Everything is going step by step.
On the third day, Yin Rugeng sent a check for one million yen.
The desire for power can completely blind a person's eyes.
What a liar.
What a big liar I am.
Meng Shaoyuan collected the check with satisfaction.
At Marco Polo Bridge, the Chinese army is still putting up the most tenacious resistance.
Japan asked for negotiations three times in a row, but in fact it was just to buy time for more troops.
By July 25, 1937, more than 60,000 Japanese troops had gathered in Pingjin.
After the combat deployment of the Japanese garrison in North China was basically completed, in order to find new excuses for further launching a war of aggression against China, it deliberately created the Langfang Incident and the Guang'anmen Incident on July 25 and 26.
On the afternoon of the 26th, the North China Garrison issued an ultimatum to the 29th Army, requiring all Chinese defenders to withdraw from the Pingjin area before the 28th, otherwise action would be taken.
Song Zheyuan sternly refused, and on the 27th, he issued a message to the whole country to defend his territory and resolutely defend his territory and resist the war.
On the same day, with the approval of the Emperor, the Japanese Army General Staff ordered the Japanese North China Garrison to launch an attack on the 29th Army, mobilized an additional 5 domestic divisions of about 200,000 people to China, and issued a formal combat mission to the commander of the North China Garrison, Kozuki Kiyoshi:
"The Chinese army responsible for the crusade against the Pingjin area."
A bloody battle between Pingjin and Tianjin is no longer inevitable.
On the evening of July 26, the Japanese army issued a combat order to the Tongxian Security Force. In the early morning of tomorrow, in cooperation with the Xuandao Regiment, they launched an attack on a battalion of the 143rd Division of the 29th Army stationed outside the south gate of Xincheng, Tongxian County.
After receiving the order, Zhang Qingyu immediately reported the information to Meng Shaoyuan.
At 5 o'clock in the afternoon that day, Meng Shaoyuan, the "Yingmu Huamichi", arrived at the First Security Corps of Tong County.
Yoshiko Kawashima once again invited Major Watanabe, the consultant of the First Corps, to have dinner, providing convenience for Meng Shaoyuan.
As soon as Meng Shaoyuan sat down, he found a brand new pair of playing cards on the coffee table next to him.
Who invented Ork?
The Italians said it was the Venetians, the French said it was themselves.
Then the Chinese said that the prototype of poker existed during the Southern Song Dynasty.
In fact, Meng Shaoyuan felt that such an argument was ridiculous. He was not applying for intangible heritage, so why bother fighting over the origin of an entertainment tool?
"An uprising is imminent." After hearing Zhang Qingyu's report, Meng Shaoyuan played playing cards in his hand: "What are you going to do?"
At this time, Zhang Qingyu, Zhang Yantian, and Shen Weiqian admired Director Meng very much.
He actually mingled with the Japanese, and judging from their attitude, they respected him very much and even issued him a special pass.
With this special pass, Meng Shaoyuan found out all the fortifications and military equipment in the Japanese garrison barracks, laying a good foundation for the uprising.
These agents are really amazing.
This is Zhang Qingyu's most intuitive feeling.
I have been in Tong County for so long, and I have only entered the garrison barracks a handful of times. Even if I can enter, I will always be loudly reprimanded by the Japanese once I stay in a certain place for a while.
But what about Director Meng?
In just a few days, everything was figured out.
In front of him, we must not lose the face of our brothers in the security team.
Zhang Qingyu pondered there for a while: "What I mean is that there are still some preparations that have not been completed. Before the official uprising, the Japanese orders must be obeyed.
We were ordered to ambush at the south gate of the old city and Dongzongtun to serve as interceptors. When the 29th Army retreated, we were ready to clear a path and fire shots and artillery into the air. "
"Okay!" Meng Shaoyuan stopped what he was doing: "The Chinese will not fight the Chinese. Once the brothers of the 29th Army are encircled, they will be in a very difficult situation. They must be allowed to evacuate safely. However, if you do this, The Japanese will definitely find out and be prepared for retaliation."
"We understand, Director Meng." Zhang Qingyu quickly replied: "If you are retaliated against, it will just provide an excuse for the uprising."
"That's done." Meng Shaoyuan stood up and put the playing cards into his pocket: "I will continue to monitor the Japanese. The outbreak will not occur later than the 29th."
The uprising of the Tongxian security team has become unstoppable.
Now, it's time to finish.
Major Watanabe, who was invited by Kawashima Yoshiko, still ate in the restaurant of Goodwill Apartment.
When Meng Shaoyuan arrived, the two people were chatting animatedly.
"Sakura-kun."
As soon as she saw Meng Shaoyuan, Kawashima Yoshiko immediately greeted him diligently.
Sakuragi-kun?
Major Watanabe was startled.
Could it be the Sakuragi Hanamichi that has become very popular in Tong County recently?
As soon as Kawashima Yoshiko introduced him, he realized that it was indeed this person.
Hiroo Watanabe, 29 years old, unmarried. Advisor to the First Corps of the Security Force of the Jidong Autonomous Government, Major.
When he knew that the person sitting in front of him was the popular "Sakuragi Hanamichi", he was very excited. When Meng Shaoyuan spoke, Watanabe Hirofu became even more happy:
"Sakura-kun is from Kyoto?"
"Yes." Every time Meng Shaoyuan talks about Japanese, he always thinks of his Japanese teacher Yuri Yamashita. You said why the gap between Japanese and Japanese is so big.
"I'm from Nagahama." Watanabe Hiroo said quickly: "Sakura-kun and I can be said to be from the same hometown."
Nagahama is a small town close to Kyoto, both on the shores of Lake Biwa. It is no exaggeration to say that they are from the same hometown.
Unexpectedly, Meng Shaoyuan just smiled and said nothing.
There was even a hint of sarcasm in that smile.
Hiroo Watanabe is not surprised at all.
Kyoto people are famously arrogant and never think that Nagahama has anything to do with Kyoto. In their eyes, Nagahama, Hikone, and Omi Hachiman who are close to them are all "peasants."
It would be strange if "Sakuragi Hanamichi" showed kindness to me.
However, Watanabe Hiroo doesn't care about this: "I was once stationed in Kyoto. Ah, I remember the 'Sandaimei Yabei' there. I have eaten the food there several times and will never forget it. Last year I went back to visit relatives." I even made a special trip there when I was there. That day was the 40th birthday of the boss, Maematsu Takamoto, and many big shots from Kyoto were there, so I couldn’t eat it. It’s a pity that I miss it so much.”
Fortunately, when teaching herself Japanese, Yamashita Yuri also specifically told herself about Kyoto's customs, famous attractions, buildings, and time-honored brands.
Among them is "The Third Kiyabei".
This is a restaurant that specializes in excellent cuisine. It has been around since the Jiaqing period in China and has been doing so until now.
The dignitaries and dignitaries in Kyoto always like to eat at the "Sandaimei Yabei".
Almost the same as Ma Xiangxing in Nanjing.
And the boss of this generation is indeed called Takamoto Maematsu. It is said that this man showed amazing talent in cooking when he was a boy, and took charge of the "Thirty-year-old Kiyabei" at the age of thirty.
not bad.
Meng Shaoyuan was particularly grateful to Yamashita Yuri Ai in his heart, but he had a nonchalant look on his face: "Yes, the third generation of Kiyabei, that is the pride of Kyoto. I ate there before I came to China. If you do it next time When you go to Kyoto, you can go directly to Maematsu Takamoto. No matter how crowded it is, the person introduced by the Sakuragi family will definitely save a place for you."
Watanabe Hiroo was startled.
A trace of suspicion flashed across his eyes.
what happened?
His expression was not hidden from Meng Shaoyuan.
Why does Hiroo Watanabe look like this?
What did I say wrong?
Meng Shaoyuan carefully recalled what he just said.
There aren't any flaws?
Watanabe Hiroo suddenly said: "Mr. Sakuragi, Miss Kawashima, I was very happy with the dinner today. I have a combat mission tomorrow. I have to go back first. Please take your time."
No, no, there must be something wrong.
Meng Shaoyuan began to feel nervous for no reason.
There must be an omission somewhere. Although things like the sixth sense are illusory, they are real.
Now, Meng Shaoyuan had a sixth sense:
There is danger, and great danger.
"Mr. Sakuragi." Kawashima Yoshiko said with a smile: "It seems that everything is under your control?"
"Yes." Meng Shaoyuan regained his composure: "Miss Kawashima, I think you can leave Tong County. This place doesn't seem to be particularly suitable for you."
This is the secret code agreed between them.
The Tong County security team is about to revolt. Kawashima Yoshiko can send this information out and delay it for two days before letting her superiors know. Then evacuate Tong County.
"Okay." Yoshiko Kawashima put her cigarette holder in her mouth: "Mr. Sakuragi, I wish you all the best."
"Thanks."
Meng Shaoyuan's answer was somewhat perfunctory.
What went wrong with me?
That expression of Hiroo Watanabe.
What does it mean?
"Dear brother... I have completely adapted to life at Kyoto Imperial University, and I will work hard... Ah, do you know, a few days ago, the boss of the third generation Kim Yabei, Maematsu Takamoto, died. He was going to While visiting Lake Biwa, I slipped and fell into the water and drowned. It was such a sad thing...I heard that many people in Kyoto attended the funeral of Maematsu Takamoto..."
This was a letter sent to Watanabe Hiro from his sister who was studying at Kyoto Imperial University two months ago.
Former Matsu Takamoto is dead!
However, that "Sakuragi Hanamichi" said: "If you go to Kyoto next time, you can go directly to Maematsu Takamoto..."
He just came from Kyoto, but he didn't know that Maematsu Takamoto was dead?
There is something wrong with this person!
Meng Shaoyuan was also unlucky.
There is actually nothing wrong with his answer.
He knew "The Third Kiyabei" and he also knew "Mae Matsu Takamoto".
It can be said that he knows everything.
And the biggest question is:
Maematsu Takamoto actually drowned.
Just two months ago.
No matter how smart Meng Shaoyuan is, there is no way he can grasp this information.
In this era, there is no real-time news broadcast on TV.
No matter how famous a restaurant owner is, if he dies, the local newspaper will publish an obituary at most. How can it spread to China?
Even Yamashita Yuri Ai has no way of knowing.
Therefore, Meng Shaoyuan made a fatal oversight that could kill him, an oversight that he could not control manually.
He was in huge trouble.
"I am Hiro Watanabe, and I request to see His Excellency the Chief of Agency, Shigeru Hosoki, immediately!"
