When Zeng Guang said this, he always had an awkward smile, but he really wanted to continue talking with Suzuki!
Suzuki, who was sitting opposite Zeng Guang, was really pressed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Staff Headquarters. He had no choice but to talk to this little agent Zeng Guang about the big issue of Sino-Japanese peace!
Therefore, at the beginning of this year, these two little people began to seriously discuss the big issue of Sino-Japanese peace!
But it is certain that none of them hold out hope that the peace negotiations will succeed! These two people just want to communicate with the higher authorities!
Therefore, in the next more than two months, these two people talked almost openly. For them, nothing was off limits! Nothing was off limits! They talked quite happily!
Naturally, they were very happy when reporting to their superiors!
9-17
In April 1940, Takeo Imai, chief of the China Section of the Japanese Army General Staff Headquarters, came to Hong Kong.
The reason why he came to Hong Kong was because he was attracted by Suzuki Zall's negotiation report!
He stayed in the hotel and even looked at the negotiation records Suzuki provided to him. At first glance, he was really surprised! The negotiations between these two people were extremely in-depth, and they even reached agreement in many aspects!
He spent the whole night watching, thinking, and wandering around in the hotel room!
The next morning, he summoned Lieutenant Colonel Suzuki into the room and once again asked about various negotiation details in the records.
At this time, Suzuki didn't dare to play any more tricks and said honestly: "Sir, we can talk about anything. Just because we are all relatively low-level people, it is easy to achieve results. My feeling is that the small
There are no problems in all aspects. We can only discuss major aspects when the top management meets! This is my idea and the only solution!"
At this time, Section Chief Imai raised a question: "Suzuki-kun, can you let Mr. Zeng get authorization from Chongqing? Of course, it must be authorization from the top! Otherwise, after you have talked so much with him,
It probably doesn’t make sense!”
9-18
Two days later, Lieutenant Colonel Suzuki met Zeng Guang again in a small bar.
After a few small talk, Suzuki brought up the issue of authorization.
He said: "Mr. Zeng, we all hope to achieve results, right?"
Zeng Guang nodded hurriedly and said: "Of course, of course. If there is even a small result, that would be good!"
Suzuki smiled and said: "So, let's talk again, and finally we have the authorization from above. What I mean is, the higher the level of this authorization, the better, and the more beneficial it is to our negotiations! The easier it is for us to produce results, you understand what I mean.
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Zeng Guang blinked and looked at him for a long time, and finally said: "Sir, I understand what you mean. But..."
"Nothing, just say it!"
"Okay, then I'll be honest. First, I don't know if I can get authorization or what kind of authorization I can get!"
"But you will work hard! Right!"
"Of course, otherwise I would be so busy now, what would I be busy with!"
"Say second!"
"Second, I want to get the authorization, and you also want to get it!"
"Of course! You said third!"
"Third, when will we get the authorization and when will we meet again! You understand what I mean!"
Lieutenant Colonel Suzuki couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
He could hear that Zeng Guang's words contained at least three meanings! First, he had to do everything possible to get the authorization! Second, because it was related to his future promotion! Third, if he could not get the authorization, they would negotiate
These few months of talk are in vain! It’s over!
He said: "Okay! Let's make an agreement! We will meet again after we all get authorization!"
Unexpectedly, Zeng Guang finally said: "The authorization we obtained can only be verified by both parties and cannot be exchanged!"
Suzuki thought for a moment and understood what he meant! Once exchanged, the authorizations of both parties may become evidence! This is something no one can bear! So, he nodded in agreement!
9-19
On May 12, 1940, Lieutenant Colonel Suzuki and Zeng Guang met again in this small bar!
This meeting shows that they have obtained authorization!
The next question is that they all want to know how high the level of authorization in the other party's hands is!
Zeng Guang said with a smile: "Sir, please come first."
Suzuki saw the deep meaning behind his pride, so he took out an envelope from his purse and placed it in front of Zeng Guang.
Zeng Guang carefully took out a page from the envelope. It was a special letterhead from the Japanese Army Staff Headquarters!
There was only one sentence written on this piece of letterhead: "Permission is hereby given for Suzuki Zall to carry out peace talks with China."
Below is the autograph of Prince Kanguin Zaihito, Chief of the Japanese Army Chief of Staff, and the year, month, and day. The most important thing is that this year, month, and day was three days ago! Finally, there is the official seal of the Japanese Army General Staff Headquarters!
This thing is really amazing! Everyone can see it!
After Zeng Guang read the official letter thoroughly, he folded the letter, put it into the envelope, and pushed it back to Suzuki.
After that, he also took out an envelope from his wallet, carefully placed it in front of Suzuki, and proudly showed him to look at it!
Suzuki also carefully took out the paper from the envelope, unfolded it and was surprised!
This piece of paper is the special letterhead of the Military Commission of the Chongqing Government. There is a sentence written on it with a calligraphy pen: "Approval of Comrade Zeng Guang's work in Hong Kong."
No one has signed below, but the year, month and day are from two days ago! Finally, there is the official seal of the Military Commission! Next to the official seal, there is the small seal of the chairman of the committee! This is the highest level of authorization!
By this time, Suzuki Zhuoer had an uncontrollable smile on his face!
He smiled and said: "So, Mr. Zeng, let's continue talking?"
Zeng Guang also smiled broadly and said, "Of course, with this, we can continue talking!"
At this time, Suzuki thought about it and said: "We can't talk here, we have to change to a safer and more confidential place!"
9-20
The place Suzuki Nakasa was looking for was not in Hong Kong, but in Macau.
Turn west from Macao Xinma Road into the new lane, go north to Fulong New Street, not far away, this area is called Xianrong Lane.
This area is full of old houses, the streets are narrow, and the dilapidated houses are crowded together like a honeycomb. It is difficult for non-residents who live here to get here! To be honest, if people from outside come here and want to go out, I am afraid
It’s also very difficult!
So, this place is quite secretive!
Lieutenant Colonel Suzuki chose a small two-room building that was as dilapidated as the surrounding houses. The strange thing was that this house actually had a gloomy basement! The location of their negotiations was chosen to be in the basement!
What's more terrible is that there is no electricity in this house, so they have to light candles to negotiate every night!
In short, the peace negotiation work of these two little people has long been highly valued by the highest levels of China and Japan!
In the house above the ground, agents from both sides live, closely watching the windows every day to prevent unexpected people from approaching!
In the basement, both China and Japan have arranged radio stations. Guo Shouhua, the head of the military-controlled Hong Kong district, personally supervises here! Takeo Imai is also a frequent visitor here. During the negotiation process, Lieutenant Colonel Suzuki had to negotiate with him every moment.
Whenever they encounter a problem, they will send a direct telegram to their respective senior management to report the difficulties encountered in the negotiation!
There are three focuses in their negotiations: one is the "Manchukuo" issue, the other is the Japanese garrison issue, and the third is the Communist Party of China issue!
Regarding the "Manchukuo" issue, Japan is determined not to give in! We can talk about anything, but this issue cannot be discussed! As for the issue of garrisoning troops, Japan has put forward various reasons and demanded that troops be stationed everywhere! To be honest, they really look like a bit of a scoundrel!
But regarding the Communist Party of China, both sides have completely unanimous opinions. The Chongqing side said that they will ruthlessly attack the Communist army until it is eliminated! The Japanese side also expressed its willingness to provide strong assistance!
All issues were discussed and argued over and over again. Their final conclusion was that several issues that could not be reached at the moment were left for discussion at the highest level of both parties!
In this way, it involves a question: who of the top leaders of both parties will come forward!
The candidate proposed by Takeo Imai was Seishiro Sakagaki.
Seishiro Sakagaki was a strong general who once led half a division and won consecutive battles on the North China battlefield! He also served as Minister of Army. Later, due to internal fighting among military factions, he was kicked out of the highest decision-making level! Since 19
Since September 1939, he has served as the chief of staff of the China Expeditionary Force.
He is the only chief of staff of the China Expeditionary Force! This position was specially arranged for him!
The job he attaches most importance to now is the "Tong work" to induce the Chongqing government to surrender!
Zeng Guangjing asked for instructions and the candidate proposed was Major General Zheng Jiemin of the Military Command Bureau!
But Suzuki disagreed and wanted Seishiro Sakagaki to negotiate directly with the chairman!
Zeng Guang said: "This is absolutely impossible! The chairman of the Generalissimo is the king of a country! How can he negotiate with one of your lieutenant generals!"
After discussing with Takeo Konjin, Suzuki proposed to add Wang Jingwei, "He can also be regarded as the king of a country!"
Zeng Guang curled his lips and said, "There is no Wang without Jiang!"
Suzuki said fiercely: "If the negotiation is successful, Wang can disappear!"
Zeng Guang glared at him equally fiercely and said, "What do you mean by disappearing? Please make it clear!"
Suzuki said: "You will never see him again! Isn't this clear?"
The result of the final negotiation was that all issues that had not been agreed upon were decided by Jiang, Wang, and Sakagaki in the final negotiation! The negotiation venue was chosen to be Changsha Airport! The time was set for July 23rd!
This time point is stipulated by Japan and must not be later than this day!
The military commander later learned that this time point was determined because there was another American factor! The United States seemed to have the intention of intervening in China's war of resistance! The Japanese side was quite vigilant about this!
9-21
Chongqing, behind the Military Commission, in Liang Jinkai's dormitory.
How Suzuki and Zeng Guang negotiated in Macau and what the outcome of the negotiation was, neither Luo Hai nor Zheng Quanbai knew! They couldn't possibly know either!