The current Emperor Hirohito is not as powerful a monarch as Emperor Meiji, and it is difficult for the Japanese government to have an influential prime minister like Ito Hirobumi.
Whether it is the emperor or the government, the control over the military and actually the former feudal towns is gradually weakening. There are endless incidents of military interference in government and chaos in government.
On the other hand, because the devastating effects of the economic crisis are still continuing, the Japanese people have been living in abject poverty for a long time, suffering unspeakably, and of course they are full of complaints.
Although Japan is an industrial country and its national strength is second to none in Asia, the lives of its workers and farmers are basically on the same level as those in China, and they have not shared the dividends of national development at all.
The revenue from the Japanese treasury was not used to improve people's lives. Almost all of it was used by the military to build warships and cannons.
As a result, Japan's domestic politics is like a pot with too much pressure, which may explode at any time, and the mood of the people is extremely unstable.
In the view of the military, in order to alleviate the deep-seated conflicts at home, launching aggression and predatory war seems to be Japan's only way out of the crisis.
"The Japanese want to use war to transfer people's resentment from the upper class to foreign countries, and they can also alleviate the economic crisis by plundering materials, so I think that although we can use various methods to strive for peace, we must guard against Japan's aggressive ambitions.
"Lu Ming continued.
"Yes, your words make sense. They are more rational than those verbal hardliners in the party. Pursue peace, seek cooperation, turn enemies into friends, and benefit the people. This is my basic proposition." Mr. Wang sighed.
"Sir, you are also working hard. China and Japan are separated by a thin layer of water. It is true that we should not fight each other. However, the reality is always beyond our imagination. The devil will never be willing to be sealed. We still have to remain highly vigilant." Lu Ming did not finish his words.
Save face for Mr. Wang.
"Well, that's why I called for peace between China and Japan on various occasions and advocated seeking peace through economic cooperation. Many people said that I was pro-Japanese and even scolded me for being pro-Japanese. How could they know my painstaking efforts?" Mr. Wang frowned and rambled.
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"The gentleman is trying his best to save the country, even at the risk of his own political life. Chiang Kai-shek pretends not to see this and just makes sarcastic remarks from the sidelines." Mrs. Wang said with emotion.
"Xiaolu, you'd better stop being the director of the Secret Intelligence Service and become my personal secretary. I need people like you who have real insights and are unconventional." Mr. Wang said sincerely.
Mr. Wang invited Lu Ming not once or twice, but he declined on the grounds that he did not want to be a secretary and liked to do intelligence work.
"Sir, you have enough secretaries, and they are all real talents. They are much better than me. Besides, I can't leave the Secret Intelligence Service now. The work has just started and many things are not on track. If I leave, Secret Intelligence Service will
The Intelligence Department fell apart." Lu Ming said with a smile.
Hearing what he said, Mr. Wang showed a regretful expression on his face and did not persist any longer.
Mr. Wang is a leader. Of course, there is not just one secretary, but multiple secretaries, including those in charge of politics, intelligence, military affairs, private life, etc.
This is just like the staff and retainers in ancient times. Every important person maintains such a group. Mr. Wang has always wanted to bring Lu Ming into this staff group. Of course, there is also the reason for Sheng Youde.
After talking for more than an hour, Lu Ming said goodbye and left.
As soon as he arrived on the first floor of the hotel, he was stopped by a man sitting on the sofa in the lobby.
"Mr. Chen, have you come to Shanghai too?" Lu Ming said in surprise.
This person is the first of Mr. Wang's huge followers: Chen Gongbo. He is tall and burly, with bright eyes and an elegant demeanor.
"I came here with Mr. and Madam. Come on, come and have a drink with me." Chen Gongbo took Lu Ming to the bar.
"Mr. Chen, are you waiting for me here specifically?" Lu Ming said with a bitter smile.
"That's really what happened, I was just waiting for you." Chen Gongbo said with a smile.
"Oh, I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long. What are your instructions?" Lu Ming said anxiously.
Chen Gongbo is a great talent, very capable at work, and very kind. Lu Ming still has a very good impression of him.
As an important government official, Chen Gongbo, although he is in Mr. Wang's camp, has a close relationship with Mr. Chiang, which shows that his ability to deal with things is extraordinary.
"I don't have any instructions, I just want to ask you to do something."
"You can just say it." Lu Ming said with some fear.
"I would like you to advise Sir that he has gone too far on the road of Sino-Japanese cooperation and has staked his own political life. This is especially true recently, which is very disturbing." Chen Gongbo said worriedly.
"I think sir's point of view is reasonable. For example, today's speech..." Lu Ming didn't know what was going on, so naturally he didn't dare to say more and stopped mid-sentence.
"It is not advisable to shave one's head and pick one's own. Of course, Mr. Chen's original intention is good and he is also enthusiastic about saving the country. However, everything has a measure. If it exceeds this measure, things will develop in the opposite direction." Mr. Chen
-Bo still has a deep understanding of the issue, which Lu Ming admires very much.
"Mr. Chen, you are the most popular person in Mr. Wang's mind. If you have anything to say, you can just tell Mr. Wang directly. There is no need for others to pass the message on. As far as I know, he obeys your words."
Lu Ming laughed.
"You don't understand. Giving advice is a profound art. It depends on the timing, and it also depends on who plays the role." Chen Gongbo shook his head and said with a bitter smile.
Lu Ming was stunned, thinking about these words, and seemed to have realized something.
"You also know that we are all followers of Mr., just like the people of Mr.'s generation followed the founding fathers. There are some things that Mr. Wang does well, but there are other things that Mr. Mr. is arbitrary, such as seeking cooperation with the Japanese at any cost and seeking benefits.
Peace. To be honest, what is the point of having peace? Is it necessary? I am very worried that Mr. Chen will lose everything politically." Chen Gongbo sighed.
"If your words have no effect, what I say will be even more useless. Mr. Chen, you have come to the wrong place. My temple is too small." Lu Ming said.
"No, no, sir. He likes you very much and has been paying attention to you. In addition, madam loves you more than words can express. You know this better than me. The key is that madam is responsible for half of the family. You understand me.
That's what you mean. Our two leaders have one thing in common, that is, they listen to their wives." Chen Gongbo said with a meaningful smile.
"You want me to take the madam route and persuade Mr. Wang to go slower on the road of peaceful cooperation through Madam Wang? Is my understanding correct?" Lu Ming said with a smile.
"This is indeed my idea, Xiaolu. Although you are not yet a member of our camp, your husband and wife treat you well, and you should repay them for the sake of your political future and life." Mr. Chen-Gong-
Bo said seriously.
"Mr. Chen overestimates my ability. I am a small person and I speak softly. It may be okay to gossip. When discussing national affairs, Mrs. Wang and Mr. Wang will not take it seriously." Lu Ming said with a bitter smile.
"You are wrong to think this way. We were younger than you are now when we made the revolution. It was we young people who spoke softly and overthrew the fatuous and corrupt Qing Dynasty regime and established the Republic of China. So we have always warned ourselves,
Don't look down on young people, and warn yourself not to be like those we knocked down." Chen Gongbo said with a smile.
"I'll try my best. In fact, my ideas are similar to yours, but I don't know what I can do." Lu Ming said with a bitter smile.
Lu Ming still respected Chen Gongbo very much, not to mention that his views were meaningful and not unreasonable demands. This made Lu Ming feel a little moved.
Chen Gongbo saw it very accurately. Mr. Wang and his wife really didn't say anything to Lu Ming. The establishment of the Secret Intelligence Service was specially approved by Mr. Wang, and the personnel power was delegated to him personally. Of course, Mr. Jiang also agreed.
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To treat someone who is kind to you, even if you make some sacrifices, it is worth it, not to mention it is just a kind reminder.
Lu Ming nodded. Although he didn't say it clearly, he still made a decision in his heart to advise Mr. Wang at the appropriate time.
"Xiaolu, just try your best. As long as you have this intention, it will be done. I don't know if you can make your husband sober. I hope he can listen to a few words." Chen Gongbo sighed helplessly.
However, Lu Ming felt that Chen Gongbo was somewhat alarmist. Although Mr. Wang was a leader of the pro-Japanese faction and had been working hard for Sino-Japanese peace, he would not ruin his political life because of this.
There are also a group of so-called pro-China factions in Japan. They also advocate the restoration of normal diplomatic relations with China, the expansion of extensive and in-depth economic cooperation, and joint resistance to British and American oppression. This kind of thing is very common. As for Chen-Gong
-Is Bo so worried?
A few years later, Lu Ming realized that Chen Gongbo still had foresight. All his words had been verified. The actual situation was more terrifying and unacceptable than what he described.
Mr. Wang not only walked all the way to darkness, but also jumped into the cesspit, taking Chen Gongbo and a large number of his followers into the abyss of darkness.
At that time, Lu Ming truly realized that ginger is still spicy when it is old. Sheng Youde and Zhang Wenbai repeatedly reminded him to stay away from Wang Zhaoming, every word of which was true and heartfelt.
Lu Ming once had a positive attitude towards Mr. Wang's Sino-Japanese friendly policy and thought it was a good idea to give it a try. He also sincerely hoped that Mr. Wang's efforts would be fruitful and realize his ideal of turning war into friendship to benefit the people.
The truth was cruel and gave him a powerful slap in the face.
From then on, Lu Ming firmly believed that he would never take any chances on the Sino-Japanese issue. There was no second option. There was only one word: do it!