usatvline Chapter 1390 Qingdao
Chapter 1390 Qingdao
Chapter 1390 Qingdao
"The Japanese side has publicly expressed its support for the soon-to-be-established Wang Puppet Regime," said Cheng Qianfan.
According to the information he learned from Heitaro Imamura, at the beginning of the month, the Asia Development Council in Japan, which is responsible for handling China affairs, had already passed the so-called "Outline for Dealing with Related Matters Established with the Central Government."
This so-called "central government" refers to the Wang Puppet Regime that was about to be established.
This outline stipulates that the establishment of the central government must comply with the provisions of the "Agreement on the Adjustment of New Japan-China Relations" and the "Regulations on the Establishment of the Central Government" decided by the Asia Development Board in December 1935 and at the end of last year.
"I never thought that Wang Tianhai, who was so generous and resolute back then, would become such a traitor." Lu Dazhang shook his head and said, "And he is the most shameless traitor."
He and Lao Huang had already learned from Comrade "Huo Miao" about the general situation of the package of traitorous peace treaties reached between the Wang Puppet Regime and the Japanese.
The damage done by the Wang Puppet Regime to China's national sovereignty and independence was far greater than the infamous "Twenty-One Demands" of 1915.
It is said that according to this traitorous treaty, not only was China made a vassal state of Japan, but also the groundwork was laid for the division of China through measures such as Manchuria independence, Mongolian semi-independence, North China autonomy, control of Central China, and infiltration of South China.
Under the banner of "saving the nation through peace," Wang Tianhai actually accepted these outrageous, traitorous clauses in exchange for the so-called "central government." His traitorous face was clearly revealed and his crime of treason is beyond doubt.
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"Wang Keming and Liang Hongzhi have publicly expressed their support for Wang Tianhai's puppet regime." Cheng Qianfan said, "According to the public statement of the Japanese government, the Wang puppet regime will basically be established in Nanjing in the first half of the year. So this so-called 'three-party talks' should be the final negotiation on some details."
The "Japanese government's" public statement he mentioned refers to the public statement made by the Japanese government earlier this month, in which it affirmed Wang Jingwei's preparation to establish a new government and expressed its willingness to devote all its efforts to support and assist its establishment and development.
This was also interpreted by all parties as the Japanese government's clear support for the establishment of the Wang Puppet Regime and its efforts to accelerate the establishment of Wang's so-called central government.
When Cheng Qianfan visited Chu Mingyu before, he mentioned that the Japanese government had publicly declared its support for the new regime. Chu Mingyu was quite excited and said that all the comrades were excited by the statement made by Japan's friendly countries.
"To put it bluntly, it's all about fighting for power and sharing the pork." Old Huang said disdainfully while chewing peanuts. "The Japanese puppet regime just throws out a few bones, and these sons of bitches are eager to grab them."
Cheng Qianfan and Lu Dazhang both laughed. Isn't that exactly what he meant? Lao Huang's metaphor may seem crude but it's just right.
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"Can we now determine where this meeting took place?" Lu Dazhang asked.
"It's impossible to be sure." Cheng Qianfan shook his head. "Both the Japanese and the Wang Puppet regime attach great importance to the confidentiality of this meeting."
He said to the two, "Especially considering that Wang Tianhai was almost assassinated in Nanjing last time, Wang is now like a frightened bird and is extremely careful and cautious about his own safety."
"The last tripartite meeting was held in Nanjing, Liang Hongzhi's territory," said Old Huang. "Will they consider Wang Keming's face this time and choose to hold the so-called tripartite meeting in the north?"
Cheng Qianfan and Lu Dazhang's eyes lit up. They both felt that what Lao Huang said made sense. This possibility not only existed, but was also quite likely.
Old Huang is worthy of being the first "Flying Fish" comrade of the Special Operations Intelligence Section.
"It's very likely." Cheng Qianfan nodded.
"I also think it is more likely," said Lu Dazhang.
"Wang Kemin's traitorous regime mainly governs the occupied areas of Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi and Henan provinces, as well as the three cities of Peking, Tianjin and Qingdao." Cheng Qianfan said thoughtfully.
"Beijing, Tianjin, and Qingdao, these three big cities." Lu Dazhang said, "The possibility of choosing from these three cities is the greatest."
"Beijing seems to be the most likely candidate, but in my opinion it is the least likely candidate," said Lao Huang.
"From the Japanese perspective, which city do you think the Japanese will choose?" Old Huang asked Cheng Qianfan.
Cheng Qianfan thought about it and was about to say his choice when he heard Lao Huang say with a smile, "Well, let's say our answers together."
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"Qingdao, Beiping, and Tianjin." Dai Chunfeng tapped the table lightly and said with a serious expression, "These three places may be chosen by the Japanese as the venue for the tripartite talks between Wang Keming, Liang Hongzhi, and Wang Tianhai."
As he spoke, he looked at Yu Ping'an, Qi Wu, Sheng Shuyu and others who were present at the meeting, "Everyone can express their opinions."
Yu Ping'an, Qi Wu, Sheng Shuyu and others understood clearly that Dai Chunfeng tended to believe that the Japanese were most likely to choose Qingdao.
Now, what they have to do is to take Qingdao as the assumed target location and find out more reasons why the Japanese chose Qingdao, so as to improve and verify the possibility of this speculation.
"I also think Qingdao is the most likely candidate." Yu Ping'an nodded.
As he spoke, Yu Ping'an talked about an important reason he thought the Japanese chose Qingdao.
That is the Zheng Zhi factor.
Last September, the first of the so-called "Big Three" talks was held in Japanese-controlled Nanjing in central China.
Of course, in some publicity, this place can be regarded as Liang Hongzhi's territory.
Now, from the perspective of appeasing the Japanese troops in North China and Wang Keming's traitor group, it would be a more acceptable option for all parties to arrange for the talks on the establishment of the central government led by the Wang Puppet Group to be held in Wang Keming's Qingdao.
"From a publicity perspective, the Japanese are more likely to choose Qingdao," said Qi Wu.
He was thinking about the publicity factor.
Qingdao was occupied by Japan twice, and Japan sent a large number of immigrants to Qingdao and tried its best to expand its economic influence.
In addition, Qingdao's urban appearance has always been praised by the world and has suffered limited damage from the war.
Therefore, holding the meeting in the relatively prosperous Qingdao could show off Japan's governance capabilities to the world, especially foreign journalists, and whitewash its aggressive behavior.
"The Japanese are despicable and shameless at heart, and they disregard all international conventions. However, in fact, while they have a low self-esteem, they also long for recognition from the international civilized society, especially from friendly powers," Qi Wu said. "Qingdao is a very suitable choice."
"From the perspective of transportation and geography, Qingdao is also very suitable," Sheng Shuyu said thoughtfully.
He believes that geographical factors should be considered.
The transportation from Qingdao to Nanjing and Beijing is very convenient, and its location is moderate, making it easy for people attending the meeting to travel back and forth.
Therefore, it is very likely that the Japanese chose Qingdao as the meeting place for their three puppet traitors.
"Then let's assume that the location is Qingdao." Dai Chunfeng nodded. The 'arguments' listed by several people were exactly what he was considering.
"If the enemy really chooses Qingdao as the meeting place, they will definitely take action in advance. In this case, as long as we investigate carefully, we will be able to find some clues." Dai Chunfeng said.
He looked at Qi Wu and said, "Send a telegram to Ke Zhijiang and ask him to investigate the matter secretly and find out if the Japanese have any unusual behavior in Qingdao."
"Yes!" Qi Wu said.
Ke Zhijiang was the station chief of the Qingdao Station of the Military Control Commission in North China and a favorite of Dai Chunfeng.
"In addition, we must not slack off in the direction of Beiping and Tianjin." Dai Chunfeng said in a deep voice, "It is also possible that the Japanese will do the opposite and deliberately not choose Qingdao."
"If we follow this logic, the least likely choice is Beiping, so why is the result in Beiping?" Sheng Shuyu fell into deep thought.
"So, what we need to do is to investigate and analyze more carefully," Qi Wu said, "and then compare the two through the clues and details, and we may be able to find the truth."
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Shanghai.
French Concession.
Lafayette Road.
Chengfu.
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There were already several extinguished cigarette butts in the ashtray on the desk.
Previously, the three had discussed where the enemy would choose to hold the so-called "Big Three" meeting.
All three of them tended to believe that the Japanese would choose Qingdao as the venue for the "tripartite talks".
Lao Huang’s reason was that the Japanese control over Qingdao was the greatest among several important cities in the north.
The so-called "Big Three" talks between Wang Tianhai, Liang Hongzhi and Wang Keming were actually a secret meeting of three puppets. Although the Japanese side agreed to it and it was the Japanese who planned and organized the talks behind the scenes, it is impossible to say that the Japanese trusted these three puppet traitors very much.
Therefore, Lao Huang tends to believe that the Japanese will choose the city where they have the strongest control as the location for the so-called "Big Three" secret talks.
Lu Dazhang's reasons were very direct. He pointed out two points:
First, the Japanese are very concerned about their reputation, and Qingdao is currently the most impressive city in the north for the Japanese.
Second, waterway safety.
Cheng Qianfan agreed with Lao Huang and Lu Dazhang's reasons. He had also considered these two points. Then he added more reasons for his judgment, the most important of which was:
Sakamoto Yosano sent him some seafood, which was sent by Sakamoto Yosano at the request of Heitaro Imamura.
All Sakamoto Ryouno knew about this batch of seafood was that it was a gift from an old friend of Imamura Heitaro who came to visit.
Although there is no evidence to prove that this old friend of Imamura Heitaro is from Qingdao, Cheng Qianfan boldly speculates that this old friend of Imamura Heitaro is from Qingdao.
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants to participate in the trilateral meeting between Wang Tianhai, Liang Hongzhi and Wang Keming, or at least show its participation. Therefore, Cheng Qianfan suspects that Imamura Heitaro may also participate, or observe the "Big Three" meeting in an "objective" manner.
Then, these little changes in Heitaro Imamura's life may be qualified as providing certain intelligence in certain circumstances.
Of course, after discussion, the three also believed that the possibility of Tianjin could not be ruled out, because Tianjin had a concession and it was right next to Beijing, so the possibility of the three parties choosing the Tianjin concession also existed.
Cheng Qianfan frowned and thought.
Comrades Piano and Flying Fish's reasons are mostly based on speculation, which is of course based on their understanding and analysis of intelligence and current situations.
However, this is not actual evidence after all.
Therefore, Cheng Qianfan knew that what he had to do now was to find some substantial evidence to support his claim.
Suddenly, Cheng Qianfan had an idea.
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No. 64, Shenchengli, Xiaixiansi Road.
Zhao Shuli reported to Comrade Yi Jun the latest intelligence on Wang Tianhai's transportation of weapons, ammunition and medical supplies to Nanjing Limingzan's troops through Cheng Qianfan.
"So, the current intelligence indicates that this batch of weapons and supplies was not transported through Cheng Qianfan's Jiujiu Trading, but was transported to Nanjing by rail, and was escorted by Japanese troops?" Comrade Yi Jun asked.
"This is the information we have so far." Zhao Shuli nodded. "Based on this incident, the relationship between Cheng Qianfan and the Japanese seems to be much closer than we imagined."
He said to Comrade Yi Jun, "We can even understand that this batch of weapons and supplies was transported by Japanese military trains between Shanghai and Nanjing."
"They got a large number of Japanese standard weapons, and the way they transported them was actually by Japanese military trains." Zhao Shuli said, "This is enough to prove that Cheng Qianfan has long been a die-hard traitor."
"Moreover, according to some intelligence obtained by the police station," Zhao Shuli said, "the Japanese have begun using armored trains to patrol the railways."
Hearing what Comrade Chan Pupa said, Comrade Yi Jun's expression became very serious.
He naturally knew the huge threat posed by the so-called armored train.
It can be said that with the existence of armored trains, any attempt to attack the Japanese military train transport would be almost the same as committing suicide.
"It seems that it will be difficult to eat this mouthful of fat meat." Comrade Yi Jun said.
"There is another piece of information." Zhao Shuli said, "Cheng Qianfan's Jiujiu Trading also has a batch of goods to be shipped out of Shanghai."
He said to Comrade Yi Jun, "Is it possible that Cheng Qianfan is pretending to be repairing the plank road but secretly attacking Chencang?"
Repairing the plank road in public and marching through Chencang in secret?
Comrade Yi Jun immediately understood the hidden meaning of Zhao Shuli's words.
This was ostensibly to deliver medical supplies, weapons and ammunition through the Japanese Army.
In fact, Cheng Qianfan secretly completed the delivery of this batch of weapons, ammunition and medical supplies through his own Jiujiu Trading.
"It's unlikely." Comrade Yi Jun shook his head. "If I were Cheng Qianfan, I could contact or even directly use the Japanese army's transportation capabilities. Then, there would be no need to pretend to build a plank road but secretly attack Chencang."
Zhao Shuli glanced at Comrade Yi Jun.
However, he did not expect Comrade Yi Jun to be so cautious and directly gave an irrefutable reason.
This made Zhao Shuli a little embarrassed:
This was because Comrade Huo Miao had been secretly collecting supplies, and was ready to be "forced" to incur losses when the team moved on to his goods.
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The child’s grandmother went to the hospital to take my place, so I had time to write. From yesterday afternoon to today, I have only slept for less than an hour and a half. I can fall asleep at any time, so I was not in a good state when writing this chapter today. I hope you can forgive me.
If there are any typos, I will revise them carefully tomorrow.
(End of this chapter)