Chapter 664 Channels to Solve Problems Six (Seeking Monthly Pass)
Logically speaking, a senior imperial general who has just served as the top military adviser to the Jinling government should not say such discouraging words. He has only been in office for a month, and he is thinking about transferring to the military and does not want to be an organ of the Mei Agency.
Longer.
It is conceivable how disappointed Matsui Tataro was with the current situation of the Jinling government, which also illustrates how complicated the relationship between Japan and puppets is.
The tofu falls into the ashes, and it doesn't work if you hit it too hard, but it doesn't work if you hit it lightly. This situation is a great test of the methods and strategies of the "Taiwan Emperor". Matsui Taitaro feels that it is far less comfortable than taking up a military position.
"The base camp has just appointed you as the head of the Mei Agency. It is impossible to make personnel adjustments in a short period of time. After all, you used to serve as the top military adviser in Manchukuo and are familiar with this aspect of work. If you replace him, it may be a problem.
It’s a mess.”
"Matsui-kun, even if you want to transfer to the military, the base camp must seek the opinion of the dispatched army headquarters. The Sixth General Hata Shun will attach great importance to the work of clearing the countryside. If you have not made any move for a long time, he must be dissatisfied. Mei
The agency and the headquarters of the dispatched troops are out of step, which is a very dangerous behavior."
"Listen to my advice. No matter how much you disagree with the Qingxiang work, no matter how tired you are of Li Shiqun and the secret service headquarters, for the sake of the overall situation, you should take action as soon as possible!"
"Since the base camp wants to maintain the status quo, the Mei agency must rely on Li Shiqun to deter the Jinling government. Li Shiqun sent Chen Mingxiang to communicate with you. This also shows that the heat is up and you must seek the greatest interests when doing things. If you express your stance at this time, you can get twice the result with half the effort.
The effect." Takeo Imai said.
Since Major General Kawamoto entrusted him to intercede with Matsui Tataro, he knew that this matter had to be done. If he wanted to get around in Shanghai, the Thirteenth Army Headquarters could not offend him. Besides, he had gotten along well with Major General Kawamoto before, so,
He tried his best to persuade Matsui Tataro to accept Chen Mingxiang's invitation.
"This Chen Mingxiang is a very interesting person. Although I have only been in Central China for a short time, I know him very well. He is a direct descendant of the Military Police Headquarters of our Army's Thirteenth Army in Shanghai and a direct descendant of the Marine Corps Headquarters.
I’ve never heard of someone who can do this to this extent.”
"There was news some time ago that Su Chengde, the newly appointed political affairs councilor of the Jinling Government Executive Yuan, committed suicide in fear of crime at the Political Police Headquarters. It is said that he had a conflict with Chen Mingxiang and was hunted down by him. In addition, Li Shiqun was the mastermind behind the Jinling Government.
The special officer was driven to death, and even Chairman Wang’s godson Lin Baisheng couldn’t save him,” Matsui Tataro said with a smile.
Many people don't know what level Su Chengde's political affairs councilor is. It is the first level among civil servants in the Jinling government and is called a special officer. It is the same level as Li Shiqun.
Special appointment officers must have a special appointment order signed by Wang Jingwei personally. They are the highest level of the administrative hierarchy and have a very high status. Ministers of various ministries, provincial chairs of provinces, and mayors of major special cities are also at this level.
Corruption and bribery are common in the Jinling government, and extortion is common. Chen Mingxiang and Li Shiqun joined forces to force Su Chengde to death. This must be very interesting.
"The people who support Chen Mingxiang are not just the Military Police Headquarters and the Marine Corps Headquarters. They all look at him differently from the General Headquarters of the Expeditionary Forces to the Thirteenth Army Headquarters. General Hata Toshiro inspected the work of clearing the countryside in Suzhou. He
He is one of the escorts."
"Huatong Trading Company is the military's largest private smuggling agency in central China. It is said that it smuggles hundreds of millions of strategic materials for the imperial army every year."
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also very fond of him. It is said that the deputy director of the Public Settlement Industrial Bureau Police Station, His Excellency Akagi Okagi, admired Chen Mingxiang very much and strongly recommended him for important positions. Chen Gongbo of the municipal government also used it to train him as a confidant
.”
"I was not familiar with this person before. When I was in Shanghai, he was just a small translator at the secret service headquarters. In the blink of an eye, he has grown to where he is now, which is surprising." Takeo Imai said with some emotion.
As the saying goes, heroes emerge from troubled times. This special environment can indeed create special characters. It is possible that Chen Mingxiang could reach this stage. That is unique.
This is not to say that Chen Mingxiang's achievements are great. In terms of administration, his largest official position is the commissioner of the Municipal Government's Foreign Affairs Office, with the rank of a simple official. In terms of military position, he is the director of the General Affairs Division of the Municipal Government Security Command, and he was awarded the rank of Army Major General.
But the major general of the Jinling government is a joke to the Japanese generals. His status is not as good as the Japanese second lieutenant, which is a bit excessive, and it is definitely not as good as a Japanese major.
But the question is, who has Chen Mingxiang's ability to get the dual support of the Japanese Navy and the Japanese Army at the same time, and is he still a popular figure in the Military Police Headquarters?
"We had a long talk before Mr. Ying Zuo left, and he recommended Chen Mingxiang to me. I remember a sentence very clearly. There is no need to give too much power, but it can give more convenience. In terms of professional ability, he is definitely not as good as him.
Li Shiqun, but in terms of how he behaves, Li Shiqun is far behind him."
"Since this matter was promoted by Chen Mingxiang, you tell him that we will have dinner at his house together in the evening. I heard that the Mara Villa where Chen Mingxiang lives is the most famous building in Shanghai. It is a fairy tale palace built by a wealthy businessman because of his children's dreams.
I also want to see it." Matsui Tataro said with a smile.
Imai Takeo said what he felt in his heart, even if he wanted to switch from a secret service agency to a military position, he would have to send the military headquarters to give the nod. If he made General Hata Shunroku unhappy, it would indeed be a bit troublesome.
General Hata Shunroku was once the Emperor's military attaché and Minister of War. He was one of the big bosses in the Army. His Majesty the Emperor valued him particularly highly, so it was better not to offend him.
If you want to get things done, you need to find the right person. Chen Mingxiang had some insights after receiving the call. If it weren't for Kinoshita Eiichi's guidance, who would have thought that a Japanese colonel could have such a great influence on a Japanese lieutenant general?
"Great, Chen Mingxiang has indeed lived up to my expectations. I called just now to say that Lieutenant General Matsui has arrived in Shanghai. Under the persuasion of Colonel Imai Takeo, I will have dinner at his home tonight. This is already a precursor to making a statement.
"Li Shiqun said excitedly.
"Shen Gengmei called and said that it was Chen Mingxiang's Huatong Trading Company. He had published recruitment advertisements on the front pages of several newspapers in Shanghai. He wanted to set up a branch in Peiping. This meant reaching out to North China, but ours
The relationship between the Southeast Trading Company and the Chiang Kai-shek District has not been settled yet!" Ye Jiqing said at the side.
She is a well-known money addict and takes money very seriously. When she heard that Chen Mingxiang had established a business in North China, she was a little jealous.
