usatvline Chapter 1455: Bright fall and dark rise
Chapter 1455: Bright fall and dark rise
Chapter 1455: Bright fall and dark rise
Is Inoue Mansion interested in the old house in Yandeli?
A sneer appeared on Cheng Qianfan's lips.
After moving out of Yandeli, he asked Aunt Ma to look after the house.
With his caution, since he had moved, Yandeli would naturally clean up everything properly and would not leave any safety hazards.
However, he would sometimes go back to Yandeli to visit the old house and chat with old neighbors.
The Inoue Mansion probably didn't know that he was 'actually' the Japanese spy Kentaro Miyazaki, so it was reasonable and unsuspecting for Cheng Qianfan to return to the old house out of nostalgia.
What exactly touched the nerves of Inoue Mansion and attracted their attention?
Since he didn't know what the enemy intended to do, Cheng Qianfan decided to ignore it.
He arranged for an ordinary woman, Aunt Ma, to look after the house, and the advantage of this was immediately apparent.
No one would have thought that Aunt Ma would be so skilled and have so many lives on her hands. Moreover, when the rat disappeared, she was far away in Qingdao, so this matter naturally had nothing to do with him.
Now, since it was confirmed that the rat came from the Inoue Mansion, he just hid in the dark and watched from the sidelines.
It is better to be still than to move.
"Cat, this is your territory, please patrol it carefully."
"Yes, there were some daring mice that made trouble while you were away."
The sound of Xiaobao and the cat talking came from upstairs, and Cheng Qianfan couldn't help but smile.
Yes, a daring rat.
……
Shuichi Yamazaki put down the telescope and watched Cheng Qianfan and his family leave Yandeli by car.
There was scrutiny and doubt in his eyes.
"Deputy Director." Kojima Kinjiro came to his side and stood respectfully.
"Have you found Takeshima?" asked Shuichi Yamazaki in a deep voice.
Takeshima Nao was ordered to secretly follow Cheng Qianfan's old house in Yandeli, but a few days ago he suddenly lost contact with him.
This attracted the attention of Shuichi Yamazaki.
"No." Kojima Kinjiro shook his head and said, "I have secretly investigated nearby and found no secret signs left by Takeshima-kun."
Yamazaki Shuichi fell into deep thought.
There are two possibilities for not leaving any secret mark.
First, nothing unusual was found, so there was no need to leave any mark.
Another possibility is that an accident occurred and there was no time to leave behind any valuable clues.
Considering that Takeshima Noboru is missing, Yamazaki Shuichi tends to believe that the second possibility is more likely.
"Kinjiro." Said Shuichi Yamazaki.
"Hay."
"Your brother was also ordered to secretly monitor Cheng Qianfan, and then suddenly disappeared." Yamazaki Shuichi said coldly.
"Deputy Museum Master, I request to take over Takeshima-kun's job." Kojima Kinjiro's eyes were fierce, "The disappearance of my brother and Takeshima-kun must be directly related to Cheng Qianfan."
"Cheng Qianfan is closely related to your brother's disappearance." Yamazaki Shuichi said, then he shook his head, "However, Cheng Qianfan was not in Shanghai when Takeshima disappeared."
His brows furrowed; this was exactly what puzzled him the most.
According to the secret investigation of Inoue Mansion, Cheng Qianfan only hired a woman to take care of the cleaning, and there were no other suspicious people around.
In other words, Cheng Qianfan did not actually set up any defenses against the old house in Yandeli, and Takeshima Noboru was a very capable agent under his command. With Takeshima Noboru's skills, no accidents should have occurred.
Unless Cheng Qianfan discovered that someone was spying on Yandeli's old house and then sent people to take action. However, based on the current information, Cheng Qianfan was in Qingdao at the time and it was impossible for him to know the developments here, let alone send people to take action.
"Kinjiro." Yamazaki Shuichi said solemnly.
"Hay."
"Take a few people with you and keep an eye on Cheng Qianfan in the next few days." Yamazaki Shuichi said, "Although on the surface, Cheng Qianfan is unlikely to be related to Takeshima's disappearance, but we still have to investigate."
"If this matter is indeed related to Cheng Qianfan, Cheng Qianfan is back now, and he will definitely take further actions." Yamazaki Shuichi said coldly.
"I understand, sir." Kojima Kinjiro said.
……
The twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month.
A car stopped in front of the gate of Imamura Mansion.
Li Hao got out of the car, first opened the trunk, took out a pair of crutches, then opened the door and helped Brother Fan get out of the car.
Cheng Qianfan, leaning on crutches, glanced at the white lanterns hanging in the Imamura Mansion.
A servant from the mansion who was waiting there came over to take the gift.
Li Hao drove away without stopping.
"Mr. Cheng, welcome, welcome."
"Butler Kogoro, long time no see."
After entering the door, Imamura Kogoro asked with concern, "Kentaro, I heard that you were injured in Qingdao, how are you now?"
"Much better. He needed to sit in a wheelchair a few days ago, but now he can use crutches." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile, "Teacher, how are you these days?"
"Everything is fine, Counselor. I just miss you as my student." Imamura Kogoro said with a smile, "Knowing that you are coming today, the Counselor turned down the social engagement and is waiting for you in the study."
"We got a few Prussian gold coins in Qingdao. Uncle Kogoro should stop being obsessed with the history of the empire. We can also study the Europeans." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
"Kentaro is thoughtful." Kogoro Imamura said happily.
He didn't particularly care about the Prussian gold coins. He was happy about Miyazaki Kentaro's sincerity and thoughtfulness.
……
"Teacher." Cheng Qianfan leaned on crutches and looked at Imamura Heitaro with an excited expression, "Kentaro, I haven't been able to see you for many days. Are you in good health?"
"I'm fine." Imamura Heitaro looked at his student deeply, his eyes resting on Miyazaki Kentaro's crutches. "I heard about what happened in Qingdao. I'm relieved that you're okay."
"I'm sorry to have caused you trouble, teacher." Cheng Qianfan said quickly.
"Sit down and talk." Imamura Heitaro nodded slightly. "I already knew about the incident involving Prince Fushimi. I never thought you were involved. General Doi-maru knew you were my student and asked me about your situation."
"I see." Cheng Qianfan showed a look of realization, and then said with great emotion, "The students were still wondering why I was fine, it turned out that it was the teacher..."
His voice was choked.
"You are loyal to the Empire, I am just telling you the truth." Imamura Heitaro said, "You are my student, I know you well."
He said to Kentaro Miyazaki, "It's good that you saved Atsuto Kawada at the critical moment."
Imamura Heitaro showed admiration in his eyes. "The Kawada family is very satisfied with your performance. They also contributed to your escape from punishment, especially Kawada Atsuto. He did his best to say a lot of good things for you."
"Master Duren really treats me very well." Cheng Qianfan said with emotion.
"That's because you exchange sincerity for sincerity," said Heitaro Imamura.
This student of his was a little afraid of death, but at the critical moment he put his life and death aside and bravely rescued Kawada Atsuto. This incident also won him a lot of praise and gratitude from Kawada Yuji.
……
"You have observed the entire meeting of the 'Big Three' in Qingdao." Imamura Heitaro said, "Tell me what you think of this meeting."
"Hi." Cheng Qianfan said solemnly, "Wang Tianhai, Wang Kemin and Liang Hongzhi actually had many conflicts over the division of power in the new regime. The three parties once had a fierce quarrel. Finally, under the mediation and supervision of the empire, the three parties finally reached a superficial consensus."
"On the surface." Imamura Heitaro nodded slightly. "I'm glad you can see this."
"The Wang Tianhai regime is about to return to Nanjing, so the one that will be most affected is probably the Liang Hongzhi regime in Nanjing," Cheng Qianfan said thoughtfully, "while the Wang Kemin regime in Peking will be less affected. Students believe that even if the Wang Tianhai regime in Nanjing is formally established, Peking will be more likely to be in a semi-independent state where it will obey orders but not propaganda."
"And..." Cheng Qianfan looked hesitant.
"Just tell me what you have to say," said Heitaro Imamura.
"Hi." Cheng Qianfan said, "The North China Garrison Army will most likely not agree with Wang Tianhai's excessive interference in northern government affairs."
"Very good." Imamura Heitaro nodded happily, "Kentaro, you have made great progress. Now you can see things from a higher and more comprehensive perspective."
"Students are naturally dull, and it is the teachers who teach them well." Cheng Qianfan said quickly.
"The Wang reclamation regime in Nanjing is about to be established. Has Chu Mingyu revealed any arrangements for you?" asked Heitaro Imamura.
"Chu Mingyu arranged for me to report to Jiangwan after the Spring Festival, after my leg injury has recovered." Cheng Qianfan said.
"Wang Tianhai's first term in the Central Army Officer Training Corps?" asked Heitaro Imamura.
"Yes." Cheng Qianfan nodded. "According to Chu Mingyu, the first batch of the Central Army Officer Training Corps is about to graduate, and Wang Tianhai will confer titles on the officers of this batch. Chu Mingyu should hope that I can enter the new regime with the resume of the first batch of officer cadets."
"Is Chu Mingyu interested in getting involved in military power?" Imamura Heitaro asked thoughtfully.
"It seems that's what he meant." Cheng Qianfan frowned and thought, "However, based on my understanding of Chu Mingyu, he has a clearer position for himself, which is to be Wang Tianhai's chief steward. In fact, he has never been involved in military power."
"It's because you've never been involved that you want to get involved." Imamura Heitaro nodded with a smile on his face, "But this is a good thing for both you and the empire."
"Hi." Cheng Qianfan said, and then a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.
"Ok?"
"Students are not opposed to working in Wang Tianhai's new regime. However, the French Concession Police Station..." Cheng Qianfan said with a frown.
"Bag duck drop!" Imamura Heitaro glared at Miyazaki Kentaro, "I think you are worried about your business in the French Concession."
"Teacher, you misunderstood." Cheng Qianfan quickly explained, "I have worked hard for many years to build the French Concession. Besides, you are also aware of the situation in Shanghai, especially the French Concession, which is a mixed bag of people with many forces intertwined. It has always been a situation of advancing but not retreating. If I relax my control over the French Concession, not to mention that it will be more troublesome to regain the position in the future, those people are greedy and will definitely swallow up the interests of the empire without hesitation."
Heitaro Imamura glanced at his student and said nothing.
Cheng Qianfan quickly continued, "The students' business is originally for the benefit of the empire. The French, the Shanghai Green Gang, and the police are all vulgar and greedy. Only profit can make them fall into the trap and serve the empire willingly or passively."
"Okay, you've said so much, but you still can't let go of your business." Imamura Heitaro glared at Miyazaki Kentaro, then said, "However, what you said does make some sense."
He snorted, "If I hadn't known you had the Empire in your heart, I would have punished you long ago."
"Hi." Cheng Qianfan said quickly and respectfully.
Heitaro Imamura snorted again. His student's mind was full of money and interests. He was worried that after being assigned to work in Nanjing, the French would not allow a person who openly worked for Wang's reclamation regime to continue to serve in the French Concession. In this case, the empire would arrange someone to take over his interests in the French Concession.
However, as a teacher, I should protect the interests of my students out of both moral and legal reasons.
"Your position in the police station is very helpful to the empire." Imamura Heitaro said, "Wang's reclamation regime is supported and recognized by the empire. The empire will force the French to make concessions in personnel arrangements."
"Yes." Cheng Qianfan was overjoyed.
Excited, Cheng Qianfan stood up with the help of crutches and was about to go forward to help Imamura Heitaro pour tea and water to show his courtesy.
"Okay, you have difficulty moving, but I have the hands and feet to do this kind of thing." Imamura Heitaro shook his head and said with a smile.
"The tea is too hot. Let me blow it for you." Cheng Qianfan looked lazy, walked to the side of Imamura Heitaro with a cane, and said with a smile.
"You." Imamura Heitaro laughed. All his previous students were serious and reserved, but never one as lazy as this one. However, perhaps this was why he liked this student the most.
Cheng Qianfan chuckled.
His eyes were fixed on the documents on Heitaro Imamura's desk.
As soon as he entered the study, he noticed that Heitaro Imamura was carefully reviewing the document. Cheng Qianfan secretly took note of it and thought of a way to peek.
His left leg was injured, so he simply put down one of his crutch and leaned on only one of them, freeing up one hand to give Imamura Heitaro a back massage.
Imamura Heitaro smiled and did not stop him, enjoying the filial piety of the "disabled" student with peace of mind.
……
Qingdao.
"Mr. Onodera is going to Shanghai tomorrow?" Shibayama Yoshidera clinked glasses with Onodera Masago and said with emotion.
"The boat ticket for tomorrow has been booked." Onodera Masago nodded and said.
"Onodera-kun has encountered an unexpected disaster." Shibayama Yoshida sighed, "Who would have thought that His Highness would actually..."
He clinked glasses with Onodera Masago and said, "However, with Onodera-kun's ability, a comeback is just around the corner."
"Brother Yuantai has already informed Commander Ikeuchi in Shanghai." Onodera Masago smiled reservedly, "I will take up the new position of Chief of the First Section of the Intelligence Office of the Shanghai Military Police Headquarters."
Nani?
Chaiyang Temple was stunned.
Chief of the Intelligence Office of the Shanghai Military Police Headquarters?
The Shanghai Gendarmerie Command is far superior to the Qingdao Gendarmerie Command. Although the chief of the intelligence room in Shanghai is not of high rank, his authority is actually no less than that of, or even higher than, the chief of the intelligence room of the Qingdao Gendarmerie Command.
This is not a demotion for Onodera Masago, it is clearly a demotion in public but a promotion in private.
The only consolation for Shibayama Yamato was that the rank of the chief of the Intelligence Department of the Shanghai Gendarmerie Command was lower than that of the chief of the Qingdao Intelligence Office, which meant that Onodera Masago's current rank was lower than his.
"I heard from Brother Yuanta that the chief of the Shanghai Gendarmerie's Intelligence Room, Hattori-kun, is currently recuperating in Tokyo, so I have to temporarily take over the job of deputy chief as section chief." Onodera Masago sighed and said.
Nani?
Chaiyang Temple's eyes widened.
Onodera Masago is not just the chief of the intelligence room of the Shanghai Gendarmerie Corps, he is actually the actual person in charge of the intelligence room of the Shanghai Gendarmerie Headquarters.
His heart was bitter.
He had long known that Onodera Masago's cousin, Onodera Enta, was the head of the Japanese military's special agency in Shanghai, but Onodera Masago had a background. He did not expect that Onodera Masago would turn out to be a blessing in disguise in such a big incident. Not only did he go to Shanghai, the largest city in the Far East, but he was also promoted.
He hates this kind of guy with a background!
Extremely annoying!
Because he himself is the guy with no background!
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