usatvline Chapter 1849: Such a tacit cooperation!
Chapter 1849: Such a tacit cooperation!
Chapter 1849: Such a tacit cooperation!
"You mean, the Japanese dragged us and Manchuria to participate in the Kwantung Army's special large-scale exercise just for show, to boost their momentum for the Soviets to see." Chu Mingyu looked at the two and said, "In fact, in order to avoid over-stimulating the Soviets, they don't really want us to send troops."
"At present, this possibility is higher," said Liu Xia.
Chu Mingyu looked at Cheng Qianfan again.
"This explains why the military did not come forward, because the package agreement that the Japanese side wanted to reach, including participating in military exercises, seemed more like a show for outsiders," said Cheng Qianfan.
Chu Mingyu and Liu Xia naturally knew who this 'outsider' Cheng Qianfan was talking about.
"So, in your opinion, we can sign the contract immediately as the Japanese side expects?" Chu Mingyu frowned, thought about it, and asked.
Cheng Qianfan and Liu Xia looked at each other, both of them had serious expressions.
Even though we had just discussed it one by one and analyzed our own guesses and judgments, these were only our own guesses after all, and there was nothing wrong with talking about them in private.
However, when it comes to military and national affairs, who dares to say that his or her guess is correct?
What if the two people's analysis and speculation were wrong, Chu Mingyu signed the agreement, and then the Japanese side suddenly attacked the Soviet Union in the name of the Kwantung Army's special large-scale exercise, and took Nanjing together to attack the Soviet Union, then there would be a big problem.
So, faced with Chu Mingyu's question, the two looked at each other and did not dare to speak.
"You two, don't worry about that." Chu Mingyu glared at the two of them and said, "This is a private conversation. We are discussing it together. We won't ask you two juniors to take any responsibility."
When Liu Xia heard Chu Mingyu say this, she laughed, and Cheng Qianfan also laughed.
Chu Mingyu pretended to be angry and snorted.
……
"Uncle Chu," Cheng Qianfan said, "Assistant Liu and I do think that what the Japanese want is a signature in order to deter the Soviet Union. In fact, they don't really need us to send troops."
"However, this is just our analysis and speculation after all." Liu Xia took over and said, "Whether this is really the case, we dare not say how sure we are."
"Yes, Assistant Liu is right." Cheng Qianfan nodded and said aside.
Seeing Cheng Qianfan and Liu Xia singing the same tune and cooperating with each other in perfect harmony, Chu Mingyu couldn't help but laugh.
He pointed at the two of them and said with a smile, "You two, you are singing in unison, husband and wife following each other's lead."
"Secretary-General." Liu Xia stamped her feet and said unwillingly.
Cheng Qianfan laughed, then cleared his throat, "My nephew wouldn't dare to do that. Assistant Liu is a typical Hedong lion."
"What did you say?" Liu Xia looked at Cheng Qianfan angrily and pretended to hit him.
Cheng Qianfan had no way to hide on the hospital bed and could only beg for mercy repeatedly.
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"Secretary General, this is just the speculation and analysis of Secretary Cheng and me." Liu Xia stopped playing around with Cheng Qianfan and said seriously, "There is no trivial matter in diplomacy, let alone one involving such a complicated international situation. I mean, we still have to be cautious."
"Cautious?" Chu Mingyu snorted in dissatisfaction. "The Japanese are urging us to sign. It can be said that they are forcing us more and more. How can we be cautious?"
After being scolded, Liu Xia had to shut up.
She looked at Cheng Qianfan and motioned for Cheng Qianfan to speak for her.
"Uncle Chu, what Assistant Liu means is that although our current analysis makes sense and is more likely, military and diplomatic affairs are of great importance. It would be best to obtain relevant intelligence from other aspects and verify it." Cheng Qianfan thought for a while and said to Chu Mingyu.
"Yes, Secretary General," Liu Xia said quickly, "If there is other evidence to corroborate this, that would be great."
Having said that, Liu Xia paused and looked at Chu Mingyu, but she seemed to be hesitant to speak.
"Is there anything you can't say?" Chu Mingyu said, "You can say whatever you want."
"Yes," Liu Xia said, "Secretary-General, Japan is our most important ally. China and Japan are neighbors and our closest allies."
Chu Mingyu looked thoughtful and glanced at Liu Xia, motioning her to continue.
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"Whether the Japanese side really just wants us to cooperate with their performance to deter the Soviet Union, or the Japanese side is indeed preparing to use the name of the Kwantung Army's special large-scale exercise to have some plans, and is secretly preparing to launch an attack on the Soviet Union and cooperate with the Germans to open up a new battlefield in the Far East." Liu Xia said, her voice was a little low, and she looked at Chu Mingyu from time to time, with a hesitant expression.
"Tell me, what are you afraid of?" Chu Mingyu said.
"Secretary-General, what I mean is that no matter what Japan's true attitude and ideas are, as their most important ally, our attitude has always been to firmly support and cooperate with Japan in all its actions," Liu Xia said. "So, in this case, is there anything else that Japan needs to hide from us?"
Chu Mingyu frowned and said nothing.
Cheng Qianfan looked at Liu Xia deeply. He didn't expect Liu Xia to say such words.
There is nothing wrong with these words themselves, and it is not wrong to say them, but it is better not to say them so bluntly when it comes to smart people.
However, Cheng Qianfan was excited and happy.
What Liu Xia said was exactly what he needed.
In fact, if Liu Xia had not said this, he would have been wondering whether he should make more efforts and find a way to guide it in this direction.
However, doing so would pose a security risk, and he was unable to make a decisive decision. Unexpectedly, Liu Xia suddenly spoke up, which actually gave him an advantage.
"Assistant Liu means that we can ask the Japanese side clearly and ask them to be as honest as possible about their attitude, purpose, and even plans and arrangements." Cheng Qianfan thought and said with a slight frown.
"Yes," Liu Xia said, "Instead of guessing, it's better to ask directly and honestly."
"That's what I said, and that's the truth." Chu Mingyu said with a serious expression, "But, this is not the way to do it."
"The secretary general has misunderstood," Liu Xia said. "Of course we can't bring this up on the table and ask about it like this."
"What do you mean?" Chu Mingyu said with a slight change of expression.
"Secretary Cheng and Mr. Imamura are close friends regardless of age difference. This is what Counselor Imamura said in person during the day." Liu Xia said, "Secretary Cheng paid a private visit to Mr. Imamura..."
Cheng Qianfan's face changed, he frowned and just looked at Liu Xia:
Oh no, it turns out that the thing that was circling for so long was actually a boomerang coming towards him!
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"Secretary Cheng visited Mr. Imamura privately. As for what they said and what they communicated, these were private meetings. There is nothing that cannot be said or discussed," Liu Xia continued.
Chu Mingyu looked at Cheng Qianfan, "Qianfan, Assistant Liu's proposal is a new approach. What do you think?"
Cheng Qianfan did not answer Chu Mingyu's question immediately.
He reached for the glass of water on the bedside table.
Liu Xia handed him the cup of water.
Cheng Qianfan thanked him, took the cup and took a sip of water, then thought carefully before answering.
"I have thought carefully about the method that Assistant Liu proposed, and I think it does have some merits," Cheng Qianfan said. "Indeed, some things are difficult to say in public, but it is easier to say them in private."
He said to Chu Mingyu, "My nephew and Counselor Imamura do have some friendship. It is indeed a good opportunity to pay a private visit to them."
"Some questions may be abrupt and inappropriate to ask, but my nephew is a junior, a young man. Even if it may be abrupt, it is a private visit after all. I don't think Counselor Imamura will be too angry. The most important thing is that it will not affect the relationship between the two countries." Cheng Qianfan said thoughtfully.
"That's right." Chu Mingyu nodded approvingly, "This kind of private visit is indeed cheaper."
"Besides," Liu Xia said, "We communicated with the Japanese side privately. This is a candid attitude. It also shows our trust and support for our friendly countries. This is also from the perspective of avoiding misjudgment and misunderstanding."
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"What Liu Xia said makes sense." Chu Mingyu nodded slightly and said.
"In that case, I'll take a risk and give it a try." Cheng Qianfan thought for a while, gritted his teeth and said.
Then he pointed to the bed, "However, my nephew can't stay in the hospital. Instead, please ask Counselor Imamura to come to the hospital."
"How is Qianfan's health? Is it possible for him to be discharged from the hospital and walk?" Chu Mingyu asked with concern.
"They are just superficial injuries. It may be difficult for him to walk for a while." Cheng Qianfan thought, "But it's okay to use the wheelchair for support."
“Come to think of it, Qianfan, you were already injured in an attack while on duty, and now you are needed to take care of the injury…” Chu Mingyu sighed and said.
"Uncle works day and night for the country and the nation." Cheng Qianfan said solemnly, "Although my nephew is dull, I am willing to follow your example and do my best for the country."
"Well said." Chu Mingyu was very pleased and said, "It is because of talents like you that China has hope and China has a future."
He said to Cheng Qianfan, "Qianfan, not bad, you are very good."
"It's all thanks to my uncle's good teaching." Cheng Qianfan said.
As he spoke, he glanced at Liu Xia and said, "Uncle Chu, this is a top secret matter and must be kept confidential. So, my nephew wants Assistant Liu to accompany and take care of my sick nephew when he visits Counselor Imamura."
"Okay." Chu Mingyu thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and said.
"You, all you do is order people around." Liu Xia peeled an orange and handed a slice to Cheng Qianfan, but she said in a bad mood.
"This is the minister's order." Cheng Qianfan took the orange and said, "Assistant Liu, please take good care of me."
"Just wait." Liu Xia gritted her teeth and threatened, "I will definitely take care of you the best I can."
Seeing the two younger generations finishing their work and then starting to play around again, Chu Mingyu did not stop them. Instead, he watched with interest, and his mood also eased a lot.
……
After Liu Xia and Chu Mingyu left.
Cheng Qianfan was lying on the hospital bed, thinking about things.
He is now at least 60% to 70% sure that the Japanese side's large-scale exercise of the Kwantung Army and its invitation to the Wang Puppet Regime and the Puppet Manchukuo to participate in the exercise is intended to confuse and deter the Soviet Union.
Judging from this, the Japanese side is trying to make trouble on the northern line, but in fact it is making a pretext to attack the south? Is the Japanese side determined to advance southward?
Cheng Qianfan couldn't help but have this doubt in his mind.
Then he thought back to the tacit understanding he had with Liu Xia just now. When Cheng Qianfan savored it carefully, he actually felt an indescribable comfort. Or, he actually had a feeling that there was no need for prior communication, but they had a tacit understanding. He knew what she was going to say, and she also knew how to cooperate.
Then, Cheng Qianfan shook his head.
Liu Xia is neither his comrade nor his colleague in Chongqing, so how can we talk about "understanding" and "cooperation"?
It can only be said that this was a coincidence. Both of them saw what was on Chu Mingyu's mind, and out of consideration for Chu Mingyu's analysis and solution of the problem, they thought about the problem, and then by chance, they unexpectedly had such tacit understanding and cooperation.
That should be the case.
only--
Cheng Qianfan suddenly remembered Liu Xia's straightforward words just now. He became unsure again and subconsciously began to doubt Liu Xia's thoughts and motives.
However, thinking of Liu Xia's words, which finally perfectly pushed the blame on him, the injured patient, Chu Mingyu also took the opportunity to let him have a private visit with Heitaro Imamura as a strategy to solve the problem.
Thinking of this, Cheng Qianfan muttered in his heart, and he couldn't help but wonder if this was a trap that Liu Xia and Chu Mingyu had agreed on.
He thought about it carefully, and then he felt that it was not quite like the real thing. Then he thought that it was like the real thing, and then he thought about it again, and then he felt that it was not quite like the real thing.
Cheng Qianfan shook his head and ignored it. His experience told him that sometimes, when you can't figure something out, if you can be sure that it is basically safe and has no malicious intent, then don't dwell on it, because doing so will only make you obsessed and cause problems.
……
The driver drove Chu Mingyu and Liu Xia back to the hotel where they were staying.
"I didn't expect that you and Qianfan have such a good understanding of each other." Chu Mingyu said with a smile.
"Secretary Cheng and I are both quite smart, and with the Secretary-General's guidance, we have been able to make some progress after talking to each other." Liu Xia's heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained unchanged. She smiled and said, "At least we didn't disappoint the Secretary-General."
"You are smart, and I can trust you when you do things." Chu Mingyu nodded slightly and said, "Qian Fan is also smart, but sometimes he doesn't focus on his work. Fortunately, at critical moments, he knows the importance of things and does things seriously."
"Secretary Cheng survived a disaster, but was injured on duty, and now he has to work despite the injury." Liu Xia smiled and said, "If Secretary Cheng knew what the Secretary General said about him, he would probably be very sad."
"He dares." Chu Mingyu pretended to be angry, then burst into laughter.
Liu Xia also smiled, but she was secretly thinking in her heart, why did Cheng Qianfan cooperate with her so well today?
Is it a coincidence?
Or is there something else going on?
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