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Chapter 1653 Something is wrong
Chapter 1653 Something is wrong
"It shouldn't be like this." Cheng Qianfan poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and said with a frown.
"What shouldn't be done?" Chu Mingyu asked.
He knew that his nephew was a smart man and had always had a good relationship with the Japanese, so perhaps he would have some unique insights into this matter.
"The Japanese know our attitude," Cheng Qianfan said with a serious expression. "Although the Japanese may have further harsh demands, as long as they put forward a package, we will eventually nod our heads in spite of our desire for peace and our deep commitment to Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations, even if we are reluctant."
He looked at Chu Mingyu with a serious expression, "If that's the case, there's no reason for the Japanese to be so hesitant."
"It is extremely beneficial and necessary for the Japanese to reach a final agreement as soon as possible and for the Japanese to publicly recognize our new regime as the only legitimate government of China as soon as possible," said Cheng Qianfan.
As he said this, he couldn't help but shake his head, "Something's wrong."
"Uncle Chu, I always feel like something is wrong." Cheng Qianfan looked at Chu Mingyu and said.
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"What exactly is wrong?" Chu Mingyu asked.
"I don't know, I just feel something is wrong. It shouldn't be like this." Cheng Qianfan said with a frown.
Chu Mingyu also frowned.
Previously, he was only annoyed by Japan's procrastination, inconsistency, and excessive greed, and believed that Japan was greedy and kept making new demands.
However, after listening to what Cheng Qianfan said and thinking about it carefully, I also felt that it was a bit strange.
Just as Cheng Qianfan said, there is absolutely no need for the Japanese to be so procrastinating and lengthy. Even if the Japanese side has more excessive demands, they will put them forward all at once and our side will basically give in and agree to them out of helplessness.
"You mean, the Japanese are deliberately stalling for time?" Chu Mingyu said with a gloomy face, "They don't actually intend to recognize us, and have been stalling for time."
"No." Cheng Qianfan shook his head. "Uncle Chu, it is inevitable that the Japanese will recognize my new regime. There should be no change in this. I just don't know what they are thinking. They have been delaying time. It seems that they are not in a hurry to recognize us. It seems that they have some other plans."
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"Plan?" Chu Mingyu frowned.
He looked at Cheng Qianfan, "Qianfan, what other plans do you think the Japanese have?"
"My nephew doesn't know." Cheng Qianfan shook his head. "According to my understanding of Counselor Imamura and some Japanese friends, they should be happy to recognize my new regime as soon as possible. That's why my nephew finds it a little strange."
Chu Mingyu frowned, he couldn't figure out what the Japanese were doing.
"Mr. Wang is the only legitimate successor of Mr. Sun. The new regime is what the people want. It not only conforms to public opinion, but also meets the needs of Sino-Japanese peace." Cheng Qianfan poured out the herbal tea in Chu Mingyu's cup and made new tea. "There is no reason for them to be so slow."
Chu Mingyu suddenly stared at Cheng Qianfan.
Cheng Qianfan looked at Chu Mingyu in astonishment, revealing a slightly panicked expression, "Uncle Chu, did your nephew say something wrong?"
"No." Chu Mingyu shook his head, "You are very good, very good."
He thought carefully about Cheng Qianfan's words, and always felt that he seemed to have grasped something, but he was unable to think it through for a while.
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"Nephew, you know that if the new regime is recognized by the international community as soon as possible and I am confirmed as the only legitimate authority, it will be a huge blow to Chongqing," Cheng Qianfan said. "Nephew can't help uncle with big things, so I can only do my best on small things."
"My nephew has arranged to have dinner with Counselor Imamura's nephew Sakamoto Yoshino and several other Japanese friends in two days." Cheng Qianfan said, "Sakamoto Yoshino is the youngest son of the famous Japanese writer Sakamoto Nagayuki, and is also loved by Counselor Imamura."
"Very good." Chu Mingyu nodded, "Just go ahead and do it. Go find Liu Xia later and ask her to give you some hospitality money."
"Yes, Uncle Chu." Cheng Qianfan said, "I won't disturb you from doing your business."
Chu Mingyu nodded slightly.
After Cheng Qianfan left, Chu Mingyu frowned and thought. Suddenly, his expression changed, and his face became serious and solemn.
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"How is it?" Liu Xia handed a cup of coffee to Cheng Qianfan, "What did Counselor Imamura say?"
"Counselor Imamura himself supports recognizing my new regime as soon as possible." Cheng Qianfan said, "However, my feeling is that the Japanese side is actually not in a hurry."
"Why is this?" Liu Xia couldn't help but ask.
"I don't know." Cheng Qianfan took a sip of coffee, shook his head and said, "It's just a feeling, I can't be sure, maybe there will be progress in two days."
"I'm afraid it won't be that smooth." Liu Xia said, "This Japanese delegation gives me the feeling that..."
She chose her words carefully and whispered, "It's just like a routine, to comfort us."
Cheng Qianfan frowned and said nothing.
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"I don't know what the Japanese are thinking. We have already tried our best to make concessions and have met their excessive demands to the maximum extent possible. What else do they want?" Liu Xia looked dissatisfied.
According to the "Memorandum of Understanding on Sino-Japanese Relations Mediation" reached between the Wang Puppet Regime and the Japanese side:
The Wang Puppet Regime recognized the "Manchukuo" that was cut off by Japan;
The Wang Puppet Regime cooperated with Japan in the division of power;
The two sides defined North China and Mongolia as special zones for Sino-Japanese military cooperation, which would be temporarily managed militaristically by the Japanese side;
The two sides agreed that the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the coastal areas of southern China would be designated as special zones for Japan-China economic cooperation, with Japan enjoying the right to govern and station troops;
In addition, the Wang Puppet Regime even agreed to compensate the Japanese citizens for the heavy losses they had suffered since the "September 18th Incident."
It can be said that the Wang Puppet Regime had already sold out all the national sovereignty and interests that could be sold, but the Japanese side was still not satisfied and was still dragging its feet, which had caused strong dissatisfaction among the top leaders of the Wang Puppet Regime.
Of course, Liu Xia also knew that even if Wang Tianhai was very dissatisfied, he could only hold it in and dared not express such strong dissatisfaction to the Japanese side.
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Just at this moment, a staff member pushed open the door and came in.
"Sister Xia, the minister is going to see Mr. Wang. Please come with him."
"Got it. I'll be right over." Liu Xia nodded. She turned to Cheng Qianfan and said, "I'm busy now. I don't have time to entertain you. Please do as you please."
Liu Xia smiled and said, "This is your territory anyway."
"Sister Xia, go and do your thing. I'll be leaving after a short rest." Cheng Qianfan said.
Liu Xia nodded, put a check made out to Cheng Qianfan on the table, and hurried away.
Cheng Qianfan drank coffee leisurely and looked around the room.
This is Liu Xia's office.
Suddenly, Cheng Qianfan's expression changed slightly. Perhaps Liu Xia left in a hurry and forgot that although the safe was locked, the key was still hanging on the safe...
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