A gift must be given to others, and no one would give away such a large sum of money to anyone without any reason. Matsui Taitaro knew very well that Chen Mingxiang must have something that he needed help with, and it was definitely not a trivial matter.
But after hearing the other party's intention, Matsui Tairo couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. He had just stepped on the line in this matter, and he could still operate it. This guy knew what the imperial army cared about.
Japan's method of controlling the occupied areas is unabashed violent suppression, but unless it encounters a major attack, the garrison will not be easily dispatched. It is the military police, special agents and police who maintain daily order.
In the Puppet Manchukuo region, the increasingly professional pseudo-police played an important role in dealing with anti-Japanese organizations, and their threat was no less than that of Japanese agents. They had intelligence personnel and the power to handle cases, and they were not able to handle everything.
Ask for instructions.
However, in Central China, the police are affiliated with the secret service and the gendarmerie. They are responsible for patrolling, blocking, searching, and solving criminal cases. Even if they collect intelligence and discover suspicious targets, they must make decisions through the secret service and the gendarmerie.
One step approach.
"Your Excellency, General, thanks to your favor, I can serve as the Chief of Police of the Jinling Government. As the saying goes, in order to achieve political success in this position, I must do something to repay the empire's trust."
"My several requests, first of all, do not touch the core interests of the empire. The actual power of the police system is still in the hands of the Mei agency. The police stations in various places still implement the advisory responsibility system, but there are some changes in procedures."
"To put it more clearly, the change is nothing more than a formality, and it is also in line with the empire's new policy towards the Jinling government. The two parties are in a strategic cooperative relationship, and loyalty depends on mutual trust. The more ugly words are interests, the more power the empire releases
, the higher the loyalty gained.”
"Some of them are my true thoughts. When I went outside the customs, I saw the local police in Manchukuo who were trained by the imperial police. Their quality and efficiency are not comparable to those of the police inside the customs. I plan to learn from this experience and implement it in central China.
, to better serve the empire." Chen Mingxiang said.
Although the Secretary of Police asks for personnel and financial power, its main purpose is to enhance its authority and influence. It will not easily interfere with the operations of local police stations, and fully respects the suggestions of Japanese consultants. But to the outside world, this is Japan.
The actual embodiment of respecting the Jinling government.
"I agree with you in principle. As long as it does not affect the interests of the empire, everything can be discussed. You are also right. In the future, the police system will be the main force for protecting the interests of the empire. It needs to be strengthened. I will
Reporting to General Junroku, Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Forces, I guess there won’t be much of a problem.”
"But now the commander of the North China Front is General Okamura Neiji, the commander of the 11th Army stationed in Jiangcheng is Lieutenant General Tsukada, the commander of the 13th Army stationed in Shanghai is Lieutenant General Shimomura Sada, and the 23rd Army stationed in Yangcheng is stationed in Yangcheng.
The army commander, Lieutenant General Takashi Sakai, is sending the army headquarters to attend the meeting. They will not return until after breakfast tomorrow. I will go to the commander-in-chief tomorrow afternoon," Matsui Tataro said.
"With so many big figures gathered in Jinling, is the imperial army planning to launch a strategic attack on Chiang Kai-shek's area and capture the Southwest in one fell swoop?" Chen Mingxiang asked.
"No, the empire does not have the ability to carry out strategic offensives now. It is exactly the opposite of what you said. Originally, the dispatched army headquarters was preparing to launch a major battle against the Yamacheng government, but now it is impossible. First, there were heavy losses in the Battle of Midway Island, and then
A tug-of-war has formed on Guadalcanal, and the empire cannot afford a battlefield in two directions."
"After careful consideration by the military, it was decided to cancel the operation and stabilize the existing occupied areas as the top priority. The Yamacheng government was also aware of our operation plan and made corresponding arrangements. A decisive victory could not be achieved in a short period of time.
"Matsui Taitaro said.
This was good news for the Shancheng government. When Chen Mingxiang returned home, he called Wang Zhen and briefly explained the information using code words.
He didn't expect that this incident would bring huge achievements to his career as a strategic agent. Some things are just such a coincidence.
"Secretary, Mingyue sent a message saying that the Japanese Expeditionary Force General Headquarters received an order from the military department. In view of the defeat in the South Pacific region, large-scale operations in the Kuomintang-controlled areas were canceled. Currently, the commanders of the Japanese armies from various places are meeting in Jinling.
Return to the station tomorrow afternoon." Pan Qiwu came to Dai Li with the message.
"The intelligence agencies in various places have also discovered the Japanese army's unusual movements. The Military Commission has long ordered the Fifth War Zone Headquarters, Sixth War Zone Headquarters and Eighth War Zone Headquarters to prepare for battle, and even considered moving the capital to Xikang if necessary.
Province."
"Anyway, this is exciting news. I will report it to the committee immediately, especially to issue a notice to the anti-aircraft artillery units in Anhui Province to pay attention to the Japanese aircraft tomorrow afternoon to see if they can hit them.
luck."
"The Japanese aircraft have always been very aggressive. Since we don't have many anti-aircraft guns, they often fly very low. As time goes by, we become a little careless." Dai Li said with a smile.
Why is it only within Anhui Province?
The Eleventh Army Headquarters from Jinling to Jiangcheng has to pass through Wan Province, which contains the Kuomintang-controlled area. However, the routes of planes flying to North China do not have the troops of the Shancheng government. The routes to Shanghai and Yangcheng also have routes.
There is no mountain city government army.
"I heard that on the evening of the 5th, Minister Kong hosted a banquet for the director of the Military Law Enforcement Department. His assistant, the Minister of Food, was also present. Naturally, he was interceding for Lin Shiliang's case. There has been no movement so far. Could it be that he was really given
Escaped the sanctions?" Pan Qiwu asked.
"The preliminary result of the Military Law Enforcement Department Committee was that Lin Shiliang was sentenced to life imprisonment, and the briber was sentenced to two years in prison and suspended for three years. However, the committee did not take a position. Director Chen of the Second Chamber of Attendants said that the sentence was too light and could not curb the rampant smuggling activities in the Kuomintang-controlled area.
It also damages the image of the committee.”
"Minister Kong and his family have come together to plead with Madam. This matter is really troublesome. I plan to invite the American Ambassador to the dinner today to mention this matter. Americans are quite critical of these smuggling activities. If the Ambassador expresses strict action to the Commissioner, then Lin Shiliang
It's dead, and it's all thanks to the spring breeze." Dai Li said.
Chen Mingxiang safeguarded the lives of British and American expatriates in the public settlement, which was ostensibly the role played by the Military Command. With the addition of information about the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government looked at Dai Li differently from the Military Command, and their relationship became increasingly harmonious.
Dai Li knows the influence of Minister Kong's family on his wife, but when things have reached this point, he can no longer retreat. The hatred between the two parties has become an inextricable knot. Therefore, Lin Shiliang must be killed no matter what method he tries. This is also the reason why the Military Command Bureau
In the battle with the Ministry of Finance, at the critical moment, he will use his trump card.
