The situation in the Shanghai Public Settlement feels like it is about to collapse.
Wu Sibao carried out a massacre at the Farmers Bank, and in turn the Military Command Bureau created a big explosion at Zhengjin Bank.
Both sides are already desperate.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce will never allow this to happen.
President Moyes made an emergency meeting with the principals of both parties.
The Japanese side firmly refuses to admit that the bloody incidents that occurred in the public concession have anything to do with Japan.
Wu Jingyi, who met with Moyes on behalf of Meng Shaoyuan, also firmly denied that the Military Command Bureau was involved in the Zhengjin Bank bombing.
"Maybe we would hijack some of the Japanese vehicles, but our interest in the bank would be more for the money in it than for blowing it up."
This is what Wu Jingyi told Moyes.
This is also what puzzled Moyes the most.
According to normal logic, after the explosion at Zhengjin Bank, it was the best time to commit a robbery.
However, nothing happened.
It seems that the key to the problem is the two foreigners:
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher.
"Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher" were wanted throughout the public settlement.
But they disappeared.
It's like it never happened.
Probably in order to ease the current tense situation, at the instruction of Kenji Doihara, Yanagawa Yasunumi specially held a so-called Sino-Japanese friendship party.
In addition to increasing mutual "friendship", the main function of this fraternity is to "welcome" Li Shiqun, solemnly introduce Li Shiqun, tell everyone that he has begun to serve the Empire of Japan, and cut off his escape path.
Almost all the Japanese and Chinese family members who attended the party were also invited.
Kenji Doihara, a man with great supernatural powers, even held this sorority party at the consulate.
Matsumoto Nitsugi, the head of the Japanese Army's secret service stationed in Shanghai, was also invited.
Although he still holds the title of agency chief, he has lost power since the establishment of the Doihara Agency.
His rights were given to those he considered "juniors."
In "The Three Imperial Tigers", Chika Akagi dies.
Matsumoto Nitsugi is mainly responsible for logistics support.
Tani Shigehara's current situation is not bad. After all, he is from the navy, but his power is far less than before.
At this point, the Three Tigers of the Empire gradually retreated from the stage to behind the scenes.
A group of young people such as Koichi Hahara, Hiroshi Miyamichi, and Kojiro Kawamoto began to emerge.
Matsumoto Nitsugi didn't want to participate originally, but Yanagawa Yasunumi personally called him and explained the importance of this sorority. He also specifically asked him to bring his daughter with him to increase the friendship between China and Japan.
Only then did Matsumoto Nitsugi bite the bullet and bring Manaiko with him to the sorority party.
Many "celebrities" came.
For example, Yanagawa Yasumi, who presided over the joint meeting, and Kumaguchi Mata, the military attaché of the Japanese Consulate.
The famous traitor Tian Qi.
Ji Yunqing, the leader of Shanghai's Tang Youth Gang, is already here.
Ji Yunqing, who had just taken out a large sum of money and was feeling distressed, initially wanted to be angry but thought again that this was a great opportunity to get close to the Japanese and rebuild relationships, which he could not let go.
In particular, Li Shiqun will also go today, and the main purpose is to welcome Li Shiqun, so he must be given face.
After much thought, he still showed up with his great-nephew Ji Quanrong.
Yanagawa Yasunjun was very polite when he saw him. Asking for help, as if what happened before had never happened.
"Ah, Mr. Matsumoto is here."
"Your Excellency Yanagawa, Mr. Ji." Matsumoto Nitsugi, who was attending with his daughter, nodded slightly towards the two of them.
As soon as he saw the girl next to Matsumoto Nitsugi, Ji Quanrong's eyes suddenly became blurred.
Beautiful and pure.
This is a real Japanese beauty.
Like his grandfather, Ji Quanrong is also a lustful ghost.
This girl is definitely not even twenty years old. It is the season when she is young and tender.
"Manako is getting more and more beautiful." Kumaguchi Asada, the military attache of the Japanese Consulate, also came and said a compliment.
Ah, her name was Zhen Naizi. It was such a nice name. Ji Quanrong remembered the name firmly.
Makoto smiled politely: "Thank you for the compliment, Uncle Xiongguchi. Father, I'll just take a walk."
She disliked such occasions very much.
She hasn't seen Mr. Shao Yuan for a long time.
She knew that the situation in the public concession was too complicated recently, and Mr. Shao Yuan was busy fighting and had no time. When he defeats his enemy, he will definitely come to see him.
No, I am obviously Japanese, so Shao Yuan-kun’s enemies are Japanese, right?
"Ms. Matsumoto." A voice sounded from behind.
Makoto turned around and his expression changed: "Who are you?"
"Miss Matsumoto has a bad memory. We met in Nanjing. I am Koichi Hahara."
Of course Makoto recognized this person.
When she and Shao Yuan went to Nanjing, it was Han Yuan Koichi who personally received them.
"Ah, I remembered, it's Hahara-kun." Manaiko looked like she suddenly realized: "I'm really sorry, I didn't thank you for your hospitality last time."
"No need." Habara Hikari looked behind Manaki: "Isn't your Rukawa-kun here?"
Makoto forced a smile: "I haven't seen him for a long time."
"That's it." Hanbara Koichi said nonchalantly: "Ms. Matsumoto, some very strange things happened when we were in Nanjing. I now know who Rukawa Kaede is. It's a pity that I missed one of his arresters. Great opportunity.”
"What are you talking about, Hahara-kun?" Shinoko's face turned pale.
"Do you know why I haven't told you about this?" Hahara Guangyi said to himself: "I don't have good evidence to prove that you are dealing with one of the empire's most dangerous enemies. Of course, if I report it, you There will definitely be an investigation, and your father will also be implicated, but unfortunately, this is something I don't want to see.
We have been fighting among ourselves for a long time, but now we have finally made some progress. If an army colonel is involved in such an important event, there will be chaos. Miss Matsumoto, you are just a girl, and you don’t know that you were taken advantage of by that person. Yes, I believe you were taken advantage of by him, because I know that you are also Japanese. "
Makoto was silent.
It cannot be said that this kind of thing cannot be admitted under any circumstances.
Hanbara Koichi stared at her: "End it, Miss Matsumoto, no matter what happened in the past, let it end here. I will not pursue it, I will give you a chance. But there must be no next time. If you are We caught you, you are a girl, you don’t know what terrible ending you will face, it will be your nightmare.”
After saying that, he bowed slightly to Makoto and left.
He really let Ma Naiko go, for the same reason he just said.
In human nature, the good side occasionally shines through.
Hahara Koichi not only has an older brother, but also a younger sister.
This sister is the one he loves most.
He's probably about the same age as Makoto.
Since he came to China, he has not seen his sister for a long time, and Hahara Koichi misses her very much.
When he saw Manaiko, he seemed to see his own sister.
Forget it, let her go.
She is just an ignorant girl, how much of a threat can she be?
Makoto had no idea what Hahara Koichi was thinking. She even wondered if he had really let her go, or if he had some other conspiracy?
No, I must see Mr. Shao Yuan.
"Miss Manaiko." A voice full of flattery came.
The person who was standing next to Ji Yunqing just now?
"Miss Manaiko, please introduce yourself. I am Ji Quanrong." Ji Quanrong said in Japanese that he was not particularly proficient in: "It's a pleasure to meet you here."
"Please speak Chinese, I can speak it." Shinaki was always so polite.
"Ah, it's amazing that you can also speak Chinese." Ji Quanrong flattered him vigorously: "I think all China should learn Japanese. Japanese is the most beautiful language in the world."
Even as a Japanese, these words sounded particularly disgusting to Shinoko's ears.
Ji Quanrong has always felt good about himself, thinking that he is handsome and graceful. Although the other party is Japanese, she is still a little girl after all. Maybe she can take a fancy to him?
Once he becomes the son-in-law of the Japanese colonel, he will be able to call the shots in Shanghai.
Colonel Matsumoto will definitely not allow his daughter to marry a Chinese, but it doesn't matter, as long as he keeps seducing and cooking the raw rice, the rest of the matter will be solved.
After chatting with Zhen Naizi for a while, Ji Quanrong said politely: "Zhen Naizi, I wonder if you are free tomorrow? I know that a very good restaurant has opened in the public concession. Can I have the honor to invite you? Let’s dine together?”
roll!
This is the only thing Shinoko wants to say.
But as soon as the rejection came to her lips, Shinoko suddenly had a bold idea in her mind: "I won't be free tomorrow, but I can be free the day after tomorrow."
Ji Quanrong was overjoyed.
Before he could say anything, he heard a drawn-out voice:
"Mr. Li Shiqun is here!"
Li Shiqun is here.
Tian Qi snorted coldly: "What a grand occasion."
"Why, Director Tian is jealous?" Hanbara Koichi, who came to Tian Qi, said with a smile: "Director Tian, you are different from Li Shiqun. He has stronger political meaning and is deeply involved with Wang Jingwei, while you, Just a simple agent."
Tian Qi didn't particularly understand: "Is there a difference?"
"Of course there is a difference." Hanbara Koichi said seriously: "People who are too involved in politics often cause all kinds of conflicts. Each of them has their own ideas. What about you? You are not the chairman of the committee, nor are you. If you don't belong to Wang Jingwei, you are only loyal to yourself. What you do is to survive.
We prefer to cooperate with people like you, and we don’t have to worry about you being hesitant because of political factors. Believe me, Li Shiqun is still determined to serve Japan, but if the political climate changes, he will be keenly aware of it and his mentality will change greatly. That day will come soon. "
Tian Qi glanced at him strangely.
