Peter handed a glass of red wine to Cheng Qianfan, and the two clinked the glasses.
"The powerful France has a rock-solid Maginot Line. The Germans have no space at all. They are like a trapped beast. All their actions now can only show the strong uneasiness in their hearts." Peter talked eloquently.
"In this case, why do you still tolerate the Germans again and again?" Cheng Qianfan couldn't help asking, and then he took a sip of wine a little irritably. "What the people see is that Germany is pressing forward step by step, France is giving in step by step, and Western Europe is The war is clouded, and our business has been greatly affected."
Nowadays, the freight for goods transported from Marseille to the Far East has increased sharply, and the purchase price of goods has also increased a lot. Some materials that are in short supply are even priced but not available.
Although Jiujiu Trading can also increase prices and try its best to maintain profits, it will still be greatly affected in the end.
Seeing Cheng Qianfan's depressed look, Peter didn't want to reveal the secret. However, after all, it was related to their business, so he still said a few words to comfort his friend, "The war will not affect France."
He raised his glass, "Although the Japanese are a little overconfident, their reckless actions may cause an expected chain reaction."
"Japan..." Cheng Qianfan was stunned at first, and then showed a look of surprise, "Soviet Russia? Have they made up their mind?"
Previously, he had received instructions from Hyōtaro Imamura to bring the exploratory message from the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai to the senior officials of the French Concession, and the subsequent events had nothing to do with him.
Although Cheng Qianfan had some guesses about the Japanese's strategic intentions, they were just guesses. Such a vital military strategic intelligence between countries could only be confirmed with detailed evidence.
Cheng Qianfan didn't know what exactly the Japanese and the French were talking about, let alone how the discussion went.
In order to avoid arousing the suspicion of Hyōtaro Imamura and other interested people, Cheng Qianfan absolutely restrained his desire to inquire about this further information from Hyōtaro Imamura.
He placed the opening for this further intelligence with Pitt.
And choosing to use the excuse of caring about business to spy on information is very consistent with his greed for money, and it is also a very good entry point.
…
"You guessed it too?" Peter glanced at Cheng Qianfan and nodded. Yes, Cheng Qianfan has close relations with the Japanese. According to the information he got from Mr. Ferguson, in order to avoid the prying eyes and attention of Soviet spies, , the Japanese deliberately chose to secretly establish contact with France through the pro-Japanese Cheng Qianfan through the French Concession. Therefore, Cheng Qianfan should also have a certain understanding of this matter.
"You have an old saying in China called the mind of a dead horse. All butchers know it, Japanese, haha." Pete said.
"It's Sima Zhao's heart that everyone knows." Cheng Qianfan said, his eyes flashed with excitement, "Are you sure?"
"Who knows." Pete shrugged, "The free world acquiesces to the Japanese taking action against the red polar bear. Now it depends on the courage of the Japanese."
Cheng Qianfan looked thoughtful.
Peter seemed to be in a good mood, "If the Japanese really dare to take action against the Soviet Union and achieve initial success, it will be difficult for the Germans to resist the temptation to bite the red polar bear."
Cheng Qianfan understood that this was the reason why European countries such as Britain and France were tolerant of Germany step by step. They did not want to have a direct war with Germany, but were trying to "drain trouble eastward" to lure the German army onto the path of attacking Soviet Russia.
As for Japan's attempt to provoke a war with Soviet Russia, Britain and France were naturally happy to see it.
Japan attacks Soviet Russia in the Far East. Once Soviet Russia performs poorly, it is likely to cause a chain reaction. The chain reaction that Britain and France are most looking forward to is——
Germany launched an attack on Soviet Russia on the Western Front, and fought with Japan to attack Soviet Russia.
…
Peter invited the chef from Mr. Ferguson's home to have an authentic French meal, and the guests and guests enjoyed themselves for a while.
Linda invited Bai Ruolan and Xiaobao to stay for a while, and Cheng Qianfan was obedient. He left a car and several bodyguards to protect Ruolan and Xiaobao, and then left under the pretense that he had official business to deal with.
About two hours later, Cheng Qianfan appeared in Hyōtaro Imamura's study.
"teacher."
Looking at Kentaro Miyazaki with excitement in his eyes, Hyōtaro Imamura couldn't help but be curious and motioned for his student to sit down and talk.
Cheng Qianfan thanked him and sat down first, then couldn't help but stand up, "Teacher, has the empire decided to take action against Soviet Russia?"
Hyōtaro Imamura's expression changed drastically, and he immediately asked, "Who did you hear this from?"
"It seems to be true." Cheng Qianfan took a deep breath, his eyes flashed with excitement, and then he suddenly noticed the serious look of Hyoutaro Imamura, and quickly explained, "Pete is hosting a banquet at home today, and the students are from I heard it from Pete’s mouth.”
"These damn French people!" Imamura Hyōtaro's face turned cold. For such a major military and national event, the French have a great sense of secrecy. What's more, Peter is just a middle-level French official in the French Concession and actually knows such a secret. .
As smart as Cheng Qianfan, he immediately understood Imamura Hyotarō's worries and quickly said, "Teacher, Peter is not an ordinary French officer. He is the nephew of Xi Neng of the Political Department. He has also won Ferguson's trust, so he can have Opportunity to gain access to such secrets.”
Imamura Hyoutaro nodded slightly, and then looked at Kentaro Miyazaki with a scrutinizing gaze:
How did you learn this information, or why did Peter reveal such important information to you?
"The student and Peter talked about Germany's annexation of Austria and Italy's occupation of Albania. They were worried that a war in Europe would affect, affect..." Cheng Qianfan glanced at Imamura Hyoutarou cautiously and lowered his voice.
"Are you worried that it will affect your business?" Imamura Hyoutarou still doesn't understand the temperament of his student. To say that Kentaro Miyazaki is good at everything, he just values yellow and white things too much.
"Yes!" Cheng Qianfan looked ashamed and nodded.
Hyōtaro Imamura snorted, it was obvious that Peter and Kentaro Miyazaki were business partners, and according to Kentaro, Peter was a money-grubbing guy.
In order to appease Kentaro Miyazaki, Peter revealed confidential information such as the Empire's preparations to attack Soviet Russia and the acquiescence of Britain and France to this.
"Since you already know, I have no need to hide it from you." Imamura Hyoutaro said seriously, "However, Kentaro, you must remember that it is a major military matter and must be kept strictly confidential."
"Teacher, students understand." Cheng Qianfan said with a serious expression, "After leaving this door, students will forget about this matter."
Hyōtaro Imamura nodded. He was quite relieved about this student.
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