novelAbuy Chapter 1792 Lobbyist
Chapter 1792 Lobbyist
Chapter 1792 Lobbyist
"Is there any news about Guan?" Mrs. He looked at her brother expectantly.
"No." Jin Kemu shook his head. "I asked around, but I haven't heard of Guan's name."
"Will that be..." Mrs. He asked with a pale face.
"No, no." Jin Kemu shook his head. "A Guanji is a man of destiny. He must be alive."
"Is there any news about Xiaolan?" asked Mrs. He.
Jin Kemu shook his head slowly.
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The weather was nice that day, with a rare hint of coolness.
"What? Are you still blaming me?" Kogoro Imamura took a bite of the candied haws and turned to ask Kentaro Miyazaki beside him.
"I dare not." Cheng Qianfan shook his head and said, "I know that the teacher and Master Xiaowulang made this arrangement for my own good."
"It's good for you to know." Imamura Kogoro nodded and said, "To say that Wang Tianhai has the courage to resist the empire and seize power from it is to overestimate him. However, this man does have his own plans. According to our observation, Wang is seeking to gradually expand his power, especially in the military. He longs to have Chiang Kai-shek's leadership position in the Kuomintang in Chongqing."
He threw away the bamboo stick of the candied haws and muttered, "Chinese people can make even their snacks so delicious. This land is so fascinating."
"So, the empire is here." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
"Yes, so the Empire is here." Imamura Kogoro nodded and continued, "Cheng Qianfan is Chu Mingyu's confidant, and Wang Tianhai also admires you very much. In this case, the Empire will naturally not hesitate to help you further improve your status in the Wang regime."
"I understand, Uncle Kogoro." Cheng Qianfan nodded and said.
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The Japanese allowed him to participate in the mopping-up operation as an advisor, not only to allow him to get in touch with the pacification army, but also to show the Japanese appreciation for him as a young pillar of the Wang family. I believe this is what Wang Tianhai wants to see.
"There is one thing you need to note. You are serving as a consultant in the capacity of Cheng Qianfan. You and I should be careful to avoid suspicion in public," said Kogoro Imamura.
"I understand." Cheng Qianfan nodded.
"Did Chu Mingyu send you a telegram?" asked Kogoro Imamura.
"Yes." Cheng Qianfan nodded, "Chu Mingyu hopes that I can establish good relations with the Pacification Army in Shanghai."
He said to Imamura Kogoro, "I know Chu Mingyu quite well. He is not keen on military power and has always avoided military affairs, so I guess this should be Wang Tianhai's intention."
Imamura Kogoro nodded, "It's possible that Wang has always sought to become a true military leader."
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"By the way, Uncle Kogoro, does Cai Zhengze, the commander of the 15th Regiment of the 4th Division of the First Army of the Pacification Army stationed in Shanghai, have any impression of this person?" Cheng Qianfan asked Imamura Kogoro.
"I've seen him twice. He's a professional soldier." Imamura Kogoro said, "He used to be the deputy company commander of the Jiangsu Security Corps. It's said that he was quite brave when fighting against the Empire. He was a relatively capable officer."
"According to the agreement reached between the Empire and the Kuomintang regime, they were forbidden to deploy regular troops in Shanghai. However, the Chinese were cunning. They stationed troops in Shanghai in the name of the Jiangsu Security Corps and the Police Corps." Cheng Qianfan said, "So, this Cai Zhengze was from the Jiangsu Security Corps, but in fact he was from the Kuomintang army's direct troops."
"It seems that you have entered the working state." Imamura Kogoro nodded with satisfaction, "Why? Are you interested in this Cai Zhengze? Or do you have doubts about something?"
"It's like this. Through Li Mingzhuan's relationship, he helped me contact Cai Zhengze. Cai Zhengze is hosting a party tonight and invited me over." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Cai Zhengze is Hu Delin's man, right? Between him and Li Mingzhuan?" asked Kogoro Imamura.
"It's not clear yet." Cheng Qianfan shook his head. "However, although there are many factions within the Pacification Army, the relationship is actually quite complicated. The Chinese are like this. If you get involved, you can always get involved. Besides, Li Mingzhuan has a special status and is trusted by the Wang family. If he, the commander of the First Division of the 'Imperial Guard', has given a greeting, even the brigade commander Hu Delin has to give face, not to mention Cai Zhengze."
"You need to build a good relationship with Cai Zhengze and try to win him over," said Imamura Kogoro. "He is a capable professional soldier. During this raid on the Pacification Zone, Cai Zhengze's 15th Regiment will work together with the Ohta Battalion. Lieutenant Colonel Ohta Yuichi thinks highly of Cai Zhengze. If such a talent can be brought close to the Empire and used by us, it will play a very positive role."
"I understand." Cheng Qianfan nodded.
His heart moved.
Kogoro Imamura was very cautious and attached great importance to keeping the military plan for the sweep of the so-called pacification zone secret. Previously, Cheng Qianfan only knew that Cai Zhengze's 15th Regiment of the Pacification Army would participate in the sweep. Now he has finally confirmed that Ota Yuichi's Ota Battalion, at least part of the Ota Battalion, will be dispatched together with Cai Zhengze's troops.
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Huibin building.
Night falls.
At the door of the reception building, an officer and a group of soldiers were waiting.
The manager of the Huibin Building was standing by with a smile on his face.
Captain Cai entertained his distinguished guests at a banquet at Huibin Building and booked the entire place. He was angry but dared not say anything.
Just at this moment, three cars drove up and stopped at the door.
The bodyguards in the two cars in front and behind immediately got out and looked around vigilantly.
One of them came to the door of the middle vehicle, opened it, and saw a very handsome man getting out of the car.
"Hello, Mr. Cheng." Cai Zhengqi stepped forward to greet him. "I am Cai Zhengqi, and I am here to greet Mr. Cheng on my brother's orders."
"Thank you." Cheng Qianfan nodded slightly.
"Brother is already waiting in the private room. Mr. Cheng, please come in." Cai Zhengqi extended his hand.
"please!"
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"Hahaha, Mr. Cheng, I've heard of your name for a long time." Cai Zhengze saw Cheng Qianfan striding in and laughed heartily, "I'm glad to see you today. You are indeed very impressive. You are worthy of being a talented person that even Mr. Wang praises."
"Captain Cai, you are too kind. I have heard of Captain Cai's reputation very well and have admired him for a long time." Cheng Qianfan clasped his fists and said with a smile.
"Hahaha, Mr. Cheng, please!"
"Captain Cai, please!!"
"please!"
"please!"
"Hahaha!" The two smiled at each other and sat down.
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Cai Zhengqi backed to the door, closed it, and walked out.
Cheng Qianfan glanced at the sumptuous food and wine on the table and said with a smile, "Captain Cai is really spending a lot of money."
"That's not true." Cai Zhengze said, "Mr. Cheng is an honored guest. Commander Li called us specially. We must treat Mr. Cheng well."
"Oh, Captain Cai is too polite." Cheng Qianfan smiled slightly, "Captain Cai is a straightforward person. I feel like we are old friends. If Captain Cai doesn't mind, I will call you Brother Cai. How about that?"
"Oh, that's what I wanted." Cai Zhengze nodded happily, "Brother Cheng."
"Brother Cai!"
The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.
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Cai Zhengqi instructed the guards outside the door to guard the place well, glanced at the bodyguard Cheng Qianfan standing at the door, and offered to treat them to a drink, but was politely declined.
He went downstairs and asked the restaurant to serve wine and food to entertain Cheng Qianfan's other bodyguards. He turned around again and saw that no one was paying attention, so he quietly went to a private room at the corner.
"Everyone, sorry to have kept you waiting." Cai Zhengqi said with a fist salute.
Several people also stood up and clasped their fists.
"Captain Cai." A man in his thirties introduced Cai Zhengqi, "This is Comrade Weng Qining from our Enemy Work Department."
"Nice to meet you, Captain Cai." Chen Kewen, who used the alias Weng Qining, said with a fist salute.
"This is Comrade Bao Qing."
"Captain Cai, nice to meet you." Huang Zhongyuan, who used the alias Bao Qing, said with a fist salute.
"Please take a seat." Cai Zhengqi glanced at the three of them, nodded and said, "My brother is entertaining guests today, and we are in the dark, so it is safer."
All three of them nodded.
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"Who is the distinguished guest that Captain Cai is hosting today?" Huang Zhongyuan asked. "I saw that this person brought a lot of bodyguards with him. He must be of a special status."
"Cheng Qianfan from the French Concession." Cai Zhengqi said, "You two may not have heard of this person, but Mr. Mu must know Cheng Qianfan."
"Cheng Qianfan, the deputy chief inspector of the French Concession Central Police Station." Mu Kaihuai nodded and said to the two, "This man is extremely powerful in the French Concession. In addition, Cheng Qianfan is also a close confidant of Chu Mingyu, the foreign minister of the Wang regime."
Chen Kewen and Huang Zhongyuan looked at each other, nodded, and said nothing.
"Captain Cai, time is running out, so let's get straight to the point." Mu Kaihuai said, "Regarding what we said before, what do you think of Captain Cai?"
"To be honest," Cai Zhengqi said with a wry smile, "I don't want to wear this yellow coat anymore."
He looked at the three people and said, "Cai is Chinese, but now he is doing such a job that is unworthy of his roots. It is really shameful to see people."
Cai Zhengqi sighed, "I have worn this yellow skin and done so many things that have brought shame to my ancestors. Now it is too late to regret."
"Captain Cai is very righteous and admirable," Chen Kewen said. "There is no priority in fighting the Japanese. As long as you are willing to take the path of fighting the Japanese, we welcome you with open arms."
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Upon hearing this, Cai Zhengqi frowned and remained silent.
"Captain Cai, do you have any concerns?" Huang Zhongyuan said, "Since we are here to see Captain Cai today, we are here with sincerity. We should be honest and there is nothing we cannot say. Only through full communication can we reach a consensus."
"To be honest, if I could decide personally, I would like to start an uprising today and join the anti-Japanese movement." Cai Zhengqi said, "I would even take people to kill Cheng Qianfan as a token of my loyalty."
Mu Kaihuai, Huang Zhongyuan and Chen Kewen did not say anything, but pretended to listen attentively.
"It's just that my brother is the one in charge now," Cai Zhengqi said. "I know my brother's attitude towards the Japanese. Deep down, he doesn't want to follow the Japanese. But Brigade Commander Hu is my brother's benefactor and once saved my brother's life. He is a man of great loyalty."
"I understand." Huang Zhongyuan nodded. "Captain Cai was unable to make up his mind to revolt because Hu Delin saved his life."
"Yes." Cai Zhengqi nodded. "Moreover, since I followed Commander Hu and wore this skin, Commander Hu has also treated my brother very well. As you know, the supplies of the Pacification Army are not as abundant as imagined. However, with Commander Hu's face, the supplies of the 15th Regiment have always been given priority over other troops."
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"Captain Cai, we understand what you said." Chen Kewen said with a serious expression, "To be fair, if I were Captain Cai, it would be difficult for me to make a decisive decision to change my lifesaver and the superior who has always taken good care of me."
Cai Zhengqi looked at Weng Qining in surprise, "I really didn't expect Mr. Weng to say that."
"Oh?" Chen Kewen smiled. "What did Captain Cai think I would say?"
"It was naturally a righteous speech, saying that personal favors are small righteousness, fighting for the country is the great cause of the country, and we cannot lose the great cause for the small righteousness," said Cai Zhengqi.
"Yeah." Chen Kewen nodded. "To be honest, if it was the immature me in the past, I might have said it this way. Our goal is right, we are honest, and our intentions are good, but the way we say it and our attitude may not be good enough."
"Ah?" Cai Zhengqi glanced at Weng Qining.
"There is nothing to hide. We did not do a good job in anti-Japanese united front work from the beginning. Our work is constantly improving. We need to pay attention to methods and not act recklessly." Chen Kewen said with a smile, "For example, in the situation described by Captain Cai, we would put ourselves in your shoes and think about what we would think if we were in your position."
"So, you just mentioned Hu Delin's kindness and care for your brother. We didn't know about this before. Now I think that Captain Cai's hesitation is understandable. After all, we are human beings with emotions." Chen Kewen said, "If he did it without saying anything, it would be surprising."
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"Well said." Cai Zhengqi said happily. He looked at Weng Qining in front of him and had a very good impression of this man.
He didn't like the person who had secretly contacted him before from the Shanghai Red Party, because that person kept talking about big principles as soon as he opened his mouth. Of course he understood the big principles, so why did he need you to tell him? Since he was willing to contact the Red Party, he naturally agreed with those big principles.
However, general principles alone cannot solve the problem. He raised those issues in the hope that the Red Party could help solve the problems, jointly discuss a reasonable plan, and strive to achieve common anti-Japanese resistance.
Later, he expressed his dissatisfaction to the Red Party and asked for someone else to negotiate.
As for the current Mu Kaihuai, his impression of him was okay, just barely okay, slightly better than the previous Red Party member.
Now, he obviously had a much better impression of Weng Qining, the man in front of him from the Red Party's Shanghai Enemy Work Department. He could truly feel Weng Qining's frank attitude, and he could feel that Weng Qining was sincere and really put himself in their shoes and considered them.
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