"Mr. Chen is indeed Kinoshita-kun's most valued subordinate. Even for such a major reception, he brought you here with him. It seems that he wants you to develop better and give you more connections." Otonzaburo Yano
Said with a smile.
This time he really understood Chen Mingxiang's position in Kinoshita Eichi's heart. Even Li Shiqun, the director of the special agent headquarters, was not qualified to attend the reception, but Chen Mingxiang was able to show up. This was not an ordinary respect.
"Thank you, General, for helping me in North China. When I come to Shanghai this time, I will definitely fulfill my friendship as a landlord. If you don't mind, please come to my home, I will be honored." Chen Mingxiang said.
"We are all our own people. Why should Mr. Chen be so polite? After the meeting, I will definitely take the time to visit your residence. I heard it is a very famous fairy tale palace in Shanghai." Yano Otonzaburo said.
Chen Mingxiang was definitely going to give him a gift when he was a guest. As a military police major general, he knew this little trick of speaking.
"General Tajima, this is my best friend Chen Mingxiang. He currently has positions in the Military Police Headquarters and the Shanghai Special Municipal Government. He is the most loyal follower of the Japanese Empire. He was awarded the second-class Ruibao Shigemitsu by His Majesty the Emperor some time ago.
Chapter." Qingqi Qingyin introduced.
"Of course I know Chen Jun's name. After all, the number of Chinese people who can be awarded the Imperial Medal is very rare. This can also prove Chen Jun's contribution to the empire and the imperial army." Major General Tajima Hikotaro said with a smile, and
Shaked hands with Chen Mingxiang.
"Your Excellency, I was in a hurry last time when I arrived in Peking and I was unable to visit you. Next time I go to Peking, I would like to invite you to have a meal with me." Chen Mingxiang said.
The Secret Service Chief of the North China Front Army, with the rank of Major General, is worth a lot of money in terms of weight. Chen Mingxiang doesn't mind that he has many connections, and he doesn't mind that he spends a lot of money. He is afraid that he will not be able to find the temple with a pig's head. This time he will definitely get the opportunity.
Take it to the extreme.
"It's easy to talk about eating. I heard about your trip to Peking. It was to carry out the secret mission of the Imperial Academy of Asia and stabilize the coal price in Shanghai. It's really inconvenient. Feel free to contact me when you come to Peking next time." Tajima
Hikotaro said.
Chen Mingxiang's base is in the Military Police Headquarters in Shanghai. He is known as the largest smuggling leader in Shanghai. He has always been very generous with his dealings. Being able to associate with him has only advantages and no disadvantages.
The Jincheng Gendarmerie frantically helped Chen Mingxiang build a local briquette factory and temporarily placed some local briquette factories under military control. Although this matter was not made public and was done more covertly, it could never be concealed from the dignified secret service minister.
Why are the military police working so hard?
You can think of the reason with your nose. It must have been Chen Mingxiang’s benefit!
An hour later, a transport plane from the Kwantung Army arrived at the airport. After the cabin door opened, a group of senior Japanese military officials with different expressions walked down the escalator.
It's interesting, they are at odds with each other!
Chen Mingxiang looked at these high-ranking Japanese officials, and the first thought that came to his mind was that the military police major general was the best to recognize. He had a different military uniform, and he was the loneliest. The other four were divided into two groups, and they were talking and laughing.
This officer with the rank of Colonel must be Isao Takeda, the Intelligence Director of the Second Section of the Kwantung Army Headquarters. The one next to him may be Major General Saburo Shibuya. The Security Bureau is under the management of the Second Section of the Headquarters.
The remaining two are probably Major General Genzo Yanagida, the head of the Ice City Secret Service Headquarters, and Major General Toshi Miura, the chief of the Fengtian Secret Service. They are both in the secret service system and have a relatively familiar relationship with them.
Facts have also proved that his judgment is 100% accurate, and that's all.
Kinoshita Sakae received Gendarmerie Commander Hara Mamoru, Matsui Tataro received Yanagida Genzo and Miura Toshi, Haruki Keiyin received Takeda Isao, and Tajima Hikotaro received Shibuya Saburo.
"Everyone, let me introduce to you. This is Chen Mingxiang and Chen Jun. Some time ago, His Majesty the Emperor awarded him the second-class Ruibao Seal of Light. He is an outstanding contributor to the empire and has made very important achievements for the Imperial Army's Kanai troops.
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"He provides one-third of the strategic materials of the Thirteenth Army Headquarters, one-tenth of the strategic materials of the Dispatch Army Headquarters, and 40% of the strategic materials of the Fleet Headquarters."
"He has multiple part-time jobs at the Military Police Headquarters in Shanghai, the Jinling Government Secret Service Headquarters, the Jinling Government Shanghai Special Municipal Government, and the Public Concession Industry Bureau. He was also awarded the rank of Army Major General. I will not introduce them one by one."
"At this meeting, the Mei Agency and the Military Police Headquarters in Shanghai decided that Chen Jun would be responsible for the reception. In order to allow everyone to have energy for the meeting, he also worked hard, so I won't point it out yet." Matsui Tataro said.
This is a very formal introduction in public, and it also contains another layer of meaning. Chen Mingxiang is a very important role and has extremely high value within the customs.
Senior Japanese military officials from outside the customs shook hands with Chen Mingxiang one after another. They had an initial impression that medals awarded by the Emperor of Japan were not easily obtained, which made them very fond of him.
Naturally, lunch was to be eaten in the reception building of the Military Police Headquarters, in the form of a buffet, but the scene in front of them surprised everyone. It was simply too luxurious.
With just a few people dining, there were more than a hundred dishes, half of which were Japanese dishes, as well as Chinese dishes and French dishes. It was a dazzling array of dishes that made your eyes dizzy.
There are ten kinds of expensive cigars and red wines, the best Japanese sake and Chinese rice wine, the best Longjing tea and Japanese Gyokuro tea, and more than twenty kinds of fruits, including fruits from Southeast Asia.
In addition, Chen Mingxiang specially hired ten Japanese waitresses from Japanese restaurants in Hongkou's Japanese-occupied area with high salaries. After strict examination by the special high school, they were responsible for serving tea and water and waiting for meals.
Each of them is prettier than the other, and they look pleasing to the eye, not for any dirty reasons, but to adjust the atmosphere. There will also be a song and dance performance during the dinner.
"We have a meeting in the afternoon, so let's have a simple meal first. Chen Jun has put a lot of thought into it. I won't talk about Chinese cuisine and French cuisine. The level is very high. Let's just talk about these Japanese dishes."
"Sashimi is made from tuna caught by Japanese fishermen. It is stored for a short time and still tastes very fresh. Most of the ingredients for other Japanese dishes are also from Japan. The chef is also from Japan. Please enjoy the flavor of your hometown.
." Kinoshita Eichi said with a very proud smile.
Shanghai, especially the Japanese-occupied area of Hongkou, has a large number of Japanese expatriates, so Japanese merchant ships ship from time to time to transport ingredients from Japan to Shanghai. The prices are also quite expensive, mainly for those who are powerful and wealthy.
High-ranking Japanese officials and wealthy businessmen enjoy it, but ordinary Japanese expatriates do not have such qualifications.
Although the life of the Japanese soldiers outside the customs was very luxurious, due to the restrictions, it could not be compared with that in Shanghai. Everyone was full of praise for this lunch.
