Nine hundred and forty-eighth chapter stalemate down
After getting rid of Ichiki Yoshikazu, Murakami Rokuzhu finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, this matter can be completely suppressed.
On the other side, Li Yunsheng also began to arrange for people to escort the captured American officers out of Shanghai.
With the cooperation of the Military Command Headquarters and the calm situation here in Shanghai, things went smoothly.
Three days later, these captured American officers arrived in the Kuomintang-controlled area.
Originally, the matter had nothing to do with Shanghai Station at this point, but after these American officers appeared in public in Chongqing, they caused another wave of trouble.
Because Murakami Rokuzhu and Hattori Saburo suppressed the matter together, the Japanese high-level officials did not know about it.
However, the captured American officers appeared publicly in Chongqing, which naturally attracted the attention of Japanese intelligence agencies.
It didn't take long for this incident to alarm the Japanese military and cabinet, and special personnel were sent to investigate the matter.
This is also because there are still people among Japan's top brass who want to use these captured American officers to threaten the U.S. government, so they are investigating this matter.
The Japanese high-level officials wanted to send someone to investigate. Murakami Rokuzhu was a little panicked. Taking advantage of Hattori Saburo's absence, he immediately went to Li Yunsheng to discuss countermeasures.
"Sir, something happened. The higher-ups are sending someone to investigate the rescue of the American prisoners!"
Murakami Rokuzhu's tone was very nervous, because the Japanese high-level officials sent people to investigate the matter, and the matter might be exposed.
"Didn't you have a backup plan? What are you worried about?"
Li Yunsheng acted very calmly, as if he wasn't worried at all.
This is also because the situation in the War of Resistance Against Japan is getting better and better, and the Japanese do not have much time left to stand still.
Moreover, the captured American officers have already arrived in Chongqing. Even if the matter is really exposed, the worst case scenario is that Murakami will be forced to leave Shanghai.
"I have a backup plan, but if the matter is controlled in Shanghai, it will naturally be suppressed."
Murakami Rokuzhu was a little irritated, paused, and then added: "But after those American prisoners went to Chongqing, they actually appeared in public. This alarmed the cabinet and the military, which led to the dispatch of special personnel to investigate the matter.
Now Saburo Hattori, I'm afraid he can no longer suppress him. If high-level people come to Shanghai, who knows what they will find out."
After saying these things, Murakami Liuzhu glanced at Li Yunsheng, with a bit of complaint in his eyes.
After all, he planned it well. If these American prisoners had not shown up, there would have been no problems at all.
Seeing Murakami's eyes, Li Yunsheng didn't know what to say. After all, what Chongqing did was tantamount to selling Murakami's six pillars, or at least putting him in danger.
In fact, Li Yunsheng also had objections to this approach, but he knew that the Americans would definitely publicize this matter and use it to slap the Japanese in the face.
As for this kind of matter that concerns the overall situation, Li Yunsheng has no way, let alone the right to speak.
After thinking for a while, Li Yunsheng said slowly: "You have arranged everything, so there should be no problem. Even if I am really suspected, the worst I can do is leave Shanghai."
Murakami's six pillars performed well, so Li Yunsheng naturally would not give up on him, but he could not evacuate until the last moment.
Because a naval lieutenant is very important and may have some effect, so we cannot evacuate easily.
Hearing what Li Yunsheng said, Murakami Rokuzhu gained some confidence. After a slight hesitation, he said: "There is another flaw in this matter, and that is Taichi Okamura of the Military Police.
This person came to me personally and told me about the American prisoners. If the higher-ups investigate carefully, they can easily find the flaws."
What Murakami Six Pillars meant was that he wanted the Military Command Bureau to take action and kill Taichi Gangcun in order to reduce his own danger.
However, Li Yunsheng had another idea, so he said: "Taiyi Gangcun is selfish and may not be meddlesome. Moreover, the current situation is dangerous and it is easy to do more and make more mistakes!"
Murakami Rokuzhu thought so, but he was still very nervous, for fear that this matter would be investigated on him.
This is also because Murakami's six pillars are not very courageous. Even if there is a way out of military control, he is still very worried.
The two discussed for a while and agreed to meet every day before leaving one after another.
After returning to the naval station, Murakami Rokuzhu received a call from Hattori Saburo, and then went to see his immediate boss very nervously.
"Murakami-kun, things are in trouble now!"
Hattori Saburo's tone was solemn, and there was a hint of irritability on his face.
"Your Excellency, General, are you worried that the commissioner who came to Shanghai will find out something?"
"Yes, I'm afraid we won't be able to cover up this matter. If the Army people catch it and find out something during the investigation, you and I will have to go to court-martial!"
Hattori Saburo got all this information from the top brass of the Navy, so he was really worried.
Murakami Rokuzhu did not expect that the situation would be so serious. After all, they were just a few American prisoners. How could they send a rear admiral to a military court?
"Your Majesty General, is this really possible?"
"Yes, the people from the Army are holding on to us, trying to get a hold of us. I'm afraid..."
Hattori Saburo didn't say anything further, but the worry on his face was really obvious.
"This is what we should do?"
Murakami Rokuzhu was not worried about Hattori Saburo, but worried about himself.
After all, the Japanese army still has the upper hand in China now. If they withdraw at this time, they will not only lose a lot, but their status will also become different.
"There is also the death of Ichiki Yoshikazu. If someone is interested in pursuing it, it will be a troublesome thing!"
Hattori Saburo mentioned another unstable factor. After all, he agreed to kill Ichiki Yoshikazu, and he could not just stand by and watch.
This is also because the relationship between the two people is too close, and Murakami Rokubashi is also very popular in the navy. Even if Saburo Hattori wants to silence him, he has no chance.
"No one can find out what happened to Ichiki Ryokazu."
Murakami Rokuzhu immediately made a guarantee, thought for a moment, and continued to suggest: "Your Majesty General, now we can only deny it and see if the people from above can find out anything."
"That's all it can do."
Hattori Saburo had no choice but to nod, because he didn't have any good ideas.
Two days later, the special commissioner of the Japanese military department also arrived in Shanghai and began to investigate the matter.
Two special commissioners came, and the Japanese Army and Navy Headquarters each sent down a major general.
It's just that these two people are very difficult to deal with. The navy people naturally prefer Hattori Saburo and want to cover up the matter.
However, people from the Army are investigating carefully, and even the Japanese Military Police, under the orders of Yamaguchi Yoshikazu, are fully investigating the matter.
Fortunately, no obvious problems were found, and Hattori Saburo persisted, so the matter remained at a stalemate.
However, such a big move gave Okamura Taichi some ideas, so he quietly made a phone call and wanted to make an appointment with Murakami Rokuzhu.
After receiving a call from Taichi Okamura asking to meet, Murakami Rokuzhu frowned and became even more irritable.
However, Murakami Liuzhu had something in his mind and didn't know how to deal with the matter, so he delayed it for a day and planned to discuss it with Li Yunsheng before deciding what to do...