Sanbonjiro did not answer Cheng Qianfan, but walked to the map hanging on the wall, pointed at the map, and said slowly, "Miyazaki-kun, have you ever studied the map of China?"
"My subordinate is very familiar with the map of China and can draw it with his eyes closed." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Yes, you have traveled in mainland China and know the map very well." Sanbonjiro nodded, "Tell me what you think about what happened in Xi'an."
Cheng Qianfan showed a surprised expression, "Your Excellency..."
He was just a low-level agent who only wanted to do his job well and make some money along the way. He had never considered such a serious topic.
"Just say whatever you want." Sanbonjiro did not look back and stared at the map. "You are not a professional agent. This is not all bad. You are very smart and have your own ideas. You have been to many places in China, which is good."
Cheng Qianfan was silent, staring at the map and considering his words.
…
"I'll just give you some superficial opinions."
"you say."
"The actions of Zhang and Yang are most likely to have the shadow of the Northwest Red Party, or even have something to do with Soviet Russia." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Given the Red Party's hatred for Chang Kaishen, it is extremely difficult for this person to survive. If Chang Kaishen is killed, China will lose its nominal leader and will inevitably fall into chaos and may even trigger a civil war." Cheng Qianfan's eyes showed excitement. He said, "This is a great benefit to the empire's plot in China."
"Very good." Sanbonjiro turned around and looked at Cheng Qianfan with admiration in his eyes, "You are right, Chang Kaishen's death is the most desirable outcome for the empire."
"However, your analysis is wrong. Intelligence shows that Soviet Russia did not intervene in the Xi'an incident." Sanbonjiro spoke slowly, "Soviet Russia has always hoped that China could contain the empire, so they will not interfere with the Soviet Union." Keshen.”
Sanbonjiro fell into deep thought.
In fact, the Xi'an Incident was so sudden that Japan was unprepared for it.
In the early morning of the 13th, Japan learned that Chang Kaishen had been detained in Xi'an. At 6 o'clock in the morning, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an emergency meeting to discuss the matter.
Mimoto Jiro saw the documents from the Consulate General of Japan in Shanghai and learned the inside story of the meeting. Foreign Minister Arita, Deputy Prime Minister Kuriuchi, East Asia Director Kuwashima, Eurasia Director Togo and other foreign ministers were all present.
The meeting lasted four hours.
Subsequently, the Japanese embassy and consulates in China received instructions from the country, "For now, we should just wait and see how the situation evolves and avoid taking active actions." '
In the following days, the Japanese Prime Minister, Maritime Minister, and Foreign Minister held joint coordination meetings one after another. They believed that "Japan's movements in the Xi'an Incident will have a major impact on China's overall situation. Europe and the United States will pay close attention to it, so it is necessary to wait and see how the situation develops." ', once again asked the envoys stationed abroad to 'be strictly wary of acting rashly'.
The Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai also received an order to 'wait and see what happens', and at the same time collect as much as possible the opinions and decisions of Western powers such as Britain, the United States and France on the Xi'an Incident.
Cheng Qianfan didn't dare to disturb.
In his mind, he kept thinking about Sanbonjiro's intention of suddenly 'awakening' him and recruiting him.
…
"The empire needs to synthesize information from multiple sources in order to evaluate the impact of the Xi'an Incident on the empire's future strategy." Sanbonjiro said, "We have received information that France has issued a top-secret document to the French Concession authorities."
Cheng Qianfan's expression immediately became serious.
"This document is most likely related to the Northwest Incident. It will be of great reference value for the empire to analyze the attitude of France and other great powers towards the Xi'an Incident." Sanbonjiro looked at Cheng Qianfan and said, "Miyazaki-kun."
"My subordinate is here."
"I know that you have a good relationship with Second Lieutenant Peter of the French Concession Political Office. I give you a task. You must get this document." Mimotojiro said with a serious expression.
"Your Excellency, you mean that the documents are with Peter?"
"Intelligence shows that there are three documents about the French Concession in Shanghai. One is in the hands of Superintendent Ferguson, one is in the Public Security Bureau, and one is in the Central Patrol Room."
Cheng Qianfan understood that it was difficult to obtain the documents from Superintendent Ferguson and the Public Security Bureau, so the only way to get them was the document from the Central Patrol Room.
Peter is a police officer of the Political Division of the Central Patrol Room. In addition, Peter is also responsible for the security of the confidential room of the Political Division of the French Concession.
"Sir, I need a camera and some film." Cheng Qianfan thought for a moment and said.
Sanbonjiro nodded, "Okay."
"We still need some money." Cheng Qianfan said.
"I will specially grant you two hundred yen in funding." Sanbonjiro said.
Cheng Qianfan showed hesitation.
"Not enough?" Sanbonjiro asked coldly.
"That's enough." Cheng Qianfan nodded and said cautiously, "Section Chief, I haven't been paid for five months."
Sanbonjiro looked at Cheng Qianfan and was almost angry. Is this guy asking for salary from him?
…
"How much?" Sanbonjiro asked impatiently.
"Four hundred yen." Cheng Qianfan said immediately, "Eighty yen per month."
"I'll give them to you later." Sanbonjiro nodded. Seeing Cheng Qianfan's happy expression, he couldn't help but frown and reprimanded, "Miyazaki-kun, there is a saying in China that money is something external to the body."
"Yes." Cheng Qianfan quickly nodded respectfully.
Sanbonjiro shook his head. Kage Saeichi's assessment of this guy was absolutely right, he was greedy for money!
He had long heard that this guy was like a fish in water in the patrol house, and his good relationship with Pete originated from black market transactions.
However, when he saw that Miyazaki Kentaro cared so much about money, although he was not happy, he didn't pay too much attention to it and felt a lot more relieved about this guy.
Just listen to the spirit of Bushido and the willingness to serve the empire.
Imperial agents also need to eat and like money, this is normal.
Of course, as a boss, Mimoto Jiro still gave stern instructions, "Miyazaki-kun, imperial agents must always work with a fearless spirit. Money is the resource we need for our work, but we must remember that we do not work for money."
"My subordinate understands." Cheng Qianfan quickly expressed his position, "My subordinate's money is used to make friends."
"This is the best." Sanbonjiro took a deep look at this guy.
"Your Excellency." Cheng Qianfan said with a ashamed expression, "I am sure that I will get the document, but I am not very skilled in how to restore the seal of the document."
Are you unskilled?
You simply can’t!
Sanbonjiro looked disgusted.
This guy is very smart, but he is really a headache in some professional work of agents.
Sanbonjiro shook his head and glanced at the other person. He was really an unprofessional guy.
He decided that when this happened, he would arrange for someone to give this guy a professional training.
"I ordered someone to get some documents for you to practice." Sanbonjiro snorted and said.
"I've caused you trouble." Cheng Qianfan looked ashamed, but was overjoyed in his heart.
Sanbonjiro clapped his hands, and some of his men pushed the door open and entered.
"Get some documents from my desk." Sanbonjiro ordered.
"Yes." The subordinate nodded and left.
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