"But according to the intelligence I have obtained, there are still a group of young officers in the Kwantung Army who are opposed to the step-by-step strategy and want to seize North China directly by force." Lu Ming said.
"Indeed, there are, but the military is also restraining these young officers. They don't dare to take risks anymore. They know that occupying Northeast China is just a coincidence, and seizing North China will risk an all-out war between China and Japan. China's resistance, perhaps the military
It can still be withstood, but the pressure from the United States and Britain is absolutely unbearable, and it will cause huge turmoil in the country," said Kenta.
"The naval limitation treaty formulated by Britain and the United States is obviously aimed at Japan, but isn't Japan still developing its navy? Its intention to expand its military and prepare for war is already obvious." Lu Ming's intelligence station in Japan sent back information about the Japanese navy's aggressive military expansion from time to time.
News of preparations for war.
"Well, because of this restrictive treaty, the Japanese government and the military once again had a fierce conflict. Japan had no choice but to withdraw from the League of Nations and became an orphan in international relations. This step was Japan's biggest mistake. Now the government also regrets this move and still
I am thinking of negotiating with Britain, the United States and other countries to rejoin the League of Nations."
Kenda believes that Japan's actions in North China are intended to squeeze China's negotiating space and undermine the Nanjing government's self-confidence, but it will not launch a full-scale war for the time being.
Of course Lu Ming knew about Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations. It was also a major international news at the time. Some comments said that this was Japan's last resistance to British and American oppression. Others said that this was Japan's attempt to break free from the shackles of Britain and the United States.
, showing determination to dominate Asia.
This is what the Japanese government has repeatedly advocated, striving to create a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere with Japan as the core.
In any case, withdrawing from the League of Nations was a major misstep by the Japanese government, which put them in a more disadvantaged position in international relations.
Although neither traces of Kawashima Yoshiko nor her purpose of coming to Shanghai were found, Lu Ming finally calmed down after listening to Qiantian's analysis.
After all, Shanghai is the capital of international espionage. Spies from most countries in the world are gathered here. It is not unusual for Yoshiko Kawashima to appear in Shanghai. Maybe she is here to collect relevant intelligence.
On the streets of Shanghai, if you meet a foreigner casually, this person may be a spy of a certain country. Those various foreign trading companies are also the nests of spies from various countries.
Lu Ming knew more or less about these spies on the surface and their hiding places. These people were just collecting intelligence from all aspects. Other than that, they had not committed any deviant behavior. The Republic of China government could only acquiesce in their actions.
existence, this is also the helplessness of a weak country.
If these dens were in New York, Washington, London, or Paris, they would have been wiped out by the police.
After Lu Ming and Qian Tian broke up, they returned to the Secret Intelligence Service office and happened to receive a call from Sheng Youde, asking about the outcome of the discussion between the Marshal and the Soviet representatives.
Lu Ming immediately drove to Liuyuan and reported the situation to Sheng Youde face to face.
Lu Ming told Sheng Youde that the young marshal had a secret meeting with Soviet representatives, but he did not intervene and he knew nothing about the specific situation.
"Well, I really don't know anything. I just introduced it to them and let them talk about it on their own. Oh, by the way, old man, you are going back on your word. Didn't you ask me to avoid this matter as much as possible?"
Lu Ming said seriously.
"I was right to ask you to avoid it, and it is also right to ask you about the situation now. You will know what is going on later. I am relieved when you say you don't know. This in itself can explain the problem and shows that Han Qing still knows
No matter how serious it is." Sheng Youde breathed a sigh of relief.
"Old man, I'm confused by you. How can I explain the problem if I don't know? You don't know some inside information, do you?" Lu Ming said with some suspicion.
"I don't dare to make a conclusion yet, but I am very worried and feel that this is a big deal." Sheng Youde was still a little embarrassed.
"When two people meet to talk, what are you worried about?" Lu Ming asked confused.
"What I fear most is that Han Qing will accept assistance from the Soviet government, and then transport his troops to Outer Mongolia to start a war with the Japanese in the areas occupied by the Soviet Union." Sheng Youde sighed.
"Ah, no way, Han Qing is not stupid, how could he do this? Isn't that just being cannon fodder for others?" Lu Ming said in surprise.
"This is what I am most worried about. Of course there are other possibilities. Han Qing is not subject to the control of the king. In the past, when the old commander was alive, someone took care of him. After the old commander died, he became the king of heaven and the greatest. He has the greatest influence on Japan.
Human hatred is not ordinary, the hatred for killing his father, the hatred for destroying his family, the Japanese took away everything from him." Sheng Youde began to talk about his worries.
"I don't think he is so reckless. What he told me was that he wanted to fight back to the Northeast. He said that the Communist Party supported his idea, but the Red Army was too weak and could not help him." Lu.
Ming could only tell what he knew after chatting with the young commander.
"Although there are still hundreds of thousands of old subordinates following him, there is no guarantee of money and food. If the Northeast is still under his control, the recruitment of personnel and the source of military expenses will not be a problem. Now every soldier who dies is one less person. There is no way.
There is no place to replenish it. Don’t look at the 300,000 troops. They have been basically used up in a few big battles.”
Sheng Youde was very worried about the young marshal's situation, fearing that he would get mad and do something ridiculous.
"I feel that what the young marshal is most worried about is that the soldiers in the Northeast are distracted. If it is delayed for a long time, they will lose confidence in fighting back to the northeast. He is very anxious about this." The biggest doubt Lu Ming felt from the young marshal was here.
"His anxiety is completely understandable. The original Northeastern Army was second to none in the country in terms of military equipment and personnel treatment. Even the elite troops of the national army cannot compare. Now it relies entirely on the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs for supplies, which is barely enough.
Second-class treatment, how can the proud and arrogant Han Qing endure this?" Sheng Youde analyzed.
"Isn't the commissioner the young marshal's brother? The young marshal decided to change his banner and obeyed the Nanjing government, which saved the commissioner's political life twice. The commissioner shouldn't treat him badly." Lu Ming didn't believe it.
"Indeed, Chiang Kai-shek is sometimes very loyal, but that is for individuals, and for an alien force that threatens him, maybe Chiang Kai-shek will not be so loyal. When the Northeast Army is exhausted, Han Qing will continue to serve as
His empty shell of deputy commander-in-chief of the Army, Navy and Air Force has no problem enjoying a lifetime of glory and wealth, but do you think Han Qing will just accept this fate? He is not Lin Sen."
Lu Ming fell into deep thought. Sheng Youde's words were not unreasonable. What is his destiny for the young marshal? That is the Northeastern Army. With the Northeastern Army here, he still has a chance to make a comeback. If there is no Northeastern Army, he will
Everything was lost.
A high-ranking official without real power may be a kind of pain to him. The enviable glory and wealth may be a void to him, and he will not accept it.
"I'm afraid that he won't be able to bear it anymore and does something radical on impulse, which may be a serious crime of treason. That's why I'm warning you not to get involved in these affairs, in case you are involved in a treason case.
, you are so speechless that you cannot explain clearly, and no one can save you." Sheng Youde said solemnly.
"Old man, please rest assured. Although the young marshal is arrogant and lawless, his patriotic enthusiasm is unquestionable. Treason will never happen to him. I believe in his character." Lu Ming laughed.
road.
The young marshal saved Mr. Chiang's political life twice. The first time was during the Central Plains War. The National Army fought a decisive battle with the two major local forces of Guangxi and Shanxi. The young marshal was about to lose. The young marshal decided to change his banner and send troops to submit to the central government.
As a result, the two major local forces in Guangxi and Shanxi were completely defeated by the intervention of the Northeast Army. This was the first time that the young marshal saved Mr. Jiang's life.
Mr. Jiang particularly appreciated the young marshal's righteousness and was full of gratitude. Therefore, he and the young marshal became sworn brothers and appointed him as the deputy commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army's Army, Navy and Air Force, with power under him alone.
The second time was the decisive battle between the Marshal and the Kwantung Army in Chahar, and the result was a crushing defeat.
Mr. Wang's faction took the opportunity to attack Mr. Chiang, accusing him of mishandling the war and forcing Mr. Chiang to take the blame and step down. Mr. Chiang was ready to step down, but the young marshal stepped forward and took full responsibility.
The young marshal took the blame and resigned and went on an inspection trip abroad. This was the second time that the young marshal saved Mr. Chiang's political life.
"You have to know that sometimes when a person is too stubborn, he often loses his mind and does some unimaginable things, so I am really worried about Han Qing. During this time, you must keep an eye on him
, we can’t let him take drastic actions." Sheng Youde sighed.
Lu Ming secretly laughed in his heart, feeling that even if Sheng Youde was old, he would inevitably suffer from geriatric disease and would be willing to think the worst about everything.
It seems that the laws of nature are irresistible, and even the wily Sheng Youde cannot escape the constraints of the laws of nature.
"How is your cooperation with the Kenta family? Are there any new trends of the Japanese in North China?" Sheng Youde finally changed the subject and asked.
"It's good, we keep in close contact." Lu Ming said with a smile.
So Lu Ming explained in detail the topic discussed when he and Qian Tian just met.