Akiyama Shinyuki quickly extracted all the information from the Russian. It has to be said that although the Soviet Union produced spy geniuses such as Sorge, at the beginning of the 20th century, Russia could not compare with Japan in terms of espionage work, and the level of emphasis was too far apart.
For a long time, Japan has regarded espionage work as a key link in its political and military affairs.
Of course, we were also deeply affected later on. After all, intelligence is the most critical factor in decision-making. Nowadays, the negotiations between Japan and Russia on the rights and interests in Northeast China have reached a deadlock, and there is no way to talk at all.
Not only does Japan want Russia to withdraw its troops from the Northeast, but Britain also does not want Russia to have a comfortable outlet to the sea.
But now Russia has three powerful naval fleets in its hands. It is a second-class naval power. It is really unjustifiable if it does not even have a serious ice-free port as an outlet to the sea.
Although St. Petersburg is also a good port, the conditions for accessing the sea are harsh and it can easily be blocked. So I want to stay in Lushun and Northeast China.
Anyway, in the eyes of Russia, the Qing Dynasty was just a big fat pig that was left to be slaughtered. It was still the kind of person who had no good brains and couldn't use his legs and feet.
I can’t cut the west side, so why can’t I cut it and clear it? I have spent 1.7 billion rubles. If I can't win the Northeast, the world's powers will laugh out loud.
It's just that they didn't expect that Japan's current ambitions for external expansion are no worse than theirs. The Russo-Japanese War was also the first war between two modern countries in East Asia. Many people also called it World War Zero.
Now Japan is not afraid of offending Russia, and even wants to take the initiative to stir up trouble and cause a war. Because Japan knows very well that once the Trans-Siberian Railway is completely repaired and Russia transports large-scale troops to the Far East and spends a year or two to completely stabilize its position, it will be impossible to win.
Akiyama Shinyuki sat at his desk, picked up a pen and started writing a letter to Touyama Mitsuru. He uses a brush and his calligraphy skills are not bad.
In fact, if it were not for the strong persuasion of his brother Akiyama Yoshiko, the father of the Japanese cavalry, Akiyama Masayuki would probably have embarked on the path of literature.
His younger brother Masaoka Shiki was a famous literati in modern Japan, and the two had a very good relationship. Akiyama Masayuki recalled his friend Masaoka Shiki who had passed away from tuberculosis, and wrote a letter in a Japanese literary style.
After receiving the letter, Toyama Mitsuru was not in the mood to carefully study Akiyama Masayuki's literary rhetoric and word-writing skills, but he was very shocked by the information in the letter, and he immediately gave it to his co-staff officer Uchida Ryohei.
"Now that Russia has built several base stations along the way, it will soon be able to establish contact with Moscow faster. Once communications can be achieved with Moscow, it will be very fast to transmit information to the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg." Toyama Mitsuru said.
——But he still overestimated the efficiency of the Russians. But they must think about things from the most unfavorable perspective, so as to ensure nothing goes wrong.
Uchida Ryohei asked: "What is the base station that General Akiyama mentioned?" Toyama Mitsuru said: "I have done research. This is a radio equipment successfully developed by Li Yu. It can achieve communication with the headquarters at any location without relying on telegraph lines. Communication.”
"Wouldn't it be extremely convenient in the field?" Uchida Ryohei instantly realized the power of radio.
Toyama Manchu nodded: "It is indeed a very scary technology, and as far as I know, Li Yu is already the world's best in this aspect." Uchida Ryohei asked: "We don't have such ability?"
"No!" Tou Shanman said,
"It involves many state-of-the-art results, and Li Yu's patent was applied for in the United States."
"Applying in the United States?" Uchida muttered. Obviously, even though it seems harmless to humans and animals, the United States still cannot be offended easily, and it is unrealistic to rob it forcefully.
Toyama Manchu said: "From the mouth of the Russian spy, we also know that Russia intends to establish more contacts with Li Yu's company and hopes to have a long-term supply contract. They hope to put the equipment in Tokyo so that it will not be monitored To communicate with the country directly. And this requires a lot of radio equipment." Uchida Ryohei slapped the table: "The Russians have a very good idea, and they also want to plant spies under the emperor's feet! Fortunately, you can see his identity at a glance, if not We are still kept in the dark about this information." Toyama Mitsuru said: "The current situation is that Russia is ready to send people to sign a contract with Li Yu's company, and we cannot stop this." Uchida Ryohei really coveted this advanced technology Just buying technology cannot satisfy the need to master core technologies. Japan is now trying its best to get rid of its dependence on Europe in industrial technology and wants to independently produce locomotives, rails, ships, etc.
He pondered for a while and said, "Is it possible to obtain radio technology from Li Yu?" Toushan Man said, "I have met with him twice. Although this person's position is difficult for me to judge, it is obvious that he will not Stand on our side." Uchida Ryohei said: "There are many Chinese who are pro-Japanese now, why is he not pro-Japanese?" Toyama Mitsuru said: "This is really unexplainable. Logically, we and China should unite to fight against the white Russia. The talent is right. Now that Russia's plan has been leaked, Chinese students studying abroad have been anti-Russian, but this Li Yu has not shown many such thoughts." Uchida Ryohei frowned: "There are indeed doubts! Is there anything more about him? Intelligence?" Toyama Mitsuru said: "Unfortunately, no." Uchida Ryohei said: "We should have more control over him. Technology has made a profound contribution to the strength of the West."
"I have a suggestion for this." Tou Shanman suddenly said. Uchida Ryohei immediately asked: "What suggestions?" Toyama Mitsuru said: "From the only information, it can be seen that Li Yu is not married, and he does not seem to resist women. Because I found that he was carrying a A beautiful Chinese woman went to Europe together, but they are not husband and wife."
"Oh?" Uchida Ryohei said,
"We are not husband and wife, but we went to Europe together?" Tou Shanman said with a smile: "It seems that he is also a wanderer. Although his performance is almost impeccable, the hero is difficult to be a beauty, and he is young, energetic, and energetic. After all, he has flaw."
"It's a good breakthrough point. I'm afraid there is no weakness, but if there is a weakness, you can take advantage of it," Uchida Ryohei said.
"But he is already accompanied by a beautiful woman. Will this strategy be difficult to work?"
"Don't worry!" Toushan said confidently,
"I have observed that the girl named Bicheng who traveled with him is not a considerate woman, and she does not understand what is charming." Uchida Ryohei said: "What do you mean?" Toyama Manto picked up the teacup. ,
"She doesn't know what a woman is." Uchida Ryohei laughed heartily after hearing his words.
"Toushan-kun also understands women, but women understand women better! Do you have a suitable candidate?" Toushan Mitsuru seemed to have considered this link and replied: "We can write a book for Mr. Konoe, the speaker of the House of Peers, whose Shanghai There must be many talents in Toa Doubun Academy." The Mr. Konoe mentioned by Mitsuru Toyama is Konoe Atsumaro, the father of Konoe Fumimaro, the notorious leader of the invasion of China in modern times.
The East Asia Doubun Academy was founded by Japan in Shanghai in 1901 to conduct
A higher espionage school specializing in "Chinese studies". Before 1920, the academy only admitted Japanese students, and organized previous students to conduct on-the-spot investigations of our country for more than 40 years, covering all provinces and autonomous regions except Tibet.
The content covers various aspects such as geography, industry, commerce, society, economy, politics, etc. The results are an important basis for Japan's decision-making towards China.
In short, it can be seen that Japan attaches great importance to intelligence work. The maps of China drawn by the Japanese back then were even more detailed than our own.
Uchida Ryohei nodded and said: "Mr. Konoe will definitely support our opinion." Konoe Atsumaro is currently
The undisputed soul of "Japan's foreign hard movement" has a deep relationship with the Black Dragon Society. Mitsuru Toyama even planned for him to form a cabinet when his position as speaker of the House of Lords expires later this year.
However, Konoe Atsumaro contracted actinomycosis during his two previous trips to China and will die next year.
——This disease is difficult to treat without penicillin. Telegrams were exchanged very quickly, and Konoe Atumaro was always extremely concerned about China's affairs. After all, he also wanted to conquer Manchuria.
Konoe Atsumaro quickly mentioned a very suitable person, and she happened to be at Shanghai Dongya Doubun Academy.
After receiving Konoe Atumaro's reply, Toyama Mitsuru immediately came to Shanghai and met the young Japanese female spy.
To be precise, I should say spy trainees. The first impression is very good, because from Tou Shanman's point of view, at least his appearance is very good, and this alone is already half the battle.
"Hello, I am the Black Dragon Club."
"President Touyama, my name is Konoe Akiyuki." Touyama Mitsuru was stunned: "Konoe?" Konoe Akiyuki smiled slightly: "We are the distant branch." Touyama Mitsuru breathed a sigh of relief. The Konoe family is in Japan. , is the head of the Five Photographic Family, and his status is second only to the Emperor.
Konoe Akiyuki said in Chinese: "I have a Chinese teacher in my family, and I have been cultivating Chinese culture since I was a child." With his fluent Chinese speaking, Toushan felt 30% more confident.
The side branch is very different from the real orthodox Konoe family of the Gosho family, that is, the Konoe Atumaro clan. After all, these big families in Japan have been multiplying for too long. Counting from the Kamakura period, it has been thousands of years. They have a large population, just like the many idle clans in the Manchu Qing Dynasty or the large number of private royal families in the late Ming Dynasty.
For some distant branches, the only relationship with the Konoe family may be their surname. Just like Li Hongzhang, the governor of Zhili, and Li Goudan from the countryside, both have the surname Li, which means nothing.
But Tou Shanman knows very well that the more such a person is, the more secure it will be when using it. The distant branches of a big family want to be recognized by the near branches even more, because the near branches who hold great power often don't like them very much.
Japanese traditional families are also full of grievances between wealthy families. And Konoe Atsumaro personally recommended her, so she must also have a high opinion of her.
Toyama Mitsuru was very satisfied: "How are the studies related to espionage?" Konoe Akiyuki took out several evaluation sheets from Toa Doubun Academy, all of which were
"excellent". Toyama Manchu pulled out the evaluation sheet on mathematics and science subjects and asked: "Do you know the target of this mission?" Konoe Akiyuki said: "I know. Li Yu, one of the best mathematical scientists in the world today, and is proficient in astronomy and Engineering, and can use English, Japanese, and German proficiently in three foreign languages." Toyama Mitsuru said: "This person is a rare talent, and I hope you will use all means to get close to him." Konoe Akiyuki asked: " Is it for information about technology?”
"Not only that," Tou Shanman said,
"Talent is the most important resource. I hope you can use women's unique methods to turn him to the pro-Japanese side. This will be your biggest mission goal. I have communicated with Mr. Konoe that this matter is a long-term mission."
"A method unique to women?" Konoe Akiyuki asked.
"Yes, even becoming his woman is not a bad idea! But your heart must always belong to the Japanese Empire!" Toyama Mitsuru said solemnly.
"Aoyuki understands!" Konoe Aoyuki said. Tou Shanman said: "Li Yu and I have met twice. He is still young, only in his twenties at most, and tall. It is much better than having you commit yourself to some old Manchu dignitary." Some female spy trainees of Konoe Akiyuki have received similar tasks.
They have all received relevant training, because people in power always have some bad tastes and like more noble foreign women.
Although in fact they cannot defeat the great powers, they can use this as an outlet. After the Russian coup, many Belarusian noble women went to Harbin, Shanghai, Tianjin and other places to become dancers, and the business was very good.
Although Konoe Akiyuki is not a close branch of the Konoe family, the surname Konoe is very lethal when used, so it has always been regarded as a trump card.
He even wanted to keep her in contact with the top brass of the Russian army, but it was really difficult to break into the Russian army. These Japanese women were also willing to accept such tasks. At one time, a large number of Japanese women went to Nanyang to work as kiln sisters to earn money to support the military.
At this time, the thoughts of all Japan are quite scary. Konoe Zhaoxue said: "I have seen Li Yu's photo in the newspaper." Toyama Mitsuru said: "Very good, you have to study your identity carefully and use the Chinese name 'Wei Zhaoxue' for the time being. Once the time is right, Then take out the Japanese identity of 'Konoe Akiyuki'. This is a step-by-step strategy." Konoe Akiyuki said: "Akiyuki has remembered it." Toyama Mitsuru said: "You must keep your identity in mind every day. Since ancient times, Women are born with the advantage of espionage. I hope you can fulfill your mission." Konoe Akiyuki said expressionlessly: "Even if I die, I will turn into a cherry blossom in Tokyo." Toyama Manto said: "No, Your goal is to live well. Once dead, the intelligence personnel will have no value at all." Konoe Akiyuki said: "Thank you for your guidance, President Toyama!" Toyama Mitsuru said: "I will personally contact General Aoki Nobujun and the people who are here. Mr. Banishi Rihachiro from the governor-general of Beiyang, Yuan Shikai, they will provide strong support for your future intelligence work." Touyama Manchu suddenly named both the first and second generation Japanese spy leaders. .
Konoe Akiyuki was very moved and leaned over and said: "Akiyuki will definitely not let down our seniors! If I can get the technology he wants for the emperor, Akiyuki is willing to give everything!" Toyama Mitsuru looked at Konoe Akiyuki's beautiful profile and leaned over. Seeing the snow-white skin leaking out of her body, her mind almost swayed, but she immediately stabilized her thoughts.
——Even he has trouble controlling himself. He doesn’t believe that young Li Yu can resist the women of the Japanese Empire!
