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"We were closely guarded by the Japanese military police and marines. We couldn't leave the public settlement at all. We knew we had to go to the concentration camp, but there was no way. Of course, on behalf of the British and American expatriates, I would like to thank you for giving us a month and a half.
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"We, several former directors of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau, will discuss it and contact some expatriates. I guess we will have to trouble you to help hide something. This is entirely voluntary and you will be kept confidential during the operation. We cannot give it to you because of our interests.
You pose a threat."
"Before the end of January, store commemorative and high-value things in a few high-value villas. By taking these places into your own hands, you are helping us protect our property."
"After entering the concentration camp, the banknotes and gold and silver in everyone's hands cannot be spent, so I will give them to you as a reward for safekeeping. Who knows how many more years this war will last!" Riddle said with a wry smile.
In fact, after the Pearl Harbor incident, the United States also imprisoned Japanese expatriates in the country into concentration camps. Considering the name of concentration camps, they were called internment camps.
It is not unimaginable for a belligerent country to make such a move. British and American expatriates have long been mentally prepared, but it is only now, a year after the incident, that the Japanese government is more patient than the American government.
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Chen Mingxiang had previously helped businessmen among the British and American expatriates to hide a batch of property and put it somewhere in the Mara Villa. However, the vast majority of the expatriates were still willing to keep it at home, under their noses, or simply in the house.
If you dig a hole at home and bury it, you won't be able to trust it to others.
But the problem is, since the Japanese want to imprison all foreign nationals in concentration camps and drive them out of the place where they live, this method is not safe, and their families may be dug into the ground.
Liddell acted as a government administrator to help his compatriots reduce losses, but they had to agree to this kind of thing. If the news leaked, it would be troublesome for Chen Mingxiang.
"The cost is not the point. The key is that after entering the concentration camp, it is difficult for me to extend my hand. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient to help you," Chen Mingxiang said.
"After entering the concentration camp, you are the only one who can help us tide over the difficulties in Shanghai. The military police and marines in charge are all your relatives."
"I know that you have your own channels and can contact the embassies of the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands and other countries in Shancheng. Several former directors from the United States and the Netherlands and I will write a written report on the situation. You can send it to me and let the governments of various countries find a way.
Rescue may not be possible, but providing necessary supplies is completely satisfactory."
"This report not only writes about our experiences, but also writes down your care for us in detail. As long as our ambassadors see it, it means that governments around the world have also seen it. This will be very beneficial to you in the future, and we will not forget it.
A good friend who lends a helping hand in times of crisis," Riddle said.
Why does Chen Mingxiang want to help British and American expatriates?
This is a smart man. He is betting that Japan cannot withstand Britain and the United States, especially the war potential of the United States. As long as he wins the bet, it will be an immeasurable political capital, which is equivalent to a talisman!
Why didn't he use this trick before?
Riddle is not a simple person to be the general director of the Public Settlement Industry Bureau. He knows that good steel must be used wisely, and he has no other resources to make a deal with Chen Mingxiang. Money is definitely not what others hope to get.
Chen Mingxiang is also very satisfied with this transaction. He is very satisfied. After working hard for a year, he finally sees the return he hoped for.
That evening, the Consulate General of Japan in Shanghai held a grand New Year reception. Various agencies of the navy and army stationed in Shanghai, including General Furukawa Mine and Lieutenant General Shimomura Sada, as well as various departments of the Army Ministry, Chen Gongbo and the municipal government came
Senior officials came to attend one after another.
In addition, the largest number of Japanese business representatives came, and important figures from all walks of life in Shanghai attended. These businessmen in suits and ties also made the military uniforms at the reception less dazzling.
From now on, the Consulate General in Shanghai will be the highest administrative agency of the Japanese government in Central China, directly managing all Japanese companies. Do you dare to come and support me? Do you still want to hang out?
"Brother, I really love you. You brought a black cat to such an occasion. Pan Sansheng is embarrassed tonight!" Lu Ying said with a low voice and a smile.
"You guys are just afraid that the world will not be in chaos. I want to discuss something with those Japanese coal merchants tonight. Black Cat is the manager of my coal company. I bring her here to kill two birds with one stone. Since you are here, you will represent me."
Talk to Pan Sansheng, I don’t mean to irritate him. Besides, he and Black Cat are divorced and don’t care about such things." Chen Mingxiang said with a smile.
He really didn't consider Pan Sansheng's factor. Ren Ji divorced this guy. Even if he publicly announced that Ren Ji was his lover, Pan Sansheng couldn't care less!
"The negotiations between you and the Mei Agency and the Military Police Headquarters in Shanghai on police power have ended long ago, but you have never returned to the Police Department for a meeting. I heard that people there are trying to make connections and go through the back door to try to
After drinking soup from it, I also received a lot of phone calls, all asking about your whereabouts." Lu Ying said.
"I am the boss of the Police Department, and I have the final say on work arrangements. With so many things to do at the end of the year, how can I have time to pay attention to these people? When the Spring Festival is approaching, I will go to Jinling to hold a year-end meeting. I want to have something ready to eat.
Yes, how can it be that simple?" Chen Mingxiang curled his lips and said.
He really didn't want to deal with the affairs of the Police Department. He had a full schedule of affairs every day, and the little junior sister's life or death was uncertain, or her hope was slim. It would be great if he could come out to work.
Pan Sansheng was still very sensible, and took the initiative to come over and have a glass of wine with the two of them and exchange a few words. It seemed that he had verified the fact in public that Ren Ji was Chen Mingxiang's person, and other people's gossipy mentality disappeared instantly.
Most of the senior Japanese officials present knew Chen Mingxiang. They were looking for him to talk to him everywhere. Lieutenant General Makita Kakuzaburo also took him to have a chat with General Furukawa Mine. The navy and army generals were divided into things after entering the hall.
The two directions simply cannot come together.
Chen Mingxiang proposed to go to the Navy Fleet Headquarters and the Third Fleet Headquarters tomorrow to offer condolences. Furukawa Mineichi also expressed his welcome and even took the initiative to invite Renji to dance a song, which gave Chen Mingxiang enough face.
"Chen Jun, please follow my secretary to the conference room on the second floor. Representatives of the coal merchants have already gone up. I will talk to Mayor Chen Gongbo later and follow your plan to end this price war in March."
"You should insist on what you should insist on. The price will never waver. If you can fight for the share that belongs to you, try your best to fight for it. After working for so long, there should be some reward." Horiuchi walked over to the city and said.
