Kenji Doihara sat there upright, having not moved for a long time.
Until now, he couldn't believe that the military commander's actions were so sudden.
Zhengang Jiusheng, one of the "Four Kings" of Japanese agents in Shanghai, whom he personally said eloquently, died, along with thirteen Japanese agents who were reinforcing Shanghai.
Not long after the bad news came, his most capable assistant, Yasuhide Ituchi, who had served him loyally for many years, came to Shanghai before him, and worked hard for him for a long time, died.
Two assassinations happened on the same day, which caught people completely off guard.
The military commander's agents paid the price of thirty people for the life of one man, Yasuhide Itanai.
It seems that the military commander suffered heavy losses and the gains outweighed the losses.
But Kenji Doihara knew very well that the one who really felt the severe pain was himself.
Who is Yasuhide Ituchi?
How great is his responsibility?
How important is the Shanghai institution of Japan?
Kenji Doihara knows that there is no position that can replace Yasuhide Ituchi in the short term.
The organization will be in a state of panic for a while.
And it seems even more serious politically.
A Japanese Army Major General was assassinated in broad daylight!
It can even be said that this is the most serious loss since the establishment of the Japanese intelligence agency!
The price paid is irreparable!
Shanghai, the war has begun!
That day, Meng Shaoyuan's voice on the phone came back to Doihara Kenji's mind.
"Your Excellency, Chief of Agency."
Qingqi Qingyin hurriedly walked in: "I just received a call that our contact point on Gran Road was destroyed, and five people including Lieutenant Long Ben were killed."
Together again?
Doihara Kenji felt a little numb.
If he had received such news earlier, he would have been shocked.
But what about now?
Itauchi Yasuhide is already dead, who else is there that the military commander would not dare to assassinate?
"Your Excellency, Agency Chief, Lieutenant Commander Koichi Hahara, I would like to see you."
"Ah, let him in."
Hikaru Hahara came in and said, "Your Excellency, Agency Chief, I heard that General Itanai is in trouble?"
"Yes." Kenji Doihara looked sternly: "Not long ago, outside the Chongguang Hall, right under my eyes, the Shina people despicably assassinated Itanai-kun!"
Before coming, Hahara Koichi was still holding on to a bit of luck, hoping that this was false news. But when everything was confirmed, his mind suddenly became chaotic.
"Lieutenant Colonel Hahara." In front of his subordinates, Kenji Doihara still tried his best to remain calm: "The situation has become very bad. Ignoring the losses we have suffered for the time being, do you have any good suggestions for the current situation?"
Hahara Koichi forced himself to calm down: "I have never approved of using violent means to solve problems, but the current situation has forced me to change my mind.
Your Excellency, the head of the agency, must use the toughest means to confront the military commander and never give in even an inch! "
"Really?" Doihara Kenji said slowly: "However, Masagano Kusho has been loyal, and Itauchi-kun has also been loyal. Our affairs have suffered a serious blow..."
"The more this happens, the more we must grit our teeth and persevere!" Hanbara Koichi said without hesitation: "Once we show weakness this time, I am afraid that we will be suppressed by the military commander for a long time in the future!"
Kenji Doihara knew his subordinates relatively well.
As he said himself, Hahara Koichi has never been a person who approves of using radical methods. He behaves very calmly no matter what the occasion.
Many times, Kenji Doihara felt that his calmness was not consistent with his age.
But now, even he has come up with a plan to fight back directly?
"Another point is that relying solely on our strength is far from enough." Koichi Hahara continued: "The Chinese will always be a force we can use. However, judging from the current situation in Shanghai, the military commander's crackdown on those so-called traitors in their eyes It is so powerful that the Chinese who are close to the Japanese Empire have become soldiers. Many people are afraid to cooperate with us anymore due to the situation.
We should vigorously promote Chinese people like Miao Chengfang and Tian Qi who have no way out. Although I still have some doubts about Miao Chengfang so far, if he is really loyal to Japan, I think the lethality they bring will give the military commander a very headache. "
"What you said makes sense."
Doihara Kenji nodded: "Qingqi-kun."
"exist!"
"I think it's time to have a showdown with him."
"Then, should I go to Hong Kong immediately?"
"Yeah, okay."
Qingqi Qingyin hesitated: "But, he made too many requests."
"Qingqijun, remember, you will get rewards if you give."
Kenji Doihara particularly emphasized this point: "It seems that he made a lot of demands, some of which were even rude, but from another perspective, if we can get his full help, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. .”
"Okay, General, I'm going to leave for Hong Kong immediately."
Koichi Hahara had been listening there, and at this moment he couldn't help but ask: "Your Excellency, Agency Chief, may I know who this person is?"
Kenji Doihara was silent for a while before he said a person's name:
"Li Shiqun!"
Li Shiqun?
Hikaru Hahara was stunned, and then suddenly thought about it.
Li Shiqun!
That Li Shiqun I met in Nanjing!
He asked carefully: "Is this person very important?"
"Yes, very important!"
Kenji Doihara did not shy away from his admiration for this Chinese man: "He once served in the two political parties in China, and then joined the Central Unification Committee, but he is inextricably linked to the Military Unification Committee.
The empire occupied Nanjing, and he was ordered to lurk in Nanjing. Our people did a lot of work on him. He initially agreed to cooperate with us, but he was unwilling to show his face.
This person holds a large number of secrets of the China intelligence system and is familiar with the operation of the China intelligence system. Once he can officially join us, I think the situation in Shanghai will change greatly. "
Although Koichi Hahara had met Li Shiqun, he didn't know much about him.
Can it change the situation in Shanghai?
To be honest, he didn't particularly believe it.
"Also, people like Miao Chengfang and Tian Qi must also be used." Kenji Doihara thought about it: "Although there are suspicions about them, we can let them work while Conduct an investigation. If it can be proven in the end that they are sincerely serving the empire, Lieutenant Commander Hahara, I think they can be put to great use."
"Understood, Your Excellency, Agency Chief!"
Hahara Koichi cheered up: "It's just that Mr. Yanagawa is always wary of Tian Qi."
"I will tell Yanagawa that we need to guard against people but also use them!"
"Yes, got it!"
It's time to show off your skills.
The more chaotic the situation, the more opportunities it will bring to you!
Koichi Hahara is very clear about this.
