usatvline Chapter 1951 How could one not love such a 'Bluebird'?
Chapter 1951 How could one not love such a 'Bluebird'?
Chapter 1951 How could one not love such a 'Bluebird'?
“Since you asked, Mr. Miyazaki, I will speak frankly,” said Shogo Onodera. “This despicable attack by the Americans has alarmed His Majesty the Emperor and greatly angered the General Headquarters.”
He told Kentaro Miyazaki, "There is a secret order from headquarters: if you can capture an American pilot, you will be promoted one rank or rewarded with ten thousand yen."
A glint of greed flashed in Cheng Qianfan's eyes.
The 10,000 yen that Shogo Onodera mentioned is naturally in Japanese yen.
A reward of 10,000 yen was considered quite extravagant even within the Japanese army.
Cheng Qianfan did not speak, but smiled as he looked at Onodera Shogo.
“If Miyazaki-kun can help me capture the American pilot, I will personally present him with a congratulatory gift of 15,000 yen,” Onodera Shogo said with a smile.
……
Cheng Qianfan immediately understood.
Shogo Onodera was willing to spend 15,000 yen to buy the American pilot from him.
Or to put it bluntly, Shogo Onodera is willing to spend 15,000 yen to buy a promotion:
He is currently a lieutenant colonel; the next rank he will be a colonel.
“Onodera-kun, we are friends, so it’s too formal to say that. Helping each other is a matter of course between friends, and it can’t be measured by something as mundane as money.” Cheng Qianfan said with a serious expression. “Onodera-kun, please rest assured, I will definitely make arrangements on my side. As long as that American pilot does infiltrate the French Concession, I will do my best to capture his whereabouts.”
“Miyazaki-kun is a true friend.” Onodera Shogo looked grateful. “In that case, I’ll leave it to you.”
Kentaro Miyazaki's influence in the French Concession was what he valued most.
As Kentaro Miyazaki said, if that American pilot really did secretly infiltrate the French Concession, "Little Cheng" would definitely be one of the French Concession bigwigs most likely to capture his whereabouts.
"It's only right between friends," Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
The two discussed the matter for a while longer before Cheng Qianfan took his leave of Master Atsuto and Onodera Shogo.
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“Miyazaki is indeed extremely loyal to his friends,” said Shogo Onodera.
Kawada Atsuto glanced at Onodera Shogo, a smile that was hard to describe playing on his lips.
That Onodera Shogo is so petty; no wonder Kentaro is dissatisfied.
However, he saw through it but didn't say it. Strictly speaking, he was naturally closer and more trusted by Kentaro Miyazaki.
"Our military police headquarters will be involved in this sweep operation targeting Zhejiang. Commander Ikeuchi is considering which personnel to send," Kawada Atsuto said, looking at Onodera Shogo. "Onodera-kun, have you made up your mind?"
“Young Master Atsuto,” said Shogo Onodera, “you know my ambitions. Although I have worked in the intelligence department for a long time, my dream is to fight on the battlefield, to use my sword and spear to serve His Majesty the Emperor and to expand the territory of the empire. Only in this way can I live a life without regrets.”
"Have you thought it through?" Atsuto Kawada asked again.
"I've thought it through." Shogo Onodera nodded.
“Very good,” Kawada Atsuto said. “I will recommend you to Commander Ikeuchi. As for who the Commander will choose, that depends on your luck.”
"The Commander-in-Chief has always valued your opinion, young master Atsuto, and I'm sure there will be good news," Onodera Shogo said happily.
"I hope so." Atsuto Kawada nodded slightly.
……
As Onodera Shogo was saying goodbye and leaving, Kawada Atsuto thought for a moment and then called out to him, "Onodera-kun."
"Young Master Duren."
"Kentaro has always been sincere to his friends," Atsuto Kawada said with a smile. "You could say he's generous and loyal."
He said, "With Kentaro's help, you might really have a chance to achieve your wish."
“I hope so,” said Shogo Onodera.
He had been stuck at the promotion from lieutenant colonel to colonel for several years. Moreover, the assassination of Prince Fushimi Toshihiko had nearly cut off his path to further advancement, even though he had managed to escape by associating with the Kawada family.
Therefore, the reward offered by headquarters for capturing an American pilot and receiving a promotion was arguably the most tempting, direct, and likely shortcut that Shogo Onodera could see.
After leaving Atsuto Kawada's place, Shogo Onodera returned to his office.
He habitually opened the drawer, took out the intelligence documents to analyze, but suddenly a thought struck him.
The more he pondered it, the more he felt that Kawada Atsuto's last words seemed to have a hidden meaning.
Suddenly, a strange look appeared on Shogo Onodera's face, then his face turned red, and he subconsciously shook his head repeatedly.
Atsuto wasn't praising Miyazaki Kentaro's generosity at all; he was subtly criticizing him for being stingy and petty.
Fifteen thousand dollars to buy a colonel...
Onodera Shogo suddenly gasped. After careful consideration, he realized that he had handled the matter poorly.
The problem is, he wasn't actually a wealthy man.
This 15,000 yen was already a rather strenuous amount of sincerity he could offer.
……
The main reason was the previous incident involving Toshihiko Fushimi. Although the Kawada family protected him, he still needed to do the necessary public relations work. He almost emptied his pockets that time, giving away most of his assets just to the commander of the Qingdao military police.
He carefully considered Kentaro Miyazaki's words.
It was only then that I realized that while Kentaro Miyazaki seemed to be making a solemn promise, upon closer examination, it was all just polite talk.
Especially considering Miyazaki Kentaro's greedy nature, his statement that friends shouldn't talk about money is the least sincere he could have said.
He was so happy at the time that he didn't think about all that.
Is Kentaro Miyazaki angry?
So you're just being perfunctory with yourself?
Shogo Onodera frowned.
He was a little worried.
Shogo Onodera didn't complain too much about Kentaro Miyazaki.
He is not the type of person who takes his anger out on others, especially after the Fushimi-no-miya Toshihiko incident, he became even calmer.
From Kentaro Miyazaki's perspective, 15,000 yen is far from enough to buy an American pilot.
At this point, the American pilots were no longer ordinary pilots; they had been promoted directly from lieutenant colonel to colonel.
If you were to ask around, and someone were offered the chance to be promoted directly from lieutenant colonel to colonel, crossing that difficult threshold, I believe many Imperial officers would flock to offer them gifts, carrying treasures and scrambling to do so.
But where does this money come from?
Onodera Shogo felt a headache coming on; he now fully understood the predicament of being penniless.
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chongqing.
No. 19, Luojiawan.
Dai Chunfeng looked tired. He stretched out his thumb and pressed hard on his temple.
"Qi Wu, what do you think of the matter reported in Xiao Mian's telegram?" Dai Chunfeng asked.
"Although Xiao Mian also said that everything was based on his analysis and judgment, and that apart from the experimental data recorded by that Japanese person, there was actually no other concrete evidence," Qi Wu said, "the situation that Xiao Mian mentioned cannot be ruled out."
Dai Chunfeng remained silent, lost in thought.
"Qi Wu, do you still remember the incident reported at Harbin Station in 1938?" Dai Chunfeng asked Qi Wu.
Qi Wu pondered for a moment and immediately knew which matter Dai Chunfeng was referring to.
In 1938, the Harbin station of the Military Intelligence Bureau intercepted intelligence that the Japanese Kwantung Army had established an inconspicuous department, which was publicly announced as the "Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department".
After receiving the intelligence, Chongqing conducted a preliminary assessment. Since the intelligence only showed that the Kwantung Army had established such a department, without any other further information, the headquarters judged that the Kwantung Army's Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department was just an ordinary epidemic prevention and water purification agency, and then did not pay any further attention to it.
"Director, are you suspecting that the water supply department for epidemic prevention in Harbin also has problems?" Qi Wu asked immediately.
“Although the true nature of the ‘Central China Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department’ mentioned by Xiao Mian has not been definitively confirmed, I am still willing to believe in Xiao Mian. He is on the front line, and his suspicions are definitely not unfounded,” Dai Chunfeng said in a deep voice. “Since there may be problems with the Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department in Shanghai, it is hard not to be suspicious of the one in Harbin.”
……
“Since there are doubts…” Qi Wu thought for a moment, “Should we inform the Ministry of Health and ask for their opinion?”
"Ask them?" Dai Chunfeng sneered, a sneer of undisguised contempt creeping onto his lips. "What's the use of asking them? You might as well ask the League of Nations."
Qi Wu gave a bitter smile.
No wonder the boss looks down on the Ministry of Health.
In 1939, the League of Nations' health commissioner, Rashiman, reported to the Nationalist government that the Japanese army might be using bacteriological weapons in China.
Then, the Ministry of Health concluded that "there was insufficient evidence" and the matter was temporarily shelved.
"The Ministry of Health is also in a difficult position," Qi Wu said.
Did the Ministry of Health really have no evidence that the Japanese army used biological weapons?
There should be none.
However, it is true that the Ministry of Health did not conduct a thorough investigation.
In the words of the health department, even if it is found out, so what?
What else can be done but to provoke the Japanese to use the weapon even more recklessly?
“Yes, who doesn’t have a hard time?” Dai Chunfeng snorted coldly, then sighed, “The greatest hardship is a weak nation.”
"Secretly order all stations to investigate whether there are any secret Japanese military departments similar to the 'Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply' department in various locations." Dai Chunfeng said in a deep voice, "
"Yes."
Qi Wu picked up a pen and paper to take notes.
"Never mind." Dai Chunfeng pondered for a moment, then suddenly sighed and said, "The secret telegram only goes as far as Harbin Station; it's not necessary to go to other stations for now."
Qi Wu glanced at Dai Chunfeng and nodded. "Understood."
He immediately understood why Dai Chunfeng made this arrangement. According to Xiao Mian, the Japanese side attached great importance to any security and confidentiality work involving the so-called "epidemic prevention and water supply department".
Any person, matter, or action involving this secret could arouse the vigilance of the Japanese side, and even lead to a frenzied crackdown.
The most important reason for Mr. Dai's change of mind was safety.
Those who are on the same side know their own situation. At present, the battles at each station are difficult. If they were to touch upon the Japanese army's heavily guarded secrets, not to mention whether they could obtain any intelligence, it would be almost foreseeable that they would suffer heavy losses, or even devastating losses.
……
"It's really not worth the stations taking such a big risk for something that's just speculation," Qi Wu said.
"Alright, Qi Wu, stop trying to cover your face for me." Dai Chunfeng said with a gloomy expression, shaking his head. "I'm reluctant to part with these good men. They have more important work and tasks to do."
"Call Harbin," Dai Chunfeng said in a deep voice. "Be extremely careful, extremely careful, and extremely careful."
"Safety is the top priority," Dai Chunfeng instructed.
He felt uneasy doing nothing, so since Harbin had previously discovered the situation, he decided to have them investigate.
"clear."
……
Just then, there was a knock on the door of the deputy director's office.
"Sir, it's me."
Qi Wu opened the door, took the file bag from Mao Shun's hand, and then closed the door.
"Director, it's 'Bluebird' calling." Qi Wu recognized the code and said to Dai Chunfeng.
"Translate it." Dai Chunfeng's expression turned serious, and he said in a deep voice.
He opened the safe directly, took out the codebook, and handed it to Qi Wu, saying, "Translate it here."
The calls from 'Xiao Mian' were mostly about the situation, operations, and intelligence reports related to the Shanghai Special Affairs Bureau; while the calls from 'Qingniao' were obviously more important, as they were more related to highly classified intelligence.
"Yes."
Qi Wu quickly translated the telegram.
"Director." Qi Wu's expression changed, then he said with delight, "'Bluebird' reports that the Japanese General Headquarters has issued an order to the China Expeditionary Army to 'prepare for operations in Zhejiang'."
"Is the news accurate?" Dai Chunfeng asked subconsciously.
It was indeed a subconscious question. He had never doubted the authenticity of the information obtained by the 'Bluebird'; it could withstand scrutiny.
"The source of the intelligence is Atsuto Kawada," Qi Wu said. "It should have come from the Tokyo headquarters."
"Very good." Dai Chunfeng nodded in satisfaction.
The Americans successfully bombed Tokyo, and then the American bombers chose forward operating bases and airfields in Zhejiang for their return flight, a fact that was already known to the Japanese.
The Military Commission internally assessed that the bombing of Tokyo would enrage the Japanese and they would inevitably retaliate.
The Japanese had two targets for retaliation: the Americans and our side.
Putting aside the Americans, where would the Japanese choose to target if they were to retaliate?
The Military Commission studied and selected several locations, including Zhejiang, which the Japanese might choose as their target. After all, after the bombing of Tokyo, the Japanese were once bitten by a snake and were afraid of ropes for ten years. The Nationalist government's airfields and forward bases in Zhejiang posed a greater threat to the Japanese mainland.
However, these are all just military strategy analyses, not empirical intelligence.
Now, the military intelligence delivered by 'Bluebird' is the first intelligence to clearly identify the Japanese military movements.
Furthermore, considering the 'Bluebird's' historically high accuracy in military intelligence, the authenticity of this intelligence—that the Japanese General Headquarters ordered the China Expeditionary Army to 'prepare for operations in Zhejiang'—can withstand scrutiny.
……
"'Bluebird' is truly a timely rain." Dai Chunfeng said excitedly, "With this intelligence, we can prepare in advance. This 'Bluebird' is comparable to two divisions of the National Revolutionary Army."
He said to Qi Wu, "Prepare the car, I'm going to see the principal."
Dai Chunfeng was beaming with joy. Whenever "Bluebird" called, especially when it involved military and strategic intelligence, it was a chance for him to shine in front of the old man.
It would be even better if Xue Yingzhen were also at the Huangshan official residence when he went to see the old man.
Every time he personally handed the intelligence to the old man, he would see the old man's surprised and delighted expression, and then all he had to do was wait for the praise.
That's how it is now; he's going to show off and flaunt his spring breeze.
Such a 'Bluebird':
How could he not like it?
How could we not value it?
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