ming said.
"But now the Japanese refuse to release them, and we have nothing to do. We can't use the army to seize them by force, right?" He Zhonghan sighed.
"There is no need to use the army. I need time. In just one week, I am sure that the Japanese will have to release them obediently." Lu Ming said.
"Oh, is it true?" He Zhonghan said in confusion, obviously not believing it.
"Brother He, do I dare to joke about this kind of thing?" Lu Ming had a relaxed smile on his face.
"Okay, then tell me how you can make the Japanese obediently release him." He Zhonghan said puzzled.
Lu Ming explained that the US Secretary of State had agreed to put pressure on Japan, Sheng Youde was coordinating with the British Foreign Secretary, and the British side would also give the Japanese government some color.
In addition, the upcoming article in the Washington Post will add fuel to the official warning.
"Uh, you mean the US Secretary of State has agreed to negotiate with Japan?" He Zhonghan almost jumped up in surprise.
"Exactly, otherwise I would be lying to Brother He." Lu Ming said, taking out Frank's telegram from his pocket and handing it to He Zhonghan to read.
"That's great. Even if the British government doesn't stand up, as long as the U.S. government speaks, the Japanese will have to obey. Now the U.S. government is the real father of the Japanese government." He Zhonghan patted the telegram on the sofa and said happily.
"Brother He, I'm going to invite you to the Chinachem Hotel for dinner tonight. Let's just put this aside and wait for the big show to happen." Lu Ming said confidently.
"No, I'm going to call the committee member right away to reassure him." He Zhonghan said excitedly.
"Then I'll avoid it." Lu Ming stood up and said.
He Zhonghan didn't object, so Lu Ming told him which phone number on the table was the secret phone, and then walked out of the office alone.
After coming out, Lu Ming saw He Zhonghan's female secretary Liu Cuicui and Liu Qiwen talking enthusiastically in the corridor, each holding an ice cream.
Seeing Lu Ming come out, Liu Qiwen nodded and smiled. Liu Cuicui was talking quietly with her head lowered and did not see him.
After a while, He Zhonghan came out and said with a smile, "Brother Lu, come quickly, I want to talk to you."
Lu Ming went in, picked up the microphone on the table, and said seriously: "Reporting to the committee, I am Lu Ming."
"Lu Ming, are you really sure that the U.S. government will stand up and put pressure on the Japanese government?" A familiar, somewhat stern voice came from the microphone.
"Reporting to the committee, my teacher Mr. Frank said this in his reply to my telegram. He is always rigorous in his work and will not make mistakes." Lu Ming said sincerely.
"Very good, if that's the case, just wait and see how the situation changes before making a decision. If the US side has a clear attitude, you have done me a favor this time." Mr. Jiang was not in a hurry, and his voice remained calm.
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"I'm here to serve you. I'm just doing my duty. I don't dare to take credit." Lu Ming said humbly.
"Well, it seems that in this US election, it is certain that Mr. Roosevelt will win the White House." Mr. Jiang said with a sigh of relief.
"That should be the case, but as long as the election is not over, I dare not say whether there are other variables." Lu Ming did not want to be too full.
"Very good. After Mr. Roosevelt becomes president, you will find an opportunity to go to the United States as my special envoy. You must establish hotline contact with the U.S. government and establish our support group in the U.S. Congress. We must obtain as much support as possible.
Many members of the U.S. Congress support our China." Mr. Jiang's tone became more comfortable.
"As ordered, take your seat."
"I'll give you ten days. No matter what you do, you must restore the situation in Shanghai to normal. You are solely responsible for this." Mr. Jiang said.
Lu Ming paused for a moment, and when he was about to say something, Mr. Jiang had already hung up the phone.
Lu Ming held up the microphone and was stunned for a moment. What did this mean? Putting all the burden on his shoulders?
From this point of view, the discussions between Mr. Jiang and several big bosses in Shanghai may not have achieved the desired results.
Lu Ming put down the phone, and He Zhonghan came in and said with a smile: "How is it, brother, what did the appointment say?"
Lu Ming smiled bitterly and said: "The commission asked me to restore the situation in Shanghai to normal within ten days and gave me full responsibility."
"This is what it should be. Those who are capable should work harder." He Zhonghan patted him on the shoulder and said.
He Zhonghan looked relieved at this time and sighed: "Brother, I am at a loss as to what to do here in Shanghai. However, it is wise to appoint you to take full responsibility. I believe you can handle it well."
Lu Ming said sternly: "Brother He, please say something to me when you go back to see the committee. I, Lu Ming, am not daring to disobey orders and be disrespectful, but this matter, the Japanese are just fighting for face, but for us
What we are arguing about is the national character. We have no retreat. Even if we fight with our lives, we will never give in."
He Zhonghan smiled bitterly and said: "Brother, you don't need to say more. I know what you are thinking, and the committee members also know. As long as there is some way, who is willing to give in, especially when the national character is at stake, who is willing to be accused of being a traitor, but
Did you know that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted the British and American ambassadors and asked them to come forward and implore the two governments to mediate this matter, but they were rejected."
"Ah, they refused?" Lu Ming said in surprise.
"Not only was it a rejection, but it was a merciless rejection. People have said that the humanitarian voices of the ambassadors of the two countries have been the greatest help to our government. As Ambassador Gu said, a weak country has no diplomacy.
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Lu Ming could only smile bitterly. The British and American governments were used to being arrogant. Who made them the two most powerful countries on earth?
"Brother, actually I think you should chair the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If you are interested, I will propose it to the committee members." He Zhonghan looked at him with interest.
Lu Ming was startled and said quickly: "Brother, please don't make fun of me."
"Really, you can do something that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cannot do with all its efforts with just one telegram. If you preside over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, our interactions with the British and American governments will be much smoother." He Zhonghan laughed happily.
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"These are two different things. Occasionally, people will give face to one or two things. If I really go to chair the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and look for people every day, they will ignore me. Instead of thinking about letting others give face and asking for help, it is better to be strong myself.
Get up." Lu Ming said.
"Lu Ming's words are reasonable, but a country is not like an individual. A person may become rich all of a sudden because of a certain opportunity, and he can become a millionaire within a few years. A country needs dozens or even hundreds of years of development to become rich and powerful.
To get up, this requires a stable internal environment and no external interference. Currently, China does not have this condition." He Zhonghan sighed.