Chapter 95: Negotiating Cooperation (I wish my friends a happy May Day holiday
Chapter 95 Negotiating Cooperation (Part 1) (Happy May Day holiday, friends!)
Author: Deep Blue Country
Chapter 95 Negotiating Cooperation (Part 1) (Happy May Day holiday, friends!)
The Public Concession Industry Bureau Building is located on Sanma Road, also known as Hankou Road, covering an area of more than 8,000 square meters. The building covers an area of more than 4,000 square meters, with a construction area of nearly 30,000 square meters. The main building is four floors and has more than 400 offices.
It can accommodate thousands of people working at the same time.
The building was completed in the early years of the Republic of China. In addition to being the highest administrative agency of the public concession, it is also the headquarters of the International Business Group. It is also the most famous building in terms of scale, luxury and advanced level.
The winter dance basically ends at nine-thirty to ten o'clock, and most of the respectable guests show up between eight and eight-thirty. Because this is Han Lin's first time coming to the Ministry of Industry Bureau building to participate in social activities, Han Pi only then
I arrived early and wanted to introduce the guests to my brother.
The Western band in the hall has already started playing music, the dining table is filled with various fruits, cakes and snacks, and the waiters are constantly bringing red wine to the venue.
Foreigners like this kind of event the most. Some senior executives from foreign companies and people who were barely qualified to be invited appeared on the stage at half past seven.
Han Lin had no intention of getting to know these people. He sat in the rest area with his brother and sister-in-law, listening to his brother talk about the identities and backgrounds of these guests.
It wasn't until half past eight that he saw an extremely beautiful and fashionable girl walking into the hall. She was wearing a Western-style evening dress that was rarely seen in China, holding an LV bag, and wearing novel leather shoes. Her skin was white and delicate.
, seems to be somewhat crystal clear under the illumination of the light, with talking eyes, sexy red lips, and jewels all over her body. She is elegant but not vulgar, and her temperament is noble and elegant. She is definitely not an ordinary person.
"This is Tang Ying, a socialite from Shanghai. Her background is extraordinary. She is the most famous social butterfly in Shanghai. Many girls look up to her as a role model." Han Pi said in a low voice.
It turns out to be her!
Tang Ying was the most famous socialite and courtesan during the Republic of China. She was also an extremely outstanding actor. Together with Lu Talent, she was also known as Southern Tang and Beilu. Courtesan is not entirely a derogatory term. During the Republic of China, women who wanted to be social butterflies were recognized by the upper class.
Children don’t have to think too much.
What she is most famous for is that Minister Song, a powerful figure in the Jinling government, was once her suitor, and her brother was Minister Song's secretary. Unfortunately, he was killed when Minister Song was assassinated, and the two of them could not continue their relationship.
"She has a lot of suitors, right?" Han Lin asked.
"Of course, some of the children of wealthy businessmen and famous families are pursuing her. Because her father hates politics, her marriage to an official is destined to be impossible. Mr. Davis is here!" Han Pi stood up and said.
Two men in suits came to their seats, but their identities were clear at a glance. One was the leader and the other was the assistant. The middle-aged man walking in front must be Davis, and the young man behind him, in his mid-thirties or sixties,
It should be a secretary or assistant.
"Is this Mr. Han Lin?" Davis asked with a smile and reached out his hand.
"Respectfully, Mr. Consul General Davis, I am Han Lin, and I am very lucky to know you!" Han Lin hurriedly shook hands with the person.
"Mr. Consul General, let's go dance!" Han Pi said.
"Please, we are old friends, it's better to be more casual," Davis said.
He did not take the initiative to introduce the people around him, and Han Lin did not ask. As the three people sat down, many people in the venue looked at them.
Being able to sit and chat with the Consul General of the U.S. government in Shanghai obviously has some status.
"Excuse me, what do you want to talk to me about through my brother?" Han Lin asked.
"I was chatting with Mr. Han Wei some time ago, and he mentioned that Mr. Han Lin said that China is about to break out into war with Japan. I am very interested in this topic. According to the intelligence we have received, Japan and China have no signs of using force. No,
Do you know how Mr. Han made the judgment?" Davis asked.
As the head clerk of an American company, Han Pi was familiar with Davis. He often participated in social activities at the Consulate General. He was also chatting with nothing at the time. When talking about the situation in Japan and China, he mentioned that his younger brother was in the Jinling government’s secret service.
Let’s talk briefly about Han Lin’s judgment on the current situation.
He is a businessman, and the intention of saying these words is just a conversation topic. He does not realize how important the information in these words will be.
But Davis was very sensitive. The diplomatic department had the task of collecting intelligence. He was eager to know what information Han Lin had based on which he came to such a conclusion. For this reason, he specially asked Han Lin to send a message.
Chat with Han Lin in person.
The U.S. government considers itself to be the best in the world in intelligence work, but the intelligence agencies of the government and the military have never obtained information that Japan is going to start a full-scale war with China.
Moreover, the mainstream view is that Japan will not launch an all-out war with China, completely ignoring the importance Western countries place on China's interests, especially the British and American countries, which control the lifeblood of Japan's war, steel and oil.
"I work in the Military Police Headquarters of the Jinling Government. My position allows me to have access to intelligence, but I am not a full-time agent. There are many levels of secrets involved. I have this judgment. I just accidentally heard some news from a few friends and talked with my family.
That's all, you don't need to pay too much attention to it." Han Lin shook his head and said.
You have to ask, but I won’t tell you. Let’s all have some patience!
As an intelligence officer, even if there is the slightest hope, you will never give up the opportunity to obtain information. This is your duty and mission.
Han Lin originally had no plans to contact the U.S. government's intelligence department at this stage. He felt that it was a bit early and Japan's current threat to the United States was too small, and the value of the intelligence would be greatly reduced.
But since his brother Han Pi provided such an opportunity and aroused the other party's curiosity to explore the secrets, this matter had to be achieved. In the second contact, he would be the passive party.
"Mr. Han Lin, the bit of information you mentioned may be of unexpected value. We, the U.S. government, are paying close attention to the situation in Japan and China. We do not want to damage the interests of the United States in China because of the outbreak of a larger-scale war between the two countries.
, and also has an impact on the world situation."
"So, if the information you provide can bring certain reference value to the U.S. government's decision-making, I can promise you that I will give you a sufficiently satisfactory return and gain the friendship of the U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai." Davis smiled.
He said.
There are many channels for obtaining intelligence. It does not mean that only intelligence personnel have such capabilities. According to Han Wei, Han Lin, as a staff member of the Jinling government's intelligence agency, believed that war would definitely break out between Japan and China, which immediately caused a stir.
Because of his attention, such information often has high reference value.
Of course, he currently has doubts about the authenticity of the intelligence. This meeting was just to verify whether Han Lin was alarmist or if he had real evidence.